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Brady BRADYMARKER XC Plus Manual

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BRADYMARKER
Introduction
Features and capabilities
PermaSleeve adaptation
Basic Operations
Setup, menu, keyboard, memory
Tutorial
Installation of labels and ribbons, working with the menu, printing and serializing labels
Cleaning and maintenance
Basic cleaning instructions, removal and reinstallation of paper shoot
Troubleshooting
Most commonly asked questions
Operational exercise
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  • Page 1 ™ BRADYMARKER XC Plus Printer Introduction Features and capabilities PermaSleeve adaptation Basic Operations Setup, menu, keyboard, memory Tutorial Installation of labels and ribbons, working with the menu, printing and serializing labels Cleaning and maintenance Basic cleaning instructions, removal and reinstallation of paper shoot Troubleshooting Most commonly asked questions Operational exercise...
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  • Page 3 Introduction to BMXC+ The BMXC+ is a nine pin dot matrix portable printer capable of printing wire markers, electronic component labels, and general identification labels. Label registration is accomplished by optically sensing labels insur ing proper label alignment. It is capable of printing eight lines per inch and 23 characters per line. There are three text sizes and three formats available.
  • Page 4 Legend entry screen Page 4...

  • Page 5: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Menu Size This is the material size code. It can be obtained from the box or from the inner core of the label. The parameters for the legend is determined by this size code. Format There are three formats on the BMXC+: wiremarker, component, and strip. Wiremarker mode automatically repeats the line of text in the legend down the length of the marker.
  • Page 6 Keyboard Help You can press this key any time. It will direct you to the appropriate section of the user manual for further information. Clear Display Clears all characters from the Legend Entry Screen. Save This works in conjunction with the LIST selection in the MENU. It will store the current legend into the list that you are creating.
  • Page 7 Paper shoot & material guide assembly This is a three piece mechanical assembly through which the material (labels) pass before being printed. This section can be taken apart for easy removal of labels that may have gotten stuck in the unit. Optic eye The optic eye is the material sensing device on the BMXC's.
  • Page 8 BMXC+ marker size codes Characters per line Marker Label Size Normal Size Small Size Large Size Width (inches 1.00 1.08 1.17 1.25 1.33 1.42 1.50 Page 8...
  • Page 9 BRADYMARKER PS printer A. General unit description The Bradymarker PS printer is a Bradymarker XC Plus printer which has been modified to allow it to print PermaSleeve wire marking sleeves, in addition to all other Bradymarker consumables. This section will address changes and additions found in the PS model. Differences between the two versions of printer include the following (refer to Fig.
  • Page 10 BRADYMARKER PS printer 3. With screwdriver, turn the plastic “gap adjustment screw” (turn clockwise only!) To the desired setting. The smallest gap (locator dots at 12 o’clock) is used for all non- PermaSleeve consumables. The next smallest gap (4 o’clock) is the standard setting for PermaSleeve markers.
  • Page 11 BRADYMARKER ™ PS printer (continued) 4. Reverse direction and turn the roll “forward”. Feed material into printer until it stops. The leading edge will now be positioned against the drive roller. 5. While continuing to hold the roll so that the leading edge is pus hed tightly against the drive roll, press and hold the FEED key.
  • Page 12 BRADYMARKER ™ PS printer (continued) E. Printing other markers To print Bradymaker labels other than PermaSleeve marker. 1. Replace the unwind assembly with the roll holder brackets (See Fig. 1, pg.1). 2. Replace the printer cover with the standard “Plus” cover (with tear bar). Store the unused items in the Bradymarker carrying case for future use.
  • Page 13 Tutorial Before using, charge the internal battery pack by plugging it into the AC adapter/charger and allowing it to charge for 16 hours or more. Install the ribbon onto the ribbon spool shaft with the spool drive pins pointing down. Push the ribbon detector lever away from the spoon shaft, press down on the ribbon spool until it clicks into place, then release the ribbon detecting lever.
  • Page 14 Tutorial (continued) IMPORTANT Be sure to choose the label size, font size, and justification before going into the List feature. These settings will be saved with the file saved. To Erase a List from memory, select Menu, List, the name of the file, and press Erase. You will be prompted "Erase List "X", press Y or N.

  • Page 15: Ribbon Installation

    Ribbon Installation Page 15...

  • Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Third is the print head. Poor print quality or missing print dots may be an indication that your print head requires cleaning. A Brady printer cleaning kit is available from your W. H. Brady Co. Distributor (catalog # PCK-1). Use the cleaning kit and follow the instructions below: 1.
  • Page 17 2. Lubrication Figure 5 also indicates those points on the printer mechanism that require periodic lubrication. Oil points are noted by an “O” grease points by a “G”. Before lubricating any location, make sure that it is wiped clean of any dirt and old lubricant. Always apply a minimum amount of lubricant.

  • Page 18: Battery Pack Replacement

    B. Battery pack replacement Battery pack life will depend upon usage and operating conditions. When recharging the battery pack, always recharge at least 16 hours to restore full power to the pack. This will result in longer battery pack life. If you find that your battery pack is no longer holding a sufficient charge, you should replace it with a new battery pack assembly (part # 29415).
  • Page 19 D. Stuck label removal Page 19...
  • Page 20 D. Stuck label removal (continued) If a label becomes stuck inside the printer and can not be seen from outside the printer, it is probably stuck to the rubber feed roller. To remove the label, first remove the bottom rear cover, the marker roll and roll holders. (See Figure 1, pg.

  • Page 21: Additional Tips

    (continued) If the unit must come in for repair: 1. An RMA must be obtained from Brady’s Tech Support Center at 800\643-8766 2. When ready to ship the unit in, write up a short note stating the symptoms and enclose any samples that show the problem.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting & most commonly asked questions Error Messages "Please Verify Size" - Incorrect material size code entered. Improper Format selected (strip mode may be selected). Check the optic scanner to be sure it is clean and in it's housing properly. "Scanning Error"...
  • Page 23 Optional exercise Select a WML-202-292-4S label. Set the BMXC+ to run 10 labels in serialization mode. Install a different material. Create a List and enter 5 legends. Then print this List using the List/Print mode. Remove the paper shoot and clean the unit. Remember to clean the Ribbon Guides and the platen.

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