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  • Page 2 BRADY Worldwide, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. BRADY reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system described herein to improve reliability, function, or design. © 2009 BRADY Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3 In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device needs to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC This statement clarifies Brady's product compliance with the European Union's Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of Hazardous Substances. BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC This product contains a lithium battery. The crossed-out wheeled bin shown to the left is used to indicate 'separate collection' for all batteries and accumulators in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC. Users of batteries must not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste. This Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators that are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 BRADY’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty (which is subject to you returning the software to BRADY) will be, at the option of BRADY, to attempt to correct or help you around errors, to replace the software with functionally equivalent software or diskettes, or to refund the license fee of the software and terminate this agreement.
  • Page 7 General: If the product is acquired under the terms of a 1) GSA contact - use, reproduction or disclosure is subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable ADP Schedule contract; 2) DOD contract - use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of 252.277-7013;...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Brady AC Adapters ........
  • Page 9 Dialog Boxes............24 Drop Down Field Lists.
  • Page 10 Shortcut............57 Delete Label or Area.
  • Page 11 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type..........97 Safety Templates .

  • Page 12: Introduction

    • Print speed of 1.5 ips • 300 dpi print resolution • USB 2.0 • Easy loading label and ribbon supplies ® • Compatible with existing TLS2200™ and Handimark label media • Smart-cell technology that works intelligently with Brady consumables BMP71 User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Unpack Your Printer

    Introduction Unpack Your Printer Unpack Your Printer Before setting up the printer, verify that you have received the following items in the packaging: • Hardsided carrying case • BMP71 printer • Battery pack • AC adapter/battery charger • USB connection cable ®...

  • Page 14: Bmp71 System Specifications

    Introduction Physical and Environmental Characteristics BMP71 System Specifications The BMP71 printer has the following specifications: • Weight 5.45 lbs (2.47 kg) (with battery, no consumables) • Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism 300 dpi • Optical Registration System for Precise Print Registration •...

  • Page 15: Firmware Upgrades

    Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual. Firmware Upgrades Future upgrades to BMP71 firmware can be downloaded from Brady’s website. Access , click Support>Downloads, then select BMP71 from the list of www.bradyid.com/bmp71 products.

  • Page 16: External View

    External View Firmware Upgrades External View Power Source Power is supplied to the BMP71 printer through a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack or through an AC power adapter (included). WARNING WARNING WARNING Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 60C (140F). Do not disassemble or mistreat the battery pack.

  • Page 17: Loading Battery

    Store your battery pack only in a cool, dry place. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children. At the end of battery life, replace your old battery only with the Brady BMP71 Battery Pack. The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly according to federal, state,...

  • Page 18: Unloading Battery

    The printer can be powered through an AC power adapter (included). When the adapter is plugged in, it is also charging the battery. WARNING WARNING WARNING Use only the 18 VDC, 3.3A, Brady AC adapter for supplying power to the BMP71. Brady AC Adapters Catalog Number Region BMP71-AC...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Adapter

    Power Source Print from PC Attaching the Adapter Insert the round end of the adapter ...into the plug-in port on the back of the printer. cable... Plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet.. Print from PC The BMP71 Label Printer is equipped with a USB port, enabling you to connect it to a ®...

  • Page 20: Printer Driver Installation

    Power Source Printer Driver Installation Printer Driver Installation BMP71 accepts data from a number of Windows based programs. In order to send data from these programs to the BMP71 printer, you must install the BMP71 printer driver. The printer drivers can be found on the CD enclosed with your BMP71 printer package. The BMP71 printer is a “plug-and-play”...

  • Page 21: Download Print Drivers

    Your PC will automatically install the driver. When complete, a balloon message at the bottom right indicates “Your device is ready to use.” Download Print Drivers You can also download the print drivers from the Brady website at www.bradyid.com. On the website, choose Support>Downloads, then follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 22: Ribbon

    Ribbon Loading a Ribbon Ribbon Use only BMP71-specific ribbons. The ribbon can be loaded with the power on or off. Loading a Ribbon Pull up on cover latch. Open the cover. With the cartridge label facing up, grasp finger tabs of cartridge and place directly over printhead, pushing slightly to snap into place.

  • Page 23: Unloading A Ribbon

    Ribbon Unloading a Ribbon Unloading a Ribbon Pull up on cover Open the cover. Grasping finger tabs of cartridge, latch. pull cartridge out of the ribbon compartment. If the ribbon is spent, recycle the ribbon cartridge according to local regulations. The ribbon gauge at the bottom of the status window indicates how much ribbon remains.

