Form follows function in this simple-to-operate Z4Mplus™ die-cast metal thermal printer. Available in both 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) and 300 dpi (12 dots/mm), this dependable performer offers many standard features, including ZebraNet™ Bridge for the efficiency of centralized printer management. Or, take advantage of the Z4Mplus direct-connect printing solution for XML with the XML-enabled printing option. Z4Mplus with XML-enabled printing eliminates middleware and associated costs.

Upgradeable to grow with changing needs, the Z4Mplus is ideal for shipping and receiving, compliance labeling, asset tracking, work in process, transportation and hospitality ticketing, and commercial or small business needs. With an internal Ethernet option, super-fast external memory options, industry leading throughput, and complex multi-language font support, the Z4Mplus is an unbeatable commercial printer.

Standard Features

* Print methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal
* Construction: Die-case aluminum base, frame, and printhead mechanism
* ZebraLink Solutions
* 32-bit processor
* Media sensors: Transmissive/reflective
* Metal media cover with large clear window
* Auto-calibration
* Auto-detectable power supply
* Auto-ranging (110V - 220V) power supply
* Color-coded operator cues
* Back-lit LCD control panel
* Standard RS-232 serial and bi-directional parallel interface
* Zebra's E3 Printhead Energy Control
* Real Time Clock
* Unicode™ - Compliant

Printer Specifications

Resolution
203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)

Memory

* 8 MB DRAM
* 4 MB Flash
* Optional 1 or 2 MB Flash
* Optional 8 MB PCMCIA socket option (card separate)

Print width
4.09" (104 mm)

Print length

* Length with 203 dpi: 157" (3,988 mm)
* Length with 300 dpi (optional): 73" (1,851 mm)

Print speed
203 dpi:

10" (254 mm)/sec


300 dpi:

6" (152 mm)/sec

Media sensors
Transmissive
Reflective

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner width

* 1" (25 mm) to 4.5" (114 mm) - tear & cutter
* 1" (25 mm) to 4.25" (108 mm) - peel & rewind

Maximum label and liner length
39" (991 mm)

Minimum label length rewind mode
.5" (12.7 mm)

Minimum label length peel mode
1" (25.4 mm)

Minimum label length tear-off mode
.5" (12.7 mm)

Minimum label length cutter mode
1" (25.4 mm)

Maximum roll diameter
8" (203 mm)

Core diameter
3" (76 mm)

Media thickness
.0023" (.058 mm) to .010" (.25 mm)

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

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 ratios

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

Ribbon setup
Ribbon wound ink side out

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
* 48-62 Hz
* 5A fused

Agency approvals

* IEC60950
* EN55022 Class B
* EN55024
* EN61000-3-2
* EN61000-3-3
* CULus
* CE Marking
* FCC-B
* ICES-003
* VCCI
* C-Tick
* NOM
* IRAM
* CCC
* GOST-R
* BSMI (pending)

Physical Characteristics

Width
10.93" (278 mm)

Height
13.32" (338 mm)

Depth
18.69" (475 mm)

Weight
32.4 lbs (15 kg)

Shipping weight
49 lbs (22 kg)

Related Products

Options

* 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) printhead
* Up to 32 MB additional linear Flash (PCMCIA)
* Up to 256 MB additional (PCMCIA or Compact Flash cards)
* Cutter with catch tray
* Value peel, a front mount, passive peel option with no liner take-up
* Liner take-up (works with value peel option), full roll liner take-up spindle (fits standard base; Z4Mplus only)
* Rewind, internally rewinds full label roll on three-inch core (comes with taller, non-standard printer base)
* Factory installed 64 MB (61 MB user available) Flash Memory option
* PCMCIA socket
* Compact Flash card socket
* ZebraNet Wireless Print Server (internal)
* ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server (external)
* ZebraNet PrintServer II (internal/external)
* XML-enabled printing
* ZebraDesigner
* ZebraDesigner Pro
* ZebraDesigner for XML
* RS-422/485 serial port adapter
* European and Asian font sets

Communication and Interface Capabilities

* RS-232C/422/485 serial port
* High speed, IEEE 1284, bi-directional parallel interface
* ZebraNet PrintServer II
* ZebraNet Wireless Print Server (internal)
* ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server
* ZebraNet PrintServer II

Programming Languages

Core programming languages
ZPL, ZPL II

Bar Codes/Symbologies

Linear
Codabar
Code 11
Code 39
Code 93
EAN-8
EAN-13
Interleaved 2-of-5
Industrial 2-of-5
ISBT-128
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
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC case codes

2-dimensional
Codablock
Code 49
Data Matrix
MaxiCode
PDF417
QR Code
RSS
MicroPDF417
Aztec

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