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Brady 6441, 3481, 2461 manual Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F

Models: 6441 2461 3481

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Appendix D
GPIO Port Description	111
Appendix E
Menu System Multi-Language Support	113
Advance File Handling Information	116
Appendix F
Saving a Configuration File	119
Warranty Information	121
Glossary	125
Index	129

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Brady 6441, 3481, 2461 manual Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F

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Brady DO NOT print this pageBradyprinter Models 2461, 3481, and Operator’s ManualDO NOT print this page Copyright Information Firmware Software AgreementC22.2 No. 950-M93 Agency Compliance and ApprovalsEN60950 Important Safety Instructions Page Printer Overview Setting Up the PrinterGetting Started Using the Front Panel Maintenance and AdjustmentsAppendix A TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix BAppendix E Appendix DAppendix F 1.0 About the Printer Feature 1.0.1 Standard FeaturesBradyprinter Standard Features Listing Light-Duty Backing-Only CutterInternal Media Rewinder External Keyboard SupportExternal Media Rewinder ILPC - CG Times FirmwareRS-422 Serial Interface Thermal Transfer specify configuration at time of orderPresent Sensor Twinax/Coax InterfaceQualified Installer 1.1 Option InstallationSuggested Experience Level for Option Installation Option1.2 Hardware Components 2.0 Unpacking the Printer 2.0.1 Inspection 2.0.2 Additional RequirementsMedia Selection - Direct Thermal 2.1 Media and Ribbon Selection2.1.1 Print Quality Controls Media Selection - Thermal TransferPrint Energy Direct Thermal Media TypePrint Speed Thermal Transfer3.0 Installation Parallel Port 3.0.1 CommunicationsNIC Adapter optional Null Modem MXM Serial PortSerial Interface Cable Listing all models, except as noted “PC” DB9P to Printer3.1 Loading Media 3.1.1 Roll Media 3.1.2 Fan-Fold Media Media Type 3.2 Media Sensor AdjustmentMedia Sensor Selection and Adjustment Sensor Eye Mark Position3.3 Loading Ribbon Removal‘Coating Side In’ Ribbon Supply Hub Ribbon Routing Diagrams‘Coating Side Out’ Ribbon Supply Hub 3.4 Quick Media Calibration Calibration Hints3.5 Outputting Labels 3.5.1 Rewinding‘ Route the media back to the Media Rewind Hub, as shown below Removal3.5.2 On-Demand Dispensing If installed, remove the Media Clip and the Rewind Retainer from the Media Rewind Hub. Route the Backing Material around the Media Rewind Hub, as shown Removal3.5.3 Cutting + Ensure the Cutter has been enabled see SectionPage 4.0 Operation 4.0.1 Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light ‘On’4.0.2 Menu Mode Configuration Ready Light ‘Flashing’ 4.0.3 Quick Test Mode Print Test Labels 4.0.5 LCD 4.0.4 Indicator LightsŒ Liquid Crystal Display 4.0.6.2 Level One Reset 4.0.6 Resetting the Printer4.0.6.1 Soft Reset 4.0.6.3 Level Two Reset4.1 The Menu System 4.1.1 Entrance and Exit Prompts MENU MODEMEDIA TYPE Media Settings4.1.2 SENSOR TYPEPRINT SPEED 4.1.3 Print ControlHEAT FEED SPEEDControls the printhead strobe time to fine- tune the HEAT setting Print Control continuedMODULES 4.1.4 Printer OptionsPRESENT SENSOR CUTTER Printer Options continuedGPIO PORT DEFAULT MODULE 4.1.5 System SettingsCONFIGURATION FILE SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLSPRINT CONFIGURATION System Settings continuedDOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS TIME AND DATECONFIGURATION LEVEL System Settings continuedPRINTER KEY IMAGING MODE System Settings continuedSET FACTORY DEFAULTS FORMAT ATTRIBUTESSECURITY System Settings continuedPAUSE MODE UNITS OF MEASUREPLUS EMULATION System Settings continuedThe above exceptions are disabled ALLEGRO EMULATIONSystem Settings continued DPI EMULATIONBACK AFTER PRINT System Settings continuedSOP EMULATION MENU LANGUAGESERIAL PORT B 4.1.6 CommunicationsSERIAL PORT A PARALLEL PORT APARALLEL PORT B Communications continuedNIC ADAPTER Communications continued option if AppleTalk is not neededCommunications continued This is the address discovery method usedHOST SETTINGS Communications continuedAllows the user to disable the DPL Heat Communications continuedHEX DUMP MODE Diagnostics4.1.7 OPTIONS TESTINGUser Prompts and Condition Messages 4.2 Display Messages4.2.1 User Prompts and Condition Messages Displayed MessageDescription User Prompts and Condition Messages continuedDisplayed Message Conditions4.3 Quick Test Mode 4.3.1 Print Quality Label4.3.2 Configuration Label Use the key to scroll to ‘Ribbon Test Label’ 4.3.3 Quick Ribbon Test LabelŒ Press the Ž Use the key to select a quantity see SectionFaulty Test Pattern Label 4.3.4 Dot Test Pattern LabelGood Test Pattern Label 4.3.5 