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Zebra · Desktop Printers
Zebra LP-2844 Direct Thermal Shipping & Barcode Label Printer LP2844 Plus + Driver & Manual
$199.99$299.99
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203
DPI Resolution
4 ips
Print Speed
4"
Print Width
4x6 die-cut DT
Labels
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Why buy your printer from us?
- Tested twice by our technicians, not drop-shipped
- Free install included. A support case after 30 days is $44.99 per device.
- 2-year warranty included on printers
- Ships by 3pm CT on business days
- 30-day returns. A restocking fee can apply.
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Zebra LP-2844 Direct Thermal Shipping...
Est. price $199.99
About this printer
A 4-inch thermal desk for shipping labels
The Zebra LP2844 is a powerful thermal label printer in a small desktop-size. It is ideal for printing barcode & shipping labels where space-saving is needed with a 4” label width. If you are looking for an affordable desktop thermal label printer and don’t need advanced or fancy features, the Zebra LP2844 thermal label printer is the perfect choice. The LP 2844 is an industry standard workhorse printer. It will reliably print 30-100+ labels per day with no issues and will be easy to maintain, keeping your business operating smoothly.
The Zebra 2844 thermal label printer prints without toner or ink. This is the main benefit of using this kind of printer as opposed to a laser or inkjet printer. Since there is no ink or toner used, the LP-2844 uses heat to activate the paper and display the barcode and images. This heat transfer printing is called direct thermal printing.
The Zebra printer LP2844 is a high speed shipping label printer that prints up to 4 inch/second (4 IPS), which means it prints one 4×6” shipping label in 1.6 seconds. It is made with impact-resistant ABS plastic and is made to take many years of consistent label printing. This is one of the reason this is the best shipping label printer for small business.
The LP-2844 Zebra printer has an improved printhead that provides 203DPI resolution with enhanced print quality delivering optimal performance, making this printer ideal for printing shipping labels, barcode labels, product labels, & inventory labels for all purposes. We also have the option for you to upgrade to adjustable rails, which allow you to change the width of the label size. This allows you to use a different Zebra LP-2844 label size and then the LP2844 thermal label printer is able to print a minimum of 0.75″ and a maximum of 4.25″ wide. This reason is one example of why our customers say the LP2844 is their choice as the best shipping label printer for Shopify.
The Zebra LP2844 printer seamlessly integrates with your existing desktop or shipping workstation to easily make shipping and barcode thermal labels. Connections that are included with the LP-2844 thermal printer are: parallel, USB, with an option to upgrade to Network or Wifi. We sell to lots of eBay Powersellers who tell us that this is the best shipping label printer for eBay. It is compatible with all of the programs that use Zebra’s programming languages.
Multiple Paper-Type Support
The Zebra LP 2844 printer supports thermal label paper on a roll that is contained inside the unit. It will also work with the other popular choice of labels that comes in fanfold paper which is inserted through a slot in the back of the label printer. This feature alone, makes Amazon FBA sellers tell us the LP2844 is the best Amazon FBA label printer. The LP-2844 supports many varieties of thermal label paper, we always recommend our brand of labels because we know they are high-quality and don’t give off residue which will gunk up your machine over time. Your machine will be tested and confirmed with our paper and we guarantee it works properly… we even include the test roll with your purchase so you can try them out and print a couple real and test labels!
As an added bonus, the LP2844 printer is compatible with the majority of FREE shipping labels provided by: UPS, FedEx and others in Zebra LP 2844 label size: 4”x6”, 4”x8” , and more.
Easily Integrates With Shipping Applications:
This Zebra label printer can print shipping labels to: ShipStation, EasyPost, ShipWorks, ShipWire, ShippingEasy, Shippo, XPSship, Stamps.com, Endicia, UPS World Ship, UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, and more.
Seamlessly Connect To The Most Popular Marketplaces:
These Zebra thermal label printers work with the largest and most common online selling marketplaces, such as: eBay, Amazon FBA, PayPal, Walmart, Shopify, Etsy, Poshmark and others!
Installation Support and Setup
We provide FREE 5-star US-based technical setup support by phone, support ticket system, and remote-desktop installation control.
If you have any trouble downloading and installing the Zebra LP2844 driver or linking your printer with the desktop computer, please contact us and we will promptly and friendly assist you in getting your Zebra printer working correctly with your computer. Almost all concerns can generally be fixed in less than 15 minutes, so if you are having trouble, we will control your computer for you and do everything, worry-free! We are committed to making sure your label printer will work for you, so included with your purchase of the LP2844 is installation support that will ensure your desktop computer integrates and talks to the printer, printing a Zebra test label, 100% guaranteed!
