Product guide

Zebra Desktop Series 2844-Z Product Guide
2844-Z product Guide Rev. 2
August 9, 2005
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Printing Specifications
• Barcode modulus “X” dimension: 203 dpi = 5 mil to 50 mil
• Resolution: 203 dots/inch (dpi) (8 dots/mm)
• Dot Pitch: 0.0049” (0.125mm)
• Maximum print length: 39" (990mm) w/Std memory
• Minimum print length: 0.005" (0.125mm – one dot)
• Maximum print width: 4.09" (104mm)
• Minimum print width: 0.005" (0.125mm – one dot)
• Programmable print speed: 2,3 and 4 ips (51,76 and 102mm/s)
Ribbon Specifications
NOTE: For optimum print quality and printer performance, use of Zebra genuine ribbon is recommended
as well as a notched ribbon core.
• Ribbon Width: 1.30 inches (33 mm) to 4.30 inches (110 mm).
• 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” (13 mm).
• Ribbon OD: 1.36”(35 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.
• Media Width - 1.00” (25.4mm) – 4.25” (108mm)
• Label Length:
Minimum - 0.38” (9.7mm)
Minimum with label taken sensor used - 0.50” (12.7mm)
Maximum with standard memory - 39" (990mm)
• Core Inner Diameter: 1.00” (25.4mm), 1.5" (38mm)
• Max Roll Diameter: 5.00” (127mm)
• Media Thickness: 0.003” (0.08mm) - 0.0075” (0.19mm)
• Media Sensing: gap, black line, notch
• Media Types - Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous direct thermal labels with or without black mark,
tag stock
Calibration Procedure
• The 2844-Z is equipped with a standard auto-calibration feature that initiates automatically during
start-up of the printer - utilizing two to four labels to calibrate for efficient operation and less waste.
The printer will also save the new settings in memory until the next calibration is performed.
• A manual calibration procedure can also be performed, if required. Consult your User’s Guide for
more details on the specific manual calibration steps.
Font Specifications 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Fonts Matrix
(in dots)
(H x W)
Type† Minimum Char.
Size
(H x W)
Maximu
m
C.P.I.
A 9 x 5 U-L-D .044" x .030" 33.3
B 11 x 7 U .054" x .044" 22.7
C,D 18 x 10 U-L-D .089" x .059" 16.9
E 28 x 15 OCR-B .138" x .098" 10.2
F 26 x 13 U-L-D .128" x .079" 12.7
G 60 x 40 U-L-D .295" x .236" 4.2
H 21 x 13 OCR-A .103" x .093" 10.8
GS 24 x 24 SYMBOL .118" x .118" 8.5
P-V U-L-D Backward compatible
w/ S-300