TLP 2844-Z

The thermal transfer TLP 2844-Z bar code label printer brings powerful performance to applications requiring a space-saving, desktop-size, 4.09" ( 104 mm ) printer. Ease of use--including its OpenACCESST design and clear media window for simple media loading and monitoring--makes the TLP 2844-Z a foolproof means to increase workplace efficiency.

The TLP 2844-Z integrates easily into a variety of printing applications, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, healthcare specimen labeling and patient tracking, coupon and receipt printing, transportation and logistics, and e-commerce postage. With serial, parallel, and USB interfaces, plus network connection options, the TLP 2844-Z meets a variety of connectivity needs.

Standard Features

• Print methods: Direct thermal (LP) or direct thermal/thermal transfer (TLP)
• Construction: ABS double-walled casing
• OpenACCESST design
• Zebra Printer Management
• 32 bit RISC processor
• Resident scalable font
• Head-up sensor

Printer Specifications

Resolution

• 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Memory

• Standard: 8 MB SDRAM (4 MB available to user); 4 MB Flash (2 MB available to user)
• Optional: 8 MB Flash with real time clock (12 MB total)

Print width

• 4.09" ( 104 mm ) maximum

Print length

• 39" ( 991 mm )

Print speed

• 4" ( 102 mm )/sec

Media sensors

• Transmissive Reflective

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner width

• 4.25" ( 108 mm )
• 2.8" ( 71 mm ) with Media Adapter Guides

Minimum label and liner width

• 1.00" ( 25.4 mm )
• 0.585" ( 15 mm ) with Media Adapter Guides

Maximum label and liner length

• 39" ( 991 mm )

Maximum label and liner length (optional)

• N/A - no SRAM memory option

Maximum roll diameter

• 5" ( 127 mm )

Core diameter

• 1.0" ( 25.4 mm ) and 1.5" ( 38 mm )

Media thickness

• 0.003" ( .075 mm ) to 0.007" ( 0.18 mm )

Media types

• (black-mark optional), black bar, black mark, continuous, continuous receipt, die-cut, fanfold, gap, notch, notch sensing, notched, perforated, receipt, roll-fed, tag, tag stock

Ribbon Characteristics

Outside diameter

• 1.34" ( 34 mm )

Standard length

• 244' ( 74 m )

Ratio

• 1:1

Ribbon width

• Recommended to be at least as wide as media
• 1.33" ( 33.8 mm ) to 4.30" ( 110 mm )

ID Core

• 0.5" (12.7 mm)

Operating Characteristics

Operating temperature

• TT: Operating temperature 40° F (5° C) to 105° F (41° C) Thermal transfer
• DT: Operating temperature 40° F (5° C) to 105° F (41° C) Direct thermal

Storage temperatures

• -40° F (-40° C) to 140° F (60° C)

Operating humidity

• 10-90% non-condensing R.H.

Storage humidity

• 5-95% non-condensing R.H.

Electrical

• Auto-detectable (PFC compliant) 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Agency approvals

• FCC
• VCCI/PSE
• C-TICK
• UL
• IRAM/S
• NOM
• GOST-R
• CSA
• CE
• CCC/SRRC

Physical Characteristics

Width

• 7.9" ( 201 mm )

Height

• 6.8" ( 173 mm )

Depth

• 9.75" ( 248 mm )

Weight

• 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg)

Shipping weight

• 6 lbs (2.72 kg)

Related Products

Options

• Cutter
• Asian and International Font Packs
• Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity
• Dispenser with label taken sensor
• 8 MB Flash memory with real time clock

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• Serial RS-232 (DB9)
• Parallel (Centronics)
• USB
• ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (internal or external)

Programming Languages

Core programming languages

• ZPL, ZPL II

Bar Codes/Symbologies

Linear

• Codabar
• Code 128
• Code 39
• Code 93
• EAN-13
• EAN-8
• Interleaved 2-of-5
• Industrial 2-of-5
• ISBT-128
• Logmars
• MSI
• Plessey
• Postnet
• Standard 2-of-5
• UPC and EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
• UPC-A
• UPC-E
• EAN-14
• UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
• Code 11
• RSS-14

2-dimensional

• Codablock
• QR Code
• Code 49
• Data Matrix
• MaxiCode
• PDF417
• MicroPDF417
• RSS

Fonts and Graphics

• Standard Fonts: 16 bitmapped, 1 smooth scalable (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed)
• Supports user-defined fonts and graphics--including custom logos
• IBM Code Page 850 International Characters