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Brady 3481, 6441, 2461 manual Installation

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3.0 Installation

This section explains how to connect the printer, and load it with media and ribbon.

þNote: When connecting the AC Power Cord or interface cables to the printer, ensure the Power On/Off Switch is in the ‘Off’ position.

ŒPlace the printer on a firm, level surface.

•Turn ‘Off’ the Host Computer and ensure that the Power Switch on the Printer is in the ‘Off’ position.

ŽDepending upon your interfacing requirements, connect the appropriate interface cable between Host Computer and Printer; see Section 3.0.1.

•Connect the AC Power Cord to the receptacle on the back of the Printer, and then plug the AC Power Cord into a properly grounded outlet. (The power supply in the printer automatically detects, then adjusts to the applied line voltage; see Section 7.0 for the acceptable voltage ranges.)

+If connecting the printer to a network, refer to the additional documentation supplied with the network option.

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Brady 3481, 6441, 2461 manual Installation

Contents

Bradyprinter Models 2461, 3481, and DO NOT print this pageBrady Operator’s ManualDO NOT print this page Firmware Software Agreement Copyright InformationAgency Compliance and Approvals C22.2 No. 950-M93EN60950 Important Safety Instructions Page Setting Up the Printer Printer OverviewGetting Started Maintenance and Adjustments Using the Front PanelSpecifications TroubleshootingAppendix A Appendix BAppendix D Appendix EAppendix F 1.0 About the Printer Bradyprinter Standard Features Listing 1.0.1 Standard FeaturesFeature Light-Duty Backing-Only CutterExternal Media Rewinder External Keyboard SupportInternal Media Rewinder ILPC - CG Times FirmwarePresent Sensor Thermal Transfer specify configuration at time of orderRS-422 Serial Interface Twinax/Coax InterfaceSuggested Experience Level for Option Installation 1.1 Option InstallationQualified Installer Option1.2 Hardware Components 2.0 Unpacking the Printer 2.0.2 Additional Requirements 2.0.1 Inspection2.1.1 Print Quality Controls 2.1 Media and Ribbon SelectionMedia Selection - Direct Thermal Media Selection - Thermal TransferPrint Speed Direct Thermal Media TypePrint Energy Thermal Transfer3.0 Installation 3.0.1 Communications Parallel PortNIC Adapter optional Serial Interface Cable Listing all models, except as noted Serial PortNull Modem MXM “PC” DB9P to Printer3.1 Loading Media 3.1.1 Roll Media 3.1.2 Fan-Fold Media Media Sensor Selection and Adjustment 3.2 Media Sensor AdjustmentMedia Type Sensor Eye Mark PositionRemoval 3.3 Loading RibbonRibbon Routing Diagrams ‘Coating Side In’ Ribbon Supply Hub‘Coating Side Out’ Ribbon Supply Hub Calibration Hints 3.4 Quick Media Calibration3.5.1 Rewinding 3.5 Outputting LabelsRemoval ‘ Route the media back to the Media Rewind Hub, as shown below3.5.2 On-Demand Dispensing Removal 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+ Ensure the Cutter has been enabled see Section 3.5.3 CuttingPage 4.0.1 Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light ‘On’ 4.0 Operation4.0.2 Menu Mode Configuration Ready Light ‘Flashing’ 4.0.3 Quick Test Mode Print Test Labels 4.0.4 Indicator Lights 4.0.5 LCDŒ Liquid Crystal Display 4.0.6.1 Soft Reset 4.0.6 Resetting the Printer4.0.6.2 Level One Reset 4.0.6.3 Level Two Reset4.1 The Menu System MENU MODE 4.1.1 Entrance and Exit Prompts4.1.2 Media SettingsMEDIA TYPE SENSOR TYPEHEAT 4.1.3 Print ControlPRINT SPEED FEED SPEEDPrint Control continued Controls the printhead strobe time to fine- tune the HEAT setting4.1.4 Printer Options MODULESPRESENT SENSOR Printer Options continued CUTTERGPIO PORT CONFIGURATION FILE 4.1.5 System SettingsDEFAULT MODULE SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLSDOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS System Settings continuedPRINT CONFIGURATION TIME AND DATESystem Settings continued CONFIGURATION LEVELPRINTER KEY SET FACTORY DEFAULTS System Settings continuedFORMAT ATTRIBUTES IMAGING MODEPAUSE MODE System Settings continuedSECURITY UNITS OF MEASUREThe above exceptions are disabled System Settings continuedPLUS EMULATION ALLEGRO EMULATIONDPI EMULATION System Settings continuedSOP EMULATION System Settings continuedBACK AFTER PRINT MENU LANGUAGESERIAL PORT A 4.1.6 CommunicationsSERIAL PORT B PARALLEL PORT ACommunications continued PARALLEL PORT BNIC ADAPTER option if AppleTalk is not needed Communications continuedThis is the address discovery method used Communications continuedCommunications continued HOST SETTINGSCommunications continued Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat4.1.7 DiagnosticsOPTIONS TESTING HEX DUMP MODE4.2.1 User Prompts and Condition Messages 4.2 Display MessagesUser Prompts and Condition Messages Displayed MessageDisplayed Message User Prompts and Condition Messages continuedDescription Conditions4.3.1 Print Quality Label 4.3 Quick Test Mode4.3.2 Configuration Label