Zebra 2844-Z User Manual

Communicating with the Printer ...............................18
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications .................18
Parallel Communications .................................18
Internal ZebraNet® PrintServer II
TM
Communications...........18
Serial Communications...................................18
Adjusting the Print Width ...................................20
Adjusting the Print Darkness ................................20
Adjusting the Print Speed ...................................20
Operation & Options
Thermal Printing ...........................................21
Replacing Supplies .........................................22
Adding a New Transfer Ribbon ............................22
Replacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon...................22
Printing in Peel-Mode .......................................23
Printing on Fan-Fold Media ..................................24
Using the Cutter Option......................................25
Printing on Linerless Labels ..................................26
Maintenance
Cleaning..................................................27
Print Head Considerations ................................28
Media Path Considerations ................................28
Cleaning Card Considerations .............................28
Platen Considerations ....................................29
Lubrication ...............................................29
Parts List .................................................30
TLP 2844-Z spares ......................................30
LP 2844-Z spares .......................................32
Replacing the Platen ........................................34
Replacing the Print Head.....................................35
Direct-Thermal LP Model.................................36
Thermal-Transfer TLP Model..............................38
Troubleshooting
Resolutions ...............................................41
Print Quality Problems ......................................44
Manual Calibration ........................................46
Troubleshooting Tests ......................................47
Printing a Configuration Label ............................47
Recalibration ..........................................47
Resetting the Factory Default Values .........................48
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Zebra 2844-Z Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Method	Direct Thermal
Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Maximum Print Length	39 inches (991 mm)
Print Speed	4 inches per second (102 mm/s)
Memory	8 MB SDRAM
Connectivity	Serial, Parallel, USB
Media Sensors	Reflective and Transmissive
Interface	RS-232, Parallel, USB, Ethernet (optional)
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz