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 Zebra’s popular and proven Desktop 2800™ series.
The TLP 3842’s 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
Equipped with serial, parallel, and USB interfaces, Zebra’s 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.
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
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
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
Operating Temp. 40º F/5º C to 105º F/40º C
Storage/Transport Environ. -40º F/-40º C to 140º F/60ºC
Operating Humidity 10-90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 10-90% non-condensing
Electrical
Auto-ranging external power supply with C7 type
connector
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 200 VDC, 2.5A
Communication Interface Capabilities
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
FCC (Class B), CE , VCCI (Class B), C-TICK, CB, UL, CCC, NOM
MEDIA CHARACTERISTICS
Labels
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
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.
Ribbons
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
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
Line and box drawing
PCX graphic storage
Bar Code Symbologies
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
