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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 Our products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for themself the adaptability to their intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyer that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold...
- Page 4 Registration Information To register your printer go to: • 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. BradyJet™ J7300 User Manual...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Printer Settings ......................20 System Configuration ..................20 About ........................22 Notifications ......................23 Materials ........................23 3 • Using System Tools Brady Print Utility ....................24 Printer Driver Settings..................... 25 Print Mode ......................26 Orientation ......................26 Printing from Other Programs ................26 BradyJet™ J7300 User Manual... - Page 6 4 • General Operation Creating Labels......................27 Brady Workstation ....................27 Files on the Printer ....................27 Searching, Sorting, and Filtering .................28 Saving Files to the Printer ...................29 Printing ........................29 Print Adjustments ....................30 Pausing a Print Job .....................31 5 • Maintenance Cleaning the Printer....................
- Page 7 A • Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance and Approvals ..............52 United States ......................52 Estados Unidos ....................52 Canada .......................53 Europe ......................54 China ........................54 Taiwan ........................55 Turkey .........................55 Wireless Regulatory Information ................56 United States ......................56 Mexico .........................57 Canada .......................57 European Union ....................57 Japan ........................59 Mexico .........................59 International ......................59...
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Page 8: Introduction
Included Windows Driver has auto part sizing and can be used with 3rd party software packages • Brady Workstation Labeling Software now with color tools such as ANSI and ISO color bars System Specifications • Print length for continuous labels: 48" (1219 mm) maximum •... -
Page 9: Physical And Environmental Characteristics
Introduction Ink Cartridge Specifications Physical and Environmental Characteristics The BradyJet™ J7300 printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics: Physical U.S. Units Metric Units Dimensions 20" L x 14.5" W x 9.5" H 508 x 368.3 x 228.6 mm Weight (printer only) 17.8 lbs 8.07 kg Note: Consumable performance may vary. -
Page 10: Setup
Brady Workstation Insert • USB Flash Drive containing the User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Printer Driver (which includes Brady Print Utility) Note: Please keep the original packaging, including the box, in case the printer must be returned or repaired. Registration Register your printer on-line at www.bradycorp.com/register... -
Page 11: Printer Components
Setup Printer Components Printer Components Exterior Label Cover Power Button Touchscreen USB Port (for USB Drive) Ink Access Cover USB C Port (to computer) Exit Chute with Cutter Ethernet Port Status Light 10 Power Port Note: The printer is equipped with a universal power supply and can be operated with a voltage of 100 to 240 V~, 50- to 60 Hz. -
Page 12: Interior
Setup Printer Components Interior 11 Label Roll 12 Media Guide 13 Ink cartridges under access cover BradyJet™ J7300 User Manual... -
Page 13: Touchscreen
Setup Printer Components Touchscreen Use the printer’s touchscreen to configure settings, check status, and print labels, among other functions. Touch the screen with your finger to make a selection. IMPORTANT! Do not use a pen or other sharp object. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. -
Page 14: Navigation And Status Bar
Setup Printer Components Navigation and Status Bar Tap the home button at any time to return to the home screen. While navigating the menus, tap the back button to return to the previous screen. Status Icons The printer and material status icons in the status bar at the bottom of the home screen provide the following information. -
Page 15: Power
Setup Power Power IMPORTANT! Unplugging the printer will disable essential printer self maintenance routines which keep the ink cartridges from drying out. Therefore, it is recommended to never unplug the printer. Setup Plug the power cord into the power input port on the back of the printer and the other end of the power cord into an AC power outlet. -
Page 16: Software For Creating Labels
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 and is optimized for full color applications. The printer comes with a license for the Brady Workstation Product. -
Page 17: Connecting The Printer
Plug the provided USB cable into the printer and the computer. Brady Workstation software automatically detects the printer when connected via USB cable. Note: If you are not using Brady Workstation software, you need to install the printer driver. See Installing the Printer Driver on page... -
Page 18: Wi-Fi
Setup Connecting the Printer Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi network either by searching for and selecting a network or by manually entering the network settings. Once connected, the printer can communicate with computers on that network. Note: Wi-Fi capability is not available on all printers or in all countries. IMPORTANT! Before configuring the Wi-Fi connection on an enterprise network, be sure the printer is set to the current date and time. - Page 19 Setup Connecting the Printer Manually Enter Settings Use this method for networks that are hidden. To connect to a Wi-Fi wireless network: 1. Tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, select Connection. 3. Tap Advanced Network Settings. 4. Select Wi-Fi from the list. 5.
