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- Page 3 10/2012 - Part No. Y2506213 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of Brady Worldwide Inc. 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.
- Page 4 Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not ex- tend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer.
- Page 5 Europe: www.bradyeurope.com • Asia Pacific: www.bradycorp.com Registration Information To register your printer, go to www.bradycorp.com/register Repair and Return If for any reason you need to return the BP-PR300+CS printer for repair, please contact Brady Technical Support for repair and replacement information.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............1 Instructions . -
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Instructions Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows: Danger! Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage. Attention! Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality. -
Page 10: Safety Instructions
Introduction Safety Instructions • The device is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket. • Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage. •... -
Page 11: Installation
17 Knob for guide adjustment 18 Tear-off plate (not included)* *The tear-off plate is not included with the printer but can be ordered separately through the Brady web- sie at www.bradyid.com. Request catalog part number 5946244. Fig: 2 Print mechanics... -
Page 12: Unpacking And Setting-Up The Printer
Installation 19 Power switch 20 Power connection jack 21 Slot for PC Card Type II 22 Slot for CompactFlash memory card 23 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T 24 2 USB master ports for key- board, scanner or service key 25 USB high-speed slave port 26 Serial RS-232 C port Fig: 3 Connections... -
Page 13: Connecting The Device
Installation Connecting the Device The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in figure 3. 2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz without adjustment. -
Page 15: Control Palen
Control Panel Control Palen Structure of the Control Panel The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example: • Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs, • Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface configuration, lan- guage and time of day, •... -
Page 16: Symbol Displays
Control Panel Symbol Displays The symbols shown in the following table may appear in the status line of the display, depending on the printer configuration. They enable the current printer status to be seen quickly. For the configuration of the status line ... -
Page 17: Printer States
Control Panel Printer States State Display Description Ready The printer is in the ready state Ready and can receive data. and configured symbol dis- plays, such as time and date Printing label The printer is currently process- Printing label ing an active print job. and the number of the printed label in the print job. -
Page 18: Key Functions
Control Panel Key Functions The key functions depend on the current printer state: • Active functions: Labels and symbols on the navigator pad keys light up. • Active functions light up white in print mode (e. g. menu or feed). Active functions light up orange in the offline menu (arrows, key ... - Page 19 Control Panel Menu Parameter setting Parameter choice Numeric value Return from a submenu Increase of the num- ber at the cursor posi- tion Jump into a submenu Decrease of the num- ber at the cursor posi- tion Menu option to the left Sheets to the left Cursor shift to the left...
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Page 21: Loading Material
Loading Material Loading Material Notice! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying Allen key located in the upper section of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here. Loading Labels or Continuous Media from Roll 2.1.1 Positioning the Media Roll on the Roll Retainer Fig: 5 Loading media from roll... - Page 22 Loading Material Fig: 7 Material feed path...
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Page 23: Inserting A Media Strip Into The Printhead
Loading Material 2.1.2 Inserting a Media Strip into the Printhead Fig: 8 Inserting a media strip into the printhead Turn lever (12) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. Move guides (8) apart with the knob (11) until the media can pass between them. Push media strip below the guide roller (7) between the guides (8). -
Page 24: Loading Fanfold Labels
Loading Material Loading Fanfold Labels Fig: 9 Loading fanfold labels Position label stack (5) behind the printer. Turn ring (4) counterclockwise, so that the arrow points to the symbol , and thus release the mar- gin stop (3). Leave the margin stop on the roll retainer (7). Push the inner margin stop (2) against the chassis (1) until it stops. -
Page 25: Loading Transfer Ribbon
Loading Material Loading Transfer Ribbon Notice! With direct thermal printing, do not load a transfer ribbon; if one has already been loaded, re- move it. Fig: 10 Loading transfer ribbon Fig: 11 Transfer ribbon feed path Clean printhead before loading the transfer ribbon ( 6.3 on page 18). Turn lever (6) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. -
