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3. d EXE SIE Eq dE E asx 13 unload Deus 14 POWOL OH oe ceseecueesecee tees NES ce eee ere eure FEE ias dau eee ce 15 Display Screen 16 Status 16 eee Oe eae es E ee es es ee 17 Navigation and Editing 17 Function 20 MOIS serieen Geen 9 25599225 22 Dialog BOXOS a xa ura Ed AE EORR aC ERAI ERE a Aoi ERG 23 Drop Down Field Lists 24 c c CPPL m 25 SPINNE BOXES Vor E aos ae us C ee eae eee os 26 Radio Buttons and Option 27 Accept Dialog Box 27 Cancel a Menu or Dialog 27 tes BRADY peas WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP gt 41 User s Manual Pause Cut woe ne ea phew wee com ea hehe e new 28 OH dans 29 5555 2345 30 Bea eee ees Bee eee ee oe oe ee 25 ee eee aes 30 dt we ae eee oe ee ere ee 31 Initial Language
4. 1006 MC 1 000 580 Deg General 1x1 258n Auto Area 1 of 1 lur Figure 25 Barcode non printable text box when HR option turned off 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 OK moves cursor to the next line automatically turning off the Barcode function BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 62 Labels and Areas Edit Barcode Data Edit Barcode Data To edit barcode data 1 Position the cursor in the barcode text The barcode mode automatically turns on 2 Edit the barcode text The barcode mode automatically turns off when you move past the last character of the barcode Em 1 BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Serialization 63 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 You can view the serialized labels before they print through the Print
5. 50 50 Bios Cale 2 51 Oe ene Oe ae ee Oe ae ee ee 52 E eee een eee 53 99 eE SEE MES NE S GNE 56 Vertical chk een ob Ge KER 57 BaICOUG 59 Barcode 4754 59 Add 60 Edit Barcode abuser 06nd tbe 0s doe ed anne hd ob ee dee es EdocGIu YU ads 62 s Use 83 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 58 74 11 9 ee 3 X 2 0A eek RE ERREUR EGER CREER 63 How Serialization 63 Examples of 64 Numbers 65 Add 66 Edta Sequel Gus scs ace qiero ad Rob d qoe ea ERR Oe ddr Sut ded oon 68 Fue Management 242 5932 43 onde ee eed d ete o ERR e 69 File Naming 69 69 Remove File from 5 73 FIGs on cad Raw 66 6 eaeee oa oe Paes Oo 74 Delete
6. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Figure 37 Sample pair configurations 3 In the Block Type field from the drop down list choose the pair configuration to use Sequence Type 15 used to determine how and if you want to serialize data If None 15 selected the areas are blank and you can independently enter data in each area of the strip Horizontal increments one number per area based on the start value 5 BRADY pea WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP gt 41 User s Manual 96 110 Block Bix Block Label Type Accessing a Label Type E In Backbone serialization the left most area on each strip prints with two numbers The first number is left justified the second number 1 right justified other areas print with one right justified number 2 pair none 2 pair horizontal px Lue as e or Le faa oe on ae ae e pair backbone ox os s os w on mon cm ow oal os ose Figure 38 Sample sequence types 4 In the Sequence Type field from the drop down list select the Sequence Type to use 5 In the Start Value field except when None 1s selected in the Sequence Type field enter the first number of the sequence 6 In the of Strips field enter the number of strips labels to be created in the block configuration chosen Note If serializing the data additional strips will continue the
7. 3 Press Enter 9 A new area is added at the end of existing areas and is reflected on the upper right side of the display screen The font size used on the first line of the previous area carries over to the new area Go To An Area To move to another area on a multi area label 1 Press Area 2 Choose GoTo then enter the number of the label or area to go to 3 Press Enter Shortcut To go to the next area on a multi area label 1 Press Next Area AREA To go to the previous area on a multi area label 2 Press Previous Area FN 1 BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Labels and Areas 51 Delete Area LL LII Delete Area To delete an area 1 Navigate to the area you want to delete 2 Press Area 3 Choose Delete A delete confirmation message displays MC 1 000 580 General 1x1 4m Auto Area 2 of 4 es Press ENTER Ma Press Backspace LLEASH To delete the area 4 Press Enter 9 To cancel the delete function thereby not removing the specific area from the label 5 Press Backspace m tes BRADY pea WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 52 Labels and Areas Justification o n Justification Justification refers to the alignment of data between boundaries on a label or in an area There are two types of justification ho
8. A dialog box displays Barcode Settings Code 33 3 1 ii Height in Width 04 Human readable Below Check Digit dpt 4 Use navigation keys to access the various fields that you want to change See page 23 for more information on working with dialog boxes When finished to accept all changes 5 Navigate to and press ez 6 Press Backspace to exit out of the Label Settings menus 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 Barcode main menu under Label Settings function 3 Enter the barcode data 841 user 1S BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Labels and Areas 61 Add a Barcode The barcode displays on the screen as the data is being entered If the Human Readable option has been turned off 1 e None is selected a data entry box displays directly over the barcode enabling you to view and edit the barcode data as you enter it The data in this entry box does not print out If you want the actual data that the barcode represents to print out select Below or Above in the Human Readable field of the Barcode main menu
9. Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use After extended periods of storage it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance Secondary cells and batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature 20 C 5 C Retain the original product literature for future reference Use only the cell or battery in the application for which it was intended When possible remove the battery from the equipment when not in use BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 8 Power Source Loading the BMP41 BP NiMH Battery Pack Loading the BMP41 BP NiMH Battery Pack If using a BMP41 BP NiMH battery pack please consult the instructions enclosed with the battery pack for charging and discharging the rechargeable battery 1 On the backside of the 2 With the battery label 3 Re insert the battery door printer pull the door facing outward insert the hinges at the base of the release latch downward battery pegs into the peg compartment and swing then swing the battery slots at the top of the the battery compartment compartment door up and compartment then tip the door closed snapping it out The door will come battery downward into into place off place Door release latch Peg compartment slots 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most MO e Power Source 9 AC Power
10. Formatting Font EN Pre Existing Data To apply an attribute to previously entered text 1 Hold Shift SHIFT while pressing the left right navigation keys to move 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 E 3 Choose the attribute then choose ON 4 Press Enter 9 All highlighted text displays the attribute Note To remove the highlighting from the characters press any navigation key To remove an attribute that was previously applied to some text 1 Hold Shift E3113 while pressing the left right navigation keys to move the cursor across the characters from which the attribute will be removed 2 Press Font EE 3 Choose the attribute then choose OFF 4 Press Enter 9 The attribute 1s removed from the text Em 1 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Formatting 43 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 40 37540 375 438 00 p j A 350 Mr 3x mug oo Gereral OS x0 1441 Gereral ln Au Aws 1o Gereral 37x044m Auo Asea Ti Standard Expanded Condensed Figure 14 Expanded and condensed te
11. Save If the name already exists a message displays asking if you want to overwrite the previous file with that name Yes Press ENTER Ma Press Backspace LLEAH 10 To overwrite press Enter 9 OR to remove the message from the screen and return to the file name entry box Press Backspace 11 To enter a different file name repeat Step 9 s Use 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 58 4 File Management 73 Save Remove File from Screen When the file 15 saved you are returned to the Editing screen with the saved file still displayed To remove the saved file from the screen 1 Press Clear u 2 Choose Clear Ail and press Enter 9 A message displays confirming the removal of all labels from the display SEpt 1000 580 Deg General 1 0 381 Auto Area 1 of 1 Delete all labels from workspace Yes Press ENTER Ma Press Backspace LLEAR 3 Press Enter 9 to delete the label from the display OR to remove the error message and cancel the Clear All function Press Backspace m tes BRADY a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 74 File Management Open a File Open a File To open recall a saved file 1 Press File LABEL TYPE 2 Choose Open and press Enter 9 3 Indicate if the file to open is stored internally on the BMP 41 Label Printer or externally on a thumb drive Note If the file
12. 1C 10C Numbers in Sequences Single digit numbers are padded with zeros 0 which you can display if desired To display zeros enter a zero before single digit numbers e g 01 02 03 If the 0 is not entered it becomes a virtual 0 acting as a placeholder allowing for better alignment of numbers letters Padded Padded displaying 0 s virtual 0 s Figure 26 Displayed vs virtual zeros in sequences S2 BRADY A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST gt 41 User s Manual 66 Serialization Add Serialization Add Serialization To add serialization to labels 1 Position the cursor on the label where you want the serialization to display A dialog box displays where you can enter the start value of the serialization the end value and the increment value Sequence 1 sequence He Start Value 1 End Value 25 Increment Add Seg 2 For simple serialization 3 With the cursor immediately displayed in the Start Value field of Sequence 1 enter the start value of the sequence If the start value is larger than the end value the series will decrement automatically 4 In the End Value field enter the end value of the sequence 5 In the Increment field enter the increment value The default increment is 1 If that is the desired increment skip this entry field 6 Navigate to and press Enter 9 1S BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOS
