BP-PR600 Plus

Transfer Printer
BP-PR PLUS series
Configuration Instructions
Edition 3/07
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.
Windows®, Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows 2000®, Windows NT® and Windows XP® are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
True TypeTM is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Approval
The transfer printers comply with the following safety guidelines:
CE EC Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
EC Machine Directive (98/37/EC)
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC)
United States
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The user is cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Brady could void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le material
broilleur du Canada
Europe
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
W.H. Brady Identification Solutions Division

Lindestraat 21 6555 W. Good Hope Road
Industriepark C3 PO Box 2131
9240 Zele Belgium Milwaukee, WI 53201 U.S.A.
Tel.: +32 52 457 811 Phone: 1-800-537-8791 Fax: 1-800-292-2289
e-mail: [email protected]
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Table of contents
1 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Device types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Parts of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6 Print media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.7 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Connecting printer to computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.1 Connecting printer via serial RS-232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2 Connecting printer via Ethernet interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3 Connecting printer via USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Offline menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.1 Structure of the offline menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Navigating the offline menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 Service key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1 Configuration via the operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 Configuration via the printer website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5 Test functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2 Short status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.3 Status print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4 Font list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.5 Device list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.6 ASCII Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.7 Test grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.8 Label profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.9 Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.10 Print IFFS contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6 Service functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.1 Performing firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.2 Clearing service counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.3 Adjusting label sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.4 Save settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.5 Load settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.6 Changing OEM name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.7 Cleaning interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7 FTP printer management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7.1 FTP logon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.2 Directory structure of the FTP server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.3 FTP firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8 Memory cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.1 Insertion and removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.3 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.4 Memory card functions in the offline menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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9 External keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.1 Connecting external keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.2 Special key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.3 Key assignment and special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
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 heat-sensitive 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.
When using a memory card, the printers can also operate in standalone mode. By connecting a key-
board, variable data can also be entered conveniently in standalone mode.
The printers can be connected to AC mains networks from 100 V to 240 V without any kind of adapter.
The large graphic LCD display and the context-controlled navigator pad allow the printers to be moni-
tored and operated efficiently.
A variety of accessories allows the printers to be adapted to different product requirements.
1.2 Device types

The printers are available in a variety of models with different features.
1.2.1 Standard version

The standard version is used for printing labels or endless media on rolls or fanfolds.
In Tear-off mode, labels are removed by hand. Because there is no internal rewinder, automatic peeling
off of the labels from the liner (peel-off mode) and internal rewinding are not possible.
The labels can be cut off automatically with the ‘cutter’ accessory. For details, see documentation of the
cutter.
The labels can be wound up with the ‘external rewinder’ accessory. For details, see documentation of
the external rewinder.
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.
In peel-off mode, the label is peeled off the liner after printing. The label can be removed by hand with
the peel-off sensor (accessory). The liner is rolled up via the internal rewinder.
For use in Internal Rewind mode, remove the locking system and replace the dispense plate with a
rewind guide plate. See “Operating Instructions“.

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
1.2.3 Overview of types
Characteristics BP-PR PLUS series

Max. medium width in [mm] 120
Print resolution [dpi] 203 300 600
Printing width in [mm] 104 105.6 105.6
Max. print speed in [mm/s] 250 250 100
Standard version transfer printer BP-PR 200 PLUS BP-PR 300 PLUS BP-PR 600 PLUS
Peel-off version transfer printer BP-PR 200 PLUS-P BP-PR 300 PLUS-P BP-PR 600 PLUS-P
Tab. 1: Overview of BP-PR PLUS series printer types

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
1.3 Technical data
These technical data specifications reflect the knowledge available at the time of printing. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Standard Option
BP-PR 200 PLUS BP-PR 300 PLUS BP-PR 600 PLUS

Printhead
Printing Method Thermal direct / Thermal transfer
Print Resolution 203 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi
Print Speed max 250 mm/s 250 mm/s 100 mm/s
Print Width max. 104 mm 105,6 mm 105,6 mm
Labels
Material - labels, continuous material Thermal and standard paper, textiles1, plastic foil : PE, PP, PVC, PA, PI
Material Thickness / Weight 0,07 - 0,35 mm / 60 - 250 g/m2 (thicker material available on request)
Materials Polyimide : B-457, B-426, B-479
Polyester - white : B-422, B-423, B-488, B-489
Polyester - metallised : B-435, B-428
PermaSleeves : PS-250-2W
Self-Laminating and DuraSleeves
Media Roll Total Diameter max 210 mm
Core Diameter 25.4 - 76 mm
Winding Direction Inside or outside
Width of the Liner with a Thickness 0,07-0,35 mm 25 - 120 mm
with a Thickness 0,25-0,35 mm 10 - 120 mm
Label Width 4 - 116 mm
Label Width when dispending1 min. 25 mm
Label Height 5 - 2000 mm 5 - 2000 mm 5 - 1000 mm
Label Height when dispending1 min. 12 mm
Ribbon
Ink Inside or outside
Roll Diameter max 80 mm
Core Diameter 25 mm
Ribbon Length max 500 m
Width max 114 mm
Internal Rewind Unit
Total Diameter max 145 mm
Core Diameter 38,1 mm
Winding Direction Outside only
Dimensions Printer
Height x Depth x Width 274 mm x 446 mm x 242 mm
Weight 9 kg
Label sensor
Method 6HHWKURXJK%RWWRPUHÀHFW
Distance to the Paper Edge 5 - 53 mm
Electronics
Processor High speed 32 Bit ColdFire 266 MHz
RAM 64 MB
ROM Flash 8 MB
Slot for CompactFlash-Card Type I up to 1 GB
Slot for PC-Card Type II
Real Time Date / Clock
Operating Panel
Buttons illuminated, depening on mode of operation Pause, Feed, Cancel, Menu, Enter, 4 x Cursor
LCD Graphic Display Width x Height 60 mm x 40 mm
Text Lines / Characters 4 / ca. 20
Interfaces
Serial RS-232C, 1.200 up to 230.400 Baud/8 Bit
USB 2.0 High Speed Slave for PC Connection
Ethernet 10/100 Base T, LPD, RAW-IP, DHCP,
HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, NTP
Peripheral Connection
USB Master for Keyboard and Scanner 2x
Accessories
Cutter
Present Sensor PS8 - Manual Operation
Present Sensor PS6 - Automatic Operation
External Unwinder
External Rewinder
CompactFlash-Card Type I
PC-Card Type II
1)
Depending on label size, material and adhesive limitations are possible. Critical material or applications have to be testet and cleared.
Tab. 2: Technical data

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
BP-PR PLUS series BP-PR PLUS series

