BMP®21-PLUS LABEL PRINTER BMP®21-LAB LABEL PRINTER USER’S MANUAL
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UNITED STATES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and may radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Technical Support Technical Support Numbers/On-line Help For repair or technical assistance, find your regional Brady Tech Support office in the following list. • United States: 1-800-643-8766 or via the web at www.bradyid.com/techsupport • Australia: 1-800 644 834 or via the web at www.bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding • Canada: 1-800-263-6179 or via the web at www.bradycanada.ca • Mexico & Latin America: 01-800-212-8181 or via the web at www.bradylatinamerica.
i Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpack Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Register Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Physical and Environmental Characteristics . . .
ii Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing a Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of continuous supplies, up to 3/4- inch (19.1 mm) wide print. It includes the following features: • Targeted applications to simplify the creation of specific label types • Battery operation - at least 1800 2-inch long labels on six AA alkaline batteries; at least 2000 2-inch long labels on Lithium battery pack.
2 Introduction Unpack Your Printer Unpack Your Printer The following items are included in the standard BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer package: • BMP®21-PLUS Label Printer (BMP®21-LAB Label Printer) • M21-750-499 black on white vinyl cartridge (BMP®21-PLUS) • M21-750-7425 cartridge (BMP®21-LAB) • Quick Start Guide The following items are accessories available for the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer: • Lithium Ion battery pack (BMP21-PLUSBATT) • AC Adaptor (BMP21-AC) • Hardside carrying case (BM
Introduction Physical and Environmental Characteristics BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer System Specifications The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer has the following specifications: • Weight 1.66 lbs (0.753 kg) • Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism, 203 DPI print resolution • Softplast ABC-style keypad • Print Width - 0.75-inch (19.1 mm) maximum label width • Maximum print length for labels: 36” (914.
4 Introduction Physical and Environmental Characteristics Environmental Operation Storage Temperature* (Printer) 4° to 43° C (40° to 110° F) -18° to 43° C (0° to 110° F) Relative Humidity (Printer) 20% to 90% (noncondensing) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) *Exposing the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer to direct sunlight is not recommended. Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual.
External View Physical and Environmental Characteristics External View 1 Power key 7 Cartridge bay with cartridge 2 Function keys 8 AC adapter port 3 Navigation pad with ENTER key 9 Cartridge eject button 4 Print key 10 Battery compartment 5 Cutter lever 11 6 Cartridge bay locking lever Finger tabs on battery compartment cover BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s Manual 5
6 Power Source Physical and Environmental Characteristics Power Source Power is supplied to the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer by six AA alkaline batteries, a BMP21-PLUS-BATT Lithium Ion battery pack, or by an AC power adapter. 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 in the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer.
Power Source Physical and Environmental Characteristics Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or batteries. Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight. Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal objects. Do not remove a cell or battery from its original packaging until required for use.
8 Power Source Loading AA Alkaline Batteries Loading AA Alkaline Batteries 1. On the back of the printer, 2. Insert 6 AA alkaline squeeze the finger tabs located on both sides of the battery compartment door, then swing the battery compartment door up and out. (The door will come off.) BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s Manual batteries, observing correct polarity. (Do not use rechargeable AA batteries or Ultimate Lithium AA batteries). 3.
Power Source Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack When using a BMP21-PLUS-BATT Lithium Ion battery pack, please consult the instructions enclosed with the battery pack for the charging procedure. Note: The lithium Ion battery pack accessory cannot be charged in the printer. The battery pack must be removed from the printer and charged using the BMP21-AC AC adapter. 1. On the back of the printer, 2.
10 Power Source Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Remove Lithium Battery 1. Squeeze the finger tabs located on both sides of the battery compartment door, then swing the battery compartment door up and out. (The door will come off.) BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s Manual 2. Placing your thumb at the base of the printer, use your forefingers to gently pull up on the raised portion of the battery. This releases the top of the battery from the contacts. 3.
