Zebra Technologies TLP 2844 User Manual
2844
Thermal Printer
User’s Manual
User’s Manual No. 980348-001 Rev. A
©2001 Zebra Technologies Corporation
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FOREWORD
This manual provides installation and operation information for the LP 2844 and the TLP 2844
series printers, manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation. This docu
ment and the information contained within is copyrighted by Zebra Technologies Corporation and
may not beduplicatedinfullor in partby any person without writtenapproval from Zebra Technol
ogies Corporation. Whileevery effort has been made to keepthe information contained within cur
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 2844 and TLP 2844 are service marks of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Windows and
MS-DOS are registered trademarksof MicrosoftCorp. Allother marksare trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
LP 2844 and TLP 2844 Thermal Printers
European Council Directive Compliance to Standards
89/336/EEC EMC Directive EN 55022-B 1998 RF Emissions control
EMC Directive EN 55024 1998
92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Emissions
92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Variation
Immunity to Electro-
magnetic Disturbances
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CB Scheme
EN 60950 1991
A1, A2, A3, A4
Safety
FCC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Models: LP 2844 and TLP 2844 conform 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 the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following Two
Conditions: (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 AND RIBBON WARNING:
Always use high quality, approved labels, tags and 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. Permanent damage to the print
head may result if a non-approved ribbon is used as it may be
wound incorrectly for the printer or contain chemicals
corrosive to the print head. Approved supplies can be ordered
from your dealer.
RELOADING HINT:
If labels or ribbon run out while printing, DO NOT turn the
power switch OFF (0) while reloading or data loss may result.
The printer automatically restarts after you load a new label or
ribbon roll.
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
Unpack Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Know Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AutoSense Media Gap Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Transfer Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Label Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Fan-Fold Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Media Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix A - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Serial Interface Cable Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Parallel Interface Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Universal Serial Bus (USB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the Platen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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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 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. There
are two models of the printer.
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Installation and Operation
Unpack Your Printer
Know Your Printer
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Installation and Operation
Installation The following steps will guide you through the
installation of the printer and software.
Step ➊ Attach Power Supply To The Printer
Power OFF
Check Voltage
Plug in
Power
Module
Plug in
Power
Cord
Plug Power Cord
into a Suitable
AC Outlet
See the SHOCK HAZARD WARNING on page
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Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable
Serial
Parallel
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Universal Serial Bus
(USB)
See Appendix A for cable wiring information.
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Step ➌ Load Media
Power ON
MOVIE
Open Cover
Open Guides
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