Communicating with the Printer | Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z

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 IITM Communications

You can refer to the ZebraNet® PrintServer IITM 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 flashes, send a ZPL II format to the printer.

3.When the printer and host are synchronized, the LED changes to solid green. (No labels will print during autobaud synchronization.)

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Zebra Technologies TLP 3844-Z manual Communicating with the Printer, Universal Serial Bus USB Communications

Contents

Users Guide Thermal Printers 980441-001 Rev. a Proprietary Statement Media and Ribbon BatteryShock Hazard Static Discharge Contents Operation & Options Universal Serial Bus USB Connector 980441-001 Rev. a 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 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 Auto Calibration Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status Light Printing a Test Printout 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 Iitm Communications SC Command Defaulting the Serial Parameters Adjusting the Print Speed Adjusting the Print WidthAdjusting the Print Darkness 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 980441-001 Rev. a 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 980441-001 Rev. a Printer is not receiving power TroubleshootingResolutions Printer is on and in an idle state Printer is receiving data Printer has failed its power on self test PostThere is a shortage of memory Either the media or ribbon is out Flash memory is not programmed Print head is under temperaturePrint head is over temperature No print on the label Print Quality ProblemsRibbon sensor settings did not print Printed image does not look right Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Recalibration Troubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration Label Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications Diagnostics Power Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button Modes 980441-001 Rev. a Printing Specifications SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Appendix Media Specifications Ribbon Specifications for TLP model Font/Code Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPL Agency Approvals Options Universal Serial Bus USB Connector Interfaces Parallel Interface Pin No Description Looking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet Networks Serial RS-232 Connector Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device 980441-001 Rev. a Index Cable calibration Quality problems Voltage Page