Brady BBP11-34L User's Guide

Thermal Transfer PrinterUser GuideBBP11-34LEd 08/09

6 BPP11 User Manual CHAPTER 3 SetupSetting Up the Printer1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.2. Make sure the power switch is off.3. Conne

BPP11 User Manual 7 Open / Close the Top Cover1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the grey tabs located on each side toward the front of the prin

8 BPP11 User Manual Loading the Ribbon1. Open the top cover on the printer by pulling the green open levers located on each side of the printer and l

BPP11 User Manual 9 4. Insert the right side of the paper core onto the rewind hub. Align the notches on the left side and mount onto the spokes.5. At

10 BPP11 User Manual Ribbon Loading Path

BPP11 User Manual 11 Loading the MediaLoading Media1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the grey tabs, located on each side, toward the front of t

12 BPP11 User Manual 5. Optional: If using either an external media holder or folded labels, feed the media through the rear external label entrance

BPP11 User Manual 13 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option)1. Attach an external paper roll mount on the bottom of the printer.2. Insert a 1”

14 BPP11 User Manual 6. Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the guide adjuster knob.7. Disengage the top cover support and close

BPP11 User Manual 15 Diagnostic ToolThe Diagnostic Utility is a toolbox that lets users explore the printer's settings and status; change printer

ii BPP11 User Manual ContentsIntroductionProduct Introduction ...

16 BPP11 User Manual Printer Function (Calibrate Sensor, Ethernet Setup, RTC Setup…)1. Select the PC interface connected to the bar code printer.2. C

BPP11 User Manual 17 Install SD Memory Card1. Open the SD memory card cover. 2. Insert the SD card until it is fully seated. 3. Close the memory c

18 BPP11 User Manual CHAPTER 4 LED and Button FunctionsThis printer has one button and one three-color LED indicator. By the button when the LED indi

BPP11 User Manual 19 Power on UtilitiesThere are six power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing

20 BPP11 User Manual Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump ModeWhile calibrating the gap/black mark sensor, the printer will measure the lab

BPP11 User Manual 21 Dump ModeThe printer enters dump mode after printing the printer configuration. In the dump mode, all characters are printed in 2

22 BPP11 User Manual After initialization, printer configuration will be restored to defaults as shown in the table. Set Black Mark Sensor as Media S

BPP11 User Manual 23 Skip AUTO.BASTSPL2 programming language lets users download an auto execution file to flash memory. The printer will run the AUTO

24 BPP11 User Manual CHAPTER 5 TroubleshootingThe following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code

BPP11 User Manual 25 Print Quality Problem Possible Cause Recovery ProcedureNot Printing Check if interface cable is properly connected to the interfa

BPP11 User Manual iii CopyrightThis manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any mean

26 BPP11 User Manual CHAPTER 6 MaintenanceThis session presents the cleaning tools and methods to maintain your printer.1. Use one of following mater

BPP11 User Manual 27 Notes: • Do not touch the printer head. If you touch it, use ethanol to clean it.• Use 100% Acetone or Ethenol. DO NOT use medica

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iv BPP11 User Manual Revision HistoryDate Content2008/8/6 Revise the 3.4.3 section(Loading media in peel-off mode)2009/08 Revise to include new Brady

BPP11 User Manual 1 CHAPTER 1 IntroductionProduct IntroductionThank you for purchasing the BRADY BBP11-34L series bar code printer. Although the print

2 BPP11 User Manual CHAPTER 2 Operations OverviewUnpacking and InspectionThis printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping

BPP11 User Manual 3 Printer OverviewFront View1 Ribbon access cover2 Top cover open lever3 Media view window4 LED indicator5 Feed button6 SD card sock

4 BPP11 User Manual Interior View1 Ribbon rewind hub2 Ribbon rewind gear3 Gap sensor (receiver)4 Media holder5 Media holder lock switch6 Gap sensor (

BPP11 User Manual 5 Rear View1 Ethernet interface2 USB interface3 Parallel/LPT interface4 Serial/COM interface5 Power jack socket6 Power switch7 Fan-f