MVP S
ERIES
200MVP & 300MVP
HERMAL PRINTERS
T
Product Guide
May 2003
I. INTRODUCTION
Product Introduction and Positioning Summary ....................................................1
II. PRINTER OVERVIEW
General Features/Unique Characteristics .............................................................2
Operating Requirements .......................................................................................3
Label Dispensing/Print Requirements ...................................................................4
User Interface Controls .........................................................................................5
Sensors.................................................................................................................7
Communication Parameters..................................................................................9
Maintenance........................................................................................................11
Printer Tour .........................................................................................................12
Warranty Information...........................................................................................13
III. FEATURE / FUNCTION / BENEFITS / SPECIFICATIONS
Feature/Function/Benefits ...................................................................................14
Printer Specifications
200MVP. ........................................................................................................ 17
300MVP. ........................................................................................................ 17
IV. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
Brady 200MVP, Brady 300MVP versus Zebra105SL..........................................20
Brady 300MVP versus Zebra 90XiIII ...................................................................21
Brady 200MVP versus Zebra Z4000 ...................................................................22
Brady MVP Series versus CAB Apollo 3 .............................................................23
Brady MVP Series versus Argox 3000 ................................................................24
Brady MVP Series versus Datamax I-4208.........................................................25
Brady MVP Series versus Intermec E4 ...............................................................26
Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T4204 ........................................................27
Brady MVP Series versus Sato CL-408e ............................................................28
Brady MVP Series versus TEC B-472.................................................................29
I. INTRODUCTION
Brady Corporation, the market leader in labelling solutions, is proud to introduce
the newest members of the M Series family - the rugged, cost-effective, new
and 300MVP
value in an industrial thermal transfer printer. Available in either 203 or 300 dpi, the
MVP printers are easy to operate and loaded with features, including colour-coded
operator cues and an LCD display. The durable, die cast aluminum frame provides a
rugged platform for printing in operations that require label production 12 hours per
day, 5 days per week.
thermal transfer printers. The MVP series printers provide the best
200MVP
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II. PRINTER OVERVIEW
The following sections are designed to quickly familliarise the user with the General
Features, Operating Requirements, and Warranty Coverage of the Brady MVP series
thermal printers. For more detailed product information, consult the
Guide.
MVP Series
User’s
A. GENERAL FEATURES / UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS
200MVP/300MVP
The
medium volume industrial text labelling and bar-code applications requiring an
affordable, performance printer (under €1800 and €2200 respectively).
Some of the unique characteristics specific to the
thermal printers are engineered and designed for light to
MVP series
include:
1. Quality Engineered Main Logic Board and Firmware
The internal make-up and components of the
are engineered for quality and optimised for thermal print capability The
MVP series
conscious consumer with an industrial, labelling application. Depending
on the user’s application preference and system requirements, the
200MVP/300MVP
a variety of printing requirements.
2. Durable, State-of-the-Art Performance
200MVP/300MVP
The
frame that enables the printer to provide consistent print quality in many
tough industrial environments. Its 10 ips print speed ensures maximum
productivity and output. Add to that, the revolutionary connectivity and
control solution of BradyConnect
see just how you get more value per euro with this performance-packed
winner!
printers are designed to meet the requirements of the value-
can provide a rugged, reliable print solution to satisfy
is constructed of a highly durable, die-cast metal
™
(WebView, Alert and ZBI) and you can
200MVP/300MVP printers
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3. Foolproof Design / Simple Operation
Regardless of a user’s level of experience or training, the
200MVP/300MVP printers are highly intuitive to operate. Standard
features like an LCD display, colour-coded operator cues, auto-calibration
and an auto-sensing power supply make system configuration and printer
set-up easy.
4. Easy Access to Label and Ribbon Path / Ease of Loading &
Maintenance
The MVP series’ embossed loading diagram, enlarged media
window and cantilever printhead simplify the printer loading
process. The printer’s cantilever printhead with head open-lock
feature “locks” in place to enable full uninhibited access to the
printhead for cleaning and the media compartment for media
loading. In addition, user’s can utilise the media loading
diagram that is embossed in the printer’s steel frame or the
enlarged media window to monitor media supply status.