Settings Software
Local setting (Arabian, CZ, D, DK, E, F, Windows Driver 98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP,
GB/USA, H, I, IL, N, NL, P, PL, RUS, S, NT from 4.0
SF, TR), Machine parameter, abc Compiler Basic compiler to run individual
Print parameter, Interfaces, Security programs
Monitoring Label Software BradySoft, CodeSoft
Stop printing if Out of ribbon, Out of paper, Operation Data
Head open Power Supply 100 - 240 V~ , 50 - 60 Hz, PFC
Test Routines Energy Consumption max. 250 W
System diagnosis of memory and print- Operation Temperature 10 - 35 °C
head when switched on, short status, Humidity 30 - 85 % not condensing
status print, font list, device list, label Safety Regulations CE, FCC Class A, CB, CCC
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Status Reports Extensive status print with information
about instrument setting, for example print
length counter, runtime counter.
Request of the machine status via Accessories
software command. Detailed status Cutter CU4
messages on the display, for example Material Weight max 500 g/m2
network error-no link, barcode error etc. Material Width max 120 mm
Fonts Material Height min 2 mm depending on material
Font Types 5 Bitmap fonts incl. OCR-A, OCR-B and External Rewinder ER1 / ER4
3 Vector fonts Swiss 721, Swiss 721 Bold Total Diameter ER1 210 mm
and Monospace 821 available internally, ER4 300 mm
loadable TrueType fonts. Core Diameter 40 mm (with/without cardboard
Character Sets Windows 1250 up to 1257, DOS 437, 737, core)
775, 850, 852, 857, 862, 864, 866, 869, 76 mm (with cardboard core)
EBCDIC 500, Material Width max 120 mm
ISO 8859-1 up to -10 and -13 up to -16, Winding Speed max 300 mm/s
WinOEM 720, UTF-8, Macintosh Roman, Winding Direction Inside or outside
DEC MCS, K0I8-R. Power Supply ER1 From printer
All West and East European Latin, Cyrillic, ER4 With internal power supply
Greek, Hebrew and Arabic characters are External Unwinder EU4
supported. Total Diameter 300 mm
Core Diameter 40 mm (with/without cardboard
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Bitmap Fonts Size of width and height 1 - 3 mm core)
76 mm (with cardboard core)
zoom 2-10
Material Width max 120 mm
Orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Winding Direction Inside or outside
Vector-/ Size of width and height 0.9 - 128 mm
TrueType Fonts variable zoom ,
Orientation 360° in steps of 1°,
Font Formats Bold, italic, underlined, outline, negative,
grey, vertical, depending on character
fonts
Font Width Variable
Graphics
Graphic Elements /LQHDUURZER[FLUFOHHOOLSVH¿OOHGDQG
¿OOHGZLWKIDGLQJ
Graphic Formats PCX, IMG, BMP, TIF, MAC, GIF, PNG
Codes
Linear Barcodes Code 39, Code 93, Code 39 Full ASCII,
Codabar, EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN/UCC 128,
EAN/UPC App. 2, EAN/UPC App. 5, FIM,
HIBC, Interleaved 2/5, Ident- und lead
code of German Post AG, JAN 8, JAN 13,
MSI, Plessey, Postnet, RSS 14, UPC A,
UPC E, UPC E0
2D-Codes Aztec, Codablock F, Data Matrix, PDF 417,
Micro PDF 417, UPS Maxicode, QR-Code,
RSS 14
All codes variable in height, module width
and ratio. Orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°.
Optionally with check digit, printed char-
acters and Start/Stop code, depending on
code type.
Tab. 3: Technical data (continuation)

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
1.4 Parts of the printer
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 indi-
cated in the following.
Parts of the printer

1 1 Cover
2 Core adapter
3 Media retainer
4 Media hub
5 Transfer ribbon supply hub
(transfer printers only)
6 Transfer ribbon take up hub
(transfer printers only)
7 Internal rewinder
2 (peel-off version only)
3 8 Print unit
11 9 Mounting surface for accessories, incl.
4 peripheral connection
10 5 10 Navigator pad
6 11 LCD display
7
9
8
Fig. 1: General overview

Print unit
1 1 Transfer ribbon deflector
2 Printhead securing screw
2 3 Printhead mounting bracket with
3 printhead
4 Print roller
4
5 Lever for locking printhead
5 6 Dispense plate
7 Axis with ring
8 Label sensor
6 9 Allen key (hexagonal wrench)
10 Rewind assist roller
7 (peel-off version only)
11 Locking system
8
(peel-off version only)
9
10
11
Fig. 2: Print unit for Tear-off mode

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
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.
1.5.3 Peel-off modules
Peel-off sensor PS 8 for manual removal
The sensor detects the label in peel-off position and interrupts the print job. Once the label is removed
manually, the next label is printed immediately.
Peel-off sensor PS 6 for manual removal and automatic mode
Two operating modes are possible:
• Manual mode: dispensing after removal of the label without connecting the peripherals
• Semi-automatic mode: dispensing upon request from button, footswitch or external control
1.5.4 Memory cards

With the following memory cards, the printer can be operated in standalone mode without being coupled
with a computer:
• CompactFlash type 1 memory card (1 GB max.)

• Type II PC card
Label formats, fonts, texts and graphics on the computer or printer are loaded for this purpose.
1.5.5 External keyboards

A compact keyboard or numerical keypad for entering alphanumerical or numerical data in standalone
mode can be connected to the printer via a USB master interface (see "9.1" on Page 61).

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
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.
Thermal direct printing
The label medium is coated with a thermoreactive 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.
Thermal transfer printing
Pointwise heating by the printhead causes color particles from the color coating of a ribbon to be trans-
ferred to an uncoated label medium. The ribbon can only be used once for printing. A great variety of
media, e.g. normal paper, cardboard and polyester film, are suitable for thermal transfer printing.
The print quality essentially depends on how well the coloring from the transfer ribbon adheres to the
label medium. Ask your dealer for advice when selecting labels and transfer ribbons. Run tests if nec-
essary.

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
1.6.2 Label formats

Before ordering label media, note the following permissible dimensions:
I
E
A
L
B C
F M
Fig. 3: Label dimensions
Dim. Designation Dimensions in [mm]

A Label width 4–116
Label width in peel-off mode 25–116
B Width of liner or endless medium
With a medium thickness of E = 0.07 – 0.25 25–120
With a medium thickness of E = 0.25 – 0.35 10–120
C Label height
Minimum label height 5
Minimum label height in peel-off mode 12
Maximum label height with printhead 203 dpi 2000
D Label gap 2–1000
E Label thickness 0.07–0.35
F Liner thickness 0.07–0.35
G Distance from 1st heating point to edge of liner 2
H Distance from label sensor to edge of liner 5–53
I Width of perforation mark >5
K Height of perforation mark 2–10
L Width of reflex mark >5
M Height of reflex mark 2–10
Tab. 4: Permissible label dimensions

BP-PR PLUS series
Product description
1.6.3 Transfer ribbons

Select transfer ribbons which are only a little wider than the labels:
• If a ribbon is too narrow, the printhead comes into contact with the labels wear
• If a ribbon is too wide, there is a risk of wrinkling print image errors
Detection of the transfer ribbon occurs via checking the rotation of the transfer ribbon supply hub. To
print all labels up to the end of the transfer ribbon cleanly, the trailer tape may not be longer than 60 mm.
It must be possible to easily remove the end of the transfer ribbon from the cardboard core.
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 com-
mands can be combined in a file. This label programming can then be sent to the printer via a data inter-
face (e.g. via the DOS command COPY). The description of direct programming is found in the
“Programming Manual“.
1.7.2 Windows printer driver

You can obtain printer drives for various versions of Windows from your dealer or the internet. Using the
printer driver, you can control the printer from almost any Windows application.
Functionality depends on the selected application. Use of the printer driver is explained in the online
help.
1.7.3 Label software

A variety of label programs which are adapted to the specific requirements of label printing are offered
for convenient label layout designs. Many programs use the printer driver. Some programs already have
their own driver for printers of the BP-PR PLUS series. These programs offer the greatest possible con-
venience when creating and printing labels.

BP-PR PLUS series
Connecting printer to computer
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" on Page 14).
• Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (5) (see "2.2" on Page 15).
• Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (5) (see "2.2" on Page 15).
• Direct connection to a high-speed USB slave interface (7) (see "2.3" on Page 17).
1 Power switch
2 Power connection jack
1 3 Slot for type II PC card
2 4 Slot for a CompactFlash memory card
5 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
3 6 Two USB master interfaces for keyboard,
scanner or service key
7 High-speed USB slave interface
4 8 Serial RS-232 C interface
5
6
7
8
Fig. 4: Power and computer connections
Insufficient or missing grounding can cause faults during operation.

Ensure that all computers and connection cables connected to the printer are grounded.
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" on Page 25).
If problems occur, contact the computer manufacturer for interface assignments and note the pin assign-
ment of the SUB-D jack described in Table 5 on Page 15.

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2.1.2 Pin assignment of connection jack of the RS-232 interface

On the back of the printer there is a 9-pin SUB-D jack for the serial RS-232 interface.
Pin Designation Function

1 CD Carrier Detect
2 TxD Transmit Data
3 RxD Receive Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (not connected)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready (not connected)
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indication (not connected)
Tab. 5: Pin assignment of the 9-pin SUB-D jack
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.
A shielded cable must be used to connect the printer to the network.
1. Connect computer and printer with a suitable cable.

