Brady TAGUS T300 User Manual

CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation. CG Times based upon Times New Roman under license from the Monotype Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or

registered service marks of their respective companies.

Firmware (Software) Agreement

The enclosed Firmware (Software) resident in the Printer is owned by Licensor or its suppliers and is licensed for used only on a single printer in the user’s Trade or Business. The User agrees not to, and not to

authorize or permit any other person or party to, duplicate or copy the Firmware or the information contained in the non-volatile or programmable memory. Th e fi rmw a re (Software) is protected by

applicable copyright laws and Licensor retains all rights not expressly granted. In no event will Licensor or its suppliers be liable for any damages or loss, including direct, incidental, economic, special, or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use the Firmware (Software).

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Brady Barcode Products Corporation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the expressed written permission of Brady Corporation.

Part Number: Y98952

Revision: A

(old p/n 88-2313-01)

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Agency Compliance and Approvals

UL60950 Information Technology Equipment C22.2 No. 950-M93

C US Listed

Use a cord set, marked "HAR," consisting of a min

EN60950

For 230 Volt Operation (Europe): H05VV-F cord which has a minimum 0.75 square mm diameter conductors, provided with an IEC 320 receptacle and a male plug for the country of installation rated 6A, 250V.

Für 230 Volt (Europa): Benützen Sie ein Kabel, das mit "HAR" markiert ist, bestehend mindestens aus einem H05VV-F Kabel, das mindestens 0,75 Quadratmillimeter Drahtdurchmesser hat; sowie eine IEC320 Steckdose und einen für das Land geeigneten Stecker, 6A, 250 Volt.

As an Energy Star Partner, the manufacturer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: EMC: EN 55022 (1993) Class B

EN 50024 (1998)

Safety: This product complies with the requirements of EN 60950 /A11:1997. Gost-R certification mark.

FCC:

 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

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This device complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A.

This device complies with NOM-019-SCFI-1998 (safety of data processing equipment) and is certified by NYCE or an equivalent certification body.

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device needs to be recycled in the European Union country in which it was purchased.

Important Safety Instructions

This printer has been carefully designed to provide many years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer:

• Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided with your printer.

• Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the printer.

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

• To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all openings on the printer are not

blocked.

• Do not place the printer on or near a heat source.

• Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid into it.

• Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on your printer. If you are

unsure, check with your dealer or with your local power company.

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

damaged or frayed replace it immediately.

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

• Only qualified, trained service technicians should attempt to repair your printer.

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PRINTER OVERVIEW ..................................................................................... 1-1

Introduction.............................................................................................................1-1

About this Printer ...............................................................................................1-2

Standard Features .....................................................................................1-2

Optional Features ....................................................................................... 1-3

GETTING STAR TED .................. ..................................................................... 2-1

Before Using the Printer ......................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .....................2-1

Removing the Packaging ...................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ..............2-1

Inspecting the Printer ..................................................................................2-2

Additional Requirements .............................................................................2-2

SETTING UP THE PRINTER ............................................................................. 3-1

Introduction.............................................................................................................3-1

Connecting the Printer ...................................................................................... 3-1

Power Connection ......................................................................................3-1

Interface Connection ...................................................................................3-3

Loading Media ..................................................................................................3-4

Media Sensor Adjustment ............................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .. 3-7

Loading Ribbon .................................... .... ... ... ... ... .......................................... .. 3-8

Ribbon Routing (Coated Side Out) ...........................................................3-10

USING THE FRONT PANEL (NON-DISPLAY PRINTERS)........ ................................ 4-1

Introduction.............................................................................................................4-1

Lights ................................................................................................................ 4-2

Buttons .............................................................................................................. 4-2

Normal Mode - Button Functions ..................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .. 4-3

Express Setup Mode - Button Functions ...........................................................4-4

Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions ............................................................. 4-5

Printer Setup Menu List ..............................................................................4-6

Menu Items and Values .............................................................................. 4-7

Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup ......................................... 4-10

Label Alignment ..............................................................................................4-12

Label Alignment = YES .............................................................................4-12

Label Alignment = AUTO ..........................................................................4-13

Label Alignment = NO ...............................................................................4-13

Label Alignment Troubleshooting .............................................................4-14

Calibration Mode – Button Functions ..............................................................4-16

Auto Media Sensor Calibration .............................................. ... .... ... ... ... ... 4-18

Manual Media Sensor Calibration ............................................................4-19

Internal Labels .................................................................................................4-20

Database Configuration and Test Labels ................................................. 4-20

Test Label .................................................................................................4-22

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USING THE FRONT PANEL (T300) ..................................... ............................. 5-1

Introduction.............................................................................................................5-1

Ready Mode: Normal Operation (Ready Light ‘On’) . ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...... ... ..5-2

Menu Mode: Configuration (Ready Light ‘Flashing’) ..................................5-3

Quick Test Mode: Print Test Labels ... .... .......................................... ... ........5-4

Indicator Lights .........................................................................................5-5

LCD ...........................................................................................................5-5

The Menu System .............................................................................................5-6

Entrance and Exit Prompts ........................................................................5-7

Media Settings ..........................................................................................5-8

Print Control .............................. ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ......5-10

Printer Options ............................... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ...5-11

System Settings .......................... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ...5-13

Communications .......................................................................................5-20

Diagnostics ...............................................................................................5-24

MCL Options ................................ ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ...5-25

Display Messages ...........................................................................................5-27

User Prompts and Condition Messages ....................................................5-28

Quick Test Mode .............................................................................................5-29

Print Quality Label ........ ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... .............5-29

Configuration Label .............. .......................................... .... ... ... ... .... .........5-31

Quick Ribbon Test Label ...........................................................................5-32

Validation Label .........................................................................................5-33

Print Last Label ............................... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ...5-33

User Defined Label ...... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...5-34

Media Sensor Calibration .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...5-34

Quick Calibration .......................................................................................5-35

Standard Calibration .................................................................................5-36

Advanced Entry Calibration .......................................................................5-39

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS............................................. .................... 6-1

Introduction.............................................................................................................6-1

Cleaning the Printhead ......................................................................................6-2

Media Width Adjustment ................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .....................6-4

Printhead Burn Line Adjustment ........................................................................ 6-6

BRADY T300 and Raised-Panel Labels ................................................. ... ... ... .. 6-7

Print Head Leveling Adjustment ............................ ..........................................6-11

Printhead Pressure Adjustment ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 6-14

Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustment ................ ... .... ... ... ... ... .......................................... 6-16

Printhead Replacement ................................................................................... 6-19

Darkness Adjustment (non-display printers only) ............................................6-20

Resetting the Printer ....... ... .......................................... ... ................................ 6-20

Downloading Firmware and Fonts ...................................................................6-22

TROUBLESHOOTING............................. ......................................................... 7-1

Problem Resolution................................................................................................ 7-1

Fault and Warning Messages (Display Printers Only) .....................................7-5

Fault Messages ..........................................................................................7-5

Warning Messages .....................................................................................7-9

Hex Dump Mode .............................................................................................7-10

Non-display Printers .................................................................................7-10

Display Printers ........................................................................................ 7-11

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... .................... 8-1

PPENDIX A: ASCII CONTROL CHART .....................................................................A-1

PPENDIX B: EMBEDDED FONTS AND BARCODES...............................................B-1

PPENDIX C: OPTIONAL INTERNAL ETHERNET PRINTER DRIVER................................C-1

PPENDIX D: MENU SYSTEM MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT (DISPLAY PRINTERS ONLY)D-1

PPENDIX E: SAVING A CONFIGURATION FILE (DISPLAY PRINTERS ONLY) .................E-1

PPENDIX F: GPIO PORT DESCRIPTION ................................................................F-1

PPENDIX G: WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................................................G-1

LOSSARY ............................................................................................................ GL-1

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Printer Overview

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Brady Tagus printer. The Tagus family, hereafter referred to as ‘the printer,’ blends the rugged durability of die-cast construction with state-of-the-art electronics and user-friendly features to redefine the standard in industrial thermal printers. The printer, available in direct thermal transfer and optional configurations, uses unique front panel designs to simplify operation, while its USB, RS232 serial, IEEE 1284 compliant parallel and an optional internal print server (T-300 only) interface allow easy connection to your host system.

This manual provides all the information necessary to operate the printer. To print labels or tags simply refer to the instructions included with the software you have chosen

to create the labels. A Windows printer driver can be found on our website (www.BradyID.com) or on the included

CD-ROM.

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1.1 About this Printer

This printer offers the following standard and optional features:

1.1.1 Standard Features

Printing

• Thermal Transfer Printing

• On Demand and Batch Printing

• 203 DPI (T-200) 300 DPI (T-300) Printhead

• Date and Time Stamp

• AGFA Scalable Font Engine

• 2 Resident Scaleable fonts, CG Triumvirate™ regular and bold-condensed

(T-300 only)

Memory

• 2 MB FLASH Memory (256K available to user, designated: Module B)

• 4 MB DRAM Memory (T-200)

• 8 MB DRAM Memory (T-300))

Interfaces

• USB interface

• DB-9 RS-232 serial interface

• IEEE 1284 Centronics

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parallel interface

Operational

• Simple Media Loading

• Media Tearbar

• Fan-fold media compatible from the bottom and rear of printer

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1.1.2 Optional Features

FLASH Memory Expansion (requires new main PCB)

An optional main PCB assembly is available with 4MB (T-200) 8MB (T-300)) Flash memory expansion for International Language Printing Capability (ILPC) and/or additional fonts and graphics.

ILPC

The International Language Print Capability consisting of one of the following:

• CG-Times (western European) Scalable font

• Kanji Gothic B Scalable font

• Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font

• Korean Hangul font

External Ethernet Connectivity (uses printer’s parallel port)

The External Print Server is an external Network Interface Controller (NIC) that enables the printer to provide Ethernet connectivity.

Internal Ethernet Connectivity (printers with front display only)

The Internal Ethernet Print Server is an internal Network Interface Controller (NIC) that enables the printer to provide Ethernet connectivity. Features include:

• Automatic selection of 10BaseT (Thinnet) or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet connection.

• Integral HTTP Server to allow monitoring and management from a standard Web browser

program.

• FTP printing to allow printing directly from a Web browser or other FTP client.

• LPR/LPD over TCP/IP for UNIX platforms and Microsoft’s Windows.

• Raw sockets support over selectable TCP/IP port with filters for selected UNIX

environment.

• IP SNMP support of MIB-2, proprietary NIC MIB and public and proprietary (private)

Printer MIB.

• SNMP traps to alert administrators of printer errors (paper/ribbon out, head up, etc).

• DHCP, BootP, and RARP services supported

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MCL (printers with front display only)

A software tool suite designed for data collection applications. Once enabled, the printer can accept input data from peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, weigh scales, and keyboards without the need of a host computer, requesting and sending data to locally resident lookup files or remote databases, enhancing communication capabilities within your system while reducing your hardware investment.

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Getting Started

2. Before Using the Printer

2.1 Removing the Packaging

Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage; if damage is evident notify the shipping company to report the nature and extent of the damage.

The printer is carefully packaged to avoid any damage during transit. In order to operate the printer you will need to remove the packaging materials (i.e., tape and foam) that were placed in the printer for shipment. Complete the following steps prior to connecting power or attempting to load media.

• Ensure that the arrow on the box is pointing up, and then open the box.

• Remove the top piece of packing foam.

• Lift the printer from the box.

• Remove the printer from the plastic bag.

• Remove any tape or additional packing foam from the inside of the printer.

Note: It is a good idea to save all packaging materials in the event that shipping

the printer is ever required.

