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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 Printing Specifications
• Resolution: 300 dots/inch (dpi) (12 dots/mm) • OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading
• 300 dpi print resolution (12 dots/mm) • Dot Pitch: 0.0049” (0.125 mm)
• Thermal transfer (TLP) printing of bar codes, text, and
graphics
• Maximum print length: 39.0" (990 mm) w/Std memory
• Minimum print length: 0.005" (0.125 mm – one dot)
• Fully enclosed 5.0" (127mm) media compartment
• Maximum print width: 4.09" (104 mm)
• Double-walled ABS case construction
• Minimum print width: 0.005" (0.125 mm – one dot)
• ZPL
®
or ZPL II
®
programming language, software selectable
• Programmable print speed: 2,3 and 4 ips (51,76 and 102 mm/s)
• 32 bit RISC processor
Ribbon Specifications
• 8MB Standard SDRAM Memory (4MB available to user)
• 4MB Standard Flash Memory (2.75 available to user)
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra
genuine ribbon is recommended as well as a notched ribbon core.
• Zebra E
3
Printhead Energy Control
• Triple communications interface: RS-232 Serial, Bi-directional
Centronics
®
parallel (36 Pin) & USB v. 1.1
• Ribbon Width: 1.30 inches (33 mm) to 4.30 inches (110 mm).
• Auto-Calibration
• 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)
• Scalable fonts
• Auto-switching 120V and 240V power supply
• Core ID: 0.5” (12.7 mm).
• 2D Symbologies
• Ribbon OD: 1.36” (33 mm).
• Transmissive and reflective media sensing
• Ribbon Length: 244' (74m) using 0.000328" ribbon thickness
• Head-up sensor
• Ribbon Type: Wax, wax/resin and resin.
• Programmable print speeds of 2,3 and 4 inches/second (ips)
• ZebraLink™ - real-time connectivity control solution:
Media Specifications
WebView / Alert – (requires optional ZebraNet®
PrintServer II)
⇒
⇒
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra
genuine supplies is recommended.
ZBI™ - Programming Language Interpreter for translation
of foreign data streams
• Media Width - 1.00” (25.4 mm) – 4.25” (108 mm)
Optional Features
• Label Length:
Minimum - 0.38” (9.7 mm)
• 8MB Flash Memory w/ Real Time Clock–
Minimum with label taken sensor used - 0.50” (12.7 mm)
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.
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)
• Dispenser – Label peel and present with label taken sensor.
• ZebraNet
™
Print Server II – (internal or external via parallel
connection) enables network print capability.
• 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
• Cutter
• Rewinder
• Font Packs
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
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