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ÏÃcØYÏ +HOOR This manual provides all of the information you need to operate your Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300. In addition, the maintenance manual contains the information necessary to maintain your printer. 8QSDFNLQJ DQG ,QVSHFWLRQ Carefully unpack and inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment. • Check all exterior surfaces. • Raise the media access door and inspect the media compartment. In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material.
6WRUDJH If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately, repackage it using the original packing materials. The printer may be stored under the following conditions: • Temperature: –4° to +140° F (–20° to +60° C) • Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing 0HGLD DQG 5LEERQ 5HTXLUHPHQWV Since print quality is affected by media and ribbon, printing speeds, and printer operating modes, it is very important to run tests for your applications.
3RZHU &RUG :$51,1* )RU SHUVRQQHO DQG HTXLSPHQW VDIHW\ DOZD\V XVH D WKUHH SURQJ SOXJ ZLWK D JURXQG HDUWK FRQQHFWLRQ The power cord connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the rear of the printer. Make sure that the POWER on/off switch (located at the back of the printer) is in the off position before connecting the power cable to an electrical outlet.
3ULQWHU $QDWRP\ Figure 1 outlines the basic components of your printer. However, depending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightly different.
AOÃAÏÍÏlÍ-ÃÏlà This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a different color paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you must calibrate (set up) the printer for your particular application. 3XUSRVH • To calibrate the printer. • To verify that the printer is properly set up by printing a test label. NOTE: This procedure must be performed when the printer is first installed or if it cannot properly detect the top of the label.
7\SHV RI 0HGLD 1RQ &RQWLQXRXV :HE 0HGLD Non-continuous web media (refer to Figure 2) refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole. When you look at the media, you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins.
&RQWLQXRXV 0HGLD Continuous media (refer to Figure 3) is one uninterrupted roll of material that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. Figure 3 1RQ &RQWLQXRXV %ODFN 0DUN 0HGLD Non-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back that indicate the start and end of each label (refer to Figure 4).
&KRRVLQJ WKH 3ULQW 0RGH • In Tear-Off mode, each label (or a strip of labels) can be torn off after it is printed. • In Peel-Off mode, backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed from the printer, the next one is printed. • In Cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after a specified number of labels has been printed. • In Rewind mode, the media and backing are rewound onto a core as the labels are printed.
/RDGLQJ WKH 0HGLD Figure 5 illustrates one method of media loading. For more detailed instructions, as well as information about how to load the different types of media and the various printing modes, refer to the instructions that begin on page 27.
3RVLWLRQLQJ WKH 0HGLD 6HQVRUV The correct positioning of the media sensors is important — it can make the difference between a perfect label and a call to Technical Support! 7UDQVPLVVLYH 6HQVRU The web or gap sensor (transmissive sensor) detects the gap between labels. The transmissive sensor actually consists of two sections: a light source (the lower media sensor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The media passes between the two.
$GMXVWLQJ WKH 8SSHU 0HGLD 6HQVRU Refer to Figure 6. (For clarity, not all printer parts are shown.) 1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed). 2. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor “eye” is directly below the adjustment screw head. 3. Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw (use a Phillips-head screwdriver). 4. Using the tip of the screwdriver, slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired position. 5. Secure the upper media sensor adjustment screw.
$GMXVWLQJ WKH /RZHU 0HGLD 6HQVRU Position the lower media sensor (refer to Figure 7) by sliding it in its slot until the lower media sensor is positioned under the upper media sensor. Figure 7 %ODFN 0DUN 6HQVRU The black mark sensor is in a fixed position and enabled via the front panel (refer to “Configuring the Printer” on page 15 for details).
/RDGLQJ WKH 5LEERQ To load the ribbon, refer to Figure 8. For more detailed information, refer to the instructions that begin on page 37.
2SHUDWRU &RQWUROV 32:(5 6ZLWFK The POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord. Turn on the printer. )URQW 3DQHO The step-by-step instructions in this section tell you which keys to press and what appears on the liquid crystal display (LCD) during the calibration procedure. For a more detailed explanation of the front panel keys and lights (as shown in Figure 9), refer to the instructions that begin on page 24.
