Zebra Technologies LP 2824 manual Serial Communications, Command

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Serial Communications

Serial communications between the printer and the host computer can be set by the Y command.

Y Command

Use the serial port setup (Y) command to change the communications settings on the printer.

1.With the host computer set at the same communications settings as the printer, send the Y command to change the printer to the desired settings.

2.Change the host computer settings to match the new printer settings. Refer to the programming guide for more information about this command.

Default the Serial Parameters

The default communications parameters on the printer are 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. Many utilities, downloaders and programs use these settings.

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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 Operator Controls Power SwitchFeed Button Status Light Media Length Sensing Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerParallel Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Communicating with the PrinterParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II 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 MaintenancePrint Head Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Platen Considerations LubricationReplacing the Platen AssemblyRemoval Replacing the Print Head Removal Direct-Thermal LP ModelAssembly 980481-001A What the Status Light is Telling You TroubleshootingPrinter Operation Media Handling Print head is under temperature Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel 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 ModesAppendix Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorInterfaces 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