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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Â@bà­ÂŠšÎkÂÔÌ11 3Åk¿ÅÌ׊bk Customer order # 11342L-12 Manufacturer part # 11342LB-12 Rev. 1...
  • Page 2 Brady Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com For Technical Support Service, call us directly at 1-800-643-8766 or visit our web site: http://www.bradyid.com. :+ %5$'< &2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FORM This form should be completed in full before requesting technical assistance. SERIAL # _____________________________________________ MODEL # _____________________________________________ (Be specific, include ALL letters and numbers) COMPANY ___________________________________________...
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2AO’lÍŸyÍ Ÿ›Ïl›ÏÆ ›ÏßcØYÏ‹Ÿ› ³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³¦ Hello! ........................1 Unpacking and Inspection..................1 Reporting Damage ....................1 Storage ........................2 Media and Ribbon Requirements................2 Power Cord ......................3 Printer Anatomy 101....................4 A’‹OÃAÏ‹›€ÍψlÍ-Ë›Ïló³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³{ Purpose........................5 Types of Media ......................6 Non-Continuous Web Media ................6 Continuous Media....................7 Non-Continuous Black Mark Media ..............7 Choosing the Print Mode ..................8...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ÆÏAO’‹Æˆ‹›€Í Ÿ––Ø›‹YAÏ‹Ÿ› ³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³Ö¦ System Considerations ..................21 Interfaces ......................21 Data Specifications................... 21 Cabling Requirements ................... 22 -Ë›ÏlÃÍ AÆ‹YÆ ³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³ÖÑ Operator Controls ....................23 POWER Switch....................23 Front Panel Display ..................24 Front Panel Keys ..................... 25 Front Panel Lights ....................
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lubrication ......................68 Fuse Replacement ....................68 Adjustments ......................69 Toggle Positioning....................69 Printhead Pressure Adjustment.................70 Media Sensor Position Adjustment ..............70 2ßØO’lƈŸŸÏ‹›€³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³³Ê¦ LED Error Conditions and Warnings ..............71 Print Quality Problems...................74 Wrinkled Ribbon....................75 Communications ....................75 Printer Diagnostics....................77 Power-On Self Test...................77 Additional Printer Self Tests ................77 0®lY‹y‹YAÏ‹Ÿ›Æ...
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 5HSRUWLQJ 'DPDJH If you discover shipping damage: • Immediately notify the shipping company and file a report with them. Brady Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty.
  • Page 12 We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Brady-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3RZHU &RUG :$51,1* )RU SHUVRQQHO DQG HTXLSPHQW VDIHW\ DOZD\V XVH D WKUHHSURQJ SOXJ ZLWK D JURXQG HDUWK FRQQHFWLRQ The power cord connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the rear of the printer. Make sure that the POWER on/off switch (located at the back of the printer) is in the off position before connecting the power cable to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3ULQWHU $QDWRP\  Figure 1 outlines the basic components of your printer. However, depending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightly different. Figure 1 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com A’‹OÃAÏ‹›€ÍψlÍ-Ë›Ïlà This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a different color paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you must calibrate (set up) the printer for your particular application. 3XUSRVH •...
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7\SHV RI 0HGLD 1RQ&RQWLQXRXV :HE 0HGLD Non-continuous web media (refer to Figure 2) refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole. When you look at the media, you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins. Figure 2 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &RQWLQXRXV 0HGLD Continuous media (refer to Figure 3) is one uninterrupted roll of material that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. Figure 3 1RQ&RQWLQXRXV %ODFN 0DUN 0HGLD Non-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back that indicate the start and end of each label (refer to Figure 4).
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &KRRVLQJ WKH 3ULQW 0RGH • In Tear-Off mode, each label (or a strip of labels) can be torn off after it is printed. • In Peel-Off mode, backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com /RDGLQJ WKH 0HGLD Figure 5 illustrates one method of media loading. For more detailed instructions, as well as information about how to load the different types of media and the various printing modes, refer to the instructions that begin on page 27.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3RVLWLRQLQJ WKH 0HGLD 6HQVRUV The correct positioning of the media sensors is important — it can make the difference between a perfect label and a call to Technical Support! 7UDQVPLVVLYH 6HQVRU The web or gap sensor (transmissive sensor) detects the gap between labels.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com $GMXVWLQJ WKH 8SSHU 0HGLD 6HQVRU Refer to Figure 6. (For clarity, not all printer parts are shown.) 1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed). 2. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor “eye” is directly below the adjustment screw head.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com $GMXVWLQJ WKH /RZHU 0HGLD 6HQVRU Position the lower media sensor (refer to Figure 7) by sliding it in its slot until the lower media sensor is positioned under the upper media sensor. Figure 7 %ODFN 0DUN 6HQVRU The black mark sensor is in a fixed position and enabled via the front panel (refer to “Configuring the Printer”...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com /RDGLQJ WKH 5LEERQ To load the ribbon, refer to Figure 8. For more detailed information, refer to the instructions that begin on page 37. Figure 8 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2SHUDWRU &RQWUROV 32:(5 6ZLWFK The POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord. Turn on the printer. )URQW 3DQHO The step-by-step instructions in this section tell you which keys to press and what appears on the liquid crystal display (LCD) during the calibration procedure.
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &RQILJXULQJ WKH 3ULQWHU The configuration procedure in Table 1 contains the information you need to get your printer up and running, but it is not comprehensive. Refer to page 41 for more information. •...
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table 1 Press Display Shows Action/Explanation — PRINTER READY Normal printer operation. Press the (+) or (–) keys to increase or decrease the print DARKNESS darkness setting. (You may need to change this setting when you print your label.) Press the (+) or (–) keys to select tear-off, peel-off, cutter, or PRINT MODE...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 0HGLD DQG 5LEERQ &DOLEUDWLRQ NOTE: All steps must be performed in the following procedure, even if only one sensor needs to be adjusted. 1. Press the SETUP/EXIT key. 2. Press the NEXT/SAVE key until “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE”...
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Press the (+) key. The front panel display shows “REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE.” 6. Either remove the ribbon or slide it as far from the printer frame as possible. 7. Close the printhead, trapping the ribbon in this position. 8.
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3ULQWLQJ D 7HVW /DEHO To print a test label: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the CANCEL key while turning on the printer. A configuration label showing the printer’s currently stored parameters prints (similar to the one shown in Figure 11).
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ÆÏAO’‹Æˆ‹›€Í Ÿ––Ø›‹YAÏ‹Ÿ› 6\VWHP &RQVLGHUDWLRQV NOTE: Your Brady 200M-e or 200M-e 300 printer is equipped with a DB9 serial connector. ,QWHUIDFHV The method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer. The standard interfaces are an RS-232 serial data port and a bi-directional parallel port.
  • Page 32 • Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords. • Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits. NOTE: Brady printers comply with FCC “Rules and Regulations”, Part 15, Subpart J, for Class A Equipment, using fully shielded 6' data cables.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com -Ë›ÏlÃÍ AÆ‹YÆ 2SHUDWRU &RQWUROV This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on the printer. Become familiar with each of these functions before operating the printer. 32:(5 6ZLWFK This switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord. The POWER switch should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com )URQW 3DQHO 'LVSOD\ The front panel display (as shown in Figure 14) communicates operational status and programming modes and parameters. Figure 14 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com )URQW 3DQHO .H\V Function Starts and stops the printing process. • If the printer is not printing: no printing can occur. • If the printer is printing: printing stops once the current label is complete. Press to remove error messages from the display.
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com )URQW 3DQHO /LJKWV NOTE: If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for example, one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that causes the same light to flash), the light flashes. Light Status Indication...
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5ROO 0HGLD /RDGLQJ NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer, or if a different type of media or ribbon is being used. 7HDU2II 0RGH Refer to Figure 15.
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3HHO2II 0RGH Refer to Figure 16. 1. Remove the rewind plate from the front of the printer (if installed). Store it on the two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel. 2.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 16 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5HZLQG 0RGH (Rewind option required) Refer to Figure 17. 1. Remove the rewind plate from its storage location in front of the print mechanism inside the media compartment. 2. Invert the rewind plate so that the lip on the attached hook plate points down.
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Before closing the printhead, make sure: • The media is positioned against the inside guides. • The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle/core. 12.
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &XWWHU 0RGH (Cutter option required) Refer to Figure 18. 1. Open the printhead. 2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible. 3. Load media as shown. 4.
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3HHO2QO\ 0RGH (Peel option required) Refer to Figure 19. 1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up. 2. Slide out the media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible.
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 19 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com )DQIROG 0HGLD /RDGLQJ NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer, or if a different type of media or ribbon is being used. Fanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot from outside the printer.
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 21 5HPRYLQJ WKH /DEHO %DFNLQJ 0DWHULDO NOTE: Since the rewind spindle holds the backing from a standard-size media roll, we recommend that you perform this procedure whenever you change the media. To remove the backing material from the rewind spindle, follow these steps (you don’t need to turn off the printer for this procedure).
  • Page 47 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5LEERQ /RDGLQJ To load ribbon, refer to Figure 24 and follow the procedure below. NOTE: Use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion.
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8. Close the printhead. Figure 24 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5LEERQ 5HPRYDO Refer to Figure 25. 1. Break the ribbon as close to the ribbon take-up spindle as possible. 2. Push the hook either forward or backward with your thumb until it slips out of the groove (1). Slide the hook to the side (2), then rotate it back and forth several times to loosen it (3).
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Ÿ›y‹€ØÃAÏ‹Ÿ› After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self Test (POST) is complete, the front panel display shows “PRINTER READY.” (If the printer fails its POST, refer to page 77.) You may now set printer parameters for your application using the front panel display and the five keys directly below it.
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &KDQJLQJ 3DVVZRUG3URWHFWHG 3DUDPHWHUV Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default. CAUTION: Do not change password-protected parameters unless you are sure you know what you are doing! If the parameters are set incorrectly, they could cause the printer to function in an unpredictable way.
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com /HDYLQJ WKH 6HWXS 0RGH You can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXIT key. The “SAVE CHANGES” display appears. There are five choices, as –) described below. Pressing the ( or (+) key displays other choices and pressing the NEXT/SAVE key selects the displayed choice.

  • Page 54: Print Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &RQILJXUDWLRQ DQG &DOLEUDWLRQ 6HTXHQFH Press Display Shows Action/Explanation — PRINTER READY Normal printer operation. Setting Print Parameters Adjusting Print Darkness: Press the (+) key to increase darkness. Press the (–) key to decrease darkness. Default: +10 Range: 0 to +30 Darkness settings are dependent upon a variety of factors...

  • Page 55: Media Type

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Setting Media Type: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Continuous Selections: Continuous, non-continuous This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using. MEDIA TYPE Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length instruction in your label format (^LLxxxx if you are using...

  • Page 56: Print Width

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Setting Print Width: Press the (+) key to increase the value, press the (–) key to decrease the value. To change the unit of measurement, press the (–) key until the unit of measurement is active, then press the (+) key to toggle to a different unit of measure (inches, mm, or dots).
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Listing Printer Information Press Display Shows Action/Explanation List Fonts: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all of the available fonts. LIST FONTS This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the fonts currently available in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts.
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Initialize Memory Card CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from the optional memory card (for printers with a PCMCIA slot). Press the NEXT/SAVE key to bypass this function.
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Initialize Flash Memory CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from the FLASH memory. Press the NEXT/SAVE key to bypass this function. 1.

  • Page 60: Sensor Profile

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration NOTE: Before you begin this procedure, make sure that the maximum length is set to a value equal to or greater than the length of the labels you are using. If the maximum length is set to a lower value, the calibration process assumes that continuous media is in the printer.
  • Page 61 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity: Press NEXT/SAVE to skip the calibration procedure and continue with the host port selection parameters that follow. Press the (+) key to start the MEDIA AND calibration procedure.

  • Page 62: Serial Comm

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting Communication Parameters Communication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with the host computer. These parameters make sure that the printer and host computer are “speaking the same language.” All communications parameters are password protected.
  • Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Setting Parity: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Even Selections: Even, odd, none PARITY The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate communications to take place.
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Setting Network ID: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the digit. Default: 000 Range: 000 - 999 NETWORK ID Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer used in an RS-422/RS-485 network.

  • Page 65: Control Prefix

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters Prefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit hex values used within the ZPL/ZPL II formats sent to the printer. The printer uses the last prefix and delimiter characters sent to it, whether from a ZPL II instruction or from the front panel.