2. Make basic settings for operation of the Ethernet interface (see "4.1.4" on Page 25).
3. Call up the printer website (see "4.2.1" on Page 28).
4. Open the "Setup" tab on the printer website.
5. Set the parameters described in Table 14 on Page 32 in the path
Setup > Interfaces > Ethernet.
6. Click Set on the "Setup" tab.
7. Enter PIN and click Confirm (see "4.1.6" on Page 27).
8. Set up print service if necessary (see "2.2.1" on Page 16).
9. Adjust Windows printer setting (see "2.2.2" on Page 16).
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer website, as otherwise the connec-
tion to the printer may be lost.

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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 Windows 98/ME Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Windows XP

Raw-IP Not available Not available Not available Available
LPD Not available Available, but not Available, but not Available
installed installed
Tab. 6: Availability of print services Raw-IP and LPD in Windows

Windows 2000 offers the port monitor SPM (Standard Port Monitor) which is installed automatically
when setting up the TCP/IP protocol. The SPM can be configured for Raw-IP or LPD.
Information on installation can be obtained from the Windows documentation.
During the installation of both print services, additional connections for print output are set up:
⇒ Raw-IP: Enter the same port address in the printer which you have selected during installation.
⇒ LPD: "lp" (line printer) must be entered as the name of the printer on the computer (queue name).
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 Win-
dows 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 printersettings:
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. Select "Properties" in the pop-up menu.
4. Open the "Details" or "Connections" tab.
This tab contains, among other things, the connections which were also set up when the print serv-
ices were installed. The names of these connections depend on the installation tool used.
5. Select the Raw-IP or LPD connection.
6. Click OK.

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2.3 Connecting printer via USB interface

The high-speed USB interface allows the printer to be operated via a USB interface of a computer run-
ning the operating system Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 do not support USB interfaces.
A printer driver must be installed if a USB interface will be used for connection. .
1. Switch printer off.
2. Connect computer and printer with an A-B cable.
3. Switch computer on.
4. Place the CD-ROM with the Windows driver in the CD-ROM drive.
5. Exit all programs currently running.
6. Switch printer on.
The Windows Installation Wizard is started automatically.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions. The source of the installation file is
"D:\WINDRV\9X2000XP", where D is the letter of the CD-ROM drive used.
8. If the "Has Not Passed Windows Logo Testing" error message appears during installation, continue
with the installation anyway.
After successful installation, an icon for the printer appears in the Windows "Printer" system folder.
9. Click icon in "Printer" system folder and make printer settings if necessary.

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Offline menu
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 func-
tion of the printer. Using status functions, the set parameters can be displayed or printed.
1st menu level 2nd menu level Access
Label from card Only with memory card inserted

Memory card
Print directory Only with memory card inserted
Copy memory card Only with memory card inserted,

PIN protection possible
Format card Only with memory card inserted,

ASCII dump (Card) Only with memory card inserted
Short status
Test Status print
Font list
Device list
ASCII Dump Mode
Test grid
Label profile
Event log Only with service key inserted
Local settings PIN protection possible

Setup
Machine param.
Print param.
Interfaces
Status line
Security

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1st menu level 2nd menu level Access
Service 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
Only with memory card inserted,

Save settings
Only with memory card inserted,
Load settings
OEM Name Only with service key inserted
Cleaning interval Only with service key inserted
Tab. 7: Menu structure
3.2 Navigating the offline menu

You can control all settings and functions in the offline menu with the navigator pad.
⇒ Press the menu button to switch from Ready mode to the offline menu.
⇒ Press the X or W button to select menu items on a menu level or to select
values on the parameter level.
⇒ Press the W button on the top menu level several times, if necessary, to
switch from the offline menu to Ready mode.
⇒ Press the S or T button to reach a higher or lower menu level or to set
values on the parameter level.
⇒ Press the ↵ button briefly to enable value selection on the parameter level,
accept a selected value or start a function.
Fig. 5: Navigator pad
⇒ Press and hold (> 2 sec.) the ↵ button to exit the parameter level without
accepting the parameter setting.
You can also make all settings in the offline menu via the Ethernet interface (see "4.2" on Page 28) or
via direct control commands (see “Programming Manual“).

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3.3 Service key

A service key is required for accessing special service functions not accessible to the operator. This key
switches the printer to service mode and enables:
• Access to additional configuration parameters

• Adjustment of the label sensor
• Resetting of the service counter
• Additional information in the status print and in the device list
• Printout of an event list
• Changing of the device name
• Saving and loading of configuration settings
• Access to PIN-protected configuration parameters and functions without entering the PIN
• Access to configuration parameters for optional assemblies, even if they are not currently installed
Using the service key
CAUTION!
Incorrect settings and data loss via unauthorized access.
Access protection is deactivated when the service key is inserted. Operation of the printer by
unauthorized persons can lead to incorrect settings and data loss in this case.
⇒ Provide the service key to authorized persons only.
⇒ Remove service key after service work and store it in a secure location.
⇒ Insert service key into a USB master interface on the back of

the printer.
You can also insert the service key while the device is switched
on.
Fig. 6: Inserting the service key
Contact your dealer for information on how to obtain the service key.
Indication in this document

In this document, parameters and functions which are only accessible when the service key is inserted
are indicated using the following note:
Access only when service key is inserted!

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Configuration
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 imple-
mented via software settings.
You can protect the Setup menu from unauthorized access via a code number (PIN).
4.1.1 Local settings

1. Press the menu button.
2. Select Setup > Local settings.
Parameter Meaning Default

Country Setting the display language and the country-specific date and time for- USA
mats.
You can also overwrite the time formats via software. The changes are not
saved permanently, however.
Timezone Adaptation of the time display of the printer to the time zone in relation to UTC + 1
UTC (Universal Time Coordinated).
Daylight sav- Selection of the daylight saving regulation applicable for the region. The EU
ing time is then changed automatically.
Set date Setting of the system date in the format DD.MM.YYYY (DD: day, –
MM: month, YYYY: year). The print output of the date occurs in the format
set via the "Country" parameter.
You can also change the date via software. The change is not saved per-
manently, however.
Set time Setting the system time in the HH:MM:SS format. When changing the time, –
ensure that the Timezone, Daylight saving and Set date parame-
ters are set correctly.
The time can also be synchronized automatically via the internet using the
Enternet interface. The print output of the time occurs in the format set via
the "Country" parameter.
You can also change the time via software. The change is not saved perma-
nently, however.
Tab. 8: Parameters of the menu Setup > Local settings

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4.1.2 Device settings

2. Select Setup > Machine param..

Printhead pos. X Shifting of the entire print image perpendicular to the direction of paper flow. 0.0 mm
The absolute shifting of the print image perpendicular to the direction of
paper flow is limited to the difference between the label width and the print-
head width set in the software.
You can also set the Printhead pos. X via software. The offset values
from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.
Printhead pos. Y Shifting of the entire print image in the direction of paper flow. With positive 0.0 mm
values, printing begins later in the direction of paper flow.
Shifting of the print image in the direction of paper flow also influences the
peel and cutting positions.
⇒ Correct the Peel position and Cut position parameters by the
same value in the opposite direction.
You can also set the Printhead pos. Y via software. The offset values
from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.
Tear-off pos. Shifting of the tear-off position in the direction of paper flow. With positive 0.0 mm
values, the label strip is transported farther out of the printer.
Demand sensor Configuration of the optional peel-off module. See documentation of the peel-off module.
If peel-off module is not connected, access only granted with service key inserted!
Cutter Configuration of the optional cutter. See documentation of the cutter.

If cutter is not connected, access only granted with service key inserted!
Applicator Configuration of the optional applicator. See documentation of the applicator.

If applicator is not connected, access only granted with service key inserted!
Brightn. LCD Brightness of the LCD display from 1 to 10 10
Contrast LCD Contrast of the LCD display from 4 to 8. 6
Time Powersave. Time between the last operation and the activation of Powersave mode. 5 min.
Debug mode Operating mode which supports the firmware programmer when localizing Off
errors.
Tab. 9: Parameters of the menu Setup > Machine param.

