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1. Joye suondo eui sseooe 0 N3IW SseJd 1387 OJON 99 OL dmsmeg 41899 1901 49018 189 1 Appendix DataComm 4 T Block Menu Tree IDXPERT sor Manual Appendix C Font Size Chart ER 777161 0 worm 33 BRADY 12345 mmis BRADY 12345 BRADY 12948 BRADY 12324 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 52 DXPERT Manual Print Sample BRADY 1234 BRADY 123 RADY 12 BRADY 1 BRADY 1 102 1 00 25 0 Q gt AB J The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler also offers a 126 pt 1 25 33mm font for UPPERCASE characters only Appendix Symbol Library See Symbols on page 16 for instructions on selecting and printing the symbols shown below op h Flectrical Y nice Data Fire First Aid res Haz WHIWMIIS e p a _ eo Appendix E Glossary of Terms It may be helpful to review these terms while using this manual Alphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic numeric punctuation and other symbols Backing Material The silicon coated paper carrier material to which lab
2. lt gt Display screen shows you are in Zone 2 of 2 LINE 01 FONT 10 pt 2 2 2 5 Press 25 gt Display shows you are in Zone 3 of 3 m 01 FONT lt lt text characters multi zone label IDXPERT 6 10 75094 User Manual 2 Enter characters for Zone 1 LINE 01 10 4 Enter characters for Zone 2 EINE 01 FONT 10pt 2 2222 6 Enter characters for Zone 3 CINE 01 FONT 10pt 2 2993 Note Pressing NUM FUNCTION toggles between zones whether navigating to a previous zone during text character entry or editing 39 Example Toggled back to Zone 2 atter three zones are created Display shows user is in Zone 2 of 3 FONT pt Z 2 3 Note The Create Zone process is repeatable for a maximum of three zones using the General ID Menu it is repeatable for up to 12 zones if using the DataComm amp T Block Menu characters entered into each zone using the General ID Menu are retained and can be saved to memory General Serialization of Labels The printer allows you to perform basic alpha or numeric serializations Serializing a character results in a series of labels that increment the character by either one number or one letter For example Numeric Serialization when the 123 124 125 126 serialized character is 3 Alpha Serialization when the ABC ABD ABE ABF serial
3. 5PR do one of the following e Press the ENTER key to accept the default 4PR or e Press another pair configuration softkey and press ENTER 4 9 Note For instruction on using the BLANK selection see Blank Pair on page 30 Note See also Horizontal Serialization on page 31 and Backbone Serialization on page 32 If you make a 2PR 3PR 4PR or 5PR selection 4PR appears by default the BIX Block editor display screen appears with the label type title in the upper left corner One zone is viewed and editable at a time The zone availability 15 pre defined and based on the pair configuration thus fixed accordingly For example 2 has 24 zones has 16 zones APR has 12 zones 5PR has 10 zones and BLANK has two zones see examples Block 4 Pair BIX Block Blank LINE 01 FONT 10pt Z 1 12 Display screen showing Zone 1 of a Display screen showing Zone 1 of a 4PR 12 zone label BLANK label type with two zones available LINE 01 FONT 1 pt 207 Step 4 Enter the label data into the desired zones navigating between zones by pressing FUNCTION PREV ZONE and or FUNCTION NEXT ZONE when entering data or when viewing or editing previously entered data Desi Strips Note See DataComm amp T Block Menu Selections for a list of the high level DataComm amp T Block Menu selections their default values and the corresponding softkeys This example outlines the functionality required to create
4. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Press MEMORY grid appears showing 10 storage 1 2 3 4 5 Displays part name and locations Bold numbers indicate 6 7 8 9 10 first line of data for storage locations that are occupied 1500 580 easy retrieval of the 123 correct label Use the arrows on your V to navigate to the desired storage location on the grid Press the SAVE softkey If you try to save the legend to an occupied space you will get the option to overwrite it Recalling a Label from Memory Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 44 Press MEMORY E A grid appears showing 10 storage locations Bold numbers indicate storage locations that are occupied Use the arrows on your keypad A V to navigate to the desired storage location on the grid The part number cartridge along with the first line of label text shows on the display screen to help you identify the saved legend Press the RCL softkey Caution Pressing Recall will delete any text you have currently showing on the display Screen Note You must have a part number in the printer that is equal to or greater than in print width and height the part that was used when saving the legend If the part number is too small you will receive this error message Cannot If you save a label using a new part number it will be saved with the new part Deleting Label from Memory Press MEMORY r A
5. 0 20 units to inches or millimeters Separator NONE Step 3 To set or accept the length do one of the following e Press the ENTER key to accept the default or e Press the LEN softkey enter a new width and press ENTER Note From this point similar functionality is used as when working with Patch Panels See Patch Panel Labels on page 23 for more information 26 DXPERT Manual 66 Block display screen examples 66 Block 12345 66 Block LINE 01 FONT 6pt Z 1 1 01 FONT 6pt Z 1 12 Display screen before text zones Display screen showing 12 zone label entered with the first of 12 zones displayed 110 Block Labels Note See DataComm amp T Block Menu Selections for a list of the high level DataComm amp T Block Menu selections their default values and the corresponding softkeys This example outlines the functionality required to create a 110 Block label using the DataComm amp T Block menu 110 Block labels print based on user selected pair configuration This example assumes use of a dedicated 110 Block part width 475 To create a 110 Block label Step 1 Insert a dedicated part 475 x continuous in B412 and 8422 The printer reads the smart cell settings and automatically displays the screen allowing you to choose between the General ID Menu and DataComm amp T Block Menu Upon selecting the DataComm amp T Block Menu the following datacomm menu options appear above the softkeys P
6. 32 52 457 397 Fax 32 52 457 800 E Mail tsbelgium bradycorp com Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION eee 1 PACKAGECON PENTS 1 PRODUCT P e P e Pr se PR e 1 ABOUT THE USER 1 ADDITIONAL USER DOCUMENTATION 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 CHAPTER 2 PRINTER COMPONENT 55655555559 vue t 4 4 BATTERY 5 CONNECTIONS 5 ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR IDXPERT M HANDHELD LABELER eene 5 MATERIAL CARTRIDGES 6 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 0 7 SETTING UP THE 9999 999 7 CHAPTER 3 USING THE DISPLAY SCREEN MENUS AND 8 THE DISPLAY 8 999999 DE DE EE an annn 8 THE GENERAL ID 99999 99 9 8 CONTRAST OONN LO DAN 8 GENERAL ID MENU BASICS 9 SETUP FOR PRINTING 22205 10 GENERAL ID MENU SELECTIONS 10 DATACOM
7. Press NEXT to advance to the next set of menu options Select DataComm Application At this point pressing NEXT again cycles back to the first set of menu options when the last set of menu options is reached Pressing CLEAR ESC LHH exits the DataComm amp T Block menu mode and returns you to the General ID display screen After returning to the General ID display screen pressing FUNCTION MENU returns you to the start up display screen ID User Manual 11 DataComm amp T Block Menu Selections Following is a list of the high level DataComm amp T Block Menu selections and the corresponding softkeys To perform formatting using the DataComm amp T Block Menu press Softkey MENU and the corresponding softkey RC Patch Panel The default values as follows P PNL Port Width 0 60 separator LINE Justification CENTER CENTER Rotation 90 degrees Terminal Block The default values are as follows T BLK Length 0 20 separator LINE Justification CENTER CENTER Rotation 0 degrees Desi Strip The default values are as follows DESI Width 1 94 separator NONE Justification CENTER CENTER Rotation 90 degrees 110 Block The default values are as follows 110BLK Pair Type 4 Length 1 2 for 4 pair Length is based on pair configuration so the following applies to the other pair configurations 2 pair 6 3 pair 9 5 pair 1 5 and Blank 7 5 separator LINE Ju
