The thermal transfer TLP 2844 bar code label printer is ideal for applications requiring a space-saving, desktop-size, 4.09" (104 mm) printer. This user-friendly printer delivers optimal performance in today's on-demand desktop labeling applications. The TLP 2844 has a sturdy construction with a double-walled ABS casing.

The TLP 2844 integrates easily into a variety of printing applications, including shipping and receiving, warehouse shelf labeling and inventory control, hospitals, healthcare, and medical laboratories, transportation and logistics, and e-commerce postage. Serial, parallel, and USB interfaces, and an optional internal Ethernet (ZebraNet PrintServer II), make this flexible, reliable, and affordable printer a smart investment..

Specifications

• Print methods: Direct thermal/thermal transfer (TLP)
  
• Construction: ABS double-walled casing
  
• OpenACCESS™ design
  
• Head-up sensor
  
• Windows® drivers (95, 98, Me, NT4.0, NT2000, XP)
  
• Windows printer utilities
  
• Zebra Printer Management

Resolution

203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Memory

• Standard: 256 KB SRAM; 512 KB Flash
  
• Optional: 512 KB SRAM; 1 MB Flash

Print width

4.09" (104 mm) maximum

Print length

• 11" (279 mm) with standard memory
  
• 22" (584 mm) with expanded memory

Print speed

4" (102 mm)/sec

Media sensors

Reflective
Transmissive

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

11" (279 mm) (with standard memory)

Maximum label and liner length (optional)

22" (558 mm)

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 media roll to ribbon ratios

Ribbon width

• Recommended to be at least as wide as media
  
• 1.33" (33.8 mm) to 4.30" (110 mm)

Ribbon setup

Ribbon wound ink side out

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

• Autoranging external power supply with C7 type connector
  
• Output: 20 VDC, 2.5 A
  
• Input: 100-200 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Agency approvals

• UL
  
• FCC
  
• VCCI/PSE
  
• C-TICK
  
• CSA
  
• NOM
  
• CE
  
• CCC/SRRC
  
• GOST-R

Width

7.9" (201 mm)

Height

6.8" (173 mm)

Depth

9.75" (248 mm)

Weight

3.2 lbs (1.5 kg)

Shipping weight

5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)

Options

• Cutter
  
• Real time clock
  
• Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity
  
• Dispenser with label taken sensor
  
• Asian Font Set

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• Serial RS-232 (DB9)
  
• Parallel (Centronics)
  
• USB
  
• ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (internal or external)

Core programming languages

EPL2

Linear

Code 39
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C
Code 93
Codabar
Interleaved 2-of-5
UPC-E
UPC-A
UPC-A and UPC-E with 2 or 5 digit extensions
EAN-13
EAN-8
EAN-8 and EAN-13 with 2 or 5 digit extensions
Postnet
Plessey
German Post Code
RSS-14
MSI-3

2-dimensional

MaxiCode
MicroPDF417
MacroPDF417
QR Code (requires Asian version printer)
Data Matrix

Fonts and Graphics

• Standard Fonts: 5 bitmapped, expandable 8x
  
• Soft font storage in Flash memory
  
• DOS Code Pages Supported: 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869, 737
  
• Windows Code Pages Supported: 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257

Specifications are subject to change without notice.  All product and company names are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.