Arduino + Zebra Thermal Printer

Projects Interfacing w/ Software on the Computer
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Hello everyone!

I'm needing some example for Arduino UNO a communication with a thermal printer ZEBRA. I'm trying to use the SoftwareSerial library without success.

I know ZEBRA has its own programming language, how can I work with this?

I thank everyone.

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What Zebra printer model are you talking about (with links please)

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Hi Riva.

The printer ZEBRA TLP 2844 TLP 2844 Desktop Printer Support & Downloads | Zebra

Thanks.

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The information seems a bit sparse but it may be using the EPL and/or SGD language that is ASCII based.

The serial port defaults to 9600,8,N,1 and is designed for connection to a PC so you will need a chip/device to convert RX/TX from UART voltage level to RS232 level and may also need it to convert DSR/CTS lines as well if it cannot be put into software flow control. I would suggest one but Maxim site is not loading for me today at work, maybe someone else can suggest one.

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Thanks for Help Riva,

Got a MAXIM MAX232, I will do the tests, I will try to use.

I'll be back soon with news.

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hello, I'm new to the arduino world, they could print on zebra printers
through the serial port using RS232 shield?

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Don't bother answering here.

davchino also asked and was answered at http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=354881.msg3708486#msg3708486

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