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during the use of this guide.
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without notice.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES – 001
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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  • Page 1 Brady Worldwide, Inc. is not responsible for labeling inaccuracies and omissions occurring during the use of this guide. This manual is proprietary to Brady Worldwide, Inc. and may be revised from time to time without notice. Brady Worldwide, Inc. disclaims any understanding to provide you with revisions, if any.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If there is any item missing, contact your local dealer to get it. 7. Performing Calibration............19 Printer 8. Hooking up the Printer and Computer ......19 9. MINIMARK Print Driver............21 Parallel Cable 10. Troubleshooting ............... 23 User’s Manual 11. Caring for Your Printer............. 26 12.

  • Page 3: Power Supply

    2. Power Supply 3. Parts and Features WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET WET. Ready Indicator 1. The Power Adapter has a barrel connector on one end that must be inserted into the power jack on the back of the printer. Power Indicator Top Cover 2.

  • Page 4: Loading The Ribbon

    4. Loading the Ribbon Note: This section is not applicable to the direct thermal printing as Media Hanger a thermal ribbon is not required. 1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment. Release Levers Ribbon Pick-up Holder Ribbon Supply Holder Thermal Printhead 2.
  • Page 5 Media Compartment 4. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the bare core. 5. Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a little bit Release Levers onto the core. 6. Insert the ribbon roll into the supply holder. (First snap in the right side and then the left side).
  • Page 6 7. Turn back the print head module and then insert the bare core into the pick-up holder. (First snap in the right side, then the left side). Wheel Print Head Module 8. Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the ribbon is tightly wound.

  • Page 7: Loading The Media

    3. Load the media roll onto the hanger. 5. Loading the Media 4. Unlatch the print head module. The MINIMARK printer can be operated in two different options: Cutter On / Cutter Off. In cutter On mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed ( 2 modes : cut between each label or cut at the end of print job).
  • Page 8 5. Lead the label through the media guides and the cutter (under the 6. Press down the print head module firmly on both sides till you hear a bent black plate) with the other hand. The media guide can be click on each side.

  • Page 9: Operator Controls

    7. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the feed button if 6. Operator Controls the printer is already on. Power Switch Controls printer power 1. On : normal operation – "I" position 2. Off : the power should be turned off before connect or disconnect the communication cables and power cables –...

  • Page 10: Performing Calibration

    7. Performing Calibration Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements The required cable must have a nine-pin "D" type male connector on 1. Keep pressing the feed button while turning on the power, until the one end, which is plugged into the mating serial port located on the back printing motor becomes activated.

  • Page 11: Parallel Interface Requirements

    9. MINIMARK Print Driver Set the Parameters The MINIMARK print driver is bundled with the Markware 3.4 and higher CD-ROM (on a separate print driver CD-ROM from Markware 3.5 and After installing the driver, you can follow the path below to set higher).

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Possible Problems Solutions Remarks The parameters include: Label out . Supply the label roll out Label not installed . Install the label roll Ports Select the correct port to link with the printer. The port may be Label jam . Recover the jam one of parallel (LPT), serial (COM), USB001 or File.

  • Page 13: Caring For Your Printer

    The data has been sent, but there is no output from the printer. Check degrade printing quality. Clean the print head with isopropyl the active printer driver, if MINIMARK printer has been selected. alcohol with a cotton bud. Do not touch the heater element with your fingers.

  • Page 14: Reference Technical Information

    12. Reference Technical Information Specifications MINIMARK Printing method Thermal Transfer Printing 203 dpi resolution (8dots/mm) 1 ~ 4 ips (51~ 102 mm/s) Printing speed 4" is automatically reduced to 3" if cutter On Printing length 1” ~ 45” (25mm ~ 1143mm) Printing width Max 4.1”...

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