MTD TLP 2824-Z Communicating with the Printer

Getting Started

Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

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Ethernet Interface Requirements

Ethernet provides a powerful networking capability that can be of use in a variety of internet/

intranet printing solutions. After you load media and close the top cover, you can press the test

button next to the connector on the rear of the printer to get an ethernet configuration label.

Serial Interface Requirements

The standard cable must have a nine-pin “D” type (DB-9P) male connector on one end, which

is plugged into the mating (DB-9S) serial port located on the back of the printer.

On Ethernet boards, there is an optional serial interface used for factory tests.

The other end of the signal interface cable connects to a serial port at the host computer.

Depending on the specific interface requirements, this will most likely be a straight-through

cable.

For pinout information, refer to Serial (RS-232) Connector onpage 60.

Communicating with the Printer

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications

The printer is a terminal device when using a universal serial bus interface. You can refer to

the Universal Serial Bus Specification for details regarding this interface.

Parallel Communications

When using the parallel port, typically there is no setup is required once the cable is plugged

in. If you should encounter any problems, consult the user’s guide that came with your

computer.

Internal ZebraNet® PrintServer II™ Ethernet Communications

You can refer to the ZebraNet® PrintServer II™ for Ethernet Networks Installation and

Operation Guide for details regarding this interface.

Serial Communications

Serial communications between the printer and the host computer can be set by either

autobaud synchronization or the

^SC command.

Autobaud

Autobaud synchronization allows the printer to automatically match the communication

parameters of the host computer. To autobaud:

1. Press and hold the feed button until the green status LED flashes once, twice, and then

three times.

2. While the status LED fl ashes, send a ZPL II format to the printer.

Contents

Main Page Proprietary Statement Product Improvements FCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Liability Disclaimer Limitation of Liability Preface Contacts Support Environmental Management Document Conventions bin Ztools Zebra<version number>.tar file and the /root Related Documents Page Contents Page Introduction Hello! Whats in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Look at the outside of the printer and make sure that all parts are present. Opening the printer Page Closing the printer Reporting Damage Page Getting Started Modes of Printing Attaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Adjusting the Roll Holders Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply Roll Install the Take-Up Core Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Operator Controls Printing a Test Label Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable Requirements USB Interface Requirements Parallel Interface Requirements Ethernet Interface Requirements Communicating with the Printer Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications Parallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II Ethernet Communications Serial Communications Adjusting the Print Width ^PW Adjusting the Print Quality ^PR Operations & Options Thermal Printing Replacing Supplies Adding a New Transfer Ribbon Replacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode ^XA ^MMP ^XZ ^XA ^JUS ^XZ Page Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option ^MM command to activate the cutter and the ^LL Page Maintenance Cleaning Print Head Considerations Media Guide Considerations Sensors Platen Considerations Lubrication Replacing the Platen Removal Assembly Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model Removal Assembly Page Troubleshooting Resolutions 1. The printer is not receiving power. 2. The printer is on and in an idle state. Page Page Print Quality Problems No print on the label. The printed image does not look right. ^PR and ~SD There are long tracks of missing print (blank vertical lines) on several labels. The printing does not start at the top of the label, or misprinting of one to three labels. ^MN A label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer. Manual Calibration Troubleshooting Tests Page Feed Button Modes Battery Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector Parallel Interface ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Serial (RS-232) Connector Interfaces Serial (RS-232) Connector 980533-001 A TLP 2824-Z User Guide 61 Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Connecting the Printer to a DCE Device