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© 2007 Brady Corp
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Contents
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About This Document
Who Should Use This Document
How This Document Is Organized
Unitied States
European Union (EU)
Asia Pacific
ZTools
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Illustration Callouts
Figure 1 • Sample Figure with Callouts
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Introduction
External View
Figure 2 • Exterior of Printer
Printer Components
Figure 3 • Printer Components
Control Panel
control panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
control panel buttons
control panel lights (LEDs)
Figure 4 • Location of Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Control Panel LCD
Control Panel Buttons
Table 1 • Control Panel Buttons (Continued)
Control Panel Indicator Lights
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Printer Setup
Before You Begin
Unpack and Inspect the Printer
Unpack and Inspect the Printer
Select a Site
Select a Site for the Printer
Unpack and Inspect the Printer
Store the Printer
Ship the Printer
Recycle the Printer
Select a Surface
Provide Proper Operating Conditions
Allow Proper Space
Provide a Data Source
Provide a Power Source
Connector Locations
Types of Connections
IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel
Figure 7 • Connecting the Printer through the Parallel Port
USB 2.0 Port
•Disadvantages: Cable length limited to 16.4 ft. (5 m)
Figure 8 • Connecting the Printer through a USB Port
= Computer
1“B” male connector, attaching to printer
Data Cable Requirements
Connect the Printer to a Power Source
Power Cord Specifications
To connect the printer to a power source, complete these steps:
1.Toggle the printer power switch to the off (O) position
See
Power Cord Specifications
Types of Media
Table 5 • Types of Media
Non-Continuous
Roll Media
Figure 12 • Non-ContinuousWeb Media
Table 5 • Types of Media (Continued)
Fanfold Media
Continuous
When to Use Ribbon
Coated Side of Ribbon
Adhesive Test
To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:
outer
inner
Ribbon Scratch Test
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Operations
Prepare the Media for Loading
Roll Media
To place roll media on the media supply hanger, complete these steps:
Fanfold Media
Figure 16 • Rear Feed Using Media Supply Hanger
Figure 17 • Bottom Feed Without Using Media Supply Hanger
To load fanfold media, complete these steps:
Table 6 • Print Modes
Load Media in Tear-OffMode
Figure 18 • Tear-OffMode
To load roll media, complete these steps:
Set the printer to
Select Print Mode
Insert media into the printer. See
Open the printhead assembly by rotating the
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RIBBON OUT
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Load Ribbon
Ribbon must be coated on the outside
Figure 19 • Ribbon Path
Without Ribbon Dancer
With Ribbon Dancer
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Remove Used Ribbon
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Calibrate the Printer
Table 7 • Types of Calibration
Auto-calibration
MEDIA POWER UP (see Select
HEAD CLOSE (see Select Head
Table 7 • Types of Calibration (Continued)
Sensor Profile
Select the SENSOR PROFILE
Media and Ribbon
Select the MEDIA AND RIBBON
Upper Media Sensor—InsideHalf of Media
Upper Media Sensor—OutsideHalf of Media
Lower Media Sensor
Toggle Position Adjustment
Printhead Pressure Adjustment
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Configuration
Enter Setup Mode
Exit Setup Mode
Default Password Value
^KP
Disable the Password Protection Feature
^KPx
Print a Configuration Label
To print a configuration label, complete these steps:
LIST SETUP
Figure 22 • Configuration Label
Print a Network Configuration Label
To print a network configuration label, complete these steps:
LIST NETWORK
How to View or Modify Parameters
Additional Parameters
Standard Printer Parameters
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 26)
Adjust Print Darkness
DARKNESS
+04.0
Default: +04.0
Adjust the Tear-OffPosition
TEAR OFF
+000
Figure 24 • Tear-OffPosition Adjustment
Default: +0
^LLxxxx
Set Print Width
WIDTH
- MM
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 5 of 26)
Set Maximum Label Length
MAXIMUM LENGTH
39.0IN
988MM
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 6 of 26)
Set Early Warning for Media
EARLY WARNING
When this parameter is enabled, the printer provides warnings when labels
MEDIA DISABLED
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 7 of 26)
Reset Media Counter for Early Warning
Set Ribbon Length for Early Warning
RIBBON LENGTH
- 450M 1476 FT
Set Early Warning for Maintenance
MAINT. OFF
EARLY WARNING MAINTENANCE
Set Printhead Cleaning Interval for Early Warning
HEAD CLEANING
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 9 of 26)
Set Printhead Life for Early Warning
HEAD LIFE
1000000 IN
WARNING REPLACE
List Images
LIST IMAGES
List Formats
LIST FORMATS
List Setup
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 11 of 26)
Format Memory Card
FORMAT CARD:
This option erases all previously stored information from the optional
PCMCIA card or Compact Flash card
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 12 of 26)
Parameter Action/Explanation
Initialize Flash Memory
INIT FLASH MEM
To initialize Flash memory:
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 13 of 26)
Print Sensor Profile
SENSOR PROFILE
Figure 26 • Sensor Profile
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 14 of 26)
Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity
MEDIA AND RIBBON
Use this procedure to adjust sensitivity of media and ribbon sensors
Important • Follow this procedure exactly as presented. All of the
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 15 of 26)
Set Parallel Communications
PARALLEL COMM
-BIDIRECTIONAL
Set Serial Communications
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 16 of 26)
Set Parity
PARITY
Default: NONE
Set Host Handshake
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 17 of 26)
Set Communications Mode
COMMUNICATIONS
- NORMAL MODE
Set Control Prefix Character