13. AC Adapter to the turned on printer and plug into an electrical outlet This will supply immediate power while charging the battery at the same time Screen freezes User interface error 1 Press Power button to turn the printer off If Power button does not shut down printer Remove the AC adapter if using one Remove the battery pack then immediately re insert Power ON the printer 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 1S BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Troubleshooting 103 Problem Corrective Action Power ON OFF Printer not working continued Printer frequently powers OFF Auto shutoff timing Adjust the Shut Off Delay timing in the Setup gt Config menu See page 29 Printer not responding Battery 15 dead Attach the AC adapter to provide power to the printer and charge the battery OR Install a new battery Error Cut while printing Operating cutter while labels are Cut through the material still printing completely Press Clear key to clear error Reprint the label s Print Quality Poor print quality Battery pack may be worn out and Battery life is approximately one to not properly holding a charge three years depending on its use and care Order a replacem
14. Accessing a Label Type General Label Type When you are using a specific label type clearing the data removes the data you entered but the specific label type parameters remain To exit out of the specific label type and return to the general editing mode of the BMP 41 Label Printer select the General label type 1 Press Label Type LABEL FILE 2 Choose General 3 Press Enter 9 The previous label type in use is removed from the screen and you are returned to the general editing mode 5 BRADY Om A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual WireMarker Accessing a Label Type WireMarker The WireMarker label type is designed to repeat entered text down the length of the label The data will repeat as many times as possible considering the font size and the number of text lines available on the label 88 35pt 1500 580 90 Deg W ireld arker 1 5 2 5m Cont Area 1 of Figure 33 Repeated data on a WireMarker label Die cut self laminating or continuous media can be used for WireMarker labels To use the WireMarker label type 1 Press Label Type mam 2 For continuous media choose WireMarker gt wiremarker size OR For die cut media choose WireMarker 3 Press Enter LZ 4 Enter the wiremarker data As you enter data the data is repeated down the label The font size 15 set to Auto but can be changed as desired See page 40 for information on c
15. Manual 6 Power Source Firmware Upgrades Power Source Power is supplied to the BMP 41 Label Printer through a BMP41 BP NiMH battery pack or through an AC power adapter A 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 in the BMP 41 Label Printer Do not use any other rechargeable battery pack other than the BMP UBP in the BMP 41 Label Printer Do not allow metal or other conductive materials to touch the battery terminals WARNING 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 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children Special precautions should be taken when handling these cells during disposal to prevent impact to the cells The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly according to federal state and municipal regulations ies BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST Power Source 7 Firmware Upgrades A WARNING Do not dismantle open or shred secondary 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 batte
16. Preview function See Print Preview on page 80 for more information Serialization can be combined with other data on a label Any data displayed on a label that includes serialization will be repeated on every label along with the serial data How Serialization Works Serialization is alphanumeric with numbers from 0 to 9 and letters A Z Serialization can be simple or linked with a maximum of two sequences per label Note You can incorporate serialized data into a barcode Serialization consists of a Start Value End Value and Increment The Start Value 1s the number letter or combination of numbers and letters that begin the serialization sequence The End Value is the termination point of the sequence The Increment is the value that is added to the previous number the sequence to produce the next sequence number You cannot have an increment value of 0 For instance a start value of 1 an end value of 25 and an increment of 4 would produce 1 5 9 13 17 21 25 5 BRADY E a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 64 Serialization Examples of Serialization Examples of Serialization In a simple serialization a sequence runs through its full range of numbers and or letters 1 0 to 9 or A to Z one number letter for each label Example Simple serialization Sequence 1 Start Value 1 End Value 10 Increment 1 Produces 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 You can
17. combine letters and numbers in a single serialization When the right most character in the Start Value reaches its maximum value 9 Z the character immediately to the left is incremented and the right character cycles back to its minimum value 0 A Example Combined single serialization Sequence 1 Start Value 1 End Value D4 Increment 1 Produces 1 9 BO B9 0 9 DO D4 In a multi sequence serialization where the second set of values is NOT dependent on the first set 1 e Linked box NOT checked the two sequences increment sequentially independent of each other 41 User s Manual Example sequence 1 Start Value End Value Increment Produces Multiple serializations where the second set of values is NOT dependent on the first set of values Sequence 2 1 Start Value 10 End Value 1 Increment 1 LA 2B 3C 4A 5B 6C 7A 8B 9C 10A 5 BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 48 e Serialization 65 Examples of Serialization PL LL In a multi sequence linked serialization 1 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 sequence 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 Increment 1 Increment 1 Produces 1A 10A 1B 10B
18. 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 15 reached When working with autosize and multiple lines of text all lines on a label maintain the same size By default autosize is turned on for all labels and is displayed as an A in the upper left corner of the Status Bar M 103 427 1 M 103 427 1 x Hl 5in 1234567 89101112 Figure 12 Text entered with Autosize turned on 1S BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Getting Started 37 Printing a Label To turn autosize on if not already on 1 Press Font 2 Choose Size gt Auto 3 Press Enter Autosize remains on for the entire area or label until a different font size 1s 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 PRINT 1 Press Print When the cut label message displays 2 Push the cutter lever down as far as it will go Cutter lever Label exit chute The message will not disappear if you have not fully cut through the label Note If you manually clear the cut label message and continue to print the partially cut label will cause a jam Make sure the label is completely cut through before attempting to print again The label exit chute conta
19. left for the flag Note If using pre defined die cut media the Flag Length and Cable Diameter fields will be grayed out and not available for input 6 When finished navigate to and press Enter 9 Rotation is embedded in the template design based on the flag design you pick Justification 1s defaulted to center middle and autosize is automatically turned on If the design chosen indicates only one text element the printer automatically duplicates the entered text for the other area rotating according to the predefined layout In a 2 text element flag layout you enter text in two separate areas Use the Alt Next Area Prev Area keys to move to the different areas The status bar indicates which area you are in z text element layout places 2 areas on the label 1500 580 1 58 3 70m Cont 4 Figure 36 Number of areas based on Flag configuration BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 94 110 Block Bix Block Label Accessing a Label Type BEEN 110 Block Bix Block Label Type The 110 Block and Bix Block use only the following dedicated label parts e 110 Block MC 475 412 or MC 412 422 Bix Block MC 625 412 or MC 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 l
20. text already entered Hold the SHIFT key while pressing the left or right navigation key Font Size the editing screen increases Increment decreases the font size point ei time Hold the SHIFT key while pressing the up or down navigation key Decimal Point Adds a decimal point or period 82 BRADY e A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 20 Keypad Function Keys Function Keys Function Description Setup Key Defines the printer s default parameters Print Preview Previews the label as it will look when Key printed Serial Key Sets the values for single multiple or linked serialization Label Settings Provides formatting that affects the Key entire label e g centering data on the label framing the label rotating data File Key Saves opens or deletes a label Label Type Key Accesses the different applications label types installed i e wiremarker flags terminal blocks etc Font Key Provides font sizes and attributes such as bold and italics Print Key Prints all labels in a label file Multi Print Key Brings up options to set various print parameters such as number of copies print range and mirror print before printing Feed Key DO Feeds the media through the printer Symbol Key Accesses the various symbols graphics available in the printer 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE M
21. to be opened is stored externally in order to get the desired list of files be sure to plug the thumb drive into the appropriate port 4 Press Enter EZ A list of previously saved files and folders displays If the file 1s stored in a folder 5 Navigate to the desired folder to open and press Enter 9 6 Then navigate to the desired file to open and press Enter MEZ Only one file can be displayed on the screen at a time When opening a saved file 1f the Editing screen contains other data you are prompted to save the data before the screen 15 cleared If you decide to save the displayed data the Save function 1s invoked and you are allowed to give the data a file name before the requested file to open 15 displayed the Editor Pat user 1S BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e File Management 75 Open a File When opening a file if the stored data does not fit on the installed media an error message displays File File incompatible with installed media You must use label media that can accommodate the data in the file being opened You cannot place data saved with die cut media on continuous media and vice versa 7 Press Enter o6 to remove the error message and install the correct media to accommodate the data tes BRADY a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 76 File Management Delete a File Delete a File The display s
