Brady Bradyprinter THT 1024 User Manual

Bradyprinter THT Model

1024 Thermal Transfer Printer

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User’s Guide

LOGO W.H. Brady Co.

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Part Number: 88-2184-01

Revision: C

Agency Compliance and Approvals:

FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

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 designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment 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.

Important Safety Instuctions

Your Bar Code Printer has been designed to give you many years of
safe, reliable service. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few
basic precautions you should take to avoid getting hurt or damaging the
Printer.

• Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided

with your Printer.

• Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the Printer

itself.

• Place the Printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.

• To protect your Printer from overheating, make sure all openings

on the Printer are not blocked.

• Do not place the Printer on or near a heat source, (i.e., a radiator

or heat register).

• Do not use your Printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind into

it.

• Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the

bottom of the Printer. If you are unsure, check with your dealer
or with your local power company.

• Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on. If the

power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately.

• Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the

Printer.

• Only qualified, trained service technicians should attempt to

repair your Printer.

♦♦ Contents

♦♦ Getting Started

1.0 Introduction ...............................................................1

1.1 Unpacking and Inspection...........................................1

1.2 Printer Specifications .................................................2

1.3 Connecting Power......................................................4

1.4 Switches and Indicators..............................................5

1.5 Interfacing to the Printer.............................................6

1.6 Loading Media...........................................................7

1.7 Loading Media for Peel Configuration........................8

1.8 Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer).......................... 9

1.9 Adjusting for Wide to Narrow Media........................ 11

1.10 Power-up Configuration and Self-Test......................12

1.11 Available Options .................................................... 13

♦♦ Printing Labels

2.0 Introduction .............................................................15

2.1 Programming Commands .........................................16

2.2 Programming Examples ........................................... 21

2.3 Configuration Command String................................ 22

2.4 Printing Bar Codes...................................................23

2.5 Memory Cartridges (Modules).................................. 24

♦♦ Maintenance

3.0 Introduction .............................................................25

3.1 Cleaning the Printhead..............................................25

3.2 Media Width Adjustment.......................................... 26

3.3 Fine Printhead Adjustment........................................27

3.4 Printhead Replacement............................................. 28

(continued)

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Appendix A

ASCII Control Code Chart .............................................. A-1

Appendix B

Available Fonts and Bar Codes........................................B-1

Appendix C

Error Codes .....................................................................C-1

Appendix D

Warranty Information......................................................D-1

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♦♦ Getting Started

Figure 1-1 Printer Overview

1.0 Introduction

The Bradyprinter THT Model 1024, hereafter referred to as 'the Printer',
incorporates high performance/low cost thermal transfer label printing
capabilities. The combination of powerful capabilities, compact design,
and easy to use features make this Printer truly unique.

1.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect the shipping container(s), if damage is evident, contact the carrier
to specify the nature and extent of the damage.

The Printer is packed in Corrupad recycled packaging and is enclosed
in a plastic bag to reduce the chance of moisture damage during shipment.
Remove the Printer from the plastic bag before use.

Along with this manual, the shipping container(s) should include the
following standard items:

• Label printer

• External power supply

• Special or additional items purchased.

Getting Started 1

1.2 Printer Specifications

Mechanical

Width
Depth
Height
Weight
Operating Temperature

Printer Specifications

Print Type
Print Speed
Resolution
Tear Bar
DRAM Memory
EPROM Memory

Media/Ribbon

Media Types
Max. Media Width
Max. Print Width
Min. Print Width
Max. Print Length
Min. Print Length

Media Thickness
Ribbon

8.8" (22.35 cm)

10.1" (25.65 cm)

6.2" (15.75 cm)
7 lbs. (15.4 kg)
40° F to 100° F (4° C to 38° C)

Thermal Transfer
1, 1.5, and 2" per second
203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Tear up
512 kb
512 kb

Roll-Fed, Die-Cut, Continuous, Fan-Fold

4.65" (118 mm)

4.1" (104 mm)
1" (25 mm)
12" (305 mm) with standard RAM
.375" (.95 cm)

.5" (1.27 cm) w/ Present Sensor
.0025" - .01" (.0635 mm - .254 mm)
Matched to Media; approx. 4330"(110m)

long

1.5" O.D. on .5" core

2 Getting Started

Communications

Interface
Baud Speed
Handshaking
Parity
Stop Bits
Data Bits

RS-232 (DB-9), and Centronics Parallel
1200 to 19200 bps
Xon/Off, CTS, DTR
Even, Odd, or None
1 or 2
7 or 8

Electrical

External Power Supply

Nominal 115 or 230 VAC IN/ 19 VAC OUT

Fonts

10 Resident Styles
Resident Fonts Expandable to 8x
Reverse Image
Rotated 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees

Available Bar Codes

Code 39, Ext Code 39, Code 93, Ext Code 93, Code 128 UCC, Code 128
A, B & C, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC Ship C
Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, EAN 128, POSTNET, MaxiCode, PDF417

Options

Present Sensor
Memory Cartridges
External Cutter
DRAM Memory, (Expandable to 1MB)
Wall Mount
External Battery
Time/Date
External Media Supply

Getting Started 3

1.3 Connecting Power

The Printer is powered from an External Power Supply. The supply
connects to the Printer as shown below. Power supplies are available for
115 and 230 AC voltages. Ensure that the power supply shipped with the
Printer matches your electric service.

