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Brady BradyJet J4000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Trademarks Disclaimer This manual is proprietary to Brady Worldwide, Inc. (hereafter “Brady”), and may be revised from time to time without notice. Brady disclaims any understanding to provide you with such revisions, if any. This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior written consent of Brady.
  • Page 3 Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON BRADY’S PART.
  • Page 4 • bradycorp.com/register Repair and Return If for any reason you need to return the product for repair, please contact Brady Technical Support for repair and replacement information. Document Conventions When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions used throughout the manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Output/Cut Modes ................22 Output Options ....................22 Cut Options ......................22 Viewing Printer Settings ..................23 Monitoring Supplies ....................24 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge ..................24 Using the Cost Estimator..................25 4 • Printing Labels Brady Workstation....................26 BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 6 United States ......................38 Estados Unidos ....................38 Canada .......................39 Mexico .........................39 Europe ........................39 Turkey .........................39 Wireless Regulatory Information ................40 United States ......................40 Información reglamentaria sobre conexiones inalámbricas ....... 41 Canada .......................42 Mexico .........................42 European Union ....................42 International ......................42 BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 Introduction The BradyJet J4000 Color Label Printer will print razor-sharp text and barcodes, vibrant colors and even stunning photo-realistic photographs directly onto rolls of labels, card stock and a variety of other approved media. To get Brady Workstation software, go to http://workstation.bradyid.com/.

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    WARNING! Do not wear loose clothing—such as long sleeves or scarves—that could become caught in the unit. CAUTION! Keep areas around the unit clean at all times. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Electrical Safety

    Do not remove exterior panels. No user serviceable parts inside. Electrical Safety CAUTION! Make sure the power outlet is grounded. WARNING! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Setup

    J4000 CMY Ink Tank Cartridge (J40-CMY) • J4000 Ink Cartridge Storage Caps (J40-CAP) • J4000 ALIGNMENT ROLL,B2595, 4 inches X 20 feet (101.mm x 6.1m) Registration Register your printer online at www.bradycorp.com/register and receive free product support and updates! BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Printer Components

    6. Label Tear Bar: A serrated edge for cleanly tearing finished labels from the printer. Note: For smoother label feeding leave the tear bar guard in place during printing. 7. Pause LED: Illuminates when the printer is paused. 8. Cover: Open to access inside of printer. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 12 External Parts 1. USB Device Port: Connect the printer to a computer’s USB port to send labels created with Brady Workstation directly to the printer. 2. Network Jack: Connect the printer to the network with an Ethernet cable. 3. Power Inlet: The printer is equipped with a universal power supply and can be operated at a voltage of 100 to 240 V~, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 13: Internal Parts

    Registration Internal Parts Internal Parts 1. Fixed Throat Guide 2. Sensor Adjustment 3. Adjustable Throat Guide 4. Roll Stop 5. Roll Guide 6. Roll Arm BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 14 1. Grit Roller 2. Cutter Track 3. Pressure Rollers 4. Cutter Wheel Access Port 5. Maintenance Station (located under Cartridge Carrier) 6. Cartridge Carrier: Houses the ink cartridge 7. Supply Access Panel: Open to clear supply jams BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Power

    Brady Workstation software provides a variety of apps to simplify label creation for specific purposes. It also provides easy-to-use apps for custom label design. The printer comes with a license for the Brady Workstation Product.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Printer

    USB cable. Note: If you are not using Brady Workstation software, you need to install the printer driver. See the Driver Installation Guide PDF file on the USB drive that came with the printer.

  • Page 17: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver The printer driver for the BradyJet J4000 Color Label Printer can be found on the USB drive provided with the printer. It can also be downloaded from BradyID.com. 1. Insert the USB drive on your computer.
  • Page 18 The roll guide will automatically pull back slightly to the correct position. There should be approximately a 1mm gap between the roll guide and the roll. 7. Pull the movable throat guide outward to make room for the label supply. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 19 If the printer does not automatically grab and feed the supply or continues to feed the labels without stopping check the gap sensor position or mode, see “Adjusting the Gap Sensor” on page 15 “Setting the Supply Sensor Mode” on page BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Installing Ink Cartridges

    2. Press the tab on the front of the cartridge carrier to release the ink cartridge. 3. Remove the cartridge from the carrier. 4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging and pull off the tape covering the nozzles. Remove tape BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Gap Sensor

    Set the sensor so that the side of the slide bar lines up to this measurement. See dashed line in the figure below. The slide can be found by opening the cover and viewing from the back of the printer. IMPORTANT! The gap sensor slide must be adjusted when loading irregular shaped labels. Gap Sensor Slide BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Circular Label Supply

    If you are using card stock or supply that has a hole punch or a notch to identify a transition from backing to label, you can adjust the supply sensor to position it over the identifying mark. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Using System Tools

    3 Using System Tools Brady PrintHub The Brady PrintHub is used to interact with the printer for gathering ink levels, maintenance, alignment and several other functions. It automatically installs with your printer driver and can be accessed through the printer driver preferences or as a program on your Windows start menu.