  • Page 24: Labels

    Loading Labels Labels Brady labels come equipped with smart-cell technology that enables the printer to recognize the type of label and automatically sets many label formatting details. For optimum performance, it is recommended that you use genuine Brady BMP71 labels.

  • Page 25: Unloading Labels

    Labels Unloading Labels Unloading Labels WARNING WARNING WARNING Before loading or unloading labels, ensure that the cutter lever is in the ‘down’ position. To change the label part, remove the active label from the printer and load another. Pull up on cover latch. Open the cover.

  • Page 26: Power On

    Power On Unloading Labels Power On To turn the system on or off: Press Power After a user defined amount of time of non-use, the printer automatically shuts down. Press the [Power] key again to restart. (For more information, see “Setup Printer Configuration” on page 32.) The first time the printer is turned on, you will want to choose a language in which to display...

  • Page 27: Display Screen

    Power On Display Screen Display Screen The display screen enables you to view font attributes and other formatting features directly on the screen while you are entering and editing data. The screen changes colors as needed to match the installed ribbon and label color. The screen displays one label at a time.

  • Page 28: Keypad

    Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Description Navigation Keys Navigation keys: • In a line of text, move the cursor left or right a character at a time, or up and down a line at a time. •...
  • Page 29 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Description Shift + Alt Used together with an alpha key to access the top special character when two special characters exist on the key. Note: for accented letters, press Shift+Alt+Special Character, then type the letter. Backspace Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left.
  • Page 30 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Description Time Inserts the current time, as set on the printer. Print Prints all labels in a label file. Adv Print Brings up options to set various print parameters (such as, number of copies, print range, and mirror print) before printing.

  • Page 31: Function Keys

    Keypad Function Keys Function Keys Function Description Font Provides font sizes and attributes (such as bold and italics). Label Adds, removes, and formats labels. Area Adds, removes, and formats areas on a label. Symbol Accesses the various symbols (graphics) available in the printer. Serial Sets the values for creation of single, multiple, or linked serializations.

  • Page 32: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Function Description Move to an Area On a multi-area label, moves left or right to the different areas. Move to a Label In a multi-label file, moves up or down to the different labels. Highlight Text Highlights (selects) text on the editing screen, left or right a character at a time, enabling you to add font...

  • Page 33: Menus

    Menus Keyboard Shortcuts Menus Menus display at the bottom of the screen and are activated by the function keys (the row of keys just below the display). Use navigation keys to access the different menus items. A yellow border displays around the menu item selected. If more menus are associated with a function key than what can be displayed on the screen, a yellow vertical bar displays either to the right or left of the main menus or at the top and bottom of the sub-menus.
  • Page 34 Menus Keyboard Shortcuts To access a sub-menu: Press the up/down navigation keys. A yellow border highlights a selected menu item. To activate the highlighted sub-menu, press OK or Enter A menu option remains in effect until a different menu option is activated. When accessing the menus again, the current, in-use item is highlighted and its text displays in green when navigating the other options in the sub-menu.

  • Page 35: Dialog Boxes

    Dialog Boxes Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog Boxes Some function keys display dialog boxes, rather than sub-menus. Note Note You will know that a dialog box is associated with a menu if a sub-menu does not immediately pop up when highlighting the main menu option. To access the dialog box, with the desired main menu selected: Press OK or Enter...

  • Page 36: Drop Down Field Lists

    Dialog Boxes Radio Buttons and Option Boxes Drop Down Field Lists If a field has a drop down list associated with it, a small arrow displays in a scroll bar on the right side of the field. To select an option from the field list: Press OK or Enter to open the drop down list.

  • Page 37: Accept Dialog Box Edits

    Dialog Boxes Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box Accept Dialog Box Edits To accept all edits in a dialog box: Navigate to the OK button at the bottom of the dialog box. Press OK or Enter Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box To cancel a menu or dialog box, without accepting changes: Press Clear/Esc BMP71 User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Setup

    Setup Setup - Font Setup Figure 5 • Setup menu options The Setup function key is used to determine the default settings for the printer. To change Setup functions: Press Setup Using navigation keys, choose the setup function to change. Press OK or Enter A dialog box associated with that particular Setup function displays.

  • Page 39: Setup Language

    Setup Setup Language Setup Language The following settings can be found under the Language menu in the Setup function. Figure 7 • Language settings in Setup function Initial Language Setup When turning the printer on for the first time, immediately go to the Setup function and choose the language in which you want all printer menus, functions, and data displayed.

