Brady 203X PLUS Thermal Label Printer
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1. CONTROL PREFIX FORMAT PREFIX DELIMITER CHAR ZPL MODE MEDIA POWER UP HERD CLOSE CELL IEALOR PORT WEB S MEDIA S RIBBON S MODES ENABLED MODES DISABLED RESOLUTION T 1 ID FIRMWARE HARDWARE ID a CONF IGURAT I ON RAM MEMORY CARD ONBOARD FLASH s FORMAT CONVERT J12 INTERFACE J11 INTERFACE J10 INTERFACE JQ INTERFACE I C TWINAX COAX ID Figure 12 If you encounter any problems while you are configuring or calibrating the printer or printing a test label refer to Troubleshooting which starts on page 75 Otherwise refer to Establishing Communication on page 21 to set up the communication parameters Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 19 20 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide System Considerations Interfaces The method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer The standard interfaces are an RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 serial data port and a bi directional parallel port The optional ZebraNet PrintServer II enables printers to be connected to 10 BaseT Ethernet networks In addition the IBM Twinax or IBM Coax option is available for those applications that require them Data Specifications When communicating via an Printer Computer asynchronous serial data port refer CO to Figure 13 the baud rate number i B of data and stop bits parity and handshaking are user selectable Parity only applies to da2. 1 Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle 2 Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle NOTE Make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon supply spindle and that the ribbon is aligned sguarely with its core If this is not done the ribbon may not cover the printhead entirely on the inside exposing print elements to potentially damaging contact with the media 3 Open the printhead 4 Optional To make ribbon loading and unloading easier make a leader for your ribbon roll if it doesn t already have one Ribbon u Label Strip of media 6 12 long 5 Tear off a strip of media labels and backing about 6 12 152 305 mm long from the roll Peel off a label from this strip Apply half of this label to the end of the strip and the other half to the end of the ribbon This acts as a ribbon leader 6 Thread the ribbon with leader if used as shown without creasing or wrinkling it Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 39 7 Before wrapping the ribbon around the ribbon take up spindle ensure that the arrow on the knob aligns with the indented notch see Figure 25 inset NOTE Do not tape the ribbon to the ribbon take up spindle 8 Place the ribbon with leader if used around the ribbon take up spindle and wind counterclockwise for several turns 9 Close the printhead Ribbon i Printhead take up NA lever spindle supply eg Figure 23
3. Ribbon Ribbon Printhead take up supply lever i ay Figure 24 40 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Ribbon Removal 1 Break the ribbon as close to the ribbon take up spindle as possible 2 Refer to Figure 25 While holding the ribbon take up spindle turn the knob 1 clockwise until it stops This will cause the ribbon release bars e to pivot down 2 easing the spindle s grip on the wound ribbon 3 Slide the ribbon off of the ribbon take up spindle Once the spent ribbon has been removed ensure that the arrow on the knob aligns with the indented notch in the ribbon take up spindle see Figure 25 inset 4 Remove the empty core from the ribbon supply spindle 5 Follow the ribbon loading procedure on page 39 to load the new ribbon Figure 25 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 41 42 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide After you have installed the media and ribbon and the power on self test POST is complete the front panel display will show PRINTER READY If the printer fails its POST refer to page 81 You may now set printer parameters for your application using the front panel display and the five keys directly below it NOTE Printers that are operating on an IP network can be guickly configured via ZebraNet WebView optional ZebraNet PrintServer II required For information refer to ZebraNet Networking PrintServer II Installation and User s Guide If it bec
4. Thank you for purchasing this high quality Bradyprinter X PLUS Series printer This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer The ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I and Volume II part 45540L show you how to create the perfect label format for your application The ZebraNet Networking PrintServer II Installation and User s Guide part 45537L explains how you can quickly set up your printer on an IP network optional ZebraNet PrintServer II required There is also a maintenance manual for this printer This manual part 48152L contains the information you will need to maintain your printer Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 1 Unpacking and Inspection Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment Check all exterior surfaces Raise the media access door and inspect the media compartment In case shipping is reguired save the carton and all packing material Reporting Damage If you discover shipping damage Immediately notify and file a damage report with the shipping company Brady USA Inc is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the eguipment and will not repair this damage under warranty Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection Notify your local Brady distributor Storage and Reshipping If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately repackage it using the original packing materials
