Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra 2844-Z™ Product Guide Zebra Technologies International, LLC 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, IL-60061-3109, USA Tel. +1 847 634 6700 Fax. +1 847 913 8766 www.zebra.com 2844-Z product Guide Rev.
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Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Table of Contents About Zebra Technologies ............................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Product Positioning ..........................................................................................................................
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Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide About Zebra Technologies Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions to businesses and governments in 90 countries around the world; more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Introduction An exciting new addition to the Zebra Desktop Series, the dynamic 2844-Z™ features a powerful combination of proven Zebra attributes. Successfully uniting the dual-walled, OpenACCESS™ hardware platform with the advanced ZPL®-based electronics architecture, the 2844-Z 4-inch wide printer is the most versatile Zebra desktop offering yet.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Unique Selling Points • Superior Processing Powered by the same class of microprocessor as Zebra’s mighty XiIIIPlus™ Series, the 2844-Z is a desktop printer with great horsepower. Delivering swift throughput for fast and efficient printing of complex label formats, the 2844-Z can boost application productivity with ease.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide ZebraNet View software searches the network to identify online Zebra printers, including devices that have not been configured. Configuring the new printers to the network is easy using the point and click Graphical User Interface of ZebraNet View. ZebraNet Alert utility monitors the status of Zebra networked printers, and reports back error conditions.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Features and Benefits of the 2844-Z FEATURE FUNCTION SUPERIOR PROCESSING New 32-bit Processor Provides horsepower for fast throughput. 4 ips print speed Print speed programmable at 2,3 and 4 inches per second. Enhanced productivity:- the 2844-Z can process complex label formats fast. Enables printer to keep up with fast data protocols. Best performance in a desktop – same processor as the XiIII Plus.
Zebra Desktop Series FEATURE 2844-Z Product Guide FUNCTION A DVANC ED N ET WOR KING ZebraLink Enables remote Connectivity and monitoring and control control of any 2844-Z connected to an Ethernet network via ZebraNet PrintServer II. ZebraNet View & ZebraNet Alert software tools… EASE OF USE OpenACCESS™ Design Easy to load ribbon on thermal transfer (TLP) 2844-Z Color Coded Components Clear Media Cover Label loading is greatly simplified.
Zebra Desktop Series FEATURE 2844-Z Product Guide FUNCTION RO BU ST CON ST RUCT ION Double-Wall Casing With double-wall ABS enclosure construction, the 2844-Z is sturdy and rugged for its size. The printhead, printer mechanisms and media are protected from dust, dirt and damage.
Zebra Desktop Series FEATURE SDRAM Zebra E3 heat history control MEDIA HANDL ING Media Types Off-Center Gap/Black Line Sensor 2844-Z Product Guide FUNCTION 8MB SDRAM (4MB available to user) standard is dedicated to image processing, enabling the 2844-Z to print longer label lengths (39") END-USER ADVANTAGE Increased SDRAM allows more image buffer availability for longer label formats. Printer can be configured to match exact application requirements.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide 2844-Z Specifications Standard Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm) Direct and Thermal transfer printing of bar codes, text, and graphics OpenACCESS design for easy media loading ABS double walled casing Fully enclosed 5.0" (127mm) media compartment 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.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Printing Specifications • • • • • • • • Barcode modulus “X” dimension: 203 dpi = 5 mil to 50 mil Resolution: 203 dots/inch (dpi) (8 dots/mm) Dot Pitch: 0.0049” (0.125mm) Maximum print length: 39" (990mm) w/Std memory Minimum print length: 0.005" (0.125mm – one dot) Maximum print width: 4.09" (104mm) Minimum print width: 0.005" (0.
Zebra Desktop Series Ø • • • • • • 15 x 12 2844-Z Product Guide U-L-D Scalable (Smooth) Font Character Fonts: Standard bitmapped Zebra fonts: A, B, C, D, E (OCR-B), F, G, H, (OCR-A), GS, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V & Ø Smooth font (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed). Character Sets: IBM® Code Page 850 International characters & graphic symbols Supports user defined fonts and graphics – including custom logos Bitmap fonts are expandable up to 10 times, height and width independent.