Call us anytime Monday-Friday 10-6 (CST) on 312-416-1518 with any inquiries regarding printer specifications, integrations, or product questions.
Once your thermal label printer arrives safely, if you have any issues, please click this link to download the Zebra LP 2844 driver and then go to Free Installation Support to schedule your FREE installation with an expert Zebra label printer support technician.
Free Thermal Label Making Software
The Zebra LP 2844 shipping label printer work with a free label making software that contains the most frequently used label-design print features, including: full design capabilities for text, graphics barcodes, and most serializing capabilities. This feature is why this is one of the best thermal printer for USPS labels & UPS labels.
Zebra LP-2844 Printer Specifications
- Product Condition: Tested and Refurbished
- Zebra LP-2844 Printer Includes: LP2844 Label Printer, AC Power Cord, USB Cord, and 1 Roll of Thermal Label Printer Paper
- Windows Drivers: XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10, MAC OS X.
- Print Method: Direct Thermal (LP)
- Construction: ABS Double-Walled Casing
- Power Output: 20 VDC, 2.5A / Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- Power Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
- Agency Approvals: UL, FCC, VCCI/PSE, C-TICK, CSA, NOM, CE, CCC/SRRC, GOST-R
- Unit Width: 7.9″ (201 mm)
- Unit Height: 6.7″(170mm)
- Unit Depth: 6.7″(170mm)
- Unit Weight: 3 LBS (1.4kg)
- Shipping Weight: 5.6 LBS (2.5kg)
- Communication and Interface Capabilities: Serial RS-232 (DB9), Parallel (Centronics), USB, ZebraNet PRintServer II for Ethernet Connectivity (Optional)
- OpenACCESS Design
- Head-Up Sensor
- Windows Printer Utilities
- Zebra Printer Management
- Print Width: 4.09″ (104 mm) Maximum
- Print Length: 11″ (279 mm) with Standard Memory / 22″ (584 mm) with Expanded Memory
- Maximum Label and Liner Width: 4.25″ (108 mm) / 2.8″ (71 mm) with Media Adapter Guide
- Minimum Label and Liner Width: 1.00″ (25.4 mm) 0.585″ (15 mm) with Media Adapter Guide
- Maximum Label and Liner Length: 411″ (279 mm) (with Standard Memory) / Line Mode: Unlimited
- Maximum Label and Liner Length (Optional): 22″ (558 mm)
- Maximum Roll Diameter: 5″ (127 mm)
- Core Diameter: 1.0″ (25.4 mm) and 1.5″ (38 mm)
- Media Thickness: 0.003″ (.08 mm) to 0.007″ (0.18 mm)
- Media Types: Black-Mark (Optional), Black Bar, Black Mark, Continuous, Continuous Receipt, Die-Cut, Fanfold, Gap, Linerless, Notch, Notch Sensing, Notched, Optional Linerless Plate, Perforated, Receipt, Roll-Fed, Tag, Tag Stock
- Operating Temperature: 40F (5C) to 105F (41C) Direct Thermal
- Storage Temperatures: -40F (-40C) to 140F (60C)
- Operating Humidity: 10-90% Non-Condensing R.H.
- Storage Humidity: 5-95% Non-Condensing R.H.
