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BP-1244/BP-1344 Operator’s Manual DO NOT PRINT

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1 1.0 Introduction The BP-1244 and BP-1344 (hereafter referred to as ‘the printer’) are user-friendly devices that blend quality and durability

1.1 About this Printer This printer offers the following standard and optional features: 1.1.1 Standard Features Printing  Thermal Transfer Pri

1.1.2 Optional Features External Cutter (option) The External Cutter provides ease of automatic cutting for tags and labels after a label is printe

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2 2.0 Before using the Printer Removing the Packaging Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage; if damage is evident notify the shipping

Inspecting the Printer After removing the printer from the packaging material, check the contents. The following items should be included:  Prin

3 3.0 Introduction This chapter explains how to connect your printer, load media (and ribbon, if equipped for thermal transfer), and print a

3.1.2 Interface Connection The printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable. 3.1.3 Interface Cables An interface cable is

3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor The printer is available with a Fixed Media Sensor or an Adjustable Media Sensor (AMS). To identify the type of sen

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To properly position the sensor you will need to know where the TOF mark is located on your media. (For more information on media, see Specifications

Position the Adjustable Media Sensor as follows: 1. Based on the measurement that you made earlier, choose the Reference Letter that best correspo

3.3 Loading Media 1. Slide the Roll Media, (up to 8” O.D.) onto the Media Spindle. 2. Insert the Media Spindle (with media) into the External M

5. Slide the Internal Media Guide and Internal Media Hub Flange to the edge of the media. 6. Close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and press

3.3.1 Loading Media for Peel Configuration 1. Open the cover. 2. Push the Printhead Latch down and raise the Printhead Carrier Assembly. 3. P

3.4 Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer) 1. Open the cover. 2. Remove both ribbon hubs. 3. Slide a roll of Ribbon onto one of the Ribbon Hubs

6. Place the Ribbon Hubs back into the printer and route the ribbon through the printhead carrier assembly as shown below.  Note: Ensure the

3.5 Flash Memory Expansion The printer can be equipped with an optional Flash Memory Expansion. This flash expansion can be used for storage of lab

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4 4.0 Introduction The Front Panel consists of three lights and three dual-function buttons. The functions of these lights and controls are list

Copyright Information: Firmware (Software) Agreement The enclosed Firmware (Software) resident in the Printer is owned by Licensor or its supplier

4.2 Buttons The three buttons perform different functions based on the printer’s operational mode. The printer operates in one of the following mod

4.4 Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions In ‘Printer Setup Mode’ the printer’s buttons control the setting of the printer’s operating menu items s

4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu List The sample label below is the Printer Setup Menu List. This label shows all of the printer’s current values for each

4.4.2 Menu Items and Values The table below lists all the menu items and their possible values in the ‘Printer Setup Procedure’. 1) MEDIA TYPE Se

9) CONTROL CODES Allows code selection listed in Programmer’s manual. Possible Values: * (STD) STANDARD CODES (ALT) ALTERNATE CODES 10) CONT FO

17) INTERNAL MODULE Sets the number of 4K Byte blocks allocated for the internal RAM module. Possible Values: 0 – 255; default = *128 18) LABEL A

4.4.3 Example of Changing Baud Rate The following is a step by step example for modifying the Printer Setup. Although this example will show how t

6. To confirm that your changes have been made press the + buttons simultaneously, this will print the Database Configuration Label. The label shou

4.5 Label Alignment The Label Alignment function is intended for applications with short label lengths that result in wasted labels (between the med

4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTO In this mode the printer can calculate the ‘ALIGNMENT LENGTH’ by performing a FORCED ALIGNMENT. This eliminates the n

Agency Compliance and Approvals: C US Listed UL1950 Information Technology Equipment C22.2 No. 950-M93 EN60950 For 230 Volt O

4.5.4 Label Alignment Recommended Settings Label Alignment is intended for use with label length less than the distance between the printhead and t

4.5.5 Label Alignment Troubleshooting Problem Description Possible Cause Solution Attempting to perform Label Alignment results in no paper moveme

Problem Description Possible Cause Solution Label Alignment is incorrect. Pressing FEED successively results in a short label length, 1-inch. Labe

+ Problem Description Possible Cause Solution Tear Mode selected but label stop position (present position) is not far enough forward. Another prese

4.6 Calibration Mode In ‘Calibration Mode’ the printer’s buttons allows the printer to ‘calibrate’ the media for sensing of the Top of Form either a

4.6.1 Media Sensor Calibration Procedure The ‘Media Sensor Calibration Procedure’ allows the operator to recalibrate the selected media sensor (gap

