Zebra Z Series ZM400 Computer Printer
December 31, 2008
Zebra Z Series ZM400 Computer Printer is a much awaited launch
among the new set of printers. Within a short period of its arrival it has been successful among its consumers due to its excellent print yield with good resolution.
Product Details
The new Zebra Z Series ZM400 Label Printer was released in the year 2007. Its dimensions are (width) 10.9in, (height) 13.3in and (depth) 18.7in. It weighs 33.1lbs. Charcoal gray is the enclosure colour of the device. It is a monochrome label printer which uses direct thermal transfer technology for printing. Its minimum print speed comes to 479.5 inch whereas maximum is 600 inch/min (300 dpi is the maximum resolution). A status LCD is the integrated in the device.
It supports both wired and wireless connectivity. The interfaces provided are parallel, serial, USB and Ethernet 10/100base-TX. The language simulations used are ZPL and ZPL II. It also features a real time clock. The print server networking is internal. The fonts included are 7 x bitmapped and 1 x scalable. A flash memory of 8MB is installed in this label printer.
The power supply is internal and AC 120/230 V is the required voltage. The needed frequency comes to 50/60 Hz. The minimum operating temperature is 5 °C whereas maximum is 40 °C. The humidity range should lie between 20 - 85%. Ethernet and fast Ethernet are the data link protocols. The printer also offers RFID ready and ribbon wound ink-side out.
A RAM of 16MB and SDRAM form factor is equipped in the device. The supportive media types are labels, continuous forms, perforated labels and tag stock. The custom media sizes come to 4.5 in x 39 in, 1inch. The maximum printing width is 4.09 in while length is 73inches. The media thickness varies between 0.0023 in - 0.01 in. it has a manual load media feeder.
The included accessories are cutter and cutter catch tray. It also has a power factor correction provision. The compliant standards are EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, EN55022 Class B, IEC 60950-1. It is PC compatible.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zebra |
| Model | Zebra Z Series ZM400 Computer Printer |
| Type | Label printer |
| Capability | Monochrome |
| Maximum Resolution | 300dpi |
| Max Printer Speed (Black) | 600 inch/min |
| Memory | 16MB |
| Media support | Labels, continuous forms, perforated labels, tag stock |
| Interface | Parallel, serial, USB, ethernet 10/100base-TX |
| Connectivity | Wired, wireless |
Dymo LabelWriter 400 Duo Computer Printer
July 26, 2008
Dymo LabelWriter 400 Duo Computer Printer has been uniquely designed to eliminate the hassles of using a standard printer for printing labels. The smart product has been made with the compatibility to print impressive labels as well as bar codes. It can support die-cut papers for printing labels with quality. The impressively constructed printing device has been coated with silver colour and it weighs only 1.4 kilograms.
Primary Functions
This Dymo LabelWriter 400 Duo Computer Printer has been made to deliver high speed label printing results. You can print different sizes of labels up to 2 ½ inches in height. The minimum size of labels starts from ¼ inches. Remarkable features of the product includes built-in address book, auto counter, time and date stamping etc. Apart from label printing, you can prefer this device even for printing crisp text, photos, graphics and bar codes of distinct types like:
- Code 39
- Code 128
- Codabar
- UPC A/E
- EAN 8/13/128
- ITF-14
- Interleaved 2 of 5
- Other industry standard barcodes
Compatible Media Sizes
You can use different sizes of rolls from 0.6 cm up to 6.2 cm. The device can support a maximum of 2 rolls simultaneously.
Printing Resolution and Speed
The device supports a printing resolution up to 300 dots per inch. You can also take monochrome prints with resolution up to 180 dpi. Printing speed of top portion of the unit differs from bottom unit. The top portion is exclusively used to print die-cut labels and the bottom portion is used to printing DYMO D1 cassette labels. It can print up to 55 die cut paper labels per minute. It is possible to print DYMO D1 cassette labels at half inches per second.
Printing Technology
Dymo LabelWriter 400 Duo Label Printer can support thermal printing technology which ensures silent printing.
Compatible Media
It is not required to use toners or cartridges for efficient printing. All you have to do is load the DYMO label rolls and D1 label cassettes and start your printing. Other supportive media are listed as:
- Thermal Paper
- Business Cards
- Name Badge Labels
- Fabric Tape
- Permanent Adhesive Tape
- Plastic Tape
- Receipt Paper
- Thermal Labels
- Self-Adhesive Label Tape
Prominent Features
- DYMO Label Software is helpful for designing and managing label and address books.
- The unit comes with add-ins and they can offer instant printing from various applications like MS Word, Outlook etc.
- An Address Fixer has been included in the unit for automatic address checking in MS word against the US postal service database. It can fix error and it is useful for faster and prompt mail delivery.
- Dymo LabelWriter 400 Duo Computer label Printer can support both Apple Macintosh and Windows network.
- Free DYMO Software Developers Kit is also pre-installed.
- A built-in cutter automatically cuts labels at fixed length.
System Requirement
It is needed to have a computer with any one of the supportive Operating Systems like Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS X etc. A USB port is used for connecting needs.