5. on or move to the next selection use the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key m To decrease the value answer no indicate off or return to the previous selection use the LEFT BLACK OVAL key NOTE When changing parameters an asterisk in the upper left hand corner of the display indicates that you have changed this setting from what is currently stored in memory Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Display Shows Action Explanation E SETUP EXIT PRINTER READY DARKNESS Normal printer operation Press the BLACK OVAL keys to increase or decrease the print darkness setting You may need to change this setting when you print your label NEXT SAVE PRINT MODE Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select tear off peel off cutter or rewind mode NEXT SAVE NEXT SAVE MEDIA TYPE SENSOR TYPE Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select continuous or non continuous media type If you choose continuous media you must also include a label length instruction in your label format Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select transmissive or black mark sensing mode Unless your media has black marks on the back leave your printer at the default setting web NEXT SAVE PRINT METHOD Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select thermal transfer if you are using ribbon or direct thermal no ribbon NEXT SAVE MAXIMUM LENGTH Press the BLACK OVAL keys to set the value that is closest to but not less than the
6. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible Flip down the media supply guide 4 Load media as shown 5 When loading media allow approximately 36 914 mm of media to extend past the tear off peel off bar Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader 6 Remove the hook from the rewind spindle If you are using a core slide 1t onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate 7 Wind the label backing around either the 3 76 mm core or the rewind spindle and reinstall the hook 8 Flip up the media supply guide Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch but not restrict the edge of the roll Before closing the printhead make sure The media is positioned against the inside guides The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle core 9 Close the printhead 10 To discard the label backing from the rewind spindle refer to Removing the Label Backing Material on page 38 28 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide O Printhead lever 44 Rewind m plate VL Hook Rewind spindle Media supply guide Media k Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Figure 17 29 Rewind Mode for Printers Without the Cutter Option NOTE Rewind option required Refer to Figure 18 10 11 30 Remove the rewind plate from its storage location i
7. label Continuous media no gaps holes notches or black marks Figure 4 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 7 Choosing the Print Mode Tear off mode allows you to tear off each label or a strip of labels after it is printed In Peel off mode backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed After this label is removed from the printer the next one is printed When in cutter mode the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed In rewind mode the media and backing are rewound onto a core as the labels are printed 8 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Loading the Media Figure 5 illustrates one method of media loading For more detailed instructions as well as information about how to load the different types of media and the various printing modes refer to the instructions that begin on page 27 Tear off peel off bar Figure 5 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Positioning the Media Sensors The correct positioning of the media sensors is Important It can make the difference between a perfect label and a call to Technical Support Transmissive Sensor 10 The web or gap sensor better known as the transmissive sensor detects the gap between labels The transmissive sensor actually consists oftwo sections a light source the lower media sensor and a light sensor the upper media sensor The media passes between the two The upper me
8. Bradyprinter THT Models 300X PLUS 600X PLUS 203X PLUS and 360X PLUS Thermal Transfer Printers User s Guide Customer or der 48025L 12 Manufacturer part 48025LB 12 Rev 1 Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Brady USA Inc It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein Such proprietary information may not be used reproduced or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Brady USA Inc Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Brady USA Inc All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice FCC Compliance Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to t
