Brady 260M, 200M User Manual
USER'S
GUIDE
Bradyprinter THT Model
™
200M and 260M
Thermal Transfer Printer
W. H. BRADY CO.
AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS
Bradyprinter THT Model
TM
200M and 260M
Thermal Transfer Printer
USER'S
GUIDE
Manufacturer part # 31450LB-12 Rev. 1
W. H. BRADY CO.
AUTOMA TIC IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS
Customer part #31450L-12
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of parties operating and maintaining the e q u i p m ent de sc rib ed here in. Suc h p r o pr iet ary inf o r m ati on may not
be us ed, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written
permission of Brady USA, Inc.
Product Improvements
Continuou s impro ve ment of prod uc ts is a pol icy of Brady US A, Inc. All specific ations and signs are subjec t to chan ge
without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are d esigned to provide reasonable protecti on again st harmful interfe rence when
the equipment is operate d in a com m ercial e n viro n ment . Thi s equipmen t gen e r ate s, uses and can radi a te ra d io fr e qu ency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication s. Op eration of th is equipmen t in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
In order to insure compliance, this printer must be used with a Shielded Power Cord and Shielded Communication
Cables.
“The user is caut io ne d t hat an y ch ang es or mod ifica t ions n ot exp re ssly a ppr ov ed by Brady USA, I nc. co ul d vo id th e u ser’s
authority to operate the equipment.”
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement
Thi s di gi tal apparatus do es not exceed t he C lass A l i mits f o r ra di o nois e emission s fr om dig i ta l app ar atus as set out in
the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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errors do occur. Brady USA, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not
allow the e xclus ion or li mitati on of lia bility for c onse quentia l o r inci denta l damag es, th e ab ove limi tat ion may n ot apply
to you.
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BradyprinterTHT Models 200M and 260M
WARRANTY INFORMATION
1. Printer Warranty
BRADY printers, excluding thermal printheads which are warranted separately below, are warranted
against defects in material or workmanship for six (6) months from the date of original shipment by BRADY
USA, INC. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and shall be null and void if the equipment
is modified, im properly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or in the event any parts are
improperly installed or replaced by the user.
Since printhead w ear is part of normal operati ons, th e orig inal printhe ad and re pl acem ent prin thea ds
are covered by a limited warranty of six (6) months from the date of original shipme nt by BRADY
USA, Inc. To qualify for this warranty, the printer must be returned to the factory or other authorized
service center. Although the user is not required to purchase BRADY brand supplies (media and/or
ribbons), to the extent it is determined that the use of other supplies (media and/or ribbons) shall have
caused any defect in the thermal printhead for which a warranty claim is made, the user shall be
responsible for BRADY USA, INC.’s customary charges for labor and materials to repair such
defect. To th e e xtent that it is d e termi ned th at f ailu re to fo llo w t he p re vent ive main te nance s ched ule
and procedures liste d in the User G uide shall have caused any defect in the thermal printhead for
which a warra nt y cla im is made, this lim it ed wa rra nty s hall be v oi d.
BRADY USA, INC.’S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO
FURNISH PARTS AND LABOR FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
PRODUCTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
DURING THE WA RRANTY P ERIOD.
As a condition of this warranty, the user must: (a) obtain a BRADY Return Authorization for the
printer, or subassembly(s); (b) ship the printer or subassembly(s), transportation prepaid to the
authorized service location; an d (c) inclu de with the P roduct or subassembly(s) a writ ten descriptio n
of the claimed defect. Unless BRADY USA, INC. authorizes return of the entire Product, the user
shall return only the subassembly(s). Products returned shall be packaged in the original packing and
shipping container or comparable container. In the event equip ment is not so packaged or if shipping
damage is evident, i t wi ll not b e a ccepted fo r service under wa rrant y. Surface tra nsportat ion charges
for the return of the printer to the customer shall be paid by BRADY USA, INC. within the 48
contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Customer shall pay shipping costs, customs
clearance, and other related charges outside the designated area. If BRADY USA, INC.
determines that the Product returned to it for warranty service or replacement is not defective
as her ein def ine d, BUY ER s hall pa y a ll co st s of h and lin g an d t ran spo rta tio n.
2. Supplies Warranty
BRADY supplies are warranted to be free from defects i n materials or workmanship for a period of
either the stated material shelf life or 6 months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first,
provided that the BUYER has complied with BRADY USA, INC.’s guidelines on storage, handling,
and usage of the labeling supplies in BRADY printers. BRADY USA, INC. does not warrant the
performance of BRADY labeling supplies on non-BRADY printers.
Any supplies product shown to the satisfaction of BRADY USA, INC., within the time provided, to
be so defective shall be replaced without charge, or BRADY USA, INC. may issue a credit in such an
amount as it deems reasonable.
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3. Warranty Exclusions and Conditions
The above warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, oral or written, statutory
or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchant-ability or fitness for a particular purpose.
