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Zebra 2844-Z User Manual

Zebra 2844-Z
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2844-Z
Thermal Printers
User's
Guide
LP 2844-Z
TLP 2844-Z
980410-001 Rev. A
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Zebra 2844-Z Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print MethodDirect Thermal
Print Width4.09 inches (104 mm)
Maximum Print Length39 inches (991 mm)
Print Speed4 inches per second (102 mm/s)
Memory8 MB SDRAM
ConnectivitySerial, Parallel, USB
Media SensorsReflective and Transmissive
InterfaceRS-232, Parallel, USB, Ethernet (optional)
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Introduction

Hello!

Greeting and overview of the printer.

What's in the Box?

Lists the items included with the printer.

Inspecting the Printer

Instructions for checking the printer's parts.

Opening the printer

Procedure for opening the printer cover.

Closing the printer

Procedure for closing the printer cover.

Reporting Damage

Related Documentation

Getting Started

Modes of Printing

Describes different printing modes available for the printer.

Attaching Power Supply

Steps for connecting the power supply to the printer.

Loading Roll Media

Instructions for loading media rolls into the printer.

Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment

Detailed steps for placing a media roll.

Adjusting the Guides

How to adjust media guides for proper media alignment.

Loading Ribbon

Install the Ribbon Supply Roll

Steps for installing the ribbon supply roll.

Install the Take-Up Core

Steps for installing the ribbon take-up core.

Attach and Tighten the Ribbon

Auto Calibration

Operator Controls

Power Switch

Function of the power switch.

Feed Button

Function of the feed button.

Status Light

Meaning of the status light indicators.

Printing a Test Printout

Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

Interface Cable Requirements

Specifications for required interface cables.

USB Interface Requirements

Parallel Interface Requirements

Ethernet Interface Requirements

Serial Interface Requirements

Communicating with the Printer

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications

How USB communication works.

Parallel Communications

How parallel communication works.

Serial Communications

How serial communication works.

Defaulting the Serial Parameters

Adjusting the Print Width

Adjusting the Print Darkness

Adjusting the Print Speed

Operation & Options

Thermal Printing

Explains the thermal printing process and precautions.

Replacing Supplies

Adding a New Transfer Ribbon

Steps for adding a new ribbon roll.

Replacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon

How to replace a partially used ribbon.

Printing in Peel-Mode

Printing on Fan-Fold Media

Using the Cutter Option

Printing on Linerless Labels

Maintenance

Cleaning

Procedures and supplies for cleaning the printer.

Print Head Considerations

Media Path Considerations

Cleaning Card Considerations

Platen Considerations

Lubrication

Parts List

Replacing the Platen

Removal

Steps to remove the platen from the printer.

Assembly

Steps to reassemble the platen into the printer.

Replacing the Print Head

Direct-Thermal LP Model

Procedure for replacing the print head on the LP model.

Assembly

Steps to reassemble the print head for the LP model.

Troubleshooting

What the Status Light is Telling You

Explains the meaning of the status LED indicators.

Resolutions

Provides solutions to common printer issues.

The printer is not receiving power.

Troubleshooting steps for power issues.

The printer is on and in an idle state.

What to do when the printer is on but idle.

The printer has failed its power on self test (POST).

Troubleshooting steps for POST failures.

There is a shortage of memory.

Troubleshooting steps for memory errors.

The printer is receiving data.

Printer behavior when receiving data.

Either the media or ribbon is out.

Troubleshooting steps for media or ribbon out errors.

The print head is open.

Troubleshooting steps for an open print head.

The printer is paused.

How to resume a paused printer.

Print Quality Problems

Addresses issues related to label print quality and missing print.

No print on the label.

Steps to resolve issues with no print on the label.

The printed image does not look right.

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect printed images.

The ribbon sensor settings did not print.

Troubleshooting ribbon sensor issues.

Manual Calibration

Procedures for manual calibration.

Troubleshooting Tests

Performing tests to diagnose printer issues.

Printing a Configuration Label

How to print the printer's configuration.

Recalibration

When and how to recalibrate the printer.

Resetting the Factory Default Values

Steps for resetting printer to factory defaults.

Communications Diagnostics

Steps to diagnose communication problems.

Appendix

Specifications

Technical specifications of the printer models.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions and weight of the printers.

Environmental Guidelines

Operating and storage environmental conditions.

Printing Specifications

Details on print density, speed, width, and length.

Media Specifications

Ribbon Specifications for TLP model

Font/Code Specifications

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II®)

Agency Approvals

Options

Interfaces

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector

Pinout and wiring for USB interface.

Parallel Interface

ZebraNet® PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks

Serial (RS-232) Connector

Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device

Connecting the Printer to a DCE Device

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