Connect power supply to Printer before plugging into AC

Caution!

outlet.

Figure 1-2 External Power Supply

4 Getting Started

1.4 Switches and Indicators

Descriptions and locations of the Printer's switches and indicators are
shown below.

Figure 1-3 Switches and Indicator Locations

Switch/Indicator Function

On/Off switch Controls power to the Printer.
Feed Button

Printer in
ready state ­(LED On)

Press twice

Press once
Printer in
alarm state ­(LED fast
flash)

Press once

Darkness Control Used to balance a new Printhead so that it prints at the

Power LED

Solid On

Slow Flash

Fast Flash

Printer feeds media to first print position of next label.
Pauses Printer, press again to resume.

Clears alarm, feeds one label.

same level of darkness as the previous head.

Indicates power is supplied and the Printer is on.
Indicates the Printer is in a 'paused' condition.
Indicates the Printer is in an 'error' condition such as
Media Out, Ribbon Out (if equipped), or Jam.

Getting Started 5

1.5 Interfacing to the Printer

The Printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable.

Figure 1-4 Interfacing

For most applications, the interface between the Printer and the Host will
be serial (RS-232C). An interface cable is needed to connect the Printer
to the host. Cable configurations for typical interfaces are shown below,
(contact your reseller for part numbers and ordering information).

Figure 1-5 Interface Cables

Other applications may require a parallel connection from the Printer to
the host. The Printer can be connected to the host with a standard parallel
printer cable.

6 Getting Started

1.6 Loading Media

Due to its design, loading the Printer with media is a simple task. The
following steps outline the procedure.

Note: If your Printer is equipped with the External Media Supply Option

then you would load the media from the rear of the Printer.

1. Open the Printer's Top Cover.

2. Release the Printhead Carrier Assembly by pushing the Printhead
Latch. Raise the Assembly to its up position.

3. Place a roll of the chosen media on the Media Hub and place it in the
Printer. Ensure that the Media Hub is flush against the media.

4. Pull the media forward and out of the Printer. Ensure that the media's
labels are facing up.

5. Slide the Media Guide over until it is against the side of the media.

6. Close the Printhead Carrier Assembly, press down until it latches.

7. Close the Top Cover. Press the Feed Button several times to ensure
proper tracking.

Getting Started 7

Figure 1-6 Media Loading

1.7 Loading Media for Peel Configuration

1. Open the Printer's Top Cover.

2. Release the Printhead Carrier Assembly by pushing the Printhead
Latch. Raise the Assembly to its up position.

3. Place a roll of the chosen media on the Media Hub and place it in the
Printer. Ensure that the Media Hub is flush against the media.

4. Move the Peel Off Lever forward to its open position.

5. Peel off eight inches of labels. Route the backing over the Tearbar
and behind the Peel Off Shaft as shown below:

Figure 1-7 Peel Off Media Loading

6. Slide the Media Guide over until it is against the side of the media.

7. Move the Peel Off Lever back to its closed position.

8. Close the Printhead Carrier Assembly, press down until it latches.

9. Close the Top Cover. Press the Feed Button several times to ensure
proper tracking. The labels should separate as the Printer feeds.

8 Getting Started

1.8 Loading Ribbon

1. Open the Printer's Top Cover.

2. Remove the two Ribbon Hubs.

3. Slide the ribbon onto the hub ensuring that the ribbon comes off the
roll as shown below.

4. Place the Ribbon Supply Hub back into the Thermal Transfer
Assembly.

Getting Started 9

Figure 1-8 Ribbon Hub Removal

5. Make sure that the Direct/Thermal Transfer Switch is set to the
‘Transfer’ position for thermal-transfer printing.

Figure 1-9 Selecting Print Type

6. Route the ribbon through the Printhead Carrier Assembly as shown.

7. Close the Top Cover. Press the Feed Button several times to ensure
proper tracking.

10 Getting Started

Figure 1-10 Ribbon Routing

1.9 Adjusting for Wide or Narrow Ribbons

The Ribbon Handler has a built in adjustment for controlling tension
on the Ribbon Supply Hub. This adjustment provides for better
results when using different width ribbons.

1. Turn ‘off’ the Printer.

2. Hold the Ribbon Supply Spindle and rotate the Ribbon Tension

Adjustment Knob to meet your printing needs based on the table
below. Ensure that the Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob is
turned fully to the Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise position.

1-11 Adjustments for media

Direction of Rotation Effect

Clockwise Use this position for narrow ribbons
Counter-Clockwise Use this position for wide ribbons

Getting Started 11

1.10 Power-up Configuration and Self-Test

With the Printer off, load the media to be used (at least 4 inches wide) and
ribbon (if equipped and/or desired). Press and hold the Feed Button and
turn the Printer on, continue holding the Feed Button until the media
begins to move then release the Feed Button. The Printer will
automatically detect if a ribbon has been installed, and the Printer will
then print the two test labels.