Page 26: Setting The Feed Path Of The Transfer Ribbon
Loading Material Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. Transfer ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles. Notice! The adjustment is best carried out during printing. Fig: 12 Setting the feed path of the transfer ribbon Read current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary. -
Page 27: Setting The Head Locking System
Loading Material Setting the Head Locking System Fig: 13 Setting the head locking system The printhead is pushed on via two plungers (1). In the basic setting the plungers are set in the middle of the printhead retainer. This setting can be used for the most applications. If the print density decreases in the outer areas when using very large media, the plungers can be dis- placed: Turn lever (3) clockwise to lock the printhead. -
Page 29: Printing Operation
Printing Operation Printing Operation Attention! Printhead damage caused by improper handling! Do not touch the underside of the printhead with the fingers or sharp objects. Ensure that the labels are clean. Ensure that the label surfaces are smooth. Rough labels act like emery paper and reduce the service life of the printhead. -
Page 31: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work. The label printer requires very little maintenance. It is important to clean the thermal printhead regularly. This guarantees a consistently good printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wear of the printhead. -
Page 33: Fault Correction
Fault Correction Fault Correction Types of Errors The diagnostic system indicates on the screen if an error has occurred. The printer is set into one of the three possible error states according to the type of error. State Display Remark ... -
Page 34: Problem Solution
Fault Correction Problem Solution Problem Cause Remedy Transfer ribbon creases Transfer ribbon deflection Adjust the transfer ribbon not adjusted deflection. 4.4 on page 16 Transfer ribbon too wide Use a transfer ribbon slight- ly wider than the width of la- bel. -
Page 35: Error Messages And Fault Correction
Fault Correction Error Messages and Fault Correction Error message Cause Remedy Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on. ADC malfunction If error recurs call service. Invalid barcode content, e.g. al- Correct the barcode content. Barcode error phanumeric characters in a nu- merical barcode The barcode is too big for the al- Reduce the size of the barcode or move it. - Page 36 Fault Correction No DHCP server The printer is configured for Switch off DHCP in the configuration, DHCP, but there is no DHCP and assign a fixed IP address. server, or the DHCP server is Please contact your network adminis- not currently available. trator.
- Page 37 Fault Correction Read error Read error when reading from Check data of the card. the memory card Backup data, reformat card. Remove ribbon Transfer ribbon is loaded al- for direct thermal printing remove rib- though the printer is set to di- rect thermal printing for thermal transfer printing set the printer in the configuration or in the...
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Page 39: Media
Media Media Media Dimensions Fig: 14 Label / endless material dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label width 4 - 106 Label height with printhead 300 dpi 5 - 4000 with printhead 600 dpi 5 - 1000 – Tear-off length >... -
Page 40: Device Dimensions
Media 0,055 - 0,8 Thickness endless material heat shrink tubing (pressed) < 0,8 heat shrink tubing (not pressed) < 4,5 > 7 Label feed • Small label sizes, thin materials or strong glue can lead to limitations. Critical applications need to be tested and cleared. •... -
Page 41: Reflex Mark Dimensions
Media Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Distance printhead - cut edge with cutter CU4 18.8 with perforation cutter PCU4 19.5 Distance printhead - tear-off edge 13.5 Print width with printhead 300 / 600 dpi 105.6 Distance gap/reflective sensor - middle of paper track -53 - ±0 i.e. - Page 42 Media Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Distance between print zones >2 Width of reflex mark > 5 Height of reflex mark 3 - 10 Distance mark - material edge -53 - ±0 Distance virtual label front edge - actual label front edge 0 up to A / recomm.
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Page 43: Cut-Out Mark Dimensions
Media Cut-out Mark Dimensions Fig: 17 Cut-out mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Distance between print zones >2 Width of cut-out mark > 5 Height of cut-out mark 2 - 10 Distance mark - middle of paper track -53 - ±0 Sensor recognized virtual label front edge with gap sen- Rear edge cut-out... -
Page 45: Licenses
Licenses Licenses Other Licences Requirements of the FCC regulations part 15 for class A computers. Under disadvantageous circumstances, the operation of these devices may cause interference with radio or TV reception, which has to be eliminated by the operator. - Page 47 10 Index Label sensor Adapting the roll retainer....13 setting ......15 lithium battery .