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- Page 1 User Manual...
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Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks
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 Warranty
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: Technical Support And Registration
To register your printer go to: • 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
Contents 1 • Introduction System Specifications....................1 Physical and Environmental Characteristics ............2 Proximity Range for Bluetooth ................2 2 • Setup What’s in the Box....................... 3 Save the Packaging ....................4 Registration ......................4 Printer Components ....................5 Exterior ........................5 Interior ........................6 Power and Battery ..................... 7 Power Adapter ......................7 Charging the Printer ....................8 Plugging in the Printer ..................8... - Page 6 Cut ........................23 Bluetooth ......................23 Battery Status .....................24 Error ........................24 Creating Labels......................24 Printing ........................24 4 • Maintenance Installing Firmware Upgrades ................26 Updating the Printer Label Library................. 26 Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller ............. 27 Cleaning the Sensor ....................28 5 •...
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Page 8: Introduction System Specifications
1 Introduction Use the Brady Express Labels mobile app or Brady Workstation software to design labels and print to the M511 label printer. The M511 printer includes the following features: • Withstands a 6 ft. (1.8 m) drop • Crush resistant to 250 lbs (113.4 kg) •... -
Page 9: Physical And Environmental Characteristics
Introduction System Specifications Physical and Environmental Characteristics The M511 printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics: Physical U.S. Units Metric Units Dimensions 6.4” L x 6” W x 3.6” H 163 x 151 x 92 mm Weight (with label supply and ribbon) 2.77 lbs 1.26 kg Note: The table below refers to the M511 printer only. -
Page 10: Setup
What’s in the Box The following items are included in the standard M511 package: • M511 printer with internal battery. (Battery is not accessible. Contact Brady Technical Support for service.) • AC adapter with USB-C cable • USB-C to USB-A coupler North America •... -
Page 11: Save The Packaging
Setup What’s in the Box Save the Packaging Save the packaging surrounding your M511 printer in case you have to ship the printer and accessories back to the supplier. CAUTION! If shipping the printer, consult with your transportation carrier for state, federal, municipal, and international shipping regulations regarding the lithium ion battery contained in the printer. -
Page 12: Printer Components
Setup Printer Components Printer Components Exterior Door Error indicator Label exit Battery indicator Eject button Bluetooth indicator USB port Cut button Door finger tab Power button M511 User Manual... -
Page 13: Interior
Setup Printer Components Interior Door Cartridge bay with cartridge Lock lever M511 User Manual... -
Page 14: Power And Battery
Setup Power and Battery Power and Battery Power is supplied to the M511 printer from an internal lithium ion battery, or from an AC or USB power adapter. WARNING! To prevent risk of fire, electrical shock, explosion, or damage, read below. -
Page 15: Charging The Printer
Setup Power and Battery North America Europe, Middle Asia-Pacific, China East, Africa Australia USB-C cable USB-C cable USB-C cable USB-C cable USB C to A USB C to A coupler USB C to A coupler USB C to A coupler coupler AC wall adapter AC wall adapter... - Page 16 Setup Power and Battery To plug the printer in to an electrical outlet: 1. Insert one end of the USB-C cable into the USB port on the printer. 2. Insert the other end of the USB-C cable into the USB-C port on the AC adapter. 3.
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Page 17: Before Initial Use
Setup Power and Battery To plug the printer in to a USB-A port: 1. Insert one end of the USB-C cable into the USB port on the printer. 2. Insert the other end of the USB-C cable into the USB-C port on the USB-C to A coupler. 3. -
Page 18: Power On
(Refer to your local Brady website for other Brady software. Be aware that older Brady software may not automatically detect the printer and that the information in this manual is based on the software listed below.) -
Page 19: Computer
Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the right software for your purpose and download it. Installing the Windows Driver (Optional) If you are using the Brady Express Labels app or Brady Workstation software, you do not need to install the windows driver. Skip to “Connecting the Printer” on page If you are using older Brady software or third-party software, you must install the Windows driver. -
Page 20: Bluetooth
Brady Workstation software automatically detects the printer when connected via USB cable. To printer 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 21: Shutdown
Loading Cartridges The M511 printer uses M-50 series cartridges which combine the ribbon and labels in one cartridge. Only use cartridges that have the Brady Authentic logo. Brady cartridges come equipped with smart-cell technology that enables the printer and Brady... - Page 22 Setup Loading Cartridges 2. Slide the lock lever left to unlock the cartridge. Cartridges can be loaded with the power on or off. Locked Unlocked 3. Push the eject button on the back of the printer. 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer. 5.
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Page 23: Recycling The Cartridge
Setup Recycling the Cartridge 6. Slide the lock lever right to lock the cartridge. 7. Close the door. If the cartridge is empty, recycle according to local regulations. (See “Recycling the Cartridge” on page 16 for more information on recycling cartridges.) Store the cartridge in a cool, dry place. -
Page 24: Dismantling The Cartridge
Setup Recycling the Cartridge Dismantling the Cartridge To dismantle the cartridge: 1. Using the flathead screwdriver, pry off the smart cell on the bottom of the cartridge by placing the screwdriver blade under a corner of the smart cell and lifting up. The chip is glued on and should release fairly easy. - Page 25 Setup Recycling the Cartridge 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. 6. Slide the metal spring out from the inside of the black plastic cylinder. M511 User Manual...