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 18 of 26)
Set Delimiter Character
DELIMITER CHAR
<,>2CH
Select ZPL Mode
~JS
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 20 of 26)
Adjust Left Position
LEFT POSITION
±0000
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 21 of 26)
Set the Head Test Count
HEAD TEST COUNT
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 22 of 26)
Set the Printhead Resistor Value
HEAD RESISTOR
0500 OHMS
Initial Value:
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 23 of 26)
Set Applicator Port Mode
APPLICATOR PORT
Determines the action of the applicator port
Note • Set this value as suggested by the applicator manufacturer
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 24 of 26)
Select Resynch Mode
RESYNCH MODE
Default: FEED MODE
FEED
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 25 of 26)
Adjust LCD Display
LCD ADJUST
+10
Select Format Convert
Select the Display Language
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
Default: ENGLISH
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Print Modes
Select the Print Mode
Tear-OffMode
Load Media in Peel-OffMode
To set up the printer in Peel-Offmode, complete these steps:
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RIBBON OUT error
error
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Note • A core is not required
12.Wind the media liner counterclockwise around the rewind spindle
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Load Media in Cutter Mode
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Load Media in Rewind Mode (No Cutter)
To set up the printer in Rewind mode, complete these steps:
If you have not already done so, install the rewind plate. See
Install the Rewind Plate
Set the printer to Rewind mode. See
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Load Media in Rewind Mode with Cutter Option
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Install the Rewind Plate
Remove Media Liner from the Rewind or Peel Spindle
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Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule
Table 10 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule
Area
Method
Interval
Clean the Exterior
Clean the Media Compartment
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller
For 300 dpi printers
For 600 dpi printers
To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:
2.Remove the media and ribbon (if loaded)
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Ribbon and Label-AvailableSensor Locations
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Transmissive (Media) Sensor Locations
Clean the Snap Plate
Figure 35 • Snap Plate
To clean the snap plate, complete these steps:
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Clean the Cutter
To clean the cutter, complete these steps:
1.Turn off (O) the printer
2.Unplug the power cord
3.Clean the stationary cutter blade with a swab and solvent
Replace the Fuse (360X-PlusII Only)
Figure 11 on page
To replace a faulty fuse, complete these steps:
1.Use a small-bladescrewdriver or similar tool to remove the fuse holder
Figure 36 • AC Power Entry Module
Figure 37 • Fuse Locations
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklists
LCD Error Messages
Table 11 • LCD Error Messages
Table 11 • LCD Error Messages (Continued)
RIBBON IN
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(function)
Print Quality Problems
Table 12 • Print Quality Problems
General print quality
issues
Wrinkled ribbon
Table 12 • Print Quality Problems (Continued)
Printing too light or
too dark over the
entire label
Smudge marks on
Vertical drift in
top-of-formposition
Vertical image or
label drift
The bar code printed
Calibration Problems
Table 13 • Calibration Problems
Loss of printing
registration on labels
Excessive vertical
^CC
^CT
^CD
Ribbon Problems
Table 15 • Ribbon Problems
Broken or melted
ribbon
The printer does not
Miscellaneous Printer Problems
Table 16 • Miscellaneous Printer Problems
The LCD displays a
language that
cannot read
Table 16 • Miscellaneous Printer Problems (Continued)
The printer fails to
calibrate or detect the
top of the label
Non-continuous
Power-OnSelf Test
CANCEL Self Test
PAUSE Self Test
FEED Self Test
Figure 40 • FEED Test Label
Figure 41 • Bar Code Darkness Comparison
Table 17 • Judging Bar Code Quality
Too dark
Slightly dark
Table 17 • Judging Bar Code Quality (Continued)
“In-spec”
Slightly light
Too light
FEED and PAUSE Self Test
Communications Diagnostics Test
Sensor Profile
Data Ports
Parallel Cabling Requirements
Parallel Port Interconnections
Table 18 • Parallel Cable Pin Configuration (Continued)
Hardware Control Signal Descriptions
Pin Configuration
RS-232Interface Connections
DB-9to DB-25Connections
Figure 45 • DB-9to DB-25Cable Connections
Modem Connection
Figure 46 • RS-232Cable Connections
Applicator Signals
Figure 49 • Applicator Signals (Mode 3)
Figure 50 • Applicator Signals (Mode 4)
Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration
Table 20 • Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration (Continued)
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Jumper Configurations and Pinouts for +5 V I/O Operation
Pinouts for +24-28V I/O Operation
Specifications
Standard Features
Print Modes
Zebra Programming Language (ZPL)
Bar Codes
Agency Approvals
Agency Approvals
Product Markings
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage
Print Specifications by Model
Specifications Key
Ribbon Specifications
BP-300X-PlusII and 600 X-PlusII Printers
BP-360X-PlusII Printers
BP-360X-PlusII Black Mark Sensing Only
Glossary
core diameter
diagnostics
die-cut
media
direct thermal
light emitting diode (LED)
lock-up
media sensor
non-continuous
non-volatile
roll media
fanfold media
supplies A general term for media and ribbon
supplies
symbology The term generally used when referring to a bar code
Index
checklist
before you begin, 16 troubleshooting
cleaning cutter
snap plate, 131 communication interfaces
overview, 159 selecting
HEAD COLD
HEAD TOO HOT
OUT OF MEMORY message
PAPER OUT
RIBBON IN
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Part Number: 14068L-001Rev. A © 2007 Brady Corp