Communicating with the Printer | Zebra Technologies LP 2824 guide

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™ Communications

You can refer to the ZebraNet® PrintServer II™ for Ethernet Networks Installation and Operation Guide for details regarding this interface.

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Zebra Technologies LP 2824 manual Communicating with the Printer, Universal Serial Bus USB Communications

Contents

Zebra LP 2824 TM 980481-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980481-001A Vii 980481-001A Introduction Hello Whats in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printer Inspecting the Printer Closing the printer Related Documentation Reporting Damage Getting Started Modes of Printing Attaching Power Supply Adjusting the Roll Holders Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Using the Guides Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status Light Media Length Sensing Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable Requirements USB Interface Requirements Parallel Interface RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface Requirements Communicating with the Printer Universal Serial Bus USB CommunicationsParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II Communications Command Serial Communications Adjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print Quality Operation & Options Thermal Printing Replacing Supplies Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980481-001A Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Lubrication Platen Considerations Assembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Direct-Thermal LP Model Removal Assembly 980481-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling You Printer Operation Media Handling Print Quality Problems Print head is under temperatureNo print on the label Printed image does not look right Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications Diagnostics Feed Button Modes Printer Condition Feed Button Action Universal Serial Bus USB Connector AppendixInterfaces Parallel Interface Host Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Serial RS-232 Connector Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector Printer 980481-001A