9. The printer may be stored under the following conditions Temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative humidity 5 to 85 non condensing To ship the printer carefully pack it in a suitable container to avoid damage during transit Whenever possible use the original container from the factory If you use a different container package the printer carefully to avoid damage Brady will not be responsible for shipping damage incurred due to improper packaging CAUTION When packaging the printer in a rigid container use shock mounts or shock absorbing packing material to prevent damage to the printer Before packing remove all ribbon and media from the supply and 2 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide take up rewind spindles to prevent damage to the printer Media and Ribbon Requirements Since print quality is affected by media and ribbon printing speeds and printer operating modes it is very important to run tests for your applications Continuous roll media fanfold media or card stock with optional perforations and registration holes may be used Printhead life may be reduced by the abrasion of exposed paper fibers when using perforated media The ribbon MUST be as wide as or wider than the media being used If the ribbon is narrower than the media areas of the printhead will be unprotected and subject to premature wear When printing in direct thermal mode ribbon is not used and should not be loade
10. answer yes or no indicate on or off scroll through several choices input the password or set up the printer for a firmware download Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 25 Front Panel Lights NOTE If two operating conditions occur simultaneously for example one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that causes the same light to flash the light will flash Light Status Indication POWER I O Off The printer is off or power is not applied On The printer is on TAKE LABEL Off Normal operation Flashing Peel off mode only The label is available Printing is paused until the label is removed Off Normal operation no printer errors Flashing A printer error exists Check the display screen for more information do Off Normal operation ribbon if used is properly loaded On Printing is paused the front panel displays a warning message and the PAUSE light is on f the printer is in direct thermal mode Ribbon is loaded f the printer is in thermal transfer mode No ribbon is loaded PAPER OUT e Normal operation media is properly loaded On No media is under the media sensor Printing is paused the display shows an error message and the PAUSE light is on Off Normal operation On The printer has stopped all printing operations Either the PAUSE key was pressed a pa
11. d in the printer Power Cord WARNING For personnel and eguipment safety always use a three prong plug with a ground earth connection NOTE Depending on how your printer was ordered a power cord may or may not be included If one is not included or if the one included is not suitable for your reguirements refer to Power Line Cord Specifications on page 92 The power cord connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the rear of the printer Make sure that the POWER on off switch located at the back of the printer is in the off position before connecting the power cable to an electrical outlet Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 3 Printer Anatomy 101 Depending on the options you have selected your printer may look slightly different Ribbon take up Printhead Ame y Ribbon supply lever m spindle y 7 N x S J Platen 7 N roller Dancer TO roller EM fo Media supply guide lt lt Med Tear off Sup peel off Media hanger bar roller guide Rewind spindle optional Spindle nook Only on select models Figure 1 4 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide This chapter of the user s guide is so important that we ve printed it on a different color paper That way it will be easy for you to find when you must calibrate set up the printer for your particular application Purpose To calibrate the printer To verify that the printer is properly set up by prin
12. dia sensor must be positioned Directly over the hole or notch or Anywhere along the width of the media if there 1s a gap between labels NOTE If you are using continuous media position the upper media sensor over the media so that the printer can detect an out of paper condition Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Adjusting the Upper Media Sensor Refer to Figure 6 For clarity not all printer parts are shown 1 Remove the ribbon if it is installed 2 Locate the upper media sensor The upper media sensor eye is directly below the adjustment screw head 3 Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw Phillips head 4 Using the tip of the screwdriver slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired position 5 Secure the upper media sensor adjustment screw Upper media sensor adjustment screw Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 11 Adjusting the Lower Media Sensor Position the lower media sensor refer to Figure 7 by sliding it in its slot until it is positioned under the upper media sensor media sensor Figure 7 Black Mark Sensor The black mark sensor is in a fixed position and enabled via the front panel details in Configuring the Printer on page 15 12 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Loading the Ribbon To load ribbon refer to Figure 8 for the 300X PLUS 600X PLUS and 203X PLUS and Figure 9 for the 360X PLUS For more detailed i
