Zebra Technologies LP 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 these 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 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 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 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 CleaningPrint Head Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsReplacing the Platen AssemblyRemoval Replacing the Print Head Direct-Thermal LP Model RemovalAssembly 980481-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling YouPrinter Operation Media Handling No print on the label Print Quality ProblemsPrint head is under temperature 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 ActionAppendix Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorInterfaces 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