Zebra Technologies LP 2824 manual Operator Controls, Power Switch, Feed Button, Status Light

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Operator Controls

Power Switch

Press backward to turn ON or forward to turn OFF the printer.

CAUTION: The power should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting the communications and power cables.

Feed Button

Forces the printer to feed one blank label.

Takes the printer out of a “pause” condition. (The printer is put into “pause” by either a programming command or an error condition.) See “What the Status Light is Telling You” on page 33.

Use the Feed button for printer setup and status (see “Feed Button Modes” on page 40).

Status Light

Functions as a printer operational indicator (see “What the Status Light is Telling You” on page 33).

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Contents Zebra LP 2824 TM 980481-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980481-001A Vii 980481-001A Introduction HelloWhats 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 Using the Guides 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 CommunicationsCommand Serial CommunicationsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print QualityOperation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980481-001A Maintenance CleaningMedia Path Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsPrint Head Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsRemoval AssemblyReplacing the Platen Replacing the Print Head Direct-Thermal LP Model RemovalAssembly 980481-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling YouPrinter Operation Media Handling Print Quality Problems Print head is under temperatureNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel 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 ActionInterfaces Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorAppendix Parallel Interface HostLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet NetworksSerial RS-232 Connector Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector Printer980481-001A