Validation Label 4.3.6 User Defined LabelStep 5.0 Media Sensor Calibration5.0.1 Standard Calibration Operator ActionOperator Action Standard Calibration continuedStep Displayed MessageStep Notched stock adjustReflective stock Adjust Operator ActionDisplayed Message StepOperator Action CommentOperator Action 5.0.2 Advanced Entry CalibrationStep Displayed MessageDisplayed Message StepOperator Action CommentStep Notched stock adjustReflective stock Adjust Operator ActionDisplayed Message StepOperator Action CommentDisplayed Message StepOperator Action CommentOperator Action þ Note If the Advanced Entry Calibration fails, try the following procedureStep Displayed Message5.1 Printhead Adjustments 5.1.1 Leveling Cam Adjustment5.1.2 Burn Line Adjustment 5.2 Printhead Replacement Area 5.3 Maintenance ScheduleRecommended Cleaning Schedule Method5.3.1 Cleaning the Printhead 5.3.2 Cleaning the Platen Roller NEVER use a sharp object to clean the Platen Roller5.4 Application Version Updates 5.3.3 Cleaning Interior and Exterior SurfacesStep 5.4.1 Updating from Ready ModeUpdate Procedure for Application Version 2.091 or greater Displayed MessageStep 5.4.2 Updating from Download ModeRequired Update Procedure for Application Version 2.08 or earlier Displayed MessageDescriptions / Causes / Solutions 5.4.3 Possible Problems during an UpdateApplication Update Error Messages Displayed MessageStep 5.5 Boot Loader Program UpdatesBoot Loader Update Procedure Displayed MessagePage If experiencing this problem… 6.0 Problem ResolutionTry this solution… If experiencing this problem… Try this solution…are ‘Off” If experiencing this problem…Try this solution… If there is an image on the used ribbonTry this solution… If experiencing this problem…the Programmer’s Manual for details Printer Fault Messages 6.1 Fault and Warning MessagesFault Messages Possible SolutionsDisplayed Message Printer Fault Messages continuedPossible Solutions DescriptionDisplayed Message Printer Fault Messages continuedPossible Solutions DescriptionDisplayed Message Printer Fault Messages continuedPossible Solutions DescriptionDisplayed Message Printer Fault Messages continuedPossible Solutions DescriptionDisplayed Message Warning MessagesPrinter Warning Messages Description6.2 Hex Dump Mode Page Fonts 7.0 General SpecificationsBar Codes CommunicationsMechanical Printing SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Continued next page7.1 Media and Ribbon Requirements Printing Specifications continuedMedia and Ribbon Requirements continued Approved MediaMedia Dimensions DesignatorChar ASCII Control Code ChartAppendix A CharChar ASCII Control Code Chart continuedChar CharFonts Appendix BAvailable Fonts and Bar Codes FontWidth FontHeight Spacinguppercase Font 4 62-character alphanumericFont 5 62-character alphanumeric uppercaseFont 7 OCR-A, size Font 8 OCR-B, sizeType Bar Code Summary DataBar Code ID Length ChecksumBar Code B UPC-A Bar Code A Code 3 of Bar Code C UPC-E Bar Code E CodeBar Code G EAN-8 Bar Code I Codabar Bar Code D Interleaved 2 ofshipping bearer bars Bar Code K PlesseyBar Code L Interleaved 2 of w/modulo 10 checksum and Bar Code M 2 Digit UPC addendum Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC addendumBar Code z PDF-417 Bar Code T TelepenBar Code v FIM Bar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code WG USD-8Module Assignments Print Resolutions and Maximum Label WidthsAppendix C Resolutions and WidthsDefault Setting Available Speeds and Default SettingsPrinter Speed Ranges and Defaults Speed RangeGPIO Port Connections Appendix DGPIO Port Description SignalGPIO Port Specifications GPIO Pin ConfigurationExternal Start of Print Control Required Software Appendix EMenu System Multi-Language Support CommentClick the “Enable Macro” box and the following appears Creating a Menu LanguageC Comments - This field can be modified with no effect Menu Language Error Message Advance File Handling InformationDescription Ÿ Deletion of the selected language will set the printer to English Page Saving a Configuration File Appendix FDisplayed Message using the front panelStep Operator ActionBrady Products Limited Warranty Statement Warranty InformationPrinter Bradyprinter Models 2461 andWarranty Service Procedures Thermal Printhead, Platen Roller, and BeltsGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of LiabilityPage Glossary fan-fold Media that is folded and stacked diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problemsIPS inches per second Imperial measurement of printer speeds MMPS millimeters per second Metric measurement of printer speeds media hub Device in the printer used to support roll mediaregistration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard core void An undesirable blank space in a printed imageIndex