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  • Page 1 ® LABEL PRINTER USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 41 Label Printer is a trademark of 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.

  • Page 4: United States

    In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device needs to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU This statement clarifies Brady's product compliance with the European Union's Directive 2011/65/EU, Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment. ®...
  • Page 5 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 6 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 7: Technical Support

    Technical Support Technical Support Numbers/On-line Help For repair or technical assistance, find your regional Brady Tech Support office by going to: • In the Americas: www.bradyid.com • In Europe: www.bradyeurope.com • In Asia: www.bradycorp.com Repair and Replacement Parts Brady Corporation offers repair and replacement services. Contact Brady Technical Support for repair and replacement information.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Brady AC Adapters ........
  • Page 10 Setup ............. 28 Pause/Cut.
  • Page 11 Serialization ............63 How Serialization Works.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    1 inch (25.4 mm) wide. It includes the following features: • Targeted applications to simplify the creation of specific label types • Battery operation - printing 1000 or more standard Brady die cut labels on a fully charged Brady battery pack.

  • Page 14: Unpack Your Printer

    • USB connection cable (M41- USB) • AC adapter (M41-AC) • Product CD • Brady Printer Drivers CD • Quick Start Guide ® The following items are accessories available for the BMP 41 Label Printer: • Hard-sided carrying case (M41-HC) •...

  • Page 15: Bmp ® 41 Label Printer System Specifications

    Introduction Physical and Environmental Characteristics ® 41 Label Printer System Specifications ® The BMP 41 Label Printer has the following specifications: • Weight 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) • Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism 300 dpi • Optical Registration System for Precise Print Registration •...

  • Page 16: Firmware Upgrades

    Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual. Firmware Upgrades ® Future upgrades to BMP 41 Label Printer firmware can be downloaded from Brady’s website. ® Access , click Support>Downloads, then select BMP 41 Label www.bradyid.com/BMP41...

  • Page 17: External View

    External View Firmware Upgrades External View Power key Navigation pad with ENTER key Function keys Thumb Drive-Port Print key AC Adaptor Port Feed key USB port ® 41 User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Power Source

    Power Source Firmware Upgrades Power Source Power is supplied to the BMP®41 Label Printer through a BMP41-BP NiMH battery pack, or through an AC power adapter. Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 60C (140F). Do not disassemble or mistreat the battery pack. Do not attempt to open, damage, or replace components in the battery pack.
  • Page 19 Power Source Firmware Upgrades Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries. Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight. Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal objects.

  • Page 20: Loading The Bmp41-Bp Nimh Battery Pack

    Power Source Loading the BMP41-BP NiMH Battery Pack Loading the BMP41-BP NiMH Battery Pack If using a BMP41-BP NiMH battery pack, please consult the instructions enclosed with the battery pack for charging and discharging the rechargeable battery. On the backside of the With the battery label Re-insert the battery door printer, pull the door...

  • Page 21: Ac Power Adapter

    The printer can be powered through an AC/DC power adapter. If the battery pack is installed when using the power adapter, the battery will charge. Use only the 18 VDC, 3.3A, Brady AC/DC adapters, shown below, for supplying power ®...

  • Page 22: Connecting

    Connecting AC Power Adapter Connecting The BMP®41 Label Printer is equipped with a USB port, enabling you to connect via USB to a PC. You can create labels in various applications (such as LabelMark™ Labeling Software) and send the data to be printed on the BMP®41 Label Printer. You can also transfer files to be ®...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting Connecting to a PC Connecting to a PC ® In order to send data from a Brady PC labeling program to the BMP 41 Label Printer, you ® must install the BMP 41 Label Printer driver. The printer drivers can be found on the Brady ®...
  • Page 24 Connecting Connecting to a PC On the Advanced Options screen, click Properties button for Custom Settings. On the Custom Settings screen, click the down arrow in Cutter Option field and select if you want to pause the printer for cutting at the end of each label or at the end of the job. Click OK to accept the changes.

  • Page 25: Media Cartridge

    Media Cartridge Load Cartridge Media Cartridge ® The media and ribbon supplies for the BMP 41 Label Printer are combined in a plastic cartridge for easy one-step loading. To load the cartridge: Load Cartridge To open the printer Holding the hinged fin, drop the cartridge into the cover, push or pull up cartridge well, pushing gently until it snaps into place.

