Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-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 3844-Z Product Guide Rev.
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Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Table of Contents ABOUT ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES .................................................................................................................................. 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 PRODUCT POSITIONING..................................................................................................
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Zebra Desktop Series 3844-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 3844-Z Product Guide Introduction The TLP 3844-Z™ is Zebra’s 300 dpi advanced desktop printer with ZPL™ capability. Engineered using the design of the new 2844-Z™ platform, the 3844-Z brings high-resolution print capability to the ZPL desktop architecture. Enhanced electronics allow full ZPL compatibility, including ZebraLink™, and triple communications interfaces are standard (serial, parallel, USB).
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Unique Selling Points • 300 dpi Print Resolution The TLP 3844-Z has a high-quality 300 dpi printhead for printing high-resolution labels and tags. Text, bar codes and graphics can be printed with great clarity on small labels. Scanning and reading data is made easier by the sharp, crisp print quality. For applications requiring a great deal of information in a small space, higher density printing is recommended.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide The Power of ZebraLink Additionally, the optional internal ZebraNet PrintServer II interface is available for the 3844-Z, providing quick and easy integration into Ethernet network environments. Notably, because this option is internal to the printer, with the Ethernet port on the back panel, there is no external Ethernet device taking up space; this eliminates a potential point-of-failure and preserves the small desktop footprint of the 3844-Z.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Features and Benefits of the 3844-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 3844-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 3844-Z Product Guide FUNCTION A DVANC ED N ET WOR KING ZebraLink Enables remote Connectivity and monitoring and control control of any 3844-Z connected to an Ethernet network via ZebraNet PrintServer II. ZebraNet View & ZebraNet Alert software tools… 3844-Z Product Guide Rev. 1 August 9, 2005 6 END-USER ADVANTAGE ZebraLink enabled, providing benefits of remote printer control and management tools provided with ZebraNet software utilities.
Zebra Desktop Series FEATURE EASE OF USE OpenACCESS™ Design Easy to load ribbon Color Coded Components Clear Media Cover 3844-Z Product Guide FUNCTION END-USER ADVANTAGE CHANNEL BENEFIT Label loading is greatly simplified. Access to the media compartment is maximized as the printhead is built into the top lid. Lockable self-centering media guides snap the media securely into place, simplifying loading and preventing label jams.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide FEATURE FUNCTION A P PL ICAT ION F L E X IB IL IT Y ZPL II The 3844-Z is equipped with ZPL II Zebra’s printer control and command language 300 DPI Print Resolution Scalable fonts able sc a l Font Sets Flash Memory END-USER ADVANTAGE Provides powerful label design and formatting commands for the 3844-Z – provides control of printer settings such as darkness or pint mode.
Zebra Desktop Series FEATURE SDRAM Zebra E3 heat history control MEDIA HANDL ING Media Types Off-Center Gap/Black Line Sensor 3844-Z Product Guide FUNCTION 8MB SDRAM (4MB available to user) standard is dedicated to image processing, enabling the 3844-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 3844-Z Product Guide 3844-Z Specifications Standard Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 300 dpi print resolution (12 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 • 3844-Z Product Guide 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) Core ID: 0.5” (12.7 mm). Ribbon OD: 1.3” (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.
Zebra Desktop Series • • 3844-Z Product Guide Linear bar codes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar, RSS-14 , Limited, truncated & stacked. 2-dimensional bar codes: PDF417, MicroPDF-417, Code 49, Maxicode, Codablock, Datamatrix, and QR code.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Target Markets and Applications Health Sciences 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 Pharmaceutical companies Dentistry Teeth mold labeling Application Focus Vial Labeling: Tracking samples and specimens is efficient with the TLP 3844-Z.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Light Manufacturing Area Application Electronic component manufacturers Sub-assembly suppliers Product identification Asset tracking Application Focus Product Marking: Manufacturers of computer components use the TLP 3844-Z to print tiny labels to identify small parts such as chips, processors and CPU boards.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Product Differentiation 3844-Z 3842™ 3742™ STANDARD FEATURES Print Speed (ips) 4 ips (102 mm/s) 2.5 ips (64 mm/s) 2 ips (51 mm/s) Resolution (dpi) 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) 300 dpi (12dots/mm) 300 dpi (12dots/mm Print Width (max. in.) 4.09” (104 mm) 4.09” (104 mm) 4.09” (104 mm) Max. Print Length (Std. in.) 39” (990 mm) 11" (279 mm) 10” (254 mm) Max.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-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 3844-Z Product Guide The following charts (Figures 1 & 2) show performance timing results (in seconds) for the TLP 3844-Z versus competitive 300 dpi 4-inch label printers. Parallel port communications were used in obtaining these timings. Figure 1: First label out - Kmart and AIAG Labels Measured in seconds, for completion of one label.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. Argox OS-314 Price & Warranty Model # List Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Argox TLP 3844-Z OS-314 TT $895 $1095 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 90 Days Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct and Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: Printhead Resolution: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 2 IPS (51mm/sec.) