Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit X-Plus II du fabricant Brady
Aller à la page of 208
Bradyprinter™ X-Plus II User Guide.
© 2007 Brady Corp. The copyright s in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the label prin ter described therein a re owned by Brad y Corp. Unauthori zed reproduction of this manual or the software and/or firmware in the label printer may result in impr isonment of up to o ne year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.
FCC Declaration of Conformity I have determined that the Brad y printers identified as the Bradyprinter THT 300X-Plus II, 360X-Plus II, and 600X-Plus II manufactured by: Zebra T echnologies Corpor ation 333 Corporate W oods Parkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3 109 U.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Information iv 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Compliance Information FCC Compliance S t atement This device compli es with Part 15 rules. Operati on is subject to t he following two conditions: 1.
CE Declaration of Conformity Brady Corporation declares that the following Informati on T echnolog y Equipment Bradyprinter THT 300X-Plus II, 360X-Plus II, and 600X-Plus II Complies with following ap .
CE Declaration of Conformity Compliance Information vi 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ .
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Contents FCC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents viii 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Select a Site for the Print er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ix Contents 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Pane l Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 How to Vi ew or Modify Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents x 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 51 Power-On Self T est . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A About This Document This section provides yo u wit h cont act information, documen t struc ture and or ganization, and additional re ference docu men ts. Content s Who Should Use This Document . . . . .
About This Document Who Shoul d Us e This Document 2 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Who Should Use This Document This User Guide is intend ed for use by any person who needs to perform routine mai ntenance, upgrade, or trou bleshoot problems w ith the printer.
3 About This Document Contacts 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Contact s Y ou can contact Brady Corp oration at the following: Unitied St ates Brady W orldwide Ident ification Soluti ons 6555 W est Good Hope Road P .O. Box 21 31 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2131 http://www .
About This Document Document Conventions 4 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Document Conventions The following co nventions are used throughout this do cument to convey certain information. Alternate Color (online only) C ross-referenc es contain hot li nks to other sections in this guide.
5 About This Document Document Conventions 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Illustration Callout s Callouts are used when an illustrati on contains info rmation that n eeds to be labeled a nd described. A table that contains the labels and de scriptions follows the graphic.
About This Document Document Conventions 6 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 1 Introduction This section provides a high-level over vi ew of the printer and its component s. Content s External View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction External View 8 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 External V iew Figure 2 shows the outside of the printer. Figure 2 • Exterior of Printer 1 Control panel 2 Media door 3 .
9 Introd uctio n Printer Components 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Printer Component s Figure 3 shows the components i nside the media compartmen t of your printer . Depending on installed opti ons, your printer may l oo k slightly different.
Introduction Control Pane l 10 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Control Panel All controls and in dicators for the printer a re located on the co ntrol panel ( Figure 4 ). •T h e contr ol panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the operati ng status and print er parameters.
11 Introd uctio n Control Panel 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Panel LCD The control pane l LCD functions dif ferently in dif ferent printer mo des. •I n Operating mode , the LCD displays th e printer’ s status, sometimes in conjunc tion with a control panel light (see Contr ol Panel Indicator Lights on page 13 ).
Introduction Control Pane l 12 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 NEXT/SA VE • When in Setup mode, scroll s the LCD to the next parameter . Press and hold to sc roll quic kly . • When exiti ng Setup mode, saves any changes yo u have made in the configuration and calibration sequence.
13 Introd uctio n Control Panel 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Panel Indicator Light s Ta b l e 2 descri bes lights on the contro l panel that indicate diff eren t printer con di tions.
Introduction Control Pane l 14 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ _.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 2 Printer Setup This section provid es the tasks that y ou must complete and the issues th at you must conside r before you load a nd configure your p rinter. Content s Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . .
Printer Setup Before Y ou Begin 16 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Before Y ou Begin Review this checkl ist, and resolve any issues before you set up or use your printer. Unp ack and Inspect the Printer Have you unpacked the printer and inspected it for damage? If you have not, see Unpack an d Inspect the Printer on page 17 .
17 Printer Setup Handling the Printer 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Handling the Printer This section describes how to han dl e you r printer. Unp ack and Inspect the Printer When you receiv e the printer, immed iately unpack i t and inspect fo r shipping damag e.
Printer Setup Select a Site for the Printer 18 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Select a Site for the Printer Consider th e followin g when selec ting an appr opriate l ocation for your printe r.
