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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.
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OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, BRADY’S PRODUCTS. Safety and Environment Please read and understand this manual before using the M510 printer for the first time. This manual describes all of the main functions of the M510 printer. Precautions Before using the M510 printer, please note the following precautions: •...
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When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions used throughout the manual. • All user actions are indicated by Bold text. • References to menus, windows, buttons and screens are indicated by Italicized text. M510 User Manual...
Contents 1 • Introduction System Specifications....................1 Physical and Environmental Characteristics ............2 2 • Setup Unpacking the Printer ....................3 What’s in the Box ....................3 Save the Packaging ....................3 Registration ......................3 Printer Components ....................4 Power .......................... 5 AC Power Adapter ....................5 Battery ........................6 Installing the Battery ..................7 Charging the Battery ..................7...
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Using the Keyboard....................22 Keys With Multiple Characters ................22 Navigation and Selection Keys ................22 Editing Keys ......................23 Print-Related Keys ....................25 Creating a Simple Text Label.................. 26 Starting a New Label File ..................26 Printing ........................27 Print ........................27 Cancel Printing .....................27 Preview .......................28 Multiple Print .......................28 History .........................29...
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Barcode ........................44 Barcode Settings ....................44 Add a Barcode ....................45 Edit Barcode Data ....................46 Serialization (Sequential Data) ................46 How Serialization Work ..................47 Examples of Serialization ..................47 Simple Example ...................47 Simple Alphanumeric Example ..............47 Advanced, Independent Example ..............47 Advanced, Dependent Example ..............48 Add Serialization ....................48 Edit a Sequence ....................49 List (Importing Data)....................
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Upgrading using a USB Drive ................74 Cleaning the Printer....................74 Cleaning the Screen ...................75 Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller ............75 Cleaning the Sensor ...................76 8 • Troubleshooting Error Messages ....................... 77 Hardware Issues ...................... 78 Print Quality ......................79 Power On and Off (Printer not Working) ...............
1 Introduction The M510 label printer includes the following features: • Simple creation of a variety of label types right on the printer. Alternatively create labels using Brady Workstation desktop software. • Withstands a 4 ft (1.2 m) drop. •...
10.3" L x 5.9" W x 3.7" H 262 x 150 x 94 mm Weight (with battery pack) 3.1 lb. 1.4 kg Note: The table below refers to the M510 printer only. Consumable performance may vary. Environmental Operation Storage Temperature (Printer) 40°...
Save the Packaging Please keep the original packaging, including the box, in case the printer must be returned or repaired. CAUTION! Never ship the M510 printer without first removing the rechargeable battery pack from the printer. If shipping both the printer and battery pack, remove the battery pack from the printer and place the items in the original shipping material before transporting.
Function keys Cartridge eject button Navigation keys Label exit Print-related buttons Cutter lever Cover Power port Power button USB device port (to computer) Number pad USB port (for USB drive) Lock lever Finger tab to open cover M510 User Manual...
The printer can be powered through an AC power adapter (included). When the adapter is plugged in, it is also charging the battery. CAUTION! Only use a Brady AC adapter approved for to the M510 printer. (876184) To plug in the printer: 1.
• 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 M510 battery pack.
Automatic Shut Down To conserve energy, the printer automatically turns off after a period of inactivity (five minutes by default). Any data on the screen at the time of automatic shutdown is restored the next time the power M510 User Manual...
4. For information on how to use the screen, see “Settings Screens” on page 21. Most of the settings on this screen are self-explanatory, but the following information may be useful. M510 User Manual...
• Brightness: Change the brightness of the screen. • About: Displays the firmware version number. See “Upgrading Firmware” on page 5. Use the navigation keys to select OK and press M510 User Manual...
Attributes: Select one or more of bold, italic, and underline. This sets the default attribute. When editing a label, you can change the attribute for any character. • Units: Choose whether to show the font size in points (a standard unit used in most word processors) or millimeters. M510 User Manual...
Brady Workstation 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 following Brady Workstation apps support the M510 printer. • Custom Designer • Asset Tags •...
1. Insert the USB drive into a USB port on the computer that has Brady Workstation software. 2. Use Windows Explorer to open the Brady M510 Printer Driver folder on the USB drive. 3. Double click M510_Printer_Driver.exe and follow the instructions on the screen.
Recycling the Cartridge Cartridges need to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. Before recycling, the used cartridges must be pulled apart to release the individual components. These various components must then be recycled in the correct recycling bins. M510 User Manual...
2. Starting at the narrow end of the cartridge, insert the flathead screwdriver into the seam of the cartridge, then twist the screwdriver slightly to loosen the two outside pieces of housing. Repeat at various points around the seam. M510 User Manual...
