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of parties operatin g and maintaining the equip me nt described herein. Such pro pri etary information may not be used,
reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed w ri tten permission of Brady
Corporation.

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Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Brady Corporation. All specifications and signs are subject to
change with out notice.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursua nt to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with th e in s tructions, may cause harmful interference to radio c omm unications. However, there is
no guarantee that the int erference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment do es ca use harmful
interference to radi o or tele visi on reception, which can be d eterm ined by turning the equi pm ent off and on, the user is
encouraged to t ry to correct the interference by one or more of the follo w ing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receive r.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an expe rienced Radio/T V te chnician for help.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the

unit to ensure compliance.
“The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady Corporation could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipmen t. ”

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Hello! .......................................................................................................................1

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

Reporting Damage..............................................................................................1

Storage................................................................................................................2

Media and Ribbon Requirements.............................................................................2

Power Cord ..............................................................................................................3

Printer Anatomy 101 ................................................................................................4

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Purpose.....................................................................................................................5

Types of Media ............... ......... ......... ............................................. ......... ......... ........6

Non-Continuous Web Media..............................................................................6

Continuous Media...............................................................................................7

Non-Continuous Black Mark Media ..................................................................7

Choosing the Print Mode ............................................................... ......... ......... ........8

Loading the Media...................................................................................................9

Positioning the Media Sensors...............................................................................1 0

Transmissive Sensor.........................................................................................10

Black Mark Sensor ...........................................................................................12

Loading the Ribbon................................................................................................13

POWER Switch ................................................................................................14

Front Panel........................................................................................................14

Configuring the Printer..........................................................................................15

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver...........................................................16

Media and Ribbon Calibration...............................................................................17

Printing a Test Label..............................................................................................19

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System Considerations ..........................................................................................21

Interfaces..........................................................................................................21

Data Specifications...........................................................................................21

Cabling Requirements...........................................................................................22

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Operator Controls..................................................................................................23

POWER Switch................................................................................................ 23

Front Panel Display.......................................................................................... 24

Front Panel Keys .............................................................................................25

Front Panel Lights............................................................................................26

Roll Media Loading..................................................................... ......... ................. 27

Tear-Off Mode .................................................................................................27

Peel-Off Mode..................................................................................................28

Rewind Mode.............................................. .....................................................30

Cutter Mode...................................................................................................... 32

Peel-Only Mode ...............................................................................................33

Fanfold Media Loading............................................. ............................................35

Removing the Label Backing Material..................................................................36

Ribbon Loading.....................................................................................................37

Ribbon Removal....................................................................................................39

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Entering the Setup Mode.......................................................................................41

Changing Password-Protected Parameters............................................................42

Leaving the Setup Mode........................................................................................43

Configuration and Calibration Sequence ..............................................................44

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Cleaning.................................................................................................................63

Cleaning the Exterior .......................................................................................64

Cleaning the Interior.........................................................................................64

Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller ........................................................64

Cleaning the Sensors........................................................................................65

Cleaning the Snap Plate....................................................................................66

Cleaning the Cutter Module.............................................................................68

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Lubrication.............................................................................................................68

Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................. 6 8

Adjustments ...........................................................................................................69

Toggle Positioning............................................................................................69

Printhead Pressure Adjustment.........................................................................70

Media Sensor Position Adjustment ..................................................................70

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LED Error Conditions and Warnings ....................................................................71

Print Quality Problems...........................................................................................74

Wrinkled Ribbon................................................................... ......... ......... ...............75

Communications....................................................................................................75

Printer Diagnostics.................................................................................................77

Power-On Self Test...........................................................................................77

Additional Printer Self Tests ............................................................................77

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Media Handling .....................................................................................................83

Options...................................................................................................................8 3

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II®).............................................................84

Bar Codes...............................................................................................................84

General Specifications...........................................................................................85

Printing Specifications...........................................................................................86

Ribbon Specifications............................................................................................86

Font Specifications...........................................................................................87

Media Specifications..............................................................................................88

Power Line Cord Specifications ............................................................................89

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Printer Interface Technical Information.................................................................97

RS-232 Serial Data Port....................................................................................97

Parallel Data Port............................................................................................102

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This manual provides all of the information you need to operate your
Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300. In addition, the maintenance
manual contains the information necessary to maintain your printer.

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Carefully unpack and inspect the printer for possible damage incurred
during shipment.

• Check all exterior surfaces.

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• Raise the media access door and inspect the media compartment.
In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material.

Contact your authorized Brady distributor for instructions.

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If you discover shipping damage:

• Immediately notify the shipping company and file a report with them.

Brady Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during
shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under
warranty.

• Keep the carton and all packing material fo r inspectio n.

• Notify your authorized Brady distributor.

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If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately, repackage it
using the original packing materials. The printer may be stored under the
following conditions:

• Temperature: –4° to +140° F (–20° to +60° C)

• Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing

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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.

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Brady-brand supplies 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 against premature
printhead wear.

• Continuous roll media, fanfold media, or card stock with optional
perforations and registration holes may be used.

• Printhead life may be reduced by the abrasion of exposed paper fibers
when using perforated media.

• The ribbon MUST be as wide as or wi der than the media being used. If
the ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are
unprotected and subject to premature wear. (When printing in direct
thermal mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the
printer.)

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The power cord connector must be plugged into the mating connector on
the rear of the printer.

Make sure that the POWER on/off switch (located at the back of the
printer) is in the off position before connecting the power cable to an
electrical outlet.

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Figure 1 outlines the basic components of your printer. However,
depending on the op tions you ha ve select ed, your pri nter may lo ok slightl y
different.

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Figure 1

This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a
different color paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you
must calibrate (set up) the printer for your particular application.

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• To calibrate the printer.

• To verify that the printer is properly set up by printing a test label.

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NOTE: This procedure must be performed when the printe r is firs t
installed or if it cannot properly detect the top of the label.

To calibrate the printer, perform the following procedures:

• Determine the type of media (labels) being used.

• Choose the print me thod.

• Position the media sensors (if necessary).

• Configure the p rinter and softwar e or driver bas ed on th e label b eing

used.

• Perform a media and ribbon calibration.

•Print a test label.

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Non-continuous web media (refer to Figure 2) refers to individual labels
that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole. When you look at the media,
you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins.

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Figure 2

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Continuous media (refer to Figure 3) is one uninterrupted roll of material
that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label.

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Non-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back
that indicate the start and end of each label (refer to Figure 4).

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Figure 4

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•In Tear-Off mode, each label (or a strip of labels) can be torn off after it
is printed.

•In Peel-Off mode, backing materia l is peeled away from the label as it is
printed. After this label is removed from the printer, the next one is
printed.

•In Cutter mod e, t he pr inter auto mati call y cu ts t he lab el af te r a s pecif ied
number of labels has been printed.

•In Rewind mode, the media and backin g are rewound ont o a core as the
labels are printed.

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Figure 5 illustrates one method of media loading. For more detailed
instruction s, as well as informat ion about how to load th e different types of
media and the various printing modes, refer to the instructions that begin
on page 27.

Figure 5

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The correct positioning of the media sensors is important — it can make
the difference between a perfect label and a call to Technical Support!

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The web or gap sensor (transmissive sensor) detects the gap between
labels.

The transmissive sensor actually consists of two sections: a light source
(the lower media sen sor ) an d a li ght sens or (the upper media sensor ). The
media passes between the two.

The upper media sensor must be positioned:

• Directly over the hole or notch, or

• Anywhere along the width of the media if there is a gap between labels.

NOTE: If you are using continuous media, position the upper
media sensor over the media so that the printer can detect an
out-of-paper condition.

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Refer to Figure 6. (For clarity, not all printer parts are shown.)

1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed).

2. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor “eye” is
directly below the adjustment screw head.

3. Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw (use a
Phillips-head screwdriver).

4. Using the tip of the screwdriver, slide the upper sensor along the slot
to the desired position.

5. Secure the upper media sensor adjustment screw.

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Figure 6

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Position the lower media sensor (refer to Figure 7) by sliding it in its slot
until the lower media sensor is positioned under the upper media sensor.

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The black mark sensor i s in a f ixed posi tion and enabled via the front pa nel
(refer to “Configuring the Printer” on page 15 for details).

Figure 7

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To load the ri bbon, refer to Figure 8. For more detailed information, refer
to the instructions that begin on page 37.

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The POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power
cord. Turn on the printer.

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The step-by-step instructions in this section
tell you wh ich k eys to press a nd what appears
on the liquid crystal display (LCD) during the
calibration procedure.

For a more detailed explanation of the front
panel keys and lights (as shown in Figure 9),
refer to the instructions that begin on page 24.