&RQILJXULQJ WKH 3ULQWHU The configuration procedure in Table 1 contains the information you need to get your printer up and running, but it is not comprehensive. Refer to page 41 for more information. • Enter the configuration mode by pressing the SETUP/EXIT key at the “PRINTER READY” display. NOTE: You need to press the NEXT/SAVE key more than once to advance to some of the displays. • To increase the value, answer “yes,” indicate “on,” or move to the next selection, use the (+) key.
Table 1 Press — Display Shows Action/Explanation PRINTER READY Normal printer operation. DARKNESS Press the (+) or (–) keys to increase or decrease the print darkness setting. (You may need to change this setting when you print your label.) PRINT MODE Press the (+) or (–) keys to select tear-off, peel-off, cutter, or rewind mode. MEDIA TYPE Press the (+) or (–) keys to select continuous or non-continuous media type.
0HGLD DQG 5LEERQ &DOLEUDWLRQ NOTE: All steps must be performed in the following procedure, even if only one sensor needs to be adjusted. 1. Press the SETUP/EXIT key. 2. Press the NEXT/SAVE key until “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE” displays. 3. To start the calibration procedure, press the (+) key. “LOAD BACKING CANCEL CONTINUE” displays. 4. Open the printhead.
5. Press the (+) key. The front panel display shows “REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE.” 6. Either remove the ribbon or slide it as far from the printer frame as possible. 7. Close the printhead, trapping the ribbon in this position. 8. Press the (+) key. The front panel shows “CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT.” 9. When this part of the calibration process is completed, the display reads “RELOAD ALL CONTINUE.” 10. Open the printhead. Pull the backing material until a label is positioned between the media sensors. 11.
3ULQWLQJ D 7HVW /DEHO To print a test label: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the CANCEL key while turning on the printer. A configuration label showing the printer’s currently stored parameters prints (similar to the one shown in Figure 11). If you encounter any problems while you are configuring or calibrating the printer or printing a test label, refer to “Troubleshooting” beginning on page 71.
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ÆÏAOÆÍ ØYAÏ 6\VWHP &RQVLGHUDWLRQV NOTE: Your Brady 200M-e or 200M-e 300 printer is equipped with a DB9 serial connector. ,QWHUIDFHV The method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer. The standard interfaces are an RS-232 serial data port and a bi-directional parallel port. The optional ZebraNet PrintServer II enables printers to be connected to 10Base-T Ethernet networks.
When communicating via the parallel port (refer to Figure 13), the previously mentioned parameters are not considered. Refer to page 52 to configure the communication parameters for the printer. The values selected must be the same as those used by the host equipment connected to the printer. For serial and parallel pinout and technical information, refer to “Appendix A: DB9 Connectors” beginning on page 97.
-ÃÏlÃÍ AÆYÆ 2SHUDWRU &RQWUROV This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on the printer. Become familiar with each of these functions before operating the printer. 32:(5 6ZLWFK This switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord. The POWER switch should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any cables. External influences, such as lightning storms or noise on the power or data cables, may cause erratic printer behavior.
)URQW 3DQHO 'LVSOD\ The front panel display (as shown in Figure 14) communicates operational status and programming modes and parameters.
)URQW 3DQHO .H\V Key Function Starts and stops the printing process. • If the printer is not printing: no printing can occur. • If the printer is printing: printing stops once the current label is complete. Press to remove error messages from the display. NOTE: Pause mode can also be activated via ZPL II (~PP, ^PP). Forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the key is pressed. • Printer not printing: one blank label immediately feeds.
)URQW 3DQHO /LJKWV NOTE: If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for example, one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that causes the same light to flash), the light flashes. Light POWER TAKE LABEL ERROR Status Indication Off The printer is off or power is not applied. On The printer is on. Off Normal operation. Flashing (Peel-off mode only.) The label is available. Printing is paused until the label is removed. Off Normal operation — no printer errors.
5ROO 0HGLD /RDGLQJ NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer, or if a different type of media or ribbon is being used. 7HDU 2II 0RGH Refer to Figure 15. 1. Open the printhead. 2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible. 3. Load media as shown. 4. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch, but don’t restrict, the edge of the roll. 5. Close the printhead.