19 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Select a Communication Interface The way that you con nect yo ur printer to a data so urce depe nds on the commun ication option s installed in the printer.
Printer Setup Select a Communication Inte rface 20 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T ypes of Connections The method of co nnecting the p rinter to a data so urce depends on the communic ation options installed in the printer and t he host computer .
21 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel A common communication meth od availabl e o n most personal computers and other hosts.
Printer Setup Select a Communication Inte rface 22 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 USB 2.0 Port Communicating usin g the USB port (see Figure 8 ) does not require special settings.
23 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Dat a Cable Requirements Ethernet cables do not require sh ielding, but all o ther data cab les must be fully shielde d and fitted with me tal or meta llized connector shel ls.
Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Power Source 24 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Connect the Printer to a Power Source The AC power cord must ha ve a three-prong fema le connector on one end that plugs into the mating AC power connector at the rea r of the printer.
25 Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Po wer Source 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Power Cord Specifications Depending on how your p rinter was ordered, a power cord m ay or may not be included .
Printer Setup T ypes of Media 26 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T ypes of Media The printer can u se various types of med ia ( Ta b l e 5 ). Brady strongly recommends the use of Brady-brand suppli es for continuous hi gh -quality prin ting.
27 Printer Setup T ypes of Media 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Non-Continuous Fanfold Media Fanfold media is folded in a zig zag pattern. Fanfold media can have the same label divisions as non- continuous rol l media. T he divisions w ould fall on or near the fold s.
Printer Setup Ribbon Overview 28 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Ribbon Overview Ribbon is a t hin film that is coat ed on one side with wax, resin, or wax resin, which is transferred to the media d uri ng the therm al transfe r process.
29 Printer Setup Ribbon Overview 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adhesive T e st If you have lab els available, perform th e adhesive test to determine which side o f a ribbon is coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already install ed.
Printer Setup Ribbon Overview 30 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 3 Operations This section provides th e procedures for loading and calibra tin g the printer. Note • Complete the tasks and resolve the issue s in Printer Se tup on page 15 before operating the printe r.
Operations Prepare the Media for Loading 32 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Prep are the Media for Loading Y ou can use roll media o r fanfold media in your pri nt er .
33 Operations Prepare the Media for Lo ading 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Figure 17 • Bottom Feed W ith out Using Media Supply Hanger T o load fanfold media, complete these s tep s: 1. Thread the fanfold media throu gh t he rear or bottom access slot.
Operations Print Modes 34 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print Modes The printer can print on roll or fanfold media an d use different print modes for label removal . Use a print mod e that matches the media being used and the printer optio ns available ( Ta b l e 6 ).
35 Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Media in T ear-Off Mode T ear-Of f is the default mode.
Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 36 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o load roll media, compl ete these step s: 1. Set the printe r to T ear-Off mode. See Select Print Mod e on page 65 for instructions. 2. Insert media in to the printe r.
37 Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5. Loosen the thumb screw (not visi ble from this angl e) th at is located on the bottom of th e outer media guide ( 1 ). 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out.
Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 38 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller . For all printers, thread the media unde r the media guid e roller ( 2 ) and then the upper media sensor ( 3 ).
39 Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 9. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media.
Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 40 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 11 . Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-open l ever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace.
41 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Ribbon Use the instructions i n this section to load ribbon for use with thermal tran sfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not lo ad rib bo n in th e printer. The rib bo n pa th is slightly dif ferent for printers with ribbon dancers ( Figure 19 ).
Operations Load Ribbon 42 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 2. Align the segments of the ribb on supply spindl e. 3. Orient the ribb on with the lo ose end unrolling clockwise. 4. Place the roll of ri bbon on the r ibbon supply spindle.
43 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6. Open the printhead assembly by rotating t he printhead-open lev er counter -clockwise. 7. Does your print er contain a ri bbon dancer assembly? (See Figure 19 on page 41 for the ribbon dancer location.
Operations Load Ribbon 44 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 8. Push the ribb on leader forwa rd until it passes under the pri nthead assembly (1), over the snap plate (2), and then ov er the platen roller (3). Ye s a. Thread the ribbon through the rib bon dancer .
45 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 9. Bring the ribbon le ader over the upper ribbon roller ( 1 ) and then toward the ribbon ta ke-up spindle ( 2 ). 10. W ind th e ri bbon leader and attached ri bbon counterclockw ise around the ri bb on take-up spindle.
