Brady BradyPrinter i5100 User instructions

PRINTER SETTINGS
CONFIGURATIONS AND
CONNECTIVITY MANUAL

2i5100 Conguration Manual
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer ................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPR/LPD in MS Windows ............................................................................. 6
2.2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting ........................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface ...................................................................................... 7
2.4 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection................................................................................................................. 7
2.4.1 Connecting Printer to Network............................................................................................................ 7
2.4.2 Installing a Hotspot............................................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface............................................................................................. 8
2.6 Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.7 Connecting Label Printer via RS-232 interface .......................................................................................11
2.8 Setting Up a Bluetooth Connection .........................................................................................................11
3 Menu...................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Structure of the Menu............................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Navigating in the Menu .......................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Service Key ............................................................................................................................................ 14
4 Info......................................................................................................................................................... 15
5 Security ................................................................................................................................................. 16
6 Conguration........................................................................................................................................ 17
6.1 CongurationviaControlPanel ............................................................................................................. 17
6.1.1 Printing ............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.1.2 Labels............................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1.3 Ribbon .............................................................................................................................................. 19
6.1.4 Tearing-off......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.1.5 Cutting .............................................................................................................................................. 20
6.1.6 Peeling-off ........................................................................................................................................ 20
6.1.7 Interfaces.......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1.8 Errors................................................................................................................................................ 24
6.1.9 Region .............................................................................................................................................. 24
6.1.10 Time.................................................................................................................................................. 25
6.1.11 Display.............................................................................................................................................. 26
6.1.12 Interpreter......................................................................................................................................... 26
6.1.13 ZPL................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2 CongurationviatheWebInterface....................................................................................................... 27
6.2.1 Status Tab......................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2.2 Setup Tab ......................................................................................................................................... 29
6.2.3 Security Tab...................................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.4 Devices Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2.5 Fonts Tab.......................................................................................................................................... 32
6.2.6 Help Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 33
7 Test Functions...................................................................................................................................... 34
7.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 34
7.2 Status Print............................................................................................................................................. 34
7.3 Font list................................................................................................................................................... 35
7.4 Device List.............................................................................................................................................. 36
7.5 Test Grid................................................................................................................................................. 37
7.6 Wi-Fi Status............................................................................................................................................ 38
7.7 Demo Label............................................................................................................................................ 39

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8 Diagnostic Functions........................................................................................................................... 40
8.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................ 40
8.2 ASCII Dump Mode ................................................................................................................................. 41
8.3 LabelProle ........................................................................................................................................... 42
8.4 Event Log ............................................................................................................................................... 43
8.5 Save Data Stream.................................................................................................................................. 44
8.6 Save Print Image.................................................................................................................................... 45
8.7 Save System Log ................................................................................................................................... 46
9 Extras .................................................................................................................................................... 47
9.1 Firmware Update.................................................................................................................................... 47
9.2 Calibrate Label Sensor........................................................................................................................... 47
9.3 Save Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 47
9.4 Load Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 48
9.5 Reset Settings........................................................................................................................................ 48
9.6 Reset Passwords ................................................................................................................................... 48
9.7 Cleaning Interval .................................................................................................................................... 49
9.8 Legal Notices ......................................................................................................................................... 49
10 Service Functions ................................................................................................................................ 50
10.1 Reset Service Counter ........................................................................................................................... 50
10.2 Printhead Zero Position X ...................................................................................................................... 50
10.3 Printhead Zero Position Y ...................................................................................................................... 50
10.4 Printer Model.......................................................................................................................................... 51
11 FTP Printer Management..................................................................................................................... 52
11.1 FTP Login............................................................................................................................................... 52
11.2 FTP Printing ........................................................................................................................................... 52
11.3 FTP Access to Storage Devices............................................................................................................. 52
11.4 FTP Firmware Update............................................................................................................................ 53
12 Storage Devices ................................................................................................................................... 54
12.1 Suitable Storage Devices....................................................................................................................... 54
12.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 54
12.3 Directory Structure ................................................................................................................................ 54
12.4 Writing .................................................................................................................................................... 55
12.5 Storage Device Functions ...................................................................................................................... 55
12.5.1 Load Label........................................................................................................................................ 55
12.5.2 Print File List..................................................................................................................................... 56
12.5.3 Copy Files......................................................................................................................................... 56
12.5.4 Format Storage................................................................................................................................. 56
12.5.5 Default Storage................................................................................................................................. 57
13 Remote Access via VNC...................................................................................................................... 58
14 External Keyboard ............................................................................................................................... 59
14.1 Connecting External Keyboard .............................................................................................................. 59
14.2 Keyboard Assignment ............................................................................................................................ 59
14.3 Special Key Functions............................................................................................................................ 60
15 Index...................................................................................................................................................... 61

