Birch BP-525D User manual
USER’S
MANUAL
BP-525D
DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER
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Contents
Copyright Declaration....................................... i
1. Introduction ........................................... ii
Product Introduction ...............................................................................ii
2. Operations Overview ..................................... 1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................1
2.2 Printer Overview ......................................................................................2
2.2.1 Front View ......................................................................................2
2.2.2 Interior view....................................................................................3
2.2.3 Rear View........................................................................................4
3. Setup ................................................. 5
3.1 Setting Up the Printer ..............................................................................5
3.2 Loading the Media ...................................................................................5
3.3 Diagnostic Tool ........................................................................................8
3.5.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool...............................................................8
3.3.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC
setup………) ............................................................................................9
3.4 Install microSD Memory Card ...............................................................10
4. LED and Button Functions ................................ 11
4.1 LED indicator ......................................................................................... 11
4.2 Regular button function ........................................................................ 11
4.3 Power on utilities ................................................................................... 11
4.3.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration ...........................................12
4.3.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode ...........12
4.3.3 Printer Initialization......................................................................15
4.3.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black
Mark Sensor ..........................................................................................16
4.3.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor
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4.3.6 Skip AUTO.BAS............................................................................16
5. Troubleshooting ........................................ 18
5.1 LED Status..............................................................................................18
5.2 Print Problem .........................................................................................19
6. Maintenance ........................................... 20
Revise History ........................................... 22
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1. Introduction
Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing %,5 & + bar code printer%3'VHULHV. Although the printer KDVD
VPDOOIRRWSULQWLWdelivers reliable, superior performance.
This printer provides direct thermal printing at user selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 ips.
It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold media with gap or black mark. All common bar codes
formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in 4 directions, 8 different
alphanumeric bitmap fonts and built-in scalable font capability. You will enjoy trouble free, high
throughput for printing labels with this printer.
CAUTION
1. HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS IN CUTTER MODULE. KEEP FINGER AND OTHER BODY
PARTS AWAY.
2. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE HAS LITHIUM BATTERY
CR2032 INSTALLED. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE.
3. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.
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Note：
The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer. To print the full web black line,
the maximum black line height is limited to 40 dots, which is 5mm for 203 DPI resolution
printer.
2. Operations Overview
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please
carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer. Please retain
the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
One printer unit
One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
One quick installation guide
One power cord
One auto switching power supply
One USB interface cable
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased
reseller or distributor.
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 512 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 MicroSD 4 GB Transcend
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
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2.2 Printer Overview
2.2.1 Front View
1. Top cover open lever
2. MicroSD card socket
3. Media view window
4. LED indicator
5. Feed button
6. Paper exit chute
* Recommended ＭicroSD card specification.
SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer
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2.2.2 Interior view
1. Top cover
2. Media holder
3. Media guide
4. Printhead
5. Gap sensor (receiver)
6. Gap sensor (transmitter)
7. Black mark sensor
8. Platen roller
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2.2.3 Rear View
1. Power switch
2. Power jack socket
3. USB interface
4. RS-232C interface
5. Fan-fold paper entrance chute
6. Ethernet interface (Option)
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3. Setup
3.1 Setting Up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is set to “off”.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and then plug
the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
3.2 Loading the Media
1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the
printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.
2. The media holder can be used for 1” and 1.5” media core by rotating the upper part of
label holder180 degrees clockwise.
3. Separate the media holders to the label roll width.
1.5”
1”
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