3HHO 2II 0RGH Refer to Figure 16. 1. Remove the rewind plate from the front of the printer (if installed). Store it on the two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel. 2. Open the printhead. 3. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible. 4. Load media as shown. 5. When loading media, allow approximately 36" (915 mm) of media to extend past the tear-off/peel-off bar. Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader. 6.
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5HZLQG 0RGH (Rewind option required) Refer to Figure 17. 1. Remove the rewind plate from its storage location in front of the print mechanism inside the media compartment. 2. Invert the rewind plate so that the lip on the attached hook plate points down. 3. Insert the hook plate lip a short distance (½"/13 mm) into the lower opening in the side plate. 4. Align the upper end of the rewind plate with the corresponding opening in the side plate.
Before closing the printhead, make sure: • The media is positioned against the inside guides. • The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle/core. 12. Close the printhead.
&XWWHU 0RGH (Cutter option required) Refer to Figure 18. 1. Open the printhead. 2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible. 3. Load media as shown. 4. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch, but don’t restrict, the edge of the roll. 5. Close the printhead. 6. The printer automatically feeds out and cuts one label when the printer is turned on.
3HHO 2QO\ 0RGH (Peel option required) Refer to Figure 19. 1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up. 2. Slide out the media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible. 3. Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger. 4. Slide in the media supply guide so that it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the roll. 5. Feed the media under the inner media guide in the print mechanism. 6.
Figure 19 34 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide
)DQIROG 0HGLD /RDGLQJ NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer, or if a different type of media or ribbon is being used. Fanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot from outside the printer. Refer to Figure 20 and Figure 21. 1. Open the printhead. 2. Slide the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible. 3. Load media as shown. If in cutter mode, route media through the cutter. 4.
Figure 21 5HPRYLQJ WKH /DEHO %DFNLQJ 0DWHULDO NOTE: Since the rewind spindle holds the backing from a standard-size media roll, we recommend that you perform this procedure whenever you change the media. To remove the backing material from the rewind spindle, follow these steps (you don’t need to turn off the printer for this procedure). 1. Unwind approximately 36" (915 mm) of backing from the rewind spindle. Cut it off at the spindle. 2. Pull out the hook.
5LEERQ /RDGLQJ To load ribbon, refer to Figure 24 and follow the procedure below. NOTE: Use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion. (For direct thermal print mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer.) 1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle as shown in Figure 22. 2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle.
8. Close the printhead.
5LEERQ 5HPRYDO Refer to Figure 25. 1. Break the ribbon as close to the ribbon take-up spindle as possible. 2. Push the hook either forward or backward with your thumb until it slips out of the groove (1). Slide the hook to the side (2), then rotate it back and forth several times to loosen it (3). 3. Remove the loosened hook from the spindle (4). 4. Lightly tap the top of the used ribbon to loosen it; then grasp the used ribbon and remove it from the ribbon take-up spindle. 5.
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yØÃAÏ After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self Test (POST) is complete, the front panel display shows “PRINTER READY.” (If the printer fails its POST, refer to page 77.) You may now set printer parameters for your application using the front panel display and the five keys directly below it. NOTE: Printers that are operating on an IP network can be quickly configured via BradyConnect when the appropriate print server is used.
&KDQJLQJ 3DVVZRUG 3URWHFWHG 3DUDPHWHUV Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default. CAUTION: Do not change password-protected parameters unless you are sure you know what you are doing! If the parameters are set incorrectly, they could cause the printer to function in an unpredictable way. The first attempt to change one of these parameters (pressing either the (+) or (–) key) requires you to enter a four-digit password. This is done via the “ENTER PASSWORD” display.
/HDYLQJ WKH 6HWXS 0RGH You can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXIT key. The “SAVE CHANGES” display appears. There are five choices, as described below. Pressing the (–) or (+) key displays other choices and pressing the NEXT/SAVE key selects the displayed choice. • PERMANENT — Permanently saves the changes. Values are stored in the printer even when power is turned off. • TEMPORARY — Saves the changes until you change them again or until power is turned off.
&RQILJXUDWLRQ DQG &DOLEUDWLRQ 6HTXHQFH Press — Display Shows PRINTER READY Action/Explanation Normal printer operation. Setting Print Parameters DARKNESS TEAR OFF PRINT MODE 44 Adjusting Print Darkness: Press the (+) key to increase darkness. Press the (–) key to decrease darkness. Default: +10 Range: 0 to +30 Darkness settings are dependent upon a variety of factors including ribbon type, media, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent high-quality printing.
