Zebra TLP 2844 Barcode Printers

Overview

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.

Benefits

• Sturdy construction
• User-friendly
• Seamless application integration

Ideal for

• Healthcare
• Inventory Management
• Shipping
• Receiving

Specifications

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

Printer Specifications

Resolution

200 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 Guide

Maximum label and liner length

• 11" (279 mm) (with standard memory)
  
• Line Mode: Unlimited

Maximum label and liner length (optional)

EPL2: 22" (558 mm)
Line Mode: unlimited

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

fanfold, roll-fed, tag stock, die-cut, continuous, continuous receipt, linerless

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
  
• CAS
  
• NOM
  
• CE
  
• IRAM/S
  
• CCC/SRRC
  
• GOST-R
  
• BSMI

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)

Related Products

Options

• Cutter
  
• Real time clock
  
• ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (Internal and External available)
  
• Dispenser with label taken sensor
  
• Asian Font Set

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• Serial RS-232 (DB9)
  
• Parallel (Centronics)
  
• USB
  
• Optional internal Ethernet (ZebraNet PrintServer II)

Programming Languages

Core programming languages

EPL2, Line Mode

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