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Figure 9

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The configuration procedure in Table 1 contains the information you need
to get your printer up and running, but it is not comprehensive. Refer to
page 41 for more information.

• Enter the configuration mode by pressing the

SETUP/EXIT key at the “PRINTER READY” display.

NOTE: You need to press the NEXT/SAVE key
more than once to advance to some of the displays.

• To increase the value, answer “yes,” indicate “on,” or

move to the next selection, use the (+) key.

• To decrease the value, answer “no,” indicate “off,” or

return to the previous selection, use the (–) key.

NOTE: When changing parame ters, an aste risk (*)
in the upper left-hand corner of the display indicates that you have
changed this setting from the setting that is currently s tored in
memory.

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Table 1

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

— PRINTER READY Normal printer operation.

Press the (+) or (–) keys to increase or decrease the print

DARKNESS

PRINT MODE

MEDIA TYPE

SENSOR TYPE

PRINT METHOD

darkness setting. (You may need to change this setting when you
print your label.)

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select tear-off, peel-off, cutter, or
rewind mode.

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select continuous or non-continuous
media type. (If you choose continuous media, you must also
include a label length instruction in your label format.)

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select transmissive or bl ack mark
sensing mode. Unless your media has black marks on the back,
leave your printer at the default setting (web).

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select thermal transfer (if you are using
ribbon) or direct thermal (no ribbon).

Press the (+) or (–) keys to set the value that is closest to, but not

MAXIMUM LENGTH

SAVE SETTINGS

— PRINTER READY You have exited the configuration mode and are now ready to

less than, the length of the label you are using.

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select:
PERMANENT — saves changes when the power is turned off.
Press SETUP/EXIT to accept the selection.

calibrate the printer.

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Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or
label preparation software. Pl ease refer to the driver or software
documentation for more inform ation.

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NOTE: All steps must be performed in the following procedure,
even if only one sensor needs to be adjusted.

1. Press the SETUP/EXIT key.

2. Press the NEXT/SAVE key until “MEDIA AND RIBBON
CALIBR ATE” displays.

3. To start the calibration procedure, press the (+) key. “LOAD
BACKING CANCEL CONTINUE” displays.

4. Open the printhead. Remove approximately 8" (203 mm) of labels
from the media roll, enough so that only the backing material is
threaded between the media s ensors wh en the media is loaded
(refer to Figure 10).

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Figure 10

5. Press the (+) k ey . The fr ont panel dis play shows “REMOVE RIBBON
CANCEL CONTINUE.”

6. Either remove the ribbon or slide it as far from the printer frame as
possible.

7. Close the printhead, trapping the ribbon in this position.

8. Press the (+) key. The front panel shows “CALIBRATING PLEASE
WAIT.”

9. When this part of the calibration process is completed, the display
reads “RELOAD ALL CONTINUE.”

10. Open the printhead. Pull the backing material until a label is
positioned between the media sensors.

11. Either load the ribbon or return the ribbon to its proper position.

12. Close the printhead. Press the (+) key to perform the next part of the
calibration sequence. “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE”
displays. The printer is calibrated when the media stops feeding.

13. Press the SETUP/EXIT key to leave the programming mode. Choose
“permanent” when SAVE CHANGES displays.

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To print a test label:

1. Tu rn off the printer.

2. Press and hold the CANCEL key

while tur ning on the printer.

A configuration label showing the
printer’s currently st ored parameters
prints (similar to the one shown in
Figure 11).

If you encounter any problems while
you are confi guring or ca libra ting the
printer or printing a test label, refer to
“Troubleshooting” beginning on
page 71. Otherwise, refer to
“Establishing Communication”
beginning on page 21 to set up the
communication pa rameters.

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NOTE: Your Brady 200M-e or 200M-e 300 printer is equipped
with a DB9 serial connector.

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The method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on the
communication options installed in the printer. The standard interfaces
are an RS-232 serial data port and a bi-directional parallel port. The
optional ZebraNet PrintServer II enables printers to be connected to

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NOTE: RS-422 and RS-485 serial data por ts require an ad apter for
the DB9 serial interface connector. Contact Brady for details.

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When communicating via an
asynchronous serial data port
(refer to Fig ure 12), the baud rate,
number of data and stop bits,
parity, and handshaking are user
selectable. Parity only applies to
data transmitted by the printer
since the parit y of received dat a is
ignored.

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Figure 12

When communicating vi a the parall el
port (refer to Figure 13), the
previously mentioned parameters are
not considered. Refer to page 52 to
configure the communication
parameters for the printer. The
values selected must be the same as
those used by the host equipment
connected to the printer.

For serial and parallel pinout and
technica l information, refer to
“Appendix A: DB9 Conne ctors”
beginning on page 97.

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Data cab les must be fully shielded and fitte d with metal or metalized
connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent
radiation and reception of electrical noise.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

• Keep data cables as short as possible.

• Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords.

• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

NOTE: Brady printers comply with FCC “Rules and
Regulations”, Part 15, Subpart J, for Class A Equipment, using
fully shielded 6' data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded
cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class A limits.

NOTE: RS-422 and RS-485 applications should use twisted
shielded pairs as recommended in the Appendix of the
TIA/EIA.-485 Specification.

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This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators
on the printer. Become familiar with each of these functions be fore
operating the print er.

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This switch is locat ed at the ba ck of the print er ab ove the power c ord. Th e
POWER switch should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting
any cables.

External influe nces , such a s lig htning storms or noi se o n the p ower or d ata
cables, may cause erratic printer behavior. T urning the printer’s power off

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The front pane l dis play ( as sho wn in Figur e 14) c ommunic ates operat ional
status and programming modes and parameters.

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Key Function

Starts and stops the printing process.

• If the printer is not printing: no printing can occur.

• If the printer is printing: printing stops once the current label is complete.
Press to remove error messages from the display.
NOTE: Pause mode can also be activated via ZPL II (~PP, ^PP).

Forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the key is pressed.

• Printer not printing: one blank label immediately feeds.

• Printing: one blank label feeds after the current batch of labels is complete.
NOTE: Equivalent to the Slew to Home Position (~PH, ^PH) ZPL II instruction.

When in the pause mode, this key cance ls print jobs.

• Print job in queue: press once for each print job to be deleted.

• Press and hold for several seconds to cancel all print jobs in the printer’s
memory. The DATA light turns off.

NOTE: The keys below are used only when configuring the printer . Specific uses of these keys
are explained in “Configuration” beginning on page 41.

• Scrolls back to the previous parameter.

• Press and hold to quickly go backward through parameter sets.

• Scrolls forward to the next parameter. (Saves any changes you’ve made in the
configuration and calibration sequence.)

• Press and hold to quickly advance through parameter sets.
Enters and exits the configuration mode.

These keys change the parameter values. They are used in different ways
depending on the parameter displayed. Common uses are: to increase/decrease a
value; answer “yes” or “no;” indicate “on” or “off;” scroll through several choices;
input the password; or set up the printer for a firmware download.

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NOTE: If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for
example, one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that
causes the same light to flash), the light flashes.

Light Status Indication

POWER

Off The printer is off or power is not applied.
On The printer is on.

TAKE LABEL

ERROR

CHECK

RIBBON

PAPER OUT

PAUSE

DATA

Off Normal operation.
Flashing (Peel-off mode only.) The label is available. Printing is paused until the

label is removed.

Off Normal operation — no printer errors.
Flashing A printer error exists. Check the display screen for more information.

Off Normal operation — ribbon (if used) is properly loaded.
On Printing is paused, the front panel displays a warning message, and the

PAUSE light is on.

• If the printer is in direct thermal mode: Ribbon is loaded.

• If the printer is in thermal transfer mode: No ribbon is loaded.

Off Normal operation — media is properly loaded.
On No media is under the media sensor. Printing is paused, the display

shows an error message, and the PAUSE light is on.

Off Normal operation.
On The printer has stopped all printing operations. Either the PAUSE key

was pressed, a pause command was included in the label format, the
on-line verifier detected an error, or a printer error was detected. Refer

to the display screen for more information.
Off Normal operation. No data being received or processed.
On Data processing or printing is taking place. No data is being received.
Flashing The printer is receiving data from or sending status information to the

host computer. Flashing slows when the printer cannot accept more

data, but returns to normal once data is again being received.

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NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon
(if used) are first installed in the printer, or if a different type of
media or ribbon is being used.

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Refer to Figure 15.

1. Open the printhead.

2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer
frame as possible.

3. Load media as shown.

4. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch,
but don’t restrict, the edge of the roll.

5. Close the printhead.

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Refer to Figure 16.

1. Remove the rewind plate from the front of the printer (if installed).
Store it on the two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel.

