Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide
3844-Z Product Guide Rev. 1
August 9, 2005
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3844-Z Specifications
Standard Features
• 300 dpi print resolution (12 dots/mm)
• Direct and Thermal transfer printing of bar codes, text, and graphics
• OpenACCESS design for easy media loading
• ABS double walled casing
• Fully enclosed 5.0" (127mm) media compartment
• 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 MB available to user)
• Standard (Level 1) E
3
Dot History Control
• Bi-directional Centronics
®
parallel (36 Pin) Communication port
• Auto-Calibration
• Scalable fonts
• Auto-switching 120V and 240V power supply
• 2D Symbologies
• Transmissive and reflective media sensing
• Programmable print speeds of 2 ,3 and 4 inches/second (ips)
• Standard Tear-off mode feature
• NEW ZebraLink™ - the revolutionary real-time connectivity control solution:
⇒ WebView / Alert – (requires optional ZebraNet™ PrintServer II)
Optional Features
• 8MB Flash Memory w/ Real Time Clock: for applications requiring additional levels of memory and
time and date information for applications that require date or freshness coding.
• Label Dispenser – Label peel and present with label taken sensor.
• Internal or External ZebraNet
®
Print Server II – enables Ethernet 10Base-T network print capability.
• Cutter
• Font Packs
• External Rewinder
• Media Adapter Guide
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 or USB port
download from a computer.
Printing Specifications
• Resolution: 300 dots/inch (dpi) (12 dots/mm)
• Dot Pitch: 0.0049” (0.125mm)
• Maximum print length: 39" (990mm) w/Std memory
• Minimum print length: 0.005" (0.125mm – one dot)
• Maximum print width: 4.09" (104mm)
• Minimum print width: 0.005" (0.125mm – one dot)
• Programmable print speed: 2,3 and 4 ips (51,76 and 102mm/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: 1.30 inches (33 mm) to 4.30 inches (110 mm).