Zebra Printers TLP2844

The Zebra TLP2844 Printer

The thermal transfer TLP 2844 bar code label printer is ideal for applications requiring a space-saving, desktop-size, 4.09" (104 mm) printer. This user-friendly printer delivers optimal performance in today's on-demand desktop labeling applications. The TLP 2844 has a sturdy construction with a double-walled ABS casing.

The TLP 2844 integrates easily into a variety of printing applications, including shipping and receiving, warehouse shelf labeling and inventory control, hospitals, healthcare, and medical laboratories, transportation and logistics, and e-commerce postage. Serial, parallel, and USB interfaces, and an optional internal Ethernet (ZebraNet PrintServer II), make this flexible, reliable, and affordable printer a smart investment.

Quick Specs

Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Width 104mm (4.09") Max

Speed 102 mm (4") per/sec

Standard Features

Print methods: 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: 256 KB SRAM; 512 KB Flash
Optional: 512 KB SRAM; 1 MB Flash

Print width: 4.09" (104 mm) maximum

Print length

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

Print speed: 4" (102 mm)/sec

Media sensors: Reflective
Transmissive

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner width: 4.25" (108 mm)
2.8" (71 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: 1.0" (25.4 mm) and 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 ratios

Ribbon width

Recommended to be at least as wide as media
1.33" (33.8 mm) to 4.30" (110 mm)

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: 100-200 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Agency approvals

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

Physical Characteristics

Width: 7.9" (201 mm)

Height: 6.8" (173 mm)

Depth: 9.75" (248 mm)

Weight: 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg)

Shipping weight: 5.8 lbs (2.6 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-E
UPC-A
UPC-A and UPC-E with 2 or 5 digit extensions
EAN-13
EAN-8
EAN-8 and EAN-13 with 2 or 5 digit extensions
Postnet
Plessey
German Post Code
RSS-14
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

Bar Code Label Software	Bar Code Labels	Thermal Ribbons	Service & Repairs

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Lynk Data Systems Ltd is a dedicated barcode company specialising in barcode systems and solutions. Our product range includes barcode label printers (from most printer manufacturers including Zebra, Datamax, Printronix, TEC etc.), label creation software (e.g. Codesoft from Teklynx), barcode scanners (laser scanners & CCD scanners), fixed position scanners, data collection terminals (rf radio frequency, batch and fixed mount) warehouse management systems and labelling guns for hand held applications. We also supply barcode labels and thermal transfer ribbons and provide a full label printer repair service.