  • Page 40: Setup Barcode

    Setup Setup Clock Setup Barcode The following settings can be found under the Barcode menu in the Setup function. Figure 8 • Barcode settings in Setup function Setup Clock The following settings can be found under the Clock menu in the Setup function. Figure 9 •...

  • Page 41: Setup Apps

    Setup Setup Apps Setup Apps The following settings can be found under the Apps menu in the Setup function. (There are two screens in application setup.) Figure 10 • Apps settings in Setup function - first screen Note Note The applications checked display as main menus when the Apps function key is pressed.
  • Page 42 Setup Setup Apps Figure 11 • Apps settings in Setup function - second screen Color Standards refers to the country-defined color norms for pipemarker labels. Note Note Setting the Default PipeMarker Symbol Category is a convenient way to have the the symbols most often used when creating PipeMarkers readily available.

  • Page 43: Setup Printer Configuration

    Setup Setup Printer Configuration Setup Printer Configuration The following settings can be found under the Config menu in the Setup function. Figure 12 • Printer configuration in Setup settings Cleaning the Printer A cleaning kit is included in the BMP71 printer package. This kit contains a pre-saturated, disposable BMP71 cleaning card which is designed to safely and effectively remove all dirt, ribbon ink residue, adhesive, and other contaminants from the thermal print head, platen roller, and paper path.
  • Page 44 Setup Setup Printer Configuration To clean the printer: Choose Config and press OK or Enter Navigate to the Clean Printer button and press OK or Enter Follow the instructions on the screen. Place the cleaning card in the label compartment of the printer, inserting the left edge of the card up to the black line under the ribs.
  • Page 45 Setup Setup Printer Configuration Release the cutter lever so the blade is no longer exposed. Then, entering from the label output tray again, insert the swab and gently wipe the stationary blade. (See diagram below.) Figure 13 • Cutter blades To clean the sensors: Pull up on the cover latch and open the print compartment cover.
  • Page 46 Setup Setup Printer Configuration Using the premoistened cotton swab, gently wipe the sensors, located just before and below the ribs. (See diagram below.) Figure 14 • Sensor locations Allow cleaned parts to dry before replacing ribbon and labels in the printer. BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 Setup Setup Printer Configuration BMP71 User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Getting Started

    Getting Started Editing Text Getting Started This section describes the process of creating a text label with minimal formatting, using basic editing techniques, and printing the label. Entering Text Before entering label text, be sure the ribbon and media are loaded and the power is ON. The blinking vertical line is the cursor and is the starting point for every label you create using the BMP71 printer.

  • Page 49: Deleting Text

    Getting Started Editing Text Deleting Text To remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE LEFT (backwards): Press Backspace To remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE RIGHT: Press Delete Clear/Esc [CLEAR/ESC] is used to clear data from the screen or cancel a function.

  • Page 50: Error Messages

    Getting Started Editing Text Choose the desired option. Press OK or Enter If deleting all labels, a message displays asking confirmation. Press OK or Enter to confirm the deletion. If you do not want to delete the labels, press [CLEAR/ESC] to cancel the Delete All Labels function.

  • Page 51: Font Size

    Getting Started Editing Text Font Size Font size is applied on a line-by-line basis. If the size is changed before the data is entered, all the data in the current and subsequent lines, takes on the new font size until font size is changed again.

  • Page 52: Printing A Label

    Getting Started Printing a Label To turn autosize on (if not already on): Press Font Choose Size>Auto. Press OK or Enter Autosize remains on for the entire area or label, until a differnt font size is selected. However, after being turned off, any previous text entered using autosize retains the size generated by autosize.

  • Page 54: Formatting

    Formatting Font Formatting Formatting refers to the layout, structure, and appearance of a label. Different formatting features can be found under the Font, Label and Area functions. Font Figure 16 • Font menu options Character/line formats are called attributes that change the appearance of the fonts, such as size, weight (bold), and angle (italics).

  • Page 55: Size

    Formatting Font Size Font size applies to an entire line of data at a time and is measured in point size or millimeters, as determined in the Setup function. To change the size of the chosen font: Press Font A pop-up menu displays the available font sizes for the media installed. Note Note The current font size in use is highlighted in the menu.
  • Page 56 Formatting Font If the desired size is not displayed, you can manually enter a font size within the valid size range. This option is available under “Custom” of the Size menu. To manually enter a font size: Choose Custom and enter the font size. Type the first number of the desired font size.