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The spring and disk will pop out of the housing. 4. Remove the ribbon spools. Unwind and detach the ribbon from its spools. 5. Lift the labels out of the cartridge housing and then remove the black plastic cylinder from inside the label core. M510 User Manual...
Setup Accessories Accessories The following accessories are available for the M510 printer and can be purchased separately from your distributor. • Magnet (176449) • Utility hook (176450) • Hard-sided carrying case (176996) • Soft-sided carrying case (150617) • AC Adapter (876184) •...
2. Cartridge. The part number of the installed cartridge. If a cartridge is not installed, this displays Brady M510. 3. Label type. The printer provides tools for editing labels for specific purposes, such as wire markers, terminal blocks, and vials.
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To close a menu without making changes: • Press the backspace key. You may have to press backspace more than once to exit out of all menus. Alternatively, press FN + to exit out of all menus. M510 User Manual...
To exit a menu or a setting screen without making changes, press the backspace key . When pressing backspace in the middle of a function, you are walked out of the function a screen at a time. You may have to press backspace several times to completely exit the function. M510 User Manual...
• Used in combination with another key. Orange text or symbols indicate the function of the key when combined with FN. Press the FN key and then press the key that has the alternate function. • Used to access special characters on the alphabetical keys. M510 User Manual...
• In the editor, removes characters one at a time, moving to the left from Backspace the cursor. • Exit a menu. (You may have to press backspace multiple times to back all the way out, otherwise press FN + CLEAR to exit completely.) M510 User Manual...
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(for example, wire marking, flags, or breaker boxes). See Chapter 5: “Label Types” on page FN + FILE Opens the file menu to save, open, delete, import, or export a file. See Chapter 6: “File Management” on page M510 User Manual...
Previews all labels in a file as they will look when printed. See “Preview” on page FN + HISTORY Displays a list of recently printed files. See “History” on page FEED Feeds the labels through the printer so that they are properly aligned for cutting. M510 User Manual...
3. Select Clear All. 4. Use the navigation keys to select Yes when asked if you want to delete all labels from the workspace. Press . If you have saved the labels, the saved file still exists. M510 User Manual...
5. Enter data for your next label file or use the LABEL TYPE button to select a different type of label. Printing There are several scenarios for printing from the M510 printer. • Create a label on the printer, and print from the editor. See “Print”...
With Collate selected, you get three sets of all five labels. With Collate cleared, you get three copies of label 1, then three copies of label 2, and so on. M510 User Manual...
1. Press FN + HISTORY. A list of previously printed files displays at the bottom of the print screen. You can reprint any of these files. 2. Select the file you want to print. 3. Press PRINT. M510 User Manual...
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If the file you want to reprint is incompatible with the currently installed cartridge, a message displays indicating such. 4. To correct, install the cartridge indicated in the error message. 5. Clear the message, then press PRINT. M510 User Manual...
1. Use the navigation keys to position the cursor at the point where text should be inserted. 2. Enter the text. Existing data positioned to the right of the cursor moves progressively to the right to make room for the inserted text. M510 User Manual...
3. If you selected Clear All, a message displays asking for confirmation. Navigate to Yes in the message and press If you do not want to delete the labels, press to cancel the Clear All function. You are returned to the screen with all labels intact. M510 User Manual...
‘A’ in the upper left corner of the screen. Shortcut: Hold the SHIFT key and press the up or down navigation keys to increase or decrease the font size one point at a time. M510 User Manual...
2. Press FONT. 3. Select the attribute, then select On (bold, italics, and underline) or the percentage of expanded or condensed text. All highlighted text displays the attribute. To remove the highlighting from the characters, press any navigation key. M510 User Manual...
40 inches (101.6 cm). You can, however, set a fixed length for a label. A different length can be set for each label in a file. Note: To change the unit of measure for the length see “Units of Measure” on page M510 User Manual...
To move to another area on a label with multiple areas: Note: Areas can only be used on continuous labels. 1. Press FN and AREA keys. 2. Select Go to, then enter the number of the area desired. M510 User Manual...
3. Select Dup and press Formatting Labels and Areas Justification Justification refers to the alignment of data between boundaries (margins) on a label or in an area. There are two types of justification: horizontal and vertical. Horizontal justification (H. Justify) aligns M510 User Manual...
1. Navigate to the label or area where rotation will take affect. See “Go to Label or Area” on page 2. Open the label or area menu: press LABEL, or FN + AREA. 3. Choose Rotate and select the degree of rotation. 4. Press M510 User Manual...
“Go to Label or Area” on page 2. Open the label or area menu: press LABEL, or FN + AREA. 3. Choose Frame, select the frame type, and press Rectangle Rounded Narrow Narrow Rectangle Rounded Medium Medium Rectangle Rounded Wide Wide M510 User Manual...
