Brady Printer 200M User Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

Bradyprinter^™THT Model

200M and 260M

Thermal Transfer Printer

W. H. BRADY CO.

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS

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Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary information of Brady USA, Inc. It is intended solely for the information and use

of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not

be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written

permission of Brady USA, Inc.

Product Improvements

Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Brady USA, Inc. All specifications and signs are subject to change

without notice.

FCC Compliance Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which

case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

In order to insure compliance, this printer must be used with a Shielded Power Cord and Shielded Communication

Cables.

“The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady USA, Inc. could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.”

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in

the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Liability Disclaimer

Brady USA, Inc. takes steps to assure that its published Engineering specifications and Manuals are correct; however,

errors do occur. Brady USA, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not

allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply

to you.

Copyrights

The copyrights in this manual and the label printer described therein are licensed to Brady USA, Inc. All rights are

reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of

up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.

ZPL II^®and E^3®are registered trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation

Centronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation

IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation

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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

USA, INC. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and shall be null and void if the equipment

is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or in the event any parts are

improperly installed or replaced by the user.

Since printhead wear is part of normal operations, the original printhead and replacement printheads

are covered by a limited warranty of six (6) months from the date of original shipment by BRADY

USA, Inc. To qualify for this warranty, the printer must be returned to the factory or other authorized

service center. Although the user is not required to purchase BRADY brand supplies (media and/or

ribbons), to the extent it is determined that the use of other supplies (media and/or ribbons) shall have

caused any defect in the thermal printhead for which a warranty claim is made, the user shall be

responsible for BRADY USA, INC.’s customary charges for labor and materials to repair such

defect. To the extent that it is determined that failure to follow the preventive maintenance schedule

and procedures listed in the User Guide shall have caused any defect in the thermal printhead for

which a warranty claim is made, this limited warranty shall be void.

BRADY USA, INC.’S SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO

FURNISH PARTS AND LABOR FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF

PRODUCTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP

DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

As a condition of this warranty, the user must: (a) obtain a BRADY Return Authorization for the

printer, or subassembly(s); (b) ship the printer or subassembly(s), transportation prepaid to the

authorized service location; and (c) include with the Product or subassembly(s) a written description

of the claimed defect. Unless BRADY USA, INC. authorizes return of the entire Product, the user

shall return only the subassembly(s). Products returned shall be packaged in the original packing and

shipping container or comparable container. In the event equipment is not so packaged or if shipping

damage is evident, it will not be accepted for service under warranty. Surface transportation charges

for the return of the printer to the customer shall be paid by BRADY USA, INC. within the 48

contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Customer shall pay shipping costs, customs

clearance, and other related charges outside the designated area. If BRADY USA, INC.

determines that the Product returned to it for warranty service or replacement is not defective

as herein defined, BUYER shall pay all costs of handling and transportation.

BRADY supplies are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of

either the stated material shelf life or 6 months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first,

provided that the BUYER has complied with BRADY USA, INC.’s guidelines on storage, handling,

and usage of the labeling supplies in BRADY printers. BRADY USA, INC. does not warrant the

performance of BRADY labeling supplies on non-BRADY printers.

Any supplies product shown to the satisfaction of BRADY USA, INC., within the time provided, to

be so defective shall be replaced without charge, or BRADY USA, INC. may issue a credit in such an

amount as it deems reasonable.

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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 USA, INC. shall not be responsible for the specific application to which any Products are

applied, including but not limited to compatibility with other equipment.

All statements, technical information and recommendations relating to BRADY Products are

based upon tests believed to be reliable but do not constitute a guarantee or warranty.

BRADY USA, INC. SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER,

BE LIAB LE TO B UYER O R A NY OTH ER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS,

DIMINUTION OF GOOD WILL OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM HEREUNDER. IN

ADDITION, BRADY USA, INC.’S LIABILITY FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SHALL

NOT, IN ANY EVENT, EXCEED THE INVOICE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT

CLAIMED DEFECTIVE, NOR SHALL BRADY USA, INC. BE LIABLE FOR DELAYS

IN REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS.

No salesperson, representative or agent of BRADY USA, INC. is authorized to make any

guarantee, warranty, or representation in addition to the foregoing warranty.

N O WA IV ER, A LTER ATI ON, AD DITION, O R MOD IFICATION OF THE

FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL BE VALID UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND

SIGNED BY AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BRADY USA, INC.

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This user’s guide contains descriptive information and operational

instructions for the Brady 200M and 260M thermal transfer demand

printers.

This user’s guide contains information on how to set up and

operate the printer as well as adjustment and maintenance

procedures that can be performed by the operator. Information

covering the use and operation of Brady M-Series Printer options

is also included.

Additional documentation for the Brady M-Series Printer is

available.

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The ZPL II Programming Guide.

The two-volume Maintenance Manual:

Volume 1: General Maintenance contains the information

you will need to maintain your printer.

Volume 2: Circuit Descriptions and Electrical Schematics

contains the information you will need to repair the circuit

boards at the component level.

Labels located inside the media compartment above the frame

support at the rear of the M-Series Printer include both the serial

number and model designation. If you need to contact our

technical support staff for assistance, please have both the model

designation and serial number available so that we may help

you more efficiently.

The M-Series Printer, when connected to an appropriate ASCII

data source, functions as a complete label, ticket, and tag printing

system. Customer-supplied asynchronous modems may be used to

connect remote hosts to the M-Series Printer.

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Connection of the M-Series Printer to data sources using data

codes other than ASCII requires the use of an appropriate

protocol converter. Connection to data sources using interfaces

other than the type installed in the printer requires the use of an

appropriate interface converter.

The M-Series Printer comes with either an Electronics Industries

Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface or a

factory-installed parallel interface. In both cases, the required

interface cable is not supplied with the printer.

Command/control data signals are received via the RS-232 port,

parallel port, or DIP switches and are sent to the main logic

board. The microprocessor continuously monitors these signals

along with the inputs received from the control panel and various

sensors. The microprocessor interprets this information and

controls the M-Series Printer mechanics, printhead,

communications, command interpretation, label formatting, media

control, and mechanical drive.

The print mechanism has been designed to print random

information labels, tickets, and tags. It uses a square dot thermal

printhead that heats a ribbon as it passes beneath the print elements,

melting its ink onto the media (direct thermal uses heat-sensitive

media instead of an inked ribbon). Constant print speeds may be

selected via software control.

The standard printhead for the M-Series Printer has a print

resolution of 8 dots/mm (203.2 dots/inch). An optional printhead is

available for the 200M that has 6 dots/mm (152 dots/inch) resolution.

The media transport mechanism of the M-Series Printer has been

designed to accommodate various types of media, including

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die-cut labels, ticket and tag stock, continuous roll, and fanfold

media.

Media may be rewound internally onto standard three-inch cores

if the Rewind Spindle option is installed. With the Peel-off

option, backing material may be rewound internally.

Ribbons for the M-Series Printer are supplied on cores in standard

widths and lengths.

In addition to the Brady M-Series Printer, you will need the

following items to form a complete label preparation system:

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Label, ticket, or tag stock

An intelligent device, such as a computer, for data entry

or entry of ZPL II formats

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A data communication cable to connect the controlling de-

vice to the printer (remote installations may require addi-

tional cables and communication devices, such as modems

and/or protocol converters)

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Thermal transfer ribbon (if using Thermal Transfer Mode)

Print quality not only depends on the Brady M-Series Printer, but

also on the print media. Factors such as reflectivity and contrast

are important for bar code scanning applications. Factors such as

paper abrasion and temperature requirements are important in

maintaining the life of the printhead.

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Brady-brand media

for continuous high quality printing. A wide range of paper,

polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically

engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and

to ensure against premature printhead wear.

Continuous roll form paper, fanfold media, or cardstock with

optional perforations and registration holes may be used. The

260M can use “black-mark media” —media having a black mark

printed on the liner side for use in positioning the labels. The life

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of the printhead may be reduced by abrasion from exposed paper

fibers when using perforated media.

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. This is especially true if you’re

operating in “ Peel-Off” mode, where these variables combine

with label size, backing content, diecut depth, and even humidity

to affect printer operation.

CAUTION: To ensure that the Brady M-Series Printer has

proper cooling, do not place any padding or cushioning

material on the back of, or underneath, the unit.

CAUTION: Refer to Section 2 for instructions on configuring

your printer for 240 VAC operation before connecting to a

240 VAC power source.

CAUTION: Refer to the Interconnections Section.

Brady printers comply with FCC “Rules and Regulations” ,

Part 15, Subpart J, for Class A Equipment, using fully shielded

data cables. Use of unshielded cables may increase radiated

emissions above the Class A limits and is not recommended.

Brady printers comply with international regulations governing

radiated emissions when using fully shielded data cables. Use

of unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above the

regulated limits.

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CAUTION: Ribbons used in the Brady USA, Inc. Printer

MUST be as wide as or wider than the media. Brady-brand

ribbons provide an extremely smooth backing surface that

protects the printhead from abrasion by the media. If the ribbon

is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead will be

unprotected and subject to premature wear.

CAUTION: If shipment of your printer is necessary, carefully

pack the printer in a suitable container to avoid damage during

transit. Whenever possible, use the original container from the

factory. If using a different container, a procedure similar to

the original factory packaging should be followed.

Refer to Chapter 2 for further repacking instructions.

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Resolution (thermal transfer or direct

thermal)

203 dots per inch

(8 dots per mm)

Optional 152 dots 203 dots per inch

per inch (6 dots

per mm)

(8 dots per mm)

Dot size

0.00492"

(0.125 mm)

0.00656"

(0.167 mm)

0.00492"

(0.125 mm)

Maximum print width

4.09" (104 mm)

15" (381 mm)

39" (991 mm)

6.30" (160 mm)

9.5" (241 mm)

25" (635 mm)

Maximum

Standard memory

26" (660 mm)

39" (991 mm)

print length

With 512 KB additional

memory

Bar code modulus (“X”) dimension

5 mil to 55 mil

6.6 mil to 72 mil

5 mil to 55 mil

Thin film printhead with Energy Control

Programmable constant printing speeds of 2″ (51 mm),

3″ (76 mm), 4″ (104 mm), 5“ (127 mm), and 6″ (152 mm) per second.

