Zebra ZM400 Series User manual

ZM400/ZM600

Product Guide 1 May 2007

Z Series

™

ZM400

™

/ZM600

™

Thermal Bar Code Printer

Product Guide

ZM400/ZM600

Product Guide 2 May 2007

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ZM400/ZM600

Table of Contents

Product Guide 3 May 2007

ZM400/ZM600 Thermal Bar Code Printer

Product Guide

Table of Contents

May 2007

I. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 4

Positioning Summary....................................................................................................... 5

II. TARGET MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS............................................................. 6

III. PRINTER TOUR WITH KEY BENEFITS................................................................. 8

IV. TYPICAL USER/HOW TO SELL........................................................................... 12

V. INTERNAL COMPARISON ..................................................................................... 15

ZM400 vs. Stripe S600.................................................................................................. 15

ZM400 vs. 2746e............................................................................................................ 16

ZM400 vs. S4M............................................................................................................... 17

ZM400 vs. Z4Mplus ....................................................................................................... 18

ZM400 vs. 110XiIIIPlus ................................................................................................. 19

ZM600 vs. Z6Mplus ....................................................................................................... 20

ZM600 vs. 170XiIIIPlus ................................................................................................. 21

VI. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS..................................................................................... 22

ZM400 Competitive Space Overview.......................................................................... 22

ZM400 vs. Datamax I-Class......................................................................................... 23

ZM400 vs. Intermec PM4i............................................................................................. 24

ZM400 vs. Intermec PF4i.............................................................................................. 25

ZM400 vs. Sato CL-408e.............................................................................................. 26

ZM400 vs. Sato GTe...................................................................................................... 27

ZM400 vs. Tec B-SA4 ................................................................................................... 28

ZM400 vs. Tec B-SX4 ................................................................................................... 29

ZM600 Competitive Space Overview.......................................................................... 30

ZM600 vs. Datamax W-Class....................................................................................... 31

ZM600 vs. Intermec PX6i.............................................................................................. 32

ZM600 vs. Sato CL-6XXe............................................................................................. 33

ZM600 vs. Tec B-SX5 ................................................................................................... 34

VII. ZEBRA ADVANTAGE............................................................................................. 35

VIII. Q & A........................................................................................................................ 37

IX. APPENDIX A (ZM400)............................................................................................ 39

X. APPENDIX B (ZM600) ............................................................................................. 43

ZM400/ZM600

Introduction

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I. INTRODUCTION

Flexing New Powers: The Best in Class Just Got Better

Price-competitive, rugged Z Series metal printers have always been the price-

performance leaders in their class. Offering 10-inches-per-second print speed,

fast throughput, and rugged reliability, these industrial/commercial workhorses

enhance productivity in a wide range of warehouse, manufacturing, and business

applications. Now, the ZM400™ and ZM600™ printers offer more options to

meet an even wider array of applications and needs.

Better Connected for a Connected World:

• Better connected to your customer’s network—with a variety

of modern connectivity options for easy integration into any

network environment: USB 2.0, secure 802.11b/g wireless

LAN, or ZebraNet® 10/100 Print Server that allows

simultaneous parallel and Ethernet connectivity.

• Better connected to your customer’s applications—with built-

in RFID Ready investment protection, choice of print

resolution including 600 dpi, ink side coated in or out ribbon

spindles, and XML-enabled printing.

• Better connected to your customer’s needs—with easy setup

via a large, easy-to-read, operator friendly front panel that

includes Asian-language support; easy loading of supplies;

and easy maintenance with quick-changing printheads and

platens.

Versatile:

Paired with performance-matched Genuine Zebra Supplies for optimal printing

performance, the hardworking ZM400 and ZM600 are perfect for many industries

and applications, including:

Work in process Shipping/receiving

Order fulfillment Compliance labeling

Distribution Warehouse management

Transportation/Logistics Pharmacy/healthcare

ZM400/ZM600

Positioning Summary

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Positioning Summary

Fast Print Speed and Quick Throughput: The ZM400/ZM600 printer’s ability

to print fast and print a lot of labels for a long time means these printers

can keep up with the needs of the fastest production lines.

