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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 OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, BRADY’S PRODUCTS. Safety and Environment Please read and understand this manual before using the M511 printer for the first time. This manual describes all of the main functions of the M511 printer. Precautions Before using the M511 printer, please note the following precautions: •...
- 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 Name .......................14 Loading Cartridges....................14 Recycling the Cartridge ..................16 Materials ......................16 Dismantling the Cartridge ...................17 Recycling Components ..................19 Accessories......................20 Magnet ........................20 Utility Hook ......................22 3 • Getting Started Controls and Status....................23 Power ........................23 M511 User Manual... - Page 6 Europe ......................35 RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU ..........35 Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC ..............35 Turkey .........................35 China ........................36 Taiwan ........................36 Wireless Regulatory Information ................36 United States ......................37 Canada .......................37 Mexico .........................37 European Union ....................38 International ......................38 Japan ........................38 ..........................38 M511 User Manual...
- Page 7 B • Licensing FreeRTOS ......................... 39 Newlib ........................39 CMSIS ........................40 Apache License ....................40 RapidJSON ....................... 43 M511 User Manual...
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Page 8: Introduction System Specifications
1 Introduction Use the Brady Express Labels mobile app or Brady Workstation software to design labels and print to the M511 label printer. The M511 printer includes the following features: • Withstands a 6 ft. (1.8 m) drop • Crush resistant to 250 lbs (113.4 kg) •... -
Page 9: Physical And Environmental Characteristics
Relative Humidity (Printer) 20% to 90% (non- 10% to 90% (non- condensing) condensing) Proximity Range for Bluetooth The M511 printer should be within 65 ft (19.8 m) of the device to pick up the Bluetooth signal. M511 User Manual... -
Page 10: Setup
2 Setup What’s in the Box The following items are included in the standard M511 package: • M511 printer with internal battery. (Battery is not accessible. Contact Brady Technical Support for service.) • AC adapter with USB-C cable • USB-C to USB-A coupler North America •... -
Page 11: Save The Packaging
Setup What’s in the Box Save the Packaging Save the packaging surrounding your M511 printer in case you have to ship the printer and accessories back to the supplier. CAUTION! If shipping the printer, consult with your transportation carrier for state, federal, municipal, and international shipping regulations regarding the lithium ion battery contained in the printer. -
Page 12: Printer Components
Setup Printer Components Printer Components Exterior Door Error indicator Label exit Battery indicator Eject button Bluetooth indicator USB port Cut button Door finger tab Power button M511 User Manual... -
Page 13: Interior
Setup Printer Components Interior Door Cartridge bay with cartridge Lock lever M511 User Manual... -
Page 14: Power And Battery
Setup Power and Battery Power and Battery Power is supplied to the M511 printer from an internal lithium ion battery, or from an AC or USB power adapter. WARNING! To prevent risk of fire, electrical shock, explosion, or damage, read below. -
Page 15: Charging The Printer
Plugging in the Printer You can charge the printer from an electrical outlet or a USB port. IMPORTANT! When charging the printer for the first time, use an electrical outlet. For battery status indicators, see “Battery Status” on page M511 User Manual... - Page 16 Attach the type C, G, or I plug to the AC adapter and then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet. • China: Attach the type C plug to the AC adapter and then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet. M511 User Manual...
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Page 17: Before Initial Use
Before Initial Use Fully charge the internal lithium ion battery before running the printer on battery. 1. Plug the printer into a power outlet. (For details see “To plug the printer in to an electrical outlet:” on page M511 User Manual... -
Page 18: Power On
Install labeling software on your computer or mobile device, set up the connection to the printer, then use the software to design labels and send them to the printer. (Refer to your local Brady website for other Brady software. Be aware that older Brady labeling software may not automatically detect the printer and that the information in this manual is based on the software listed below.) -
Page 19: Computer
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the right software for your purpose and download it. Installing the Windows Driver (Optional) If you are using the Brady Express Labels app or Brady Workstation software, you do not need to install the windows driver. Skip to “Connecting the Printer” on page If you are using older Brady software or third-party software, you must install the Windows driver. -
Page 20: Bluetooth
All settings are configured in the Express Labels mobile app. Most settings (like language and measurement units) are software-wide and not specific to one printer model. The only settings that you may wish to change for the M511 printer are the shutdown time and the printer name. M511 User Manual... -
Page 21: Shutdown
Loading Cartridges The M511 printer uses M-50 series cartridges which combine the ribbon and labels in one cartridge. Only use cartridges that have the Brady Authentic logo. Brady cartridges come equipped with smart-cell technology that enables the printer and Brady labeling software to recognize the type of label and automatically set many label formatting details. - Page 22 Unlocked 3. Push the eject button on the back of the printer. 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer. 5. Place a new cartridge in the bay and push down until the cartridge snaps into place. M511 User Manual...
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Page 23: Recycling The Cartridge
These various components must then be recycled in the correct recycling bins. Materials • 1/4-inch blade flathead screwdriver • Safety Glasses • Safety Gloves CAUTION! Always wear personal protective equipment when dismantling a ribbon or label cartridge. M511 User Manual... -
Page 24: Dismantling The Cartridge
3. Separate the top of the housing from the base. Pry one leg of the metal spring on top of the disk out from the clip. The spring and disk will pop out of the housing. M511 User Manual... - Page 25 4. Remove the ribbon spools. Unwind and detach the ribbon from its spools. 5. Lift the labels out of the cartridge housing and then remove the black plastic cylinder from inside the label core. 6. Slide the metal spring out from the inside of the black plastic cylinder. M511 User Manual...
