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Congratulations! Now that you have your DuraLabel Bronco sign and label printer, you’ll be creating custom labels in no time. In addition to helping you set up and use Bronco, this User Guide will serve as a reference document for maintaining the system, and for using its more advanced features.
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Copyright This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior consent of Graphic Products, Inc. While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document, Graphic Products, Inc.
Safety Warnings Before connecting Bronco to a power outlet, check the voltage of the power source. Bronco needs a power supply between 100 and 240 volts. Ensure that the power switch on the printer is in the OFF position. Only use the included power supply with the Bronco (rated for 24V/2.5A output, model WDS060240).
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What’s in the Box • Bronco Printer • User Documentation • Bronco Software CD • AC Power Adapter • USB Cord • Supply Spindle • Ribbon Take-Up Core If any of these items are missing, please contact your DuraLabel representative. | Before You Begin DuraLabel.com | 800.788.5572...
6. Warranty and Certifications 5-Year DuraLabel Printer Warranty 6.1.1 Repairs 6.1.2 Warranty Details 5-Year DuraLabel Premium Vinyl Warranty FCC Compliance Statement for Users in the United States US, Canadian and European EMC and EMI standards 7. Contact Us Contents |...
1. Getting Started Know Your Bronco 1.1.1 EXTERIOR Feed/Cancel Button and Indicator Light Lid Release Tabs Cutter Module 1.1.2 CONNECTION PANEL Power Switch Power Supply Connection USB Connection | 1.1 Know Your Bronco GraphicProducts.com | 800.788.5572...
2. Setup Instructions Loading Supplies To open your Bronco to load supplies, press inward at the textured areas on both sides of the system, and raise the hinged cover. The cover will rest at the fully-opened position, requiring about 12 inches of vertical clearance. Supplies may be loaded or removed while Bronco is still powered on.
Fresh label stock comes in a roll with plastic end caps on each side. The material typically has a glossy print surface on one side, and a disposable paper backing on the other side. When printing, Bronco will feed some of the label stock from its roll and cut off the printed label.
“Computer” browsing system to view the files on the CD. Run the program called “DuraLabel Bronco…” and follow the prompts to install the Bronco driver on your computer. Once the printer driver has been installed, you will be able to send print jobs to Bronco. | 2.2 Initial Setup GraphicProducts.com | 800.788.5572...
DuraLabel Bronco as the printer, choose appropriate settings with the Properties or Preferences button, and click Print. While Bronco is printing, you can stop it and cancel the current job by pressing the Feed/Cancel button at the top of the printer.
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• Cut after job: all the labels in a print job will be left connected to each other, but cut from the roll of label stock LABEL STOCK FORMAT Select the type of label stock you are using to ensure that Bronco keeps the labels properly aligned. • Continuous stock: an uninterrupted, continuous roll of label stock (the most common supply type) • Stock with gaps: a roll of pre-cut labels, usually pre-printed with some elements,...
• If you use Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, go through your computer’s Charms Bar to the Control Panel, and open the “Devices and Printers” window. Find the entry in this window for your DuraLabel Bronco, right-click on it, and choose Printing Preferences. The settings you choose here will be saved for future use.
We recommend that you clean the Bronco when you change supplies, as this may be the most convenient time. Cleaning will take less than five minutes. Before cleaning your Bronco, turn it off using the power switch in the back of the printer, near the black power cord.
4.2.2 SUPPLY LOADING Most of the errors that stop Bronco from printing entirely are simply the result of a mis- feed of the supplies in the system. If a problem occurs and the light on the printer blinks red or yellow, turn off the printer using the switch in the back, near the black power cord.
Print Head: the part of the printer that uses heat and pressure to transfer resin from the printing ribbon onto the label stock, creating a printed design. Bronco’s print head is mounted in a hinged mechanism, so it can be raised out of the way for supply loading.
6. Warranty and Certifications 5-Year DuraLabel Printer Warranty Graphic Products’ DuraLabel printers are warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. Within this period, Graphic Products, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use.
(5) years. Within five years of purchase and after proper application, Graphic Products will replace labels made with DuraLabel Premium Vinyl which become unreadable or fail to maintain adhesion with the labeled surface. In such instance, Graphic Products, Inc. will provide a one-time replacement roll of the same supply.
7. Contact Us Graphic Products, Inc. has been a leader in custom labeling, signage, and visual communication solutions for over 40 years. Our commitment to providing world-class service is at the heart of everything we do. If you have any further questions, or if any problems arise that are not addressed in this User Guide, please let us know.
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