Zebra Printhead Xi-ser. 12 dots/mm (300dpi)

Zebra Xi-Series Spare Printhead — 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)

The printhead is the wear part in a label printer that directly determines the quality of every label you print. When output starts to fade, barcodes come out blurry, or you notice broken print lines, the right fix is replacing the printhead — not the whole printer.

This genuine Zebra spare is designed for the 170Xi4 and ZE500-6 label printers. The ZE500-6 comes in both right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) configurations, so check your unit's feed direction before ordering.

Print quality that holds up under daily use

300 dpi (12 dots/mm) resolution means small barcodes, QR codes, and fine-detail fonts print cleanly and consistently. That matters most when labels are scanned automatically — a blurred barcode causes read errors that slow down packing lines and warehouse workflows.

Genuine Zebra component

A genuine spare keeps your printer performing exactly as Zebra designed it. Third-party printheads can look like a saving on paper, but uneven thermal element wear can shorten the overall life of the printer — costing more in the long run.

Practical notes for installation

• ·Replacement is usually straightforward without special tools — keep the device service guide to hand
• ·It's worth combining a printhead swap with a clean of the printhead and platen roller
• ·12-month warranty
• ·Country of origin: China

Compatible models

| Printer | Version | |---|---| | Zebra 170Xi4 | — | | Zebra ZE500-6 | RH (right-hand) | | Zebra ZE500-6 | LH (left-hand) |

Not sure whether this is the right printhead for your machine? Get in touch with Vaivatta — we'll help you identify the correct part from your model number.