Leaflet
P1027215 (5/10)
Specifications at a Glance*
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
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All Models
Standard Features
• Print method: Direct thermal (LP) or direct thermal/
thermal transfer (TLP)
• Construction: ABS double-walled casing
• EPL™ Programming Language
• OpenACCESS™ design
• Head up sensor
• Serial, parallel, and USB interfaces
• Windows
®
drivers (95, 98, NT v.4.0, 2000, XP)
• Windows printer utilities
• ZebraDesigner™ basic label design software
Operating Characteristics
Environmental
• Operating Temp: 40° F/5° C to 105° F/41° C
• Storage/Transport Environ. -40° F/-40° C to140° F/60° C
• Operating Humidity 10–90% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity 5–95% non-condensing
Electrical
• Autoranging external power supply
• Input: 100–240 VAC; 50–60 Hz
• Output: 20 VDC; 2.5 A
Agency Approvals
UL-CUL, FCC, VCCI, C-TICK, CB, CE, CCC, NOM, IRAM,
BSMI, GOST (Refer to technical specification for each
individual product for further details.)
ZebraLink™ Solutions
Software
• ZebraDesigner (standard)
• ZebraDesigner Pro (option)
• ZebraNet™ Bridge Enterprise (standard)
• Print Server management for EPL printers
• ZebraNet Utilities™ 7.0
• Print Server management for EPL printers
Firmware
• EPL2™
• Web View
• Alert
• Zebra Setup Utilities (standard)
Communication and Interface Capabilities
• Serial RS-232 (DB9)
• Centronics
®
Parallel (36 pin)
• USB v 1.1
• External ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server (Optional)
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Fonts and Character Sets
• Standard fonts: 5 bitmapped, expandable 8x
• Soft font storage in Flash memory
Graphic Features
• Line and box drawing
• PCX graphic storage
Bar Code Symbologies
• Linear bar codes: 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,
RSS-14 (limited, truncated, stacked) (downloadable)
• 2-dimensional bar codes: MaxiCode (modes 2,3,4,6),
PDF417 , MacroPDF417, QR Code (optional—with
Asian font set only), Data Matrix (downloadable)
Options and Accessories
• Cutter
• Real-time clock
• Asian font set
• Media Adapter Guide kits (for printing narrow
media—refer to tech specs for detail)
• Dispenser
• Keyboard Display Unit (KDU)
• Memory Expansion
• Liner-free platen (LP models only)
• External ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server
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(LA Headquarters in USA), Mexico Africa/Middle East: Dubai, South Africa
LP 2824 (Direct Thermal)
TLP 2824 (Thermal Transfer)
LP 2844 (Direct Thermal)
TLP 2844 (Thermal Transfer)
TLP 3842 (Thermal Transfer)
Max Print Speed
4"/102 mm per second 4"/102 mm per second 2"/51 mm per second
Maximum Print Area
• Width: 2.2"/56 mm
• Length in page mode (2" wide): 11"/279 mm
(with standard memory) 22"/558 mm (with
optional memory)
• Length in line mode: Unlimited (LP only)
• Width: 4.09"/104 mm
• Length in page mode:11"/279 mm (with
standard memory) 22"/558 mm (with
optional memory)
• Length in line mode: Unlimited (LP only)
• Width: 4.09"/104 mm
• Length in page mode:11"/279 mm (with
standard memory) 22"/558 mm (with
optional memory)
Resolution
203 dpi 203 dpi 300 dpi
Memory
• Standard: 512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM;
• Optional: 1 MB Flash; 256 KB SRAM
• Standard: 512 KB Flash, 256 KB SRAM;
• Optional: 1 MB Flash; 512 KB SRAM
• Standard: 1 MB Flash, 512 KB SRAM ;
• Optional: 1.2 MB SRAM
Physical Characteristics LP 2824 Plus TLP 2824 Plus
Width: 3.6"/91mm 5.5"/140 mm
Depth: 7.5"/191 mm 9.5"/241 mm
Height: 6.8"/173 mm 7.0"/178 mm
Weight: 2.7 lbs./1.2 kg 3.5 lbs./1.6 kg
(Weight of printer only; no media or options)
LP 2844 TLP 2844
Width: 7.6"/193 mm 7.8"/198 mm
Depth: 8.2"/208 mm 9.4"/238 mm
Height: 6.6"/168 mm 6.8"/173 mm
Weight: 3.2 lbs./1.5 kg 3.7 lbs/1.7 kg
(Weight of printer only; no media or options)
Width: 7.8"/198 mm
Depth: 9.4"/238 mm
Height: 6.8"/173 mm
Weight: 3.7 lbs/1.7 kg
(Weight of printer only; no media or options)
Media Specification
• Label and liner width:
1"/25.4 mm to 2.36"/60 mm
• Ribbon width (outside diameter):
1.33"/34 mm to 2.24"/57 mm (TLP only)
• Ribbon length: 244'/74 m (TLP only)
• Label and liner width:
1"/25.4 mm to 4.25"/108 mm
• Ribbon width (outside diameter):
1.33"/33 mm to 4.3"/110 mm (TLP only)
• Ribbon length: 244'/74 m (TLP only)
• Label and liner width:
1"/25.4 mm to 4.25"/108 mm
• Ribbon width (outside diameter):
1.33"/33 mm to 4.3"/110 mm
• Ribbon length: 244'/74 m