22. you hear it latch Cutter does not cut Label slivers in cutter assembly Use a small tool such as tweezers or needle nose pliers to carefully remove the media slivers from the cutter assembly Use caution not to damage any of the components in the cutter assembly while removing media slivers If you have concerns please contact technical support for further assistance WARHING Never attempt to remove slivers with your fingers The cutter assembly includes very sharp components that can cause injury tes BRADY pea WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 102 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Hardware continued Printer jammed cannot feed labels Label exit chute is blocked causing To clear the jam inside the printer label material to back up inside 1 Open the printer cover printer 2 Slide the locking lever to the unlock position Note Unlocking retracts the platen so the cartridge can be removed If there is a large jam you may have to force the locking lever to the unlock position 3 Remove the cartridge 4 Use tweezers or a needle nose pliers to clear label jam WARHING The print head is susceptible to damage Using metal objects to remove jams can scratch dent or crack the print head Use every precaution when clearing a jam Power ON OFF Printer not working Printer does not power up when Battery pack is not charged Attach the
23. 2 Using navigation keys choose Language gt desired language 3 Press Enter to accept choice Font Settings Use Font Settings to set the default font and to indicate font size measurement points or millimeters You can also set default font attributes Font Settings Typeface Brady Fixed Width oO Bald Units Italic Points Underine C Milimeters Figure 11 Font settings in Setup function 82 BRADY EM pa WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual This page intentionally left blank Getting Started 33 Editing Text RD eee 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 15 the cursor and is the starting point for every label you create using the BMP 41 Label Printer Begin entering text at the position of the cursor The cursor moves across the screen as you enter data If you want another line of text press ENTER 83 Editing Text If you have entered some text in error or want to change the content or format of your label edit the information before printing Inserting Text To insert additional text within a line of text 1 Using navigation keys position the cursor at the point where tex
24. 41 User s Manual 70 File Management Save If storing externally ensure the thumb drive is plugged into the appropriate port The presence of the external drive will bring up the following screen Select memory location Far file operation Internal External Press Enter when ready Press Backspace LLEAR ta Cancel To save externally on a thumb drive 3 Navigate to the External option box 4 Press Enter 9 To save your file proceed to Step 9 1S BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e File Management 71 Save To create a directory system for ease of locating files place the files into folders To create a folder 5 Navigate to lt New Folder gt and press Enter 6 Enter a name for the folder in the field provided and press Enter 9 zNew Folder Enter name of new Falder SAFETY The folder is automatically opened To save a file in this open folder proceed to Step 9 To save the label file in a different folder from the one that is open 7 Navigate to Previous folder and press Enter 9 8 Navigate to the desired folder and press Enter 9 9 In the New File entry box enter a name for the label file and press Enter 9 zMew Files Folder coz amp Folder 20 tes BRADY a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 72 File Management
25. ATTERS most e Keypad 21 Function Keys Function Description Barcode Key Places a text string in Barcode format toggling the barcode on and off International Key Accesses characters specific to some international alphabets with diacritical and accent marks incorporated into the characters Insert Time Key 1 Inserts the current time as set on the printer Insert Date Key Inserts the current date as set on the printer label 82 BRADY e A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual Menus 22 Menus Function Keys Menus display at the bottom of the screen and are activated by the function keys the set of keys to the left of the display Use navigation keys to access the different menus items Continue to press the navigation keys to access the overflow menus When you have reached the last menu item displayed the menus cycle back to the first menu item 1000 580 U Deg 1 0 381 Auto Area 1 of Sub menu Menu items selected Bold Italic Main menus Figure 2 Menus To access the menus 1 Press the Function key for the menu you want to access The menu choices for that particular function display 2 Press the left right navigation keys to access the main menu items As you navigate over a menu item if a sub menu 1s available it immediately pops up To access a sub menu 3 Press the up down navigation keys An accessed menu displays as
26. Adapter AC Power Adapter The printer can be powered through an AC DC power adapter If the battery pack is installed when using the power adapter the battery will charge A WARNING Use only the 18 VDC 3 3A Brady AC DC adapters shown below for supplying power to the BMP 41 Label Printer Brady AC Adapters Catalog Number Region M50 AC North America Australia M50 AC AR Argentina M50 AC BR Brazil Attaching the Adapter The printer can be powered through a designated AC power adapter When the adapter is plugged in it will also charge the BMP41 BP NiMH battery pack if one is inserted in the battery compartment 1 Insert the round end of the adapter cable 2 Plug the other end of the cord into an into the plug in port on the back of the electrical outlet printer 82 BRADY s WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 10 Connecting AC Power Adapter Connecting The BMP 41 Label Printer is equipped with a USB port enabling you to connect via USB to a PC You can create labels in various applications such as LabelMark Labeling Software and send the data to be printed on the BMP 41 Label Printer You can also transfer files to be printed to the BMP 41 Label Printer by placing the files on a thumb drive which can be connected directly to the BMP 41 Label Printer RADY mv 1 AC Adaptor Port 3 Thumb Drive Port 2 USB port 5 BRADY 941 User s Man
27. CE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 46 Formatting Symbols 1 The symbol displays with the same font size that is currently in use Electrical Electrical OU N7 AHA E AO Arrows Datacom estos Exit 3hpt M 103 427 General 1 x 0 5 Figure 16 Selecting a symbol Remove a Symbol The symbol is the same as any other character To remove a symbol 1 Position the cursor to the right of the symbol 2 Press Backspace lt 1S BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Formatting 47 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 Insert Date 3 To insert the time press Insert Time The BMP41 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 Time Date settings page 30 5 BRADY Om A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual Labels and Areas Date and Time 48 Labels and Areas LABEL SETTINGS c3 Rounded Narrow Rounded Medium Erg Erg contar qc EA Figure 17 Label Settings menu options Label settings
28. EN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 30 Setup Units C Time Date The following settings can be found under the Time Date menu in the Setup function Set the Time Date options upon initial start up of the printer Set Clock Month ear 2 2013 Hour Minute 2 47 Display 24 Hour Time Format Date Format UbzMM YY Figure 10 Time Date settings in Setup function Units The Units setting is used to configure label parameter measurements 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 using spinner boxes or in a drop down list the range of measurements will automatically configure to the units selected in the Setup function ies BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most 3 4 Setup 31 Font Settings DELE OS Language The following languages can be found under the Language menu in the Setup function English Norwegian French Finnish Spanish Swedish German ltalian Portuguese Danish Dutch 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
29. Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of both die cut and continuous supplies up to 1 inch 25 4 mm wide It includes the following features e Targeted applications to simplify the creation of specific label types e Battery operation printing 1000 or more standard Brady die cut labels on a fully charged Brady battery pack Figure 1 Die cut label strip Ability to use the printer while the BMP41 BP NiMH battery pack is charging Large display 240 x 160 pixels 50 39 x 33 59 mm Easy to use graphic user interface e 300 dpi print resolution e USB 2 0 One step media installation e Smart cell technology that works intelligently with Brady consumables 82 BRADY es pa WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 2 Introduction Unpack Your Printer Unpack Your Printer The following items are included in the standard 41 Label Printer package e BMP 41 Label Printer BMP41 BP NiMH Battery Pack M41 BATT e MCI1 1000 595 WT BK cartridge USB connection cable 41 USB AC adapter M41 AC Product CD Brady Printer Drivers CD Quick Start Guide The following items are accessories available for the 41 Label Printer Hard sided carrying case M41 HC e BMP41 BP NiMH Battery Pack M41 BATT Magnet M41 MAGNET These items can be purchased separately or as a kit from your distributor Save Your Packaging The packaging surrounding your BMP 41 Label Pri
30. RS MOST e Troubleshooting Problem Corrective Action Labels continued Error Out of Media Error No media installed Label media memory device has 1 Replace label media or label counted down to zero Circuit media roll holder board on the roll holder core of Press CLEAR ESC key to label media contains a memory clear etror device that tells the printer how much unused material remains on the label media supply Reuse of the roll holder with memory device will eventually count down to zero and give error Damaged circuit board on label 1 Replace label media roll media roll Press CLEAR ESC key to clear error Error No media installed Damaged contacts in receiver slot Contact Technical Support of lower printer base Error Top of form Label media or ribbon has caused 1 Clear any jams by opening the jam printer cover and removing an excess labels in the feed roller or exit chute areas Press CLEAR ESC key to clear error File incompatible with installed media Incompatible Media for chosen application Invalid terminal repeat value entered A saved file or power off file was Install correct media designed for media not currently installed The labels installed cannot Install correct media accommodate the application requirements E g attempting to run a 110 Block application on die cut media The value entered is out of the Th