  • Page 24: Settings

    Settings Settings The settings button, located in the lower left corner of the Brady PrintHub allows you to do the following: • Change currency • Change language • Check for updates • Set printing preferences • Generate a support report •...
  • Page 25 Also, if you adjust the value with improperly loaded label supply you will have to adjust it again if you load the label supply correctly the next time. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 26 You may have to make several adjustments to one or more of these values. After each adjustment you can click the test button to print a small test pattern on the label. This will help you find the proper alignment value. Left Offset (10 units) 1.0 mm BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Setting The Supply Sensor Mode

    The supply sensor mode refers to the method the printer will use to detect the print starting position for each label. To adjust the supply sensor mode, open the Brady PrintHub. In most cases you will not need to change this setting. By default it is set to sense standard die-cut supply. It is only necessary to change this setting if you are using clear labels or any label with a black sensing mark on the back.

  • Page 28: Setting The Output/Cut Modes

    Note: The mode setting is stored in the printer's internal memory so you will not be able to access it unless the printer is turned on and properly communicating with the computer. 2. Open Brady PrintHub on the computer. 3. Click on the Label Feed tab.

  • Page 29: Viewing Printer Settings

    Cut Options Viewing Printer Settings Viewing Printer Settings View driver, firmware version, serial number and software version under this tab. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Monitoring Supplies

    Monitoring Supplies Monitoring Supplies The Ink level and length remaining on the supply can be monitored at any time by using the Brady PrintHub. Immediately after printing starts the Brady PrintHub will display the length of remaining label supply and the ink level in the upper right corner of the application. Ink is displayed in 10% increments.

  • Page 31: Using The Cost Estimator

    Using the Cost Estimator The cost estimator is found under the queue section on the first tab of the Brady PrintHub. The last five job costs are stored in the list. Each job will show the approximate cost per label based on the cost per cartridge entered below the list.

  • Page 32: Printing Labels

    Printer Driver Settings changed via the method below will apply to all new designs created in Brady Workstation or other programs after the preferences are changed. Existing labels saved in Brady Workstation will not be affected since the preferences are saved with the label.

  • Page 33: Page Size

    Page Size If you are using Brady Workstation, this setting is adjusted during the label setup wizard. If you are using a different program you will need to set this to the dimensions of your label. Keep in mind that the dimensions are always relative to the width and height of the actual label in the printer.

  • Page 34: Orientation

    Remember, this does not change the width and height in the paper size setting. It is only a tool for viewing a label upright on screen that will be printed sideways on the printer. Portrait Landscape BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Print Resolution

    ICC Gloss Paper, ICC Gloss Polyester and ICC Matte Bopp are all ICC calibrated color matching options. Select the setting that corresponds to your installed Brady supply of the same type to produce ICC color matched prints.

  • Page 36: Printing From Other Programs

    There are just a few things to remember that will make it much easier. 1. Set the Page/Label Size in the Driver. Brady Workstation fills in the size of the label that you are using. When printing from any other program you must do this manually. Before you print, simply set the Paper Size just as you would set print quality in the printing preferences.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    7. Clean the copper contacts with a paper towel dampened with rubbing alcohol. 8. Thoroughly dry the entire cartridge with a clean paper towel. IMPORTANT! Printer damage may result if cartridge contacts are not completely dry. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 38 The maintenance station is located on the right side of the print area and includes the rubber cartridge nozzle cap and the plastic roller. 11. Dampen a paper towel with rubbing alcohol and clean maintenance station. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Labels are skipped during printing. Excess ink on label backing. Stop printing. Advance and remove two or three blank labels and print again. Labels will not exit the printer. Labels could be jammed inside. Clear the label jam. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Replace with a new USB cable that is six feet or shorter in length. Indicator Lights Pause or Power LED is flashing. The cause is variable. Open PrintHub > Printer Settings and click on “View Status Dump” to view the error. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Supply Specifications

    A wide variety of label supply can be used in the printer. Refer to the specifications and settings in the following sections before ordering custom supply. IMPORTANT! Test all custom made label supply with the intended printer before ordering large quantities! Brady will only assume responsibility for custom label supply ordered from Brady. Label Sensing Methods Label Width...
  • Page 42 For these reasons the weight or thickness of the liner is a variable that can not easily be defined. It is recommended to use a 40# liner with all label supply. IMPORTANT! Test all supply with the printer before ordering large quantities! BradyJet J4000 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Note: If you are using an applicator to apply your labels, be sure to order supply with the correct orientation for your applicator. For example most applicators will apply the side of the label first, so you will want to print the labels sideways. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Regulatory Compliance

    Este dispositivo cumple con la Parte 15 de las Regulaciones de la FCC. El uso está sujeto a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este dispositivo no provoque interferencias perjudiciales y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida, incluso aquella que pueda generar un uso no deseado. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Canada

    Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of restricted substances. 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 BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Wireless Regulatory Information

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Información Reglamentaria Sobre Conexiones Inalámbricas

    20 cm entre la antena (interna) en placa de circuito impreso del módulo de radio de wifi y la cabeza, el cuello o el cuerpo durante el uso normal. BradyJet J4000 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Canada

    < +23dBm EIRP (200mW) International The RFID 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)".

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