The ultra-compact TLP 2824 Plus? 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. Available options include additional memory, 10/100 Ethernet, label peeler, and receipt/label cutter.

Its ease of use—including Zebra Setup Utilities software for simple setup, OpenACCESS? design and clear media window for simple media loading and monitoring, and an instant reset button—results in increased workplace efficiency. Offering flexible connectivity and options, the TLP 2824 Plus fits easily into a variety of applications.


Standard Features
Print methods: Direct thermal or direct thermal/thermal transfer

Odometer for printer length tracking

Unicode compliant for multi-language printing

Reset feature button

Construction: ABS double-walled casing

OpenACCESS design for easy media loading

32 bit RISC processor for high throughput

Auto calibration of media

Head-up sensor

Zebra Setup Utilities for printer setup and configuration

Standard tear-off mode

Certified Microsoft Windows drivers
Printer Specifications
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Memory
8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash (standard)

64 MB Flash with real-time clock for a total of 68 MB (option)
Print width
2.2" (56mm)
Print length
39" (991mm)
Print speed
4" (102mm)/sec
Media sensors
Reflective
Transmissive
Media Characteristics
Maximum label and liner width
2.36" (60mm)
Minimum label and liner width
1.00" (25.4mm)
Maximum label and liner length
39" (991mm)
Maximum label and liner length (optional)
39" (991mm)
Maximum roll diameter
5" (127mm)
Core diameter
1.0" (25.4mm) and 1.5" (38mm)
Media thickness
0.003" (0.08mm) to 0.007" (0.18mm)
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
Outside diameter
1.36" (35mm)
Standard length
244' (74m)
Ratio
1:1
Ribbon width
Recommended to be at least as wide as media

1.33" (33.8mm) to 2.24" (58mm)
ID Core
0.5" (12.7 mm)
Operating Characteristics
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
Storage humidity
5-95% non-condensing
Electrical
Auto-detectable (PFC compliant) 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Agency approvals
FCC

VCCI

C-TICK

UL

NOM

CE

IRAM

AAMI

Physical Characteristics
Width
5.3" (135mm)
Height
7.0" (178 mm)
Depth
9.5" (241 mm)
Weight
3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
Shipping weight
6.1 lbs (2.8 kg)
Orientation
Center
Related Products
Options
64 MB Flash memory with real-time clock for a total of 68 MB

Internal 10/100 Ethernet connectivity combined with USB

Cutter for continuous paper, label liner (with no adhesives), and tag stock (no more than 0.007"/0.18mm thick)

Label dispenser forlabel peel and present with label taken sensor

Asian language support

ZBI 2.0 - field upgradeable

Communication and Interface Capabilities
USB and Serial RS-232 with auto-sensing serial port

Centronics Parallel (36 Pin)

10/100 internal Ethernet with USB (option)
Programming Languages
Core programming languages
EPL, EPL-Page Mode, EPL2, ZPL II
Bar Codes/Symbologies
Linear
Codabar
Code 11
Code 128
Code 39
Code 93
EAN-13
EAN-8
Industrial 2-of-5
Interleaved 2-of-5
Logmars
MSI
Plessey
Postnet
RSS-14 (limited, truncated, stacked)
Standard 2-of-5
UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
UPC-E
UPC-A
EAN-14
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C
UCC/EAN-128
UPC-A and UPC-E with 2 or 5 digit extensions
EAN-8 and EAN-13 with 2 or 5 digit extensions
Japanese Postnet
MSI-3
German Post Code
2-dimensional
Codablock
Code 49
Data Matrix
MaxiCode
MicroPDF417
PDF417
QR Code
RSS / GS1 DataBar family (12 barcodes)
Aztec
Fonts and Graphics
16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts

One resident scaleable ZPL font

5 resident expandable EPL2 fonts