Zebra Z Series ZM600 User Manual

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Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
3/27/07 ZM400/ZM600 User Guide 79695L-001 Rev. A
Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside. The ribbon used must
match the Thermal Transfer option installed. The standard Thermal Transfer option (black
ribbon spindle) uses ribbon coated on the outside, and the alternate Thermal Transfer option
(gray ribbon spindle) uses ribbon coated on the inside. For more information, see Ribbon
Overview on page 27.
Ribbon Specifications ZM400 ZM600
Ribbon width
(Zebra recommends using
ribbon at least as wide as the
media to protect the printhead
from wear.)
Minimum >2 in.* 51 mm* >2 in. 51 mm
Maximum 4.3 in. 110 mm 6.85 in. 174 mm
Standard lengths 2:1 media to
ribbon roll ratio
984 ft. 300 m 984 ft. 300 m
3:1 media to
ribbon roll ratio
1476 ft. 450 m 1476 ft. 450 m
Ribbon core inside diameter 1 in. 25.4 mm 1 in. 25.4 mm
Maximum ribbon roll size 3.2 in. 81.3 mm 3.2 in. 81.3 mm
* The narrowest width tested and approved for this printer is 2 in. (51 mm). You may be able to use narrower ribbon, as
long as the ribbon is wider than the media being used. To use a ribbon narrower than 2 in. (51 mm), test the ribbon’s
performance with your media to assure that you get the desired results.

Zebra Z Series ZM600 Specifications

General

Memory	16 MB SDRAM; 8 MB Flash
Print Method	Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Resolution	203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Parallel, Ethernet
Media Sensors	Reflective Transmissive
Media Types	die-cut, continuous, thermal, tag
Ribbon Width	2 in./51 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm
Ribbon Length	450 m/1476 ft
Optional Connectivity	ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server
Operating Temperature	40°F to 104°F/5°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F/-40°C to 60°C
Humidity	20% to 85% non-condensing
Power Requirements	90-265 VAC, 47-63 Hz