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Page 20: Installing The Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver If you are using Brady Workstation software, you generally do not need to install the printer driver. The exception being the Data Automation app within Brady Workstation does require the printer driver to be installed. -
Page 21: Working With Labels And Ink Cartridges
Working with Labels and Ink Cartridges Working with Labels and Ink Cartridges Brady labels come equipped with smart-cell technology that enables the printer to recognize the type of label installed and automatically set many label formatting details. Only use labels that have the Brady Authentic logo. - Page 22 Setup Working with Labels and Ink Cartridges 6. Place the leading edge of the label between the adjustable media guide (left side) and the stationary guide on the right side of the printer. 7. Move the media guide to where it barely touches the edge of the label supply. Guide labels forward until automatically fed through the printer.
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Page 23: Removing Label Supply
Setup Working with Labels and Ink Cartridges Removing Label Supply CAUTION! Pulling the labels out of the printer without using the unload button can damage the printer. IMPORTANT! Press the Cut icon on the home screen to remove any printed labels before pressing the unload button on the screen. -
Page 24: Installing Or Replacing An Ink Cartridge
It is important that each type of ink goes into the correct slot. When the cartridge reaches 10% remaining you will be prompted, via the Brady Print Utility as well as a message on the printer screen and an orange status light, to replace the cartridge. If quality still looks acceptable you can choose to ignore this warning. - Page 25 Setup Working with Labels and Ink Cartridges 6. Insert the new ink cartridge(s). IMPORTANT! Put ink cartridge 1 in slot 1 and ink cartridge 2 into slot 2 as designated by the matching numbers on the ink cartridges and slots. 7.
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Page 26: Aligning The Ink Cartridge
Setup Working with Labels and Ink Cartridges Aligning the Ink Cartridge Ink cartridge alignment will adjust the cartridges for bidirectional printing and calibrate the printer to each individual cartridge. Alignment is prompted by the printer each time you install a new cartridge. For alignment you will need to install continuous label supply that is equal to or wider than 2.95"... -
Page 27: Printer Settings
Setup Printer Settings Printer Settings The first time you turn on the printer, instructions on the touchscreen walk you through the settings that must be configured. The following sections detail these settings should you need to change them in the future. There are also additional settings to consider when setting up the printer. For an introduction to using the touchscreen, see Touchscreen on page For information on power save mode, see... - Page 28 Setup Printer Settings Measurement Units Set the unit of measurement to inches or millimeters. To set the unit of measure: 1. From the home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap System Configuration, then Measurement Units. 3. Tap the circle next to your selection. 4.
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Page 29: About
Internal Memory: Choose this option if the printer is directly connected to the computer with a USB cable or on a network. When you print a label from Brady Workstation software and choose the Store option, the print file is sent to the printer’s internal memory. When you tap Files on the home screen, the printer accesses the list of files from internal memory. -
Page 30: Notifications
Setup Materials Notifications Use this to suppress warnings on the printer about the wrong label type installed. To turn notifications off or on: 1. From the home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap the switch to enable or disable. Materials The following materials can be purchased for the BradyJet™... -
Page 31: Using System Tools
If you would like to install the Brady Print Utility directly on your computer, rather than view it in Brady Workstation, 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 32: Printer Driver Settings
Loss of accuracy if ink cartridges are switched between printers. Printer Driver Settings Settings in the driver will NOT be applied to new or existing Brady Workstation labels (unless printing through Data Automation). Existing labels saved in Brady Workstation will not be affected since the preferences are saved with the label. -
Page 33: Print Mode
Print Mode The print mode can be changed when it suits different printing needs. It is accessed through the Windows Driver or in Brady Workstation. Draft is the fastest, and can be used for test printing. Default is used for general, all purpose labeling. -
Page 34: General Operation
Creating Labels Brady Workstation The BradyJet™ J7300 is compatible with Brady Workstation desktop software. When you first create a label file, you specify the printer. This allows the software to provide features specific to your printer. Also, the software automatically recognizes all enabled and compatible materials. For operation of the printer with other software, refer to the documentation for your application. -
Page 35: Searching, Sorting, And Filtering