  • Page 26: Unload Cartridge

    Media Cartridge Unload Cartridge Unload Cartridge To remove the media cartridge: To open the printer To unlock the On the back of the printer, push cover, push or pull up cartridge, slide the the round eject button to pop the on the finger tab.

  • Page 27: Power On

    Power On Unload Cartridge Power On To turn the system on or off: Press Power To preserve battery life, when the printer detects a time of inactivity, it automatically shuts down. Any data on the screen at the time of auto shutdown is retained and available the next time the [Power] key is pressed to restart the printer.

  • Page 28: 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 displays one label, or one area on a multi-area label, at a time. For labels with multiple areas, use Print Preview (see page 81) to view all areas together.

  • Page 29: 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 30 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Description Backspace Key • Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left. • Backs out of menu options and functions, one screen at a time. Note: Depending on how deep you are into menus and functions, you may have to press Backspace multiple times.)
  • Page 31 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Description Highlight Text Highlights (selects) text on the editing screen, left or right a character at a time, enabling you to add font attributes (bold, italics, underline) to text already entered. Hold the [SHIFT] key while pressing the left or right navigation key.

  • Page 32: Function Keys

    Keypad Function Keys Function Keys Function Description Setup Key Defines the printer’s default parameters. Print Preview Previews the label as it will look when printed. Serial Key Sets the values for single, multiple, or linked serialization. Label Settings Provides formatting that affects the entire label (e.g., centering data on the label, framing the label, rotating data).
  • Page 33 Keypad Function Keys Function Description Barcode Key Places a text string in Barcode format, toggling the barcode on and off. International Key Accesses characters specific to some international alphabets with diacritical and accent marks incorporated into the characters. Insert Time Key Inserts the current time, as set on the printer.

  • Page 34: Menus

    Menus Function Keys Menus Menus display at the bottom of the screen and are activated by the function keys (the set of keys to the left of the display). Use navigation keys to access the different menus items. Continue to press the navigation keys to access the overflow menus. When you have reached the last menu item displayed, the menus cycle back to the first menu item.

  • Page 35: Dialog Boxes

    Dialog Boxes Function Keys Dialog Boxes Some function keys display dialog boxes, rather than sub-menus. 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 Enter A dialog box displays.

  • Page 36: Drop Down Field Lists

    Dialog Boxes Drop Down Field Lists Drop Down Field Lists If a field has a drop down list associated with it, a downward facing arrow displays on the right side of the field. To select an option from the drop down list: Press Enter to open the drop down list.

  • Page 37: Data Fields

    Dialog Boxes Data Fields Data Fields In fields requiring user-supplied data: Using navigation keys, navigate to the data field. Enter data using the keyboard. Use navigation keys to move off the field after entering data. Figure 5 • Data input fields ®...

  • Page 38: Spinner Boxes

    Dialog Boxes Spinner Boxes Spinner Boxes A spinner box lets you toggle through a range of values in a field. To use a spinner box: Navigate to the field containing the spinner box. Press Enter Use the up/down navigation keys to toggle through the range of values. When the desired value is reached, press Enter Figure 6 •...

  • Page 39: Radio Buttons And Option Boxes

    Dialog Boxes Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box Radio Buttons and Option Boxes To check or uncheck a radio button or option box: Navigate to the desired option. Press Enter Figure 7 • Radio buttons, Option boxes and OK button Accept Dialog Box Edits To accept all edits in a dialog box: Navigate to...

  • Page 40: Setup

    Setup Pause/Cut Setup Figure 8 • 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 Enter If a dialog box is associated with the specific Setup function, it displays upon pressing OK.

  • Page 41: Config

    Setup Config Config The following settings can be found under the Config menu in the Setup function. Figure 9 • Printer configuration in Setup settings The Shut Off Delay sets the auto-off time-out. This refers to the number of minutes of inactivity after which the printer automatically shuts off.

  • Page 42: Time/Date

    Setup Units Time/Date The following settings can be found under the Time/Date menu in the Setup function. Set the Time/Date options upon initial start-up of the printer. Figure 10 • Time/Date settings in Setup function Units The Units setting is used to configure label parameter measurements for the printer. The units are: •...

