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Brady 6441, 3481, 2461 manual Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light ‘On’

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4.0 Operation

4.0 Operation

The front panel is comprised of three indicator lights, a Liquid Crystal Display and five mode-dependant keys. The selectable modes (Ready, Menu and Quick Test) and the related functions of the printer keys are detailed below.

4.0.1Ready Mode: Normal Operation (Ready Light ‘On’)

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The PAUSE key temporarily suspends printing. Pressing again will return the printer to normal operation.

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The FEED key advances one label, and clears any corrected faults.

Pressing and holding cause the printer to perform a Quick Media Calibration; see Section 3.4.

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The CANCEL key ‘pauses’ the printer and then prompts you for confirmation. If yes, the current job is cancelled. The printer remains paused.

Pressing and holding four seconds will reset the printer and clear temporary host settings (soft reset).

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The MENU key toggles between the Ready and Menu Modes. In the Ready Mode, pressing and holding four seconds will change the display contrast.

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The TEST key enters (or exits) the Quick Test

Menu.

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Brady 6441, 3481, 2461 manual Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light ‘On’

Contents

Bradyprinter Models 2461, 3481, and DO NOT print this pageBrady Operator’s ManualDO NOT print this page Firmware Software Agreement Copyright InformationC22.2 No. 950-M93 Agency Compliance and ApprovalsEN60950 Important Safety Instructions Page Printer Overview Setting Up the PrinterGetting Started Maintenance and Adjustments Using the Front PanelSpecifications TroubleshootingAppendix A Appendix BAppendix E Appendix DAppendix 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 Parallel Port 3.0.1 CommunicationsNIC 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 Ribbon‘Coating Side In’ Ribbon Supply Hub Ribbon Routing Diagrams‘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 4.0.5 LCD 4.0.4 Indicator LightsŒ 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 settingMODULES 4.1.4 Printer OptionsPRESENT SENSOR CUTTER Printer Options continuedGPIO PORT CONFIGURATION FILE 4.1.5 System SettingsDEFAULT MODULE SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLSDOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS System Settings continuedPRINT CONFIGURATION TIME AND DATECONFIGURATION LEVEL System Settings continuedPRINTER KEY SET FACTORY DEFAULTS System Settings continuedIMAGING MODE FORMAT ATTRIBUTESPAUSE 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 APARALLEL PORT B Communications continuedNIC 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 DiagnosticsHEX DUMP MODE OPTIONS TESTING4.2.1 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 SectionFaulty Test Pattern Label 4.3.4 Dot 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 If experiencing this problem… 6.0 Problem ResolutionTry 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 ribbonTry this solution… If experiencing this problem…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 Port Specifications GPIO Pin ConfigurationExternal 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 Menu Language Error Message Advance File Handling InformationDescription 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 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 void An undesirable blank space in a printed image roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard coreIndex