Transfer TransferPrinter Printer BP-PRPLUS PLUSSeries series BP-PR User Manual Configuration Instructions Edition 06/10 Edition 12/09
BP-PR PLUS Series Information on the scope of delivery, appearance, performance, dimensions and weight reflect our knowledge at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make modifications. All rights, including those regarding the translation, are reserved. Trademarks Centronics® is a registered trademark of the Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Microsoft® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
BP-PR PLUS Series Approvals The transfer printers comply with the following regulatory guidelines: EUROPE Directive 2006/95/EC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits: EN 60950-1:2006 EN 61558-1:2005 Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility: EN 55022:2006 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 UNITED STATES FCC Class A Notice (Printer with Optional Cutters, Type CU X, PCU X) This device complies with
BP-PR PLUS Series Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC This product contains a lithium battery. The crossed-out wheeled bin is used to indicate ‘separate collection’ for all batteries and accumulators in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC. Users of batteries must not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste. This Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators that are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life.
BP-PR PLUS Series Table of Contents Product Description ............................................................................................ 1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 1 Device Types .................................................................................................. 1 Standard Version ..................................................................................1-1 Peel-off Version ..........
BP-PR PLUS Series Security .............................................................................................. 1-24 Configuration via the Printer Website ...........................................................25 Calling up the Printer Website ............................................................ 1-25 Description of the Printer Website ...................................................... 1-25 Test Functions..............................................................................
BP-PR PLUS Series 1 Product Description 1-1 Overview The BP-PR PLUS Series transfer printers can be operated in thermal direct or transfer print mode. With thermal printing, heat from the printhead results in printing to a heatsensitive print medium. With thermal transfer printing, heat from the printhead causes the color layer of a transfer ribbon to be transferred to the print medium. The printers are equipped with every common interface to ensure trouble-free connection to computers and networks.
BP-PR PLUS Series 1-2-2 Peel-off Version The peel-off version is prepared for peel-off mode and thus has an internal rewinder and a pulling system comprised of a rewind assist roller and a locking system. Printing on labels or endless media from rolls or fanfolds is possible. Operation in Tear-off mode and with the ‘cutter’ or ‘external rewinder’ accessory is possible by installing the tear-off plate (see “Operating Instructions“), as it is with the standard version.
1-3 Technical Data BP-PR 300 PLUS Standard BP-PR 600 PLUS Option BP-PR 360 PLUS 300 250 mm (9.8 in.) 105.6 mm ( 4.2 in.) 600 100 mm (3.9 in.) 105.6 mm ( 4.2 in.) 300 200 mm (7.9 in.) 162.6 mm (6.4 in.) 1. Printhead Printing Method Thermal Direct Print Resolution( dpi) Print Speed (up to mm per s) Print Width 2. Material Material Thickness (mm/in.
BP-PR PLUS Series 11. Settings 15. Graphics Time, Date, Digital or Analog Clock Graphic Elements 25 Language Settings System Settings, Print Parameters, Interfaces, Security 16. Codes Graphic Formats Linear Barcodes 12. Monitoring Stop printing if: End of Ribbon End of Labels On the display: Printhead Open Data Reception WLAN Field Intensity Ethernet State Used Memory Temperature Printhead Access to Memory Card 2D-Codes When switched on with testing of printhead.
BP-PR PLUS Series 1-4 Parts of the Printer i The following illustrations show the important parts for the example using the printer with internal rewinder (peel-off version). The details of other printer versions may vary. Major differences are indicated in the following.
BP-PR PLUS Series 1-5 Accessories 1-5-1 External Unwinders and Rewinders A variety of external unwinders and rewinders are available for large print jobs. 1-5-2 Cutter The cutter accessory cuts labels or endless media right after printing, after a certain number of labels or after the print job. The peripheral connection of the printer is used for power supply and printer control.
BP-PR PLUS Series 1-6 Print Media 1-6-1 Printing Methods and Print Media The printers of the BP-PR PLUS Series can be operated both in thermal direct and in transfer mode. 1-6-1-1 Thermal Direct Printing The label medium is coated with a thermo-reactive material which responds by changing color when heated (e.g. from white to black). The thermal printhead generates the print image via pointwise heating of the label medium.
