Supply Tape - Brady POWERMark User Manual

Supply tape

Part of creating a label involves choosing the width of the tape on which you'll print the
label. Your system supports tape widths from 4 to 10 inches (100 to 254 mm) in a variety
of colors. The system doesn't need to know the tape color but does need to know the
width. The width information is stored in the memory cell flag located on each tape
cartridge, and the system reads that information when you turn on the system, when you
retrieve a file stored in memory, when you change the tape and when you print.
Information about the tape width that was used is stored with a label when you save it;
when you retrieve the file, a message appears if the installed tape isn't the correct width.
When you turn on the system, the system checks the width of the installed tape. If no tape
is installed, the "Unknown supply type" message displays, and you're prompted to install
the tape. If you press a key to continue without installing a tape cartridge, the Tape
window displays as shown below.
This window allows you to choose the tape width you want to use when creating labels
without installing the tape. Press the ← or → key to display the width you want to use,
then press Enter. The default is 10 in (254 mm). The unit of measure is the Length units
setting selected in the Setup window. (Refer to
Note: The settings you choose in this window are in effect until you print or turn the
system off.
Note: Use the Status key to display tape supply information, such as the amount of
tape remaining in the installed supply. Refer to
4-2
Tape
Tape width:
Press ←→, ENTER or ESC
10 in
Setting system defaults
Checking system status
on page 1-26.)
on page 1-29.
Working with supplies