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Brady 2034, 2024 manual Maintenance and Adjustments, Introduction, Printer Maintenance schedules

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♦Maintenance and Adjustments

5.0Introduction

This chapter contains information about maintaining your Printer, troubleshooting tips, solutions, and Printer adjustment information.

5.1Printer Maintenance schedules

If your Printer is equipped with an optional Rotary Cutter, it is recommended that the cutter's blades are cleaned every 25,000 cuts. The blades in the Rotary Cutter, although reversible, can not be sharpened and must be replaced if they become dull.

The Media Path and Printhead should be cleaned each time a new roll of media is installed in the Printer.

The Tear Bar can become gummed up from the media backing. The Tear Bar should be cleaned with Isopropyl Alcohol when build-up is noticeable.

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Brady 2034, 2024 manual Maintenance and Adjustments, Introduction, Printer Maintenance schedules

Contents

Bradyprinterä THT Model 2024 and Thermal Transfer Printer User’s GuideLOGO W.H. Brady Co Automatic Indentification Products Part Number Revision D AGENCY COMPLIANCE AND APPROVALS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Using Your Printer CONTENTSIntroduction Getting StartedPrinting Labels Maintenance and AdjustmentsAppendix A Appendix BIntroduction 1.0 IntroductionFigure 1-1 Overall View Figure 1-2 Mechanism Detail Resolution 1.1 Technical SpecificationsPrint Technology Print SpeedOperating Additional OptionsLCD/Keypad DRAM1.2 Standard Ribbon Sizes Figure 1-3 Media Dimensions 1.3 Label/Tag Media SpecificationsTable 1-1 Media Specifications DescriptionGetting Started 2.0 Introduction2.1 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 Null Modem MXM Table 2-1 Interface Cable Applications“PC” DB25P to Printer “PC” DB9P 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 2.6 Ribbon Installation and Removal Ribbon InstallationFigure 2-10 Ribbon Installation Figure 2-11 Ribbon Installation showing J-hook Figure 2-12 Selecting Ribbon On Thermal Transfer Ribbon Removal3.0 Introduction Using Your Printer3.1 Front Control Panel Figure 3-1 Front PanelLCD/Keypad Front Panel Option on position. This Switch is not present on thepotentiometer is not present on the LCD/Keypad Front Panel OptionFigure 3-2 Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel 3.1.1 Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel3.2 Using the Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel SHIFTENTER BASIC FUNCTION COMM SETUP Basic FunctionBASIC FUNCTION LABEL PRESET BASIC FUNCTION PRINT METHODBASIC FUNCTION TOF ADJUST Advanced SetupADVANCED SETUP COUNTERS ADVANCED SETUP DATE/TIMEADVANCED SETUP OPERATION ADVANCED SETUP SYSTEM OPTIONSADVANCED SETUP COMMUNICATIONS 28 SELECTIONSADVANCED SETUP MAINTENANCE ADVANCED SETUP MODULESInitiates test see Self-Test, Section Power On Self-Test 3.3 Self-TestFigure 3-3 Self-Test Plugs Figure 3-4 Configuration Test Label 3.3.1 Test Label ExamplesSee Chapter 3 for cleaning and replacement Streaks in test label indicate a dirty or faulty PrintheadGood test label indicates Printhead is operating normally Figure 3-5 Printhead Test LabelTable 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 Mode3.4 Factory Default Setup 3.5 Fuse ReplacementFigure 3-6 Fuse Replacement Using Your Printer 4.0 Introduction Printing Labels4.1 Programming Commands Table 4-2 Immediate CommandsTable 4-1 Attention Getters Char Table 4-3 System Level CommandsDescription FormatChar Table 4-3 System Level Commands ContinuedDescription FormatDescription Table 4-4 Label Formatting CommandsFormat nnnnDescription Table 4-4 Label Formatting Commands ContinuedFormat +piiTable 4-6 Bitmapped Font Loading Commands Table 4-5 Special Label Formatting Commands4.3 Printing Bar Codes 4.2 Programming Example10K OHM 1/4 WATT Figure 4-1 Sample LabelField DESCRIPTIONFigure 4-2 Example line Figure 4-3 Example line 4.4 Printing Lines and Boxes Maintenance and Adjustments 5.1 Printer Maintenance schedules5.0 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 Troubleshooting4 Uneven printing or print too light Possible cause and solution 5 Poor print quality Possible cause and solution3 The media slips or does not properly advance Alarm Description 5.2.1 Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel AlarmsLCD Display PROM FAULTAlarm Description 5.3 Mechanical AdjustmentsCUTTER FAULT RIB SAVER FAULTFigure 5-2 Media Width Adjustment 5.3.1 Media Width AdjustmentFigure 5-3 Media Sensor Adjustment 5.3.2 Media Sensor Adjustment5.3.3 Printhead Replacement RemovalFigure 5-4 Configuration Test Label Figure 5-5 Printhead Removal ReplacementMaintenance and Adjustments Char Appendix A ASCII Control Code ChartChar CharASCII Control Code Chart NOTE For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands XON = DC1XOFF = DC3Char CharAppendix B Available Fonts and Bar Codes Font Matrix Sizes B.1 Human-Readable FontsCharac. Per Inch Font0 - Identifies a 96-character alphanumeric font 7 - Identifies a font that prints OCR 6 - Identifies a 62-characteralphanumeric uppercase font A, sizeTable B-3 Valid Bar Code Font ASCII Characters Bar Code FontsFont Bar CodeAppendix B Appendix B Barcode OAppendix B Barcode S Barcode T Barcode zAppendix C Error CodesLower case “c” Lower case eAppendix C Appendix D Support ServicesHow to reach us Technical Support Service via TelephoneComplete this form before requesting technical assistance W.H. Brady Company Customer Service FormSerial Number Model Number Address City State, Zip Phone Contact Hours available for return callProduct Service and Support Programs Appendix D Appendix E Warranty Information Brady Limited Warranty Statement Bradyprinter THT Model PrinterThermal Printhead General Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability Appendix E