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8. Printer Configuration

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Page 1: ...Edition 2 05 Transfer Printer THT BP Precision Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...ndestraat 21 Industriepark C3 9240 Zele Belgium Tel 32 52 457 811 e mail support brady be All specifications about delivery design performance and weight are given to the best of our current knowledge...

Page 3: ...hts reserved including those of the translations No part of this manual nor any translation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose other than the purchaser s pers...

Page 4: ...Transfer Printing 17 Label Tag Media Specifications 18 Transfer Ribbon 19 Software 20 2 General Safety Instructions 21 3 Unpacking 21 Delivery Contents 21 Removing the Securing Devices 22 4 Printer C...

Page 5: ...Options in the Offline Menu 89 Overview 89 Label from Card 90 Print Directory 91 Copy Memory Card 92 Format Card 94 ASCII Dump Card 95 11 External Keyboard 96 Connecting the External Keyboard 96 Key...

Page 6: ...1 Error Messages C 1 Recoverable Errors C 1 Non Recoverable Errors C 2 Errors during System Test C 2 List of Error Messages C 3 Problem Solution C 7 Appendix D Maintenance Cleaning D 1 General Cleani...

Page 7: ...the printer In the appendices additional information such as cabling specifications error messages and problem resolution and maintenance cleaning instructions are included Please take special note of...

Page 8: ...r The ranging power supply 100 240VAC allows the printers to be used around the world without re configuration The operation and usage of the printers is simple and comfortable All printer settings ca...

Page 9: ...ary tests with speed limitation switched off see printer configuration For the other P version printers there is no limitation of the print speed in the peel off mode Characteristics of the Thermal Pr...

Page 10: ...disadvantageous circumstances the operation of these devices may cause interference with radio or TV reception which has to be eliminated by the operator Instructions for the Lithium Battery The PCB...

Page 11: ...BP Precision 600 2 3 4 ips 50 75 100 mm s for peel off mode print speed limited to maximum 4 ips 100mm s as standard Print Width BP Precision 200 up to 4 1 in 104 mm BP Precision 300 up to 4 25 in 108...

Page 12: ...eter 1 in 25 mm Length up to 1650 in 500 m Width up to 4 5 in 114 mm Media Edge Sensor Distance to paper edge 16 2 3 in 4 57 5 mm Material recognition Gap sensor see through Bottom reflective sensor f...

Page 13: ...max 100 Fonts Available Fonts 5 Bitmap fonts incl OCR A and OCR B 3 scaleable fonts TrueType internal Additional TrueType fonts may be downloaded Character Sets Windows 1250 bis 1257 DOS 437 737 775 8...

Page 14: ...nfold available Printhead closed Test options System test when powering on including a printhead test short status status print font list device list printhead profile label profile test grid ASCII du...

Page 15: ...ic quantity of labels or at the end of a print job For cutter operation the printer firmware will extend the label for cutting based on specified displacements then automatically backfeed the label so...

Page 16: ...possibilities The BP Precision printers are able to print on labels and continuous media with a maximum supply roll diameter of 7 9 200 mm The minimum core diameter is 1 25 4 mm Top of form label edge...

Page 17: ...avoid a sandpaper type effect on the printhead 3 Choose label stock which can be printed with the lowest possible thermal value The greater the thermal value required the greater wear on the printhead...

Page 18: ...first printing position from the edge of the backing paper 08 2 H Distance of the label sensor from the edge of the backing paper 16 2 3 4 57 5 I Width of the perforation mark 2 5 K Height of the perf...

Page 19: ...g the printhead and sensors to accumulate dirt In addition with some transfer ribbons the back coating can flake or smudge leaving traces on the printhead All of these effects contribute to lowering t...

Page 20: ...ription of the command set and sample programs is available in the Programming Guide Windows Printer Driver Windows Printer drivers are available for the different Windows versions The printer can be...

Page 21: ...bris to collect on the printhead surface If the printer must be operated with the cover open extra care must be taken to avoid allowing hair jewelry clothing etc near the moving parts During the print...

Page 22: ...sfer Printer THT BP Precision 1 2 3 Unpacking Fig 3 Removing the securing devices Removing the Securing Devices 1 Place the printer on a solid flat surface 2 Open the cover 3 Remove the securing devic...

Page 23: ...Component Location Fig 4a General view 1 Cover 2 Warning label End of Ribbon 3 Control panel 4 Present sensor Option for P Version 5 Print mechanism 6 Internal rewinder P Versions only 7 Ribbon take u...

Page 24: ...ices with printhead open 1 Printhead locking screw 2 Ribbon shield 3 Label edge sensor 4 Media feed roller 5 Tear off plate 6 Printhead support 7 Screw to adjust the printhead support 8 Printhead leve...

