Bradyprinter MVPplus
User and Quick Reference Guide
Bradyprinter THT MVPplus
Quick Reference Guide
This quick start guide provides basic information to install and operate your printer. For more
detailed information, refer to the users guide (part number 13163L-12).
Label preparation software is available for your printer. Contact your distributor or Brady
Corporation at http://www.bradyid.com or http://www.bradyeurope.com for further
information.
The maintenance manual (part number 13358L) contains the information you will need to
properly maintain your printer.
Contents
Printer Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
When To Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Load the Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Position the Transmissive Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Position the Reflective Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Load the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remove the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configure the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Print a Test Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjust Printhead Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clean the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replace the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Printer Power
Printer Power
The power supply in the printer automatically detect s the applied line volt age and works in the
90 to 265 VAC range.
The AC power cord has a three-prong female connector on one end that plugs into the mating
connector at the rear of the printer. (If a power cable was not included with your printer, refer
to the users guide.)
Ensure that the AC power switch is off (O) before connecting the AC power cord to a nearby
electrical outlet.
Caution • Turn OFF (O) the printer and disconnect it from the power source before
performing any maintenance.
Figure 1 • Printer Power
AC
power
switch
Connector
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Media
The printer can use various types of media (Table 1).
Table 1 • Types of Media
Media Type How It Looks Description
Media
Non-Continuous Roll
Media
The media is wound on a core. Individual
labels are separated by a gap, notch, hole,
or black mark, which enables you to see
where one label ends and the next one
begins. When using media that has holes
or notches, position the media sensor
directly over a hole or notch.
Continuous
Roll Media
The media is wound on a core and is
without gaps, holes, notches, or black
marks. This allows the image to be printed
anywhere on the label.
Fanfold Media The media is folded in a zigzag patte r n.
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Ribbon
Ribbon
Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax, wax resin, or resin, and which is
transferred to the media during th e thermal transfer process.
When To Use Ribbon
Thermal transfer media requires ribbon for printing while direct thermal media does not.
To determine if ribbon must be used wi th a particular media, perform a media scratch test.
To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:
1. Scratch the print surface of the medi a with your fingernail.
2. Did a black mark appear on the media?
If a black mark... Then the media is...
Does not appear on the media Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required.
Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required.
Coated Side of Ribbon
Ribbon can be wound with the co ated si de on the i nside or outsi de ( Figure 2). This printer can
only use ribbon that is coated on the outside.
Figure 2 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside
To determine which side of a ribbon is coated, complete these steps:
1. Peel a label from its liner.
2. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the outer surface of the roll of ribbon.
3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.
4. Observe the results. Did flakes or particles of ink from the ribbon adhere to the label?
If ink from the ribbon... Then...
Outside Inside
Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outer surface.
Did not adhere to
the label
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The ribbon is coated on the inner surface. To verify this,
repeat the test on the inner surface of the roll of ribbon.
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