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i Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpack Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Save Your Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Register Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii Dialog Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drop Down Field Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Buttons and Option Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accept Dialog Box Edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box . .
iii Shortcut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delete Label or Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frame . .
iv 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Safety Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 General Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Standard PipeMarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction The BMP™71 Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of both die-cut and continuous supplies, up to two inches (51 mm) wide. It includes the following features: • Targeted applications to simplify the creation of specific label types • Long battery life, printing up to 3900 1” x 2” labels per charge • Ability to use the printer while the battery is charging • Large color display • Easy to use graphic user interface • Print speed of 1.
2 Introduction Unpack Your Printer Unpack Your Printer Before setting up the printer, verify that you have received the following items in the packaging: • Hardsided carrying case • BMP71 printer • Battery pack • AC adapter/battery charger • USB connection cable • TLS 2200®/HandiMark™ label roll adapter • Cleaning card and swab • Product CD • Quick Start Guide • M71-R6000 black ribbon • M71-31-423 die cut labels and/or M71C-2000-580-WT labels Save Your Packaging The packaging surrounding your BMP71 print
Introduction Physical and Environmental Characteristics BMP71 System Specifications The BMP71 printer has the following specifications: • Weight 5.45 lbs (2.47 kg) (with battery, no consumables) • Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism 300 dpi • Optical Registration System for Precise Print Registration • Elastomeric Keypad • 3.
4 Introduction Firmware Upgrades Environmental Temperature* (Printer) Operation 5° to 49° C (40° to 120° F) Storage -30° to 60° C (-24° to 140° F) Be mindful, when using the AC adapter with the printer, that the AC adapter is rated at a maximum temperature of 30° C (86° F).
External View Firmware Upgrades External View Power Source Power is supplied to the BMP71 printer through a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack or through an AC power adapter (included). WARNING 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. The Battery Pack should only be used only in the BMP71 Printer and BMP71-QC Battery Quick Charger.
6 Power Source Loading Battery WARNING The battery pack is not intended to be transportable. When not in use, the battery pack should be stored in the BMP71 Hard Case, BMP71 Soft Case, or equivalent casing to prevent possible damage to the battery pack. Keep the battery pack away from sparks, flames, or other heat sources. Keep the battery pack away from water. Never lay objects on top of the battery pack. Store your battery pack only in a cool, dry place.
Power Source AC Power Adapter Unloading Battery 1. Tip the printer onto its back side. 2. With one hand over the battery to ease its release, use your other hand to slide the release latch to the right. AC Power Adapter The printer can be powered through an AC power adapter (included). When the adapter is plugged in, it is also charging the battery. WARNING Use only the 18 VDC, 3.3A, Brady AC adapter for supplying power to the BMP71.
8 Power Source Print from PC Attaching the Adapter 1. Insert the round end of the adapter 2. ...into the plug-in port on the back of the printer. cable... Plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet.. Print from PC The BMP71 Label Printer is equipped with a USB port, enabling you to connect it to a computer running Microsoft Windows®. You can create labels in various applications on the PC and send the data to be printed on the BMP71.
Power Source Printer Driver Installation Printer Driver Installation BMP71 accepts data from a number of Windows based PC programs. In order to send data from these programs to the BMP71 printer, you must install the BMP71 printer driver. The enclosed product CD contains the printer driver. To install the printer driver, on your PC: 1. Insert the product CD into the CD drive on your PC. 2. On the first screen of the CD, click the button containing the language in which you want to view the CD contents. 3.
10 Ribbon Loading a Ribbon Ribbon Use only BMP71-specific ribbons. The ribbon can be loaded with the power on or off. Loading a Ribbon 1. Pull up on cover latch. 2. Open the cover. 3. With the cartridge label facing up, grasp finger tabs of cartridge and place directly over printhead, pushing slightly to snap into place. Then, close the cover until it latches. Note Rotate the top spool of the ribbon downward, as needed, to take up any potential slack.
Ribbon Unloading a Ribbon Unloading a Ribbon 1. Pull up on cover latch. 2. Open the cover. 3. Grasping finger tabs of cartridge, pull cartridge out of the ribbon compartment. If the ribbon is spent, recycle the ribbon cartridge according to local regulations. The ribbon gauge at the bottom of the status window indicates how much ribbon remains. Store this ribbon in a cool, dry place. Unused ribbon will last up to six months before deterioration sets in.
12 Labels Loading Labels Labels Brady labels come equipped with smart-cell technology that enables the printer to recognize the type of label and automatically sets many label formatting details. For optimum performance, it is recommended that you use genuine Brady BMP71 labels. Labels designed for the Brady TLS 2200™ and Handimark® printers can also be used, but with limitations. (See Appendix B, starting on page 123, for details.) Labels can be loaded with the power on or off.
Labels Unloading Labels Unloading Labels WARNING Before loading or unloading labels, ensure that the cutter lever is in the ‘down’ position. To change the label part, remove the active label from the printer and load another. 1. Pull up on cover latch. 2. Open the cover. 3. Grasp label spool and pull up. The label gauge at the bottom of the status window indicates how much label tape remains. Store unused labels in a cool, dry place.