31. T e Serialization 67 Add Serialization For multiple serialization 7 Complete Steps 1 through 6 above 8 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 complete Steps 1 5 above then proceed immediately to Step 10 below 9 Press Serial PM 4 SETTINGS SERIA The previous serialization values display in the dialog box presented 10 Navigate to the Add Seq 2 option box and press Enter Sequence 1 Sequence 2 Start Value Start Value 1 End Value End Value dh Increment Increment a Add Seq 2 Linked A second set of sequence value fields is presented 11 In the Sequence 2 Start Value field enter the start value for that sequence 12 In the Sequence 2 End Value field enter the end value for that sequence 13 In the Sequence 2 Increment field enter the increment for that sequence 5 BRADY pa WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 68 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 e y 3 14 Navigate to the Linked option box and press Enter ez 15 When finished navigate to and press Enter 9 Edit a Sequence You can change the seriali
32. Type the character to be displayed in superscript or subscript Only the character typed directly after pressing the superscript or subscript key 1s displayed in super or subscript Multi Characters To place a number of characters in Super or Subscript 1 Enter the text that should display in super or subscript 2 Hold Shift or subscript while moving the cursor across the characters that will display in super This highlights the characters 3 Press Super a or Sub i wi All the highlighted characters display in super or subscript 4 To remove the highlighting press any navigation key Pet User 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST B 4 Formatting 45 Symbols Symbols SYMBOL Se a a SYMBOL cont First Aid cLP GHS HSID xa SYMBOL cont SYMBOL cont Figure 15 Symbol categories The BMP 41 Label 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 Navigate to the desired symbol category Note When adding symbols the printer will always return to the last symbol category used 4 Press Enter to pick the symbol category 5 Using navigation keys select the desired symbol 6 Press Enter BRADY WHEN PERFORMAN
33. WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST LABEL PRINTER USER S MANUAL Copyright 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 Worldwide Inc While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document BRADY assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence accident or any other cause BRADY further assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of any product or system described herein nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document BRADY disclaims all warranties or merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose Trademarks BMP941 Label Printer 1s a trademark of BRADY Worldwide Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation BRADY reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system described herein to improve reliability function or design O 2013 BRADY Worldwide Inc All Rights Reserved Printed April 2013 Software Version 2 Brady Worldwide Inc 6555 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee WI 53223 U S A Telephone 414 358 6600 USA Domestic Facsimile 414 438 6958 62 BRADY peus s WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 51 User s Manual UNITED STATES Note This equipment has been t
34. a depressed button with a darker shade of gray 4 To activate the highlighted sub menu press Enter EZ A menu option remains in effect until a different menu option 15 activated The various functions and menus are discussed in further detail in the Formatting section of this manual starting on page 39 ie2 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most e Dialog Boxes 23 Function Keys 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 Enter 9 A dialog box displays Cet Clock Day Month Tear 2 May 2013 Minute 2 47 Display 24 Hour Time Format Date Format DOMM r Figure 3 Dialog box 2 Press the up down and left right navigation keys to move to the different fields An activated field displays in a darker shade of gray 82 BRADY e A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 24 Dialog Boxes Drop Down Field Lists Drop Down Field Lists If a field has a drop down list associated with it a downward facing arrow displays on the right side of the field To select an option from the drop down list 1 Press Enter to open the drop down list 2 Use up down nav
35. ackspace to cancel the Clear All function You are returned to the screen with all labels and data intact Cancel Functions Backspace lt cian is also used to cancel functions a menu or dialog box When pressing Backspace the middle of a function you are walked out of the function a screen at a time You may have to press Backspace several times to completely exit the function Error Messages If a function does not operate under current conditions an error or information message displays indicating the problem and or offers situational advice Read the message carefully and follow the instructions Default Settings Default settings are determined by the printer for the installed media When the label supply and or application label type is reloaded it will return to these settings BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 36 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 You must change the font size on each individual line of pre entered data Autosize Autosize starts with the
36. activity it automatically shuts down Any data on the screen at the time of auto shutdown 15 retained and available the next time the Power key is pressed to restart the printer See page 29 for information on setting the shut off delay time The first time the printer is turned on you may 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 31 Whenever the printer is powered on the system performs an initialization process Part of this process is recognizing the media installed While it 1s possible to power on the printer without installing media if you choose not to install any the printer reverts to the last media installed in the printer amp a BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 16 Power On Display Screen BEEN 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 displays one label or one area on a multi area label at a time For labels with multiple areas use Print Preview see page 61 to view all areas together Status Information A status bar displays permanently at the top and bottom of the screen and contains the following MC 1 000880 Deg 2 4 q x 35in Auto Area 1 of T 1 Label part number 6 Number of areas on current la
37. ady s product compliance with the European Union s Directive 2011 65 EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances electrical and electronic equipment tes BRADY BMP 51 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most 3 Batteries Directive 2006 66 EC This product contains a lithium battery The crossed out wheeled bin shown to the left is used to indicate separate collection for all batteries and accumulators in accordance with European Directive 2006 66 EC Users of batteries must not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste This Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators that are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life Please dispose of the battery according to your local regulations Notice to Recyclers To remove the lithium battery 1 Disassemble printer and locate the lithium cell battery located on the main circuit board 2 To remove push down on the center tab of the battery retainer remove the battery from the board and dispose of in accordance with local regulations To remove the NiMH battery 1 Turn the printer over open the battery compartment door and remove the NiMH battery 2 Release the battery from the printer and dispose of in accordance with local regulations BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 51 User s Manual BRADY Warranty Our products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in act
38. at user 1S BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Terminal Block Patch Panel 66 Block 91 Accessing a Label Type 4 Navigate to the Separator field and from the drop down list select the separator to use 5 Navigate to the Orientation field and from the drop down list select the desired layout Line Separator Vertical Orientation Tic Separator Horizontal Orientation Figure 35 Separators and Orientation 6 Navigate to the Terminal Repeat field and indicate the size of the gap between each terminal with a minimum of 0 2 inches If you are serializing the Terminal Block label type you do not need to enter the Number of Terminals The serialization values determine how many labels to create Proceed to Step 8 7 In the Number of Terminals field enter the number of terminals on the block for which the label is intended 8 When finished navigate to and press Enter 9 If the Serialize option box is checked the Serial dialog box displays 9 Complete the Serialization values See Add Serialization on page 66 for more information E 10 When finished navigate to and press Enter 9 The number of terminal blocks are created as areas on one label with the serialization characters displayed in each area If serialization was not used on the Editing screen enter unique data for each label using Next Area or Prev Area to move to the different areas Use Print Preview to
39. bel 2 Label size 7 Media remaining 3 Font size with Auto size indicator 8 Indicates CAPS Lock is on 4 Label type 9 Editor window 5 Degree of rotation 10 Battery charging or charge remaining ie2 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most eg e Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Navigation Keys ENTER Key Alternate Function Key Backlight Key 62 BRADY Beca s WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST Description Navigation keys ina 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 menus up or down through a secondary or sub menu In a dialog box move up down or left right through the fields In a field with a drop down list after pressing OK moves the cursor up or down through the list In Print Preview scrolls left or right through multiple areas on a label Adds a new blank line to a label Accepts menu items and attributes Used in conjunction with the alternate function displayed in gold on some of the keys Press the FN key then press the alternate function key OR Hold the FN key while simultaneously pressing the key that has the alternate function Used to access special characters on the alphabetical keys Increases readability of screen in low light conditions 41 Use