Press Display Shows Action/Explanation MEDIA TYPE Setting Media Type: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Continuous Selections: Continuous, non-continuous This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using. Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length instruction in your label format (^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL II).
Press Display Shows PRINT WIDTH Action/Explanation Setting Print Width: Press the (+) key to increase the value, press the (–) key to decrease the value. To change the unit of measurement, press the (–) key until the unit of measurement is active, then press the (+) key to toggle to a different unit of measure (inches, mm, or dots). Default; Range: The default and range of acceptable values vary depending on what printer you have.
Listing Printer Information Press Display Shows LIST FONTS LIST BAR CODES Action/Explanation List Fonts: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the available fonts. This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the fonts currently available in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM, FLASH memory, font EPROMs, or font cards. List Bar Codes: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the available bar codes.
Press Display Shows INITIALIZE CARD 48 Action/Explanation Initialize Memory Card CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from the optional memory card (for printers with a PCMCIA slot). Press the NEXT/SAVE key to bypass this function. 1. Press the (+) key to select “YES.” If your printer is set to require a password, you are now prompted to enter the password. Enter the password and then press the NEXT/SAVE key. 2.
Press Display Shows INIT FLASH MEM Action/Explanation Initialize Flash Memory CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from the FLASH memory. Press the NEXT/SAVE key to bypass this function. 1. Press the (+) key to select “YES.” If your printer is set to require a password, you are now prompted to enter the password. Enter the password and then press the NEXT/SAVE key. 2. The display asks “INITIALIZE FLASH?”. Press the (+) key “YES.” 3.
Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration NOTE: Before you begin this procedure, make sure that the maximum length is set to a value equal to or greater than the length of the labels you are using. If the maximum length is set to a lower value, the calibration process assumes that continuous media is in the printer. See page 46 for more information. There are two different types of calibration that can be performed by the printer: 1) Auto Calibration.
Press Display Shows MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE Action/Explanation Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity: Press NEXT/SAVE to skip the calibration procedure and continue with the host port selection parameters that follow. Press the (+) key to start the calibration procedure. This procedure is used to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors. NOTE: The procedure must be followed exactly as presented. All steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment.
Setting Communication Parameters Communication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with the host computer. These parameters make sure that the printer and host computer are “speaking the same language.” All communications parameters are password protected. Press Display Shows SERIAL COMM BAUD DATA BITS 52 Action/Explanation Setting Serial Communications: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Press Display Shows PARITY STOP BITS Action/Explanation Setting Parity: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Even Selections: Even, odd, none The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used by the host computer. Setting Stop Bits: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Press Display Shows NETWORK ID Action/Explanation Setting Network ID: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the digit. Default: 000 Range: 000 - 999 Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer used in an RS-422/RS-485 network. This gives the host computer the means to address a specific printer. If the printer is used in a network, you must select a network ID number. This does not affect TCP/IP or IPX networks.
Selecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters Prefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit hex values used within the ZPL/ZPL II formats sent to the printer. The printer uses the last prefix and delimiter characters sent to it, whether from a ZPL II instruction or from the front panel. NOTE: DO NOT use the same hex value for the control, format, and delimiter character. The printer needs to see different characters to function properly.
Selecting ZPL Mode Press Display Shows ZPL MODE Action/Explanation Selecting ZPL Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: ZPL II Selections: ZPL II, ZPL The printer remains in the selected mode until it is changed by this front panel instruction or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command. The printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II. This eliminates the need to rewrite any ZPL formats you already have. For more details, contact Technical Support.
Label Positioning Parameters Press Display Shows BACKFEED Action/Explanation Backfeed Sequence: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Default (90%) Selections: Default, after, before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, off This parameter establishes when and how much label backfeed occurs after a label is removed or cut in the peel-off, cutter, and applicator modes. It has no effect in rewind or tear-off modes.
Press Display Shows HEAD RESISTOR 58 Action/Explanation Setting the Head Resistor Value: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the digit. CAUTION: This parameter should only be changed by qualified personnel! Initial Value: Factory-set to match the printhead shipped with your printer. Default Value: 0500 Range: 0500 to 1175 This value has been pre-set at the factory to match the resistance value of the printhead.