Metal Frame and Case

: The rugged construction of the ZM400/ZM600 printer

makes it suitable for a variety of operating environments.

Multitude of Optional Features & Flexibility:

• Connectivity: While parallel, serial and USB 2.0 connectivity are

standard, these printers also support internal 10/100 Ethernet and

802.11b/g wireless Ethernet. In addition, using Ethernet no longer

requires the sacrifice of the parallel port.

• Media handling: These printers can be use in a variety of ways,

including tear-off, peel and present (with and without liner take-up),

full roll rewind for batch operations, and cut mode.

• Programming Language, Memory & Fonts: Of course, these new

printers support Zebra’s ZPL programming language, which is

Unicode™ compliant, and with the addition of optional memory &

fonts, are ready for any global printing needs. The ZM400/ZM600

printers also support Zebra’s EPL programming language as well

as its XML programming solution. They also supports ZebraLink

APL technology, allowing the printer to adapt to legacy Intermec

environments (APL-I

™

) or Datamax environments (APL-D

™

).

Most Applications: Like its legacy replacements, the Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus

printers, the new ZM400/ZM600 printers are designed to fit into most

applications seamlessly and effortlessly.

Price-Performance Leaders

: The ZM400/ZM600 printers are backed with

many standard features as well. A large, easy-to-read LCD display that

handles 16 different languages (including Japanese, Chinese & Korean),

USB 2.0 connectivity, and RFID-Ready for future-proofing your

investment are just some of the many. Starting at List Price of $1,695

USD, it’s no wonder they are the price-performance leaders.

The ZM400 and ZM600 combine fast print speed, quick throughput and a

high duty cycle into a rugged full-sized metal printer designed to enhance

productivity. In addition, the Z Series printers’ multitude of optional

features and flexibility allow it to support most warehouse and business

applications. The Z Series Thermal Printers are commercial/industrial

workhorses that are the price-performance leaders in their class.

ZM400/ZM600

Applications and Target Markets

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II. TARGET MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS

Given all the standard and optional features available on the ZM400 and ZM600

printers, they are well suited for most applications and vertical markets. Here are

just a few:

Market Segments Example Applications

Manufacturing

Automotive

Electronics

Aerospace

Commercial Products

Engineering/Industrial Design

Inventory Control

Shipping/Receiving

Order Entry

Part Labeling

Work in Progress

Document Identification

Logistics

Distribution

Warehousing

Third Party Logistics

Pallet/Carton/Product Labeling

Shipping/Receiving Labels

Inventory management

Shelf Labeling

Cross-docking labels

Shipping Labels

Transportation and Ticketing

Parcel Delivery

Public Transportation

Concert/Sporting Events

Trains/Airlines

Asset Tracking

Shipping/Receiving

Ticketing

Baggage Handling

Receipt Printing

ZM400/ZM600

Applications and Target Markets

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Healthcare

Hospitals and Clinics

Laboratories

Pharmacies

Medical Instrument Suppliers/Service

Managed Care Facilities

Back Office

Patient ID

Blood Bag Labeling

Pharmaceutical Labels

Specimens Labelling

Document management

Patient File Labels

Prescription Labeling

Postal

Postal Tracking

Sorting

Parcel/Baggage/Package Route

Offices

Product/Services

Law Firms/Insurance Agencies

Lead Fulfillment/Mailroom

Satellite Office Locations

Document/Labor/Parcel Tracking

Record/Mailing Labels

Document Identification

Government

Department of Defense

DMV

Police

Asset Tracking

Warehouses

Inventory Management

Document management

Driver Records

ZM400/ZM600

Applications and Target Markets

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III. PRINTER TOUR WITH KEY BENEFITS

Feature Benefit

LCD Display

• Large, easy-to-read display means less support

requirements with a quick setup time

• Easy to make adjustments or to configure the printer

• 16 languages for truly global use

• New support for Japanese, Chinese and Korean

10/8/4 ips Print

Speed

• Industry leading print speed and throughput in its class

• 10 ips @ 203 dpi, 8 ips @ 300 dpi, and 4 ips @ 600 dpi

Print Resolution

• Support for 203, 300 and 600 dpi

• Flexibility to accommodate application needs

• Field-changeable resolution options

• 4” 600dpi (available on ZM400 only)