BRADY USA, INC. shall not be responsible for the specific application to which any Products are
applied, including but not limited to compatibility wit h other equipment.
All statements, technical information and recommendations relating to BRADY Products are
based upon tests believed to be reliable but do not constitute a gua rantee or warranty.
BRADY USA, INC. SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER,
BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS,
DIMINU TION OF GOOD WILL OR ANY O THER SPECIAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM HEREUNDER. IN
ADDITION, BRADY USA, INC.’S LIABILITY FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SHALL
NOT, IN ANY EVENT, EXCEED THE INVOICE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT
CLAIME D DEFECTIVE, NOR SHALL BRADY USA, INC. BE LIABLE FOR DELAYS
IN REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS.
No salesperson, representative or agent of BRADY USA, INC. is authorized to make any
guarantee, warranty, or representati on in addition to the foregoing warranty.
NO WAIVER, ALTERATION, ADDITION, OR MODIFICATION OF THE
FOREGO IN G W AR RA NT I ES SHALL BE VAL I D UN L ESS M A DE IN WRI T IN G AN D
SIGNED BY AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BRADY USA, INC.
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Introduction
Scope............................................ 1-1
Model Designation.................................. 1-1
System Overview................................... 1-1
Additional System Requirements ...................... 1-3
Media and Ribbon Requirements...................... 1-3
Warnings and Precautions............................ 1-4
Printer Specifications................................ 1-6
Table of Contents
Printer Warranty .............................. i-i
Supplies Warranty ............................ i-i
Warranty Exclusions and Conditions ............. i-ii
Communication Capabilities .................... 1-2
Thermal Transfer Printer Internal Functions ........ 1-2
Print Mechanism Capabilities ................... 1-2
MediaTransportMechanismCapabilities.......... 1-2
Installation .................................. 1-4
240 VAC Operation............................ 1-4
Use of Shielded Cable ......................... 1-4
RibbonsandPrintheadWear.................... 1-5
Repacking ................................... 1-5
Printing Considerations........................ 1-6
Print Speeds ................................. 1-6
MediaHandling .............................. 1-6
Media ...................................... 1-7
Ribbon...................................... 1-8
Zebra Programming Language II (ZPL II
BarCodes................................... 1-8
Standard Fonts............................... 1-9
Standard Printer Font Examples............. 1-10
Physical..................................... 1-11
Electrical.................................... 1-11
Communications Interface...................... 1-12
Environmental Ranges......................... 1-12
Options..................................... 1-12
Accessories ................................. 1-12
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Installation
Unpacking......................................... 2-1
Inspection......................................... 2-1
Reporting Damage .................................. 2-1
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StorageandReshipping ................................ 2-1
Power Connection ..................................... 2-2
Site Requirements ..................................... 2-4
RibbonLoading ....................................... 2-4
Media Loading ........................................ 2-7
RemovingUsedRibbon................................. 2-11
InitialPrinterPowerUp ................................. 2-11
Operation
Operating Your Brady M-Series Printer .................... 3-1
Printer Operating Modes ................................ 3-1
Front Panel Keys....................................... 3-3
Front Panel Lights...................................... 3-5
PowerOnSelfTest..................................... 3-6
Printer Self Tests....................................... 3-6
ACVoltageSelectionProcedure................. 2-2
AC Power Fuse Replacement ................... 2-3
100-120 VAC Operation ........................ 2-3
220-240 VAC Operation ........................ 2-3
Permasleeve Printing .......................... 2-7
RollMedia................................... 2-7
Tear-OffMode................................ 2-9
RewindMode................................ 2-9
Peel-OffMode................................ 2-9
Fanfold Media................................ 2-10
MediaSensingModes......................... 3-1
Transmissive Sensing Mode ................ 3-1
Black-Mark Sensing Mode.................. 3-2
MediaTransportModes........................ 3-2
Tear-OffMode............................ 3-2
Peel-OffMode............................ 3-2
RewindMode............................ 3-3
PAUSEKey.................................. 3-3
FEEDKey ................................... 3-3
CANCEL Key................................. 3-4
MODEKey .................................. 3-4
Introduction ................................. 3-6
CANCEL Key Self Test ......................... 3-7
PAUSE Key Self Test .......................... 3-8
FEEDKeyTest................................ 3-9
FEEDKeyandPAUSEKey...................... 3-10
MODEKeyTest............................... 3-10
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PAUSEKeyandCANCELKeyTest............... 3-10
FEEDKeyandCANCELKeyTest................. 3-11
Extended Printer Diagnostics ......................... 3-11
Battery Replacement
(200M Only)
Configuration and Calibration
OptionSwitches.................................... 4-1
Bank 1
Bank 2
Configuration Mode................................. 4-4
Calibration................................... 4-4
Adjust the Print Darkness ...................... 4-6
AdjusttheMediaRestPosition.................. 4-6
AdjustthePositionoftheTopoftheLabel......... 4-6
(For Serial-Interface Printers Only)
(260M Printers Only)
