Brady X-Plus II User Manual

Bradyprinter™ X-Plus IIUser Guide

Contentsx14068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • _______________________________________________________

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A5Print ModesThis section describes the print mode options available for the printer.ContentsPrint Modes

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Print ModesThe options on your printer may let you set up print mode

93Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ALoad Media in Peel-Off ModePeel-Off mode (Figure 27) advances one la

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07To set up the printer in Peel-Off mode, complete these steps:1. Remo

95Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A6. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out. 7. If your print

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/078. Push the media forward until it passes under the printhead assemb

97Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A11. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind spindle until

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/0713. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the out

99Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A15. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printh

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AAbout This DocumentThis section provides you with contact information, document structure and organizati

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Load Media in Cutter ModeA cutter is a rotating knife with a self-s

101Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A3. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/076. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread the

103Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A8. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the out

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/0710. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the print

105Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ALoad Media in Rewind Mode (No Cutter)Rewind mode (Figure 29) allows

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07To set up the printer in Rewind mode, complete these steps: 1. If y

107Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A6. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out. 7. If your prin

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/078. Push the media forward until it passes under the printhead assem

109Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A11. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind spindle until

About This DocumentWho Should Use This Document214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Who Should Use This DocumentThis User Guide is intended

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/0715. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the ou

111Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A17. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the print

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Load Media in Rewind Mode with Cutter OptionSome printers with the

113Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ATo set up the Rewind mode for printers with the cutter option, comp

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/076. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out. 7. If your prin

115Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A8.9.Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media out of the printe

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/0711. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind spindle until

117Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A15. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the ou

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/0717. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the print

119Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AInstall the Rewind PlateTo install the rewind plate, complete these

3About This DocumentContacts1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AContactsYou can contact Brady Corporation at the following:Unitied StatesBra

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes12014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Remove Media Liner from the Rewind or Peel SpindleRewind mode and P

121Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A2. Pull out the spindle hook.3. Slide the media liner off of the sp

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes12214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • _________________________________________________________

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A6Routine MaintenanceThis section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures.ContentsCleaning S

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule12414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Cleaning ScheduleCleaning your printer regularly maintains print

125Routine MaintenanceClean the Exterior1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AClean the ExteriorClean the outside surfaces of the printer with

Routine MaintenanceClean the Printhead and Platen Roller12614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07To clean the printhead and platen roller, com

127Routine MaintenanceClean the Printhead and Platen Roller1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A3. Using the swab from the Preventive Mainten

Routine MaintenanceClean the Sensors12814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Clean the SensorsBrush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and d

129Routine MaintenanceClean the Sensors1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A1Label-available sensors2Ribbon sensor12

About This DocumentDocument Conventions414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Document ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughou

Routine MaintenanceClean the Sensors13014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Transmissive (Media) Sensor LocationsThe locations of the upper a

131Routine MaintenanceClean the Snap Plate1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AClean the Snap PlateClean the snap plate when label adhesive o

Routine MaintenanceClean the Snap Plate13214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/077. To reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bot

133Routine MaintenanceClean the Cutter1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AClean the CutterIf the cutter is not cutting the labels cleanly or

Routine MaintenanceReplace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only)13414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Replace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only)The instru

135Routine MaintenanceReplace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only)1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AFigure 37 • Fuse Locations 3. Snap the fuse ho

Routine MaintenanceReplace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only)13614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • ____________________________________

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A7TroubleshootingThis section provides information about errors that you might need to troubleshoot. Asso

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Checklists13814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Troubleshooting ChecklistsIf an error condition exists with

139TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ALCD Error MessagesThe LCD displays messages when there is an error.

