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Brady 6441, 3481, 2461 manual Hardware Components

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1.2 Hardware Components

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

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DO NOT print this page Bradyprinter Models 2461, 3481, andBrady 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 AdjustmentsTroubleshooting SpecificationsAppendix A Appendix BAppendix E Appendix DAppendix F 1.0 About the Printer 1.0.1 Standard Features Bradyprinter Standard Features ListingFeature Light-Duty Backing-Only CutterExternal Keyboard Support External Media RewinderInternal Media Rewinder ILPC - CG Times FirmwareThermal Transfer specify configuration at time of order Present SensorRS-422 Serial Interface Twinax/Coax Interface1.1 Option Installation Suggested Experience Level for Option InstallationQualified Installer Option1.2 Hardware Components 2.0 Unpacking the Printer 2.0.1 Inspection 2.0.2 Additional Requirements2.1 Media and Ribbon Selection 2.1.1 Print Quality ControlsMedia Selection - Direct Thermal Media Selection - Thermal TransferDirect Thermal Media Type Print SpeedPrint Energy Thermal Transfer3.0 Installation Parallel Port 3.0.1 CommunicationsNIC Adapter optional Serial Port Serial Interface Cable Listing all models, except as notedNull Modem MXM “PC” DB9P to Printer3.1 Loading Media 3.1.1 Roll Media 3.1.2 Fan-Fold Media 3.2 Media Sensor Adjustment Media Sensor Selection and AdjustmentMedia Type 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 Resetting the Printer 4.0.6.1 Soft Reset4.0.6.2 Level One Reset 4.0.6.3 Level Two Reset4.1 The Menu System 4.1.1 Entrance and Exit Prompts MENU MODEMedia Settings 4.1.2MEDIA TYPE SENSOR TYPE4.1.3 Print Control HEATPRINT SPEED 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 4.1.5 System Settings CONFIGURATION FILEDEFAULT MODULE SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLSSystem Settings continued DOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLSPRINT CONFIGURATION TIME AND DATECONFIGURATION LEVEL System Settings continuedPRINTER KEY System Settings continued SET FACTORY DEFAULTSIMAGING MODE FORMAT ATTRIBUTESSystem Settings continued PAUSE MODESECURITY UNITS OF MEASURESystem Settings continued The above exceptions are disabledPLUS EMULATION ALLEGRO EMULATIONSystem Settings continued DPI EMULATIONSystem Settings continued SOP EMULATIONBACK AFTER PRINT MENU LANGUAGE4.1.6 Communications SERIAL PORT ASERIAL PORT B 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 continuedDiagnostics 4.1.7HEX DUMP MODE OPTIONS TESTING4.2 Display Messages 4.2.1 User Prompts and Condition MessagesUser Prompts and Condition Messages Displayed MessageUser Prompts and Condition Messages continued Displayed MessageDescription Conditions4.3 Quick Test Mode 4.3.1 Print Quality Label4.3.2 Configuration Label 4.3.3 Quick Ribbon Test Label Œ Press theUse the key to scroll to ‘Ribbon Test Label’ 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 Label5.0 Media Sensor Calibration 5.0.1 Standard CalibrationStep Operator ActionStandard Calibration continued StepOperator Action Displayed MessageNotched stock adjust Reflective stock AdjustStep Operator ActionStep Operator ActionDisplayed Message Comment5.0.2 Advanced Entry Calibration StepOperator Action Displayed MessageStep Operator ActionDisplayed Message CommentNotched stock adjust Reflective stock AdjustStep Operator ActionStep Operator ActionDisplayed Message CommentStep Operator ActionDisplayed Message Commentþ Note If the Advanced Entry Calibration fails, try the following procedure StepOperator Action Displayed Message5.1 Printhead Adjustments 5.1.1 Leveling Cam Adjustment5.1.2 Burn Line Adjustment 5.2 Printhead Replacement 5.3 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Cleaning ScheduleArea 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 Surfaces5.4.1 Updating from Ready Mode Update Procedure for Application Version 2.091 or greaterStep Displayed Message5.4.2 Updating from Download Mode Required Update Procedure for Application Version 2.08 or earlierStep Displayed Message5.4.3 Possible Problems during an Update Application Update Error MessagesDescriptions / Causes / Solutions Displayed Message5.5 Boot Loader Program Updates Boot Loader Update ProcedureStep Displayed MessagePage If experiencing this problem… 6.0 Problem ResolutionTry this solution… If experiencing this problem… Try this solution…If experiencing this problem… Try this solution…are ‘Off” If there is an image on the used ribbonTry this solution… If experiencing this problem…the Programmer’s Manual for details 6.1 Fault and Warning Messages Fault MessagesPrinter Fault Messages Possible SolutionsPrinter Fault Messages continued Possible SolutionsDisplayed Message DescriptionPrinter Fault Messages continued Possible SolutionsDisplayed Message DescriptionPrinter Fault Messages continued Possible SolutionsDisplayed Message DescriptionPrinter Fault Messages continued Possible SolutionsDisplayed Message DescriptionWarning Messages Printer Warning MessagesDisplayed Message Description6.2 Hex Dump Mode Page 7.0 General Specifications Bar CodesFonts CommunicationsPrinting Specifications Environmental RequirementsMechanical Continued next page7.1 Media and Ribbon Requirements Printing Specifications continuedApproved Media Media DimensionsMedia and Ribbon Requirements continued DesignatorASCII Control Code Chart Appendix AChar CharASCII Control Code Chart continued CharChar CharAppendix B Available Fonts and Bar CodesFonts FontFont HeightWidth SpacingFont 4 62-character alphanumeric Font 5 62-character alphanumericuppercase uppercaseFont 7 OCR-A, size Font 8 OCR-B, sizeBar Code Summary Data Bar Code IDType Length ChecksumBar Code A Code 3 of Bar Code C UPC-E Bar Code E Code Bar Code G EAN-8 Bar Code I CodabarBar Code B UPC-A Bar Code D Interleaved 2 ofBar Code K Plessey Bar Code L Interleaved 2 of w/modulo 10 checksum andshipping bearer bars Bar Code M 2 Digit UPC addendum Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC addendumBar Code T Telepen Bar Code v FIM Bar Code u UPS MaxiCodeBar Code z PDF-417 Bar Code WG USD-8Print Resolutions and Maximum Label Widths Appendix CModule Assignments Resolutions and WidthsAvailable Speeds and Default Settings Printer Speed Ranges and DefaultsDefault Setting Speed RangeAppendix D GPIO Port DescriptionGPIO Port Connections SignalGPIO Port Specifications GPIO Pin ConfigurationExternal Start of Print Control Appendix E Menu System Multi-Language SupportRequired Software 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 Fusing the front panel StepDisplayed Message Operator ActionWarranty Information PrinterBrady Products Limited Warranty Statement 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