Zebra Desktop Series • • • • Storage Temperature: Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity: 2844-Z Product Guide -40º to 140ºF (-40º to 60ºC) 10% to 90% non-condensing R.H. 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H. Preventative Maintenance Zebra recommends cleaning the printer on a regular basis using standard Zebra printer parts and cleaning supplies. Consult your User’s Guide for further details. 2844-Z product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Target Markets and Applications Logistics and Supply Chain Management Area Application Parcel Delivery Postal delivery Public Transportation Shipping/receiving labeling Tracking Ticketing Receipt Printing Baggage ID Application Focus Shipping Labels: A large parcel delivery company using non-Zebra competitive printers to print shipping labels wanted to install new printers as their current printer base was ageing and becoming increasingly expensive to support
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Healthcare Area Application Hospitals and Clinics Outpatient and day surgery centers Patient ID Patient progress and treatment history Specimen labeling and tracking Pharmaceutical labels Prescriptions Specimen labeling Laboratories Pharmacies Dentistry Back Office Teeth mold labeling Document management Application Focus Patient information management: Hospitals use the 2844-Z to manage a variety of patient data labeling & tracking requirements.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Retail A rea Stores & Outlets Superstores Suppliers Grocery Warehouse Food Service A p p l ic at ion Coupon Printing Item/Price Marking Shelf Labeling UPC/EAN Labeling Shipping/Receiving Inventory and Asset Management Customer Service Area: Large stores with high returns turnover benefit from the 2844-Z printer at the customer service area.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Product Differentiation 2844-Z 2844-Z T-402™ DA-402™ LP/TLP 2844™ STANDARD FEATURES Print Speed (ips) 4 ips (102 mm/s) 2.5ips (64mm) 2.5ips (64mm) 4 ips (102 mm/s) Resolution (dpi) 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Print Width (max. in.) 4.09” (104 mm) 4.09” (104 mm) 4.09” (104 mm 4.09” (104 mm) Max. Print Length (Std. in.) 39” (990 mm) 22" (559 mm) 22" (559 mm) 11" (279 mm) Max.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Competitive Analysis The following pages were compiled from the latest manufacturer’s product information as of the date of this document. In cases where conflicting product specification or functionality information was discovered between a given manufacturer’s printed or on-line material, the manufacturer was contacted directly for clarification.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide The following charts (Figures 1 &2) show performance timing results (in seconds) for the LP 2844-Z versus competitive direct thermal 4-inch label printers. Parallel port communications were used in obtaining these timings. Figure 1: First label out - Kmart and AIAG labels (Direct thermal printers) Measured in seconds, for completion of one label.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide The following charts (Figures 3 & 4) show performance timing results (in seconds) for the TLP 2844-Z versus competitive thermal transfer 4-inch label printers. Parallel port communications were used in obtaining these timings. Figure 3: First label out - Kmart and AIAG labels (Thermal Transfer Printers) Measured in seconds, for completion of one label.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Argox OS-214 ZIP Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Argox TLP 2844-Z OS-214 ZIP $795 $1,050 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 90 Days Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct and Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Argox OS-214 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Argox TLP 2844-Z OS-214 $795 $695 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 90 Days Print Features Printer Type: Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct and Thermal Transfer Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 512KB SRAM: 8MB 512KB 9.75" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra LP 2844-Z vs. Argox OS 204 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Argox LP 2844-Z OS-204 $695 $595 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 90 Days Direct Thermal Only Direct Thermal Only Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 2 IPS (50mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 512KB SRAM: 8MB 512KB 8.38" x 7.9" x 6.7" (213mm x 201mm x 170mm) 10.