Spec Sheet

*Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Printer Name
LP/TLP 2824 Plus
Standard Features
• Print methods: Thermal transfer (TLP) or direct
thermal (LP)
• Programming language: EPL™ and ZPL
®
are
standard
• Construction: Dual-wall frame, reinforced plastic
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• Quick and easy ribbon loading
• Auto calibration
• 32-bit RISC processor
• Reset button defaults to factory and/or network
settings
• Unicode™ compliant
• Head up sensor
• Certified Microsoft
®
Windows
®
drivers
• Standard tear-off mode
• Serial port auto detection
• ENERGY STAR
®
qualified
Printer Specifications
• Print speed: Maximum 4”/102 mm per second
• Print width: 2.2”/56 mm
• Print length: Maximum 39.0”/990 mm
Resolution
• 203 dpi/8dots per mm
Memory
• 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM (standard)
• 64 MB Flash with real-time clock for a total of 68
MB (option)
Media Sensors
• Standard: Fixed reflective and transmissive
sensors
Media Characteristics
• Media length: 0.38”/9.7 mm to 39”/990 mm
• Media width: 1.00”/25.4 mm to 2.36”/60 mm
• Media width w/ 2” Media Guide: 0.585”/15 mm
to 1.44”/36.6 mm
• Maximum media roll size: 5”/127 mm O.D. on a
1.00”/25.4 mm, 1.5”/38 mm I.D. core
• Media thickness: 0.003”/0.08 mm to 0.007”/0.18
mm
• Media types: Roll-fed or fan-fed, die cut or
continuous direct thermal labels with or without
black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper,
wristbands, and optional liner-free direct thermal
media
Ribbon Characteristics (TLP only)
• Outside diameter: 1.36”/35 mm
• Standard length: 244’/74 m
• Ratio: 1:1 media to roll to ribbon
• Width: 1.33”/33.8 mm to 2.4”/58 mm
• Core (I.D.): 1.00”/25.4 mm, 1.5”/38 mm
Operating Characteristics
Environmental
• Operating Temp: 40° F/5° C to 105° F/41° C
• Storage Temp: -40° F/-40° C to 140° F/60° C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing R.H.
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing R.H.
Electrical
• Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAV,
50-60Hz
• ENERGY STAR qualified printer
Agency Approvals
• Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, VCCI, C-Tick
• Emissions and Susceptibility: (CE): EN55022
Class-B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and EN55024
• Safety: CB Scheme IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3
+A3 +A4, UL 60950 and C-UL, IRAM NOM, AAMI
Physical Characteristics
Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer
Width: 4.37”/111 mm 5.3”/135 mm
Height: 6.75”/171 mm 7.0”/178 mm
Depth: 8.5”/216 mm 9.5”/241 mm
Weight: 2.7 lbs/1.2 kg 3.5 lbs/1.6 kg
ZebraLink™ Solutions
Software
• Zebra Setup Utilities—Windows utility drivers to
set up and configure your Zebra printer
• ZebraDesigner™ Pro—An intuitive, easy-to-use
software program for creating complex label
designs (option)
• ZebraDesigner—Offers basic features for simple
label design
• ZebraNet™ Bridge Enterprise—Centrally
manage Zebra printers from a single PC screen
anywhere on your global network
• ZebraNet Utilities v7.0—provides enhanced
printing, conversion and administration
capabilities; message management; and more
• Zebra Universal Driver—The most powerful
driver available from Zebra
• Web View—Connect and control Zebra barcode
printers via the printer’s Web interface using a
common Web browser using ZPL II
®
• Alert—Printers equipped with ZebraNet print
servers will notify you via any email-enabled,
wired, or wireless device to minimize downtime
Firmware
• ZBI 2.0™—Powerful programming language
that lets printers run stand-alone applications,
connect to peripherals, and much more (option)
• ZBI-Developer™—Programming utility makes it
dramatically easier for programmers to create
and test complex ZBI 2.0 programs and distribute
them to the printer (standard with ZBI 2.0)
• ZPL II
®
—Zebra Programming Language provides
sophisticated label formatting and printer
control and is compatible with tabletop and
mobile Zebra printers
• EPL2™—Eltron Programming Language with Line
Mode simplifies label formatting and enables
format compatibility with legacy applications
• EPL—Line Mode support (LP 2824 Plus) enables
format compatibility with legacy applications
Communication and Interface Capabilities
• Centronics
®
parallel (36 pin) connector ports
• RS-232 Serial with USB V1.1 interface
• 10/100 internal Ethernet with USB V1.1 (option)
Barcode Symbologies
ZPL Barcode Symbologies
• Barcode Ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1
• Linear barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93,
Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13,
EAN-14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit
extensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5,
Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS,
MSI, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)
• 2-Dimensional: PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 49,
Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix, QR code, Aztec
EPL Barcode Symbologies
• Linear barcodes: Code 39, Code 128A, B & C
(User selectable/Auto), UCC/EAN-128, Code
93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E,
UPC-A with 2 and 5 add on, UPC-E with 2 and
5 add on, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN 13 with 2 and
5 add on, EAN 8 with 2 and 5 add on, Postnet
(5, 9, 11, & 13 digit) Japanese Postnet, Plessey
(MSI-1), MSI-3, German Post Code, and GS1
DataBar (formerly RSS)
• 2-Dimensional: Maxicode (modes 2,3,4,6), PDF417,
MacroPDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, and Aztec
Fonts/Graphics
• 16 resident expandable ZPL fonts
• One resident scaleable ZPL font
• Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts
• Supports user-defined fonts and graphics—
including custom logos
Options and Accessories
• Dispenser—label peel and present with label
taken sensor
• Cutter for use on the following media types with
maximum thickness of 0.0007”/0.18 mm and
minimum label length of 1.0”/25.4 mm:
• Continuous paper—Most receipt or fax paper
is generally acceptable
• Label liner—Cuts on the liner only. Cutter
should not be used to cut through labels as
adhesives may cause jams
• Tag stock—Tag stock is generally acceptable
as long as it is no more than 0.07”/0.18 mm
thickness
• 10/100 internal Ethernet
• 64 MB Flash memory with real-time clock
• Media Adaptor Guide (LP only)—Supports
wristband media
• Font Packs—Asian and other international font kits
• Liner-free Platen (LP only)—For use with liner-free
media
• KDU and KDU Plus—Keyboard
display units for stand-alone
printing applications
• ZBI 2.0 and ZBI-Developer—
field installed
SPECIFICATIONS AT A GLANCE
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