(This feature is available in BCSS Diamond and Virtual.)

Please note: The 2824 and the 2844 are configured to print horizontal (not vertical) thermal labels.

We recommend the Zebra 2844 with its 4"-wide capacity allowing more label flexibility, including configurable price-label fonts.

Support for the Zebra 2824 Thermal Printer has been added to accommodate the number of Consignpro users converting to BCSS. The 2824 prints on 2"-wide labels lengths of 1, 2, 3 or 4". Bar codes can be 'turned on' (in Program Setup, Printers) for all lengths except 1". Also, the 'Tear-Off Font' adjustment in Program Setup doesn't apply to the 2824.

Zebra 2824/2844 Thermal Printer Setup

(Please refer to the printer manual for details and illustrations.)

Connect the printer to the computer and configure it as per the instructions included in the printer's documentation.

By default the Zebra is in 'page mode' which is correct for the new FoxPro version of BCSS. Please make sure the printer is not in 'line mode'.

Also, check the spelling of the printer name in Control Panel/Printers. The name of the Zebra 2844 listing must be exactly Zebra  LP2844 (with 2 spaces between 'Zebra' and 'LP') . If the CD provided with the printer is used for installation, this spelling should be correct.

Go to File, Program Setup and select Printers (not shown):

Select the Zebra 2844 or 2824 from the drop-down menu. When printing price tags, just select 'Zebra Thermal Printer' for Label Style on the Inventory Labels Screen.

If the printer isn't listed, the printer or printer driver may not be installed. Use the CD that came with the printer to install the driver or download the driver from Zebra:
http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/drivers_downloads/drivers.html?printerid=62.

Bar codes can be printed on non-adhesive labels that are 2", 2.25", 2.75", 3" or 3.5" wide, and on adhesive labels 2", 2.25" and 4" wide.

Check which size label will be used. If 2", 2.25" or 4"-wide (sticky) labels are selected, the printer will detect the length of the label (1", 2", 3" or 4") based upon the distance between the separation between labels. It is only necessary, when printing 2", 2.25" or 4"-wide (sticky) labels to select the appropriate width.

For the 2824, select the 2" or 2.25" width and the preferred length.

Click OK to save changes and exit setup.

Print Thermal Price Labels with Diamond or Virtual

Please follow the instructions for printing labels and select 'Zebra Thermal Printer' as the label style (on the Labels Screen).

Print Thermal Price Labels with or without Bar Codes

Each time a print job calls for a different label width, return to Program Setup and select the appropriate width.

Bar codes may be turned off for labels (In Program Setup, Printers, uncheck 'Check this box to include bar codes on appropriate price tag widths').

Print Thermal Price Labels with Batch-Inventory Entry

A Print Button has been added to the Batch-Enter Screen for Thermal Price Labels. Please see Batch Enter Inventory.

Print Thermal Price Labels with Discount Schedules

Discount Schedules may be printed on thermal labels greater than 1" in height. If the Discount Schedule is not printed, the Current Price will be printed.

2-Part Non-Adhesive Labels

As of version 5.1.3226 dated 8/16/09, the 2844 prints on 2-part labels (in sizes 2.75", 3" and 3.5") with configurable text size. (In Program Setup, Printers, set the font sizes for the 2 parts.).

Thermal Labels Used with BCSS Diamond and Virtual

• Adjust font and label sizes in Program Setup/Printers.
• All non-adhesive labels are perforated.
• Bar codes are optional. Turn them on/off in Program Setup/Printers.
• Bar codes may be printed on labels 2"-wide or greater, and more than 1" high.
• Print 2-part tear-off labels on non-adhesive 2.75", 3" and 3.5" labels.
• Print Discount Schedules on Labels more than 1" high.

Where to Purchase

BCW - Barcode Warehouse, Margie Benton, mbenton@barcodewarehouse.biz, 888-422-9249, 678-391-3560, Fax: 678-391-3561

MarkAT CC - markatcc@att.net, Kathleen, 888-947-7734. BCSS is not compensated for recommending MarkAT. We recommend them because several of our customers are pleased with their prices and service and they are familiar with our software requirements.

For other suppliers search Google using the label part #.

About Thermal Price Labels

Direct thermal printers use a thermal printhead that applies heat to a chemically-treated paper, creating printed lines, text and graphics that make up the print on the label.

The new horizontal tags are cost and time efficient. There are 2550 labels on a roll of 4" x 1" tags costing about 1/2c per label. A black line across the back of non-adhesive labels (or the gap between sticky labels) forces the printer to print before moving forward, so there is no waste.

The printer isn't cheap but the cost per label is less than printing sheet labels in the long run because ink cartridges and ribbons are not required.

Laser printers are available for less than 1/6th the cost of a thermal printer, largely because ink suppliers figured out that by making the printers readily available, they would sell far more ink and these days, they don't put much ink in one cartridge, so if you're going to be doing a lot of labeling, thermal is the better way to go - less hassle - better-looking labels - more versatility - lower cost on volume printing.

The disadvantages are that direct thermal labels fade with age and will turn black if exposed to heat or strong sunlight - not typical concerns of consignment stores. Also, the printhead (~$100) must be replaced (albeit infrequently).

Related:

Assign Bar Codes
Labels on Sheets
Troubleshooting
Zebra Thermal Printers

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