Serial Communications, Command | Zebra Technologies TLP 2824

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 TLP 2824 TM 980485-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980485-001A Vii 980485-001A Hello Introduction What’s in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the Printer Inspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Related Documentation Modes of Printing Getting Started Attaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Adjusting the Roll Holders Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Install the Ribbon Supply Roll Install the Take-Up CoreLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Status Light Power SwitchOperator Controls Feed Button Media Length Sensing Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Serial Interface Requirements USB Interface RequirementsParallel Interface Requirements Ethernet Interface Requirements Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II Ethernet Communications Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus USB Communications Parallel Communications Serial Communications Command Adjusting the Print Quality Adjusting the Print Width Thermal Printing Operation & Options Replacing Supplies Adding a New Transfer RibbonReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980485-001A Cleaning Maintenance Cleaning Card Considerations Print Head ConsiderationsMedia Path Considerations Platen Considerations Lubrication Assembly Replacing the PlatenRemoval Replacing the Print Head Removal Thermal-Transfer TLP Model Assembly 980485-001A What the Status Light is Telling You Troubleshooting Printer Operation Media Handling Print Quality Problems No print on the labelPrinted image does not look right Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default Values Printer Condition Feed Button Action Feed Button Modes Universal Serial Bus USB Connector AppendixInterfaces Host Parallel Interface Internal Ethernet PrintServer Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector Serial RS-232 Connector Printer Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector 980485-001A Page Page