Interconnections
System Components ................................ 5-1
System Considerations .............................. 5-1
Communications Code ........................ 5-1
Interfaces ................................... 5-1
DataSpecifications ........................... 5-2
RS-232SerialDataPort.............................. 5-2
Hardware Control Signal Descriptions............ 5-3
RS-232 Cabling Requirements .................. 5-3
Interconnect to DTE Devices.................... 5-4
Interconnect to DCE Devices.................... 5-4
Parallel Cabling Requirements................... 5-5
Parallel Interface .............................. 5-5
Signal Descriptions ........................... 5-6
....................... 3-11
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....................... 4-3
Preventive Maintenance
Overview.......................................... 6-1
Cleaning .......................................... 6-1
Exterior Surfaces ............................. 6-1
Interior...................................... 6-1
PrintheadandPlatenRoller..................... 6-2
Media, Ribbon, and Label Available Sensors....... 6-3
Lubrication.................................. 6-3
Adjustments
Toggle Positioning .................................. 7-1
Printhead Pressure Adjustment........................ 7-1
Black-Mark Media Sensor Position Adjustment ........... 7-2
Transmissive Media Sensor Position Adjustment ......... 7-2
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Transmissive Media Sensor Positioning Using the
Locator.................................... 7-3
Lower Transmissive Media Sensor Position
Adjustment................................. 7-6
Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ........... 7-7
Troubleshooting
Options
Peel-OffOption........................................ 9-1
RewindOption........................................ 9-1
OptionalPrinterFonts .................................. 9-1
220-240 VAC Factory Setup.............................. 9-2
MemoryOptions ................................... 9-2
512 KB DRAM Memory Expansion ............... 9-2
256 KB SRAM Non-volatile Memory Expansion .... 9-2
6-Dot/mm Printhead
(200M Only)
........................... 9-2
Appendix A - 240 VAC Power Cord
240VACPowerCord................................... A-1
Appendix B - ASCII Code Chart
Appendix C - Adjusting Bar Code Darkness
Adjusting Darkness For In-Spec Bar Codes ............... C-1
AppendixD-Optional Printer Fonts
Appendix E - Support Services
How to Reach Us ...................................... E-1
TechnicalSupport ..................................... E-1
Technical Support Service via Telephone.......... E-2
TechnicalSupportviaE-mailorFax.............. E-2
Product Service and Support Programs ................... E-4
AppendixF-Permasleeve Printing
Instructions for One-Sided Permasleeve Printing ............ F-1
SensorLocation.............................. F-1
Toggle Setup ................................ F-1
Printer Function Setup......................... F-1
Loading Permasleeve.......................... F-2
Printer Calibration ............................ F-3
VerifyingCalibration........................... F-3
Leader Instructions............................ F-3
Printing..................................... F-4
Save Settings................................ F-4
Instructions for Two-Sided Permasleeve Printing ............ F-4
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Introduction
Thi s us er’s g ui d e c on ta in s de sc ri pt i ve in f or ma ti on and operational
instructions for the Brady 200M and 260M thermal transfer demand
printers.
This user’s guide contains information on how to set up and
operate the printer as well as adjustment and maintenance
procedures that can be performed by the operator. Information
covering the use and operation of Brady M-Series Printer options
is also included.
Additional documentation for the Brady M-Series Printer is
available.
• The ZPL II
• The two-volume Maintenance Manual:
Volume 1: General Maintenance contains the information
you will need to maintain your printer.
Volume 2: Circuit Descriptions and Electrical Schematics
contains the information you will need to repair the circuit
boards at the component level.
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Programming Guide.
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Model Designation
Labels located inside the media compartment above the frame
support at the rear of the M-Series Printer include both the serial
number and model designation. If you need to contact our
t ec hni ca l support staff for assistance, please have both the model
designation and serial number available so that we may help
you more efficiently.
System Overview
The M-Series Pri nter, wh en conn ected t o an app ropri ate ASCII
data sour ce, functions as a complete label, tic ket, and tag printing
system. Customer-supplied asynchronous modems may be used to
connect remote hosts to the M-Series Printer.
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Connection of the M-Series Printer to data sources using data
codes other than ASCII requires the use of an appropriate
protocol convert er. Connecti on to data sources using int erfaces
other than the type installed in the printer requires the use of an
appropriate interface converter.
Communi cat io n Ca pabi li ties
The M-Series Printer comes with either an Electronics Industries
Association (EIA) RS-23 2 serial data i nterfac e or a
factory-in stal led pa rall el inter face . In b oth cas es, t he r equire d
interface cable is not supplied with the printer.
Thermal Transfer Print er Int ern al Funct ion s
Command/control data signals are received via the RS-232 port,
parallel port, or DIP switches and are sent to the main logic
board. The microprocessor continuously monitors these signals
along with the inputs received from the control panel and various
sensors. The microprocessor interprets this information and
controls th e M-S eries Pri nter me chanic s, pri nthead ,
communications, command interpretation, label formatting, media
control, an d mech anical drive .
