Zebra LP2824 Plus direct thermal printer

Code: LP 2824

The Zebra LP2824 is no longer available. We instead suggest the TSC TDP-225.

Zebra LP2824 Plus

Direct thermal printer

The ultra-compact direct thermal LP 2824 Plus™ bar code label printer brings powerful performance to applications requiring a space-saving printer and media widths of 2.2 inches/56 mm or less. 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.

The LP 2824 Plus is simple to set up with the intuitive Zebra Setup Utilities software. And it’s easy to use with an OpenACCESS™ design and clear media window for simple media loading and monitoring, color-coded user-guide touch points, and instant reset button. Serial, parallel, and USB interfaces, plus networking option, ensure easy system integration for a wide range of applications.

The Zebra LP2824 Plus is perfect for anyone who needs an easy-touse, reliable printer for space-constrained areas, the 2824 Plus can be used in a variety of printing applications, including:

Retail / Price marking, Coupon and receipt printing, Pharmacy prescription labeling
Healthcare / Specimen labeling, Patient tracking
Manufacturing / Light-industrial work-inprocess and product labeling
Security / Visitor ID, Evidence tracking,
Parking passes
Travel & Hospitality / Boarding passes, Bag tags, Ski lift tickets

The Zebra LP2824 Plus direct thermal printer benefits

Ultra-compact footprint
Powerful performance and throughput
Co-resident EPL and ZPL programming languages
Easy-to-use and reliable

Standard features

Print methods: Thermal transfer (TLP) or direct thermal (LP)
Programming language: EPL™ and ZPL® are standard
Construction: Dual-wall frame, reinforced plastic
OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
Quick and easy ribbon loading
Auto calibration
32-bit RISC processor
Reset button defaults to factory and/or network settings
Unicode™ compliant
Head up sensor
Certified Microsoft® Windows® drivers
Standard tear-off mode
Serial port auto detection

Print speed

Maximum 102 mm per second

Print width

56 mm

Print length

Maximum 990 mm

Resolution

203 dpi/8 dots per mm

Memory

Standard: 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
Optional: 64 MB Flash with real-time clock for a total of 68 MB

Media sensors

Standard: Fixed reflective and transmissive sensors

Media characteristics

Media length: 9.7 mm to 990 mm
Media width: 25.4 mm to 60 mm
Media width w/ 2" Media Guide: 15 mm to 36.6 mm
Maximum media roll size: 127 mm O.D. on a 25.4 mm, 38 mm I.D. core
Media thickness: 0.08 mm to 0.18 mm
Media types: Roll-fed or fan-fed, die cut or continuous direct thermal labels with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands, and optional liner-free direct thermal media

Firmware

ZBI 2.0™—Powerful programming language that lets printers run stand-alone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more (option)
ZBI-Developer™—Programming utility makes it dramatically easier for programmers to create and test complex ZBI 2.0 programs and distribute them to the printer (standard with ZBI 2.0)
ZPL II® —Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with tabletop and mobile Zebra printers
EPL2™—Eltron Programming Language with Line Mode simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy applications
EPL—Line Mode support (LP 2824 Plus) enables format compatibility with legacy applications

Fonts and character sets

16 resident expandable ZPL fonts
One resident scaleable ZPL font
5 resident expandable EPL2 fonts
Supports user-defined fonts and graphics—including custom logos

Barcode symbologies

ZPL Barcode Symbologies
- ?Barcode Ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1
- Linear barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)
- 2-Dimensional: PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 49, Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix, QR code, Aztec
EPL Barcode Symbologies
- Linear barcodes: Code 39, Code 128A, B & C (User selectable/Auto), UCC/EAN-128, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-A with 2 and 5 add on, UPC-E with 2 and
  
  5 add on, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN 13 with 2 and 5 add on, EAN 8 with 2 and 5 add on, Postnet
  
  (5, 9, 11, & 13 digit) Japanese Postnet, Plessey (MSI-1), MSI-3, German Post Code, and GS1
  
  DataBar (formerly RSS)
- 2-Dimensional: Maxicode (modes 2,3,4,6), PDF417, MacroPDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, and Aztec

Physical characteristics

Width: 111mm
Depth: 171mm
Height: 216mm
Weight: 1.2kg

Options

Dispenser—label peel and present with label taken sensor
Cutter for use on the following media types with maximum thickness of 0.0007”/0.18 mm and minimum label length of 1.0”/25.4 mm:
- Continuous paper—Most receipt or fax paper is generally acceptable
- Label liner—Cuts on the liner only. Cutter should not be used to cut through labels as adhesives may cause jams
- Tag stock—Tag stock is generally acceptable as long as it is no more than 0.07”/0.18 mm thickness
10/100 internal Ethernet
64 MB Flash memory with real-time clock
Media Adaptor Guide (LP only)—Supports wristband media
Font Packs—Asian and other international font kits
Liner-free Platen (LP only)—For use with liner-free media
KDU and KDU Plus—Keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications
ZBI 2.0 and ZBI-Developer—field installed

Communication and interface capabilities

Centronics ® parallel (36 pin) connector ports
RS-232 Serial with USB V1.1 interface
10/100 internal Ethernet with USB V1.1 (option)

Please Note: specifications and options vary according to printer model and are subject to change without prior notice.