- Auto-Ranging External Power Supply with C7 Type Connector
- Programming Languages: EPL2, Line Mode
- Linear Bar Codes / Symbology: Code 128 with subsets A/B/C, Code 39, UCC/EAN-128, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2-of-5, UPC-E, UPC-A, UPC-A and UPC-E with 2 or 5 Digit Extensions, EAN-1,EAN-8, EAN-8 and EAN-13 with 2 or 5 Digit Extensions, Postnet, Japanese Postnet, Plessey, German Post Code, RSS-14, MSI-3
- 2-Dimensional Bar Codes / Symbology: MaxiCode, MacroPDF417, QR Code (requires Asian version printer), Data Matrix
- Standard Fonts and Graphics: 5 Bitmapped, Expandable 8x, Soft font storage in Flash Memory
- DOS Code Pages Supported: 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869, 737
- Windows Code Pages Supported: 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1257
- Intake test, then a second test before it ships
- Connection options shown at checkout when this model offers them
- 2-year warranty included; 3, 4, and 5-year options at checkout
- Free label design software and free install support included
Specifications
Everything you need to know, no manual required
| Metric | What It Means | Your Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Print methodDirect Thermal | Heat darkens the label. No ink, toner, or ribbon. | Match media (and ribbon, if TT) to this method. |
| Resolution203 DPI | Print density. 203 dpi is standard shipping; 300/600 dpi is finer text and barcodes. | Higher DPI costs speed on Datamax I-46xx class machines. |
| Print speed4 ips | How fast the printer can move media (OEM max). | Industrial 10–12 ips desks outrun a 4 ips LP2844 on bulk batches. |
| Max print width4" | Widest media this model can print. | 4″ class takes standard 4×6 shipping labels. |
| Print languageEPL2 | Command language the host/app speaks (ZPL, EPL, DPL, IPL, ESC/POS, DYMO, …). | Match this to your software — or call (312) 416-1518. |
| Typical media4x6 die-cut DT | Stock this class is built for. | Do not load DYMO cassettes in a Zebra, or 4×6 rolls in a 2-inch/receipt printer. |
| Media width1.00″–4.25″ | Label + liner width this model can track (OEM). | 4×6 shipping stock is 4″ wide. 2-inch desks cannot take it. |
| Max roll OD5″ (127 mm) | Largest media roll that fits the cover. | Desktop 5″ rolls are not industrial 8″ OD stock. |
| Core1.0″ or 1.5″ | Cardboard tube the OEM lists for this desk. | TPO 1″ desktop 4×6 packs fit this class. 3″ industrial rolls do not. |
| Media thickness0.003″–0.0075″ | Label + liner thickness from the OEM sheet. | Thick tag stock outside this range can jam or print light. |
| Max print length11″ (standard memory) | Longest label the standard memory can image (OEM). | A 4×6 shipping label is well under this limit. |
| Media sensorsGap, black mark, and notch | How the printer finds the gap or black mark. | Die-cut 4×6 uses the gap sensor; black-mark stock uses the reflective sensor. |
| Memory (OEM)512 KB Flash, 256 KB SRAM | Standard Flash / RAM on the public spec sheet. | Inferred-public-spec — this refurbished unit is not a TPO lab measurement. |
| Connectivity (typical)USB | Ports commonly on this class. This refurbished unit’s exact ports are the variants on the buy box. | Pick USB vs Ethernet vs Wi-Fi in the buy box when this listing offers Connection options. |
| Warranty2-year included | Parts and labor on refurbished printers from TPO. | Optional 3-year add-on SKU at checkout. Not a 5-year upgrade. |
- Zebra LP-2844 Direct Thermal Shipping & Barcode Label Printer LP2844 Plus + Driver & Manual (tested & refurbished)
- Power adapter and cord
- USB cable
- Ethernet / network cable
- Wi-Fi setup, no extra cable required
- Starter roll of 4×6 direct thermal labels (when this pack includes them)
- Quick start guide
This 4-inch thermal printer is meant for shipping-label stock. Compatible sizes when listed:
Direct thermal printers do not use ribbon. Thermal transfer models need ribbon for durable labels. Match media to this printer's width and method.
Software Compatibility
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| Print Method | Direct Thermal | Direct Thermal | Direct Thermal |
| Best For | ? | Occasional shipping, budget setups | Labels that need to last outdoors or in cold storage |
| Print Speed | 4 ips | 5 ips | 5 ips |
| Connectivity | USB | USB | USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi |
| Ribbon Required? | No | No | For transfer mode |
| Warranty | 2-year included | 2-year included | 2-year included |
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FAQ
Questions people ask before buying
Quick answers before you add to cart.
Every unit passes a full functional test on intake, print quality, connectivity, and mechanical parts, then a second test right before it's packed and shipped. You'll get an intake report noting exactly what was checked. This isn't a "used, as-is" listing.
Both cover parts and labor. The 2-year is included free with every printer. The 3-year extended warranty is an add-on at checkout if this printer runs regularly in a business.
Use the compatibility checker on this page when shown. Pairings are inferred from public specs, not a TPO-tested guarantee. Call (312) 416-1518 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm CST) before you buy if you are unsure.
Use direct thermal 4×6 (or the sizes in Compatible Media) for direct thermal desks. Thermal transfer models need ribbon. Confirm width in Specs.
Every printer includes free install support by phone or email for the life of the printer, not just a return window. Most setups take about 10 minutes. Start with Setup Studio, or call (312) 416-1518 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm CST).
Ask for an RMA within 30 days of receipt. A restocking fee applies. The returns page has the fees and what we cannot take back.
Orders placed before the daily cutoff (shown live in the buy box) ship the same day on business days. You'll get tracking as soon as it leaves our warehouse.