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Tear-off mode: Produced in strips.

Peel-off mode: Requires Peel-Off option or Media Rewind

option. Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner,

and the liner is rewound internally.

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Rewind mode: Requires Media Rewind Option. A full roll

of printed labels are rewound internally.

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Media Specifications

Total media width Maximum

200M

115 mm

19 mm

260M

182.9 mm

4.5"

7.2"

2.0"

Minimum

0.75"

50.8 mm

Label

length

Maximum

Minimum

Refer to “Printing Considerations” on page 1-6.

Tear-Off

Peel-Off

Rewind

0.5"

12.8 mm

0.304 mm

0.63"

0.75"

0.012"

16.00 mm

19.05 mm

0.304 mm

0.5"

Total

Maximum (Printhead

position may need to be

adjusted above 0.01")

0.012"

thickness

(includes

liner)

Minimum

0.0023"

3.0"

0.058 mm

75 mm

0.0023"

3.0"

0.058 mm

75 mm

Core size

Maximum roll diameter

8.0"

203 mm

8.0"

203 mm

2 - 4 mm

Interlabel gap

(0.115"/3 mm preferred)

0.079" - 0.157" 2 - 4 mm

0.079" -

0.157"

Maximum internal fanfold media pack

size (L x W x H)

8.0" x 4.5" x

6.2"

203 x 105 x

158 mm

8.00" x

7.2" x 6.2"

203 x 183 x

158 mm

Additional Specifications for Black-Mark Media*

Mark thickness

(measuring parallel to

label/tag edge)

Minimum

Maximum

0.12"

0.43"

3 mm

0.12"

0.43"

3 mm

11 mm

Mark width (measuring

perpendicular to

label/tag edge)

Minimum

Maximum

0.43"

11 mm

0.43"

11 mm

Full media width.

Mark-to-mark leading edge registration + /- 0.016"

tolerance

+/- 0.4 mm

+/- 0.016"

+/- 0.4 mm

Mark location

Mark is recommended to be

located on the inside of the media the inside of the media

(closest to the printer’s mainframe (closest to the printer’s

Marks must be located on

when loaded in the printer). If

mainframe when loaded in

mark is located elsewhere, test for the printer).

your application.

Mark density

> 1.0 ODU (Optical Density Unit)

0.5 ODU maximum

Density of the back of the media on

which the black mark is printed

* The 200M can be field-equipped with an optional reflective (black-mark) media sensor which replaces

the factory-installed transmissive sensor. The black-mark media specifications shown for the 200M require

that the optional reflective sensor kit be installed.

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Ribbon Width

200M

110 mm

260M

174 mm

Brady recommends using ribbon at least

as wide as the media you are using to

protect the printhead from wear.

Maximum 4.33"

6.85"

2.0"

Minimum

0.95"

24 mm

50.8 mm

Standard

Lengths

2:1 media to ribbon roll ratio

3:1 media to ribbon roll ratio

Inner diameter of core

984 ft

1476 ft

1.0"

300 m

984 ft

1476 ft

1.0"

300 m

450 m

Roll size

25.6 mm

81 mm

25.6 mm

81 mm

Outside diameter of full roll of ribbon

3.2"

° Downloadable graphics with data compres-

sion

° Programmable quantity with print pause

° Communicates in printable ASCII charac-

ters

° Bit image data transfer and printing, includ-

ing mixing of text and graphics

° Controlled by a mainframe, minicomputer,

PC, or other data entry device

° Format inversion

° Mirror image printing

° Serialized fields

° Four-position field rotation

(0°, 90°, 180°, 270°)

° In-Spec OCR-A and OCR-B

° UPC/EAN [nominal 100% magnification

(6 dots/mm only)]

° Bitmap and scalable fonts

° Code 11, Code 49, Code 93

° Plessey

° Code 39 (Supports ratios of 2:1, 3:1, 5:2,

7:3)

° CODABLOCK

° MAXICODE

° Code 128 (Supports serialization in subsets

B and C and UCC Case C Codes)

° UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC EXTENSIONS

° PDF 417

° CODABAR (Supports Ratios of 2:1, 3:1,

and 5:2)

° POSTNET

° Interleaved 2 of 5 (Supports Ratios of 2:1,

3:1, and 5:2; also supports Modulus 10

Check Digit)

° Check-digit calculation where applicable

° MSI

° Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5

° LOGMARS

° EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN EXTENSIONS

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The scalable smooth font (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) is

expandable on a dot-by-dot basis, height- and width-independent,

while maintaining smooth edges. Maximum size depends on

available memory.

Fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and GS are expandable up to 10

times, height- and width-independent; however, fonts E and H

(OCR-A and OCR-B) are not considered in-spec when expanded.

IBM Code Page 850 international character sets are available in

fonts A , B, C, D, E, F, G, and Ø through software control.

Note: See the Options Section for the availability of additional

fonts.

Inches

Millimeters

U-L-D

0.044 0.029 33.90 1.13 0.75 1.33

0.054 0.044 22.60 1.38 1.13 0.89

0.088 0.059 16.95 2.25 1.50 0.67

0.138 0.098 10.17 3.50 2.50 0.40

0.128 0.079 12.71 3.25 2.00 0.50

C, D 18 10

U-L-D

OCR-B

U-L-D

OCR-A

28 15

26 13

60 40

21 13

0.295 0.236

0.103 0.093 10.71 2.63 2.38 0.42

8.48 3.00 3.00 0.33

4.24 7.50 6.00 0.17

GS 24 24

SYMBOL 0.118 0.118

U-L-D Scalable

* U = Uppercase, L = Lowercase, D = Descenders

Default: 15 X 12

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Inches

Millimeters

U-L-D

0.059 0.039 25.40

0.072 0.059 16.93

0.118 0.079 12.70

0.138 0.085 11.72

1.50 1.00 1.00

1.83 1.50 0.67

3.00 2.00 0.50

3.50 2.17 0.46

4.33 2.67 0.38

C, D 18 10

U-L-D

OCR-B

U-L-D

OCR-A

21 10

26 13

60 40

17 11

0.171 0.105

0.394 0.315

9.53

3.18 10.00 8.00 0.13

0.112 0.098 10.16

6.35

2.83 2.50 0.40

4.00 4.00 0.25

GS 24 24

SYMBOL 0.157 0.157

U-L-D Scalable

Default: 15 X 12

* U = Uppercase, L = Lowercase, D = Descenders

Standard Printer Font Examples

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Height

15.4"

10.5"

18.9"

43 lbs.

391 mm

267 mm

480 mm

19.5 kg

15.4"

13.1"

18.9"

55 lbs.

391 mm

333 mm

480 mm

24.9 kg

Width

Depth

Weight (option-dependent)

100-120 VAC +10%/-15% or 220-240 VAC +10%/-15%; 48-62 Hz

5 Amps @ 115V, 3 Amps @ 230V

UL 1950 Listed-Certified to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 950- M89;

Classified to IEC 950; complies with FCC and Canadian DOC

class “ A” rules

Carries the CE mark of compliance.

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RS-232 at 110 to 19,200 baud (select from standard rates).

Baud rate, data bits, parity, error detection protocol, and

XON-XOFF or DTR/DSR handshaking are all switch-

selectable.

200M: Centronics parallel interface. 260M: Compatibil-

ity Mode Parallel Interface. Maximum cable length: 10 ft.

(304.8 cm)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

+40°F to +105°F

−40°F to +158°F

20% to 85%

+ 4°C to +41°C

−40°C to +70°C

Non-condensing

relative humidity

Operating

Storage

5% to 85%

6-dots/mm printhead (200M only)

Media Rewind with rewind and peel-off capabilities

Peel-Off capability only

Additional 512 KB memory

256 KB non-volatile memory (200M only)

Scalable and bit-mapped smooth fonts

A Printer Cleaning Kit (PCK-2) is available from Brady USA, Inc.

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When unpacking the Brady M-Series Printer, make sure you save

all packing materials. Once the printer is out of the box, raise the

printer’s Media Access Door and remove the power cord.

Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment.

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Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

Raise the Media Access Door and inspect compartment for

damage to components.

If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

1. Immediately notify the shipping company of the damage.

2. Retain all packaging material for shipping company inspection.

3. File a damage report with the shipping company and notify

your local distributor and Brady USA, Inc. of the damage.

Brady USA, Inc. is not responsible for any damage incurred

during shipment of the equipment and will not repair this

damage under warranty. Immediate notification of damage to

the shipping company or its insuring agency will generally

result in ensuring any damage claim validity and ultimate

monetary compensation.

If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately,

repackage it using the original packing materials. The M-Series

Printer may be stored under the following conditions.

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Temperature: -40° to +158° F (-40° to +70° C)

Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing

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Should it become necessary to ship your printer, remove any

ribbon and paper roll from the supply spools, otherwise damage

to the printer could result. Carefully pack the printer in a suitable

container to avoid damage during transit. Whenever possible, use

the original container and packaging material from the factory. If

you use a different container, a procedure similar to the original

factory packaging should be followed.

CAUTION: Do not package the printer in a rigid container

without utilizing shock mounts or shock-absorbing packing

material. A rigid container will allow shock on the outside to

be transmitted undamped to the unit, which may cause damage.