  • Page 57: Font Attributes

    Formatting Font Font Attributes Font attributes (bold, italics, underline) can be applied to individual characters in a line of text. To turn an attribute on: Position the cursor where the attribute should take affect. Press Font Choose the desired attribute, then choose ON. Press OK or Enter Enter the text to be affected by the attribute.
  • Page 58 Formatting Font Pre-Existing Data To apply an attribute to previously entered text: Hold Shift while moving the cursor across the characters on which the attribute will take affect. This highlights the data. Note Note Highlighting works on a line-by-line basis. You cannot highlight more than one line at a time.

  • Page 59: Expand/Condense

    Formatting Font Expand/Condense Expanding and condensing data affects character width and the spacing between characters in a word. Data can be expanded or condensed according to predefined percentages. Figure 17 • Expaned and condensed text To Expand or Condense data, as it is entered: Position the cursor where Expand or Condense should take affect.
  • Page 60 Formatting Font You can manually enter an expand/condense percentage. Press Font Choose Exp/Cond>Custom, then enter the percentage desired. Choose Exp/Cond and enter the first number of the desired percentage This immediately launches the Custom entry box. Finish entering the percentage number in the entry box. Press OK or Enter The Custom option supports whole numbers between 50% and 200%.

  • Page 61: Superscript/Subscript

    Formatting Superscript/Subscript Superscript/Subscript Superscript places a character slightly above the line of type and subscript places a character slightly below. The super- or subscript character also displays slightly smaller than the normal line of type. Superscript and subscript functions are on the numeric keypad. Pressing either the superscript or subscript key applies that format to the next character typed.

  • Page 62: Symbols

    Formatting Symbols Symbols Figure 18 • Symbol categories The BMP71 printer contains hundreds of symbols (graphics) that can be used for a variety of applications. To add a symbol to the label: Position the cursor at the point where you want the symbol to display. Press Symbol Choose the symbol category.

  • Page 63: Date And Time

    Formatting Date and Time Date and Time To have the current date and/or time inserted on each label: Position the cursor at the point on the label where you want the date and/or time to be inserted. To insert the date, press Date To insert the time, press Time The BMP71 printer inserts the current Date or Time data using the current system clock value at the time of printing and the date/time format defined in the Setup function.

  • Page 64: Labels And Areas

    Labels and Areas Date and Time Labels and Areas Figure 19 • Label menu options You can create a number of labels in one label file, each new label being inserted immediately after the current label. BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 Labels and Areas Date and Time Figure 20 • Area menu options Areas are used to apply different formatting (such as justification, rotation, and frames) to different parts of a single label. Areas can only be added to continuous media set to auto length mode.

  • Page 66: Add Label Or Area

    Labels and Areas Add Label or Area Add Label or Area Note Note Labels cannot be added to files containing serialization. To add a label to a label file: Press Label OR, to add an area to a single label: Press Area Choose Add.

  • Page 67: Label Length

    Labels and Areas Add Label or Area Label Length Auto length is the default for continuous media. With Auto Length, the label will be as long as it needs to be to accommodate the entered data, up to a maximum of 40 inches. You can, however, set a fixed length for a label.

  • Page 68: Go To Label Or Area

    Labels and Areas Go To Label or Area Go To Label or Area To move to another label: Press Label OR, to move to another area on a multi-area label: Press Area Choose GoTo, then enter the number of the label or area to go to. Press OK or Enter Shortcut...

  • Page 69: Delete Label Or Area

    Labels and Areas Delete Label or Area Delete Label or Area To delete a label or area: Navigate to the label or area you want to delete. Press Label OR, to delete an area: Press Area Choose Delete. Press OK or Enter Press OK or Enter...

  • Page 70: Justification

    Labels and Areas Justification Justification Justification refers to the alignment of data between boundaries on a label or in an area. There are two types of justification: horizontal and vertical. Horizontal justification (H. Justify) aligns data between the left and right boundaries of a label or area, while Vertical justification (V.

  • Page 71: Rotate

    Labels and Areas Rotate Rotate Rotation flips the data on a label or in an area, counter-clockwise, at 90° increments. Rotation affects all data on a label or in an area. Figure 21 • Degrees of rotation on printed label Note Note If rotation is applied individually to areas, you cannot apply rotation to the entire...