13. display The LEFT BLACK OVAL key changes the selected digit position The RIGHT BLACK OVAL key increases the selected digit value After entering the password press the NEXT SAVE key The parameter you wish to change will be displayed If the password was entered correctly you can now change the value The default password value is 1234 The password can be changed using the KP Define Password ZPL II instruction or through ZebraNet WebView optional ZebraNet PrintServer II required NOTE Once the password has been entered correctly it will not have to be entered again unless you leave and re enter the programming mode using the SETUP EXIT key NOTE You can disable the password protection feature so that it no longer prompts you for a password by setting the password to 0000 via the KPO ZPL ZPL II command To re enable the password protection feature send the ZPL ZPL II command KPx where x can be any number one to four digits in length except 44 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Leaving the Setup Mode You can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP EXIT key The SAVE CHANGES display will appear There are five choices described below Pressing the LEFT or RIGHT BLACK OVAL key displays other choices and pressing the NEXT SAVE key selects the displayed choice PERMANENT Permanently saves the changes Values are stored in the printer even when power is turned off TEMPORARY Saves
14. e the Class B limits RS 422 and RS 485 applications should use twisted shielded pairs as recommended in the Appendix of the TA EA 485 Specification Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Operator Controls This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on the printer The operator should become familiar with each of these functions POWER Switch This switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord and fuse The POWER switch should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any cables External influences such as lightning storms or noise on the power or data cables may cause erratic printer behavior Turning the printer s power off and back on may re establish proper printer operation Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 23 Front Panel Display The front panel display communicates operational status and programming modes and parameters oO o lt aie PREVIOUS NEXT SAVE SETUP EXIT POWER TAKE LABEL ERROR CHECK RIBBON PAPER OUT Co CANCEL CALIBRATE Figure 15 24 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Front Panel Keys Function Starts and stops the printing process e f the printer is not printing no printing can occur e f the printer is printing printing stops once the current label is complete Press to remove error messages from the display NOTE Pause mode can also be activated via ZPL ll PP PP ge Forces the prin
15. ery of the accompanying product including hardware and software be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product even if Brady USA Inc has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Copyrights This copyrighted manual and the label printer described herein are owned by Brady USA Inc All rights are reserved Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to 10 000 17 U S C 506 Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability All products and brand names are trademarks of their respective companies All rights reserved 2000 Zebra Technologies Corporation All rights reserved ii Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY I have determined that the Brady printers identified as the Bradyprinter X PLUS Series Printers 203 X PLUS 300X PLUS 360X PLUS and 600X PLUS manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills Illinois 60061 3109 U S A have been shown to comply with the applicable technica
16. es User s Guide 31 Cutter Mode 32 NOTE Cutter option required Refer to Figure 19 1 Open the printhead 2 Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible Flip down the media supply guide 3 Load media as shown 4 Flip up the media supply guide Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch but not restrict the edge of the roll 5 Close the printhead 6 The printer will automatically feed out and cut one label when the printer is turned on Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Printhead lever Closed Figure 19 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 33 Rewind Mode for Printers With the Cutter Option 34 NOTE Cutter and rewind options required Refer to Figure 20 10 11 Remove the rewind plate from its storage location in front of the print mechanism inside the media compartment Invert the rewind plate so that the lip on the attached hook plate points down Insert the hook plate lip a short distance 2 13 mm into the lower opening in the side plate Slide in the rewind plate so that it stops against the printer s main frame Insert the two small tabs on the rewind plate into the corresponding slots in the cutter support bracket The rewind plate should spring into the proper position Open the printhead Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible Fl
17. g that provides good print quality Darkness set too high may cause ink smearing and or it may burn through the ribbon Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings Adjusting the Tear Off Position Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease the value Each press of the key adjusts the tear off position by four dot rows TEAR OFF Default 0 Range 120 to 120 This parameter establishes the position of the media over the tear off peel off bar after printing The label and backing can be torn off or cut between labels Selecting Print Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices Default Tear off PRINT MODE Selections Tear off peel off cutter rewind applicator NEXT SAVE Print mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery that you wish to use Be sure to select a print mode that your hardware configuration supports since some selections displayed are for optional printer features NEXT SAVE Option required 46 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Display Shows Action Explanation NEXT SAVE MEDIA TYPE Setting Media Type Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices Default Continuous Selections Continuous non continuous This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length instructi
