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  • Page 1 Transfer Printer BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07...
  • Page 2 The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady could void the user’s authority to use the equipment. Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BP-PR PLUS series Table of contents Product description ..........5 Overview .
  • Page 4 BP-PR PLUS series External keyboard ..........61 Connecting external keyboard .

  • Page 5: Product Description

    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 6 Max. print speed in [mm/s] Standard version transfer printer BP-PR 200 PLUS BP-PR 300 PLUS BP-PR 600 PLUS Peel-off version transfer printer BP-PR 200 PLUS-P BP-PR 300 PLUS-P BP-PR 600 PLUS-P Tab. 1: Overview of BP-PR PLUS series printer types Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    BP-PR PLUS series Product description Technical data These technical data specifications reflect the knowledge available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make modifications. Standard Option BP-PR 200 PLUS BP-PR 300 PLUS BP-PR 600 PLUS Printhead Printing Method...
  • Page 8 BP-PR PLUS series Product description BP-PR PLUS series BP-PR PLUS series Settings Software Local setting (Arabian, CZ, D, DK, E, F, Windows Driver 98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP, GB/USA, H, I, IL, N, NL, P, PL, RUS, S, NT from 4.0...

  • Page 9: Parts Of The Printer

    BP-PR PLUS series Product description 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 indi- cated in the following.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    BP-PR PLUS series Product description 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.

  • Page 11: 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. Thermal direct printing The label medium is coated with a thermoreactive material which responds by changing color when heated (e.g.

  • Page 12: Label Formats

    BP-PR PLUS series Product description 1.6.2 Label formats Before ordering label media, note the following permissible dimensions: Fig. 3: Label dimensions Dim. Designation Dimensions in [mm] Label width 4–116 Label width in peel-off mode 25–116 Width of liner or endless medium 25–120...

  • Page 13: Software

    A variety of label programs which are adapted to the specific requirements of label printing are offered for convenient label layout designs. Many programs use the printer driver. Some programs already have their own driver for printers of the BP-PR PLUS series. These programs offer the greatest possible con- venience when creating and printing labels.

  • Page 14: Connecting Printer To Computer

    BP-PR PLUS series Connecting printer to computer 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" on Page 14). •...

  • Page 15: Connecting Printer Via Ethernet Interface

    BP-PR PLUS series Connecting printer to computer 2.1.2 Pin assignment of connection jack of the RS-232 interface On the back of the printer there is a 9-pin SUB-D jack for the serial RS-232 interface. Designation Function Carrier Detect Transmit Data...
  • Page 16 BP-PR PLUS series Connecting printer to computer 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 17: Connecting Printer Via Usb Interface

    BP-PR PLUS series Connecting printer to computer Connecting printer via USB interface The high-speed USB interface allows the printer to be operated via a USB interface of a computer run- ning the operating system Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

  • Page 18: Offline Menu

    BP-PR PLUS series Offline menu 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 func- tion of the printer.

  • Page 19: Navigating The Offline Menu

    BP-PR PLUS series Offline menu 1st menu level 2nd menu level Access PIN protection possible Firmware upd. Service PIN protection possible Firmw. fr. card Only with service key inserted Clr. service ctr. Only with service key inserted Adj. gap sensor...

  • Page 20: Service Key

    BP-PR PLUS series Offline menu Service key A service key is required for accessing special service functions not accessible to the operator. This key switches the printer to service mode and enables: • Access to additional configuration parameters • Adjustment of the label sensor •...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    BP-PR PLUS series Configuration 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.

