TLP 3844-Z

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.

Standard Features

• OpenACCESST design for easy media loading
• Thermal transfer (TLP) or Direct Thermal (LP) printing
• Double-walled ABS case construction
• 32-bit RISC processor
• 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 MB 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 Guides

Minimum label and liner width

• 1.00" ( 25.4 mm )
• 0.585" ( 15 mm ) with Media Adapter Guides

Maximum label and liner length

• 39" ( 991 mm )

Maximum label and liner length (optional)

• N/A - no SRAM memory option

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

• (black-mark optional), black bar, black mark, continuous, continuous receipt, die-cut, fanfold, gap, notch, notch sensing, notched, perforated, receipt, roll-fed, tag, tag stock

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
• NOM
• GOST-R
• CSA
• CE
• CCC/SRRC

Physical Characteristics

Width

• 7.8" ( 198 mm )

Height

• 6.8" ( 173 mm )

Depth

• 9.4" ( 238 mm )

Weight

• 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

Shipping weight

• 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg)

Related Products

Options

• Cutter
• Asian and International Font Packs
• Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity
• Dispenser with label taken sensor
• 8 MB Flash memory with real time clock

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• Serial RS-232 (DB9)
• Parallel (Centronics)
• USB
• ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (internal or external)

Programming Languages

Core programming languages

• ZPL, ZPL II

Bar Codes/Symbologies

Linear

• Codabar
• Code 11
• Code 128
• Code 93
• Code 39
• EAN-13
• EAN-8
• Industrial 2-of-5
• Interleaved 2-of-5
• ISBT-128
• Logmars
• MSI
• Plessey
• Postnet
• Standard 2-of-5
• UPC and EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
• UPC-A
• UPC-E
• EAN-14
• UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
• RSS-14

2-dimensional

• Codablock
• Code 49
• Data Matrix
• MaxiCode
• PDF417
• QR Code
• RSS
• MicroPDF417

Fonts and Graphics

• Standard Fonts: 16 bitmapped, 1 smooth scalable (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed)
• Supports user-defined fonts and graphics--including custom logos
• IBM Code Page 850 International Characters