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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