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- Page 1 Transfer Printer Transfer Printer BP-PR PLUS Series BP-PR PLUS series User Manual Configuration Instructions Edition 06/10 Edition 12/09...
- Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. True Type is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Edition 06/10 Identification Solutions Division W.H. Brady 6555 W. Good Hope Road Lindestraat 21 PO Box 2131 Industriepark C3 Milwaukee, WI 53201 U.S.A.
- Page 3 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 4 BP-PR PLUS Series Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC This product contains a lithium battery. The crossed-out wheeled bin is used to indicate ‘separate collection’ for all batteries and accumulators in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC. Users of batteries must not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
BP-PR PLUS Series Table of Contents Product Description .................... 1 Overview ......................1 Device Types ....................1 Standard Version ..................1-1 Peel-off Version ..................1-2 Overview of Types .................1-2 Technical Data ..................... 3 Parts of the Printer ..................5 Accessories..................... 6 External Unwinders and Rewinders .............1-6 Cutter ....................1-6 Peel-off Modules ...................1-6 Memory Cards ..................1-6... - Page 6 BP-PR PLUS Series Security ....................1-24 Configuration via the Printer Website ............25 Calling up the Printer Website ............1-25 Description of the Printer Website ............1-25 Test Functions....................34 Overview .......................34 Short Status ....................34 Status Print ....................35 Font List ......................37 Device List ....................38 ASCII Dump Mode ..................40 Test Grid .......................42 Label Profile ....................43...
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Page 7: Product Description
BP-PR PLUS Series Product Description Overview The BP-PR PLUS Series transfer printers can be operated in thermal direct or transfer print mode. With thermal printing, heat from the printhead results in printing to a heat- sensitive print medium. With thermal transfer printing, heat from the printhead causes the color layer of a transfer ribbon to be transferred to the print medium. -
Page 8: Peel-Off Version
BP-PR PLUS Series 1-2-2 Peel-off Version The peel-off version is prepared for peel-off mode and thus has an internal rewinder and a pulling system comprised of a rewind assist roller and a locking system. Printing on labels or endless media from rolls or fanfolds is possible. Operation in Tear-off mode and with the ‘cutter’... -
Page 9: Technical Data
Technical Data Standard Option BP-PR 300 PLUS BP-PR 600 PLUS BP-PR 360 PLUS 1. Printhead Printing Method Thermal Direct Print Resolution( dpi) Print Speed (up to mm per s) 250 mm (9.8 in.) 100 mm (3.9 in.) 200 mm (7.9 in.) Print Width 105.6 mm ( 4.2 in.) 105.6 mm ( 4.2 in.) - Page 10 BP-PR PLUS Series 11. Settings 15. Graphics Time, Date, Digital or Analog Clock Graphic Elements Line, arrow, box, circle, ellipse, filled and filled with fading 25 Language Settings Graphic Formats PCX, IMG, BMP, TIF, MAC, GIF, PNG System Settings, Print Parameters, Interfaces, Security 16.
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Page 11: Parts Of The Printer
BP-PR PLUS Series Parts of the Printer The following illustrations show the important parts for the example using the printer with internal rewinder (peel-off version). The details of other printer versions may vary. Major differences are indicated in the following. Cover Core Adapter Media Retainer... -
Page 12: Accessories
BP-PR PLUS Series Accessories 1-5-1 External Unwinders and Rewinders A variety of external unwinders and rewinders are available for large print jobs. 1-5-2 Cutter The cutter accessory cuts labels or endless media right after printing, after a certain number of labels or after the print job. The peripheral connection of the printer is used for power supply and printer control. -
Page 13: Print Media
BP-PR PLUS Series Print Media 1-6-1 Printing Methods and Print Media The printers of the BP-PR PLUS Series can be operated both in thermal direct and in transfer mode. 1-6-1-1 Thermal Direct Printing The label medium is coated with a thermo-reactive material which responds by changing color when heated (e.g. -
Page 14: Transfer Ribbons
BP-PR PLUS Series Dim. Designation Dimensions in [mm] Label width Label width in peel-off mode 4–116 25–116 Width of liner or endless medium With a medium thickness of 25–120 10–120 E = 0.07 – 0.25 With a medium thickness of E = 0.25 – 0.35 Label height Minimum label height Minimum label height in peel-off mode Maximum label height with printhead 203 dpi 5 12 2000 2000 1000... -
Page 15: Software
This label programming can then be sent to the printer via a data interface (e.g. via the DOS command COPY). Please contact Brady technical support for direct programming. 1-7-2 Windows Printer Driver You can obtain printer drives for various versions of Windows from your dealer or the internet. -
Page 16: Connecting Printer To Computer
BP-PR PLUS Series Connecting Printer to Computer You can choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the printer: • Direct connection to the serial RS-232 interface (8) (see 2-1 Connecting Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface on page 11). •... -
Page 17: Connecting Printer Via Serial Rs-232 Interface
