Brady 1024 manual

Bradyprinter  THT Model 1024 Thermal Transfer Printer _______________________________________________________________________________ User’s Guide LOGO W.H. Brady Co. Automatic Indentification Products[...]

CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation. Corrupad is a Trademark of Corrupad Protective Packaging Inc. Bradyprinter THT Model 1024 is a Trademark of Brady USA Inc. As an Energy Star Partner, Brady USA Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Information in this document is subject to ch[...]

Agency Compliance and Approvals: FCC: This device complies with Pa rt 15 of FCC rules. 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 [...]

Important Safety Instuctions Your Bar Code Printer has been designed to give you many years of safe, reliable service. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid getting hurt or damaging the Printer. • Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided with your Printer. • Read [...]

i ♦ ♦ Contents ♦ ♦ Getting Started 1.0 Introduction ............................................................... 1 1.1 Unpacking and Inspection ........................................... 1 1.2 Printer Specifications ................................................. 2 1.3 Conn ecting Power ................................................[...]

ii Appendix A ASCII Control Code Chart .............................................. A-1 Appendix B Available Fonts and Bar Codes ........................................ B-1 Appendix C Error Codes ..................................................................... C-1 Appendix D Warranty Information .............................................[...]

Getting Started 1 ♦ ♦ Getting Started Figure 1-1 Printer Overview 1.0 Introduction The Bradyprinter  THT Model 1024, hereafter referred to as 'the Printer', incorporates high performance/low cost thermal transfer label printing capabilities. The combination of powerful capabilities, compact design, and easy to use features make thi[...]

2 Getting Started 1.2 Printer Specifications Mechanical Width 8.8" (22.35 cm) Depth 10.1" (25.65 cm) Height 6.2" (15.75 cm) Weight 7 lbs. (15.4 kg) Operating Temperature 40 ° F to 100 ° F (4 ° C to 38 ° C) Printer Specifications Print Type Thermal Transfer Print Speed 1, 1.5, and 2" per second Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) [...]

Getting Started 3 Communications Interface RS-232 (DB-9), and Centronics Parallel Baud Speed 1200 to 19200 bps Handshaking Xon/Off, CTS, DTR Parity Even, Odd, or None Stop Bits 1 or 2 Data Bits 7 or 8 Electrical External Power Supply Nominal 115 or 230 VAC IN/ 19 VAC OUT Fonts 10 Resident Styles Resident Fonts Expandable to 8x Reverse Image Rotated[...]

4 Getting Started 1.3 Connecting Power The Printer is powered from an External Power Supply. The supply connects to the Printer as shown below. Power supplies are available for 115 and 230 AC voltages. Ensure that the power supply shipped with the Printer matches your electric service. Caution! Connect power supply to Printer before plugging into A[...]

Getting Started 5 1.4 Switches and Indicators Descriptions and locations of the Printer's switches and indicators are shown below. Figure 1-3 Switches and Indicator Locations Switch/Indicator Function On/Off switch Controls power to the Printer. Feed Button Printer in ready state - (LED On) Press twice Press once Printer feeds media to first p[...]

6 Getting Started 1.5 Interfacing to the Printer The Printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable. Figure 1-4 Interfacing For most applications, the interface between the Printer and the Host will be serial (RS-232C). An interface cable is needed to connect the Printer to the host. Cable configurations for typical interfaces [...]

Getting Started 7 1.6 Loading Media Due to its design, loading the Printer with media is a simple task. The following steps outline the procedure. Note: If your Printer is equipped with the External Media Supply Option then you would load the media from the rear of the Printer. 1. Open the Printer's Top Cover. 2. Release the Printhead Carrier [...]

8 Getting Started 1.7 Loading Media for Peel Configuration 1. Open the Printer's Top Cover. 2. Release th e Printhead Carrier Assembly by pushing the Printhead Latch. Raise the Assembly to its up position. 3. Place a roll of the chosen media on the Media Hub and place it in the Printer. Ensure that the Media Hub is flush against the media. 4. [...]