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Page 26: Recycling Components
Housings and Spools Slotted Wheel Springs Smart Cell Label and Ribbon Component Material Recycle Bin Housings and spools Polycarbonate (PC) #7 Plastics Springs Metals #40 Metals Smart cell Electronic Electronic waste Slotted wheel Polystyrene #6 Plastics M511 User Manual... -
Page 27: Accessories
Setup Accessories Accessories The following accessories are available for the M511 printer and can be purchased separately from your distributor: • Magnet (M51-MAGNET) • Utility hook (M511-HOOK) • Power Brick (M511-POWER) • AC adapter set for North America (M511-AC) •... - Page 28 1. Slide the magnet keeper plate off of the magnet. 2. Position the magnet accessory on the back of the printer so that the screw holes line up. 3. Screw in the three screws that come with the magnet to affix it to the printer. M511 User Manual...
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Page 29: Utility Hook
To attach the utility hook: 1. Position the utility hook on the back of the printer so that the screw holes line up. 2. Screw in the three screws that come with the utility hook to affix it to the printer. M511 User Manual... -
Page 30: Getting Started
Solid light: The printer is paired with a mobile device. Five mobile devices can use the printer at a time. When the Brady Express Labels app is no longer active on a mobile device (the app can still be open, but in the background), the connection becomes available for another device. -
Page 31: Battery Status
Error messages are available from the Print page in the Brady Workstation app from which you printed. Make sure to use Brady Workstation on the computer connected to the printer and that the label file that you are printing is open. - Page 32 If printing is interrupted, for instance when the cartridge runs out, the system automatically stops printing and lights the error indicator. The Express Labels app displays a message indicating that the cartridge has run out. Error information is also available in Brady Workstation, see “Error” on page IMPORTANT! When not using the printer, be sure to unlock the cartridge.
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Page 33: Maintenance
Update Label Library files periodically to make sure the printer has data for any new label supplies. Also update if you have ordered a custom label supply from Brady and it came with new Label Library files. -
Page 34: Cleaning The Printhead And Platen Roller
Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller 2. Run the Brady Workstation software and open the Printers tool, which indicates when upgrades are available. 3. See the help in the Printers tool for more details. Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller To clean the printhead and platen roller: 1. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Sensor
1. Press the power button on top of the printer to turn it off. 2. Remove the cartridge. See “Loading Cartridges” on page 3. Clean debris off the sensor either with a can of compressed air or a lint-free swab. M511 User Manual... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Scenarios
Error messages appear in the Brady Express Labels app or Brady Workstation software rather than on the printer. Troubleshooting Scenarios If you encounter a problem while using the M511 printer, see the following sections for help troubleshooting the issue. •... -
Page 37: Cutter Does Not Cut Or Cuts Poorly
For more information, see “Power and Battery” on page • If the battery is charged and the printer still does not turn on, press and hold the power button for fifteen seconds to reboot the printer. M511 User Manual... -
Page 38: Printer Turns Off By Itself
Solution: If the cartridge is left locked when the printer is not in use, the printhead remains pressed against the platen roller. Residual heat in the printhead causes ink to transfer to the label. Reprint the label, and unlock the cartridge when the printer is not in use. M511 User Manual... -
Page 39: Nothing Prints
Error Messages When the error light on the printer is lit, refer to the Brady Express Labels app or Brady Workstation software to see the error message. Most error messages provide some instruction to resolve the issue. - Page 40 Charge the battery. “Charging the Printer” on page 8 The printer battery is getting low. Charge the battery soon. “Charging the Printer” on page 8 Locking lever not closed Lock the cartridge. “Loading Cartridges” on page 14 M511 User Manual...
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Page 41: A Regulatory Compliance
IFT 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. M511 User Manual... -
Page 42: Europe
4. Cut the remaining yellow and black leads in any order. 5. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Turkey Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment). Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur M511 User Manual... -
Page 43: China
Note: Be mindful of the maximum operating temperatures for the printer. “Physical and Environmental Characteristics” on page Environmental Storage -55 to 125° C (-67° to 257° F) Note: Be mindful of the maximum storage temperatures for the printer. “Physical and Environmental Characteristics” on page M511 User Manual... -
Page 44: United States
RF exposure guidelines / Important note: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Mexico IFT notice: M511 User Manual... -
Page 45: European Union
< +20dBm EIRP (100mW) International The Bluetooth radio module used in Brady host printers comply with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields, i.e. EN 62311 "Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)". -
Page 46: Freertos
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE M511 User Manual... -
Page 47: Cmsis
"Work" shall mean the work of authorship, whether in Source or Object form, made available under the License, as indicated by a copyright notice that is included in or attached to the work (an example is provided in the Appendix below). M511 User Manual... - Page 48 Works that You distribute must include a readable copy of the attribution notices contained within such NOTICE file, excluding those notices that do not pertain to any part of the Derivative Works, in at least one of the following places: within a NOTICE text file M511 User Manual...
- Page 49 Contributor, and only if You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold each Contributor harmless for any liability incurred by, or claims asserted against, such Contributor by reason of your accepting any such warranty or additional liability. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS M511 User Manual...
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Page 50: Rapidjson
ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Open Source Software Licensed Under the JSON License: -------------------------------------------------------------------- json.org M511 User Manual... - Page 51 AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. M511 User Manual...