40. creen 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 2 Choose Delete and press Enter 9 3 In the dialog box presented use navigation keys to move to the option box indicating if the file to be deleted is stored internally on the 41 Label Printer or externally on a thumb drive PC etc Note Ifthe file to be deleted is stored externally be sure to connect to the external source in order to get the desired list of files 4 Press Enter all A list of previously saved files displays 5 Using navigation keys choose the file to delete 6 Press Enter 9 Em 1 BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e File Management 77 Delete a File A delete confirmation message displays Yes Press ENTER Press Backspace LLEAR 7 Press Enter 9 to accept the deletion OR to cancel the delete function Press Backspace m When a file is deleted it is removed from the system and is no longer available for use 52 BRADY n a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual This page intentionally left blank Printing 79 Cancel a Print Job Printing The Print function prints the current file To print 1 Press Print The data 15 printed After printing to cut the label 2 Push the cutter lever down as far as it will go Rollers on the label ex
41. d with desired options navigate to and press Enter User 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST bz4B 4 Label Types 85 Accessing a Label Type Label Types LABEL TYPE LABEL TYPE cont 66 Block T10 Block BIX Block DesiStrip Figure 31 Label Type menu options The general editing mode of the 41 Label Printer contains standard functions and formats used for most generic labels Label types however provide templates that guide and control the layout for specific label formats Accessing a Label Type To work with a label type 1 Press Label Type FILE 2 Choose the desired Label Type 3 Press Enter For most label types a dialog box displays to collect information for automatically formatting the specific label type 4 Enter data requested in the dialog box 5 When finished navigate to and press Enter E S2 BRADY e WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 86 Label Types Accessing a Label Type The label type s template is launched The name of the specific type being used is displayed on the left side of the Status bar below the font size 4 2opt MC 1 000 580 U Deg Label type Terminal Block 1 0 25in Cant Area 1 of 4 Figure 32 Display of label type in status bar Pat user 1S BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e General Label Type 87
42. e acceptable range is between range the minimum of 0 2 inch to the maximum of 40 inches S BRADY User a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 105 106 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 Internal Components The only internal components that may require cleaning are the print head and platen roller To clean the internal components 1 Turn the printer off 2 Open the printer cover and remove any cartridge currently the printer Note Make sure the locking lever is in the UNLOCK position If not you will not be able to access the print head 3 Using a lint free swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol or a swab from the Brady PCK 6 Cleaning Kit gently swab the print head 4 With the same moistened swab gently brush the platen roller platen roller Figure 39 Print head and platen roller in cartridge bay Em 1 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Appendix A Symbols 107 Appendix A Symbols Symbols for all enabled applicat
43. e page 80 to view label or area frames To remove the Frame 1 Navigate to the label or area that contains the Frame 2 Press Label Settings SETTINGS SERIAL OR Press Area 3 Chooses Frame gt None 4 Press Enter 9 2 BRADY pea WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 56 Labels and Areas Reverse Reverse The Reverse function switches the foreground and background colors of data on a label based on the media installed 123 123 Figure 22 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 Reverse cannot be applied to an individual line of text or to a barcode To apply Reverse formatting to a label or area 1 Press Label Settings DUE OR Press Area 2 Choose Reverse gt ON 3 Press Enter 9 The system formats the edge to edge data so that the foreground and background colors are switched To remove the Reverse function 1 Navigate to the label or area displayed in Reverse 2 Press Label Settings SETTINGS SERIAL OR Press Area 3 Choose Reverse gt OFF 4 Press Enter 9 User 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST B 4 Labels and Areas 57 Vertical Text C Vertical Text In Vertical text each character drops down a line below the preceding character Exa
44. eing first in the list of primary menus is already selected 2 Using navigation keys choose Pause Cut gt On 3 Press Enter EX Note Your Pause Cut preferences whether to pause the printer for cutting after each label or at the end of the job must be set in the printer s properties Refer to page 11 of this document for information on setting these preferences 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most e Setup 29 Config Config The following settings can be found under the Config menu in the Setup function Printer Configuration Shut OF dela E z Mo Shut off Backlight time sec 5 aj Always on Brightness D1 12u 1 0 Figure 9 Printer configuration in Setup settings The Shut Off Delay sets the auto off time out This refers to the number of minutes of inactivity after which the printer automatically shuts off When using the AC adapter power is constant so there is no drain on the battery In this case you can turn off the Shut Off Delay by choosing No Shut off AC The Backlight time sec sets the backlight auto off time out This refers to the number of seconds of inactivity 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 The Brightness setting increases or decreases the brightness of the display screen 23 BRADY athe a WH
45. ength of a 110 Block label is 7 5 inches with a total strip length of 7 9 inches The number and formatting of areas 1s based on pair configuration and serialization selected Bix Block template information is similar to the 110 block with some variations on height and length of strip The label height uses a dedicated Bix Block part height of 0 625 inch The length of a Bix Block label is 6 2 inches with a total strip length of 6 6 inches To use the 110 or Bix Block application 1 Press Label Type mam 2 Navigate to 110 Block or Bix block and press Enter 9 A dialog box displays requesting further information For a review of dialog box navigation see page 23 110 Block Block Type Sequence 4Par Horizontal Stark H of Strips 1 Pet User 43 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 4 110 Block Bix Block Label Type 95 Accessing a Label Type a In the 110 and Bix Block applications the number of areas created is based on the pair configuration selected 2 pair 24 areas e 3 pair 16 areas e 4 pair 12 areas e 5 pair 10 areas Blank 2 areas Vertical and horizontal separator lines are automatically added The following example displays the areas based on the Block Type selected 1 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 9 410 44 13 14 15
46. ent battery pack Poor print quality Dust or adhesives accumulated on Clean the print head Refer to the print head page 106 for instructions on cleaning the printer Poor print quality Media not usable Try another media cartridge 5 BRADY Om a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 104 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Print Quality continued Void areas or lines appear on Ribbon wrinkling 1 Remove the cartridge from the printed text printer and advance the ribbon by rotating the take up spool clockwise until the wrinkled damaged ribbon is no longer visible typically about one or two full turns Reinstall the cartridge and continue printing normally OR try a new cartridge Rotate spool clockwise to advance ribbon Printer will not feed labels The leading edge of the label roll is Use a pair of scissors to cut a uneven or torn not a straight edge straight leading edge on the label Compressed print poor registration Dirty platen roller Make sure the last cut label has been removed from the label tray Clean the platen roller See page 106 for cleaning information Poor registration on die cut labels Damaged label notch Use a pair of scissors to cut a straight leading edge on the label roll Use proper care when handling cartridges to avoid damaging label material Lm 1 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTE
47. ested 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 15 operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INDUSTRY CANADA This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada EUROPE A warne 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 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU This statement clarifies Br
48. hanging font size 841 user 1 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e WireMarker 89 Accessing a Label Type If you press Enter to start a new line of text a space opens below each line of repeated data and begins to repeat the next line of text as you enter it 5p 1500 580 90 arker 1 5 2 5m Cont Area 1 of 1 Figure 34 WireMarker label with multiple lines S BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 741 User s Manual Terminal Block Patch Panel 66 Block Accessing a Label Type 90 Terminal Block Patch Panel 66 Block Terminal Block Patch Panel and 66 Block label types are designed to be used with continuous media If continuous media 15 not installed these label types do not display in the menu To use Terminal Block Patch Panel or 66 Block label type 1 Press Label Type FILE 2 Navigate to the desired label type and press Enter Neg dialog box displays requesting additional information For review of dialog box navigation see page 23 Terminal Black Separator Serialize Terminal Hepeat in Orientation 0 00 Horizontal J Number of Terminals If you DO NOT intend to serialize terminal block labels proceed to Step 4 3 Navigate to the Serialize option box and press Enter to select the option You on the Serialize option upon entering the dialog box P
49. igation keys to highlight the desired option 3 Press Enter to select the option Terminal Black Separator Serialize Line Terminal Hepeat in Onentation 0 20 Harizantal gt Number of Terminals 02227 R Vertical Figure 4 Drop down fields 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most MO e Dialog Boxes 25 Data Fields a Data Fields In fields requiring user supplied data 1 Using navigation keys navigate to the data field 2 Enter data using the keyboard 3 Use navigation keys to move off the field after entering data Sequence 1 Start Value 1 End Value 2h Increment 1 Add Seq 2 Figure 5 Data input fields 82 BRADY e A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 26 Dialog Boxes Spinner Boxes Spinner Boxes A spinner box lets you toggle through a range of values in a field To use a spinner box 1 Navigate to the field containing the spinner box 2 Press Enter 9 3 Use the up down navigation keys to toggle through the range of values 4 When the desired value 15 reached press Enter 9 Printer Configuration Shut OFF dela E Mo Shut off AC Backlight time sf Always on 01 120 1 0 Spinner boxes Figure 6 Spinner boxes Note Some fields containing spinner boxes allow you to type numbers directly in the field The presence of a cursor in the field indicates you can direct
