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- Page 1 User Manual...
- Page 2 Copyright and Trademarks Disclaimer This manual is proprietary to Brady Worldwide, Inc. (hereafter “Brady”), and may be revised from time to time without notice. Brady disclaims any understanding to provide you with such revisions, if any. This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior written consent of Brady.
- Page 3 Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON BRADY’S PART.
- Page 4 • bradycorp.com/register Repair and Return If for any reason you need to return the product for repair, please contact Brady Technical Support for repair and replacement information. Document Conventions When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions used throughout the manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Printer Components ....................4 Power .......................... 4 Sleep ........................5 Power Off ......................5 Software for Creating Tags..................5 Installing the Printer Driver, Status Monitor, and Brady Workstation Software.. 5 Printer Settings ......................6 Language ......................6 Sleep Delay ......................6 Installing the Service Station..................7 Loading Supplies....................... - Page 6 Error Messages......................29 Error Codes ......................30 A • Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance and Approvals ..............31 United States ......................31 FCC Notice ....................31 Canada .......................31 Mexico .........................31 Europe ......................32 RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU ..........32 Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC ..............32 BradyJet J1000 User Manual...
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Page 7: Introduction
1 Introduction Use the BradyJet™ J1000 Industrial Printer to print on rigid terminal block and electrical component tags. Take advantage of Brady Workstation software to easily set up and add data to a variety of card supplies. The printer includes the following features and benefits. -
Page 8: Environmental Ranges
Electrical Specifications Input 100 - 240 VAC, 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz Output 12 V DC, 5 A, 60 W maximum System Requirements The printer driver and Status Monitor software require Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, or 10. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 9: Setup
USB drive containing User Manual, Quick Start Guide, printer driver with Status Monitor software, and Terminal Block Tag Compatibility Guide. • Printed Quick Start Guide • Brady Workstation Product and Wire Identification Suite insert with download instructions and license key. Registration Register your printer online at www.bradycorp.com/register... -
Page 10: Printer Components
CAUTION! Make sure the outlet is grounded. Only use the power cord supplied with the printer. 2. The touchscreen initializes and displays the Home screen. If the printer is already plugged in and the screen is dark, tap the touchscreen to turn on the printer. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 11: Sleep
3. Tap Continue. Software for Creating Tags Information in this manual is based on Brady Workstation software with the Terminal Block, Custom Designer, and Text Labels apps being suited for use with this printer. For installation instructions, see the Brady Workstation insert that came with the printer and “Installing the Printer Driver, Status Monitor, and Brady Workstation Software”... -
Page 12: Printer Settings
Use the Status Monitor software on your computer to configure the following settings before using the printer for the first time. For additional settings see “Using the Status Monitor Software” on page 13. If the Status Monitor software is not already open, run it from Start > BradyJet > Brady Status J1000. Language The language setting in the Status Monitor software sets the language for text in both the Status Monitor and the printer touchscreen. -
Page 13: Installing The Service Station
4. Place the service station in its dock as shown below. 5. Close the cover on the printer and then tap OK on the touch screen. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 14: Loading Supplies
Setup Loading Supplies Loading Supplies Loading Cards Header The BradyJet J1000 printer prints terminal block and electrical component tags on rigid Column cards. The printer can hold two of the same cards at a time. Many different cards are available with different numbers of columns and different sizes of tags. - Page 15 If loading only one card, place it towards the back of the tray leaving the area closest to you empty. The correct area of the tray for printing a single card is marked with the numeral 1. 4. Slide the tray under the printer until it snaps into place and stops. BradyJet J1000 User Manual...
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Page 16: Installing The Ink Cartridge
Setup Loading Supplies Installing the Ink Cartridge The BradyJet J1000 printer uses J10-BK ink cartridges. The Status Monitor software provides information on the amount of ink remaining. To install a new ink cartridge: 1. Tap Maintenance on the printer’s Home screen. - Page 17 7. Close the teal latch over the cartridge. 8. Close the cover on the printer and tap OK on the touchscreen. It is a good idea to align the printhead after installing a new cartridge. See “Alignment” on page 16. BradyJet J1000 User Manual...
