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6 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Preface Environmental Management Support You can contact Zebra support at: Web Address: www.zebra.com/SS/service_support.htm s US Phone Number +1 847.913.2259 UK/International Phone Number +44 (0) 1494 768289 Environmental Management Document Conventions The foll...

Preface Related Documents 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 7 Related Documents The following documents might be helpful references: • ZPL II ® Programming Guide Volume I (part number 45541L) and Volume II (part number 45542L). • ZebraNet ® Wireless Print Server User Guide (part number 13422L) • Ze...

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 9 Contents Proprietary Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Contacts...

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 11 1 Introduction This section describes what you get in your shipping box and provides an overview of printer parts. This section also has procedures that describe how to open and close the printer and report any problems. Hello! Thank you for choosing a Zebra® de...

Introduction Inspecting the Printer 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 13 Inspecting the Printer Look at the outside of the printer and make sure that all parts are present. Opening the printer To access the media compartment, you must open the printer. Pull the release levers towards you and lift t...

Introduction Inspecting the Printer 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 15 Closing the printer 1. Hold the top cover and press the “kick-stand” cover lock to release. 2. Lower the top cover. The ribbon carriage automatically folds up into place. 3. Press down until the cover snaps closed. Reporting D...

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 17 2 Getting Started This section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common operating procedures for loading media in tear-off mode and loading ribbon. Modes of Printing You can operate this printer in different modes: • Standa...

18 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting Started Attaching Power Supply Attaching Power Supply Check the power supply to make certain it is appropriate for your input voltage. 1. Make sure the power switch is in the off position (forward). 2. The DC power supply has a barrel connector on one en...

Getting Started Loading Roll Media 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 19 Loading Roll Media When you load media, you must place the roll on the media hangers and then adjust the media guides. You must use the correct media for the type of printing you require. When printing without a ribbon, you mus...

20 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting Started Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Whether your roll media is inside or outside wound you load it into the printer the same way. 1. Open the printer. Remember that you need to pull the release levers toward the front of ...

Getting Started Loading Roll Media 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 21 Adjusting the Guides The adjustable guides direct the media toward the platen and print head. 1. Open the media guides by turning the guide adjuster knob to the rear. 2. Thread the media through the guides. 3. Close the media g...

22 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting Started Loading Ribbon Loading Ribbon You must use thermal transfer media (accepts wax and/or resin transferred off a ribbon) when you use a ribbon. When loading ribbon, you install the supply and take-up rolls, then tighten the ribbon on the carriage. I...

Getting Started Loading Ribbon 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 23 Attach and Tighten the Ribbon You must align the ribbon so that it will be taken straight onto the core. 1. Attach the ribbon to the take up core. Use the adhesive strip on new rolls; otherwise, use tape. 2. Turn the ribbon take-up...

24 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting Started Operator Controls Operator Controls Power Switch Press backward to turn ON or forward to OFF the printer. Feed Button • Tapping the Feed button forces the printer to feed one blank label.• Holding the Feed button forces the printer to feed contin...

Getting Started Printing a Test Label 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 25 Printing a Test Label Before you connect the printer to your computer, make sure that the printer is in proper working order. You can do this by printing a configuration label. 1. Make sure the media is properly loaded and t...

26 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting Started Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Your printer will have one of these combinations of interfaces: • Parallel• Universal Serial Bus (USB) and DB-9 serial• Ethernet and RJ-11 serial Each specific interface opti...

Getting Started Hooking Up the Printer and Computer 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 27 Ethernet Interface Requirements Ethernet provides a powerful networking capability that can be of use in a variety of internet/intranet printing solutions. After you load media and close the top cover, you can ...

28 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting Started Adjusting the Print Width 3. When the printer and host are synchronized, the LED changes to solid green. (No labels will print during autobaud synchronization.) ^SC Command Use the Set Communications ( ^SC ) command to change the communications s...

30 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Operations & Options Thermal Printing Thermal Printing You must use the correct media for the type of printing you require. When printing without a ribbon, you must use direct thermal media. When using ribbon, you must use thermal transfer media. The printer...

Operations & Options Replacing Supplies 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 31 Replacing Supplies If labels or ribbon run out while printing, leave the printer power on while reloading (data loss results if you turn off the printer). After you load a new label or ribbon roll, press the Feed butto...

32 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Operations & Options Printing in Peel-Mode Printing in Peel-Mode The optional dispenser allows you to print in “peel-mode” where the label backing follows a different path and the labels are presented one at a time for subsequent placement. Before using peel...

34 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Operations & Options Printing on Fan-Fold Media Printing on Fan-Fold Media Printing on fan-fold media requires you to set both the media hangers and the media guides in position. 1. Open the top cover. 2. Open the hangers to their widest position. 3. Snap th...

