Brady 200M, 260M Signal Descriptions

Interconnections	M-Series User ’s Guide

Signal Descriptions

The following chart provides a description of each of the pins in the parallel connector. A standard parallel data cable will provide the required interconnection between the computer and the printer.

	IEEE 1284-B Connector Pin Assignments

Pin No.	Description

1	The nStrobe printer input has internal 3.3 k9pull-up resistors to 5 V 1OL= 1.5 mA) and is
	designed to receive a signal driven open collector VOL <= 0.8 V. This pin is a signal
	from the host computer. The nStrobe input is debounced on a LOW going edge to
	require an active width greater than 0.5 μs before data is latched.

2 - 9	Data inputs have TTL input characteristics with internal 3.3 k9 pullups and represent 1
	TTL unit load or less. The Data inputs are positive logic with a HIGH voltage level
	corresponding to a logic 1. Pin 2 through Pin 9 = D0 through D7 respectively.
10	The nAck output is an active LOW pulse used to indicate termination. nAck is a driven
	open collector with a 3.3 k9 internal pull-up. The output sinks 7 mA to a VOL <= 0.4 V.
11	The Busy output is active HIGH whenever the printer cannot accept data due to any
	normal or abnormal condition, including buffer overflow, head open, over temperature,
	and media error conditions. Busy is a driven open collector with a 3.3 k9 internal pull-
	up. The output sinks 7 mA to a VOL <= 0.4 V.
12	The PError signal is active HIGH whenever the printer is out of media or ribbon.
13	The Select signal function is determined by an additional configuration option which
	becomes active when the port is present. In the default condition, Select is active HIGH
	whenever the parallel port is powered up and the parallel port is enabled. In the non-
	default condition, Select will go active LOW whenever the printer is printing.
14	nAutoFd (not connected)
15	Not defined
16	Logic Gnd
17	FRAME GROUND is at the same potential as Logic Gnd (pin 16).
18	FUSED 5 V - 1 A maximum.
19 - 30	SIGNAL GROUNDS are the Logic Grounds and Returns for all input and output signals.
31 - 35	NOT USED - These leads should be left unconnected.
36	NSelectIn (not connected)

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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)