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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Error messages
Ribbon Routing Diagrams
SET Factory Defaults
Double Byte Symbols
Warranty
Maintenance
Configuration Level
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Bradyprinter Models 2461, 3481, and 6441
Operator’s Manual
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Contents
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Firmware Software Agreement
Copyright Information
Agency Compliance and Approvals
Important Safety Instructions
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Printer Overview
Using the Front Panel
Troubleshooting
Appendix D
About the Printer
Bradyprinter Standard Features Listing Model 2461 3481 6441
Standard Features
External Keyboard Support
Present Sensor
Option Installation
Hardware Components
Unpacking the Printer
Additional Requirements
Inspection
Print Quality Controls
Media and Ribbon Selection
Direct Thermal Media Type Print Speed Print Energy
Installation
Parallel Port
Communications
NIC Adapter optional
PC DB25P to Printer RS-422 Connection
Serial Port
Loading Media
Roll Media
Fan-Fold Media
Media Sensor Adjustment
Removal
Loading Ribbon
Ribbon Routing Diagrams
Calibration Hints
Quick Media Calibration
Rewinding
Outputting Labels
Removal
On-Demand Dispensing
Removal
Cutting
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Operation
Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light ‘On’
Menu Mode Configuration Ready Light ‘Flashing’
Quick Test Mode Print Test Labels
5 LCD
Indicator Lights
Liquid Crystal Display
Soft Reset
Resetting the Printer
Menu System
Entrance and Exit Prompts
Menu Mode
Sensor Type
Media Type
Label Length
Maximum Label Length
Print Control
Print Control
Modules
Printer Options
Present Sensor
Gpio Port
Cutter
System Settings
Media Counters
Double Byte Symbols
Configuration Level
Imaging Mode
SET Factory Defaults
Format Attributes
Security
Pause Mode
Units of Measure
Allegro Emulation
Plus Emulation
DPI Emulation
Back After Print
SOP Emulation
Menu Language
Serial Port a
Parallel Port B
Network protocols recognized by
This is the address discovery method used
Host Settings
Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat
Options Testing
HEX Dump Mode
Print Test Rate MIN
Sensor Readings
User Prompts and Condition Messages
Display Messages
Reset in PROGRESS’
Print Quality Label
Quick Test Mode
Configuration Label
Quick Ribbon Test Label
Dot Test Pattern Label
User Defined Label
Validation Label
Standard Calibration
Media Sensor Calibration
Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment
Standard Calibration
Reflective stock Adjust
Notched stock adjust
Die-cut stock strip
Continuous stock go to
Or, for continuous media
Advanced Entry Calibration
As a Label Value
Value
Gain Label
Values
Difference
Number Value
Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment
TOF
Leveling Cam Adjustment
Printhead Adjustments
Burn Line Adjustment
Printhead Replacement
Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval
Maintenance Schedule
Cleaning the Printhead
Cleaning the Platen Roller
Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces
Application Version Updates
Updating from Ready Mode
Updating from Download Mode
Possible Problems during an Update
Boot Loader Program Updates
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If experiencing this problem… Try this solution…
Problem Resolution
If experiencing this problem… Try this solution…
If there is no image on the used ribbon
If there is an image on the used ribbon
Programmer’s Manual for details
Fault Messages
Fault and Warning Messages
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If media is not moving
If media is moving
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Hex Dump Mode
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Bar Codes
General Specifications
Fonts
Electrical
Environmental Requirements
Printing Specifications
Mechanical
Media and Ribbon Requirements
Printing Specifications
Approved Media
Media Dimensions Designator Description Maximum Minimum1
Appendix a
Ascii Control Code Chart
Ascii Control Code Chart
Font Valid Ascii Characters
Available Fonts and Bar Codes
Font Height Width Spacing
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Bar Code Type Length Checksum Valid Ascii Characters
Bar Code Summary Data
Bar Code F EAN-13
Bar Code p Postnet Bar Code O Code
Bar Code K Plessey
Bar Code T Telepen
Module Assignments
Print Resolutions and Maximum Label Widths
Printer Speed Ranges and Defaults
Available Speeds and Default Settings
Speed Range Default Setting Model
Gpio Port Description
Gpio Pin Functions Signal Description Name State Direction
Gpio Port Connections
Gpio Port Specifications
Gpio Pin Configuration
External Start of Print Control
Required Software Comment
Menu System Multi-Language Support
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Advance File Handling Information
Menu Language Error Message Description
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Appendix F
Saving a Configuration File
Step Displayed Message Operator Action Comments
Printer
Warranty Information
Thermal Printhead, Platen Roller, and Belts
Warranty Service Procedures
Limitation of Liability
General Warranty Provisions
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Glossary
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