Press Display Shows Action/Explanation WEB S. MEDIA S. RIBBON S. MARK S. MARK MED S. These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure. They should only be changed by a qualified service technician. Refer to the maintenance manual for more information on these parameters. Press the NEXT/SAVE key repeatedly to skip these parameters.
Press Display Shows LCD ADJUST Action/Explanation LCD Display Adjustment: Press the (–) key to decrease the value (reduce brightness), press the (+) key to increase the value (increase brightness). Range: 00 to 19 This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your display if it is difficult to read. Format Convert: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. FORMAT CONVERT Default: None Selections: None, 150 → 300, 150 → 600, 200 → 600, 300 → 600 Selects the bitmap scaling factor.
Press Display Shows IP RESOLUTION* IP PROTOCOLS* IP ADDRESS* SUBNET MASK* DEFAULT GATEWAY* Action/Explanation IP Resolution: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Dynamic Selections: Dynamic, permanent Depending on the selection, allows either the user (”permanent”) or the server (”dynamic”) to select the IP address. For more information, contact Technical Support. IP Protocols: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Press Display Shows LANGUAGE Action/Explanation Selecting the Display Language: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: English Selections: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Spanish 2, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese This parameter allows you to change the language used on the front panel display. You have now completed the entire configuration and calibration sequence. You may either press the NEXT/SAVE key or the SETUP/EXIT key.
/ØÏlÍ AÃlÍAcÍ cØÆÏlÏ &OHDQLQJ Table 2 provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages.
&OHDQLQJ WKH ([WHULRU The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly. &OHDQLQJ WKH ,QWHULRU Inspect this area after every four rolls of media. Remove any dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner.
Figure 27 &OHDQLQJ WKH 6HQVRUV The media, ribbon, and label available sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure proper operation of the printer. To locate these sensors, refer to Figure 27, Figure 6 on page 11, and Figure 7 on page 12. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust off of these sensors.
&OHDQLQJ WKH 6QDS 3ODWH Clean the snap plate to remove label adhesive or a label that has adhered to the underside of the snap plate. Refer to Figure 28. 1. Insert a small-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the loop on the left side of the snap plate. Lift the snap plate. CAUTION: Take care not to bend, twist, or otherwise deform the loops! 2. Repeat step one on the right side of the snap plate. 3. Remove the snap plate from the printer. 4. Clean the snap plate with cleaning solvent and a soft cloth.
Refer to Figure 29. 5. To reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bottom of the snap plate into the two slots of the media pathway. 6. Slide the snap plate toward you. 7. Press down on the loops to lock the snap plate into place.
&OHDQLQJ WKH &XWWHU 0RGXOH (For printers equipped with the optional cutter.) If labels are not being cut properly or if the cutter jams with labels, turn off the printer power and unplug the printer. Then, clean the stationary cutter blade with cleaning solvent. This removes label adhesive and/or paper debris. If further cutter cleaning is necessary, or if the cutter continues to perform unsatisfactorily, contact an authorized service technician.
$GMXVWPHQWV 7RJJOH 3RVLWLRQLQJ The toggle should be positioned so that it provides even pressure on the media. Position the toggle by sliding it to the desired location (see Figure 30).
3ULQWKHDG 3UHVVXUH $GMXVWPHQW This adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if thick media is used. Refer to Figure 30. 1. Perform the toggle positioning procedure. If the problem is solved, you may stop here; otherwise, continue with the rest of this procedure. 2. Print some labels at 2.4"/61 mm per second by running the PAUSE Key Self Test (see page 79). 3. While printing labels, lower the darkness setting until a gray level of printing is seen. 4.
2ÃØOlÆÏ /(' (UURU &RQGLWLRQV DQG :DUQLQJV (UURU &RQGLWLRQ ³ 5LEERQ 2XW Problem In thermal transfer mode, the ribbon is not loaded or loaded incorrectly. Solution Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on page 37. In thermal transfer mode, the ribbon sensor is Perform the media and ribbon sensor calibration (see not sensing correctly loaded ribbon. page 17).