50. ins rubber grips that hold the label in place after cutting so 1t will not fall off 3 Gently pull the label away from the label exit chute Printing from the BMP 41 Label Printer occurs in the background meaning you can continue to edit or create new labels while a label is printing 23 BRADY m pa WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual This page intentionally left blank Formatting 39 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 13 Font menu options Character line formats are called attributes that change the appearance of the fonts such as size weight bold and angle italics 82 BRADY iene a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 40 Formatting Font Size Font size applies to an entire line of data at a time and 15 measured in point size or millimeters as determined in the Setup function To change the size of the chosen font 1 Press Font LES A sub menu displays the available font sizes for the media installed 2 Choose Size gt font size desired 3 Press Enter 9 Custom Size If the desired size 1s 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 fon
51. inting 83 Multi Print Non collated Prints all first numbers in a sequence then all second numbers etc Figure 29 Three copies of five labels non collated To print a number of copies 1 Press Multi Print y 2 With the cursor in the No of Copies field enter the number of copies desired Determine if the copies should be collated The default is to print collated If you do not want to collate the copies 3 Navigate to the Collate option box and press Enter 9 to remove the checkmark When printing or re printing a single label in a series or a range of labels in a series use the Print Range feature 4 Navigate to the From field under Print Range and enter the number of the first label to be printed 5 Navigate to the 7o field under Print Range and enter the number of the last label to be printed BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 84 Printing Multi Print Mirror Print Mirrored print takes all data on a label and flips it to provide a mirror image Mirroring displays on the printed label only On Screen As Printed Figure 30 Mirror image Mirrored print 1 label based meaning all data on the label is mirrored You cannot mirror data in an individual area To provide a mirror image of label contents in the Multi Print dialog box 1 Navigate to the Mirrored Print option box and press Enter to place a checkmark in the field 2 When finishe
52. ions are available for use on any label regardless of the application label type in use See page 45 for information on how to apply symbols to your labels Arrows DataComm 5 BRADY LEE o Sm WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 108 Appendix Symbols ED C38 Cer OO esa o8 90D zaas Appendix Symbols 109 CLP GHS tes BRADY pea WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 110 Appendix A Symbols Laboratory Laboratory cont E DOG a LoT sree pres T omes CONTROL IVD REF IM tes BRADY BMP941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most 111 NT B mi 112 Appendix Symbols Public Info Prohibition a p 2 2 lt i TICE RESTRICTED AREA o Lit o B OTI SAFETY FIR ST BMP 41 User s Manual Appendix A Symbols 113 Yo BMP 41 User s Manual
53. it chute hold the label in place after it has been cut to avoid dropping remove the label 3 Gently pull the label from the rollers Printing from the 41 Label Printer occurs in the background meaning you can continue to edit or create new labels while the file is printing Cancel a Print Job If a print job is interrupted for instance when media runs out or you intentionally open the cover the system automatically stops the print job and displays a message While the message remains on the screen follow the instructions on the display to resume printing To intentionally cancel a print job 1 Press Shift FN Print e 5 BRADY Om A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 741 User s Manual 80 Printing Print Preview Print Preview The Print Preview function of the BMP941 Label Printer enables you to view your label file prior to printing To preview the label 1 Press Print Preview 45 T The label contents display as they will print out Y A CN CABLE CO To exit Print Preview and return to the editing screen 1 Press Backspace lt aml You are returned to the editing screen Pat user 1S BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Printing 81 Print Preview 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 displa
54. l take affect 2 To set rotation for the label press Label Settings SETTINGS SERIAL OR To set rotation for an area press Area 3 Choose Rotate gt degree of rotation 4 Press Enter REM BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 54 Labels and Areas Rotate ee Note Ifthe auto font size is selected rotated data is autosized to accommodate the height vs the width of the label However if using a fixed font size the rotated data may not fit on the label If this occurs an error message displays indicating rotated text will not fit The Rotate function 1s canceled and data is not rotated To clear the error message 1 Press Backspace The Rotate function is canceled and data is not rotated es BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 48 B 41 User s Manual Labels and Areas 55 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 areas in a multi area label You can also place a frame on a label that contains area frames Rect Rounded Narrow Narrow Rect Rounded Medium Medium Rounded Wide Figure 21 Available frame options 1 To add a frame to a label press Label Settings ETEA OR To add a frame to an area press Area 2 Choose Frame gt frame type 3 Press Enter Frames do not display on editing screen Use Print Preview se
55. lose the cover by pushing down on it until it snaps into place i finger tab 2 ee 7 Although the printer can be operated with the cover open it is recommended that the cover remain closed during printing and standby operation 82 BRADY cae a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 14 Media Cartridge Unload Cartridge Unload Cartridge To remove the media cartridge 1 To open the printer 2 To unlock the 3 On the back of the printer push cover push or pull up cartridge slide the the round eject button to pop the on the finger tab locking lever to the cartridge up Then grasping the left hinged fin pull the cartridge out of the cartridge well finger tab If the cartridge is empty recycle according to local regulations The media gauge at the bottom of the display screen indicates how much media remains Store the cartridge in a cool dry place Unused media will last up to six months before deterioration sets in Please note that the cartridge bay contains parts and assemblies that may be susceptible to damage by Electrostatic Discharge ESD When loading or unloading a cartridge care must be taken so that devices are not damaged 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most AOB e Power 15 Unload Cartridge Power On To turn the system on or off 1 Press Power To preserve battery life when the printer detects a time of in
56. ly enter numbers 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most MO e Dialog Boxes 27 Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box Radio Buttons and Option Boxes To check or uncheck a radio button or option box 1 Navigate to the desired option 2 Press Enter 9 Flag Lengthiin IB E Cable ne 0 25 Rotate Radio buttons OK button Option box Figure 7 Radio buttons Option boxes and OK button Accept Dialog Box Edits To accept all edits in a dialog box 1 Navigate to at the bottom of the dialog box 2 Press Enter 9 Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box To cancel a menu or dialog box without accepting changes 1 Press Backspace m amp BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 28 Setup Pause Cut Setup E gt Figure 8 Setup menu options The Setup function key is used to determine the default settings for the printer To change Setup functions ons ER EE 2 Using navigation keys choose the setup function to change 3 Press Enter am If a dialog box is associated with the specific Setup function it displays upon pressing OK Pause Cut The Pause Cut function allows you to remove a label from the printer before another label starts printing If this feature is turned on when printing a string of labels cutting a label initiates the next label to print To turn on the Pause Cut function The Pause Cut menu b
57. m 11 5 x 3 6 x 6 in Weight with battery pack 1 2 kg 2 6 16 Note The table below refers to the BMP 41 Label Printer only Consumable performance may vary 82 BRADY EM WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 4 Introduction Firmware Upgrades Environmental Operation Storage Temperature Printer 4 to 43 C 40 to 110 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 18 to 43 C 0 to 110 Relative Humidity 20 to 90 non 10 to 90 non Printer condensing condensing Exposing the BMP 41 Label Printer to direct sunlight is not recommended WARNING 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 Firmware Upgrades Future upgrades to BMP 41 Label Printer firmware can be downloaded from Brady s website Access www bradyid com BMP41 click Support gt Downloads then select BMP 41 Label Printer from the list of products 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most MO e External View 5 Firmware Upgrades External View 1 Power key 5 Navigation pad with ENTER key 2 Function keys 6 Thumb Drive Port 3 Print key 7 AC Adaptor Port 4 Feed key 8 USB port a BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s
58. mple The word WIRE as vertical text displays as such W 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 Settings SETTINGS SERIAL OR Press Area 3 Choose Vertical gt On 4 Press Enter 9 The word s display vertically on the label or in the area If more than one line of text 1s present the second and subsequent lines of text display vertically to the right of the first line of text 13pt 103 427 NOS ques General 1 x 5in eg 123 4567 Multiple lines before applying Vertical text Multiple lines after applying Vertical text autosized autosized Figure 23 Multi line vertical alignment BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 58 Labels and Areas Vertical Text a 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 M 103 427 30 0 M 103 427 LE Vertical Text nat allowed with barcodes Vertical Text wall exceed label dimensions Figure 24 Error messages when applying Vertical text After removing the error message the text is displayed in its original format without applying the vertical text option 1 Navigate to the label or area dis
