Zebra Technologies ZM600, ZM400 User Manual
ZM400/ZM600
ZM400
Z Series™
™
/ZM600™
Thermal Bar Code Printer
Product Guide
Product Guide - EMEA 1 May 2007
ZM400/ZM600
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Product Guide - EMEA 2 May 2007
ZM400/ZM600
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. ZEBRA ADVANTAGE.............................................................................................. 22
VII. Q & A......................................................................................................................... 24
VIII. APPENDIX A (ZM400).......................................................................................... 26
IX. APPENDIX B (ZM600)............................................................................................ 30
Table of Contents
Product Guide - EMEA 3 May 2007
ZM400/ZM600
I. INTRODUCTION
The Best in Class Just Got Better
Price-competitive, rugged Z Series metal printers have always been the priceperformance 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 builtin 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
Introduction
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ZM400/ZM600
Positioning Summary
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.
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
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
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
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.
: The rugged construction of the ZM400/ZM600 printer
™
) or Datamax environments (APL-D™).
: The ZM400/ZM600 printers are backed with
Positioning Summary
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ZM400/ZM600
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
Transportation and Ticketing
Parcel Delivery
Public Transportation
Concert/Sporting Events
Trains/Airlines
Asset Tracking
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Pallet/Carton/Product Labeling
Shipping/Receiving Labels
Inventory management
Shelf Labeling
Cross-docking labels
Shipping Labels
Shipping/Receiving
Ticketing
Baggage Handling
Receipt Printing
Applications and Target Markets
Healthcare
Hospitals and Clinics
Laboratories
Pharmacies
Medical Instrument Suppliers/Service
Managed Care Facilities
Back Office
ZM400/ZM600
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
Government
Defense
Vehicle Licensing
Law Enforcement
Police
Document/Labor/Parcel Tracking
Record/Mailing Labels
Document Identification
Asset Tracking
Warehouses
Inventory Management
Document management
Driver Records
Applications and Target Markets
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ZM400/ZM600
III. PRINTER TOUR WITH KEY BENEFITS
Metal
LCD
Display
Easy-to-Use
Control
Panel
10/8/4 ips
Print Speed
203, 300, 600 dpi
Print Resolution
Feature Benefit
LCD Display
10/8/4 ips Print
Speed
Print Resolution
Large Media
Window
Metal Enclosure
Zebra Reliable
Zebra Dependable
• 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
• Industry leading print speed and throughput in its class
• 10 ips @ 203 dpi, 8 ips @ 300 dpi, and 4 ips @ 600 dpi
• Support for 203, 300 and 600 dpi
• Flexibility to accommodate application needs
• Field-changeable resolution options
• 4” 600dpi (available on ZM400 only)
• Monitor ribbon and media minimizing downtime
• Improves customer efficiency and productivity
• Low total cost of ownership
• Reliability and dependability in various operating
environments
• Reduced downtime means improved productivity
• Lower cost of ownership
Enclosure
Large Media
Window
Applications and Target Markets
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ZM400/ZM600
Collapsible
Thermal
Transfer
Ribbon
Take-Up
Spindle
Handling
System
8” Roll
Capacity
450 meter
Ribbon Supply
Feature Benefit
Thermal Transfer
Ribbon Handling
System
450 Meter Ribbon
Supply
8” Roll Capacity
Collapsible Take-Up
Spindle
Programming
Languages
Supported: ZPL,
EPL, APL-I, APL-D,
XML
• Fits into both direct thermal and thermal transfer
applications
• Produce more durable and longer lasting images on a
wide variety of thermal transfer media
• Reduces downtime by supporting a 3 to 1 media to
ribbon ratio
• Reduces downtime by supporting full size media roll
• Quick and easy ribbon change
• No need to buy or save ribbon cores
• 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.
Printer Tour with Key Benefits
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ZM400/ZM600
Side-loading design
with cantilevered
printhead
Quick Change
Platen
Peel, Liner
Take-up,
Rewind and
Cutter Options
RFID Ready
Feature Benefit
Spindles for
Ribbon ink side
in or ink side
out available
Movable Transmissive
Sensor and Fixed
Reflective Sensor
Movable transmissive
and a fixed reflective
sensor standard
Peel, Full Roll Rewind,
Liner Take-up and
Cutter options
Side-loading design
with cantilevered
printhead
Auto-calibration
Real Time Clock
Quick Change Platen
Supports Ribbon
coated-in or coated-out
(Coated-in available on
ZM400 Only)
RFID Ready
• Ability to sell into a wide variety of applications
• Handles all types of gap, notch and black mark
media
• Media handling options to meet most applications
• Increase productivity
• Media and ribbons are easy to load
• Reduces training and support requirements
• Automatically adjusts to any size label
• Minimizes waste
• Ability to add a date or time stamp when required
• Fits into many applications
• Simplifies and reduces maintenance costs
• 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.
• Adaptable to grow with changing application needs
• Upgradeability provides initial investment protection
Printer Tour with Key Benefits
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