Brady 200M, 260M 50

M-Series User ’s Guide

Configuration and Calibration

the printer. If non-continuous media is sensed, Label Length is also calibrated. If ribbon is sensed, the Thermal Transfer Print Method is configured. If no ribbon is present, the Direct Thermal Print Method is configured.

The results of this calibration are stored in the printer’s memory. These parameters will remain in effect until the next calibration is performed. The Printer Configuration Printout, which prints when the CANCEL Key Self Test is performed, lists these results as well as other printer parameters.

Note: If the printer is in the Peel-Off Mode, the operator must

“catch” the labels as they are peeled away from the backing during this procedure.

1.Load media and ribbon (if used). Make sure the Media Sensor is properly positioned (see Chapter 7 “ Adjustments” ).

IMPORTANT: To use a 260M in Black-Mark Sensing Mode, make sure you set the Bank 2 DIP switches appropriately (see page 4-3).

2.Turn the power switch ON. When the Power ON Self Test is complete, the POWER, PAUSE, and PAPER/RIBBON lights will be ON.

3.Press the MODE key 3 times briefly. PAUSE and CALI- BRATE lights turn ON.

4.Press UP (FEED Key) to calibrate. The printer feeds some me- dia. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

5.Press PAUSE to exit PAUSE mode. PAUSE light turns OFF.

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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)