Communicating with the Printer | Zebra Technologies TLP 2824

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.

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

Contents

Zebra TLP 2824 TM 980485-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980485-001A Vii 980485-001A Introduction Hello What’s 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 Adjusting the Guides Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply RollInstall the Take-Up Core Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status Light Media Length Sensing Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable Requirements Ethernet Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Serial Interface Requirements Parallel Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II Ethernet Communications Command Serial Communications Adjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print Quality Operation & Options Thermal Printing Replacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980485-001A Maintenance Cleaning Media Path Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsPrint Head Considerations Lubrication Platen Considerations Removal AssemblyReplacing the Platen Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model Removal Assembly 980485-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling You Printer Operation Media Handling Printed image does not look right Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label 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 Interfaces Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorAppendix Parallel Interface Host Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector Internal Ethernet PrintServer Serial RS-232 Connector Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector Printer 980485-001A Page Page