Zebra Bar Code Printers

Zebra Bar Code Printers

Delivering quick first label out, shorter print times, and application flexibility, Z Series printers are unbeatable for enhancing productivity and the bottom line.

On top of the hard-working durability and easy use of these die-cast metal frame printers, the speed-optimized ZM400 are perfect for

• Work in process
• Order fulfillment
• Compliance labeling
• Distribution
• Warehouse management
• Shipping/Receiving
• Hospitality/Transportation ticketing
• Pharmacy/Healthcare
  

ZM400 - Flexing New Powers

The ZM400 printers bring added flexibility to the popular Z Series platform, which has always stood out from the competition in terms of both performance and price. With 10-inches-per-second print speed, industry-leading throughput, rugged reliability, and a wide selection of options, these full-sized metal printers enhance productivity in tough environments and demanding applications.

Better Connected for a Connected World

The new Z Series printers better connect with most warehouse/ manufacturing and business applications. The ZM400 are better connected to your network—through USB 2.0, 802.11b/g secure wireless, or our new ZebraNet® 10/100 Print Server that allows simultaneous parallel and Ethernet connectivity. They’re better connected to your applications—with RFID Ready investment protection, choice of print resolution including 600 dpi, and XML-Enabled printing as a standard feature. And they’re better connected to your needs—with easy setup via a large, easy-to-read front panel that includes Asian-language support; easy loading of supplies; and easy maintenance with quick-changing print heads and platens.

Specifications at a Glance

Standard Features

• Print methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal
• Construction: Die-cast aluminum base, frame and print head mechanism
• Metal media cover with large clear window
• Element Energy Equalizerâ„¢ (E3®) for superior print quality
• Auto-calibration
• Real-time clock
• Auto-ranging (90–265 VAC) power supply
• Color-coded operator cues
• Multi-language control panel with back-lit
• 240 x 128 pixel display
• ZPL II®
• XML-enabled Printing—Direct-connect integration for bar code label printing that eliminates license fees and printer server hardware, and lowers customization and programming costs
  

Printer Specifications

Resolution

203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi/12 dots per mm; 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (ZM400 only)

Memory

• Standard: 8 MB Flash, 16 MB DRAM
• Optional: Factory Installed 64 MB Flash
  

Print Width

• ZM400: 4.09"/104 mm
• ZM600: 6.6"/168 mm
  

Print Length

• ZM400: with 203 dpi: 157"/3,988 mm; with 300 dpi 73"/1,854 mm; with 600 dpi 39"/991 mm
• ZM600: with 203 dpi: 102"/2,590 mm; with 300 dpi 45"/1,143 mm
  

Print Speed

• 203 dpi: 10"/254 mm per second;
• 300 dpi: 8"/203 mm per second;
• 600 dpi: 4"/102 mm per second
  

Media Sensors

• Fixed reflective sensor
• Adjustable transmissive sensor
  

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner length

Maximum non-continuous: 39"/991 mm

Maximum label and liner width

• ZM400: 4.5"/114 mm
• ZM600: 7.0"/178 mm
  

Maximum roll diameter

8.0"/203 mm

Core diameter

3"/76 mm
Media thickness

0.0023"/0.058 mm to 0.010"/.25 mm

Media types

• Continuous, die-cut, tags, black-mark
• For optimum print quality and performance, use genuine Zebraâ„¢ supplies.
  

Ribbons Characteristics

Outside diameter

3.2"/81.3 mm

Standard length

984'/300 m or 1476'/450 m

Ratio

• 3:1 media roll to ribbon.
• Ribbon must be at least as wide as media

Width

• ZM400: 2.00"/51 mm to 4.33"/110 mm
• ZM600: 2.00"/51 mm to 6.85"/174 mm
  

Ribbon setup

Ribbon wound ink-side out (ribbon wound ink-side in can be used with optional ribbon spindle on ZM400)

Core I.D.

1.0"/25.4 mm