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4.1.3 Printing parameters

2. Select Setup > Print param..

Heat level Heating value for compensating for the differing thermal behavior of print- 0
heads. Changing this value is then especially necessary if the printing
intensity has changed after replacing the printhead.
To adapt the printing intensity when using different media, print speeds or
printing contents, you should change the heat level in the software. The set-
tings from the Print param. menu and the software are added together.
The heat level setting also affects the test printouts.
Print speed Basic print speed setting. 100 mm/s
You can re-specify the print speed for each print job via software. The basic
setting is not changed by this.
The print speed setting also affects the test printouts.
Transfer print On for thermal transfer printing: Sensor for monitoring the transfer ribbon is On
activated.
Off for thermal direct printing: Sensor for monitoring the transfer ribbon is
not activated.
You can overwrite the setting for each print job via software.
Warn level Warning via the Ethernet interface by way of an SNMP message or e-mail Off
ribbon sent when the remaining diameter of the ribbon supply roll undershoots the
set value (32–74 mm).
Label sensor Method for detecting the starting end of the label. Gap
Gap Sensor: Detection using changes in the transparency between the Sensor
label and label gap.
Bottom-Reflect: Detection using reflex marks on the bottom of the
medium.
Continous media: Synchronization of the paper flow when using endless
media in cutting mode. More detailed information is found in the documen-
tation of the cutter.
Tear-off mode Positioning the label medium for tearing off at the tear-off plate. Off
On: Additional advancement of the label medium which positions the label
gap after the last printed label at the dispense plate.
Off: Label advance stops once the last label has fully passed the print line.
Backfeed Method for backfeeding the label medium. smart
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 pre-
pared when peeling off/cutting the current label. Otherwise, the second
label is pushed on and completed after removal of the first label without
backfeeding.

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Error-Reprint On: With a correctable error and corresponding troubleshooting, the label On
being printed when the error occurs is repeated.
Off: Print job is continued with the next label.
Pause reprint Printing of another label with the information of the previous print job by Off
pressing the pause button. This function can be executed until the print
buffer is cleared with the cancel button.
Protocol error On: Printer switches to Error mode when unknown or faulty data is received. On
Off: When working with older computer operating systems, it is possible
that the print spooler of the operating system will reply to the printer with
normal status messages of the printer (e.g. end of paper) in the form of
ASCII text. The printer cannot interpret this data and outputs a large
number of protocol errors. In this case, it is advantageous if you set the
Protocol error parameter to Off.
Caution: If the Protocol error parameter is set to Off, protocol errors
which can be traced back to faulty programming are also ignored. There is
a risk of data loss.
Barcode error On: With faulty barcode contents or size specifications, printing is inter- On
rupted.
Off: Printing is not interrupted if an error occurs. If barcode contents are
faulty, the printer attempts to replace the incorrect data with valid characters
(e.g. zeros). If barcode size specifications are faulty, a gray area is printed
instead of the barcode.
Width ASCII dump Width of the printing area in the "Monitor mode" test function (see "5.6" on Automatic
Page 43).
With the Automatic setting, the printout of the control sequences arriving
at the printer occurs over the maximum printing width. You can reduce the
printing area width down to 50 mm.
Tab. 10: Parameters of the menu Setup > Print param.

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4.1.4 Interfaces
2. Select Setup > Interfaces.

Default card Definition of the primary card slot. Select one of the card slots on the back Compact-
slot of the printer with CompactFlash or PC-Card or the card slot in the exter- Flash
nal operating panel with Ext. CompactFlash.
Character set Selection of the character set table for adaptation to the computer system Windows
used. 1252
Switching the character set via software is not possible. You can access
characters not available in the selected character set, however, using the
Unicode table.
RS232 Interface parameters Baud rate and Handshake for data transfer via the 57600
serial RS-232 interface. RTS/CTS
RS-422/485 Configuration of the optional serial RS-422 or RS-485 interface. See docu-
mentation of the serial interface.
If interface is not installed, access only granted with service key
inserted!
IEEE 1284 Configuration of the optional parallel interface. See the documentation of
the parallel interface.
If interface is not installed, access only granted with service key
inserted!
Ethernet Configuration parameters of the Ethernet interface card.
You can access additional configuration parameters for the Ethernet interface card via the
printer website (see "Setup tab" on Page 31).
> DHCP Method of issuing IP address On
On: Dynamic issuing of IP address by the DHCP server
Off: Direct issuing of the IP address by the operator
> IP IP address of the printer. Only valid with DHCP = Off.
> Mask Subnet mask (classification and address range) of the local network. Only
valid with DHCP = Off.
> Gateway Connection address between the local network and other networks. The IP Off
address of the computer (router) on the network through which the connec-
tion can be established is used for this. The address of the router can also
be issued via DHCP.
> Network error Printer switches to Error mode when problems with the network connection Off
occur.

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Keyboard Setting of the keyboard layout when using an external keyboard.
If keyboard is not connected, access only granted with service key inserted!
> Layout Country setting of the keyboard layout. Automatic

With the Automatic setting, the setting from the menu Local
settings > Country is used.
If keyboard is not connected, access only granted with service key
inserted!
> NumLock Activation or deactivation of the numerical keypad on the keyboard. On
If keyboard is not connected, access only granted with service key
inserted!
Tab. 11: Parameters of the menu Setup > Interfaces
4.1.5 Status line

Select the parameters to be displayed in Ready mode.
2. Select Setup > Status line menu.

Clock Displays the current time. On
Date sheet Displays the current calendar day. On
Ribbon supply Displays the current ribbon supply in the form of a horizontal bar. Off
Wi-Fi signal Displays the current strength of the electromagnetic field with a WLAN con- Off
strength nection.
Ethernet link Displays the Ethernet status. Off

status
Temperature Displays the current printhead temperature. Off
PPP funds Displays the current "Pay Per Print" funds in the form of a horizontal bar. Off
"Pay Per Print" is a method of paying for printer leasing by buying consum-
ables.
Used memory Displays the current memory used in the form of a vertical bar. Off

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Input buffer Displays the current input buffer used in the form of a vertical bar. Off
Card access Icon displayed while an installed memory card is being accessed. On
Data transfer Displays the current data transfer in the form of a falling drop. On
Tab. 12: Parameters of the menu Setup > Status line
4.1.6 Security
Activating a PIN
By activating a PIN, you can protect the Setup menu, certain memory card functions and the firmware
update from unauthorized access.
The protected menu items are then marked with the symbol and are only accessible after the PIN is
entered.
2. Select Setup > Security > Security menu.
3. Select the value On with the X and W buttons
4. Accept the setting with the ↵ button.
Defining a PIN

2. Select Setup > Security > PIN menu.
3. Select the digit of the PIN to be changed with the X and W buttons.
4. Assign the selected digit a number with the S and T buttons.
5. Repeat these two steps for the remaining digits of the PIN.
6. Accept the setting with the ↵ button.

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Configuration
4.2 Configuration via the printer website

The parameters accessible via the operating panel can also be set via the website contained in the
firmware of the printer. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface are accessible there.
You can access the printer website with a Java-capable browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Net-
scape Navigator) via the Ethernet interface. Use of the Java applets requires at least version 1.4.2 of
Java.
4.2.1 Calling up the printer website
It is absolutely necessary to define a PIN in order to make settings via the printer website. You are
requested to enter this PIN whenever settings are changed via the website. The initial setting of the PIN
can be make via the operating panel of the printer (see "4.1.6" on Page 27) or via the printer website
(see “Setup tab" on Page 31).
1. Start the browser.

2. Call up printer website by entering the IP address via HTTP (e.g. http://192.168.100.208).
The "Status" tab is open on the home screen.
3. Check to see if the status "Ready" is displayed.
4.2.2 Description of the printer website

The printer website contains the following tabs:
• Status: general status description. See "Status tab" on Page 29.