  • Page 72: Frame

    Labels and Areas Frame Frame A frame (border) can be added to an area or a label, but not to a line of text. You can have a different frame, or no frame, on individual labels in a multi-label file. You can also place a frame on a label that contains area frames.
  • Page 73 Labels and Areas Frame To remove the Frame: Navigate to the label or area that contains the Frame. Press Label Press Area Chooses Frame>None. Press OK or Enter BMP71 User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Reverse

    Labels and Areas Reverse Reverse The Reverse function switches the foreground and background colors of data on a label, based on the color ribbon and media installed. Figure 23 • Reverse text For instance, black lettering on a yellow background, if reversed, would print yellow lettering on a black background.
  • Page 75 Labels and Areas Reverse To remove the Reverse function: Navigate to the label or area displayed in Reverse. Press Label Press Area Choose Reverse>OFF. Press OK or Enter BMP71 User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Vertical Text

    Labels and Areas Vertical Text Vertical Text In Vertical text, each character drops down a line below the preceding character. The word “WIRE” as vertical text displays as such: Example: Vertical text can only be applied to an area or a label. It cannot be applied line-by-line. To format text vertically: Navigate to the label or area where you want to display text vertically.
  • Page 77 Labels and Areas Vertical Text If more than one line of text is present, the second and subsequent lines of text display vertically to the right of the first line of text. Multiple lines, before applying Multiple lines, after applying Vertical Vertical text (autosized) text (autosized) Figure 24 •...

  • Page 78: Zoom

    Labels and Areas Zoom Zoom You can "zoom in" to get a close-up view of your label/area or "zoom out" to see more of the label/area at a reduced size. To adjust the view, Zoom in or out according to the percentages available.

  • Page 79: Barcode

    Barcode Barcode Settings Barcode Barcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or symbols). It is not necessary to have a separate area for the barcode. Barcode data on the same line as text will not overwrite the text already on the line but will be placed next to it.

  • Page 80: Add A Barcode

    Barcode Add a Barcode Add a Barcode The barcode key acts as a toggle between a barcode and text. Press once to turn it on, press again to turn it off. To add a barcode: Position the cursor where you want to add the barcode. Press Barcode The barcode displays start and stop characters following the barcode parameters determined in the Setup function.

  • Page 81: Edit Barcode Data

    Barcode Edit Barcode Data When finished with the barcode entry, if you want to enter more data on the same line of text as the barcode: Press Barcode again. This turns the Barcode mode off and returns to text mode. When finished with the barcode entry, if you want to start a new line of text BELOW the barcode entry: Press Enter...

  • Page 82: Serialization

    Serialization How Serialization Works Serialization Serialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers or letters to the printed labels. The Serial function consecutively places the next number or letter in the defined sequence on individual labels. The number of labels created is defined by the sequence values you enter, and displays in the Status Bar.

  • Page 83: Examples Of Serialization

    Serialization Examples of Serialization Examples of Serialization In a simple serialization, a sequence runs through its full range of numbers and/or letters (i.e., 0 to 9, or A to Z), one number/letter for each label. Simple serialization: Example: Sequence #1 Start Value: End Value: Increment:...

  • Page 84: Numbers In Sequences

    Serialization Examples of Serialization In a multi-sequence “linked” serialization (i.e., Linked box checked), the second set of values is dependent on the first set. The second sequence holds its initial value until the first sequece completes, after which it moves to the next value. Multiple linked serialization: Sequence #1 Sequence #2...

  • Page 85: Add Serialization

    Serialization Add Serialization Add Serialization To add serialization to labels: Position the cursor on the label where you want the serialization to display. Press Serial A dialog box displays where you can enter the start value of the serialization, the end value, and the increment value.
  • Page 86 Serialization Add Serialization For multiple serialization: Complete Steps 1 through 7 above. On the Editing screen, navigate to the next sequence location (cursor position) on the label. Note Note If creating a compound serialization to display at the same cursor position on the label, skip Step 10 below and proceed immediately to Step 11.

  • Page 87: Edit A Sequence

    Serialization Edit a Sequence For Linked serialization: Note Note Linked serializations do not have to display at the same position on the label. They can be in separate locations within the label. Navigate to the Linked option box. Press OK or Enter Navigate to the OK button and press OK or Enter...

  • Page 88: File Management

    File Management Save File Management Figure 27 • File menu options A single label or a number of labels can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a later date. The following are guidelines when creating a label file: •...
  • Page 89 File Management Save To save labels as a file: Press File Choose Save. Press OK or Enter In the displayed entry box, enter a name for the file. Press OK or Enter If the name already exists, a message displays asking if you want to overwrite the previous file with that name. To overwrite, press OK or Enter Press Clear/Esc...

