Industrial & Commercial Printers

Z6Mplus
Overview Specification	Quick Specs resolution: 203 dpi/300 dpi (8/12 dots/mm) width: 6.6" (168 mm) speed: up to 10"/sec (254 mm/sec) construction: Metal enclosure ZebraLink-enabled: Yes

Design Principle

• Up to 5 times faster for complicated variable data label processing
• Classic Z Series ruggedness and dependability
• Durable metal enclosure and sleek design – an exceptional metal value!
• New Zebra linear Flash capabilities rev up productivity with added label format and font storage
• Provides remarkable price-performance value
• Ultimate general-purpose, bar code label printer
• Field upgradeable to deliver investment protection for your future needs

Form follows function in this simple-to-operate Z6Mplus™ die-cast metal thermal printer. Available in both 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) and 300 dpi (12 dots/mm), the Z6Mplus offers the same Z Series™ ruggedness, but now with more performance in a wide-width format. Rely on these top-of-the-line printers to get the job done, cost-effectively, with Zebra’s faster linear PCMCIA Flash memory option that drives productivity farther than ever before!

Upgradeable to grow with changing needs, the Z6Mplus is ideal for shipping and receiving, compliance labeling, asset tracking, work in process, transportation and hospitality ticketing, and commercial or small business needs. With an internal Ethernet option, super-fast external memory options, industry leading throughput, ZebraLink™ Alert and WebView, and complex multi-language font support, the Z6Mplus is an unbeatable commercial wide web printer.

Applications

• Ideal for semi-experienced/novice users with wide-width, light industrial, or multi-purpose applications
• Handles large product labels, multiple-up formats, multi-part form printing, rotated or other wide compliance labels with ease
• Versatile enough to adapt to your changing width applications
• Multi-language font support is optimal for international operations

The Zebra Advantage

• Innovative, high-quality leading technology products
• Broadest product line in the industry
• Global Service & Support: World wide technical support/ 24/7 online support
• Fast, friendly customer service with multi-lingual abilities
• Global network of authorized resellers
• Competitive product warranty: 12 month labor & parts and 6 month printhead warranty

Standard Features

• Print methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal
• ZebraLink (requires PrintServer II to unleash Webview and Alert)
• 32 bit processor
• Transmissive/reflective media sensor
• Metal media cover with large clear window
• Real time clock
• Auto-calibration
• Auto-ranging power supply
• Color-coded operator cues
• Back-lit LCD control panel
• RS-232 serial and bi-directional parallel interface
• Zebra's E³® Printhead Energy Control

Resolutions
Standard 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Optional 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)

Maximum Print Speeds
10" (254 mm/sec) (203 dpi)
6" (152 mm/sec) (300 dpi)

Memory
Standard 8 MB DRAM, 4 MB Flash

Optional:
Up to 32 MB additional linear Flash (PCMCIA)
Up to 256 MB additional ATA format (PCMCIA or CompactFlash cards)

Programming Language

• ZPL® and ZPL II®: Universal language for Zebra printers. Simplifies label formatting and enables compatibility with other Zebra printers
• ZBI™- Controls and interprets text and data from peripherals and non-ZPL printer programming languages. Transmits captured data over LAN, WAN, or wireless network via e-mail or TCP/IP messaging

Operating Characteristics

Environment
Operating Environment 32°F/0°C to 104°F/40°C (direct thermal)
Operating Environment 41°F/5°C to 104°F/40°C (thermal transfer)
Storage Environment -40°F/-40°C to 140°F/60°C
Operating Humidity 20-85% non-condensing
Storage Humididty 5-85% non-condensing

Electrical
Universal auto-ranging (PFC-compliant) power
supply 90-265 VAC; 48-62 Hz; 5A fused

Communication Interface Capabilities
RS-231C (422/485 with serial port adapter)
Bi-directional IEEE 1284 parallel port
Embedded ZebraLink Webview and Alert Features (requires optional ZebraNet print servers)
ZebraNet Wireless Print Server option
ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server option (external)
ZebraNet PrintServer II option (internal/external)

Agency Approvals
IEC60950, EN55024 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

Product Markings
cULus, CE Marking, FCC-B, ICES-003, VCCI, C-Tick, NOM, IRAM, CCC, GOST-R, BSMI (pending)

Media Characteristics

Media Specifications
Label and liner width: 2"/51 mm to 7"/178 mm
     Tear/Cutter
Ribbon width: 2"/51 mm to 6.75"/171 mm
     Peel/Rewind
Maximum non-continuous label length 39"/991 mm

Maximum Print Area
Width: 6.6"/168 mm
Length with 203 dpi: 102"/2,604 mm
Length with 300 dpi (optional): 45"/1,157 mm

Max. Roll Size
8"/203 mm O.D. on a 3"/76 mm I.D. core

Thickness (label & liner)
.0023"/.058 mm to .010"/.25 mm

Media Types
Continuous or fanfold, die-cut, notched, tag stock,
black mark, perforated
For optimum print quality and printer performance,
use Genuine Zebra supplies.

Ribbon Specifications
Max. Roll Size
3.2"/81.3mm O.D. on a 1"/25.4 mm I.D. core

Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies

Fonts and Character Sets

• Standard Fonts: 7 bitmapped, 1 smooth scalable
  (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed)
  
• Sets: IBM® Code Page 850 International character set
• Optional European and Asian font sets
• Supports user-defined fonts and graphics-including
  custom logos
  
• ZPL II drawing commands-including boxes and lines

2-Dimensional Codes

Options and Accessories

• 300dpi printhead
• Cutter with catch tray
• Peel-- a front mount, passive peel option with no liner take-up
• Rewind-- internally rewinds full label roll on three-inch core
• Memory board card socket option
• RS-422/485 serial port adapter
• Up to 32 MB additional linear Flash memory (PCMCIA)
• Up to 256 MB additional ATA format (PCMCIA or CompactFlash cards)
• Adjustable transmissive sensor
• ZebraNet Wireless PrintServer
• ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server (external)
• ZebraNet PrintServer II (internal/external)
• BAR-ONE® 6.04 label design software
• European and Asian fonts

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