Power Source AC Power Adapter AC Power Adapter The printer can be powered by an AC/DC power adapter. The AC/DC power adapter can also be used to recharge the BMP21-PLUS-BATT battery pack outside of the printer. Use only the 9V DC, 3.3A Brady AC/DC adapters, shown below, for supplying power to the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer. Attaching the Adapter The printer can be powered through a designated AC power adapter.
12 Media Cartridge Changing the Label Cartridge Media Cartridge The media and ribbon supplies for the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer are combined in a plastic cartridge for easy one-step loading. To load the cartridge: Changing the Label Cartridge 1. Turn the locking lever to the left to unlock the cartridge. 2. Push the eject button on the back of the printer, then lift the cartridge out of the printer. 3.
Power On Changing the Label Cartridge Power On To turn the system on or off: 1. Press Power . To preserve battery life, when the printer detects a time of inactivity, it automatically shuts down. Any data on the screen at the time of auto shutdown is retained and available the next time the [Power] key is pressed to restart the printer. The first time the printer is turned on, you may want to choose a language in which to display screen items. Language selection is obtained from the Menu function.
14 Power On Editing Screen Editing Screen The editing screen enables you to view formatting features directly on the screen while you are entering and editing data.
Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Key Description Power Turns on the printer Navigation Keys 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 up or down in primary menu choices; left or right through secondary menu choices (such as Symbols or International characters), if available. ENTER Key • Adds a new blank line in label data.
16 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Backspace Key Key Description • Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left. • Backs out of menu options and functions, one screen at a time. Note: Depending on how deep you are into menus and functions, you may have to press Backspace multiple times. Caps Lock Key Acts as a toggle to lock text into uppercase as data is entered. Clear Key Clears data from the screen. Decimal Point Adds a decimal point or period.
Keypad Function Keys Function Keys Function Key Description Feed Key Feeds the media through the printer. Serial Key Sets the start, end, and increment values for serialization. Menu Key Provides printer defaults (i.e., language, units) and other print options not available on keys. Menu items include symbols, international characters, barcode styles, and file options. Label Type Key Accesses the different applications/ label type templates installed (i.e.
18 Menus Function Keys Menus Additional functions not displayed on a key are available from the Menu key. Use the up or down navigation keys to access the different menu items displayed. When you have reached the last menu item displayed, the menus cycle back to the first menu item. Figure 1 • Menus To access the menus: 1. Press MENU . The menu choices display in a list. 2. Press the up/down navigation keys to highlight the menu items. 3. Press Enter to select the menu item.
Menus Cancel a Menu or Data Field Data Fields For some menu items, there may be data fields requesting additional information. To enter the information: 1. Using navigation keys, navigate to the data field. 2. Enter data using the keyboard. OR Use the left/right navigation keys to toggle through a series of predesigned values. 3. Use navigation keys to move off the field after entering data. 4. To accept data entered, press Enter .
20 Menus Printer Defaults Printer Defaults Printer defaults are set to provide a consistent operating environment for the work you do with your printer. Once the defaults are set, they will remain in effect until you change them. The following printer default settings can be found using the Menu key . • Language • Units • Set Clock • Cut Mode • Set Zero Style • Backlight Time Language The following languages can be found under the Language menu item.
Menus Printer Defaults Set Clock The following settings can be found under the Set Clock menu function. Set the Date and Time options upon initial start-up of the printer. Figure 3 • Time/Date settings in Set Clock function Clock Format Before setting the date and time, set the Clock Format. This enables you to use a 12-hour clock or a 24-hour clock. To set the Clock Format: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Set Clock, then press Enter 3. Navigate to Clock Format, then press Enter 4.
22 Menus Printer Defaults Date Format You have four choices for the date format. The date can be displayed in the American standard (MM/DD/YY) or the International Standard (DD/MM/YY). You can also have the date display 2 digits or 4 digits for the year (e.g., YY = 13, YYYY = 2013). To set the date: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Set Clock, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to Date Format, then press Enter . 4. Select the desired format, then press Enter .
