Zebra Z Series

ZM400 and ZM600Flexing New Powers

The ZM400 and ZM600 printers bring added flexibility to the popular
Z Series platform, which has always stood out from the competition
in terms of both performance and price. With 10-inches-per-second
print speed, industry-leading throughput, rugged reliability, and a
wide selection of options, these full-sized metal printers enhance On top of the hard-working
durability and easy use of these
productivity in tough environments and demanding applications.
die-cast metal frame printers,
the speed-optimized ZM400
Better Connected for a Connected World and ZM600 are perfect for:

The new Z Series printers better connect with most warehouse/ Item Labeling and tagging
manufacturing and business applications. The ZM400 and ZM600 Packaging/Pallet labeling
are better connected to your networkthrough USB 2.0, 802.11b/g Compliance labeling
secure wireless, or our new ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server that
Inventory and asset
allows simultaneous parallel and Ethernet connectivity. Theyre management
better connected to your applicationswith RFID Ready investment
Shipping/Receiving
protection, choice of print resolution including 600 dpi, and XML-
Hospitality/Transportation
Enabled printing as a standard feature. And theyre better connected
ticketing
to your needswith easy setup via a large, easy-to-read front panel
Pharmacy/Healthcare labeling
that includes Asian-language support; easy loading of supplies; and
easy maintenance with quick-changing printheads and platens.
SPECIFICATIONS AT A GLANCE*

Standard Features Ribbon Characteristics Networking/Connectivity

Print methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal ZebraNet Internal Wireless Plus
Outside diameter
Construction: Die-cast aluminum base, frame and ZebraNet Wireless Plus
3.2/81.3 mm
printhead mechanism ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server
Standard length
Metal media cover with large clear window ZebraNet PrintServer II (external)
984/300 m or 1476/450 m
Element Energy Equalizer (E3) for superior print RS-232C serial port
quality Ratio High-speed, IEEE1284, bi-directional parallel
Auto-calibration 3:1 media roll to ribbon. interface
Real-time clock Ribbon must be at least as wide as media USB 2.0
Auto-ranging (90265 VAC) power supply Width Firmware
Color-coded operator cues ZM400: 2.00/51 mm to 4.33/110 mm ZPL II
Multi-language control panel with back-lit ZM600: 2.00/51 mm to 6.85/174 mm EPL
240 x 128 pixel display Ribbon setup XML-Enabled Printing
ZPL II Ribbon wound ink-side out (ribbon wound APL
XML-Enabled printingDirect-connect integration ink-side in can be used with optional ribbon spindle Web View
for bar code label printing that eliminates license on ZM400) Alert
fees and print server hardware, and lowers Core I.D.
customization and programming costs ZBI 2.0
1.0/25.4 mm

Printer Specifications Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies

Operating Characteristics
Resolution Fonts and Character Sets
Environmental 7 bitmapped, 1 smooth scalable
203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi/12 dots
Operating temperature: Native open type font support
per mm; 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (ZM400 only) 32 F/0 C to to 104 F/40 C (Direct Thermal) Global PrintingUnicode compliant for fast multi-
Memory 40 F/5 C to 104 F/40 C (Thermal Transfer) language, on demand thermal printing right out of
Standard: 8 MB Flash, 16 MB DRAM Storage temperature: the box.
Optional: Factory Installed 64 MB Flash -40 F/-40 C to 140 F/60 C Contains UFST from Monotype Imaging Inc.
Print Width Operating humidity: 20-85% non-condensing
Graphic Features
ZM400: 4.09/104 mm Storage humidity: 5-85% non-condensing
Supports user-defined fonts and graphicsincluding
ZM600: 6.6/168 mm Electrical custom logos
Print Length Universal auto-ranging (PFC-compliant) power supply ZPL II drawing commandsfor boxes and lines
90-265 VAC; 48-62Hz
ZM400: with 203 dpi: 157/3,988 mm; with 300 dpi Bar Code Symbologies
73/1,854 mm; with 600 dpi 39/991 mm Agency Approvals Linear Bar Codes: Code 11, Code16k, Code 39,
ZM600: with 203 dpi: 102/2,590 mm; with 300 dpi IEC 60950-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, Code 93, Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC
45/1,143 mm EN61000-3-2,3 Case C Codes, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC
Print Speed Markings: cULus, CE Marking, FCC-B, ICES-003, and EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet,
VCCI, C-Tick, NOM, CCC, GOST-R, BMSI, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5,
203 dpi: 10/254 mm per second;
S-Mark, MIC, ZIK Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet Code
300 dpi: 8/203 mm per second;
2-Dimensional: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, Data
600 dpi: 4/102 mm per second Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF417, TLC 39,
Media Sensors Physical Characteristics GS1 DataBar (RSS), Aztec
Fixed reflective sensor Width: 10.9/278 mm
Adjustable transmissive sensor media characteristics Height: 13.3/338 mm
Options and Accessories
Maximum label and liner length Depth: 18.7/475 mm
Weight: 32.4 lbs/15 kg Factory installed 64 MB Flash memory option
Maximum non-continuous: 39/991 mm
Shipping weight: 49 lbs/22 kg Cutter with catch tray
Maximum label and liner width Peela front mount, passive peel option with no
ZM400: 4.5/114 mm liner take-up
ZM600: 7.0/178 mm Zebralink Solutions Liner take-up (works with peel option)full roll liner
Maximum roll diameter Software take-up spindle (fits standard base, ZM400 only)
8.0/203 mm ZebraDesigner Pro Rewindinternally rewinds full label roll on 3 core
(comes with taller, non-standard printer base)
Core diameter ZebraDesigner for XML
RS-422/485 serial port adapter
3/76 mm ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise
Optional ribbon spindle to support ribbon wound
Media thickness ZebraNet Utilities v 7.0
ink-side in (ZM400 only)
0.0023/0.058 mm to 0.010/.25 mm Zebra Universal Driver
Media types ZBI-Developer
Continuous, die-cut, tags, black-mark Additional scalable and bitmapped fonts available
For optimum print quality and performance, use
genuine Zebra supplies.

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

2009 ZIH Corp. ZebraLink, ZebraDesigner, ZebraNet, APL, ZBI, ZBI-Developer, Element Energy Equalizer, E3, and all product names and numbers are Zebra trademarks and Zebra, the Zebra head graphic, Z Series,
ZebraNet and ZPL II are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp. All rights reserved. Unicode is a trademark of Unicode, Inc. UFST is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For optimal printing quality and proper printer performance across our product line, Zebra strongly recommends the use of genuine Zebra supplies as part
of the total solution. Specifically, the ZM400 and ZM600 are designed to work only with genuine Zebra printheads, thus maximizing safety and print quality.

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