Page 25: ...ocking screw 2 Ribbon shield 3 Label edge sensor 4 Media feed roller 5 Dispense plate 6 Rewind assist roller 7 Locking system 8 Printhead support 9 Screw for adjusting locking system 10 Screw for adju...

Page 26: ...d LED 4 Memory card slot 5 Memory card ejection lever 4 Printer Component Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig 4e Back view 1 Slot for the additional interface card Ethernet or USB slave 2 Bi directional parallel...

Page 27: ...ly The printer is equipped with a wide range power unit 100 240V so it is possible to use the printer both with a voltage of 230V 50 Hz and with a voltage of 115V 60 Hz without making changes to the p...

Page 28: ...ions of the pin assignments for the interface connectors NOTICE For serial connection make sure the serial interface RS 232 of the printer is correctly configured to the settings of your computer see...

Page 29: ...wer switch 1 The printer will perform a short system test then display ONLINE on the front panel LCD If a hardware failure occurs during the system test the symbol and a description of the failure wil...

Page 30: ...nfigured by sending printer commands from software or through direct programming The settings configured by the control panel are basic settings Parameters can be set on off for all print jobs for exa...

Page 31: ...rated keys The control panel display constantly provides the operator with realtime information concerning the current printer mode and label processing The function and operation of the keys depends...

Page 32: ...OFFLINE mode on Performs a label feed on Repeats the print of the last label after the previous print job has been completed Only when setup parameter Pause reprint is on on Clears internal memory of...

Page 33: ...ry System Mode PAUSE The printing process is temporarily interrupted by the operator The display shows Pause and the symbol appears Key Description Function on Continues the print job on Short press c...

Page 34: ...es Continues current print job after fault correction on Short press cancels the current print job Long press cancels the current print job and deletes all jobs contained in the internal memory System...

Page 35: ...therwise Test will be displayed Table 6 Structure of the Offline Menu Online Memory card Label from card Print directory Copy memory card Format card ASCII dump Card Test Short status Status print Fon...

Page 36: ...Move up in the menu Increase numeric values Move down in the menu Decrease numeric values Switch to a secondary menu Move the cursor to the right during numeric settings Finish a setting with confirm...

Page 37: ...d the current setting of the parameter If the symbol appears in the upper line the symbol indicates that it is possible to switch between several parameters by pressing the key and the key Fig 6e Disp...

Page 38: ...osition of the label edge sensor 3 There is a warning label 1 on the ribbon supply hub which will be visible if the material is getting low When that warning label is visible prepare to replace the ri...

Page 39: ...be operated in rewind mode 7 Media Loading Fig 7b Exchange Dispense Plate Rewind Guide Plate 1 Open the cover 2 Loosen the two screws 2 3 Slide the dispense plate 3 to the right as far as possible to...

Page 40: ...ous material just swing the media retainer 11 upwards 3 Place the media roll 8 onto the media hub 9 and unwind a strip of media 4 from the roll When operating in the rewind or peel off mode make sure...

Page 41: ...ly 2 by rotating the lever 7 clockwise until it stops 6 Slide the media guide ring 6 outward allowing enough clearance for the label stock s width when loaded 7 Slide the media strip underneath the sw...

Page 42: ...labels can be recognized by the photocell In the case of labels which have an unconventional shape ie not square or rectangular the photo cell should be positioned at the leading edge of the label Ad...

Page 43: ...he internal rewind hub 13 Hold the internal rewind hub 13 and rotate the nut 24 counter clockwise until it is tight The media strip will now be fastened to the internal rewind hub 13 Rotate the intern...

Page 44: ...he label strip Then slide the media strip 26 around the rewind guide plate 25 to the internal rewind hub 13 as shown in figure 7g 20 Slide the strip under the clamps 23 that are located on the interna...

Page 45: ...he Printhead Support 7 Media Loading 1 The current position of the printhead support 2 is shown by the position of the screw 3 in the elongated hole 4 2 For wide media the screw position shown in figu...

Page 46: ...ate the lever 1 clockwise until it stops 5 Slide the media guide ring 3 outward allowing enough clearance for the media s width when loaded 6 Slide the media strip through the printer as shown in figu...

Page 47: ...a guide ring 3 inward until it lightly touches the side of the media strip 10 Lower the printhead by rotating the lever 1 counter clockwise until it stops NOTICE When printing narrow label stock pleas...

Page 48: ...h side of the transfer ribbon is coated with ink The inked side is generally the dull side of the transfer ribbon When the ribbon is inserted the inked side must not be placed in contact with the prin...

