Zebra Technologies 2824-Z manual Hooking Up the Printer and Computer, Interface Cable Requirements

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Getting Started

Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

Your printer will have one of these combinations of interfaces:

•Parallel

•Universal Serial Bus (USB) and DB-9 serial

•Ethernet and RJ-11 serial

Each specific interface option—USB, parallel, ethernet, serial—is discussed individually. You must supply the required interface cable for your application.

Caution • Keep the power switch in the OFF position when attaching the interface cable. The power supply barrel connector must be inserted into the power supply receptacle on the back of the printer before connecting or disconnecting the communications cables.

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Important • This printer complies with FCC “Rules and Regulations,” Part 15, for Class B Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class B limits.

Interface Cable Requirements

Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

Keep data cables as short as possible (6’ [1.83 m] recommended). Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords.

Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

USB Interface Requirements

Universal Serial Bus (version 1.1) provides a high-speed interface that is compatible with your existing PC hardware. USB’s “plug and play” design makes installation easy. Multiple printers can share a single USB port/hub.

Parallel Interface Requirements

The required cable (IEEE 1284-compliant is recommended) must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer. The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer.

For pinout information, refer to Parallel Interface on page 56.

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Contents User Guide Customer Order # 980531-001 a Proprietary Statement Product ImprovementsFCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Liability DisclaimerLimitation of Liability Preface ContactsEnvironmental Management Document ConventionsSupport Related Documents Preface Contents Operations & Options Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerAfter opening the printer, check the media compartment Closing the printer Reporting DamageIntroduction Getting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Adjusting the Roll Holders Loading Roll MediaPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Label Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Ethernet Interface RequirementsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print QualityOperations & Options Thermal Printing Replacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode XA MMP XZ XA JUS XZOperations & Options Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option Operations & Options Maintenance CleaningPrint Head Considerations Media Path Considerations Sensors Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsReplacing the Platen RemovalReplacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer LP Model Replacing the LP Print Head Maintenance Troubleshooting ResolutionsPrinter is not receiving power Printer is on and in an idle statePrinter has failed its power on self test Post There is a shortage of memoryPrinter is receiving data Either the media or ribbon is outPrint head is under temperature Print head is over temperatureFlash memory is not programmed Print Quality Problems Ribbon sensor settings did not printNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration LabelRecalibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsPower Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button ModesBattery Universal Serial Bus USB Connector InterfacesParallel Interface 33-34ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Rx+Serial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Interfaces Page Customer Order # 980531-001A 2004 ZIH Corp
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