The R2844-Z RFID smart label printer/encoder provides expanded connectivity, superior performance, and the widest range of support for 13.56 MHz RFID transponders, making it ideal for applications in industries that include:

• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical
• Amusement parks/Entertainment venues
• Libraries
• Express parcel delivery
• Supply chain management
• Asset tracking

STANDARD FEATURES

RFID smart label printing and encoding
Direct thermal and thermal transfer printing
of bar codes, text, and graphics
OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading
Double-walled ABS case construction
Fully enclosed 5.0" (127 mm) media compartment
32 bit RISC processor
Auto-calibration
Auto-switching 120 V and 240 V power supply
Head-up sensor

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

Resolution
203 dpi/8 dots per mm

Memory Standard 8 MB SDRAM (4 MB available for user); 4 MB Flash (2.75 available to user)
Optional: Up to 8 MB Flash with real-time clock (12 MB total)

Print width
4.09"/104 mm

Print length
39"/990 mm

Print speed
Programmable print speeds of 2"/51 mm,
3"/76 mm, and 4"/102 mm per second

Media Sensors
Transmissive and reflective

MEDIA CHARACTERISTICS
SMART LABELS

Maximum label and liner length
39"/990 mm

Maximum label and liner width
4.25"/108 mm

Maximum roll diameter
5"/127 mm O.D. on a 1"/25.4 mm I.D. core

Core diameter
1"/25.4 mm to 1.5"/38 mm
Using media adaptor plates (included):
2.0"/50.8 mm, 2.5"/63.5 mm and 3.0"/76.2 mm

Media thickness
.003"/.08 mm to .0075"/.19 mm

Media types
Roll-fed or fanfold, die cut or continuous
direct thermal labels with or without black
mark, tag stock
For optimum print quality and performance,
use Genuine Zebra Supplies

RIBBON CHARACTERISTICS

Outside diameter
1.36"/35 mm

Standard length
244'/74 m using .000328" ribbon thickness

Width
1.30"/33 mm to 4.30"/110 mm

Ribbon setup Ribbon wound ink side out

Core I.D.
0.5"/13 mm

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Environmental
Operating temperature 40º F/5º C to 105º F/41º C
Storage temperature -40º F/-40º C to 140º F/60º C
Operating humidity 10% to 90%
non-condensing R.H.
Storage humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H.

Electrical
Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz

Agency approvals
Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart C, C-Tick
Emissions and Susceptibility: (CE): ETSI 300
330-2, ETSI EN 301-489-3, EN55022 Class-B,
EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and EN55024
Safety: CB Scheme IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2
+A3 +A4, UL 60950 and C-UL

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Width: 7.9"/201 mm
Height: 6.8"/172 mm
Depth: 9.75"/248 mm
Weight: 3.2 lbs/ 1.4 kg