4i5100 Conguration Manual
Model Congurations
i5100 i5100 Standard (300 & 600 dpi)
i5100 AutoCut (300 & 600 dpi)
CongurationManualforthefollowingproducts
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Deliveries and performances are effected under the General conditions of sale of BradyPrinter i5100.
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Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Drawsattentiontoanexceptionallygreat,imminentdangertoyourhealthorlifeduetohazardousvoltages.
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Danger!
Drawsattentiontoadangerwithhighriskwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultindeathorseriousinjury.
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Warning!
Drawsattentiontoadangerwithmediumriskwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultindeathorseriousinjury.
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Caution!
Drawsattentiontoadangerwithlowriskwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.
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Attention!
Drawsattentiontopotentialrisksofpropertydamageorlossofquality.
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Note!
Advicestomakeworkroutineeasieroronimportantstepstobecarriedout.
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Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.
Handling instruction
Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.
Option(accessories,peripheralequipment,specialttings).
Time Information in the display.
1 Introduction

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2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer
Choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the label printer:
• Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (6) 2.3 on page 7.
• Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (6) 2.3 on page 7.
• Wi-Fi connection 2.4 on page 7.
• Connection to the full-speed USB slave interface (5) 2.5 on page 8.
• Connection to the RS-232 interface 2.7 on page 11.
• Connection via optional Bluetooth adapter connected to an USB master interface (4/9) 2.8 on page 11.
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2
4 5 6 7
1
1 Power switch
2 Power connection jack
3 Slot for SD card
4 2 USB master ports for keyboard, scanner,
USB memory stick, Bluetooth adapter or
service key
5 USB full-speed slave port
6 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
7 Serial RS-232 port
Figure 1 Connections
2.1 PrintServicesRaw-IPandLPR/LPDinMSWindows
Install a standard TCP/IP port as additional port for printing.
During installation of the new port choose between "Raw" and "LPR"
Raw-IP: Enter the same port address in the printer which you have selected during installation.
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Notice!
InthedeliverystatustheprintservicesRawIP(Port9100)andLPDareactivatedontheprinterpage 23.
2.2 AdjustingWindowsPrinterSetting
When the printer driver valid for your Windows version is installed on your computer, Windows standard applications can
be used to edit the label contents and to start the print jobs. To use the Raw-IP or LPR/LPD print services, the Windows
printer settings must be adjusted:
1. Open the folder containing the printers via Start > Settings > Printers.
2. Right-click the icon of the label printer.
A pop-up menu appears.
3. Select "Properties" in the pop-up menu.
4. Open the "Details" or "Connections" tab.
This tab contains, among other things, the connections which were also set up when the print services were installed.
The names of these connections depend on the installation tool used.
5. Select the Raw-IP or LPR connection.
6. Click OK.

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2.3 Connecting Label Printer via EthernetInterface
To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is required.
!
Attention!
Useashieldedcabletoconnecttheprintertothenetwork.
Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
Make the settings for operation of the Ethernet interface 6.1.7 on page 21.
Set up print service if necessary 2.1 on page 6.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 6.
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Attention!
Donotchangethesettingsofthe"IP"and"Gateway"ontheprinterwebinterface,asotherwisethe
connectiontotheprintermaybelost.
2.4 SettingUpaWi-FiConnection
2.4.1 ConnectingPrintertoNetwork
AccessonlywithserviceWi-Fistickinstalled.
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Note!
Thatmodeallowstouseanexistingwirelessnetworkforcontrollingandconguringtheprinterandforsending
printjobstotheprinter.
Start menu.
Select Setup > Interfaces > Wi-Fi.
Activate Wi-Fi page 22.
Select Operation mode > Connect to network.
Select Access-Point.
The search for access-points will be started.
The display shows the available access-points including the hidden access-points.
Selectanaccesspointanconrmwith .
For hidden access-points enter the SSID.
Setup DHCP or IP and Mask and if necessary Gateway.
If the network is protected a prompt to enter the passkey appears in the printer display. Enter the passkey and select
.
Set up print service if necessary 2.1 on page 6.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 6.
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Attention!
Donotchangethesettingsofthe"IP"and"Gateway"ontheprinterwebinterface,asotherwisethe
connectiontotheprintermaybelost.