5About This DocumentDocument Conventions1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AIllustration Callouts Callouts are used when an illustration co

TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages14014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07The RIBBON light is on; the ERROR light flashes. Ribbon is loaded, b

141TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AThe printer prints while the ERROR light flashes. Caution • An impro

TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages14214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07The printer stops; the ERROR light flashes. Caution • The cutter bla

143TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. APrint Quality ProblemsTable 12 identifies problems with print qu

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems14414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Printing too light or too dark over the entire labelThe media or

145TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AVertical drift in top-of-form positionNormal tolerances of mecha

TroubleshootingCalibration Problems14614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Calibration ProblemsTable 13 identifies problems with calibration,

147TroubleshootingCommunications Problems1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ACommunications ProblemsTable 14 identifies problems with commun

TroubleshootingRibbon Problems14814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Ribbon ProblemsTable 15 identifies problems that may occur with ribbon,

149TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Printer Problems1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AMiscellaneous Printer ProblemsTable 16 identifies miscel

About This DocumentDocument Conventions614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • ______________________________________________________

TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Printer Problems15014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07The printer fails to calibrate or detect the top of the

151TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. APrinter DiagnosticsSelf tests and other diagnostics provide specifi

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics15214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07CANCEL Self TestThe CANCEL self test prints a configuration label (

153TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. APAUSE Self TestThis self test can be used to provide the test label

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics15414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07FEED Self TestDifferent types of media may require different darkne

155TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AFigure 40 • FEED Test Label4. See Figure 41 and Table 17. Inspect t

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics15614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Figure 41 • Bar Code Darkness ComparisonTable 17 • Judging Bar Code

157TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A5. Note the relative darkness value and the print speed printed on

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics15814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07FEED and PAUSE Self TestPerforming this self test temporarily reset

159TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ACommunications Diagnostics TestThe communication diagnostics test i

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A1IntroductionThis section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components. ContentsExte

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics16014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Sensor ProfileUse the sensor profile label to troubleshoot the foll

1/11/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev. A8Data PortsThis section describes the standard communication ports available to connect the printer

Data PortsParallel Data Port16214178L-001 Rev. A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/11/07Parallel Data PortThe parallel data interface supports IEEE 1284 bidi

163Data PortsParallel Data Port1/11/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev. A31 nInit32 nFault/NDataAvail33, 34 Not used35 +5 V through a 1.8 KΩ R

Data PortsSerial Data Port16414178L-001 Rev. A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/11/07Serial Data PortSee RS-232 Serial on page 20 for basic cabling informat

165Data PortsSerial Data Port1/11/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev. APin ConfigurationConnect the serial data cable to the female DB-9 conne

Data PortsSerial Data Port16614178L-001 Rev. A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/11/07RS-232 Interface ConnectionsThe printer is configured as Data Terminal

167Data PortsSerial Data Port1/11/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev. ADB-9 to DB-25 ConnectionsTo connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interface

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector16814178L-001 Rev. A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/11/07Applicator Interface ConnectorAn external DB-15 connector

169Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector1/11/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev. AFigure 49 • Applicator Signals (Mode 3)Figure 50 • Applic

IntroductionExternal View814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07External ViewFigure 2 shows the outside of the printer.Figure 2 • Exterior of

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector17014178L-001 Rev. A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/11/07Applicator Interface Connector Pin ConfigurationThe Appli

171Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector1/11/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev. A6 REPRINT Input • If the Reprint feature is enabled, this

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector17214178L-001 Rev. A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/11/0713 RIBBON OUT Output Asserted LOW while there is no ribbo

173Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector1/11/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev. AJumper Configurations and Pinouts for +5 V I/O OperationJ

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector17414178L-001 Rev. A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/11/07Pinouts for +24-28 V I/O OperationTable 22 describes the

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A9SpecificationsThis section provides the features of and specifications for this printer.ContentsFeature

SpecificationsFeatures17614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07FeaturesThis section lists the standard and optional features for the printer.S

177SpecificationsFeatures1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ABar CodesTypes of bar codes include:• Bar code ratios—2:1, 7:3, 5:2, 3:1 • LOGM

SpecificationsAgency Approvals17814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Agency ApprovalsAgency Approvals • IEC 60950-1• EN55022, Class B• EN550

179SpecificationsGeneral Specifications1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AGeneral SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsElectrical Specifica

9IntroductionPrinter Components1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. APrinter ComponentsFigure 3 shows the components inside the media compartm

SpecificationsPrint Specifications by Model18014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Print Specifications by ModelRefer to the key and the tabl

181SpecificationsRibbon Specifications1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ARibbon SpecificationsRefer to the following table for ribbon speci

SpecificationsMedia Specifications18214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Media SpecificationsUse the correct size and type of labels for bes