Menus Printer Defaults Set Date Once you have set the date and time format, you can now set the actual date and time. To set the date: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Set Clock, then press Enter 3. Navigate to Date, then press Enter . . 4. Navigate to various fields to set the desired month, day, and year for the time you want displayed on your labels. 5. Enter the date from the keyboard OR use the left/right navigation key to decrease or increase the date, one month, day, or year at a time.
24 Menus Printer Defaults Set Time To set the time: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Set Clock, then press Enter 3. Navigate to Time, then press Enter . . 4. Navigate to various fields to set the hour and/or minutes of the desired time. Note: When using the time format HH:MM:SS, no field for seconds displays. The internal clock in the printer starts the seconds based on the minutes you have chosen. 5.
Menus Units Units The Units setting is used to configure label parameters for the printer. The units are: • Inches • Millimeters Once configured, you do not have to indicate “inches” or “millimeters” (or their globally accepted abbreviations or marks) when entering numbers in data fields. Likewise, in any scale or range of measurement field (as found under Label Type), the range of measurements will automatically configure to the units selected in the Menu function. To set the default units: 1.
26 Menus Cut Mode Cut Mode Set the Cut Mode default to determine when the printer should pause for cutting. There are two modes to choose from: • Cut Between Labels • Cut at End of Job In a multiprint job (serialized label, terminal block, breaker box, etc.) cut mode determines if the printer should pause between each label for cutting the individual labels.
Menus Set Zero Style Set Zero Style The Set Zero Style default determines if the number zero will print as an open zero (0), or intersected by a line ( ), as on a computer. To set the Zero Style default: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Set Zero Style, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to the desired zero style, then press Enter .
28 Menus Backlight Time Backlight Time The Backlight Time sets the backlight auto-off time-out. This refers to the number of seconds of inactivity detected, after which the backlight automatically shuts off. If you prefer to keep the backlight on at all times while using the AC adapter, choose Always On. To turn it off completely, select Always Off. Otherwise set the number of seconds of inactivity the printer should detect before shutting off the backlight.
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 media cartridge is loaded and the power is ON. The vertical bar on the display screen is the cursor and is the starting point for every label you create using the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer. Begin entering text at the position of the cursor.
30 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 . If you want to delete characters in the middle of the line of text, use the navigation keys to position the cursor to the right of the characters you want to delete, then press [BACKSPACE]. Clear Data The Clear key is used to clear all data from the screen. To clear data: 1. Press CLEAR .
Getting Started Editing Text Font Size Font size can be applied before or after data is entered, regardless of where the cursor is positioned. The font setting applies to all text on the label. Autosize Autosize starts with the largest font size that fits on the label. When a line of text reaches the edge of a label it scales downward until you press [ENTER] or the minimum font size is reached. By default, a 9 point font is enabled for all labels. To turn autosize on: 1. Press FONT SIZE . 2.
32 Getting Started Printing a Label Printing a Label To print a label: 1. Press PRINT . A printing icon displays on the screen indicating that the label is printing. When the icon disappears, you can cut the label. 2. Squeeze the cutter levers to cut the label. The label exit chute contains plastic grips that hold the label in place after cutting so it will not fall off. 3. Gently pull the label away from the label exit chute.
Formatting Symbols Formatting Formatting refers to the layout, structure, and appearance of a label. Different formatting features can be found under the Menu and function keys. Symbols Figure 4 • Symbol categories The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer contains 104 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.
34 Formatting Symbols You can also choose symbols through the Menu function. 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Symbols, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to the desired symbol category, then press Enter . 4. Using navigation keys, select the desired symbol, then press Enter The symbol displays with the same font size that is currently in use. Figure 5 • Selecting a symbol Remove a Symbol The symbol is the same as any other character. To remove a symbol: 1.
