Install a Zebra LP2824 Tag Printer (Parallel)
Printing FAQs | Compatible Tag Printers
This procedure is for installing the tag printer using a parallel printer cable and assumes you have already installed Point of Sale on the computer to which you are adding the printer. Click here for instructions to install the USB model of this printer.
It is strongly recommended that you use the Hardware Setup Wizard to configure your Point of Sale hardware. You can access the setup wizard from the File menu and from individual hardware workstation preferences pages.
To connect and install the printer to your computer:
To install tags in the printer, open the printer cover and follow the instructions below. When done, close the cover.
Jewelry tagsunroll so that tags are face up.
Hang Tagsunroll so that tag stock feeds from bottom of roll (if nothing prints on the tags, then tag stock may be inserted into the printer upside down).
Labelsunroll so that tags are face up. Sample labels are included in the box.
Insert your Point of Sale CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the installation wizard launches because of this, select No to cancel.
Plug the printer power cord into the back of the tag printer and into an outlet. Do not turn on the printer yet.
Select Hardware Setup Wizard from the File menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect and setup your tag printer. Do not connect your hardware until instructed to do so.
Read setup notes
for this printer.
To review or change your printer setup in Point of Sale:
In point of Sale, select Preferences Workstation from the File menu.
Select Available Printers on the left hand menu.
Confirm that the Zebra LP 2824 is listed on this page.
If the printer is not listed, select Add Printer and follow the Add Printer wizard to install it before continuing. Note: You may need your Point of Sale installation CD to install the printer driver. Learn more
Select Documents & Printers from the left hand menu.
Make the following selections:
In the Printer column, select the Zebra LP 2824 from the drop-down list for Inventory Tags, Markdown Tags, and Customer Labels as appropriate.
Select the appropriate Zebra tag template to match the tag stock you have purchased for each.
Select Save.
Your printer is now ready to use with Point of Sale!