Operations Load Ribbon 46 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 12. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. Remove Used Ribbon Remove used ribbon from the ri bbon take-u p spindle each time you change the roll of ribb on.
47 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 2. While holdin g the ribbon take-up spin dle, turn th e ribbon release k nob clockwis e until it stops. The ribbon release bars piv ot down, easing the sp in dle’ s grip on the used ribbon.
Operations Calibrate the Printer 48 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Calibrate the Printer Calibrate the printe r whe n it is fi rst put into serv ic e. Cal ib ra tio n al lows the printer to establish the proper settin gs for the speci fic media and ri bbon used in your application .
49 Operations Calibrate the Printer 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Sensor Pr ofile Calibration The printer aut o-cal ib ra tes and print s a media sensor profile. Select the SENSOR PROFILE option on the control pa nel. See Print Sensor Pr ofile on page 76 for instructio ns.
Operations Adjust Media Sensors 50 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Adjust Media Sensors The transmissive sensor consists of two sections: a light source (the lower media sen sor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The media passes betwe en th e two.
51 Operations Adjust Media Sensors 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5. T ight e n the adjustment screw to secure the up per media sensor . Upper Media Sensor—Out side Half of Media T o adjust the upper media sensor for the out side half of the media, complete these step s: 1.
Operations Adjust Media Sensors 52 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Lower Media Sensor T o adjust the lower media sensor , complete these step s: 1. Locate the lower media sensor assembly under the re ar roller ( Figure 21 ). The sensor is a spring clip holding a ci rcuit board.
53 Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T o ggle Position 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adjust Printhead Pressure and T oggle Position Print quality dep ends on the labels and ribbon used as well as the t oggle pressure and positi on.
Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T oggle Position 54 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Printhead Pressure Adjustment If positioning the toggles properly does not solve a print quality problem, try adjustin g the printhead pressure .
55 Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T o ggle Position 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 4. Some media types require hi gher pressure to print we ll. For these media types, inc rease or decrease pressure us ing the lower knurled nuts ( 1 ) until the left and ri ght edges of the printed area are equally dark.
Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T oggle Position 56 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ______.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 4 Configuration This section describes the cont rol panel paramete rs that are used to co nfigure the printer for operation. Content s Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Setup Mode 58 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Setup Mode After you have inst alled the media and ribbon and the Power- On Self T e st (POST) is complete, the control panel displa ys PRINTER READY .
59 Configuration Setup Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Exit Setup Mode T o leave Setup mode, complete these ste p s: 1. Press SETUP/EXIT . The LCD displays SAVE CHANGES . 2. Press the left or right ov al to display the save options ( Ta b l e 8 ).
Configuration Change Password-Protected Parame te rs 60 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Change Password-Protected Parameters Certain paramet ers, including the communication paramet ers, are password-pro tected by factory defaul t.
61 Configuration Print a Configuration Label 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Print a Configuration Label A configuration lab el lists the print er settings that are stored in configurat ion memory .
Configuration Print a Network Configu ration Label 62 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print a Network Configuration Label If you are using a print server , you can pri nt a ne twork co nfiguration lab el after the printer is connected to the network.
63 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Panel Paramete rs Use the LCD on the contro l panel to view an d adjust printer setting s.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 64 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T able 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 26) Parameter Action/Explanation Adjust Print Darkness Darkness (burn durati o n) settings depend on a variety of factors, in cl uding ribbon type, media type, and the co ndition of the printh ead.
65 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adjust the T ear-Off Position This parameter establ ish es the position of t he media over the tear-off/ peel-off b ar after printing.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 66 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Media T ype This paramete r tells the printer t he type of media th at you are usi ng (see T ypes of Media on page 26 for more information) .
67 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Print W idth Determines the printable area acro ss the width of the label give n the resolution o f the printer. Note • Setting the width to o narrow can result in portions of the label not being printed on the media.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 68 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Maximum Label Length This paramete r is used duri ng the media p ortion of the cal ibration proc ess. Always set maximu m label length to a value that is at least 1.
69 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Early W arning for Media When this paramete r is enabled, the pr inter provides warnings when labe ls are running low . Note • Update the numb er of labels p er roll when begi nning use of the Early W arning System.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 70 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Reset Media Cou nter for Early W arnin g This parameter a ppears only when Early W arning for Media is enabled. T o reset the media counter: 1. Did you replace the media? a.
