Zebra Technologies ZM600, ZM400 User Manual

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ZM400/ZM600
Product Guide - EMEA 1 May 2007
Z Series
ZM400
Thermal Bar Code Printer
Product Guide
ZM400/ZM600
Product Guide - EMEA 2 May 2007
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ZM400/ZM600
Table of Contents
Product Guide - EMEA 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. ZEBRA ADVANTAGE.............................................................................................. 22
VII. Q & A......................................................................................................................... 24
VIII. APPENDIX A (ZM400).......................................................................................... 26
IX. APPENDIX B (ZM600)............................................................................................ 30
ZM400/ZM600
Introduction
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I. INTRODUCTION

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.
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
Defense
Vehicle Licensing
Law Enforcement
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
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