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2.4.2 Installing a Hotspot
AccessonlywithserviceWi-Fistickinstalled.
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Note!
InthatmodetheWi-Fistickwillbeconguredasahotspot.Thatwayaprinter-ownwirelessnetworkwillbe
installedandtheprintercanbecontrolledandconguredbyamobiledevice.
Start menu.
Select Setup > Interfaces > Wi-Fi.
Activate Wi-Fi page 22.
Select Operation mode > Hotspot.
The new network gets a SSID generated of the OEM name and the last six digits of the MAC address and the password
hotspot!. Both parameters can be changed if necessary.
Select Hotspot Info.
The display shows the IP address of the printer, the SSID and the password of the network and a QR code which can
be scanned by a mobile device.
Figure 2 Hotspot info
Scan the QR code.
The mobile device will be connected with the printer hotspot.
Alternatively the connection can be established using the Settings of the mobile device.
Following the network services can be used depending on the settings of both devices.
2.5 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface
The full-speed USB interface allows the label printer to be operated via a USB interface of a computer running one of the
32bit or 64bit operating systems:
• Windows Vista • Windows 8.1 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2012
• Windows 7 • Windows 10 • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2012 R2.
• Windows 8 • Windows Server 2016
A printer driver must be installed if a USB interface will be used for connection. The printer driver for the i5100 printer is
found on the "Product CD” which is included in the box with the printer or on www.BradyID.com/i5100.
For detailed driver installation instructions with screen shot illustrations refer to the Brady Driver Installation Guide which
can be downloaded from www.BradyID.com/i5100
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2.6 Driver Installation
If using Brady Workstation for creating labels, the drivers for i5100 will automatically be installed on the computer. If using
LabelMark™ or any third party software, the drivers need to be installed manually
If Bonjour is not installed on your machine and is supported by your printer, it will be installed as part of the setup process
The printer driver install instructions cover two different manual installation scenarios
• Ethernet of Wi-Fi printing (network printer)
• USB driver only (local printer)
InstructionsforNetworkInstallation(Wi-FiorEthernet)
Use this installation process if you intend to send print jobs to the printer from the computer over a network. The printer
must have Wi-Fi or Ethernet support in order to use this installation method.
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Attention!
Do not connect cables until instructed to do so!
1. Either insert the printer driver CD into the computer or double-click on the printer driver that you downloaded.
2. Select the desired language from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
3. Click Install.
4. Select the Printer Model for which the drivers are being installed, then click Next.
5. Power up the printer (if not already powered on) and wait for the printer to reach its home screen/ready screen.
6. Select Wireless or Ethernet network connection, then click Next.
• Follow the instructions in your printer’s user manual for setting up a network connection and connecting cables.
• Refer to connection guidelines, shown below, to verify that the printer and PC are on the same network.
Figure 3 Connecting to a network
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7. Follow on-screen instructions, then click Next.
• The Bonjour program is designed to establish and monitor network printers. The Bonjour installation screens will
not display if Bonjour is already installed on your computer.
• To learn more about Bonjour print services for Windows, click the link in the Installing Bonjour Print Services screen (and
click Back to return to the License Agreement screen).
8. Read the Apple End User License Agreement for Bonjour and click the box for I accept the terms in the license agreement, then
click Next.
9. If Bonjour is supported by your printer, choose your printer model name from the list, then click Next.
• Note: If the computer can communicate with the printer over both Wi-Fi and Ethernet it will randomly choose one
of those connections. If you wish to specify the connection - Wi-Fi or Ethernet - either continue to the next step or
disconnect the printer from the undesired interface and repeat step 9.
10. If the printer does not support Bonjour or you choose to add the printer manually, enter the printer’s IP address or
hostname and click Next.
11. Enter a name for the printer using up to 12 alphanumeric characters, then click Next…a progress bar will display while
the printer driver is being installed.
• Note the printer name you provide will only be seen on the computer onto which the drivers are being installed
12. Click Finish on the Installation Complete Screen.
InstructionsforInstallingtheUSBDriverOnly(localprinter)
Use this installation process if you intend to send print jobs to the printer using a USB cable only.
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Attention!
Do not connect cables until instructed to do so!
1. Either insert the printer driver CD into the computer or double-click on the printer driver that you downloaded.
2. Select the desired language from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
3. Click Install.
4. Select the Printer Model for Installation, then click Next.
5. Power up the printer (if not already powered on) and wait for the printer to reach its home screen/ready screen.
6. Select Using USB cable only, then click Next.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions, then click Next.
• Note: a message displays when the USB cable is connected and the printer driver installs automatically
• A progress bar will display while the printer driver is being installed.
8. Click Finish on the Installation Complete screen.
USB Connection Failed Error
If this error displays, the USB connection could have failed for the following reasons:
• The printer is powered off
• The USB cable is not connected
• The USB driver installation was not completed
If printer status indicates FAILED:
1. Ensure printer is powered on
2. Ensure USB cable is plugged securely into the ports OR disconnect the USB cable from the PC and try another port.
3. Click Back and try again

