Brady 200M, 260M IMPORTANT:, Configuration Mode

Configuration and Calibration

M-Series User ’s Guide

Configuration Mode

The Configuration Mode allows you to fine-tune the internal printer configuration settings for your application. In this mode, you can change the following parameters:

∙Printing darkness

∙ Rest position of the media with respect to the “ web” or

“ interlabel gap”

∙Position of printing relative to the top of the label

∙Media and Ribbon Sensor values

∙Label length

∙Printing method

∙Media type (continuous or non-continuous)

You can get a printout of the printer configuration (the values for each of these parameters) at any time by performing the CANCEL Key Self Test (See Chapter 3).

If it is ever necessary to reset the printer configuration to the factory defaults, refer to the “ FEED Key and PAUSE Key” Self Test description in Chapter 7.

The ZPL II Programming Guide contains information on instructions which may be sent to the printer to disable the MODE key and set specific label format values for each of these parameters. If you are not using ZPL II, refer to the instructions provided with your software package to determine if you also have this capability.

Calibration

IMPORTANT: Perform the Calibration Procedure when media and ribbon are first installed and each time a different type of media or ribbon is installed.

During this procedure, the printer automatically determines the media type, label length, media and ribbon sensor settings, and printing method. Media type is determined by sensing either continuous or non-continuous media as blank labels move through

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Contents

Page BradyprinterTM THT Model 200M and 260M Thermal Transfer Printer USER'S GUIDE Proprietary Statement Product Improvements FCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Liability Disclaimer Bradyprinter™ THT Models 200M and 260M WARRANTY INFORMATION 1. Printer Warranty 2. Supplies Warranty 3. Warranty Exclusions and Conditions Table of Contents Introduction Installation Operation Configuration and Calibration Interconnections Preventive Maintenance Troubleshooting Options Appendix A - 240 VAC Power Cord Appendix B - ASCII Code Chart Appendix C - Adjusting Bar Code Darkness Introduction Page Additional System Requirements Media and Ribbon Requirements run tests for your applications Warnings and Precautions CAUTION: CAUTION: Refer to the Interconnections Section Page Printer Specifications Printing Considerations Print Speeds Programmable constant printing speeds of 2″ (51 mm) 3″ (76 mm), 4″ (104 mm), 5“ (127 mm), and 6″ (152 mm) per second Media Ribbon Zebra Programming Language II (ZPL II®) Bar Codes Options Section Page Page Page Installation remove any ribbon and paper roll Power Connection Make sure the fuse you use is correct for the voltage source Appendix A Site Requirements Ribbon Loading Do not 2.Place the Ribbon Roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle 3.Open the printhead by moving the handle to the OPEN posi- tion Important one: 6.Remove the Hook from the Ribbon Take-UpSpindle Page Media Loading Page Page Page Removing Used Ribbon Initial Printer Power Up Page Operation Page Page Page CANCEL Notes: Page Page Page Whenever the printer is reset to factory defaults, a Media Calibration procedure must be performedimmediately Label Format Qty Speed Page Configuration and Calibration Interconnections Page Configuration Mode IMPORTANT: Page Page Interconnections RS-232Serial Data Port Hardware Control Signal Descriptions RS-232Cabling Requirements To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable: 1.Keep data cables as short as possible 2.Do not bundle the data cables tightly with power cords Page Data Signal Voltage Level Signal Descriptions Preventive Maintenance Page Page Page Toggle Positioning Printhead Pressure Adjustment Black-MarkMedia Sensor Position Adjustment Transmissive Media Sensor Position Adjustment Page Page 260M only: Page Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page ^CC, ^CT, and ^CD Page Options Examples of these Optional Fonts can be found in Appendix D 220-240VAC Factory Setup Memory Options 6-Dot/mmPrinthead (200M Only) Page Page Appendix B - ASCII Code Chart Page Appendix C - Adjusting Bar Code Darkness Too Dark Slightly Dark Slightly Light Too Light In-Spec” Page Page Appendix D - Optional Printer Fonts Page Page Page Appendix E - Support Services Before you call Be prepared W.H. BRADY CO Customer Service Form Complete this form before requesting technical assistance Model # (Be specific: include ALL letters and numbers)