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, plus network connection options, the TLP 2844-Z meets a variety of connectivity needs.
| 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 |
| Printer Specifications |
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| 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 |
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| Maximum Label and Linear Width 4.25″ (108 mm) 2.8″ (71 mm) with Media Adapter Guides |
| Minimum Label and Linear Width 1.00″ (25.4 mm) 0.585″ (15 mm) with Media Adapter Guides |
| Maximum Label and Linear Length 39″ (991 mm) |
| Maximum Label and Linear 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 |
| Ribbon Characteristics |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Temperature -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 CC, VCCI/PSE, C-TICK, UL, IRAM/S, NOM, GOST-R, CSA, CE, CCC/SRRC |
| Physical Characteristics |
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| Width/Height Width: 7.9″ (201 mm) Height: 6.8″ (173 mm) |
| Depth 9.75″ (248 mm) |
| Operating Humidity 10-90% non-condensing R.H. |
| Weight 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg |
| Shipping Weight 6 lbs (2.72 kg) |
| Comunications & Interface Capabilities Serial RS-232 (DB9) Parallel (Centronics) USB ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (internal or external) |
| Comunications & Interface Capabilities |
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| Serial RS-232 (DB9) Parallel (Centronics) USB ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (internal or external) |
| Options |
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| 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 |
| Programming Languages |
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| ZPL, ZPL II |
| Barcodes / Symbologies |
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| 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) |
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