Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z Hooking Up the Printer and Computer, Interface Cable Requirements

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Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

Your printer will have one of two combinations of interfaces:
■ Universal Serial Bus (USB), parallel and serial	MOVIE

■USB, Ethernet (using the Internal ZebraNet® PrintServer II™) and serial

Each specific interface option—USB, parallel, Ethernet, serial—is discussed individually.

You must supply the required interface cable for your application.

CAUTIONS: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 com- munications cables.

This printer complies with FCC “Rules and Regula- tions,” 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.

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Contents Users Guide Thermal Printers980441-001 Rev. a Proprietary Statement Battery Shock HazardMedia and Ribbon Static DischargeContents Operation & Options Universal Serial Bus USB Connector 980441-001 Rev. a Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Related Documentation Reporting DamageGetting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media CompartmentAdjusting the Guides Install the Ribbon Supply Roll Install the Take-Up CoreLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Printout Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsUSB Interface Requirements Parallel Interface RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Universal Serial Bus USB CommunicationsParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer Iitm CommunicationsSC Command Defaulting the Serial ParametersAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print DarknessAdjusting the Print Speed Operation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing Supplies Adding a New Transfer RibbonReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980441-001 Rev. a Maintenance CleaningCleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsAssembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model RemovalAssembly 980441-001 Rev. a 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 Modes980441-001 Rev. a Specifications Physical SpecificationsPrinting Specifications AppendixMedia Specifications Ribbon Specifications for TLP modelFont/Code Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPLAgency Approvals OptionsUniversal Serial Bus USB Connector InterfacesParallel Interface Pin No DescriptionLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet NetworksSerial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device 980441-001 Rev. a Index Cable calibrationQuality problems Voltage Page