• Setup: configuration parameter settings. See "Setup tab" on Page 31.
• System messages: automatic sending of messages via e-mail. See "System messages tab" on
Page 33.
• Printer status line: printer status line layout. See "Printer status line tab" on Page 34.
• Fonts: overview of the available fonts. See "Fonts tab" on Page 35.
• Devices: list of the hardware and optional components. See "Devices tab" on Page 36.
• Help: online help. See "Help tab" on Page 36.

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Status tab
Fig. 7: "Status" tab on the printer website
The following information is contained in the top section of the "Status" tab:
• 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.
• Operative time of the printer
• Number of labels printed since commissioning
• Previously printed paper length with thermal transfer printing
• Previously printed paper length with thermal direct printing
• Printer status: "Ready", "Printing label", "Settings" or "Error"
Information is not updated automatically while the "Status" tab is open. Updating occurs when the tab
is changed or by clicking the Update button.
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:

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Button Function
Display Opens a window which shows the current printer display.
You can set the update interval on the scale below the display. The display is not
updated automatically with the "0" setting.
Reset Sends a soft reset signal to the printer.
Print Opens the window for the settings of a local printer or network printer to be used
to print the contents of the "Status" tab.
Update Updates the display on the "Status" tab.
Tab. 13: Buttons on the "Status" tab

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Setup tab
On the "Setup" tab, you can set all the configuration parameters which are also accessible via the oper-
ating panel in the Setup menu. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface can be set (see
below).
Fig. 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 struc-
ture can be expanded in different ways:
⇒ Click circular symbol in front of the menu symbol once.
The corresponding menu is expanded.
⇒ Double-click menu symbol or menu name.
The corresponding menu is expanded
⇒ Click the Expand All button.
The tree structure is fully expanded.
To change a parameter:
1. Locate parameter in the tree structure.
2. Click parameter name or the symbol next to it.
3. Enter value of the parameter in the input field in the bottom section of the tab.
4. Click Set.
5. Enter PIN and click OK.
The printer can be given a name on the top line of the tree structure. This name does not have a func-
tional meaning. Its sole purpose is to allow the operator to more easily differentiate between the printers
on a network.
Information is not updated automatically while the "Setup" tab is open. Updating occurs when the tab is
changed or by clicking the Update button.

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The following parameters for the Ethernet interface can only be accessed via the printer website:

SMTP server E-mails can be sent to selected addresses when certain status and error Off
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 “System mes-
sages tab" on Page 33.
Raw-IP port Service for printing on the network (see "2.2.1" on Page 16). 9100
⇒ Select a predefined port address.
LPD Activation of the network printing service LPD (see "2.2.1" on Page 16): Off
⇒ Enter "lp" as the queue name.
SNMP Data exchange between printer and management station via SNMP Off
(Simple Network Management Protocol). To activate:
⇒ Enter IP address of the management station(s) (receiver 1 or
receiver 2).
⇒ Assign the "Community" parameter the value "public".
Time server Synchronization of the date and time of the printer. To activate: Off
⇒ Enter IP address of the time server.
Synchronization occurs hourly. The accepted time is not automatically
saved in the printer, however. To save the accepted time:
⇒ Call up the parameter time and save the displayed setting with OK.
Tab. 14: Additional parameters for Ethernet interface

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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. You can select the messages to be
sent and the destination addresses on the "System messages" tab.
Fig. 9: "System messages" tab on the printer website
Column Meaning
Description Status and error messages that can be sent.
⇒ Expand tree structure by clicking the circular symbol once or double-clicking the description.
An entry for a higher-order description (e.g. note) is automatically accepted for all subordinate
descriptions (e.g. "Start", "Not ready", "Ribbon running out").
SNMP 1 Management stations on local network which communicate with the printer via SNMP. To make
SNMP 2 use of SNMP functionality, the SNMP agent must be activated (see "2.2" on Page 15).
⇒ Select management station by clicking the corresponding cell.
The selection is indicated via a symbol. You can undo the selection by clicking it again.
E-mail Valid e-mail address for the SMTP server to which the message is to be sent.
⇒ Click cell and enter e-mail address or select from pull-down menu.
Sound Audible signal which indicates receipt of the message.
⇒ Click cell and select signal type in pull-down menu.
Tab. 15: Parameters on "System messages" tab
The settings are not accepted until the Transfer button is clicked. If you switch to another tab before-
hand, the settings are lost.

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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.
Fig. 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 dis-
played in the top section of the tab. The entire width of all symbols in the display (e.g. 92 pixels) and
the maximum width of the display (e.g. 128 pixels) are displayed in the "Display usage" field.
Removing a status parameter:
1. Select parameter in the list.
2. Click Remove.

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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.
Fig. 11: "Fonts" tab on the printer website
The parameters correspond to those in the Font list menu and are described in Table 18 on Page 41.

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Devices tab
The "Devices" tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installed in the
printer and the optional devices connected.
Fig. 12: "Devices" tab on the printer website
The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list and are described in Table 19
on Page 42.
Help tab
When the "Help" tab is selected, an internet connection to the support page of the cab website is opened.

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Test functions
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 memory card
The test functions are found in the Test menu:

2. Select Test menu.
3. Switch to the test function level with the T button.
4. Select the desired test function with the X and W buttons.
5. Start the selected test function with the ↵ button.

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5.2 Short status

The Short status menu provides an overview of important status information in the display of the
printer.
2. Select Short status menu.
3. Scroll through the individual lines with the S and T buttons.
You can exit the Short status menu with the ↵ button.
The following configuration parameters are displayed in the Short status menu:
Line Meaning Example

1 Printer type BP-PR 200 PLUS
2 Version number of the printer operating system (firmware) Firmware V3.04
3 Creation date of firmware (Jul 27 2006)
4 Version number of the system loader (bootloader) Bootloader V1.14
5 Creation date of the bootloader (Jul 24 2006)
6 Revision of the CPU PCB PCB Rev. 04
7 Revision of the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) FPGA Rev. 2
8 Resolution of the installed thermal printhead TPH 203dpi,832dots
9 Previously printed paper lengths with thermal transfer printing Transfer 181.44 m
10 Previously printed paper length with thermal direct printing Thermal 13.17 m
11 IP address of the printer when connected to a network 192.168.9.13
Tab. 16: Display in Short status menu
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.
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. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum
width.
4. Select Test > Status print menu.
5. Start printout with the ↵ button.
You can cancel the printout with the cancel button.

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Fig. 13: Status print
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

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The Status print contains the following information:
Symbol Information
• Device type
• Version and creation date of the firmware
• Version and creation date of the system loader (bootloader)
Current values of selected local settings (see "4.1.1" on Page 21).
Current values of selected device settings (see "4.1.2" on Page 22).
Current values of selected print parameters (see "4.1.3" on Page 23).
Current values of selected interface parameters (see "4.1.4" on Page 25).
Status of PIN activation (see "4.1.6" on Page 27).
• Operative time
• Number of labels printed
• Printed length with thermal transfer printing and thermal direct printing
• Current measured values of the printhead temperature and heat voltage
• Information on the working points of the label sensor
Line The Status print presents lines differing in thickness at various distances at the end.
pattern They are used to evaluate the print quality.
Tab. 17: Information in Status print

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5.4 Font list

The Font list function prints the most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer in tab-
ular 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.
width.
4. Select Test > Font list menu.
Fig. 14: Font list
The parameters have the following meaning:
Column Meaning
No. ID number of the font required for programming (command T).
Name Name with which the font is saved internally.
Type Type of font generation. It provides information on the variability of the font and is
important when programming (command T).
Description Explanations of the font: size, font family. The printout occurs in the appropriate
font.
Tab. 18: Parameters of the Font list

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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.
width.
4. Select Test > Device list menu.
Fig. 15: Device list
Name Information
CPU • 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.
I/F [x] Type of interfaces installed
x: Number of interface
USB [a] Type and revision of installed USB devices
[b/c] a: number of USB device
Speed b: number of USB device to which device a is connected
c: number of interface of device b to which device a is connected
Speed: data transfer speed (low, full, high)
The following properties are only displayed when the service key is inserted:
Mfr.: Manufacturer ID. This identifies the manufacturer of the USB device
Class: Code for the USB device class
Protocol: Code for the type of communication with the USB device
Phase: Internal value for troubleshooting
Tab. 19: Parameters of the Device list

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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 addi-
tion, 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.
• The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration and without transfer ribbon
checking. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.
• If you only have media (labels, endless paper) which do not cover the entire printing width, you can
reduce the width of the printout continuously down to 50 mm with the Width ASCII dump param-
eter (see "4.1.3" on Page 23).
If you have questions about programming, keep a printout of your label file which was created in ASCII
Dump Mode handy. The printout can be transmitted clearly via fax.
1. Load printable medium (labels, endless paper).

2. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon.
3. If the printable medium and/or the transfer ribbon does not cover the entire printing width, reduce the
width of the printout accordingly with the Width ASCII dump parameter (see "4.1.3" on Page 23).
5. Select Test > ASCII Dump Mode menu.
6. Switch to Monitor mode with the ↵ button.
7. Send print jobs.
8. Call up the last few lines of a label description with the feed button.
Press the cancel button if you would like to cancel the printout or switch to the Ready mode.
The control characters (ASCII code 00 to 31) are presented in the following form:
Fig. 16: Presentation of the control characters in ASCII Dump Mode

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Example:
In the following two figures, the printout in Monitor mode is contrasted with the "normal" printout of a
label.
Fig. 17: Example label
Fig. 18: Printout of the example label in ASCII Dump Mode
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.
width.
4. Select Test > Test grid menu.
The geometric pattern is printed every 5 seconds once the Test grid function is started. You can
adjust the printer during the pauses between the printouts.
You can end the printout of the test grid with the cancel button.

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Fig. 19: Example test grid
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 of the diagram occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless
media are most suitable for the printout.
1. Select the label sensor to be tested in the menu Setup > Print param. (see "4.1.3" on Page 23).
2. Load the label medium to be tested into the printer.
4. Select Test > Label profile menu.
5. Start the function with the ↵ button.
The printer performs a longer label advance. The label sensor measures the transparency/reflection
capacity of the label material here. The message Test print OK appears in the display once the
advance is complete.
width.
8. Start the diagram printout with the ↵ button.
The following figure shows an example label profile. The top diagram shows the gradient determined for
label detection. The rise (first derivative) of the gradient is represented in the bottom diagram. The start-
ing end of the label is located at the point where the rise of the gradient exhibits a minimum (see vertical
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Fig. 20: Label profile
1 Coordinate in the direction of paper flow at which the label start was detected
2 Type of peripheral device connected
3 Information for the firmware developer
4 Width of the negative derivative in motor increments
5 Stroke between start and end of the negative derivative
6 Scale factor for the derivative diagram
7 Service information for adjusting the label sensor
8 Method of label detection (transmitted light/reflex bottom)
9 Device name and current firmware version

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5.9 Event log

The printer saves the following events in the Event log:
• Hardware fault
• Printhead replacement with a change in resolution
• Adjustment of the label sensor
• Firmware updates
• Resetting of the service counters
The printout of the Event log occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the menu
Setup > Print param.
1. Insert service key into a USB master interface.

width.
5. Select Test > Event log menu.
Fig. 21: Event log
The Event log contains the following information:
Location Description
First line Version number and creation date of the firmware
Second line Version number and creation date of the bootloader
Left column Date and time the event occurred
Right column Brief description of the event
Tab. 20: Information in the Event log

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5.10 Print IFFS contents

The IFFS (Internal Flash File System) is found on a Flash EPROM in the printer. The memory is used
for long-term storage of programs and is conceived for "read-only" access. You can print an overview of
the IFFS contents with the Print directory function.
The Print directory function is not displayed if data has not been saved in the IFFS.

3. Select Test > Print directory menu.
You can cancel the printout of the IFFS contents with the cancel button.
The following information is available in the printout:
• First line: title

• There is a line for each file in the IFFS with information on: file name, file extension, file size in bytes,
time stamp for the last file modification.
• Last line: available memory in the IFFS

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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" on Page 49).
• Firmw. fr. card: Copy a firmware file from a memory card (see "6.1.2" on Page 49).
• FTP firmware update via printer management (see "7.3" on Page 55).
The firmware file can be obtained on a diskette or from the internet.
6.1.1 Copying new firmware via interface

2. Select Service > Firmware upd. menu.
3. Press the ↵ button.
The Firmware-Upd message appears in the display.
5. If the function Firmware upd. is protected via a PIN, use the buttons S, T, X and W to enter the
code number and confirm with the ↵ button.
6. Open the DOS input window on the PC.
7. Configure the serial interface of the PC with the mode command. Enter the command
mode com1: baud=115200 parity=n data=8 stop=1, for example
8. Send the firmware file (e.g. 303_6518.x2) to the printer. Enter the command
copy /b 304_6727.x2 com1: , for example.
A progress indicator is displayed while the firmware is being copied. OK appears in the display once
copying is successfully completed.
6.1.2 Copying new firmware from memory card

1. Format CompactFlash memory card in printer (see "8.2" on Page 57).
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.
5. Select Service > Firmw. fr. card menu.
7. If the function Firmw. fr. card is protected via a PIN, use the buttons S, T, X and W to enter
the code number and confirm with the ↵ button.
The names of the firmware files found on the memory card are shown in the display.
8. If several firmware files are found on the memory card, select the desired file with the S and T but-
tons.

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The selected firmware file is copied. A progress indicator is displayed while the firmware is being cop-
ied. OK appears in the display once copying is successfully completed.
10.Press the ↵ button.
6.1.3 Error messages during the firmware update

If an error occurs during the update, one of the following error codes is shown in the display:
Error code Meaning

C Checksum error. /b may have been forgotten in the COPY command or the file is defec-
tive.
H Header error. /b may have been forgotten in the COPY command or the file is defective.
E EPROM could not be cleared.
V Programming voltage is too low.
P Programming error.
Tab. 21: Possible error codes with a firmware update
If an error occurs with a firmware update, the old firmware version is no longer usable. Restart program-
ming in this case.
6.2 Clearing service counter

The printer has total and service counters.
• Total counter: The total counter contains the values for the entire service life of the printer up to now.
The values of the total counter are displayed in the Short status and in the Status print.
• Service counter: The service counter can be reset after more substantial maintenance or repair work
with the service key inserted. Here, it provides information on the printing output since the last reset.
The values of the service counter are displayed in the Status print.
The following data is recorded in both counters:
Data Description
Operative time Printer switch-on time
Number of labels Number of labels printed
Transfer printing Length of medium printed with transfer printing
Thermal printing Length of medium printed with thermal direct printing
Tab. 22: Total and service counter data

3. Select Service > Clr. service ctr. menu.
No appears in the display.

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5. Use the S and T buttons to select Yes.

The data recorded by the service counter is set to the value 0.
You can use the status print to check whether the values were reset. The service counter values are
listed in parentheses under the total counter values there.
6.3 Adjusting label sensor

You can adjust the label sensor with the Adj. gap sensor function. This is necessary if the sensor or
CPU PCB has been changed.
Carry out adjustment of the sensor with the cover closed and housing mounted to keep out external light
sources.