Large Media

Window

• Monitor ribbon and media minimizing downtime

• Improves customer efficiency and productivity

Metal Enclosure

• Low total cost of ownership

• Reliability and dependability in various operating

environments

Zebra Reliable

Zebra Dependable

• Reduced downtime means improved productivity

• Lower cost of ownership

Easy-to-Use

Control

Panel

LCD

Display

10/8/4 ips

Print Speed

Metal

Enclosure

Large Media

Window

203, 300, 600 dpi

Print Resolution

ZM400/ZM600

Printer Tour with Key Benefits

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Feature Benefit

Thermal Transfer

Ribbon Handling

System

• Fits into both direct thermal and thermal transfer

applications

• Produce more durable and longer lasting images on a

wide variety of thermal transfer media

450 Meter Ribbon

Supply

• Reduces downtime by supporting a 3 to 1 media to

ribbon ratio

8” Roll Capacity

• Reduces downtime by supporting full size media roll

Collapsible Take-Up

Spindle

• Quick and easy ribbon change

• No need to buy or save ribbon cores

Programming

Languages

Supported: ZPL,

EPL, APL-I, APL-D,

XML

• No need to switch from existing language

• Easy to convert to Zebra printer without changing code

• XML Support for direct connect to popular ERP

systems such as Oracle WMS.

450 meter

Ribbon Supply

8” Roll

Capacity

Thermal

Transfer

Ribbon

Handling

System

Collapsible

Take-Up

Spindle

ZM400/ZM600

Printer Tour with Key Benefits

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Feature Benefit

Movable transmissive

and a fixed reflective

sensor standard

• Ability to sell into a wide variety of applications

• Handles all types of gap, notch and black mark

media

Peel, Full Roll Rewind,

Liner Take-up and

Cutter options

• Media handling options to meet most applications

• Increase productivity

Side-loading design

with cantilevered

printhead

• Media and ribbons are easy to load

• Reduces training and support requirements

Auto-calibration

• Automatically adjusts to any size label

• Minimizes waste

Real Time Clock

• Ability to add a date or time stamp when required

• Fits into many applications

Quick Change Platen

• Simplifies and reduces maintenance costs

Supports Ribbon

coated-in or coated-out

(Coated-in available on

ZM400 Only)

• Can selected the type of spindle that matches

current supplies

• Provides ideal “drop-in” compatibility with Datamax

Prodigy when used with Zebra’s APL-D.

RFID Ready

• Adaptable to grow with changing application needs

• Upgradeability provides initial investment protection

Movable Transmissive

Sensor and Fixed

Reflective Sensor

Quick Change

Platen

Side-loading design

with cantilevered

printhead

RFID Ready

Peel, Liner

Take-up,

Rewind and

Cutter Options

Spindles for

Ribbon ink side

in or ink side

out available

ZM400/ZM600

Printer Tour with Key Benefits

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Feature Benefit

Fanfold Slot

• Multiple media feed path options provide supplies

and application flexibility.

Parallel, USB 2.0 and

Serial Standard

Optional Internal 10/100

Ethernet and 802.11b/g

Wireless

Simultaneous use of

Parallel and Ethernet

• Provides flexible connectivity options

• Easy to integrate into a variety of

communications environments

• Connect to multiple hosts or sources

Plug n’ Play compatibility

with Windows

• Easy to set up the printer

ZebraLink™ Solutions

(ZPL Only)

• User can control and monitor printer remotely

64 MB Flash Option

• Improve performance with ability to store formats,

fonts and graphics directly on printer

DB-9 Serial port

802.11 b/g radio

slot (optional)

Power

Fanfold Slot

IEEE Parallel

Port

USB 2.0

10/100 Int. Ethernet

(optional)

ZM400/ZM600

Typical User/How to Sell

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IV. TYPICAL USER/HOW TO SELL

When should I sell or recommend a ZM400 or ZM600 thermal printer?

