Brother CZ-1004 Genuine Full Colour Label Roll – 25mm x 5m (for VC-500W)
The Brother CZ-1004 is a genuine 25mm wide x 5 metre continuous label roll made for the Brother VC-500W colour label and photo printer. It uses ZINK Zero Ink technology to print full-colour labels and photos with no separate ink, toner, or ribbon required.
Compatibility
This roll is designed exclusively for the Brother VC-500W colour label and photo printer. It is not designed for other Brother label makers, such as the P-touch or QL tape-cassette ranges, which use a different tape system entirely. If you're unsure which printer you have, check the model number printed on the unit itself before ordering.
Specs
- Cartridge type: Genuine Brother OEM roll — not a compatible or generic alternative
- Roll size: 25mm wide x 5 metres long, continuous format
- Pack quantity: 1 roll per order
- Print technology: ZINK Zero Ink — colour crystals embedded in the paper, activated by heat from the printer
- Material: water, tear, and smudge resistant label stock
- Maximum continuous print length: up to 17 inches (approx. 432mm) per pass
What's included
One CZ-1004 roll, supplied as a self-contained cassette-style roll that loads directly into the VC-500W. There's no separate ink cartridge, toner, or ribbon to fit — just insert the roll and print.
Cutting custom label lengths
Because this is a continuous roll rather than a pack of pre-cut labels, you set the length for each label or photo as you print, up to the printer's maximum of 17 inches (approx. 432mm) per pass. Shorter labels stretch further — a run of short address labels will yield noticeably more prints from the same 5-metre roll than a run of longer photo prints.
Why this is the right pick
Because the CZ-1004 is a genuine Brother roll rather than a third-party copy, it's built to the exact specifications the VC-500W expects, so colour output and feed reliability match what Brother designed the printer around. It suits everyday labelling around the office and home — files, boxes, shelving, personal items — and works just as well for craft and personalising projects like photo prints, gift tags, and decorations.
Is this label roll compatible with my Brother printer?
Only with the Brother VC-500W colour label and photo printer — it won't fit other Brother label makers like the P-touch or QL ranges.
Is this a genuine Brother product or a compatible/generic version?
It's a genuine Brother OEM roll, not a third-party compatible version.
Do I need ink, toner, or a ribbon to use this roll?
No — it uses ZINK Zero Ink technology, with colour crystals already embedded in the paper.
How many labels can I get from one roll?
It depends on the length you set, since this is a continuous 5-metre roll, not pre-cut labels — the printer can output up to 17 inches (approx. 432mm) per pass, so shorter labels stretch further.
What's the difference between the CZ-1004 and the CZ-1005 roll?
Width — the CZ-1004 is 25mm wide, the CZ-1005 is 50mm wide; both are 5m rolls for the same VC-500W printer.
Will the printed labels smudge, fade, or tear easily?
No — Brother specifies the material as water, tear, and smudge resistant for everyday use.
Does the roll load as a cassette, or do I need a separate cartridge?
It loads as a self-contained cassette-style roll — no separate ink cartridge or ribbon to fit.
What can I use this label roll for?
General labelling around the office and home, plus craft projects like photo prints, gift tags, and decorations.