Page 49: ...ansfer ribbon along the path as shown in figure 7l and attach it to the cardboard core 1 using a piece of tape or a label 6 Turn the ribbon take up hub 2 counter clockwise until the ribbon is taut and...

Page 50: ...should be done during the printing process 1 The current position is visible on the scale 3 2 To change the position rotate the screw 4 using the Allen key 5 Rotating it in the direction of will tight...

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Page 52: ...re you can continue The numbers of the PIN can be changed by using the key and the key The position to be changed will be flashing on the display Press the key to move to the next number If the correc...

Page 53: ...rn level ribbon Label sensor Tear off mode Backfeed Pause Reprint Error Reprint Barcode error Width ASCII dump Interfaces Character set IEEE 1284 RS 232 RS 422 485 Ethernet Keyboard Security PIN Servi...

Page 54: ...et the printer s time Default current Setup Local settings Selection Belgie Belgi QB 8G V Ceska republika Danmark Deutschland Espana Farsi France Italia Lietuva 8A ED j8 Magyarorsz g Nederlands Norge...

Page 55: ...hange on the correct days to adjust for daylight savings Set date Using this parameter you can change the date in the printer s internal clock The order of data to be changed day month year is indepen...

Page 56: ...ed label relative to the dispense plate Default 0 0 mm Backfeed Delay time between removing the delay label from the peel position and the backfeed of the label Default 250 ms Limit peel off Limitatio...

Page 57: ...only be altered if you are printing the same format on several printers and the printed image is not consistent on each printer NOTICE The value of Printhead position X cannot be greater than the dif...

Page 58: ...n the length of the additional feed can be adjusted Demand sensor Peel position This parameter allows for adjustment of the presentation position of the printed label on the dispense plate Peel positi...

Page 59: ...operating the BP Precision 200P 300P in peel off mode with higher speed it is strongly recommended to carry out some tests beforehand by using appropriate rolls with maximum diameter The speed limitat...

Page 60: ...s the amount of time the printer will wait before entering powersave mode after the last operation Debug mode The Debug mode is a tool for the firmware programmer It will assist in recognizing faults...

Page 61: ...mode Default Automatic Table 8d Overview of the Print parameters Menu continuation Selection Off 32 74 mm Gap sensor Bottom reflect Endless media On Off smart always On Off On Off On Off Automatic 50...

Page 62: ...n roll when the printer is still running If your printer has no Ethernet interface the diameter of the ribbon supply roll can be asked by the q r command see Programming Manual using the serial interf...

Page 63: ...e print of the second label will be started but only completed once the first label has been removed Pause reprint When this option is enabled On it is possible to print additional labels by pressing...

Page 64: ...Roman DEC MCS KOI8 R Win OEM720 UTF 8 On Off 1 200 230 400 RTS CTS XON XOFF RS 422 485 Menu to configure the optional RS 422 RS 485 interface Menu is only displayed when the PCB is installed Ethernet...

Page 65: ...22 interface and the RS 485 interface For the RS 232 interface to operate correctly it is absolutely necessary to have the computer and printer parameters set the same RS 422 485 Once the optional RS...

Page 66: ...the firmware is only possible after the PIN number is entered This allows protection against unauthorized access to certain settings and functions Menu s that are protected will display the symbol To...

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Page 68: ...the recognition of the front edge of the label in relation to the optical characteristics of the media label data sent from a computer or loaded from the memory card The test options are summarized in...

Page 69: ...Memory Card Test Short status Status print Font list Device list Printhead profile ASCII Dump Mode Test grid Label profile Setup Service not available for BP Precision 600 Table 9a Structure of the T...

Page 70: ...hort status option by pressing the key or the key and confirm the selection by pressing the key 4 There are ten pieces of information available using the Short status option Each piece of information...

Page 71: ...xth line TT 64 44m Fig 9g Short status 7 The seventh line displays the length of material printed in thermal transfer mode in realtime TH 44 65m Fig 9h Short status 8 The eighth line displays the leng...

Page 72: ...or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 Select the Status print option by pressing the key or the key and confirm the selection by pressing the key 4 Star...

Page 73: ...73 Transfer Printer THT BP Precision A B D C E F 9 Test Options Fig 9l Status Print...

Page 74: ...printer The font list will print continuously without sensing the label gap 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 2 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displaye...

Page 75: ...lows No Font number for the font used in programming T command Name Name of the font as it is saved internally Type Type of the font Determines how the font is sized and what options are available whe...

Page 76: ...g the label gap 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 2 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 Select the Device...