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2.7 ConnectingLabelPrinterviaRS-232interface
Pin Designation Function
1 CD Carrier Detect
2 TxD Transmit Data
3 RxD Receive Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (not used)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready (not used)
7RTS Request to Send
8 CTS Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indication (not used)
Table 1 Pin assignment of the RS-232 interface
Connect the 9-pin socket to the matching port of the computer.
For the most computers a 9pin serial SUB-D cable with 1:1 wiring can be used.
Install the Windows Printer Driver from the DVD included in the delivery contents of the printer.
Conguretheinterfaceparametersoftheinterfacematchingtothesettingsofthecomputer.page 23.
2.8 SettingUpaBluetoothConnection
To set up a Bluetooth connection a Bluetooth USB Adapter is required.
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Notice!
ABluetoothsoftwareisdeliveredwiththeBluetoothUSBAdapter.
1. Connect the Bluetooth USB adapter an to an USB master interface.
2. Switch on the printer.
3. Install the Bluetooth software on the computer.
4. Start the Bluetooth software.
5. Start "Search devices".
The printer will be shown in a list of Bluetooth devices.
6. Optional:Foranwell-denedconnectionofthedevicesselecttheprinterandclick"ConnectDevices".
Either a passkey will be shown or a window will be opened where a passkey can be set.
Set a passkey if necessary .
The display of the printer shows a prompt to enter the passkey too. Enter the passkey.
7. Select in the software "Connecting" via "Serial Bluetooth Interface".
The new interface, e.g COM5, will be shown
8. Install the current printer with connection via the new COM interface in the label software or in Windows.
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3 Menu
3.1 StructureoftheMenu
Themenucontainssettingoptionsonseverallevelsforconguringthelabelprinter.Inaddition,themenufeaturestest
anddiagnosticfunctionsforsupportingthecongurationorcheckingthefunctionofthelabelprinter.
1st Selection Level 2nd Selection Level 3rd Selection Level
Info
Storage
Setup Printing
Labels
Ribbon
Tearing-off
Cutting
Peeling-off
Interfaces Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Network services
RS-232
Errors
Region
Time
Display
Interpreter
ZPL
Test
Security
Diagnostics
Extras
Service
Table 2 Structure of the menu

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3 Menu
3.2 NavigatingintheMenu
Start level Selection level Parameter/function level
Figure 4 Menu levels
To open the menu select on the start screen.
Select a theme in the selection level.
Several themes have substructures again with selection levels.
To return from the current level to the upper one select . To leave the menu select .
Continue the selection until the parameter/function level is reached.
Start a function. The printer will carry out the function possibly after a preparing dialogue.
- or -
Select a parameter to set. The setup possibilities are depending from the parameter type.
Logical parameters Selection parameters Numerical parameters Date/time
Figure 5 Samples for parameter setting
Scroll bar for rough value setting
Decreasing the value step-by-step
Increasing the value step-by-step
Return without saving the setting
Return with saving the setting
Parameter is disabled, touching enables the parameter
Parameter is enabled, touching disables the parameter
Figure 6 Buttons for parameter setting