Note: After performing a Power-Up and Self-Test, the Printer will be in

'Character Dump Mode'. Turn the Printer off
momentarily, then back on to restore normal operation.

To reset the Printer to 'Factory Defaults':

With the Printer off, press and hold the Feed Button while turning the
Printer ON. Continue to hold the Feed Button for 60 seconds and then
release. The Printer will now be set to the 'Factory Defaults'.

The first label printed will be the Configuration Label, which lists the
Printer's configuration and status.

FRI SEPTEMBER 026, 1995 19:29 244

ROM CHECKSUMS
U09
U10
SYSTEM RAM CHECKS____ GOOD SYSTEM RAM SIZE__ 512
KBYTES

CONFIGURATION
9600,8,N
DIRECT

INPUT VALUES
PAPER: 228 EDGE: 179 REFL: 0 TEMP: 89
POT : 212 TOFA: 133 RIBN: 0

COUNTER INFORMATION
ABSOLUTE VALUES 9-18-1994 RESETABLE VALUES 9-18­1994
LENGTH____ 773 INCHES LENGTH____ 576
INCHES
TIME______ 10 HOURS TIME______ 4
HOURS

MEMORY CONFIGURATION

12 Getting Started

INTERNAL MODULE______ 12 SCALABLE FONTS_______
10

Figure 1-11 Configuration Test Label

Getting Started 13

The second of the two labels is the Test Pattern Label. This label is used
to determine whether the Printhead is in need of replacement. 'Good' and
'Bad' Test Pattern labels are shown below:

Good test label indicates
Printhead is operating
normally.

Streaks in test label indicate a
dirty or faulty Printhead.
(See Ch. 3 for cleaning and
replacement).

Figure 1-12 Printhead Test Label

1.11 Available Options

External Cutter

The Printer can be ordered with an Optional Cutter Mechanism, (for
cutting tags and labels), and can be installed by the user. The Cutter
Option easily attaches to the front of the Printer and its modular cable
plugs into the back. When properly installed the cutter will cut each label
as it is printed.

Present Sensor

The Printer can either be ordered with the Present Sensor Option or the
option can be purchased and installed at a later date. The Present Sensor
allows the Printer to be configured for "one up" printing. With the sensor
installed, the Printer will not print the next label until the previous printed
label has been removed from the Printer.

14 Getting Started

Memory Cartridges (Modules)

The Printer has one 16 bit memory cartridge slot. FLASH Memory
Cartridges are available in 256K and 512K sizes for storage of images,
fonts, or label formats. An Internal Batch Labeling Software Cartridge is
available that contains 256K of FLASH Memory on-board for direct
storage of label formats. A variety of Font Cartridges are also available.

DRAM Expansion

The DRAM memory in the Printer is expandable to 1 MB. Additional
memory allows for larger label formats to be loaded into the Printer's
memory, thereby making it possible to print longer labels.

Wall Mount Assembly

The Wall Mount Assembly Option allows the Printer to be mounted to a
wall or other vertical surface using a special mounting plate.

Time/Date

The Time/Date Option allows the Printer to retain the current time and
date. This is useful when printing labels that require the current time or
date to be included within the label.

External Media Supply

The External Media Supply Option allows for larger rolls of media, (up to
8 inch O.D. rolls), to be used with the Printer. Using a larger roll of
media allows greater quantities of labels to be printed without installing
new media.

Getting Started 15

♦♦ Printing Labels

2.0 Introduction

This chapter explains how to generate labels using several different
methods and how to print different bar codes. An optional Internal Batch
Cartridge is available for generating label formats using the Printer as a
standalone device.

A LINK MC2 or compatible CRT is required if the optional Internal
Batch Cartridge is used. The optional Internal Batch Cartridge works
much like a PC-compatible software package, but uses Cartridges instead
of hard or floppy disk drives to store and retrieve label formats.

Labels can also be generated using RS-232 or parallel communications to
a host computer or a PC with a compatible labeling software package.
This chapter explains some of the basic programming commands that are
required when writing programs to generate label formats. A
programmer's manual can be obtained by mailing or faxing the request
card located in the back of this manual.

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2.1 Programming Commands

In order to be ready for a command sequence, the Printer must first
receive a special character called an “attention getter” which informs the
Printer that it is about to receive a command and the type of command it
will be. Immediate Commands, System Level Commands, and Font
Loading Commands each have their own attention getter. The attention
getter character is followed by a command character that tells the Printer
what action to take.

ASCII

Char.

SOH 1 01 Ctrl A Immediate Commands
STX 2 02 Ctrl B System Level Commands

ESC 27 1B Ctrl [ Font Loading Commands

Decimal

Value

HEX

Value

DOS

Prompt

Attention Getter For

Table 2-1 Attention Getters

When the Printer receives an Immediate Command it will cease whatever
it is doing and perform that command. Commands of all types must be in
this sequence:

1. Attention Getter

2. Command Character

3. Parameters that must be entered by the user (if any).

Command
Character

# N Y Reset
A N Y Send ASCII status string
B N N Toggle pause
C N N Cancel
D N N SOH shutdown
E N Y Send batch quantity
F N Y Send status byte

Must Enter
Parameters?