2. Open the printhead.

3. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer
frame as possible.

4. Load media as shown.

5. When loading media, allow approximately 36" (915 mm) of media to
extend past the tear-off/peel-off bar. Remove all labels from this
portion to create a leader.

6. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle. If you are using a core,
slide it onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate.

7. Wind the label backing around either the 3" (76 mm) core or the
rewind spindle and reinstall the hook.

8. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch,
but don’t restrict, the edge of the roll.

Before clos ing the printhead, ma ke sure:

• The media is positioned against the inside guides.

• The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound

onto the rewind spindle/core.

9. Close the printhead.

10. To discard the label backing from the rewind spindle, refer to
“Removing the Label Backing Material” on page 36.

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(Rewind option required)
Refer to Figure 17.

1. Remove the rewind plate from its storage location in front of the print
mechanism inside the media compartment.

2. Invert the rewi nd plate so t hat the li p on the at tache d hook plat e point s
down.

3. Insert the hook plate lip a short distance (½"/13 mm) into the lower
opening in the side plate.

4. Align the upper end of the rewind plate with the corresponding
opening in the side plate. Slide in the rewind plate so that it stops
against the printer’s main frame.

5. Open the printhead.

6. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer
frame as possible.

7. Load media as shown.

8. When loading media, allow approximately 36" (915 mm) of media to
extend past the printhead. Remove all labels from this portion to
create a leader.

9. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle. If you are using a core,
slide it onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate.

10. Wind the label backing around either the 3" (76 mm) core or the
rewind spindle and reinstall the hook.

11. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch,
but don’t restrict, the edge of the roll.

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Before closing the printhead, make sure:

• The media is positioned against the inside guides.

• The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound

onto the rewind spindle/core.

12. Close the printhead.

Figure 17

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(Cutter option required)
Refer to Figure 18.

1. Open the printhead.

2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer

3. Load media as shown.

4. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch,

5. Close the printhead.

6. The printer automatically feeds out and cuts one label when the printer

frame as possible.

but don’t restrict, the edge of the roll.

is turned on.

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(Peel option required)
Refer to Figure 19.

1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.

2. Slide out the media supply guide as far from the printer frame as

possible.

3. Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger.

4. Slide in the media supply guide so that it just touches, but does not

restrict, the edge of the roll.

5. Feed the media under the inner media guide in the print mechanism.

6. Pull approximately 36" (915 mm) of media through the front of the

printer.

7. Ensure that the media is against the inner media guide. Then, slide in

the outer media guide so that it just touches, but does not restrict, the
edge of the media.

8. Close the printhead assembly.

9. Remove the hook from the take-up spindle shaft.

10. Remove several labels from the media backing and then wind the

backing 1-2 times around the media take-up spindle and reinstall the
hook.

NOTE: If your printer has a peel with a rewind option, then you
need to remove the rewin d plate an d store it on th e mounti ng scre w
on the inside of the front panel before

proceeding to step #9 above.

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NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon
(if used) are first installed in the printer, or if a different type of
media or ribbon is being used.

Fanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot from
outside the printer.

Refer to Figure 20 and Figure 21.

1. Open the printhead.

2. Slide the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible.

3. Load media as shown. If in cutter mode, route media through the

cutter.

4. Slide in the media guide so it just touches, but doesn’t restrict, the

edge of the roll.

5. Close the printhead.

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NOTE: Since the rewind spindle holds the backing from a
standard-size media roll, we recommend that you perform this
procedure whenever you change the media.

To remove the backing material from the rewind spindle, follow these
steps (you don’t need to turn off the printer for this procedure).

1. Unwind approximately 36" (915 mm) of backing from the rewind
spindle. Cut it off at the spindle.

2. Pull out the hook. Sl ide th e backi ng materi al of f of the r ewind spi ndle
and discard.

3. Wind the media around the rewind spindle once or twice and reinstall
the hook. Continue winding to remove any slack in the media.

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To load ribbon, refer to Figure 24 and follow the procedure below.

NOTE: Use ribbon that is at le ast as wide as the media. The
smooth backing of the ri bbon pr otects the printhead fr om wear and
premature failure due to excessive abrasion. (For direct thermal

print mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the
printer.)

1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply

spindle as shown in Figure 22.

2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply

spindle.

NOTE: Make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on
the ribbon supply spindle and that the ribbon is aligned squarely
with its core. If this is not done, the ribbon may not cover the
printhead entirely on the inside, exposing print elements to
potentially damaging contact with the media.

Figure 22

3. Open the printhead.

4. To make ribbon loading and unloading easier, make a leader for your

ribbon roll (see Figure 23).

5. Tear off a strip of media (labels

and backing) about 6"-12"
(152 mm-305 mm) long from the
roll. Peel off a label from this
strip. Apply half of this label to
the end of the strip a nd the other
half to the end of the ribbon. This
acts as a ribbon leader.

6. Thread the ribbon (with leader) as

shown without creasing or

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wrinkling it.

7. Place the ribbon (with leader) around the ribbon take-up spindle and

wind counterclockwise for several turns (see Figure 24).

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8. Close the printhead.

Figure 24

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Refer to Figure 25.

1. Break the ribbon as close to the ribbon take-up spindle as possible.

2. Push the hook either forward or backward with your thumb until it

slips out of the gr oove (1). Slide the ho ok to the si de (2), t hen rota te it
back and forth several times to loosen it (3).

3. Remove the loosened hook from the spindle (4).

4. Lightly tap the top of the used ribbon to loosen it; then grasp the used

ribbon and remove it from the ribbon take-up spindle.

5. Remove the empty core from the ribbon supply spindle.

6. Follow the ribbon loading procedure on page 37 to load the new

ribbon.

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After you have install ed the media and rib bon and the Power-On Self Test
(POST) is complete, the front panel display shows “PRINTER READY.”
(If the printer fails its POST, refer to page 77.) You may now set printer
parameters for your application using the front panel display and the five
keys directly below it.

NOTE: Printers th at are opera ting on an IP network can be quickly
configured via BradyConnect when the appropriate print server is
used.

If it becomes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults, see “FEED
Key and PAUSE Key Self Test” on page 81.

NOTE: Unless otherwise no ted, all parameters are listed in the
order they are displayed, starting with “DARKNESS.”

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To enter t he prog ramming mode , press the SETUP/ EXIT key. Press either
the NEXT/SAVE key or PREVIOUS key to scroll to the parameter you
wish to set.

NOTE: You may also press and hold the NEXT/SAVE and
PREVIOUS keys to quickly advance through the configuration
parameters.

Parameters in this section are shown in the order displayed when pressing
the NEXT/SAVE key. Throughout this process, press the NEXT/SAVE
key to continue to the next parameter, or press the PREVIOUS key to
return to the previo us parameter in the cycle.

An asteri sk (*) in the upper left- hand corner of the display indicates that
the value displayed is different th an the curr ently stored value.

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Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default.

CAUTION: Do not change password-prote cted parameters
unless you are sure you know what you are doing! If the
parameters are set incorrectly, they could cause the printer to
function in an unpredictable way.

The first attempt to change one of these parameters (pressing either the (+)
or (–) key) requires you to e nter a f our -digit password. This is done via the
“ENTER PASSWORD” display. The (–) key changes the selected digit
position; the (+) key increases the selected digit value. After entering the
password, press t he NEXT/SAVE key. The parameter you wish to change
is displayed. If the password was entered correctly, you can now change
the value.

The default password value is 1234. The password can be changed using
the ^KP (Define Password) ZPL II instruction or through BradyConnect
when the appropriate print serv er is used.

NOTE: Once the password has been entered correctly, it does not
have to be entered again unless you leave and re-enter the
programming mode using the SETUP/EXIT key.

NOTE: You can disable the password protection feature so that it
no longer prompts you for a password by setting the password to
ØØØØ via the ^KPØ ZPL/ZPL II command. To re-enable the
password-prote ction feat ure, send the ZPL/ZPL II command ^KPx,
where “x” can be any number, one to four digits in length,
except Ø.

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You can leave the program mod e at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXIT
key. The “SAVE CHANGES” display appear s. Ther e are five choices, as
described below. Pressing the (
pressing the NEXT/SAVE key selects the displayed choice.

• PERMANENT — Permanently saves the changes. Va lues are stored in

the printer even when power is turned off.

• TEMPORARY — Saves the changes until you change them again or

until power is turned off.

• CANCEL — Cancels all changes from the time you pressed the

SETUP/EXIT key except the darkn ess and t ear -off setti ngs (if t hey were
changed).

• LOAD DEFAULTS — Loads factory defaults. The factory defaults are

shown on the following pages.

