Brady BBP81 - Media and Ribbon Specifications

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Y882746 BBP81 User Manual 5/13/08

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Table of Contents3
Who Should Use this Document8
How this Document Is Organized8
Contacts9
- Corporate Headquarters9
- Technical Service9
- Other Websites9
Document Conventions10
External View14
Printer Media Compartment15
Control Panel16
- Control Panel Buttons17
- Control Panel Lights18
Printer Language Modes19
- Firmware Downloads19
- Additional Printer Language Information19
Before You Begin22
Handling the Printer23
- Stress Free Setup Service23
- Unpack and Inspect the Printer23
- Register Your Printer23
- Store the Printer23
- Ship the Printer24
Select a Site for the Printer25
- Select a Surface25
- Provide Proper Operating Conditions25
- Allow Proper Space25
- Provide a Data Source25
- Provide a Power Source25
Select a Data Communication Interface26
- Data Cables27
- Connect the Printer to the Computer or Network27
Connect the Printer to a Power Source30
- Power Cord Specifications31
Types of Media32
Ribbon Overview34
- When to Use Ribbon34
- Coated Side of Ribbon34
Print Modes38
- Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements38
- Media Paths39
Load Media40
- Beginning Steps for All Print Modes40
Load Ribbon44
- Remove Used Ribbon48
Calibrate the Printer49
- Auto Calibration49
Adjust Printhead Pressure50
Setup Mode54
- Enter Setup Mode54
- Exit Setup Mode54
Change Password-Protected Parameters56
- Default Password Value56
- Disable the Password Protection Feature56
Print a Configuration Label57
Print a Network Configuration Label58
Control Panel Parameters59
- How to View or Modify Parameters59
- Additional Parameters59
- Standard Printer Parameters60
Replacing Printer Components84
- Ordering Replacement Parts84
- Recycling Printer Components84
Lubrication84
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures85
- Clean the Exterior85
- Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller86
- Clean the Media Compartment and Sensors89
Troubleshooting Checklists92
LCD Error Messages93
Print Quality Problems97
Calibration Problems100
Communications Problems101
Ribbon Problems102
Miscellaneous Printer Problems103
Printer Diagnostics105
- Power-On Self Test105
- CANCEL Self Test106
- PAUSE Self Test107
- FEED Self Test108
- FEED and PAUSE Self Test111
- Communications Diagnostics Test112
- Sensor Profile113
General Specifications116
Printing Specifications117
Media Specifications119
Ribbon Specifications120
Printer Options121

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