8. The leading edge of the Use a pair of scissors to cut a straight labels media roll is uneven or leading edge on the marker roll torn not a straight edge WARNING When cutting die cut labels make sure to cut in between labels For continuous media cut just before a notch DO NOT cut into the notch Printer will not feed The leading edge of the Ensure that the media roll edge is flush labels media roll 15 either out with edge of cartridge and under the past the cartridge edge material guides has retracted back into it Printer will not feed Notch edges may be Fold left edge back up so that the notch can labels folded Printer is not be read detecting a notch in the media Label material has Excessive jarring during Ensure that retention label is reapplied retracted into transportation of material when storing the cartridge cartridge Fixed length label q q text gets cut off was not pressed Press to move the fixed length label before cutting to the cut position Label material jams Retaining label was not Remove retaining label from cartridge in printer removed before inserting into printer 48 DXPERT Yser Manual Error Messages Error Message Cause Corrective Action Head Open The printer head mechanism 15 not Lock the cartridge locking lever engaged Out of Labels The printer label cartridge 15 Install a new label cartridge empty see Replace material cartridge on page 7 No Cartridge A c
9. To print the TIME stamp Press FUNCTION INSERT TIME If the time stamp fits on your label the time symbol D appears in the place in which you have your cursor If it does not fit you will receive this error message Cannot Fit The time prints on your label in 12 hour AM PM format for example 1 30 PM or in 12 24 military time format for example 13 30 To print the DATE stamp Press FUNCTION sie 67 INSERT DATE If the date stamp fits on your label the date symbol nh appears in the place in which you have your cursor If it does not fit you will receive this error message Cannot Fit The date prints on your label in dd MON yy format For example 17 JAN 07 Note The time and date stamp reflects real time Therefore the time and date printed on label reflects the time at printing unless you have toggled unlock access for changing the time or date manually Setting Units The printer allows you to view both label measurements and font sizes in a variety of units To change default units Step 1 Press MENU EN Step 2 Press NEXT then press UNIT Step 3 Select default units The display screen shows the current unit settings Label Units Inches Font Units Points e To change the default unit for label measurements press LABL then press INCH or MM e To change the default unit for fonts press FONT then press POINT INCH or MM Inches millimeters and points
10. or design O 2006 Brady Corporation Rights Reserved Revision A 09 2006 Firmware Version 2 0 Brady Corporation 6555 West Good Hope Road P O Box 2131 Milwaukee WI 53201 Main Switchboard 800 541 1686 414 358 6600 FAX 800 292 2289 Sales Customer Support 800 537 8791 Regulatory Information Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment 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 1s likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady Corporation could void the user authority to use the equipment This 15 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 Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la clas
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12. PNL T BLK DESI 110BLK 66BLK BIX Note To escape to the General ID Menu screen press FUNCTION CLEAR ESC Step 2 Press NEXT then the 110 BLK softkey The default 110 block information automatically appears on the display screen as shown below pressing NEXT advances menu options 110 BLOCK 110 BLOCK Pair Type 4 Pair Type 4 Step 3 set or accept the pair configuration 2PR or 5PR do one of the following e Press the ENTER key to accept the default 4PR or e Press another pair configuration softkey and press ENTER w Note For instruction on using the BLANK selection see Blank Pair on page 30 2 Note See also Horizontal Serialization on page 31 and Backbone Serialization on page 32 DXPERT se Manual 27 If you make 2PR or 5PR selection 4PR appears by default the 110 Block editor display screen appears with the label type title in the upper left corner One zone is viewed and editable at a time The zone availability is pre defined and based on the pair configuration thus fixed accordingly For example 2PR has 24 zones 3PR has 16 zones 4PR has 12 zones 5PR has 10 zones and BLANK has two zones see examples 110 Block 4 Pair 110 Block Blank LINE 01 FONT 10pt Z 1 12 Display screen showing Zone 1 of Display screen showing Zone 1 of a a 4PR 12 zone label BLANK label type with two zones available LINE 01 FONT 10pt Z 1 2 Step 4
13. Patch Panel Labels on page 23 for more information DXPERT se Manual 25 Terminal Block display screen examples Terminal Block Terminal Block LINE 01 FONT 6pt Display screen before text zones Display screen showing 12 zone label entered with the first of 12 zones displayed LINE 1 FONT 6pt Z 1 12 66 Block Labels Note See DataComm amp T Block Menu Selections for a list of the high level DataComm amp T Block Menu selections their default values and the corresponding softkeys This example outlines the functionality required to create a 66 Block label using the DataComm amp T Block menu This example also assumes the use of a dedicated 66 Block label part width 375 To create a 66 Block label Step 1 Insert a dedicated part XC 375 498 The printer reads the smart cell settings and automatically displays the screen allowing you to choose between the General ID Menu and DataComm amp T Block Menu Upon selecting the DataComm amp T Block Menu the following datacomm menu options appear above the softkeys P PNL T BLK DESI 110BLK 66BLK BIX 2 Note To escape to the General ID Menu screen press FUNCTION CLEAR ESC Step 2 Press NEXT then the 66 BLK softkey The default 66 Block information automatically appears on the display screen as shown below in inches or millimeters depending on user See Setting Units on page 36 for instruction on setting 66 BLOCK Length In
14. Your printer ships with a cartridge installed Follow these instructions to replace the existing cartridge 1 Turn the locking lever down to unlock the cartridge 2 Locate the cartridge release button on the backside of the printer and push firmly to eject cartridge 3 Remove the existing cartridge Install the new cartridge as shown 5 Turn the locking lever up to lock both the cartridge and print head Locking Lever Step 3 Turn the printer ON Press the POWER key IDXPERT ed User Manual Chapter 4 Using the Display Screen Menus and Keypad This chapter provides information about the display screen the General ID Menu and the DataComm amp T Block Menu It also provides information about the keys found on the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler and their corresponding functions The Display Screen When the Power button 15 pressed the start up display screen appears The start up display screen allows you to choose between the General ID menu options or the DataComm amp T Block menu options use the blue softkeys beneath the up down arrows to toggle between the two The General ID Menu 15 highlighted by default General ID Menu When using either menu the display allows you to see up to three lines of text and 16 characters per line The display auto scrolls when you enter more than the maximum displayed lines or characters Use the arrows on your keypad to navigate the screen Start
15. a Desi Strip using the DataComm amp T Block menu To create a Desi Strip label Step 1 Insert a dedicated part 375 x continuous in B412 The printer reads the smart cell settings and automatically displays the screen allowing you to choose between the General ID Menu and DataComm amp T Block Menu Upon selecting DataComm amp T Block Menu the following datacomm menu options appear above the softkeys P PNL T BLK DESI 110BLK 66BLK BIX Note To escape to the General ID Menu screen press FUNCTION CLEAR ESC Step 2 Press the DESI softkey The Desi Strip information automatically appears on the display screen as shown below in inches or millimeters depending on user settings DXPERT se Manual 29 DESI STRIP see Setting Units on page 36 for instruction Length In 1 94 on setting units to inches or millimeters Separator NONE Step 3 To set or accept the length do one of the following e Press the ENTER key to accept the default or e Press the LEN softkey enter a new length and press ENTER Note From this point similar functionality is used as when working with Patch Panels See Patch Panel Labels on page 23 for more information Desi Strip display screen examples Desi Strip Desi Strip LINE 01 FONT 16pt 27 1 1 LINE 01 FONT 16pt 2 18 Display screen before text zones Display screen showing nine zone label entered with the first of nine zones displayed Blank Pair Type If yo