(UURU &RQGLWLRQ ³ +HDG 2SHQ Problem The printhead is not fully closed. Solution Close the printhead. :DUQLQJ ³ 5LEERQ ,Q Problem Solution Remove the ribbon and set the printer to direct thermal mode. The ribbon is loaded. Ensure that the printer driver and/or software settings are correctly set (if applicable). :DUQLQJ ³ +HDG 7RR +RW Problem The printhead is over temperature. 72 Solution Allow the printer to cool.
:DUQLQJ ³ +HDG &ROG Problem The printhead is under temperature. Solution Continue printing while the printhead reaches the correct operating temperature. If the error remains, the environment may be too cold for proper printing. Relocate the printer to a warmer area. :DUQLQJ ³ &XWWHU -DPPHG Problem Cutter blade is in the media path. Solution Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer. Inspect the cutter module for debris and clean as needed following the cleaning instructions on page 68.
3ULQW 4XDOLW\ 3UREOHPV *HQHUDO 3ULQW 4XDOLW\ ,VVXHV Problem Solution You are using an incorrect media and ribbon Consult your authorized Brady distributor for information combination for your application. and advice. The printer is set at the incorrect print speed. For optimal print quality, set the print speed to the lowest possible setting via ZPL II, the driver, or the software. The printer is set at the incorrect darkness level.
:ULQNOHG 5LEERQ Problem Solution The ribbon is not loaded correctly. Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on page 37. The darkness setting is incorrect. Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good print quality. See “DARKNESS” on page 44. Incorrect printhead pressure or balance. Set the pressure to the minimum required for good print quality. See “Printhead Pressure Adjustment” on page 70. The media is not feeding correctly. It is “walking” from side to side.
$ ODEHO IRUPDW ZDV VHQW WR WKH SULQWHU 6HYHUDO ODEHOV SULQW WKHQ WKH SULQWHU VNLSV PLVSODFHV PLVVHV RU GLVWRUWV WKH LPDJH RQ WKH ODEHO Problem Solution The host is set to EPP parallel communications. Change the settings on the computer host to standard parallel communications. Ensure that the flow control settings match. Check the communication cable length. See page 22 for requirements. The serial communication settings are incorrect.
3ULQWHU 'LDJQRVWLFV 3RZHU 2Q 6HOI 7HVW A limited Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed automatically each time the printer is turned on (additional self tests can be performed by pressing the CANCEL key when you turn the printer on). During either test sequence, the front panel lights and liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor the progress of the POST. If the printer fails any of these tests, the word “FAILED” is added to the display. If this occurs, notify an authorized Brady distributor.
CANCEL Key Self Test This self test prints a listing of the configuration parameters currently stored in the printer’s memory. See Figure 31 (depending on the options ordered, your label may look different). 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Press and hold the CANCEL key while turning on the power. The configuration may be changed either temporarily (for specific label formats or ribbon and label stock) or permanently (by saving the new parameters in memory).
PAUSE Key Self Test This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies; these test labels also ensure the printhead has been aligned correctly after it has been adjusted. See the sample printout in Figure 32. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the PAUSE key while turning on the power. • The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2.4"/61 mm per second, then automatically pauses the printer.
FEED Key Self Test See Figure 33. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the FEED key while turning on the power. The FEED Key Self Test prints out at various darkness settings above and below that of the darkness value shown on the configuration label. Look at these labels and determine which one has the best darkness setting for your application. This value can be entered into the printer by setting the darkness during the configuration procedure. Refer to page 44 for more information.
FEED Key and PAUSE Key Self Test 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the FEED and PAUSE keys while turning on the power. Performing this self test temporarily resets the printer configuration to the factory default values. These values are active only until power is turned off unless you save them permanently in memory. Communications Diagnostics Test This test is controlled from the front panel display. Refer to page 54. A typical printout from this test is shown in Figure 34.
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0®lYyYAÏÆ NOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. 0HGLD +DQGOLQJ • Tear-off mode: Labels are produced in strips. • Peel-off mode: Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner as needed. • Cutter mode: Labels are printed and individually cut. • Rewind mode: Labels are rewound internally.
=HEUD 3URJUDPPLQJ /DQJXDJH =3/ ,, • Downloadable graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, and label formats • Status message to host upon request • Object copying between memory areas (RAM, memory card, and internal FLASH) • Programmable quantity with print, pause, and cut control • Code Page 850 character set • Communicates in printable ASCII characters • Adjustable print cache • Error-checking protocol • Data compression • Controlled via mainframe, mini-computer, PC, portable data terminal • Autom
*HQHUDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV General Specifications 200M-e/200M-e 300 Height 15.5" Width 11.2" 283 mm Depth 19.