Œ Press the 4.3.3 Quick Ribbon Test LabelUse the key to scroll to ‘Ribbon Test Label’ Ž Use the key to select a quantity see Section4.3.4 Dot Test Pattern Label Faulty Test Pattern LabelGood Test Pattern Label 4.3.6 User Defined Label 4.3.5 Validation Label5.0.1 Standard Calibration 5.0 Media Sensor CalibrationStep Operator ActionStep Standard Calibration continuedOperator Action Displayed MessageReflective stock Adjust Notched stock adjustStep Operator ActionOperator Action StepDisplayed Message CommentStep 5.0.2 Advanced Entry CalibrationOperator Action Displayed MessageOperator Action StepDisplayed Message CommentReflective stock Adjust Notched stock adjustStep Operator ActionOperator Action StepDisplayed Message CommentOperator Action StepDisplayed Message CommentStep þ Note If the Advanced Entry Calibration fails, try the following procedureOperator Action Displayed Message5.1.1 Leveling Cam Adjustment 5.1 Printhead Adjustments5.1.2 Burn Line Adjustment 5.2 Printhead Replacement Recommended Cleaning Schedule 5.3 Maintenance ScheduleArea Method5.3.1 Cleaning the Printhead NEVER use a sharp object to clean the Platen Roller 5.3.2 Cleaning the Platen Roller5.3.3 Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces 5.4 Application Version UpdatesUpdate Procedure for Application Version 2.091 or greater 5.4.1 Updating from Ready ModeStep Displayed MessageRequired Update Procedure for Application Version 2.08 or earlier 5.4.2 Updating from Download ModeStep Displayed MessageApplication Update Error Messages 5.4.3 Possible Problems during an UpdateDescriptions / Causes / Solutions Displayed MessageBoot Loader Update Procedure 5.5 Boot Loader Program UpdatesStep Displayed MessagePage 6.0 Problem Resolution If experiencing this problem…Try this solution… Try this solution… If experiencing this problem…Try this solution… If experiencing this problem…are ‘Off” If there is an image on the used ribbonIf experiencing this problem… Try this solution…the Programmer’s Manual for details Fault Messages 6.1 Fault and Warning MessagesPrinter Fault Messages Possible SolutionsPossible Solutions Printer Fault Messages continuedDisplayed Message DescriptionPossible Solutions Printer Fault Messages continuedDisplayed Message DescriptionPossible Solutions Printer Fault Messages continuedDisplayed Message DescriptionPossible Solutions Printer Fault Messages continuedDisplayed Message DescriptionPrinter Warning Messages Warning MessagesDisplayed Message Description6.2 Hex Dump Mode Page Bar Codes 7.0 General SpecificationsFonts CommunicationsEnvironmental Requirements Printing SpecificationsMechanical Continued next pagePrinting Specifications continued 7.1 Media and Ribbon RequirementsMedia Dimensions Approved MediaMedia and Ribbon Requirements continued DesignatorAppendix A ASCII Control Code ChartChar CharChar ASCII Control Code Chart continuedChar CharAvailable Fonts and Bar Codes Appendix BFonts FontHeight FontWidth SpacingFont 5 62-character alphanumeric Font 4 62-character alphanumericuppercase uppercaseFont 8 OCR-B, size Font 7 OCR-A, sizeBar Code ID Bar Code Summary DataType Length ChecksumBar Code G EAN-8 Bar Code I Codabar Bar Code A Code 3 of Bar Code C UPC-E Bar Code E CodeBar Code B UPC-A Bar Code D Interleaved 2 ofBar Code L Interleaved 2 of w/modulo 10 checksum and Bar Code K Plesseyshipping bearer bars Bar Code M 2 Digit UPC addendum Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC addendumBar Code v FIM Bar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code T TelepenBar Code z PDF-417 Bar Code WG USD-8Appendix C Print Resolutions and Maximum Label WidthsModule Assignments Resolutions and WidthsPrinter Speed Ranges and Defaults Available Speeds and Default SettingsDefault Setting Speed RangeGPIO Port Description Appendix DGPIO Port Connections SignalGPIO Pin Configuration GPIO Port SpecificationsExternal Start of Print Control Menu System Multi-Language Support Appendix ERequired Software CommentCreating a Menu Language Click the “Enable Macro” box and the following appearsC Comments - This field can be modified with no effect Advance File Handling Information Menu Language Error MessageDescription Ÿ Deletion of the selected language will set the printer to English Page Appendix F Saving a Configuration FileStep using the front panelDisplayed Message Operator ActionPrinter Warranty InformationBrady Products Limited Warranty Statement Bradyprinter Models 2461 andThermal Printhead, Platen Roller, and Belts Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty ProvisionsPage Glossary diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems fan-fold Media that is folded and stackedIPS inches per second Imperial measurement of printer speeds media hub Device in the printer used to support roll media MMPS millimeters per second Metric measurement of printer speedsregistration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels void An undesirable blank space in a printed image roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard coreIndex