  • Page 66: Head Close

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting ZPL Mode Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Selecting ZPL Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: ZPL II Selections: ZPL II, ZPL ZPL MODE The printer remains in the selected mode until it is changed by this front panel instruction or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command.

  • Page 67: Label Top

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Label Positioning Parameters Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Backfeed Sequence: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Default (90%) Selections: Default, after, before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, off This parameter establishes when and how much label backfeed occurs after a label is removed or cut in the peel-off, cutter, and applicator modes.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Setting the Head Resistor Value: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position, press the (+) key to increase the value of the digit. CAUTION: This parameter should only be changed by qualified personnel! Initial Value: Factory-set to match the printhead shipped with your printer.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation WEB S. MEDIA S. RIBBON S. These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure. They should only be changed by a qualified service MARK S. technician. Refer to the maintenance manual for more information on these parameters.

  • Page 70: Lcd Adjust

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation LCD Display Adjustment: Press the (–) key to decrease the value (reduce brightness), press the (+) key to increase the value LCD ADJUST (increase brightness). Range: 00 to 19 This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your display if it is difficult to read.
  • Page 71 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation IP Resolution: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: Dynamic Selections: Dynamic, permanent IP RESOLUTION* Depending on the selection, allows either the user (”permanent”) or the server (”dynamic”) to select the IP address. For more information, contact Technical Support.

  • Page 72: Save Settings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press Display Shows Action/Explanation Selecting the Display Language: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices. Default: English LANGUAGE Selections: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Spanish 2, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese This parameter allows you to change the language used on the front panel display.
  • Page 73 Snap plate Solvent* Cutter Solvent* * Brady recommends using a solvent containing 90% isopropyl alcohol. CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Brady Corporation will not be responsible for any other fluids being used on this printer. Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &OHDQLQJ WKH ([WHULRU The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly. &OHDQLQJ WKH ,QWHULRU Inspect this area after every four rolls of media.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 27 &OHDQLQJ WKH 6HQVRUV The media, ribbon, and label available sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure proper operation of the printer. To locate these sensors, refer to Figure 27, Figure 6 on page 11, and Figure 7 on page 12. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust off of these sensors.
  • Page 76 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com &OHDQLQJ WKH 6QDS 3ODWH Clean the snap plate to remove label adhesive or a label that has adhered to the underside of the snap plate. Refer to Figure 28. 1. Insert a small-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the loop on the left side of the snap plate.
  • Page 77 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Refer to Figure 29. 5. To reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bottom of the snap plate into the two slots of the media pathway. 6. Slide the snap plate toward you. 7.
  • Page 78 Other commercially available lubricants will damage the finish and mechanical parts if used. )XVH 5HSODFHPHQW The fuse in the Brady 200M-e and 200M-e 300 printers is not user replaceable and must be replaced by a qualified service technician. Contact Brady for details.
  • Page 79 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com $GMXVWPHQWV 7RJJOH 3RVLWLRQLQJ The toggle should be positioned so that it provides even pressure on the media. Position the toggle by sliding it to the desired location (see Figure 30). Figure 30 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 80 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3ULQWKHDG 3UHVVXUH $GMXVWPHQW This adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if thick media is used. Refer to Figure 30. 1. Perform the toggle positioning procedure. If the problem is solved, you may stop here;...
  • Page 81 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2ßØO’lƈŸŸÏ‹›€ /(' (UURU &RQGLWLRQV DQG :DUQLQJV (UURU &RQGLWLRQ ³ 5LEERQ 2XW Problem Solution In thermal transfer mode, the ribbon is not Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on loaded or loaded incorrectly. page 37.
  • Page 82 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com (UURU &RQGLWLRQ ³ +HDG 2SHQ Problem Solution The printhead is not fully closed. Close the printhead. :DUQLQJ ³ 5LEERQ ,Q Problem Solution Remove the ribbon and set the printer to direct thermal mode. The ribbon is loaded.
  • Page 83 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com :DUQLQJ ³ +HDG &ROG Problem Solution Continue printing while the printhead reaches the correct The printhead is under temperature. operating temperature. If the error remains, the environment may be too cold for proper printing. Relocate the printer to a warmer area.
  • Page 84 Problem Solution You are using an incorrect media and ribbon Consult your authorized Brady distributor for information combination for your application. and advice. The printer is set at the incorrect print speed. For optimal print quality, set the print speed to the lowest possible setting via ZPL II, the driver, or the software.
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com :ULQNOHG 5LEERQ Problem Solution The ribbon is not loaded correctly. Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on page 37. The darkness setting is incorrect. Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good print quality.
  • Page 86 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com $ ODEHO IRUPDW ZDV VHQW WR WKH SULQWHU 6HYHUDO ODEHOV SULQW WKHQ WKH SULQWHU VNLSV PLVSODFHV PLVVHV RU GLVWRUWV WKH LPDJH RQ WKH ODEHO Problem Solution The host is set to EPP parallel Change the settings on the computer host to standard communications.
  • Page 87 POST. If the printer fails any of these tests, the word “FAILED” is added to the display. If this occurs, notify an authorized Brady distributor. $GGLWLRQDO 3ULQWHU 6HOI 7HVWV These self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that help determine the operating conditions for the printer.

