Godex G500 / G530 ribbon — size, core and grade
The Godex G500 / G530 takes 110mm × 300m ribbon on a 1" core.
Codewell Image manufactures that ribbon in Badli, New Delhi — wax, wax-resin and resin grades, slit to your label width, with a free sample before you order.
About the G500
The Godex G500 is a 203dpi desktop printer; the G530 is its 300dpi sibling. Both take 110mm x 300m on a 1-inch core. A core that is nominally 1 inch but loosely wound or oversized can bind on the spindle, so tell us your current roll's core when you order and we will match it.
Godex G500 / G530 specifications for ribbon
| Print method | Thermal transfer (uses ribbon) |
|---|---|
| Resolutions | G500: 203 dpi; G530: 300 dpi |
| Print width | G500: 108mm; G530: 105.7mm |
| Ribbon width range | 30–110mm |
| Maximum ribbon length | 300m |
| Core | 1" |
| Winding | Confirm with us |
Ribbon specification
110mm × 300m is the standard size for this model. Because we slit in-house you are not restricted to it: you can order a narrower width that is still a few millimetres wider than your label, so less ribbon overhangs and goes to waste.
Which grade for a G500
The printer does not decide the grade — the label material and the conditions it has to survive do.
Economy paper label printing (Godex EZ-130, DT4)
General industrial applications (Godex EZ-2250i, G500)
Synthetic and durable labels (Godex RT700iW, ZX420i)
High-clarity pharma and compliance labels (Godex G530)
Unsure? The ribbon selector narrows it in two questions, or see the full size chart listing the printer models we have checked.
Loading ribbon in a Godex printer
Ribbon size varies by Godex model: the RT200i takes 56–59mm on a ½ inch core, and the RT700 and G500 take up to 110mm on a 1 inch core. Winding varies by model — the EZ2250i accepts both; for desktop models, check your current roll or send us your model number.
Godex G500 / G530 ribbon — common questions
What ribbon size does the Godex G500 / G530 use?+
110mm × 300m on a 1" core. At 300m a roll covers roughly 3,000 labels at 100mm pitch. We slit 25mm – 160mm, so a non-standard width for your label is not a problem.
Is the G500 inside or outside wound?+
Godex's documents for the G500 do not state the winding, so check your current roll: scratch the outer surface with a fingernail — if it marks, the roll is outside wound. We make both and will match your roll.
Which ribbon grade should I use in a G500?+
Grade follows the label, not the printer. Desktop units like the G500 are most often paired with paper stock, where wax (CW-11 or CW-12) is the right grade. Move to wax-resin only if the label is coated or synthetic.
Can I get a free sample for my G500?+
Yes. We manufacture in Badli, New Delhi and send samples so you can print on your own G500 with your own label stock before ordering volume. Wash-care and resin grades in particular are worth testing rather than taking on spec.
Need a size the G500 does not take as standard? We slit 25mm – 160mm.
Ask for a custom size