Getting Started 9 1.8 Loading Ribbon 1. Open the Printer's Top Cover. 2. Remove the two Ribbon Hubs. 3. Slide the ribbon onto the hub ensuring that the ribbon comes off the roll as shown below. Figure 1-8 Ribbon Hub Removal 4. Pla ce the Ribbon Supply Hub back into the Thermal Transfer Assembly.[...]

10 Getting Started 5. Make sure that the Direct/Thermal Transfer Switch is set to the ‘Transfer’ position for thermal-transfer printing. Figure 1-9 Selecting Print Type 6. Route the ribbon through th e Printhead Carrier Assembly as shown. Figure 1-10 Ribbon Routing 7. Close the Top Cover. Press the Feed Button several times to ensure proper tra[...]

Getting Started 11 1.9 Adjusting for Wide or Narrow Ribbons The Ribbon Handler has a built in adjustment for controlling tension on the Ribbon Supply Hub. This adjustment provides for better results when using different width ribbons. 1. Turn ‘off’ the Printer. 2. Hold the Ribbon Supply Spindle and rotate the Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob to m[...]

12 Getting Started 1.10 Power-up Configuration and Self-Test With the Printer off, load the media to be used (at least 4 inches wide) and ribbon (if equipped and/or desired). Press and hold the Feed Button and turn the Printer on, continue holding the Feed Button until the media begins to move then release the Feed Button. The Printer will automati[...]

Getting Started 13 INTERNAL MODULE______ 12 SCALABLE FONTS_______ 10 Figure 1-11 Configuration Test Label[...]

14 Getting Started The second of the two labels is the Test Pattern Label. This label is used to determine whether the Printhead is in need of replacement. 'Good' and 'Bad' Test Pattern labels are shown below: Good test label indicates Printhead is operating normally. Streaks in test label indicate a dirty or faulty Printhead. ([...]

Getting Started 15 Memory Cartridges (Modules) The Printer has one 16 bit memory cartridge slot. FLASH Memory Cartridges are available in 256K and 512K sizes for storage of images, fonts, or label formats. An Internal Batch Labeling Software Cartridge is available that contains 256K of FLASH Memory on-board for direct storage of label formats. A va[...]

16 Printing Labels ♦ ♦ Printing Labels 2.0 Introduction This chapter explains how to generate labels using several different methods and how to print different bar codes. An optional Internal Batch Cartridge is available for generating label formats using the Printer as a standalone device. A LINK MC2 or compatible CRT is required if the option[...]

Printing Labels 17 2.1 Programming Commands In order to be ready for a command sequence, the Printer must first receive a special character called an “attention getter” which informs the Printer that it is about to receive a command and the type of command it will be. Immediate Commands, System Level Commands, and Font Loading Commands each hav[...]

18 Printing Labels The System Level Commands are used to create formats, load and store graphic information, and control the Printer. Table 2-3 provides a brief description and format of each System Level Command character. Char Description Format A Set time and date FORMAT: A wmmddyyyyhhMMjjj 16 digits total. w mm dd yyyy hh MM jjj = 1 digit week,[...]

Printing Labels 19 Table 2-3 System Level Commands[...]

20 Printing Labels Char Description Format m Set metric flag, enter metric mode All references set to metric until reset n Clear metric flag, return to inch mode O Form edge offset (start of print position) O nnnn = 4 digits, in/100 or mm/10 o Cycle cutter P Enter character dump mode p Controlled pause Q Clear all memory modules q Clear module g x [...]

Printing Labels 21 A STX L Command switches the Printer from the System Level to the Label-Formatting Mode. All command characters after STX L are interpreted as Label Formatting Commands until the Label Formatting mode is terminated with the command character E. All Label Formatting Commands are terminated with hex value 0D. CC Description Format [...]