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Page 26: Recycling Components
Setup Recycling the Cartridge Recycling Components These components should be removed from the cartridge and recycled according to the following guidelines. Housings and Spools Slotted Wheel Springs Smart Cell Label and Ribbon Component Material Recycle Bin Housings and spools Polycarbonate (PC) #7 Plastics Springs Metals... -
Page 27: Accessories
Setup Accessories Accessories The following accessories are available for the M511 printer and can be purchased separately from your distributor: • Magnet ( • Utility hook ( • Power Brick ( • AC adapter set for Asia-Pacific and Australia ( •... - Page 28 Setup Accessories To attach the magnet accessory to the printer: 1. Slide the magnet keeper plate off of the magnet. 2. Position the magnet accessory on the back of the printer so that the screw holes line up. 3. Screw in the three screws that come with the magnet to affix it to the printer. M511 User Manual...
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Page 29: Utility Hook
Setup Accessories Utility Hook Use the utility hook, purchased separately, to hang the printer from a hook, knob, or other protuberance. To attach the utility hook: 1. Position the utility hook on the back of the printer so that the screw holes line up. 2. -
Page 30: Getting Started
Solid light: The printer is paired with a mobile device. Five mobile devices can use the printer at a time. When the Brady Express Labels app is no longer active on a mobile device (the app can still be open, but in the background), the connection becomes available for another device. -
Page 31: Battery Status
Error messages are available from the Print page in the Brady Workstation app from which you printed. Make sure to use Brady Workstation on the computer connected to the printer and that the label file that you are printing is open. - Page 32 If printing is interrupted, for instance when the cartridge runs out, the system automatically stops printing and lights the error indicator. The Express Labels app displays a message indicating that the cartridge has run out. Error information is also available in Brady Workstation, see “Error” on page IMPORTANT! When not using the printer, be sure to unlock the cartridge.
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Page 33: Maintenance
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 34: Cleaning The Printhead And Platen Roller
Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller 2. Run the Brady Workstation software and open the Printers tool, which indicates when upgrades are available. 3. See the help in the Printers tool for more details. Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller To clean the printhead and platen roller: 1. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Sensor
Maintenance Cleaning the Sensor 5. Using a clean moistened swab, gently brush the platen roller. Slide the lock lever to the locked position to access the platen roller. Cleaning the Sensor Debris on the sensor can cause print to be offset on pre-sized labels. To clean the position sensor: 1. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Scenarios
“Error Messages” on page 32 provides a list of error messages with cross references to related information in this manual. Error messages appear in the Brady Express Labels app or Brady Workstation software rather than on the printer. Troubleshooting Scenarios If you encounter a problem while using the M511 printer, see the following sections for help troubleshooting the issue. -
Page 37: Cutter Does Not Cut Or Cuts Poorly
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Scenarios Cutter does not cut or cuts poorly Problem: Labels print, but are not cut, or the cuts are rough and torn. Solutions: • Label fragments may be stuck in the cutter. Remove the cartridge. Use a small tool such as tweezers or needle-nose pliers to carefully remove any fragments visible within the cartridge bay. -
Page 38: Printer Turns Off By Itself
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Scenarios Printer turns off by itself Problem: The printer frequently turns itself off. Solutions: • The battery may be low. Plug the printer into a USB port or wall outlet. For more information, see “Power and Battery” on page •... -
Page 39: Nothing Prints
Error Messages When the error light on the printer is lit, refer to the Brady Express Labels app or Brady Workstation software to see the error message. Most error messages provide some instruction to resolve the issue. - Page 40 Troubleshooting Error Messages Use the table below to find additional information included in this manual. Error Message Related Information The cutter is jammed Follow the instructions in the error message. Also see “Labels are jammed in the printer” on page The supply cartridge is not loaded Reinstall the cartridge.
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Page 41: A Regulatory Compliance
A Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance and Approvals United States FCC Notice Note: 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 42: 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 43: China
Regulatory Compliance Wireless Regulatory Information China China RoHS Hazardous Substance Table related to this product is available at www.bradyid.com/M211compliance. Taiwan Class A Statement Taiwan Restricted Substances Containment Status (RoHS Declaration) related to this product is available at www.BradyID.com/i5300compliance. Wireless Regulatory Information Regulatory markings, subject to country certification, are applied to host printer signifying Bluetooth (radio) approvals have been obtained. -
Page 44: United States
Regulatory Compliance Wireless Regulatory Information United States Note: 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 45: European Union
< +20dBm EIRP (100mW) International The Bluetooth radio 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)". -
Page 46: Freertos
B Licensing FreeRTOS Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT... -
Page 47: Cmsis
Licensing CMSIS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. - Page 48 Licensing CMSIS "Derivative Works" shall mean any work, whether in Source or Object form, that is based on (or derived from) the Work and for which the editorial revisions, annotations, elaborations, or other modifications represent, as a whole, an original work of authorship. For the purposes of this License, Derivative Works shall not include works that remain separable from, or merely link (or bind by name) to the interfaces of, the Work and Derivative Works thereof.
- Page 49 Licensing CMSIS distributed as part of the Derivative Works; within the Source form or documentation, if provided along with the Derivative Works; or, within a display generated by the Derivative Works, if and wherever such third-party notices normally appear. The contents of the NOTICE file are for informational purposes only and do not modify the License.
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Page 50: Rapidjson
Licensing RapidJSON RapidJSON Copyright © 2015 THL A29 Limited, a Tencent company, and Milo Yip. All rights reserved. If you have downloaded a copy of the RapidJSON binary from Tencent, please note that the RapidJSON binary is licensed under the MIT License. If you have downloaded a copy of the RapidJSON source code from Tencent, please note that RapidJSON source code is licensed under the MIT License, except for the third-party components listed below which are subject to different license terms. - Page 51 Licensing RapidJSON Copyright © 2002 JSON.org All Rights Reserved. JSON_checker Copyright © 2002 JSON.org All Rights Reserved. Terms of the JSON License: --------------------------------------------------- Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to...
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