NOTE: Loading factory def aults requires printer calibratio n.

• LOAD LAST SAVE — Loads values from the last permanent save.

–) or (+) key displays other choi ce s and

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

— PRINTER READY Normal printer operation.

Setting Print Parameters

Adjusting Print Darkness: Press the (+) key to increase

darkness. Press the (–) key to decrease darkness.

Default: +10
Range: 0 to +30

Darkness settings are dependent upon a variety of factors
including ribbon type, media, and the condition of the printhead.
You may adjust the darkness for consistent high-quality printing.
If printing is too light, or if there are voids in printed areas, you
should increase the darkness. If printing is too dark, or if there is
spreading or bleeding of printed areas, you should decrease the

DARKNESS

TEAR OFF

PRINT MODE

darkness.
The FEED Key Self Test on page 80 can also be used to
determine the best darkness setting. Since the darkness setting
takes effect immediately , you can see the results on labels that
are currently printing.
CAUTION: Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides
good print quality. Darkness set too high may cause
ink smearing and/or it may burn through the ribbon.
Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software
settings.

Adjusting the Tear-Off Position: Press the (+) key to increase
the value, press the (–) key to decrease the value. Each press of
the key adjusts the tear-off position by four dot rows.

Default: +0
Range: –120 to +120

This parameter establishes the position of the media over the
tear-off/peel-off bar after printing. The label and backing can be
torn off or cut between labels.

Selecting Print Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other
choices.

Default: Tear-off
Selections: Tear-off, peel-off, cutter, rewind

Print mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery
that you wish to use. Be sure to select a print mode that your
hardware configuration supports since some selections displayed
are for optional printer features.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Media Type: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other

choices.

Default: Continuous
Selections: Continuous, non-continuous

This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using.

MEDIA TYPE

SENSOR TYPE

PRINT METHOD

Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label
length instruction in your label format (^LLxxxx if you are using
ZPL or ZPL II).
When non-continuous media is selected, the printer feeds media
to calculate label length (the distance between two detections of
the inter-label gap, webbing, or alignment notch or hole).

Setting the Sensor Type: Press the (+) or (–) key to display
other choices.

Default: Web
Selections: Web, mark

This parameter tells the p rinter whether you are using media with
a web (gap/space between labels, notch, or hole) to indicate the
separations between labels or if you are using media with a black
mark printed on the back. If your media does not have black
marks on the back, leave your printer at the default (web).

Selecting Print Method: Press the (+) key for the next value;
press the (–) key for the previous value.

Default: Thermal transfer
Selections: Thermal transfer, direct thermal

The print method parameter tells the printer the method of printing
you wish to use: direct thermal (no ribbon) or thermal transfer
(using thermal transfer media and ribbon).
NOTE: Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer
media and ribbon creates a warning condition, but
printing continues.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Print Width: Press the (+) key to increase the value,

press the (–) key to decrease the value. To change the unit of
measurement, press the (–) key until the unit of measurement is
active, then press the (+) key to toggle to a different unit of
measure (inches, mm, or dots).

PRINT WIDTH

MAXIMUM LENGTH

Default; Range: The default and range of acceptable values
vary depending on what printer you have. Refer to “Printing
Specifications” on page 86 for further information about the
ranges available for your model.
Print width determines the printable area across the width of the
label.

Setting Maximum Length: Press the (–) key to decrease the
value, press the (+) key to increase the value.
Default; Range: The default and range of acceptable values
vary depending on your printer’s configuration. Values are
adjustable in 1" (25.4 mm) increments.
Maximum length is used in conjunction with the calibration
procedure. The value of this setting determines the maximum
label length to be used during the media portion of the calibration
process. Only a few labels are required to set media sensors.
Always set the value that is closest to, but not lower than, the
length of the label you are using. For example, if the length of the
label is 14.5" (368 mm), set the parameter for 15.0" (381 mm).

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Listing Printer Information

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

List Fonts: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the

available fonts.

LIST FONTS

LIST BAR CODES

LIST IMAGES

LIST FORMATS

LIST SETUP

LIST ALL

This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the fonts
currently available in the printer, including standard printer fonts
plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM, FLASH
memory, font EPROMs, or font cards.

List Bar Codes: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the
available bar codes.
This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the bar codes
currently available in the printer.

List Images: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the
available images.
This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the images
currently stored in the printer’s RAM, FLASH memory, optional
EPROM, or optional memory card.

List Formats: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the
available formats.
This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the formats
currently stored in the printer’s RAM, FLASH memory, optional
EPROM, or optional memory card.

List Setup: Press the (+) key to print a label listing the current
printer configuration.
This selection is used to print a label that lists the current printer
configuration information. (Same as CANCEL Key Self T est on
page 78.)

List All: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the
available fonts, bar codes, images, formats, and the current
printer configuration.
This selection is used to print a label that lists the five previous
selections, as described.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Initialize Memory Card
CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to

erase all previously stored information from the
optional memory card (for printers with a PCMCIA
slot). Press the NEXT/SAVE key to bypass this
function.

1. Press the (+) key to select “YES.”
If your printer is set to require a password, you are
now prompted to enter the password. Enter the
password and then press the NEXT/SAVE key.

INITIALIZE CARD

2. The display asks “INITIALIZE CARD?”. Press the (+) key

“YES.”

3. The front panel LCD asks “ARE YOU SURE?”.

4. Press the (+) key “YES” to begin initialization.

or
Press the (–) key “NO” to cancel the request
and return to the “INITIALIZE CARD” prompt.

5. Press the SETUP/EXIT key followed by the NEXT/SAVE key.
If initialization is still in process, the front panel display
flashes back and forth between the two phrases
“CHECKING B: MEMORY” and “PRINTER IDLE.”
When initialization is complete, the printer automatically exits

the configuration mode and the front panel displays “PRINTER
READY.”

NOTE: Depending on the amount of memory in the memory

card, initialization may take up to five minutes to
complete.

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Initialize Flash Memory
CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to

erase all previously stored information from the
FLASH memory. Press the NEXT/SAVE key to
bypass this function.

1. Press the (+) key to select “YES.”
If your printer is set to require a password, you are now
prompted to enter the password. Enter the password and
then press the NEXT/SAVE key.

2. The display asks “INITIALIZE FLASH?”. Press the (+) key

“YES.”

INIT FLASH MEM

3. The front panel LCD asks “ARE YOU SURE?”.

4. Press the (+) key “YES” to begin initialization.

or
Press the (–) key “NO” to cancel the request
and return to the “INITIALIZE FLASH” prompt.

5. Press the SETUP/EXIT key followed by the NEXT/SAVE key.
If initialization is still in process, the front panel display
flashes back and forth between the two phrases
“CHECKING E: MEMORY” and “PRINTER IDLE.”
When initialization is complete, the printer automatically exits

the configuration mode and the front panel displays “PRINTER

READY.”
NOTE: Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory,
initialization may take up to one minute to complete.

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Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration
NOTE: Before you begin this procedure, make sure that the maximum length is set to a value equal to or

greater than the length of the labels you are using. If the maximum length is set to a lower value,
the calibration process assumes that continuous media is in the printer. See page 46 for more
information.

There are two different types of calibration that can be performed by the printer:

1) Auto Calibration. When the printer is first powered up and after the printhead has been closed, the
printer feeds media and automatically sets the value it detects for media, media backing material (the
spaces between labels), and media out. This type of calibration also occurs as part of the sensor profile
and media and ribbon calibration procedures.

2) Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibration. Performing the media and ribbon calibration
procedure first resets the sensitivity of the sensors to better detect the media and ribbon you are using.
With the sensors at their new sensitivity , the printer then performs the auto calibration described above.
Changing the type of ribbon and/or media may require resetting the sensitivity of the media and ribbon
sensors. Indications that the sensitivity may need to be reset would be a CHECK RIBBON light on with
the ribbon properly installed or non-continuous media being treated as continuous media.

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Sensor Profi le: Press NEXT/SAVE to skip this standard calibration

procedure and continue with the media and ribbon calibration
parameter which follows. Press the (+) key to initiate this standard
calibration procedure and print a media sensor profile.

SENSOR PROFILE

See Figure 26. The media sensor profile may be used to
troubleshoot registration problems that may be caused when the
media sensor detects preprinted areas on the media or experiences
difficulty in determining web location. If the sensitivity of the media
and/or ribbon sensors MUST be adjusted, use the media and ribbon
sensor sensitivity procedure.

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Figure 26

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity: Press NEXT/SAVE to

skip the calibration procedure and continue with the host port

selection parameters that follow. Press the (+) key to start the
MEDIA AND
RIBBON
CALIBRATE

Media and Ribbon Calibration Procedure

LOAD BACKING

REMOVE RIBBON

CALIBRATING

—

— RELOAD ALL

PLEASE WAIT

MEDIA AND
RIBBON
CALIBRATE

calibration procedure.