22 Printing Labels CC Description Format X Terminate label formatting mode y Select font symbol set (optional scalable fonts only) y S xx y = ASCII (0x79) S = ASCII (0x54) xx = symbol selection z or Z Zero ( 0 ) conversion to "O" eliminates slash (/) + Make last field entered increment numeric + pii Make last entered field incrementing p [...]

Printing Labels 23 The commands used for bit mapped font loading are usually generated by font-creation software. However, the Assign Font ID Number command must be sent to the Printer before the font file. Font Loading Commands are listed in Table 2-6. The following sample program is included for reference. The ASCII text file below will generate [...]

24 Printing Labels 2.3 Configuration Command String The Configuration Command String sets the operating parameters of the Printer. The Command Strings are described below. <STX>KD wxy <CR> where w: Bit # Function Value 0-2 Baud Rate 0=9600, 1=600, 2=2400, 3=19200, 4=4800, 5=N/A, 6=1200, 7=9600 Test Mode 3 Word Length 0=8 bits, 1=7bits 4[...]

Printing Labels 25 @ Sets the Printer to: gap (edge) media; no linerless.[...]

26 Printing Labels 2.4 Printing Bar Codes The example shown below prints out a Code 3 of 9 bar code with a wide to narrow bar ratio of 3:1 and can be used to print any of the bar codes shown in Appendix B by altering the example's fields. Refer to Figures 2- 2 and 2-3 for a brief explanation of the data fields. <STX>L<CR> D11<CR[...]

Printing Labels 27 2.5 Memory Cartridges (Modules) The Printer has one 16 bit Memory Cartridge Slot. There are four storage uses for Memory Cartridges: graphic images; smooth formed fonts; label formats that can be recalled by host computers; and internal batch formats. Caution! The use of Memory Cartridges other than those specifically designed fo[...]

28 Maintenance ♦ ♦ Maintenance 3.0 Introduction This chapter will cover the cleaning, adjusting, and some troubleshooting tips involved with your Printer. 3.1 Cleaning the Printhead Warning: Turn ‘off’ the Printer and unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning the Printhead. The Printhead should be cleaned every time a new roll of medi[...]

Maintenance 29 3.2 Media Width Adjustment The Thumbwheel on the side of the Printhead Carrier allows the Printhead to be adjusted for media narrower than the width of the Printhead. The numbers on the Thumbwheel do not correspond to a particular media width but serve only as a reference point. Figure 3-2 Adjusting Media Width 1. Load the Printer wi[...]

30 Maintenance 3.3 Fine Printhead Adjustment An Allen set screw is located on top of the Printhead Carrier Assembly that can be adjusted for controlling print quality. This adjustment is set at the factory and should not need further adjusting, however with different types and thickness of media some adjustment may be necessary. To adjust the Print[...]

Maintenance 31 3.4 Printhead Replacement Removal: 1. Turn OFF the Printer and unplug it from the AC outlet. Open the Top Cover. 2. Unlatch the Printhead Assembly, loosen the Printhead Screw until the Printhead is free. 3. Carefully disconnect the Printhead Cable from the back of the Printhead. Figure 3-4 Printhead Replacement Replacement: 1. Connec[...]

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Appendix A A- 1 Appendix A ASCII Control Code Chart Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex NUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60 SOH 1 01 ! 33 21 A 65 41 a 97 61 STX 2 02 Ò 34 22 B 66 42 b 98 62 EXT 3 03 # 35 23 C 67 43 c 99 63 EOT 4 04 $ 36 24 D 68 44 d 100 64 ENQ 5 05 % 37 25 E 69 45 e 101 65 ACK 6 06 & 38 26 F 70 46 f 102 66 BEL 7 07 [...]

A- 2 Appendix A Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Ç 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0 ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 ß 225 E1 é 130 82 ó 162 A2 194 C2 Ô 226 E2 â 131 83 ú 163 A3 195 C3 Ò 227 E3 ä 132 84 ñ 164 A4 196 C4 õ 228 E4 à 133 85 Ñ 165 A5 197 C5 Õ 229 E5 å 134 86 ª 166 A6 ã 198 C6 µ 230 E6 ç 135 87 ° 167 A7 [...]