3. Select Service > Adj. gap sensor menu.
5. Open printhead.
In the display you are instructed remove the label medium from the sensor via the Remove labels
message.
6. Remove label medium from the sensor.
In the display you are instructed to load the liner into the label sensor via the Insert liner mes-
sage.
8. Load liner (without labels) into the sensor.
9. Ensure that no labels are found on the liner near the sensor. Otherwise, the result will be faulty adjust-
ment and device malfunction.
10.Start adjustment of the label sensor with the ↵ button.
OK appears in the display after a successful adjustment.
11.Confirm completion of the adjustment with the ↵ button.
Error during adjustment:
If an error occurs while adjusting the label sensor, Error appears in the display. If an error occurs again
when repeating the adjustment, one of the following assemblies may be defective:
• Label sensor
• Connection cable of the label sensor
• CPU PCB

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6.4 Save settings
Access only possible with CF memory card inserted.
You can save the printer configuration to a CompactFlash memory card with the Save settings func-
tion. 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.
3. Select Service > Save settings menu.
4. If the function Save settings is protected via a PIN, use the buttons S, T, X and W to enter the
Saving of the configuration data starts. OK is shown in the display when the entire saving procedure
is complete.
6. Do not remove the memory card until the saving procedure is complete.
An error message appearing during the saving procedure may be caused by an unreadable CF card
(e.g. unknown card type, unformatted card). Information on formatting the CF card is found in “Format-
ting" on Page 57.
6.5 Load settings
Access only possible with CF memory card inserted.
You can load a printer configuration previously saved to a CF card into the printer with the Load
settings function.
1. Insert CompactFlash card.
3. Select Service > Load settings menu.
4. If the function Load settings is protected via a PIN, use the buttons S, T, X and W to enter the
5. If several configuration files are found on the memory card, select the desired file with the S and T
buttons.
Loading of the configuration data starts. OK is shown in the display when the entire loading procedure
is complete.
8. Do not remove the memory card until the loading procedure is complete.
If an error occurs during the loading procedure, an error message appears in the display. Restart the
loading procedure in this case. If an error occurs again, you must enter the configuration parameters via
the operating panel.

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6.6 Changing OEM name

You can change the device designation with the OEM Name function.
3. Select Service > OEM Name menu.
A list of available names is shown in the display.
5. Use the S and T buttons to select the desired OEM name.
6.7 Cleaning interval

The Cleaning interval function is used for additional printhead maintenance control. You can select
the length of medium which passes the printhead in increments of 500 m after which the printhead is to
be cleaned.
3. Select Service > Cleaning interval menu.
5. Select the desired value with the X and W buttons.
If the set length of the medium (label strip, transfer ribbon) has passed the printhead and an error occurs
in the flow of the medium (e.g. label end, transfer ribbon end), the Clean printhead! message
appears in the display. The error message for the error which occurred is not displayed until you
acknowledge this message. As long as no errors occur in the medium flow, no messages are displayed
and the print job is continued even if the cleaning interval has passed.
You can deactivate the Cleaning interval function by setting the value Off.

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7 FTP printer management

Using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you can manage and transfer files on the network via the Ether-
net 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.
FTP printer management is comprised of four functions:
• management of the memory card installed in the printer (see "8" on Page 56)
• printer firmware update (see "6.1.1" on Page 49)
• IFFS management (see "7.2" on Page 55)
• direct printing via copying .LBL files (see "7.2" on Page 55)
7.1 FTP logon

To establish an FTP connection, the client must be logged on to the server. The logon type depends on
the client. The following information must be specified in any case, however:
• IP address of the printer

• User name and password
Access to the printer management functions depends on the user name:
User name Password Executable functions

anonymous any Display and download of the files stored on the memory
card. Display of the IFFS contents.
root printer PIN Display, upload and download of memory card data, the
IFFS contents and FTP firmware update.
Label files loaded on the memory card must be of the .LBL
type.
Tab. 23: Data for establishing an FTP connection

After logging on, you can access the FTP server in a manner similar to a Windows folder.
It is absolutely necessary to define a PIN for FTP access with the username "root". The initial setting of
the PIN can be made via the operating panel of the printer or via the printer website.

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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.
Display of the following folders depends on the installed memory card and the card slot defined as the
primary slot:
card Data of the memory card in the primary card slot. The files are separated into sev-
eral subfolders based on their type. The structure of the subfolders depends on
which card type is primary.
cf Data of the CompactFlash memory card in the printer if the CF card slot is not pri-
mary. The files are separated into several subfolders accordingly based on their
type. When copying the files to the "cf" folder, type-based sorting occurs automat-
ically in the subfolders.
pccard Data of the PC card if the card slot is not primary. This folder does not have a sub-
structure.
Tab. 24: Directory structure of the FTP server
7.3 FTP firmware update

To carry out a firmware update, you must be logged on with the username "root" (see "7.1" on Page 54).
1. Ensure that the printer is in "Ready" mode. See “Status tab" on Page 29.
2. Set the "binary" transfer mode in the FTP client.
3. Open the "system" folder.
4. Copy a valid firmware file (e.g. 304_6727.x2) to the "system" folder.
FTP-Firmware-UPd appears in the display of the printer. The status of the saving procedure is
shown by a progress indicator in the display. The printer resets automatically after the update is car-
ried out successfully.
You can check whether the firmware update was carried out successfully on the "Status" tab of the
printer website.

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8 Memory cards
You can save graphics, fonts, label descriptions and database information for the long-term on a memory
card.
Always create a backup copy of the memory card in case of a malfunction.
You can use the following memory card types:
• Type 1 CompactFlash card up to a maximum size of 1 GB in the corresponding card slot of the printer
• PC card (PCMCIA) in the corresponding card slot of the printer
8.1 Insertion and removal

PCMCIA
CF
Fig. 22: Inserting memory card
When the memory card is slid onto the contact pins, light physical resistance can be felt.
1. Slide memory card contact-side first into the slot as far as it will go.
The rear section of the inserted memory card still extends from the device housing so that it can be
removed by hand.
3. Check whether the Memory card menu is shown in the display.
If the Memory card menu is not shown in the display, it could be because:
• you have not selected the card slot being used as the primary card slot
• you have not inserted the memory card far enough into the card slot
• you have entered the memory card incorrectly
Do not remove the memory card while it is being accessed. You can configure the printer so that access
to a memory card is indicated on the status line (see "4.1.5" on Page 26).

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8.2 Formatting
If the memory card has not been preformatted in a suitable way, you must format it in the following man-
ner:
• Formatting in the printer via the Format card (see "8.4.4" on Page 60) 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.
8.3 Writing
The memory card can be written to in several ways. The most functionally secure way is writing to the
card in the printer via a data interface.
The card in the primary card slot is written to by default. You can write to a card in another slot if you
specify the path name of the slot in the file name (see “Programming Instructions“).
Example:
With direct programming, the command sequence for saving a label (file ABC) has the following form:
Ms LBL; ABC Command for saving the file ABC

J |
H 100,0,T |
S |1;0,0,68,71,104 | Contents of the file ABC
T 10,10,0,3,pt15;memory card |
A 1[NOPRINT] |
Ms LBL End of save command
• After transfer of the command sequence, the file ABC is saved on the memory card with the com-
mands from J to A.
• Only one label is printed each time the file ABC is called up.
• The [NOPRINT] parameter in command A suppresses the printing of a label when the file is saved.
• If you would like to print the label a variable number of times, you must put command A after the
ending Ms command.

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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" on Page 25). 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. Select the Label from card function in the Memory card menu.
The name of the label found at the top of the index of the card is displayed.
3. Select the desired label in the index of the card with the S and T buttons.
If you have selected a label which was saved with a fixed label quantity, the print job is started imme-
diately.
For label descriptions with a variable label quantity, you are requested by the display to enter the label
quantity .
If additional input on the label description is required, the display requests you to enter the variable
data .
5. Enter the label quantity/variable data with the following buttons:
W cursor left
X cursor right
S increase value at cursor position by 1 or select next letter in alphabet
T decrease value at cursor position by 1 or select previous letter in alphabet
6. Press the ↵ button briefly to confirm the input and start the print job.
Canceling input:
You can cancel the selection of the label and the label quantity at any time by pressing and holding the
↵ button (at least 2 seconds).
8.4.2 Printing card index

You can print out the index of the installed memory card with the Print directory function.
width.
4. Select the Print directory function in the Memory card menu.
The printout contains:
• the name of the memory card

