Stop Packaging By Hand.
Start Scaling.
The Zap Labeler ZL5 & ZL8 are the ultimate manual labeling solutions for bags, pouches, flat boxes, and square bottles. Beat the "Big Corps" with professional packaging at a fraction of the cost.
The "Hand Labeling" Trap
Are you still applying labels by hand? It's costing you more than you think. One crooked label can ruin the perception of your brand. The hours you spend fighting bubbles and wrinkles are hours you aren't selling.
Why Choose ZL5?
Other companies sell flimsy plastic toys for $450 or over-complicated machines for $1,350+. We built the ZL5/ZL8 right here in the USA using solid steel and aluminum. It saves you time, money, and stress instantly.
See It In Action
Parts & Accessories
Pre-set a second table for quick product changeovers.
Extra tension arms for your machine.
Adapters for labels on 3-inch cores.
Common Questions
The only difference is the width of the label path. The ZL5 handles labels up to 5 inches wide, which covers 90% of standard packaging needs. The ZL8 is wider, handling labels up to 8 inches wide for larger bags or boxes.
No. The ZL5 is designed for cylindrical (straight-walled) or flat surfaces. It does not support tapered cups (like yogurt cups or coffee cups that get wider at the top). For tapered solutions, please contact our support team.
Yes! The ZL5 is industry-standard for coffee roasters. You can easily label bags with valves. The machine allows you to position the bag so the valve doesn't interfere with the application.
Most operators can comfortably label 10 to 15 products per minute (600-900 per hour) once they get into a rhythm. It is significantly faster and more accurate than peeling by hand.
Yes, since this is a manual machine, you visually align the label. It works perfectly with clear, metallic, or paper labels without needing expensive electronic sensors.
None at all. The ZL5/ZL8 are fully mechanical. You can use them anywhere—in a warehouse, a kitchen, or a garage—without worrying about power cords or air compressors.
Extremely durable. We use powder-coated aluminum, stainless steel, and HDPE. These are industrial tools meant to last a lifetime, not disposable plastic gadgets.
We offer a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If it doesn't work for your workflow, send it back in original condition for a refund. We want you to be happy with your packaging.