The TLP 3842's 300 dpi printhead enables high quality, crisp, clear printing for labeling applications that require data such as two-dimensional barcodes, fine text, or composite graphics. Producing data on very small labels, for example laboratory vial labels or jewelry tags, is greatly enhanced by the high-density 300 dpi print resolution.

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 the need for a dedicated PC connection. The TLP 3842 is used for a variety of applications, including prescription bottle labeling, laboratory specimen labeling, electrical component, and mechanical part labeling.

Standard Features Print methods: Direct thermal (LP), thermal transfer (TLP) Construction: High-impact, double-walled plastic enclosure OpenACCESS™ design Head-up sensor Windows drivers (95, 98, Me, NT4.0, NT2000, XP) Windows printer utilities Zebra Printer Management Printer Specifications Resolution 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) Memory Standard: 512 KB SRAM; 1 MB Flash Optional: up to 1.2 MB SRAM Print width 4.09" (104 mm) maximum Print length 11" (279 mm) with standard memory 22" (584 mm) with expanded memory Print speed 2" (51 mm)/sec Media sensors Transmissive Reflective Media Characteristics Maximum label and liner width 4.25" (108 mm) 2.8" (71 mm) with Media Adapter Guides Minimum label and liner width 1.00" (25.4 mm) 0.585" (15 mm) with Media Adapter Guides Maximum label and liner length 11" (279 mm) Maximum label and liner length (optional) 22" (558 mm) Maximum roll diameter 5" (127 mm) Core diameter 1.0" (25.4 mm) and 1.5" (38 mm) Media thickness 0.003" (.075 mm) to 0.007" (0.18 mm) Media types (black-mark optional), black bar, black mark, continuous, continuous receipt, die-cut, fanfold, gap, notch, notch sensing, notched, perforated, receipt, roll-fed, tag, tag stock Ribbon Characteristics Outside diameter 1.34" (34 mm) Standard length 244' (74 m) Ratio 1:1 media roll to ribbon ratios Ribbon width Recommended to be at least as wide as media 1.33" (33.8 mm) to 4.3" (110 mm) Ribbon setup Ribbon wound ink side out ID Core 0.5" (12.7 mm) Operating Characteristics Operating temperature TT: Operating temperature 40° F (5° C) to 105° F (41° C) Thermal transfer DT: Operating temperature 40° F (5° C) to 105° F (41° C) Direct thermal Storage temperatures -40° F (-40° C) to 140° F (60° C) Operating humidity 10-90% non-condensing R.H. Storage humidity 5-95% non-condensing R.H. Electrical Autoranging external power supply with C7 type connector Output: 20 VDC, 2.5 A Input: 100-200 VAC, 50-60 Hz Agency approvals UL FCC VCCI/PSE C-TICK NOM CSA CE GOST-R BSMI

Physical Characteristics Width 7.9" (201 mm) Height 6.8" (173 mm) Depth 9.75" (248 mm) Weight 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg) Shipping weight 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg) Related Products Options Cutter Real time clock Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity Dispenser with label taken sensor Asian Font Set Communication and Interface Capabilities Serial RS-232 (DB9) Parallel (Centronics) USB ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (internal or external) Programming Languages Core programming languages EPL2 Bar Codes/Symbologies Linear Code 39 Code 93 Codabar Code 128 with subsets A/B/C Interleaved 2-of-5 UPC-A UPC-E UPC-A and UPC-E with 2 or 5 digit extensions EAN-13 EAN-8 EAN-8 and EAN-13 with 2 or 5 digit extensions Postnet Japanese Postnet Plessey German Post Code RSS-14 MSI-3 2-dimensional MaxiCode MicroPDF417 MacroPDF417 QR Code (requires Asian version printer) Data Matrix Fonts and Graphics Standard Fonts: 5 bitmapped, expandable 8x Soft font storage in Flash memory DOS Code Pages Supported: 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869, 737 Windows Code Pages Supported: 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257