BP-PR PLUS Series Dim. Designation A Label width Label width in peel-off mode Width of liner or endless medium With a medium thickness of B E = 0.07 – 0.25 With a medium thickness of E = 0.25 – 0.
BP-PR PLUS Series 1-7 Software You can use several methods to control the printer and create label layouts. 1-7-1 Direct Programming The printer has an extensive command set for creating label layouts. With a text editor, the printer commands can be combined in a file. This label programming can then be sent to the printer via a data interface (e.g. via the DOS command COPY). Please contact Brady technical support for direct programming.
BP-PR PLUS Series 2 Connecting Printer to Computer You can choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the printer: • Direct connection to the serial RS-232 interface (8) (see 2-1 Connecting Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface on page 11). • Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (5) (see 2-2 Connecting Printer via Ethernet Interface on page 12). • Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (5) (see 2-2 Connecting Printer via Ethernet Interface on page 12).
BP-PR PLUS Series 2-1 Connecting Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface 2-1-1 Connecting Printer The RS-232 interface is operated via an RS-232 cable. 1. Connect computer and printer with a suitable cable. 2. Secure cable connections with the screws found at the plugs. 3. Configure the RS-232 interface of the printer to match the settings of the connected computer (see 4-1-4 Interfaces on page 21).
BP-PR PLUS Series 2-2 Connecting Printer via Ethernet Interface To connect the printer to a network jack, you will require a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T. For direct connection of the printer to the Ethernet card of a local computer, you will need an appropriate crossover cable. i A shielded cable must be used to connect the printer to the network. 1. Connect computer and printer with a suitable cable. 2.
BP-PR PLUS Series 2-2-1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPD in MS Windows The print services Raw-IP and LPD are not available in all operating systems. In general, special tools are required to set up print services. Information on this can be obtained from your dealer. Print service Raw-IP LPD Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Not available Available Available Available Available, but not installed Available Available Available Table 5.
BP-PR PLUS Series 2-2-2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting If the printer driver valid for your Windows version is installed on your computer, you can use the Windows standard applications to edit the label contents and to start the print jobs. To use the Raw-IP or LPD print services, you must adjust the Windows printer settings: 1. Open the folder containing the printers via Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Right-click the icon of the printer. A pop-up menu appears. 3. In the pop-up menu, select Properties.
BP-PR PLUS Series 3 Offline Menu 3-1 Structure of the Offline Menu The offline menu contains setting options on several levels for configuring the printer to meet your needs. In addition, the offline menu features test functions for supporting the configuration or checking the function of the printer. Using status functions, the set parameters can be displayed or printed.
BP-PR PLUS Series 1st menu level Service 2nd menu level Access Firmware upd. PIN protection possible Firmw. fr. card PIN protection possible Clr. service ctr. Only with service key inserted Adj. gap sensor Only with service key inserted Save settings Only with memory card inserted, PIN protection possible Load settings Only with memory card inserted, PIN protection possible OEM Name Only with service key inserted Cleaning interval Only with service key inserted Table 6.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4 Configuration 4-1 Configuration via the Operating Panel A host of parameters for configuring the printer are found in the Setup menu of the offline menu. Your printer is mainly configured via the operating panel during initial commissioning and when making major changes to the operational conditions. Changes required for processing different print jobs can be implemented via software settings. You can protect the Setup menu from unauthorized access via a code number (PIN).
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-2 Device Settings 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Machine param. Parameter Printhead Pos. X Printhead Pos. Y Tear-off Pos. Demand Meaning Default Shifts entire print image perpendicular to direction of paper flow. The absolute shifting of print image perpendicular to direction of paper flow is limited to the difference between label width and printhead width set in the 0.0 mm software. You can also set Printhead pos. X via software.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-3 Printing Parameters 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Print param. Parameter Meaning Default Heat Level Heating value for compensating for differing thermal behavior of print-heads. Changing this value is then necessary if printing intensity has changed after replacing printhead. To adapt printing intensity when using different media, print speeds or printing contents, you should change the heat level in the software. The settings from the Print param.