14 Power On Unloading Labels Power On To turn the system on or off: 1. Press Power . After a user defined amount of time of non-use, the printer automatically shuts down. Press the [Power] key again to restart. (For more information, see “Setup Printer Configuration” on page 31.) The first time the printer is turned on, you will want to choose a language in which to display screen items. Language selection is performed in the Setup function. (For more information, see “Setup Language” on page 27.
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 changes colors as needed to match the installed ribbon and label color. The screen displays one label at a time. For labels with multiple areas, only one area displays at a time. A Zoom function is available for alternate label views, as desired.
16 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Navigation Keys Key Description 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. • In menus, move the selection left or right in a primary menu; up or down through a secondary, or submenu. • In a dialog box, move up/down or left/right through the fields.
Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Shift + Alt Key Description Used together with an alpha key to access the top special character when two special characters exist on the key. Note: for accented letters, press Shift+Alt+Special Character, then type the letter. Backspace Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left. Delete Removes characters one at a time, moving to the right.
18 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Key Description Time Inserts the current time, as set on the printer. Print Prints all labels in a label file. Adv Print Brings up options to set various print parameters (such as, number of copies, print range, and mirror print) before printing. Print Preview Previews all labels in a file as they will look when printed. Feed Feeds the labels through the printer to the next notch on the liner. Feeds a full label for die cut; 0.5-inch (12.
Keypad Function Keys Function Keys Function Key Description Font Provides font sizes and attributes (such as bold and italics). Label Adds, removes, and formats labels. Area Adds, removes, and formats areas on a label. Symbol Accesses the various symbols (graphics) available in the printer. Serial Sets the values for creation of single, multiple, or linked serializations. Barcode Places a text string in Barcode format. The barcode acts as a toggle to turn the barcode format on and off.
20 Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Function Key Description Move to an Area On a multi-area label, moves left or right to the different areas. Move to a Label In a multi-label file, moves up or down to the different labels. 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.
Menus Keyboard Shortcuts Menus Menus display at the bottom of the screen and are activated by the function keys (the row of keys just below the display). Use navigation keys to access the different menus items. A yellow border displays around the menu item selected. If more menus are associated with a function key than what can be displayed on the screen, a yellow vertical bar displays either to the right or left of the main menus or at the top and bottom of the sub-menus.
22 Menus Keyboard Shortcuts To access a sub-menu: 3. Press the up/down navigation keys. A yellow border highlights a selected menu item. 4. To activate the highlighted sub-menu, press OK or Enter . A menu option remains in effect until a different menu option is activated. When accessing the menus again, the current, in-use item is highlighted and its text displays in green when navigating the other options in the sub-menu.
Dialog Boxes Keyboard Shortcuts 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: 1. Press OK or Enter . A dialog box displays. Figure 3 • Dialog box 2. Press the up/down and left/right navigation keys to move to the different fields.
24 Dialog Boxes Radio Buttons and Option Boxes Drop Down Field Lists If a field has a drop down list associated with it, a small arrow displays in a scroll bar on the right side of the field. To select an option from the field list: 1. Press OK or Enter to open the drop down list. 2. Use up/down navigation keys to highlight the desired option. 3. Press OK or Enter to select the option. Radio Buttons and Option Boxes To check or uncheck a radio button or option box: 1. Navigate to the field. 2.
Dialog Boxes Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box Accept Dialog Box Edits To accept all edits in a dialog box: 1. Navigate to the OK button at the bottom of the dialog box. 2. Press OK or Enter . Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box To cancel a menu or dialog box, without accepting changes: 1. Press Clear/Esc .
26 Setup Setup - Font Setup Figure 5 • Setup menu options The Setup function key is used to determine the default settings for the printer. To change Setup functions: 1. Press Setup . 2. Using navigation keys, choose the setup function to change. 3. Press OK or Enter . A dialog box associated with that particular Setup function displays. Setup - Font The following settings can be found under the Font menu in the Setup function.
Setup Setup Language Setup Language The following settings can be found under the Language menu in the Setup function. Figure 7 • Language settings in Setup function 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. 1. Press Setup . 2. Navigate to Language and press OK 3. In the Language field, press OK or Enter or Enter . . 4.
28 Setup Setup Clock Setup Barcode The following settings can be found under the Barcode menu in the Setup function. Figure 8 • Barcode settings in Setup function Setup Clock The following settings can be found under the Clock menu in the Setup function.
Setup Setup Apps Setup Apps The following settings can be found under the Apps menu in the Setup function. (There are two screens in application setup.) Figure 10 • Apps settings in Setup function - first screen Note The applications checked display as main menus when the Apps function key is pressed. The application checked as ‘Default’ will be the first (left) main menu item displayed.
30 Setup Setup Apps . Figure 11 • Apps settings in Setup function - second screen Color Standards refers to the country-defined color norms for pipemarker labels. Note Setting the Default PipeMarker Symbol Category is a convenient way to have the the symbols most often used when creating PipeMarkers readily available. You can, however, select a different category at any time when in the PipeMarker applications.
