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Brady 2034, 2024 manual The media slips or does not properly advance

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3) The media slips or does not properly advance:

Possible cause and solution:

∙ The Head Level Adjustment Knob setting is adjusted too high, re- adjust the Head Level Adjustment Knob, (see Section 5.3.1).

∙The Platen Roller is dirty, clean the Platen Roller.

4)Uneven printing or print too light: Possible cause and solution:

∙The Hinge Plate is open or unlatched, re-latch the hinge plate, (see Section 5.1, steps 6, 7, and 8).

∙The Head Level Adjustment Knob setting is adjusted too high, re- adjust the head level adjustment knob, (see Section 5.3.1).

∙The darkness is adjusted too low, readjust.

5)Poor print quality: Possible cause and solution:

∙The Printhead is dirty, clean the printhead, (see Section 5.1).

∙The wrong ribbon/paper combination is being used, use a different type of ribbon and/or paper.

∙The Printhead temperature is too high or too low. Use software control to adjust the heat settings or darkness via the optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel.

∙The Printhead is bad, ( see Section 5.3.3).

6)No display − power light is on (LCD/Keypad front panel): Possible cause and solution:

∙Display contrast set too low, turn the contrast adjustment clockwise until the display appears.

∙The LCD display is defective, return the Printer for service.

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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 Using Your Printer CONTENTSIntroduction Getting StartedPrinting Labels Maintenance and AdjustmentsAppendix A Appendix B1.0 Introduction 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 Description2.0 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 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 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 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 PanelSHIFT 3.2 Using the Optional LCD/Keypad Front PanelENTER 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 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 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 Mode3.5 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 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 LabelDESCRIPTION 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 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 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 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 Brady Limited Warranty Statement Bradyprinter THT Model Printer Appendix E Warranty InformationThermal Printhead General Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability Appendix E