The M-Series Printer’s AC voltage may be set for either

100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC operation. To match the printer’s

power entry selection to the available power source, refer to

Figure 2.1 and follow the procedure outlined below:

1. Locate the AC power area at the rear of the printer.

2. Using a small flatblade screwdriver or similar tool, move the

Voltage Selection switch to the 100-120 V or 220-240 V posi-

tion as re-

quired. (The in-

itial position of

the switch de-

pends on how

the printer was

ordered.) Make

sure that the ap-

propriate fuse

is in place. See

Fig. 2.1.

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A user-replaceable AC Power Fuse is located just above the

Power ON/OFF Switch. (See Figure 2.1.) For a 100-120 VAC

installation, the replacement fuse is a 3AG Fast Blow style rated at

5 Amp/250VAC. For a 220-240 VAC installation, the fuse is the

same style but rated at 3 Amp/250VAC. Make sure the fuse you

use is correct for the voltage source.

Before replacing the fuse, turn the AC Power Switch OFF and

unplug the AC Power Cable.

To replace the fuse, insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver into

the slot in the end of the Fuse Holder End Cap. Press in slightly

on the End Cap and turn the screwdriver slightly

counter-clockwise. This will disengage the End Cap from the

Fuse Holder and allow you to remove the fuse. To install a new

fuse, reverse the procedure.

1. Confirm that the voltage selector switch is set to 120 V.

2. Attach the supplied power cord to the AC power receptacle lo-

cated on the rear of the printer.

3. Connect the opposite end of the power cord to a properly

grounded source of 100-120 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) power rated

for at least 5 Amps.

1. Confirm that the voltage selector switch is set to 240 V.

2. Depending on how the printer was ordered, a power cord may

or may not be provided for 220-240 VAC operation. If not pro-

vided, obtain a cord set with the proper AC Power plug. The

cord may then be connected to the standard (international)

IEC-type 3-prong AC connector provided on the M-Series

Printer. Refer to Appendix A for more information.

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CAUTION: To ensure that the M-Series Printer has proper

ventilation and cooling, do not place any padding or cushioning

material on the back of or underneath the unit because this will

restrict the air flow.

The M-Series Printer may be installed on any solid, level surface

of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the unit. The area in

which the printer will operate must meet the environmental

conditions specified.

Since the Brady M-Series Printer was designed and is fabricated

as an industrial-type unit, it will function satisfactorily in areas

such as a warehouse or factory floor that conform to the specified

environmental and electrical conditions.

Refer to Figure 2.3 throughout this procedure.

Note: When placing the ribbon roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle,

make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the

ribbon supply spindle and that the ribbon is aligned

squarely with its core. If this is not done, the ribbon may

not cover the inside edge of the printhead, exposing print

elements to potentially damaging contact with the media.

Note: Do not load ribbon if the printer is to be used in the Direct

Thermal Mode.

CAUTION: Do not use ribbon that is narrower than the media. If

the printhead is not protected by the smooth backing of the ribbon,

excessive abrasion may cause premature printhead failure.

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1. Align the segments of the Ribbon Supply Spindle. See Fig-

ure 2.2. The Ribbon Supply Spindle is actually made up of

either two or three segments that rotate independently. Each

segment has a Spring Plate on it. It is important that these

Spring Plates be in alignment prior to installing the ribbon

roll on the spindle.

2. Place the Ribbon Roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle.

3. Open the printhead by moving the handle to the OPEN posi-

tion.

4. Important..... To make ribbon loading and unloading easier,

make a leader for your ribbon roll if it doesn’t already have

one:

Tear off a strip of media (labels and backing) about 6 to 12 inches long

from the roll. Peel off a label from this strip. Remove the remaining la-

bels. Apply half of this label to the end of the strip and the other half to

the end of the ribbon. This acts as a ribbon leader.

5. Thread the leader and attached ribbon as shown in the illustra-

tion. Be careful not to crease or wrinkle the ribbon.

6. Remove the Hook from the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle.

7. Place the leader under the long leg of the Hook and wind several

turns.

8. Close the printhead by moving the lever to the CLOSED posi-

tion.

Align the blades on the Ribbon

Supply Spindle before loading

the ribbon roll.

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To load media, move the Printhead Locking Lever to the OPEN

position. Refer to Figures 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6. When the media is

loaded, close the printhead by moving the lever on the upper

printhead mechanism to the CLOSED position.

Note: The first time you load media and whenever you

subsequently change the media type you must re-calibrate

the printer. See the Configuration and Calibration Section.

For information about Permasleeve Printing, refer to Appendix F.

Roll media may contain labels of a fixed length with gaps

in-between or it may be formed as one continuous length with no

gaps (see Continuous Media.) Both types of roll media mount

inside the printer in the same manner. To load roll media, refer to

Figure 2.4 and/or 2.5 and do the following.

1. Move the Media Guide and Media Supply Guide as far away

from the printer frame as possible.

2. Place the media roll on the Media Supply Hanger.

3. Push the Media Supply Guide inward until it is just touching

the outer side of the Media Supply Roll, then lock the guide in

place with its locking screw. (The Guide must not cause pres-

sure or excessive drag on the Media Supply Roll.)

4. Thread the media through the printhead as shown in the illus-

trations.

5. Adjust the Media Guide and Media Supply Guide until they

just touch the outer edge of the media without causing it to

buckle.

6. Close the printhead by moving the lever located on the upper

printhead assembly to the CLOSED position.

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Figure 2.5 Roll Media Loading Diagram (with Peel-Off)

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Follow the instructions described in Roll Media.

The Rewind Option must be installed in the printer. To initially

configure the printer for this mode, follow these steps:

1. Remove the Media Rewind Plate from its storage location in

front of the printhead 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 (1/2") into the lower

opening in the Side Plate.

4. Align the upper end of the Rewind Plate with the correspond-

ing opening in the Side Plate and slide the Rewind Plate in so

that it stops against the Main Frame.

5. Remove the Hook from the Take-Up Spindle Shaft.

6. Route the media as shown in Figures 2.4 and 2.5, wind it 1-2

times around a 3" core.

After loading the media, follow these steps:

1. Remove the Rewind Plate if one is present and store it on the

two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel. Align

the notch or web in the media so that the Take Label Sensor

can sense a peeled label.

2. Load media as shown in Figures 2.4 and 2.5.

3. Remove the Hook from the Take-Up Spindle Shaft.

4. Remove several labels from the media backing and then wind

the backing 1-2 times around the Media Take-Up Spindle and

reinstall the Hook.

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To load fanfold media, place the fanfold media in the bottom or

to the rear of the media compartment and thread it through the

printhead as shown in Figure 2.6. Adjust the media guide using

the thumb screw to keep the media from drifting left or right.

Fanfold media from outside the printer feeds through one of the

two access slots, one at the bottom of the printer and one at the

rear.

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To remove used ribbon, refer to Figure 2.7 and follow the steps

below.

1. Pull the hook out slightly, then rotate the hook back-and-forth

several times as shown and remove it from the spindle.

2. Grasp the used rib-

bon and remove it

from the Ribbon

Take-Up Spindle.

3. Remove the

empty core from

the Ribbon Sup-

ply Spindle.

4. Follow the Rib-

bon Loading pro-

cedure on page

2-4 to load the

new ribbon.

After you finish loading the ribbon and media, continue reading

through Sections 3 and 4. Perform the following initial printer

power-up steps as you come to them:

1. Power ON Self Test (POST)

2. Calibration

Subsequent power-ups will not necessarily require step 2 to be

performed. See Sections 3 and 4 for further information.

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Now that your printer is ready for operation, how does it work?

The Brady M-Series Printer is designed to receive instructions

from a host computer, such as an IBM-compatible PC. To create a

label, you will either need to use label design software or write a

format in ZPL II , which is a programming language for creating

label formats. If you are using label design software, refer to the

instructions provided with your software package to determine

how to proceed.

If you are using, or plan to use, ZPL II, make sure you have a

copy of the ZPL II Programming Guide. This free guide was

available at the time you ordered your printer, but if you do not

have a copy then submit the mail- or fax-in card in the front of

this book to get a copy.

The M-Series Printer can be configured for several different

modes of operation by sending the proper commands from the

host computer. For 260M printers, operating modes may also be

configured via a bank of DIP switches at the rear of the printer.

(See Chapter 4 for more information about DIP switches.)

There are two basic modes by which the printer can sense the

position of the media: Transmissive Sensing Mode and

Black-Mark Sensing Mode. The 260M comes standard with both

Transmissive Sensing Mode and Black-Mark Sensing Mode

capabilities. The 200M comes standard with Transmissive

Sensing Mode capability, but you may field-retrofit it for

Black-Mark Sensing by replacing the Transmissive Sensor with a

Black Mark Sensor.

Transmissive Sensing Mode

In Transmissive Sensing Mode, a sensor detects a light shining

through a web, notch, or hole in non-continuous media. In this

way, the printer determines the position of the label/tag.

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Black-Mark Sensing Mode

In Black-Mark Sensing Mode, you use continuous media (no

notch or gap) having black marks printed on the back of the label

liner for each label. To determine the label length and top of

label, the printer’s Black Mark Sensor detects the black mark

similar to the way in which the Transmissive Sensor detects the

notch or gap in the media.

Tear-Off Mode

When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the webbing

between labels is over the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Bar. To print a label,

the printer first backfeeds the media until the start of the label is

directly under the printhead and then prints the entire label.

After a label is printed, the media feeds forward until the end of

the label is past the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Bar. This label position is

determined by commands sent to the printer from the host

computer.

When a quantity of labels is required, a format for printing a

batch of labels can be sent to the printer. Once a label is printed,

the media will feed forward to the start of the next label and

printing will continue. In this way, the printer will print the batch

and stop when it reaches the quantity required.

When a quantity of individual labels is required, the format for

printing a batch of labels can still be sent to the printer. The

operator can use the PAUSE Key to cycle the printing one label at

a time. The operator can then tear off each label before printing

the next one.