To format text vertically: 1. Navigate to the label or area where you want to display text vertically. See “Go to Label or Area” on page 2. Open the label or area menu: press LABEL, or FN + AREA. M510 User Manual...
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. Press ENTER to clear the error message. The editor then displays the text in its original format, without applying the vertical text option. M510 User Manual...
Editing Labels on the Printer Symbols Symbols The M510 printer contains hundreds of symbols that can be used for a variety of applications. The symbol categories available are: Arrows Data Electrical Exit Fire First Aid CLP/GHS Communications (Datacomm) Greek Home Electrical...
2. Press DATE or TIME (located on the numeric keypad). The date or time displays the format on the editing screen (for example, mm/dd/yy or HH:MM). To view the actual date or time, use print preview (see “Preview” on page 28). M510 User Manual...
Editing Labels on the Printer International Characters International Characters The M510 printer contains hundreds of internationally recognized characters, complete with diacritical marks. To add an international character to your label: 1. Position the cursor at the point where you want the international character to be placed.
“Positioning the Cursor” on page 3. Press 4. Enter the barcode value. The steps are different depending on the type of barcode. • Linear barcodes (most symbologies): The barcode displays on the screen as the data is being entered. M510 User Manual...
Use print preview to view the sequence before printing. See “Preview” on page Sequences can be combined with other data on a label. Any data displayed on a label that includes a sequence will be repeated on every label along with the sequential data. M510 User Manual...
(that is, the Linked box is NOT checked), the two sequences increment sequentially, independent of each other. Example: Two sequences that increment independently: Sequence #1 Sequence #2 Start Value: 1 Start Value: A End Value: 10 End Value: C Increment: 1 Increment: 1 M510 User Manual...
Note: Linked serializations do not have to display at the same position on the label. They can be in separate locations within the label. See below. M510 User Manual...
2. In the message asking if you want to delete the serialization data, select Yes and press List (Importing Data) The List function enables you to produce multiple labels with variable information from a single, formatted label (main document) and a structured data source. M510 User Manual...
The data source must be a .csv file created in a spreadsheet or database program on a computer and imported to the M510 printer using a USB drive. You can also create the .csv file directly on the printer. If you have created the .csv file on a computer, you must import the file to the printer before you can use the List function.
Select Cancel if you do not want to exit the database. Working with Rows of Data To move between the rows of data: • To move forward, select Next and press • To move backward, select Prev and press M510 User Manual...
68. Once you have saved the label file, the printer displays a screen which asks for the memory location of the data file. Continue with the next step. 4. Select Internal if the data is on the printer or External if the data is on a USB drive. Press M510 User Manual...
If you have more columns of data than you need, just fill in as many areas as you need. For example, if you have 4 columns of data, but only want to use 2 (and have 2 areas on the M510 User Manual...
“Setting up the Data Source” on page To edit data already in the data source: 1. Select the field to edit, then make the corrections according to normal editing procedures. (See “Editing Text” on page 31.) 2. When finished, save the data. M510 User Manual...
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Depending on the application chosen, a sub-menu or dialog box displays to collect information for automatically formatting the specific label type. The name of the specific label type being used is displayed on the screen just above the image of the label. M510 User Manual...
2. Select Wire Marker. 3. Select the wire marker gauge and length and press Note: The label size is fixed by the gauge and size selected in the sub-menu, even if using continuous labels. 4. Enter the data. M510 User Manual...
To create a flag label: 1. Press LABEL TYPE. 2. Select Flags and press The printer displays the settings screen for flags. 3. Select the desired layout. (For help using the screen see “Settings Screens” on page 21.) M510 User Manual...
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If Rotate is selected, each element of the text layout in the selected template (Text 1, Text 2) rotates 90 degrees left or right from its original position. Original Layout Rotation Applied 7. When finished, navigate to OK and press M510 User Manual...
(When finished printing, the printer will not feed the labels, so you can enter data for more blocks. When done entering data, press the FEED key in order to position the label at the cut position.) M510 User Manual...
To maintain correct spacing or add to the label prior to cutting, you can choose to disable feeding to cut after printing. To create face plate labels: 1. Press LABEL TYPE. M510 User Manual...
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“Add Serialization” on page 48. For information about serialization see “Serialization (Sequential Data)” on page b. Navigate to OK and press The number of ports are created as labels with the serialization characters displayed on each label. M510 User Manual...
3. In the Block Type list, from the drop-down menu, select the pair configuration to use. 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. M510 User Manual...
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• If None is selected, the areas are blank and you can independently enter data in each area of the strip. • Horizontal increments one number per area, based on the start value. M510 User Manual...