This procedure is used to adjust the sensitivity of the media and

ribbon sensors.

NOTE: The procedure must be followed exactly as presented.

All steps must be performed even if only one of the

sensors requires adjustment.

1) Open the printhead.

2) Remove approximately 8" (203 mm) of labels from the media
roll, enough so that only the backing material is threaded
between the media sensors when the media is loaded.

3) Close the printhead.

NOTE: If you want to cancel the operation, press the (–) key.

1) Open the printhead.

2) Remove the ribbon (sliding it as far to the right as possible has
the same effect as removing it).

3) Close the printhead.

NOTE: If you want to cancel the operation, press the (–) key.
The printer automatically adjusts the scale (gain) of the signals it

receives from the media and ribbon sensors based on the specific
media and ribbon combination you are using. On the sensor
profile, this essentially corresponds to moving the graph up or
down to optimize the readings for your application.

When “RELOAD ALL” is displayed:

1) Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is
positioned under the media sensor.

2) Move the ribbon back to its proper position.

3) Close the printhead.

Now that the scale has changed, the printer performs another
calibration. During this process, the printer checks the readings
for the media and ribbon based on the new scale you have
established, determines the label length, and determines whether
you are in direct thermal or thermal transfer print mode. The
process is now complete! To see the new readings on the new
scale, print a sensor profile.

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Setting Communication Parameters

Communication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with the host computer.
These parameters make sure that the printer and host computer are “speaking the same language.” All
communications parameters are password protected.

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Serial Communications: Press the (+) or (–) key to

display other choices.

SERIAL COMM

BAUD

DATA BITS

Default: RS-232
Selections: RS-232, RS-422/485, RS-485 multidrop

Select the communications port that matches the one being used
by the host computer.

Setting Baud: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: 9600
Selections: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400,

19200, 28800, 38400, 57600
The baud setting of the printer must match the baud setting of the
host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select
the value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Setting Data Bits: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other
choices.

Default: 7-bits
Selections: 7-bits, 8-bits

The data bits of the printer must match the data bits of the host
computer for accurate communications to take place. Set the
data bits to match the setting being used by the host computer.
NOTE: Must be set to 8 data bits to use Code Page 850.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Parity: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: Even
Selections: Even, odd, none

PARITY

STOP BITS

HOST HANDSHAKE

PROTOCOL

The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host
computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the
parity that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Setting Stop Bits: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other
choices.

Default: 1 stop bit
Selections: 1 stop bit, 2 stop bits

The stop bits of the printer must match the stop bits of the host
computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the
stop bits that match the one being used by the host computer.

Setting Host Handshake: Press the (+) or (–) key to display
other choices.

Default: XON/XOFF
Selections: XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR

The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake
protocol of the host computer for communications to take place.
Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used
by the host computer.

Setting Protocol: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other
choices.

Default: None
Selections: None, Zebra, ACK/NACK

Protocol is a type of error checking system. Depending on the
selection, an indicator may be sent from the printer to the host
computer signifying that data has been received. Select the
protocol that is requested by the host computer . For more details,
contact Technical Support.
NOTE: “Zebra” is the same as ACK/NACK except that with

“Zebra” the response messages are sequenced.
NOTE: If “Zebra” is selected, printer must use “DTR/DSR” host
handshake protocol.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Network ID: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit

position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the digit.

Default: 000
Range: 000 - 999

NETWORK ID

COMMUNICATIONS

Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer used in
an RS-422/RS-485 network. This gives the host computer the
means to address a specific printer. If the printer is used in a
network, you must select a network ID number. This does not
affect TCP/ IP or IPX network s.

Setting Communications Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to
display other choices.

Default: Normal mode
Selections: Normal mode, diagnostics

The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for
checking the interconnection between the printer and the host
computer. When “diagnostics” is selected, all data sent from the
host computer to the printer is printed as straight ASCII hex
characters. The printer prints all characters received including
control codes, like CR (carriage return). A sample printout is
shown in Figure 34 on page 81.
NOTES on diagnostic printouts:

• FE indicates a framing error.

• OE indicates an overrun error.

• PE indicates a parity error.

• NE indicates noise.
For any errors, check that your communication parameters are
correct. Set the print width equal to or less than the label width
used for the test. See page 46 for more information.

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Selecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters
Prefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit hex values used within the ZPL/ZPL II formats sent to the printer.
The printer uses the last prefix and delimiter characters sent to it, whether from a ZPL II instruction or from
the front panel.
NOTE: DO NOT use the same hex value for the control, format, and delimiter character. The
printer needs to see different characters to function properly.

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Control Prefix Character: Press the (–) key to move to the

next digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the
digit.

CONTROL PREFIX

FORMAT PREFIX

DELIM ITER CHAR

Default: 7E (tilde - displayed as a black square)
Range: 00 - FF

The printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the
start of a ZPL/ZPL II control instruction.

Format Prefix Character: Press the (–) key to move to the
next digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the
digit.

Default: 5E (caret)
Range: 00 - FF

The printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the
start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction.

Delimiter Character: Press the (–) key to move to the next
digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the
digit.

Default: 2C (comma)
Range: 00 - FF

The delimiter character is a 2-digit hex value used as a
parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. For
more details, contact Tec hnical Support.

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Selecting ZPL Mode

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Selecting ZPL Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other

choices.

Default: ZPL II
Selections: ZPL II, Z PL

ZPL MODE

Power-Up and Head Close Parameters

MEDIA POWE R UP

HEAD CLOSE

The printer remains in the selected mode until it is changed by
this front panel instruction or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command.
The printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II.
This eliminates the need to rewrite any ZPL formats you already
have. For more details, contact Technical Support.

Media Power-Up: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other
choices.

Default: Calibration
Selections: Feed, calibration, length, and no motion

This parameter establishes the action of the media when the
printer is turned on.

• Calibration: Recalibrates the media and ribbon sensors.

• Feed: Feeds the label to the first web.

• Length: Determines the length of the label.

• No Motion: Media does not move.

Head Close: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: Calibration
Selections: Feed, calibration, length, no motion

Determines the action of the media after the printhead has been
opened and then closed.

• Calibration: Recalibrates the media and ribbon sensors.

• Feed: Feeds the label to the first web.

• Length: Determines the length of the label.

• No Motion: Media does not move.

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Label Positioning Parameters

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Backfeed Sequence: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other

choices.

Default: Default (90%)
Selections: Default, after, before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,

60%, 70%, 80%, off
This parameter establishes when and how much label backfeed
occurs after a label is removed or cut in the peel-off, cutter, and
applicator modes. It has no effect in rewind or tear-off modes.

BACKFEED

LABEL TOP

LEFT POSITION

This parameter setting can be superseded by the ~JS instruction
when received as part of a label format (for more details, contact
Technical Support).
NOTE: The difference between the value entered and 100%

establishes how much backfeed occurs before the next
label is printed. For example, a value of 40 means that
40% of the backfeed takes place after the label is
removed or cut. The remaining 60% takes place before
the next label is printed. A value of “before” means that
all backfeed takes place before the next label is printed.

Adjusting Label To p Pos it ion : Press the (+) key to increase the
value, press the (–) key to decrease the value. The displayed
value represents dots.

Default: +0
Range: –120 to +120 dot rows

The label top position adjusts the print position vertically on the
label. Positive numbers adjust the label top position further down
the label (away from the printhead), negative numbers adjust the
position up the label (toward the printhead).

Adjusting Left Position: Press the (–) key to move to th e ne xt
position, press the (+) key to change between + and – and to
increase the value of the digit. The displayed value represents
dots.

Default: 0000
Range: –9999 to +9999
NOTE: For a negative value, enter the value before changing to

the minus sign.
This parameter establishes how far from the left edge of a label
the format begins to print by adjusting horizontal positioning on
the label. Positive numbers adjust the printing to the left by the
number of dots selected, negative numbers shift printing to the
right.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting the Head Resistor Value: Press the (–) key to move to

the next digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of
the digit.
CAUTION: This parameter should only be changed by qualified

personnel!
Initial Value: Factory-set to match the printhead shipped with
your printer.
Default Value: 0500

HEAD RESISTOR

Range: 0500 to 1 175
This value has been pre-set at the factory to match the resistance
value of the printhead. It does not need to be changed unless the
printhead is replaced.
CAUTION: DO NOT set the value higher than that shown on the

printhead. Setting a higher value may damage the

printhead!
Before replacing a printhead, look on the bottom of the printhead
element for the label that shows the resistance value (ohm value).