Bottom Line
You can buy this versatile label printer with compact measurements like 8 inches length, 5.5 inches width and 7.25 inches depth. Wired connectivity is must and an external power adapter is offered with the pack. The device comes with a warranty period of 2 years.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DYMO |
| Model | DYMO 400 Duo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Printing Technology | Thermal |
| Type | Monochrome |
| Maximum resolution | 300 dpi |
| Media support | Yes |
| Interface | USB cable |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Operating system compatibility | Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Mac OS X (10.2.8 or later) |
Smart 450 Label Printer Review
February 2, 2008
Smart 450 Label Printer has come to the UK market to offer high quality printing on labels with impressive speed. It is a proud introduction from the company
Smart. The product looks simple but performs in an outstanding manner. Some of the remarkable benefits of the device are
• PC and MAC compatibility
• Portability
• Wired technology
• USB
• Serial interface
• Printing resolution up to 300 x 300 dpi
Maximum Printing Resolution
Resolution determines the quality of printing. Labels have to be printed in an impressive manner for which you may use this device to get maximum of resolutions up to 300 dots per inch in both sides horizontally and vertically.
Interfaces
Interfaces have to be used for getting connectivity’s. If you want to interact with an external device, you have to use either USB or serial interface for establishing the connection.
Technology
It requires wired connectivity technology for successful operations.
Compatibility
The device has the compatibility to perform with both PC and MAC systems.
Supportive Media Types
1. Envelopes
2. Diskette labels
3. Name badge labels
4. File folder labels
Bar Codes
1. Code 39
2. EAN/JAN-13
3. UPC-A
4. UPC-E
5. Codabar
6. Code 128
Others
User can feed media up to the maximum size of 58 mm. It is important to load media manually. You can also get a power adapter from the manufacturer with Smart 450 Label Printer.
Dimensions
1. 15.8 cm – Height
2. 11.7 cm – Width
3. 16.1 cm – Depth
4. 0.5 Kg – Weight
Brother P-Touch QL650TD Label Printer
December 30, 2007
Brother, a prominent company in the UK has introduced a new label printer in the name Brother P-Touch QL650TD Label Printer. With attractive design and
stylish exterior coated with black, this new label printer serves you the needs of printing on small sheets like labels. The device is the perfect example of the latest technology integrated into a compact yet stylish device.
This new label printer is a black and white printer that uses direct thermal technology for printing. Labels or continuous forms can be used to print form this machine. The device supports a USB port with 4 PIN USB Type B interface and it also features a serial interface.
The media used in this new Brother Label printer can have a custom media size of 62 mm. The maximum printing width supported by the printer is 59 mm. With labels or continuous forms to print; it will support one full roll at a time that has a size of 6.2 cm.
This new Brother printer features an auto cutter and the Brother P-Touch QL650TD Label Printer needs wires to be connected to the system or the power. The display resolution of the printer is 2 liner x 15 characters. The fonts included in the printer are 5 x TrueType and 16 x barcode. The maximum printing resolution in black and white is 300 dpi and the print speed is up to 90 mm/sec. The various styles and effects supported are bold, normal, outline, shadow, italic, underline, 8 styles, frame, shadow light and surround. The barcodes that the device can print include the following:
• Code 39
• QR code
• EAN/JAN-8
• EAN/JAN-13
• UPC-A
• UPC-E
• Codabar
• Code 128
• PDF417
• ITF
The Brother P-Touch QL650TD Label Printer having a weight of 1.1 Kg supports both Mac and PC systems. It has a depth of 14.5 cm, a height of 19.6 cm and a width if 15.2 cm.
The system requirements for the printer to function efficiently include:
Windows 98SE/ME with a RAM of 64 MB and a HD capacity of 70 MB
Windows 2000/XP with a RAM of 128 MB and a HD capacity of 70 MB
The OS supported by the printer are:
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later
Brother P-Touch QL550 Label printer
December 13, 2007
There are a range of printer models and printer types available in the market like laser printer, inkjet printer, impact printer each named after the technology used for printing. Printers are available to printer documents and also to take prints of photos. Recently, printers to take prints of labels have also been invented. Brother – a leading manufacturer of printer has recently introduced a new label printer named as Brother P-Touch QL550 Label printer. This printer allows you to take prints of labels in small size.
Specifications
This new label printer employs direct thermal monochrome printing technology in it. The key feature for this model of printer is auto cutter feature. Another remarkable feature of this label printer is the cutter, integrated in it. Being a wired device, the interface use to connect this printer to your PC is the USB port. For this printer to work perfectly fine, your system should be compatible with any of the following OS.
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
The maximum media size supported by this printer is 62 mm and the media feeder is 1 roll with 6.2 cm with a total media capacity of just 1 roll. This new Brother Label printer can print with a maximum resolution of 300 dpi in black and white. The device allows you to print various bar codes like:
• Code 39
• ISBN
• QR code
• EAN/JAN-8
• EAN/JAN-13
• UPC-A
• UPC-E
• Codabar
• Code 128
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• Postnet
• PDF417
• Data Matrix
Dimensions
This new Brother direct thermal monochrome printer has a depth of 19.6 cm, a height of 15.2 cm, a width of 14.6 cm and the total weight of the model is just 1.3 Kg.