Setup Setup Printer Configuration Setup Printer Configuration The following settings can be found under the Config menu in the Setup function. Figure 12 • Printer configuration in Setup settings Cleaning the Printer A cleaning kit is included in the BMP71 printer package.
32 Setup Setup Printer Configuration To clean the printer: 1. Choose Config and press OK or Enter 2. Navigate to the Clean Printer . button and press OK or Enter . 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Place the cleaning card in the label compartment of the printer, inserting the left edge of the card up to the black line under the ribs. 5. Close the printer cover, ensuring that it latches. 6. Press OK key to initiate the clearning routine.
Setup Setup Printer Configuration 4. Release the cutter lever so the blade is no longer exposed. Then, entering from the label output tray again, insert the swab and gently wipe the stationary blade. (See diagram below.) Figure 13 • Cutter blades To clean the sensors: 1. Pull up on the cover latch and open the print compartment cover. Note Be sure the labels have been removed before cleaning the sensors.
34 Setup Setup Printer Configuration 2. Using the premoistened cotton swab, gently wipe the sensors, located just before and below the ribs. (See diagram below.) Figure 14 • Sensor locations Allow cleaned parts to dry before replacing ribbon and labels in the printer.
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 ribbon and media are loaded and the power is ON. The blinking vertical line is the cursor and is the starting point for every label you create using the BMP71 printer. Begin entering text at the position of the cursor.
36 Getting Started Editing Text Deleting Text To remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE LEFT (backwards): 1. Press Backspace . To remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE RIGHT: 2. Press Delete . Clear/Esc [CLEAR/ESC] is used to clear data from the screen or cancel a function. Clear Data To Clear data: 1. Press Clear/Esc .
Getting Started Editing Text 2. Choose the desired option. 3. Press OK or Enter . If deleting all labels, a message displays asking confirmation. 4. Press OK or Enter to confirm the deletion. If you do not want to delete the labels, press [CLEAR/ESC] to cancel the Delete All Labels function. You are returned to the screen with all labels intact. Cancel Functions [CLEAR/ESC] is also used to cancel functions, a menu, or dialog box.
38 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. Changing the font size on pre-entered data changes the size on the entire line, regardless of where the cursor is in the line. However, the font size will not change on subsequent lines of pre-entered data.
Getting Started Printing a Label To turn autosize on (if not already on): 1. Press Font . 2. Choose Size>Auto. 3. Press OK or Enter .. Autosize remains on for the entire area or label, until a differnt font size is selected. However, after being turned off, any previous text entered using autosize retains the size generated by autosize. Printing a Label To print a label file: 1. Press Print . After printing, to cut the label: 2. Pull the cutter lever up as far as it will go.
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 16 • Font menu options Character/line formats are called attributes that change the appearance of the fonts, such as size, weight (bold), and angle (italics). The default font used is Arial, but can be changed when configuring the printer. (For more information, see “Setup - Font” on page 26.
42 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: 1. Press Font . A pop-up menu displays the available font sizes for the media installed. Note The current font size in use is highlighted in the menu. 2. Choose Size>font size desired. Note Full Height maximizes the font size to fit the full height of the installed label part. 3.
Formatting Font If the desired size is not displayed, you can manually enter a font size within the valid size range. This option is available under “Custom” of the Size menu. To manually enter a font size: 1. Choose Custom and enter the font size. OR Type the first number of the desired font size. Note When you begin entering a font size, the system automatically jumps to the Custom entry box, where you can complete the font size entry. 2. Press OK or Enter .
44 Formatting Font Font Attributes Font attributes (bold, italics, underline) can be applied to individual characters in a line of text. To turn an attribute on: 1. Position the cursor where the attribute should take affect. 2. Press Font . 3. Choose the desired attribute, then choose ON. 4. Press OK or Enter . 5. Enter the text to be affected by the attribute.
Formatting Font Pre-Existing Data To apply an attribute to previously entered text: 1. Hold Shift while moving 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. 2. Press Font . 3. Choose the attribute, then choose ON. 4. Press OK or Enter . All highlighted text displays the attribute.
46 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 17 • Expaned and condensed text To Expand or Condense data, as it is entered: 1. Position the cursor where Expand or Condense should take affect. 2. Press Font . 3. Choose Exp/Cond>percentage desired. 4. Press OK BMP71 User’s Manual or Enter .
Formatting Font You can manually enter an expand/condense percentage. 1. Press Font . 2. Choose Exp/Cond>Custom, then enter the percentage desired. OR Choose Exp/Cond and enter the first number of the desired percentage This immediately launches the Custom entry box. 3. Finish entering the percentage number in the entry box. 4. Press OK or Enter . The Custom option supports whole numbers between 50% and 200%.
48 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.
Formatting Symbols Symbols Figure 18 • Symbol categories The BMP71 printer contains hundreds of symbols (graphics) that can be used for a variety of applications. To add a symbol to the label: 1. Position the cursor at the point where you want the symbol to display. 2. Press Symbol . 3. Choose the symbol category. 4. Press OK or Enter . A symbols grid displays. 5. Using navigation keys, select the desired symbol. 6. Press OK or Enter .
