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2844-Z Desktop Printer

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The dynamic Zebra 2844-Z™ thermal transfer desktop printer features a powerful combination of proven Zebra attributes. This printer offers incredible integration capabilities, coming standard with three communication interfaces - serial, parallel & USB. The optional internal ZebraNet PrintServer II interface provides quick and easy integration into Ethernet networks and enables the printer to unlock the power of ZebraLink™.

The Zebra 2844-Z desktop printer performs excellently with entirely new electronics architecture. Featuring a new 32-bit microprocessor, the Zebra 2844-Z printer promises to deliver tremendous throughput.

Featuring a sturdy dual walled construction and Zebra’s practical OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading, the Zebra 2844-Z printer’s proven desktop design rounds out its outstanding features.

Resolution:
203dpi(8dots/mm)

Width:
4.09" (104mm)

Speed:
4" (102mm) per second

Construction:
High-impact, double-walled plastic enclosure

ZebraLink-enabled:
Yes

An exciting new addition to the Zebra Desktop Series, the dynamic Zebra 2844-Z™ features a powerful combination of proven Zebra attributes. The Zebra 2844-Z printer offers the best in-class integration capabilities of any desktop thermal label printer in the industry. This new ZPL® based model comes standard with triple communications interfaces - serial, parallel & USB. The optional internal ZebraNet PrintServer II interface provides quick and easy integration into Ethernet networks and enables the printer to unlock the power of ZebraLink™.

Expect unprecedented desktop performance from the Zebra 2844-Z printer - with an entirely new electronics architecture, featuring at its core, a new 32-bit microprocessor, the Zebra 2844-Z delivers tremendous throughput, entirely superior to other desktop printer offerings.

Proven Desktop Design rounds out this first-rate desktop label printer. The Zebra 2844-Z features sturdy dual walled construction and Zebra’s practical OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading.

The Zebra Advantage


Innovative, high-quality leading technology products
Broadest product line in the industry
Global Service & Support: World wide technical support/ 24/7 online support
Fast, friendly customer service with multi-lingual abilities
Global network of authorized resellers
Competitive product warranty: 12 month labor & parts and 6 month printhead warranty

Printer Specifications


203-dots-per-inch resolution (8 dots per mm)
Print width: 4.09" (104 mm) maximum
Maximum label and liner width: 4.25" (114 mm)
Maximum label length (with standard memory): 39" (990 mm)

Media Dimensions


Total thickness: .003" (.07mm) to .0075" (0.18mm)
Label roll diameter: 5" (127mm)
Core diameter: 1.0" (25.4mm) & 1.5" (38mm)

Dual Media Sensors


Transmissive
Reflective

Ribbons


Outside diameter: 1.3" (33mm) maximum
Recommended to be at least as wide as media

Print Speeds


Maximum Print Speed: 4" (102mm) per second

Programming Languages


ZPL or ZPL II selectable through software or through easy-to-use front panel, prompts with user-programmable password
ZBI - Zebra BASIC interpreter for translation of foreign data streams into ZPL II

Fonts


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

Memory


Standard:8 MB SDRAM (4 MB available to user); 4 MB Flash (2.75 available to user)
Optional: 8MB Flash with real-time clock

Bar Codes/Symbologies



Bar code ratios: 2:1, 7:3, 5:2 and 3:1
Code 11
UPC-A, UPC-E
Industrial 2 of 5
Code 39 EAN-8, EAN-13 LOGMARS
Code 93 Plessey Postnet
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN and UPC with 2 or 5 digit supplements
Codabar Standard2 of 5 MSI
ISBT 128

2-Dimensional Codes



CODABLOCK PDF417 Code 49
Maxi Code Data Matrix QR Code

Electrical


Autoranging external power supply
Agency Approvals:
Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, VCCI, C-Tick
Emissions and Susceptibility: (CE): EN55022 Class-B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and EN55024
Safety: CB Scheme IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4, UL 60950 and C-UL, IRAM, NOM, AAMI

Communications Interface


Serial RS-232 (DB9)
Centronics parallel
USB
Optional ZebraNet PrintServerII

Physical


Height:
6.8" (173 mm)

Width:
7.9" (200 mm)

Depth:
8.38" (213 mm)

Weight without options:
3 lbs (1.3 kg)

Environment Operating Temperature


Storage/transportation temperature: -40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (60°C)

Options


Cutter
Liner-free platen (LP only)
Asian language support
External rewind
ZebraNet PrintServer II for ethernet connectivity (Internal and External available)
Windows label design software
Dispenser
8 MB Flash memory with real-time clock
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