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BMP®41 LABEL PRINTERUSER’S MANUAL

iiBMP®41 User’s ManualSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WireMarkerAccessing a Label Type88BMP®41 User’s ManualWireMarkerThe WireMarker label type is designed to repeat entered text down the length of the la

89WireMarkerAccessing a Label TypeBMP®41 User’s ManualIf you press [Enter] to start a new line of text, a space opens below each line of repeated data

Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 BlockAccessing a Label Type90BMP®41 User’s ManualTerminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 BlockTerminal Block, Patch Panel, and

91Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 BlockAccessing a Label TypeBMP®41 User’s Manual4. Navigate to the Separator field and, from the drop down list, sele

FlagsAccessing a Label Type92BMP®41 User’s ManualFlagsA Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined together to form a flag. The Fla

93FlagsAccessing a Label TypeBMP®41 User’s ManualThe range for the cable diameter is 0.25 inches to 8 inches. By entering the diameter of the wire or

110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAccessing a Label Type94BMP®41 User’s Manual110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeThe 110-Block and Bix Block use only the fol

95110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAccessing a Label TypeBMP®41 User’s ManualIn the 110- and Bix Block applications, the number of areas created is base

110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAccessing a Label Type96BMP®41 User’s ManualIn Backbone serialization, the left-most area on each strip prints with two

97DesiStripAccessing a Label TypeBMP®41 User’s ManualDesiStripTo create a DesiStrip:1. Press Label Type .2. Navigate to DesiStrip and press Enter .T

iiiBMP®41 User’s ManualSerialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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99TroubleshootingBMP®41 User’s ManualTroubleshootingUse the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your BMP®4

Troubleshooting100BMP®41 User’s ManualHardware (continued)Printer jammed, cannot feed labels Label exit chute is blocked causing label material to bac

101TroubleshootingBMP®41 User’s ManualPower ON/OFF - Printer not working (continued)Printer frequently powers OFF. Auto shutoff timing. Adjust the Shu

Troubleshooting102BMP®41 User’s ManualPrint Quality (continued)Void areas or lines appear on printed text.Ribbon wrinkling.1. Remove the cartridge fro

103TroubleshootingBMP®41 User’s ManualLabels (continued)Error - "Out of Media" Label/media memory device has counted down to zero. Circuit b

TroubleshootingCleaning the Printer104BMP®41 User’s ManualCleaning the PrinterCleaning the printer will improve print quality and legibility. It also

105Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®41 User’s ManualAppendix A - SymbolsSymbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of

Appendix A - Symbols106BMP®41 User’s ManualElectrical ExitFireFirst Aid

107Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®41 User’s ManualCLP/GHSGreekHSIDInternational

Appendix A - Symbols108BMP®41 User’s ManualLaboratory Laboratory (cont.)

109Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®41 User’s ManualMandatory MiscPackagingPPE

Appendix A - Symbols110BMP®41 User’s ManualProhibition Public InfoSafety

111Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®41 User’s ManualWarning WHMIS

1IntroductionBMP®41 User’s ManualIntroductionThe BMP®41 Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of both die-cut and continuous supplies, up

IntroductionUnpack Your Printer2BMP®41 User’s ManualUnpack Your PrinterThe following items are included in the standard BMP®41 Label Printer package:•

3IntroductionPhysical and Environmental CharacteristicsBMP®41 User’s ManualBMP®41 Label Printer System SpecificationsThe BMP®41 Label Printer has the

IntroductionFirmware Upgrades4BMP®41 User’s Manual*Exposing the BMP®41 Label Printer to direct sunlight is not recommended. Avoid using the system nea

5External ViewFirmware UpgradesBMP®41 User’s ManualExternal View1 Power key 5 Navigation pad with ENTER key2 Function keys 6 Thumb Drive-Port3 Print k

Power SourceFirmware Upgrades6BMP®41 User’s ManualPower SourcePower is supplied to the BMP®41 Label Printer through a BMP41-BP NiMH battery pack, or t

7Power SourceFirmware UpgradesBMP®41 User’s ManualDo not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.Do not expose cells or batteries to hea

Power SourceLoading the BMP41-BP NiMH Battery Pack8BMP®41 User’s ManualLoading the BMP41-BP NiMH Battery PackIf using a BMP41-BP NiMH battery pack, pl

9Power SourceAC Power AdapterBMP®41 User’s ManualAC Power AdapterThe printer can be powered through an AC/DC power adapter. If the battery pack is ins

ConnectingAC Power Adapter10BMP®41 User’s ManualConnectingThe BMP®41 Label Printer is equipped with a USB port, enabling you to connect via USB to a P

11ConnectingConnecting to a PCBMP®41 User’s ManualConnecting to a PCIn order to send data from a Brady PC labeling program to the BMP®41 Label Printer

ConnectingConnecting to a PC12BMP®41 User’s Manual4. On the Advanced Options screen, click Properties button for Custom Settings.5. On the Custom Sett

13Media CartridgeLoad CartridgeBMP®41 User’s ManualMedia CartridgeThe media and ribbon supplies for the BMP®41 Label Printer are combined in a plastic

Media CartridgeUnload Cartridge14BMP®41 User’s ManualUnload CartridgeTo remove the media cartridge:If the cartridge is empty, recycle according to loc

15Power OnUnload CartridgeBMP®41 User’s ManualPower OnTo turn the system on or off:1. Press Power .To preserve battery life, when the printer detects

Power OnDisplay Screen16BMP®41 User’s ManualDisplay ScreenThe display screen enables you to view font attributes and other formatting features directl

