Zebra Label Printer TLP 2844-Z

Overview

An exciting new addition to the Zebra Desktop Series, the dynamic 2844-Z™ features a powerful combination of proven Zebra attributes. The 2844-Z offers the best in-class integration capabilities of any desktop thermal label printer in the industry. This new ZPL® based model comes standard with triple communications interfaces - serial, parallel & USB. The optional internal ZebraNet® PrintServer II interface provides quick and easy integration into Ethernet networks and enables the printer to unlock the power of ZebraLink™.

Expect unprecedented desktop performance from the 2844-Z - with an entirely new electronics architecture, featuring at its core, a new 32-bit microprocessor, the 2844-Z delivers tremendous throughput, entirely superior to other desktop printer offerings.

Proven Desktop Design rounds out this first-rate desktop label printer. The 2844-Z features sturdy dual walled construction and Zebra’s practical OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading.

The Zebra Advantage

* Innovative, high-quality leading technology products
* Broadest product line in the industry
* Global Service & Support: World wide technical support/ 24/7 online support
* Fast, friendly customer service with multi-lingual abilities
* Global network of authorized resellers
* Competitive product warranty: 12 month labor & parts and 6 month printhead warranty

Printer Specifications

* 203-dots-per-inch resolution (8 dots per mm)
* Print width: 4.09" (104 mm) maximum
* Maximum label and liner width: 4.25" (108 mm)
* Maximum label length (with standard memory): 39" (990 mm)

Media Dimensions

* Total thickness: .003" (.075 mm) to .007" (0.18 mm)
* Label roll diameter: 5" (12 7mm)
* Core diameter: 1.0" (25.4 mm) & 1.5" (38 mm)

Dual Media Sensors

* Transmissive
* Reflective

Ribbons

* Width (outside diameter) 1.3" (33 mm) to 4.3" (110 mm)
* Length: 2,928"/244' (74 m)
* Recommended to be at least as wide as media

Print Speeds

* Maximum Print Speed: 4" (102mm) per second

Programming Languages

* ZPL or ZPL II selectable through software or through easy-to-use front panel, prompts with user-programmable password
* ZBI - Zebra BASIC interpreter for translation of foreign data streams into ZPL II

Fonts

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

Memory

* Standard:8 MB SDRAM (4 MB available to user); 4 MB Flash (2.75 available to user)
* Optional: 8MB Flash with real-time clock

Bar Codes/Symbologies
Bar code ratios: 2:1, 7:3, 5:2 and 3:1
Code 11 UPC-A, UPC-E Industrial 2-of-5
Code 39 EAN-8, EAN-13 Logmars
Code 93 Plessey Postnet
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes Interleaved 2-of-5 UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
Codabar Standard 2-of-5 MSI
ISBT-128

2-Dimensional Codes
Codablock PDF417 Code 49
MaxiCode Data Matrix QR Code
MicroPDF417

Electrical

* Autoranging external power supply
* Agency Approvals:
Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, VCCI, C-Tick
Emissions and Susceptibility: (CE): EN55022 Class-B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and EN55024
Safety: CB Scheme IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4, UL 60950 and C-UL, IRAM, NOM, AAMI

Communications Interface

* Serial RS-232 (DB9)
* Centronics parallel
* USB
* Optional ZebraNet PrintServerII

Physical

* Height: 6.8" (173 mm)
* Width: 7.9" (198 mm)
* Depth: 9.4" (238 mm)
* Weight without options: 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)

Environment Operating Temperature

* Storage/transportation temperature: -40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (60°C)

Options

* Cutter
* Liner-free platen (LP only)
* Asian language support
* External rewind
* ZebraNet PrintServer II for ethernet connectivity (Internal and External available)
* Windows label design software
* Dispenser
* 8 MB Flash memory with real-time clock