Zebra Technologies 3844-Z specifications Standard Features, Printing Specifications, Software

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ZEBRA TLP 3844-ZPRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are provided for reference and are based on printer tests using Zebra brand ribbons and labels. Results may vary in actual application settings or when using other than recommended Zebra supplies. Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.

Standard Features

• OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading

• 300 dpi print resolution (12 dots/mm)

• Thermal transfer (TLP) printing of bar codes, text, and

graphics

• Fully enclosed 5.0" (127mm) media compartment

• Double-walled ABS case construction

• ZPL® or ZPL II® programming language, software selectable

• 32 bit RISC processor

Printing Specifications

•Resolution:

•Dot Pitch:

•Maximum print length:

•Minimum print length:

•Maximum print width:

•Minimum print width:

•Programmable print speed:

300 dots/inch (dpi) (12 dots/mm) 0.0049” (0.125 mm)

39.0" (990 mm) w/Std memory 0.005" (0.125 mm – one dot) 4.09" (104 mm)

0.005" (0.125 mm – one dot)

2,3 and 4 ips (51,76 and 102 mm/s)

• 8MB Standard SDRAM Memory (4MB available to user)
•	4MB Standard Flash Memory (2.75 available to user)
• Zebra E3 Printhead Energy Control
• Triple communications interface: RS-232 Serial, Bi-directional
•	Centronics® parallel (36 Pin) & USB v. 1.1
	Auto-Calibration
•	Scalable fonts
• Auto-switching 120V and 240V power supply
•	2D Symbologies
• Transmissive and reflective media sensing
• Head-up sensor
•	Programmable print speeds of 2,3 and 4 inches/second (ips)
•	ZebraLink™ - real-time connectivity control solution:
	⇒ WebView / Alert – (requires optional ZebraNet®
	PrintServer II)
	⇒ ZBI™ - Programming Language Interpreter for translation
	of foreign data streams

Optional Features

•8MB Flash Memory w/ Real Time Clock–

for a total of 12MB (10.75 available to user) for applications requiring additional levels of memory and time and date information for applications that require date or freshness coding.

•Dispenser – Label peel and present with label taken sensor.

•ZebraNet™Print Server II – (internal or external via parallel connection) enables network print capability.

•Cutter

•Rewinder

•Font Packs

Ribbon Specifications

NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra genuine ribbon is recommended as well as a notched ribbon core.

• Ribbon Width: 1.30 inches (33 mm) to 4.30 inches (110 mm).

•Ribbon Capacity: The capacity of the ribbon roll is to be sufficient enough to completely print one roll of media. (1 roll of 5”OD media is the full ribbon capacity)

•	Core ID:	0.5” (12.7 mm).
•	Ribbon OD:	1.36” (33 mm).

•Ribbon Length: 244' (74m) using 0.000328" ribbon thickness

• Ribbon Type: Wax, wax/resin and resin.

Media Specifications

NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra genuine supplies is recommended.

•Media Width - 1.00” (25.4 mm) – 4.25” (108 mm)

•Label Length:

Minimum - 0.38” (9.7 mm)

Minimum with label taken sensor used - 0.50” (12.7 mm) Maximum with standard memory - 39.00" (990 mm)

•	Core Inner Diameter:	1.00”	(25.4 mm), 1.5" (38 mm)
•	Max Roll Diameter:	5.00”	(127 mm)

•Media Thickness: 0.003” (0.075 mm) - 0.007” (0.18 mm)

•Media Sensing: gap, black line, notch

•Media Types - Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous direct thermal labels with or without black mark, tag stock

Software

•ZPL and ZPL II Zebra Programming Language® – The 3844-Z printer comes equipped with ZPLII – the universal language of Zebra printers – ensures easy integration into existing systems that run Zebra printers – without the need for additional software.

•Flash Upgradeable Firmware – flash memory can be easily upgraded via parallel port download from a computer.

•BAR-ONE®software - Windows™-based “WYSIWYG” on- screen label design and print application software.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE REV1 7/14/03 3844-Z