| Has Zebra answered the question of - What ever | | | | labels at a time. The TLP2844 is one of the most |
| happened to the old Zebra Stripe Printers? The New | | | | common barcode printers in this category. |
| S4M series barcode printers by Zebra provides the | | | | The next category of printers by Zebra is there light |
| rugged metal case along with the side loading print | | | | industrial, commercial printer. That is where the S4M |
| head design that makes loading media a snap. But will | | | | printer fits. The next generation in the legacy Stripe |
| it endure the long lasting tradition of the old Stripe? | | | | Series, the S4M is an easy to use metal printer that |
| This printer comes with either a 203 or 300 dpi print | | | | offers an outstanding value for many applications. |
| head and has various memory options. The nice thing | | | | Other printers in this category are the ZM400 known |
| about this printer is the price and its ability to get the | | | | for its metal enclosure and support for multi-language |
| job done in a semi industrial environment. Remember, | | | | printing that make this the choice for versatile, |
| this is an S series printer and is mainly used in | | | | high-speed printing in any type of business. The ZM600 |
| manufacturing, logistics, transportation, ticketing, | | | | combines ease of use with enhanced productivity and |
| healthcare, postal offices, and government work | | | | a rich set of options, in a 6-inch wide format. Last is |
| environments. It matches up pretty close with the old | | | | the 105SL with a durable and reliable metal |
| Stripe. | | | | construction, for experienced users that need a rugged |
| There are now many other brands in the market | | | | printer for common industrial applications. These |
| including the Sato CL408 series that give this printer a | | | | barcode printers are made for light to medium use in |
| run for the money. This is an affordable solution for | | | | industrial and commercial environments. |
| many labeling requirements using thermal transfer | | | | Another category is the heavy industrial printers. This is |
| barcode capabilities. This is a very reliable and durable | | | | where the XI series fits. They are designed for |
| barcode printer but it is limited in the number of options | | | | continuous use operations. Within the XI series there |
| available in distribution. | | | | are 4 main printers. Starting with the 110xilllPlus which is |
| The Datamax M class printer also fits into this | | | | designed for high duty cycles in harsh environments, |
| category for light industrial use. The Datamax printers | | | | then the 140xilllPlus designed for 12dpi print speeds and |
| come with a variety of options and are very easy to | | | | mission critical reliability. The last 2 printers in this |
| calibrate when changing media often. | | | | category are the 170xilllPlus is ideal for AIAG, |
| The S4M is available with many configurations and is | | | | ODETTE, and UCC/EAN-128 labeling on demand or in |
| made in the US. Parts are readily available and from | | | | batches and then the 220xilllPlus which is meant for |
| our testing and opinion, this printer wins out with overall | | | | chemical-drum, banner-size, and other wide-label |
| quality, performance and serviceability. | | | | applications, with advanced printer management tools. |
| If you plan on running more than 100,000 labels a day | | | | With all of this background, any business should be |
| though, you may want to move up to the XI series | | | | able to find the right Zebra barcode printer for the |
| though. Our recommendation is to use this printer for | | | | appropriate application. Making the correct choice for |
| volumes under that quantity. Zebra makes a wide | | | | your business will make for much easier label printing |
| variety of printers for any volume need. Zebra starts | | | | down the road. All of the commercial and heavy duty |
| with the small desk top printers that have a small | | | | printers listed above utilizes 3 inch cores and 8 inch |
| footprint and can fit on the side of a desk. These are | | | | outer diameter rolls of labels allowing for continuous |
| for very small runs were the need is for just a couple | | | | printing with less media loads. |