Printer
Responds?

Command

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Table 2-2 Immediate Commands

The System Level Commands are used to create formats, load and store
graphic information, and control the Printer. Table 2-3 provides a brief
description and format of each System Level Command character.

Char Description Format

A Set time and date

a Enable feedback characters Returns 30 after each label and 31 after

B Get Printer time and date information Print time and date to port

c Set continuous paper length

Set Printer to double buffer mode

d

E Set quantity for stored label

e Select edge sensor for "see through" media sensing.

F Form feed Feeds one label at a time

f Set form stop position (backfeed) Set distance to peel (tear off) position

G Print last label format

I Input graphics data block

"See Programmer's Manual for
format"

i Download scalable font

J Set pause for each label

K Extended System Commands

k Test RS-232 Port with a Y if OK Sends character "Y" to RS-232 port

L Enter Label Formatting Mode

M Set maximum label length

FORMAT: AwmmddyyyyhhMMjjj
16 digits total.

= 1 digit week, 1 is Monday

w

= 2 digits for month

mm

= 2 digits for day

dd

= 4 digits for year

yyyy

= 2 digits for hour (24 hr ft)

hh

= 2 digits for minutes

MM

= 3 digits for Julian I.D. value

jjj

each batch of labels

cnnnn = length of paper to feed per
label
Use to print a label while a second is
formatting in memory
Ennnn = Set Quantity for stored label

fnnn = 3 digits from sensor

A bank designation, an optional word
length modifier, a format designation,
and up to a 16-character string to
identify the stored image data

Kn n =
Q - For query
D - Database Configuration
S, W, or M - Set configuration
R - Reset
fxxxx- 4 digit number, Distance
between TOF sensor and stop position
r - Resettable counters reset

Mnnnn = 4 digits Max. 12. inches

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Table 2-3 System Level Commands

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Char Description Format

m Set metric flag, enter metric mode All references set to metric until reset

n Clear metric flag, return to inch mode

O Form edge offset (start of print

position)

o Cycle cutter

P Enter character dump mode

p Controlled pause

Q Clear all memory modules

q Clear module
r Select reflective sensor Used for "black-strip" media sensing,

S Slew (feed) speed

s Set up for one print buffer Set for 1 dot buffer processing. Use for

T Printhead dot pattern test label

t Test RAM memory module

(Must be in Test Mode)
U Label format field replacement
V Software switch settings Vn n = 4-Label Present, 2-Internal

v Firmware version information Sends version string to Host

W Request memory module information Wx x = F-font, G-graphic, L-label

w Test FLASH module memory Takes about 90 seconds

x Delete module file
X Set default module bank
Y Output sensor values Dumps sensor values status to RS-232

y Select Font Symbol Set (Optional

scalable fonts only)

z Pack module
Z Print internal information and dot

pattern

Onnnn = 4 digits, in/100 or mm/10

gx = Module I.D. (Uppercase)

(e.g. continuous tags, butt-cut labels.
Stripe must be printed on back side of
media)
Sx x = A -C (1.0 to 2.0 ips)

full length dot buffer processing.

a bbbK Module Good
bbb = 256 or 512, for size of module

Batch, 1-Cutter Enable

xMFname M=Module I.D, F=file type
Xa a - A = Memory Module A

port
y S xx
y = ASCII (0x79)
S = ASCII (0x54)
xx = symbol selection

Zx x= Module I.D

Table 2-3 System Level Commands (Continued)

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A STX L Command switches the Printer from the System Level to the
Label-Formatting Mode. All command characters after STX L are
interpreted as Label Formatting Commands until the Label Formatting
mode is terminated with the command character E. All Label Formatting
Commands are terminated with hex value 0D.

CC Description Format

Set cut by amount (4 digits)

:

The cutter function will perform a cutting
action after the number of labels specified.

A Set format attribute

C Set column offset amount

c Set cut by amount (2 digits)

D Set height and width dot size

E Terminate field generation and print label
G Place data in global register
H Enter heat setting

(The amount of heat applied per dot row, can
be used to help control print quality)

m Set metric mode The Printer must be reset in

M Set mirror image mode

('Mirror Images' current formatted label)

P Print speed

p Set label backup speed
Q Enter quantity of labels to print
R Set row offset amount

r Recall stored label format

S Slew (feed) speed

s Store label format in module

T Set field data line terminator

U Make previous field a string replace field

:nnnn
nnnn = 4 digits of labels printed

before cut. Default = 0001
An n=1-XOR, 2-Transparent, 3­Opaque, 5-Inverse
Cnnnn nnnn= in/100 or mm/10
cnn nn = 2 cut amount

h = Horiz. dot size; can be 1 or 2
v = Vert. dot size; can be 1,2, or 3

(0.005" steps) Default is “D22”

Hnn nn = 2 digits. 1 - 30
10 is nominal and default

order to return to standard
measure
'M' must be re-sent to cancel.
* Will not mirror polygons.
Px x x = A -C (1.0 to 2.0 ips)
px x x = A -C (1.0 to 2.0 ips)
Qnnnn nnnn = quantity
Rnnnn nnnn = in/100 or mm/10
rnn...n nn...n Label name of up
to 16 char. terminated by CR.
Sx x x = A -C (1.0 to 2.0 ips)
sann...n a - destination module
A Memory Module A
nn...n - label name (16 char.
max)
Tnn nn = 2 digit ASCII Hex
00 - FF

