Zebra TLP 3842
Thermal, On-Demand Label, Receipt, a n d Ta g P r i n t e r
Bringing high-resolution printing to limited workspace.
The space-saving TLP 3842 desktop printer, for print widths up to four inches, adds high-resolution print capability to Zebras popular and proven Desktop 2800 series. The TLP 3842s 300-dpi printhead enables high-quality, crisp, clear printing of two-dimensional bar codes, fine text, and composite graphics ensuring high-density data on very small labels is easy to read and highly scannable.
Flexible Connectivity
The TLP 3842 integrates easily into small-label and lower-volume printing applications including: Healthcare laboratory vial or prescription bottle labeling; RSS-14 reduced space symbology supports unit-of-use bar coding Electronics labeling for circuit boards and small components Specialty retail applications such as small tags for jewelry items
Equipped with serial, parallel, and USB interfaces, Zebras 3842 offers versatile connectivity and integration. Additionally, with the optional internal ZebraNet PrintServer II, the TLP 3842 can be quickly and easily networked into an Ethernet environment without requiring a dedicated PC connection.
Easy-to-Use, Sturdy Design
The 3842 benefits from the practical design characteristics of the Desktop 2800 series, such as OpenACCESS for quick, foolproof media loading; and dual-walled, high-impact construction for extra durability in busy work environments.
TLP 3842
Specifications at a Glance*
STANDARD FEATURES Print methods: Direct thermal / thermal transfer (TLP) Construction: High-impact, double-walled plastic enclosure 1 MB Flash memory; 512 KB SRAM OpenACCESS design Serial, parallel, and USB interfaces Head-up sensor Windows drivers (Win95, Win98, NT 4.0, NT 2000, XP) Windows printer utilities
Programming Language
Media Types: Roll-fed or fan-fold, die-cut or continuous direct thermal labels with or without black mark. Roll-fed or fan-fold, die-cut or continuous direct thermal (thermal transfer) tag stock with or without black mark. For optimum print quality and print engine performance, use Genuine Zebra supplies.
Ribbons
The TLP 3842 offers optional 300-dpi Asian fonts to fulfill global labeling application needs.
MAXIMUM PRINT AREA
Width: 4.09"/104 mm Length: 11"/279 mm (with standard memory) 22"/558 mm (with optional memory)
RESOLUTION
ASCII EPL2 programming language (Page Mode) Field Rotations Variable field support (up to 100) Counter support (up to 10) Variable field addition and subtraction Status reporting Form, fonts and graphics storage Simple set of formatting commands OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Environment
Ribbon is recommended to be at least as wide as media. Max. Roll Size: 1.34/34 mm O.D. on a .5/12.7 mm I.D. core Standard Length: 2,900/74 m capacity; provides 1:1 media roll to ribbon ratios Ribbon Setup: Ribbon wound ink side out For optimum print quality and print engine performance, use Genuine Zebra supplies. FONTS / GRAPHICS / SYMBOLOGIES
Fonts and Character Sets
300 dpi/12 dots per mm
MAXIMUM PRINT SPEED
2"/51 mm per second
MEMORY
Standard: 1 MB Flash; 512 KB SRAM Optional: up to 1.2 MB SRAM
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Operating Temp. 40 F/5 C to 105 F/40 C Storage/Transport Environ. -40 F/-40 C to 140 F/60C Operating Humidity 10-90% non-condensing Storage Humidity 10-90% non-condensing
Electrical
Standard Fonts: 5 bitmapped, expandable 8x Sets: International character sets supporting the following code pages: DOS: 437, 850, 851, 855, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869, 737 Windows: 1250, 1251, 1252, 1254, 1255, 1256 and 1257 Soft fonts storage in Flash memory Asian language support (optional)
Graphic Features
Width: 7.9"/200 mm Depth: 9.75"/248 mm Height: 6.8"/173 mm Weight: 3.2 lbs./1.4 kg (without options)
MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS
Auto-ranging external power supply with C7 type connector Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 200 VDC, 2.5A
Communication Interface Capabilities
Line and box drawing PCX graphic storage
Bar Code Symbologies
Label and liner width: .1"/25.44 mm to 4.25"/108 mm Ribbon width: 1.3"/33 mm to 4.30"/110 mm
Serial RS232 (DB-9) 1,200-38,400 K bits/second Flow control: hardware and software USB v.1.1 Parallel (centronics) LAN/Ethernet (requires optional ZebraNet Printserver II)
Agency Approvals
Linear Bar Codes: CODE 39, Code 128A, B & C (User selectable/Auto), UCC/EAN-128, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-A with 2 and 5 add on, Postnet (5,9,11 & 13 digit), Japanese Postnet, Plessey (MSI-1), MSI-3, German Post Code, RSS (RSS-14, Limited, Truncated & Stacked) 2-Dimensional: MAXICODE (modes 2,3,4,6), PDF417 (Micro PDF417) and Macro (PDF417), QR Code (requires Asian printer version), Data Matrix OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Expanded memory (up to 1.2 MB SRAM) ZebraNet PrintServer II for 10 Base T Ethernet connectivity (internal or external available) Keyboard display unit (KDU) Cutter Label dispenser Real-time clock Asian language support External rewind
FCC (Class B), CE , VCCI (Class B), C-TICK, CB, UL, CCC, NOM MEDIA CHARACTERISTICS
Labels
*Specifications listed are for base model printers with standard features only unless otherwise noted. Specifications subject to change without notice. All product and brand names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved.
Max. Roll Size: 5"/127 mm O.D. on a 1"/25.4 mm or 1.5"/38 mm I.D. core Thickness (label & liner): 0.003"/.0.08 mm to 0.0075"/0.18 mm
HEADQUARTERS
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