Zebra Technologies TLP 2824 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 three 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.

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 Zebra TLP 2824 TM 980485-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980485-001A Vii 980485-001A 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 Adjusting the Roll Holders Loading Roll MediaPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Install the Ribbon Supply Roll Install the Take-Up CoreLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightMedia Length Sensing 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 II Ethernet CommunicationsCommand Serial CommunicationsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print QualityOperation & 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 980485-001A Maintenance CleaningCleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsAssembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model RemovalAssembly 980485-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling YouPrinter Operation Media Handling Print Quality Problems No print on the labelPrinted image does not look right Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsFeed Button Modes Printer Condition Feed Button ActionUniversal Serial Bus USB Connector AppendixInterfaces Parallel Interface HostLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector Internal Ethernet PrintServerSerial RS-232 Connector Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector Printer980485-001A Page Page