Braillo 300 S2.1 User manual
Rev. June 2020
User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PRINTER BASIC ............................................... 7
2. INSTALLATION................................................ 9
2.1 Unpacking ............................................................10
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2.3 Removal of the side panels ..............................................12
2.4 Removal of the top .....................................................13
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2.8 Power on .............................................................17
3. SETTING UP THE COMPUTER .................................. 18
3.1 USB on Windows.......................................................18
3.2 USB on Apple Mac .....................................................19
3.3 USB on Linux ..........................................................21
3.4 Ethernet on Windows...................................................22
3.5 Ethernet on Apple Mac..................................................24
3.6 Ethernet on Linux ......................................................25
3.7 Wireless network (WLAN) ...............................................26
4. OPERATING THE PRINTER ..................................... 29
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4.3 Main menu ...........................................................34
4.4 Paper layout menu .....................................................35
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4.7 Sound menu ..........................................................40
4.8 Printer setup menu.....................................................41
4.9 Counters menu ........................................................44
4.10 Display messages ......................................................45
4.11 Unrecoverable errors:...................................................46
4.12 Overview of the menu structure. .........................................48
4.13 Test Print .............................................................49
5. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .................................. 50
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5.3 Magnet rack - removal ..................................................59
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5.5 Magnet - replacement ..................................................62
5.6 Magnet rack - cleaning ..................................................65
5.7 Magnet Rack - adjustment ...............................................66
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5.9 Beam and Paper shoes - overview.........................................73
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5.11 Beam - replacement of short pivot arm ....................................76
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5.13 Return spring adjustment................................................78
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5.15 Main sensor wheel - adjustment..........................................80
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5.16 Paper feed assembly - removing ..........................................81
5.17 Paper feed assembly - adjustment ........................................82
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5.19 Input paper guide - removing ............................................84
5.20 Paper sensor - replacing .................................................85
5.21 Maintenance ..........................................................86
6. PARTS - EXPLODED VIEWS..................................... 88
6.1 Magnet rack...........................................................88
6.2 Beam ................................................................89
6.3 Paper shoe............................................................90
6.4 Paper feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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7.2 Electric unit - overview..................................................97
7.3 How to replace fuses ...................................................98
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7.5 Escape-sequences.....................................................101
7.6 Warranty ............................................................106
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7.8 Address and phone number.............................................109
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1. PRINTER BASIC
Thank you for your purchase of the Braillo 300 S2.1. Please read this manual carefully before installing
Key features
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• Prints 300 characters per second
• Prints 900 pages per hour (on a 12-inch sheet)
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Maximizing the operaonal life of your Braillo printer
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force in our training courses.
your warranty rights.
technicians who have successfully completed our training course.
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Control panel
Printer overview
facing the opening where the paper is inserted into the printer.
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92 cm
67 cm
66 cm
2. INSTALLATION
Table:
The printer should be placed on a sturdy table. Please note that this printer weighs 105 kg.
Space:
The minimum space required for the Braillo 300 S2.1 is approximately 1.25m x 1.5m (4 x 5 feet). How-
the boxes of paper and perform regular maintenance without moving the printer.
Environment:
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between 40 and 60%.
Maintain a clean environment because dust may clog the printer - especially when combined with
Electrical:
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2.1 Unpacking
should be done with extreme care.
Make sure that your Braillo printer has not been damaged in transport. Check if the packing is dam-
Also check that the printer is accompanied with the following items:
• Power cable for the printer
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• A small stack of paper
• User’s guide
• Tool kit for service and maintenance
• Test and packing list
Important !
local mains power supply available.
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ing (earthing) wire.
THE PRINTER MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED TO GROUND!
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2.2 The Braillo S2 Stand opon
the printer on the pallet so just one corner comes outside the pallet. Fasten the wheel. Then slide the
printer so the next corner comes outside the pallet etc. Make sure you are at least two persons while
doing this!
Note! Do not lay the printer on the side to mount the wheels!
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2.3 Removal of the side panels
Turn counter-clockwise
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2.4 Removal of the top
2.3 ‘Removal of the side panels’ on page 12. Loose the four bolts one
Loosen the four bolts
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2.5 Connecng the printer to the mains
It can be reached by removing the side panel on the opposite side from the operator panel.
unit.
Connect the enclosed mains power cable to the Mains inlet.
THE PRINTER’S MAINS CABLE MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED TO GROUND!
Mains inlet
Fans outlet
Power switch
Safety switch
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Ethernet
USB type B
2.6 Connecng the printer to the computer
printer. They can be reached by removing the panel on the operator panel side. Put the cable(s)
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nected to the printer.
3 ‘SETTING UP THE COM-
PUTER’ on page 18.
Ferrite bead
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2.7 Connecng the printer when mounted on the S2 Stand
Mains inlet
Not in use
Ethernet
USB
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2.8 Power on
possibility to run the printer if the side plates are removed.
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4 ‘OPERATING THE PRINTER’ on page
29 carefully.
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3. SETTING UP THE COMPUTER
See ‘Printer ID:’ on page 41
3.1 USB on Windows
Make sure the printer is powered on and connected to the Windows computer via an USB device
cable (Type A to Type B).
The printer then shows up as ‘Generic / Text Only’ like shown in the screen shot below:
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3.2 USB on Apple Mac
before set up might cause unexpected or erroneous results.
‘Braillo <model number>’
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Make sure the printer is powered on and connected to the Apple computer via an USB device cable
(Type A to Type B).
1. Open ‘System Preferences’
2. Go to ‘Printers & Scanners’
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4. In the new dialogue select the ‘Generic_/_Text_Only’ USB printer (under Default tab)
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9. Click ‘Add’
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