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Zebra LP 2844 Printers

Reliable desktop printer featuring USB & optional network interfaces

The LP 2844 direct thermal and LP 2844 thermal transfer desktop label printers expand Zebra's 28-Series product family offering 4-inch print-width capability. These models provide a sturdy double-walled case design and come equipped with a new-generation of controller board motor and power supply that drive the LP 2844's at a print speed of 4 ips! An improved printhead provides 203 dpi resolution with enhanced print quality and the choice of direct thermal or thermal transfer printing technology ensures greater flexibility in supporting a broad variety of labeling applications.

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Part # Description Price Order
2844-20300-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 256KB RAM, 512KB flash. Includes US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $371.60
Stock level: 400+
2844-20300-0031 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 512KB RAM, 1MB flash and real-time clock. Includes US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $418.90
Stock level: 33
2844-20301-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 256KB RAM, 512KB flash. Includes dispenser & US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $394.20
Stock level: 230
2844-20302-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 256KB RAM, 512KB flash. Includes cutter & US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $565.40
Stock level: 12
2844-20400-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, serial, USB & ZebraNet PrintServer II interfaces, 256KB RAM, 512KB flash. Includes US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $532.50
Stock level: 198
2844-20401-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, serial, USB & ZebraNet PrintServer II interfaces, 256KB RAM, 512KB flash. Includes dispenser & US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $555.10
Stock level: 42
2844-20301-0011 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, Serial, Parallel and USB Interfaces, 512K SRAM, 1MB Flash, Label Dispenser, US power supply & No Real-time clock. Order cables separately. See accessories. $685.00
Stock level: 3
2844-20301-0031 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, Serial, Parallel and USB Interfaces, 256K SRAM, 512KB Flash, Label Dispenser, XMEM Real-time clock & US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $430.60
Stock level: 45
2844-20402-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, Serial, USB and PrintServer II Interfaces, 256K SRAM, 512KB Flash, Cutter & US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. $726.30
Stock level: 3
2844-20303-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 inch Print width, 4 ipsPrint speed, EPL2 Command Language, Serial, Parallel and USB interfaces, Liner-Free, 256KB RAM, 512KB Flash, 100-240VAC US and European, No Real-time clock $371.60
Stock level: 3
2844-20300-0001W LP 2844, Direct thermal Barcode printer (203 dpi, EPL2, Serial, Parallel and USB Interfaces, 100-240VAC-US and EU, 256K SRAM, 512KB Flash and No Real-time clock) $463.60
Stock level: 3
2844-20300-0011 This part is replaced by 2844-20300-0031.
LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, parallel, serial & USB interfaces, 512KB RAM, 1MB flash. Includes US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories.
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2844-20300-0021 This part is replaced by 2844-20300-0031.
LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, Serial, Parallel and USB Interfaces, 256K SRAM, 512KB Flash, ASCII EPL2 Programming Language, Real-time clock & US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories.
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2844-20400-0901 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, Serial, USB and PrintServer II Interfaces, 256K SRAM, 512KB Flash, Euro & Japanese font set & US power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. Call for Details
2844-20430-0001 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips 4" print width, Serial, USB and PrintServer II Interfaces, 256K SRAM, 512KB Flash & U.K. (240 VAC) power supply. Order cables separately. See accessories. Call for Details
2844-20307-0011 LP 2844, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 4 inch Print width, 4 ipsPrint speed, EPL2 Command Language, Serial, Parallel and USB interfaces, Liner-Free display, 128KB RAM, 1MB Flash Call for Details
2844-20330-0011 LP 2844, Thermal Label Printer, Direct thermal, 203 dpi, 1MB Flash, 220V AC, No Real-time clock Call for Details

Zebra LP 2844 Details

Overview

The direct thermal LP 2844 barcode 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 LP 2844 has a sturdy construction with a double-walled ABS casing.

The LP 2844 integrates easily into a variety of printing applications, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, 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.

Benefits

  • Sturdy construction
  • User-friendly
  • Seamless application integration

Ideal for

  • Inventory Management
  • Healthcare
  • Postal/Parcel

Specifications

Standard Features

  • Print method: Direct thermal (LP)
  • Construction: ABS double-walled casing
  • OpenACCESS™ design
  • Head-up sensor
  • Windows® drivers (95, 98, Me, NT4.0, NT2000, XP)
  • Windows printer utilities

Printer Specifications

Resolution
200 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 Guide
Maximum label and liner length
  • 11" (279 mm) (with standard memory)
  • Line mode: Unlimited
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" (.075 mm) to 0.007" (0.18 mm)
Media types
fanfold, roll-fed, die-cut, continuous, tag stock, continuous receipt, linerless

Operating Characteristics

Operating temperature
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: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Agency approvals
  • UL
  • FCC
  • VCCI/PSE
  • C-TICK
  • CSA
  • NOM
  • CE
  • IRAM/S
  • CCC/SRRC
  • GOST-R
  • BSMI

Physical Characteristics

Width
7.9" (201 mm)
Height
6.7" (170 mm)
Depth
8.4" (238 mm)
Weight
3 lbs (1.4 kg)
Shipping weight
5.6 lbs (2.5 kg)

Related Products

Options
  • Cutter
  • Liner-free platen
  • Real time clock
  • ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity (Internal and External available)
  • Dispenser with label taken sensor
  • Expanded memory (up to 1 MB flash; 512 KB SRAM)
  • Asian Font Set
Communication and Interface Capabilities
  • Serial RS-232 (DB9)
  • Parallel (Centronics)
  • USB
  • Optional internal Ethernet (ZebraNet PrintServer II)

Programming Languages

Core programming languages
EPL2, Line Mode

Barcodes/Symbologies

Linear
Code 128 with subsets A/B/C
Code 39
UCC/EAN-128
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
Japanese 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

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The Zebra LP 2844 is also known as the Zebra LP2844.