50 Formatting Date and Time Date and Time To have the current date and/or time inserted on each label: 1. Position the cursor at the point on the label where you want the date and/or time to be inserted. 2. To insert the date, press Date 3. To insert the time, press Time . . The BMP71 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. (For more information, see “Setup Clock” on page 28.
Labels and Areas Date and Time Labels and Areas Figure 19 • Label menu options You can create a number of labels in one label file, each new label being inserted immediately after the current label.
52 Labels and Areas Date and Time Figure 20 • Area menu options Areas are used to apply different formatting (such as justification, rotation, and frames) to different parts of a single label. Areas can only be added to continuous media set to auto length mode. However, area formatting can be applied to die cut labels that have pre-defined areas. Note You cannot set a fixed length of an area on a label that has multiple areas.
Labels and Areas Add Label or Area Add Label or Area Note Labels cannot be added to files containing serialization. To add a label to a label file: 1. Press Label . OR, to add an area to a single label: Press Area . 2. Choose Add. 3. Press OK or Enter . The new label is inserted immediately after the current label and its number is reflected on the upper left side of the Status bar. Each label added will be of the same application, label type, and format.
54 Labels and Areas Add Label or Area Label Length Auto length is the default for continuous media. With Auto Length, the label will be as long as it needs to be to accommodate the entered data, up to a maximum of 40 inches. You can, however, set a fixed length for a label. A different length can be set for each label in a file. To change the length of the label: 1. Press . 2. Choose Length>Fixed. 3. In the text entry box displayed, enter the desired length of the label.
Labels and Areas Go To Label or Area Go To Label or Area To move to another label: 1. Press Label . OR, to move to another area on a multi-area label: Press Area . 2. Choose GoTo, then enter the number of the label or area to go to. 3. Press OK or Enter . Shortcut To go to the next label in the file: 1. Press Next Label . To go to the previous label in the file: 2. Press Previous Label . To move to the next area: 1. Press Next Area . To move to the previous area: 2. Press Previous Area .
56 Labels and Areas Delete Label or Area Delete Label or Area To delete a label or area: 1. Navigate to the label or area you want to delete. 2. Press Label . OR, to delete an area: Press Area . 3. Choose Delete. 4. Press OK or Enter 5. Press OK or Enter Delete removes the label or area itself. BMP71 User’s Manual . again to confirm the deletion.
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. Justify) aligns data between the top and bottom boundaries of a label or area. Justification is applied to an area or a label. It cannot be applied line-by-line.
58 Labels and Areas Rotate Rotate Rotation flips the data on a label or in an area, counter-clockwise, at 90° increments. Rotation affects all data on a label or in an area. Figure 21 • Degrees of rotation on printed label Note If rotation is applied individually to areas, you cannot apply rotation to the entire label. Data cannot be rotated on a line-by-line basis. When adding a new area or label, the rotation is the same as the previous area or label. To rotate data: 1.
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 labels in a multi-label file. You can also place a frame on a label that contains area frames. Figure 22 • Available frame options 1. To add a frame to a label, press Label .| OR To add a frame to an area, press Area . 2. Choose Frame>frame type. 3. Press OK or Enter . Frames do not display on the editing screen.
60 Labels and Areas Frame To remove the Frame: 1. Navigate to the label or area that contains the Frame. 2. Press Label . OR Press Area . 3. Chooses Frame>None. 4. Press OK BMP71 User’s Manual or Enter .
Labels and Areas Reverse Reverse The Reverse function switches the foreground and background colors of data on a label, based on the color ribbon and media installed. Figure 23 • Reverse text For instance, black lettering on a yellow background, if reversed, would print yellow lettering on a black background. You can apply Reverse formatting to areas or labels. When adding another area or label, the reverse function status carries over.
62 Labels and Areas Reverse To remove the Reverse function: 1. Navigate to the label or area displayed in Reverse. 2. Press Label . OR Press Area . 3. Choose Reverse>OFF. 4. Press OK BMP71 User’s Manual or Enter .
Labels and Areas Vertical Text Vertical Text In Vertical text, each character drops down a line below the preceding character. Example: The word “WIRE” as vertical text displays as such: W I R E Vertical text can only be applied to an area or a label. It cannot be applied line-by-line. To format text vertically: 1. Navigate to the label or area where you want to display text vertically. 2. Press Label . OR Press Area . 3. Choose Vertical>On. 4. Press OK or Enter .
64 Labels and Areas Vertical Text If more than one line of text is present, the second and subsequent lines of text display vertically to the right of the first line of text. Multiple lines, before applying Vertical text (autosized) Multiple lines, after applying Vertical text (autosized) Figure 24 • Multi-line vertical alignment 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.
Labels and Areas Zoom Zoom You can "zoom in" to get a close-up view of your label/area or "zoom out" to see more of the label/area at a reduced size. To adjust the view, Zoom in or out according to the percentages available. To adjust the Zoom: 1. Press Label . OR Press Area . 2. Choose Zoom>percentage to zoom. 3. Press OK or Enter . The label/area zooms to the selected percentage. Auto zoom provides the optimum view of a label/area. To return to the Auto (default) zoom percentage: 1. Press Label .
