Zebra TLP 2824 Plus Printhead Model Overview
The ultra-compact Zebra TLP 2824 Plusâ„¢ bar code label printer, for print widths up to 2.2 inches/56 mm, brings powerful performance to applications requiring both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. It includes a 32-bit RISC processor for faster formatting and first label out, an auto-sensing serial port, and co-resident EPL and ZPL programming languages.
Key Features:
• Print methods: Thermal transfer (TLP) or direct thermal (LP) • Programming language: EPL™ and ZPL® are standard • 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
Applications:
Great for anyone who needs an easy-to-use, reliable printer for spaceconstrained 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
ZebraLinkâ„¢ 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 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
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