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Brady BP-PR PLUS Series Operator's Manual

Brady BP-PR PLUS Series Operator's Manual

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BP-PR PLUS & BBP72 Series
Auto Cutter Operator's Manual
Configuration Instructions
Edition 04/10
Y1147483
Edition 12/09

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  • Page 1 BP-PR PLUS & BBP72 Series Auto Cutter Operator’s Manual Configuration Instructions Edition 04/10 Y1147483 Edition 12/09...
  • Page 2 All rights, including those regarding the translation, are reserved. The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous written authorization by Brady Corporation. Edition 04/10 Brady Worldwide WH Brady 6555 W.
  • Page 3 Approval The transfer printers comply with the following safety guidelines: EC Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) EC Machine Directive (98/37/EC) EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) Conditions from Part 15 of the FCC Regulations for Class A computing devices. Operation of these devices may cause radio or television interference under unfavorable conditions, which would need to be remedied by the operator using countermeasures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction 1-1-Intended Use .................... 1 1-2-Safety Instructions ..................2 1-3-Environment .................... 3 1-4-Technical Data ..................3 Mounting 2-1-Mounting the Cutter Tray ................4 2-2-Mounting the Cutter .................. 4 Printer Configuration Loading Material Operation 5-1-Standard Operation .................. 9 5-2-Operation with External Control ............. 10 Maintenance 6-1-Cleaning ....................

  • Page 5: 1-1-Intended Use

    1 Introduction 1-1 Intended Use The device is intended exclusively as an option for the printers of the PR PLUS printer series (serial number 83761+) and BBP72 printer for cutting suitable materials that have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use.

  • Page 6: 1-2-Safety Instructions

    Introduction Safety Instructions 1-2 Safety Instructions • Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or removing the cutter. • The cutter may only be operated when it is mounted on the printer. • Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter blades are sharp. CAUTION! Rotating knife.

  • Page 7: 1-3-Environment

    Introduction Technical Data 1-3 Environment Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling. • Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste. The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.

  • Page 8: Mounting

    Mounting Mounting the Cutter 2 Mounting 2-1 Mounting the Cutter Tray 1. Loosen the screws [1]. 2. Place the cutter tray [2] on the screws [1] in front of the tear-off plate or the dispense plate and slide it to the left until it stops. 3.
  • Page 9 Mounting Mounting the Cutter Note: For cutter operation with PR PLUS printer series and BBP72 printer, a tear- off plate or a dispense plate must be mounted on the printer to lead the material through the blades of the cutter. 3.

  • Page 10: Printer Configuration

    Printer Configuration Mounting the Cutter 3 Printer Configuration Once the cutter is connected to the printer, the printer will automatically recognize the cutter when it is turned on. The printer can be configured to suit the individual requirements of cut mode in the Setup menu.
  • Page 11 Printer Configuration Mounting the Cutter 1. For setting the cutter parameters select: > Machine param. > Cutter Setup Parameter Meaning Default Cutter Configuration of the cutter > Cut Offset of the cut position relative to the printed position image. Cut position with the initial offset value of “0” causes to cut in the middle of the gap between two labels.
  • Page 12 Printer Configuration Mounting the Cutter 2. Select the method for recognizing the material and the method of backfeed when using cut mode under Setup -> Print parameters Parameter Meaning Default Label Method for detecting the starting end of the label. sensor sensor Gap Sensor: Detection using changes in the...

  • Page 13: Loading Material

    Loading Material Standard Operation 4 Loading Material • Load transfer ribbon and endless material as described in the printer’s Operator’s Manual. Use the tear-off mode information for loading endless material for cut mode. • Place the media strip between the printhead and the drive roller, so that the front edge of the strip reaches through the cutter.

  • Page 14: 5-2-Operation With External Control

    Operation Operation with External Control 5-2 Operation with External Control The auto cutters with peripheral interface additionally allow the mode “Cut on Demand”. In this operating mode it is necessary to connect a trigger switch or an external control to the peripheral interface on the cutter. Note: This operating mode requires that there is a connection between Pin 13 (STA) and Pin 12 (GND) at the peripheral interface (see chapter “Peripheral Interface”).