• information on the saved files
• the size of the available memory area

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8.4.3 Copy memory card

You can copy all the data from one memory card to another with the Copy memory card function.
Copying between memory cards with different memory capacities is possible. You can also use memory
cards which already contain data as a destination medium.
CAUTION!
Data loss when copying.
If files with the same name are found on the original and copy cards, the files on the copy
card are overwritten without any prior notification. In addition, removal of the memory card
during the copying procedure leads to data loss.
⇒ Check files for the same name before copying.
⇒ Only remove or insert memory cards when so instructed in the display.
You can prevent unauthorized copying of memory cards by using a PIN. (see "Security" on Page 27)
1. Insert original card. (see "Insertion and removal" on Page 56)
3. Select Memory card > Copy memory card with the buttons X and W.
A selection field with the selection No appears in the display.
7. If the function Copy memory card is protected via a PIN, use the buttons S, T, X and W to enter
the code number and confirm with the ↵ button.
The copying procedure starts. When copying larger amounts of data, the copying procedure is carried
out in several copying cycles. An increasing progress indicator is shown in the display during a copy
cycle. The Insert dest. instruction then appears.
8. Remove original card and insert the card to be written to.
The data read from the original card is transferred to the copy card. The progress indicator in the dis-
play shrinks during this process. If only part of the data from the original card was read out, the
Insert source instruction appears.
9. Remove copy card and insert original card again.
The next copy cycle begins.
10.Repeat the previous two steps until all data has been copied.
OK is shown in the display when the entire copying procedure is complete.
11.Press the ↵ button.
If the card to be written to can no longer accept data during the copying procedure, the Card full error
message appears in the display.

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8.4.4 Format card

You can delete all data from a memory card with the Format card function. This reformats the memory
card. This is why 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" on Page 27).
1. Insert a memory card (see "8.1" on Page 56).
3. Select Memory card > Format card with the buttons X and W.
A selection field with the selection No appears in the display.
7. If the function Format card is protected via a PIN, use the buttons S, T, X and W to enter the code
number and confirm with the ↵ button.
The deleting procedure starts.
8. Do not remove the card from the printer during the deleting procedure.
The memory volume of the card is shown in the display as soon as the deleting procedure is com-
plete.
9. Press any button.
8.4.5 Printing file contents

The label files found on a memory card consist of a sequence of printer commands. You can print these
command sequences in the form of text with the ASCII dump (Card) function.
width.
3. Insert a memory card (see "8.1" on Page 56).
5. Select the ASCII dump (Card) function in the Memory card menu.
The index of the memory card is shown in the display.
7. Select the desired label file in the index of the card with the S and T buttons.
The data printout is started after four lines are received. For this reason, it is often necessary to call
up the last few lines of a label description with the feed button.
You can cancel the printout of the label description with the cancel button.

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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 which supports code set 3 to the printer.
⇒ Insert connection cable of the keyboard into the USB master interface on the back of the printer.
9.2 Special key functions

General:
[F1] Executes the Label from card memory card function.

[F2] Prints an additional label from the last print job. Corresponds to the command
A 1 CR.
[F3] Repeats the last print job with renewed polling of the variable data and polling of
the label quantity.
[F8] Functions in the same manner as feed.
[Enter] Switches to the offline menu. Functions in the same manner as menu.
[Esc] Functions in the same manner as cancel.
[Space] Functions in the same manner as pause Not for continuing after an error.
Tab. 25: Special key functions: general

In the offline menu and for entry of variable data:
[←] Moves cursor left. On the top level of the offline menu, switches back to Ready
mode.
[→] Moves cursor right.
[↑] Increases the value at the cursor position.
[↓] Decreases the value at the cursor position.
[Enter] Confirms the input.
[Esc] Cancels input and returns.
Tab. 26: Special key functions: offline menu and data input
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 "Interfaces" on Page 25).
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. Additional special characters can
be output using a sequence of two characters, whereby you must press the [Alt] key when entering the
second character.

BP-PR PLUS series
External keyboard
Some special characters cannot be shown in the display of the printer. In the case, they are replaced by
a character similar to the special character.
When using a scanner ensure that the same character set is set for both the scanner and the printer.
Country-specific special characters:

The following country-specific special characters are entered with the [Alt] key pressed.
Charac- [Alt] + key... Charac- [Alt]+...

ter ter
Tab. 27: Country-specific special characters entered with the [Alt] key pressed.

BP-PR PLUS series
External keyboard
GR: Deutschland SG: Schweiz IT: Italia
FR: France SF: Suisse SP: España
UK: United Kingdom BE: Belgie DK: Danmark
US: USA SU: Suomi CZ: Ceska republika

Characters between vertical lines (| / |, | * |) are entered with the corresponding keys on the numerical
keypad of the keyboard.
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.
ZZ Z1 Z2 ZZ Z1 Z2 ZZ Z1 Z2 ZZ Z1 Z2
Tab. 28: Special characters entered via a sequence of two characters

Example:
Entering the character: ñ 1st entry: [~] 2. entry: [Alt] + [n]
If necessary, use the information in Table 27 on Page 62 to enter the character Z1.

BP-PR PLUS series
Index
Index
A Load printer configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Load settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Activating a PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Local settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Advance ribbon warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
B M
Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Backfeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Bootloader version . . . . . . . . . . .29, 38, 40, 47
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
C Print contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Cleaning interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Memory cards
CompactFlash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 49, 52, 56 Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Connecting computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Load label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Control characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 N
D Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Number of labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Daylight saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 O
Debug mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
OEM name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Device list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 42
Operative time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Device names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Overview of types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Device settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Direct programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 P
E PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Peel-off module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 25
Peel-off version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Event list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
External rewinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Powersave mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
F Print media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 55 Print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Firmware version . . . . . . . . . .29, 38, 40, 46, 47 Print services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Flash EPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Print speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 41 Printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Printer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
FTP logon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Printer website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
H Printhead cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Heat level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Printing intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Printing methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
I Printing parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
IFFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
R
K Raw-IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Key assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 25
Key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 26, 61
S
Save printer configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
L Save settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Label detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Select card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Label format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Select character set table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Label sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Label software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Service counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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Index
Setting label sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 T

Shift print image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tear-off mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Short status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Transfer printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Transfer ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Standard version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 U
Status line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 34 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17
Status print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 W
SUB-D jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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2 Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07

2 Connecting printer to computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7 FTP printer management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Edition 3/07 Configuration Instructions 3

4 Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07

1.2 Device types

1.2.1 Standard version

1.2.2 Peel-off version

Edition 3/07 Configuration Instructions 5

1.2.3 Overview of types

Characteristics BP-PR PLUS series

Tab. 1: Overview of BP-PR PLUS series printer types

6 Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07

1.3 Technical data

BP-PR 200 PLUS BP-PR 300 PLUS BP-PR 600 PLUS

Tab. 2: Technical data

Edition 3/07 Configuration Instructions 7

BP-PR PLUS series BP-PR PLUS series

Tab. 3: Technical data (continuation)

8 Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07

1.4 Parts of the printer

Parts of the printer

Fig. 1: General overview

Fig. 2: Print unit for Tear-off mode

Edition 3/07 Configuration Instructions 9

1.5.3 Peel-off modules

Peel-off sensor PS 8 for manual removal

Peel-off sensor PS 6 for manual removal and automatic mode

Two operating modes are possible:

1.5.4 Memory cards

• CompactFlash type 1 memory card (1 GB max.)

1.5.5 External keyboards

10 Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07

1.6 Print media

Thermal direct printing

Thermal transfer printing

Edition 3/07 Configuration Instructions 11

1.6.2 Label formats

Fig. 3: Label dimensions

Dim. Designation Dimensions in [mm]

Tab. 4: Permissible label dimensions

12 Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07

1.6.3 Transfer ribbons

1.7.1 Direct programming

1.7.2 Windows printer driver

1.7.3 Label software

Edition 3/07 Configuration Instructions 13

2 Connecting printer to computer

Fig. 4: Power and computer connections

Insufficient or missing grounding can cause faults during operation.

2.1 Connecting printer via serial RS-232 interface

14 Configuration Instructions Edition 3/07

2.1.2 Pin assignment of connection jack of the RS-232 interface

Pin Designation Function

Tab. 5: Pin assignment of the 9-pin SUB-D jack