  • Page 43: Language

    Setup Font Settings Language The following languages can be found under the Language menu in the Setup function. English Norwegian French Finnish Spanish Swedish German Italian Portuguese Danish Dutch 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.
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  • Page 45: 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 media cartridge is loaded and the power is ON. The vertical bar on the display screen is the cursor and is the starting point for every label you ®...

  • Page 46: 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 Clear [CLEAR] is used to clear data from the screen or cancel a function. Clear Data To Clear data: Press Clear You are presented with two options:...

  • Page 47: Error Messages

    Getting Started Editing Text Press Enter to confirm the deletion. If you do not want to delete the labels: Press Backspace to cancel the Clear All function. You are returned to the screen with all labels and data intact. Cancel Functions Backspace is also used to cancel functions, a menu, or dialog box.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Printing A Label

    Getting Started Printing a Label To turn autosize on (if not already on): Press Font Choose Size>Auto. Press Enter Autosize remains on for the entire area or label, until a different font size is selected. However, after being turned off, any previous text entered using autosize retains the size generated by autosize.
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  • Page 51: 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 13 • 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 52: 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 sub-menu displays the available font sizes for the media installed. Choose Size>font size desired.

  • Page 53: Font Attributes

    Formatting Font Shortcut You can increase or decrease the size of the font, one point at a time using the navigation keys: Hold the [Shift] key and press the Up/Down navigation keys enough times to reach the desired font size. Font Attributes Font attributes (bold, italics, underline) can be applied to individual characters in a line of text.
  • Page 54 Formatting Font Pre-Existing Data To apply an attribute to previously entered text: Hold Shift while pressing the left/right navigation keys to move the cursor across the characters on which the attribute will take affect. This highlights the data. Note: Highlighting works on a line-by-line basis. You cannot highlight more than one line at a time.

  • Page 55: 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 14 • Expanded and condensed text To Expand or Condense data, as it is entered: Position the cursor where Expand or Condense should take affect.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Symbols

    Formatting Symbols Symbols Figure 15 • Symbol categories ® The BMP 41 Label 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 Navigate to the desired symbol category.

  • Page 58: Remove A Symbol

    Formatting Symbols The symbol displays with the same font size that is currently in use. Figure 16 • Selecting a symbol Remove a Symbol The symbol is the same as any other character. To remove a symbol: Position the cursor to the right of the symbol. Press Backspace BMP ®...

  • Page 59: 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 Insert Date To insert the time, press Insert Time The BMP41 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 60: Labels And Areas

    Labels and Areas Date and Time Labels and Areas Figure 17 • Label Settings menu options Label settings, with few exceptions, apply to the entire label, not individual data. Figure 18 • Area menu options Areas are used to apply different formatting (such as justification, rotation, and frames) to different parts of a single label.

  • Page 61: Fixed Length

    Labels and Areas Fixed Length Fixed Length If using continuous media, the label length will be as long as necessary to accommodate the font size and attributes applied to the label. However, you can set the length of the media to a fixed length.

  • Page 62: Add Areas

    Labels and Areas Go To An Area Add Areas To add an area to a label: Press Area Choose Add. Press Enter A new area is added at the end of existing areas and is reflected on the upper right side of the display screen.

  • Page 63: Delete Area

    Labels and Areas Delete Area Delete Area To delete an area: Navigate to the area you want to delete. Press Area Choose Delete. A delete confirmation message displays. To delete the area: Press Enter To cancel the delete function, thereby not removing the specific area from the label: Press Backspace BMP ®...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Rotate

    Labels and Areas Rotate Rotate Rotation flips the data on a label, counter-clockwise, at 90° increments. Rotation affects all data on a label. Figure 20 • Degrees of rotation on printed label Note: If rotation is applied individually to areas, you cannot apply rotation to the entire label.
  • Page 66 Labels and Areas Rotate Note: If the auto font size is selected, rotated data is autosized to accommodate the height vs. the width of the label. However, if using a fixed font size, the rotated data may not fit on the label. If this occurs, an error message displays indicating rotated text will not fit.