66 Barcode Barcode Settings 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. The height of the barcode is detemrined in the Barcode Setup function. (See “Setup Barcode” on page 28 for more information.) Any text in the same line as the barcode will align on the baseline with the barcode.
Barcode Add a Barcode Add a Barcode The barcode key acts as a toggle between a barcode and text. Press once to turn it on, press again to turn it off. To add a barcode: 1. Position the cursor where you want to add the barcode. 2. Press Barcode . The barcode displays start and stop characters following the barcode parameters determined in the Setup function. 3. Enter the barcode data. The barcode displays on the screen as the data is being entered.
68 Barcode Edit Barcode Data When finished with the barcode entry, if you want to enter more data on the same line of text as the barcode: 4. Press Barcode again. This turns the Barcode mode off and returns to text mode. OR When finished with the barcode entry, if you want to start a new line of text BELOW the barcode entry: 5. Press Enter . Pressing Enter moves the cursor to the next line, automatically turning off the Barcode function. Edit Barcode Data To edit barcode data: 1.
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, and displays in the Status Bar. You can view the serialized labels before they print through the Print Preview function.
70 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. Example: Simple serialization: Sequence #1 Start Value: End Value: Increment: Produces: 1 10 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 You can combine letters and numbers in a single serialization.
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 sequece completes, after which it moves to the next value. Multiple linked serialization: Sequence #1 Sequence #2 Start Value: 1 Start Value: A End Value: 10 End Value: C Increment: 1 Increment: 1 Produces: 1A..10A, 1B..10B, 1C..
72 Serialization Add Serialization Add Serialization To add serialization to labels: 1. Position the cursor on the label where you want the serialization to display. 2. Press Serial . A dialog box displays where you can enter the start value of the serialization, the end value, and the increment value. For simple serialization: 3. With the cursor immediately displayed in the Start Value field of Sequence #1, enter the start value of the sequence.
Serialization Add Serialization For multiple serialization: 8. Complete Steps 1 through 7 above. 9. 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, skip Step 10 below and proceed immediately to Step 11. 10. Press Serial . The previous serialization values display in the dialog box presented. 11. Navigate to the Add Seq 2 option box and press OK or Enter . 12.
74 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. 15. Navigate to the Linked option box. 16. Press OK or Enter . 17. Navigate to the OK button and press OK or Enter . The total number of labels to be printed in the sequence displays in the Status Bar (i.e., Label # of ##).
File Management Save File Management Figure 27 • File menu options A single label or a number of labels can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a later date. The following are guidelines when creating a label file: • Labels using continuous media or die-cut media cannot be combined in the same label file. All labels in a label file must use the same label part number. • Serialized labels cannot be combined in a file with other non-serialized labels.
76 File Management Save To save labels as a file: 1. Press File . 2. Choose Save. 3. Press OK or Enter . 4. In the displayed entry box, enter a name for the file. 5. Press OK or Enter . If the name already exists, a message displays asking if you want to overwrite the previous file with that name. 6. To overwrite, press OK or Enter . OR Press Clear/Esc to remove the message from the screen and return to the file name entry box. To enter a different file name repeat Steps 4 and 5 above.
File Management Open a File Open a File To open (recall) a saved file: 1. Press File . 2. Choose Open. 3. Press OK or Enter . A list of previously saved files displays. 4. Using navigation keys, choose the file to open. 5. Press OK or Enter . Only one file can be displayed on the screen at a time. When opening a saved file, if the Editing screen contains other data, you are prompted to save the data before the screen is cleared.
78 File Management Delete a File Delete a File The Editor 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: 1. Press File . 2. Choose Delete. 3. Press OK or Enter . A list of previously saved files displays. 4. Using navigation keys, choose the file to be deleted. 5. Press OK or Enter . A delete confirmation message displays. 6. Press OK to accept the deletion.
Printing Print Preview Printing The Print function prints the current file. To print: 1. Press Print . The data is printed and the status of the print job is reflected in the Status Bar (e.g., Printing 1 of 10). After printing, to cut the label: 2. Pull the cutter lever up as far as it will go. Printing from the BMP71 printer occurs in the background, meaning you can continue to edit or create new labels while the file is printing.
80 Printing Adv Print To print directly from Print Preview: 1. Press Print . To exit Print Preview and return to the editing screen: 1. Press Clear/Esc . You are returned to the editing screen. 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 left/right or up/down scroll bars indicating there is more data to view. To scroll through a preview of a long label or multiple labels: 1.
Printing Adv Print Adv print lets you indicate the number of copies to print. The default is to print collated, printing each label set completely before the next copy is printed. To print a number of copies: 1. Press Adv Print . 2. With the cursor in the No. of Copies field, enter the number of copies desired. To get multiple copies of a serialization, first determine if the sequence should be collated or non-collated.
82 Printing Adv Print To separate different labels on continuous media, add a separator. Line Separator Tic Separator Figure 28 • Separators 6. Navigate to the Separator field and press OK or Enter . 7. From the drop down list, select the separator to use and press OK or Enter . Mirrored print takes all data on a label and flips it to provide a mirror image. Mirroring displays on the printed label only.
