Brady 2024 User manual

BradyprinterTHT Model
2024 and 2034
Thermal Transfer Printer
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User’s Guide
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Part Number: 88-2149-01
Revision: D

AGENCY COMPLIANCE AND APPROVALS:
UL: UL1950 Information Technology Equipment
CSA: C22.2 No. 950-M93
TUV: EN60950, IEC950
1. Nur für Gebrauch innerhalb eines Gebäudes geeignet.
2. Bei Gefahr, Kabel aus der Steckdose herausziehen
3. Falls kein Kabel mitgeliefert wurde, bitte Folgendes bei der Anschaffung eines Kabels beachten:
Für 230 Volt (Europa): Benützen Sie ein Kabel, das mit "HAR" markiert ist, bestehend mindestens aus
einem H05VV-F Kabel, das mindestens 0,75 Quadratmillimeter Drahtdurchmesser hat; sowie eine
IEC320 Steckdose und einen für das Land geeigneten Stecker, 6A, 250 Volt.
1. This unit is intended for indoor use only.
2. Disconnect power supply cord in case of emergency.
3. Whenpowersupplycordisnotprovided;forproperpowersupplycordselectionpleasesee below:
For 230 Volt Operation (Europe): Use a cord set, marked "HAR," consisting of a min H05VV-F cord
which has a minimum 0.75 square mm diameter conductors, provided with an IEC 320 receptacle and a
male plug for the country of installation rated 6A, 250V
FCC: This device complies with Part 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 a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions in this manual, it 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 and follow all warning instruction labels on the Printer itself.
•Place the Printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.
•To protect your Printer from overheating, make sure all openings on
the Printer are not blocked.
•Do not place the Printer on or near a heat source, (i.e., a radiator or
heat register).
•Do not use your Printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it.
•Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back
of the Printer. If you are unsure, check with your dealer or with your
local power company.
•As a safety device, your Printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug that will
only fit into a grounded outlet. If you cannot plug it in, chances are
you have an older, non-grounded outlet. Contact an electrician to have
the outlet replaced. Do not use an adapter to defeat the grounding.
•Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on. If the power
cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately.
•Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the
Printer.
•Only qualified, trained service technicians should attempt to repair
your Printer.

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♦♦ CONTENTS
♦♦ Introduction
1.0 Introduction.................................................................1
1.1 Technical Specifications..............................................3
1.2 Standard Ribbon Sizes................................................5
1.3 Label/Tag Specifications .............................................6
♦♦ Getting Started
2.0 Introduction.................................................................7
2.1 Unpacking...................................................................7
2.2 Checking the AC Power Requirements........................8
2.2.1 Selecting 230 VAC Operation...........................9
2.3 Connecting the Printer...............................................10
2.3.1 Interfacing to the Printer.................................11
2.3.2 Dip Switch Settings ........................................13
2.4 Memory Cartridges....................................................14
2.5 Media Loading ..........................................................15
2.5.1 Using the Optional Internal Rewind.................18
2.5.2 Using the Peel and Present Option.................20
2.6 Ribbon Installation and Removal...............................22
♦♦ Using Your Printer
3.0 Introduction...............................................................25
3.1 Front Control Panel...................................................25
3.1.1 Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel..................27
3.2 Using the Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel.............28
3.3 Self-Test...................................................................33
3.3.1 Test Label Examples..........................................34
3.3.2 Configuration Test Label...................................36
3.3.3 Character Dump Mode..................................... 38
3.4 Factory Default Setup ...............................................39
3.5 Fuse Replacement....................................................39

