Hardware Components | Brady 6441, 3481, 2461 instruction

1.2 Hardware Components

The following drawing highlights the user-assessable components of the printer. Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are optional equipment.

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Brady 6441, 3481, 2461 manual Hardware Components

Contents

Do not print this Do not print this Copyright Information Firmware Software Agreement Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Page Printer Overview Using the Front Panel Troubleshooting Appendix D About the Printer Standard Features Bradyprinter Standard Features Listing Model 2461 3481 6441 External Keyboard Support Present Sensor Option Installation Hardware Components Unpacking the Printer Inspection Additional Requirements Media and Ribbon Selection Print Quality Controls Direct Thermal Media Type Print Speed Print Energy Installation Parallel Port CommunicationsNIC Adapter optional Serial Port PC DB25P to Printer RS-422 Connection Loading Media Roll Media Fan-Fold Media Media Sensor Adjustment Loading Ribbon Removal Ribbon Routing Diagrams Quick Media Calibration Calibration Hints Outputting Labels Rewinding Removal On-Demand Dispensing Removal Cutting Page Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light ‘On’ Operation Menu Mode Configuration Ready Light ‘Flashing’ Quick Test Mode Print Test Labels 5 LCD Indicator LightsLiquid Crystal Display Resetting the Printer Soft Reset Menu System Menu Mode Entrance and Exit Prompts Media Type Sensor TypeLabel Length Maximum Label Length Print Control Print Control Modules Printer OptionsPresent Sensor Cutter Gpio Port System Settings Double Byte Symbols Media Counters Configuration Level Imaging Mode SET Factory DefaultsFormat Attributes Security Pause ModeUnits of Measure Plus Emulation Allegro Emulation DPI Emulation Back After Print SOP EmulationMenu 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 HEX Dump Mode Options TestingPrint Test Rate MIN Sensor Readings Display Messages User Prompts and Condition Messages Reset in PROGRESS’ Quick Test Mode Print Quality Label Configuration Label Quick Ribbon Test Label Dot Test Pattern Label Validation Label User Defined Label Standard Calibration Media Sensor CalibrationStep Operator Action Displayed Message Comment Standard Calibration Notched stock adjust Reflective stock AdjustDie-cut stock strip Continuous stock go to Or, for continuous media Advanced Entry Calibration As a Label Value Value Values Gain LabelDifference Number Value Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment TOF Printhead Adjustments Leveling Cam Adjustment Burn Line Adjustment Printhead Replacement Maintenance Schedule Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Platen Roller Application Version Updates Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces Updating from Ready Mode Updating from Download Mode Possible Problems during an Update Boot Loader Program Updates Page Problem Resolution If experiencing this problem… Try this solution… If experiencing this problem… Try this solution… If there is an image on the used ribbon If there is no image on the used ribbon Programmer’s Manual for details Fault and Warning Messages Fault MessagesPage Page Page If media is moving If media is not movingPage Hex Dump Mode Page General Specifications Bar CodesFonts Electrical Environmental Requirements Printing SpecificationsMechanical Printing Specifications Media and Ribbon Requirements Media Dimensions Designator Description Maximum Minimum1 Approved Media Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix a Ascii Control Code Chart Available Fonts and Bar Codes Font Valid Ascii Characters Font Height Width Spacing Page Page Bar Code Summary Data Bar Code Type Length Checksum Valid Ascii Characters Bar Code F EAN-13 Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code p Postnet Bar Code O Code Bar Code T Telepen Print Resolutions and Maximum Label Widths Module Assignments Printer Speed Ranges and Defaults Available Speeds and Default SettingsSpeed Range Default Setting Model Gpio Port Description Gpio Pin Functions Signal Description Name State DirectionGpio Port Connections Gpio Port Specifications Gpio Pin ConfigurationExternal Start of Print Control Menu System Multi-Language Support Required Software CommentPage Page Menu Language Error Message Description Advance File Handling InformationPage 118 Saving a Configuration File Appendix F Step Displayed Message Operator Action Comments Warranty Information Printer Warranty Service Procedures Thermal Printhead, Platen Roller, and Belts General Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability 124 Glossary Page Page Page Index 130