Zebra Printers LP2824

The Zebra TLP2824 Printer

At 2.2" (56 mm), the direct thermal and thermal transfer TLP 2824 bar code label printer is ideal for retail and other label applications. The TLP 2824 redefines the compact printer class. It fits into areas other printers cannot, withstanding rough handling and integrating easily into a wide range of applications. A 5" (127 mm) media roll capacity and clear media window optimize productivity, while a maximum print speed of 4" (102 mm) per second enables fast job processing.

The TLP 2824 excels in delivering printing solutions for business and professional offices, including retail point of sale, shelf labeling, product marking, healthcare specimen labeling and patient tracking, inventory and asset management, small office or home office mailing, shipping, and file folder labeling.

Quick Specs

Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Width 56mm (2.2") Max

Speed 102 mm (4") per/sec

Standard Features

Print methods: Direct thermal (LP) or direct thermal/thermal transfer (TLP)
Construction: ABS double-walled casing
OpenACCESS™ design
Head-up sensor
Windows drivers (95, 98, Me, NT4.0, NT2000, XP)
Windows printer utilities
Zebra Printer Management

Printer Specifications

Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Memory

Standard: 128 KB SRAM; 512 KB Flash
Optional: 256 KB SRAM; 1 MB Flash

Print width: 2.2" (56 mm) maximum

Print length

11” (279 mm) with standard memory
22” (584 mm) with expanded memory

Print speed: 4" (102 mm)/sec

Media sensors: Transmissive
Reflective

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner width: 2.36" (60 mm)
1.44" (37 mm) with Media Adapter Guides

Minimum label and liner width: 1.00" (25.4 mm)
0.585" (15 mm) with Media Adapter Guides

Maximum label and liner length: 11" (279 mm) (with standard memory)

Maximum label and liner length (optional): 22" (558 mm)

Maximum roll diameter: 5" (127 mm)

Core diameter: 1" (25.4 mm) or 1.5" (38 mm)

Media thickness: 0.003" (.075 mm) to 0.007" (0.18 mm)

Media types: (black-mark optional), black bar, black mark, continuous, continuous receipt, die-cut, fanfold, gap, notch, notch sensing, notched, perforated, receipt, roll-fed, tag, tag stock

Ribbon Characteristics

Outside diameter: 1.34" (34 mm)

Standard length: 244' (74 m)

Ratio: 1:1 media roll to ribbon ratio

Ribbon width

1.3" (33 mm) to 2.24" (57 mm)Recommended to be at least as wide as media

Ribbon setup: Ribbon wound ink side out

ID Core: 0.5" (12.7 mm)

Operating Characteristics

Operating temperature: TT: Operating temperature 40° F (5° C) to 105° F (41° C) Thermal transfer
DT: Operating temperature 40° F (5° C) to 105° F (41° C) Direct thermal

Storage temperatures: -40° F (-40° C) to 140° F (60° C)

Operating humidity: 10-90% non-condensing R.H.

Storage humidity: 5-95% non-condensing R.H.

Electrical

Autoranging external power supply with C7 type connector
Output: 20 VDC, 2.5 A
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Agency approvals

UL
FCC
VCCI/PSE
C-TICK
CCC/SRRC
NOM
CSA
CE
GOST-R

Physical Characteristics

Width: 5.5" (140 mm)

Height: 7" (178 mm)

Depth: 9.5" (241 mm)

Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)

Shipping weight: 6.1 lbs (2.8 kg)

Programming Languages

Core programming languages: EPL2

Bar Codes/Symbologies

Linear: Code 39
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C
Code 93
Codabar
Interleaved 2-of-5
UPC-A
UPC-E
UPC-A with 2 or 5 digit extensions
EAN-13
EAN-8
EAN-8 and EAN-13 with 2 or 5 digit extensions
Postnet
Japanese Postnet
Plessey
RSS-14
German Post Code
MSI-3

2-dimensional: MaxiCode
MicroPDF417
MacroPDF417
QR Code (requires Asian version printer)
Data Matrix

Fonts and Graphics

Standard Fonts: 5 bitmapped, expandable 8x
Soft font storage in Flash memory
DOS Code Pages Supported: 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869, 737
Windows Code Pages Supported: 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257

Zebra Printers TLP2824