Peel-Off Mode

When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the start of the label

to be printed is slightly in front of the printhead. To print a label,

the printer first backfeeds the media until the start of the label is

directly under the printhead and then prints the entire label.

In this mode, once the label is printed, the media passes over the

Tear-Off/Peel-Off Bar at an extremely sharp angle. The backing

material is peeled away from the label and winds around the

Peel-Off Spindle or the Media Rewind Spindle. The media feeds

forward until most of the label hangs loose from the backing. The

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label is held in this position by that portion of the backing that

has not crossed the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Bar.

The Label Available Sensor is located on the printer in a position

where it is activated by the label. When the operator removes the

label, the printer backfeeds the media either to the rest (idle)

position or to the printing position and prints the next label.

When it is necessary to remove the media backing from the

Take-Up Spindle, you do not need to turn the printer OFF.

Rewind Mode

Some applications call for the media to be rewound onto a core as

the labels are printed.

When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the start of the next

label is directly under the printhead. After the label is printed, the

media feeds forward until the start of the next label is under the

printhead. The media never backfeeds in this mode.

When the printer completes a batch of labels, printing will stop.

The PAUSE key stops and restarts the printing process.

If the printer is idle (not printing) when the PAUSE key is

pressed, no printing can occur. If the PAUSE key is pressed while

printing is in progress, the printing stops once the current label is

complete.

Pressing the PAUSE key a second time resumes the printing

process.

The FEED key forces the printer to feed one blank label. If the

printer is idle (not printing), or if the PAUSE function is active

when the FEED key is pressed, one blank label feeds from the

printer immediately. If the printer is printing, then one blank

label feeds out after completion of the current batch of labels.

After one blank label feeds out, pressing FEED again provides

another blank label.

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The CANCEL key is only

recognized in PAUSE mode.

Press CANCEL to cancel the

current label format. If no

format is printing, then the next

one to be printed will be

canceled. If no formats are in

memory, the CANCEL key is

ignored.

If the CANCEL key is pressed

for an extended period of time

(3 seconds), the printer cancels

all formats in memory and the

DATA light turns OFF.

The MODE key puts the printer

in Configuration Mode. In this

mode, you can adjust the Print

Darkness, Media Tear-off

Position, and Label Top

Position, or perform a

Calibration. See Section 4.

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Refer to Figure 3.1 for the location of the lights.

Note: If an operating condition which causes a light to be ON

constantly and one which causes the same light to Flash

occur simultaneously, the light Flashes.

POWER

Printer is ON.

PRINTHEAD OFF

Normal operation.

Head Over Temperature condition. Printing stops until the

printhead cools down. Printing resumes automatically.

Printhead Under Temperature condition. Printing continues.

Power Supply Over Temperature condition. Printing stops

until the power supply cools down. Printing resumes

automatically.

Flashing Printhead Open.

PAPER/

RIBBON

OFF

Media and ribbon (if used) are properly loaded.

Paper out.

Flashing 1. In Thermal Transfer Mode: Ribbon is out.

2. In Direct Thermal Mode: Ribbon is in the printer.

PAUSE

DATA

OFF

Normal operation.

Printer has stopped all printing operations.

Normal operation, no data being received.

Labels are printing.

OFF

Single

flash

The CANCEL key was pressed and a format was

successfully deleted from the print queue.

Flashing Receiving data from host computer.

Slow Printer sent a “stop transmitting” command to the host

flashing computer.

DARKEN

POSITION

Printer is in the Configuration Mode. See Section 4,

Configuration and Calibration, for more information.

CALIBRATE ON

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A Power ON Self Test (POST) is performed each time the printer is

turned ON. This test checks for proper initialization of various

electronic circuits and establishes starting parameters as those stored

in the printer’s memory. During this test sequence, the front panel

lights will turn ON and OFF to ensure proper operation. At the end

of this self test, only the POWER light will remain lit. If other lights

are also lit, refer to the Troubleshooting Section.

These self tests produce sample labels and provide specific

information that helps determine the operating conditions for the

printer.

Each self test is enabled by holding in a specific Front Panel key

or combination of keys while turning the Power Switch ON.

Keep the key depressed until the Front Panel Lights turn ON.

When the Power On Self Test is completed, the selected self test

automatically starts.

Notes: When performing self tests, all data interface cables

connected to the rear of the printer must be removed.

When canceling a self test before its actual completion,

always turn the printer Power OFF and then back ON to

reset the printer.

When performing these self tests in the Peel-Off Mode, the

operator must remove the labels as they become available.

Unless specifically stated, all tests print in Tear-Off mode

in Tear-Off printers and in Peel-Off Mode for Peel and

Rewind printers.

If your media is not wide enough, the test labels will only

print out to the edge of the label. If your media is too short,

the test label will continue printing on the next label.

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This self test prints a single label which contains a listing of the

printer’s current configuration parameters stored in Configuration

(EEPROM) Memory. Press the CANCEL key while turning the

AC Power Switch ON. See Figure 3.2.

The configuration may be changed either temporarily (for specific

label formats or ribbon and label stock), or permanently (by saving

the new parameters in EEPROM Memory.) Saving new parameters

occurs whenever a Printer

Calibration procedure is

performed. Refer to the

procedure in Section 4,

Configuration and

Calibration.

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This self test is actually comprised of four individual test

features.

1. The initial self test prints 15 labels at speed “ A” (2" per sec-

ond) then automatically PAUSES the printer. Each time the

PAUSE key is pressed, an additional 15 labels print out.

2. While the printer is PAUSED, pressing the CANCEL key once

alters the self test. Now each time the PAUSE key is pressed the

printer prints 15 labels at speed “D” (6" per second).

3. While the printer is PAUSED, pressing the CANCEL key a sec-

ond time alters the self test again. Now, each time the PAUSE

key is pressed the printer prints 50 labels at speed “ A”.

4. While the printer is PAUSED, pressing the CANCEL key

once alters the self test a third time. Now, each time the

PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 50 labels at speed “D” .

Note: On printers with either the rewind or peel option installed,

the Peel Mode is activated during the first half (steps 1–4)

of the PAUSE Key Self Test. On printers with a rewind

option, the rewind plate must be removed for proper

function of the peel sensors during the test. The first label

to print will say, “PEEL OPTION INSTALLED”. Each

label must be manually removed from the sensor path

before the next label will print. Steps 1–4 will then be

repeated in Rewind Mode.

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This self test can be used to provide the test printouts required

when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies.

See the sample printout in Figure 3.3.

The CANCEL Key Self Test should be performed before this self

test.

Information on the “ Configuration” printout (CANCEL Key Self

Test) will be used with the results of this self test to determine

the best Darkness Setting for a specific media/ribbon

combination.

The FEED Key Self Test printout will print at various PLUS or

MINUS Darkness settings relative to the Darkness value shown

on the Configuration Label. This test

makes 7 printouts at speeds “ A” (2"

per second) and “C” (4" per second).

Inspect these printouts and determine

which one has the best darkness

setting for the application.

The value on that printout is added to

(plus) or subtracted from (minus) the

“ Darkness” value specified on the

Configuration printout.

The resulting numeric value (0 to 30)

is the best darkness value for that

specific media/ribbon combination.

The plus or minus value can be

entered by the operator while

performing a Label Darkness

Adjustment procedure. Enter the

PLUS value by pressing the UP

(FEED) key, or enter the MINUS

value by pressing the DOWN

(CANCEL) key the appropriate

number of times.

Optionally, the Darkness value can be

programmed into the ZPL II formats

sent to the printer.

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Pressing these two keys at the same time, while turning the Power

ON, temporarily resets the Printer Configuration to the factory

default values. These values will be active until Power is turned

OFF. Whenever the printer is reset to factory defaults, a Media

Calibration procedure must be performed immediately.

This test places the printer in the Communications Diagnostics

Mode. In this mode, the printer prints the ASCII characters and

their corresponding hexadecimal values for any data received

from the host computer. A typical printout from this test is shown

in Figure 3.5.

Note: This label will be inverted when printed.)

This test prints a maximum of 500 Head Test labels. Each label

backfeeds prior to printing and feeds forward to the rest position

after printing. A serialized number prints on each label. Press the

PAUSE key or turn the printer power OFF to stop printing. The

labels look like the one in Figure 3.3 except that a serialized

number will print on each label.

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This test prints seven pre-programmed label formats at different

speeds. The printer automatically pauses after each format. The

sequence of label formats is as follows.

Label Format

Qty Speed Label Format

Qty Speed

Left Ribbon Wrinkle Test

Head Temperature Test

Upper Smear Test

Lower Smear Test

Usable Area Test

Right Ribbon Wrinkle Test 20

C39 Wrinkle Test

Left Ribbon Wrinkle Test

Right Ribbon Wrinkle Test 20

Head Temperature Test

Upper Smear Test

Lower Smear Test

C39 Wrinkle Test

Usable Area Test

Extended diagnostic tests are available. The maintenance manual

provides the information needed to perform these additional tests.

One of the factory-installed options for the 200M is the Battery

Backed-up 256 KB Non-volatile SRAM Memory. The battery

used with this option is a 3 VDC lithium battery.

It is recommended that a qualified service technician replace this

battery since it requires internal access to the electronics area of

the printer. Further information regarding the replacement of this

battery is contained in the Maintenance Manual, Vol. 1: General

Maintenance.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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These switches are located at the

rear of the printer above the Signal

Interface Cable Connection. See

Figure 4.2.

In the tables on the following

page, an “ R” means the switch is

OFF (positioned to the right),

while an “ L” means the switch is

ON (positioned to the left). All

switches are in the OFF position

when the printer is shipped from

the factory.

200M

260M

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The M-Series Printer, with the RS-232 Serial Interface, uses eight

miniature switches located on the rear of the printer, above the

Signal Interface Cable Connector. The ON/OFF positions of these

switches establish some of the Printer Configuration Parameters.

