Zebra TLP 2824 Plus Printhead

• One of the smallest desktop printers in its class, the LP 2824 Plus prints 2-inch-wide labels or receipts with best-in-class print speeds.
• A robust 32-bit RISC processor increases throughput and productivity with faster formatting and first label out.
• Standard connectivity includes serial, parallel and USB. An optional 10/100 internal ZebraNet® print server Ethernet card is available.
• Includes Zebra Setup Utilities for easy printer setup and configuration.
• Compatible with Windows® certified drivers, ZebraDesigner™ label design software, ZebraNet™ Utilities and ZebraLink™ Solutions.

One of the smallest in its class, the easy-to-use 2824 Plus desktop printer tucks into your tightest work spaces and prints 2-inch-wide labels or receipts with best-in-class print speeds. The 2824 Plus includes Zebra Setup Utilities, which guides you through simple setup steps so you can get up and running quickly. It also includes an OpenACCESS™ design and clear media window for simple media loading and monitoring.

Better Performance, More Flexibility

A robust 32-bit RISC processor increases throughput and productivity with faster formatting and first label out. For greater flexibility and enhanced performance, choose from a variety of options like convenient peeler and cutter, and 64 MB Flash memory that lets you store and use more graphics and fonts. With co-resident EPL™ and ZPL® programming languages, the 2824 Plus works seamlessly with other Zebra printers, while serial/ parallel/USB connectivity and optional 10/100 Ethernet allow easy system integration.

Ideal for These Applications

Great for anyone who needs an easy-to-use, reliable printer for space-constrained areas, the 2824 Plus can be used in a variety of printing applications, including: Retail: price marking, coupon and receipt printing, pharmacy prescription labeling Healthcare: specimen labeling, patient tracking Manufacturing: light-industrial work-in-process and product labeling Security: visitor ID, evidence tracking, parking passes Travel & Hospitality: boarding passes, bag tags, ski lift tickets

Standard Features

• Print methods: Thermal transfer (TLP) or direct thermal (LP) • Programming language: EPL™ and ZPL® are standard • Construction: Dual-wall frame, reinforced plastic • OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading • Quick and easy ribbon loading • Auto calibration • 32-bit RISC processor • Reset button defaults to factory and/or network settings • Unicode™ compliant • Head up sensor • Certified Microsoft® Windows® drivers • Standard tear-off mode • Serial port auto detection • ENERGY STAR® qualified

ZebraLink™ Solutions Software

• Zebra Setup Utilities—Windows utility drivers to set up and configure your Zebra printer • ZebraDesigner™ Pro—An intuitive, easy-to-use software program for creating complex label designs (option) • ZebraDesigner— Offers basic features for simple label design • ZebraNet™ Bridge Enterprise—Centrally manage Zebra printers from a single PC screen anywhere on your global network • ZebraNet Utilities v7.0—provides enhanced printing, conversion and administration capabilities; message management; and more • Zebra Universal Driver—The most powerful driver available from Zebra • Web View—Connect and control Zebra barcode printers via the printer’s Web interface using a common Web browser using ZPL II® • Alert—Printers equipped with ZebraNet print servers will notify you via any email-enabled, wired, or wireless device to minimize downtime

Firmware

• ZBI 2.0™—Powerful programming language that lets printers run stand-alone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more (option) • ZBI-Developer™—Programming utility makes it dramatically easier for programmers to create and test complex ZBI 2.0 programs and distribute them to the printer (standard with ZBI 2.0) • ZPL II®—Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with tabletop and mobile Zebra printers • EPL2™—Eltron Programming Language with Line Mode simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy applications • EPL—Line Mode support (LP 2824 Plus) enables format compatibility with legacy applications

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• Centronics® parallel (36 pin) connector ports • RS-232 Serial with USB V1.1 interface • 10/100 internal Ethernet with USB V1.1 (option)

Barcode Symbologies

ZPL Barcode Symbologies • Barcode Ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1 • Linear barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) • 2-Dimensional: PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 49, Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix, QR code, Aztec EPL Barcode Symbologies • Linear barcodes: Code 39, Code 128A, B & C (User selectable/Auto), UCC/EAN-128, UPC-A with 2 and 5 add on, UPC-E with 2 and 5 add on, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN 13 with 2 and 5 add on, EAN 8 with 2 and 5 add on, Postnet (5, 9, 11, & 13 digit) Japanese Postnet, Plessey (MSI-1), MSI-3, German Post Code, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) • 2-Dimensional: Maxicode (modes 2,3,4,6), PDF417, MacroPDF417, QR Code, and Aztec

Fonts/Graphics

• 16 resident expandable ZPL fonts • One resident scaleable ZPL font • Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts • Supports user-defined fonts and graphics— including custom logos

Options and Accessories

• Dispenser—label peel and present with label taken sensor • Cutter for use on the following media types with maximum thickness of 0.0007”/0.18 mm and minimum label length of 1.0”/25.4 mm: • Continuous paper—Most receipt or fax paper is generally acceptable • Label liner—Cuts on the liner only. Cutter should not be used to cut through labels as adhesives may cause jams • Tag stock—Tag stock is generally acceptable as long as it is no more than 0.07”/0.18 mm thickness • 10/100 internal Ethernet • 64 MB Flash memory with real-time clock • Media Adaptor Guide (LP only)—Supports wristband media • Font Packs—Asian and other international font kits • Liner-free Platen (LP only)—For use with liner-free media • KDU and KDU Plus—Keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications • ZBI 2.0 and ZBI-Developer— field installed