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

WEB S.

MEDIA S.

RIBBON S.

These parameters are automatically set during the calibration
procedure. They should only be changed by a qualified service

MARK S.

MARK MED S.

MEDIA LED

technician. Refer to the maintenance manual for more
information on these parameters.
Press the NEXT/SAVE key repeatedly to skip these
parameters.

RIBBON LED

MARK LED

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

LCD Display Adjustment: Press the (–) key to decrease the

value (reduce brightness), press the (+) key to increase the value

LCD ADJUST

FORMAT CONVERT

(increase brightness).
Range: 00 to 19
This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your display
if it is difficult to read.

Format Convert: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other
choices.

Default: None
Selections: None, 150 → 300, 150 → 600, 200 → 600, 300 →

600
Selects the bitmap scaling factor. The first number is the original
dots per inch (dpi) value; the second, the dpi to which you would
like to scale.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

IP Resolution: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: Dynamic
Selections: Dynamic, permanent

IP RESOLUTION*

IP PROTOCOLS*

IP ADDRESS*

SUBNET MASK*

DEFAULT
GATEWAY*

Depending on the selection, allows either the user (”permanent”)
or the server (”dynamic”) to select the IP address. For more
information, contact Technical Support.

IP Protocols: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: All
Selections: All, gleaning only, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP,

DHCP/BOOTP
If “dynamic” was chosen in the previous parameter, this selection
determines the method(s) by which the PrintServer II receives the
IP address from the server. For more information, contact
Technical Support.

IP Address: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position,
press the (+) key to increase the value of the digit.
This parameter allows you to select the IP address if “permanent”
was chosen in “IP RESOLUTION.” (If “dynamic” was chosen, the
user cannot select the address.) For more information, contact
Technical Support.

Subnet Mask: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: Permanent (user must set)
Selections: Dynamic (user may set, but server can assign),

permanent
This parameter selects the part of the IP address that is
considered to be part of the local network. It can be reached
without going through the default gateway.

Default Gateway: Press the (–) key to move to th e next digit
position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the digit.
This parameter allows you to select the IP address that the
network traffic is routed through if the destination address is not
part of the local network.

* Optional equipment required — contact Technical Support for details.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Selecting the Displa y La nguage: Press the (+) or (–) key to

display other choices.
Default: English

LANGUAGE

You have now completed the entire configuration and calibration sequence. You may either press the
NEXT/SAVE key or the SETUP/EXIT key.

Selections: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,

Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish,

Spanish 2, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese
This parameter allows you to change the language used on the
front panel display .

You are now back at the first parameter in the configuration
sequence.

DARKNESS

SAVE SETTINGS

PRINTER READY

NOTE: If you pressed the NEXT/SAVE key but are through
programming the printer configuration, you may press
the SETUP/EXIT key and continue with the “SAVE
SETTINGS” function.

Save Settings: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: Permanent
Selections: Permanent, temporary, cancel, load defaults,

load last save
This display appears when you attempt to exit the configuration
mode.

• Permanent: Permanently saves the changes, even when printer

power is turned off.

• Temporary: Saves the changes until changed again or until

power is turned off.

• Cancel: Cancels all changes since you entered the

configuration mode except for darkness and tear-off position
(if they were changed).

• Load defaults: Loads factory defaults.
NOTE: Loading factory defaults requires calibration.

• Load last save: Loads the values from the last permanent save.
Press the NEXT/SAVE key to activate the displayed choice.

You have exited the configuration and calibration sequence and
are now ready for normal printer operation.

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Table 2 provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures
are provided on the following pages.

Table 2

Area Method Interval

Printhead Solvent* Direct thermal print mode:
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive sensor Air blow
Black mark sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Label available sensors Air blow Monthly
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*
Snap plate Solvent *
Cutter Solvent*
* Brady recommends using a solvent containing 90% isopropyl alcohol.

After every roll of media (or
500’/152 m of fanfold media).

Thermal transfer print mode:
After every roll of ribbon.

As needed

CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Brady
Corporation will not be responsible for any other fluids being
used on this printer.

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The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a
mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly.

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Inspect this area after every four rolls of media. Remove any dirt and lint
from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum
cleaner.

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Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics, may
indicate a dirty printhead. For best results, perform the following cleaning
procedure after every roll of ribbon.

NOTE: You do not need to turn off the printer befo re cl ea ning the
printhead. If power is turned off, all label formats and images, as
well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the
printer’s internal memory, are lost. When power is turned back on,
these items need to b e reloaded .

To clean the printhead, refer to Figure 27 and follow these steps:

1. Open the printhead.

2. Remove the media and ribbon (if loaded).

3. Moisten an applicator tip with solvent and wipe along the print
elements from end to end. (The print elements are on the brown strip
just behind the chrome strip on the printhead.) Allow a few seconds
for the solvent to evaporate.

4. Rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent and an
applicator.

5. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the
rollers.

6. Reload ribbon and/or media, and close the printhead.

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The media, ribbon, and label available sensors should be cleaned on a
regular basis to ensure proper operation of the printer. To locate these
sensors, refer to Figur e 27, Figure 6 on page 11, and Figure 7 on page 12.
Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust off of these sensors.

Figure 27

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Clean the snap pl ate to re move label a dhesive or a label t hat has ad hered to
the unde rside of the snap plate.

Refer to Figure 28.

1. Insert a smal l-blade screwdri ver or si milar t ool into the loop on the le ft
side of the snap plate. Lift the snap plate.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend, twist, or otherwise deform
the loops!

2. Repeat step one on the right side of the snap plate.

3. Remove the snap plate from the printer.

4. Clean the snap plate with cleaning solvent and a soft cloth.

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Figure 28

Refer to Figure 29.

5. T o rei nstall the sn ap plate, inser t the two tabs on the bot tom of the snap

plate into the two slots of the medi a pathway.

6. Slide the snap plate toward you.

7. Press down on the loops to lock the snap plate into place.

Figure 29

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(For prin ters equipp ed with the optional cutter.)
If labels are not being cut properly or if the cutter jams with labels, turn off

the printer power and unplug the printer. Then, clean the stationary cutter
blade with cleaning solvent. This removes label adhesive and/or paper
debris. If further cutter cleaning is necessary, or if the cutter continues to
perform unsatisfactorily, contact an authorized service technician.

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CAUTION: No lubricating agents other than silicon-only
lubricants should be used on the spindle felt clutches of this
printer! Other commercially available lubricants will damage
the finish and mechanical parts if used.

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The fuse in the Brady 200M-e and 200M-e 300 printers is not user
replaceable and must be replaced by a qualified service technician.
Contact Brady for details.

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The toggle should be positioned so that it provides even pressure on the
media. Position the toggle by sliding it to the desired location (see
Figure 30).

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This adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if
thick me dia is used. Refer to Fi gure 30.

1. Perform the toggle positioning procedure. If the problem is solved,
you may stop here; otherwise, continue with the rest of this procedure.

2. Print some labels at 2.4"/61 mm per second by running the PAUSE
Key Self Test (see page 79).

3. While printing labels, lower the darkness setting until a gray level of
printing is seen.

4. Loosen the knurled (upper) locking nuts at the top of the toggle
assembly/assemblies.

5. Increase or decrease spring pressure using the knurled (lower)
adjusting nuts on the shafts of the toggle until the left and right edges
of printed area are equally dark.

NOTE: Printhead life can be maximized by using the lowest
pressure that produces the desired print quality.

6. Increase darkness to the optimum level for the media being used.

7. Retighten locking nuts.

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See “Positioning the Media Sensors” on page 10.

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Problem Solution

In thermal transfer mode, the ribbon is not
loaded or loaded incorrectly.

In thermal transfer mode, the ribbon sensor is
not sensing correctly loaded ribbon.

In direct thermal mode, when ribbon is not
used:

Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on
page 37.

Perform the media and ribbon sensor calibration (see
page 17) .

Put the printer in direct thermal mode via the front panel
and remove ribbon (if loaded).

Ensure that the printer driver or software settings are
correctly set (if applicable).

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Problem Solution

The media is not loaded or l oaded incorrectly. Reload the media. Refer to “Roll Media Loading” on

page 27.

The media sensor is not adjusted properly. Check the position of the upper and lower media sensors.

See “Positioning the Media Sensors” on page 10.
Either load the correct media or set the printer for the

correct media type via the front panel.
The printer is set for non-continuous media,
but continuous media is loaded.

The incorrect media sensor is being used.

The maximum label length is set shorter than
the label length being used.

Ensure that the printer driver or software settings are

correctly set (if applicable).

Calibrate the printer (see page 17).

Via the front panel, check the sensor type to ensure that the

correct one is used for the media loaded. See page 16.