When the user wants one or more of the following:

• Minimal printer downtime

o Metal frame and case enclosure provide a rugged and reliable

printer with minimal downtime

o Quick and easy platen and printhead replacement

o Large LCD Screen for quick printer set-up

o Side-loading printhead design for quick and easy loading media

and ribbon

• A thermal printer designed for world-wide applications

o Fully Unicode compliant

o LCD menu commands in 16 languages

o Compatible with ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise

• The ability to easily adapt should your application needs change

o Cutter option

o Field changeable printhead resolutions (dpi)

o 8-inch diameter rewind

o RFID printer encoding

o 300dpi or 600dpi print resolution

o Peel-N-Present

o RFID printing and encoding

• Variety of ways to connect to the host system

o USB 2.0

o 802.11 b/g wireless

o ZebraNet 10/100 PrintServer Ethernet

o Serial & Parallel Ports

• Minimize time to print a single label

o Fast 10 inches-per-second print speed

o Fast throughput

o Parallel and Ethernet simultaneous connectivity

• The printed image needs to last for months to years

o Variety of Zebra media and ribbons to meet application needs

o ZM400 and ZM600 are capable of handing most media types

• To replace a Datamax Prodigy/Prodigy Plus or an Intermec 3400d without

changing formats by utilizing Zebra’s Alternative Programming Languages

• To upgrade their desktop, Stripe S600, or S4M printer to a higher volume

printer with upgradeable options.

ZM400/ZM600

Typical User/How to Sell

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How the ZM400 and ZM600 thermal printer compare to Zebra’s other printer

products.

Designed to enhance productivity, the versatile and cost effective ZM400

and ZM600 thermal printers provide the features, options, and performance that

make them suitable for all but the most demanding applications. Both are sturdy

full-size printers with rugged metal cases and frames that deliver fast print

speeds, rapid throughput, and high duty cycles. The ZM400 and ZM600

represent the price-performance leaders in their class. This combination makes

the ZM400 and ZM600 the ideal printers for most warehouse, industrial, and

business applications.

The inexpensive S4M is another robust 4-inch printer sporting a sturdy

metal frame and case. While the S4M offers the same durable construction as

the ZM400, its smaller feature and option set delivers slightly less performance

than the ZM400. The S4M represents the ideal low cost printer for many basic

industrial commercial printing applications.

With its practical basic feature set, precision operation, reputation for

reliability, and top-of-the-line all metal construction, the dependable 105SL

thermal printer is a stalwart commercial / industrial workhorse suitable for both

the precision printing of small labels as well as heavy duty industrial / commercial

printing in most common applications.

The full featured XilllPlus printers are Zebra’s flagship printers designed to

optimize high performance printing in all applications. The XilllPlus printers

feature all-metal construction throughout. The XiIIIPlus printers boast a full metal

case, frame, and precision machined metal spindles to deliver the ultimate in

durability and long life high speed printing precision. These designs consistently

deliver the highest reliability, performance, quality, and precision printing

available, even when positioned in the harshest of industrial environments. The

Xilllplus is able to hold tight registration on all types of media, including the slick

synthetic medias commonly found on electronic circuit boards. The XilllPlus are

totally uncompromised in their design and are perfectly positioned for 24/7 duty in

mission-critical environments.

ZM400/ZM600

Typical User/How to Sell

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The following chart will help to qualify the ZM400/ZM600 printers as the

correct choice for a solution.

S4M ZM400/ZM600 XilllPlus

Metal

4” print width only

Metal

4” & 6” print width

Full-Metal

4”, 6” and 8” print

widths

6 ips Max Print Speed

10 ips Max Print

Speed

12 ips Max Print Speed

Printing for many

applications

Printing for most

applications

Printing for all

applications

Wide Range of

Connectivity Options

Wide Range of

Connectivity Options

Wide Range of

Connectivity Options

No RFID

RFID Ready

RFID Enabled

Outstanding value

printer for budget

minded consumers

Price-Performance

Leader delivering

application flexibility

Peak Performance

Printer for mission-

critical, 24/7

applications

ZM400/ZM600

Competitive Comparison

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V. INTERNAL COMPARISON

ZM400™ Stripe® S600

Printer Features

Print Width, max. 4.09” (104mm) 4.09" (104mm)