Formatting International Character Set International Character Set The International Character Set supplies characters specific to some international alphabets with diacritical and accent marks incorporated into the characters. To add a character from the International Character Set: 1. Position the cursor where you want the international character to display. 2. Press International key . OR Press MENU . Navigate to International, then press Enter 3.
36 Formatting Date and Time Date and Time To have the current date and/or time inserted on a label: 1. Position the cursor on the label where you want the date and/or time to be inserted. 2. Press ADD DATE to display the date. OR 3. Press ADD TIME to display the time. The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB printer inserts the Date or Time using the current system clock value at the time of printing and the date/time format defined in the Menu function. (For more information, see “Set Clock” settings on page 21.
Formatting Barcode Barcode The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer supports Code 39 and Code 128 barcode symbology. You can use either Banner Landscape or Flag label type to insert a barcode. (See page page 47 for information on changing the Label Type.) Barcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or symbols). Barcode data on the same line as text will not overwrite the text already on the line but will be placed next to it. Add a Barcode To add a barcode: 1.
38 Formatting Barcode If you want to enter more data on the same line of text as the barcode: 1. Press the right navigation key to move off the barcode. 2. Enter the data. (Be sure to press Space before entering more data if you want to separate the data from the barcode.) Barcode in line of data Printed label of barcode in line of data Edit Barcode Data To edit barcode data: 1. Using the left or right navigation keys, position the cursor in the barcode text. 2.
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. Serialization can be combined with other data on a label.
40 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. Starting with the Start Value, the Increment value is added to the previous number to produce the next sequence number, until it reaches the End Value.
Serialization Examples of Serialization Using Letters in Serialization Sequencing letters occurs according to the letter’s position in the alphabet. Below is a chart referencing alpha character positions in the English alphabet.
42 Serialization Edit a Sequence 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 increment value, and the end value. For simple serialization: 3. With the cursor immediately displayed in the Start: field, enter the start value of the sequence. 4. In the Increment field, enter the increment value. 5.
File Management Save a File File Management A label can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a later date. You can save up to 12 files on the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer. File Naming Standards To create a file on the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer, the file must be given a name. Names can be up to 11 characters long and can consist of letters, numbers, and spaces. Unlike file names in a Windows® environment, two different files can have the same name.
44 File Management Replace (Overwrite) a File 5. In the File Name? field, enter a name for the file, then press Enter . When the file is saved, you are returned to the Editing screen with the saved file still displayed. To remove the saved file from the screen: 6. Press CLEAR . Replace (Overwrite) a File You can only save 12 files on the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer. To save another file, you need to replace (overwrite) one of the previously saved files. To replace, or overwrite, a file: 1.
File Management Open a File To overwrite the previous file: 5. Navigate to Yes, then press Enter . 6. In the File Name? field, enter a name for the file, then press Enter . Open a File To open (recall) a saved file: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to File, then press Enter 3. Navigate to Open, then press Enter . . A list of previously saved files displays. 4. Navigate to the file to open, then press Enter . Only one file can be displayed on the screen at a time.
46 File Management Delete a File Delete a File The display screen 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 MENU . 2. Navigate to File, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to Delete, then press Enter . A list of previously saved files displays. 4. Navigate to the file to delete, then press Enter . A delete confirmation message displays. 5. Navigate to Yes, then press Enter .
Label Types Selecting a Label Type Label Types Label types provide templates that guide and control the layout for label formats and may require specific media. The label types available are: BMP®21-PLUS Label Printer BMP®21-LAB Label Printer • Banner Portrait • Banner Portrait • Banner Landscape • Banner Landscape • Fixed Length • Fixed Length • Vial • Vial • WireMarker • Terminal Block • Patch Panel • Flag • Breaker Box Selecting a Label Type To select a label type: 1. Press LABEL TYPE . 2.
