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Zebra LP 3844-Z Specifications

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333 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A.
Telephone +1.847.634.6700
Facsimile +1.847.913.8766
www.zebra.com
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

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
8MB Standard SDRAM Memory (4MB available to user)
4MB Standard Flash Memory (2.75 available to user)
3
Zebra E
Printhead Energy
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
Software
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.
Flash Upgradeable Firmware – flash memory can be easily
upgraded via parallel port download from a computer.
®
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

Resolution:
Dot Pitch:
Maximum print length:
Minimum print length:
Maximum print width:
Minimum print width:
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.
Ribbon Width:
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:
Ribbon OD:
Ribbon Length:
Ribbon Type:

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:
Max Roll Diameter:
Media Thickness: 0.003" (0.075 mm) - 0.007" (0.18 mm)
Media Sensing:
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

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  • Page 1: Printer Specifications

    333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A. Telephone +1.847.634.6700 Facsimile +1.847.913.8766 www.zebra.com 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.
  • Page 2: Calibration Procedure

    Calibration Procedure • The 3844-Z is equipped with a standard auto-calibration feature that initiates automatically during start-up of the printer - utilizing two to four labels to calibrate for efficient operation and less waste. The printer will also save the new settings in memory until the next calibration is performed.

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