Zebra LP2824

This is a linear thermal dot matrix printer, from Zebra, formerly from Eltron. Both brands are used interchangeably on the printers, depending only on date of manufacture. The printer may also carry the model number WS8240. The capabilities of the printer depend upon the firmware used, as well as the head and attachments. Differences to the rear ports of the printer vary by board.

The printer requires thermally treated labels, but no ink, as the head reacts with the coating to darken where heated. There are 203 or 300 dots per inch, depending on head, and 1D barcodes should be printed directly down.