71 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Early W arning for Maintenance When this parameter i s enabled, the printer provides warni ngs when the printhead needs to be cleaned.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 72 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Printhead Life for Early W arning This parameter appears on ly when Early W arning fo r Mai ntenance is enabled . Se t this value to the number of inches of media t hat the printhead is expected to print.
73 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A List Images This option prin ts a label that lists the availa ble images store d in the printer’ s RAM, Flash memory , optional memory card, PCMCIA cards, or Compact Flash cards.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 74 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Format Memo ry Card This option erases all previously stored informati on from the optiona l PCMCIA card or Compact Flash ca rd. Caution • This option completely erases the selected card.
75 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Initialize Fl ash Memory This option erases all previously stored inform ation from Flash memory . Caution • This option completely erases the Flash memory .
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 76 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print Sensor Pro file A sensor profile shows sensor settings co mpared to actual sensor readings. This label (which will extend acro ss several actual labe ls or tags) can be used to troubles hoot printing pro blems.
77 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Calibrate Me dia and Ri bbon Senso r Sensitivit y Use this procedu re to adjust sensit ivity of medi a and ribbon sensors. Import ant • Follow this procedure exa ctly as presented.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 78 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Parallel Communications Select the commun ications port th at matches the one bein g used by the host computer . Default : BIDIRECTIONAL Selections : BIDIRECTIONAL, TWINAX/COAX, UNIDIRECTIONA L T o change the value shown: 1.
79 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Parity This setting ap plies only wh en the seria l port is used. Th e parity of th e printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate communications to take place.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 80 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Communicat io ns Mode The communicatio n diagnostics mode is a troubleshootin g tool for checking the interconnection between the pr inter and th e host compu te r .
81 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Delimiter Char ac ter The delimiter character i s a two-digit h ex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II form at instructio ns. See the ZPL II Programming Guide V olume I for more information.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 82 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Select Head Close Option This paramete r sets the actio n of th e media when you cl ose the printhead. Selections : FEED, CALIBRA TION, LENG TH, and NO MOTION • Feed —feeds the labels to the first registra ti on point.
83 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adjust Left Position This paramete r establishes how far fro m the left edge of a label t he format begins to pri nt by adjusti ng horizontal positioning o n the label.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 84 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set the Head T est Count The printer perio dically perfo rms a test of th e printhead functionali ty , called a printhead test or head test . This parameter establishes h ow many labels are printed between these intern al tests.
85 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set the Printhead Resi sto r V alue Caution • This parameter should be changed only by qualified service personnel. Do not se t the value higher than th at shown on the printhead .
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 86 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Applicator Port Mode Determines the act ion of the app licator port. Note • Set this value as suggested by the applicator ma nufacturer . Default : OFF Selections : OFF , MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3, MODE 4 • OFF: The applicator port is off.
87 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Select Resynch Mode This paramete r determines how the p rinter reacts if th e label synchronization is lost and the labe l top is not where expected.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 88 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Adjust LCD Display This paramete r allows you to ad just the brig htness of your LCD if it is diff icult to read. Default : 10 Range: 00 to 19 T o change the value shown: 1.
89 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Select the Displ ay Language This parameter changes th e language displayed on the LCD.
Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 90 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5 Print Modes This section describ es the print mode options availabl e for the printer . Content s Print Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 92 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print Modes The options on your pr inter may let you set up pr int modes other than the default of T ear-Of f mode. Use the c ontrol panel to set u p the printer to th e print mode tha t you wish to use.
93 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Media in Peel-Off Mode Peel-Off mode ( Figure 27 ) advan ces one label a t a time. The printer doe s not print an other label until the first label i s removed.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 94 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o set up the printer in Peel-Off mode, comple te these step s: 1. Remove the rew in d plate (if inst alled) from th e front of the p r i nter . Store it on the two mounting screw s on the insi de of the con tro l pane l.
95 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out. 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller .
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 96 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 8. Push the medi a forward until it passes u nder the printhead assembly ( 1 ), under the snap plate ( 2 ), and then over th e platen roller ( 3 ). 9. Extend approximately 36 in.
97 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 11 . If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewi nd spindle un til it is flush against the gu ide plate. 12. W ind th e medi a liner counterclockwi se arou nd the rewind spi ndle.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 98 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 13. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media.
