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Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A.
Telephone +1.847.634.6700
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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
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OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading
300 dpi print resolution (12 dots/mm)
Thermal transfer (TLP) printing of bar codes, text, and
graphics
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Resolution:
300 dots/inch (dpi) (12 dots/mm)
0.0049” (0.125 mm)
39.0" (990 mm) w/Std memory
0.005" (0.125 mm – one dot)
4.09" (104 mm)
Dot Pitch:
Maximum print length:
Minimum print length:
Maximum print width:
Minimum print width:
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Fully enclosed 5.0" (127mm) media compartment
Double-walled ABS case construction
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 available to user)
Zebra E3 Printhead Energy Control
Triple communications interface: RS-232 Serial, Bi-directional
Centronics® parallel (36 Pin) & USB v. 1.1
Auto-Calibration
Scalable fonts
Auto-switching 120V and 240V power supply
2D Symbologies
Transmissive and reflective media sensing
Head-up sensor
Programmable print speeds of 2,3 and 4 inches/second (ips)
ZebraLink™ - real-time connectivity control solution:
0.005" (0.125 mm – one dot)
Programmable print speed: 2,3 and 4 ips (51,76 and 102 mm/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.
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Ribbon Width:
1.30 inches (33 mm) to 4.30 inches (110 mm).
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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)
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Core ID:
Ribbon OD:
0.5” (12.7 mm).
1.36” (33 mm).
Ribbon Length: 244' (74m) using 0.000328" ribbon thickness
Ribbon Type: Wax, wax/resin and resin.
Media Specifications
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra
genuine supplies is recommended.
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WebView / Alert – (requires optional ZebraNet®
PrintServer II)
ZBI™ - Programming Language Interpreter for translation
of foreign data streams
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Media Width - 1.00” (25.4 mm) – 4.25” (108 mm)
Label Length:
Minimum - 0.38” (9.7 mm)
Minimum with label taken sensor used - 0.50” (12.7 mm)
Maximum with standard memory - 39.00" (990 mm)
Optional Features
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8MB Flash Memory w/ Real Time Clock–
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.
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Core Inner Diameter:
Max Roll Diameter:
1.00” (25.4 mm), 1.5" (38 mm)
5.00” (127 mm)
Media Thickness: 0.003” (0.075 mm) - 0.007” (0.18 mm)
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
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Dispenser – Label peel and present with label taken sensor.
ZebraNet™Print Server II – (internal or external via parallel
connection) enables network print capability.
Cutter
Rewinder
Font Packs
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Software
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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.
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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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