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Taiwan Semiconductor TTP 243 Zebra Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. TLP 2844-Z TTP-243 $795 $590 1 Year 6 Months 2 Years 1 Year or 1,000,000 Inches Printer Type: Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra LP 2844-Z vs. Taiwan Semiconductor TDP 643 Plus Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. LP 2844-Z TDP-643 Plus $695 $495 1 Year 6 Months 2 Years 1 Year or 1,000,000 Inches Print Features Printer Type: Direct Thermal Only Direct Thermal Only Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Sato CX 208TT Zebra Sato TLP 2844-Z CX-208TT $795 $595 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 500,000" Printer Type: Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Print Features 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 512KB SRAM: 8MB 512KB 9.75" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra LP 2844-Z vs. Sato CX 208DT Zebra Sato LP 2844-Z CX-208DT $695 $495 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 500,000" Printer Type: Direct Thermal Only Direct Thermal Only Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Print Features Flash: 4MB 512KB SRAM: 8MB 512KB 8.38" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Intermec EasyCoder C4 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Intermec TLP 2844-Z EasyCoder C4 $795 $645 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct and Thermal Transfer 1 Year Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 200KB SRAM: 8MB 170KB 9.75" x 7.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra LP 2844-Z vs. Intermec EasyCoder C4 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Zebra Intermec LP 2844-Z EasyCoder C4 $695 $545 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year Printer Type: Direct Thermal Only Direct Thermal Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Print Head Warranty: 1 Year Print Features Flash: 4MB 200KB SRAM: 8MB 170KB 8.38" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Datamax E4204 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Datamax TLP 2844-Z E-4204 $795 $650 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 1 Year, or 1,000,000 Inches Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 1MB SRAM: 8MB 2MB 9.75" x 7.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra LP 2844-Z vs .Datamax E4204 Zebra Datamax LP 2844-Z E-4204 $695 $575 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 1 Year, or 1,000,000 Inches Printer Type: Direct Thermal Only Direct Thermal Only Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Print Features Flash: 4MB 1MB SRAM: 8MB 2MB 8.38" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Cognitive Del Sol DT422003 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Cognitive TLP 2844-Z Del Sol (DT422003) $795 $595 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 2,000,000 Inches (50Km) Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra LP 2844-Z vs. Cognitive Del Sol DD422003 Zebra Cognitive LP 2844-Z Del Sol (DD422003) $695 $495 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 2,000,000 Inches (50Km) Printer Type: Direct Thermal Only Direct Thermal Only Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.) Printhead Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Print Features Flash: 4MB 512KB SRAM: 8MB 512KB 8.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 2844-Z vs. Cognitive Blaster Advantage BT422003 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Cognitive TLP 2844-Z Blaster Advantage(BT42203) $795 $795 1 Year 6 Months 2 Year 2,000,000 Inches (50Km) Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra LP 2844-Z vs. Cognitive Blaster Advantage BD422003 Price & Warranty Model # Retail Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Cognitive LP 2844-Z Blaster Advantage (BD42203) $695 $695 1 Year 6 Months 2 Year 2,000,000 Inches (50Km) Direct Thermal Only Direct Thermal Only Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (101mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide 2844-Z Printer Tour Tear Bar Supply Ribbon Hub Ribbon Sensor Take-up Ribbon Hub Print Head Ribbon Take-up Gear Top Cover Lock Media Roll Holders Media Guides Guides Adjustment Label Taken Sensor (optional) Tear Bar Print Head Media Roll Holders Media Guides Guides Adjustment Dispense Bar (optional) Media Sensor Label Taken Sensor (optional) 2844-Z product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Preventative Maintenance and Warranty Information Cleaning: The Zebra 2844-Z exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth, and if necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner can be used. Interior components (print head, platen, media path, label dispenser bar) are cleaned with alcohol or blown air. Lubrication All mechanical parts of the 2844-Z printer are self-lubricating and do not require additional lubrication.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Zebra Supplies for the 2844-Z For maximum performance and reliability of the LP/TLP 2844-Z, use of Genuine Zebra supplies is strongly recommended. No other supplies brand is specifically engineered for Zebra printers to provide optimum print quality and the best performance. Zebra offers a variety of labels, tags, and paper to meet specific demands of any application.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Direct Quick Print 3000 The inner diameter of these rolls is 1.0" and the outer diameter is 4.0". Rolls Size Width 1.00" Length x 3.00" Part # 800510-300 Labels/ Rolls/ Weight/ Roll Carton Carton 500 12 16 lbs. 1.20" x 0.85" 800999-007* 1,500 12 16 lbs. 1.25" x 1.00" 800512-105* 1,380 12 16 lbs. 2.25" 2.25" 2.25" 2.25" x x x x 0.75" 1.25" 2.00" 3.