Zebra Technologies - Zebra S4M Label Barcode Printer

Applications & Use Cases

• Labelling individual food product packages with barcodes and nutritional information.
• Printing shipping labels for outgoing food processing equipment or finished goods.
• Generating batch and date codes for traceability within food production lines.
• Creating inventory labels for raw materials and finished products in cold storage or warehousing.

Typical Specifications

Print method

Typically direct thermal and thermal transfer.

Print resolution

Commonly 203 dpi or 300 dpi for this class of printer.

Max print width

Typically around 104 mm (4 inches).

Max print speed

Often up to 152 mm/s (6 inches/s).

Connectivity

Commonly includes USB, serial, and parallel ports; Ethernet is often an option.

Power supply

Typically operates on standard single-phase AC power, e.g., 100-240V, 50/60Hz.

Media types

Suitable for various label and tag stocks, including continuous, die-cut, and black-mark.

Footprint

For this industrial desktop class, dimensions are typically around 278mm (W) x 475mm (D) x 338mm (H).

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of labels can this printer produce?

  This printer is designed to produce a wide range of barcode labels, including 1D and 2D barcodes, text, and graphics, suitable for product identification, shipping, and inventory management.

• Is this printer suitable for high-volume labelling?

• What consumables does this printer use?

• Can this printer integrate with existing systems?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used unit?