  • Page 67: 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 areas in a multi-area label. You can also place a frame on a label that contains area frames.

  • Page 68: Reverse

    Labels and Areas Reverse Reverse The Reverse function switches the foreground and background colors of data on a label, based on the media installed. Figure 22 • Reverse text For instance, black lettering on a yellow background, if reversed, would print yellow lettering on a black background.

  • Page 69: 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 70 Labels and Areas Vertical Text If a barcode is in the line of text to be placed vertically, or if the height of the label cannot accommodate the vertical placement of text, an error message displays. Figure 24 • Error messages when applying Vertical text After removing the error message, the text is displayed in its original format, without applying the vertical text option.

  • Page 71: Barcode

    Labels and Areas Barcode 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 72: Add A Barcode

    Labels and Areas Add a Barcode A dialog box displays. Use navigation keys to access the various fields that you want to change. (See page 23 more information on working with dialog boxes.) When finished, to accept all changes: Navigate to and press Press Backspace to exit out of the Label Settings menus.
  • Page 73 Labels and Areas Add a Barcode The barcode displays on the screen as the data is being entered. If the Human Readable option has been turned off (i.e., “None” is selected), a data entry box displays directly over the barcode, enabling you to view and edit the barcode data as you enter it. The data in this entry box does not print out.

  • Page 74: Edit Barcode Data

    Labels and Areas Edit Barcode Data Edit Barcode Data To edit barcode data: Position the cursor in the barcode text. The barcode mode automatically turns on. Edit the barcode text. The barcode mode automatically turns off when you move past the last character of the barcode.

  • Page 75: 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.

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 sequence completes, after which it moves to the next value. Multiple linked serialization: Sequence #1 Sequence #2...

  • Page 78: 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 79 Serialization Add Serialization For multiple serialization: Complete Steps 1 through 6 above. On the Editing screen, navigate to the next sequence location (cursor position) on the label. Note: If creating a compound serialization to display at the same cursor position on the label, complete Steps 1-5 above, then proceed immediately to Step 10 below.

  • Page 80: Edit A Sequence

    Serialization Edit a Sequence For Linked serialization: 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 and press Enter When finished, navigate to and press Enter Edit a Sequence...

  • Page 81: File Management

    File Management Save File Management Figure 27 • File menu options A label can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a later date. File Naming Standards ® To create a file on the BMP 41 Label Printer, the file must be given a name. Names can be up to 20 characters long and can consist of letters, numbers, and spaces.
  • Page 82 File Management Save If storing externally, ensure the thumb drive is plugged into the appropriate port. The presence of the external drive will bring up the following screen. To save externally (on a thumb drive): Navigate to the External option box. Press Enter To save your file, proceed to Step 9.
  • Page 83 File Management Save To create a directory system for ease of locating files, place the files into folders. To create a folder: Navigate to <New Folder> and press Enter Enter a name for the folder in the field provided, and press Enter The folder is automatically opened.
  • Page 84 File Management Save If the name already exists, a message displays asking if you want to overwrite the previous file with that name. To overwrite, press Enter OR, to remove the message from the screen and return to the file name entry box: Press Backspace To enter a different file name repeat Step 9.

  • Page 85: Remove File From Screen

    File Management Save Remove File from Screen When the file is saved, you are returned to the Editing screen with the saved file still displayed. To remove the saved file from the screen: Press Clear Choose and press Enter A message displays confirming the removal of all labels from the display. Press Enter to delete the label from the display.

  • Page 86: Open A File

    File Management Open a File Open a File To open (recall) a saved file: Press File Choose Open and press Enter ® Indicate if the file to open is stored internally on the BMP 41 Label Printer, or externally on a thumb drive. Note: If the file to be opened is stored externally, in order to get the desired list of files, be sure to plug the thumb drive into the appropriate port.
  • Page 87 File Management Open a File When opening a file, if the stored data does not fit on the installed media, an error message displays. You must use label media that can accommodate the data in the file being opened. You cannot place data saved with die-cut media on continuous media, and vice versa.