16. a space accented character or symbol the serial pattern cycles back to begin incrementing again from the rightmost serialized character e After printing a series of serial characters the display screen shows the next logical character in the serial pattern Example Print 1 to 5 After print job 15 completed screen displays 6 DXPERT se Manual 41 Barcode Labels The printer allows you to print Code 39 and Code 128 barcode labels while in General ID Menu mode Barcode heights are available in inches or millimeters See Setting Units on page 36 for instruction on setting units to inches or millimeters Barcodes are selectable on a line by line basis Text and barcodes cannot be combined on the same line A barcode symbol in the status bar on the display screen indicates that a line is designated as a barcode LINE 01 __ 11391 2 1 1 Step 1 Press MENU E MN Step 2 Press NEXT to navigate to and then press the BAR softkey The following options appear 6pt 7pt 10pt e SYMB Symbology Select 39 check digit on off or 128 e HGT Barcode Height Range is from 1 to 1 2 Pressing the A V up down softkey arrows raises and lowers barcode height in 1 increments e HR Human Readable Select ON OFF or SIZE SIZE provides font size options of 4pt 6pt 7pt and 10pt HR default font size 10 pts HR text 1s centered and positioned below the barcode e WIDTH Barcode Widt
17. choices continuous labels in order to advance the label strip to the cut position MEMORY accesses Save Recall and Delete softkeys used to store legends q FEED feeds material through the printer without printing Use for fixed length FUNCTION BARCODE toggles between text and barcode mode SERIAL performs a standard serialization of the character on which the cursor 15 placed A serialization results in a series of label data that is incremented by number 0 9 and or one letter A Z a z The type of label you are generating dictates specific serialization functionality FUNCTION SYMBOL accesses the symbol library See Appendix D Symbol Library SPACE creates a space between characters when creating legends FUNCTION CAPS LOCK toggles CAPS on and off FUNCTION brings up a selection of international characters Use either the softkey or keypad arrows to navigate the character menu T IDXPERT EL User Manual Chapter 5 Creating Labels Using the General ID Menu This chapter provides information for creating formatting and printing labels using the General ID Menu including information on changing font sizes and bold status It also provides instructions for adding symbols and international characters to a label Creating a Basic Label Follow these steps to create and print a basic label For details and information on advanced features refer to the chapters that follow in t
18. refer to the height of a character Step 4 Press ENTER i IDXPERT AE Land User Manual Setting Language The printer allows you to view menu choices in 11 different languages To set the default language Step 1 Press MENU EN Step 2 Press NEXT twice then press LANG The display screen shows the current language setting Language English Step 3 Select your default language To select this language English French German Dutch Italian Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Danish Finnish Norwegian Swedish Step 4 Press ENTER Note All menu prompts and messages will be displayed in the language selected DXPERT Manual 37 Chapter 8 Advanced Features This chapter provides information on creating and printing continuous labels both automatic and fixed length zones on labels general serialized labels and barcode labels Continuous Media The printer s continuous setting allows you to create labels for a variety of applications including pipe markers terminal blocks and patch panels To work with continuous media Step 1 MENU EM Step 2 Press CONT Step 3 Press AUTO LEN or SEP Step 4 Press ENTER Auto Auto 18 the default When Auto is chosen the characters entered determine the length of the continuous label up to a maximum of 75 characters or 19 in 482mm whichever 15 reached first Font size and size of characters selected aff
19. 7 CHAPTER 10 TROUBLESHOOTING esesecscscscseseseseseseseseseseseoeseseoeoeososcsososososeseseseseseseseseseseseoeseoese 48 SOON E 48 ERROR IN Se asec hese AEA 49 APPENDIX A GENERAL ID MENU TREE eseseseesesecccsesecccscseoccseceoecscseoeoceseseoscseseoscseseoecsesesecseseseoeo 50 APPENDIXB amp T BLOCK MENU 51 APPENDIX C FONT SIZE CHART aeeiccnsseceaosuesesscseuvsveusauveUs ea avaua cPa a VE Fave UR rev 52 APPENDIX D SYMBOL LIBRARY 222212 2 5 2526523 EELE Evo ed abra ao Fac EE EE Ru erba E8103 222 54 APPENDIXE GLOSSARY OF TERMS eee eee 55 vi DXPERT User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains introductory information about the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler as well as information about the User Manual Package Contents Before you begin setting up the printer verify that you have received the following items in your packaging a IDXPERT Handheld Labeler Hard Case Free Media Cartridge XC 1500 580 WT BK Communications Cable Product CD containing o Quick Start Guide 11 languages o User Manual 11 languages o Link to
20. 95 Ibs 91 kg 2 165 Batteries Weight Printer 1 09 kg 2 4 165 1 11 kg 2 45 Ibs Cartridge and Batteries Environmental Specifications Temperature 4 to 40 C 40 to 105 F 18 to 60 C 0 to 140 F 20 to 95 non condensing 10 to 80 non condensing Exposing the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler to direct sunlight 1s not recommended POWER Six AA l 5VzzAlkaline Batteries or AC Adapter 3 3A Certification The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler complies with the following United States and Canada e UL CSA 60950 1 e FCC Part 15 Class A e FCC Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A limits e ANSI UL 60950 AS NZS 3548 Industry Canada ICES 003 Issue 4 2004 e CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 European Union e EN60950 e CE CISPR A e EN55022 1998 1 and A2 e EN55024 1998 1 and A2 e EN61000 3 2 2000 EN61000 3 3 1998 1 and A2 e WEEE RoHS Australia e AS NZS 3548 1995 A and A2 Mexico e NOM 019 SCFI 1998 Safety Information WARNING Please heed the following precautions before setting up and using your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler Do not immerse the printer A C adaptor in water Doing so may cause electrical shock e Avoid exposing the printer to unusually high levels of heat and humidity Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual Chapter 2 Printer Components This chapter provides the locations and descriptions of the components that make up the IDXP
21. ENTER Note Any characters previously entered via the DataComm amp T Block Menu will be overwritten 110 Block 4 Pair Start Value 1l 32 DXPERT se Manual Step 3 Enter the desired number of strips 1 9 value only and press ENTER Printing begins automatically 110 Block 4 Pair 1 No of Strips 5 01 10 Z 1 12 Note After printing series serial characters the display screen returns to the DataComm amp T Block menu mode to the display last edited before serialization Pressing FUNCTION CLEARIESC exits the DataComm amp T Block menu and returns to General ID menu mode 110 Block 4 Pair gr ow LINE 01 FONT 1 pt LINE 01 FONT 1 pt Z 1 12 WARNING 110 Block labels in backbone serialization mode cannot be saved or recalled The message Cannot Save displays as a reminder 33 Backbone Serialization Examples 110 Block BIX Block Labels The leftmost zones on each strip print with two numbers The first number is left justified the second number 15 right justified other zones print with one right justified number Note Examples below may not be drawn exactly to scale Note Rotation cannot be adjusted on 110 Block or BIX Block labels Example 2 Pair Note Non printable zones are included on each end 0 2 at front end of strip remainder at end of label varied depen
22. ERT Handheld Labeler Keypad Layouts The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler is available in two keypad layouts ABC Keypad and Keyboard Layout Although the keyboard layouts are different the printers are operated and function identically ABC Keypad Version Keyboard Layout Version 1 Material cartridge 2 Cutting Lever 3 Locking Lever 4 LCD Screen 5 Keypad 4 ID XPERT User Manual Battery Compartment ABC Keypad Version Keyboard Layout Version 6 Battery Compartment 7 Battery Cover Connections Serial Port Optional A C For Future Firmware Adaptor Upgrades and PC Printing ABC Keypad Version Connections are found on the bottom of the printer Keyboard Layout Version Connections are found on the of the printer Accessories for your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler These accessories may be ordered from your Brady distributor Note See the Accessory Parts List on page 47 e Hard Case for Printer and Media e Communications Cable e A C Power Supply Printer Cleaning Kit IDXPERT User Manual Material Cartridges Thanks to innovative smart cell technology the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler recognizes the label material and automatically adjusts to it saving setup time and effort Note Most label formatting default settings are based on the cartridge installed in the printer Please see the chapters on formatting later in this manual for infor