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2.1.1 Inspecting the Printer

After removing the printer from the packaging material, check the contents. The following items should be included:

• Printer

• Power Cord

• CD-ROM and Documentation

• Any special or additionally purchased items.

2.1.2 Additional Requirements

The following items are necessary for generating labels from your printer. Contact Brady customer support or sales representative for advice on which media and software may best be suited for your application.

• Serial, USB or Parallel cable

• Ethernet cable for optional LAN connectivity

• Applicable Brady Media

• Applicable Brady Software

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Setting up the Printer

3. Introduction

This chapter explains how to connect your printer, load media (and ribbon, if equipped for thermal transfer).

3.1 Connecting the Printer

3.1.1 Power Connection

Note: When connecting the AC Power Cord or interface cables to the printer,

ensure the Power On/Off Switch is in the ‘Off’ position.

1. Place the printer on a firm, level surface.

2. Ensure that the Power Switch on the Printer is in the ‘Off’ position.

3. Connect the AC Power Cord to the receptacle on the back of the Printer, and then plug the AC Power Cord into a properly grounded outlet. (The power supply automatically detects and then adjusts to the applied line voltage; see Section 8.0 for the acceptable voltage ranges.)

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3.1.2 Interface Connection

The printer can be connected to the host via a USB, serial or parallel cable. The Printer will automatically connect to the first port (USB, serial or parallel) that transmits valid data. After this connection has been made, the printer’s power must be cycled ‘Off’ and ‘On’ to change the interface connection.

USB Connection:

The USB Interface is supported in Windows95 and greater. Depending upon the operating system of your host computer, installation may differ slightly.

Parallel Connection:

The parallel interface requires a Centronics IEEE 1284 cable with a 36 pin male connector. Bi-directional mode is IEEE 1284 Compliant, using forward and reverse channel communications. In this mode, data can be sent to the host provided it is also IEEE 1284 Compliant and has supporting software. Default is uni-directional, for printers with front display, see Chapter 5.

Serial Connection:

The serial interface supports RS-232C communications via a DB-9 connector. The following list of serial port settings is menu-selectable and must match the host computer’s serial port settings; see Chapter 4, for non-display printers or Chapter 5 for display printers.

Baud Rate (Default 9600 bps)

Word Length (Default 8 bits)In addition to the port settings, the serial interface cable wiring must have specific connections (pin-outs) for proper data exchange between the host and printer. The different serial cable pin-outs and part numbers are in the following table (contact your reseller for ordering information).

Part # 32-2483-01 Part # 32-2301-01

Optional Internal Ethernet Print Server: (printers with front display only)

The printer is available with an optional Internal Ethernet Print Server. When using this connection please refer to Appendix C or the instructions included with the option for proper setup and configuration.

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3.2 Loading Media

Load media into the printer as follows:

1. Open the media cover and lower the Media Hub Guide and Media Guide.

2. Press in on the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly.

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3. Slide the Roll Media onto the Media Hub and raise the Media Hub Guide. The Media Hub Guide should be pushed inward so that it is just touching the Roll Media.

4. Route the Media through the printer as shown. Raise the Media Guide. The Media Guide should be pushed inward so that it is just touching the edge of the Media.

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5. Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it locks into place.

6. Close the cover and press the button several times to position the media and ensure

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proper tracking.

If the printer does not correctly sense the top of each label, as denoted by the light, it

ERROR

may be necessary to:

Printers without

Printers with

front display:Perform the Auto Media Sensor Calibration, see section 4.7.1.

front display:Press and hold the button until at least one label gap or

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mark is advanced then release. For additional calibration procedures, see section 5.4

Note: The printer is factory set to use 4-inch media (and ribbon, if the rmal transfer equipped). When using a different media/ribbon width, please refer to section 6.2.

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3.3 Media Sensor Adjustment

The Media Sensor needs to be positioned so that the printer can detect the presence of media and the top-of-form (except for continuous stock, where the TOF is set through the front panel).

To adjust:

1. With media loaded, as described in Section 3.2, grasp the Slide Tab and move the Sensor Eye Mark into position over media according to the table below.

2. If loading media, return to the media loading instructions.

Media Sensor Selection and Adjustment

Media Type Sensor Eye Mark Position

Die-cut Near the middle of the label

Notched Centered over the notch Gap

Continuous Near the middle of the media Continuous

Sensing Required

Gap

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3.4 Loading Ribbon

Ribbon is required with thermal transfer media. It is recommended that the width of the ribbon be slightly wider than the media being used. The printer must use ribbons with the ‘coating side out’.

To load:

Note: Using a ribbon that is slightly wider than your media (and liner, if any) will help protect against printhead wear.

1. Open the media cover. Press in on the Printhead Latch and raise the printhead assembly.

2. Slide the Ribbon Roll onto the Ribbon Supply Hub until it rests against the hub’s flang e. Ensure the ribbon un winds correctly , so the ribbon flows of f the roll in a clockwise direction.

3. Route the ribbon under the Ribbon Idler and then out the front of the printer approximately 12 inches.

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4. Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it locks into place.

5. Route the ribbon up and then around to the Ribbon Take-Up Hub, winding it several times in a clockwise direction to secure it in place.

6. Close the cover and press the button several times to position the ribbon and ensure

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proper tracking.

7. The ‘Media Type’ setting within the printer’s setup must be set to ‘Thermal Transfer’ to print using a ribbon;

Printers without Printers with

front display: See section 4.5.2

front display: See section 5.1.2

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3.4.1 Ribbon Routing (Coated Side Out)

Note: Directional Arrows near the Ribbon Supply Hub indicate the correct ribbon

route. Ribbon types are available with the ink (coating) layer wound ‘in’ or ‘out’. These types are NOT interchangeable for use with the printer.

Note: Ensure the inked side of the ribbon faces the media and NOT the printhead.

Ribbon Routing Diagram

‘Coating Side Out’ Brady Ribbon Supply Hub

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Using the Front Panel

(non-display printers)

4. Introduction

The Front Panel consists of three indicator lights and three function buttons. The functions of these lights and controls are listed in the following sections.

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4.1 Lights

• Both the and

initialization and a warm reset.

READY STOP

Lights will be on during power-up

4.2 Buttons

The three buttons, , , and perform different functions based on the printer’s operational mode. The printer operates in one of the following modes:

Normal: Normal printer functions. See Section 4.3. Express Setup:Allows quick access to the most common printer settings, (Sensor

Printer Setup: Allows changes to the printer’s operational settings. See Section 4.5. Calibration: Allows the ‘calibration’ of the media being used for the correct sensing

PAUSE

Type, Media Type, and Option Control. See Section 4.4.

of the top of form. See Section 4.7.

FEED

CANCEL

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4.3 Normal Mode - Button Functions

In ‘Normal’ mode, the printer’s buttons control normal operatio ns su ch as p ause, feed, and ca ncel, as well as the test and reset functions by using button combinations as detailed below.

Button Combinations (push buttons simultaneously)

PAUSE PAUSE CANCEL

FEED

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FEED

CANCEL

Prints the Test Label, see Section 4.8.2.

Performs a warm reset and returns to the Normal Mode of operation.

Produces Database Configuration and Test Labels, see Section 4.8.1

4.4 Express Setup Mode - Button Functions

The Express Setup is a unique printer feature that allows users quick access to the most commonly used printer settings. The selected setting is represented by a specific combination of the printer’s indicator lights for each of the three items, (Sensor Type, Media Type, and Option Control). To enter the Express Setup:

• Press and hold the & buttons and turn the printer ON.

• Continue to hold the buttons, release when all lights flash, approx 17 seconds.

• Use the , , and buttons for setup.

PAUSE

FEED

CANCEL

Turn the printer OFF to save settings.

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4.5 Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions

In ‘Printer Setup’ mode, the buttons control the setting of the printer’s operational items such as media settings, communications, and options as detailed below.

Notes:

• Printer and cutter faults are disabled during

occur while printing “test” labels.

• If at any time you want to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values, simply turn off power to the printer.

• If you wish to restore Factory Defaults see Section 6.7.

To change Printer Setup:

but can still

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4.5.1 Printer Setup Menu List

The Printer Setup Menu List label, shown below, contains the printer’s current values for each menu item that can be modified via the front panel (see Section 4.5.2 for a detailed item description.)

The Menu Item Numbers correspond to the item’s position in the Menu List for selection when pressing the button during the Printer Setup Procedure (see Section 4.5). For example to “Direct Select” the BAUD RATE Menu Item press and hold the button for 7 flashes of the light and then release or for the TOF GAIN item hold

for 12 flashes, etc..

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ERROR

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Note: When using narrow media, the ‘Menu Items’ column may be truncated.

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4.5.2 Menu Items and Values

The table below details the Printer Setup Menu List items with a brief description of the item’s function, and the possible values. A “*” indicates the default setting.

1) MEDIA TYPE

Sets printing for direct thermal (no ribbon) or thermal transfer (ribbon) media.

Possible Values:

•

*DIRECT THERMAL

• THERMAL TRANSFER

4) CUTTER EQUIPPED

Enables/Disables the optional Media Cutter feature.

Possible Values:

•

*AUTO

• NO

• YES

7) BAUD RATE

Sets the serial port baud rate. (Must match the host setting).

Possible Values:

•

600 to 38.4k; default = *9600 BPS

2) SENSOR TYPE

Selects the sensor type used to detect the media’s Top Of Form (TOF) mark.

Possible Values:

•

*EDGE: gap / notch TOF marks

• REFL (Reflective): black

marks

• CONT (Continuous): no

TOF marks

5) SOP ADJUST

Sets the start of print (SOP) location, relative to the top of form.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 255; nominal = *128

(0 = close to edge; 255 = farthest from edge)

8) DATA BITS

Sets the serial data word length (Must match the host setting).

Possible Values:

•

• 7

3) PRESENT SENSOR

Enables/Disables the optional Present Sensor feature.

Possible Values:

•

*AUTO

• NO

• YES

6) PRESENT ADJUST

Specifies an additional amount to feed the label after printing.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 255; nominal = *128

(0 = close to edge; 255 = farthest from edge)

9) CONTROL CODES

Allows code selection listed in Programmer’s manual.

Possible Values:

•

*(STD) Standard Codes

• (ALT) Alternate Codes

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10) CONT FORM LENGTH

Sets the page (label) size when the ‘SENSOR TYPE’ is set to continuous media.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 9999; default = *100

(Units = .01 inch)

11) OOS MAXVOLT

Sets the media sensor level for the Out Of Stock condition.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 16; nominal = *2

(Units = .1 volt)

12) TOF GAIN

Sets media sensor Top of Form gain value.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 15; nominal = *10

13) TOF DELTA

Sets the minimum media sensor change required to signify a label gap or mark.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 50; nominal = *10

(Units = .1 volt)

16) SCALABLE FONT

Sets the number of memory blocks to allocate for scalable fonts.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 128; default = *64

(Units = 4K Bytes)

19) ALIGN LENGTH

Leading edge distance of two successive labels. Must be entered if ‘LABEL ALIGNMENT’ is set to Yes

(see Section 4.6).

Possible Values:

•

0 – 999; default =100*

(Units = .01 inch)

14) TOF LOW

Sets the minimum media sensor reading for paper (gap/ notch) or mark (reflective).

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 50; nominal = *0

(Units = 0.1 volt)

17) INTERNAL MODULE

Sets the number of memory blocks to allocate for the internal RAM module.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 128; default = *128

(Units = 4K Bytes)

15) LABEL WIDTH

Sets the label width.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 75 – 426; default = *426

(Units = .01 inch)

18) LABEL ALIGNMENT

Sets the label alignment method (see Section 4.6).

