Zebra Technologies LP 2824 manual Getting Started, Modes of Printing

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Getting Started

This section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common operating procedures for loading media in tear-off mode.

Modes of Printing

You can operate this printer in different modes:

■Standard tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is printed.

■In optional peel-off mode, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed, the next one is printed.

■In optional liner-free mode, labels have no backing. This option is only available with a special platen.

■In optional cutter mode, an attached unit cuts through the media.

The printer typically uses roll media, but you can use fan-fold or other continuous media as well.

For procedures to use optional modes and features, refer to the Operation and Options section.

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Contents Zebra LP 2824 TM 980481-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980481-001A Vii 980481-001A Hello IntroductionWhats in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the PrinterInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Related DocumentationModes of Printing Getting StartedAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Adjusting the Roll HoldersPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Using the Guides Status Light Power SwitchOperator Controls Feed ButtonMedia Length Sensing Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerSerial Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Ethernet Interface RequirementsInternal ZebraNet PrintServer II Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Parallel CommunicationsSerial Communications CommandAdjusting the Print Quality Adjusting the Print WidthThermal Printing Operation & OptionsReplacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980481-001A Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Platen Considerations LubricationAssembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Removal Direct-Thermal LP ModelAssembly 980481-001A What the Status Light is Telling You TroubleshootingPrinter Operation Media Handling Printed image does not look right Print Quality ProblemsPrint head is under temperature No print on the labelLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default ValuesPrinter Condition Feed Button Action Feed Button ModesUniversal Serial Bus USB Connector AppendixInterfaces Host Parallel InterfaceZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular ConnectorSerial RS-232 Connector Printer Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector980481-001A