99 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 15. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. The backing winds on th e rewind spi ndle or core.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 100 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Load Media in Cutter Mode A cutter is a rotating knife with a self-sh arpen ing blade that is attach ed to th e front of the printer . The cutter is used to cut in dividual labels as they are printed.
101 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 3. Open the printhead a ssembly by rotating the printhead-open lever ( 1 ) co unter-clockwise. 4. Loosen the thumb screw (not visi ble from this angl e) th at is located on the bottom of th e outer media guide ( 1 ).
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 102 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 6. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller . For all printers, thread the media unde r the media guid e roller ( 2 ) and then the upper media sensor ( 3 ).
103 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 8. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 104 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 10. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace.
105 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Media in Rewind Mode (No Cutter) Rewind mode ( Figure 29 ) allows the media to be wound on a core after printing. This section shows how to load media for Rewind mode in prin ters that do not have a Cutter optio n.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 106 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o set up the printer in Rewind mode, complete these step s: 1. If you have no t already done so, install the rewi nd plate. See Install the Rewind Plate on page 1 19 for instructions.
107 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out. 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller .
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 108 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 8. Push the medi a forward until it passes u nder the printhead assembly ( 1 ), under the snap plate ( 2 ), and then over th e platen roller ( 3 ). 9. Extend approximately 36 in.
109 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 11 . If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewi nd spindle un til it is flush against the gu ide plate. 12. W ind th e medi a liner counterclockwi se arou nd the rewind spi ndle.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 110 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 15. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media.
111 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 17. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. The labels wind on the rewind spindle or core.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 112 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Load Media in Rewind Mode with Cutter Option Some printers wi th the Cutter opti on can use Rewin d mode to print and save a roll of lab els ( Figure 30 ). This section shows how to load media fo r Rewind mode in p rinters that have a Cutter option .
113 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A T o set up the Rewind mode for printers with the cutter option, compl ete these steps: 1. If you have no t already done so, install the rewi nd plate. See Install the Rewind Plate on page 1 19 for instructions.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 114 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out. 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller .
115 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 8. 9. Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media ou t of the printer . Remove an d discard the labels from this exposed media. 10. Remove the ho ok from the rewi nd spindle.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 116 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 11 . If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewi nd spindle un til it is flush against the gu ide plate. 12. W ind th e medi a liner counterclockwi se arou nd the rewind spi ndle.
117 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 15. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 118 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 17. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. The labels wind on the rewind spindle or core.
119 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Inst all the Rewind Plate T o inst all the rewind plate, complete these step s: 1. Remove the rewind plat e from its storage location inside the printer . 2. See Figur e 31 .
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 120 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Remove Media Liner from th e Rewind or Peel Spindle Rewind mode and Peel-Of f mode each use spin dles to wind used media liner . Remove the media liner from the spindle each t ime that you change labels.
121 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 2. Pull out the spindle ho ok . 3. Slide the media liner off of the spindle and discard.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 122 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ __.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6 Routine Maintenance This section provid es routine cl eaning and mainte nance procedures. Content s Cleaning Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Routine Maintenance Cleaning Schedule 124 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Cleaning Schedule Cleaning yo ur printer regularl y maintains print quality and may extend the li fe of the printer . The recommended clea ning schedule is sh own in Ta b l e 1 0 .
125 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Exterior 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Clean the Exterior Clean the outside surfaces of the p rinter with a lint-free clo th. Use a mild deter gent solution or desktop cleaner spar ingly , as needed.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller 126 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o clean the printhead and platen rol ler , complete these steps : 1. Open the printhead a ssembly by rotating the printhead-open lever ( 1 ) co unter-clockwise.
127 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Printhead and Platen Rol ler 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 3. Using the swab from the Pr eventiv e Maintena nce Kit (p ar t number PCK-4), wip e along the brown strip on the printhead assembly from end to end.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Sensors 128 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Clean the Sensors Brush or vacu um any accumulated paper lint and du st off the sensors. Clean the sensors according to the r ecommendat ions in Cleaning Schedule on page 124 .
129 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Sensors 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 1 Label-available sensors 2 Ribbon sen sor 1 2.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Sensors 130 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T ransmissive (Media) Sensor Locations The locations of th e upper and lower transmissive (med ia) sensors are shown in Fi gure 33 and Figure 34 .