Possible Values:

•

YES (user manually determines ‘ALIGN LENGTH’)

• AUTO (printer determines

‘ALIGN LENGTH’)

• *NO (no Label Alignment

used)

20) OPTION CONTROL

Sets label stopping (and in certain cases the starting) location for different printer configurations.

Possible Values:

•

* AUTO (Automatically sets the stop location. Installed options will be ‘auto-sensed’ and the appropriate stop position will automatically be set. Host commands are ignored.)

• HOST (Sets stop position according to options installed. If no

options are installed th e printer sets stop location to the next label’s start of print. Host commands will override.)

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21) INPUT MODE

Selects between the standard or template interpretation of incoming data.

Possible Values:

•

* DPL (printer constructs the label using the standard DPL commands)

• LINE (printer constructs the

label using a preloaded template form)

22) DPL EMULATION

This instructs the firmware to process specific DPL data (Start of Print, DPI, and Imaging function) according to the selected printer emulation.

Possible Values:

•

*STA NDARD

• ALLEGRO (Allegro Emulation)

• P PLUS (Prodigy Plus Emulation)

• PRODIGY (Prodigy Emulation)

23) HEAT

Controls the ‘burn-time’ of the printhead. This is the equivalent of Heat Setting on most label software programs.

Possible Values:

•

Range: 0 – 30; default = *10

25) GPIO

Sets the printer’s option port to function for GPIO applications, (see Appendix F for more information).

Possible Values:

•

YES or NO; default = *NO

Note: All of the menu items listed in the previous sectio n ar e sto re d in nonvolatile memory.

24) EXACT TIME

Instructs the printer to wait until the system is idle before the next label’s data and time fields are formatted to eliminate any discrepancy between the buffered and printed times.

Possible Values:

•

YES or NO; default = *NO

26) NO REPRINT

When a fault condition is detected, printing stops and the ERROR light turns on. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is not reprinted.

Possible Values:

•

YES or NO; default = *NO

• (NO = NO REPRINT” disabled, reprinting will occur.)

Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions 4-9 Rev A

4.5.3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup

The following is an example of Printer Setup modification. Although this example will detail how to modify the serial Baud Rate, the same method can be used to change any of the printer’s menu item settings.

Note: It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the optional Present Sensor enabled. Depending on label size this can cause unpredictable results.

1. With printer ‘Off’ and properly loaded with media, press and hold the button while powering ‘On’ the printer. Continue to hold the button unti l the light turns

PAUSE

STOP

off, then release it.

2. Press and hold the button and count 7 flashes of the light, then release

FEED

ERROR

it. The following printout should be produced:

3. Press the button one time to increment to the 19200 bps value. The following

PAUSE

printout should be produced:

4. At this point you will accept the current values for “test” and exit the Printer Setup Procedure by simultaneously and briefly pressing the until the light goes off.

STOP

PAUSE

CANCEL

+ buttons. W ait

Note: If you want to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn off power to the printer before Step 5.

5. Now you can save your changes and resume by simultaneously and briefly pressing the

4-10 Rev A Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions

PAUSE

CANCEL STOP

+ buttons. Wait until the light goes off.

6. To confirm that your changes have been made press the + buttons

FEED

CANCEL

simultaneously, this will print the Database Configuration Label. The label should show the new Baud Rate value of 19200.

Label 1 Label 2

WED NOVEMBER 10, 2003 21:41:31 323 VER: T-200 - 05.08 11/07/03 BOOT 83-2383-05E CODE 83-2385-05H FPGA 83-2384-05B FONT 83-2460-01C UMOD 83-2472-01A 256K FLASH MODULE B SYSTEM FLASH SIZE_____2 MBYTES SYSTEM RAM CHECKS____ GOOD SYSTEM RAM SIZE___ 4096 KBYTES SYSTEM RAM AVAIL__ 3180 KBYTES

AUTO DETECTION CUTTER____________NOT DETECTED PRESENT SENSOR____NOT DETECTED CURRENT STOP LOC__TEAR

EXPRESS SETUP MEDIA SENSOR______EDGE PRINT METHOD______TRANSFER OPTION CONTROL____AUTO

INPUT VALUES PAPER_____________ 207 POT_______________ 33 TRAN______________ 157 REFL______________ 0 RIBN______________ 237 TEMP______________ 64 VOLT______________ 218 PRESENT SENSOR____ 0

COUNTER INFORMATION ABSOLUTE VALUES 7-16-2003 LENGTH____ 773 INCHES TIME______ 20 HOURS RESETTABLE VALUES 7-16-2003 LENGTH____ 969 INCHES TIME______ 56 HOURS

MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE A______ 128 SCALABLE FONTS_________ 64 LABEL SIZE 0426:10912 IN

CONFIGURATION SERIAL PORT SELECTED

19.2; 8BITS EDGE MEDIA TYPE________ TRANSFER CONT FORM LENGTH__ 0 PRESENT ADJUST____ 128 SOP ADJUST________ 128 TOF LOW___________ 0 0 TOF DELTA_________ 10 10 TOF GAIN__________ 7 5 OOS MAXVOLT_______ 3 2 LABEL ALIGNMENT___ AUTO ALIGN LENGTH______ 611 OPTION CONTROL____ AUTO INPUT MODE________ DPL DPL EMULATION_____ STANDARD HEAT______________ 10 EXACT TIME________ NO GPIO______________ NO NO REPRINT________ NO SYMBOL SET________ PM FONT SUBSTITUTION_ NONE

IGNORE COMMANDS SYMBOL SET SELECT_ NO CNTRL CODES_______ NO HEAT______________ NO SPEED_____________ NO SOP OFFSET________ NO

Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions 4-11 Rev A

4.6 Label Alignment

The Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length is less than the distance between the printhead and the media sensor or where label waste at power-up is a concern. Label Alignment (see table below) is not recommended for label lengths greater than 6.5 inches or for media containing 2 or more form lengths.

Label Stock Label Alignment Setting

Continuous NO

6.5 inches or less YES or AUTO

6.5 inches or more NO Multiple length labels NO

The Label Alignment function is chosen via the menu system (see Section 4.5) or by host commands. The three possible modes, YES, AUTO, and NO, are detailed in the following sections.

4.6.1 Label Alignment = YES

In this mode, the operator must supply an ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ value. This value must be physically measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive labels, as shown. The measurement must be as accurate as possible. For very short labels, errors as small as 0.01” can result in noticeable print variations on the labels between the media sensor and the printhead.

The measured value must be sent to the printer via the host computer or entered using the Printer Setup Mode (see Section 4.5).

Then, in Normal Mode, press and hold the button

FEED

(about 4 seconds). The printer will align the label to the top of form position.

Note: If media with a different label length is subsequently loaded, the ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ must be recalculated and re-entered.

4-12 Rev A Label Alignment

4.6.2 Label Alignment = AUTO

In this mode, the printer automatically calculates the ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ thus eliminating the need to physically measure the label. This mode is usually preferred in applications that require frequent media changes to labels of different lengths.

To perform an Auto Alignment, in Normal Mode press and hold the button (about 4 seconds). The printer will feed labels to calculate the label length. Following the calculation, the printer will save the measurement and align to the top of form position. Auto Alignment can result in wasted labels during the measurement process (the longer the label length the greater the waste).

FEED

4.6.3 Label Alignment = NO

When Label Alignment is not enabled (i.e., set to NO), printing begins at the current label position without alignment, assuming the label is at the start of print position. Additionally, if the label length is short, labels between the printhead and the media sensor may be unused.

Label Alignment 4-13 Rev A

4.6.4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting

If you experience label alignment problems, the following table offers possible causes and solutions.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Attempting to perform Label Alignment results in no paper movement.

First label is wasted during alignment. All labels thereafter print to the correct start of print position.

With the Present Sensor enabled, Label Alignment cannot be performed without a Label Length.

Alignment Length is too long.

- OR -

For labels whose length and stop position cause them to stop between labels on the media sensor, the alignment function can result in wasted labels.

• Set Label Alignment to AUTO, press and

hold until media moves for the automatic length measurement.

FEED

- OR -

•

Re-measure the Label Alignment Length. Use Printer Setup mode to enter the new length. Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set.

• Set Label Alignment to AUTO, press

and hold until paper moves for automatic Label Alignment length measurement.

FEED

- OR -

Re-measure Label Alignment Length,

•

use Menu Setup to set new length, ensure desired length has been set.

• Obtain a slightly different label

Alignment Length measurement. Using the Label Alignment AUTO mode, hold

the button to force an alignment and label measurement. Ensuring slack in the label stock may result in a slightly different measurement. The Alignment Length may also be set manually via the Setup Menu. Increasing or decreasing the value by 1 or 2 units (in./100) may help to prevent the wasted labels; however, this may result in incorrect print positions for labels that are short in length.

FEED

4-14 Rev A Label Alignment

Label Alignment is incorrect. Pressing

FEED

successively results in a short label length, one-inch.

Label Alignment is incorrect. Pressing

FEED

successively results in a label length longer than actual, oneinch.

Tear Mode is selected but the label stop position (present position) is not far enough forward.

Tear Mode is selected but the label stop position (present position) is too far forward.

Label Alignment Length is not correct. The default Label Alignment Length is 1.00”, and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length.

Label Alignment Length is not correct. The default Label Alignment Length is 1.00”, and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length

Another present position has been determined. Enabling the Present Sensor causes the label stop position (present position) to be approximately 0.1” behind the peel bar.

- OR -

The Present Adjust value is not correct.

Another present position has been determined.

- OR -

The Present Adjust value is not correct.

• Set Label Alignment to AUTO. Press

and hold until paper moves for automatic Label Alignment Length measurement.

FEED

- OR -

Measure the label length and use the

•

Setup Menu to set the new length. Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set.

• Set Label Alignment to AUTO. Press

and hold until paper moves for automatic Label Alignment length measurement.

FEED

- OR -

•

Measure the label length and use the Setup Menu to set the new length. Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set.

• Disable the Present Sensor.

- OR -

•

Ensure the host computer is not providing a Present Distance shorter than is required for the Tear Bar.

• Use the Setup Menu to modify the

Present Adjust value.

• Ensure the host computer is not

providing a Present Distance longer than is required for the Tear Bar.

• Use the Setup Menu to modify the

Present Adjust value.

The light illuminates during label alignment.

Label Alignment 4-15 Rev A

ERROR

The label supply is empty

• Load media.

4.7 Calibration Mode – Button Functions

In ‘Calibration’ mode, the buttons allow the printer to adjust to the media being used. Calibration can be performed either automatically or manually, as detailed below.

Notes:

• Before calibrating, ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched

down, that the cover is closed, and that the media sensor has been set for the appropriate media type, see Sec tio n 4. 5.2 .

• Printer and cutter faults are disabled during

• If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the

previous calibration simply turn off power to the printer. Also, Factory Defaults can be restored, see Section 6.7

To perform Calibration:

and

, but can still occur while printing “test” labels.

4-16 Rev A Calibration Mode – Button Functions

4.7.1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration

Auto Media Sensor Calibration automatically establishes the optimum sensing values for the media you are using in the printer.

Note: Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type, see Section 4.5.2; also, ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down and the cover is closed.

To automatically calibrate the media sensor:

1. With the desired media loaded, hold the button while powering up the printer. Continue to hold the button until the light turns off then release it.

2. Next press the button. The printer will feed approximately ten inches of media to

PAUSE

CANCEL

STOP

calculate the TOF Delta and Low values to be used.

3. Upon completion, one of the following lights will flash five times to denote the result of the auto calibration attempt:

•

STOP

light = Successful calibration. Proceed to Step 4.