18. ip down the media supply guide Load media as shown When loading media allow approximately 36 914 mm of media to extend past the printhead Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader Remove the hook from the rewind spindle If you are using a core slide it onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate Wind the label backing around either the 3 76 mm core or the rewind spindle and reinstall the hook Flip up the media supply guide Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch but not restrict the edge of the roll Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Before closing the printhead make sure The media is positioned against the inside guides The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle core 12 Close the printhead Printhead lever Rewind spindle plate Hook plate Figure 20 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 35 Fanfold Media Loading 36 NOTE A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon if used are first installed in the printer or when a different type of media or ribbon is being used Fanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot from outside the printer Refer to Figures 21 and 22 1 Open the printhead 2 Slide the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible 3 Load media as shown If in cutter mode route media
19. l standards of the FCC for Home Office Commercial and Industrial use if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated Ch Beat Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide iii Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Introduction ET risa ar EA e 1 Unpacking and Inspection ee 2 Reporting Damage za axe roe ada Re y eg 2 Storage and Reshipping FFF y 2 Media and Ribbon Requirements e 3 Power Gordi AE 3 Printer Anatomy 101 s 4 Calibrating the Printer qun lc Lc re 2 TypesofMedia tet kemeni e na es 6 Non Continuous Web Media aaa a 6 Non Continuous Black Mark Media aaa aaa 7 Continuous Media se sa sce res eea e ee 7 Choosing the Print Mode AS ee 8 Loading the Medias usas m GU AUR RUN Eb A ORE RE ES 9 Positioning the Media Sensors ooa ee ee 10 Transmissive Sensor parias 9 WR ee RW RET es 10 Black Mark Sensor o s 4 kom Aho OP RU a UD BU eS 12 Loading the RIDON a s ences FR a ee A ew EES 13 Operator Controls s aes sx e m em RO ee ERR EES 14 POWERSwitch celles 14 Front Panels riada eun qr a ie es d decur UD NU ek 14 Configuring the Printer s acii ai e piacer D EOE o o gU R 15 Configuring the Software or Printer Driver ooo a 16 Media and Ribbon Calibration 22e 17 Printing a Test Label FF GG ee 19 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide v Establishing C
20. length of the label you are using lla SETUP EXIT SAVE SETTINGS Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select PERMANENT saves the changes when the power is turned off Press NEXT SAVE to accept the selection PRINTER READY You have exited the configuration mode and are now ready to calibrate the printer Configuring the Software or Printer Driver Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer s driver or label preparation software Refer to the driver or software documentation for more information 16 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Media and Ribbon Calibration NOTE All steps must be performed in the following procedure even if only one sensor needs to be adjusted 1 Press the SETUP EXIT key 2 Press the NEXT SAVE key until MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE displays 3 To start the calibration procedure press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key LOAD BACKING CANCEL CONTINUE displays 4 Open the printhead Remove approximately 8 203 mm of labels from the media roll enough so that only the backing material is threaded between the media sensors when the media is loaded refer to Figure 11 Remove labels Figure 11 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 18 10 11 12 13 Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key The front panel display will show REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE Either remove the ribbon or slide it as far from the pri
21. n Roller Cleaning the Sensors ug Cleaning the Snap Plate I Cleaning the Cutter Module EUbECAtOA gt 434 oR as APE rate dd a Fuse Replacement I Adjustments s s s cai tera tana Tenra Toggle Positioning ooa e Printhead Pressure Adjustment oaa aa Media Sensor Position Adjustment Troubleshooting LED Error Conditions and Warnings Print Quality Problems FF ug Wrinkled Ribbon Communications FF pa ag Printer Diagnostics scos soc sete o e e Power On Self Test y Additional Printer Self Tests Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide vii Specifications Media Handle s sems a rd b eee a ee AE ee 87 S DD e aio e a a Ay dy Y ADU a ra e MOR 87 Zebra Programming Language ZPLII Y YY o 88 Bar CodeS e catador Y ay la I I Sal DO GL AD OG 88 General Specifications s s eama erete ee 89 Printing Specifications ee a i e Sa BO ee ae adas 90 Ribbon Specification o 90 Media Specifications uo voe RR A ee de Se be 91 Power Line Cord Specifications 000000 eee eee 92 Appendix Printer Interface Technical Information 04 93 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 Serial Data Port 93 Parallel Data Ports comas Roper S UP e Gy 97 Index viii Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Hello
