Platen Gap Adjustment; Serial Port; Battery Pack - Brady LS2000 User Manual

Other LS2000 features

Platen gap adjustment

This is the amount of spacing between the platen and the printhead. It allows for proper label advancement and
print resolution when printing a label. The gap adjustment is set by the platen gap adjustment knob (see page 12)
in conjunction with the label material used. There is a guide in the upper cover for quick reference. Improper
setting of this could lead to poor print quality, stuck labels or ribbon tear.

Serial port

The RS232 connection is a port to connect the LS2000 to a computer. The cable must be a NULL-MODEM
cable to work properly.
The LS2000 is equipped with a standard RS232 serial port which allows for the transfer of data from a
to the LS2000 via the download package or LABELMARK \DOS software. The download package
includes the appropriate serial cable ( a null modem RS232 to RJ 45 serial cable) and the download
software. The LABELMARK\DOS software has an export function and a direct print function to the
LS2000. It requires the RS232 to RJ45 serial cable but does not need the download package.

Battery pack

The battery pack must be charged for a full 16 hours prior to operation on battery power. If the battery runs
down, recharge it for 16 hours before using solely on battery power.It will print approximately 500 labels before
needing recharging and will last through 2-3 years of charges. The LS2000 may be operated on AC power. It
will continue to charge as it is being used.
Automatic load and unload
This feature provides easy installation and removal of labels. By inserting the labels into the material guides and
pressing the Feed key the LS2000 will automatically advance the labels to the proper position for printing.
Automatic removal of the labels is accomplished by pressing the Shift key and Feed key at the same time. It is
IMPORTANT that the labels be removed in this manner. DO NOT pull the labels from the back of the unit as
this may result in internal damage.
Optic eye
This is the material sensing device of the LS2000. It is located on the left side of the platen. It senses the "cut-
out" on the material to align the labels for proper print positioning. This must be kept clean for proper positioning.
Ribbon
Ribbons used on the LS2000 are the R2200 and R5200. The R5200 ribbon is a black, high performance ribbon
for all labels and sleeves. The R2200 ribbon is a high performance solvent resistant ribbon for PCB applications.
The ribbon should last approximately 250,000 characters or 3 - 5 months depending on the environment.
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