ERROR

light = Unsuccessful calibration, try again. If the calibration continues to

fail proceed to Section 4.7.2.

Note: If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 4.

4. Now save the changes and resume by pressing the simultaneously and briefly. Wait until the light goes off.

STOP

PAUSE

CANCEL

+ buttons

Calibration Mode – Button Functions 4-17 Rev A

4.7.2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration

The Manual Media Sensor Calibration procedure should be used in cases where the printer continues to suffer from media sensing problems after performing or attempting to perform the Auto Media Sensor Calibration (see Section 4.7.1).

Note: Before calibrating, set the media sensor for the appropriate media type, see Section 4.5.2; also, latch the Printhead Carrier Assembly and close the cover.

To manually calibrate the media sensor:

1. Hold the button and power-up the printer. Continue to hold the button until the

STOP

continue to hold the button until the light turns on; then release the button.

2. Remove all the material from the media sensor, (see Section 3.3 for the sensor’s location), close the Printhead Carrier Assembly , and then press the button. The

printer will flash the light as it analyzes the no media condition.

3. Position the backing material in the media sensor , close the Printhead Carrier Assembly, and then press the button. The printer will flash the light as it analyzes

the top of form mark.

4. Place the media with the backing attached (if any) in the media sensor, close the Printhead Carrier Assembly, and then press the button. The printer will flash

the light as it analyzes the material.

5. Simultaneously and briefly press the calibration for “test” and exit the . One of the following lights will

flash five times to denote the result of the manual calibration attempt:

•

CANCEL

light turns off; then release the button. Next, press and hold the button,

STOP

ERROR

FEED

PAUSE

STOP

light = Successful calibration. Proceed to Step 6.

ERROR

light = Unsuccessful calibration. Retry the procedure beginning at

CANCEL

+ buttons to accept the

ERROR

FEED

CANCEL

Step 1.

6. Use the button (feeds a label), and the button (prints a test label) to

FEED

CANCEL

test the current calibration.

Note: To discard the changes and revert back to the pr evious calibration, turn off the printer before Step 7.

7. Now save the changes and resume by pressing the buttons simultaneously and briefly. Wait until the light goes off.

4-18 Rev A Calibration Mode – Button Functions

STOP

PAUSE

CANCEL

4.8 Internal Labels

The following section details the printer’s internally generated configuration and test labels.

4.8.1 Database Configuration and Test Labels

The Database Configuration Label provides valuable printer information including the firmware version, memory allocations, enabled options, and label-counter data.

To print the Database Configuration and Test Labels:

With the printer on, loaded with media (at least 4 inches wide) and ribbon (if printing with thermal transfer media), press the + buttons simultaneously. The first label printed will

FEED

be the Database Configuration Label.

Label 1 Label 2

AUTO DETECTION CUTTER____________NOT DETECTED PRESENT SENSOR____NOT DETECTED CURRENT STOP LOC__TEAR

EXPRESS SETUP MEDIA SENSOR______EDGE PRINT METHOD______TRANSFER OPTION CONTROL____AUTO

INPUT VALUES PAPER_____________ 207 POT_______________ 33 TRAN______________ 157 REFL______________ 0 RIBN______________ 237 TEMP______________ 64 VOLT______________ 218 PRESENT SENSOR____ 0

CANCEL

COUNTER INFORMATION ABSOLUTE VALUES 7-16-2003 LENGTH____ 773 INCHES TIME______ 20 HOURS RESETTABLE VALUES 7-16-2003 LENGTH____ 969 INCHES TIME______ 56 HOURS

MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE A______ 128 SCALABLE FONTS_________ 64 LABEL SIZE 0426:10912 IN

CONFIGURATION SERIAL PORT SELECTED

IGNORE COMMANDS SYMBOL SET SELECT_ NO CNTRL CODES_______ NO HEAT______________ NO SPEED_____________ NO SOP OFFSET________ NO

Internal Labels 4-19 Rev A

The second label printed is the Test Label. This label is used to test the condition of the printhead, as shown below:

Good Print Quality Label:

Even pattern consistency indicates correct printhead operation.

Faulty Print Quality Label:

Streaks indicate a dirty or faulty printhead. See Section 6.1 for cleaning instructions.

4-20 Rev A Internal Labels

4.8.2 Test Label

The Test Label is used to evaluate the current printer setup for print quality, label tracking, and print positioning.

To print the Test Label:

With the printer loaded with media (at least 4 inches wide), and ribbon (if printing with thermal transfer media), simultaneously press the

PAUSE

FEED

+ buttons.

Internal Labels 4-21 Rev A

4-22 Rev A Internal Labels

Using the Front Panel (T300)

5. Introduction

5.1 Controlling Printer Settings with Internal Print Server

If your printer is equipped with the optional Internal Print server , many of the printer’s setting and parameters can be modified and controlled via the built-in HTML pages resident in the printer. These pages can be accessed using any web browser by simply entering the IP address in the URL bar.

The front panel is comprised of three indicator lights, a Liquid Crystal Display and five modedependant keys. The selectable modes (Ready, Menu and Quick Test) and the related functions of the printer keys are detailed below.

Note: To Adjust the LCD contrast, press and hold the key for 10 to 20 seconds to modify the LCD contrast level.

5-1 Rev A

5.1.1 Ready Mode: Normal Operation (Ready Light ‘On’)

 The PAUSE Key temporarily suspends printing. Pressing it again will return

the printer to normal operation.

 The FEED Key advances one label, and clears any corrected faults.

Pressing and holding causes the printer to perform a Quick Media Calibration; see Section 5.4.1.

 The CANCEL Key ‘pauses’ the printer and then prompts you for

confirmation. If yes, the current job is cancelled. The printer remains paused. Pressing and holding four seconds will reset the printer and clear temporary host settings (soft reset).

 The MENU Key toggles between the Ready and Menu Modes. In the

Ready Mode, pressing and holding four seconds will change the display contrast.

 The TEST Key enters (or exits) the Quick Test Menu.

5-2 Rev A Controlling Printer Settings with Internal Print Server

5.1.2 Menu Mode: Configuration (Ready Light ‘Flashing’)

REV

 The LEFT ARROW Key scrolls to the previous menu it em on the same menu level. It also decrements numerical values in most menu selections.

FWD

 The RIGHT ARROW Key scrolls to the next menu item. It also increments numerical values in most menu selections.

 The ENTER Key selects the function, item or displayed value. It also moves between selections within multiple parameter fields.

 The ESCAPE Key moves to the previous menu level, and finally back to the Ready Mode.

 When a print job is in progress, pressing the TEST Key will terminate the job. The printer will prompt you for confirmation; if ‘Yes,’ the current job is cancelled and then Menu Mode is restored.

Controlling Printer Settings with Internal Print Server 5-3 Rev A

5.1.3 Quick Test Mode: Print Test Labels

Note: The Quick Test Mode functions are disabled while processing data

from communications interfaces until the Host Timeout value expires.

REV

 The LEFT ARROW Key scrolls to the previous test function.

FWD

 The RIGHT ARROW Key scrolls to the next test function.

 The ENTER Key will change the selected test label quantity of 2, 100, 1000, or 9999 (except the ‘Configuration Label’, quantity of one). Holding down the key scrolls quantities.

 The ESCAPE Key will exit the Quick Test Mode without printing.

 The TEST Key will print the selected test label at the selected quantity. During test label printing, this key also functions as a cancel key (the printer will prompt you for confirmation before cancellation occurs).

You can program a time delay between the printing of test labels using the ‘Print Test Rate’ feature; see Section 5.1.7

5-4 Rev A Controlling Printer Settings with Internal Print Server

5.1.4 Indicator Lights



• ‘On’ indicates that the printer is powered ‘On’ and, after

• ‘Slow Flashing’ indicates Menu Mode.

• ‘Fast Flashing’ indicates data is being received and processed.



• ‘On’ indicates a ‘Paused’ condition.



• ‘Slow Flashing’ indicates a Warning.

• ‘Fast Flashing’ indicates a Fault. See Section 7.1 for a listing

5.1.5 LCD

initialization, it indicates the Ready Mode.

of associated messages.

 Liquid Crystal Display The display provides several types of information:

• Following a brief power-up sequence (initialization), the

‘Ready’ message.

• The time and date, if the printer has received it from one of

the following: the host, the front panel setting, or the Time and Date option.

• A label counter during a batch print job.

• The Menu System when in Menu Mode.

• Any prompt, condition, downloading, warning, or fault

message.

Controlling Printer Settings with Internal Print Server 5-5 Rev A

5.2 The Menu System

Printer operation can be controlled through the user interface, allowing the operator access to these six menu system branches:

Media Settings

•

• Print Control

• Printer Options

• System Settings

• Communications

• Diagnostics

While in the menu system, the current selection is indicated with an asterisk (*) next to the displayed item on the LCD. Selections designated with a section symbol (§) will require a printer reset before becoming effective. A reset will be automatically invoked when exiting the menu system and answering ‘Yes’ to the ‘Save Changes’ prompt. Changes made will be saved. When power is removed, the new settings will be restored upon power-up.

The same functional commands from your host computer may, in some cases, override the printer’s menu settings. In addition, as a security feature for the prevention of accidental or unauthorized changes, the menu system has a password protection feature.

Note: In the following subsections, the factory default settings are denoted with the ‘’ symbol. Selections denoted with a diamond () can only be changed through the menu system - all other selections can be overri dden by host software commands.

5-6 Rev A The Menu System

5.2.1 Entrance and Exit Prompts

With ‘Ready’ displayed on the LCD, press the Key to enter Menu Mode.

Note: While in Menu Mode, the printer will stop processing new DPL (or

bitmapped) data.

MENU MODE

ENTER PASSWORD

0 0 0 0

KEEP HOST CHANGES?

ENTER = YES

SAVE CHANGES?

ENTER = YES

Depending upon the configuration of the printer, the following Entrance and Exit Prompts may be displayed when accessing or leaving the Menu System.

You are attempting to enter Menu Mode. Security has been enabled and now the correct user-definable password is required before accessing the Menu Mode functions.

You are now entering Menu Mode. Existing Host commands have affected the configuration of the printer. Pres s in g E NTE R w ill s a ve th e s e c hanges; otherwise, the printe r w ill re ve r t to p re vio u s ly s a ve d s e ttin g s .

You are now exiting Menu Mode, but have made changes to the p rin te r’s s e ttin g s . P re s s in g ENT E R w ill re c o n fig u re your printer according to these changes; otherwise, the printe r w ill re ve r t to p re vio u s ly s a ve d s e ttin g s .

Note : If changes have been made that require a

res et, th e prin ter w ill automa tic ally inv o ke that re s e t.

The Menu System 5-7 Rev A

5.2.2 Media Settings

MEDIA TYPE

Selects the printing method. DIRECT THERMAL For use with heat sensitive media. THERMAL TRANSFER For use with media requiring a ribbon to create an image.

SENSOR TYPE

Selects the top-of-form (TOF) sensing method for the media. GAP The printer recognizes the TOF by sensing gaps in the media. CONTINUOUS

No TOF sensing. The LABEL LENGTH setting determines the

length. REFLECTIVE

LABEL LENGTH

04.00in (0-99.99)

MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH

16.00in (0-99.99)

PAPER OUT DISTANCE

00.25in (0-99.99)

LABEL WIDTH

203DPI > 04.26in (.75-4.26) 300DPI > 04.16in (.75-4.16)

RIBBON LOW DIAM E TER

1.38 in (1.00-2.00)

SENSOR CALIBRATION

PERFORM CALIBRATION

The printer recognizes the TOF by sensing reflective (black)

marks on the media.