00.Applications Accessing an Application 00.Applications Figure 30 • Apps menu options General mode contains standard functions and formats used for most generic labels. Applications, however, provide templates that guide and control the layout for specific label types. Currently, there are three categories available for the BMP71 printer (Electrical, DataComm, and Safety), each containing various applications. Accessing an Application To work with an application: 1. Press Apps .
84 00.Applications Edit an Application A dialog box displays to collect information for automatically formatting the specific application. 4. Enter data requested in the dialog box. 5. When finished, navigate to the OK button and press OK or Enter . The application’s template is launched. The name of the specific application being used is displayed in the Status bar above the battery gauge. Edit an Application A number of options are available when editing an application.
00.Applications Edit an Application Exit Application To clear the label(s) and exit the application, after pressing [Clear/Esc]: 1. Choose Exit Application. If data on the Editing screen has not been saved, a message displays asking if you want to save the data: 2. Press Clear/Esc to remove the message and clear the data. OR, to save the data: 3. Press OK or Enter to clear the message and return to the Save File dialog box. 4. Enter a name for the file and press OK or Enter .
86 00.Applications Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Adding Labels and Areas in Applications The following table illustrates in which applications you can add labels or areas.
WireMarker, Cable Marker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications WireMarker, Cable Marker The WireMarker and Cable Marker applications are designed to repeat entered text down the length of the label. The data will repeat as many times as possible, considering the number of text lines available on the label. Figure 31 • Repeated data on a WireMarker or Cable Marker label Die-cut, self-laminating, or continuous media can be used for WireMarker or Cable Marker labels.
88 WireMarker, Cable Marker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications If using continuous media, a dialog box displays. (For a review of dialog box navigation, see page 23.) The Set Length radio button is selected. Electrical>WireMarker DataComm>Cable Marker 4. Select the Set Length or Set Gauge radio button, then enter the length of the label in the entry box or select the gauge from the drop down list. 5. When finished, navigate to the OK button and press OK or Enter .
Terminal Block, 66 Block Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Terminal Block, 66 Block Terminal Block and 66 Block applications are designed to be used with continuous media. If no continuous media is installed when Terminal or 66 Block is selected, a message displays indicating incompatible media. To use a Terminal or 66 Block label type: 1. Press Apps . 2. Choose Electrical>Terminal Block. OR Choose DataComm>Terminal Block. OR Choose Datacomm>66 Block. 3. Press OK or Enter .
90 Terminal Block, 66 Block Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 4. In the Terminal Repeat field, indicate the size of the gap between each terminal (with a minimum of 0.2 inches). 5. In the Number of Terminals field, enter the number of terminals on the block for which the label is intended. If you intend to use serialization for the Terminal Block label type, you do not need to enter the Number of Terminals. The serialization values determine how many labels to create.
Flags Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Flags A Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined together to form a flag. The Flag application is designed to work with continuous media or specific multi-area die cut labels. To use a Flag label type: 1. Press Apps . 2. Choose Electrical> Flags. OR Choose DataComm>Flags. 3. Press OK or Enter . A dialog box displays the different Flag layouts, preceded by a radio button.
92 Flags Adding Labels and Areas in Applications To select a layout: 4. Navigate to the radio button of the desired layout and press OK or Enter . 5. If continuous media is installed, navigate to the Flag Length field and enter the length of the flag (the part that contains the text). Figure 34 • Flag length vs. diameter 6. Navigate to the Cable Diameter field and enter the diameter of the wire/cable to which the flag will be applied. The range for the cable diameter is 0.25 inches to 8 inches.
Patch Panel Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Patch Panel Continuous media is the preferred media for the Patch Panel application. If die-cut media is installed, an error message displays indicating the media is incompatible and the Patch Panel selection is cancelled. To use the Patch Panel application: 1. Press Apps . 2. Choose DataComm>Patch Panel. 3. Press OK or Enter . A dialog box displays. (For a review of dialog box navigation, see page 23.) 4.
94 Patch Panel Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 7. In the Separator field, from the drop down list, select the separator to use. Line Separator, Vertical Orientation Tic Separator, Horizontal Orientation Figure 35 • Separators and orientation 8. In the Orientation field, from the drop down list, select the orientation to use. 9. When finished, navigate to the OK button and press OK or Enter . If the Serialize option box is checked, the Serial dialog box displays. 10.
110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type The 110-Block and Bix Block use only the following dedicated label parts. • 110-Block: M71C-475-412 or M71C-412-422 • Bix Block: M71C-625-412 or M71C-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. The label height uses a dedicated 110-Block part height of 0.475 inch. The length of a 110-Block label is 7.
96 110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 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. The following example displays the areas based on the Block Type selected (i.e., 2-pair, 3-pair, 4-pair, 5-pair, or blank). The “Blank” strip is formatted as two areas covering the full printable length of the strip.
110-Block, Bix Block Label Type Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Figure 37 • Sample seqeunce types 5. In the Sequence Type field, from the drop down list, select the Sequence Type to use. 6. In the Start Value field (except when “None” is selected in the Sequence Type field), enter the first number of the sequence. 7. In the # of Strips field, enter the number of strips (labels) to be created in the block configuration chosen.
