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Zebra LP 2844 Barcode Label Printer

The direct thermal LP 2844 barcode label printer is ideal for applications requiring a space-saving, desktop-size, 4.09 inch (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.

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Standard Features

RFID Smart Label printing and encoding
Direct thermal and thermal transfer printing of bar codes, text, and graphics
OpenACCESS design for easy media loading
Double-walled ABS case construction
Fully enclosed 5.0" (127 mm) media compartment
32 bit RISC processor
Zebra E3 Printhead Energy Control
Auto-Calibration
Auto-switching 120V and 240V power supply
Head-up sensor
Zebra Printer Management - real-time connectivity control solution
ZBI - Programming Language Interpreter for translation of foreign data streams

Printer Specifications

Resolution: 200 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Memory

Standard: 8 MB SDRAM (4 MB available for user); 4 MB Flash (2.75 available to user)
Optional: Up to 8 MB Flash with real time clock (12 MB total)

Print width: 4.09" (104 mm)

Print length: 39" (991 mm)

Print speed: 2" (51 mm)/sec
3" (76 mm)
4" (102 mm)/sec

Media sensors: Reflective
Transmissive

Media Characteristics

Maximum label and liner width: 4.25" (108 mm)

Maximum label and liner length: 39" (990 mm)

Maximum roll diameter: 5" (127 mm) O.D. on a 1" (25.4 mm) I.D. core

Core diameter: 1" (25.4 mm) to 1.5" (38 mm); Using Media Adaptor Plates (included): 2" (50.8 mm), 2.5" (63.5 mm) and 3" (76.2 mm)

Media thickness: 5" (127 mm) O.D. on a 1" (25.4 mm) I.D. core

Media types: roll-fed, fanfold, die-cut, continuous, (black-mark optional), tag stock

Ribbon Characteristics

Outside diameter: 1.36" (35 mm)

Standard length: 244' (74 mm) using .000328" ribbon thickness

Ribbon width: 1.30" (33 mm) to 4.3" (110 mm)

Ribbon setup: Ribbon wound ink side out

ID Core: 0.5" (13 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: Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

Agency approvals

Emissions: FCC Part 15, Subpart C, C-Tick
Emissions and Susceptibility: (CE): ETSI 300 330-2, ETSI EN301-489-3, 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

Physical Characteristics

Width: 7.9" (201 mm)

Height: 6.8" (172 mm)

Depth: 9.75" (248 mm)

Weight: 3.2 lbs (1.4 kg)

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8 MB Flash Memory w/ Real Time clock for a total of 12 MB (10.75 MB available to user) for applications
Dispenser - Label peel and present with label taken sensor
ZebraNet PrintServer II (internal and external)
BAR-ONE Label Design Software

Communication and Interface Capabilities

Centronics Parallel (36 Pin) connector ports
RS-232 Serial Interface
USB v 1.1
ZebraNet PrintServer II

Programming Languages

Core programming languages: ZPL, ZPL II, Zebra BASIC Interpreter

Bar Codes/Symbologies

Linear: Code 11
Code 39
Code 93
Code 128
Codabar
UPC-A
EAN-8
Plessey
Interleaved 2-of-5
Standard 2-of-5
UPC-E
EAN-13
Industrial 2-of-5
Logmars
Postnet
MSI
Planet Code
EAN-14
UPC-A and UPC-E with 2 or 5 digit extensions

2-dimensional: Codablock
MaxiCode
PDF417
Data Matrix
TLC 39
QR Code
RSS

Fonts and Graphics

Character Fonts: Standard bitmapped Zebra fonts: A, B, C, D, E (OCR-B), F, G, H, (OCR-A), GS, P, Q , R, S, T, U, V & Smooth font (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed).
Character Sets: IBM Code Page 850 International characters & graphic symbols
Supports user defined fonts and graphics - including custom logos
Bitmap fonts are expandable up to 10 times, height and width independent. Fonts E and H (OCR-B and OCR-A), however, are not considered in spec when expanded.
Smooth scalable font (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) is expandable dot-by-dot, height and width independent, while maintaining edges to a max. 1500 x 1500 dots.
IBM Code Page 850 International Characters available in fonts A, B, D, E, F, G through software control.

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Printing Technology

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Print Resolution

203 dpi (14)

Print Speed

4 ips (14)

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Printer Type

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