General Operation Files on the Printer 2. Tap Print on the home screen. The list is only available if printing is not in progress, otherwise the print screen displays. 3. Make sure the correct file location is selected. Tap the down arrow next to the file location and then tap the desired location. -
Page 36: Saving Files To The Printer
General Operation Printing To filter the list by file type: 1. Tap Files on the home screen. Filtering is not available from Print because only documents (label files) are printed. 2. Tap the more menu button. 3. Tap Filter and then tap Documents, Images, or Fonts. Documents are label files. -
Page 37: Print Adjustments
General Operation Printing Button Description Cancel. Only available when printing is paused. More Menu. Provides a control to turn on the print on demand feature for the current print job only. For a description of the feature see Print on Demand on page In most cases you will print directly from your label creation software on your computer or laptop. -
Page 38: Pausing A Print Job
Now button. Clicking on Pause Now will immediately stop printing, including the current label, and the current print job will be canceled. When pausing in the Brady Print Utility Status the print job can be restarted or canceled. BradyJet™ J7300 User Manual... -
Page 39: Maintenance
It may be necessary to clean the ink cartridge printheads if you notice reduced print quality. To clean the ink cartridge: 1. Open Brady Print Utility. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. - Page 40 12. Install both ink cartridges into the printer. 13. Open Brady Print Utility. 14. Select the Maintenance tab and click Clean Ink Cartridge. 15. Print a test label from the Maintenance tab in Brady Print Utility. BradyJet™ J7300 User Manual...
- Page 41 Note: If a print offset was used, this could impact alignment. See Print Adjustments on page To align the ink cartridge from the Print Utility: 1. Open Brady Print Utility. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Align Ink Cartridges.
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Page 42: Sensors
To clean the touch screen: 1. Lightly moisten a soft (non-scratching) cloth with isopropyl alcohol or use a pre-moistened swab from the Brady Cleaning Kit PCK-6. 2. Gently wipe the display screen until clean. 3. Remove excess isopropyl alcohol with a dry, soft (non- scratching) cloth. -
Page 43: Diagnostics
Maintenance Diagnostics Diagnostics If the need should arise to call Technical Support, information regarding the printer and printer usage can be found under Diagnostics. This is split into four categories, which can be accessed by going to Settings > Diagnostics. System This provides information about: •... -
Page 44: Recycling Material Plastics
Maintenance Recycling Material Plastics Recycling Material Plastics Label rolls need to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. Before recycling, the used roll must be pulled apart to release the individual components which then must be recycled in the correct recycling bins. -
Page 45: Installing Firmware Upgrades
Update Label Library files periodically to make sure the printer has data for any new label supplies. Also, update if you have ordered a custom label supply from Brady and it came with new Label Library files. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting Use the following pages to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your printer. If the corrective action suggested does not work, visit the Knowledge Base or contact Brady’s Technical Support Group. See Technical Support and Registration on page Help Pressing the Help icon on the home screen will provide pictorial instruction for common functions. -
Page 47: Print Quality Issues
Troubleshooting Print Quality Issues Print Quality Issues Below is table of potential print quality issues. Often times the problem can be resolved through a maintenance routine or cleaning. Run through the steps directly below, unless the corrective action in the table indicates a different solution. - Page 48 Troubleshooting Print Quality Issues Print Distortions Definition Corrective Action Haze Discoloration or cloudy image on surface Color to color day to day change in color in a Try a different Print Mode on alignment page 26. If the problem is not resolved, continue with the next action.
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Page 49: Warning And Error Messages
Troubleshooting Warning and Error Messages Print Distortions Definition Corrective Action Bleed/Bloom (text, Spread of ink on label surface Try a different Print Mode on barcode) page 26. If the problem is not resolved, continue with the next action. Confirm that the recommended operating conditions are being met. - Page 50 See Installing Labels on page Use only Brady Authentic labels. Printer cannot sense the ink cartridge in Confirm that the black ink Slot 1. cartridge is correctly installed and that the cartridge carriage cover is closed.
- Page 51 Troubleshooting Warning and Error Messages Message on Screen LED Color on Printer Corrective Action The cutter is jammed. 1. Press Unload on the touchscreen. 2. Open the ink access cover and remove any obstruction from the cutter area. 3. Close the ink access cover. 4.
- Page 52 Troubleshooting Warning and Error Messages Message on Screen LED Color on Printer Corrective Action The system could not read the printer's Orange Follow instructions for Diagnostics Label Library file. on page Orange Storage space for print jobs is getting Wait for the current print job to low.
