Mtd TLP 2824-Z User Manual

Zebra® TLP 2824-Z™ User Guide

10 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A ContentsAdjusting the Print Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 111IntroductionThis section describes what you get in your sh ipping box and p rovides an overview of prin ter par

12 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A IntroductionWhat’s in the Box?What’s in the Box?Save the carton and all packin g materials in case you need to s

IntroductionInspecting the Printer980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 13Inspecting the PrinterLook at the outside of the printer and make sure that all

14 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A IntroductionInspecting the PrinterAfter opening the printer, check the media compartment.

IntroductionInspecting the Printer980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 15Closing the printer1. Hold the top cover and press the “kick-stand” cov er lock

16 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A IntroductionInspecting the Printer

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 172Getting StartedThis section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common oper

18 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting StartedAttaching Power SupplyAttaching Power SupplyCheck the power supp ly to make certain it is ap pro

Getting StartedLoading Roll Media980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 19Loading Roll MediaWhen you load medi a, you must plac e the roll on the medi a

Customer Order # 980533-001 A© 2004 ZIH Corp.The copyrights in this manual and the label printer described therein are owned by Zebra Technologies. Un

20 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting StartedLoading Roll MediaPlacing the Roll in the Media CompartmentWhether your roll media is inside or o

Getting StartedLoading Roll Media980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 21Adjusting the GuidesThe adjustab l e guides dire ct the media toward the platen

22 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting StartedLoading RibbonLoading RibbonYou must use thermal transfer media (accepts wax and/or resin transf

Getting StartedLoading Ribbon980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 23Attach and Tighten the RibbonYou must align the ribb on so that it will be taken s

24 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting StartedOperator ControlsOperator Controls Power Switch Press backward to turn ON or forward to OFF the

Getting StartedPrinting a Test Label980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 25Printing a Test LabelBefore you connect the printer to your computer, make s

26 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting StartedHooking Up the Printer and ComputerHooking Up the Printer and ComputerYour printer will have one

Getting StartedHooking Up the Printer and Computer980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 27Ethernet Interface RequirementsEthernet provides a powerful net

28 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Getting StartedAdjusting the Print Width3. When the print er and host are synchronized, the LED changes to soli

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 293Operations & OptionsThis section helps you get the most from your printer.You must use programming to contro

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 3Proprietary StatementThis manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsid

30 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Operations & OptionsThermal PrintingThermal PrintingYou must use the correct media for the type of printing

Operations & OptionsReplacing Supplies980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 31Replacing SuppliesIf labels or ribbon run ou t while prin ting, lea ve

32 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Operations & OptionsPrinting in Peel-ModePrinting in Peel-ModeThe optional dispen ser allows you to print in

Operations & OptionsPrinting in Peel-Mode980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 33

34 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Operations & OptionsPrinting on Fan-Fold MediaPrinting on Fan-Fold MediaPrinting on fan-fold media requir e

Operations & OptionsUsing the Cutter Option980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 35Using the Cutter OptionPrinters that have a be zel with a motori

36 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A Operations & OptionsUsing the Cutter Option

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 374MaintenanceCleaningWhen you clean the printer, use one of the following supplies that best suits your needs::The

38 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A MaintenanceCleaningPrint Head ConsiderationsAlways use a new cleaning pen on the print head (an ol d pen carrie

MaintenanceCleaning980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 39Media Guide ConsiderationsUse a cleaning swab or pen to remove debris, dust or crust that has

4 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 AProprietary StatementThe user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Techn

40 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A MaintenanceCleaningSensorsDust can accumulate on the media and head-up sensors. 1. Gently blow away dust; if nec

MaintenanceLubrication980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 41Platen ConsiderationsThe standard platen (drive roller) normally does not require cleaning.

42 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A MaintenanceReplacing the PlatenReplacing the PlatenRemovalOpen the printer and remove any media.1. Using a point

MaintenanceReplacing the Print Head980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 43Replacing the Print HeadIn the event you need to repl ace the print head, read

44 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A MaintenanceReplacing the Print HeadThermal-Transfer TLP ModelBefore following the steps in this procedure, open

MaintenanceReplacing the Print Head980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 45Replacing the TLP Print Head (Continued)AssemblyThe new print head comes with

46 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A MaintenanceReplacing the Print Head

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 475TroubleshootingResolutions1. The printer is not receiving power.• Have you turned on the printer power?• Check

48 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A TroubleshootingResolutions3. The printer has failed its power on self test (POST).• If this error occurs right

TroubleshootingResolutions980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 497. The print head is under temperature.• Continue printing while the print head reac h

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 5PrefaceThis section provides yo u wit h contact information, document structure and organization, and additional

50 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A TroubleshootingPrint Quality ProblemsPrint Quality ProblemsNo print on the label.• You must use the correct medi

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 51The printing does not start at the top of the label, or misprinting of one t

52 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A TroubleshootingManual CalibrationManual Calibration Manual calibrat ion is recommende d whenever you are using p

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tests980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 53Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration Label To print out a listing o

54 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A TroubleshootingResetting the Factory Default ValuesResetting the Factory Default Values Sometimes, resetting the

TroubleshootingFeed Button Modes980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 55Feed Button Modes Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode)W ith the print

56 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A TroubleshootingBatteryBatteryThe optional Real Time Clock requires a three-volt lithium batt ery on the main pri

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 576InterfacesUniversal Serial Bus (USB) ConnectorThe figure below displays the cable wirin g required to use the pr

58 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A InterfacesParallel InterfaceParallel InterfaceThe maximum current available th rough the interface port is not t

InterfacesZebraNet® PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 59ZebraNet® PrintServer II for Ethernet NetworksThis interf

6 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A PrefaceEnvironmental ManagementSupportYou can contact Zebra support at:Web Address: www.zebra.com/SS/ service_s

60 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A InterfacesSerial (RS-232) ConnectorSerial (RS-232) Connector The maximum current available th rough the serial

InterfacesSerial (RS-232) Connector980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 61Connecting the Printer to a DTE DeviceDB-25SConnectorto DTE Device (PC)DB-9PCo

62 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A InterfacesSerial (RS-232) Connector

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PrefaceRelated Documents980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 7Related DocumentsThe following documents might be hel pfu l references:• ZPL II® Programm

8 TLP 2824-Z User Guide 980533-001 A PrefaceRelated Documents

980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 9ContentsProprietary Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .