2443
Thermal Printer
User’s Manual
User’s Manual No. 980336-001 Rev. A
©2001 Zebra Technologies Corporation
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FOREWORD
This manual provides installation and operation information for the LP 2443 series printers, manu
factured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation. This docu
ment and the information contained withiniscopyrightedbyZebraTechnologies Corporation and
may not be duplicated in fullorinpartbyanypersonwithout written approvalfrom Zebra Technol
ogies Corporation. While every efforthas beenmade to keep the information contained withincur
rent and accurate as of the date of publication, no guarantee is given or implied that the document
is error-free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification. Zebra Technologies Corporation
reserves the right to make changes, for the purpose of product improvement, at any time.
TRADEMARKS
LP 2443 is a service mark of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Windows and MS-DOS are regis
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
LP 2443 Thermal Printers
European Council Directive Compliance to Standards
89/336/EEC EMC Directive EN 55022-B 1995 RF Emissions control
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92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 50082-1 1992
Immunity to Electro-
magnetic Disturbances
FCC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Model: LP 2443 conforms to the following specification:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a) Class B
digital device
Supplemental Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following Two Con
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:
This device complies with Industry Canada ICS-003 class B requirements.
Cet equipement est conforme a l’ICS-003 classe B de la norm Industrielle Canadian
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SHOCK HAZARD WARNING:
The printer and power supply should never be operated in a
location where either one can get wet. Personal injury could
result.
MEDIA WARNING:
Always use high quality, approved labels, tags and transfer
ribbons. If adhesive backed labels areused that DO NOTlay flat
on the backing liner, the exposed edges may stick to the label
guides and rollers inside the printer, causing the label to peel
off from the liner and jam the printer. Approved supplies can be
ordered from your dealer.
RELOADING HINT:
If you should run out of labels while printing, DO NOT turn the
power switch OFF (0) while reloading or data loss may result.
The printer will automaticallyresume printing when a newlabel
roll is loaded.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting To Know Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interface Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Load Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AutoSense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Label Dispeser Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Fan Fold Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Serial Interface Cable Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparing Media, Paper, and Labels Before Loading . . . . . 16
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Installation and Operation
This section provides information on the
installation and operation of the printer.
The LP 2443 is a low cost, desktop direct thermal printer. This family of printers is specifically
designed for printing labels, tags or continuous
receipts (with or without bar codes) from any
DOS™, Windows™or ASCII-based compatible
computer.
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Installation and Operation
Unpacking Your Printer
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