98 Safety Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Safety Templates Safety Templates are designed for use with pre-printed die cut and continuous labels. Other die cut labels with a 2:1 length to height ratio can also be used. Continuous labels will have a length that is twice the height. If preprinted die cut media is being used, only two templates are available and the template does not prompt you for header information.
Safety Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications The following dialog box displays. If the template chosen contains header information: 6. Use the Left/Right navigation keys to access the desired header, then press OK or Enter If the template chosen contains a graphic: 7. Navigate to the Category field and press OK or Enter . 8. From the drop down list, select the symbol category desired and press OK or Enter . 9. Navigate to the Graphic #1 field and press OK 10.
100 General Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications General Templates When choosing the General Templates you are presented with a grid outlining the different templates to use for the label you want to produce. There are nine templates from which to choose. General Templates are designed for use with die cut or continuous labels. To use a General Template: 1. Press Apps . 2. Choose EU Safety>General Templates. 3. Press OK or Enter . A dialog box displays the templates from which to choose.
General Templates Adding Labels and Areas in Applications An icon of the label displays in the upper right corner of the status bar, with the current area highlighted. 7. Press Alt + Left/Right navigation keys to move to the differnet areas to enter data. You can apply symbols to the various areas according to standard procedures. (See “Symbols” on page 49 for more information.) Use Print Preview to view the finished label before printing.
102 Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Standard PipeMarker The Standard Pipemarker application enables you to accurately label contents of pipes, conduits, and ducts according to the approved standards in the specific country. Directional arrows can be included on one or both ends of the pipemarker, indicating flow direction. These arrows are part of the template. Standard PipeMarker applications are compatible with continuous media only.
Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications The EU Standard Pipemarker dialog requests some additional information. If using NA Safety>Standard Pipemarker, proceed to Step 5. 4. In the Pipe Contents field, from the drop down list, select the property of the material contained in the pipe to be labeled. Note The contents and associated color combinations available in Pipe Contents are based on the country specific Color Standards defined in Setup, Apps.
104 Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 10. In the # of Graphics field, from the drop down list, select the number of graphics to display on the label. You can add up to four graphics per label. If ‘0’ is selected, proceed to Step 16. The Category field displays the default symbol category determined in Setup>Apps. (See “Setup Apps” on page 29 for more information.) If you want to change the category: 11. Navigate to the Category field and press OK or Enter . 12.
Standard PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications You can always go back to the previous dialog box by selecting the lower left button on the screen (i.e., Set Type, Set Contents, etc.) The label displays in a preview mode on the screen. Use the navigation keys to view the contents of the entire label.
106 Arrow Tape Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Arrow Tape The ArrowTape application uses continuous media only. The Arrow Tape application includes a single graphic (or arrow), rotated 90 degrees, repeated the length of the label. To use the Arrow Tape application: 1. Press Apps . 2. Choose NA Safety>Arrow Tape. OR Choose EU Safety>Arrow Tape. 3. Press OK or Enter . A dialog box displays. (Place NA and EU dialog box.) 4.
Arrow Tape Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 6. In the Type field, from the drop down list, select the type of graphic (arrow or symbol) to be placed on the label. If an arrow is selected, proceed to Step 14. 7. If a Symbol is selected, navigate to the Set Graphics button and press OK or Enter . NA Safety>Arrow Tape - screen 2 EU Safety>Arrow Tape - screen 2 If using NA Safety>Arrow Tape, proceed to Step 9. 8.
108 Arrow Tape Adding Labels and Areas in Applications If you want to change the category: 9. Navigate to the Category field and press OK or Enter . 10. From the drop down list, select the desired symbol category and press OK or Enter . 11. Navigate to the Graphic #1 field and press OK 12. Navigate to the desired symbol and press OK or Enter to enter the field. or Enter . The graphic number follows the navigation and displays below the selected graphic. 13.
Rollform PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications Rollform PipeMarker Rollform Pipemarkers use only continuous media. Rollform pipemarkers include one to two lines of text, repeated the length of the pipemarker, alternating at 90 degree and 270 degree rotation. You can add up to four graphics, placed in predetermined locations. Graphics are repeated and rotated along the length of the pipemarker, as is the text.
110 Rollform PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications A dialog box displays. NA Safety>Rollform PipeMarker EU Safety>Rollform PipeMarker If using NA Safety>Rollform Pipemarker, proceed to Step 5. 4. In the Pipe Contents field, from the drop down list, select the property of the material contained in the pipe to be labeled. 5. In the Pipe Diameter field, enter the diameter of the pipe (in inches or millimeters, depending on your unit of measurement) around which the label will be placed.
Rollform PipeMarker Adding Labels and Areas in Applications 9. In the # of Graphics field, from the drop down list, select the number of graphics to display on the label. You can add up to four graphics per label. If ‘0’ is selected, proceed to Step 15. The Category field displays the default symbol category determined in Setup>Apps. (See “Setup Apps” on page 29 for more information.) If you want to change the category: 10. Navigate to the Category field and press OK or Enter . 11.