Appendix B B- 1 Appendix B Available Fonts and Bar Codes All character fonts and bar codes available with the Printer are described in this section. Each font and bar code has a name associated with it for use in programming. Human-readable fonts have numeric names while bar code fonts have alpha names. Uppercase alpha names will print bar codes wi[...]

B- 2 Appendix B Table B-2 lists the font sizes. The numbers indicate the number of dots. FONT HEIGHT WIDTH SPACING Font 0 7 5 1 Font 1 13 7 2 Font 2 18 10 2 Font 3 27 14 2 Font 4 36 18 3 Font 5 52 18 3 Font 6 64 32 4 Font 7 32 15 5 Font 8 28 15 5 Table B-2 Font Sizes Font 0 96-character alphanumeric, upper and lower case. Font 1 145-character upper[...]

Appendix B B- 3 Font 4 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase. Font 5 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase. Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase.[...]

B- 4 Appendix B Font 7 OCR-A, size I. Font 8 OCR-B, size III. Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font. Point sizes are selected by the number in the bar code height. Larger point sizes can be obtained by increasing the height and width multipliers (see the Programmer's Manual for more information).[...]

Appendix B B- 5 Bar Codes Font Length Cksum Valid ASCII Characters Bar widths A Varies No 32, 36, 37, 42, 43, 45-57, 65-90 2:1 - 3:1 B 11 Yes 48-57 Numeric only Option V used in the 6th & 7th position 2:1 - 4:1 C 6 Yes 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 4:1 D Varies No 48-57 Numeric only 2:1 - 3:1 E Varies M-103 32-127 2:1 - 4:1 F 12 Yes 48-57 Numeric on[...]

B- 6 Appendix B Bar Code A Code 3 of 9 Bar Code B UPC-A Bar Code C UPC-E Bar Code D Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code E Code 128 Bar Code F EAN-13 Bar Code G EAN-8 Bar Code H Health Industry Bar Code (HBIC)[...]

Appendix B B- 7 Bar Code I Codabar Bar Code J Interleaved 2 of 5 w/modulo 10 checksum Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code L Interleaved 2 of 5 w/modulo 10 checksum and shipping bearer bars Bar Code M 2 Digit UPC addendum Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC addendum Bar Code O Code 93 Bar Code p Postnet[...]

B- 8 Appendix B Bar Code Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Bar Code R UCC/EAN Code 128 KMART NON EDI Bar Code S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight Bar Code T Telepen Bar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Bar Code z PDF-417[...]

Appendix C C- 1 Appendix C Error Codes The error codes that may be transmitted by the Printer are described here. Lowercase "v" There is an input buffer overflow situation. Uppercase "R" This code is sent every time the Printer is turned ON. It signals that there was a hardware reset. Uppercase "T" This code signals th[...]

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Appendix D D- 1 Appendix D Warranty Information Brady Limited Warranty Statement Bradyprinter THT Model 1024 Printer Brady warrants to Purchaser that under normal use and service, the Bradyprinter  THT Mode 1024, (with the exception of the thermal Printhead) purchased hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period [...]

D- 2 Appendix D Warranty Service Procedures If a defect should occur during the warranty period, the defective unit shall be returned, freight and insurance prepaid, in the original shipping containers, to Brady at: 6555 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223. An RMA (Return Material Authorization) number must be issued before the product can be retur[...]

Appendix D D- 3 Limitation of Liability In no event shall Brady be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages or lost profits arising out of, or relating to Brady’s products, or the performance or nonperformance thereof, even if Brady has been advised of the possibility thereof. Brady’s liability, if any, to its purchaser or to [...]

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Appendix D D- 1 Insert Free Roll of Labels reply card for the 1024 Printer. (Do not print this page with the manual! Replace this reminder note with the reply card)[...]