59. nter should be saved in the event you have to ship the printer and accessories back to the supplier WARNING Never ship the 41 Label Printer without first removing the BMP41 BP battery pack from the printer If shipping both the printer and battery pack remove the battery pack from the printer and place the items in the original shipping material before transporting Batteries must be shipped according to state federal or municipal regulations Consult your courier before shipping NiMH battery packs Register Your Printer Register your printer on line at www bradycorp com register and receive free product support and updates ie2 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most AOB e Introduction 3 Physical and Environmental Characteristics uii BMP 41 Label Printer System Specifications The BMP 41 Label Printer has the following specifications e Weight 2 6 lbs 1 2 kg Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism 300 dpi Optical Registration System for Precise Print Registration Softplast QWERTY Keypad Technology Custom True Type Fonts Print Width 1 inch 25 4 mm maximum label width Maximum print length for labels 39 990 6 mm Prints up to 1000 1 x 2 labels per battery charge Physical and Environmental Characteristics The BMP 41 Label Printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics Physical Metric Units U S Units Dimensions 292 x 91 x 152 m
60. nting Preferences displays 3 Click Advanced button 52 BRADY a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 41 User s Manual 12 Connecting Connecting to a PC 4 On the Advanced Options screen click Properties button for Custom Settings BMP41 Advanced Options de BMP41 Advanced Document Settings Em Document Options Paper Size MEET Properties Metafile Spooling Disabled ee Halftone Color Adjustment Cancel 5 On the Custom Settings screen click the down arrow in Cutter Option field and select if you want to pause the printer for cutting at the end of each label or at the end of the job Custom Settings X Cutter End of Jab End of Label End af Jab Cancel 6 Click OK to accept the changes You may have to click OK a number of times as you back out of the Printing Preferences screens 62 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most MO e Media Cartridge 13 Load Cartridge Media Cartridge The media and ribbon supplies for the BMP 41 Label Printer are combined in a plastic cartridge for easy one step loading To load the cartridge Load Cartridge 1 To open the printer 2 Holding the hinged fin drop the cartridge into the cover push or pull up cartridge well pushing gently until 1t snaps into place on the finger tab Slide the locking lever to the right to lock the cartridge into place C
61. playing data as Vertical Text 2 Press Label Settings Elan OR Press Area 3 Choose Vertical OFF 4 Press Enter 9 The text realigns according to predefined formats 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 58 Labels and Areas 59 Barcode Barcode Barcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data text or symbols It 1s 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 Barcode Settings Barcode Symbology The BMP 41 Label Printer supports Code 128 and Code 39 barcode symbology The ratios available are 2 1 and 3 1 The height of the bars in a barcode can vary with a minimum of 0 1 inch 2 54 mm and a maximum of 1 2 inches 30 48 mm The width of the narrow bar of a barcode is 1 2 or 3 dots Human Readable Human Readable text can be placed above or below the barcode or you can choose not to display it Check Digit A check digit is used for error detection when using a Code 39 barcode You can turn the check digit function on or off To change any of the barcode settings 1 Press Label Settings SETTINGS SERIAL 2 Navigate to Barcode main menu 3 Press Enter 9 tes BRADY pea WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST gt 41 User s Manual 60 Labels and Areas Add a Barcode
62. r s Manual 18 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Description Backspace Key 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 Acts as a toggle to lock text into uppercase as data is entered Places the next typed character in superscript format displaying slightly above the line of text Will place multiple characters in superscript if the characters are highlighted first Refer to page 42 for information on highlighting characters Subscript Key Places the next typed character in subscript format displaying slightly below the line of text Will place multiple characters in subscript if the characters are highlighted first Refer to page 42 for information on highlighting characters Move to Next On a multi area label moves to the next Area Key area from the current area Move to Previous JEVA RI In a multi area label moves the Area Key i previous area from the current area 5 BRADY 941 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most MO e Keypad 19 Navigation and Editing Keys Function Description Highlight Text Fa Y Highlights selects text on the editing ES screen left or right a character at a time enabling you to add font attributes bold italics underline to
63. rizontal 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 To apply justification 1 Navigate to the label or area where justification is to be applied 2 To apply justification to a label press Label Settings SETTINGS SERIAL OR To apply justification to an area press Area 3 Choose H Justify or V Justify 4 Choose the horizontal or vertical justification desired 5 Press Enter EZB Every line of data on the label or in an area 1s justified according to the option selected Different justification can be applied to different areas on one label 1S BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST R e Labels and Areas 53 Rotate Rotate Rotation flips the data on a label counter clockwise at 90 increments Rotation affects all data on a label eZ lt 180 2 0 Figure 20 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 the rotation is the same as the previous area To rotate data 1 Navigate to the label or area where rotation wil
64. ry 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 Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock In the event of a cell leaking do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes If contact has been made wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment Observe the plus and minus marks on the cell battery and equipment and ensure correct use Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment Do not mix cells of different manufacture capacity size or type within a device When using alkaline cells always use fresh new batteries and never mix used batteries with new batteries Keep cells and batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed Always purchase the correct cell or battery for the equipment Keep cells and batteries clean and dry Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer s instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions
65. serialization from the last number of the previous strip For instance when requesting two strips of a 4 pair configuration the first strip will contain values 1 12 the second strip will contain numbers 13 24 7 When finished navigate to and press Enter 9 Pat Use 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 58 4 DesiStrip 97 Accessing a Label Type DesiStrip To create a DesiStrip 1 Press Label Type LABEL TYPE FILE 2 Navigate to DesiStrip and press Enter 9 The default length is 1 5 in To enter a different length 3 In the Length field press Backspace to clear the default length DesiStrip Lengthtin 2 00 BRADY Em Bum WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual Breaker Box Accessing a Label Type 98 Breaker Box 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 TYPE FILE 2 Navigate to Breaker Box then press Enter g Breaker Box Breaker Repeat Separator 000 Number of Breakers Orientation Homonal variable Pole Count 3 In the Breaker Repeat field enter the width of a standard breaker 4 In the N
66. t should be inserted 2 Enter the text Existing data positioned to the right of the cursor moves progressively to the right to make room for the inserted text If a fixed font size is selected when the end of the line is reached no more data can be inserted To add more data press ENTER to start another line or decrease the size of the font S2 BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 34 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 m Clear CLEAR is used to clear data from the screen or cancel a function Clear Data To Clear data You are presented with two options Clear Text Clear AII Clear Text removes all data on the label but leaves the formatting in place e g font size number of areas etc Clear All removes all data and formatting from the label 2 Choose the desired option 3 Press Enter 9 If using Clear All a message displays asking confirmation SEpt MC 1 000 580 Deg General 1 0 35m Auto Area 1 of 1 Delete all labels from workspace Yes Press ENTER Ma Press Backspace LLEAR Pet User 43 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 58 4 Getting Started 35 Editing Text 4 Press Enter to confirm the deletion If you do not want to delete the labels 5 Press B
67. t size 2 Press Enter o When entering a custom font size a minimum maximum range is presented to accommodate the label size loaded in the printer The minimum size reflects readability and the maximum size accommodates proper fit on a label If you enter a size smaller than the minimum or larger than the maximum an error message displays indicating the entered size exceeds lower or upper limits MC 1 000 580 0 Deg 1 O 35In Auto Area 1 of 1 or Points Bald Italic Pur 1 BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Formatting 41 Font Shortcut You can increase or decrease the size of the font one point at a time using the navigation keys 1 Hold the Shift key and press the Up Down navigation keys enough times to reach the desired font size 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 LEE 3 Choose the desired attribute then choose ON 4 Press Enter EZB 5 Enter the text to be affected by the attribute The attribute stays on until it is turned off or until you move to a new area To turn the attribute off 1 Press Font 2 Choose the attribute then choose OFF 3 Press Enter 9 5 BRADY Om A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 42
68. tact Brady Technical Support for repair and replacement information tes BRADY fe WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST BMP 51 User s Manual Table of Contents INGROGUCIION ico cite ene ea te Sek genes erat ards bad 1 Unpack Your 2 Save Your 2 Register Your Printer a 2 BMP 41 Label Printer System Specifications 3 Physical and Environmental Characteristics 3 Firmware Upgrades irae need hide Aves ees TIL 4 EXternar VIGW iuau d 5 uoi xx ew ce one ene ee ee eae ee eee NETS EU NE REN E E EE 6 Loading the BMP41 BP Battery 8 AC Power Adapter 9 Brady AG AOIDIBIS e qua meer adus Ses eoe oe rar ewes eee Sos e Ges 9 Attaching the 9 CONnNCGUNG sooo E EEG EE Ce ee ee due eras ee eee Se oe eee ee E NER 10 CONMECINGNO APC eves 11 Download Print 11 11 Media she es 13 Load
