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Brady 2034, 2024 manual Using Your Printer, Introduction, Front Control Panel, 1 Front Panel

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♦Using Your Printer

♦Using Your Printer

3.0Introduction

This chapter will explain the front panel operation, how to install memory cartridges, and replace the fuse.

3.1Front Control Panel

The Printer has five (5) operator accessible switches and three (3) LED indicators, (see Figure 3-1). A brief description of the switches and LED indicators is listed in this section.

Figure 3-1 Front Panel

The POWER indicator light is lit when power is available and the rear POWER switch is activated.

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Contents

User’s Guide Bradyprinterä THT Model 2024 and Thermal Transfer PrinterLOGO W.H. Brady Co Automatic Indentification Products Part Number Revision D AGENCY COMPLIANCE AND APPROVALS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Getting Started CONTENTSUsing Your Printer IntroductionAppendix B Maintenance and AdjustmentsPrinting Labels Appendix A1.0 Introduction IntroductionFigure 1-1 Overall View Figure 1-2 Mechanism Detail Print Speed 1.1 Technical SpecificationsResolution Print TechnologyDRAM Additional OptionsOperating LCD/Keypad1.2 Standard Ribbon Sizes Description 1.3 Label/Tag Media SpecificationsFigure 1-3 Media Dimensions Table 1-1 Media Specifications2.0 Introduction Getting Started2.1 Unpacking 2.2 Checking the AC Power Requirements Figure 2-1 Selecting 230 VAC 2.2.1 Selecting 230 VAC OperationFigure 2-2 Rear Printer Connections 2.3 Connecting the Printer2.3.1 Interfacing to the Printer “PC” DB9P to Printer Table 2-1 Interface Cable ApplicationsNull Modem MXM “PC” DB25P to PrinterTable 2-2 Communications Dip Switch Settings 2.3.2 Dip Switch SettingsFigure 2-3 Installation of a Memory Cartridge 2.4 Memory CartridgesFigure 2-4 Media Access 2.5 Media LoadingFigure 2-5a Media Installation 3 core Figure 2-5b Media Installation Figure 2-6 Installing the Arc Plate for Internal rewind 2.5.1 Using the Optional Internal RewindFigure 2-7 Installing Media with Internal Rewind Option Figure 2-8 Using the Peel and Present Option 2.5.2 Using the Peel and Present OptionFigure 2-9 Installing Media using Peel and Present Option Ribbon Installation 2.6 Ribbon Installation and RemovalFigure 2-10 Ribbon Installation Figure 2-11 Ribbon Installation showing J-hook Figure 2-12 Selecting Ribbon On Thermal Transfer Ribbon RemovalFigure 3-1 Front Panel Using Your Printer3.0 Introduction 3.1 Front Control PanelFront Panel Option on position. This Switch is not present on theLCD/Keypad Front Panel Option potentiometer is not present on the LCD/KeypadFigure 3-2 Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel 3.1.1 Optional LCD/Keypad Front PanelSHIFT 3.2 Using the Optional LCD/Keypad Front PanelENTER BASIC FUNCTION PRINT METHOD Basic FunctionBASIC FUNCTION COMM SETUP BASIC FUNCTION LABEL PRESETADVANCED SETUP DATE/TIME Advanced SetupBASIC FUNCTION TOF ADJUST ADVANCED SETUP COUNTERS28 SELECTIONS ADVANCED SETUP SYSTEM OPTIONSADVANCED SETUP OPERATION ADVANCED SETUP COMMUNICATIONSADVANCED SETUP MODULES ADVANCED SETUP MAINTENANCEInitiates test see Self-Test, Section 3.3 Self-Test Power On Self-TestFigure 3-3 Self-Test Plugs Figure 3-4 Configuration Test Label 3.3.1 Test Label ExamplesFigure 3-5 Printhead Test Label Streaks in test label indicate a dirty or faulty PrintheadSee Chapter 3 for cleaning and replacement Good test label indicates Printhead is operating normallyTable 3-1 Internal Dip Switch Settings 3.3.2 Configuration Test LabelTemp − this reading is the feedback voltage of the printhead thermistor. At power up or in an idle condition, this value should be in the range of 060 to 065. A reading of 175 is high and could Figure 3-5 ASCII Character Dump Label 3.3.3 Character Dump Mode3.5 Fuse Replacement 3.4 Factory Default SetupFigure 3-6 Fuse Replacement Using Your Printer 4.0 Introduction Printing LabelsTable 4-2 Immediate Commands 4.1 Programming CommandsTable 4-1 Attention Getters Format Table 4-3 System Level CommandsChar DescriptionFormat Table 4-3 System Level Commands ContinuedChar Descriptionnnnn Table 4-4 Label Formatting CommandsDescription Format+pii Table 4-4 Label Formatting Commands ContinuedDescription FormatTable 4-6 Bitmapped Font Loading Commands Table 4-5 Special Label Formatting CommandsFigure 4-1 Sample Label 4.2 Programming Example4.3 Printing Bar Codes 10K OHM 1/4 WATTDESCRIPTION FieldFigure 4-2 Example line Figure 4-3 Example line 4.4 Printing Lines and Boxes 5.1 Printer Maintenance schedules Maintenance and Adjustments5.0 Introduction 5.1.1 Cleaning the Printhead Maintenance and Adjustments Figure 5-1 Cleaning the Printhead2 The Printer does not print Possible cause and solution 5.2 Troubleshooting5 Poor print quality Possible cause and solution 4 Uneven printing or print too light Possible cause and solution3 The media slips or does not properly advance PROM FAULT 5.2.1 Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel AlarmsAlarm Description LCD DisplayRIB SAVER FAULT 5.3 Mechanical AdjustmentsAlarm Description CUTTER FAULTFigure 5-2 Media Width Adjustment 5.3.1 Media Width AdjustmentFigure 5-3 Media Sensor Adjustment 5.3.2 Media Sensor AdjustmentRemoval 5.3.3 Printhead ReplacementFigure 5-4 Configuration Test Label Figure 5-5 Printhead Removal ReplacementMaintenance and Adjustments Char Appendix A ASCII Control Code ChartChar CharChar NOTE For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands XON = DC1XOFF = DC3ASCII Control Code Chart CharAppendix B Available Fonts and Bar Codes Font B.1 Human-Readable FontsFont Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch0 - Identifies a 96-character alphanumeric font A, size 6 - Identifies a 62-character7 - Identifies a font that prints OCR alphanumeric uppercase fontBar Code Bar Code FontsTable B-3 Valid Bar Code Font ASCII Characters FontAppendix B Appendix B Barcode OAppendix B Barcode S Barcode T Barcode zLower case e Error CodesAppendix C Lower case “c”Appendix C Technical Support Service via Telephone Support ServicesAppendix D How to reach usAddress City State, Zip Phone Contact Hours available for return call W.H. Brady Company Customer Service FormComplete this form before requesting technical assistance Serial Number Model NumberProduct Service and Support Programs Appendix D Brady Limited Warranty Statement Bradyprinter THT Model Printer Appendix E Warranty InformationThermal Printhead General Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability Appendix E