22. n front of the print mechanism inside the media compartment Invert the rewind plate so that the lip on the attached hook plate points down Insert the hook plate lip a short distance 2 13 mm into the lower opening in the side plate Align the upper end of the rewind plate with the corresponding opening in the side plate Slide in the rewind plate so that it stops against the printer s main frame Open the printhead Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible Flip down the media supply guide Load media as shown When loading media allow approximately 36 914 mm of media to extend past the printhead Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader Remove the hook from the rewind spindle If you are using a core slide it onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate Wind the label backing around either the 3 76 mm core or the rewind spindle and reinstall the hook Flip up the media supply guide Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch but not restrict the edge of the roll Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Before closing the printhead make sure The media is positioned against the inside guides The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle core 12 Close the printhead Printhead lever spindle Figure 18 Brady X PLUS Seri
23. nformation refer to the instructions that begin on page 39 Ribbon Ribbon Printhead take up supply lever spindle ly Figure 8 Ribbon i Printhead fakes Ribbon aKe up supply lever spindle 7 Figure 9 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Operator Controls POWER Switch The POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord and fuse Turn on the printer Front Panel The step by step instructions in this section tell you which keys to press and what appears on the liquid crystal display LCD during the calibration procedure For a more detailed explanation of the front panel keys and lights as shown in Figure 10 refer to the instructions that begin on page 24 14 PREVIOUS I O GEO i da o o o lo Co CANCEL gt b NEXT SAVE SETUP EXIT POWER TAKE LABEL ERROR CHECK RIBBON PAPER OUT PAUSE e FEED DATA E CALIBRATE Figure 10 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Configuring the Printer The configuration procedure in the next table contains the information you need to get your printer up and running but it is not comprehensive Refer to page 43 for more information Enter the configuration mode by pressing the SETUP EXIT key at the PRINTER READY display NOTE You will need to press the NEXT SAVE key more than once to advance to some of the displays To increase the value answer yes indicate
24. nter frame as possible Close the printhead trapping the ribbon in this position Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key The front panel will show CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT When this part of the calibration process is completed the display will read RELOAD ALL CONTINUE Open the printhead Pull the backing material until a label is positioned between the media sensors Either load the ribbon or return the ribbon to its proper position Close the printhead Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to perform the next part of the calibration sequence MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE displays The printer is calibrated when the media stops feeding Press the SETUP EXIT key to leave the programming mode Choose permanent when SAVE CHANGES displays Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Printing a Test Label To print a test label 1 Turn off the printer 2 Press and hold the CANCEL key while turning on the printer A configuration label which shows the printer s currently stored parameters will print similar to the one shown in Figure 12 PRINTER CONFIGURATION 2 EA ao LABEL LENGTH 39 9IN S88MM MAXIMUM LENGTH PARALLEL PARALLEL COMM RS232 SERIAL COMM 19200 UD 8o REIS DATA_BITS dias PARITY 20 Crop BI Sirena STOP BITS XON XOFF HOST HANDSHAKE NONE PROTOCOL NETWORK ID COMMUNICATIONS NONE ZEBRA NET II FIRMWARE IN THIS PRINTER IS COPYRIGHTED
25. omes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults see FEED Key and PAUSE Key Self Test on page 85 NOTE Unless otherwise noted all parameters are listed in the order they are displayed starting with DARKNESS Entering the Setup Mode To enter the programming mode press the SETUP EXIT key Press either the NEXT SAVE key or PREVIOUS key to scroll to the parameter you wish to set NOTE You may also press and hold the NEXT SAVE and PREVIOUS keys to quickly advance through the configuration parameters Parameters in this section are shown in the order displayed when pressing the NEXT SAVE key Throughout this process press the NEXT SAVE key to continue to the next parameter or press the PREVIOUS key to return to the previous parameter in the cycle An asterisk in the upper left hand corner of the display indicates that the value displayed is different than the currently stored value Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 43 A Changing Password Protected Parameters tu Certain parameters are password protected by factory default CAUTION Do not change password protected parameters unless you are sure you know what you are doing If they are set incorrectly these parameters could cause the printer to function in an unpredictable way The first attempt to change one of these parameters pressing one of the BLACK OVAL keys will reguire you to enter a four digit password This is done via the ENTER PASSWORD