131 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Snap Plate 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Clean the Snap Plate Clean the snap plate when label adhesive or a label is st uck to the underside. Figure 35 shows the loca tion of the sn ap plat e. Figure 35 • Snap Plate T o clean the snap plate, complete thes e step s: 1.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Snap Plate 132 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 7. T o reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bo ttom of the snap plate into the t wo slots of the media path. 8. Slide the snap plate toward you.
133 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Cutter 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Clean the Cutter If the cutter is no t cutting the la bels cleanly or i f it jams with labels, clean the cut ter . T o clean the cutter , complete these step s: 1.
Routine Maintenance Replace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only) 134 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Replace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only) The instructions that follow ar e for the 360X-Plus II series prin ters only . The 300X-Plus II an d 600X-Plus II fuses a re not user -replaceable.
135 Routine Maintena nce Replace the Fuse (360 X-Plus II Only) 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Figure 37 • Fuse Locations 3. Snap the fuse hold er back into the AC p ower entry module. 4. Reconnect the power cord, and turn the printer on ( I ).
Routine Maintenance Replace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only) 136 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ______.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 7 Troubleshooting This section provides information abo ut errors that you might need to troublesho ot. Assorted diagnostic test s are includ ed. Content s T roubleshooting Checklists . . . . . . . . .
T roubleshooting T r oubleshooting Che cklists 138 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T r oubleshooting Checklist s If an error condition exist s with the printer, review this checklist: Is there an error message on the LCD? If yes, see LCD Err or Messages on page 139 .
139 T roublesh ooting LCD Error Messages 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A LCD Error Messages The LCD disp lays me ssages when there is an error .
T roubleshooting LCD Error Messages 140 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 The RIBBON light is on; the ERROR light flashes. Ribbon is loaded, bu t the printer is set for direct th ermal mode. Ribbon is not required wi th direct thermal media.
141 T roublesh ooting LCD Error Messages 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A The printer prints whi le the ERROR light flashes. Caution • An improperly connected printhead data or power cable can cause this error message. Th e printhead may be hot enou gh to cause severe burns.
T roubleshooting LCD Error Messages 142 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 The printer stops; the ERROR light flashes. Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blad e with your fingers. Cutter blade is in th e media path.
143 T roublesh ooting Print Quality Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Print Quality Problems Ta b l e 1 2 identifies problems with prin t quality , the possible c auses, and the recommen ded solutions.
T roubleshooting Print Quality Problems 144 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Printing too light or too dark over the entire labe l The media or ri bb on is not designed for high-sp eed operation. Replace supplies wi th those recommended for high-speed operation.
145 T roublesh ooting Print Quality Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A V ertical drift in top-of-form position Norma l tolerances o f mechanical part s and printer modes. Note • A vertical drift of ± 4 to 6 dot rows (approximately 0.
T roubleshooting Calibration Problems 146 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Calibration Problems Ta b l e 1 3 identifies problems with calibration, the possi ble causes, and the recommended solutions. T able 13 • Calibration Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Soluti on Loss of printing registra tion on labels.
147 T roublesh ooting Communicat ions Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Communications Problems Ta b l e 1 4 identifies problems with communications , the possibl e causes, and the re commended solutions.
T roubleshooting Ribbon Problems 148 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Ribbon Problems Ta b l e 1 5 identifies problems that may occur w ith ribbon , the possi ble causes, and the recommended solution s. T able 15 • Ribbon Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Soluti on Broken or mel ted ribbon Darkness setting too high.
149 T roublesh ooting Miscellaneous Printer Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Miscellaneous Printer Problems Ta b l e 1 6 identifies miscellaneous pr oblems with the pri nter, the possibl e causes, and the recommended solution s.
T roubleshooting Miscellaneous Printer Problems 150 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 The printer fails to calibrate or detect the top of the labe l. The printer was not calibrated for the labe l being used. Perform the calibration procedure in Calibrate Media and Ribb on Sen sor S ensitiv ity on page 77 .
151 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Printer Diagnostics Self tests and other diagnost ics provide specific in formation abou t the condition of the printer.
T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 152 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 CANCEL Self T est The CANCEL self test prints a configuration label ( Figure 38 ). T o perform the CANCEL Self T est, complete these steps: 1. Tu r n o f f ( O ) the printer.
153 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A PA U S E S e l f Te s t This self test can be used to prov ide the test labels required when makin g adjustments to the printer’ s mechanical assemblies or to d etermine if any printh ead elements are n ot working.
T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 154 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 FEED Self T est Different types of media may require differen t darkness settings. This sect ion contains a simple but ef fective method for determi ning the ideal dark ness for printing bar codes that a re within specifications.
155 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Figure 40 • FEED T est Label 4. See Figur e 41 and Ta b l e 1 7 . Inspect the test labels a nd determine which o ne has the best print quality for yo ur app lication.
T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 156 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Figure 41 • Bar Code Darkness Comp arison T able 17 • Judging Bar Code Quality Print Quality Description To o d a r k Labels that a re too dark are fairly obvi ous.
157 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5. Note the relat ive darkness value and the print speed p rinted on the b est test label. 6. Add or subtract th e relative dark ness value from the dark ness value spe cified on the configuration lab el.
T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 158 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 FEED and P AUSE Self T e st Performing this self test temporarily resets the prin ter configur ation to the fa ctory default values. These v alues are active o nly until powe r is turned of f unless you save th em permanently in memory .
159 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Communications Diagnostics T est The communicat ion d iagno stics test i s a troubl eshoot in g tool for chec king the int erconn ectio n between the prin ter and the host computer .
T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 160 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Sensor Profile Use the sensor profil e la bel to troubleshoot th e following types of p roblems: • If the media sensor ex periences dif ficulty in determining g aps (web) between lab els.
1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A 8 Data Ports This section describes the standard communicatio n ports available to conne ct the printer to your computer or netw ork. Content s Parallel Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Ports Parallel Data Port 162 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Parallel Dat a Port The parallel data interface supp orts IEEE 1284 bidirectional para llel communicatio ns in nibble mode. The parallel interface provides a means of communication that typi cally is faster than the serial interface met hods.
163 Dat a Ports Parallel D ata Port 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A 31 nInit 32 nFault/NDa taA va il 33, 34 Not used 35 +5 V thro ugh a 1.
Data Ports Serial Data Port 164 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Serial Dat a Port See RS-232 Seria l on page 20 for basic cabling informatio n. T o communicate using the se rial data port of t he printer, you must c hoose the number of dat a bits, parity , and handshaking.
165 Dat a Ports Serial Data Port 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A Pin Configuration Connect the serial data cable to the female DB-9 conn ector on the ba ck of the printer. For all RS-232 connections thro ugh a DB-25 cable, use a DB-9 to DB-25 interfac e module (see DB-9 to DB-25 Conn ections on page 167 ).
Data Ports Serial Data Port 166 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 RS-232 Interface Connections The printer is con figured as Data T erminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 44 shows the internal connections of the printer’ s RS-232 connector .
167 Dat a Ports Serial Data Port 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A DB-9 to DB-25 Connections T o connect the printer’ s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a DB-25 connector , an interface adapter is required. A gener ic DB-25 adapter can be used, although t he +5 VDC signal source wo uld not be passed through the adapter .
Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 168 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Applicator Interface Connector An external DB-15 conn ect or is present on th e r ear panel of the printer for co mmunication with a customer applicator .
169 Dat a Ports Applicator Interface Connector 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A Figure 49 • Applicator Signals (Mode 3) Figure 50 • Applicator Signals (Mode 4) DA T A READY (pi.
Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 170 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Applicator Interface Conn ector Pin Configuration The Applicator Interface Assembly i s av ailable in two versions: a + 5 V I/O and a +24–28 V I/O.
171 Dat a Ports Applicator Interface Connector 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A 6 REPRINT Input • If the Reprint feature is enabled, this input must be asserted LOW to cause the pr inter to reprint the last label. • If the Reprint fea ture is disabled, this input is ignored.
Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 172 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 13 RIBBON OUT Output A sserted LOW while there is n o ribbon in the pr inter. 14 DA T A READY Output See Applica tor Signal s on page 168 for more information about this si gnal.
173 Dat a Ports Applicator Interface Connector 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A Jumper Configurations and Pinout s for +5 V I/O Oper ation Jumpers J4 and J5 are us ed together to produce is olated or non- isolated modes of o peration for applicator in put and outp ut control sign als.
Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 174 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Pinout s for +24-28 V I/O Operation Ta b l e 2 2 d escribes the pin configur ations for +24– 28 V I/O oper ation. There are no ju mpers to configure for this mode.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 9 Specifications This section provides the features of and sp ecifications fo r this printer . Content s Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Features 176 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Features This section lists th e standard and op tional features for th e printer . S t andard Features • Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing • DRAM 16 MB •U S B 2 .