  • Page 90: Open A File

    File Management Open a File Open a File To open (recall) a saved file: Press File Choose Open. Press OK or Enter A list of previously saved files displays. Using navigation keys, choose the file to open. Press OK or Enter Only one file can be displayed on the screen at a time.

  • Page 91: Delete A File

    File Management Delete a File Delete a File The Editor does not have to be cleared before deleting a file. A file can be deleted with other data still on the screen. To delete a previously saved file: Press File Choose Delete.

  • Page 92: Printing

    Printing Print Preview Printing The Print function prints the current file. To print: Press Print The data is printed and the status of the print job is reflected in the Status Bar (e.g., Printing 1 of 10). After printing, to cut the label: Pull the cutter lever up as far as it will go.

  • Page 93: Scrolling In Print Preview

    Printing Adv Print To print directly from Print Preview: Press Print To exit Print Preview and return to the editing screen: Press Clear/Esc You are returned to the editing screen. Scrolling in Print Preview If a label file is particularly long it may not be completely visible on one screen in print preview.
  • Page 94 Printing Adv Print Adv print lets you indicate the number of copies to print. The default is to print collated, printing each label set completely before the next copy is printed. To print a number of copies: Press Adv Print With the cursor in the No.
  • Page 95 Printing Adv Print To separate different labels on continuous media, add a separator Line Separator Tic Separator Figure 28 • Separators Navigate to the Separator field and press OK or Enter From the drop down list, select the separator to use and press OK or Enter Mirrored print takes all data on a label and flips it to provide a mirror image.

  • Page 96: Applications

    Applications Accessing an Application Applications Figure 30 • Apps menu options General mode contains standard functions and formats used for most generic labels. Applications, however, provide templates that guide and control the layout for specific label types. Currently, there are three categories available for the BMP71 printer (Electrical, DataComm, and Safety), each containing various applications.

  • Page 97: Edit An Application

    Applications Edit an Application A dialog box displays to collect information for automatically formatting the specific application. Enter data requested in the dialog box. When finished, navigate to the OK button and press OK or Enter The application’s template is launched. The name of the specific application being used is displayed in the Status bar above the battery gauge.

  • Page 98: Exit Application

    Applications Edit an Application Exit Application To clear the label(s) and exit the application, after pressing [Clear/Esc]: Choose Exit Application. If data on the Editing screen has not been saved, a message displays asking if you want to save the data: Press Clear/Esc to remove the message and clear the data.

  • Page 99: Adding Labels And Areas In Applications

    Applications Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Adding Labels and Areas in Applications The following table illustrates in which applications you can add labels or areas. Application Application Label Area Category Name Addition Addition Electrical WireMarker Yes (same length as the first one) Terminal block Flags...

  • Page 100: Wiremarker, Cable Marker

    WireMarker, Cable Marker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications WireMarker, Cable Marker The WireMarker and Cable Marker applications are designed to repeat entered text down the length of the label. The data will repeat as many times as possible, considering the number of text lines available on the label.
  • Page 101 WireMarker, Cable Marker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications If using continuous media, a dialog box displays. (For a review of dialog box navigation, see page 24.) The Set Length radio button is selected. Electrical>WireMarker DataComm>Cable Marker Select the Set Length or Set Gauge radio button, then enter the length of the label in the entry box or select the gauge from the drop down list.

  • Page 102: Terminal Block, 66 Block

    Terminal Block, 66 Block Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Terminal Block, 66 Block Terminal Block and 66 Block applications are designed to be used with continuous media. If no continuous media is installed when Terminal or 66 Block is selected, a message displays indicating incompatible media.
  • Page 103 Terminal Block, 66 Block Adding Labels and Areas in Applications In the Terminal Repeat field, indicate the size of the gap between each terminal (with a minimum of 0.2 inches). In the Number of Terminals field, enter the number of terminals on the block for which the label is intended.

  • Page 104: Flags

    Flags Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Flags A Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined together to form a flag. The Flag application is designed to work with continuous media or specific multi-area die cut labels.
  • Page 105 Flags Adding Labels and Areas in Applications To select a layout: Navigate to the radio button of the desired layout and press OK or Enter If continuous media is installed, navigate to the Flag Length field and enter the length of the flag (the part that contains the text).