23. Enter the label data into the desired zones navigating between zones by pressing FUNCTION PREV ZONE and or FUNCTION NEXT ZONE when entering data or when viewing or editing previously entered data BIX Block Labels Note See DataComm amp T Block Menu Selections for a list of the high level DataComm amp T Block Menu selections their default values and the corresponding softkeys This example outlines the functionality required to create a BIX Block label using the DataComm amp T Block menu BIX Block labels print based on user selected pair configuration This example assumes use of a dedicated BIX Block part width 625 To create BIX Block label Step 1 Insert a dedicated part 625 x continuous in B412 and B422 The printer reads the smart cell settings and automatically displays the screen allowing you to choose between the General ID Menu and DataComm amp T Block Menu Upon selecting the DataComm amp T Block Menu the following datacomm menu options appear above the softkeys P PNL T BLK DESI 110BLK 66BLK BIX Note To escape to the General ID Menu screen press FUNCTION CLEAR ESC Step 2 Press NEXT then the BIX softkey The default BIX Block information automatically appears on the display screen as shown below pressing NEXT advances menu options BIX BLOCK BIX BLOCK Pair Type 4 Pair Type 4 28 DXPERT se Manual Step 3 set or accept the pair configuration 2PR
24. IDXPERT USER MANUAL IDXPERI IDXPERI HANDHELD LABELER HANDHELD LABELER KEYBOARDLAYOUT IDXPERT Black on Yellow Polyester FUNCTION Ww U MEMORY gt E outre For quick start up information please refer to the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler Quick Start Guide www bradyid com idxpert www bradyeurope com BRADY 6555 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee WI 53201 1 888 BRADYGO 1 888 272 3946 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 Corporation 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 of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose Trademarks IDXPERT is a trademark of Brady Corporation Font Fusion is a registered trademark of Bitstream Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system described herein to improve reliability function
25. M amp T BLOCK MENU BASICS 11 DATACOMM amp T BLOCK MENU SELECTIONS o 12 GUIDE TO KEYS cececcccscccccsssccssecssececscsccscsscsssscsssscsecsssssvssesssssssccsssessssusussccsssecessscsssesacevasecsusssecsuseceseseves 13 CHAPTER 4 CREATING LABELS USING THE GENERAL ID 15 CREATING A BASIC 15 iQ UNE 16 18 19 FORMATTING USING GENERAL LABEL SETTINGS 20 19 FORMATTING USING WIREMARKER LABEL SETTINGS 07 7170 00 00000000000 asserere sarei eis 20 JUSTIFYING sedes senda 21 ROTATING tuos o 21 DI HOSTE 35158 22 CHAPTER 5 CREATING LABELS USING THE DATACOMM amp T BLOCK MENU 23 A e E 23 TAORMINA 25 66 BLOCK A EN o 26 110 BLOCK G N S 27 A 26 28 DIANEI iA 9 9 99 29 30 FORON TAC TOM _______________________ _6 31 BACKBONE SERIALIZATION sicacicveccadcnaidcoasain ceiaginad wate oaaiescndetwladcteneies eoru esti vetas doge dateinindcteeaivestacaasteviedatiewoeavaatiuedsces 32 CHA
26. MO ethanol freezer autoclave hot water bath B 498 Vinyl Cloth Wire and cable marking general adhesive component Repositionable marking terminal blocks general laboratory ID B 499 Nylon Cloth Wire and cable marking general adhesive component Permanent marking terminal blocks general laboratory ID B 580 Indoor Outdoor Vinyl Pipemarkers panel and switch ID equipment ID small safety signs asset ID bar code labels Colored supplies and printing Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides instructions on setting up your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler and creating a basic label Refer to the following chapter for details on how to use the keypad and menu Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer prior to creating your first label Step 1 Install batteries or connect to power Insert six AA alkaline batteries not included 1 Remove the battery cover located on the backside of the printer 2 Install the batteries as shown See inside the battery compartment for the battery positioning grid 3 Close the battery compartment ABC Keypad Version Keyboard Layout Version Note You can print up to 650 labels between battery changes The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler can also be powered by use of an A C Power Supply See the section on Connections on page 5 Step 2 Replace material cartridge Note Cut off any excess label material before removing an existing cartridge
27. PE scroll through the symbol categories Warning Press ENTER to select the desired symbol category The symbols appear one at a time for the category selected Use the softkey arrows or the arrows up down on your keypad to scroll through the symbols in the selected category Press ENTER to select the desired symbol The symbol will appear on the display screen at the current cursor position Some symbols will appear as a generic character symbol on the display but will appear as intended when printed Symbols can be printed in all font sizes See the section on Fonts on page 16 for instructions on changing font sizes 18 International Characters The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler offers these international characters corresponding to the 10 non English languages offered International Characters Upper Case To select an international character Step 1 Press FUNCTION uM 10 list of international characters appears display screen Step 2 Press either the softkeys or keypad arrows A V 4 gt to navigate the character menu Step 3 When the desired character 15 reached press ENTER The selected international character is inserted in the cursor position Formatting Using General Label Settings Note Most label formatting default settings are based on the cartridge installed in the printer The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler allows printing of both gener
28. PTER 6 OIE 00280 8 9 60025 35 SETTING THE TIME DATE 35 PRINTING THE TIME DATE 0 00000000000000000000 36 EM REED DIET 36 SETTING LANGUAGE 37 7 ADVANCED FEATURES PER ewe sk Tess 38 BUS 1 LSB C T 38 ZONES ON LABELO eee 39 GENERAL SERIALIZATION OF LABELS esed eges 4 BAR OPE wo ern eS 42 8 MEMORY ee P 44 SAVING A LABEL TO MEMORY the qus dll vA aree prs taxon 44 RECALLINGA LABELFROM MEMORY setas eno E PIN GE I 44 DELETING A LABELFROM MEMORY NRI IU I rr MIU LLL DEUM EDS EE 45 CHAPTER 9 hu EV M M ds 8i DP 46 e xo We 46 ACCESSORY PARTS LIST 4
29. Product Registration Warranty o Link to Printer Driver Printed Quick Start Guide 4 languages Save Your Packaging The packaging surrounding your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler should be saved in the event of any future shipments of the printer and accessories Product Registration Register your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler online at www bradyid com idxpertregistration WARNING Never ship the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler without first removing the alkaline batteries and disengaging the print head About the User Manual This manual contains information on the features functions and maintenance requirements for the IDXPERT Important information found in this manual 15 marked as follows WARNING May cause physical injury May also cause damage to equipment and cause data loss Note Helpful additional information and tips for use Additional User Documentation Quick Start Guide Do you want to create and print a label fast See the IDXPERT Quick Start Guide included with your printer for basic instructions on creating and printing labels Technical Specifications The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler has the following physical and environmental characteristics Physical Specifications ABC Verison Keyboard Version 95 25 x 292 1 3 75 11 5 5 190 5 x 241 3 T9 03795533 x 127 mm x 88 9 mm FI Weight Printer and 95 kg 2 1 Ibs 98 kg 2 15 Ibs Cartridge Weight Printer and 88 kg 1
30. U Step 2 Press the softkey beneath FRMT Step 3 Press the softkey beneath WIRE The format style is shown on the display screen Step 4 Press ENTER For wiremarker labels the text line s is repeated as many times as will fill the printable area This is automatically calculated by the smart cell 20 DXPERT se Manual Justifying Legends Use the Menu selections to justify your legends horizontally or vertically Selections for each type of justification are as follows Horizontal Vertical Left Center Right Top Center Bottom To justify your legend Step 1 Press MENU Step 2 Press the softkey beneath JUST Step 3 Select justification e For horizontal justification press HORIZ then LEFT CENT or RIGHT e For vertical justification press VERT then TOP CENT or BOT Step 4 Press ENTER Rotating Legends Use the Menu selections to rotate your legends 0 90 180 or 270 degrees EXAMPLES Rotation BRADY examples are shown as the ACVdd BRADY label exits the printer 0 90 180 270 To rotate your legend Step 1 Press MENU Step 2 Press the softkey beneath NEXT and then ROT Step 3 Press 0 90 180 or 270 Step 4 Press ENTER DXPERT se Manual 21 Printing Labels To print one copy of a label Press PRINT Note If your label cartridge runs out of labels before the print job is completed the print j