Calibrate the printer (see page 17).

Via the front panel, set the label length to a value that is

slightly longer than the length of the label being used.

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Problem Solution

The printhead is not fully closed. Close the printhead.

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Problem Solution

Remove the ribbon and set the printer to direct thermal
mode.

The ribbon is loaded.

Ensure that the printer driver and/or software settings are
correctly set (if applicable).

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Problem Solution

Allow the printer to cool. Printing automatically resumes

The printhead is over temperature.

when the printhead elements cool to an acceptable
operating temperature.

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Problem Solution

Continue printing while the printhead reaches the correct
The printhead is under temperature.

operating temperature. If the error remains, the

environment may be too cold for proper printing. Relocate

the printer to a warmer area.

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Problem Solution

Cutter blade is in the media path. Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer. Inspect

the cutter module for debris and clean as needed following
the cleaning instructions on page 68.

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Problem Solution

Insufficient memory for the label length, downloaded

fonts/graphics, and images.
*There is not enough memory to perform the
function shown on the second line of the error
message.

Ensure that the device, such as FLASH memory or

PCMCIA card, is installed and not write protected or full.

Ensure that the data is not directed to a device that is not

installed or available.

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Problem Solution

You are using an incorrect media and ribbon
combination for your application.

The printer is set at the incorrect print speed. For optimal print quality, set the print speed to the lowest

The printer is set at the incorrect darkness
level.

The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead according to the instructions on

There is light printing (or no printing) on the
left or right side of the label or the printed
image is not sharp.

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Consult your authorized Brady distributor for information
and advice.

possible setting via ZPL II, the driver, or the software.
For optimal print quality, set the darkness to the lowest

possible setting via the front panel, the driver, or the
software.

page 64.
The toggle pressure needs to be adjusted. Follow the

printhead pressure adjustment instructions on page 70.

Problem Solution

The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead according to the instructions on

page 64.

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Problem Solution

The printhead or platen roller is dirty. Clean the printhead, platen roller, or both according to the

instructions on page 64.

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Problem Solution

There is too much toggle pressure on the
printhead.

Reduce the toggle pressure. See “Printhead Pressure
Adjustment” on page 70.

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Problem Solution

The ribbon is not loaded correctly. Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on

page 37.

The darkness setting is incorrect. Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good

print quality. See “DARKNESS” on page 44.

Incorrect printhead pressure or balance. Set the pres sure to the minimum required for good print

quality. See “Printhead Pressure Adjustment” on page 70.

The media is not feeding correctly. It is
“walking” from side to side.

Make sure that the media guide and media supply guide
touch the edge of the media.

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Problem Solution

Check the printer driver or software communications
settings (if applicable).

Check the printer host port setting via the front panel (see
page 52). Select the port that matches the one being used

The communication parameters are
incorrect.

by the host.
Ensure you are using the correct communication cable.

See page 22 for the requirements.
Via the front panel, check the protocol setting. It should be

set to “none.” See page 53.
Ensure that the correct driver is being used, if applicable.

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Problem Solution

The host is set to EPP parallel
communications.

The serial communication settings are
incorrect.

Change the settings on the computer host to standard
parallel communications.

Ensure that the flow control settings match.
Check the communication cable length. See page 22 for

requirements.
Check the printer driver or software communications

settings (if applicable).

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Problem Solution

The prefix and delimiter characters set in the
printer do not match the ones in the label
format.

Incorrect data is being sent to the printer.

Verify the prefix and delimiter characters. See page 55.

Ensure that ZPL is being used.
Check the communication settings on the computer.

Ensure that they match the printer settings.

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Problem Solution

The printer was not calibrated for the label
being used.

The printer is configured for continuous
media.

The driver or software configuration is not set
correctly.

Perform the calibration procedure on page 17.

Set the media type to non-continuous media.

As driver or software settings produce ZPL commands that
can overwrite the printer configuration, check the driver or
software media-related setting.

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A limited Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed automatically each
time the printer is turned on (additional self tests can be performed by
pressing the CANCEL key when you turn the printer on). During either
test sequence, the front panel lights and liquid crystal display (LCD)
monitor the progress of the POST. If the printer fails any of these tests, the
word “FAILED” is added to the display. If this occurs, notify an
authorized Brady distributor.

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These self te sts p roduce sample p rint outs an d provi de speci fic info rmat ion
that help determine the operating condit ions for the printer.

Each self test is enabled by pressing a specific front panel key or
combination of keys while turning the POWER switch on. Keep the
key(s) depressed until the DATA light turns off. When the Power-On Self
Test is complete, the selected self test starts automatically.

NOTES: When performing self tests, avoid sending a label format
to the printer. In the case of a remote host, disconnect all data
interface cables from the printer.

When canc eling a self test prior to its actual co mpletion, always
turn the printer power off and then back on to reset the printer.

When performing these self tests while in the Peel-Off mode, you
must remove the labels as they become available.

If your media is not wide enough or long enough, unexpected
and/or undesired results may occur. Make sure that your print
width is set corr ectly for the media you are using before you ru n any
self tests, otherwise the test may print out on the platen roller. See
page 46 for information on setting the print width.

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CANCEL Key Self Test

This self test print s a listing of the
configuration parameters currently
stored in the printer’s memory. See
Figure 31 (depending on the options
ordered, your label may look
different).

1. Turn the printer off.

2. Press and hold the CANCEL key
while turning on the power.

The configuration may be changed
either tem porarily (for specific label
formats or ribbon and label stock) or
permanently (by saving the new
parameters in memory). Saving new
parameters occurs whenever a
calibration procedure is performed.
Refer to page 15 for further
information about the configuration
procedure. Additional Power-Up Self
Tests are also performed during the
POST for this test.

Figure 31

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PAUSE Key Self Test

This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making
adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies; these test labels also
ensure th e printhead has been aligned corr ectly after it has been ad justed.
See the sample printout in Figure 32.

1. Tu rn off the printer.

2. Press and hold the PAUSE key while turning on the power.

• The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2.4"/61 mm per second, then
automatically pauses the printer. When the PAUSE key is pressed,
an additional 15 labels print.

• While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key alters the
self test. When the PAUSE key is pressed, the printer prints 15
labels at 6"/152 mm per second.

• While the printer is pause d, pr essing the CANCEL key again alters
the self test again. Wh en the PAUSE key is pressed, the printer
prints 50 labels at 2.4"/61 mm per second.

• While the printer is pause d, pr essing the CANCEL key again alters
the self test a third time. When the PAUSE key is pressed, the
printer prints 50 labels at 6"/152 mm per second.

• While the printer is pause d, pr essing the CANCEL key again alters
the self test a fourth time. When the PAUSE key is pressed, the
printer prints 15 labels at the printer’s maximum speed.

• To exit this self test at any time, press and hold the CANCEL key.

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Figure 32

FEED Key Self Test

See Figure 33.

1. Tu rn off the printer.

2. Press and hold the FEED key
while turning on the power.

The FEED Key Self Test prints
out at various darkness settings
above and below that of the
darkness value shown on the
configuratio n label. Look at t hese
labels and determine which one
has the best darkness setting for
your application. This value can
be entere d into the pr inter by
setting the darkness during the
configuratio n procedure. Refer to
page 44 for more information.

Figure 33

The value printed on that label is
added to (pl us) or subtracted f rom (minus) the da rkn ess value specif ied on
the configuration label. The resulting numeric value (0 to 30) is the best
darkness value for that specific media/ribbon combination.

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FEED Key and PAUSE Key Self Test

1. Tu rn off the printer.

2. Press and hold t he FEED and PAUSE keys while turning on the power.
Performing this self test temporarily resets the printer configuration to the

factory default values. These values are active only until power is turned
off unless you save them permanently in memory.

Communications Diagnostics Test

This test is controlled from the front pa nel display. Refer to page 54. A
typical print out from th is test i s shown i n Figure 34. Turn of f t he power t o
exit this self test.

NOTE: This label is inverted when printed.

Additional Printer Diagnostics

Additional diagnostic tests are available for this printer, however, they are
beyond the scope of this user’s guide. Refer to the maintenance manual
for information about these additional tests.

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Figure 34

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NOTE: Printer spec ifications are s ubj ect to change without notice.

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• Tear-off mode: Labels are produced in strips.

• Peel-off mode: Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner as

needed.

• Cutter mode: Labels are printed and individually cut.

• Rewind mode: Labels are rewound internally.

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• Cutter and catch tray • PCMCIA Card Slot (Factory only)

•Rewind

• Label peel and liner rewind • ZebraNet PrintServer II, including Ethernet interface

• Internal fan-fold media supply bin*

• Font cards

* Not compatible with rewind and peel options.