Page 77: ...l number and version number of the FlashCard installed SLOT Type serial number and revision number of the interface expansion card installed USB a Type and revision number of the USB devices installed...

Page 78: ...cut to a width of 4 7 120 mm can be used in thermal transfer mode 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 2 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press t...

Page 79: ...79 Transfer Printer THT BP Precision 9 Test Options Fig 9o Printhead Profile...

Page 80: ...e entire print width of the printer NOTICE If only small materials available then it is possible to cut the width of the printout to at least 2 in 50mm The value can be set using the parameter Width A...

Page 81: ...21 15 29 1D 06 06 14 0E 22 16 30 1E 07 07 15 0F 23 17 31 1F Example of ASCII Dump Mode The following shows the normal appearance of a printed label followed by the appearance of the same label when it...

Page 82: ...ey or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 Select the option Test grid by pressing the key or the key and confirm the selection by pressing the key 4 Start...

Page 83: ...83 Transfer Printer THT BP Precision 9 Test Options Fig 9s Test Grid...

Page 84: ...oad the media to be tested in the printer 3 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 4 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the sel...

Page 85: ...nd the printed mark B Coordinates in paper feed direction where media front edges were detected C The method of media recognition gap sensor or bottom reflective sensor D The type of peripheral device...

Page 86: ...n on the memory card Data is sent to the memory card using the printer s interface and stored on the memory card Although memory cards have non volatile memory it is recommended that you make backup c...

Page 87: ...3 pops out of the cover on the front panel NOTICE There are guides on the sides of the memory card which make it impossible to insert the card incorrectly Removing the Memory Card Press the eject butt...

Page 88: ...the card using a FlashCard drive on a PC Writing to the Memory Card There are different methods to write formats to a memory card The most secure and practical method to write to the memory card is th...

Page 89: ...of the Memory card Menu on the Offline Menu The options Copy memory card and Format card can be protected from unauthorized access by a PIN Access to the menu shown in table 10a is only available whe...

Page 90: ...number of labels to print Number of labels appears on the first line of the LCD On the second line 00001 appears with the first number flashing cursor 7 With the key or the key the number at the curs...

Page 91: ...rom Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key The Memory card menu is displayed on the LCD Press the key 2 Select the Print directory option using the key or the key 3 Press the key The dire...

Page 92: ...from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key The Memory card menu is displayed on the LCD Press the key 3 Select the Copy memory card option using the key or the key Press the key 4 The Co...

Page 93: ...he source card yet the request Insert source will appear on the LCD 9 Remove the destination card and insert the source card again The next cycle of copying will start 10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 until all...

Page 94: ...e LCD with a default selection of No 4 Change the selection to Yes using the key or the key Press the key If the Format card option is not protected by a PIN the formatting will begin immediately 5 If...

Page 95: ...e print width of the printer 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key The Memory card menu will be displayed on the LCD Press the key 2 Select the ASCII dump Card option using...

Page 96: ...n external keyboard the input of variable data when using a memory card is easier Data that is typed on the keyboard will be displayed on the printer s LCD All USB keyboards with a Type A USB connecto...

Page 97: ...the special characters cannot be displayed on the printer LCD In that case the printer will use a character which looks similar to the required character NOTICE When using a scanner the character set...

Page 98: ...eference to different country settings which are available with the ALT key on the external keyboard Keys of the numeric keyboard GR Deutschland SU Suomi FR France IT Italia UK United Kingdom SP Espa...

Page 99: ...econd character ALT Z2 For example For the letter type the first character then type the second character ALT n NOTICE Use the data in table 11a to enter the Z1 character if it is not available on you...

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Page 101: ...ly after printing and then available in a dispense position 4 ready for further processing The see through present sensor consisting of transmitter 1 and receiver 2 indicates the presence of a label a...

Page 102: ...o increase the print speed during on demand labelling For that purpose the speed limitation has to switch off Then the print speed can be set on all possibilities until 8 ips 200mm s for BP Precision...

Page 103: ...B 1 RS 232 Interface Connector rear of the printer Table B 1 Pin Assignments of the RS 232 Interface Connector Pin Signal Function 1 CD Carrier Detect 2 TxD Transmit Data 3 RxD Receive Data 4 DTR Dat...

Page 104: ...rfacing with the printer contact the manufacturer of your computer on the pin assignments of the interface Use the pin assignment of the printer as shown in Table B 1 to obtain a compatible cable 9 pi...

Page 105: ...the manufacturer of your computer on the pin assignment of the computer s parallel interface Use the pin assignment of the printer as shown in Table B 2 to obtain a compatible cable Pin Signal Pin Si...

