Label Printer

Just one look tells you that the Zebra Z Series ZM400 is not your average label printer.  It is designed for serious business.  There is no doubt that this machine is built for commercial use.  It offers a number of network connectivity options to make it simply integrate into your existing warehouse or manufacturing infrastructure.

This Z Series label printer is clearly designed for industrial applications.  It can be connected to a computer through its USB port, or through a serial or parallel port.  The printer can then be shared through that computer (as long as the computer itself is on your existing network).  Alternatively, Zebra Net interfaces (Zebra Net Wireless Plus, Zebra Net 10/100 Print Server, and Zebra Net Print Server II) are available as options.

Once connected into your warehouse network, labels can be printed easily and quickly.  Three resolutions can be specified with each job-203 dots per inch (8 dots/mm), 300 dpi (12 dots/mm), and 600 dpi (23.5 dots/mm).  Each selection of resolution has a corresponding print speed-10 inches per second (254 mm/sec) at 203 dpi, 8 inches per second (203 mm/sec) at 300 dpi, and 4 inches per second (102 mm/sec) at 600 dpi.

The Zebra Z Series ZM400 also features a backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) panel for easy user control right at the printer.  This machine is designed for global use, and the LCD menu items can be configured to display in fifteen different languages.

While the Zebra Z Series ZM400 is an industrial powerhouse right out of the box, it is also a platform that can be upgraded over time, minimizing the cost associated with new features and functionality, and also helping to protect your initial investment.  At £976.40, you will want to make sure that your investment is going to be useful for some time to come.

About the Manufacturer

Zebra Technologies is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of specialty printing equipment for commercial and industrial use.  Zebra was founded in Vernon Hills, IL, USA, as Data Specialties Inc.  Data Specialties manufactured various electromechanical instruments.  In 1982 the company entered the label printing market and changed its name to Zebra Technologies.  Today Zebra Technologies is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: ZBRA) with manufacturing facilities in the US and UK, and a worldwide distribution and services network spanning 90 countries.  Zebra is a frequent award winner for growth and innovation.

Product Features

• Selectable resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm); 300 dpi (12 dots/mm; 600 dpi (23.5 dots/mm)
• Selectable speed: 10 inches per second at 203 dpi, 8 in/sec at 300 dpi; 4 in/sec at 600 dpi
• Choice of thermal transfer or direct thermal operation, selectable per print job
• Clear window to visually inspect print label media status
• Interfaces include USB, serial, and bi directional parallel
• Optional network integration with Zebra Net products
• 16 MB DRAM
• 8 MB Flash RAM, expandable with 64 MB factory installed Flash
• Auto-detection of power source
• Backlit display
• Zebra Programming Language (ZPL)