  • Page 88: Cancel Key Self Test

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CANCEL Key Self Test This self test prints a listing of the configuration parameters currently stored in the printer’s memory. See Figure 31 (depending on the options ordered, your label may look different). 1.

  • Page 89: Pause Key Self Test

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PAUSE Key Self Test This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies; these test labels also ensure the printhead has been aligned correctly after it has been adjusted. See the sample printout in Figure 32.

  • Page 90: Feed Key Self Test

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FEED Key Self Test See Figure 33. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the FEED key while turning on the power. The FEED Key Self Test prints out at various darkness settings above and below that of the darkness value shown on the configuration label.

  • Page 91: Communications Diagnostics Test

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FEED Key and PAUSE Key Self Test 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the FEED and PAUSE keys while turning on the power. Performing this self test temporarily resets the printer configuration to the factory default values.
  • Page 92 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 0®lY‹y‹YAÏ‹Ÿ›Æ NOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. 0HGLD +DQGOLQJ • Tear-off mode: Labels are produced in strips. • Peel-off mode: Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner as needed. •...
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Š =HEUD 3URJUDPPLQJ /DQJXDJH =3/ ,, • Downloadable graphics, scalable and bitmap • Status message to host upon request fonts, and label formats • Object copying between memory areas (RAM, • Programmable quantity with print, pause, and cut memory card, and internal FLASH) control •...

  • Page 95: General Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com *HQHUDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV General Specifications 200M-e/200M-e 300 Height 15.5" 394 mm Width 11.2" 283 mm Depth 19.5" 459 mm Weight (without options) 55 lb 25 kg General (auto adjusting) 90-264 VAC; 48-62 Hz Printing PAUSE test label at slowest speed 180 W Power Consumption Printer idle...

  • Page 96: Printing Specifications

    Thin film printhead with Element Energy Equalizer (E * Media registration and minimum label length are affected by media type and width, ribbon type, and print speed. Performance improves as these factors are optimized. Brady recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.
  • Page 97 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com )RQW 6SHFLILFDWLRQV 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Fonts Matrix (in dots) Type* Minimum Char. Size Maximum (H x W) (H x W) C.P.I. 9 x 5 U-L-D 0.044 x 0.029 33.9 " " 11 x 7 0.054 x 0.44 22.6...

  • Page 98: Media Specifications

    0.5 ODU Media registration and minimum label length are affected by media type and width, ribbon type, print speed, and printer mode of operation. Performance improves as these factors are optimized. Brady recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing.
  • Page 99 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3RZHU /LQH &RUG 6SHFLILFDWLRQV • The overall length must be less than 9.8 feet (3.0 meters). • It must be rated for at least 5 A, 250 V. • The chassis ground (earth) MUST be connected to assure safety and reduce electromagnetic interference.
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  • Page 101: Warranty Information

    FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. As a condition of this warranty, the user must: (a) obtain a BRADY Return Authorization for the printer, or subassembly(s); (b) ship the printer or subassembly(s), transportation prepaid to the authorized service location; and (c) include with the Product or subassembly(s) a written description of the claimed defect.
  • Page 102 BRADY CORPORATION shall not be responsible for the specific application to which any Products are applied, including but not limited to compatibility with other equipment.