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Page 18: General Operation
Displays the printer name, firmware version, and serial number. See “Upgrading Firmware” on page 18. Printer status: Indicates whether the printer is ready. A brief message appears here if the cover is open or there is a problem with the ink. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 19: Navigation
(like cleaning and alignment), and manage the print queue. The Status Monitor software is installed along with the printer driver. For installation information see “Installing the Printer Driver, Status Monitor, and Brady Workstation Software” on page 5. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 20: General
Using the Status Monitor Software To open Status Monitor: Go to Start > BradyJet > Brady Status J1000. Note: If the Status Monitor screen is blank, check the connection between the printer and the computer, and make sure the printer is turned on. -
Page 21: Settings
19 for more information. IMPORTANT! Printing a nozzle test without a sheet of paper on the tray will result in ink splattered in the tray and base of the printer. Tests printed directly on cards are illegible. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 22: Alignment
8. Load another piece of paper and click Print to print another alignment test. Verify that all the lines are straight. 9. If all the lines are straight and unbroken, click Finish. If not, click Retry to start the alignment test again. Repeat the process until the result is acceptable. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 23: Print Queue
To remove the cards from the adapter plates, lift the card headers as a whole to avoid snapping off tabs or columns prematurely. If the print is not positioned as desired on the tags, use the Brady Workstation software to make adjustments. See the help in your Brady Workstation app. -
Page 24: Maintenance
4 Maintenance The BradyJet J1000 printer is nearly maintenance free. Leave the printer on when not in use to take advantage of the printer’s self-cleaning cycles. See “Cleaning” on page 19. Displaying System Information You can get the firmware version and serial number from either the printer or the Status Monitor software. -
Page 25: Cleaning
1. Gently wipe the screen with a clean, lint-free cloth. 2. For thicker debris, you can lightly moisten a soft, non-scratching swab with isopropyl alcohol, or use swabs available with the Brady PCK-6 Cleaning Kit. Cleaning the Printhead and Nozzles The printhead is built into the ink cartridge. - Page 26 8. If the printed grid has missing horizontal lines, clean the printhead. (If the top and bottom halves of the vertical lines don’t match up, align the printhead. See “Alignment” on page 16.) Example: Printhead needs cleaning. BradyJet J1000 User Manual...
- Page 27 This wicks some additional ink onto the cloth. nozzles and printhead 6. Gently wipe in one direction. 7. Reinstall the ink cartridge. 8. Repeat the first three steps to make sure the nozzles are clean. BradyJet J1000 User Manual...
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Page 28: Cleaning The Contacts
At some point you may find ink directly on the card tray or the base of the printer. This can happen if someone forgets to load cards or move the tray back into position, or if the ink well in the service station becomes full. Clean such spills as soon as possible. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 29: Service Station Maintenance
4. Lift out the service station, taking care not to spill ink from the well. 5. Moisten a clean lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the black rubber cap and wiper clean. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 30: Replacing The Service Station
For smooth printer movement, lubricate the rails on which the printer moves every three months. You may need to lubricate the rails more often with heavy use. Use a dry film PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) lubricant or equivalent. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... - Page 31 3. Apply a light coating of dry film lubricant to the two horizontal (X-axis) rails in the back of the printer. 4. Tap OK on the touchscreen. The printer chassis moves back to its ready position on the service station, exposing the two vertical Z-axis rails. BradyJet J1000 User Manual...
- Page 32 5. Apply a light coating of dry film lubricant to the visible part of the vertical (Z-axis) rails. 6. Apply a light coating of dry film lubricant to the Y-axis rails along either side of the printer (one on each side). BradyJet J1000 User Manual...
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
“Error Messages” on page 29 provides a list of error messages with cross references to related information in this manual. Troubleshooting Scenarios If you encounter a problem while using the BradyJet J1000 printer, see the following sections for help troubleshooting the issue. •... -
Page 34: Print Is Fuzzy Or Broken
Check alignment and align the printhead. See “Alignment” on page 16. • If the alignment is good, you can adjust the position of printed output in your Brady Workstation app by using the advanced settings on the Print screen. These Brady Workstation settings apply only to the current print job. -
Page 35: Error Messages
• A pulley or belt could be loose. Call technical support. See “Technical Support and Registration” on page iv. • A sensor could have malfunctioned. Call technical support. See “Technical Support and Registration” on page iv. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 36: Error Codes
YBR: The sensor in the back, right side of the printer for the y-axis rails. • YFL: The sensor in the front, left side of the printer for the y-axis rails. • YFR: The sensor in the front, left side of the printer for the y-axis rails. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 37: A Regulatory Compliance
IFETEL notice: La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada. BradyJet J1000 User Manual... -
Page 38: Europe
1. Disassemble printer and locate the lithium coin cell battery located on the main circuit board. 2. Using a small screwdriver, pry the battery from its holder and remove the battery from the board. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. BradyJet J1000 User Manual...