When the Sensor Type is set to Continuous, this value is used

to determine the TOF.

Sets the maximum length between TOF marks (gap or

reflective). If this limit is exceeded, a top of form fault is

declared.

Sets the length of travel before an out of stock condition is

declared.

Sets the maximum limit for the printable width. Objects

extending beyond this limit will be clipped off and not printed.

Sets the threshold for a low ribbon indicat ion.

Adjusts the printer to sense your media.

The user follows steps to allow the printer to calculate the

empty, gap (or mark), and paper values to set the media

sensor. ADVANCED ENTRY

The user directly inputs the best values to adjust the media

sensor.

SENSOR LEVELS

Sets threshold values for the media sensor parameters.

Manual entry for paper, gap (or mark), and e mpty thresholds.

SENSOR GAIN

Observe A/D reading and set SENSOR GAIN. Adjusts the

sensitivity of the sensor for custom label stock.

5-8 Rev A The Menu System

PRINTHEAD CLEANING

CLEAN HEAD SCHEDULE

000 in. (* 1000)

CLEAN HEAD COUNTER

0 in. RESET COUNTER CLEAN HEAD NOW

Controls the printhead cleaning routine. Specifies the inch (or centimeter) count to reach

before prompting a printhead cleaning. If the number specified is exceeded three times, the printer will fault until cleaning is initiated.

 Notes: The default value (zero) disables this function. Also, the number specified is multiplied by one thousand.

Indicates the number of inches (or centimeters) since printhead cleaning was last initiated.

Allows the clean head counter to be set to zero Initiates printhead cleaning and resets the Clean

Head Counter.

 Notes:

 Remove ribbon, if installed.  Enter Menu Mode / Media Settings / Media Type and

set the printer for Direct Thermal.

 Ensure that full width media is installed.  See Section 6.1 for detailed instructions.

The Menu System 5-9 Rev A

5.2.3 Print Control

HEAT

10 (0-30)

PRINT SPEED

T-200 > 6 in/s (2-6) T-300 > 6 in/s (2-6)

FEED SPEED

T-200 > 6 in/s (2-6) T-300 > 6 in/s (2-6)

REVERSE SPEED

T-200 > 4 in/s (2-5) T-300 > 4 in/s (2-5)

ROW OFFSET

00.00in (0-99.99)

COLUMN OFFSET

00.00in (0-99.99)

PRESENT DISTANCE

0.00in (0-4.00)

CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS 

DARKNESS 32 (1-64)

CONTRAST 32 (1-64)

ROW ADJUST 000 DOTS (-150 -150)

COLUMN ADJUST 000 DOTS (0-128)

PRESENT ADJUST 064 DOTS (0-128)

Controls the ‘burn-time’ of the printhead. This is the equivalent of Heat Setting on most label software programs.

Controls the rate of label movement during the printing process.

Controls the rate of label when the FEED Key is pressed.

Controls the rate of label movement during backup positioning for start of print, cutting or present distance.

Shifts the vertical start of print position. This is the user setting for row adjustment.

Shifts the horizontal, left-justified start of print position to the right without

shifting the Label Width termination point to the right. This is

the user setting for Column Adjust. Sets the label stop position past the start of print. When the next label

format is received, the printer will automatically backfeed to the start position. If the present distance is set to zero, the printer will operate without reversing.

These factory adjustments independently change the listed parameters to finely tune the printer and compensate for slight mechanical differences sometimes evident if multiple printers share label formats.

Controls the printhead strobe time to fine-tune the HEAT setting.

It allows relative print edge (gray) adjustment for the print quality, which allows fine-tuning for specific media/ribbon mix.

Shifts the vertical start of print position in dots upward or downward to fine-tune the ROW OFFSET setting.

Shifts both the horizontal start of print position and the LABEL WIDTH termination point to the right in dots to fine-tune the COLUMN OFFSET setting.

Adjusts the label stopping position in dots to fine-tune the PRESENT DISTANCE setting.

5-10 Rev A The Menu System

5.2.4 Printer Options

MODULES

PRINT DIRECTORY

PRINT FILE FORMAT MODULE

DELETE FILE

PACK MODULE

PRESENT SENSOR

MODE

AUTO

ENABLED

DISABLED

RETRACTION DEL AY 070 x 10mS (1-255)

CUTTER

AUTO

ENABLED

DISABLED

Memory available for user storage of graphics, fonts and label formats. (The physical presence of the respective memory module must be detected to show the function selections in the menu system.

Prints a label directory of selected, or of all available modules, the available space on these modules, the files present, and the type of module and files.

The user may select from a list of available files for sample printing. The user may select from a list of available modules for formatting – all

data will be erased. The user may select from a list of available files for deleting (protected

modules will not appear). Bytes will not be retrieved until the module that contained the deleted file is packed.

Packing the module removes files marked as deleted and defragments existing file structures to recover space.

Used for on-demand label dispensing, where a printed label blocking the sensor will inhibit further printing until removed. (The physical presence of the Present Sensor must be detected to show the ENABLE/DISABLE selections, else NOT INSTALLED will be displayed momentarily).

Sets Present Sensor to desired mode of operation. Enables the present sensor when option is installed – present sensor

or peel and present mechanism. Stop location (present distance is automatically set appropriately for the installed hardware.

Enables the sensor for on-demand printing. Stop location (present distance is automatically set appropriately for the installed hardware.

Disables the sensor.

Time delay prior to moving label to next start of print in milliseconds.

Used to cut media into separate labels. (The physical presence of a

device must be detected to show the ENABLE/DISABLE selections, else NOT INSTALLED will be displayed momentarily).

Enables the cutter when option is installed. Stop location (present distance is automatically set appropriately for the installed hardware.

Enables cutting. Disables cutting.

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GPIO PORT 

GPIO DEVICE

DISABLED

APPLICATOR

BARCODE VERIFIER

START OF PRINT

ACTIVE HIGH

ACTIVE LOW

END OF PRINT

LOW PULSE

HIGH PULSE

ACTIVE LOW

ACTIVE HIGH

Used to interface the printer to external controlling devices (see Appendix D).

Sets the GPIO Port to work with a specific type of device.

Disables the GPIO Port.

Enables the GPIO for a label applicator.

Enables the GPIO for a bar code verifier.

Programmable signal input that controls the Start of Print (SOP) process.

SOP signal must go ‘high’ for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing.

SOP signal must go ‘low’ for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing.

Programmable signal output that signifies the End of Print (EOP) process.

Outputs a low pulse (approximately 30 milliseconds long) following printing.

Outputs a high pulse (approximately 30 milliseconds long) following printing.

Outputs a logic ‘low’ following printing.

Outputs a logic ‘high’ following printing.

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5.2.5 System Settings

CONFIGURATION FILE 

RESTORE AS CURRENT

SAVE SETTING AS

DELETE FILE

FACTORY SETTING FILE

INTERNAL MODULE D 1024 KB (100-5120)

DEFAULT MODULE

D

SCALEABLE FONT CACHE

0312 KB (100-5120)

SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLS

PC_850 MULTILINGUAL

DOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS

UNICODE

GB BIG 5

JIS

SHIFT JIS

EUC

TIME AND DATE

Options for storage and recall of printer configuration files. See Appendix E for details.

Provides a list of available configuration files. Selecting a file from the list causes a printer reset; afterward, the printer is configured according to the activated file.

Saves the entire effective configuration of the printer to a file. Unique names with up to nineteen characters are possible.

Provides a list of available configuration files. Files selected are immediately removed, freeing the module.

 Note: A currently activated file can not be d ele ted.

Provides a list of available c o nfiguration f ile s. The selecte d file will be restored whenever a Level 1 reset is perfo rme d; see Sec tion 6.7 .

Sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for the internal RAM ‘D’ module.

Sets the default module used to store files when no other module is specified. Available choices are G=FLASH memory or D=RAM memory

Sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for the scaleable font engine. Available memory dependent upon model.

Selects the code page used to print single byte fonts unless otherwise specified in DPL.

One of many selectable standard sets; see the Programmer’s Manual for details.

When equipped with the ILPC option, this selects the code page used to print double byte fonts unless otherwise specified in DPL; see the Programmer’s Manual.

Unicode (including Korean)

Government Bureau Industry Standard; Chinese (PRC) Taiwan encoded

Japanese Industry Standard

Shift Japanese Industry Standard

Extended UNIX Code Allows the user to set the time and date.

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System Settings (continued)

MEDIA COUNTERS 

ABSOLUTE COUNTER

RESETTABLE COUNTER RESET COUNTER

PRINT CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURATION LEVEL 

PRINTER KEY

APPLICATION VERSION BOOT LOADER

UPGRADE PRINTER CODE

UNLOCK FEATURE

Internal record of inches printed and time of use. Shows the number of inches printed since being set at the factory. Not

resettable. The number of inches printed since the last reset. User may reset. Resets the Resettable Counter to zero.

Prints the effective configuration of the system. In addition, if settings were changed that require a reset to become effective, this will be indicated with the ‘§’ symbol.

A bulleted item () indicates that it was changed via the host, but not saved in non-volatile memory.

To upgrade the application program (resident software) version of the printer, the hardware and software compatibility levels must match for the update to be accepted. This information is displayed here; it is also printed on a configuration label.

Each printer has a unique Key number in the following form: vvvv-cwxx-yyyyyy-zzz Where: vvvv – represents the model number of the application loaded. csxx – represents the hardware / software feature level, where: c – represents the printer class. w – represents hardware feature level of the main board. xx – represents the software feature level: 10 = Standard DPL 20 = Internal CG Times Font Software feature levels are accepted up to the ‘xx’ value

(increases beyond this level require an authorization code).

yyyyyy – is a manufacturing date code zzz – is a unique time stamp

Displays the Application version of the printer’s firmware. Displays the Boot Loader version of the printer’s firmware.

This function is used to upgrade the software feature level of the printer. Brady authorization is required.

This function is used to unlock the additional optional features within the printer. Brady authorization is required.

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System Settings (continued)

SET FACTORY DEFAULTS

FORMAT ATTRIBUTES

XOR

OPAQUE

TRANSPARENT

LABEL ROTATION 

ENABLED DISABLED

IMAGING MODE 

MULTIPLE LABEL

SINGLE LABEL

PAUSE MODE

ENABLED DISABLED

Parameters in this menu listing with the ‘’ symbol are the designated defaults.

Overwrite the current settings with the factory default settings or, if selected, will restore the Factory Setting File.

 Note: The reset will be automatic. If no Factory Setting File is used, all menu settings will be restored except CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS, and the media and ribbon sensor calibrations.

Affects the manner in which overlapping text and graphics are treated as the label is printed. Consult the Class Series Programmer’s Manual for details.

Intersecting text strings, images, and bar codes print on top of one another.

Interacting text strings, images, and bar codes are obliterated by those formatted last. Each character cell is treated as opaque.

Intersecting text strings, images, and bar codes will not be printed. (An odd number of overlapping objects will print.)

Instructs the printer to rotate the label format 180 degrees before printing.

Label formats are flipped top to bottom. Label formats are printed normally.

Instructs the printer whether to pre-image the label format.

 Note: This selection can affect the accuracy of time-stamped labels and label throughput.

The printer images multiple labels as memory permits, achieving the fastest throughput; however, if time-stamping, the time will reflect the moment the label is imaged rather than when actually printed.

The printer images the next label only after the previous label has been successfully printed. Single processing provides time-stamps that are more accurate, but it slows label throughput time.

When enabled, suspends printing between each label until the PAUSE Key is pressed.

Requires an operator press the PAUSE Key after each label. The printer completes label batch without pausing between labels.