69. ual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most MO e Connecting 11 Connecting to a PC Connecting to a PC In order to send data from a Brady PC labeling program to the BMP 41 Label Printer you must install the BMP 41 Label Printer driver The printer drivers can be found on the Brady Printer Drivers CD enclosed with your BMP 41 Label Printer package To install the printer drivers 1 Turn the printer on 2 Insert the Brady Printer Drivers CD into the CD drive of your computer The printer drivers wizard 15 launched 3 Follow the prompts on the screen for installation of a particular driver Note If it appears that the printer has lost communication with the host computer while still connected via the USB cable turn the printer off then restart it to restore the connection Download Print Drivers You can also download the print drivers from the Brady website at www bradyid com bmp41 On the website choose Support Printer Drivers then follow the instructions on the screen Pause Cut Preference After the printer driver is installed access the printer and set the Pause Cut preference 1 In Windows XP click Start then choose Settings Printers and Faxes OR In Windows 7 click Start then choose Devices amp Printers OR In Windows 8 using the Search feature in the Charms bar search for Devices and Printers 2 In the list of available printers right click BMP41 and choose Printing Preferences The Layout tab of Pri
70. ual use and determine for him or herself their adaptability to his her 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 it This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EPXRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON BRADY S PART UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BRADY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE BRADY S PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS amp CONDITIONS PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PACKAGE FOR A FULL REFUND tes BRADY BMP 51 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS most 3 Technical Support Technical Support Numbers On line Help For repair or technical assistance find your regional Brady Tech Support office by going to the Americas www bradyid com In Europe www bradyeurope com In Asia www bradycorp com Repair and Replacement Parts Brady Corporation offers repair and replacement services Con
71. ular breaker The number of the breaker displays in the upper right corner of the editing screen 10 When finished navigate to and press Enter 9 The number of breakers are created as areas on one label On the Editing screen enter unique data for each breaker using Next Area or Prev Area to move to the different areas 2 Unt 1000 580 Deg 1x 2b5in Cont Area 1 af 4 Use Print Preview to view the multi area label before printing See page 80 for information on navigating multi area labels in Print Preview 5 BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 48 41 User s Manual Troubleshooting 101 Troubleshooting Use the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your 41 Label Printer If the corrective action suggested does not work contact Brady s Technical Support Group at www bradyid com Problem Corrective Action Hardware Head over temp Print Head too hot Print head has reached maximum operating temperature Let print head cool down for approximately 10 minutes then re initiate print job Keyboard works intermittently or One or more keys is stuck in Identify any keys stuck in down not at all depressed state position Repress key to un stick Error Locking lever not closed Locking lever not in locked Slide the locking lever to the right Close lever position locked position Then push down firmly on the cover until
72. umber of Breakers field enter the number of breakers to be labeled This produces one continuous strip vertically aligned for US breaker boxes or horizontally aligned for EU breaker boxes To print a separator line between labels 5 Navigate to the Separator field and press Enter o to display the drop down list From the list select the separator to use 1S BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Breaker Box 99 Accessing a Label Type 6 Navigate to the Orientation field and press Enter o to display the drop down list From the list select the orientation to use A1 A2 A3 A4 Horizontal Orientation Vertical Orientation If the pole number for breakers is constant proceed to Step 8 However if the number of poles per breaker vary 7 Navigate to Variable Pole Count field and press Enter o to place a checkmark in the field Breaker Repeat Separator 0 00 Number of Breakers Orientation Honzontal Variable Pole Count 8 When finished navigate to and press Enter o S BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 741 User s Manual 100 Breaker Box Accessing a Label Type If Variable Pole Count was checked the following screen displays Breaker Box Poles Poles o1 o2f1 oh 9 Navigate to the Poles field for each Breaker number used and enter the number of poles for that partic
73. view the multi area label before printing See page 80 for information on navigating multi area labels in Print Preview 5 BRADY pea WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 741 User s Manual 92 Flags Accessing a Label Type Flags 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 continuous media or specific multi area die cut labels To use a Flag label type 1 Press Label Type LABEL TYPE FILE 2 Choose Flags and press Enter A dialog box displays different Flag layouts preceded by radio button Flag 1 50 Cable Diiameter in 0 25 Rotate To select a layout 3 Navigate to the radio button of the desired layout and press Enter 9 4 If continuous media is installed navigate to Flag Length field and enter the length of the flag the part that contains the text 5 Navigate to the Cable Diameter field and enter the diameter of the wire cable to which the flag will be applied Pet User 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 4 Flags 93 Accessing a Label Type The range for the cable diameter 15 0 25 inches to 8 inches By entering the diameter of the wire or cable the system automatically calculates an additional length of label to allow complete wrap of the wire cable with additional label material
74. with few exceptions apply to the entire label not individual data GTP Figure 18 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 Only the current area displays on the editing screen Use Print Preview see page 80 to view the label with all its areas Em BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e Labels and Areas 49 Fixed Length Fixed Length If using continuous media the label length will be as long as necessary to accommodate the font size and attributes applied to the label However you can set the length of the media to a fixed length To set a fixed length for continuous media 1 Press Label Settings SETTINGS SERIAL 2 Navigate to Length gt Fixed 3 Enter the desired fixed length the pop up field 4 Press Enter A 1 pt C Deg General Area 1 of Original length of label Revere General 24 Area lof Length of label after changing fixed length Figure 19 Adding a fixed length BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 50 Labels and Areas Go To An Area Add Areas To add an area to a label 1 Press Area pP 2 Choose Add
75. xt 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 gt percentage desired 4 Press Enter While entering data the expand or condense attribute stays on until it is returned to 100 until you move to a new area To expand or condense pre existing data 1 Hold Shift E while moving the cursor across the characters that are to be expanded or condensed This highlights the data 2 Press Font FONTS ces 3 Choose Exp Cond gt percentage desired 4 Press Enter m All highlighted text takes on the attribute BRADY WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 44 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 It immediately turns off after the character 1 entered and you are returned to the normal line of type To apply Superscript or Subscript 1 Position the cursor in the line of text where the superscript or subscript character will display 2 Press Super a or Sub Ey Ww 3
76. ys a scroll bar indicating there is more data to view Scroll bar in print preview To scroll through a preview of a long label 1 Press Left Right navigation keys as applicable Scrolling in Multi Area Preview When using serialization multiple areas are created To scroll through the different labels in print preview 1 Press Up Down navigation keys as applicable tes BRADY a WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 41 User s Manual 82 Printing Multi Print Multi Print Pressing the Multi Print key brings up a dialog box displaying the following options Multiple Print af Copies Collate 1 Mirrored Print Range Multi print lets you print a number of copies of a label or a range of labels in a multi label series file If printing a number of copies you can also determine if you want the copies collated or not Note Depending on the media and label type in use the Multi print dialog box may display the option to define a separator tic or line See Figure 35 on page 91 for a description of tic and line separators Collate Collating refers to the way a series of labels print out 1f more than one copy or set of labels is requested Collated All sequential numbers print once then the entire sequence prints again Figure 28 Three copies of five labels collated User 13 BRADY BMP 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST 4 Pr
77. zation values after a sequence has been determined To edit the sequence values The Serial dialog box displays with the current values listed 2 Navigate to the value fields to change and enter the new value 3 Navigate to and press Enter 20 Em 1 BRADY 41 User s Manual WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST e File Management 69 Save File Management Figure 27 File menu options A label can be saved as a file to be opened and reused at a later date File Naming Standards To create a file on the 41 Label Printer the file must be given a name Names can be up to 20 characters long and can consist of letters numbers and spaces When creating files remember this rule You cannot have two files with the same name If you do the most recent file with the name will overwrite the previous file with that name A one character difference in the name creates a different file and will not overwrite a previous file Save You can save a file internally on the 41 Label Printer or on some external device such as a thumb drive The saved file retains the label data data attributes and alignment parameters This file 15 available for reuse whenever needed To save labels as a file 1 Press File i LABEL TYPE 2 Choose Save then press Enter MEZ To save internally on the 41 Label Printer proceed to Step 9 8 BRADY S User A WHEN PERFORMANCE MATTERS MOST gt

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