Zebra Technologies TLP 2824 manual Serial RS-232 Connector

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Serial (RS-232) Connector

The printer operates as a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) and normally connects via a standard RS-232 modem cable to a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) such as a computer or terminal with a default configuration of 9600 baud, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit and No parity.

Host	DB-9	DB-9			Printer
	Pin #	Pin #
N/C	1	1			+5 Volts*
RxD	2	2			TxD
TxD	3	3			RxD
DTR	4	4			CTS
GND	5	5			GND
DSR	6	6			RDY
DSR	6	6			RDY
RTS	7	7			N/C
CTS	8	8			RDY
CTS	8	8			RDY
RI	9	9			N/C
	Female DB-9 to Male DB-9
	Female DB-9 to Male DB-9
Host	DB-25	DB-9			Printer
	Pin #	Pin #
	Pin #	Pin #
N/C	8	1			+5 Volts*
RxD	3	2			TxD
TxD	2	3			RxD
DTR	20	4			N/C
GND	7	5			GND
DSR	6	6			RDY
DSR	6	6			RDY
RTS	4	7			N/C
CTS	5	8			RDY
CTS	5	8			RDY
RI	22	9			N/C

Female DB-25 to Male DB-9

*+5 volts at 150 mA for external device (e.g. KDU or scanner)

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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 Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status LightMedia Length Sensing Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsParallel Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB 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