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.

• 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

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

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" (.08 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

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 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

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)

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)

Core programming languages

EPL2

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