Dots/Inch 203/300/600 203 dpi

Max Print Speed 10 ips (254mm/s) 6 ips (152mm/s)

Standard RAM 16MB 2 MB

STD Flash Memory 8MB 1 MB

Media Features

Label Width, max. 4.5” (114mm) 4.5” (114mm)

Label Width, min. 1.0” (25.4mm) 0.75” (19.4mm)

Label Length, max 39.0” (991mm) 39” (991mm)

Label Length min.

0.5” (12.7mm)

Tear/Peel/Rewind,

1.0” (25.4mm) Cut.

0.63” (16.0mm) Tear

1.0” (25.4mm) Peel

Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0” (203mm) 8.0" (203mm)

Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1476’ (450m)

Interface

Serial Std Std

Parallel Std Std

Ethernet 10/100 Opt N/A

USB 2.0 Interface Std N/A

Wireless 802.11b/g Opt N/A

Other

Ribbon Coated Inside or Outside Outside

Media and Ribbon Window Std N/A

Field Upgradeable Printhead Yes N/A

RFID Ready Std N/A

Full Roll Rewind Opt Partial Only

Cutter Opt Opt

Media Supply Spindle No No

Quick Change Platen Roller Std No

Real Time Clock Std N/A

Printer Languages

ZPL, EPL, APL-I,

APL-D, XML

ZPL

LCD Display 240 x 128 (pixels) None

Weight 32.4lbs (15kg) 17lbs (7.7kg)

Size (H x W x L)

13.3” x 10.9” x

18.7” (338mm x

278mm x 475mm)

13” x 8.2” x 17”

(330mm x 210mm x

432mm)

List Price of Base Model $1695 $1395

ZM400 vs. Stripe S600

• While the S600 printer is

made entirely of plastic,

the ZM400 printer is

more robust containing

a metal frame and case

ideally suited for many

applications, including

product ID, receiving,

shipping, and

compliance labeling.

• The ZM400 printer

offers a larger selection

of connectivity options

than the S600, including

internal Ethernet and

wireless.

• The ZM400 printer has

a much faster print

speed and duty cycle

than the S600.

• The footprint of the

ZM400 printer, while

slighter larger than the

S600 is still small

enough to be a good fit

for certain space

constrained

environments such as

mobile carts.

• The ZM400 printer’s

LCD and quick change

platen offer quicker

setup time and easy

maintenance resulting in

more time to print labels

and be productive.

ZM400/ZM600

Internal Comparison

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ZM400™ 2746e

Printer Features

Print Width, max. 4.09” (104mm) 4.09" (104mm)

Dots/Inch 203/300/600 203 dpi

Max Print Speed 10 ips (254mm/s) 6 ips (152mm/s)

Standard RAM 16MB 512KB

STD Flash Memory 8MB 1MB

Media Features

Label Width, max. 4.5” (114mm) 4.5" (114mm)

Label Width, min. 1.0” (25.4mm) 1.12" (29mm)

Label Length, max 39.0” (991mm) 22" (559mm)

Label Length min.

0.5” (12.7mm)

Tear/Peel/Rewind,

1.0” (25.4mm) Cut.

.38” (9.7mm) Tear

.5” (12.5mm) Peel

1.0” (25.4mm) Cutter

Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0” (203mm) 8.0" (203mm)

Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1160' (360m)

Interface

Serial Std Std

Parallel Std Std

Ethernet 10/100 Opt 10 Base-T Opt

USB 2.0 Interface Std USB v1.1

Wireless 802.11b/g Opt None

Other

Ribbon Coated Inside or Outside Outside

Media and Ribbon Window Std Std

Field Upgradeable Printhead Yes No

RFID Ready Std No

Full Roll Rewind Opt

Std Liner Take-up

only

Cutter Opt Opt

Media Supply Spindle No No

Quick Change Platen Roller Std No

Real Time Clock Std Opt

Printer Languages

ZPL, EPL, APL-I,

APL-D, XML

EPL

LCD Display 240 x 128 (pixels) None

Weight 32.4lbs (15kg) 28.6 lbs (13 kg)

Size (H x W x L)

13.3” x 10.9” x

18.7” (338mm x

278mm x 475mm)

12.38" x 9.5" 16.75"

(314mm x 241mm x

425 mm)

List Price of Base Model $1695 $1495

ZM400 vs. 2746e

• The ZM400 printer’s front

control panel features a

streamlined menu for

simple navigation, while

its proven side-loading

design eliminates label

and ribbon threading for

quick, easy loading.