31. Up Display Screen Note The DataComm amp T Block Menu becomes available only when a dedicated datacomm part is inserted in the printer otherwise the start up display screen opens directly to the General ID Menu The M ID Menu Press ENTER The status bar located on the bottom of the display screen indicates the current text line font size and label format Line 01 FONT 9pt Z 1 2 to select the General ID Menu General ID Menu Screen Note If the label you are using allows for multiple zones the label format will display as the zone number and total number of zones for example Z 1 2 Zone 1 of 2 total zones otherwise the label format will be indicated as either Gen for general or Wire for wiremark Contrast Control In order to change the contrast on the display press and then e Press to darken e Press F to lighten General ID Menu Basics This section provides basic instructions on using the General ID Menu as well as an overview of the menu selections Use the menu and related softkeys to perform many of the label formatting commands Note See Chapter 5 Creating Labels Using the General ID Menu for more information Also see Appendix A General ID Menu Tree Step 1 Press MENU MENU When the MENU key is pressed a series of menu options appears The blue softkeys correspond to the menu options on the screen At this point pressing NEXT again cy
32. al and wiremarker labels When you select general format text will be printed on the label in the way that you entered it When you create a wiremarker label each line of text 1s repeated as many times as will fit on the label See Formatting Using Wiremarker Label Settings on page 20 for information on creating wiremarker labels DXPERT se Manual 19 While in the General ID Menu the IDXPERT defaults to the General setting for most cartridges except those containing self laminating label material In most cases you will only need to set label format to General if you have been working in wiremarker mode The current format Gen or Wire is displayed on the status bar Polus LINE 1 10 Gen To work with General non wiremarker labels Step 1 Press MENU Step 2 Press the softkey beneath FRMT Step 3 Press the softkey beneath GEN The format style is shown on the display screen Format General Step 4 Press ENTER Formatting Using Wiremarker Label Settings When you create a wiremarker label each line of text 15 repeated as many times as will fit on the label 123 123 Wiremarkers allow for full 360 rotational viewing of the 123 ABC printed information making this label type useful for marking wires cables vials tubes or any cylinder 123 123 123 ABC Note The alignment default for wiremarker text is CENTERED To work with Wiremarker labels Step 1 Press MEN
33. artridge 15 not inserted into Install a label cartridge printer see Replace material cartridge on page 7 Cannot Fit The printable information will not Either reduce the font size of the fit on current label label data or use a larger label size The legend rotation was changed Reduce the font size of the label and the existing text will no longer data change the rotation or use fit a larger label size The currently installed label is too Install a cartridge containing small for legend retrieval larger labels See Replace material cartridge on page 7 Invalid Label The printer cartridge is not valid Install a new label cartridge see Replace material cartridge on page 7 DXPERT se Manual 49 Appendix General ID Menu Tree 1949 9poIN 440 NO Bid Bid ZEE ONVI NNAW 1IV33N39 108 dol 15 LNOO Jewo leqe1 IDXPERT User Manual 50 51 juo sed 10 Jeedde s dwojd e qeoijdde pue suondo Aeyyos 3NOgg euoqxoeg pue ZIHOH anosa ZMOH ped ox jejuud y uo vias sseud sjaqe oorg xi8 10 42019 0 dn Bumes sayy 2088 Zen Sjeqe 9 pue 011 20 s uondo LOY uonejo1 eu
34. ay screen as shown below width in inches or millimeters depending on your settings See Setting Units on page 36 for instruction on setting PATCH PANEL Port Width In 0 60 units to inches or millimeters Separator LINE Step 3 To set or accept the width do one of the following e Press the ENTER key to accept the default or e Press the WIDTH softkey enter a new width and press ENTER Step 4 The separator attribute defaults to LINE but you can change this by pressing the SEP softkey If this 15 done the following screen appears Separator LINE Step 5 Press the desired separator type softkey NONE or LINE and then press ENTER to confirm The editor display screen appears with the datacomm label type title in the upper left corner One zone or port is viewed at a time see next page DXPERT se Manual 23 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Patch Panel LINE 01 A FONT 10 Patch Panel Display Screen Enter the desired label data and do one of the following e Press the ENTER key to begin a second line or e Press FUNCTION CREATE ZONE to move to a new zone port Use the PREV ZONE and NEXT ZONE keys to scroll through the zones created for the label Patch panels can be viewed the same as if they were one large label Note also the following e Youcan create up to 12 zones per label e Font sizes can differ on a line by line and zone by zone basis Rotation can also be changed on a zone
35. breaker bar when a label is cut gt x Deflector plate This is located above the print head to the right of the platen roller See the illustration on the following page B P _ PES T arma ENS a TERS or User Manual Accessory Parts List Catalog No Part No Hard side Carrying Case ABC Keypad XPERT HC ABC 60547 Hard side Carrying Case Keyboard Layout XPERT HC KEY 60548 AC Adapter Europe XPERT ACEUR 60545 AC Adapter North America XPERT AC 60544 AC Adapter UK XPERT ACUK 60546 Communications Cable PCCABLE 1 18574 Cleaning Kit PCK 4 33969 North America Only ID XPERT User Manual 47 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting If your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler is not performing as documented in this user manual use the following troubleshooting and error message guides to determine the corrective action you should take If the corrective action does not work contact Brady s Technical Support Group Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Corrective Action Poor quality printing The print head and platen Clean the printer roller are dirty See Cleaning on page 46 Battery power is low Replace batteries Wrinkled media q Press Printer does not Dead Batteries Replace batteries ower hen No Batteries Insert batteries turned on adaptor not plugged Ensure adaptor 15 plugged into a in proper outlet Printer will not feed
36. by zone basis e One zone or port is viewed at a time creation of a maximum of 12 zones 15 possible when the label is recalled from memory the first zone created appears e The example below shows a Patch Panel label that utilizes 12 zones with the first of the 12 zones shown Patch Panel EINE 01 FONT Z 1 12 Press PRINT The label will feed to the cut position Lines print so that both the start and end lines show See example SECIION SECIION SECTION SECTION B C D unprintable space at beginning of label 24 After printing the display screen returns to displaying the label text in the DataComm amp T Block Menu Note If you press FUNCTION CLEARIESC while creating labels using the DataComm amp T Block Menu the following options appear on the display screen e Clear Text Only Select this to clear all text and all zones Clear Text Only on the label ben FREGE MEN e Return to DataComm amp T Block Menu Select this to xit DataComm amp T Block Menu return to the DataComm amp T Block Menu and the Select DataComm Application screen e Exit DataComm amp T Block Menu Select this to return to the General ID Menu Terminal Block Labels 5 Note See DataComm amp T Block Menu Selections for a list of the high level DataComm amp T Block Menu selections their default values and the corresponding softkeys This example outlines the functionality requir