48 Banner Portrait Label Type Selecting a Label Type Banner Portrait Label Type Banner Portrait label type is used for creating basic labels, with no specific formatting. Banner portrait supports all media except SelfLam and Permasleeve. When you are using a specific label type, clearing the data removes the data you entered but the specific label type parameters remain.
Banner Landscape Label Type Selecting a Label Type Banner Landscape Label Type Banner Landscape label type allows you to enter a long text string. Any media can be installed for Banner Landscape. If a label type is not supported for newly installed media, the label type automatically switches to Banner Landscape. To print a long text string (i.e., producing a “banner”): 1. Press LABEL TYPE . 2. Using navigation keys, choose Banner Landscape, then press Enter . 3.
50 Fixed Length Selecting a Label Type Fixed Length If the label type is set to Banner landscape the label length will be as long as necessary to accommodate the font size and text entered. However, you can set the length of the media to a fixed length, which may restrict how much data you can enter on the label. To set a fixed label length: 1. Press LABEL TYPE . 2. Navigate to Fixed Length, and press Enter 3. Navigate to the desired length, and press Enter . . Enter data as usual.
Vial Selecting a Label Type Vial The Vial label type can be used with any media except SelfLam or Permasleeve. (If SelfLam or Permasleeve media is installed, the Vial label type does not display.) The Vial label type fixes the length of the label based on the vial size selected and formats the data horizontally or vertically. To create a label using the Vial label type: 1. Press LABEL TYPE . 2. Navigate to Vial, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to the desired vial size, then press Enter . 4.
52 WireMarker Label Type (BMP ®21-PLUS only) Selecting a Label Type WireMarker Label Type (BMP®21-PLUS only) The WireMarker label type is designed to repeat entered data down the length of the label. The data repeats as many times as possible, considering the font size and the wire size selected. WireMarker label type - text on screen WireMarker label type - printed text Figure 6 • Repeated data on a WireMarker label All media, except Permasleeve, support WireMarker label types.
WireMarker Label Type (BMP®21-PLUS only) You can press [ENTER] to start a new line of text. When the label is printed, both lines of text are repeated down the label, depending on the size of the label and the font size.
54 Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP ®21-PLUS only) Selecting a Label Type Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP®21-PLUS only) Terminal Block and Patch Panel label types are designed to be used with any media, except SelfLam or Permasleeve. If SelfLam or Permasleeve is installed, these label types are not available. To use Terminal Block or Patch Panel: 1. Press LABEL TYPE . 2. Navigate to the desired label type and press Enter . Data fields display requesting additional information.
Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP®21-PLUS only) If serialization is turned OFF, continue with the following: 3. Navigate to the # of Terminations: (or # of Ports:) field and enter the number of terminals or ports needed. 4. Navigate to the Rotation: field (not visible on the initial data fields screen), and determine if you want the label data to print out at 0° rotation (landscape) or print vertically at 90° rotation (portrait). Use the left or right navigation key to switch between degrees of rotation.
56 Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP ®21-PLUS only) Selecting a Label Type To delete the serialization sequence: 10. Press Backspace . A confirmation message displays. To delete the entire sequence: 11. Press Enter . To cancel the deletion: 12. Press Backspace again. If seriazation was turned OFF, the number of terminals (or ports) indicated in Step 3 above, display in individual areas. The terminal areas display in the upper right corner of the editing screen.
Flags (BMP®21-PLUS only) Flags (BMP®21-PLUS only) A Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined together to form a flag. The Flag label type is designed to work with any media except SelfLam or Permasleeve. To use a Flag label type: 1. Press LABEL TYPE 2. Navigate to Flag and press Enter . . Data fields display requesting additional information. Flag data fields Flag label on print out 3.
58 Flags (BMP ®21-PLUS only) Selecting a Label Type 5. In the Style: field, use the left or right navigation key to display the eight different flag rotations. Figure 7 • Eight flag layouts 6. When finished, press Enter . Rotation is embedded in the template design, based on the flag design you pick. Justification defaults to center, middle. The font size remains whatever size is set when the flag label type is chosen.