5. More Standard Features for the Money
200MVP/300MVP
The
the money than ever before. Rugged metal construction, 10 ips
print speed, BradyConnect remote monitoring and configuration
capability and a standard LCD display are just a few of the ways
this printer this printer offers more value per euro than ever
before.
printer offers more standard features for
B. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
1. FONT SELECTION
Brady MVP series printers each offer an extensive range of font
options for the user to choose from, including:
Character Fonts
200MVP/300MVP
The
including:
(A, B, C, D, E (OCR-B), F, G, H (OCR-A), GS); and 1 Smooth scalable
Font
(CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) scalable up to 10 x 10 point sizes.
Character Sets
MVP series printers contain full ASCII character sets
The
including IBM Code Page 850 (International Characters and
Graphics Symbols).
contains 9 Standard Bitmapped Zebra Fonts
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Custom Graphics/Logos
200MVP/300MVP printer supports user-defined fonts and graphics,
The
including custom logos.
A non-Roman font license option is also available which enables various
international fonts, including Serif, Sans Serif, Kanji, Hangul and Chinese,
to be downloaded to the printer for specialised global applications. NOTE
Asian font license option REQUIRES either 1MB (minimum) Flash
memory or PCMCIA memory card)
For a detailed breakdown of font selections for the
Product Specifications section contained in this document.
2. LABEL DISPENSING
The 200MVP or 300MVP printer has the capability of dispensing printed
labels in tear-off or peel-off modes. In the tear-off mode, the label
remains attached to its stock backing and is presented outside the unit to
be torn off against a "tear-off" bar by the user. In the peel-off mode, the
label is separated from its stock backing by a peel bar and is presented to
the user for easy removal and application. The peel mode works in
conjunction with an internal rewind feature that neatly coils the label
backing around a spindle for clean operation and tidy removal of label
backing material.
MVP series
, refer to the
:
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3. PRINT SPECIFICATIONS / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Media Width:
Inter-Label Gap
(Distance between labels):
1.0" (25mm) min. to 4.5" (114mm)
max. on
200MVP or 300MVP
0.08" (2mm) to 0.16" (4mm)
(0.10" -.125” 2.5mm- 3.2mm
Recommended)
First Dot Location:
0.10" (2.5mm, not to exceed
–0.5/+1.0mm) from inside edge of
the media ±0.04mm
Vertical Registration Drift:
Horizontal Registration
Drift:
Longitudinal Drift
Not to exceed ± 0.0393" (1.0mm)
Not to exceed ±0.0591" (1.5mm)
± 0.0393" (1.0mm)
to media type)
(with respect
(between any two
labels printed from the same label
roll):
Variation
(from leading label edge to
marking): 0.0393" (1mm)
Media Thickness 0.0023" (0.058mm) to 0.010"
(0.25mm); die-cut labels, tickets
Label Roll Size:
Tear-Off Bar:
Ribbon Orientation:
and tags. 2.3 mils to 12 mils
8.0" (203mm) O.D. max. / 3.0"
(76mm) I.D. min.
Standard
Ink Side Out
4. USER INTERFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
A MVP series printer is equipped with a standard
LCD control panel for
easy user interface and operation. A 2-line, 16 character backlit display
and tactile feel buttons on the printer’s front panel enable users to finetune and control their print settings, whenever needed, in dim or bright
light from any angle. The user can quickly make adjustments and
configure the printer to meet the specific needs of the application. Such
adjustments can also be accomplished without having to access a
computer or software. The drawing of the MVP series
depicts the positioning of the indicator lights on the
front panel (below)
200MVP/300MVP.