BP-PR PLUS Series Parameter Meaning Default Backfeed Method for backfeeding the label medium. Backfeeding is necessary in the cutting and peel-off modes since a label is pushed out passed the front edge of the next label above the print line when peeling off/cutting. always: Backfeeding occurs independently of label contents. smart: Backfeeding only occurs when the next label is not yet fully prepared when peeling off/ cutting the current label.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-4 Interfaces 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Interfaces. Parameter Meaning Default Default Card Slot Definition of the primary card slot. Select one of the card slots on the back of the printer with CompactFlash or PC-Card or the card slot in the external operating panel with Ext. CompactFlash. CompactFlash Character Set Selection of the character set table for adaptation to the computer system used. Switching the character set via software is not possible.
BP-PR PLUS Series Parameter > Gateway > Network Error Keyboard Meaning Default Off Connection address between the local network and other networks. The IP address of the computer (router) on the network through which the connection can be established is used for this. The address of the router can also be issued via DHCP. Off Printer switches to Error mode when problems with the network connection occur. Setting of the keyboard layout when using an external keyboard.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-5 Status Line Select the parameters to be displayed in Ready mode. 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Status line menu. Parameter Meaning Default Clock Displays the current time. On Date Sheet Displays the current calendar day. On Ribbon Supply Displays current ribbon supply in the form of a horizontal bar. Off Ethernet Link Status Displays the Ethernet status. Off Temperature Displays the current printhead temperature.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-1-6 Security 4-1-6-1 Activating a PIN By activating a PIN, you can protect the Setup menu, certain memory card functions and the firmware update from unauthorized access. Protected menu items are then marked with the symbol and are only accessible after the PIN is entered. 1. Press the menu button. 2. Select Setup > Security > Security menu. 3. Select the value On with the 4. Accept the setting with the and buttons button. 4-1-6-2 Defining a PIN 1. Press the menu button. 2.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2 Configuration via the Printer Website The parameters accessible via the operating panel can also be set via the website accessed through the firmware of the printer. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface are accessible there. You can access the printer website with a Javacapable browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator) via the Ethernet interface. Use of the Java applets requires at least version 1.4.2 of Java.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-1 Status Tab Figure 7. "Status" Tab on the Printer Website The following information is contained in the top section of the "Status" tab: i 26 • Printer type • Firmware version • Bootloader version • Printhead temperature and temperature of CPU • Heat voltage for the printhead. The heat voltage is only active during printing. Otherwise, 0.0 V is displayed.
BP-PR PLUS Series A list of the events which have occurred since the printer was switched on are found in the bottom section of the tab. No more than the last eight events are displayed. The "Ready" event provides information on when the printer was switched on. The buttons on the bottom line of the "Status" tab have the following functions: Button Display Function Opens a window which shows the current printer display. You can set the update interval on the scale below the display.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-2 Setup Tab On the "Setup" tab, you can set all the configuration parameters which are also accessible via the operating panel in the Setup menu. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface can be set (see below). Figure 8. "Setup" tab on the printer website. The menus and parameters are arranged in a tree structure in the top section of the tab. The tree structure can be expanded in different ways: Click circular symbol in front of the menu symbol once.
BP-PR PLUS Series The following parameters for the Ethernet interface can only be accessed via the printer website: Parameter SMTP Server Meaning E-mails can be sent to selected addresses when certain status and error messages are generated. To activate: Set parameter to "On". Enter IP address of the SMTP server. Enter a valid e-mail address for the printer in the "From address" field. More detailed information on sending e-mails is found in see 4-2-2-3 System Messages Tab on page 30.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-3 System Messages Tab Status and error messages can be sent automatically to the SNMP manager or via e-mail to the selected addresses immediately after they occur via the Ethernet interface. Select the messages to be sent and destination addresses on the "System messages" tab. Figure 9. “System messages" tab on the printer website Column Meaning Description Status and error messages that can be sent.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-4 Printer Status Line Tab On the "Printer status line" tab, you can select the status parameters which are to be displayed on the printer status line. Figure 10. ”Printer status line” tab on the printer website Adding a status parameter: 1. Select widget in pull-down menu. 2. Click Set. The symbol, the parameter designation and the width of the symbol in the display (in pixels) are displayed in the top section of the tab. The entire width of all symbols in the display (e.g.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-5 Fonts Tab The most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer are listed on the "Fonts" tab. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer. Figure 11. ”Fonts” tab on the printer website The parameters correspond to those in the Font list menu and are described in Table 17 on page 37.