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3 Menu
3.3 Service Key
A service key is required for accessing special service functions not accessible to the operator. This key switches the
printer to service mode and enables:
• Accesstoadditionalcongurationparameters
• Resetting of the service counter
• Additional information in the status print and in the device list
• Changing of the device name
• AccesstoPIN-protectedcongurationparametersandfunctionswithoutenteringthePIN
• Accesstocongurationparametersforoptionalassemblies,eveniftheyarenotcurrentlyinstalled
Figure 7 Service key
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Attention!
Incorrectsettingsanddatalossviaunauthorizedaccess.
Accessprotectionisdeactivatedwhentheservicekeyisinserted.Operationoftheprinterbyunauthorized
personscanleadtoincorrectsettingsanddatalossinthiscase.
Providetheservicekeytoauthorizedpersonsonly.
Removeservicekeyafterserviceworkandstoreitinasecurelocation.
Insert service key into a USB master interface of the printer.
The service key also can be inserted while the device is switched on.
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Notice!
Inthisdocument,parametersandfunctionswhichareonlyaccessiblewhentheservicekeyisinsertedare
indicatedusingthefollowingnote:
 Accessonlywithservicekeyinserted!

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The Info function provides an overview of important status information on the display of the printer.
Start menu.
Select Info.
Return with Close.
The following parameters are displayed:
Line Meaning Example
1 Printer type
Versionnumberandcreationdateofthermware
i5100-300
Firmware V5.14
Feb 09, 2018
2 IPv4 address of the printer when connected to a network via Ethernet
MAC address of the network adapter on the PCB CPU
Ethernet
IPv4 10.255.255.2
MAC 00:02:e7:05:bb:9d
3 IPv4 address of the printer when connected to a network via Wi-Fi
MAC address of the Wi-Fi adapter
Wi-Fi
IPv4 172.20.200.43
MAC e8:4e:06:3e:6f:bc
4 Zeroconf host name mDNS
brady-05bb9d.local
5 Operative time and number of printed labels Hours/no. of labels
26h/2924
6 Previously printed paper lengths with thermal direct printing / thermal
transfer printing
Thermal/Transfer
0.00m/209.57m
7 Resolution, number of dots and revision of the printhead Printhead
300dpi, 1248dots
Rev. 2.1.0
8 Results of the label sensor calibration Label sensor
Brightness 2-4 / 22-139
9 Serial number of the PCB CPU, Revision of PCB CPU and the FPGA PCB
S/N 164162032326
PCB Rev. 0
FPGA Rev. 13
Table 3 Info display
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In the Security menu the access rights for several printer function can be set.
Start menu.
Select Security.
Parameter Meaning Default
PIN protection Password to protect certain parameters and functions accessible by the
control panel.
0000
Password ftpprint Password for FTP printing
Login as ftpprint
¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > FTP = "On"
print
Password ftpcard Password for FTP access to storage devices (USB stick, SD card, IFFS)
Login as ftpcard
¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > FTP = "On"
card
Password ftpadmin PasswordforFTPrmwareupdate
Login as ftpadmin
¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > FTP = "On"
admin
Password website Password for Parameter setting via web interface
Login as admin
¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > Website = "On"
admin
Security web service Authentication type for the SOAP protocol
¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > Web service = "On"
Digest
Password web service Password for the SOAP protocol
¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > Web service = "On"
soap
Password VNC Password for the VNC server
¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > VNC server = "On"
vnc
Table 4 Parameters of the Security menu
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6 Conguration
6.1 CongurationviaControlPanel
AhostofparametersforconguringtheprinterarefoundintheSetup menu.
Conguretheprinterviathecontrolpanelduringinitialcommissioningandwhenmakingmajorchangestotheopera-
tional conditions.
For changes required for processing different print jobs use software settings.
i
Notice!
TheSetupmenucanbeprotectedfromunauthorizedaccessviaacodenumber(PIN).
6.1.1 Printing
Start menu.
Select Setup > Printing.
Parameter Meaning Default
Heat level Heating value for compensating for the differing thermal behavior of
printheads. Changing this value is then especially necessary if the
printing intensity has changed after replacing the printhead.
To adapt the printing intensity when using different media, print
speeds or printing contents, you should change the heat level in the
software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
The Heat level setting also affects the test printouts.
0
Print speed Basic print speed setting.
Theprintspeedcanbere-speciedforeachprintjobviasoftware.The
basic setting is not changed by this.
The print speed setting also affects the test printouts.
100 mm/s
Print position X Shifting of the entire print image perpendicular to the direction of paper
ow.
The absolute shifting is limited by the margins of the print zone. Those
are determined by the width of the printing line on the printhead.
The setting can also be adjusted by the software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
0.0 mm
Print position Y Shiftingoftheentireprintimageinthedirectionofpaperow.With
positivevalues,printingbeginslaterinthedirectionofpaperow.
Shiftingoftheprintimageinthedirectionofpaperowalsoinuences
the peel and cut positions.
Correct the Peel position and Cut position parameters by the same value
in the opposite direction.
The setting can also be adjusted by the software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
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Parameter Meaning Default
Backfeed Method for backfeeding the label medium.
Backfeeding is necessary in the cutting and peel-off modes since a label
is pushed out passed the front edge of the next label above the print line
when peeling off/cutting.
always: Backfeeding occurs independently of label contents.
smart: Backfeeding only occurs when the next label is not yet completely
prepared when peeling off/cutting the current label. Otherwise, the
second label is pushed on and completed after removal of the rst label
without backfeeding.
smart
Backfeed position Offset of the backfeed movement 1.0 mm
Print on demand Peel-off mode : Behavior after removing a label from the peel position
On: The next label will be printed and peeled-off after touching
Off: The next label will be printed and peeled-off immediately
Off
Cut mode : Behavior between the cuts
On: After cutting the next label will be printed and cut after touching
Off: All labels will be printed and cut nonstop
Reprint Printing of another label with the information of the previous print job by
touching .
This function can be executed until the print buffer is cleared with
.
Re-render: Adaption of counter values, variable data can be newly put in.
Duplicate: New label is identical with the last label of the print job.
Off: No reprint
Re-render
Length scale Eliminate deviations of the print length from the length set in the
programming
0,0%
Slippage correction To correct the slippage of the media transport the positioning of the print
image will be re-adjusted to the position of the last detected label front
edge considering the programmed label distance.
Off
Table 5 Parameters of the Setup > Printing menu
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6.1.2 Labels
Start menu.
Select Setup > Labels.
Parameter Meaning Default
Label sensor Method for detecting the starting end of the label.
Gap Sensor: Detection using changes in the transparency between the
label and label gap.
Bottom-Reect:Detectionusingreexmarksonthebottomofthemedium.
Continuous media: Checking the existence of media only.
Gap sensor
Extrapolate labels The positions of the labels which are between the label sensor and the
printheadarecalculatedfromtherstlabelrecognizedbythesensor
and the programmed label distance. That way those labels can be
printed although the printhead previously was open.
Off
Table 6 Parameters of the Setup > Labels menu
6.1.3 Ribbon
Start menu.
Select Setup > Ribbon.
Parameter Meaning Default
Transfer print On: Sensor for monitoring the transfer ribbon is activated.
Off: Sensor for monitoring the transfer ribbon is not activated.
The setting can be overwritten for each print job via software. The basic
setting is not changed by this.
On
Warn level ribbon Threshold diameter (32–74 mm) of the ribbon supply roll, if the value is
undershot the "ribbon low" message will be activated
Off
Pause on warning The print job will be interrupted when the "ribbon low" message appears Off
Monitor ink side Setting of the ribbon unwinding direction
The print job will be interrupted when the wrong ribbon winding direction
has been detected. The error message "Ribbon ink side" appears.
Off
Table 7 Parameters of the Setup > Ribbon menu

