DuraLabel Bronco User manual

INDUSTRIAL LABEL PRINTER
QUICKSTART GUIDE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety instructions before using the printer:
• Keep Bronco Max away from extreme humidity (>85%) and prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight.
• Use only with power supply model WDS5150240 (included with the system).
• To completely disconnect power from your Bronco Max, unplug the power supply
from its wall socket and from the Bronco Max printer. The adapter may retain
energy for a short time.
• Do not pour liquids onto the printer or its parts. For ordinary cleaning, follow the
instructions included in this guide.
• Only qualified service personnel should attempt to repair the printer.
• Bronco Max supply may build a small static charge during loading or use.
Do not operate Bronco Max near flammable materials.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
In addition, to prevent damage to Bronco Max and to avoid nullifying the Bronco Max
warranty, please follow these rules:
• Only use official Bronco Max supplies from Graphic Products in your Bronco Max
printer.
• Read all instructions in this User Guide completely.
For support, please contact Graphic Products by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting
GraphicProducts.com.

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GETTING STARTED
Thank you for choosing the DuraLabel Bronco Max. With this desktop printer, producing
custom labels and signs is fast and easy. This guide will show you how to set up your
new Bronco Max, load supplies, and start printing labels. Your printer comes with a
Windows printer driver and a PC version of the LabelForge PRO label design software.
In the Box
In Bronco Max’s box, you will find the following:
1. Bronco Max Printer
2. Power Cord and AC Adapter (“brick”)
3. Notched Supply Spindle
4. Fixing Tabs
5. USB Cable
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6. USB Flash Drive with PC Software
7. Label Scraper
8. Cleaning Swabs
9. Bronco Max User Guide

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GETTING STARTED
3. Press the Power button to turn on your Bronco Max.
Initial Setup
1. Place the Bronco Max printer on a secure, flat surface.
2. Plug the AC Adapter (“brick”) into a standard, grounded three-prong wall outlet. Then,
plug the other end of the power cord into your Bronco Max. (This connector uses a
slider to latch into place, preventing accidental disconnects; to unplug the connector
from your Bronco Max, grasp the plug slider and pull it away from the printer.)
CORRECT WRONG
Power Socket
USB-BEthernet
Connecting the Printer
When connecting your Bronco Max to a PC for the first time, follow these steps:
1. Make sure Bronco Max is powered on.
2. Next, connect a USB cable from the Bronco Max’s USB-B port to a USB-A port on
your PC.
3. Run the Bronco Max driver installation program, included on the USB flash drive that
came with your printer. You will need IT administrator privileges to continue, and you
will need to restart your computer to complete installation.
4. Run the LabelForge PRO installation program, also included on the USB flash drive.
You may need IT administrator privileges to continue.
If you need help, please contact your DuraLabel representative for support.
Cover Release Latch Power Button
Cutter Opening Input/Output (I/O) Panel
Feed Button

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LOADING SUPPLIES
To load your Bronco Max with printing ribbon (“ink”)
and label stock, you will need to fully raise the hinged
cover.
1. Lift the cover release latch and raise the cover of
the printer; the ribbon rails will raise automatically.
Make sure the cover and rails are fully raised
before continuing.
2. Slide the ribbon cartridge into the slot in the rails.
The cartridge will only fit the correct way, and a
magnet will hold it in place. (To remove a ribbon
cartridge, simply pull it out.)
3. Place the roll of label stock onto the supply spindle;
for narrower supplies, hold the label stock roughly
centered on the spindle by sliding a fixing tab onto
the spindle from each side. Rest the label stock
in the supply well, with the supply spindle fitting
into its slots on each side. The label stock should
unroll toward the cutter module, with the printable
surface facing upward.
4. Slide the movable gray guides apart and feed the
end of the label stock forward to reach forward over
the black rubber roller (“platen roller”). (You can flip
the cutter module down for more room; simply pull
the top edge away from the body of the printer.)
5. Slide the movable gray guides together so they
hold the label stock neatly centered in the printer,
without bending or wrinkling the label stock.
6. If you lowered the cutter module, lift it back into
its ready position; it will snap into place. Finally,
lower the cover until it latches closed; the ribbon
rails will lower into place automatically.
Your Bronco Max will recognize the supplies you
have loaded and automatically adjust its print
settings for the best quality. Now you’re ready to
design and print custom labels!

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CLEANING YOUR BRONCO MAX
Periodic cleaning of the print head, cutter blade, and platen roller will extend the life of
the printer and help maintain optimal printing quality.
IMPORTANT! Always turn the power off and disconnect Bronco Max from all
power sources before cleaning or performing maintenance. After cleaning, wait
until any liquids have fully evaporated before turning the power on again.
TO CLEAN YOUR BRONCO MAX:
1. Turn the printer off, and disconnect it from all power sources.
2. Lift the cover release latch, and raise the cover of the printer. The cover mechanism
will hold the printer open.
3. Remove the ribbon cartridge and label stock (if loaded), and place them on a clean,
flat surface.
4. Open an individually packaged cleaning swab,
or lightly moisten a clean, soft cloth with
isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol).
5. Gently rub the swab or cloth back and forth
across the front and underside of the print head
to remove any built-up adhesive or residue.
6. Run the swab or cloth between and around the gray adjustable label guides in the
floor of the printer, to clear any dust or adhesive build-up.
7. Lift the two black latches on either side of the
black rubber roller (“platen roller”), and lift it
out. (You can use the notched end of the supply
spindle to help release the latches.) Use the
swab or cloth to gently wipe away any material
that has stuck to the roller surface. Then, press
the platen back into place, until the latch on
each side has locked it down again.
8. Finally, use the swab or cloth to clean both sides of the cutter blade, by gently
inserting the swab into the slot
of the cutter module and sliding
it from side to side. Repeat this
process for the front and the back
of the blade; the cutter module
can be flipped forward to make the
back easier to reach.

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