Setup Mode; Enter Setup Mode; Exit Setup Mode - Brady BBP81 User Manual

48 Configuration

Setup Mode

Setup Mode

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self Test (POST) is complete,
the control panel displays BBP81 READY. You may now set printer parameters for your
application using the control panel display and the buttons directly below it. If it becomes
necessary to restore the initial printer defaults, see
Important •
such as print speed, darkness, or print mode. These conditions include (but are not
limited to):
• printing at high speeds
• peeling the media
• the use of extremely thin, small, synthetic, or coated labels
Because these and other factors affect print quality, run tests to determine the best
combination of printer settings and media for your application. A poor match may limit print
quality or print rate, or the printer may not function properly in the desired print mode.

Enter Setup Mode

To enter Setup Mode, complete these steps:
1.
2.
3.

Exit Setup Mode

To leave Setup mode, complete these steps:
1.
2.
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Certain printing conditions may require that you adjust printing parameters,
Press SETUP/EXIT .
Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (–)
Press SELECT to select and deselect the parameters.
Press .
SETUP/EXIT
SAVE CHANGES
The LCD displays
Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)
LCD
PERMANENT
TEMPORARY
CANCEL
FEED and PAUSE Self Test on page
to scroll through the parameters.
.
to display the save options:
Description
Stores values in the printer even when power is turned off.
Saves the changes until power is turned off.
Cancels all changes made since you entered Setup mode,
except for changes made to the darkness and tear-off settings,
which go into effect as soon as they are made.
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