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System Settings (continued)

PEEL MODE

ENABLED DISABLED

SECURITY 

SELECT SECURITY

MENU AND TEST

SECURE MENU

DISABLED

MODIFY PASSWORD

UNITS OF MEASURE

IMPERIAL METRIC

INPUT MODE 

DPL LINE

Specifies that a Feed operation be prevented when the label is presented and not removed, or if the printer is to wait for the GPIO start of print signal.

Feed is inhibited according to the above criteria. Feed is always enabled.

Provides the user with the ability to password-protect all settings available through the User In terface. Default password is: 1 2 3 4

Enable or disable the security feature of the User I nt erface. The Menu and Test areas will require a password before access is

granted. The Menu area will require a password befor e access is granted.

All menu items are accessible without protection.

Modify the numeric password required to access the menu system when security is enabled.

Selects the measurement system in which the system’s settings are represented in the menu system and on configuration labels.

Inch standard: lengths and counters given in inches. Metric standard: lengths given in millimeters and counters in

centimeters. Defines the type of printer language.

Standard DPL processing. Standard DPL processing with addition Line mode Template

processing enabled. Line Mode exacts dat a terminated by a carriage return to be inserted in a DPL template and printed.

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System Settings (continued)

DPL EMULATION 

(not available with T-300)

STANDARD

ALLEGRO

PRODIGY PLUS

PRODIGY

COLUMN EMULATION 

* Not available in T-300

203 in (180 - 250)

Determines SOP Emulation (start of print (<STX>O)) see above, Column Emulation (see above), positions barcodes as does selected printer.

Start of print 220; the below exceptions are disabled.

Allegro, Prodigy Plus, and Prodigy emulations enabled:

 Data Terminator – I 2 of 5 Barcodes (IDs D, J, and L), the first

non-numeric character processed will terminate the barcode data field.

 Bar Size – I 2 of 5 Barcode (ID L), when the bar size is specified

greater than P (25), the size is automatically decreased to 10.

 Human Readable Fonts – The EAN and UPC barcodes (IDs B, C,

F, G, M, and N) print a fixed font size.

 Lines and boxes: Rotations 2 and 4 are affected by the vertical

multi-plication factor defined in the DPL Dxx command.

 Column positions greater than the printhead width are adjusted

back to the printable area and printed.

 Barcodes (rotation 3, upside down / right to left) with row position

less than barcode height result in row position equal to barcode height, that is, barcodes falling off label leading edge are pushed back onto the label.

 <STX>L (Label Command) followed by no printable fields result in

no paper movement. (When disabled a blank label is printed).

Allegro Only:

The row position is calculated based on 194 DPI. Compensation for location of column position 0 via columnar dots pe r

inch (dpi) emulation Dpi emulation, smaller numbers shrink text from right to left.

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System Settings (continued)

SOP EMULATION 

110 (PRODPLUS)

220 (ALLEGRO)

250 (PRODIGY)

DISABLED

BACK AFTER PRINT

ENABLED

DISABLED

FONT EMULATION 

STANDARD FONTS CG TIMES USER ID S50

MENU LANGUAGE 

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ITALIANO

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

USER DEFINED

Enables the <STX>O and <STX>f print positioning commands to allow backward compatibility with label formats designed for other printers.

Emulates the Prodigy Plus® printer.

Emulates the Allegro® printer.

Emulates the Prodigy™ printer.

No emulation: natural start of pr int position. (System Commands <STX>O and <STX>f are ignored).

When the present distance is set with the GPIO enabled, this determines the timing of the label back up.

Commands the printer to immediately back up t he label after the applicator issued start of print signal is received for faster throughput.

The printer will not initiate repositioning until th e next label is r ea dy t o print. May help prevent the curling of the label edge.

The selected font is substituted for all Brady internal fonts. This function provides the printer to def in e a new default font without changing t h e host DPL data streams.

Selects the language in which the menu system messages and configuration label are shown. Only languages that are resident will be available.

English

French

Italian

German

Spanish

User defined, downloaded language(s). (Displayed only if a download file is present).

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System Settings (continued)

FAULT HANDLING

LEVEL

STANDARD

VOID AND RETRY

NO REPRINT

VOID DISTANCE 0.50 in (.10-2.00)

RETRY COUNT 1 (0-3)

When a fault condition (ribbon ou t, media out, etc.) is detected, t his setting determines the level of intervention and the disposition of the label being printed at the time the fault occurred.

Selects the printer’s action, the action required by the operator, and the label’s reprint status.

Printing stops and a fault message is displayed. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is reprinted.

Depending upon the RETRY COUNT, one of the following actions when faulted:

 If the Retry Count setting has not been exceeded, ‘VOID’ is printed

on the label in process and reprinting occurs automatically;

 If the Retry Count has been exceeded, printing stops and a fault

message is displayed. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is reprinted; or,

 If the CANCEL Key is pressed the operat or n ow has the option of

canceling the reprint:

To allow the reprint, press the ESCAPE Key or to cancel the reprint, press the ENTER Key (the operator now has the option of canceling the entire label batch by pressing th e ENTER Ke y aga in.)



Note: VOID will not be printed when insufficient space exists for the height of the text (see VOID DISTANCE, below) or if the fault occurred after the entire label was completed (i.e., when the label reaches its Present Distance at or above the TOF).

Printing stops and a fault message is displayed. After the problem is corrected, the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault. The label in process is not repri nted.

Sets the distance to backup the faulted label to print ‘VOID’ on its trailing edge, which also indirectly establishes the font size of the void message.

Establishes the number of times the print er will attempt to reprint a label. If the last label printed in this count has been voided, the printer will stop and display a fault message.

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5.2.6 Communications

SERIAL PORT A 

BAUD RATE

38400 28800 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200

PROTOCOL

BOTH SOFTWARE HARDWARE NONE

PARITY

NONE ODD EVEN

DATA BITS

7 8

STOP BITS

1 2

PARALLEL PORT A

PORT DIRECTION

UNI-DIRECTIONAL

BI-DIRECTIONAL

Controls the communications settings for Serial Port A. Determines the serial communication rate. 38400 bits per second 28800 bits per second 19200 bits per second 9600 bits per second 4800 bits per second 2400 bits per second 1200 bits per second Sets the data flow control (handshaking) method. Uses both handshaking methods. XON/XOFF CTS/DTR No flow control is used. Sets Word pari ty No parity Odd parity Even parity Sets Word length Seven bit Word length Eight bit Word length Sets the number of stop bits One stop bit Two stop bits

Controls the communications settings for Parallel Port A. Determines if data is sent from the printer to the ho st via the parallel

port. One-way printer communication.

Enables IEEE 1284 back-channel operation.

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Communications (continued)

NIC ADAPTER

Network Interface Card Adapter (optional). If not present, this displays ‘NOT INSTALLED’ when accessed. After making changes to these parameters, save the changes, exit the menu system, the printer will then reset for the changes to take effec t.

IP ADDRESS*

The static IP address of the NIC Adapter. This is in standard dotteddecimal format.

SUBNET MASK* GATEWAY* SNMPTRAP DESTINATION

The static subn et assigned to the NIC Adapter. Specifies the network gateway address the NIC Adapter should use. Selects the Network IP address where all SNMP Traps will be sent. If

zeroed, no traps are sent. The Receiver must have SNMP service installed.

IP DISCOVERY

This is the address discovery method used by the NIC Adapter if a static address is not utilized. If no server for any of the discovery methods is found, the static value specified is used.

 Note: For faster NIC Adapter boot times, disable any discovery methods not used.

ENABLED

Default. Modifications to IP, Subnet Mask, or Gateway addresses will not be allowed.

WARNING! An IP Address assigned by a server has precedence over any static IP Address stored in the NIC Adapter.

DISABLED

SET FACTORY DEFAULTS

Disables IP Discovery.

 Note: Select this option to ensure that any stored static IP is used by the NIC Adapter.

Resets all of the network parameters to factory default settings, including some parameters that are not accessible through the printer’s menu.

HOST SETTINGS 

HOST TIMEOUT 10 SEC (1-60)

Settings which affect all communications with a host. The number of seconds a communications port must be idle before the

printer may process data from a different port. This value is also used to “timeout” an image / label format download (i.e., if, at any time, data flow stops before a complete label format is received, the data will be ignored).

* Not available when “IP Discovery” is enabled.

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Communications (continued)

CONTROL CODES

STANDARD CODES

ALTERNATE CODES

ALTERNATE CODES 2

CUSTOM CODES

FEEDBACK CHARACTERS

ENABLED DISABLED

ESC SEQUENCES

ENABLED DISABLED

HEAT COMMAND

ENABLED DISABLED

SPEED COMMANDS

ENABLED DISABLED

TOF SENSING COMMANDS

ENABLED DISABLED

Allows the operator to change the prefix of the software commands interpreted by the printer.

Hex 01 = SOH command; Hex 02 = STX command; count-by = ^; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return

Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; count-by = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return

Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; count-by = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x7C = Carriage Return

Each DPL command (SOH, STX, CR, and count-by) may be selected by entering the desired Hex code. (The  and  Keys will scroll the characters, while the ENTER Key selects character and then advances the cursor.)

Returns a Hex 1E, [RS], after each label successfully prints, and a Hex 1F, [US], after each batch of labels is printed.

Feedback characters are sent to the host. No feedback characters are sent. Allows data containing invalid ESC control code sequences to be

processed, helpful because some systems send a “banner” to the printer.

Normal printer operating mode. ESC sequences are ignored and the data is processed. Bitmapped font

downloads are disabled in this mode. Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat Command, providing

compatibility with oth e r BRADY pri nters. Normal printer operating mode. DPL Heat commands are ignored. The heat value is controlled via the

menu setting; see Section 5.1.3. Allows the user to disable the DPL speed commands (Print, Feed, Slew,

and Reverse). Normal printer operating mode. DPL speed commands are ignored. The speeds are controlled via the

menu setting; see Section 5.1.3. Allows the user to disable the DPL Top of Form commands (Gap,

Continuous, and Reflective). Normal printer operating mode. DPL TOF commands are ignored. The TOF is controlled via the menu

setting; see Section 5.1.2.

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Communications (continued)

SYMBOL SET COMMAND

ENABLED DISABLED

CNTRL-CODES (DATA)

ENABLED DISABLED

STX-V SW SETTINGS

ENABLED DISABLED

Allows the user to disable the DPL Single and Double Symbol Set selection commands.

Normal printer operating mode. DPL Symbol Set commands are ignored. The Symbol Set selection is

controlled via the menu setting; see Section 5.1.5. Allows the user to remove control codes (data < 20 Hex) from the data

fields. The selected line terminator is processed. Normal printer operating mode. DPL Control Code (SOH, STX, CR, ESC, and ^) functions are ignored. Allows the user to disable DPL software switch settings commands. Normal printer operating mode. DPL option-enable command (<STX>V) is ignored.

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5.2.7 Diagnostics

HEX DUMP MODE 

ENABLED

DISABLED

OPTIONS TESTING 

TEST PRESENT SENSOR TEST CUTTER

PERFORM TEST 1 TIME

PRINT TEST RATE (min) 

000 (0-120)

SENSOR READINGS 

THR TRAN RIBM 24V PS HD RANK 255 255 255 255 255 255 255

RIBBON SENSOR LIMITS 

RIBBON ADC LOW HIGH 070 164

Most commonly used for troubleshooting. Prints data and instructions received from the host rather than interpreting them as label formats; see Section 7.2.

Prints raw ASCII data received from the host rather than executing the commands.

Executes and prints label formats (normal operating mode). Allows or performs diagnostics of specific options within the printer.