Bank 1 switches must be

properly positioned to

establish serial data

communications with the host

computer. Thereafter, the

position of these switches

should not be changed.

Switch

Baud Rate

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R R R

R R L

R L R

R L L

L R R

L R L

L L R

L L L

9600 baud

19200 baud

110 baud

300 baud

600 baud

1200 baud

2400 baud

4800 baud

Note: Parallel-interface

printers do not require

these configuration

parameters, therefore

they have no Bank 1

switches.

Data Bits

(Must be set to 8 Data Bits

Switch

to use Code Page 850.)

If these switches are in the

proper position to match the

communication configuration

of the host computer, and the

printer is not receiving data,

refer to the Interconnections

Section and make sure the

correct interface cable is

being used.

7 Data bits

8 Data bits

Parity

Switch

6 5

(If you choose 7 data bits, you must

choose either even or odd parity.)

R R

R L

L R

L L

Even parity

Parity disabled

Odd parity

Parity disabled

Note: The printer is fixed at

1 stop bit, so make sure

that your host device is

also set at 1 stop bit.

Switch

Communication

Handshake Control

XON/XOFF control

DTR/DSR control

Switch

Error Detection Protocol

No error detection

Error detection active

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These switches can manually override any ZPL II commands that

affect print mode, media mode, and media type. They can also

override settings established during the calibration procedure.

Reasons why would might want to use these override switches:

•

Troubleshooting. By using these

switches, you know beyond a doubt

what operating mode your printer is in.

Switch

3 2 1

Print Mode

•

Lets you use a single ZPL II label for-

mat for many different printers—with-

out worrying if the format contains a

mode command that is inappropriate

for your printer configuration.

R R L Reserved

R L L Tear-Off

L R L Peel-Off

L L L Rewind

•

Some third-party label design software

packages work better if these switches

control the mode.

- - R Override is disabled

Switch

Media Mode

6 5 4

If you do not want to override ZPL II or

the calibration settings, disable one or

more of the override options by setting

switches 1, 4, and/or 7 to the R (OFF)

position and turning the power ON. With

these disabled, the 260M will require

ZPL II commands and/or re-calibration to

set print mode, media mode, and/or media

type.

R R L Black-mark sensing mode

R L L Transmissive sensing mode

with non-continuous media

(detects a web/notch)

L L L Transmissive sensing mode

with continuous media

- - R Override is disabled

Switch

Media Type

8 7

To override, set the switches to one of the

modes shown in the table. If you are in the

process of printing, this change takes

effect on the next label printed. If you

change the switches from active to

disabled after printer power-up, the printer

remains in the current mode until a ZPL II

command or re-calibration changes the

mode.

R L Thermal transfer

L L Direct thermal

- R Override is disabled

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The Configuration Mode allows you to fine-tune the internal

printer configuration settings for your application. In this mode,

you can change the following parameters:

•

Printing darkness

Rest position of the media with respect to the “web” or

“ interlabel gap”

•

Position of printing relative to the top of the label

Media and Ribbon Sensor values

Label length

Printing method

Media type (continuous or non-continuous)

You can get a printout of the printer configuration (the values for

each of these parameters) at any time by performing the CANCEL

Key Self Test (See Chapter 3).

If it is ever necessary to reset the printer configuration to the

factory defaults, refer to the “FEED Key and PAUSE Key” Self

Test description in Chapter 7.

The ZPL II Programming Guide contains information on

instructions which may be sent to the printer to disable the

MODE key and set specific label format values for each of these

parameters. If you are not using ZPL II, refer to the instructions

provided with your software package to determine if you also

have this capability.

IMPORTANT: Perform the Calibration Procedure when media and

ribbon are first installed and each time a different type of

media or ribbon is installed.

During this procedure, the printer automatically determines the

media type, label length, media and ribbon sensor settings, and

printing method. Media type is determined by sensing either

continuous or non-continuous media as blank labels move through

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the printer. If non-continuous media is sensed, Label Length is

also calibrated. If ribbon is sensed, the Thermal Transfer Print

Method is configured. If no ribbon is present, the Direct Thermal

Print Method is configured.

The results of this calibration are stored in the printer’s memory.

These parameters will remain in effect until the next calibration is

performed. The Printer Configuration Printout, which prints when

the CANCEL Key Self Test is performed, lists these results as

well as other printer parameters.

Note: If the printer is in the Peel-Off Mode, the operator must

“catch” the labels as they are peeled away from the

backing during this procedure.

1. Load media and ribbon (if used). Make sure the Media Sensor

is properly positioned (see Chapter 7 “ Adjustments” ).

IMPORTANT: To use a 260M in Black-Mark Sensing Mode,

make sure you set the Bank 2 DIP switches appropriately

(see page 4-3).

2. Turn the power switch ON. When the Power ON Self Test is

complete, the POWER, PAUSE, and PAPER/RIBBON lights

will be ON.

3. Press the MODE key 3 times briefly. PAUSE and CALI-

BRATE lights turn ON.

4. Press UP (FEED Key) to calibrate. The printer feeds some me-

dia. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that

the settings have been saved in memory.

5. Press PAUSE to exit PAUSE mode. PAUSE light turns OFF.

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This procedure sets the darkness of the printing on the label. Use

the lowest setting which provides the necessary print quality.

1. Press the MODE key. PAUSE and DARKEN lights turn ON.

2. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3. Press the MODE key 3 times. The MODE lights will flash ON

and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in mem-

ory.

4. Press PAUSE to exit PAUSE mode. PAUSE light turns OFF.

This procedure sets the end-of-label position relative to the

Tear-Off Bar or Cutter.

1. Press the MODE key twice briefly. PAUSE and POSITION

lights turn ON.

2. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3. Press the MODE key twice briefly. The MODE lights will

flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been

saved in memory.

4. Press PAUSE to exit PAUSE mode. PAUSE light turns OFF.

This procedure positions the printing on the label relative to the

top edge of the label.

1. Press the MODE twice briefly then press and hold for about 5

seconds until the lights change. PAUSE and DARKEN and

CALIBRATE lights turn ON.

2. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3. Press the MODE key twice briefly. The MODE lights will

flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been

saved in memory.

Press PAUSE to exit PAUSE mode. PAUSE light turns OFF.

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The Brady M-Series Printer sends and receives American

Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII). This code

consists of 128 characters (256 for Code Page 850) including

upper and lower case letters, punctuation marks, and various

control codes.

The method of interfacing the Brady M-Series Printer to a data

source depends on the communication options installed in the

printer. Depending on how the printer was ordered, the interface

is either an RS-232 serial data port or a parallel port.

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When communicating via the serial data port (RS-232), the baud

rate, number of data bits, and the parity are user-selectable (see

Section 4 for acceptable setting combinations). Parity only

applies to data transmitted by the printer, since it ignores the parity

of received data. The M-Series Printer is fixed at 1 stop bit, so

make sure that your host is also set at 1 stop bit.

When communicating via the parallel port, the previously

mentioned parameters are not considered.

The connections for the standard interface are made through the

DB25S connector on the rear panel. For all RS-232 input and output

signals, the M-Series Printer follows both the Electronics Industries

Association’s (EIA) RS-232 and the Consultative Committee for

International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) V.24 standard

signal level specifications.

Frame Ground for Cable Shield

TXD (Transmit Data) output from the printer

RXD (Receive Data) input to the printer

RTS (Request To Send) output from the printer

DSR (Data Set Ready) input to the printer

Signal Ground

DTR (Data Terminal Ready) output from the printer

Pins 5, 8, 10-19, and 21-25 are not used and are unterminated.

Note:

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Request To Send (RTS) is a Control Signal from the M-Series

Printer to the host computer. RTS is always in the ACTIVE

condition (positive voltage) whenever the printer is powered ON.

Data Set Ready (DSR) is a control signal from the host computer

to the printer. When DSR is in the ACTIVE condition (positive

voltage), the printer can transmit status to the host. When CTS is

in the INACTIVE condition (negative voltage), the printer will

not transmit any data.

When DTR/DSR handshaking is selected, via DIP Switch # 7 at

the rear of the printer, the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Control

Signal output from the printer controls when the host computer

may send data. DTR ACTIVE (Positive voltage), permits the host

to send data. When the printer places DTR in the INACTIVE

(negative voltage) state, the host must not send data.

Note: When XON/XOFF handshaking is selected, data flow is

controlled by the ASCII Control Codes DC1 (XON) and

DC3 (XOFF). The DTR Control lead will have no effect.

The required cable must have a 25-pin “ D” Type (DB25P) male

connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating (DB25S)

female connector located at the upper rear of the printer. Tighten

the locking screws.

The other end of the Signal Interface Cable connects to an

appropriate point at the host computer. This cable will be one of

two types depending on the specific interface requirements. Refer

to the following pages for information on the standard and null

modem cables.

Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or

metallized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are

required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

1. Keep data cables as short as possible.

2. Do not bundle the data cables tightly with power cords.

3. Do not tie data cables to power wire conduits.

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The printer is configured as Data

Terminal Equipment (DTE). To

connect the printer to other DTE

devices (such as the serial port of a

PC), use an RS-232 Null Modem

(crossover) cable. Figure 5.2

illustrates the connections required

for this cable.

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 5.3 illustrates the

connections required for this

cable.

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The required cable must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector

on one end, which is plugged into the mating connector located at

the upper rear of the printer. The parallel interface cable is

connected using bail clips, instead of screws, in a similar position

to that of the serial data cable.

The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to an

appropriate point at the host computer.

Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or

metallized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are

required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

1. Keep data cables as short as possible.

Maximum length: 10 ft.

2. Do not bundle the data cables tightly with power cords.

3. Do not tie data cables to power wire conduits.

The Parallel Interface provides a means of communication which

is typically faster than the previously mentioned Serial Interface

method. In this method, the bits of data which make up a character

are sent all at one time over several wires in the cable, one bit per

wire.

Data signals are defined as either HIGH or LOW, while Control

Signals are either Active or Inactive. Some Control Signals are

active HI while others are active LOW. The voltage levels

which represent these conditions are:

Data Signal

HIGH

LOW

Voltage Level

+5 VDC

0 VDC

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The following chart provides a description of each of the pins in

the parallel connector. A standard parallel data cable will provide

the required interconnection between the computer and the

printer.

IEEE 1284-B Connector Pin Assignments

Description

Pin No.

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This section contains Preventive Maintenance information for the

Brady M-Series Printer. These procedures may be performed by

the operator.

The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned as required by

using 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.

Remove any accumulated dirt/lint from the interior of the printer

using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. This area should

be inspected after every four rolls of media.

The cleaning supplies are found in the Printer Cleaning Kit (PCK-2).

Printhead

Platen Roller

Upper and Lower

Media Sensors

Media Path

Alcohol

Air Blow

After every roll of

media (or 500 ft. of

fanfold media) when

printing direct thermal

or after every roll of

ribbon when printing in

thermal transfer mode.

Alcohol

Air Blow

Ribbon Sensor

Peel/Tear Bar

Label Available Sensor

Alcohol

Air Blow

As needed.

Monthly.

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Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or

graphics, may indicate a dirty printhead. For optimum

performance, Brady recommends performing the cleaning

procedure on page 6-3 after every roll of ribbon (after every roll

of media, for direct thermal printing).

Note: Label Available Sensors are shown for location purposes

only. They are not standard on all printers.

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It is not necessary to turn printer power OFF prior to cleaning. If power

is turned OFF, all label formats, images, and parameter settings

stored in the printer’s formatting RAM will be lost. Permanent

parameter settings stored in EEPROM will be retained. When power

is turned back ON, it may be necessary to reload some items.

To clean the printhead and platen roller, open the media

compartment door, refer to Figure 6.1, and perform the following steps:

1. Open printhead by moving printhead handle to the OPEN position.

2. Remove the media and ribbon (if present).

3. Moisten an applicator tip with Brady USA, Inc.-recommended

solvent and wipe the print elements from end to end. (The print

elements form the gray/black strip just behind the chrome strip.

See Figure 6.1.) Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate.

4. Rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent.

5. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the

rollers and the media and ribbon sensors.

6. Reload ribbon and/or media, close and latch the printhead, restore

power (if necessary) and continue printing after the self test.

These sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure

proper operation of the printer. To locate the position of these

sensors, refer to Figures 6-1, 7-2, and 7-3.

CAUTION: Some commercially available lubricants will

damage the printer if used.

Lubrication of the Brady M-Series Printer should be performed by

a qualified service technician according to the directions provided

in the Volume 1 of the Maintenance Manual.

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Note: The 200M has one toggle, the 260M printer has two toggles.

The toggle(s) should be positioned to provide even pressure on

the media. Toggles are positioned by sliding them left or

right to the desired location. On the 200M, the single toggle

should normally be positioned over the center of the media. If

your printer has two toggles and you are using media too narrow

to accommodate both toggles, position one toggle over the center

of the media and decrease the pressure on the unused toggle.

If printing is too light on one side, or if thick media is used, you

may need to adjust the printhead pressure. Refer to Figures 7.1

and 7.2 and follow the procedure below.

1. Perform a PAUSE Key Self Test.

2. Lower the Darkness Setting until the printing is gray.

3. Loosen the Toggle Position locking nut(s) located inside the

“ U” shaped bracket at the top of the toggle.

4. Slide toggle(s) in the direction of the light printing.

5. Using the knurled Adjusting Nuts on the shaft(s) of the tog-

gle(s), increase or decrease spring pressure until the left and

right edges of printed area are equally dark.

6. Increase Darkness to optimum level for the media being used.

7. Retighten the Toggle Position locking nut(s).

Note: Printhead life can be maximized by using the lowest

pressure that produces the desired print quality.

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This sensor position requires no adjustment or calibration by the

user.

The transmissive media sensor senses either the “ web” between

labels or a hole or notch in the media to determine the length of the

label or ticket.

The locator is a device designed to make media sensor positioning

easier and more accurate. The locator minimizes the position the

upper media sensor can maintain. See Figures 7.2 through 7.5. All

Brady media requires an upper media sensor position which can

be attained with the locator in place. The lower media sensor

should remain at its factory-set position 0.6" away from the fire

wall at all times.

Other brands of media may require the locator to be removed. In

those cases, refer to “Upper Transmissive Media Sensor Position

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Adjustment” and “ Lower Media Sensor Position Adjustment”

later in this chapter.

Brady materials require only two distinct upper media sensor

positions. These two positions are shown as position A and

position B in Figure 7.4.

The lower media sensor should not be repositioned when using

Brady media; it should remain at its factory-set position of 0.6"

away from the fire wall at all times.

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Refer to Figures 7.3 and 7.4 while performing this procedure.

1. Position the upper media sensor (approximately 1 inch from

the sensor guide plate edge) such that as the locator is

dropped in place, the sensor (Phillips head screw) will pro-

trude through the locator slot.

2. Place the locator on the sensor guide plate so that the three lo-

cator pins (see Figure 7.4) fit securely in the sensor guide

plate slot. Make sure the locator slot is positioned to the in-

side of the printer near the printer fire wall.

Note: The magnetic surface of the locator will eliminate the

chance of it becoming accidentally dislodged.

3. The sensor can now be easily repositioned to meet the media

requirements:

•

Position A is for all Brady THT products except Per-

mashield and Permasleeve.

•

Position B is for Brady Permashield and Brady Per-

masleeve.

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To adjust the upper media sensor to accommodate

non-Brady-brand media, refer to Figure 7.2 and follow these steps.

1. Remove the ribbon and locate the Upper Media Sensor.

2. Loosen the Phillips head screw.

3. Slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired position.

When using media that has a web between labels, position the

media sensor anywhere along the web (except if you have labels

with rounded corners, do not position the sensor where the

rounded corners of the label might be detected). When using tag

stock, position the upper sensor directly over the hole or notch.

4. Tighten the Phillips head screw.

260M only: To adjust the upper section of the Transmissive

Media Sensor for the outside half of the media width, call a

service technician.

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To adjust the lower media sensor, follow these steps.

1. Locate the lower media sensor assembly (a spring clip holding

a small printed-circuit board) under the rear idler roller.

2. Position the sensor so that the two brass-colored infrared emit-

ters are under the upper sensor by sliding it in its slot.

3. Gently pull wires out of the printer frame as required. (Wires

should have a little slack.)

Note: If the sensor is being moved inward and a large loop of

wire develops, remove the cover from the electronics side

of the printer and gently pull the wires through. It is

important that the wires be properly clamped so that they

are not rubbed by any belts.

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Note: This adjustment is initially set during final printer

calibration. Under normal circumstances, further

adjustments should not be necessary. The exception to this

might be the use of media with exceptionally thick or thin

backing, which could require re-adjustment of the Sensor

Sensitivity.

This adjustment may need to be performed if the Paper/Ribbon

light comes ON with (1) the media and ribbon properly installed

for thermal transfer mode or (2) media only properly installed for

the direct thermal mode.

The following procedure is used to perform the Media and Ribbon

Range Adjustment.

1. Turn the printer OFF.

2. Open the Printhead.

3. Remove as many labels as needed to create at least 12 inches

of blank backing material. Load the blank backing material un-

der the printhead.

Note: Be sure that blank backing material is positioned between

the upper and lower Media Sensors.

4. Remove the ribbon. (Sliding it as far from the printer wall as

possible will have the same effect as removing it.)

5. Close the Printhead.

6. Hold the Pause, Feed, and Cancel keys depressed while turn-

ing the printer ON. Once the printer is ON, release the keys.

7. The following two sets of lights will begin flickering, signify-

ing that the adjustment has been made.

The PRINTHEAD and PAPER/RIBBON lights.

The DARKEN and POSITION lights.

Note: If only one pair of lights is flickering, it indicates that the

adjustment was not successful. Go back to Step 1 and start

over.

8. Open the Printhead.

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9. Pull the media out of the printer until a label is positioned un-

der the Printhead. Move the ribbon back to its normal posi-

tion.

Note: Be sure that label is positioned between the upper and

lower Media Sensors.

10. Close the Printhead.

11. Press the MODE key to print a Media and Sensor Profile and

save the new values. (See Figure 7.4.)

12. Perform the Media Calibration procedure in chapter 4.

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This section contains troubleshooting charts used to localize and

repair the printer when faults occur. The procedures called out in

the ACTION column may be performed by the operator or by a

service technician when indicated.

Brady’s Technical Support Telephone Number is:

(800) 643-8766.

All lights never light.

No AC Power applied to Ensure that the AC Power

the Printer.

Cable is connected to a

working voltage source.

Faulty AC Power Fuse.

Refer to Installation Section

for Fuse replacement

procedures.

No voltage available

from the internal Power

Supply.

Call a service technician.

Printer locks up when

running Power On Self

Test.

An improper

configuration was set.

Reload factory defaults. Then, set

correct parameters. See

Operation Section.

POWER light ON, other

lights all OFF or all ON

and the printer locks up.

ROM CRC Test has

failed.

Call a service technician.

CALIBRATE light is OFF Dynamic RAM failed.

but all other lights are ON.

Call a service technician.

Call a service technician

CALIBRATE light and

POSITION light OFF but

all other lights ON

FONT ROM Error

PRINTHEAD light is

ON, printing continues.

Printhead Under

Temperature Condition. If condition persists and print

quality is affected, move

Wait until printhead warms up.

printer to a warmer

environment. If print quality is

acceptable, no action is

required.