• Bar-One
label design and print application software

(10Base-T), WebView graphical setup and printer
control, and Alert unsolicited error notification

•IBM

®

Windows™-based WYSIWYG on-screen

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twinax or coax interface

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• Downloadable graphics, scalable and bitmap
fonts, and label formats

• Object copying between memory areas (RAM,
memory card, and internal FLASH)

• Code Page 850 character set • Communicates in printable ASCII characters

• Adjustable print cache • Error-checking protocol

• Data compression • Controlled via mainframe, mini-computer, PC,

• Automatic virtual input buffer management • Serialized fields

• Format inversion • In-spec OCR-A and OCR-B

• Mirror image printing • UPC/EAN

• Four-position field rotation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) • User-programmable password

• Slew command

• Status message to host upon request

• Programmable quantity with print, pause, and cut
control

portable data terminal

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• Bar code ratios - 2:1, 7:3, 5:2, 3:1 • Industrial 2of 5 (supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1,
Modulus 10 Check Digit)

• Code 11 • Interleaved 2 of 5

• Code 39 (supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1) • LOGMARS

• Code 93 • MSI

• Code 128 (with subsets A, B, and C and UCC

case codes)

• ISBT-128 • Codablock (2-dimensional bar code)

• UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC extensions • PDF-417 (2-dimensional bar code)

• EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN extensions • Code 49 (2-dimensional bar code)

• Plessey • DataMatrix (2-dimensional bar code)

• Postnet • Maxi Code (2-dimensional bar code)

• Standard 2of 5 • QR Code (2-dimensional bar code)

• Check digit calculation where applicable

• Codabar

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General Specifications 200M-e/200M-e 300

Height 15.5" 394 mm
Width 11.2" 283 mm
Depth 19.5" 459 mm
Weight (without options) 55 lb 25 kg

General (auto adjusting) 90-264 VAC; 48-62 Hz

Printing PAUSE test label at slowest speed 180 W

Electrical

Temperature

Relative
Humidity

Power Consumption

Compliance

Operating
environment

Sto rage –40° to 140° F –40° to 60° C
Operating environment 20% to 85% non-condensing
Storage 5% to 85% non-condensing

Printer idle 19 W

Complies with FCC class “A” and

Canadian Doc. class “A” rules.

Carries the CE mark of

compliance.
Thermal transfer 41° to 104° F 5° to 40° C
Direct thermal 32° to 104° F 0° to 40° C

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Printing Specifications 200M-e/200M-e 300

Re s o lution 203 d o ts/in c h ( 8 dots/ m m ) /

300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm)

Dot size (width x length) 0.0049 " x 0.0049" (0.125 x 0.125 mm)/

0.0033" x 0.0039" (0.84 mm x 0.10 mm)
First dot location measured from inside media edge 0.10" ± 0.035" (2.5 mm ± 0.89 mm)
Maximum pri nt width 4.09" (104 mm)
Print Length

(maximum)

Media registration toleration*
(non-continuous media)

Programmabl e prin t speed s

Bar code modulus
(“X”) dimension

Thin film printhead with Element Energy Equalizer (E

Continuous printing
(with standard 4 MB
memory)

Ladder (rotated)
orientation

Picket fence (non­rotated) orientation

203 dpi 90" (2337 mm)
300 dpi 41" (1041 mm)

Vertical = ≤ ±0.050" (1.3 mm)
Horizontal = ≤ ±0.050" (1.3 mm)
203 dpi 2.0" (51 mm) through 8.0" (203 mm)

per second in 1” increments

300 dpi 2.0" (51 mm) through 8.0" (203 mm)

per second in 1" increments
203 dpi 4.9 mil to 49 mil
300 dpi 3.9 mil to 39 mil
203 dpi 4.9 mil to 49 mil
300 dpi 3.9 mil to 39 mil

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Yes

* Media registration and minimum label length are affected by media type and width, ribbon type, and print
speed. Performance improves as these factors are optimized. Brady recommends always qualifying any
application with thorough testing.

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Ribbon Specifications 200M-e/200M-e 300

Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out.

Ribbon width (Brady re co mme nd s u si n g rib bon at l e as t as
wide as the media to protect the printhead from wear.)

2:1 media to ribbon roll ratio 984 ft. (300 m)

Standard lengths
Ribbon core inside dia met er 1.0" (25.4 mm)

Maximum ribbon roll outside diameter 3.2" (81.3 mm)

3:1 media to ribbon roll ratio 1476 ft. (450 m)

Minimum 0.79" (20 mm)
Maximum 4.1" (104 mm)

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203 dpi (8 dots/mm)

Fonts Matrix (in dots)

(H x W)

A 9 x 5 U-L-D 0.044" x 0.029" 33.9
B 11 x 7 U 0.054

C,D 18 x 10 U-L-D 0.088

E 28 x 15 OCR-B 0.138
F 26 x 13 U-L-D 0 .128
G 60 x 40 U-L-D 0.295
H 21 x 13 OCR-A 0.103

GS 24 x 24 SYMBOL 0.118

∅

variable U-L-D variable N/A

T ype* Minimum Char. Size

(H x W)

" x 0.44" 22.6
" x 0.059" 16.9
" x 0.098" 10.1
" x 0.079" 12.7
" x 0.236" 4.2
" x 0.093" 10.7
" x 0.118" 8.4

Maximum

300 dpi (12 dots/mm)

Fonts Matrix (in dots)

(H x W)

A 9 x 5 U-L-D 0.030" x 0.020" 50.0
B 11 x 7 U 0.037

C,D 18 x 10 U-L-D 0.060

E 41 x 20 OCR-B 0.137
F 26 x 13 U-L-D 0 .087
G 60 x 40 U-L-D 0.200
H 30 x 19 OCR-A 0.100

GS 24 x 24 SY MBOL 0.080

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variable U-L-D variable N/A

T ype* Minimum Char. Size

(H x W)

" x 0.030" 33.3
" x 0.040" 25.0
" x 0.087" 11.5
" x 0.052" 18.8
" x 0.160" 6.3
" x 0.093" 10.7
" x 0.080" 12.5

Maximum

C.P.I.

C.P.I.

* U = Uppercase; L = Lowercase; D = Descenders

• Bitmap fonts A through H and GS symbols are expandable up to 10 times, height and width independent.

• Smooth scalable font
independent.

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Code Page 850 International Characters.

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Media Specifications 200M-e/200M-e 300

Tear-off 0.7" (18 mm)

Minimum label lengt h*

Total media width (label + liner, if any)

Total thickness (includes liner, if any)
Cutter maximum full-width media thickness 0.009" (.23 mm)

Roll media core inside diameter 3" (76 mm)
Maximum roll diameter 8.0" (203 mm)

Inter-label gap

Maximum internal fanfold media pack size (label + liner)
L x W x H

Ticket/tag sensing notch L x W 0.12" x 0.25" (3 mm) x (6 mm)
Ticket/tag sensing hole diameter 0.125" (3 mm)

Mark length
(measuring parallel to
label/tag edge)

Mark widt h (measurin g

Additional specifications for
black mark sensing

to perpendicular label/
tag edge)

Mark location Marks must be located within 0.040" (1 mm)

Mark density >1.0 Optical Density Unit (ODU)
Maximum density of the back of the media

on which the black mark is printed 0.5 ODU

Peel-off 0.5" (13 mm)
Cutter 1.5" (38 mm)
Rewind 0.25" (6 mm)
Minimum 0.79" (20 mm)
Maximum 4.52 mm (115 mm)
Minimum 0.003" (0.076 mm)
Maximum 0.012" (0 .305 mm)

Minimum 0.079" (2 mm)
Preferred 0.118" (3 mm)

M a x i m u m i n t e r - l a b e l g a p =

Maximum

Minimum 0.12" (3 mm)
Maximum 0.43" (11 mm)

Minimum ≥ 0.43" (≥ 11 mm)
Maximum Full media width

2 x (label length for which you have

calibrated the printer) + 1"

8.0" x 4.5" x 4.5"

(203 mm x 114 mm x 114 mm)

of the inside media edge.

* Media registration and minimum label length are affected by media type and width, ribbon type, print

speed, and printer mode of operation. Performance improves as these factors are optimized. Brady
recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.

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• The overall length must be less than 9.8 feet (3.0 meters).

• It must be rated for at least 5 A, 250 V.

• The chassis ground (earth) MUST be connected to assure safety and
reduce electr omag net ic int er fe rence. The ground conne ction is handled
by the third wire (earth) in the power line cord. See Figure 35.

Figure 35

• The AC power plug and IEC 320 connector must bear the certification
mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations
shown in Figure 36.

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Figure 36

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