  • Page 88: Delete A File

    File Management Delete a File Delete a File The display screen 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 and press Enter In the dialog box presented, use navigation keys to move to the option box indicating if ®...
  • Page 89 File Management Delete a File A delete confirmation message displays. Press Enter to accept the deletion. OR, to cancel the delete function: Press Backspace When a file is deleted, it is removed from the system and is no longer available for use. BMP ®...
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  • Page 91: Printing

    Printing Cancel a Print Job Printing The Print function prints the current file. To print: Press Print The data is printed. After printing, to cut the label: Push the cutter lever down as far as it will go. Rollers on the label exit chute hold the label in place after it has been cut to avoid dropping. To remove the label: Gently pull the label from the rollers.

  • Page 92: Print Preview

    Printing Print Preview Print Preview ® The Print Preview function of the BMP 41 Label Printer enables you to view your label file prior to printing. To preview the label: Press Print Preview The label contents display as they will print out. To exit Print Preview and return to the editing screen: Press Backspace You are returned to the editing screen.

  • Page 93: Scrolling In Print Preview

    Printing Print Preview Scrolling in Print Preview If a label file is particularly long it may not be completely visible on one screen in print preview. The Print Preview screen displays a scroll bar indicating there is more data to view. To scroll through a preview of a long label: Press Left/Right navigation keys, as applicable.

  • Page 94: Multi-Print

    Printing Multi-Print Multi-Print Pressing the Multi-Print key brings up a dialog box displaying the following options: Multi-print lets you print a number of copies of a label or a range of labels in a multi-label (series) file. If printing a number of copies, you can also determine if you want the copies collated or not.
  • Page 95 Printing Multi-Print Non-collated – Prints all first numbers in a sequence, then all second numbers, etc. Figure 29 • Three copies of five labels, non-collated To print a number of copies: Press Multi-Print With the cursor in the No. of Copies field, enter the number of copies desired. Determine if the copies should be collated.

  • Page 96: Mirror Print

    Printing Multi-Print Mirror Print Mirrored print takes all data on a label and flips it to provide a mirror image. Mirroring displays on the printed label only. Figure 30 • Mirror image Mirrored print is label-based, meaning all data on the label is mirrored. You cannot mirror data in an individual area.

  • Page 97: Label Types

    Label Types Accessing a Label Type Label Types Figure 31 • Label Type menu options ® The general editing mode of the BMP 41 Label Printer contains standard functions and formats used for most generic labels. Label types, however, provide templates that guide and control the layout for specific label formats.
  • Page 98 Label Types Accessing a Label Type The label type’s template is launched. The name of the specific type being used is displayed on the left side of the Status bar, below the font size. Figure 32 • Display of label type in status bar BMP ®...

  • Page 99: General Label Type

    General Label Type Accessing a Label Type General Label Type When you are using a specific label type, clearing the data removes the data you entered but the specific label type parameters remain. To exit out of the specific label type and return to the ®...

  • Page 100: Wiremarker

    WireMarker Accessing a Label Type WireMarker The WireMarker label type is designed to repeat entered text down the length of the label. The data will repeat as many times as possible, considering the font size and the number of text lines available on the label.
  • Page 101 WireMarker Accessing a Label Type If you press [Enter] to start a new line of text, a space opens below each line of repeated data and begins to repeat the next line of text as you enter it. Figure 34 • WireMarker label with multiple lines BMP ®...

  • Page 102: Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 Block

    Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 Block Accessing a Label Type Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 Block Terminal Block, Patch Panel, and 66 Block label types are designed to be used with continuous media. If continuous media is not installed, these label types do not display in the menu. To use Terminal Block, Patch Panel, or 66 Block label type: Press Label Type Navigate to the desired label type and press Enter...
  • Page 103 Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 Block Accessing a Label Type Navigate to the Separator field and, from the drop down list, select the separator to use. Navigate to the Orientation field and, from the drop down list, select the desired layout. Line Separator, Vertical Orientation Tic Separator, Horizontal Orientation Figure 35 •...

  • Page 104: Flags

    Flags Accessing a Label Type Flags A Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined together to form a flag. The Flag label type is designed to work with continuous media or specific multi-area die cut labels. To use a Flag label type: Press Label Type Choose Flags and press Enter...
  • Page 105 Flags Accessing a Label Type The range for the cable diameter is 0.25 inches to 8 inches. By entering the diameter of the wire or cable, the system automatically calculates an additional length of label to allow complete wrap of the wire/cable with additional label material left for the flag. Note: If using pre-defined die-cut media, the Flag Length and Cable Diameter fields will be grayed out and not available for input.