Print Mec hani sm Ca pabil ities
The print mechanism has been designed to print random
information labels, tickets, and tags. It uses a square dot thermal
printhead that heats a ribbon as it passes beneath the print elements ,
melting its ink onto the media (direct thermal uses heat-sensitive
media instead of an inked ribbon). Constant print speeds may be
selected vi a soft ware con trol.
The s tand ar d printhead for the M-Se ries Printer has a print
resolution of 8 dots/mm (203.2 dots/inch). An optional printhead is
available for the 200M that has 6 dots/mm (152 dots/inch) resolution.
Media Transport Mecha nism Ca pa bili ti es
The media transport mechanism of the M-Series Printer has been
desi gn ed to ac c omm od at e va ri ous t y pe s of me di a, i nc lu di ng
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die-cut labels, ticket and tag stock, continuous roll, and fanfold
media.
Media may be rewound internally onto standard three-inch cores
if the Rewind Spind le option is installed. With the Peel-off
option, backing material may be rewound internally.
Ribbons for the M-Series Printer are supplied on cores in standard
widths and lengths.
Additional System Requirements
In addition to the Brady M-Series Printer, you will need the
following items to form a complete label preparation system:
• Label, ticket, or tag stock
• An intellig ent de vice, s uch as a comp uter, f or d ata ent ry
or entry of ZPL II formats
• A data communication cable to connect the controlling de-
vice to the printer (remote installations may require additional cables and communication devices, such as modems
and/or protocol converters)
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• Thermal transfer ribbon (if using Thermal Transf er Mode)
Media and Ribbon Requirements
Print quality not only depends on the Brady M-Series Printer, but
also on the print media . Fact ors such as ref lectivi ty and contra st
are important for bar code scanning applications. Factors such as
paper abrasion and temperature requirements are important in
maintaining the li fe of the pri nthead.
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Brady-brand media
for continuous high quality printing. A wide range of paper,
polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically
engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and
to ensure agai nst premature pri nthead we ar.
Continuous roll form paper, fanfold media, or cardstock with
optional perforations and registration holes may be used. The
260M can use “ black-mark media” —media having a black mark
printed on the liner side for use in positioning the labels. The life
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of the printhead may be reduced by abrasion from exposed paper
fibers when u sing p erfo rated media .
Since print quality is affected by media and ribbon, printing
speeds, and printer operating modes, it is very important to run
tests for your applications. This is especially true if you’re
operating in “Peel-Off” mode, where thes e variab les co mbine
with labe l size , backi ng content, diecut depth, and even humidity
to affect printer operation.
Warnings and Precautions
Installation
CAUTION: To ensure that the Brady M-Series Printer has
proper cooling, do not place any padding or cushioning
material on the back of, or underneath, the unit.
240 VAC Operation
CAUTION: Refer to Section 2 for instructions on configuring
your printer for 240 VAC operation before connecting to a
240 VAC power source.
Use of Shiel ded Cable
CAUTION: Refer to t he Inte rconnect ions Secti on.
Brady printers comply with FCC “Rules and Regulations”,
Part 15, Subpart J, for Class A Equipment, using fully shielded
data cables. Use of unshielded cables may increase radiated
emissions above the Class A limits and is not recommended.
Brady printer s c o m p ly with inte rn at iona l regulations governing
radiated emission s when using fully shielded data cables. Use
of unshield ed c ab le s m ay increase radiated emissions above the
regulated limits.
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Ribbons a nd Prin thead Wear
CAUTION: Ribbons used in the Brady USA, Inc. Printer
MUST be as wide as or wider than the media. Brady-brand
ribbons provide an extremely smooth backing surface that
protects the pr inthead from ab rasi on by the media. I f the r ibbon
is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead will be
unprotecte d and subject to p rematur e wear .
Repacking
CAUTION: If shipment of your printer is necessary, carefully
pack the printer in a suitable container to avoid damage during
transit. Whenever poss ible, use t he ori ginal cont ainer f rom t he
factory. If using a different container, a procedure similar to
the original factory packaging should be followed.
Refer to Chapt er 2 f or furth er repack ing ins tructio ns.
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Printer Specifications
Printi ng Consi derat ions
Specification 200M 260M
Resolution (thermal transfer or direct
thermal)
Dot size 0.00492"
Maximum pr in t widt h 4.09" (104 mm ) 6.30" (160 mm)
Maximum
print length
Bar code m odulus (“X”) dimen si o n 5 mil to 55 mil 6.6 mil to 72 mil 5 mil to 55 mil
Thin film print he ad with Ene rg y Contro l
Standar d mem or y 15" (381 mm) 26" (660 mm ) 9.5" (241 mm )
With 512 KB additional
memory
Print S peeds
Programmable constant printing speeds of 2″ (51 mm),
3″ (76 mm), 4″ (104 mm), 5“ (127 mm), and 6″ (152 mm) per second.