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Direct I.R. 4000 The inner diameter of these rolls is 1.0" and the outer diameter is 4.0". Rolls Size Labels/ Width Length 4.00" x Part # Roll Rolls/ Weight/ Carton Carton 5.00' 800540-501 305 12 19 lbs. 4.00" x 6.00" 800540-601 250 12 19 lbs. Direct Tag 2070 8-23 24-95 96-239 240+ Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M $20.53 $17.45 $15.70 $14.13 $13.42 $67.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Z-Direct Kimdura Jewelry (Butterfly) Label with UV Shield Size Width Labels/ Length Part # Roll Rolls/ Weight/ Carton Carton 2.20" x 0.50" 800999-006 w/o flaps 2,490 12 17 lbs. 2.20" x 0.50" 800999-030 with flaps 2,490 12 17 lbs. Direct Receipt 2024 Rolls/ Length 2.00" x Cont. 4.00" x Cont. Part # Length 800420-314 328' 800440-314 Direct Near I.R. 3000 328' Labels/ Length Weight/ Carton Carton 12 17 lbs. 12 19 lbs.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Trans Matte 2000 The inner diameter of these rolls is 1.0" and the outer diameter is 4.0". Rolls Size Width 1-7 8-23 24-95 96-239 240+ Labels/ Rolls/ Weight/ Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Carton Carton Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Length Part # Roll 1.20" x 0.85" 800212-085* 1,500 12 16 lbs. 1.25" x 1.00" 800212-105* 1,380 12 16 lbs. 2.25" x 0.75" 800222-075* 1,780 12 17 lbs. 2.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Trans Matte 2000 The inner diameter of these rolls is 1.0" and the outer diameter is 5.0". Rolls Size Labels/ Width Length Part # Roll Rolls/ Weight/ 1-7 8-23 24-95 96-239 240+ Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Carton Carton 2.25" x 0.75" 800272-075* 3,315 12 18 lbs. 2.25" x 1.25" 800272-125* 2,100 12 18 lbs. 4.00" x 1.50" 800274-155* 1,790 12 20 lbs. 4.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide 2844-Z Pricing (North America) LP/TLP 2844-Z - Standard Configurations 203 dpi/ZPLII Description Voltage Part Number Serial parallel & USB Head Up Sensor Print Width All 2844-Z printers include 4 MB Flash memory (2.75 available to user) and 8MB Image Buffer Memory (4MB available to user) for printing up to 4" (102mm) by 39" (990mm) labels, basic label design software and Windows Drivers.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Custom Configurations 2844-Z Series - Custom Configurations (choose one item from each section to form a complete part number) Part Number Suggested List Price Description Base Printer 2844-Z with Direct Thermal Print Technology and ZPL Command Language 2844-Z with Thermal Transfer Print Technology and ZPL Command Language Interface _ Parallel, RS232 Serial and USB _ RS232 Serial, USB and Optional Internal ZebraNet Print Server II Power _ 100-240V A.C.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Spare Parts LP 2844-Z Item # Description 1 2 3 Feed Switch Assy. (set of 3) Latch Assy. w/o printhead Print Head Assy. - 4" LP Print Head Cable Set 4 Gap / Blackline Sensor PCBA (set of 3) 5 Head Up Sensor 6 Platen Kit, std. (set of 3) Platen Kit, Liner Free 7 Front Bezel, Std. Kit (set of 10) 8 Front Bezel, LP 2844-Z Dispenser Label Taken Sensor (set of 3) 9 Rubber Foot Kit (set of 24) 10 Main Control PCBA, std. Ser./Par./USB Main Control PCBA, std. Ser.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide TLP 2844-Z Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Part Number Latch Assy. Feed Switch/Sensor Assy. (set of 3) Upper Cover Support (set of 3) Print Head Assy. - 4" TLP Print Head Cable Assy. Head Up Sensor Gap/Blackline Sensor PCBA (set of 3) Platen Kit, std. (set of 3) Front Bezel, std. (set of 10) Front Bezel, TLP 2844-Z Dispenser Label Taken Sensor (set of 3) Rubber Foot Kit (set of 24) Main Control PCBA, std. Ser./Par.
Zebra Desktop Series Item # Not 2844-Z Product Guide Description Part Number Motor, Assy. 105910-108 Shown Power Supply, 100V-240V (C7) with US, Euro, U.K. & Australia Cords 105950-043 Power Cord, U.S. 120V, IEC320C7(set of 5) 105950-038 Power Cord, Euro 220V, IEC320C7(set of 5) 105950-039 Power Cord, U.K.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide Questions and Answers 1. What is the difference between a 2844 and a 2844-Z? The 2844 has a main logic board to support EPL. It cannot support ZPL The 2844-Z has a main logic board and electronics architecture to support ZPL. It cannot support EPL. The 2844-Z is fully ZPL compatible. 2. Do the 2844 and 2844-Z have the same serial port parameters? No. While both are RS-232, the serial port pin outs are different.
Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide 7. Can I upgrade a 2844 to a 2844-Z by simply installing firmware? No. The two products have completely different main logic boards. Also, the 2844-Z will not plug directly into an existing 2844 (EPL) application (see Q&A #1). 8. Does the 2844-Z take full advantage of the features and benefits associated with ZebraLink (ZebraNet view and ZebraNet alert)? Yes.