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♦♦ Printing Labels
4.0 Introduction...............................................................41
4.1 Programming Commands .........................................42
4.2 Programming Example .............................................48
4.3 Printing Bar Codes....................................................48
4.4 Printing Lines and Boxes...........................................50
♦♦ Maintenance and Adjustments
5.0 Introduction...............................................................51
5.1 Printer Maintenance Schedules.................................51
5.1.1 Cleaning the Printhead...................................52
5.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................54
5.2.1 Optional LCD/Keypad Front Panel Alarms......56
5.3 Mechanical Adjustments ...........................................57
5.3.1 Media Width Adjustment ................................58
5.3.2 Media Sensor Adjustment...............................59
5.3.3 Printhead Replacement..................................60
Appendix A
ASCII Control Code Chart .....................................................A-1
Appendix B
Available Fonts and Bar Codes .............................................B-1
B.1 Human-Readable Fonts ..........................................B-2
B.2 Bar Code Fonts.......................................................B-5
Appendix C
C.1 Error Codes.............................................................C-1
Appendix D
D.1 Support Services.....................................................D-1
Appendix E
E.1 Warranty Information ............................................. E-1

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Introduction 1
♦♦ Introduction
Figure 1-1 Overall View
1.0 Introduction
The Bradyprinter™ THT Model 2024 & 2034, hereafter referred to as 'the
Printer', is a high performance, low cost, direct thermal or thermal transfer
label printer that uses Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) technology.
With its standard 203 DPI (Dots Per Inch) printhead, the Printer can print
labels at speeds of up to 10" per second. The thermal transfer model allows for
the use of thermal transfer ribbons.
An innovative dot history control circuit called SEAQ,(Sequential Energy
Adjustment for Quality), provides exceptional print quality by monitoring the
printhead data and automatically adjusting the printhead element temperatures
to provide maximum printhead quality and performance.

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2Introduction
The Printer can be connected to almost any computer through its
RS-232C/RS422 serial interfaces, IEEE parallel option, or to an IBM
or IBM compatible mainframe through its optional twinax/coax interface.
The Printer can be equipped with operator and field-installed options such as a
Cutter, Peel and Present (requires factory installed Internal Rewind), On-line
Verification, DRAM, Internal Batch Cartridge, and Memory Cartridges. In
addition, the Printer can be purchased with factory installed options, (i.e.,
Internal Rewind, 300 DPI printhead, and LCD\Keypad front panel), that
expand the Printer's capabilities.
Figures 1-1 and 1-2 depict the Printer's parts placement.
Figure 1-2 Mechanism Detail

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Introduction 3
1.1 Technical Specifications
Print Technology: Thermal Transfer −standard
Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) −standard
Optional 300 DPI −factory installed
Print Speed: 203 DPI 2 to 10 IPS
300 DPI 2 to 8 IPS
Bar Code Modules: 5 mil to 110 mil "X" dimension in picket or ladder
orientations @ 203 DPI.
3.3 mil to 80 mil "X" dimension in picket or ladder
orientations @ 300 DPI.
Print Width: 4.1" (104mm) maximum
Media Width: .75" (19mm) −4.65" (118mm)
Label Length: 12" @ 203 DPI w/512KB (standard)
.25" minimum in batch mode
.75" minimum in tear off or peel mode
12" @ 300 DPI w/1MB (standard)
.25" minimum in batch mode
.75" minimum in tear off or peel mode
Media Type: Roll-Fed, Die-Cut Continuous, Fan Fold, Tags or
Tickets
Media Thickness: .0025 - 0.010" (.0635mm to .254mm), standard widths
(.0050 - .0080 for .75" −1" label widths)
Media Supply: 8" (203mm) maximum diameter on 3"(76mm) cores
Bar Codes: Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128 (Subsets A, B,
and C) Codabar, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC 2 and 5 digit
addendums, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN 2 and 5 digit
addendums, Code 93, UPC random weight, Universal
Shipping Container Symbology Plessy, Postnet,
UCC/EAN 128, PDF 417 and Maxicode
Internal Fonts: CG Triumvirate Bold/Condensed (scalable)
CG Triumvirate (smooth bit mapped font 6 - 48 pt)

