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Page 3 - INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:
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- ...
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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 b...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
980348-001 Rev. A v TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpack Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Know Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Installation and Operation
1 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™, Win- d...
Page 10 - Installation; The following steps will guide you through the; Step; See the SHOCK HAZARD WARNING on page
Installation The following steps will guide you through the installation of the printer and software. Step ➊ Attach Power Supply To The Printer See the SHOCK HAZARD WARNING on page iv. 4 980348-001 Rev. A Installation and Operation Power OFF Check Voltage Plug in Power Module Plug in Power Cord Plug...
Page 11 - See Appendix A for cable wiring information.; Parallel
Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable See Appendix A for cable wiring information. 980348-001 Rev. A 5 Installation and Operation Parallel Serial Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Page 12 - Power ON
Step ➌ Load Media 6 980348-001 Rev. A Installation and Operation Power ON Open Cover Open Guides MOVIE
Page 13 - Load Media - continued; Remove the outside; Install Roll; instructions for; Close Guides to the; adjust the guides to
Load Media - continued 980348-001 Rev. A 7 Installation and Operation Remove the outside length of media For more infor- mation on media preparation, refer to Appendix A. MOVIE Install Roll Note: Find the instructions for preparing media in Appendix A. Close Guides to the Width of the Media Note: Wh...
Page 14 - Release Cover; applies to thermal; Close Cover
Load Media - continued 8 980348-001 Rev. A Installation and Operation MOVIE Release Cover Note: This step applies to thermal transfer printers Close Cover
Page 15 - Perform this procedure when loading a new; Power OFF
Step AutoSense Media Gap Sensing Perform this procedure when loading a new roll. If your printer has the label dispenser option, turn OFF the label taken sensor. 980348-001 Rev. A 9 Installation and Operation MOVIE Power OFF Hold Feed Button Power ON
Page 16 - AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment - continued; If the indicator remains orange or red, see the; diagnostic dump mode
AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment - continued If the indicator remains orange or red, see the troubleshooting steps. 10 980348-001 Rev. A Installation and Operation When Indicator Flashes, Release Feed Button UKQ1935 16 V3.21 Serial port : 96,N,8,1 Image buffer size:1032K Fmem:000.0K,016.4K avl Gmem:0...
Page 17 - Start your computer and follow the installation
Step ➎ Install Software Start your computer and follow the installation instructions on the compact disc (CD). 980348-001 Rev. A 11 Installation and Operation
Page 19 - This section provides information on the
2 Using Options This section provides information on the printer's optional features: • thermal transfer printing • label dispenser • fan-fold media • media cutter 980348-001 Rev. A 13 Using Options
Page 20 - The TLP printer supports both direct thermal; Pull Adhesive
Using Transfer Ribbon The TLP printer supports both direct thermal media (chemically treated to darken when heated) and thermal transfer media (accepts wax and/or resin transferred off a ribbon). Step ➊ Prepare Ribbon 14 980348-001 Rev. A Using Options Pull Adhesive Strip Free MOVIE
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Step ➌ Install Take-Up Core 16 980348-001 Rev. A Using Options Press onto Hub Align Notches onto Hub Spokes
Page 23 - When using ribbon, make sure you also use; Attach Ribbon to; Note: Use the adhesive; Remove Slack
Step ➍ Tighten Ribbon When using ribbon, make sure you also use thermal transfer media. 980348-001 Rev. A 17 Using Options Attach Ribbon to Take-Up Core Note: Use the adhesive strip on new rolls; otherwise, use tape Remove Slack From Ribbon
Page 24 - Cut Used
Adding a New Transfer Ribbon If ribbon runs out in the middle of a print job, the indicator lights orange and the printer waits for you to add a fresh roll. Keep the power on as you change ribbon. Open the top cover, then cut the used ribbon so you can remove the cores. Load a new ribbon roll (refer...
Page 25 - Using the Label Dispenser
Using the Label Dispenser 980348-001 Rev. A 19 Using Options Open Door Switch On the Label Taken Sensor Remove Several Labels Push Liner Through Slot Close Door Close Top Cover and Press Feed Button MOVIE
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Using the Media Cutter 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 and liner between labels. The media can be up to 0.0055 inch (0.095mm) thick, 1.12 inch ...
Page 28 - If the blade cuts through labels, adhesive can; Turn OFF (O) printer power and unplug the power; After removing debris, plug in the power and
Clearing the Media Cutter If the blade cuts through labels, adhesive can jam the cutter. Turn OFF (O) printer power and unplug the power and interface cables before clearing the cutter. Keep the cutter dry. Never use any solutions or solvents to clean the blade. After removing debris, plug in the po...
Page 29 - Appendix A - Troubleshooting; Problem
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem Solution or Reason STATUS Indicator Does not light after turning ON ( I ) printer. 1. Check power connections from A.C. outlet to power supply to printer. 2. Check that media or ribbon is present. Blinks GREEN. 1. Printer receiving data through interface. 2. Sign...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting Media Handling
Troubleshooting Media Handling Problem Solution or Reason Label Dispenser Printing continues between labels. 1. Make sure label-taken sensor is on. 2. The label-taken sensor is blocked or dirty. Remove any scraps or dust. 3. Continuous media may be set. Verify form length setting through program- mi...
Page 32 - The figure below displays the cable wiring; Printer
Serial Interface Cable Wiring The figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the printer's RS-232 serial interface. 26 980348-001 Rev. A Appendix A - Troubleshooting N/C RxDTxD DTR GND DSR RTS RI CTS Printer Host 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 DB-9 Pin # DB-9 Pin # Female DB-9 to Ma...
Page 33 - PRINTER; Female DB-25 to Male Centronics; HOST
Parallel Interface Cable Wiring The figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the printer's Centronics parallel interface. +5 volts at 300 mA for external device (e.g. KDU or scanner) 980348-001 Rev. A 27 Appendix A - Troubleshooting PRINTER DB-25 Pin No. Centronics Pin No. Female DB-25...
Page 34 - Universal Serial; The table below provides the contact terminat-; Contact Number; You can refer to the Universal Serial Bus Speci-
Universal Serial Bus (USB) The table below provides the contact terminat- ing assignments by number and electrical value for the cable connectors. Contact Number Signal Name Typical Wiring Assignment 1 VBUS Red 2 D- White 3 D+ Green 4 GND Black Shell Shield Drain Wire You can refer to the Universal ...
Page 35 - When you load new media, you can also clean; Turn OFF (O) the printer before performing this
Cleaning the Print Head When you load new media, you can also clean the print head. Turn OFF (O) the printer before performing this procedure . 980348-001 Rev. A 29 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Rub Cleaning Pen Across Dark Area of Print Head Wait One Minute Before Closing Printer Do Not Clean Roller...
Page 36 - The platen, over time, picks up adhesive and; Let the platen dry for at least one minute before; Repeat Steps Until
Cleaning the Platen The platen, over time, picks up adhesive and dust which requires occasional cleaning. To follow these steps, you require a clean, lint-free cloth lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Turn OFF (O) the printer before performing this procedure. Let the platen dry for at least o...
Page 37 - Before Loading
Preparing Media, Paper, and Labels Before Loading During shipment, the outside length of media may become dirty when handled or dusty when stored. A preparation before loading media makes sure both the print head and platen stay cleaner for more time. You must avoid dragging adhesive or dirty media ...