2. Select Vial, then select the vial size and press The vial size determines the size of the label unless you select Auto, in which case the label size automatically adjusts to the contents. 3. Enter the data to display on the vial label. M510 User Manual...
A cartridge with continuous labels should be used for this label type. To create a DesiStrip label: 1. Press LABEL TYPE. 2. Select DesiStrip. 3. Enter the length of an individual strip. 4. Navigate to OK and press 5. Enter the data on the label. M510 User Manual...
1. 9. For each breaker, enter the number of poles. 10. When finished, navigate to OK and press 11. On the editing screen, enter the unique data that will display on the label for each breaker. M510 User Manual...
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The number of labels is shown in the upper right portion of the screen. Use the NEXT LABEL and FN + PREV LABEL keys to move to the different labels. 12. Press PREVIEW to view the labels before printing. M510 User Manual...
External files are labels stored on some external device, such as a USB drive. File Naming Standards To create a file on the M510 printer, the file must be given a name. Names can be up to 20 characters long and can consist of letters, numbers, and spaces.
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With <New Folder> highlighted in the text entry box, press b. Type a name for the folder, then navigate to OK and press c. With Previous Folder selected in the top pane of the screen, press M510 User Manual...
Print jobs cannot be edited on the printer; they can only be printed. Therefore storing a print job this way also serves to prevent edits. Follow the steps below to store a print job on the printer, then see “Opening a File” on page M510 User Manual...
You may see two types of files denoted by a pencil or printer icon. • These files, with names ending in .lbl, were created on an M510 printer. They open in the editor and can be modified and printed. •...
Using Files from a USB Drive You can use labels, .csv lists, or .bmp graphics created on a computer or a different M510 printer and stored on a USB drive. Labels can be imported from a USB drive to the printer or you can open the label file directly from the USB drive.
6. On the Select Destination screen, navigate to the destination folder where you want to store the exported file on the external device. 7. In the field at the bottom of the screen that is automatically filled in with <New Folder>, enter the name for the file to export, then press M510 User Manual...
“Technical Support and Registration” on page 2. Find firmware updates. 3. Find the most recent M510 firmware upgrade. 4. Download the firmware. 5. Save the downloaded file to a USB drive. 6. Connect the USB drive to the USB port on the printer.
3. Lightly moisten a lint-free swab with isopropyl alcohol or use pre-moistened cleaning swabs (PCK-6). We recommend using Brady part number PCK-6 pre-moistened swabs because they are lint free and the isopropyl alcohol contains no additives. 4. Gently swab the printhead. M510 User Manual...
1. Press the power button on top of the printer to turn it off. 2. Remove the cartridge. See “Loading Cartridges” on page 3. Clean debris off the sensor either with a can of compressed air or a lint-free swab. M510 User Manual...
See Chapter 5: “Label Types” on page Invalid barcode character The character typed is not valid data for the type of barcode. Press the backspace key and type a different character. M510 User Manual...
Identify any keys stuck in down not at all. depressed state. position. Repress key to unstick. Cutter does not cut. Label material is stuck in the Disengage the lock lever. cutter blades. Remove the cartridge Clear the path of the debris. M510 User Manual...
Adjust the shut off delay timing in the Setup, Config menu. (See “Printer Configuration” on page • Attach the AC adapter to provide power Printer not responding Battery is dead. to the printer and charge the battery. • Install a new battery. M510 User Manual...
A Symbols Symbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of the application/label type in use. See “Symbols” on page 42 for information on applying symbols to labels Arrows DataComm M510 User Manual...
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Safety sign headers are not available in all languages. If your printer is set to a language not included below, the English sign headers will be available when selecting a safety symbol. Bulgarian Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish M510 User Manual...
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El uso de este equipo en un área residencial puede causar interferencias perjudiciales, en cuyo caso el usuario tendrá que corregir dichas interferencias por su cuenta. M510 User Manual...
EU Directive 2015/863 of 31 March 2015 (RoHS 3) amends Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of restricted substances. Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC M510 User Manual...
Please dispose of the battery according to your local regulations. Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) China China RoHS Hazardous Substance Table related to this product is available at www.bradyid.com/M510compliance. 警 告 此为 级产品。在生活环境中,该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下,可能需要用户对干扰 采取切实可行的措施。 仅适用于非热带气候条件下安全使用 仅适用于海拔2000m 以下地区安全使用。 Taiwan Class A Statement 警告 : 為避免電磁干擾,本產品不應安裝或使用於住宅環境 M510 User Manual...
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). Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur M510 User Manual...
JSON license. A copy of the MIT License is included in this file. Other dependencies and licenses: Open Source Software Licensed Under the BSD License: -------------------------------------------------------------------- M510 User Manual...
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The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. The Software shall be used for Good, not Evil. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, M510 User Manual...
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AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. M510 User Manual...
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