S4M Zebra Barcode Label Printer Review

By Shannon Roberts

Whether you are new to bar coding, upgrading from an older Stripe or desktop printer, or adding new printers, Zebra's S4M thermal-based printer delivers a sensibly priced solution for many labeling needs.

The S4M Zebra is specially designed for the budget-minded, this printer offers you simplicity of use, the durability of a metal frame/case, and a full 8" media roll capacity that implies less label changes. The S4M is an outstanding value compared with similar printers in the market.

The Zebra S4M printer offers a variety of methods to connect - from serial, parallel, and USB interfaces to internal 10/100 Ethernet or IEEE 802.11b/g - for simple system integration. And it'll fit right in with your other Zebra printers as it speaks the same coding languages (ZPL and EPL).

Plus, Zebra's APL language permits you to simply change from other-brand printers to S4M printers without changing your label formats. Zebra's S4M printer proudly wears the stripe family name by providing the features wanted to support many applications, including:

- Compliance labeling - go along with the latest industry and purchaser needs.
- Producing provide accurate, end-to-end identification to track materials through your factory or supply chain.
- Distribution - bar code labeling for packing, shipping, inventory management.
- Healthcare patient safety - hospital pharmacy unit-dose labeling, sample and lab labeling, wristband printing and admissions/records labeling. Unicode compliant - for quicker, multi-language printing to meet world wants.
- Construction: die-cast metal frame with sheet metal enclosure.
- Metal media cover with enlarged clear window.

Component energy equalizer (E3) for superior print quality. XML enabled printing - direct-connect integration for bar code label printing; eliminates license fees and print server hardware and lowers customization and programming costs. Back-lit LCD management panel. Parallel, USB 1.1 and RS-232 serial ports.

In order to generate the best results with the S4M printer, It is generally recommended that you check with the Label Rack for the right supplies and accessories.

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