Printing Labels 21

Table 2-4 Label-Formatting Commands

CC Description Format

X Terminate label formatting mode

y Select font symbol set (optional scalable

fonts only)

z orZZero (0) conversion to "O"

eliminates slash (/)

+ Make last field entered increment numeric

- Make last field entered decrement numeric

> Make last field entered increment

alphanumeric

< Make last field entered decrement

alphanumeric

^ Set count by amount

y S xx
y = ASCII (0x79)
S = ASCII (0x54)
xx = symbol selection

+pii Make last entered field
incrementing

p = Zero fill character
ii = Data added to field

-pii Make last entered field
decrementing

p = Zero fill character
ii = Data subtracted from field

>pii Make last entered field
incrementing 0 - Z

p = Zero fill character
ii = Data added to field

<pii Make last entered field
decrementing 0 - Z

p = Zero fill character
ii = Data subtracted from field
^nn Set count by amount
nn = 2 digits

Skip # of labels before updating
count fields and time fields

Table 2-4 Label Formatting Commands (Continued)

There are two special commands used by the Printer, the STX S (Recall
Global Data) and the STX T (Print Date and Time) commands. Unlike
the other Label Format Commands, which follow the STX L command,
these special commands are entered directly into the data field.

Character Description

<STX>S Recall global data and place in field
<STX>T Print time and date

Table 2-5 Special Label Formatting Commands

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The commands used for bit mapped font loading are usually generated by
font-creation software. However, the Assign Font ID Number command
must be sent to the Printer before the font file. Font Loading Commands
are listed in Table 2-6.

The following sample program is included for reference. The ASCII text
file below will generate the label shown in Figure 2-1.

Command
Character

*c###D N N Assign Font ID Number

P = Must Supply Parameters?(Y/N)
PR = Printer Responds? (Y/N)

P PR Description

### = ID Number 100 to 999

Table 2-6 Font Loading Commands

2.2 Programming Examples

<STX> L <CR>
H07 <CR>
D11 <CR>
19110080100002510K OHM 1/4 WATT <CR>
1a6210000000050590PCS <CR>
E

10K OHM 1/4 WATT

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Figure 2-1 Sample Label

2.3 Configuration Command String

The Configuration Command String sets the operating parameters of the
Printer. The Command Strings are described below.

<STX>KDwxy <CR>

where w:
Bit # Function Value

0-2 Baud Rate
3 Word Length 0=8 bits, 1=7bits

4&5 Unused Set to 0
6 Always 1 Set to 1
7 Always 0 Set to 0

where x:
Bit # Function Value

0 Print Method 0=direct, 1=transfer
1 Present Sensor 0=not equipped, 1=equipped
2 Alternate Char.

Set
3 Cutter 0=disabled, 1=enabled
4&5 Unused Set to 0
6 Always 1 Set to 1
7 Always 0 Set to 0

0=9600, 1=600, 2=2400, 3=19200, 4=4800, 5=N/A,
6=1200, 7=9600 Test Mode

0=standard, 1=main frame

where y:
Bit # Function Value

0&1 Paper Type 0=gap(edge), 1=reflective, 2=continuous (3")
2 Linerless 0=not equipped, 1=equipped
3-5 Unused Set to 0
6 Always 1 Set to 1
7 Always 0 Set to 0

Example:

<STX>KD @A@ <CR>
@ Sets the Printer to: 9600 baud; 8 bit word length/no parity.
A Sets the Printer to: thermal transfer; no present sensor; standard

character set; no cutter.

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@ Sets the Printer to: gap (edge) media; no linerless.

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2.4 Printing Bar Codes

The example shown below prints out a Code 3 of 9 bar code with a wide
to narrow bar ratio of 3:1 and can be used to print any of the bar codes
shown in Appendix B by altering the example's fields. Refer to Figures 2­2 and 2-3 for a brief explanation of the data fields.

<STX>L<CR>
D11<CR>
1A93040001501000123456789<CR>
121100000000100Barcode A<CR>
E

<STX>L Syntax L on line 1 is used to enter the label formatting mode.

Figure 2-2 Example line 3

Figure 2-3 Example line 4

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2.5 Memory Cartridges (Modules)

The Printer has one 16 bit Memory Cartridge Slot. There are four storage
uses for Memory Cartridges: graphic images; smooth formed fonts; label
formats that can be recalled by host computers; and internal batch
formats.

The use of Memory Cartridges other than those
specifically designed for the Printer can cause damage to

Caution!

both the Cartridge and the Printer.

When turned on the Write Protect Switch will not allow data to be written
to the Cartridge, ensuring that important data is not overwritten.

Printing Labels 27

Figure 2-4 Inserting Memory Cartridge

♦♦ Maintenance

3.0 Introduction

This chapter will cover the cleaning, adjusting, and some troubleshooting
tips involved with your Printer.