203 dots pe r inc h
(8 dots per mm )
(0.125 mm )
39" (991 mm) 39" (991 mm) 25" (635 mm)
Optional 152 dot s
per inch ( 6 dot s
per mm )
0.00656"
(0.16 7 m m )
203 dots per inch
(8 dots per mm)
0.00492"
(0.125 mm)
Media Ha ndli ng
• Tear-off mode: Pr oduced in stri ps.
• Peel-off mode: Requires Peel-Off option or Media Rewind
option. Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner,
and the liner is rewound internally.
• Rewind mode: Requires Media Rewind Option. A full roll
of pri n te d la be ls a re r e wo und in te rn al ly.
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Media
Media Spe ci fi cation s 200M 260M
Total media width Maximum 4.5" 115 mm 7.2" 182.9 mm
Minimum 0.75" 19 mm 2.0" 50.8 mm
Label
length
Total
thic kn e ss
(includes
liner)
Core size 3.0" 75 mm 3.0" 75 mm
Maxi m um ro ll di amet er 8.0" 203 mm 8.0" 203 m m
Interlabel gap
(0.115"/3 mm preferred)
Maximum internal fanfold media pack
size (L x W x H)
Additional Specificat i ons for Black-Mark Medi a*
Mark thickness
(mea suring parallel to
label/tag edge)
Mark width (measuring
perpendi cu la r to
label/tag edge)
Mark -t o- m ar k leading edg e re gi st rati on
tole ra n c e
Mark location Mark is recommended to be
Mark density > 1.0 ODU (Optical Dens ity Unit )
Density of the back of the medi a on
which the black mark is printed
* The 200M ca n be f ie l d-e qui pped wit h an op ti onal refl ec t iv e (b la ck -m a rk) m edi a sen sor which repl a ce s
the factory- inst al led trans m iss iv e sens or. The blac k-m a rk medi a specificat io ns shown f or the 200M re quire
that the optional reflective sensor kit be installed.
Maximum Refer to “Printing Cons ider ati ons ” on page 1-6.
Minim um Tear-Off 0.5" 12.8 mm 0.63" 16. 00 m m
Peel- Off 0.5" 12. 8 mm 0.75" 1 9. 05 m m
Rewi nd 0.5" 12.8 mm 0.75" 19. 05 m m
Maximum (P rinthead
position m a y nee d to be
adjusted a bove 0.01" )
Minimum 0.0023" 0.058 mm 0.0023" 0.058 mm
Minimum 0.12" 3 mm 0.12" 3 mm
Maximum 0.43" 11 mm 0.43" 11 mm
Minimum 0.43" 11 mm 0.43" 11 mm
Maximum Full media width. Full media width.
0.012" 0.304 mm 0.012" 0.304 mm
0.079" - 0.157" 2 - 4 mm 0.079" -
8.0" x 4.5" x
6.2"
+ /- 0.016" +/- 0.4 mm +/- 0.016" +/- 0.4 mm
located on the inside of the media
(closest to the printer’s mainframe
when loaded in the printer). If
mark is located elsewher e, tes t for
your application.
0.5 ODU maximum
203 x 105 x
158 mm
0.157"
8.00" x
7.2 " x 6.2"
Marks m ust be located on
the insi de of the me di a
(clo sest to th e printer’ s
mainframe when loaded in
the printer) .
2 - 4 mm
203 x 183 x
158 mm
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Ribbon
Ribbon Widt h
Brady recommends using ribbon at least
as wide as the media you are using to
protect t he printhea d from w ear.
Standard
Lengths
Roll s iz e Inner diamet e r of core 1.0" 25.6 m m 1.0" 25.6 mm
2:1 media to ribbon r ol l rati o 984 ft 300 m 984 ft 300 m
3:1 media to ribbon r ol l rati o 1476 ft 450 m 1476 ft 450 m
Outside diameter of full roll of ribbon 3.2" 81 mm 3.2" 81 mm
Maximum 4.33" 110 mm 6.85" 174 mm
Mini m um 0. 95" 24 mm 2.0" 50.8 mm
200M 260M
Zebra Programm ing Lan guage II (ZPL II®)
° Downloadable graphics with data compres-
sion
° Bit image data transfer and printing, includ-
ing mixi ng of t ext a nd gr aph ics
° Format inversion
° Mirror image printing
° Four-position field rotatio n
(0°, 90°, 180°, 270°)
° Bitmap and s calab le font s
° Programmable quantity with print pause
° Communic ates in pr intab le ASCI I cha rac-
ters
° Controlled by a mainframe, minicomputer,
PC, or o the r da ta en try d ev ice
° Seriali zed fiel ds
° In-Spec OCR-A and OCR-B
° UPC/EAN [nominal 100% magnification
(6 dots/mm only)]
Bar C odes
° Code 11, Code 49, Code 93
° Code 39 (S up port s ra ti os of 2: 1, 3 :1, 5 :2,
7:3)
° Code 128 (Supports serialization in subsets
B and C and UCC Case C Codes)
° CODABAR (Sup po rts R ati os of 2: 1, 3:1 ,
and 5:2)
° Interleaved 2 of 5 (Supports Ratios of 2:1,
3:1, and 5:2; also su ppor ts Modul us 10
Check Digit )
° Indu str ial 2 of 5, S tand ard 2 of 5
° Ples sey
° CODABLOCK
° MAXICODE
° UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC EXTENSIONS
° PDF 417
° POST NET
° Check-digit calculation where applicable
° MSI
° EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN EXTENSIONS
° LOGMARS
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Standard Fonts
The scalable smooth font (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) is
expandable on a dot-by-dot basis, height- and width-independent,
while maintaining smooth edges. Maximum size depends on
available m emory.
Fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and GS are expandable up to 10
times, height- and width-independent; however, fonts E and H
(OCR-A and OCR -B) ar e not consid ered in -spec when expand ed.
IBM Code Pag e 850 int ernati onal characte r sets are av ailab le in
fonts A , B, C , D, E , F, G, and Ø t hrough s oftware contro l.
Note: See the Op tion s Sectio n for the a va ilability of additional
fonts.
FontMatricesfor8dots/mmPrinthead(200Mand 260M)
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Font Matrix
(indots)
Height
Width
Inter-
A 9 5 1 U-L-D 0.044 0.029 33.90 1.13 0 .75 1.33
B 11 7 2 U 0.054 0.044 22.60 1.38 1.13 0.89
C, D 18 10 2 U-L-D 0.088 0.059 16.95 2.25 1.50 0.67
E 28 15 5 OCR-B 0.138 0.098 10.17 3.50 2.50 0.40
F 26 13 3 U-L-D 0.128 0.079 12.71 3.25 2.00 0.50
G 60 40 8 U-L-D 0.295 0.236 4.24 7.50 6.00 0.17
H 21 13 6 OCR-A 0.103 0.093 10.71 2.63 2.38 0.42
GS 24 24 0 SYMBOL 0.118 0.118 8.48 3.00 3.00 0.33
Ø Default: 15 X 12 U-L-D Scalable
* U = Uppercase, L = Lowercase, D = Descenders
Type* CharacterSize
Inches Millimeters
character
gap
Height
Width
Char./inch
Height
Width
Char./mm
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FontMatricesfor6dots/mmPrinthead
Font Matrix
(indots)
Height
Width
Inter-
character
Type* CharacterSize
Inches Millimeters
gap
Height
Width
Char./inch
Height
Width
A 9 5 1 U-L-D 0.059 0.039 25.40 1.50 1.00 1.00
B 11 7 2 U 0.072 0.059 16.93 1.83 1.50 0.67
C, D 18 10 2 U-L-D 0.118 0.079 12.70 3.00 2.00 0.50
E 21 10 3 OCR-B 0.138 0.085 11.72 3.50 2.17 0.46
F 26 13 3 U-L-D 0.171 0.105 9.53 4.33 2.67 0.38
G 60 40 8 U-L-D 0.394 0.315 3.18 10.00 8.00 0.13
H 17 11 4 OCR-A 0.112 0.098 10.16 2.83 2.50 0.40
GS 24 24 0 SYMBOL 0.157 0.157 6.35 4.00 4.00 0.25
Ø Default: 15 X 12 U-L-D Scalable
* U = Uppercase, L = Lowercase, D = Descenders
Standard P rinter Font Examples
Char./mm
Figure 1.1 Default Fonts (8 Dots/mm Printhead)
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Figure 1.2 Default Fonts (6 Dots/mm Printhead)
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Physica l
PhysicalCharacteristics 200M 260M
Height 15.4" 391 mm 15.4" 391 mm
Width 10.5" 267 mm 13.1" 333 mm
Depth 18.9" 480 mm 18.9" 480 mm
Weight (option-dependent) 43 lbs. 19.5 kg 55 lbs. 2 4.9 kg
Electrical
100-120 VAC +10%/-15% or 220-240 VAC +10%/-15%; 48-62 Hz
5 Amps @ 115V, 3 Amps @ 230V
UL 1950 Listed-Certified to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 950- M89;
Classified to IEC 950; complies with FCC and Canadian DOC
class “A” rules
Carries the C E mark of c ompliance .
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Communi cat ions Int erfac e
• RS-232 at 110 to 19,200 baud (select from standard rates).
Baud rate, data bits, parity, error detection protocol, and
XON-XOFF or DTR/DSR handshaking are all switchselectabl e.
• 200M: Centronics
ity Mode Parallel Interface. Maximum cable length: 10 ft.