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The LCD display is used in configuring the printer; selecting reports to be
printed by the Brady printer which identify available fonts, bar code
symbologies, images or formats stored in the printer; or a complete
record of the printer’s configuration settings; and diagnostic tests or
security passwords. The LCD display is also helpful in specifying error
conditions and communicating to the operator when the condition has
been corrected.
Figure 1
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AC
power
switch
Connector
Figure 2
Location of Power Switch &
Connector
indicates that the printer is receiving data. A constant on data light indicates that
a partial format has been received with no subsequent data activity.
ERROR INDICATOR
No error light indicates normal operation. A slow flashing error indicator light
signifies a “RIBBON IN” or “PRINTHEAD TEMP” issue. A fast flashing error light
indicates a “PRINTHEAD OPEN” error. A constant on error light indicates a
“PAPER OUT”, “RIBBON OUT” or “CUTTER JAM” condition. For each error
condition, the LCD display will identify the type of error and indicate that the error
is cleared once corrective action has occurred.
FEED BUTTON
The FEED key will cause the printer to immediately feed a single blank label.
Users can activate the FEED key to test label alignment and positioning and
proper printer operation before attempting to print a label.
CANCEL BUTTON
The CANCEL key will cancel a print job when the printer is in PAUSE mode. If
print jobs are currently printing in a queue from the host computer, pressing the
CANCEL key once will cancel the current print job. To delete all print jobs in the
printer’s memory, press and hold the CANCEL key for a minimum of 3 seconds
until you see the DATA transmission light go off. This indicates that all print jobs
in the queue have been successfully canceled. Users can quickly and easily
cancel print jobs, by activating the CANCEL key on the printer’s front panel,
saving time and reducing label waste in the advent of a print error.
A/C POWER SWITCH /INDICATOR LIGHT
The power switch is located at the back of the printer
directly above the power cord as indicated by the diagram
Figure 2. The power supply in the
200MVP/300MVP
printer works over a broad voltage range ( 90 to 265 VAC ).
The power indicator light on the display panel designates
when the printer is powered on.
PAUSE BUTTON
Activating the PAUSE key while the printer is printing will
cause the printer to stop or pause once the current label is
complete. No labels are lost during pause, whereby the
PAUSE indicator light will illuminate to easily identify printer
status to the user. Users can utilise this key to pause a
print job immediately, for any reason, as required. Pressing
the PAUSE button again will cause print to resume exactly
where it stopped.
DATA INDICATOR
No data light indicates normal operation. A slow flashing
data indicator signifies that the printer is unable to accept
more data from the host PC. A fast flashing data light
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SETUP/EXIT
The SETUP/EXIT key, as its name suggests, enters and exits the configuration
mode. This also allows a configuration change to be saved temporarily,
permanently or a default setting may be used.
SELECT
The SELECT key toggles the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys
between the “scroll mode” and the “change mode”. Press once to use the (+) or
(-) keys to change the value of a selection. Press again to use the (+) and (-)
keys to scroll through the menu items.
For detailed instructions on how to adjust these settings or for related troubleshooting tips, refer to the 200MVP/300MVP User’s Guide.
5. SENSORS
The following sensor types are contained within the
printers
Checks the open/closed status of the
Transmissive sensors recognise the see-
:
Printhead
Sensor:
Transmissive /
Reflective
Media Sensors:
printhead. If the printhead is open, the
printhead light indicator will immediately
flash, warning users of a non-print
condition whereby the printhead must be
closed before attempting to print.
through "gaps", “notches” or joints
between labels as light is permitted to
filter through these joints indicating the
label’s overall length. Similarly, the
reflective sensor option gauges label
length via the black marks found on the
media backing which reflect light back to
the sensor from the label’s joint. Both
sensor types enable users to print on
diverse label stocks including continuous,
notch, black mark, tag stock or perforated
and promote the printer’s auto-calibration
feature. During auto-calibration, the
printer relies on such sensor readings to
automatically adjust to varying label
lengths promoting worry-free print
capability on varying media (label) types.
MVP series
thermal
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