• Built with the ruggedness

of a metal enclosure and

die-cast frame, the ZM400

offers Zebra quality and

reliability at a competitive

price.

• The ZM400 printer offers

much faster print speed

and throughput than the

2746e (10 ips vs. 6 ips).

• The ZM400 printer offers

a larger selection of

connectivity options than

the 2746e, including

wireless.

• The ZM400 printer is easy

to integrate in existing

applications as it operates

in EPL, as well as ZPL,

APL-D and APL-I.

ZM400/ZM600

Internal Comparison

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ZM400™ S4M

Printer Features

Print Width, max. 4.09” (104mm) 4.1" (104mm)

Dots/Inch 203/300/600 203/300 dpi

Max Print Speed 10 ips (254mm) 6 ips (152mm)

Standard RAM 16MB 8MB

STD Flash Memory 8MB 4MB

Media Features

Label Width, max. 4.5” (114mm) 4.5" (114mm)

Label Width, min. 1.0” (25.4mm) 0.75" (19.4mm)

Label Length, max 39.0” (991mm) 39" (991mm)

Label Length min.

0.5” (12.7mm)

Tear/Peel/Rewind,

1.0” (25.4mm)Cutter

0.7" (17.8mm) Tear,

0.5" (12.7mm) Peel.

Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0” (203mm) 8" (203mm)

Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1476' (450m)

Interface

Serial Std Std

Parallel Std Std

Ethernet 10/100 Opt 10/100 Opt

USB 2.0 Interface Std USB v1.1 Std

Wireless 802.11b/g Opt 802.11b/g Opt

Other

Ribbon Coated Inside or Outside Outside

Media and Ribbon Window Std Std

Field Upgradeable Printhead Yes Yes

RFID Ready Std No

Full Roll Rewind Opt No

Cutter Opt No

Media Supply Spindle No No

Quick Change Platen Roller Std No

Real Time Clock Std Opt

Printer Languages

ZPL, EPL, APL-I,

APL-D, XML

ZPL, EPL, APL-I,

APL-D,

LCD Display 240 x 128 (pixels) 2 x 14

Weight 32.4lbs (15kg) 27.2 lbs (12.4 kg)

Size (H x W x L)

13.3” x 10.9” x 18.7”

(338mm x 278mm x

475mm)

11.7" x 10.7" x 18.8"

(295mm x 272mm x

477mm)

List Price of Base Model $1695 $1145

ZM400 vs. S4M

• Both the ZM400 and the

S4M printer are reliable,

metal printers ideally

suited for many

applications, including

product ID, receiving,

shipping and compliance

labeling.

• While both printers offer

setup via an LCD display,

the display on the ZM400

is larger, easier to read

and offers Asian language

support.

• The S4M printer has a

lower duty cycle than the

ZM400, but much higher

than that of a LP/TLP

2844. The S4M is the

ideal printer for

applications that need

more than a desktop yet

don’t need the

horsepower of a ZM400.

• The ZM400 printer offers

significantly faster print

speeds and thus faster

throughput for batch

printing and other high

speed applications.

• The ZM400 printer offers

greater application

flexibility with regard to

Media handling and

resolution, supporting

options such liner take-up,

full media rewind, cutter

and 600 dpi.