  • Page 106: Patch Panel

    Patch Panel Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Patch Panel Continuous media is the preferred media for the Patch Panel application. If die-cut media is installed, an error message displays indicating the media is incompatible and the Patch Panel selection is cancelled. To use the Patch Panel application: Press Apps Choose DataComm>Patch Panel.
  • Page 107 Patch Panel Adding Labels and Areas in Applications In the Separator field, from the drop down list, select the separator to use. Line Separator, Vertical Orientation Tic Separator, Horizontal Orientation Figure 35 • Separators and orientation In the Orientation field, from the drop down list, select the orientation to use. When finished, navigate to the OK button and press OK or Enter If the Serialize option box is checked, the Serial dialog box displays.

  • Page 108: 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type

    110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type The 110-Block and Bix Block use only the following dedicated label parts. • 110-Block: M71C-475-412 or M71C-412-422 • Bix Block: M71C-625-412 or M71C-625-422 The 110-Block label type is based on user-selected pair configurations, with the length of the label determined by the pair type selected.
  • Page 109 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Adding Labels and Areas in Applications In the 110- and Bix Block applications, the number of areas created is based on the pair configuration selected. Vertical and horizontal separator lines are automatically added. The following example displays the areas based on the Block Type selected (i.e., 2-pair, 3-pair, 4-pair, 5-pair, or blank).
  • Page 110 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Figure 37 • Sample seqeunce types In the Sequence Type field, from the drop down list, select the Sequence Type to use. In the Start Value field (except when “None” is selected in the Sequence Type field), enter the first number of the sequence.

  • Page 111: Safety Templates

    Safety Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Safety Templates Safety Templates are designed for use with pre-printed die cut and continuous labels. Other die cut labels with a 2:1 length to height ratio can also be used. Continuous labels will have a length that is twice the height.
  • Page 112 Safety Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications The following dialog box displays. If the template chosen contains header information: Use the Left/Right navigation keys to access the desired header, then press OK Enter If the template chosen contains a graphic: Navigate to the Category field and press OK or Enter From the drop down list, select the symbol category desired and press OK...

  • Page 113: General Templates

    General Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications General Templates When choosing the General Templates you are presented with a grid outlining the different templates to use for the label you want to produce. There are nine templates from which to choose.
  • Page 114 General Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications An icon of the label displays in the upper right corner of the status bar, with the current area highlighted. Press Alt + Left/Right navigation keys to move to the differnet areas to enter data. You can apply symbols to the various areas according to standard procedures.

  • Page 115: Standard Pipemarker

    Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Standard PipeMarker The Standard Pipemarker application enables you to accurately label contents of pipes, conduits, and ducts according to the approved standards in the specific country. Directional arrows can be included on one or both ends of the pipemarker, indicating flow direction. These arrows are part of the template.
  • Page 116 Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications The EU Standard Pipemarker dialog requests some additional information. If using NA Safety>Standard Pipemarker, proceed to Step 5. In the Pipe Contents field, from the drop down list, select the property of the material contained in the pipe to be labeled.
  • Page 117 Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications In the # of Graphics field, from the drop down list, select the number of graphics to display on the label. You can add up to four graphics per label. If ‘0’ is selected, proceed to Step 16.
  • Page 118 Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications You can always go back to the previous dialog box by selecting the lower left button on the screen (i.e., Set Type, Set Contents, etc.) The label displays in a preview mode on the screen. Use the navigation keys to view the contents of the entire label.

  • Page 119: Arrow Tape

    Arrow Tape Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Arrow Tape The ArrowTape application uses continuous media only. The Arrow Tape application includes a single graphic (or arrow), rotated 90 degrees, repeated the length of the label. To use the Arrow Tape application: Press Apps Choose NA Safety>Arrow Tape.
  • Page 120 Arrow Tape Adding Labels and Areas in Applications In the Type field, from the drop down list, select the type of graphic (arrow or symbol) to be placed on the label. If an arrow is selected, proceed to Step 14. If a Symbol is selected, navigate to the Set Graphics button and press OK or Enter NA Safety>Arrow Tape - screen 2...
  • Page 121 Arrow Tape Adding Labels and Areas in Applications If you want to change the category: Navigate to the Category field and press OK or Enter From the drop down list, select the desired symbol category and press OK or Enter Navigate to the Graphic #1 field and press OK or Enter to enter the field.