37. cles back to the first set of menu options when the last set of menu options is reached Pressing CLEAR ESC exits the menu mode and returns you to the General ID display screen After returning to the General ID display screen pressing FUNCTION MENU returns you to the start up display screen ID User Manual 9 Setup for Printing from a PC You may use your PC to create and print labels with your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler First download the printer driver provided on your product CD or download the latest printer driver firmware from Brady s website Then connect the communications cable provided with your printer from the IDXPERT to your PC s communication port Step 1 On your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler press POWER Step 2 Press ENTER QD to select the General ID display screen Step 3 Press MENU MENU Step 4 Press the NEXT softkey three 3 times until you advance to the PC option Step 5 Press the softkey beneath PC to enable PC connectivity At this point your printer will be able to receive data and send it to print General ID Menu Selections Following is a list of the high level General ID Menu selections and the corresponding softkeys To perform formatting using the General ID Menu press MENU and the Softkey corresponding softkey Label Format Select general or wiremarker labels Wiremarker mode FRMT repeats text line s as many times as will fit on a label Cont
38. ding on pair type 34 l DXPERT User Manual Chapter 7 General Settings This chapter provides information on general settings Settings for the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler are set using the General ID Menu and corresponding softkeys setting the Time Date Stamp The printer allows you to print a real time and or date field on your labels First you must set the time and date on the printer To set the time Step 1 Press MENU E ME Step 2 Press NEXT twice then press TIME The display screen shows the current time setting Time 12 00 AM Step 3 Press HOUR to cycle to the correct hour and then MIN to cycle to the correct minute Press 12 24 to toggle between 12 24 time format and hour minute time format Step 4 Press ENTER 2 Note Pressing FUNCTION the fourth softkey while in the TIME menu toggles lock unlock access for changing the time manually To set the date Step 1 Press MENU EN Step 2 Press NEXT twice then press DATE The display screen shows the current date setting Date 17 JAN 07 Step 3 Press the following softkeys to cycle to the correct month day or year DAY cycles to the correct day MON cycles to the correct month YEAR cycles to the correct year Step 4 Press ENTER Note Pressing FUNCTION the fourth softkey while in the DATE menu toggles lock unlock access for changing the time manually ID XPERT User Manual 22 Printing the Time Date Stamp
39. e dependent on factors such as number and type of characters font size and label type To set or change a font size Step 1 Press FONT SIZE FONTSIZE The display screen shows the FONT 10 pt current font size bold status Bold OFF and auto size status AUS size URS Step 2 Use the up down arrow softkeys or the arrows on your keypad to select a font size Step 3 Press ENTER Once the font 15 set for a label line the size remains the same for any new lines that follow and remains at the size you choose until you decide to change it A V If you attempt to enter too many characters on a label line you will receive this error message Cannot Fit To allow more characters to fit on the line you must decrease the font size 16 DXPERT Manual Creating Boldface Text Boldface text 15 created on a line by line basis To create a boldface line of text Step 1 Place your cursor anywhere in the line of text Step 2 Press FONT SIZE Bill Step 3 Press the softkey beneath BOLD Step 4 Press ENTER Step 5 Press the Bold softkey to toggle on and off on a line by line basis When Bold is toggled to ON the bold formatting stays on until OFF is selected Auto Sizing Text The auto size feature works on a whole label all zones basis not line by line As text and or characters are entered if they do not fit the printer calculates a new size allowing the largest font size required t
40. ect the maximum number of characters you can enter Length The printer allows you to specify a fixed length for your continuous label When you turn Auto off you must select a length e To select a length press LEN The display screen allows you to type in a fixed length Min 2 5mm Max 19 482mm Note To set a fixed length in inches type two places after the decimal point For example to set a fixed length of 2 type 20 You do not need to type the decimal point Separator In addition you may select a separator type e To select a separator press SEP then press NONE TIC or LINE The default value is NONE in General ID Menu mode Separator Examples Line Separation Tic Separation 123 126 123 124 125 156 Note Press FEED after printing to advance any fixed length continuous label to the cut position 38 DXPERT Manual Zones on Labels Press FUNCTION uM F gt CREATE ZONE to split a label into multiple zones Create up to three zones on general continuous material using the General ID menu Create up to 12 zones on certain dedicated datacomm parts for Terminal Block Patch Panel Desi Strip 66 Block and 110 Block labels using the DataComm amp T Block menu The number of zones allowed on these dedicated parts varies with the part and user defined application chosen To create a multi zone label 1 Insert a continuous label cartridge LINE 01 FONT 10pt 3 Press QUU
41. ed to create a Terminal Block label using the DataComm amp T Block menu This example also assumes use of a dedicated terminal block part in one of the following widths 24 318 and 375 There are a maximum of 12 individual zones allowed for Terminal Block labels with a limit on the number of characters per zone when numerous zones are being created To create a Terminal Block label Step 1 Insert a dedicated part XC 240 498 318 498 or XC 375 498 The printer reads the smart cell settings and automatically displays the screen allowing you to choose between the General ID Menu and DataComm amp T Block Menu Upon selecting the DataComm amp T Block Menu the following datacomm menu options appear above the softkeys P PNL T BLK DESI 110BLK 66BLK BIX 2 Note To escape to the General ID Menu screen press FUNCTION Step 2 Press the T BLK softkey The default terminal block information automatically appears on the display as shown below in inches or millimeters depending on your settings See Setting Units on page 36 for instruction on setting TERMINAL BLOCK Length In 0 20 units to inches or millimeters Separator LINE Step 3 To set or accept the length do one of the following e Press the ENTER key to accept the default or e Press the LEN softkey enter a new length and press ENTER 2 Note From this point similar functionality is used as when working with Patch Panels See
42. els with adhesive backing are affixed Also referred to as liner Bar Code A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of machine readable marks Cartridge Material Cartridge Cartridge containing the label material ribbon and smart cell Character Set The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols contained in a given font Continuous Media Labels Marking media in a continuous roll not pre cut or separated by spaces and notches Cutter A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type blade used to cut labels or tags following printing Die Cut Media Marking media that 15 pre cut and separated into individual markers by spaces and notches Font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface Label Once a marker contains printed text it 15 referred to as a label Label Length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the label as it exits the printer Label Width The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the printer Legend The actual text to be printed on a marker The legend appears on the LCD screen and can be stored in memory Marker A blank label Until a label 15 actually printed the material is referred to as a marker Markers are available in a variety of sizes Serialize To automatically print labels in a numeric or alphabetical sequence DXPERT Manual 55
43. er the character to be serialized Step 3 Press SERIAL on the keypad Horizontal HORIZ and Backbone softkey options appear Select Serial Type Step 4 Press the HORIZ softkey Step 5 Enter the desired number of strips 1 9 value only and press ENTER The default number is 1 the example below shows 5 entered Printing begins BIX Block 4 Pair 1 No of Strips 5l HORIZ LINE 01 10 Z 1 12 Note After printing a series of serial characters the display screen shows the next logical character in the serial pattern Example After printing 1 to 5 and print job is completed display screen shows 4 DXPERT jo Manual 31 Horizontal Serialization Examples 110 Block BIX Block Labels The default justification is Center Center however justification can be adjusted using the JUST justification softkey Note Examples below may not be drawn exactly to scale Note Rotation cannot be adjusted on 110 Block or BIX Block labels Example 2 Pair Note Non printable zones are included on each end 0 2 at front end of strip remainder at end of label varied depending on pair type Backbone Serialization To perform backbone serialization follow the first three steps for performing Horizontal Serialization then do the following Step 1 Press the BBONE softkey Step 2 Enter a numeric 0 9 start value three digits maximum value and press