(304.8 cm)
®
paralle l int erface. 260M : Co mpati bil-
Environ mental Ranges
Operating temperature +40°F to +105°F + 4°C to +41°C
Storage temperature −40°F to +158°F −40°C to +70°C
Non-condensing
relative humidity
Operating 20% to 85%
Storage 5% to 85%
Options
6-dots/mm printhead (200M only)
Media Rewind with rewind and peel-off capabilities
Peel-Off cap abil ity only
Additional 512 KB memory
256 KB non-volatile memory (200M only)
Scalable and bit-mapped smooth fonts
Accessories
A Printer Cleaning Kit (PCK-2) is available from Brady USA, Inc.
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Unpacking
When unpacking the Brady M-Series Printer, make sure you save
all packing materials. Once the printer is out of the box, raise the
printer’s Media Access Door and remove the power cord.
Inspection
Inspect th e printe r for possibl e damage i ncurre d durin g shipme nt.
• Check all ext erior s urfaces for damage.
• Raise the Me dia Acces s Door and in spect compartm ent for
damage to components.
Reporting Damage
If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:
1. Immediately notify the shipping company of the damage.
2. Retain all packaging material for shipping company inspection.
3. File a damage report with the shipping company and no tify
your local distributo r and Brady USA, Inc. of the damage.
Brady USA, Inc. is not resp onsi ble for any damag e incu rred
during shipm en t of the equipmen t and will no t repair this
damage under warranty. Immediate notification of damage to
the shipping com pany or its in suring agency will generally
result in ensuring any damage claim validity and ultim ate
monetary compensation .
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Storage and Reshipping
If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately,
repackage it using the original packing materials. The M-Series
Printer may be stored under the following conditions.
• Temperature: -40° to +158° F (-40° to +70° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
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Should it become necessary to ship your printer, remove any
ribbon and pape r roll from the supply spools, otherwise damage
to the printer could result. Carefully pack the printer in a suitable
container to avoid damage during transit. Whenever possible, use
the original container and packaging material from the factory. If
you use a different container, a procedure similar to the original
fac tor y pa ck ag in g s h oul d be fo l low e d.
CAUTION: Do not package the printer in a rigid container
without utilizing shock mounts or shock-absorbing packing
material. A rigid container will allow shock on the outside to
be transmitted undampe d to the unit, which ma y caus e dama ge .
Power Connection
AC Voltage Selection Procedure
The M-Series Printer’s AC voltage may be set for either
100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC operation. To match the printer’s
power entry s elec tion to the avai lable power s ource, r efer to
Figure 2.1 and follow the procedure outlined below:
1. Locate the AC p ower area at the re ar of the printer.
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2. Using a small flatblade screwdriver or similar tool, move the
Voltage Selection switch to the 100-120 V or 220-240 V position as required. (The initial position of
the switch depends on how
the printer was
ordered.) Make
sure that t he appropriate fuse
is in place. See
Fig. 2.1.
Figure 2.1 AC Power Area
M-Series User s Guide Installation
AC Power Fuse Replacement
A user-repl aceable AC Po wer Fuse is loca ted just ab ove t he
Power ON/OFF Switch. (See Figure 2.1.) For a 100-120 VAC
inst a llat ion, th e replacement fuse is a 3AG Fast Blow style rated at
5 Amp/250VAC. For a 220-240 VAC installation, the fuse is the
sam e s tyl e bu t ra te d at 3 Amp/250VAC. Make sure the fuse you
use is correct for the voltage source.
Before replacing the fuse, turn the AC Power Switch OFF and
unplug the AC Power Cable.
To replace th e fuse, insert t he ti p of a flat b lade screwdri ver into
the slot in the end of the Fuse Holder End Cap. Press in slightly
on the End Cap and turn the screwdriver slightly
counter-clockwise. This will disengage the End Cap from the
Fuse Holder and allow you to remove the fuse. To install a new
fuse, reverse the proced ure.
100-120 VAC Operati on
1. Confirm that the voltage selector switch is set to 120 V.
2. Attach the suppl ied power co rd to t he AC p ower recep tacle l o-
cated on the rear of the printer.
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3. Connect the opposite end of the power cord to a properly
grounded source of 100-120 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) power rated
for at leas t 5 Amps.
220-240 VAC Operati on
1. Confirm that the voltage selector switch is set to 240 V.
2. Depending on how the printer was ordered, a power cord may
or may not be provided for 220-240 VAC operation. If not provided, obtain a cord set with the proper AC Power plug. The
cord may th en be con nected to t he sta ndar d (inter natio nal)
IEC-type 3-prong AC connector provided on the M-Series
Printer. Refer to Appendix A for more information.
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Site Requirements
CAUTION: To ensure that the M-Series Printer has proper
ventilation and cooling, do not place any padding or cushioning
material on the back of or underneath the unit because this will
restrict t he air flow .
The M-Series Printer may be installed on any solid, level surface
of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the unit. The area in
which the printer will operate must meet the e nvironmental
conditions specifie d .
Since the Brady M-Series Printer was designed and is fabricated
as an industrial-type unit, it will function satisfactorily i n ar e as
such as a warehouse or factory floor that conform to the specified
environmental and el ectrica l co ndition s.
Ribbon Loading
Refer to Figure 2.3 throughout this procedure.