3.1 Cleaning the Printhead

Warning: Turn ‘off’ the Printer and unplug the unit from the outlet

before cleaning the Printhead.

The Printhead should be cleaned every time a new roll of media is
installed. Follow the instructions below for proper cleaning.

1. Turn OFF the Printer, open the Top Cover.

2. Unlatch the Printhead Assembly, raise it to its up position.

3. Using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol, clean the Printhead

by rubbing the cotton swab along the Printhead.

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Figure 3-1 Cleaning Printhead

3.2 Media Width Adjustment

The Thumbwheel on the side of the Printhead Carrier allows the Printhead
to be adjusted for media narrower than the width of the Printhead. The
numbers on the Thumbwheel do not correspond to a particular media
width but serve only as a reference point.

Figure 3-2 Adjusting Media Width

1. Load the Printer with the chosen media.

2. Begin printing labels. The internal Test Pattern Label can be used or

any other label sent from the Host.

3. Rotate the Thumbwheel left

until the print quality along
edge starts to lighten.

4. Then rotate the Thumbwheel

right just enough to achieve
uniform print quality across
the label.

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3.3 Fine Printhead Adjustment

An Allen set screw is located on top of the Printhead Carrier Assembly
that can be adjusted for controlling print quality. This adjustment is set at
the factory and should not need further adjusting, however with different
types and thickness of media some adjustment may be necessary.

To adjust the Printhead, turn the set screw until optimum print quality is
obtained, (some trial and error may be necessary).

Figure 3-3 Fine Printhead Adjustment

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3.4 Printhead Replacement

Removal:

1. Turn OFF the Printer

and unplug it from the
AC outlet. Open the
Top Cover.

2. Unlatch the Printhead

Assembly, loosen the
Printhead Screw until
the Printhead is free.

3. Carefully disconnect the

Printhead Cable from
the back of the
Printhead.

Figure 3-4 Printhead Replacement

Replacement:

1. Connect the Printhead Cable to the new Printhead.

2. Position the Printhead on the Printhead Assembly, (using guide pins),

and tighten the Printhead Screw.

3. Ensure that the Printhead Cable is not pinched and that the Printhead

is clean.

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Appendix A

ASCII Control Code Chart

Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex

NUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60
SOH 1 01 ! 33 21 A 65 41 a 97 61
STX 2 02 Ò 34 22 B 66 42 b 98 62
EXT 3 03 # 35 23 C 67 43 c 99 63
EOT 4 04 $ 36 24 D 68 44 d 100 64
ENQ 5 05 % 37 25 E 69 45 e 101 65
ACK 6 06 & 38 26 F 70 46 f 102 66
BEL 7 07 Ô 39 27 G 71 47 g 103 67
BS 8 08 ( 40 28 H 72 48 h 104 68
HT 9 09 ) 41 29 I 73 49 i 105 69
LF 10 0A * 42 2A J 74 4A j 106 6A
VT 11 0B + 43 2B K 75 4B k 107 6B
FF 12 0C , 44 2C L 76 4C l 108 6C
CR 13 0D - 45 2D M 77 4D m 109 6D
SO 14 0E . 46 2E N 78 4E n 110 6E
SI 15 0F / 47 2F O 79 4F o 111 6F
DLE 16 10 0 48 30 P 80 50 p 112 70
DC1 17 11 1 49 31 Q 81 51 q 113 71
DC2 18 12 2 50 32 R 82 52 r 114 72
DC3 19 13 3 51 33 S 83 53 s 115 73
DC4 20 14 4 52 34 T 84 54 t 116 74
NAK 21 15 5 53 35 U 85 55 u 117 75
SYN 22 16 6 54 36 V 86 56 v 118 76
ETB 23 17 7 55 37 W 87 57 w 119 77
CAN 24 18 8 56 38 X 88 58 x 120 78
EM 25 19 9 57 39 Y 89 59 y 121 79
SUB 26 1A : 58 3A Z 90 5A z 122 7A
ESC 27 1B ; 59 3B [ 91 5B { 123 7B
FS 28 1C < 60 3C \ 92 5C | 124 7C
GS 29 1D = 61 3D ] 93 5D } 125 7D
RS 30 1E > 62 3E ^ 94 5E ~ 126 7E
US 31 1F ? 63 3F _ 95 5F 127 7F

Note: For the software handshake XON/XOFF commands:

XON=(DC1) XOFF =(DC3)