3ULQWLQJ 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Printing Specifications 200M-e/200M-e 300 Resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)/ 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) Dot size (width x length) 0.0049 " x 0.0049" (0.125 x 0.125 mm)/ 0.0033" x 0.0039" (0.84 mm x 0.10 mm) First dot location measured from inside media edge Maximum print width Print Length (maximum) 4.
)RQW 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Fonts Matrix (in dots) (H x W) 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Type* Minimum Char. Size (H x W) Maximum C.P.I. A 9x5 U-L-D 0.044" x 0.029" 33.9 B 11 x 7 U 0.054" x 0.44" 22.6 C,D 18 x 10 U-L-D 0.088" x 0.059" 16.9 E 28 x 15 OCR-B 0.138" x 0.098" 10.1 F 26 x 13 U-L-D 0.128" x 0.079" 12.7 G 60 x 40 U-L-D 0.295" x 0.236" 4.2 H 21 x 13 OCR-A 0.103" x 0.093" 10.7 GS 24 x 24 SYMBOL 0.118" x 0.118" 8.
0HGLD 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Media Specifications Minimum label length* Total media width (label + liner, if any) Total thickness (includes liner, if any) 200M-e/200M-e 300 Tear-off 0.7" (18 mm) Peel-off 0.5" (13 mm) Cutter 1.5" (38 mm) Rewind 0.25" (6 mm) Minimum 0.79" (20 mm) Maximum 4.52 mm (115 mm) Minimum 0.003" (0.076 mm) Maximum 0.012" (0.305 mm) Cutter maximum full-width media thickness 0.009" (.23 mm) Roll media core inside diameter 3" (76 mm) Maximum roll diameter 8.
3RZHU /LQH &RUG 6SHFLILFDWLRQV • The overall length must be less than 9.8 feet (3.0 meters). • It must be rated for at least 5 A, 250 V. • The chassis ground (earth) MUST be connected to assure safety and reduce electromagnetic interference. The ground connection is handled by the third wire (earth) in the power line cord. See Figure 35. Figure 35 • The AC power plug and IEC 320 connector must bear the certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations shown in Figure 36.
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Bradyprinter THT Models 200M-e and 200M-e 300 Warranty Information 3ULQWHU :DUUDQW\ BRADY printers, excluding thermal printheads which are warranted separately below, are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for six (6) months from the date of original shipment by BRADY CORPORATION.
:DUUDQW\ ([FOXVLRQV DQG &RQGLWLRQV The above warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, oral or written, statutory or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchant-ability or fitness for a particular purpose. BRADY CORPORATION shall not be responsible for the specific application to which any Products are applied, including but not limited to compatibility with other equipment.
ÃAcá lYÏÍ YlÆl ÃlllÏ Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS BRADY CORPORATION PRINTER SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ("PSFLA") BEFORE USING THE PRINTER WHICH IS ENCLOSED OR OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DO NOT OPERATE THE PRINTER AND PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER, ENCLOSURES AND ALL PACKAGING FOR A FULL REFUND.
3. RESTRICTIONS. • You must maintain all copyright notices on all copies of the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE. • Limitations on modification. You may not modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on this SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE or the accompanying documentation. • Limitations of Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly.
6. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. All SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicitations issued on or after December 1, 1995 is provided with the commercial rights and restrictions described elsewhere herein. All SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicitations issued prior to December 1, 1995 is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS as provided for in FAR, 48 CFR 52.227-14 (JUNE 1987) or DFAR, 48 CFR 252.227-7013 (OCT 1988), as applicable.
10. LIMITATIONS AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. • To the extent that the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE covered by this PSFLA includes emulation libraries, emulation libraries are offered "as is". BRADY does not provide any warranty associated with the emulation libraries. • The emulation library does not work 100% correctly or cover 100% of the functionality of the printer language being emulated. Modifications may be required for each target application.