ZM400/ZM600

Internal Comparison

Product Guide 18 May 2007

ZM400™ Z4Mplus

Printer Features

Print Width, max. 4.09” (104mm) 4.09" (104mm)

Dots/Inch 203/300/600 203/300 dpi

Max Print Speed 10 ips (254mm) 10 ips (254mm)

Standard RAM 16MB 8MB

STD Flash Memory 8MB 4MB

Media Features

Label Width, max. 4.5” (114mm) 4.5" (114mm)

Label Width, min. 1.0” (25.4mm) 1.0" (25.4mm)

Label Length, max 39.0” (991mm) 39.0" (991mm)

Label Length min.

0.5” (12.7mm)

Tear/Peel/Rewind,

1.0” (25.4mm)Cutter

0.5” (12.7mm)

Tear/Peel/Rewind,

1.0” (25.4mm)Cutter

Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0” (203mm) 8.0" (203mm)

Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1476' (450m)

Interface

Serial Std Std

Parallel Std Std

Ethernet 10/100 Opt 10/100 Opt

USB 2.0 Interface Std No

Wireless 802.11b/g Opt 802.11b Opt

Other

Ribbon Coated Inside or Outside Outside

Media and Ribbon Window Std Std

Field Upgradeable Printhead Yes Std

RFID Ready Std No

Full Roll Rewind Opt Opt

Cutter Opt Opt

Media Supply Spindle No No

Quick Change Platen Roller Std No

Real Time Clock Std Std

Printer Languages

ZPL, EPL, APL-I,

APL-D, XML

ZPL, APL-I, APL-D,

XML

LCD Display 240 x 128 (pixels) 2 X 16)

Weight 32.4lbs (15kg) 32.4lbs (15kg

Size (H x W x L)

13.3” x 10.9” x 18.7”

(338mm x 278mm x

475mm)

13.3” x 10.9” x 18.7”

(338mm x 278mm x

475mm)

List Price of Base Model $1695 $1695

ZM400 vs. Z4Mplus

• The ZM400 is the next

generation of 4” Z Series

printers, offering

everything that Z4Mplus

offers and more. The best

in class just got better.

• While both printers offer

setup via an LCD display,

the display on the ZM400

is larger, easier to read

and offers Asian language

support.

• The ZM400 offers a higher

print speed at 300 dpi (8

ips vs. 6 ips.) and a true 4”

600 dpi print solution.

• Ethernet support has been

greatly enhanced.

Internal 10/100 Ethernet

no longer requires

sacrificing the parallel

port. Additional wireless

support is offered via the

WirelessPlus PrintServer.

• RFID-Ready on the

ZM400 offers investment

protection for when you

are ready to upgrade to

RFID.

• An optional ribbon spindle

supporting ribbon coated

ink-side in allows better

“drop in” compatibility with

Datamax Prodigy

replacements when used

with APL-D.

ZM400/ZM600

Internal Comparison

Product Guide 19 May 2007

ZM400™ 110 XilllPlus™

Printer Features

Print Width, max. 4.09” (104mm) 4.01" (103mm)

Dots/Inch 203/300/600 203/300/600

Max Print Speed 10 ips (254mm) 10 ips (254mm)

Standard RAM 16MB 16MB

STD Flash Memory 8MB 4MB

Media Features

Label Width, max. 4.5” (114mm) 4.5" (114mm)

Label Width, min. 1.0” (25.4mm) 0.79" (25.4mm)

Label Length, max 39.0” (991mm) 39" (991mm)

Label Length min.

0.5” (12.7mm)

Tear/Peel/Rewind,

1.0” (25.4mm)Cutter

0.7” (17.7mm) Tear,

0.5” (12.7mm) Peel,

0.25”(6.4mm)Rewind,

1.5”(57.2mm) Cutter.

Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0” (203mm) 8" (203mm)

Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1476' (450m)

Interface

Serial Std Std

Parallel Std Std

Ethernet 10/100 Opt Opt

USB 2.0 Interface Std Std

Wireless 802.11b/g Opt 802.11b/g Opt

Other

Ribbon Coated Inside or Outside Outside

Media and Ribbon Window Std Std

Field Upgradeable

Printhead

Yes No

RFID Ready Std Opt

Full Roll Rewind Opt Opt

Cutter Opt Opt

Media Supply Spindle No Opt

Quick Change Platen Roller Std No

Real Time Clock Std Std

Printer Languages

ZPL, EPL, APL-I,

APL-D, XML

ZPL, APL-I, APL-D,

XML

LCD Display 240 x 128 (pixels) 2X16

Weight 32.4lbs (15kg) 50lbs (23kg)

Size (H x W x L)

13.3” x 10.9” x 18.7”

(338mm x 278mm x

475mm)

15.5" x 10.4" x 19.5"

(394mm x 264mm x

495mm)

List Price of Base Model $1695 $2995

ZM400 vs. 110XiIIIPlus

• While the ZM400 offers a

4” 600 dpi print width vs.

the 110XiIIIPlus 3.2” 600

dpi print width, the min

label length of the

110XiIIIPlus is smaller,

offering a better solution

for small electronic labels

• The 110XiIIIPlus is all

metal, including spindles,

gears, etc. offering a

heavy duty construction

capable of lasting in the

most abusive

environments.

• While the print speed of

both printers is

comparable, the

110XiIIIPlus offers a

higher duty cycle making it

more appropriate for 24/7

mission critical

applications.

• The 110XiIIIPlus printer’s

optional media spindle

allows unique mounting

possibilities not offered by

the ZM400.

• By providing media back

tension, the 110XiIIIPlus

printer’s media spindle

can also help provide

tighter registration when

printing on tiny labels.

• The 110XiIIIPlus printer’s

adjustable print

mechanism allows users

to precisely “dial-in” a print

line position for the best

print quality possible.

ZM400/ZM600

Internal Comparison

Product Guide 20 May 2007

ZM600™ Z6Mplus™

Printer Features

Print Width, max. 6.60” (168mm) 6.60" (168mm)

Dots/Inch 203/300 203/300

Max Print Speed 10 ips (254mm) 10 ips (254mm)

Standard RAM 16MB 8MB

STD Flash Memory 8MB 4MB

Media Features

Label Width, max. 7.0” (178mm) 7.0" (178mm)

Label Width, min. 2.0” (51mm) 2.0" ( 51mm)

Label Length, max 39.0” (991mm) 39.0" (991mm)

Label Length Min.

0.5” (12.7mm)

Tear/Peel/Rewind,

1.0” (25.4mm)Cutter

.5" (12.7mm) / 1.0"

(25.4mm)

Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0” (203mm) 8" (203mm)

Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1476' (450m)

Interface

Serial Std Std

Parallel Std Std

Ethernet 10/100 Opt Optional

USB 2.0 Interface Std N/A

Wireless 802.11b/g Opt 802.11b Optional

Other N/A

Ribbon Coated Inside or Outside Outside

Media and Ribbon Window Std Std

Field Upgradeable

Printhead

Yes Yes

RFID Ready Std No

Full Roll Rewind Opt Opt

Cutter Opt Opt

Media Supply Spindle No No

Quick Change Platen Roller Std No

Real Time Clock Std Std

Printer Languages

ZPL, ELP, APL-I, APL-

D, XML

ZPL, APL-I, APL-D,

XML

LCD Display 240 x 128 (pixels) 2X16 Char

Weight 34.7lbs (16kg) 34.7lbs (16kg)

Size (H x W x L)

13.3” x 13.4” x 18.7”

(338mm x 441mm x

475mm)

13.3” x 13.4” x 18.7”

(338mm x 441mm x

475mm)

List Price of Base Model $2995 $2995

ZM600 vs. Z6Mplus

• The ZM600 is the next

generation of 6” Z Series

printers, offering

everything that Z6Mplus

offers and more. The best

in class just got better.

• While both printers offer

setup via an LCD display,

the display on the ZM600

is larger, easier to read

and offers Asian language

support.

• The ZM600 offers a higher

print speed at 300 dpi (8

ips vs. 6 ips.).

• Ethernet support has been

greatly enhanced.

Internal 10/100 Ethernet

no longer requires

sacrificing the parallel

port. Additional wireless

support is offered via the

WirelessPlus PrintServer.

• RFID-Ready on the

ZM600 offers investment

protection for when you

are ready to upgrade to

RFID.

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