BP-PR PLUS Series 4-2-2-6 Devices Tab The "Devices" tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installed in the printer and the optional devices connected. Figure 12. ”Devices” tab on the printer website The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list and are described in Table 18 on page 39. 4-2-2-7 Help Tab When the "Help" tab is selected, an internet connection to the support page website is opened.
BP-PR PLUS Series 5 Test Functions 5-1 Overview The printer is equipped with different test functions providing information on: • the most important configuration parameters • the fonts available in the printer • important hardware components and connected peripheral devices • the print image quality and state of the thermal printhead • the function of label detection in conjunction with the optical properties of the label medium • the label data sent from the computer or read out from the mem
BP-PR PLUS Series 5-3 Status Print The Status print function prints a test image containing information on the configuration and status of the printer. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. i The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose. 1. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.
BP-PR PLUS Series A From address is displayed if the SMTP server is "On" or the service key is inserted E Recipients are displayed if SNMP is "On" or the service key is inserted O Optional assemblies which are displayed with the service key inserted even if they are not installed S Service data only displayed when the service key is inserted W Queue name is displayed when LPD is "On" or the service key is inserted The Status print contains the following information: Symbol Information • Device type • Ve
BP-PR PLUS Series 5-4 Font List The Font list function prints the most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer in tabular form. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. i The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose. 1.
BP-PR PLUS Series 5-5 Device List The Device list function prints out the most important information on hardware components of the printer and connected devices. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. i The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose. 1. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width. 2.
BP-PR PLUS Series Name CPU Information • Type and serial number of the CPU PCB • Revision of CPU PCB and FPGA TPH Resolution and heating point number of the installed thermal printhead.
BP-PR PLUS Series 5-6 ASCII Dump Mode ASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at the interface when working with direct programming. The incoming commands at the printer are printed out as text. In addition, a corresponding error message is printed out immediately after an error occurs. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu and is started after four lines are have been received.
BP-PR PLUS Series Example: In the following two figures, the printout in Monitor mode is contrasted with the "normal" printout of a label. Figure 17.
BP-PR PLUS Series 5-7 Test Grid The Test grid function prints out the geometric pattern on a background grid. This allows you to assess the evenness of the print quality. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. i The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose. 1. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width. 2.
BP-PR PLUS Series 5-8 Label Profile The Label profile function carries out a longer label advance. It saves the values measured by the label sensor here and then prints them out in two diagrams. The printout is used to check label detection in conjunction with the optical properties of the label medium. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. i The printout of the diagram occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration.
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BP-PR PLUS Series 6 Service Functions 6-1 Performing Firmware Update The firmware of the printer is saved in a Flash EPROM. You can update the firmware using the following functions: • Firmware upd.: Copy a firmware file from a computer connected to one of the interfaces of a printer (see 6-1-1 Copying New Firmware via Interface on page 45). • Firmw. fr. card: Copy a firmware file from a memory card (see 6-1-2 Copying New Firmware from Memory Card on page 46).
BP-PR PLUS Series 6-1-2 Copying New Firmware from Memory Card 1. Format CompactFlash memory card in printer (see 8-2 Formatting on page 51.). The directories "fonts", "images", "labels" and "misc" are created on the memory card here. 2. Copy the firmware file to the "misc" directory in a CompactFlash drive. 3. Insert the prepared memory card into the printer. 4. Press the menu button. 5. Select Service > Firmw. fr. card menu. 6. Press the button. 7. If the function Firmw. fr.
BP-PR PLUS Series 6-2 Save Settings i Access only possible with CF memory card inserted. You can save the printer configuration to a CompactFlash memory card with the Save settings function. The configuration will be saved as XML file in the folder \MISC of the CF card. The current date is used as file name YYYYMMDD.XML (e.g. 20060802.XML for a file saved on 08-02-2006). 1. Insert CompactFlash card. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select Service > Save settings menu. 4.
BP-PR PLUS Series 7 FTP Printer Management Using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you can manage and transfer files on the network via the Ethernet interface. You will require an FTP program (FTP client) which supports the "binary" transfer mode to manage the printer. The printer functions as an FTP server.
