Brady 1024 User's Guide

Bradyprinter THT Model1024 Thermal Transfer Printer_______________________________________________________________________________User’s Guide LOG

4 Getting Started1.3 Connecting PowerThe Printer is powered from an External Power Supply. The supplyconnects to the Printer as shown below. Power s

Getting Started 51.4 Switches and IndicatorsDescriptions and locations of the Printer's switches and indicators areshown below.Figure 1-3 Swit

6 Getting Started1.5 Interfacing to the PrinterThe Printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable.Figure 1-4 InterfacingFor m

Getting Started 71.6 Loading MediaDue to its design, loading the Printer with media is a simple task. Thefollowing steps outline the procedure.Note:

8 Getting Started1.7 Loading Media for Peel Configuration1. Open the Printer's Top Cover.2. Release the Printhead Carrier Assembly by pushing th

Getting Started 91.8 Loading Ribbon1. Open the Printer's Top Cover.2. Remove the two Ribbon Hubs.3. Slide the ribbon onto the hub ensuring that t

10 Getting Started5. Make sure that the Direct/Thermal Transfer Switch is set to the‘Transfer’ position for thermal-transfer printing.Figure 1-9 Sel

Getting Started 111.9 Adjusting for Wide or Narrow RibbonsThe Ribbon Handler has a built in adjustment for controlling tensionon the Ribbon Supply Hu

12 Getting Started1.10 Power-up Configuration and Self-TestWith the Printer off, load the media to be used (at least 4 inches wide) andribbon (if equi

Getting Started 13INTERNAL MODULE______ 12 SCALABLE FONTS_______10Figure 1-11 Configuration Test Label

CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation.Corrupad is a Trademark of Corrupad Protective Packaging Inc.Bradyprinter THT Model 1024 is a Tradem

14 Getting StartedThe second of the two labels is the Test Pattern Label. This label is usedto determine whether the Printhead is in need of replacem

Getting Started 15Memory Cartridges (Modules)The Printer has one 16 bit memory cartridge slot. FLASH MemoryCartridges are available in 256K and 512K

16 Printing Labels♦♦ Printing Labels2.0 IntroductionThis chapter explains how to generate labels using several differentmethods and how to print diffe

Printing Labels 172.1 Programming CommandsIn order to be ready for a command sequence, the Printer must firstreceive a special character called an “a

18 Printing LabelsThe System Level Commands are used to create formats, load and storegraphic information, and control the Printer. Table 2-3 provide

Printing Labels 19Table 2-3 System Level Commands

20 Printing LabelsChar Description Formatm Set metric flag, enter metric mode All references set to metric until resetn Clear metric flag, return to i

Printing Labels 21A STX L Command switches the Printer from the System Level to theLabel-Formatting Mode. All command characters after STX L areinter

22 Printing LabelsCC Description FormatX Terminate label formatting modey Select font symbol set (optional scalablefonts only)y S xxy = ASCII (0x79)S

Printing Labels 23The commands used for bit mapped font loading are usually generated byfont-creation software. However, the Assign Font ID Number com

Agency Compliance and Approvals:FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t

24 Printing Labels2.3 Configuration Command StringThe Configuration Command String sets the operating parameters of thePrinter. The Command Strings a

Printing Labels 25@ Sets the Printer to: gap (edge) media; no linerless.

26 Printing Labels2.4 Printing Bar CodesThe example shown below prints out a Code 3 of 9 bar code with a wideto narrow bar ratio of 3:1 and can be use

Printing Labels 272.5 Memory Cartridges (Modules)The Printer has one 16 bit Memory Cartridge Slot. There are four storageuses for Memory Cartridges:

28 Maintenance♦♦ Maintenance3.0 IntroductionThis chapter will cover the cleaning, adjusting, and some troubleshootingtips involved with your Printer.3

Maintenance 293.2 Media Width AdjustmentThe Thumbwheel on the side of the Printhead Carrier allows the Printheadto be adjusted for media narrower than

30 Maintenance3.3 Fine Printhead AdjustmentAn Allen set screw is located on top of the Printhead Carrier Assemblythat can be adjusted for controlling

Maintenance 313.4 Printhead ReplacementRemoval:1. Turn OFF the Printerand unplug it from theAC outlet. Open theTop Cover.2. Unlatch the PrintheadAsse

Appendix A A-1Appendix AASCII Control Code ChartChar Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec HexNUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60SOH 1 01 ! 33 21 A 65

Important Safety InstuctionsYour Bar Code Printer has been designed to give you many years ofsafe, reliable service. As with all electrical equipment

A-2 Appendix AChar Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec HexÇ 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 ß 225 E1é 130 82 ó 162 A2 1

Appendix B B-1Appendix BAvailable Fonts and Bar CodesAll character fonts and bar codes available with the Printer are describedin this section. Each

B-2 Appendix BTable B-2 lists the font sizes. The numbers indicate the number of dots.FONT HEIGHT WIDTH SPACINGFont 0 7 5 1Font 1 13 7 2Font 2 18 10

Appendix B B-3Font 4 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase.Font 5 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase.Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase.

B-4 Appendix BFont 7 OCR-A, size I. Font 8 OCR-B, size III.Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font.Point sizes are selected by the number in the bar code

Appendix B B-5Bar CodesFont Length Cksum Valid ASCII Characters Bar widthsA Varies No 32, 36, 37, 42, 43, 45-57, 65-90 2:1 - 3:1B 11 Yes 48-57 Numeric

B-6 Appendix BBar Code A Code 3 of 9 Bar Code B UPC-ABar Code C UPC-E Bar Code D Interleaved 2 of 5Bar Code E Code 128 Bar Code F EAN-13Bar Code

Appendix B B-7Bar Code I Codabar Bar Code J Interleaved 2 of 5w/modulo 10 checksumBar Code K Plessey Bar Code L Interleaved 2 of 5w/modulo 10 chec

B-8 Appendix BBar Code Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Bar Code R UCC/EAN Code 128KMART NON EDIBar Code S UCC/EAN Code 128Random WeightBar Code T TelepenBar Co

Appendix C C-1Appendix CError CodesThe error codes that may be transmitted by the Printer are described here.Lowercase "v"There is an input

i♦♦ Contents♦♦ Getting Started1.0 Introduction ...11.1 Unpacking and Inspection...

C-2 Appendix C

Appendix D D-1Appendix DWarranty InformationBradyLimited Warranty StatementBradyprinter THT Model 1024PrinterBrady warrants to Purchaser that under no

D-2 Appendix DWarranty Service ProceduresIf a defect should occur during the warranty period, the defective unitshall be returned, freight and insuran

Appendix D D-3Limitation of LiabilityIn no event shall Brady be liable for any indirect, special, or consequentialdamages or lost profits arising out

Appendix D D-1Insert Free Roll of Labelsreply card for the 1024Printer.(Do not print this page with the manual! Replacethis reminder note with the rep

iiAppendix AASCII Control Code Chart ...A-1Appendix BAvailable Fonts and Bar Codes...

Getting Started 1♦♦ Getting StartedFigure 1-1 Printer Overview1.0 IntroductionThe Bradyprinter THT Model 1024, hereafter referred to as 'the P

2 Getting Started1.2 Printer SpecificationsMechanicalWidth8.8" (22.35 cm)Depth10.1" (25.65 cm)Height6.2" (15.75 cm)Weight7 lbs. (15.4 k

Getting Started 3CommunicationsInterfaceRS-232 (DB-9), and Centronics ParallelBaud Speed1200 to 19200 bpsHandshakingXon/Off, CTS, DTRParityEven, Odd,