  • Page 103: Printer Software And Firmware License Agreement

    OPERATE THE PRINTER AND PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER, ENCLOSURES AND ALL PACKAGING FOR A FULL REFUND. Brady Corporation ("BRADY") hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE embedded in the printer and the accompanying documentation according to the...
  • Page 104 TERMINATION. Without prejudice to any other rights, BRADY may terminate this PSFLA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this PSFLA. BRADY may terminate this PSFLA by offering you a superseding PSFLA for the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE or any...
  • Page 105 OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. EXCLUSION OF ALL DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BRADY OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT...
  • Page 106 SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE with its application so long as the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE is used with a BRADY printer) or is sold bundled with a printer to an end-user by a RESELLER, and if claims are made by the RESELLER that the emulation library performs as a 100% emulation solution, BRADY is not responsible if the emulation library does not work as advertised by the RESELLER.
  • Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ®®l›c‹àÍ _ÍÍ œÍÍ Ÿ››lYÏŸÃÆ 3ULQWHU ,QWHUIDFH 7HFKQLFDO ,QIRUPDWLRQ 56 6HULDO 'DWD 3RUW The connection for this standard interface is made through the female DB9 connector on the rear panel. A DB9 to DB25 interface module is required for all RS-232 connections through a DB25 cable (see page 100 for details).

  • Page 108: Interface Connections

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RS-232 Interface Connections The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 37 illustrates the internal connections of the printer’s RS-232 connector. Figure 37 NOTE: The cable used to connect the printer to a computer must be a null modem (crossover) cable.
  • Page 109 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communication Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232 (straight-through) interface cable. Figure 38 illustrates the connections required for this cable. Figure 38 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 110 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB25 Cable In order to connect the printer’s RS-232 DB9 interface to a DB25 connector, an interface adapter is required. A generic DB25 adapter may also be used, however the +5VDC signal source would not be passed through.
  • Page 111 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections NOTE: A jumper on the computer’s main logic board needs to be installed on JP1, Pins 2 and 3, in order for the RS-422/RS-485 interface adapter to function properly. To connect the printer’s RS-232 DB9 interface to a host computer through an RS-422 or an RS-485 interface, an interface adapter is required.

  • Page 112: Pin Connector

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3DUDOOHO 'DWD 3RUW A standard 36-pin parallel connector is available at the rear of the printer for connection to the data source. Under normal circumstances, data sent from the printer to the host computer in response to a “Printer Status Request”...
  • Page 113 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ®®l›c‹àÍ _ÍÍ- "  Í AÃc 3&0&,$ &DUG ,QVWDOODWLRQ The PCMCIA card slot is a factory-installed option. If your printer has this option, you may install or change the card at any time. Use the following procedure to install a PCMCIA card. CAUTION: Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as printed circuit boards and printheads.
  • Page 114 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Card Eject Button PCMCIA Card Option Card Shield Figure 41 Bradyprinter 200M-e and 200M-e 300 User’s Guide...
  • Page 115 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ›clà Adjustments Damage, 1 Lower Media Sensor, 12 Data Ports Media Sensor Position, 70 Parallel, 102 Printhead Pressure, 70 Serial, 97–101 Toggle Positioning, 69 Data Specifications, 21 Upper Media Sensor, 11 Fanfold Media Loading, 35 Bar Codes, 84 FEED Key and PAUSE Key Self Test, 81 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment, 12...
  • Page 116 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Label Backing Material Removal, 36 Parallel Data Port, 102 Loading the Media Password-Protected Parameters, 42 Cutter Mode, 32 PAUSE Key Self Test, 79 Peel-Off Mode, 28 PCMCIA Card Installation, 103 Peel-Only Mode, 33 Peel-Off Mode, 28 Rewind Mode, 30 Peel-Only Mode, 33...
  • Page 117 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Bar Codes, 84 Font, 87 General, 85 Media Handling, 83 Media, 88 Options, 83 Power Line Cord, 89 Printing, 86 Ribbon, 86 ZPL Programming Language, 84 Storage, 2 Tear-Off Mode, 27 Test Label Printing, 19 Transmissive Sensor Adjustment, 10 Troubleshooting Communications, 75–76...
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