Zebra ZM400 Series User Manual

System Description
Ribbon Specifications
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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 62.
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 ZM400 Series Specifications

General

Max Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Max Print Speed	10 inches per second (254 mm per second)
Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Serial RS-232, Parallel, Internal Ethernet (10/100), optional wireless
Media Width	1"/25.4 mm to 4.5"/114 mm
Media Length	0.25 to 39 inches (6 to 991 mm)
Media Thickness	0.0023"/0.058 mm to 0.010"/0.25 mm
Ribbon Width	1"/25.4 mm to 4.33"/110 mm
Ribbon Length	1476 feet (450 m)
Supported Media Types	Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark
Operating Temperature	40°F to 105°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)