BP-PR PLUS Series Connecting Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface 2-1-1 Connecting Printer The RS-232 interface is operated via an RS-232 cable. 1. Connect computer and printer with a suitable cable. 2. Secure cable connections with the screws found at the plugs. 3. -
Page 18: Connecting Printer Via Ethernet Interface
BP-PR PLUS Series Connecting Printer via Ethernet Interface To connect the printer to a network jack, you will require a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T. For direct connection of the printer to the Ethernet card of a local computer, you will need an appropriate crossover cable. -
Page 19: Print Services Raw-Ip And Lpd In Ms Windows
BP-PR PLUS Series 2-2-1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPD in MS Windows The print services Raw-IP and LPD are not available in all operating systems. In general, special tools are required to set up print services. Information on this can be obtained from your dealer. -
Page 20: Adjusting Windows Printer Setting
BP-PR PLUS Series 2-2-2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting If the printer driver valid for your Windows version is installed on your computer, you can use the Windows standard applications to edit the label contents and to start the print jobs. To use the Raw-IP or LPD print services, you must adjust the Windows printer settings: 1. -
Page 21: Offline Menu
BP-PR PLUS Series Offline Menu Structure of the Offline Menu The offline menu contains setting options on several levels for configuring the printer to meet your needs. In addition, the offline menu features test functions for supporting the configuration or checking the function of the printer. Using status functions, the set parameters can be displayed or printed. -
Page 22: Navigating The Offline Menu
BP-PR PLUS Series 1st menu level 2nd menu level Access Service Firmware upd. PIN protection possible Firmw. fr. card PIN protection possible Clr. service ctr. Only with service key inserted Adj. gap sensor Only with service key inserted Save settings Only with memory card inserted, PIN protection possible Load settings... -
Page 23: Configuration
BP-PR PLUS Series Configuration Configuration via the Operating Panel A host of parameters for configuring the printer are found in the Setup menu of the offline menu. Your printer is mainly configured via the operating panel during initial commissioning and when making major changes to the operational conditions. Changes required for processing different print jobs can be implemented via software settings. -
Page 24: Device Settings
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-2 Device Settings 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Machine param. Parameter Meaning Default Shifts entire print image perpendicular to direction of paper flow. Printhead The absolute shifting of print image perpendicular to direction of paper flow is Pos. -
Page 25: Printing Parameters
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-3 Printing Parameters 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Print param. Parameter Meaning Default Heat Level Heating value for compensating for differing thermal behavior of print-heads. Changing this value is then necessary if printing intensity has changed after replacing printhead. - Page 26 BP-PR PLUS Series Parameter Meaning Default Backfeed Method for backfeeding the label medium. Backfeeding is smart necessary in the cutting and peel-off modes since a label is pushed out passed the front edge of the next label above the print line when peeling off/cutting.
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Page 27: Interfaces
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-4 Interfaces 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Interfaces. Parameter Meaning Default Default Card Slot Definition of the primary card slot. Select one of the card slots Compact- on the back of the printer with CompactFlash or PC-Card or Flash the card slot in the external operating panel with Ext. - Page 28 BP-PR PLUS Series Parameter Default Meaning > Gateway Connection address between the local network and other networks. The IP address of the computer (router) on the network through which the connection can be established is used for this. The address of the router can also be issued via DHCP.
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Page 29: Status Line
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-5 Status Line Select the parameters to be displayed in Ready mode. 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Status line menu. Parameter Meaning Default Displays the current time. Clock Displays the current calendar day. Date Sheet Ribbon Supply Displays current ribbon supply in the form of a horizontal bar. -
Page 30: Security
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-6 Security 4-1-6-1 Activating a PIN By activating a PIN, you can protect the Setup menu, certain memory card functions and the firmware update from unauthorized access. Protected menu items are then marked with the symbol and are only accessible after the PIN is entered. 1. -
Page 31: Configuration Via The Printer Website
BP-PR PLUS Series Configuration via the Printer Website The parameters accessible via the operating panel can also be set via the website accessed through the firmware of the printer. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface are accessible there. You can access the printer website with a Java- capable browser (e.g. - Page 32 BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-1 Status Tab Figure 7. "Status" Tab on the Printer Website The following information is contained in the top section of the "Status" tab: • Printer type • Firmware version • Bootloader version • Printhead temperature and temperature of CPU •...