Performs a functional test of the present sensor. Performs a functional test of the cutter. The test will cycle the selected number of times (1, 10, or 100) with

the results displayed following each attempt. The number of minutes to delay between the printing of batches of

Quick Test Labels. Analog Sensor readings are displayed.

Live sensor values are displayed. Maximum values are shown in this example, where:

THR = thermistor sensor; TRAN = transmissive (gap) media sensor (REFL is shown if the

SENSOR TYPE is set to ‘reflective’); RIB M = ribbon motion sen sor; 24V = 24 volt DC power supply sensor; PS = Present sensor; HD = head-down sensor; and, RANK = the value of the printhead ranking resistor.

Displays ribbon sensor ADC low and high values used for motion detection.

Approximate default values are shown here (actual values will vary).

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5.2.8 MCL Options

MCL AT POWER-UP 

ENABLED

DISABLED

START MCL 

MCL (Macro Command Language) is tool suite designed for data collection applications. The printer will accept input data from peripheral devices and the application can request and send data to locally resident lookup files or remote databases.

After power to the printer is turned ‘Off’ and ‘On,’ MCL will be started. The printer is now ready to accept input data from peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, weigh scales, and keyboards without the need of a host computer.

Normal printer functions. MCL with be started after exiting from the menu (see menu, next

page).

The Menu System 5-25 Rev A

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5.3 Display Messages

The printer displays several different types of information (if not in the menu system or Quick Test Mode):

• User Prompts and Condition Messages (also see Section 5.1.1 for a listing of the Enter/

Exit Prompts)

• Application and Boot Loader Updating Messages (see Section 6.8)

• Fault and Warning Messages (see Section 7.1)

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5.3.1 User Prompts and Condition Messages

User Prompts alert the operator to a required action. Condition Messages are used to indicate an operational state.

User Prompts and Condition Messages

Displayed Message Description Condition(s)

CLEARING FAULTS

The printer is trying to clear a fault condition.

Occurs when the FEED Key is pressed after the correction of a fault.

CALIBRATING

CANCEL REPRINT? ENTER KEY = YES

CANCEL BATCH? ENTER KEY = YES

PAUSED

READY

SYSTEM INITIALIZING

SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS

UNCALIBRATED

A media calibration is being

The FEED Key was pressed and held.

performed.

The CANCEL or TEST Key was pressed during the fault handling process.

The CANCEL or TEST Key was pressed during a batch

The faulted label will be cancelled if ENTER is pressed, then the remaining labels in the batch will be printed.

The current print batch will be cancelled if ENTER is pressed; the remaining labels will not be printed.

job. The printer is paused or

The printer is in a paused condition.

offline.

Ready Mode. Normal operating mode. The printer is ready to

receive and process label formats.

Normal power-up and soft reset condition.

The media calibration is not

Follows the ‘SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS’ message after a reset or power-up.

Occurs when the user resets the printer via the host or Front Panel.

Perform calibration; see Section 5.4.

set.

XXXX OF XXXX

PRINTING

The print job is being processed.

Batch status indication, updated with each label printed.

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5.4 Quick Test Mode

This section explains the functions of the resident Quick Tests, accessible by pressing the Key on the Front Panel.

Notes:

• With the exception of the Configuration Label, all Quick Test labels require 4-

inch (102mm) wide media to print the entire format. If using narrower med ia , change the Label Width setting (Section 5.1.2) to match your media’s width to avoid printing on the platen.

• During any Quick Test, press the Key or the Key to stop printing.

• Using the ‘Print Test Rate’ feature (Section 5.1.7), a time delay can be set for

printing labels in Quick Test Mode.

5.4.1 Print Quality Label

The Print Quality Label provides an indication of overall print quality at a pre-selected heat and speed setting. This format consists of compliant bar codes in fence and ladder orientations, assorted font sizes, and graphic fill patterns. These can be used to ensure conformance, as well as aesthetics.

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To print a Print Quality Label:

X Press the

Y Use the Key to scroll to ‘Print Quality Label’.

FWD

Key.

Z Use the Key to select a quantity; see Section 5.0.3. [ Press the Key to start printing.

Good Print Quality Label:

Even pattern consistency indicates correct printhead operation.

Faulty Print Quality Label:

Streaks indicate a dirty or faulty printhead. See Section 6.1 for cleaning instructions.

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5.4.2 Configuration Label

The Configuration Label provides printer valuable database information, as detailed in Section 5.1.

To print a Configuration Label:

X Press the Key.

Y Use the Z Press the

Note: The contents of this label may vary with the application version and printer model and equipped options. To capture all the information, use media at least 2 inches wide (51mm) with the Label Width setting matched accordingly (see Section 5.1.2).

FWD

Key to scroll to ‘Print Configuration’.

Key to print.

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5.4.3 Quick Ribbon Test Label

The Quick Ribbon Test Label features a compliant picket-fence bar code that can be used to verify thermal transfer and print quality functions. To print a Quick Ribbon Test Label:

X Press the

Y Use the Key to scroll to ‘Print Quality Label’.

FWD

Key.

Z Use the Key to select a quantity; see Section 5.0.3. [ Press the Key to start printing.

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5.4.4 V alidation Label

The Validation Label is another useful tool for evaluating overall print quality. To generate a Validation Label:

X Press the

Y Use the Key to scroll to ‘Print Quality Label’.

FWD

Key.

Z Use the Key to select a quantity; see Section 5.0.3. [ Press the Key to start printing.

5.4.5 Print Last Label

Print Last Label reprints the last label format printed. The format can be any of the Test Labels, a label from the host, or one recalled from memory.

Note: If a job was cancelled prior to its completion, or if power has been removed since the last print job and the request for this label, this selection will print a ‘VOID’ message.

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5.4.6 User Defined Label

The User Defined Label reprints from a list of previously printed label formats. Use the

FWD

Key to scroll through the listing, then use the Key to select and print the

label.

Note: If a job was cancelled prior to its completion, or if power has been removed since the last print job and the request for this label, ‘NO FILES AVAILABLE’ will be displayed and no printing will occur.

5.4.7 Media Sensor Calibration

In addition to the Sensor Type selection, Media Sensor calibration ensures that each label is detected correctly and reliably. Perform calibration when the ‘Uncalibrated’ message is displayed. Three different methods are available to calibrate the printer: Quick, Standard, and Advanced Entry.

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5.4.8 Quick Calibration

When ‘Uncalibrated’ is displayed, follow the Media Sensor Calibration procedure in Section 5.4.2.

At the factory, the printer is calibrated to sense a wide range of media types. Quick Media Calibration fine-tunes the media sensor for your gap, notch or reflective media application. Note that this is not required if you are using continuous media. Perform this calibration during initial set-up or after changing your media type. To calibrate:

X Ensure that media is loaded (see Section 3.2), that the Media Sensor is adjusted (see Section 3.3),

and that the printer is idle.

Y Press and hold the

(or mark) to advance under the sensor before releasing the button.

Key. The printer will begin advancing media; allow at least one label gap

Upon successful completion, the ‘Calibration Completed’ message will flash; the printer will feed to the next label TOF and ‘Ready’ will be displayed. (A ‘Warning Low Backing’ message may appear if using notched media or media on a transparent liner; however, the calibration was successful).

Note: Media containing large gaps may require a change in the ‘Paper Out Distance’ setting; see Section 5.1.2.

Calibration Hints:

In certain cases, the printer may have trouble differentiating between the label and liner. If the printer stops feeding in the middle of a label or if ‘Cannot Calibrate’ is displayed, try calibrating over a longer distance:

• Press and hold the Key to allow two or more gaps (or marks) to advance under the

sensor.

If this method fails, see Standard Calibration (Section 5.4.2).

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5.4.9 Standard Calibration

Standard Calibration is appropriate for most media types. During the process, the printhead assembly can be raised for visual access to the media and media sensor. In addition, displayed sensor readings can be used to indicate the best position over the media, which is helpful when using small, position-critical TOF notches or marks. Three readings are required:

Empty: No media in the sensor. Gap (or Mark): Only the backing, notch, or reflective mark in the sensor. Paper: The label (with the liner attached) in the sensor.

To perform a Standard Calibration:

Step

1 (Media should be loaded and the

appropriate Sensor Type selected.) Turn ‘On’ the printer.

• Press the

Operator Action

Key.

• Raise the printhead assembly.

Press the Media Settings menu.

Press the ‘Sensor Calibration’.

Press the

• Press the

FWD

Key to enter the

Key and scroll to

Key.

• Remove the media from the

Media Sensor then the key.

Displayed Message

UNCALIBRATED

MENU MODE

MEDIA SETTINGS

MEDIA TYPE

MEDIA SETTINGS SENSOR CALIBRATION

SENSOR CALIBRATION PERFORM CALIBRATION

REMOVE LABEL STOCK PRESS ESC KEY <YYY>

Wait until the printer initializes (about six seconds).

You are entering Menu Mode.

See Section 5.1.2 for menu layout.

Press the Key to abort this procedure.

You are beginning the standard calibration procedure.

This sets the parameter for the ‘empty’ value.

Where ‘yyy’ is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading.

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Step

Operator Action

7 Proceed according to your media

type:

Die-cut stock: strip the media from

the backing and then reinsert it into the sensor; adjust the Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the backing.

Displayed Message

SCAN BACKING PRESS ESC KEY <YYY>

Comment

This sets the parameter for the ‘gap’ or ‘mark’ value.

Where ‘yyy’ is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading: useful in locating the best

Notched stock: adjust the Sensor

sensor position.

Eye Mark over the center of the notch.

Continuous stock: go to

Step 8. Press the key to continue.

Note: Never position the sensor over a perforation when recording a sensor reading.

Note: Do NOT move the position of the Media Sensor after it has been adjusted.

8 Position the label (and backing, if

any) under the Sensor Eye Mark.

Note: If using preprinted media, ensure the label area under the sensor is free of preprinted text, graphics or borders.

Press the key to continue.

9 Observe the display.

SCAN PAPER PRESS ESC KEY <YYY>

GAP MODE

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

Or, for reflective media:

REFLECTIVE MODE

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

Or, for continuous media:

CONTINUOUS MODE

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

This sets the parameter for the ‘paper’ value.

Where ‘yyy’ is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading.

The calibration was successful. See note below if another

message was displayed.

Quick Test Mode 5-37 Rev A

Step

10 Exit upon successful calibration:

Back out of the menu tree by repeatedly pressing the

Key.

If using gap or reflective media, press and hold the Key.

The printer will begin advancing media; allow at least one label gap (or mark) to advance under the sensor.

Operator Action

Note: A ‘Warning Low Backing’ message indicates that the calib ration was

successful with notched media or media on a transparent liner; see Section 7.1 for details on this and other possible messages.

Displayed Message

The printer is now ready to

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READY

begin printing.

If this calibration was unsuccessful, go to Section 5.4.3.

Comment

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5.4.10 Advanced Entry Calibration

Advanced Entry Calibration is the alternate method for special-case media types. The procedure has two parts:

1. You must list the sensor readings for the label and TOF values using different algorithms.

2. From your list the best algorithm is chosen, new readings taken and those values entered.

Advanced Entry Calibration will override all previous calibration settings; this method should be used only when Standard Calibration has failed.

To perform an Advanced Entry Calibration:

Step

1 (Media should be loaded and the

appropriate Sensor Type selected.)

Turn ‘On’ the printer.

• Press the

Operator Action

Key.

• Raise the printhead assembly.

Press the Media Settings menu.

Press the ‘Sensor Calibration’.