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4Introduction
Cartridge Slots: One Cartridge Slot (Memory)
Standard DRAM: 512KB w/203DPI, 1 MB w/300DPI
Standard EPROM: 2048KB w/203 DPI, 2048KB w/300DPI
Counters: 2 Linear Inch Counters; one absolute and one
resettable
Interface: RS232, RS422 @ 300 -19,200 baud, XON/XOFF,
CTS/RTS
Dimensions: 11.38" H x 10" W x 18.25" D (289mm H x 254mm W
x 463mm D)
Operating
Temperature: 40°F to 105°F (5°C to 40°C)
Power Source: 115 VAC or 230 VAC 60HZ/50HZ
Additional Options
LCD/Keypad: Front panel with a 2 row x 16 character LCD display
and a 6 key operator's keypad
DRAM: Expandable to 4MB (via a daughter board)
256KB/512KB Permanent Storage of Custom Fonts, Graphics, and
Flash Cartridge: Formats
Cutter with Tray: Maximum Thickness: 0.010" (.254mm)
Internal Rewinder: 5½" maximum O.D. capacity with no core
Twinax/Coax: Supports IBMMid-range and Mainframe Computers
High Speed Interface: IEEE Parallel Interface plus Serial I/F up to 56K BPS
Present Sensor: On-demand label dispensing
Internal Batch: Cartridge with VT 100 emulation and storage
Cartridge with Link MCII emulation and storage

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Introduction 5
1.2 Standard Ribbon Sizes
The manufacturer stocks the following standard ribbon sizes: 1.57", 2.36",
3.27", and 4.33". The standard ribbon length is 328 linear yards. It is
recommended that the width of the thermal-transfer ribbon be within 10% of
the label width. Additional sizes other than those listed are available on a
custom-order basis.

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6Introduction
1.3 Label/Tag Media Specifications
Figure 1-3 Media Dimensions
Description MAX.
(inches) MIN. (inches)
ALabel width 4.650 0.750
BBacking width 4.650 0.750
CGap between labels 99.99 0.100
DLabel length 99.99 0.250
EBacking thickness 0.010 0.0023
FLabel thickness 0.010 0.0025
GWidth of sensor opening 0.500 0.200
HDistance media edge to sensor opening 2.250 0.200
IReflective sensor mark width. It is
recommended that the entire width of
the label is marked.
4.00 1.000
JDistance between reflective mark 99.99 0.500
KReflective sensor mark length 99.99 0.100
Table 1-1 Media Specifications
NOTE: The reflective sensor mark must be carbon based. The sensor is
infrared and will reflect off of a plain black mark.
The total thickness of label and backing is .010 inches max.

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Getting Started 7
♦♦ Getting Started
2.0 Introduction
This chapter will assist you in unpacking, configuring the communications,
connecting your Printer, loading media stock, and installing the ribbon.
2.1 Unpacking
Inspect the shipping container(s) for signs of shipment damage. If damage is
evident, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of the
damage.
The printer is packed in molded styrofoam packaging. The Printer is enclosed
in a plastic bag to reduce the chance of moisture damage during shipment.
Remove the Printer from the plastic bag.
In addition to this manual, the shipping container(s) should include the
following standard items:
•Label printer
•AC power cord
•Special or additional items purchased.

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8Getting Started
2.2 Checking the AC Power Requirements
The standard Printer is configured for 115 VAC +10% single-phase 50/60 Hz
with a properly-grounded outlet. A small sticker next to the power cord
connection states the power requirements.
The Printer is also manufactured for 230 VAC operation, most of these Printers
are shipped to international markets. If you are uncertain as to the power
requirements of the Printer, or the outlet you are connecting to, check with a
qualified service technician to verify the installation before connecting AC
power.
CAUTION
Check the rear AC switch settings before applying power. The
facing arrows must by selected to match the supplied voltage
rating, (115VAC or 230VAC).