  • Page 106: 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type

    110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Accessing a Label Type 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type The 110-Block and Bix Block use only the following dedicated label parts. • 110-Block: MC-475-412 or MC-412-422 • Bix Block: MC-625-412 or MC-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 107 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Accessing a Label Type In the 110- and Bix Block applications, the number of areas created is based on the pair configuration selected. • 2 pair = 24 areas • 3 pair = 16 areas •...
  • Page 108 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Accessing a Label Type In Backbone serialization, the left-most area on each strip prints with two numbers. The first number is left-justified; the second number is right justified. All other areas print with one right-justified number. Figure 38 •...

  • Page 109: Desistrip

    DesiStrip Accessing a Label Type DesiStrip To create a DesiStrip: Press Label Type Navigate to DesiStrip and press Enter The default length is 1.5 in. To enter a different length: In the Length field, press Backspace to clear the default length. Enter the new length of the individual strip.

  • Page 110: Breaker Box

    Breaker Box Accessing a Label Type Breaker Box Breakers are usually arranged in two columns or along one row, depending on geographic regions. The breaker positions are numbered left-to-right or top-to-bottom, depending on label orientation. This numbering system is universal across various competing manufacturers of breaker panels.
  • Page 111 Breaker Box Accessing a Label Type Navigate to the Orientation field and press Enter to display the drop down list. From the list, select the orientation to use. Horizontal Orientation Vertical Orientation If the pole number for breakers is constant, proceed to Step 8. However, if the number of poles per breaker vary: Navigate to Variable Pole Count field and press Enter to place a checkmark in the...
  • Page 112 Breaker Box Accessing a Label Type If Variable Pole Count was checked, the following screen displays: Navigate to the Poles field for each Breaker number used and enter the number of poles for that particular breaker. The number of the breaker displays in the upper right corner of the editing screen.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with ® your BMP 41 Label Printer. If the corrective action suggested does not work, contact Brady’s Technical Support Group at www.bradyid.com Problem Cause Corrective Action Hardware...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Hardware (continued) Printer jammed, cannot feed labels Label exit chute is blocked causing To clear the jam inside the printer: label material to back up inside Open the printer cover. printer Slide the locking lever to the unlock position.
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Power ON/OFF - Printer not working (continued) Printer frequently powers OFF. Auto shutoff timing. Adjust the Shut Off Delay timing in the Setup>Config menu. (See page 29.) Printer not responding Battery is dead. Attach the AC adapter to provide power to the printer and charge the battery.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Print Quality (continued) Void areas or lines appear on Ribbon wrinkling. Remove the cartridge from the printed text. printer and advance the ribbon by rotating the take-up spool clockwise until the wrinkled/ damaged ribbon is no longer visible (typically about one or two full turns).
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Labels (continued) Error - "Out of Media" Label/media memory device has Replace label/media or label/ counted down to zero. Circuit media roll holder. board on the roll holder core of Press [CLEAR/ESC] key to label/media contains a memory clear error.

  • Page 118: Cleaning The Printer

    Make sure the locking lever is in the UNLOCK position. If not, you will not be able to access the print head. Using a lint-free swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol (or a swab from the Brady PCK- 6 Cleaning Kit), gently swab the print head.

  • Page 119: Appendix A - Symbols

    Appendix A - Symbols Appendix A - Symbols Symbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of the application/label type in use. See page 45 for information on how to apply symbols to your labels. Arrows DataComm ®...
  • Page 120 Appendix A - Symbols Electrical Exit Fire First Aid ® 41 User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 Appendix A - Symbols CLP/GHS HSID Greek International ® 41 User’s Manual...
  • Page 122 Appendix A - Symbols Laboratory Laboratory (cont.) ® 41 User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Appendix A - Symbols Mandatory Misc Packaging ® 41 User’s Manual...
  • Page 124 Appendix A - Symbols Prohibition Public Info Safety ® 41 User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 Appendix A - Symbols Warning WHMIS ® 41 User’s Manual...

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