UL PGJI2/8 Certified Blank Thermal Transfer Labels for In-House Printing

UL PGJI2/8 Certified Labels

Gloss White Polyester PGJI2/8 Stock

AD327

Facestock: .002 Gloss White Polyester
Adhesive: Permanent
Laminate: None
Indoor Use: Yes. Can be printed on with all color inks.
Outdoor Use: N/A

Certifications
1UL/USR and 2cUL/CNR

AD327-OUT-KB

Facestock: .002 Gloss White Polyester
Adhesive: Permanent
Laminate: None
Indoor Use: N/A
Outdoor Use: Yes. Can be printed on with blue or black ink.

Certifications
1UL/USR and 2cUL/CNR

Matte Chrome Polyester PGJI2/8 Stock

AD329

Facestock: .002 Matte Chrome Polyester
Adhesive: Permanent
Laminate: None
Indoor Use: Yes. Can be printed on with all color inks.
Outdoor Use: N/A

Certifications
1UL/USR and 2cUL/CNR

AD329-OUT-KBR

Facestock: .002 Matte Chrome Polyester
Adhesive: Permanent
Laminate: None
Indoor Use: N/A
Outdoor Use: Can be printed on with red, black, and blue inks.

Certifications
1UL/USR and 2cUL/CNR

1UL/USR: ANSI/UL969 Standard | 2cUL/CNR: Canadian Standard CSA C22.2 No 0.15

UL Approved Ribbons for Printing on Thermal Transfer UL Blank Labels

Check out the tables below for thermal transfer ribbons that are compatible with our UL PGJI2/8 blank labels.

UL/USR: ANSI/UL969 Standard

  • Armor AXR7+
  • Armor AXR8
  • Armor AXR600
  • Astro Med Inc R-5
  • Astro Med RF
  • Astro Med RY
  • Coding Prds 5940
  • Dai Nippon R-300
  • Dai Nippon R-510
  • Fujicopian FTX303
  • Fujicopian FTX303N
  • Fujicopian TTM-164
  • Fujicopian FTX304
  • Fujicopian TTM-46
  • Fujicopian FTX303
  • Fujicopian FTX303N
  • Fujicopian TTM-164
  • Fujicopian FTX304
  • Fujicopian TTM-46
  • Fujicopian FTX100
  • Fujicopian TRX-21
  • Iimak SP-410
  • Iimak SP-330
  • Iimak Primemark
  • Intermec TMX 1500
  • Intermec TMX 3200
  • ITW B324
  • Kurz K300
  • Kurz K500
  • Kurz K501
  • NCR Promark3
  • NCR Pacesetter
  • NCR Ultra V
  • NCR Perma Max
  • NCR K3
  • Ricoh B110C
  • Ricoh B110CR
  • Ricoh 120EC
  • Sony Signature Series Resin
  • Sony TR4070
  • Sony TR4075
  • Sony TR5070
  • Sony TR6070
  • Sony TR6075
  • Sony TRX75
  • Sato Corp. Premier 1
  • Zebra 5095
  • Zebra 5100
  • Zebra 5175
  • Zebra 5463
  • Zebra 5555
  • Zebra Z-4100 and others
  • Union Chemicar US300

cUL/CNR: Canadian Standard CSA C22.2 No 0.15

  • Armor AXR7+
  • Armor AXR8
  • Armor AXR600
  • Astro Med RY
  • Dai Nippon R-300
  • Dai Nippon R-510
  • Fujicopian FTX304
  • Fujicopian TTM-46
  • Kurz K500
  • NCR Promark 3
  • Ricoh B110C
  • Ricoh B110CR
  • Sony Signature Series Resin
  • Sony TR4070
  • Sony TR5070
  • Sony TRX75
  • Sato Corp. Premier 1
  • Zebra 5100 and others
  • Union Chemicar US300

UL 969 & CSA C22.2 Certified
PGDQ2/8 Marking and Labeling Systems FAQs

The PGJI2/8 category is the specific UL designation for Printing Materials under the UL 969 standard. This certification applies to blank label stocks that are designed to be printed by you (the end-user) using an authorized secondary printing system—typically a thermal transfer printer. Choosing a PGJI2/8-certified option from us ensures that the base substrate, adhesive, and the specific ribbon you use are UL-recognized to work together, maintaining permanent legibility and adhesion on your final product.

The core distinction lies in who handles the final printing. UL PGDQ2/8 regulates fully printed labels that we manufacture and ship to you complete, meaning no further variable data can be added. UL PGJI2, along with its Canadian equivalent, PGJI8, on the other hand, is a component recognition certification specifically for blank or partially pre-printed label stock. This certification gives you the flexibility to print high-density barcodes, serialization, and variable rating data in-house using your own thermal transfer printers and ribbons, while ensuring the final label remains fully UL-compliant.

Yes, our PGJI2/8 labels are explicitly designed for you to print on them on-site. We provide the certified label blanks that you can print on using your own thermal transfer printers. This is ideal for UL labels that require the addition of variable data, serial numbers, barcodes, or real-time manufacturing information.

If you ever need completely finished labels where we handle 100% of the printing and text in-house with no secondary printing required on your end, those fall under the UL PGDQ2 Marking and Labeling Systems category, which we also provide.

To meet rigid industrial durability requirements and ensure crisp thermal transfer print resolution, our PGJI2/8 options utilize high-performance polyester base stocks. We offer these durable polyester label options in two industrial finishes:

White Polyester: Ideal for high-contrast text, clean barcodes, and crisp instructional graphics.
Chrome Polyester: Ideal for a sleek, metallic, or traditional heavy-duty nameplate appearance.

Yes. To maintain UL compliance, PGJI2/8 certifications require that the specific label material be paired with an approved, tested thermal transfer ribbon. When configuring your order, our team will verify your printer setup and specify the exact ribbon required to ensure the printed ink legally complies with UL’s durability and chemical-resistance standards. You can also go to our list of thermal transfer ribbons that are compatible with our UL certified blank labels.

Our PGJI2/8 certified polyester constructions are engineered to survive harsh industrial environments. They are specifically tested by UL for long-term adhesion and legibility on a wide variety of difficult substrates—including smooth metals, powder-coated surfaces, and high-surface-energy plastics. Once printed with the correct ribbon, these options are rated to withstand extreme temperatures, UV exposure, moisture, and common industrial chemical wipe-downs without peeling or smudging.

To provide an accurate, fast turnaround on a quote for our UL PGJI2/8 blank labels, our team will need:

  1. The specific surface material the label will be applied to (stainless steel, powder-coated aluminum, ABS plastic).
  2. The make and model of the thermal transfer printer you plan to use on-site.
  3. Your required dimensions and quantities needed.

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