Basic Features for Simple Operation
This 4-inch printer produces labels quickly, up to 4” per second, to keep your workflows moving. Increased memory allows you to store more fonts and graphics. A single LED indicator and single button for feed/pause make it easy to operate and identify printer status. Choose from direct thermal or thermal transfer models, and add an optional factory-installed peeler. The ZD888 features a core set of Print DNA software applications, powered by Link-OS® Basic, to deliver a cost-effective and dependable print experience.
Standard Features
Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal print method
ZPL and EPL programming languages
Single LED status indicator
Single button for feed/pause
USB connectivity
OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
Dual-wall frame construction
ENERGY STAR qualified
Printer Specifications
| Resolution* | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.09 in./104 mm |
| Maximum Print Speed | 4 in./102 mm per second |
| Media Sensors | Movable black mark sensor, limited range from center to left sideFixed off-center gap sensor |
| Firmware | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML |
Media and Ribbon Characteristics
| Maximum Label Length | 39.0 in./991 mm |
| Media Width | 1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.4 in./112 mm |
| Media Roll Size | 5.00 in./127 mm outer diameter Core inner diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1), 2.0 in., (50.8 mm) and 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) using optional adapters |
| Thickness | 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (.1905 mm) max. (tear-off mode only) |
| Media Types | Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands |
| Ribbon Outside Diameter | 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m) |
| Maximum Ribbon Length | 244 ft. (74 m) |
| Ribbon Ratio | 1:1 media to ribbon (74 m) |
| Ribbon Width | 1.33 in./33.8 mm ~ 4.3 in./109.2 mm |
| Ribbon Core I.D. | 74 Meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm |