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Printer stops. PAUSE light Media incorrectly

and PAPER/RIBBON light loaded or not loaded.

both ON.

Load media correctly. See

Media Loading in Installation

Section.

Misadjusted Media

Sensor.

Check Position and Sensitivity

of Media Sensor and/or

Calibrate Media. See

Media not Calibrated.

Adjustments in Configuration

and Calibration Section.

Printer stops. PAUSE

light ON and PAPER/

RIBBON light

Ribbon incorrectly

loaded or not loaded.

Load ribbon correctly. See Ribbon

Loading in Installation Section.

Malfunctioning Ribbon Call a service technician.

Sensor.

FLASHING.

Printer stops. PAUSE light

Printhead is not fully

Close printhead completely.

ON and PRINTHEAD light closed.

FLASHING.

Printhead Open Sensor not Call a service technician.

detecting its position flag.

Printerstops. PAUSElight and Printhead element is

Printer resumes printing when the

printhead element cools. If

condition persists, move printer to a

cooler environment.

PRINTHEAD light both ON.

overheated. (200M or

260M)

On the 260M only,the

power supply is

overheated.

Printer resumes printing when the

power supply cools. If condition

persists, move printer to a cooler

environment.

Dots missing in printed

area of label.

Printhead element going

bad.

Call a service technician.

Loss of printing

registration on labels.

Possible Media Sensor

or Calibration problem. or Calibrate Media. Call a

service technician if

Adjust Media Sensor Position

necessary.

Printer set for non-

continuous media, but

continuous media loaded.

Set printer for correct media.

See Installation Section.

Improperly adjusted

Media Edge Guides.

Refer to Installation Section.

For Peel-Off Mode.

Excessive vertical drift in Incorrect media

top-of-form registration. loading.

See Media Loading in the

Installation Section.

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Light vertical lines

approximately 0.005"

wide running through all

labels.

Dirty head or ribbon

rollers.

See Printhead Cleaning in

Preventive Maintenance

Section.

Defective printhead

elements.

Call a service technician.

Light printing or no

printing on the left or

right side of the label.

Printhead needs

balancing.

Adjust Toggle Pressure and/or

position.

Short printed lines at 45° Too much printhead

Adjust Toggle Pressure and/or

position.

to label edge on left or

right side of label.

pressure.

Fine gray lines on blank

labels at angles.

Wrinkled ribbon.

See Wrinkled Ribbon in this

Table.

Truncated print, no print, Media or ribbon

See Media and Ribbon Loading

instructions in the Installation

Section.

or FEED button

improperly loaded.

operates incorrectly

while using non-

continuous media.

Long tracks of missing

print on several labels.

Wrinkled ribbon.

See Wrinkled Ribbon in this

Table.

Print element damaged. Call a service technician.

In Peel-Off Mode,

skewed or stuck labels.

Glue material from back Refer to Preventive

of labels causing media

movement problems.

Maintenance Section and

perform maintenance and

cleaning of the printer.

Media and backing not

properly aligned in

printer.

Refer to Operation Section.

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Wrinkled ribbon.

Ribbon fed through

machine incorrectly.

See Ribbon Loading in the

Operation Section.

Incorrect Darkness

setting.

Set to the lowest value needed

for good print quality.

Incorrect printhead

position or pressure.

Adjust Toggle Pressure and/or

position.

Media not feeding

properly; it is walking

from side to side.

Make sure the media is snug by

adjusting the media guides.

Continuing symptoms.

Call a service technician.

Continued wrinkled

ribbon.

Strip plate needs

adjusting.

Misregistration and

misprint of 1 to 3 labels. motor was not moving.

Media was pulled when Enter Calibrate Mode and

recalibrate.

Incorrect Media Sensor

position.

See Media Sensor Position in

the Adjustments Section.

Media or ribbon

improperly loaded.

See Media and Ribbon Loading

procedures in Installation Section.

Incorrect Media Sensor

Position or Sensitivity.

See Configuration and

Calibration Section.

Changes in parameter

settings did not take

effect.

Parameters are set or

saved incorrectly.

Reload the factory defaults.

Refer to the Operation Section

and Calibrate the printer. Then,

cycle the Power ON/OFF Switch.

If problem continues,

there may be a problem

on the Main Logic

Board.

Call a service technician.

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ZPL II was sent to

printer, but not

recognized. The DATA

light remains OFF.

Communications

parameters or DIP

Switches are set

incorrectly.

See the Operation Section and

perform MODE Key Self Test.

Check for format or overrun

errors. Reset Communication

parameters if needed.

Prefix and delimiter

characters set in printer

configuration do not

match the ones sent in

the ZPL II Label

Set the characters in the printer

to match ZPL II format.

Check Configuration Label for

correct characters.

If problem continues, check

the ZPL II format for changed

^CC, ^CT, and ^CD

Formats.

instructions.

260M printer does not

operate in the mode

Bank 2 DIP switches set Check Bank 2 DIP switch

to override ZPL II and

settings.

specified in ZPL II or by calibration.

calibration

Printer does not feed

media with black marks

correctly.

Printer not set up

correctly.

See Chapter 4—

recalibrate printer.

See Chapter 4 to check Bank 2

DIP switch settings.

Sensor is broken. (No

red light is visible when

looking through the

Call a service technician.

front of the printer with

the printhead open.)

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Your Brady M-Series Printer may be equipped with a Peel-Off

Option. In the Peel-Off Mode, only the label backing rewinds onto

the Rewind Spindle. The Peel/Tear Bar separates the label from the

backing and the Label Available Sensor activates the PAUSE

mode to allow the operator to remove a printed label before

subsequent labels print.

Your M-Series Printer may be equipped with a Media Rewind

Option. This option supports both the Rewind and Peel-Off

modes of operation.

In Rewind mode, both labels and backing material rewind

internally onto a user-supplied 3 inch core. A Rewind Bracket

guides the media back to the Rewind Spindle after printing.

(See Peel-Off Option for Peel-Off mode of operation.)

The M-Series Printer can be optioned with character fonts in

addition to those which are standard in the unit.

Only one additional font can be installed in the printer at a time.

This installation should be performed by a service technician.

Once installed, this font can be used in addition to the standard

fonts available in the printer. Refer to the ZPL II Programming

Guide for further application information.

Once an optional font is installed in the printer, the Configuration

printout from the CANCEL Key Self Test will indicate the font

type.

The following optional scalable smooth fonts are presently

available (each is supplied as a complete set of standard, bold,

italic, and bold italic styles): CG Triumvirate , CG Times , CG

Palacio , Futura , Univers .

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The following Bitmap Smooth Fonts (supplied in bold style only)

are presently available:

CG Triumvirate Bold, CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed,

Futura Bold, Univers Bold, CG Times Bold and CG

Palacio Bold (Type sizes of 6pt, 8pt, 10pt, 12pt, 14pt, 18pt,

24pt, 30pt, 36pt are available.)

Examples of these Optional Fonts can be found in Appendix D.

Your Brady M-Series Printer will be factory set for 220-240 VAC

operation if requested when the order was placed. If it is

necessary to reconfigure your printer for operation at

110-120 VAC, see Chapter 2.

This option increases the printer’s dynamic memory capacity

from 1/2 MB to 1 MB. This supports longer label lengths and

provides more capacity for downloadable fonts and large graphic

image files. Extra memory may be installed at the factory or in

the field.

Non-volatile memory provides battery backed-up storage of label

formats, fonts, and/or graphics. Improves productivity by

eliminating lengthy file download operations at every power-on.

Optional 152 dot-per-inch printhead density satisfies specified

requirements for printing UPC/EAN symbologies.

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Depending on how the Brady printer was ordered, a power cord

may or may not be included when the printer is optioned for

240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. operation.

If a power cord is not supplied, you will need to obtain one with

the following specifications.

1. The overall length must be less than 3.8 meters.

2. It must be rated for at least 5 amps, 250V

3. The CHASSIS GROUND (EARTH) MUST BE CONNECTED

to assure safety and reduce electromagnetic interference. This

is done by the third wire in the power cord.

4. The plug cap should bear the certification mark of a known in-

ternational safety organization (See Figure A.2).

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Format Prefix, or Delimiter characters.

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All direct thermal and thermal transfer materials do not use the

same Darkness setting. The best way to check for the proper

Darkness is to use a bar code verifier that actually measures

bars/spaces and will calculate the PCS ratio. Without the

assistance of a verifier, your eyes and/or the scanner to be used in

the system may be used for picking the optimum Darkness setting.

What follows is a simple yet effective method for adjusting the

Darkness to print “ in-spec” bar codes.

1. Load media according to the appropriate media loading

and ribbon loading instructions in the Installation Section.

Ensure that the proper print method has been selected.

2. To print a label for evaluation, use the following procedure:

With Power OFF, press and hold the FEED key.

Turn the printer power ON, then release the

FEED key. The printer begins printing test

labels.

3. Print a label, then press the PAUSE key. The label will contain

several bar codes as well as other printer information. Normal

bar codes are printed in a horizontal format as they feed out of

the printer. Rotated bar codes are printed in a vertical format.

4. Compare the test label printed, to the bar codes in Figure C.1.

If the test label appears too dark or too light, increase or

decrease the Darkness setting accordingly.

5. Resume printing by pressing the PAUSE key again. Print

a few labels at the new setting and verify that proper “in-

spec” bar codes are being printed. Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5

until satisfied.

6. To stop printing test labels, press the PAUSE key, then

press the CANCEL key.

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Too Dark - Dark labels are fairly obvious. The normal bar code

bars increase in size, and the openings in small alphanumeric

characters may fill in with ink. It may be readable but not

“in-spec”. Rotated bar code bars and spaces will run together.

Slightly Dark - Slightly dark labels are not as obvious. The

normal bar code will be “ in-spec”. Small character

alphanumerics will be bold and could be slightly filled in. The

rotated bar code spaces are small when compared to the “ in-spec”

code, possibly making the code unreadable..