Appendix A Symbol Grids Appendix A Symbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of the application/label type in use (including General mode). The specific application label type templates will only allow the user to choose symbols that apply to that application/label type.
114 Appendix A Symbol Grids Electrical Exit Fire Safety BMP71 User’s Manual
Appendix A Symbol Grids First Aid Mandatory HSID BMP71 User’s Manual 115
116 Appendix A Symbol Grids Miscellaneous Packaging Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) BMP71 User’s Manual
Appendix A Symbol Grids Prohibition Public Information BMP71 User’s Manual 117
118 Appendix A Symbol Grids Warning BMP71 User’s Manual WHMIS
Appendix A Safety Sign Headers Safety Sign Headers Bulgarian Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German BMP71 User’s Manual 119
120 Appendix A Safety Sign Headers BMP71 User’s Manual Hungarian Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Slovak
Appendix A Safety Sign Headers Slovenian Spanish Swedish BMP71 User’s Manual 121
Appendix B Appendix B BMP™ 71 Material/Ribbon Cross Reference Guide Yellow Highlighting = BMP71 Material ● = Recommended ∆ = Acceptable MATERIAL RIBBON M71R6000 (Black) M71R6200 (Black) M71R6400 (Black) M71R6600 (Black) M71R4400-WT (White) M71R6800-WT (White) M71R6900 (Colors) Brady Material No.
124 Appendix B BMP™ 71 Material/Ribbon Cross Reference Guide Yellow Highlighting = BMP71 Material ● = Recommended ∆ = Acceptable MATERIAL RIBBON M71R6000 (Black) M71R6200 (Black) Vinyl ● ∆ 457 Polyimide 459 Polyester 461 Polyester 473 Polyester ● 477 Polyimide ● 478 Polyimide 479 Polyimide 481 Polyester 483 Polyester 486 Polyester ● 488 Polyester ● 489 Polyester ● 490 Polyester ● 495 Polyethylene Napthalate 498 Vinyl Cloth ∆ ● 499 Nylon Cloth ● ∆ 529 Poly
Appendix B Using TLS2000®/HandiMark Labels BMP™ 71 Material/Ribbon Cross Reference Guide Yellow Highlighting = BMP71 Material ● = Recommended ∆ = Acceptable MATERIAL RIBBON Brady Material No.
126 Appendix B Using TLS2000®/HandiMark Labels BMP71 Label Roll Adapter In order to use TLS2000 or HandiMark labels in the BMP71 printer, you must attach the BMP71 Label Roll Adapter. 1. With the pointed end of the guide facing in the direction that the labels come off the bottom of the spool… 4. Place the TLS2000 or HandiMark label roll, with adapter attached, into the printer the same way you load BMP71 label material. (See page 12 for more information.) BMP71 User’s Manual 2.
Appendix C Appendix C Use the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your BMP71 printer. If the corrective action suggested does not work, contact Brady’s Technical Support Group at www.bradyid.com. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Hardware Head over temp Print Head too hot Printhead has reached maximum operating temperature. Let printhead cool down for approximately 10 minutes, then re-initiate print job.
128 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Power ON/OFF (Printer not working) (continued) Printer frequently powers OFF. Battery is low. Attach the AC Adapter to the printer and plug into an electrical outlet. This will supply immediate power while charging the battery at the same time. Printer frequently powers OFF. Auto shutoff timing. Adjust the Shut Off Delay timing in the Setup>Config menu. (See page 31.) Printer not responding Battery is dead.
Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Print Quality (continued) No print on the label The label or ribbon is not loaded correctly. Review the instructions for loading the ribbon (page 10) or loading the labels (page 12). No print on the label Out of ribbon. Load a new ribbon. Void areas or lines appear on printed text. Ribbon wrinkling.
130 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Ribbon (continued) Error - "Out of ribbon" Ribbon cartridge has excessive slack between the supply spool and rewind spool. The printer utilizes a sensor to verify that the ribbon supply spool is turning during feeding or printing operations. Excessive slack will cause supply spool to not turn and therefore a premature "out of ribbon" error. 1.
Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Labels (Media) (continued) Printer will not feed labels. The leading edge of the label roll is unevent or torn (not a straight edge). Use a pair of scissors to cut a straight leading edge on the label roll. Label material jams in printer. Last label was not removed. Make sure the last cut label has been removed from the label tray. Error - "Out of Media" Label/Media supply is exhausted 1. Replace label/media roll. 2.
132 Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Labels (Media) (continued) Error - "No media installed" Damaged circuit board on label/ media roll 1. Replace label/media roll. 2. Press [CLEAR/ESC] key to clear error Error - "No media installed" Damaged contacts in receiver slot of lower printer base. Error - "Top of form" Label/media or ribbon has caused jam 1. Clear any jams by opening the Notch sensors in lower printer frame are dirty.
Appendix C Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Corrective Action Program (continued) No applications available Applications not selected Ensure that the desired applications are activated. 1. Press Setup. 2. Choose Apps. 3. Navigate to the desired applications and press [OK] to place a checkmark in front of each application. 4. Navigate to the OK button and press [OK].
