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.

STANDARD FEATURES

• 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 

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

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
• Transmissive
• Reflective

MEDIA CHARACTERISTICS

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) w/ 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" (25.4 mm) or 1.5" (38 mm)

Media thickness
0.003" (0.08 mm) to 0.007" (0.18 mm)

Media types
(black-mark optional), black bar, black mark, continuous, continuous receipt, die-cut, fanfold, gap, linerless, notch, notch sensing, notched, optional linerless platen, perforated, receipt, roll-fed, tag, tag stock

RIBBON CHARACTERISTICS

Outside diameter
1.34" (34 mm)

Standard length
244' (74 m)

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

Ratio
1:1 media roll to ribbon ratios

Ribbon setup
Ribbon wound ink side out

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 R.H.

Storage humidity
5-95% non-condensing R.H.

Electrical
Autoranging external power supply with C7 type connector
Output: 20 VDC, 2.5A
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

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

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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)

RELATED PRODUCTS

Options

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

Communication and Interface Capabilities

• Serial RS-232 (DB9) and USB v1.1
• Parallel (Centronics)
• ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (internal or external)

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

Core programming languages
EPL2

BAR CODES / SYMBOLOGIES

Linear 

Code 39
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C
UCC/EAN-128
Code 93
Codabar
Interleaved 2-of-5
UPC-A
UPC-E
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
Japanese Postnet
Plessey
German Post Code
RSS-14
MSI-3

2-dimensional 

MaxiCode
PDF417
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