  • Page 122: Rollform Pipemarker

    Rollform PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Rollform PipeMarker Rollform Pipemarkers use only continuous media. Rollform pipemarkers include one to two lines of text, repeated the length of the pipemarker, alternating at 90 degree and 270 degree rotation. You can add up to four graphics, placed in predetermined locations. Graphics are repeated and rotated along the length of the pipemarker, as is the text.
  • Page 123 Rollform PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications A dialog box displays. NA Safety>Rollform PipeMarker EU Safety>Rollform PipeMarker If using NA Safety>Rollform Pipemarker, proceed to Step 5. In the Pipe Contents field, from the drop down list, select the property of the material contained in the pipe to be labeled.
  • Page 124 Rollform PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications In the # of Graphics field, from the drop down list, select the number of graphics to display on the label. You can add up to four graphics per label. If ‘0’ is selected, proceed to Step 15.

  • Page 126: Appendix A

    Appendix A Symbol Grids Appendix A Symbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of the application/label type in use (including General mode). Note Note The specific application label type templates will only allow the user to choose symbols that apply to that application/label type.
  • Page 127 Appendix A Symbol Grids Electrical Exit Fire Safety BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 128 Appendix A Symbol Grids First Aid Mandatory HSID BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 129 Appendix A Symbol Grids Miscellaneous Packaging Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 130 Appendix A Symbol Grids Prohibition Public Information BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 131 Appendix A Symbol Grids Warning WHMIS BMP71 User’s Manual...

  • Page 132: Safety Sign Headers

    Appendix A Safety Sign Headers Safety Sign Headers Bulgarian Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 Appendix A Safety Sign Headers Hungarian Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Slovak BMP71 User’s Manual...
  • Page 134 Appendix A Safety Sign Headers Slovenian Spanish Swedish BMP71 User’s Manual...

  • Page 136: Appendix B

    Appendix B Appendix B BMP™ 71 Material/Ribbon Cross Reference Guide Yellow Highlighting = BMP71 Material ● = Recommended ∆ = Acceptable MATERIAL RIBBON Brady M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- Material Material R4300 R6000 R6200 R6400 R6600 R4400-WT...
  • Page 137 Appendix B BMP™ 71 Material/Ribbon Cross Reference Guide Yellow Highlighting = BMP71 Material ● = Recommended ∆ = Acceptable MATERIAL RIBBON Brady M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- Material Material R4300 R6000 R6200 R6400 R6600 R4400-WT R6800-WT R6900...

  • Page 138: Using Tls2000®/Handimark Labels

    Appendix B Using TLS2000®/HandiMark Labels BMP™ 71 Material/Ribbon Cross Reference Guide Yellow Highlighting = BMP71 Material ● = Recommended ∆ = Acceptable MATERIAL RIBBON Brady M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- M71- Material Material R4300 R6000 R6200 R6400 R6600...

  • Page 139: Bmp71 Label Roll Adapter

    Appendix B Using TLS2000®/HandiMark Labels BMP71 Label Roll Adapter In order to use TLS2000 or HandiMark labels in the BMP71 printer, you must attach the BMP71 Label Roll Adapter. With the pointed end of …position the hole of Gently push the adapter the guide facing in the the adapter over the end onto the spool to snap it...

  • Page 140: Appendix C

    Appendix C Appendix C Use the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your BMP71 printer. If the corrective action suggested does not work, contact Brady’s Technical Support Group at www.bradyid.com Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action...

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Power ON/OFF (Printer not working) (continued) Printer frequently powers OFF. Battery is low. Attach the AC Adapter to the printer and plug into an electrical outlet. This will supply immediate power while charging the battery at the same time.
  • Page 142 Damaged circuit board (memory Replace ribbon cartridge. device) on ribbon cartridge. Error - "No ribbon installed" Damaged contacts on printer for Send to Brady for repair. reading ribbon cartridge. Error - "Out of ribbon" Ribbon supply has run out. Replace ribbon cartridge.
  • Page 143 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Ribbon (continued) Error - "Out of ribbon" Ribbon cartridge has excessive With the ribbon installed, slack between the supply spool tension the ribbon by rotating and rewind spool. The printer the rewind spool (top spool) in utilizes a sensor to verify that the a downward direction until all ribbon supply spool is turning...
  • Page 144 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Labels (Media) (continued) Printer will not feed labels. The leading edge of the label roll Use a pair of scissors to cut a is unevent or torn (not a straight straight leading edge on the label edge).
  • Page 145 Press [CLEAR/ESC] key to clear error Error - "No media installed" Damaged contacts in receiver slot Send to Brady for Repair of lower printer base. Error - "Top of form" Label/media or ribbon has caused Clear any jams by opening the...
  • Page 146 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Program (continued) No applications available Applications not selected Ensure that the desired applications are activated. Press Setup. Choose Apps. Navigate to the desired applications and press [OK] to place a checkmark in front of each application.

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