26. ommunication System Considerations s Yg 21 Interfaces uo gos a Se RE 9r Re FBG ad UU s 21 Data Specifications ens xc qo e a ew ee e 9 ek BES Oe RD 21 Cabling Requirements lt sog saca auka FFR ee 22 Printer Basics Operator Controls x s s eov a qoe are a GR ee 23 POWER SWIUCD ss 4 gh a Be Be hE EG e AC Le OR 23 Front Panel Display ce ioeo cia a aaaea Y uu 24 Front Panel Keys iow osa eec a p Be aed yd Dy doe 25 Front Panel Lights s ooo oo ooo co I Ua 26 RolliMedia Loading s sams aoo e a a Oe AR EG 27 Tear Off AAA OX Re op a dg A 27 Peel OffMode I I I I I I I I GG ea Y Y 28 Rewind Mode for Printers Without the Cutter Option 30 Cutter Mode piki cimas ad eee a a ORO POE 32 Rewind Mode for Printers With the Cutter Option 34 Fanfold Media Loading e 36 Removing the Label Backing Material 38 Ribbon Loading s I I FI RR ee 39 Ribbon Removal 2 2 4 e op Gok yd yd ts Gar DU RNA HE oe 4 Configuration Entering the Setup Mode FFF ee 43 Changing Password Protected Parameters a 44 Leaving the Setup Mode FF ee 45 Configuration and Calibration Sequence uh 46 vi Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning ge a area a sto Ql eee as Cleaning the Exterior e Cleaning the Interi0r llle Cleaning the Printhead and Plate
27. on in your label format LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL Il When non continuous media is selected the printer feeds media to calculate label Iength the distance between two detections of the inter label gap webbing or alignment notch or hole NEXT SAVE NEXT SAVE SENSOR TYPE PRINT METHOD Setting the Sensor Type Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices Default Web Selections Web mark This parameter tells the printer whether you are using media with a web gap space between labels notch or hole to indicate the separations between labels or if you are using media with a black mark printed on the back If your media does not have black marks on the back leave your printer at the default web Selecting Print Method Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key for the next value press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key for the previous value Default Thermal transfer Selections Thermal transfer direct thermal The print method parameter tells the printer the method of printing you wish to use direct thermal no ribbon or thermal transfer using thermal transfer media and ribbon NOTE Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer media and ribbon creates a warning condition but printing will continue Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 47
28. ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio TV technician for help NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady USA Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian DOC Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications CE Compliance If the accompanying printer displays the CE mark it also meets EMC directive 89 336 EEC with amendments effective at the time of manufacture Liability Disclaimer Brady USA Inc takes steps to assure that its published Engineering Specifications and Manuals are correct however errors do occur Brady USA Inc reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom No Liability for Consequential Damage In no event shall Brady USA Inc or anyone else involved in the creation production or deliv
29. ta transmitted by the printer since the parity of received data is ignored Null modem adapter if using a standard modem cable 50 maximum Figure 13 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 21 Cabling Requirements 22 When communicating via the parallel port refer to Figure 14 the Printer Computer previously mentioned parameters are not considered Refer to page 53 to MEM configure the communication parameters for the printer The Ll values selected must be the same as 2 en A those used by the host equipment female connected to the printer For serial and parallel pinout and technical information refer to the Appendix on page 93 maximum gt Figure 14 Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalized connector shells Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable Keep data cables as short as possible Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits NOTES Brady X PLUS printers comply with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 for Class B Eguipment using fully shielded data cables Use of unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions abov
30. ter to feed one blank label each time the key is pressed Printer not printing one blank label immediately feeds Printing one blank label feeds after the current batch of labels is complete NOTE Equivalent to the Slew to Home Position PH PH ZPL II instruction X CANCEL When in the pause mode this key will cancel print jobs Print job in queue press once for each print job to be deleted Press and hold for several seconds to cancel all print jobs in the printer s memory The DATA light will turn off CALIBRATE When in Pause mode this key will calibrate the printer for Media length Media type continuous or non continuous Print mode direct thermal or thermal transfer Sensor values NOTE The keys below are used only when configuring the printer Specific uses of these keys are explained in Configuration starting on page 43 lt PREVIOUS Scrolls back to the previous parameter Press and hold to quickly go backward through parameter sets NEXT SAVE Scrolls forward to the next parameter Saves any changes you ve made in the configuration and calibration sequence Press and hold to quickly advance through parameter sets all gt SETUP EXIT Enters and exits the configuration mode O These keys change the parameter values They are used in different ways depending on the parameter displayed Common uses are to increase decrease a value
