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Zebra TLP-2824 Thermal Label Barcode Inventory Printer
$249.99$319.99
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203
DPI Resolution
4 ips
Print Speed
2"
Print Width
2x1 TT; not 4x6
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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 TLP-2824 Thermal Label Barcode ...
Est. price $249.99
About this printer
A 2-inch thermal printer, not a 4×6 shipping desk
At 2.2″, the direct thermal and thermal transfer Zebra TLP-2824 barcode label printer is ideal for retail and other label applications. The TLP 2824 redefines the compact printer class. It fits into areas other printers cannot, withstanding rough handling and integrating easily into a wide range of applications. A 5″ media roll capacity and clear media window optimize productivity, while a maximum print speed of 4″ per second enables fast job processing.
The Zebra TLP-2824 barcode label printer integrates easily into a large variety of printing and labeling business applications, including: shipping and receiving, inventory control, healthcare, medical laboratories, transportation, logistics, and e-commerce postage.
Serial, parallel, USB interfaces, and an optional Ethernet and Wireless upgrade, make this flexible, reliable, and affordable printer a smart investment.
These printers are used and approved by all major shipping companies and postage softwares, including: UPS, FEDEX, DHL, USPS, Stamps.com, and Endicia.
Zebra TLP-2824 Printer Specifications
- Product Condition: Tested and Refurbished
- Zebra TLP-2824 Thermal Label Printer Includes: Label Printer, AC Power Cord, USB Cord, and 1 Roll of Thermal Label Printer Paper
- EASY TO USE: Connects via USB port or serial port and is compatible with thermal transfer label rolls with 1 in core, max diameter of 5 in, and max media width of 2.24 in
- NO INK OR TONER: Prints using thermal transfer technology which uses a wax/resin ribbon instead of expensive ink or toner
- COMPACT DESIGN: Enterprise grade quality designed for space-constrained areas the TLP2824 Plus can tuck into your tightest work spaces and print high quality address, shipping, mailing, file folder, barcode, and binder labels as well as name tags
- SAVE TIME AND MONEY: Prints 4 in/sec at 203 dpi, Energy Star approved, and on demand printing allows you to print exact quantities instead of wasting 8.5 x 11 sheets of labels
- MAC AND PC: For use with Windows 10 and above, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and above, and Linux systems using current CUPS printer drivers
- 2-inch media, not 4×6 shipping labels
- USB desktop class unless variants list another connection
- Tested twice, backed by a 2-year warranty (3-year add-on at checkout)
- Free install included. A support case after 30 days is $44.99 per device.
Specifications
Everything you need to know, no manual required
| Metric | What It Means | Your Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Print methodThermal Transfer | Uses ribbon for more durable print. | 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 width2" | Widest media this model can print. | Not a 4×6 shipping printer. |
| 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 media2x1 TT; not 4x6 | 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″–2.36″ (not 4×6) | Label + liner width this model can track (OEM). | 4×6 shipping stock is 4″ wide. This desk 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. | Use matching 2-inch (or listed) stock on a 1″ desktop core — not TPO 4×6 packs. |
| Media thickness0.003″–0.007″ | 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). | Length is not the limiter — this class still cannot print 4×6. |
| Media sensorsGap, black mark, and notch | How the printer finds the gap or black mark. | Die-cut 2-inch labels use the gap sensor; black-mark stock uses the reflective sensor. |
| Memory (OEM)512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM | Standard Flash / RAM on the public spec sheet. | Inferred-public-spec — this refurbished unit is not a TPO lab measurement. |
| Ribbon (TT)1.33″–2.24″, ~74 m, 0.5″ core | TLP-2824 ribbon from the OEM sheet. | 2-inch transfer desk — not 4×6 shipping. |
| 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 TLP-2824 Thermal Label Barcode Inventory Printer (tested & refurbished)
- Power adapter and cord
- USB cable
- Ethernet / network cable
- Wi-Fi setup, no extra cable required
- Quick start guide
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| Print Method | Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal | Both |
| Best For | ? | Occasional shipping, budget setups | Labels that need to last outdoors or in cold storage |
| Print Speed | 4 ips | 4 ips | 5 ips |
| Connectivity | USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi | USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi | USB · Ethernet |
| Ribbon Required? | For transfer mode | No | For transfer mode |
| Warranty | 2-year included | 2-year included | 2-year included |
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FAQ
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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.
This is a 2-inch printer. It does not take 4×6 shipping labels. Use matching 2-inch thermal stock.
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.