Note: When placing the ribbon roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle,
make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the
ribbon supply spindle and that th e ribbon is aligne d
squarely with its core. If this is not don e, the ribbo n may
not cover the inside edge of the printhead, exposin g print
elements to potentially damaging cont act wit h the media.
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Note:
CAUTION: Do not use ribbon that is narrower than the media. If
the printhead is not protected by the smooth backing of the ribbon,
excessive abrasion may cause premature printhead failure.
Do not load ribbon if the printer is to be used in the Direct
Thermal Mode.
M-Series User s Guide Installation
1. Align the segments of the Ribbon Supply Spindle. See Fig-
ure 2.2. The Ribbon Supply Spindle is actually made up of
either two or three segments that rotate independently. Each
segment has a Spring Plate on it. It is important that these
Spring Plates be in alignment prior to installing the ribbon
roll on the spindle.
2. Place the Ribbon Roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle.
3. Open the printhead by moving the handle to the OPEN posi-
tion.
4. Impo rtan t. .... To make ribbon loading and unloading easier,
make a leader for your ribbon roll if it doesn’t already have
one:
Tear off a strip of media (labels and backing) about 6 to 12 inches long
from the roll . Peel o ff a lab el fr om th is str ip. Re move the re maini ng l abels. Apply h alf of th is la bel to the end o f the s tri p and the ot her half to
the end of the ribbon. This acts as a ribbon leader.
5. Thread the leader and attached ribbon as shown in the illustra-
tion. Be careful not to crease or wrinkle the ribbon.
6. Remove the Hook from the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle.
7. Place the leader under the long leg of the Hook and wind several
turns.
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8. Close the printhead by moving the lever to the CLOSED posi-
tion.
Align the blades on the Ribbon
Supply Spindle before loading
the ribbon roll.
Figure 2.2 Ribbon Supply Spindle Alignment
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Figure 2.3 Ribbon Loading Diagram
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Media Loading
To load media, move th e Pri nthea d Locking Lever to the OP EN
position. Refer to Figures 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6. When the media is
loaded, close the printhead by moving the lev er on th e up per
printh ead mechani sm to th e CLOS ED position.
Note: The first time you load media and whenever you
subsequently change the med ia type you must r e -calibrate
the printer. See the Configuration and Cali b ration S ection.
Permasleev e Pri nt in g
For information about Permasleeve Printing, refer to Appendix F.
Roll Media
Roll media may contain labels of a fixed length with gaps
in-between or it may be formed as one continuous length with no
gaps (see Continuous Media.) Both types of roll media mount
inside the printer in the same manner. To load roll media, refer to
Figure 2.4 and/or 2.5 and do the following.
1. Move the Media Guide and Media Supply Guide as far away
from the printer frame as possible.
2. Place the med ia rol l on the Media S upply Hanger.
3. Push the Media Supply Guide inward until it is just touching
the outer side of the Media Supply Roll, then lock the guide in
place with i ts lock ing sc rew. (T he Guide must n ot cause pressure or excessive dr ag on the Media Supply Rol l.)
4. Thread the media through the printhead as shown in the illus-
trations.
5. Adjust the Med ia Guide and Medi a Suppl y Guide until they
just touch the outer edge of the media without causing it to
buckle.
6. Close the printhead by moving the lever located on the upper
printhea d asse mbly to the C LOSE D pos itio n.
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200M
260M
Figure 2.4 Roll Media Loading Diagrams
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Figure 2.5 Roll Media Load i ng Diagram ( with Peel-O ff )
M-Series User s Guide Installation
Tear-Off Mode
Follow the instructions described in Roll Media.
Rewind Mode
The Rewind Option must be installed in the printer. To initially
configure t he prin ter for this mode, fo llow t hese s teps:
1. Remove the Medi a Rewind P lat e from i ts sto rage locatio n in
front of the printhead inside the media compartment.
2. Invert the Rewi nd Pl ate so that the l ip on th e attach ed Hook
Plate points down.
3. Insert the Hook Plate lip a short distance (1/2") into the lower
opening in the Side Plate.
4. Align the upper end of the Rewind Plate with the correspond-
ing opening in the Side Plate and slide the Rewind Pl at e in s o
that it stops against the Main Frame.
5. Remove the Hook from the Take-Up Spindle Shaft.
6. Rou te th e m ed i a as s ho w n in F igu re s 2. 4 an d 2. 5, w ind i t 1 - 2
times aro und a 3" core .
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Peel- Off Mode
After loading the media, follow these steps:
1. Remove the Rewind Plate if one is present and store it on the
2. Load media as shown in Figures 2.4 and 2.5.
3. Remove the Hook from the Take-Up Spindle Shaft.
4. Remove several labels from the media backing and then wind
two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel. Align
the notch or web in the media so that the Take Label Sensor
can sense a peeled label .
the backing 1-2 times around the Media Take-Up Spindle and
reins tal l the Hoo k.
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