TLP 2824 Plus Thermal Label Printer

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.

Manufacturer Part Number
282P-1015P0-000
Full Product Specifications

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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

Published Date: September 22, 2015
282P-1015P0-000