31. the changes until changed again or until power is turned off CANCEL Cancels all changes since pressing the SETUP EXIT key except the darkness and tear off settings if they were changed LOAD DEFAULTS Loads factory defaults The factory defaults are shown on the following pages NOTE Loading factory defaults will reguire printer calibration a LOAD LAST SAVE Loads values from the last permanent save Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 45 Configuration and Calibration Sequence Display Shows Action Explanation PRINTER READY Normal printer operation Setting Print Parameters Adjusting Print Darkness Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase darkness Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease darkness Default 10 Range 0 to 30 Darkness settings are dependent upon a variety of factors including ribbon type media and the condition of the printhead You may adjust the darkness for consistent high quality printing If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas you SE should increase the darkness If printing is too dark or if there is seurext DARKNESS spreading or bleeding of printed areas you should decrease the darkness The FEED key self test on page 84 can also be used to determine the best darkness setting Since the darkness setting takes effect immediately you can see the results on labels that are currently printing CAUTION Set the darkness to the lowest settin
32. through the cutter 4 Slide in the media guide so it just touches but not restricts the edge of the roll 5 Close the printhead Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Bottom supply Printhead lever Figure 21 Rear supply y Printhead lever Figure 22 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 37 Removing the Label Backing Material Since the rewind spindle holds the backing from a standard size media roll we recommend that you perform this procedure whenever you change the media To remove the backing material from the rewind spindle follow these steps you don t need to turn off the printer for this procedure 1 Unwind approximately 36 914 mm of backing from the rewind spindle Cut it off at the spindle 2 Pull out the hook Slide the backing material off of the rewind spindle and discard 3 Wind the media around the rewind spindle once or twice and reinstall the hook Continue winding to remove any slack in the media 38 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Ribbon Loading To load ribbon refer to Figure 23 for the 300X PLUS 600X PLUS and 203X PLUS and Figure 24 for the 360X PLUS and follow the procedure below NOTE Use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion For direct thermal print mode ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer
33. ting a test label NOTE This procedure musf be performed when the printer is first installed or when it cannot properly detect the top of the label To calibrate the printer you must do the following all of the instructions are contained in this chapter Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Determine the type of media labels being used Choose the print method Position the media sensors if necessary Configure the printer and software or driver based on the label being used Perform a media and ribbon calibration Print a test label Types of Media Non Continuous Web Media Non continuous web media refer to Figure 2 refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap notch or hole When you look at the media you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins Non continuous media with a hole or notch LII Label gap 2 4 mm Label gap 2 4 mm Non continuous media with gaps between the labels individual labels on a continuous liner Figure 2 6 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Non Continuous Black Mark Media Non continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back that indicate the start and end of each label refer to Figure 3 a Black mark Black mark Non continuous media for black mark sensing Figure 3 Continuous Media Continuous media refer to Figure 4 is one uninterrupted roll of material that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the
34. use command was included in the label format the on line verifier detected an error or a printer error was detected Refer to the display screen for more information 26 Off Normal operation No data being received or processed On Data processing or printing is taking place No data is being received Flashing The printer is receiving data from or sending status information to the host computer Flashing slows when the printer cannot accept more data but returns to normal once data is again being received Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide Roll Media Loading NOTE A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon if used are first installed in the printer or when a different type of media or ribbon is being used Tear Off Mode Refer to Figure 16 1 Open the printhead 2 Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible Flip down the media supply guide 3 Load media as shown 4 Flip up the media supply guide Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch but not restrict the edge of the roll 5 Close the printhead Figure 16 Brady X PLUS Series User s Guide 27 Peel Off Mode NOTE Rewind option required Refer to Figure 17 1 Remove the rewind plate from the front of the printer 1f installed Store 1t on the two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel 2 Open the printhead 3
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