Slightly Light - Slightly light labels are, in some cases,

preferred to slightly dark for “in-spec” bar codes. Both normal

and rotated bar codes will be “ in-spec” , but small alphanumeric

characters may not be complete.

Too Light - Light labels are obvious. Both normal and

rotated bar codes have incomplete bars and spaces. Small

alphanumeric characters are unreadable.

“In-Spec” - The “ in-spec” bar code can only be confirmed by a

verifier, but it should exhibit some very visible characteristics. The

normal bar code will have complete, even bars and clear, distinct

spaces. The rotated bar code will also have complete bars and

clear distinct spaces. Although it may not look as good as a slightly

dark bar code, it will be “ in-spec” . In both normal and rotated

styles, small alphanumeric characters will look complete.

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Your printer can be optioned with character fonts in addition to

those which are standard in the unit. The following pages

illustrate the Optional Fonts in each of the available styles. From

time to time, additions may be made to the list of available fonts.

Contact Brady USA, Inc. or your sales representative for further

information.

Only one additional font can be installed in the printer at a time.

This installation should be performed by a service technician.

Once installed, this font can be used in addition to the standard

fonts available in the printer. Refer to the ZPL II Programming

Guide for further application information.

Once an optional font is installed in the printer, the Configuration

Label printed during the CANCEL Key Self Test will indicate the

font type as the “ Socket 2 ID” .

Optional Printer Fonts Currently Available

Scalable Smooth Fonts (each is sup-

plied as a complete set of Normal,

Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic styles)

Bitmap Smooth Fonts (supplied only in

Bold). Type sizes: 6 pt, 8 pt, 10 pt, 12 pt, 12

pt, 14 pt, 18 pt, 24 pt.

CG Triumvirate

—-

CG Triumvirate

CG Triumvirate Condensed*

CG Times

CG Palacio

Futura

CG Palacio

Futura

Univers

Compugraphic is a registered trademark and CG Triumvirate, CG

Triumvirate Condensed, CG Palacio, and CG Times are all trade-

marks of AGFA Corporation.

Futura is a trademark of Fundicion Tipografica Neufville, S.A.

Univers is a registered trademark of Linotype AG and/or its sub-

sidiaries.

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CG Triumvirate

CG Triumvirate - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDd

CG Triumvirate - Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEe

- Normal 0123456789.,?!AaBbCc

CG Triumvirate - Bold Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBb

CG Times - Normal 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

CG Times - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHh

CG Times - Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIi

CG Times - Bold Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFf

CG Palacio

CG Palacio - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

CG Palacio - Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

CG Palacio - Bold Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEe

- Normal 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFf

CG Triumvirate - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDd

CG Triumvirate Condensed - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBb

CG Times - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHh

CG Palacio - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

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Which number do you need?

Brady, USA

Phone: 1-800-643-8766

Fax: 414-358-6767

Technical Support: For questions relating to the mechanical

operation of Brady equipment you already own, contact the

Brady Technical Solution Center.

E-mail: [email protected]

Sometime during the life of your Brady equipment you may find

yourself in need of technical assistance. We provide a

fully-trained technical specialists to answer any questions you

may have.

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Before you call - Misunderstanding instructions or omitting a step are

the most common sources of error. Please consult the manual and use

the table of contents and appendixes for help.

Be prepared - Only with ALL of the information requested can

we give you accurate and fast assistance. Also, you should be able

to answer the following questions when you call:

•

Does the printer perform all self test functions properly?

Does the printer work properly with some equipment but

not with others?

•

Are the cables the same? Were the configuration settings

changed?

Is the problem limited to one label, or does it occur on all

labels?

The Technical Solution Center is available Monday - Friday. Call

us directly at:

1-800-643-8766

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST

If you prefer to seek assistance in writing, please e-mail or fax a

detailed description of your problem to the e-mail address or fax

number shown below. We recommend using the included

customer service form. Enclose any sample printouts that might

illustrate the problem.

FAX:

(414) 358-6767

E-mail:

[email protected]

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Customer Service Form

This form should be completed in full before requesting

techncial assistance.

Complete this form before requesting technical assistance.

Serial # ______________________________________________________________

Model # __________________________________________________________

(Be specific: include ALL letters and numbers)

Company _____________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________________

State, Zip _________________________________________________________

Phone # (_______) _________________________________________________

Contact __________________________________________________________

Hours available for return call ____________________________________________

Hardware interface type _________________________________________________

Unit interfaced with ____________________________________________________

Description of problem, including actions taken just prior to problem occurring:

_________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

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At Brady, our service and support goal is to keep your printer

performing optimally. Our service department provides a broad

range of service options and are your expert sources for your

support and maintenance needs. If you find yourself in need of

technical assistance or repair services, our Technical Solutions

Center stands ready with answers to any questions you may have.

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First-time operators should refer to chapters 1 and 2 for more

in-depth information on printer and sensor positions.

Position the upper media sensor (Phillips head screw) directly

over the 0.230 inch x 0.082 inch rectangular registration holes

stamped in the Permasleeve carrier. The lower media sensor

should remain at its factory-set position, 0.6 inches from the

printer fire wall. The Locator may be used to position the upper

media sensor more easily and accurately. Refer to, “ Transmissive

Media Sensor Positioning Using the Locator” in chapter 7.

Note: Make sure the Upper Media Sensor is tightened in place to

prevent it from being unintentionally moved as media

travels beneath it.

Above the printhead is a toggle or cam. This toggle is adjustable

in position and pressure. The pressure is controlled by the degree

of spring compression found on the toggle. The optimum toggle

position is located directly above the center of the sleeves. The

optimum pressure can be obtained by adjusting the toggle thumb

screws such that a spring height of 0.813 inches for the M-Series

printer is obtained.

The recommended burn temperature is 26.

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Load Permasleeve and Brady 4300A or 4300 ribbon as instructed

in chapter 2. The Permasleeve roll should be loaded on the

spindle such that:

•

One-sided Permasleeve: Printable area of sleeves is face-

up.

•

Two-sided Permasleeve: Permasleeve side not constricted

by two strips of adhesive tape is face-up for first-side

printing.

Note: Permasleeve must be positioned such that the rectangular

registration holes punched in the Permasleeve carrier are to

the inside of the printer (towards the fire wall).

Note: Permasleeve may be run directly out of the box through the

slot located in the back of the pritner, or it can be placed on

the media spindle located within the printer. A large roll of

Permasleeve should be run directly out of the box to

prevent it from rubbing against the printer housing.

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Once the media and ribbon are loaded and the media sensor is in

place, the printer must be calibrated.

For the M-Series printer, this is accomplished by pressing the

MODE Key until the CALIBRATE light is on and then pressing

the FEED Key.

Note: Every time a different type or size of media is run (labels

or Permasleeve), this Calibration procedure must be

repeated.

After the calibration process is completed, make sure the process

was successful by pressing the FEED Key repeatedly, verifying

that one sleeve is ejected per press of the FEED Key.

Once the calibration process is completed, the media can be

rewound by opening the printhead, manually rewinding the

material, and closing the printhead. The printer is now in the

PAUSE Mode. Press PAUSE to take the printer out of PAUSE

Mode. Five inches of material will then feed out. See leader

instructions to eliminate this five inches of waste.

Whenever the Printhead is opened, the printer goes off-line and

the PAUSE light is lit. To put the printer back on-line, press the

PAUSE Key. When it is pressed, five inches of media is ejected.

This five inches of waste is avoided on the first print job of every

new roll because there is a leader of empty carrier provided.

When starting a print job in the middle of the roll, this empty

carrier from the front of the roll can be cut off and reattached to

the leading edge of the media. This should be reattached using

cellophane (transparent) tape. This provides the user with a

method of printing without wasting any sleeves.

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Once the material is loaded and the printer is calibrated, a sample

sleeve should then be printed to accurately center the printing on

the sleeve. Once you have centered the image on the sleeve, the

origin does not need to be readjusted again even when changing

sides in two-sided printing. If initially the print is not centered on

the sleeve, adjust your label format.

The Brady 200M printer is now ready for Permasleeve printing.

To save these settings permanently, press the MODE Key four

times.

1. Follow the instructions for One-Sided Permasleeve Printing to

print side one.

Note: There should be a five inch leader preceding printed

sleeves on side one. This will also serve as a trailer on side

two ensuring that all sleeves on side two will be printed. If

there is no trailer on side two, the printer will warn the

operator that the media is out and will not allow the last

five inches of sleeves to print.

2. Cut a five inch piece of empty carrier (leader) from the begin-

ning of the roll and splice it to the front of side two (with cel-

lophane tape) to serve as a leader. You should now have a five

inch leader and trailer on the swatch of material.

3. Turn Permasleeve over to print side two. The first sleeve

printed on side two should be the last sleeve printed from side

one. Brady Labelmark software will automatically invert the

order in which a batch is printed.

Example: If sleeve 1 represents the first sleeve ejected from the

printer and 001 represents the incremental information printed on

the sleeve sent in a batch format, the printing will occur as

follows:

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Sleeve 1

Sleeve 2

Sleeve 3

Sleeve 4

Sleeve 5

001

002

003

004

005

Sleeve 5

Sleeve 4

Sleeve 3

Sleeve 2

Sleeve 1

005

004

003

002

001

This will ensure that what is printed on Side 1 of the sleeve is the

exact same information as what is printed on Side 2.

4. Print side 2 of Permasleeve making sure the first sleeve

printed on side two was the last sleeve printed on side one.

This will ensure that the information on both sides of the

sleeves matches. The final sleeve will print as long as there is

five inches of carrier left at the end of the media.

Note: The image will appear in the same spot as side one without

any additional adjustments.

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W. H. BRADY CO.

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS

W. H. Brady Co.

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