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Page 53: Label Specifications
7 Label Specifications IMPORTANT! Test all custom made label supply with the intended printer before ordering large quantities! Brady will only guarantee custom label supply ordered from Brady. • Continuous label supply (JC-4000-2595) • Pre-sized label supply (J-19-2475) Continuous Labels Maximum Roll Diameter 6.0 in. -
Page 54: Pre-Sized Labels (Notched)
Label Specifications Pre-Sized Labels (Notched) Pre-Sized Labels (Notched) Maximum Roll Diameter 6.0 in. (152 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) fiber core Datum Edge MAX tolerance +/- 0.005 in. (.13 mm) 0.500 in. (12.7 mm) MIN (Label Repeat) 6.100 in. (155 mm) MAX 0.250 in. -
Page 55: Pre-Sized Labels (Gap)
Label Specifications Pre-Sized Labels (Gap) Pre-Sized Labels (Gap) Maximum Roll Diameter 6.0 in. (152 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) fiber core 6.100 in. (155 mm) MAX Datum Edge MAX tolerance +/- 0.020 in. (.51 mm) 0.500 in. (12.7 mm) MIN (Label Repeat) Gap sensor distance 0.100 in. -
Page 56: Linerless Labels (Notched)
Label Specifications Linerless Labels (Notched) Linerless Labels (Notched) Maximum Roll Diameter 6.0 in. (152 mm) Perforations 3 in. (76 mm) fiber core 6.100 in. (155 mm) MAX 0.250 in. (6.35 mm) MIN Datum Edge 0.500 in. (12.7 mm) MIN Waste Material (Label Repeat) 0.155 in. -
Page 57: Glossary
8 Glossary This glossary provides definitions of printer specific, as well as more commonly used terms. Printer Capping The printhead is covered when not in use to protect from damage, evaporation. Calibration (Materials) A process the printer automatically does to align materials with the sensor for accurate printing registration and start of job. -
Page 58: Ink Types
Thermal Ink Jet (TIJ) Inkjet technology wherein the ink is heated rapidly to grow a bubble and eject a drop. BradyJet J7300 uses TIJ. Topcoat The type of coating that is used on the final layer of the blank unprinted material. -
Page 59: A Regulatory Compliance
A Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance and Approvals United States FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 60: Canada
Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance and Approvals En los casos donde se producen interferencias, se recomiendan las siguientes medias para ayudar a mitigarlas: • Volver a orientar o reposicionar el equipo para evitar la interferencia. • Aumente la distancia de separación entre el equipo y la interferencia. •... -
Page 61: Europe
Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance and Approvals Europe WARNING! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device needs to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. -
Page 62: Taiwan
Importer: 香港商貝迪香港有限公司 臺北市中山區南京東路3段101號4樓 BRADY CORPORATION HONG KONG LIMITED 4th Floor, No. 101, Section 3, Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City Turkey Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment). -
Page 63: Wireless Regulatory Information
Regulatory Compliance Wireless Regulatory Information Wireless Regulatory Information Applies to the Wi-Fi module only included in printer models that support wireless communication. Regulatory markings, subject to country certification, are applied to host printer signifying Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (radio) approvals have been obtained. WARNING! Operation of the device without regulatory approval for the region in which the equipment is being operated is illegal. -
Page 64: Mexico
Regulatory Compliance Wireless Regulatory Information RF exposure guidelines / Important note: This equipment complies with FCC SAR exemption limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment when properly used as instructed. Mexico IFT notice: La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada. - Page 65 Français [French] Par la présente Technologie Brady déclare que l'appareil J7300 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 2014/53/EU. Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér, Brady tækni, því yfir að þetta J7300 tæki er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipana 2014/53/ EU Italiano [Italian] Con la presente Tecnologia Brady dichiara che questo J7300 è...
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Page 66: Japan
Română [Romanian] Prin prezenta, Tehnologia Brady declară că acest dispozitiv J7300 este în conformitate cu cerințele esențiale și alte prevederi relevante ale Directivelor 2014/53/EU Slovenščina [Slovenian] Tehnologija Brady izjavlja, da je ta J7300 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2014/53/EU. -
Page 67: United Kingdom
Regulatory Compliance Wireless Regulatory Information United Kingdom This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 a.
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