Zebra LP2844

Royal Mail
Printer Installation Guide for Zebra LP2844/GK420D
Getting you started
Thank you for opting to use Royal Mail’s Click & Drop system. To help get you started successfully please use this guide to ensure you
get your printer installed and set up correctly.
Contents
BEFORE INSTALLING – CHECK ADOBE READER.................................................................................................................................................................................2
USING IN FIREFOX....... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
INSTALLING YOUR PRINTER DRIVER...................................................................................................................................................................................................4
CONFIGURING YOUR PRINTER ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
PRINT A DEMONSTRATION LABEL.......................................................................................................................................................................................................6
SAVE YOUR PRINTER IN CLICK & DROP...............................................................................................................................................................................7
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Zebra LP2844 Specifications

General

Print Method	Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi
Media Sensors	Reflective and Transmissive
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Max Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Max Print Length	39 inches (991 mm)
Print Speed	4 inches per second
Connectivity	Serial, Parallel, USB
Memory	4 MB Flash
Media Width	1.00 inch to 4.25 inches
Media Length	39 inches

Summary

Check Adobe Reader Before Installation

Configure Firefox for Click & Drop

Install Zebra Printer Driver

Download and Install Driver

Download and install the correct Zebra printer driver, ensuring USB001 port selection during setup.

Configure Printer Settings

Adjust Printer Preferences

Access and modify printer settings via 'Printing Preferences', focusing on the 'Options' tab.

Set Label Dimensions and Speed

Set paper size to 4x6 inches and speed to 3 for optimal 2D barcode scanning.

Disable Printer Dithering

Select the 'Dithering' tab and choose 'None' for proper label output.

Print Royal Mail Labels

Prepare Label for Printing

Confirm label appearance, right-click, and select 'Print' for output.

Verify Print Settings and Orientation

Ensure correct printer, 'Shrink oversized pages', and 'Portrait' orientation are selected.

Troubleshoot Printer Issues

Troubleshoot Adobe Reader Problems

Resolve printing problems by verifying, uninstalling, or installing the correct Adobe Reader version.

Troubleshoot Zebra GK420 d Printer

Guide for loading labels, powering on, and adjusting media sensor settings on GK420d.

Troubleshoot Zebra LP2844 Printer

Guide for loading labels, powering on, and adjusting media sensor settings on LP2844.