BP-PR PLUS Series 7-2 Directory Structure of the FTP Server The files accessible via FTP are found in several folders: Folder name Contents iffs Contents of the IFFS (Internal Flash File System). When logging on with the user-name "root", the contents of the IFFS can be managed. system Firmware file of the printer execute Printing of label files stored in this folder is started immediately. The files must be of the type .LBL. The corresponding file is deleted once the print job is complete.
BP-PR PLUS Series 8 Memory Cards You can save graphics, fonts, label descriptions and database information for the longterm on a memory card. i Always create a backup copy of the memory card in case of a malfunction. Always create a backup copy of the memory card in case of a malfunction.
BP-PR PLUS Series 8-2 Formatting If the memory card has not been correctly preformatted, you must format it as follows: 8-3 • Formatting in the printer via the Format card (see 8-4-4 Format Card on page 55) menu item. • Formatting in the printer via the interface with the Mf;name CR command, See “Programming Instructions“. • Formatting in an appropriate drive of a PC. See documentation of the drive used. Writing The memory card can be written to in several ways.
BP-PR PLUS Series 8-4 Memory Card Functions in the Offline Menu Accessing the Memory card menu is only possible if a memory card is installed. You can still only operate the card slot set in the menu Interfaces > Default card slot via the operating panel (see 4-1-4 Interfaces on page 21). When operating via an interface, each card slot can be addressed via a path. 8-4-1 Loading Label You can print labels whose descriptions are saved on the memory card using the Label from card function. 1.
BP-PR PLUS Series 8-4-2 Printing Card Index You can print out the index of the installed memory card with the Print directory function. 1. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width. 2. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. 3. Press the menu button. 4. Select the Print directory function in the Memory card menu. 5. Start printout with the button.
BP-PR PLUS Series You can prevent unauthorized copying of memory cards by using a PIN (see 4-1-6 Security on page 24). 1. Insert original card. (see 8-1 Insertion and Removal on page 50) 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select Memory card > Copy memory card with the buttons 4. Press the 5. Use the 6. Press the and button. A selection field with the selection No appears in the display. and buttons to select Yes. button. 7.
BP-PR PLUS Series 8-4-4 Format Card You can delete all data from a memory card with the Format card function. This reformats the memory card. You can also use the Format card function if the Unknown card or Structural err. error message was output when using the card. You can prevent unauthorized deleting of memory cards by using a PIN (see 4-1-6 Security on page 24). 1. Insert a memory card (see 8-1 Insertion and Removal on page 50"). 2. Press the menu button. 3.
BP-PR PLUS Series 9 External Keyboard You can connect an external keyboard or compatible input device (e.g., barcode scanner) directly to the printer. Using an external keyboard facilitates the entry of variable data while processing print jobs and printing from the memory card. Input prompts and the data received from the keyboard are shown in the display. 9-1 Connecting External Keyboard You can connect any MF-2-compatible USB keyboard supporting code set 3 to the printer.
BP-PR PLUS Series 9-3 Key Assignment and Special Characters The printer features a specific keyboard assignment table for each setting of the Country configuration parameter. These tables generally match the DOS keyboard assignments (see 4-1-4 Interfaces on page 21). The [Alt Gr] key has no function. All special characters obtained using this key (e.g., [ ] { } \) and various other special characters (e.g., " × ÷) can be obtained using the [Alt] key.
BP-PR PLUS Series 9-3-1 Country-Specific Special Characters: The following country-specific special characters are entered with the [Alt] key pressed. Table 24. Country-specific special characters entered with the [Alt] key pressed.
BP-PR PLUS Series 9-3-2 Other Special Characters A special character in the ZZ column can be entered by first entering the corresponding character in the Z1 column and then entering the character in the Z2 column while pressing the [Alt] button. Table 25. Special characters entered via a sequence of two characters Example: Entering the character ń i Edition 06/10 1st entry: [~] 2nd entry: [Alt] + [n] If necessary, use the information in Table 24 on page 58 to enter the character Z1.
BP-PR PLUS Series Index A Activating a Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Advance Ribbon Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 ASCII Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 B Backfeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Bootloader Version . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 34, 36 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 C CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BP-PR PLUS Series O R OEM Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Offline Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Operating Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Device settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Printing parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Status line . . . . . . . . . . .