®®lcàÍ _ÍÍ ÍÍ lYÏÃÆ 3ULQWHU ,QWHUIDFH 7HFKQLFDO ,QIRUPDWLRQ 56 6HULDO 'DWD 3RUW The connection for this standard interface is made through the female DB9 connector on the rear panel. A DB9 to DB25 interface module is required for all RS-232 connections through a DB25 cable (see page 100 for details).
RS-232 Interface Connections The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 37 illustrates the internal connections of the printer’s RS-232 connector. Figure 37 NOTE: The cable used to connect the printer to a computer must be a null modem (crossover) cable. If you want to connect the printer to any other DTE devices, a null modem cable must also be used.
When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communication Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232 (straight-through) interface cable. Figure 38 illustrates the connections required for this cable.
RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB25 Cable In order to connect the printer’s RS-232 DB9 interface to a DB25 connector, an interface adapter is required. A generic DB25 adapter may also be used, however the +5VDC signal source would not be passed through. Figure 39 illustrates the connections required for the DB9 to DB25 interface. NOTE: The cable used to connect the printer to a computer must be a null modem (crossover) cable.
RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections NOTE: A jumper on the computer’s main logic board needs to be installed on JP1, Pins 2 and 3, in order for the RS-422/RS-485 interface adapter to function properly. To connect the printer’s RS-232 DB9 interface to a host computer through an RS-422 or an RS-485 interface, an interface adapter is required. Figure 40 illustrates the required cable wiring for interconnecting to the interface adapter’s DB25 female connector.
3DUDOOHO 'DWD 3RUW A standard 36-pin parallel connector is available at the rear of the printer for connection to the data source. Under normal circumstances, data sent from the printer to the host computer in response to a “Printer Status Request” command is sent through the RS-232 serial port. However, if the host computer has a properly configured IEEE-1284 parallel port that is recognized by the printer, status information is returned through the parallel port.
®®lcàÍ _ÍÍ- " Í AÃc 3&0&,$ &DUG ,QVWDOODWLRQ The PCMCIA card slot is a factory-installed option. If your printer has this option, you may install or change the card at any time. Use the following procedure to install a PCMCIA card. CAUTION: Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as printed circuit boards and printheads. 1. Turn the AC power switch in the Off (2) position and disconnect the AC power cord. Disconnect the data cables. 2.
Card Eject Button PCMCIA Card Option Card Shield Figure 41 104 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide
clà A Adjustments Lower Media Sensor, 12 Media Sensor Position, 70 Printhead Pressure, 70 Toggle Positioning, 69 Upper Media Sensor, 11 B Bar Codes, 84 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment, 12 BradyConnect License Agreement, 93 C Cabling Requirements, 22 Calibration, 5–20 CANCEL Key Self Test, 78 Cleaning Cutter Module, 68 Exterior, 64 Interior, 64 Printhead and Platen Roller, 64 Sensors, 65 Snap Plate, 66 Communications Diagnostics Test, 81 Configuration Calibration Sequence, 44–?? Entering the Setup Mode, 41
L P Label Backing Material Removal, 36 Loading the Media Cutter Mode, 32 Peel-Off Mode, 28 Peel-Only Mode, 33 Rewind Mode, 30 Tear-Off Mode, 27 Lubrication, 68 M Media Calibration, 17 Requirements, 2 Specifications, 88 Media Loading Cutter Mode, 32 Peel-Off Mode, 28 Peel-Only Mode, 33 Rewind Mode, 30 Tear-Off Mode, 27 Media Sensor Positioning Black Mark Sensor, 12 Transmissive Sensor, 10 Media Types Continuous Media, 7 Non-Continuous Black Mark Media, 7 Non-Continuous Web Media, 6 Memory Card Installatio
Specifications Bar Codes, 84 Font, 87 General, 85 Media Handling, 83 Media, 88 Options, 83 Power Line Cord, 89 Printing, 86 Ribbon, 86 ZPL Programming Language, 84 Storage, 2 T Tear-Off Mode, 27 Test Label Printing, 19 Transmissive Sensor Adjustment, 10 Troubleshooting Communications, 75–76 LED Error Conditions and Warnings, 71–73 Print Quality Problems, 74 Wrinkled Ribbon, 75 Types of Media Continuous, 7 Non-Continuous Black Mark, 7 Non-Continuous Web, 6 U Unpacking, 1 W Warranty Information, 91 Z ZPL
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