Appendix A A-1

Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex

Ç 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0
ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 ß 225 E1
é 130 82 ó 162 A2 194 C2 Ô 226 E2
â 131 83 ú 163 A3 195 C3 Ò 227 E3
ä 132 84 ñ 164 A4 196 C4 õ 228 E4
à 133 85 Ñ 165 A5 197 C5 Õ 229 E5
å 134 86 ª 166 A6 ã 198 C6 µ 230 E6
ç 135 87 ° 167 A7 Ã 199 C7 þ 231 E7
ê 136 88 ¿ 168 A8 200 C8 Þ 232 E8
ë 137 89 ® 169 A9 201 C9 Ú 233 E9
è 138 8A 170 AA 202 CA Û 234 EA
ï 139 8B 1/2 171 AB 203 CB Ù 235 EB
î 140 8C 1/4 172 AC 204 CC ý 236 EC
ì 141 8D ¡ 173 AD 205 CD Ý 237 ED
Ä 142 8E 174 AE 206 CE 238 EE
Å 143 8F ¯ 175 AF 207 CF 239 EF
É 144 90 176 B0 ð 208 D0 240 F0
æ 145 91 177 B1 Ð 209 D1 ± 241 F1
Æ 146 92 ² 178 B2 Ê 210 D2 242 F2
ô 147 93 ³ 179 B3 Ë 211 D3 3/4 243 F3
ö 148 94 ´ 180 B4 È 212 D4 244 F4
ò 149 95 Á 181 B5 213 D5 245 F5
û 150 96 Â 182 B6 Í 214 D6 ÷ 246 F6
ù 151 97 À 183 B7 Î 215 D7 ¸ 247 F7
ÿ 152 98 © 184 B8 Ï 216 D8 º 248 F8
Ö 153 99 ¹ 185 B9 217 D9 ¨ 249 F9
Ü 154 9A 186 BA 218 DA · 250 FA
ø 155 9B » 187 BB 219 DB 251 FB
£ 156 9C 188 BC 220 DC 252 FC
Ø 157 9D ¢ 189 BD 221 DD 253 FD
x 158 9E ¥ 190 BE Ì 222 DE 254 FE
ƒ 159 9F 191 BF 223 DF 255 FF

A-2 Appendix A

Appendix B

Available Fonts and Bar Codes

All character fonts and bar codes available with the Printer are described
in this section. Each font and bar code has a name associated with it for
use in programming. Human-readable fonts have numeric names while
bar code fonts have alpha names. Uppercase alpha names will print bar
codes with human readable interpretations. Lowercase alpha names will
print bar codes only.

Fonts

Fonts 0 through 8 use the slash zero (Ø) conventions for distinguishing
between the zero and the alphabetic O. The slash can be removed with the
label formatting command Z. These fonts are non-proportional
(monospaced) fonts; all of the characters take up the same amount of
space when printed. This is helpful when using variable data in a fixed
area. The sizes of these fonts are shown in Table B-1.

The Triumvirate font number 9 is a proportional font; each character will
take up a different amount of space when printed. For example, the letter
W will be larger than the letter I.

Font Valid ASCII Characters

0 32-127
1 32-168, 171, 172, 225
2 32-168, 171, 172, 225
3 32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154,

156, 157, 165, 168, 225

4 32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154,

156, 157, 165, 168, 225

5 32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154,

156, 157, 165, 168, 225

6 32, 35-38, 40-58, 65-90, 128, 142-144, 146, 153, 154,

156, 157, 165, 168, 225
7 32-126
8 32, 48-57, 60, 62, 67, 69, 78, 83, 84, 88, 90
9 32-126, 128-169, 171-173, 181-184, 189, 190, 198, 199, 208-216,

222, 224-237, 241, 243, 246-250

Table B-1 Valid Human Readable Font ASCII Characters

Appendix B B-1

Table B-2 lists the font sizes. The numbers indicate the number of dots.

FONT HEIGHT WIDTH SPACING

Font 0 7 5 1
Font 1 13 7 2
Font 2 18 10 2
Font 3 27 14 2
Font 4 36 18 3
Font 5 52 18 3
Font 6 64 32 4
Font 7 32 15 5
Font 8 28 15 5

Table B-2 Font Sizes

Font 0 96-character

alphanumeric, upper and lower
case.

Font 2 138-character alphanumeric,
upper and lower case.

Font 1 145-character upper and
lower case alphanumeric w/
descenders and ascenders.

Font 3 62-character
alphanumeric, uppercase.

B-2 Appendix B

Font 4 62-character
alphanumeric, uppercase.

Font 5 62-character
alphanumeric, uppercase.

Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase.

Appendix B B-3

Font 7 OCR-A, size I. Font 8 OCR-B, size III.

Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font.

Point sizes are selected by the number in the bar code height.
Larger point sizes can be obtained by increasing the height and width
multipliers (see the Programmer's Manual for more information).

B-4 Appendix B

Bar Codes

Font Length Cksum Valid ASCII Characters Bar widths

A Varies No 32, 36, 37, 42, 43, 45-57, 65-90 2:1 - 3:1
B 11 Yes 48-57 Numeric only

Option V used in the

6th & 7th position
C 6 Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1
D Varies No 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 3:1
E Varies M-103 32-127 2:1 - 4:1
F 12 Yes 48-57 Numeric only

Option V used in the

7th & 8th position
G 7 Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1
H Varies M-43 32, 36-39, 42, 43, 45-57, 65-90 2:1 - 3:1
I Varies No 36, 43, 45-58, 65-68 2:1 - 3:1
J Varies M-10 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 3:1
K Up to14M-10 48-57 Numeric only

Option + is Last Character

for Second M-11 Checksum
L 13 M-10 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 3:1
M 2 Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1
N 5 Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1
O Varies No 0 - 127 ASCII characters 2:1 - 4:1
p Varies Yes 48-57 Numeric only Same as fonts
Q 19 Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1
R 18 Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1
S 34 + Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1
T Varies Yes 0 - 127 ASCII characters 2:1 - 4:1
u 84 Yes Alpha numeric N/A
v 1 No A, B, C, D Same as fonts
z Varies Yes All Any Ratio

2:1 - 4:1

2:1 - 4:1

2:1 - 3:1

Table B-3 Bar Code Characteristics

Uppercase bar code identifiers (I.D's) have corresponding lowercase I.D's
that when selected suppress printing of associated human-readable text.