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6.1.4 Tearing-off
Start menu.
Select Setup > Tearing-off.
Parameter Meaning Default
Tear-off mode Positioning the label medium for tearing off at the tear-off plate.
On: Additional advancement of the label medium which positions the
label gap after the last printed label at the dispense plate.
Off: Label advance stops once the last label has fully passed the print
line.
On
Tear-off position Shiftingofthetear-offpositioninthedirectionofpaperow.With
positive values, the label strip is transported farther out of the printer.
0.0 mm
Table 8 Parameters of the Setup > Tearing-off menu
6.1.5 Cutting
Ifcutterisnotinstalled,accessonlywithservicekeyinserted.
Start menu.
Select Setup > Cutting.
Parameter Meaning Default
Cut position Offset of the cut position relative to the rear label edge.
The setting can also be adjusted by the software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
0.0 mm
Table 9 Parameters of the Setup > Cutting menu
6.1.6 Peeling-off
Ifpeel-offmoduleisnotinstalled,accessonlywithservicekeyinserted.
Start menu.
Select Setup > Peeling-off.
Parameter Meaning Default
Peel-off position Shift the position of the dispensed label relative to the dispensing edge.
The setting can also be adjusted by the software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
0.0 mm
Backfeed delay Delay time between removing the label from the peel position and the
backfeed of the label.
250 ms
Table 10 Parameters of the Setup > Peeling-off menu
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