- Page 33 BP-PR PLUS Series A list of the events which have occurred since the printer was switched on are found in the bottom section of the tab. No more than the last eight events are displayed. The "Ready" event provides information on when the printer was switched on. The buttons on the bottom line of the "Status"...
- Page 34 BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-2 Setup Tab On the "Setup" tab, you can set all the configuration parameters which are also accessible via the operating panel in the Setup menu. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface can be set (see below). Figure 8.
- Page 35 BP-PR PLUS Series The following parameters for the Ethernet interface can only be accessed via the printer website: Parameter Meaning Default SMTP E-mails can be sent to selected addresses when certain status and error Server messages are generated. To activate: Set parameter to "On".
- Page 36 BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-3 System Messages Tab Status and error messages can be sent automatically to the SNMP manager or via e-mail to the selected addresses immediately after they occur via the Ethernet interface. Select the messages to be sent and destination addresses on the "System messages" tab. Figure 9.
- Page 37 BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-4 Printer Status Line Tab On the "Printer status line" tab, you can select the status parameters which are to be displayed on the printer status line. Figure 10. ”Printer status line” tab on the printer website Adding a status parameter: 1.
- Page 38 BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-5 Fonts Tab The most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer are listed on the "Fonts" tab. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer. Figure 11.
- Page 39 BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-6 Devices Tab The "Devices" tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installed in the printer and the optional devices connected. Figure 12. ”Devices” tab on the printer website The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list and are described in Table 18 on page 39.
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Page 40: Test Functions
BP-PR PLUS Series Test Functions Overview The printer is equipped with different test functions providing information on: • the most important configuration parameters • the fonts available in the printer • important hardware components and connected peripheral devices • the print image quality and state of the thermal printhead •... -
Page 41: Status Print
BP-PR PLUS Series Status Print The Status print function prints a test image containing information on the configuration and status of the printer. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. - Page 42 BP-PR PLUS Series From address is displayed if the SMTP server is "On" or the service key is inserted Recipients are displayed if SNMP is "On" or the service key is inserted O Optional assemblies which are displayed with the service key inserted even if they are not installed Service data only displayed when the service key is inserted W Queue name is displayed when LPD is "On"...
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Page 43: Font List
BP-PR PLUS Series Font List The Font list function prints the most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer in tabular form. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup >... -
Page 44: Device List
BP-PR PLUS Series Device List The Device list function prints out the most important information on hardware components of the printer and connected devices. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. - Page 45 BP-PR PLUS Series Name Information • Type and serial number of the CPU PCB • Revision of CPU PCB and FPGA Resolution and heating point number of the installed thermal printhead. Type of interfaces installed x: Number of interface I/F [x] Type and revision of installed USB devices a: number of USB device b: number of USB device to which device a is connected...
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Page 46: Ascii Dump Mode
BP-PR PLUS Series ASCII Dump Mode ASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at the interface when working with direct programming. The incoming commands at the printer are printed out as text. In addition, a corresponding error message is printed out immediately after an error occurs. - Page 47 BP-PR PLUS Series Example: In the following two figures, the printout in Monitor mode is contrasted with the "normal" printout of a label. Figure 17. Printout of example label in ASCII dump mode Edition 06/10 User Manual...
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Page 48: Test Grid
BP-PR PLUS Series Test Grid The Test grid function prints out the geometric pattern on a background grid. This allows you to assess the evenness of the print quality. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. -
Page 49: Label Profile
BP-PR PLUS Series Label Profile The Label profile function carries out a longer label advance. It saves the values measured by the label sensor here and then prints them out in two diagrams. The printout is used to check label detection in conjunction with the optical properties of the label medium. - Page 50 BP-PR PLUS Series Figure 19. Label profile 1 Coordinate in the direction of paper flow at which the label start was detected 2 Type of peripheral device connected 3 Information for the firmware developer 4 Width of the negative derivative in motor increments 5 Stroke between start and end of the negative derivative 6 Scale factor for the derivative diagram 7 Service information for adjusting the label sensor...