FWD

Key to enter the

Key and scroll to

Displayed Message

UNCALIBRATED

MENU MODE

MEDIA SETTINGS

MEDIA SETTINGS SENSOR CALIBRATION

MEDIA TYPE

Comment

Wait until the printer initializes (about six seconds).

You are entering Menu Mode.

See Section 5.1.2 for menu layout.

Press the Key to abort this procedure.

Press the

Press the Key to scroll to ‘Advanced Entry’.

Quick Test Mode 5-39 Rev A

FWD

Key.

SENSOR CALIBRATION PERFORM CALIBRATION

SENSOR CALIBRATION ADVANCED ENTRY

You are beginning the calibration subment.

You are entering Advanced Entry Calibration.

Step

Press the Key.

Operator Action

Displayed Message

ADVANCED ENTRY SENSOR LEVELS

Comment

Press the this procedure.

Key to abort

Press the Key.

FWD

Place the label under the Sensor Eye Mark and lower the printhead assembly.

11 Proceed according to your media

type:

• Die-cut stock: strip media from

the backing and then reinsert it into the sensor; adjust Sensor Eye Mark over center of backing.

• Notched stock: adjust Sensor

Eye Mark over center of notch.

• Reflective stock: Adjust the

Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the facedown black mark.

1. Press the the setting and then record the sensor reading in a table similar to the one shown after Step 12, as a TOF Value.

2. Next, press the increment the Gain Number.

3. Repeat for each of the Gain Numbers (00-32).

Key to select

FWD

Key to

ADVANCED ENTRY SENSOR GAIN

GAIN TRAN <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

- OR -

GAIN RFL <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

GAIN TRAN <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

Or for reflective media:

GAIN RFL <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

You are beginning the Advanced Entry Calibration.

If using preprinted media, ensure the label area under the sensor is free of preprinted text, graphics or borders.

Where ‘yyy’ is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading: useful in locating the best sensor position.

Note: Never position the sensor over a perforation when recording a sensor reading.

Note: Do NOT move the position of the Media Sensor after it has been adjusted.

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Step

Operator Action

12 From the data collected in Steps 10

and 11, where both the sensor readings are above 20, subtract each Label Value from the corresponding TOF Value. These are the Difference Values.

From the resulting list, find the largest Difference Value (see example below). Its associated Gain Number will provide the best algorithm for your media.

Displayed Message

GAIN TRAN <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

Or for reflective media:

GAIN RFL <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

Comment

Both sensor readings must be above 20

For example, if your compiled data had the values shown in this table, Gain Number 8 would be chosen because it has the highest Difference Value (146) where both the Label Value and the TOF Value are above

20.

Gain

Number

00 255 254 1 01 251 240 11 02 241 213 28 03 231 182 49 04 219 150 69 05 212 119 93 06 200 88 112 07 189 58 131 08 178 32 146 09 167 19 N/A 10 156 17 N/A 11 146 16 N/A 12 136 15 N/A … … … … 31 116 14 N/A 32 112 14 N/A

Label

Value

TOF

Value Difference Value

Quick Test Mode 5-41 Rev A

Step

Using the

Operator Action

FWD

Key, select the

Gain Number determined in Step

12. Press the the setting.

Key to select

Displayed Message

GAIN TRAN <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

Or for reflective media:

GAIN RFL <yyy> *00 <0 - 31>

Comment

Selection is denoted with an ‘*’.

14 Place the media in the Media

Sensor. Record the sensor reading and label it ‘P’ (paper).

Place the backing, mark, or notch in the Media Sensor. Record the sensor reading and label it ‘G’ or ‘M’ (Gap or Mark).

Remove all media. Record the sensor reading and label it ‘E’ (Empty).

Press the

FWD

the

Key. Then press

Key.

GAIN TRAN <yyy> *08 <0 - 31>

Or for reflective media:

GAIN RFL <yyy> *08 <0 - 31>

ADVANCED ENTRY SENSOR LEVEL

Where ‘yyy’ is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading.

The sensor readings must be manually entered into the printer now.

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Step

Press the

Operator Action

Key.

Using the

FWD

or the Key, set the ‘Paper’ level to the value determined in the previous

step. Press the the entry (indicated by the ‘*’) and advance the menu.

Repeat for the ‘Gap’ and ‘Empty’ level.

REV

Key to set

Displayed Message

PAPER SENSOR LEVEL P* 198 G* 084 E*014

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GAP SENSOR LEVEL P* 198 G* 084 E*014

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EMPTY SENSOR LEVEL P* 198 G* 084 E*014

Or, for reflective media:

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PAPER SENSOR LEVEL P* 015 G* 181 E*213



MARK SENSOR LEVEL P* 015 G* 181 E*213

Comment

The selection will flash and the display heading will change to indicate the item for entry.

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EMPTY SENSOR LEVEL P* 015 G* 181 E*213

Quick Test Mode 5-43 Rev A

Step

17 After all entries have been made,

press the the menu and then press the

and return to the Ready Mode.

Operator Action

Key to back out of

Key

to save the settings

Displayed Message

SAVE CHANGES? ENTER KEY = YES

From ‘Ready’, press the FEED Key to advance to the next label TOF.

Comment

Note:f the Advanced Entry Calibration fails, try the following procedure.

- Re-enter Media Settings / Calibration / Advanced Entry / Sensor Gain and lower the selected Gain Setting number by one (to make the sensor less sensitive).

- Select the new Gain Setting, save the changes, exit the menu, and then test your media.

- Repeat the procedure until a usable media setting is obtained.

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Maintenance and Adjustment s

6. Introduction

This chapter details the cleaning, adjusting, and troubleshooting tips for the printer. The following table outlines the recommended maintenance schedule for the various printer parts.

Area Method Interval

Printhead Turn off the printer before cleaning the

printhead. Use solvent* on a cotton swab to clean the printhead from end to end.

Platen Roller Turn the power off. Rotate the platen

roller and clean it thoroughly with solvent* and a cotton swab.

Peel-Off Roller Rotate the peel-off roller and clean it

thoroughly with solvent* and a cotton swab.

Media Path Solvent* After every roll of

Peel/Tear Bar Solvent* As needed Media Sensor Air blow Monthly Exterior Mild detergent or desktop cleaner. As needed Interior Brush or vacuum cleaner As needed. * It is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used.

After every roll of media.

media.

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IS A FLAMMABLE SOLVENT, ALWAYS TAKE THE

PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS SUBSTANCE.

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6.1 Cleaning the Printhead

If print quality declines (symptoms include non-compliant bar codes, print dropouts, streaks), the typical cause is debris build-up on the printhead. Furthermore, when the buildup is not removed it may lead to element failure, greatly reducing the life of the printhead. To clean the printhead:

1. Turn ‘Off’ and unplug the printer.

2. Open the cover. Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly.

Allow the printhead to cool before proceeding.

3. Move media and ribbon away from the printhead as necessary.

4. Using a Cotton Swab moistened, not soaked, with isopropyl alcohol gently wipe away any build-up on the printhead surface, paying close attention to the Burn Line. Allow the printhead to dry.

5. Replace the ribbon and media. Lower the Printhead Assembly back to the locked position.

6. Close the cover. Plug in and turn ‘On’ the printer. Feed several labels to normalize tracking.

6-2 Rev A Cleaning the Printhead

6.1.1 Automated Printhead Cleaning

Note: This procedure is only for printers with a display.

1. Remove media and ribbon.

2. Place a Brady Cleaning Card, P/N 70-2013-01 under the printhead. Lower and lock the printhead. Ensure that the Leveling Cam is not

3. Press and hold the TEST Key for approximately four seconds.

The printer will begin the cleaning routine.

4. In cases of heavy build-up, or if high heat values are typically used for printing, flip the card over and repeat Step 3.

5. Reinstall your ribbon and media (if necessary, readjust the Leveling Cam, see Section 6.2). Lower and lock the printhead. Close the cover.

engaged (in left-most position).

Cleaning the Printhead 6-3 Rev A

6.2 Media Width Adjustment

When printing on less than full width media, the printer has a printhead-leveling cam to adjust the right side of the printhead for even pressure distribution. To adjust the leveling cam:

1. With media loaded in the printer, print a label and examine it:

Non-display printers: Simultaneously press

PAUSE

the

Display printers: See Section 5.3.1

FEED

+ buttons.

2. While observing the printed labels, l oosen the Thumbscrew and move it to the left most position. (see Example 1, below).

3. Next, move the Thumbscrew to the right until the printed labels contain a complete, even image (see Example 2). Tighten the Thumbscrew.

Example 1 – Over adjustment:

Too much adjustment produces an image that fades across the label. To correct this, move the Thumbscrew to the right.

Example 2 – Correct adjustment:

The proper adjustment produces a complete image with even print contrast across the label (see note below).

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Note: Under-adjustment of the Levelin g Cam : Pro b lem s can inclu d e ribbon wrinkling, label tracking, and platen roller and printhead wear.

6-4 Rev A Media Width Adjustment

When changing to a different width of label, readjust the Leveling Cam.

6.3 Printhead Burn Line Adjustment

To ensure print quality across a majority of media types, the burn line is adjusted at the factory using 6.5-mil (.0065 inch) media. In extreme cases, if media of a different thickness or rigidity is used (e.g., heavy tag stock), print quality can change.

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If you have questions, contact a qualified technician or Brady Technical Support before proceeding.

Printhead Burn Line Adjustment 6-5 Rev A

To adjust the burn line:

1. Release the print head by pressing the print-head lock.

2. Remove media and ribbon. Do not lock the print head into place.

Loosen the two print-head

locking screws approximately ¼-turn counter-clockwise.

6-6 Rev A Printhead Burn Line Adjustment

4. To position the burn line, make equal adjustments of ¼ turn (or a 1/8 turn for

finer adjustments) to each adjustment screw in the appropriate direction:

Note: Typically, thick media requires a slight backward adjustment and thin

media requires a slight forward adjustment.

• Position burn line backward: turn each adjustment screw clockwise.

• Position burn line forward: turn each adjustment screw counter-

clockwise

5. Tighten the locking screws, and then lock the print head in place.

6. Load media and ribbon.

7. Print a label and examine the print quality.

Note: It may be necessary to adjust the print head leveling cam, heat and/or print head pressure to get an acceptable printed image.

8. If the label does not produce an acceptable image, unlock the print head and

repeat Steps 2-7 until an acceptable printed image is obtained.

Note: If print quality is noticeably worse after making the adjustment to the burn line position, turn the adjustment screws in the opposite direction.

Printhead Burn Line Adjustment 6-7 Rev A

6.4 BRADY T300 and Raised-Panel Labels

CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, replace the Ribbon

Spindle with the new design.

Use the following printer settings to ensure quality print performance and label registration for all Brady Raised Panel labels:

Note: Changes to these driver settings will become the default for all future labels. The settings are saved with the file.

If you are using LabelMark or Bradysoft software, you must make these same changes to the driver settings for that software (i.e., File > Print Setup).

1. Edit the print driver properties (this example uses LabelMark software):

a. Select Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. b. In the Printers and Faxes window, right click on the Brady printer T300 print

driver and select Printing Preferences.

c. On the Options tab, set Print, Slew, Feed, and Backup speeds to 2 in/sec (inches

per second).

d. Check the box Send with Job.

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e. Move the Print Head Temperature slide bar to: 25

Note: The heat setting may require an adjustment higher or lower depending on the quality of the printed image.

f. Select the Stock tab and check None in the Post Print Action box.

2. Load labels with the notched side against the inside wall of the printer.

BRADY T300 and Raised-Panel Labels 6-9 Rev A

3. Position the green media edge guide against the outside edge of the media so that it touches but does not fold or bend the liner.

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Brady TAGUS T300 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1.1 About this Printer