183SpecificationsMedia Specifications1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ABP-300X-Plus II and 600X-Plus II Black Mark Sensing OnlyBP-360X-Plu

SpecificationsMedia Specifications18414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07BP-360X-Plus II Black Mark Sensing OnlyMedia Specifications BP-360X

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AGlossaryalphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such as punctuation marks.backfeed W

Glossary18614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07core diameter The inside diameter of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media or

187Glossary1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. Alight emitting diode (LED) Indicators of specific printer status conditions. Each LED is eit

Glossary18814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07roll media Media that comes supplied rolled onto a core (usually cardboard). Contrast this w

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AIndexAactive control panel buttons, 11adhesive test for ribbon coating, 29adjustmentsLCD, 88left positio

© 2007 Brady Corp. The copyrights in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the label printer described therein are owned by Brady Corp. Un

IntroductionControl Panel1014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Control PanelAll controls and indicators for the printer are located on the c

Index19014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07checklistbefore you begin, 16troubleshooting, 138cleaningcutter, 133exterior of printer, 125medi

191Index1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AFfactory defaultsreload parameters, 59restore network settings, 59fanfold media, 27FCC complianc

Index19214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07media loadingCutter Mode, 100Peel-Off Mode, 93Rewind Mode, 105Rewind Mode with Cutter option, 11

193Index1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. Aprinter settingsapplicator port, 86backfeed, 82baud, 78control prefix, 80data bits, 78date, 88de

Index19414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Ssales, 3schedule for cleaning, 124scratch testmedia type, 28ribbon coated side, 29selecting a p

195Index1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AUunpack the printer, 17upper media sensor adjustment, 50USB portlocation, 19overview, 22Vverifie

Index19614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • ______________________________________________________________________________________

Part Number: 14068L-001 Rev. A© 2007 Brady Corp.Unitied StatesBrady Worldwide Identification Solutions 6555 West Good Hope RoadP.O. Box 2131Milwaukee,

11IntroductionControl Panel1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AControl Panel LCDThe control panel LCD functions differently in different pri

IntroductionControl Panel1214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07NEXT/SAVE• When in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the next parameter. Press a

13IntroductionControl Panel1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AControl Panel Indicator LightsTable 2 describes lights on the control panel t

IntroductionControl Panel1414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A2Printer SetupThis section provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues that you must consid

Printer SetupBefore You Begin1614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Before You BeginReview this checklist, and resolve any issues before you

17Printer SetupHandling the Printer1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AHandling the PrinterThis section describes how to handle your printer

Printer SetupSelect a Site for the Printer1814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Select a Site for the PrinterConsider the following when sel

19Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASelect a Communication InterfaceThe way that you connect

FCC Declaration of ConformityI have determined that the Brady printers identified as theBradyprinter THT 300X-Plus II, 360X-Plus II, and 600X-Plus IIm

Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface2014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Types of ConnectionsThe method of connecting the printer

21Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AIEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel A common communication

Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface2214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07USB 2.0 Port Communicating using the USB port (see Figur

23Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AData Cable RequirementsEthernet cables do not require shi

Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source2414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Connect the Printer to a Power SourceThe AC power co

25Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. APower Cord SpecificationsDepending on how your print

Printer SetupTypes of Media2614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Types of MediaThe printer can use various types of media (Table 5). Brady s

27Printer SetupTypes of Media1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ANon-Continuous Fanfold MediaFanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fa

Printer SetupRibbon Overview2814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Ribbon OverviewRibbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax,

29Printer SetupRibbon Overview1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AAdhesive TestIf you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to de

FCC Declaration of ConformityCompliance Informationiv14068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Compliance InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis

Printer SetupRibbon Overview3014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • ________________________________________________________________

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A3OperationsThis section provides the procedures for loading and calibrating the printer.Note • Complete

OperationsPrepare the Media for Loading3214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Prepare the Media for LoadingYou can use roll media or fanfold

33OperationsPrepare the Media for Loading1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AFigure 17 • Bottom Feed Without Using Media Supply HangerTo loa

OperationsPrint Modes3414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Print ModesThe printer can print on roll or fanfold media and use different print

35OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ALoad Media in Tear-Off ModeTear-Off is the default mode. Figure 1

OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode3614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07To load roll media, complete these steps:1. Set the printer to Te

37OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A5. Loosen the thumb screw (not visible from this angle) that is l

OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode3814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/077. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread t

39OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A9. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the o

CE Declaration of ConformityBrady Corporation declares that the following Information Technology EquipmentBradyprinter THT 300X-Plus II, 360X-Plus II,

OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode4014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/0711. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the pri

41OperationsLoad Ribbon1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ALoad RibbonUse the instructions in this section to load ribbon for use with therm

OperationsLoad Ribbon4214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/072. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.3. Orient the ribbon with the

43OperationsLoad Ribbon1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A6. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counter-clock

OperationsLoad Ribbon4414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/078. Push the ribbon leader forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1

45OperationsLoad Ribbon1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A9. Bring the ribbon leader over the upper ribbon roller (1) and then toward the r

OperationsLoad Ribbon4614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/0712. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open leve

47OperationsLoad Ribbon1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob clockwi

OperationsCalibrate the Printer4814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Calibrate the PrinterCalibrate the printer when it is first put into se

49OperationsCalibrate the Printer1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASensor Profile CalibrationThe printer auto-calibrates and prints a medi

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OperationsAdjust Media Sensors5014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Adjust Media SensorsThe transmissive sensor consists of two sections: a

51OperationsAdjust Media Sensors1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A5. Tighten the adjustment screw to secure the upper media sensor.Upper M

OperationsAdjust Media Sensors5214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Lower Media SensorTo adjust the lower media sensor, complete these steps

53OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle PositionPr

OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position5414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Printhead Pressure AdjustmentIf positioning the

55OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A4. Some media types require higher pressure to

OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position5614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07 Notes • _____________________________________

1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. A4ConfigurationThis section describes the control panel parameters that are used to configure the printer

ConfigurationSetup Mode5814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Setup ModeAfter you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self T

59ConfigurationSetup Mode1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AExit Setup ModeTo leave Setup mode, complete these steps:1. Press SETUP/EXIT.Th

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ConfigurationChange Password-Protected Parameters6014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Change Password-Protected ParametersCertain parameter

61ConfigurationPrint a Configuration Label1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. APrint a Configuration LabelA configuration label lists the pri

ConfigurationPrint a Network Configuration Label6214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Print a Network Configuration LabelIf you are using a

63ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AControl Panel ParametersUse the LCD on the control panel to view

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters6414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 26)ParameterAction/Expla

65ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AAdjust the Tear-Off PositionThis parameter establishes the positi

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters6614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Set Media TypeThis parameter tells the printer the type of media

67ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASet Print WidthDetermines the printable area across the width of

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters6814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Set Maximum Label LengthThis parameter is used during the media p

69ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASet Early Warning for MediaWhen this parameter is enabled, the pr

Contentsviii14068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Select a Site for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Reset Media Counter for Early WarningThis parameter appears only

71ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASet Early Warning for MaintenanceWhen this parameter is enabled,

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Set Printhead Life for Early WarningThis parameter appears only w

73ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AList ImagesThis option prints a label that lists the available im

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Format Memory Card This option erases all previously stored infor

75ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AInitialize Flash MemoryThis option erases all previously stored i

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Print Sensor ProfileA sensor profile shows sensor settings compar

77ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ACalibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor SensitivityUse this procedure t

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Set Parallel CommunicationsSelect the communications port that ma

79ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASet ParityThis setting applies only when the serial port is used.

ixContents1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AControl Panel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8014068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Set Communications ModeThe communication diagnostics mode is a tr

81ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASet Delimiter CharacterThe delimiter character is a two-digit hex

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8214068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Select Head Close OptionThis parameter sets the action of the med

83ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. AAdjust Left PositionThis parameter establishes how far from the l

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8414068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Set the Head Test CountThe printer periodically performs a test o

85ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASet the Printhead Resistor ValueCaution • This parameter should b

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8614068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Set Applicator Port ModeDetermines the action of the applicator p

87ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASelect Resynch ModeThis parameter determines how the printer reac

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8814068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07Adjust LCD DisplayThis parameter allows you to adjust the brightn

89ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters1/11/07 X-Plus II User Guide 14068L-001 Rev. ASelect the Display LanguageThis parameter changes the language di