Zebra Technologies 980293-001 User Manual

LP2824

Thermal Printer

User’s Manual

User’s Manual No. 980293-001 Rev. A

©1999 Zebra Technologies Corporation

FOREWORD

This manual provides installation and operation information for the LP2824 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 containedwithiniscopyrightedby Zebra Technologies Corporation and
may not beduplicated in fullor in partby any personwithout written approvalfrom Zebra Technol
ogies Corporation. Whileevery effort has beenmade to keepthe information contained withincur
rent and accurateas 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

LP2824 is a service mark and Eltron is a registered trademarkof Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other marks are trade­marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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LP2824 Thermal Printers

European Council Directive Compliance to Standards

89/336/EEC EMC Directive EN 55022-A, CISPR 22 RF Emissions control

92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 50082-1 IEC 801

Immunity to Electro

magnetic Disturbances

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FCC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

Model: LP2824 conforms to the following specification:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a) Class B digital de
vice

Supplemental Information:
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject tothe followingTwo 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.

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Cet equipement est conforme a l’ICS-003 classe B de la norm Industrielle Canadian

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

We Need To Hear From You!

To Establish Your Warranty Period And Provide Access To Technical Support,

Send Us Your Product Registration Card Today!

Zebra Technologies Corporation warrants the mechanism, control electronics and power supply,
under normal use and service, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the end user. Zebra Technologies Corporation
warrants the printhead, under normal use andservice, to befree from defects in materialand work
manship for aperiod of ninety (90) days or 30KM of printing (whichever occurs first) from thedate
of purchase by the end user. Proof of purchase or product registration is required. If proof of pur
chase or product registration cannot be established, shipment date to the original buyer (dealer or
distributor) will be used to establish the warranty period.

Failure to exercise caution to protect the equipment from electrostatic discharge damage, adverse
temperature and humidity conditionsor physicalabuse may void the warranty. Failure to use only
Eltron brand approved media may void the warranty. Zebra Technologies Corporation will, at its
option, repair or replace the equipment or any parts which are determined to be defective within
this warranty period, and which are returned to Zebra Technologies CorporationF.O.B. factory of
origin.

The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is ex­pressed or implied. Zebra TechnologiesCorporation specifically disclaims the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION

Before returning any equipment to Zebra for in warranty or out of warranty repair, contact Repair
Administration for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Repack the equipment in the
original packing material and mark the RMA number clearly on the outside. Ship the equipment,
freight prepaid, to the address listed below:

Zebra Eltron Repair Administration, USA

1001 Flynn Road

Camarillo, CA. 93012

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Label Printers: Card Printers:

Zebra Technologies, Europe Zebra Technologies, Europe

Zebra House Zone Indutrielle, Rue d'Amsterdam

The Valley Centre, Gordon Road 44370 Varades, France

High Wycombe Phone: [phone]
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK FAX: [phone]
Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

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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 Eltron approved labels, tags and
transfer ribbons. If adhesive backed labels are used that DO
NOT lay 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. Eltron
approved supplies can be ordered from your ELTRON dealer.
For the name of a dealer in your area, call the nearest Eltron
office (located on the back of this manual).

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 automatically a new label roll is loaded.

STATIC DISCHARGE:

The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the
surface of the human body or other surfaces can damage or
destroy the print head or electronic components used in this
device.
DO NOT TOUCH the print head or the electronic components
under the top cover.

THERMAL PRINTING:

The print head becomes hot while printing. To protect from
damaging the print head and risk of personal injury, avoid
touching the print head. Use only the cleaning pen to perform
maintenance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation and Operation .................1

Unpacking Your Printer ....................2

Getting To Know Your Printer .................3

Installation ...........................4

AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment ..............8

Label Dispenser Option ....................10

Using Fan-Fold Media .....................11

Appendix A - Troubleshooting ................13

Other Support Resources ...................15

Serial Interface Cable Wiring..................16

Cash Drawer Cable Wiring ..................17

Parallel Interface Cable Wiring .................18

Cleaning the Print Head ....................19

Appendix B - Accessories ..................20

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Installation and Operation

This section provides information on the
installation and operation of the printer.

The printer is a low cost, desktop direct thermal
printer. The printer is specifically designed for
printing labels, tags or continuous receipts (with
or without bar codes) from any DOS™, Win­dows™or ASCII-based compatible host.

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Installation and Operation

Unpacking Your Printer

User Documentation

&Software

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Getting To Know

Your Printer

Installation and Operation

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