  • Page 22: Device Settings

    BP-PR PLUS series Configuration 4.1.2 Device settings 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Machine param.. Parameter Meaning Default Printhead pos. X Shifting of the entire print image perpendicular to the direction of paper flow. 0.0 mm The absolute shifting of the print image perpendicular to the direction of paper flow is limited to the difference between the label width and the print- head width set in the software.
  • Page 23 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration 4.1.3 Printing parameters 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Print param.. Parameter Meaning Default Heating value for compensating for the differing thermal behavior of print- Heat level heads. Changing this value is then especially necessary if the printing intensity has changed after replacing the printhead.
  • Page 24 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Parameter Meaning Default On: With a correctable error and corresponding troubleshooting, the label Error-Reprint being printed when the error occurs is repeated. Off: Print job is continued with the next label. Printing of another label with the information of the previous print job by Pause reprint pressing the pause button.
  • Page 25 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration 4.1.4 Interfaces 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Interfaces. Parameter Meaning Default Definition of the primary card slot. Select one of the card slots on the back Default card Compact- of the printer with CompactFlash or PC-Card or the card slot in the exter-...

  • Page 26: Status Line

    BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Setting of the keyboard layout when using an external keyboard. Keyboard If keyboard is not connected, access only granted with service key inserted! > Layout Country setting of the keyboard layout. Automatic With the Automatic setting, the setting from the menu Local settings >...
  • Page 27 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Displays the current input buffer used in the form of a vertical bar. Input buffer Icon displayed while an installed memory card is being accessed. Card access Displays the current data transfer in the form of a falling drop.

  • Page 28: Configuration Via The Printer Website

    BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Configuration via the printer website The parameters accessible via the operating panel can also be set via the website contained in the firmware of the printer. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface are accessible there.
  • Page 29 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Status tab Fig. 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 30 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Button Function Display Opens a window which shows the current printer display. You can set the update interval on the scale below the display. The display is not updated automatically with the "0" setting. Reset Sends a soft reset signal to the printer.
  • Page 31 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Setup tab On the "Setup" tab, you can set all the configuration parameters which are also accessible via the oper- ating panel in the Setup menu. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface can be set (see below).
  • Page 32 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration The following parameters for the Ethernet interface can only be accessed via the printer website: Parameter Meaning Default SMTP server E-mails can be sent to selected addresses when certain status and error messages are generated. To activate: ⇒...
  • Page 33 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration 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. You can select the messages to be sent and the destination addresses on the "System messages"...
  • Page 34 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration 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. Fig. 10: "Printer status line" tab on the printer website Adding a status parameter: 1.
  • Page 35 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration 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.
  • Page 36 BP-PR PLUS series Configuration Devices tab The "Devices" tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installed in the printer and the optional devices connected. Fig. 12: "Devices" tab on the printer website The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list and are described in Table 19 on Page 42.

  • Page 37: Test Functions

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions 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 •...

  • Page 38: Short Status

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions Short status The Short status menu provides an overview of important status information in the display of the printer. 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Short status menu. 3. Scroll through the individual lines with the buttons.
  • Page 39 BP-PR PLUS series Test functions Fig. 13: Status print 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 Optional assemblies which are displayed with the service key inserted even if they are not...
  • Page 40 BP-PR PLUS series Test functions The Status print contains the following information: Symbol Information • Device type • Version and creation date of the firmware • Version and creation date of the system loader (bootloader) Current values of selected local settings (see "4.1.1" on Page 21).

  • Page 41: Font List

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions Font list The Font list function prints the most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer in tab- ular form. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer.

  • Page 42: Device List

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions 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.

  • Page 43: Ascii Dump Mode

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions 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 addi- tion, a corresponding error message is printed out immediately after an error occurs.

  • Page 44: Test Grid

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions Example: In the following two figures, the printout in Monitor mode is contrasted with the "normal" printout of a label. Fig. 17: Example label Fig. 18: Printout of the example label in ASCII Dump Mode Test grid The Test grid function prints out the geometric pattern on a background grid.

  • Page 45: Label Profile

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions Fig. 19: Example test grid 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 46 BP-PR PLUS series Test functions Fig. 20: Label profile Coordinate in the direction of paper flow at which the label start was detected Type of peripheral device connected Information for the firmware developer Width of the negative derivative in motor increments...