Appendix B B-5

Bar Code A Code 3 of 9 Bar Code B UPC-A

Bar Code C UPC-E Bar Code D Interleaved 2 of 5

Bar Code E Code 128 Bar Code F EAN-13

Bar Code G EAN-8 Bar Code H Health Industry Bar

Code
(HBIC)

B-6 Appendix B

Bar Code I Codabar Bar Code J Interleaved 2 of 5

w/modulo 10 checksum

Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code L Interleaved 2 of 5

w/modulo 10 checksum and
shipping bearer bars

Bar Code M 2 Digit UPC
addendum

Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC

addendum

Bar Code O Code 93 Bar Code p Postnet

Appendix B B-7

Bar Code Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Bar Code R UCC/EAN Code 128

KMART NON EDI

Bar Code S UCC/EAN Code 128

Bar Code T Telepen

Random Weight

Bar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM

Bar Code z PDF-417

B-8 Appendix B

Appendix C

Error Codes

The error codes that may be transmitted by the Printer are described here.

Lowercase "v"

There is an input buffer overflow situation.

Uppercase "R"

This code is sent every time the Printer is turned ON. It signals that there
was a hardware reset.

Uppercase "T"

This code signals that there was a software reset. A software reset results
from sending the <SOH># command sequence to the Printer or by doing a
front panel reset.

Appendix C C-1

C-2 Appendix C

Appendix D
Warranty Information

Brady

Limited Warranty Statement

Bradyprinter THT Model 1024

Printer

Brady warrants to Purchaser that under normal use and service, the
Bradyprinter THT Mode 1024, (with the exception of the thermal
Printhead) purchased hereunder shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of (365) days from the date of shipment by
Brady.

Expendable and/or consumable items or parts such as lamps, fuses, labels
and ribbons are not covered under this warranty. This warranty does not
cover equipment or parts which have been misused, altered, neglected,
handled carelessly, or used for purposes other than those for which they
were manufactured. This warranty also does not cover loss, damages
resulting from accident, or damages resulting from unauthorized service.

Thermal Printhead

This warranty is limited to a period of ninety (90) days, or 1,000,000
linear inches of use, whichever comes first, for the Bradyprinter THT
Model 1024. This ninety (90) day warranty is valid only if Brady­approved thermal transfer label media is used. Failure to use Brady­approved media is justification for invalidation of this thermal Printhead
warranty. This warranty does not cover Printheads which have been
misused, altered, neglected, handled carelessly, or damaged due to
improper cleaning or unauthorized repairs.

Appendix D D-1

Warranty Service Procedures

If a defect should occur during the warranty period, the defective unit
shall be returned, freight and insurance prepaid, in the original shipping
containers, to Brady at: 6555 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223.
An RMA (Return Material Authorization) number must be issued before
the product can be returned. To open an RMA please call Brady's
customer service department at 1-800-537-8791. Please include your
RMA number on the outside of the box and on the shipping document.
Include a contact name, action desired, a detailed description of the
problem(s), and examples when possible with the defective unit. Brady
shall not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred in shipping. Any
warranty work to be performed by Brady shall be subject to Brady's
confirmation that such product meets Brady's warranty. In the event of a
defect covered by its warranty, Brady will return the repaired or replaced
product to the Purchaser at Brady's cost.

With respect to a defect in hardware covered by the warranty, the
warranty shall continue in effect until the end of the original warranty
period, or for sixty (60) days after the repair or replacement, whichever is
later.

General Warranty Provisions

Brady makes no warranty as to the design, capability, capacity or
suitability of any of its hardware, supplies, or software.

Software is licensed on an ‘as is’ basis without warranty. Except and to
the extent expressly provided herein, and in lieu of all other warranties,
there are no warranties expressed or implied, including, but not limited to
any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the selection, use, efficiency and
suitability of Brady's products.

D-2 Appendix D

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Brady be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential
damages or lost profits arising out of, or relating to Brady’s products, or
the performance or nonperformance thereof, even if Brady has been
advised of the possibility thereof. Brady’s liability, if any, to its purchaser
or to any customer(s) of its purchaser shall in no event exceed the total
amount paid to Brady by the initial purchaser of the defective product.

In the event any implied warranties, (including, but not limited to, the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose), are found to exist, such warranties are limited in duration to the
period of the warranties set forth above.

Some States do not permit the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, and in those States the foregoing limitations may not apply. The
warranties here give you specific legal rights, and you may have other
legal rights which vary from State to State.

Appendix D D-3

Insert Free Roll of Labels

reply card for the 1024

Printer.

(Do not print this page with the manual! Replace
this reminder note with the reply card)

Appendix D D-1