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ZEBRA TLP 3844-Z
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
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OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading
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300 dpi print resolution (12 dots/mm)
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Thermal transfer (TLP) printing of bar codes, text, and
graphics
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Fully enclosed 5.0" (127mm) media compartment
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Double-walled ABS case construction
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ZPL
®
or ZPL II
®
programming language, software selectable
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32 bit RISC processor
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8MB Standard SDRAM Memory (4MB available to user)
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4MB Standard Flash Memory (2.75 available to user)
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3
Zebra E
Printhead Energy
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Triple communications interface: RS-232 Serial, Bi-directional
Centronics
®
parallel (36 Pin) & USB v. 1.1
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Auto-Calibration
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Scalable fonts
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Auto-switching 120V and 240V power supply
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2D Symbologies
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Transmissive and reflective media sensing
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Head-up sensor
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Programmable print speeds of 2,3 and 4 inches/second (ips)
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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
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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.
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Dispenser – Label peel and present with label taken sensor.
™
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ZebraNet
Print Server II – (internal or external via parallel
connection) enables network print capability.
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Cutter
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Rewinder
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Font Packs
Software
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ZPL and ZPL II Zebra Programming Language
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.
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Flash Upgradeable Firmware – flash memory can be easily
upgraded via parallel port download from a computer.
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®
BAR-ONE
software - Windows
screen label design and print application software.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Control
®
– The
™
-based "WYSIWYG" on-
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Printing Specifications
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Resolution:
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Dot Pitch:
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Maximum print length:
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Minimum print length:
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Maximum print width:
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Minimum print width:
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Programmable print speed: 2,3 and 4 ips (51,76 and 102 mm/s)
Ribbon Specifications
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra
genuine ribbon is recommended as well as a notched ribbon core.
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Ribbon Width:
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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)
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Core ID:
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Ribbon OD:
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Ribbon Length:
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Ribbon Type:
Media Specifications
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra
genuine supplies is recommended.
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Media Width - 1.00" (25.4 mm) – 4.25" (108 mm)
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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)
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Core Inner Diameter:
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Max Roll Diameter:
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Media Thickness: 0.003" (0.075 mm) - 0.007" (0.18 mm)
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Media Sensing:
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Media Types - Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous direct
thermal labels with or without black mark, tag stock
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)
1.30 inches (33 mm) to 4.30 inches (110 mm).
0.5" (12.7 mm).
1.36" (33 mm).
244' (74m) using 0.000328" ribbon thickness
Wax, wax/resin and resin.
1.00" (25.4 mm), 1.5" (38 mm)
5.00" (127 mm)
gap, black line, notch
REV1 7/14/03 3844-Z