Breaker Box (BMP®21-PLUS only) Breaker Box (BMP®21-PLUS only) Breakers are usually arranged in two columns or along one row, depending on geographic regions. The breaker positions are numbered left-to-right or top-to-bottom, depending on label orientation. This numbering system is universal across various competing manufacturers of breaker panels. To create Breaker Box labels: 1. Press LABEL TYPE . 2. Navigate to Breaker Box, then press Enter . 3.
60 Breaker Box (BMP ®21-PLUS only) Selecting a Label Type On the Breaker Box editing screen, enter the number of poles for each breaker and the corresponding identifying data. The number of the breaker displays in the upper right corner of the editing screen. 8. Using the up and down navigation keys, navigate to the breaker number. 9. When on the breaker number, use the left or right navigation keys to toggle to another breaker number. Breaker field accessed Pole field accessed 10.
Technical Support Numbers/On-line Help Technical Support Numbers/On-line Help For repair or technical assistance, find your regional Brady Technical Support office in the following list. • United States: 1-800-643-8766 or via the web at www.bradyid.com/techsupport • Australia: 1-800-644-834 or via the web at www.bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding • Canada: 1-800-263-6179 or via the web at www.bradycanada.ca • Mexico & Latin America: 01-800-212-8181 or via the web at www.bradylatinamerica.
62 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer. If the corrective action suggested does not work, contact Brady’s Technical Support Group (see page 61). Problem Cause Corrective Action Hardware Keyboard works intermittently or not at all. One or more keys is stuck in depressed state. Identify any keys stuck in down position. Repress key to un-stick.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Power ON/OFF - Printer not working Printer does not power up when turned on. Battery pack is not charged. Screen freezes User interface error. If using batteries, replace with 6 new AA batteries. OR, if using the lithium ion battery, remove the battery from the printer and recharge. In the meantime, attach the AC adapter to the printer and plug into an electrical outlet. This will supply immediate power while the battery is being charged externally. 1.
64 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Power ON/OFF - Printer not working (continued) Error - “Cut while printing” Operating cutter while labels are still printing. 1. Cut through the material completely. 2. Press Clear key to clear error. 3. Reprint the label(s). The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21LAB printer CANNOT be connected to a PC. You cannot print PC label files on the BMP21PLUS/BMP®21-LAB printer.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action When the cartridge is left in the locked position (when not in use), the print head is pressed against the platen roller, causing a vertical pressure point line (or residual burn line) to appear on the tape. Unlock the cartridge as soon as you are done printing more labels. This will prevent the warm print head from burning the ink from the ribbon onto the next label under the print head.
66 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Program Invalid terminal repeat value entered. The value entered is out of the range. The acceptable range is between the minimum of 0.2 inch to the maximum of 40 inches. Error - “Cannot Fit” Font size and settings too large for label. • Change the font size to a smaller font. (Refer to page 31.) • Delete some text. (See page 29 for more information.) Error - “Cannot Fit” There are too many lines of text.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Program (continued) Cannot add checksum character in barcode. The BMP21-PLUS/BMP21-LAB No action required. does not allow checksum characters to be used. Menu does not display all label types. The BMP21-PLUS/BMP21-LAB only displays the label types that will work with the installed label material (cartridge). Insert the proper label material (cartridge) for the labels you want to produce.
68 Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the printer will improve print quality and legibility. It also increases output, machine life, printer reliability and performance. Display Screen To clean the display screen: 1. Lightly moisten a soft (non-scratching) cloth with isopropyl alcohol. OR Use pre-moistened static-free cloths available with the Brady PCK-6 Cleaning Kit. 2. Gently wipe the display screen until clean.
Appendix A - Symbols Appendix A - Symbols Symbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of the application/label type in use. See page 33 for information on how to apply symbols to your labels.
70 Appendix A - Symbols Home Electrical (BMP®21-PLUS only) BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s Manual Warning