  • Page 47: Event Log

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions Event log Access only when service key is inserted! The printer saves the following events in the Event log: • Hardware fault • Printhead replacement with a change in resolution • Adjustment of the label sensor •...

  • Page 48: Print Iffs Contents

    BP-PR PLUS series Test functions 5.10 Print IFFS contents Access only when service key is inserted! The IFFS (Internal Flash File System) is found on a Flash EPROM in the printer. The memory is used for long-term storage of programs and is conceived for "read-only" access. You can print an overview of the IFFS contents with the Print directory function.

  • Page 49: Service Functions

    BP-PR PLUS series Service functions 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 interfaces of a printer (see "6.1.1"...

  • Page 50: Clearing Service Counter

    BP-PR PLUS series Service functions 9. Press the ↵ button. The selected firmware file is copied. A progress indicator is displayed while the firmware is being cop- ied. OK appears in the display once copying is successfully completed. 10.Press the ↵ button.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Label Sensor

    BP-PR PLUS series Service functions 5. Use the buttons to select Yes. 6. Press the ↵ button. The data recorded by the service counter is set to the value 0. You can use the status print to check whether the values were reset. The service counter values are listed in parentheses under the total counter values there.

  • Page 52: Save Settings

    BP-PR PLUS series Service functions 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 func- tion. The configuration will be saved as XML file in the folder \MISC of the CF card. The current date is used as file name YYYYMMDD.XML (e.g.

  • Page 53: Changing Oem Name

    BP-PR PLUS series Service functions Changing OEM name Access only when service key is inserted! You can change the device designation with the OEM Name function. 1. Insert service key into a USB master interface. 2. Press the menu button.

  • Page 54: Ftp Printer Management

    BP-PR PLUS series FTP printer management FTP printer management Using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you can manage and transfer files on the network via the Ether- net interface. You will require an FTP program (FTP client) which supports the "binary" transfer mode to manage the printer.

  • Page 55: Directory Structure Of The Ftp Server

    BP-PR PLUS series FTP printer management 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.

  • Page 56: Memory Cards

    BP-PR PLUS series Memory cards 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. You can use the following memory card types: •...

  • Page 57: Formatting

    BP-PR PLUS series Memory cards Formatting If the memory card has not been preformatted in a suitable way, you must format it in the following man- ner: • Formatting in the printer via the Format card (see "8.4.4" on Page 60) menu item.

  • Page 58: Memory Card Functions In The Offline Menu

    BP-PR PLUS series Memory cards 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"...

  • Page 59: Copy Memory Card

    BP-PR PLUS series Memory cards 8.4.3 Copy memory card You can copy all the data from one memory card to another with the Copy memory card function. Copying between memory cards with different memory capacities is possible. You can also use memory cards which already contain data as a destination medium.

  • Page 60: Format Card

    BP-PR PLUS series Memory cards 8.4.4 Format card You can delete all data from a memory card with the Format card function. This reformats the memory card. This is why you can also use the Format card function if the Unknown card or Structural err.

  • Page 61: External Keyboard

    BP-PR PLUS series External keyboard 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.
  • Page 62 BP-PR PLUS series External keyboard Some special characters cannot be shown in the display of the printer. In the case, they are replaced by a character similar to the special character. When using a scanner ensure that the same character set is set for both the scanner and the printer.
  • Page 63 BP-PR PLUS series External keyboard Deutschland Schweiz Italia France Suisse España United Kingdom Belgie Danmark Suomi Ceska republika Characters between vertical lines (| / |, | * |) are entered with the corresponding keys on the numerical keypad of the keyboard.

  • Page 64: Index

    BP-PR PLUS series Index Index Load printer configuration ....52 Load settings ......52 Activating a PIN .
  • Page 65 BP-PR PLUS series Index Setting label sensor ....51 Shift print image ..... . 22 Tear-off mode .
  • Page 66 BP-PR PLUS series Index Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07...

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