DuraLabel Bronco User manual

INDUSTRIAL LABEL PRINTER
800-788-5572
GraphicProducts.com
USER GUIDE

YOUR LABELING
WORKHORSE

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction 2
2. Safety Instructions 3
3. Getting to Know Your Bronco Max
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In the Box 4
Your Bronco Max 5
Input/Output (I/O) Panel 6
4. Loading Supplies 7
5. Connecting Bronco Max to a PC 8
Connecting the Printer 8
PC Driver Settings 8
6. Cleaning Your Bronco Max 10
Advanced Cutter Cleaning 11
7. Specifications 12
8. Certifications 13
9. Warranties 14
5-Year DuraLabel Printer Warranty 14
Repairs 14
Warranty Details 15
5-Year DuraLabel Premium Vinyl Warranty 15
10. Copyright Information 16

2| Introduction GraphicProducts.com | 800-788-5572
INTRODUCTION
With your DuraLabel Bronco Max, producing custom labels and signs is fast and easy. Its
powerful software expands your creative capabilities and simplifies safety compliance.
Built-in networking capabilities let you share your printer across an office.
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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.
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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 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.
If something seems to be wrong with Bronco Max, refer to the Cleaning Instructions section
of this guide. If the problem is not resolved by following the recommended steps, please
contact Graphic Products by calling 800-788-5572 or visiting GraphicProducts.com.

4| Getting to Know Your Bronco Max GraphicProducts.com | 800-788-5572
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BRONCO MAX
Bronco Max is a thermal transfer printer, meaning that it uses heat to transfer a solid
resin, or “ink,” from a printing ribbon onto a label stock. Bronco Max uses a ribbon
cartridge system to make loading supplies fast and easy, and the system will recognize
which supplies are loaded to simplify your printing tasks.
Bronco Max is designed to be connected to a computer directly with a USB cable, or
over a wired (Ethernet) network. Its included label design software can be used to create
the signs and labels that you need. You can also use other software for label design,
from specialized electrical analysis software to common office productivity programs.
In the Box
In Bronco Max’s box, you will find the following:
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6. USB Flash Drive with PC Software
7. Label Scraper
8. Cleaning Swabs
9. Bronco Max QuickStart Guide
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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BRONCO MAX
Your Bronco Max
Cover Release Latch Lift to
release the printer’s lid.
Power Button Press
this button to power
the printer on or off.
Cutter Opening Printed labels will feed
out from this slot. The cutter blade is
sharp; do not insert any objects here.
Input/Output (I/O) Panel
Plug in power and other cables
here, along with any USB devices.
Feed Button
Press and hold
this button to
feed supply
through the
printer.
Adjustable Guides
Cutter Module
Raised Cover
Ribbon Rails
Ribbon Cartridge Slot
Label Stock Area
Platen Roller
Blackmark
Sensor

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BRONCO MAX
Power Socket: Connect the power supply here, using the included AC
Adapter (model WDS5150240). This six-pin connector uses a slider to
latch into place, preventing accidental disconnects.
USB-B Port: Connect Bronco
Max to a PC, allowing that PC
to send print jobs.
Ethernet Port: Connect
Bronco Max to a wired
network.
Important: To unplug
the connector, grasp
the power plug release
slider and pull it away
from the printer.
CORRECT WRONG
Input/Output (I/O) Panel

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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 over the
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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CONNECTING BRONCO MAX TO A PC
Your printer comes with a PC version of the LabelForge PRO label design software, as
well as a Windows printer driver.
Connecting the Printer
When connecting your Bronco Max to a PC for the first time, follow these steps:
1. Make sure Bronco Max is plugged in, and power it on by pressing the power button.
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.
PC Driver Settings
After initial setup, your Bronco Max will
appear in the list of available printers
on your computer. Be sure to select
the appropriate printer when you want
to print labels or other documents.
You can choose some of the settings
for your Bronco Max through Printing
Preferences.
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CONNECTING BRONCO MAX TO A PC
When accessing the Printing Preferences from a PC, the orientation setting (landscape/
portrait) will be the only option immediately available. Additional options for unusual
needs, or for troubleshooting, can be reached by clicking the “Advanced…” button:
• Cutter: cut after each label
printed, after a complete job
(such as a batch of labels printed
together), or not at all.
• Speed: choose either 2 or 3 inches
per second. (For best quality, use
the default of 2.)
• 180 Degrees Rotation: choose
whether your Bronco Max rotates
all print jobs by 180 degrees for
troubleshooting.
• Negative: switch the printed and
non-printed areas of the design. If
a design would normally print with
blue text (ribbon color) on a white
background (label stock color),
printing the same design with Negative enabled would result in white text (label
stock color) on a blue background (ribbon color).
• Mirror: flip the design backward, as if viewed in a mirror.
• Ribbon Color and Supply Color: manually select different material colors for
software previews; the actual printed results will not be changed.
• Dithering: choose how Bronco Max uses patterns of dots to approximate shades of
darkness.
• Heat Intensity Offsets: for troubleshooting, adjust the heat used in the printing
process.
• Label Stock Format (and following options): manually select the type of label
stock: continuous stock, stock with gaps (die-cut supply), or stock with marks
(black-mark supply).
The remaining options may be useful for troubleshooting, but should ordinarily be left at
their default values.

