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Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer

The 3844-Z Series's 300 dpi printhead enables high quality, crisp, clear printing for labeling applications that require data such as two-dimensional bar codes, fine text, or composite graphics. Scanning and reading data on very small labels, for example laboratory vial labels or jewelry tags, is greatly enhanced. Quickly and easily network the 3844-Z Series into an Ethernet environment with the optional internal ZebraNet PrintServer II.

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Zebra 3844 Z Series Details

Overview

The TLP 3844-Z desktop printer with ZPL capability brings high resolution performance to the ZPL desktop architecture. The 3844-Z's 300 dots-per-inch printhead enables high quality, crisp, clear printing for labeling applications that require data such as two-dimensional bar codes, fine text, or composite graphics. Scanning and reading data on very small labels, such as laboratory vials or electronic components, is greatly enhanced.

Equipped with serial, parallel, and USB interfaces, Zebra's 3844-Z offers versatile connectivity and integration-quickly and easily network the TLP 3844-Z into an Ethernet environment with the optional internal ZebraNet PrintServer II.

Benefits

Delivers high-resolution printing
32-bit processor for fast label throughput
Simple to operate, easy media loading

Ideal for

Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare

Specifications

Standard Features

OpenACCESS design for easy media loading
Thermal transfer (TLP) or Direct Thermal (LP) printing
Double-walled ABS case construction
ZPL or ZPL II programming language, software selectable
32-bit RISC processor
Zebra E3 Printhead Energy Control
Auto-Calibration
Resident scalable font
Head-up sensor
Zebra Printer Management

Printer Specifications

Resolution: 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)

Memory

Standard:8 MB SDRAM (4 MB available to user); 4 MB Flash (2.75 available to user)
Optional: 8 MB Flash with real time clock (12 MB total)

Print width: 4.09" (104 mm) maximum

Print length: 39" (991 mm)

Print speed: 4" (102 mm)/sec

Media sensors: Reflective
Transmissive

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner width: 4.25" (108 mm)
2.8" (71 mm) with Media Adapter Guide

Maximum label and liner length: 39" (991 mm)

Maximum label and liner length (optional): 39" (991 mm)

Maximum roll diameter: 5" (127 mm)

Core diameter: 1.0" (25.4 mm) and 1.5" (38 mm)

Media thickness: 0.003" (.075 mm) to 0.007" (0.18 mm)

Media types: roll-fed, die-cut, continuous, tag stock, continuous receipt, linerless

Ribbon Characteristics

Outside diameter: 1.36" (33 mm)

Standard length: 244' (74 m)

Ribbon width

Recommended to be at least as wide as media
1.33" (33.8 mm) to 4.30" (110 mm)

ID Core: 0.5" (12.7 mm)

Operating Characteristics

Operating temperature: TT: Operating temperature 40° F (5° C) to 105° F (41° C) Thermal transfer

Storage temperatures: -40° F (-40° C) to 140° F (60° C)

Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing R.H.

Storage humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H.

Electrical: Auto-detectable 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Agency approvals

FCC
VCCI/PSE
C-TICK
UL
IRAM/S
NOM
GOST-R
CSA
CE
CCC/SRRC

Physical Characteristics

Width: 7.8" (198 mm)

Height: 6.8" (173 mm)

Depth: 9.4" (238 mm)

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Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-10300-0001 | SKU: ZEB9519

Thermal transfer & direct thermal, 300 dpi, 4 ips, 4.25" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 8MB SDRAM, 4MB flash. Includes U.S. power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories.
Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-10301-0001 | SKU: ZEB9520

Thermal transfer & direct thermal, 300 dpi, 4 ips, 4.25" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 8MB SDRAM, 4MB flash. Includes U.S. power supply and dispenser. Order cables separately. See accessories.
Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-10302-0001 | SKU: ZEB9521

Thermal transfer & direct thermal, 300 dpi, 4 ips, 4.25" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 8MB SDRAM, 4MB flash. Includes U.S. power supply and cutter. Order cables separately. See accessories.
Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-10400-0001 | SKU: ZEB9522

Thermal transfer & direct thermal, 300 dpi, 4 ips, 4.25" print width, serial, USB & ZebraNet PrintServer II interfaces, 8MB SDRAM, 4MB flash. Includes U.S. power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories.
Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-10402-0001 | SKU: ZEB23981

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Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-10401-0001 | SKU: ZEB26638

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Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-20300-0001 | SKU: ZEB30714

Direct Thermal printing, 305 dpi, 2.25" max print width, Serial, USB, and Parallel Interfaces, and US power cord. Cables sold separately.
Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-20400-0001 | SKU: ZEB37831

Direct Thermal printing, 305 dpi, 2.25" max print width, Serial, USB, and Ethernet Interfaces, and US power cord. Cables sold separately.
Zebra 3844-Z Series Barcode Label Printer
Part #: 384Z-10420-0001 | SKU: ZEB47578

TLP 3844-Z Direct Thermal-Thermal Transfer Printer (300 dpi, ZPL II, Serial, Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II and USB Interfaces, 110/220VAC, 8MB DRAM, 4MB Flash and No RTC)

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