20 Most Recent Zebra TLP 2844 Label Printer Questions & Answers

call the customer service.

If it has a USB connection, and is connected to a computer, open Device Manager and under USB (and Printer) Properties, Power Management tab, make sure the devices are not set to "allow this device to shut off to save power". Some device won't wake up if the computer uses Sleep mode. Power settings can be changed to not allow sleep mode which might do the same thing, and might be the easier way t prevent the problem.

You need to upload spanish fonts to the printer first.

Download a free "Arabic" true type font. Use Zebra Designer to print your label and use the arabic font to print any character.

The feed button is probably just a bit sticky or registering multiple presses...it's likely not a major issue, and it likely has already gone back to normal operation.

check your ribbon, it may be coming off drive sprockets. Easiest way is to calibrate printer with ribbon out.

The parameters for the label can be either permanent or temporary. If you do not specify the correct initialization sequence, the "default" parameters will be used. This may be the case here. Print out the current parameters (I think that holding down the button while turning on the unit will cause the parameters to print, Check the manual.) Post those here along with what you require for your specific label and I'll walk you through the process.

Dan

Hi,

Normally there is not much troubleshooting steps that can be suggested in a label printer. The only reason for light prints could be that the new ribbon is not correctly installed or is old . Old ribbons have dry ink where in the print is light.

First please reinstall the ribbon and still if you have the same quality please replace it.

Thanks

1-shut the printer down and hold the feed button
2-power up the printer 3-the printer will print data about the firmware version...
4- when it stops press feed button to get out of dump
5- then press feed again the printer should feed label by label
6- if it does not work try to download the firmware from the website.


Regards

first check your driver for zebra 2844 it is compatible with the OS, if it's Ok may be you can find third party software that help us create label

I am not sure what you are describing here, if the prints are left justified this is just a setting. If you are saying that the print doesn't come out on the right side there could be several problems. Please find a qualified engineer to assist

If this printer is on a network, check if prints are being sent from other PC's. If the settings are different on the second PC the setting will be wiped and need to be resent again. Settings are overwritten when the following prints are sent.

Calibrate it! Hold down the green feed key while powering on and then release when it flashed red. If this fails, look at the page size in the driver or the "Q" and "q" EPL commands that you are sending from you application. Make the proper dots to inches conversion and try again.

When you say 2 x 1.38, it sounds like the labels are 2" wide by 1.38" long. I do not believe that the length is below a specified minumum, but this information is not on the spec sheet. Try tech support if all else fails.

To change from "page mode" (protrait) to "line mode" (landscape) you need to complete the following steps.
1. turn the power off
2. hold the feed button down
3. turn power on, the feed button should blink, release the button.
4. when the feed button blinks green, press and hold until it turns red or amber. release the button.
5. turn the power off.
6. hold down the feed button and turn power on, the button should blink and release. it will now print a calibration page. 4 blanks followerd by 2 text pages, the last saying "Now in DUMP" press feed to exit. on the first print, the 4th line down will say either page mode or line mode.