10 | Cleaning Your Bronco Max GraphicProducts.com | 800-788-5572
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
on 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 clean
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.
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CLEANING YOUR BRONCO MAX
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.
Advanced Cutter Cleaning
If the cutter blade still carries adhesive build-up, you can temporarily separate the metal
cutter assembly from its plastic faceplate for a more in-depth cleaning.
Be careful when performing this advanced cleaning, as the cutter blades are sharp.
Completely disconnect Bronco Max from power before continuing.
1. With the cutter module
flipped forward, remove the
three Phillips-head screws:
one at the top of the slot,
and one on each side of
the module.
2. Carefully remove the plastic
faceplate from the metal
cutter assembly.
3. Use a cleaning swab or soft
cloth with isopropyl alcohol
to remove built-up adhesive
or residue from both sides
of the blade.
4. Reconnect the metal cutter assembly and its plastic faceplate with the three screws.

12 | Specications GraphicProducts.com | 800-788-5572
SPECIFICATIONS
PRINT MECHANISM
• Type: Thermal Transfer
• Print Speed: up to 3" per second
• Resolution: 300 dots per inch
• Max. Print Width: 4.0"
• Max. Print Length: 120"
• Cutter: Automatic
INTERFACE
• Buttons:
Power, Supply Feed
• Communications:
USB 2.0 (USB-B), Ethernet
POWER REQUIREMENTS
• Power to Printer (from AC Adapter):
24 VDC, 6.25A
• Power to AC Adapter: 100 – 240 VAC,
50 – 60 Hz, 2.8A (max)
• Different AC adapters available for
worldwide usage
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
• Operating Temperature:
41°F – 104°F (5°C – 40°C)
• Operation Humidity:
30% – 85%, non-condensing
• Storage Temperature:
-4°F – 122°F (-20°C – 50°C)
• Storage Humidity:
10% – 90%, non-condensing
LABEL STOCK
• Types: Continuous, Black Mark,
and Die-Cut
• Width: 0.20" minimum, 4" maximum
• Gap/Mark Height: 0.12"
• Capacity: varies by supply; external
feed available
RIBBON SUPPLY
• Width: 106 mm (4.17")
• Capacity: 360'
• Type: Wax/resin, resin
PRINTER BODY
• Dimensions:
13.5"W x 10.25"D x 8.5"H
• 12.5 lbs (5.67 kg), excluding supplies
Bronco Max specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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FCC
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. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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 instructions may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any
changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by Graphic Products
Company may cause harmful interference and
void your authority to operate this equipment.
CE
Graphic Products Inc. hereby declares
that this device is compliant with Radio
Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.
A copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity,
including device frequency bands and
maximum radio frequency power, is
available upon request. To obtain a copy
please call or email; [phone] or
[e-mail].
RoHS
This product complies with EU Directive
2011/65/EU of 8 June 2011 as amended
by EU Directive 2015/863 if 31 March
2015 and including amendments to the
exemptions in Annex II.
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CERTIFICATIONS
ICES-003 Class A Notice
This Class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003(A)/NMB-3(A).
This device complies with Industry
Canada’s license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WEEE
The symbol (right) means that
your product and/or its battery
shall be disposed of separately
from household waste, according
to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/
EU) and national legislation. When this
product reaches it’s end of life, take it
to a collection point designated by local
authorities. Separating and recycling the
product and/or the battery at time of
disposal, will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that the equipment
is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment.
*IFETEL
La operación de este equipo está sujeta
a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es
posible que este equipo o dispositivo
no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2)
este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
*This item may or may not be certified for these
compliance marks. Graphic Products’ equipment
is certified on a case-by-case basis. For more
information, please contact your account manager or
email [e-mail].

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WARRANTIES
5-Year DuraLabel Printer Warranty
Graphic Products’ DuraLabel printers are warrantied to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. Within this
period, Graphic Products, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components
which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to
the purchaser for parts or labor, provided that the purchaser shall be responsible for
any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover loss, damages from accident, or
equipment or parts which have been misused, altered, neglected, carelessly handled,
used for purpose other than those for which the printer was manufactured, or damages
resulting from unauthorized service.
REPAIRS
Repairs are warrantied for 90 days. If the original warranty is still in effect, repaired
units will remain under their original warranty or for 90 days from the date of service,
whichever is longer.
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WARRANTIES
Warranty Details
The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other
warranties whether express, implied, or statutory, including any liability arising under any
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, statutory or otherwise.
This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights, which may vary from state to
state.
In no event shall Graphic Products be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or
consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use
the product for any reason including defect. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply in all areas.
Graphic Products retains the exclusive right within all warranty periods to repair, replace,
or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Such remedy shall be
the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.
General maintenance and cleaning of the DuraLabel printer is the purchaser’s
responsibility and is not covered by the warranty. Expendable items or parts such as
label supply and ribbon are not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: Specific preparation may be required before shipping. Please contact
your Graphic Products representative to ensure correct return procedure: please
call 800-788-5572 for details. Graphic Products, Inc. shall not be responsible
for any loss or damages incurred during shipping.
5-Year DuraLabel Premium Vinyl Warranty
DuraLabel supplies are tested for durability under various conditions, including UV
exposure, moisture, heating and cooling cycles, abrasion, and chemical exposures.
Graphic Products warranties labels made from its Premium Vinyl supplies for a period of
five (5) years.
Within five years of purchase and after proper application, Graphic Products will replace
labels made with DuraLabel Premium Vinyl which become unreadable or fail to maintain
adhesion with the labeled surface. In such instance, Graphic Products, Inc. will provide a
one-time replacement roll of the same supply.

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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form
or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the
express written permission of Graphic Products, Inc.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks
or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and
to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use
only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a
commitment by Graphic Products. Graphic Products assumes no responsibility or liability for any
errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Graphic Products® , DuraLabel® , PathFinder® , Toro®, Toro Max®, Bronco®, Bronco Max®, Lobo®and Kodiak®
are Registered Trademarks of Graphic Products, Inc. © 2021 Graphic Products, Inc.
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