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Getting Started 9
2.2.1 Selecting 230 VAC Operation
If your Printer's AC power requirements do not match your AC power, the rear
AC voltage selection switch can be changed. If you wish to change from 115
VAC to 230 VAC, follow the instructions outlined below.
1. Remove the AC power cord (if installed).
2. Insert a flat bladed-screwdriver into the release slot and push out the fuse
holder/voltage selector switch.
3. Flip/rotate the fuse holder/voltage selection switch over and re-insert it.
4. Attach the 230V power cord.
Figure 2-1 Selecting 230 VAC

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10 Getting Started
2.3 Connecting the Printer
You will need a serial cable to connect your computer to the Printer's
RS232/RS422 serial interface connector. Connect your Printer's cables as
outlined below.
1. Make sure both the Printer and host computer are turned off.
2. Plug the serial cable connector securely into the Printer's serial connector
and then attach it to the connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's serial interface.
NOTE: An optional parallel port is available. See your retailer for details.
Figure 2-2 Rear Printer Connections

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Getting Started 11
2.3.1 Interfacing to the Printer
For most applications, the interface between the Printer and the host device will
be RS-232C. The interface cable is connected between the Printer and the host
via the DB-25 connector. The DB-25 connector is labeled "serial" and is
located on the back of the Printer. Several typical cable interfaces are listed in
Table 2-1.
The Printer supports both XON/XOFF and CTS/DTR handshaking. For
connection to most host systems, the XON/XOFF handshaking works to reduce
the number of wires needed in the interface cable. For interfacing RS-422
devices, the XON/XOFF handshake is the only appropriate method. Refer to
Table 2-2 for the appropriate communications cable needed for your
configuration.

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12 Getting Started
When a serial (RS-232C) interface between the Printer and the host will be
used, a serial interface cable is needed to connect the Printer to the host. Cable
configurations for typical interfaces are shown below, (contact your reseller for
part numbers and ordering information).
Null Modem (MXM) “PC” (DB25P) to Printer
“PC” (DB9P) to Printer RS-422 Connection
Table 2-1 Interface Cable Applications
Other applications may require a parallel connection from the Printer to the
host. The Printer can be connected to the host with a standard parallel printer
cable if the Printer is equipped with the optional parallel interface option.

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Getting Started 13
2.3.2 Dip Switch Settings
For proper operation, you must set the baud rate, parity,
and stop bits of the Printer's interface. On the rear of the
Printer, you will find SWITCH 1 (S1), an eight-position
dip switch used to set the Printer's communications
parameters, (see Table 2-3).
NOTE: SWITCH 1 (S1) is not available with the LCD/Keypad Front Panel
Option, (see Section 3.2 when setting the communications parameters
for this option).
S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4 S1-5 S1-6 S1-7 S1-8
Baud Rate
9600
4800
2400
1200
600
300
19200
TEST/9600
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Word length/Parity
7-Bit /Even
8-Bit /None X XX XX XON OFF X XX XX XX X
Compatibility Mode
(Form Edge Offset)
Offset =1.10" (27.9mm)
Offset =2.20" (55.9mm) X
XX XX XX XOFF ON X XX XX X
Present Sensor
Enable
Disable X XX XX XX XX XON OFF X XX X
Control Codes
Standard
Alternate X XX XX XX XX XX XOFF ON X X
Cutter Enable
Disable
Enable X XX XX XX XX XX XX XOFF ON
Table 2-2 Communications Dip Switch Settings
NOTE: Select the 8-bit word length if you wish to access the foreign
language characters from the ASCII Code chart. These characters
are available in fonts 1–6 and 9.

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14 Getting Started
2.4 Memory Cartridges
The Printer has one standard memory cartridge slot. The primary use of the
memory cartridges is for storing label formats, graphic images, fonts and for
internal batch. Follow the instructions outlined below when installing memory
cartridges.
1. Ensure that all printing has been completed.
2. Open the Side Access Cover.
3. Plug the Memory Cartridge into the Memory Cartridge Slot with the label
face-up.
Figure 2-3 Installation of a Memory Cartridge
NOTE: Use only memory cartridges designed specifically for your Printer,
flash modules have a Write Protect Switch.