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning WARNING Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. DANGER! Risk of injury. The cutter blades are sharp. 1. Remove the cutter from the printer. 2. Loosen the screws [2,4] and remove the cover sheets [1,3]. 3.
  • Page 16 Maintenance Cleaning Note: When cutting through the label material instead of the label gap, remains of adhesive may accumulate on the blades. If operating in backfeed mode, such remains of adhesive may be deposited on the drive roller as well. Clean the drive roller (see Printer Operator’s Manual) and the cutter blades often.

  • Page 17: 6-2-Changing The Blades

    Maintenance Changing the Blades 6-2 Changing the Blades WARNING Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. 1. Remove the cutter from the printer. 2. Remove the cover sheets (see "6-1: Cleaning" on page 10). 3. Turn the axle [3] of the circular blade [2] with a screwdriver for slotted head screws (slot width 7 mm) so that the inscription [1] of the blade points downward.
  • Page 18 Maintenance Changing the Blades 8. Remove spring [6] and lineal blade [12]. 9. Insert the axle of the (new) lineal blade withe the washer (B) in the bearing [10] of the mounting plate. 10. Hang in the slack spring [6] to the pins of the mounting plate [9] and the lineal blade [11].

  • Page 19: 6-3-Setting Initial State Of The Cutter

    Maintenance Setting Initial State of the Cutter 6-3 Setting Initial State of the Cutter To operate the cutter correctly after cleaning or after changing the blades the circular blade [4] and the clock wheel [11] must be adjusted to each other. 1.
  • Page 20 Maintenance Setting Initial State of the Cutter 4. Check the position of the clock wheel [11]. • If the clock wheel is in the right position 1, the edge [10] of the clock wheel [11] is located in the area of the marking [9]. •...

  • Page 21: Peripheral Interface

    Peripheral Interface Pin Assignment 7 Peripheral Interface 7-1 Pin Assignment For use in a network environment or with a switch, the auto cutters are equipped with a peripheral interface to allow control of the cutting process. The interface has a 15 pin SUB-D connector [1]. Pin 8 Pin 15 Pin 9...

  • Page 22: 7-2-Explanation Of Signals

    Peripheral Interface Explanation of Signals 7-2 Explanation of Signals Activation/ Signal Description Active State XSTART Switch on Start signal +24 V Triggers the start of the print when using the “Cut on between Pin demand“ operating mode, 1 and Pin 9 This signal is checked if there is a connection between signal STA and ground GND.
  • Page 23 Peripheral Interface Explanation of Signals Activation/ Signal Description Active State Ground ( 0 V ) Connect Pin Start signal is active 13 with Pin The signal enables the “Cut on demand” operating mode. 12 (GND) In this case the XSTART signal is checked. With signal STA disabled the cutter is operated in the standard mode.

  • Page 24: 7-3-Circuit Diagram Of Inputs

    Peripheral Interface Circuit Diagram of Inputs 7-3 Circuit Diagram of Inputs The XSTART and XFEH inputs are optocouplers with a current limiting resistor of 2.2kΩ giving a voltage of 24V in the input circuit. For each signal X[IN] there is a separate reverse line X[IN]R via the plug connector.

  • Page 25: 7-4-Circuit Diagram Of Outputs

    Peripheral Interface Circuit Diagram of Outputs 7-4 Circuit Diagram of Outputs All outputs are established through solid-state relays. The outputs are connected to one another on one-side. The common line leads to the plug connector as a RUEL signal. The switch function of the outputs is to open or close the contact between the joint line RUEL and the respective output.

  • Page 26: 8-1-United States & Canada

    Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by the Brady Corporation may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

  • Page 27: 8-2-Eu Conformity Declaration

    Compliance EU Conformity Declaration 8-2 EU Conformity Declaration EU Conformity Declaration We declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the device designated below was designed, the type of construction and the devices which, as a result have been brought on to the general market comply with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health.

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