Creating Labels; Print Adjustments; Print Energy - Brady BradyPrinter S3000 User Manual

Creating Labels

Create label files using Brady Workstation software. When you first create a label file, you specify the
printer. This allows the software to provide features specific to your printer. Also, the software
automatically detects the ribbon and labels installed in the printer.
For help using the software, refer to the documentation within the software.

Print Adjustments

As you print labels, keep the following in mind:
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These settings will be used on all print jobs. If you want to change them in a single job, be sure to reset
to the default settings when you are done.
To set any of the following six settings, start by:
1. On the Home screen tap Settings.
2. Select Print Adjustments.
3. Select the desired print adjustment.
Note: The Reset Default button sets the printer back to factory defaults.

Print Energy

Use the slider to adjust for darker or lighter printing. Print a label to test the setting.
The print energy setting defines how much heat is applied to the print head when printing a label. The
darker the print energy, the more ink is transferred to the label.Optimal print energy settings are set
automatically by the smart cell for the installed media and should only be changed if you are
experiencing problems. For example, if printing is spotty you may want to increase the print energy to
make sure more of the ribbon ink transfers to the label. However, if your ribbon is sticking or tearing
during printing, the heat energy may be too high and should be reduced.
Note: The selected print energy setting will stay in effect for all subsequent print jobs with the
currently installed media. When new media is installed, the print energy level is reset to the
default setting. The print energy level is also reset by rebooting the system.
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The printer cuts between labels or at the end of the job, according to the selected cut settings.
If there is no labels or ribbon installed, printing does not start and you will be prompted to install
the supplies.
If you open the print head door during the print operation, printing stops and a message displays
prompting you to close the module. The print job is canceled. To print the labels, you must restart
the print job.
CAUTION! Constantly printing at high energy levels may cause printer jams or
other printing errors and may reduce the overall life of your print head.
Printing Labels
Creating Labels
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