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Page 51: Service Functions
BP-PR PLUS Series Service Functions Performing Firmware Update The firmware of the printer is saved in a Flash EPROM. You can update the firmware using the following functions: Firmware upd.: Copy a firmware file from a computer connected to one of the •... -
Page 52: Copying New Firmware From Memory Card
BP-PR PLUS Series 6-1-2 Copying New Firmware from Memory Card 1. Format CompactFlash memory card in printer (see 8-2 Formatting on page 51.). The directories "fonts", "images", "labels" and "misc" are created on the memory card here. 2. Copy the firmware file to the "misc" directory in a CompactFlash drive. 3. -
Page 53: Save Settings
BP-PR PLUS Series Save Settings Access only possible with CF memory card inserted. You can save the printer configuration to a CompactFlash memory card with the Save settings function. The configuration will be saved as XML file in the folder \MISC of the CF card. -
Page 54: Ftp Printer Management
BP-PR PLUS Series FTP Printer Management Using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you can manage and transfer files on the network via the Ethernet interface. You will require an FTP program (FTP client) which supports the "binary" transfer mode to manage the printer. The printer functions as an FTP server. FTP printer management is comprised of four functions: •... -
Page 55: Directory Structure Of The Ftp Server
BP-PR PLUS Series Directory Structure of the FTP Server The files accessible via FTP are found in several folders: Folder name Contents iffs Contents of the IFFS (Internal Flash File System). When logging on with the user-name "root", the contents of the IFFS can be managed. system Firmware file of the printer Printing of label files stored in this folder is started immediately. -
Page 56: Memory Cards
BP-PR PLUS Series Memory Cards You can save graphics, fonts, label descriptions and database information for the long- term on a memory card. Always create a backup copy of the memory card in case of a malfunction. Always create a backup copy of the memory card in case of a malfunction. You can use the following memory card types: •... -
Page 57: Formatting
BP-PR PLUS Series Formatting If the memory card has not been correctly preformatted, you must format it as follows: Formatting in the printer via the Format card (see 8-4-4 Format Card on page • 55) menu item. • Formatting in the printer via the interface with the Mf;name CR command, See “Programming Instructions“. -
Page 58: Memory Card Functions In The Offline Menu
BP-PR PLUS Series Memory Card Functions in the Offline Menu Accessing the Memory card menu is only possible if a memory card is installed. You can still only operate the card slot set in the menu Interfaces > Default card slot via the operating panel (see 4-1-4 Interfaces on page 21). -
Page 59: Printing Card Index
BP-PR PLUS Series 8-4-2 Printing Card Index You can print out the index of the installed memory card with the Print directory function. 1. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width. 2. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. - Page 60 BP-PR PLUS Series You can prevent unauthorized copying of memory cards by using a PIN (see 4-1-6 Security on page 24). 1. Insert original card. (see 8-1 Insertion and Removal on page 50) 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select Memory card > Copy memory card with the buttons 4.
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Page 61: Format Card
BP-PR PLUS Series 8-4-4 Format Card You can delete all data from a memory card with the Format card function. This reformats the memory card. You can also use the Format card function if the Unknown card or Structural err. error message was output when using the card. You can prevent unauthorized deleting of memory cards by using a PIN (see 4-1-6 Security on page 24). -
Page 62: External Keyboard
BP-PR PLUS Series External Keyboard You can connect an external keyboard or compatible input device (e.g., barcode scanner) directly to the printer. Using an external keyboard facilitates the entry of variable data while processing print jobs and printing from the memory card. Input prompts and the data received from the keyboard are shown in the display. -
Page 63: Key Assignment And Special Characters
BP-PR PLUS Series Key Assignment and Special Characters The printer features a specific keyboard assignment table for each setting of the Country configuration parameter. These tables generally match the DOS keyboard assignments (see 4-1-4 Interfaces on page 21). The [Alt Gr] key has no function. All special characters obtained using this key (e.g., [ ] { } \) and various other special characters (e.g., "... -
Page 64: Country-Specific Special Characters
BP-PR PLUS Series 9-3-1 Country-Specific Special Characters: The following country-specific special characters are entered with the [Alt] key pressed. Table 24. Country-specific special characters entered with the [Alt] key pressed. Deutschland SG: Schweiz Italia France SF: Suisse España United Kingdom BE: Belgie Danmark SU: Suomi... -
Page 65: Other Special Characters
BP-PR PLUS Series 9-3-2 Other Special Characters A special character in the ZZ column can be entered by first entering the corresponding character in the Z1 column and then entering the character in the Z2 column while pressing the [Alt] button. Table 25. - Page 66 BP-PR PLUS Series Index Heat Level ....19, 40, 42, 43 Activating a Pin .....24 IFFS .
- Page 67 BP-PR PLUS Series OEM Name ..... . . 16 Rewinder Offline Menu ....15, 17 internal rewinder .