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 OpenACCESS™ 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, the TLP 2844-Z meets a variety of connectivity needs.

Benefits

• Offers superior integration capabilities
• Provides unprecedented desktop performance
• Allows for easy media loading

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

Resolution

203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Memory

Standard: 8 MB SDRAM (4 MB available to user); 4 MB Flash (2 MB available to user)

Print width

4.09" (104 mm) maximum

Print length

39" (991 mm)

Print speed

4" (102 mm)/sec

Media sensors

Transmissive
Reflective

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" (.08 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

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 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

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)

Options

• Cutter
• Asian and International Font Packs
• Dispenser with label taken sensor

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• Serial RS-232 (DB9)
• Parallel (Centronics)
• USB

Core programming languages

ZPL, ZPL II

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 / GS1 DataBar family (12 barcodes)

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