44. grid appears showing 10 storage locations Bold numbers Step 1 indicate storage locations that are occupied Step 2 Use arrows on your V to navigate to the desired storage location on the grid The part number cartridge along with the first line of label text shows on the display screen to help you identify the saved legend Step 3 Press DEL A message appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the label Step 4 X Press the YES softkey Step 5 FUNCTION CLEAR ESC to exit the memory function HANDHELD LABELER User Manual 45 46 Chapter 10 Maintenance This chapter provides instructions on cleaning your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler It also includes an accessory parts list Cleaning Follow these instructions to keep your printer running at optimal performance Step 1 Remove label cartridge Step 2 Use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly wipe the following WARNING Use a foam swab with black handle provided in your cleaning kit See the Accessories Parts List on page 47 WARNING Wait five minutes after cleaning so the printer is dry before installing a cartridge Print head Try cleaning the print head with a dry swab first Wipe the print line black area only Do not wipe the green area Label exit slot Wipe the breaker bar located on the inside of the label exit slot The cutter blade meets the
45. h Available barcode widths are 2 dots and 3 dots Default barcode width is 3 dots e Pressing FUNCTION BARCODE on the keypad toggles between text and barcode modes Step 3 After you complete selecting barcode formatting and entering data press ENTER The barcode will print with the human readable text centered below it Note There are some data types such as symbols that cannot be entered or printed while in barcode mode If you try to enter this type of information while in barcode mode you will receive this error message Cannot 42 DX ERT Yser Manual Barcode Display Screens Each barcode format selection shows its current state individually on the display screen and shows a list of the five major selections combined when you press ENTER Barcode Display Screen Examples Symbology 39 Barcode Height 0 4 Human Readable ON Barcode Width 3 Symbology Code 39 Barcode Height 0 4 Human Readable ON Human Readable Size 10pts Barcode Width 3 ID User Manual 43 Chapter 9 Memory This chapter provides information for saving retrieving and deleting labels using the memory function Note You can create recall edit and save labels on your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler without a cartridge Labels are created and saved based on the attributes of the last cartridge installed saving a Label to Memory You may save up to ten labels and then recall them for future use
46. his manual Note See the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler Sample Label Tutorial for step by step instructions on creating a variety of labels Step 1 Press POWER Step 2 Press ENTER to select the General ID Menu highlighted by default Step 3 Press FONT SIZE The display screen shows the FONT 10 pt current font size bold status Bold OFF and auto size status Auto Size OFF Note See Appendix C Font Size Chart to view available font sizes Step 4 Use the up down arrow softkeys or the arrows on your keypad to select a font size A V Step 5 Press the BOLD softkey to toggle bold ON or OFF Step 6 Press the AUTO softkey to toggle auto sizing ON or OFF Step 7 Press ENTER Step 8 desired text and or characters Press ENTER to add additional lines of text and or characters Note You may also select from a list of symbols to include on your label See Appendix D Symbol Library to view selection Step 9 Press PRINT For multiple copies press FUNCTION PRINT MULTI PRINT Step 10 Pull the cutter lever down to cut the label Note If you press FUNCTION CLEAR ESC while creating labels using the General ID Menu the following options appear on the display screen DXPERT se Manual 15 e Clear Text Only Select this to clear all text on Clear Text Only your label e Clear All Select this to clear all text and formatting yx y including font size Th
47. inuous Set either auto or fixed length and separator type for CONT terminal block and banner labels Justify Set horizontal and vertical justification of label data JUST Rotate Set rotation of label data to 0 90 180 or 270 degrees Units Change units to inches mms or points for displaying label and font sizes Barcode Add Code 39 and 128 with human readable text See Appendix A General ID Menu Tree on page 50 for a listing of submenus related to each section 10 DXPERT lt 0 Manual DataComm amp T Block Menu Basics This section provides basic instructions on using the DataComm amp T Block Menu as well as an overview of the menu selections Use the menu and related softkeys to perform many of the label formatting commands Note See Chapter 6 Creating Labels Using the DataComm amp T Block Menu for more information Also see Appendix B DataComm amp T Block Menu Tree To access the DataComm amp T Block Menu General ID Menu DataComm amp T Block Menu Upon returning to the start up display or by turning the power off and on the General ID Menu 15 highlighted by default Use the blue softkeys beneath the up down arrows to toggle to the DataComm amp T Block Menu Start Up Display Screen Step 1 Press ENTER to select the DataComm amp T Block Menu The Select DataComm Application display screen appears Select DataComm Application Step 2
48. is also applies to all zones in a multi zone format Fonts Fonts are available in these point sizes 4 pt 6 pt 7 pt 9 pt 10 pt 13 pt 16 pt 20 pt 26 pt 32 pt 38 pt 42pt 45pt 51pt 55pt 60pt 65pt 70pt 76 pt 102 pt and AUTO Symbols and numbers can also be printed in these font sizes The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler also offers a 126 pt 1 25 31 75mm font for uppercase characters only Note Refer to Appendix C Font Size Chart on page 52 to view available font sizes Default Font Size When a cartridge is loaded and the unit is turned on the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler reads the label size information stored in the smart cell This information 15 used to automatically set an initial font size for your label The method used to set this default is intended to help approximate an optimal starting point for sizing your text For continuous printed labels banners the default font size 15 the largest font that prints on the selected marker width in horizontal orientation Changing the Font Size The maximum font size selectable for a particular label line depends on several factors including label size number of characters of text entered on the label line number of lines of text entered on the label rotation justification and the font sizes chosen for the label lines The printer allows a maximum of 75 characters per line and 23 lines per label These limits ar
49. ized character is C To create labels containing serialized data Step 1 Enter the text to be serialized on the desired legend line Step 2 Use the arrows on your keypad 4 gt left right to position the cursor under the character in the legend to be serialized Step 3 Press SERIAL The screen prompts you to enter the number of times to increment the serial number Step 4 Enter the number of times to increment the serial number Step 5 Press ENTER gt The screen prompts you to enter the number of copies of the serialization to print The following example shows 2 copies of a numeric serialization when the serialized character 1s 3 123 123 124 124 125 125 126 126 Step 6 Enter the number of copies Step 7 Press ENTER 40 DXPERT Yser Manual General Guidelines for Serialization Both lowercase and uppercase characters can be serialized e Serialized characters can be incremented only cannot decrement e Serialized text is limited to one line and one sequence per label e printer first serializes the character the cursor is highlighted on when is pressed When this character reaches its maximum value 9 z or Z the character immediately to the left 15 incremented and the right most character cycles back to its minimum value O a or A e Once a serialized character has reached its maximum value and the next character encountered to the left is a non serializable character such as