177 Specifications Features 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Bar Codes T ypes of bar co des in clude: • Bar code ratios—2 :1, 7:3, 5:2, 3: 1 • LOGMARS • Codabar (suppo rts rat.
Specifications Agency Approvals 178 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Agency Approvals Agency Approvals • IEC 60950-1 • EN55022, Class B • EN55024 • EN61000-3- 2, -3-3 Product M.
179 Specifications General S pecifications 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A General Specifications Physical Specifications Electrical S pecifications Environment al Conditions for Operation an d Storage Dimensions BP-300/600X-Plus II BP-360X-Plus II Height 15.
Specifications Print S pecifications by Model 180 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print S pecifications by Model Refer to the key and the tabl e that follows for prin ter specifications. Specifications Key Non-Continuo us printing (g ap, notch, or hol e between lab els).
181 Specifications Ribbon S pecifications 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Ribbon S pecifications Refer to the follo wing table for ri bbon specification s. Note • Consider the following when using ribbon: • Match the ribb on to the lab el width and printhead wi dth that you are u sing.
Specifications Media S pe cifications 182 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Media S pecifications Use the correct size and type of labels for best perfor mance.
183 Specifications Media S pecificat io n s 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A BP-300X-Plus II and 600X-Plus II Black Mark Sensing Only BP-360X-Plus II Printers Media Specifications BP-300X-Plus II BP-600X-Plus II Mark length (measuring parallel to label/tag edge ) Minimum 0.
Specifications Media S pe cifications 184 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 BP-360X-Plus II Black Mark Sensing Only Media Specifications BP-360X-Plus II Mark length (measu ring parallel to label or tag edge) Minimum 0.1 2 in. (3 mm) Maximum 0.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Glossary alphanumeric Indicating lette rs, numerals, and c haracters su ch as punctuatio n marks. backfeed When the printer pulls the medi a and ribbon (if used) backward into the printer so that the beginning of th e label to be print ed is pr operly pos it io ned behind the printh ead.
Glossary 186 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 core diameter The inside diamet er of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media or ribbon. diagnostics Information about whic h printer functio ns are no t working that is used fo r troubleshoot ing print er problems.
187 Glossary 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A light emitting diode (L ED) Indicators of specific printer statu s conditions. Each LED is either off, on, or blinking depending on the feature bei ng monitored.
Glossary 188 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 roll media Media that co mes supplied ro lled onto a core (usually card board). Contrast this with fanfol d media . supplies A general term for media and ribb on. symbology The term generally used when referring to a bar code.
1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Index A active control panel bu ttons, 11 adhesive test for ribbon coating, 29 adjustments LCD, 88 left position, 83 lower media sensor , 52 media sen.
Index 190 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 checkli st before you begin, 16 troubleshoot ing, 138 cleaning cutter, 133 exterior of printer , 125 media compartment, 125 printhead and pla.
191 Index 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A F factory defaul ts reload parameters, 59 restore network settin gs, 59 fanfold media, 27 FCC compliance, iv features, 176 FEED button FEED .
Index 192 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 media loading Cutter Mode, 100 Peel-Off Mode, 93 Rewind Mode, 105 Rewind Mode with Cutter option, 112 T ear-Of f mode, 35 media path cleaning, 124 media power up set ting, 81 Media S.
193 Index 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A printer sett ings applicator p ort, 86 backfeed, 82 baud, 78 control prefix, 80 data bits, 78 date, 88 delimiter chara cte r , 81 format con.
Index 194 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 S sales, 3 schedule for cleaning, 124 scratch test media type, 28 ribbon coated side, 2 9 selecting a print mode, 92 self tests, 151 CANCEL, .
195 Index 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A U unpack the printer , 17 upper media sensor adjustment, 50 USB port location, 19 overview , 22 V verifier port setting, 85 W web media, 26 W eb S.
Index 196 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ __________.
.
Part Number: 14068L-001 Rev . A © 2007 Brady Corp. Unitied Sta tes Brady W orldwide Identification So lutions 6555 W est Go od Hope Road P .O. Box 2131 Milwaukee, WI 53 201-2131 http://www .bradyid.com T elephone: +1.80 0.5 37 .8 79 1 Fax: +1 800.292.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Brady X-Plus II c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Brady X-Plus II - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Brady X-Plus II, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Brady X-Plus II va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Brady X-Plus II, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Brady X-Plus II.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Brady X-Plus II. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Brady X-Plus II ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
