Zebra Technologies 2824-Z manual Communicating with the Printer, Ethernet Interface Requirements

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Getting Started

Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

Ethernet Interface Requirements

Ethernet provides a powerful networking capability that can be of use in a variety of internet/ intranet printing solutions. After you load media and close the top cover, you can press the test button next to the connector on the rear of the printer to get an ethernet configuration label.

Serial Interface Requirements

The standard cable must have a nine-pin “D” type (DB-9P) male connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating (DB-9S) serial port located on the back of the printer.

There is an optional serial interface that uses a 6-pin RJ-11 male connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating RJ-11 alternative serial port located on the back of the printer.

The other end of the signal interface cable connects to a serial port at the host computer. Depending on the specific interface requirements, this will most likely be a straight-through cable.

For pinout information, refer to Serial (RS-232) Connector on page 58.

Communicating with the Printer

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications

The printer is a terminal device when using a universal serial bus interface. You can refer to the Universal Serial Bus Specification for details regarding this interface.

Parallel Communications

When using the parallel port, typically there is no setup is required once the cable is plugged in. If you should encounter any problems, consult the user’s guide that came with your computer.

Internal ZebraNet® PrintServer II™ Ethernet Communications

You can refer to the ZebraNet® PrintServer II™ for Ethernet Networks Installation and Operation Guide for details regarding this interface.

Serial Communications

Serial communications between the printer and the host computer can be set by either autobaud synchronization or the ^SC command.

Autobaud

Autobaud synchronization allows the printer to automatically match the communication parameters of the host computer. To autobaud:

1.Press and hold the feed button until the green status LED flashes once, twice, and then three times.

2.While the status LED flashes, send a ZPL II format to the printer.

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Contents User Guide Customer Order # 980531-001 a Product Improvements Proprietary StatementFCC Compliance Statement Liability Disclaimer Canadian DOC Compliance StatementLimitation of Liability Contacts PrefaceDocument Conventions Environmental ManagementSupport Related Documents Preface Contents Operations & Options Hello IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the PrinterAfter opening the printer, check the media compartment Reporting Damage Closing the printerIntroduction Modes of Printing Getting StartedAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Adjusting the Roll HoldersPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Operator Controls Power SwitchFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Label Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerEthernet Interface Requirements Communicating with the PrinterAdjusting the Print Quality Adjusting the Print WidthOperations & Options Thermal Printing Replacing Supplies XA MMP XZ XA JUS XZ Printing in Peel-ModeOperations & Options Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option Operations & Options Cleaning MaintenancePrint Head Considerations Media Path Considerations Sensors Platen Considerations LubricationRemoval Replacing the PlatenReplacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer LP Model Replacing the LP Print Head Maintenance Resolutions TroubleshootingPrinter is not receiving power Printer is on and in an idle stateThere is a shortage of memory Printer has failed its power on self test PostPrinter is receiving data Either the media or ribbon is outPrint head is over temperature Print head is under temperatureFlash memory is not programmed Ribbon sensor settings did not print Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Printing a Configuration Label Troubleshooting TestsRecalibration Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default ValuesFeed Button Modes Power Off Mode Communications Diagnostics ModeBattery Interfaces Universal Serial Bus USB Connector33-34 Parallel InterfaceRx+ ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet NetworksSerial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Interfaces Page Customer Order # 980531-001A 2004 ZIH Corp
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