50. mation on changing the default settings Cartridges Available for your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler B 342 3 1 Heat Shrink Polyolefin Wire and cable marking heat shrink sleeves B 412 Polypropylene Patch panel ID BIX block 110 block and Desi strips Designed for outdoor and harsh environmental applications especially wire and cable ID and product inventory ID B 422 Glossy Polyester Component marking electrical outlet and patch panel ID Withstands exposure to numerous solvents good adhesion to many surfaces including low surface energy plastics B 427 Self laminating Vinyl Wire and cable marking self laminating B 428 Metalized Polyester Rating plate product and asset ID Withstands numerous solvents ad variable temperatures when applied to various surfaces B 432 Clear Polyester Patch panel ID and BIX block Withstands exposure to numerous solvents adheres to many surfaces including metals textured surfaces and low surface energy plastics 461 Self laminating Polyester Laboratory ID self laminating vial tube and slide ID Withstands liquid nitrogen freezer autoclave hot water bath centrifuge B 483 Ultra Aggressive Glossy General labeling powder coated surface ID Polyester High adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics specifically designed to adhere to powder coated surfaces B 488 Matte Polyester Laboratory ID slides plates bottles and general laboratory ID Withstands Xylene DS
51. o fit on the current line To auto size text and or characters Step 1 Press FONT SIZE Step 2 Press the softkey beneath AUTO Step 3 Press ENTER FONT 126pt Press the Auto softkey to toggle auto sizing on and off When Bold OFF AUTO 15 toggled to ON the Auto Size feature stays on until OFF Auto Size ON is selected however you can still manually alter the font size of individual lines while the Auto Size feature is ON Note When rotation is altered Auto Sizing adjusts accordingly if rotation won t allow smallest font to fit the error message Cannot Fit appears Also if rotation will cause cropping of any text lines the same Cannot Fit message appears and no rotation will occur ID XPERT User Manual 17 Symbols The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler offers a variety of symbols in these categories Refer to Appendix D Symbol Library page 54 for list of symbols available for printing within each category e Electrical Voice Data Prohibition e Greek e Fire First Aid e Mandatory PPE e Hazardous Materials WHIMIS e Warning Arrows amp Misc To select a symbol Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Place your cursor anywhere in the line of text Press FUNCTION _ SYMBOL A list of symbol categories appears on the display screen Use the softkey arrows or the arrows Electrical Voice Data Greek A V up down on your keypad to Mandatory P
52. ob will be aborted You will need to start a new print job to continue printing the remaining labels To print multiple copies of a label 2 Step 1 Press FUNCTION Wu M t MEN The following prompt appears on the display screen No of Copies 1 Step 2 Enter a number between 1 and 99 Step 3 Press ENTER 22 IDXPERT EL User Manual Chapter 6 Creating Labels Using the DataComm 4 T Block Menu Patch Panel Labels Note See DataComm amp T Block Menu Selections for a list of the high level DataComm amp T Block Menu selections their default values and the corresponding softkeys This example outlines the functionality required to create a Patch Panel using the DataComm amp T Block menu It assumes use of a dedicated Patch Panel part either 2 or 38 in width To create a Patch Panel label Step 1 Insert a dedicated part XC 375 422 XC 500 422 or continuous B412 parts in 375 and 5 widths The printer reads the smart cell settings and automatically displays the screen allowing you to choose between the General ID Menu and DataComm amp T Block Menu Upon selecting the DataComm amp T Block Menu the following datacomm menu options appear above the softkeys P PNL T BLK DESI 110BLK 66BLK BIX JS Note To escape to the General ID Menu screen press FUNCTION CLEAR ESC Step 2 Press the P PNL softkey The default Patch Panel information automatically appears on the displ
53. s material only when viewing or editing previously entered text on continuous or die cut labels gs FUNCTION PREV ZONE navigates to the previous zone when entering text and 1n pre defined zones only FUNCTION NEXT ZONE navigates to the next zone when entering text and when viewing or editing previously entered text on continuous or die cut labels 1n pre defined zones only DELETE DELETE clears the character immediately behind the cursor position FUNCTION CLEAR ESC makes the following options available depending the menu you are using GENERAL ID MENU Clear Text Only Clears all text on a label Clear All Clears all text and formatting including font size When in MENU mode the Clear Esc function backs out of the menu This works whether or not you use it in conjunction with the Function key DATACOMM amp T BLOCK MENU Clear Text Only Clears the text but maintains all previously arranged formatting Return to DataComm Menu Returns you to the Select DataComm Application display screen Exit DataComm Menu Sends you to the General ID display screen PRINT prints one copy of the legend FUNCTION MULTI PRINT prints up to 99 copies of the legend DXPERT se Manual 13 FONT SIZE displays font size and allows font size changes through softkeys See Appendix C Font Size Chart Also toggles BOLD on off MENU toggles through soft key menu options displays additional soft key
54. se A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada Europe In accordance with the European WEEE Directive this device needs to be recycled in the European Union country in which it was purchased Brady Warranty Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual 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 obligations 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 EXPRESS 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 DXPERT User Manual lil Technical Support Choose one of the following options to contact system support provided by Brady Corporation U S Phone 800 643 8766 Monday Friday 6 30 a m 6 30 p m CST Fax 414 358 6767 E Mail tech_support bradycorp com
55. stification CENTER CENTER Rotation 270 degrees this 1s the only applicable rotation available 66 Block The default values are as follows 66BLK Length 0 20 separator NONE Justification CENTER CENTER Rotation 0 degrees BIX Block The default values are as follows BIX Pair Type 4 Length 1 for 4 pair Length 15 based on pair configuration so the following applies to the other pair configurations 2 pair 5 3 pair 75 5 pair 1 25 and Blank 6 2 separator LINE Justification CENTER CENTER Rotation 270 degrees this 1s the only applicable rotation available See Appendix B DataComm amp T Block Menu Tree for a listing of submenus related to each section 12 DXPERT se Manual Guide to Keys POWER powers on the printer Press the POWER button again to power off the printer The printer automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of non use unless it 15 in PC mode FUNCTION accesses secondary function or character when pressed along with the desired key A secondary function or character is shown in yellow on each button ARROW adyjusts cursor positioning by one character or one line FUNCTION ARROW adjusts cursor positioning to the first or last character position or line ENTER creates a new line when typing text Pressing ENTER confirms menu selection when in MENU mode FUNCTION CREATE ZONE splits a label into multiple parts continuou
56. u select BLANK instead of a or 5PR configuration using 110 Block or BIX Block labels you will move to the DataComm amp T Block menu allowing you to enter characters into each empty blank zone The zone availability is pre defined as two zones covering the printable length of the strip 110 BLOCK Pair Type 4 110 Block Blank LINE 01 FONT 1 pt BIX Block Blank LINE 01 JFONT 10pt 30 DXPERT Manual Blank Pair Type Example TEXT ENTERED IH ZONE 1 PRINTS HERE TEXT ENTERED IH ZOHE 2 PRINTS HERE e The Blank strip will be formatted as two zones covering the full printable length of the strip 7 5 with a total strip length of 7 9 for 110 Block labels 6 2 with a total strip length of 6 6 for BIX Block labels e One line of text is allowed on each zone Pressing FUNCTION NEXT ZONE while the cursor is on the first line to be printed in the top zone will move the cursor to Line 2 which will be printed in the bottom zone e Horizontal Justification default Left Vertical Justification default Center e You may enter up to a maximum of 75 characters per zone Horizontal Serialization After creating 110 Block or BIX Block labels you can perform horizontal serialization of the labels by doing the following Step 1 Enter the alpha and or numeric characters to be serialized Step 2 Use the arrows on the keypad 4 gt right left to position the cursor und
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