Operations & Options Using the Cutter Option 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 35 Using the Cutter Option Printers that have a bezel with a motorized blade can dispense one or more forms that are then automatically cut from the media supply. This option cuts through continuous paper from rolls ...

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 37 4 Maintenance Cleaning When you clean the printer, use one of the following supplies that best suits your needs: : The cleaning process takes just a couple of minutes using the steps outlined below. Cleaning Supplies Cleaning pens (12) Cleaning swabs (25) Printe...

38 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Maintenance Cleaning Print Head Considerations Always use a new cleaning pen on the print head (an old pen carries contaminants from its previous uses that may damage the print head). When you load new media, you can also clean the print head. 1. Rub the cleanin...

Maintenance Cleaning 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 39 Media Guide Considerations Use a cleaning swab or pen to remove debris, dust or crust that has built-up on the holders, guides and media path surfaces. 1. Use the alcohol in the cleaning swab or pen to soak the debris so that it breaks up. 2...

40 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Maintenance Cleaning Sensors Dust can accumulate on the media and head-up sensors. 1. Gently blow away dust; if necessary, use a dry swap to brush away dust. If adhesives or other contaminates remain, use an alcohol moistened swab to break up. 2. Use a dry swab ...

Maintenance Lubrication 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 41 Platen Considerations The standard platen (drive roller) normally does not require cleaning. Paper and liner dust can accumulate without effecting print operations. Contaminates on the platen roller can damage the print head or cause the ...

42 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Maintenance Replacing the Platen Replacing the Platen Removal Open the printer and remove any media. 1. Using a pointed stylus (such as tweezers, small slot-head screwdriver, or razor-knife), unhook the tabs on the right and left sides. Then rotate them forward....

Maintenance Replacing the Print Head 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 43 Replacing the Print Head In the event you need to replace the print head, read the procedure and review the removal and installation steps before actually replacing the print head. Caution • Prepare your work area by protecti...

44 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Maintenance Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model Before following the steps in this procedure, open the printer by pulling the release latches forward then lifting the top cover. Remove any ribbon from the carriage. Removal 1. Grasp the print head...

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 47 5 Troubleshooting Resolutions 1. The printer is not receiving power. • Have you turned on the printer power?• Check power connections from the wall outlet to the power supply, and from the power supply to the printer. 2. The printer is on and in an idle state. N...

48 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Troubleshooting Resolutions 3. The printer has failed its power on self test (POST). • If this error occurs right after you turn on the printer, contact an authorized reseller for assistance. There is a shortage of memory. • If this error occurs after you have b...

Troubleshooting Resolutions 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 49 7. The print head is under temperature. • Continue printing while the print head reaches the correct operating temperature. The print head is over temperature. • Printing will stop until the print head cools to an acceptable printing ...

50 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems Print Quality Problems No print on the label. • You must use the correct media for the method of printing you require. When printing without a ribbon, you must use direct thermal media. When using ribbon, you must use therm...

Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 51 The printing does not start at the top of the label, or misprinting of one to three labels. • The media may not be threaded under the media guides. Refer to “Loading the Media” in the Getting Started chapter. • The printer ...

52 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Troubleshooting Manual Calibration Manual Calibration Manual calibration is recommended whenever you are using pre-printed media or if the printer will not correctly auto calibrate. 1. Make sure media is loaded. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3. Press and hold th...

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tests 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 53 Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration Label To print out a listing of the printer’s current configuration, refer to the one-flash sequence in “Feed Button Modes” later in this chapter. Recalibration Recalibrate the ...

54 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Troubleshooting Resetting the Factory Default Values Resetting the Factory Default Values Sometimes, resetting the printer to the factory defaults solves some of the problems. Follow the four-flash sequence instructions in “Feed Button Modes” later in this chapt...

Troubleshooting Feed Button Modes 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 55 Feed Button Modes Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode) With the printer power off, press and hold the feed button while you turn on the power. The printer prints out a listing of its current configuration. After prin...

56 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Troubleshooting Battery Battery The optional Real Time Clock requires a three-volt lithium battery on the main printed circuit board. You can discern a low or flat battery if the printer provides a consistently delayed date stamp. Only a qualified technician obs...

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 57 6 Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector The figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the printer’s USB interface. For printer supported operating systems and drivers, see the software and documentation CD or visit the Zebra printer web si...

58 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Interfaces Parallel Interface Parallel Interface The maximum current available through the interface port is not to exceed a total of 0.75 amps. Pin No. Description 1 NStrobe/Host Clk 2-9 Data Bits 1-8 10 nACK/PtrClk 11 Busy/Per Busy 12 PError/ACK Dat Req. 13 Se...

Interfaces ZebraNet® PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 59 ZebraNet® PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks This interface uses an RJ-45 straight-through cable type. The table below provides the pinout assignments. The figure above has the perspective looking into ...