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 2MB SRAM: 8MB SDRAM 512KB 9.75" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. Taiwan Semiconductor TTP 342 Price & Warranty Model # List Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd TLP 3844-Z TTP-342 $895 $850 1 Year 6 Months 2 Years 1 Year or 1,000,000 Inches Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. Sato CX-212 TT Zebra Sato Sato CX-212 TT TLP 3844-Z CX-212TT $895 $845 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 500,000" Printer Type: Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer This printer is constructed of single walled plastic The 3844-Z has sturdy dual-wall construction and strong molded hinges and parts. Print Speed: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 3 IPS (75mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. Datamax E4304 Price & Warranty Zebra Datamax TLP 3844-Z E-4304 $895 $895 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 1 Year, or 1,000,000 Inches Printer Type: Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Speed: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) Model # List Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Print Features Printhead Resolution: Flash: 4MB 1MB SRAM: 8MB SDRAM 2MB DRAM 9.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. Cognitive Del Sol 423002 Price & Warranty Zebra Cognitive TLP 3844-Z Del Sol (DT423002) $895 $895 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 2,000,000 Inches (50Km) Printer Type: Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Speed: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) Model # List Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Print Features 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. Cognitive Blaster Advantage BT 423002 Price & Warranty Zebra TLP 3844-Z Cognitive Blaster Advantage(BT423002) $895 $1095 1 Year 6 Months 2 Year 2,000,000 Inches (50Km) Printer Type: Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct & Thermal Transfer Print Speed: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 3 IPS (76mm/sec.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. TEC B-452 Price & Warranty Model # List Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra TEC TLP 3844-Z B-452 $895 $995 (parallel only) 1 Year 6 Months 1 year 1 million inches Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct and Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 2MB (US ver.) SRAM: 8MB SDRAM 2MB DRAM 9.75" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra TLP 3844-Z vs. Sato CT 410 Price & Warranty Model # List Price: Printer Warranty: Print Head Warranty: Zebra Sato TLP 3844-Z CT 410 $895 $1,450 1 Year 6 Months 1 Year 1 million inches Direct and Thermal Transfer Direct and Thermal Transfer Print Features Printer Type: Print Speed: 4 IPS (102mm/sec.) 4 IPS (100mm/sec.) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) Flash: 4MB 8MB OPTIONAL SRAM: 8MB SDRAM 10 MB Std 9.75" x 7.9" x 6.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide 3844-Z Printer Tour Tear Bar Ribbon Sensor Supply Ribbon Hub Take-up Ribbon Hub Ribbon Take-up Gear Print Head Top Cover Lock Media Roll Holders Media Guides Guides Adjustment Label Taken Sensor (optional) 3844-Z Product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Preventative Maintenance and Warranty Information Cleaning: The Zebra 3844-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 3844-Z printer are self-lubricating and do not require additional lubrication.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Zebra Supplies for the 3844-Z For maximum performance and reliability of the TLP 3844-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 3844-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" 1.20" x x 1-7 8-23 24-95 96-239 240+ Labels/ Rolls/ Weight/ Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/Roll Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Length Part # Roll Carton Carton 3.00" 800510-300 500 12 16 lbs. 0.85" 800999-007* 1,500 12 16 lbs. 1.25" x 1.00" 800512-105* 1,380 12 16 lbs. 2.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-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/M Price/M Price/M Price/M Price/M $20.53 $17.45 $15.70 $14.13 $13.42 $67.32/M $57.20/M $51.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-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 3844-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 3844-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 3844-Z Product Guide 3844-Z Pricing (North America) TLP 3844-Z - Standard Configurations 300 dpi/ZPLII 4" / TLP 3844-Z Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer 102mm with 5" Roll Capacity Voltage 384Z-10300-0001 Description Head Up Sensor Part Number Serial parallel & USB Print Width All 3844-Z printers include 4 MB Flash memory (2.75MB available to user) and 8MB SDRAM (4MB available to user) for printing up to 4" (102mm) by 39" (990mm) labels and Windows Drivers.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Custom Configurations 3844-Z Series - Custom Configurations (choose one item from each section to form a complete part number) Part Number Suggested List Price Description Base Printer 3844-Z with Thermal Transfer Print Technology and ZPL Command Language Interface - _ 0 3 _ _ - _ _ _ _ Parallel, RS232 Serial and USB - _ 0 4 _ _ - _ _ _ _ RS232 Serial, USB and Optional Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II Power - _ _ _ 0 _ - _ _ _ _ 100-240V A.C.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide 3844-Z Spare Parts 3844-Z Product Guide Rev.
Zebra Desktop Series Item # 3844-Z Product Guide Description Part Number Support Qty.¹ 1 2 3 Latch Assy. Feed Switch/Sensor Assy. (set of 3) Upper Cover Support (set of 3) 105910-052 105910-064 105910-066 4 8 4 4 5 Print Head, 4" 300dpi Print Head Cable Assy. Head Up Sensor 105910-155 105910-065 105910-072 4 4 4 6 Gap/Blackline Sensor PCBA (set of 3) 105910-054 4 7 8 9 Platen Kit, std. (set of 3) 105910-055 4 Front Bezel, std.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide Questions and Answers 1. What is the difference between a 3842 and a 3844-Z? The 3842 has a main logic board to support EPL. It cannot support ZPL The 3844-Z has a main logic board and electronics architecture to support ZPL and ZebraLink. It cannot support EPL. The 3844-Z is fully ZPL compatible. 2. Do the 3842 and 3844-Z have the same serial port parameters? No. While both are RS-232, the serial port pin outs are different.
Zebra Desktop Series 3844-Z Product Guide 7. Does the 3844-Z support any of the newest bar code symbologies such as Datamatrix and RSS? Yes. Two new symbologies are offered standard on the 3844-Z printer. Datamatrix, a 2-D symbology, and several variations of RSS-14, including RSS14, RSS limited, RSS-14 truncated, RSS-14 stacked and RSS Composite. These new symbologies are ideally suited for new applications in postal, small part and electronics manufacturing, and healthcare. 8.