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Page 107: ...a print job errors can occur that can be recovered by the operator allowing the print job to continue from the point at which it was stopped Display The symbol appears in the display The display show...

Page 108: ...nt print job Long press Cancels the current print job and deletes all jobs in the internal memory Table C 2 Function of Keys in Non Recoverable Error Mode Errors during System Test When powered on the...

Page 109: ...ution Switch printer off then on again If error reoccurs contact Service Make sure you are using the RTS CTS protocol to send data Replace the card Switch printer off remove media from the cutter and...

Page 110: ...rent print job Re check the data being sent Cancel the current print job Change to another font Reconfigure the printer s setup see chapter 8 If error reoccurs contact Service Switch printer off then...

Page 111: ...ress the key repeatedly until printer recognizes the next label on the media Cancel the current print job Change the label size to the correct value Restart the print job Cancel the current print job...

Page 112: ...he Memory Card section Switch printer off then on again If error reoccurs contact Service Please note the voltage error displayed to Service personnel Repeat the write process or reformat the memory c...

Page 113: ...edge sensor Correct the path of the media chapter 7 Media edge sensor is dirty Clean the sensor Printer is in ASCII dump mode Cancel this mode Transfer ribbon is installed incorrectly Check to see if...

Page 114: ...printhead appendix D The printhead support is not adjusted for the width of the media Readjust the printhead support see chapter 7 Transfer ribbon is not secured to the ribbon supply hub Tighten the k...

Page 115: ...ter and disconnect the printer from the outlet General Cleaning During the normal operation of the printer particles of dust and paper can accumulate inside the printer Remove these particles with a s...

Page 116: ...regular intervals Direct Thermal Printing every media roll change Thermal Transfer Printing each ribbon change CAUTION Do not use sharp objects for cleaning the printhead Do not touch the protective l...

Page 117: ...rection of the arrow in figure D 1 3 Continue pressing the latch and pull the label edge sensor 2 with the handle 4 to its outermost position CAUTION The label edge sensor cannot be removed totally Th...

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Page 119: ...tween printheads with 203 dpi and 300 dpi print resolution CAUTION The printhead 1 is attached and aligned on a head plate 2 Do not loosen the screws 3 that attach the printhead to the head plate Repl...

Page 120: ...clockwise until it stops 5 Remove the printhead 1 from the pins 11 on the printhead carriage WARNING Unplug the power cord from the power source before starting CAUTION Protect the printhead against...

Page 121: ...e printhead into the assembly and insert the holes 8 onto the pins 11 9 Tighten the locking screw 5 by hand Check that the printhead is completely secured in the printhead carriage 10 Swing the lever...

Page 122: ...ler at the other printer types can be made in the same way Fig E 4 Changing Print Roller and Rewind Assist Roller I 1 Lift the printhead up and swing the locking system 5 away from the rewind assist r...

Page 123: ...UTION Before assembling the new roller check if the keys 10 13 are placed correctly in the shafts 11 12 6 Slide the new print roller or rewind assist roller onto the appropriate shaft Make sure the gr...

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Page 125: ...displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 The display shows Firmware upd Press the key 4 If the Firmware update option is protected by a PIN PIN 0000 will appear on the display The numbers of...

Page 126: ...key until Firmw fr card is displayed Press the key 5 If the Firmware update option is protected by a PIN PIN 0000 will appear on the display The numbers of the PIN may be changed individually using t...

Page 127: ...and or a corrupt firmware file E EPROM could not be erased V Programming voltage too low P Programming fault NOTICE If any one of the faults described above occurs the previous firmware setting is inv...

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Page 129: ...r blocked C 3 Cutter jammed C 3 Cutter stuck C 3 D Daylight saving 54f Debug mode 57 60 Demand Sensor 54 56 58f Device list 69 76f Direct programming 20 Direct thermal print 17 Index Dispense plate 21...

Page 130: ...cord found C 5 Navigator pad 26 31ff O Offline menu 32 35f 89ff Online System mode 29 32 Options15 Out of paper C 5 Out of ribbon C 5 P Parallel inteface 26 28 B 3 Pause Reprint 32 61 63 Pause system...

Page 131: ...2f Structural error C 6 Swing 24f Switch on the printer 29 System mode FAULT CORRECTABLE 34 System mode FAULT IRRECOVERABLE 29 32 System mode PAUSE 33 System mode POWERSAVE 33 System mode PRINT 33 T T...

Page 132: ...ulations and Norms EC Machinery Regulations 98 37 EU Machine Safety EN ISO 12100 1 2003 EN ISO 12100 2 2003 EC Low Voltage Regulations 73 23 EEC Data and Office Machine Safety EN 60950 1 2001 EC Elect...

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