Zebra ZM400 Label Printer

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Zebra�s best-in-class Z Series printers just got better! The ZM400 includes additional productivity-enhancing features and modern, flexible network connectivity for easy system integration in most manufacturing, warehousing and business applications. This industrial/commercial workhorse also delivers efficient 4-inch-wide labeling thanks to its quick throughput and 10 inches-per-second print speed.

Built RFID Ready (upgrade kit for RFID enablement not yet available in North America) and offering a multitude of options including 600-dpi (24 dots/mm) resolution, the ZM400 is upgradeable to grow with changing needs. Plus, design enhancements make this new-generation Z Series printer even easier to operate, load, and maintain.

Upgradeable to grow with changing needs

Fast print speeds combined with quick throughput for enhanced productivity

Large LCD for quick printer configuration

One-world, one-printer solution with 15 translated menu languages and Unicode-Compliant printing

Many networking connectivity choices including USB, wireless 802.11 b/g, Ethernet, serial, and parallel

Rugged metal frame and case for demanding environments

Standard Features

Thermal transfer and direct thermal operating modes (can only use one mode at a time)
Die-cast aluminum base, frame, and printhead mechanism
Metal media cover with large clear window
16 MB DRAM, 8MB Flash
203dpi (8 dots/mm) printhead
RS-232C Serial Interface
High Speed, IEEE 1284, Bi-Directional Parallel Interface
USB 2.0
Transmissive and reflective media sensors
Multi-lingual backlit 240x128 pixel graphic display
Color-coded operator cues
RFID Ready
7 bitmapped and 1 scalable font (CG Triumvarate Bold Condensed)
32-bit processor
Auto-calibration
Auto detectable (90V - 265V) power supply
Element Energy Equalizer� (E3�) (for print head energy control)
Real Time Clock
Unicode� - Compliant
Quick change printhead and platen
Charcoal gray form design (for improved smudge resistance)
ZPL� or ZPLII� (Zebra Programming Language�)

Printer Specifications

Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
600 dpi (23.5 dots/mm)

Memory

16 MB DRAM
8 MB Flash
64 MB Factory-Installed On-Board Optional Flash (optional)

Print width: 4.09" (104 mm)

Print length

Length with 203 dpi: 157" (3,988 mm)
Length with 300 dpi: 73" (1,854mm)
Length with 600 dpi: 39" (991mm)

Print speed: 203 dpi
10" (254 mm)/sec

300 dpi
8" (203 mm)/sec

600dpi
4" (102 mm)/sec

Media sensors: Reflective
Transmissive

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner width

4.5" (114 mm) - tear & cutter
4.25" (108mm) - peel & rewind

Minimum label and liner width: 1" (25 mm) - tear & cutter, peel & rewind

Maximum label and liner length: 39" (991mm)

Maximum roll diameter: 8" (203 mm)

Core diameter: 3" (76 mm)

Media thickness: 0.0023" (.058 mm) to 0.010" (0.25 mm)

Media types: black mark, continuous, die-cut, fanfold, notched, perforated, tag stock

Ribbon Characteristics

Outside diameter: 3.2" (81.3 mm)

Standard length: 1476' (450 m) or 984' (300 m)

Ratio: 3:1 media roll to ribbon ratio

Ribbon width: 2" (51 mm) to 4.33" (110 mm)

Ribbon setup: Ribbon wound ink-side out or ribbon wound ink-side in (configurable one or the other, but not both)

ID Core: 1.0" (25.4 mm)

Operating Characteristics

Operating temperature: TT: Operating temperature 40� F (5� C) to 104� F (40� C) Thermal transfer
DT: Operating temperature 32� F (0� C) to 104� F (40� C) Direct thermal

Storage temperatures: -40� F (-40� C) to 140� F (60� C)

Operating humidity: 20-85% non-condensing R.H.

Storage humidity: 5-85% non-condensing R.H.

Electrical: Universal auto-detectable (PFC-compliant) power supply 90-265 VAC

Agency approvals

IEC 60950-1 EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3

Physical Characteristics

Width: 10.9" (278 mm)

Height: 13.3" (338 mm)

Depth: 18.7" (475 mm)

Weight: 32.4 lbs (15 kg)

Shipping weight: 49 lbs (22 kg)

Programming Languages

Core programming languages: ZPL, ZPL II, EPL, XML

Bar Codes/Symbologies

Linear: Codabar
Code 11
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC case codes
Code 39
Code 93
EAN-13
EAN-8
Industrial 2-of-5
Interleaved 2-of-5
Logmars
MSI
Planet Code
Plessey
Postnet
RSS (reduced space symbology)
Standard 2-of-5
UPC and EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
UPC-A
UPC-E

2-dimensional: Aztec
Codablock
Code 49
Data Matrix
MaxiCode
QR Code
PDF417
MicroPDF417
RSS / GS1 DataBar family (12 barcodes)

Fonts and Graphics Standard fonts: 7 bitmapped, 1 smooth scalable (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) Sets: IBM Code Page 850 International character set Optional European and Asian font sets Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos ZPL II drawing commands, including boxes and lines