4.6.2 Auto Media Calibration Procedure The ‘Auto Media Calibration Procedure’ allows the operator to automatically obtain the optimum (TOF Low and

4.7 Internal Labels The following sections explain each of the printer’s internally generated test and configuration labels. 4.7.1 Database Config

The second label printed is the Dot Check Label. This label is used to determine whether the printhead is in need of replacement. 'Good' an

4.7.2 Test Label This label is intended to be used to evaluate the current printer setup for print quality, and label tracking and positioning. To

Important Safety Instructions This printer has been carefully designed to provide many years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical e

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5 5.0 Introduction This chapter covers the cleaning, adjusting, and some troubleshooting tips involved with your printer. In addition, the follo

5.1 Cleaning the Printhead Warning Turn ‘off’ the printer and unplug the unit from the AC outlet before cleaning the printhead. 1. Turn ‘of

5.2 Media Width Adjustment A Thumbwheel on the side of the printhead carrier assembly allows the printhead to be adjusted for various sizes of medi

5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment The adjustable ribbon handler feature allows adjustment to the ribbon supply hub that provides optimum tension when usi

5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment A fine printhead adjustment set screw is located on top of the printhead carrier assembly that can be used for adjust

5.5 Printhead Replacement Removal:  Notes: It is recommended that the printhead only be replaced by a certified repair technician. Always follow

5.6 Darkness Adjustment The Darkness Adjustment (located on the rear of the printer) allows the operator to adjust the print contrast on the printe

5.8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts The printer stores its Boot Loader, Operating Program, and Font in Flash memory on the main PCB. This configurat

6 6.0 Introduction Occasionally situations occur that requires some troubleshooting skills. Possible problem situations and potential solutions

Unacceptable print quality:  Dirty printhead. Clean the printhead (see Chapter 5).  The printhead temperature is too high. Use the software c

Skips every other label (Print quality is good but skips every other label).  The label is formatted too close to the top edge of the form. Leave

Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication  The ribbon is installed incorrectly. Make sure that the dull side (side with ink) is facing t

7 Mechanical Width 8.5” (21.6 cm) Depth 9.5” (24.1 cm) Height 6.25” (15.9 cm Weight 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) Operating Temperature 40 F to 95

Media/Ribbon Media Types Roll-Fed, Die-Cut, Continuous, Fan-Fold Max. Media Width 4.3" (109.2 mm) Min. Media Width 1" (25.4 mm) Max

Approved Media To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Brady recommends the use of Brady brand media and ribbons. These suppli

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A ASCII Control Code Chart Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Ctrl @ NUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60 Ctrl A SOH 1

Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Ç 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0 ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 ß 225 E1 é 130 82 ó 1

B Embedded Fonts and Barcodes All character fonts and barcodes available with the printer are described in this section. Each font and barcode h

Printer Overview 1.0 Introduction ... 1 1.1 About this Printer...

The table below lists the font sizes. The numbers indicate the number of dots. FONT HEIGHT WIDTH SPACING Font 0 7 5 1 Font 1 13 7 2 Font 2 18

Font 4 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase. Font 5 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase. Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase.

Font 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 barcode

Barcodes Bar Code fonts have alpha names (left column in the table below). Uppercase alpha names will print barcodes with human-readable interpretat

Bar Code ID Type Length Check-sum Valid ASCII Characters, decimal value representation u UPS MaxiCode with Byte Count Specified Yes Alphanumeric

Barcode A Code 3 of 9 Barcode B UPC-A Barcode C UPC-E Barcode D Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode E Code 128 Barcode F EAN-13 Barcode G

Barcode I Codabar Barcode J Interleaved 2 of 5 w/module 10 checksum Barcode K Plessey Barcode L Interleaved 2 of 5 w/module 10 checksum

Barcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code 128 KMART NON EDI Barcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random WeightBP-1244/BP-1344 B-9

Barcode T Telepen Barcode u UPS MaxiCode Barcode v FIM Barcode z PDF 417 Bar Code W1c: DataMatrix Bar Code W1d: QR Code

C Brady Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement Bradyprinter 1244/1344 Printer Brady warrants to Purchaser that under normal use and ser

4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTO... 29 4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO ... 29 4.5.4 Label Alignment R

Thermal Printhead This warranty is limited to a period of 6 months for the 1244/1344 thermal printhead. This 6-month warranty is valid only if a Bra

General Warranty Provisions Brady makes no warranty as to the design, capability, capacity or suitability of any of its hardware, supplies, or softw

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Appendix B Embedded Fonts and Barcodes .............. B-1 Appendix C Warranty Information......