17KeypadNavigation and Editing KeysBMP®41 User’s ManualKeypad Navigation and Editing KeysFunction Key DescriptionNavigation Keys Navigation keys:• In

BMP®51 User’s ManualCopyrightThis manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means w

KeypadNavigation and Editing Keys18BMP®41 User’s ManualBackspace Key• Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left.• Backs out of menu options

19KeypadNavigation and Editing KeysBMP®41 User’s ManualHighlight Text Highlights (selects) text on the editing screen, left or right a character at a

KeypadFunction Keys20BMP®41 User’s ManualFunction KeysFunction Key DescriptionSetup Key Defines the printer’s default parameters.Print Preview KeyPrev

21KeypadFunction KeysBMP®41 User’s ManualBarcode Key Places a text string in Barcode format, toggling the barcode on and off. International Key Access

MenusFunction Keys22BMP®41 User’s ManualMenusMenus display at the bottom of the screen and are activated by the function keys (the set of keys to the

23Dialog BoxesFunction KeysBMP®41 User’s ManualDialog BoxesSome function keys display dialog boxes, rather than sub-menus. Note: You will know that a

Dialog BoxesDrop Down Field Lists24BMP®41 User’s ManualDrop Down Field ListsIf a field has a drop down list associated with it, a downward facing arro

25Dialog BoxesData FieldsBMP®41 User’s ManualData FieldsIn fields requiring user-supplied data:1. Using navigation keys, navigate to the data field.2.

Dialog BoxesSpinner Boxes26BMP®41 User’s ManualSpinner BoxesA spinner box lets you toggle through a range of values in a field. To use a spinner box:1

27Dialog BoxesCancel a Menu or Dialog BoxBMP®41 User’s ManualRadio Buttons and Option BoxesTo check or uncheck a radio button or option box:1. Navigat

BMP®51 User’s ManualUNITED STATESThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15

SetupPause/Cut28BMP®41 User’s ManualSetupFigure 8 • Setup menu optionsThe Setup function key is used to determine the default settings for the printer

29SetupConfigBMP®41 User’s ManualConfigThe following settings can be found under the Config menu in the Setup function.Figure 9 • Printer configuratio

SetupUnits30BMP®41 User’s ManualTime/DateThe following settings can be found under the Time/Date menu in the Setup function. Set the Time/Date options

31SetupFont SettingsBMP®41 User’s ManualLanguageThe following languages can be found under the Language menu in the Setup function.Initial Language Se

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33Getting StartedEditing TextBMP®41 User’s ManualGetting StartedThis section describes the process of creating a text label with minimal formatting, u

Getting StartedEditing Text34BMP®41 User’s ManualDeleting TextTo remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE LEFT (backwa

35Getting StartedEditing TextBMP®41 User’s Manual4. Press Enter to confirm the deletion. If you do not want to delete the labels:5. Press Backspace

Getting StartedEditing Text36BMP®41 User’s ManualFont SizeFont size is applied on a line-by-line basis. If the size is changed before the data is ente

37Getting StartedPrinting a LabelBMP®41 User’s ManualTo turn autosize on (if not already on):1. Press Font . 2. Choose Size>Auto.3. Press Enter .

BMP®51 User’s ManualBatteries Directive 2006/66/EC This product contains a lithium battery. The crossed-out wheeled bin shown to the left is used to i

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39FormattingFontBMP®41 User’s ManualFormattingFormatting refers to the layout, structure, and appearance of a label. Different formatting features can

FormattingFont40BMP®41 User’s ManualSizeFont size applies to an entire line of data at a time and is measured in point size or millimeters, as determi

41FormattingFontBMP®41 User’s ManualShortcutYou can increase or decrease the size of the font, one point at a time using the navigation keys:1. Hold t

FormattingFont42BMP®41 User’s ManualPre-Existing DataTo apply an attribute to previously entered text:1. Hold Shift while pressing the left/right na

43FormattingFontBMP®41 User’s ManualExpand/CondenseExpanding and condensing data affects character width and the spacing between characters in a word.

FormattingSuperscript/Subscript44BMP®41 User’s ManualSuperscript/SubscriptSuperscript places a character slightly above the line of type and subscript

45FormattingSymbolsBMP®41 User’s ManualSymbolsFigure 15 • Symbol categoriesThe BMP®41 Label Printer contains hundreds of symbols (graphics) that can b

FormattingSymbols46BMP®41 User’s ManualThe symbol displays with the same font size that is currently in use.Figure 16 • Selecting a symbolRemove a Sym

47FormattingDate and TimeBMP®41 User’s ManualDate and TimeTo have the current date and/or time inserted on each label:1. Position the cursor at the po

BMP®51 User’s ManualBRADY WarrantyOur products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for him or he

Labels and AreasDate and Time48BMP®41 User’s ManualLabels and AreasFigure 17 • Label Settings menu optionsLabel settings, with few exceptions, apply t

49Labels and AreasFixed LengthBMP®41 User’s ManualFixed LengthIf using continuous media, the label length will be as long as necessary to accommodate

Labels and AreasGo To An Area50BMP®41 User’s ManualAdd AreasTo add an area to a label:1. Press Area .2. Choose Add.3. Press Enter .A new area is add

51Labels and AreasDelete AreaBMP®41 User’s ManualDelete AreaTo delete an area:1. Navigate to the area you want to delete.2. Press Area .3. Choose Del

Labels and AreasJustification52BMP®41 User’s ManualJustificationJustification refers to the alignment of data between boundaries on a label or in an a

53Labels and AreasRotateBMP®41 User’s ManualRotateRotation flips the data on a label, counter-clockwise, at 90° increments. Rotation affects all data

Labels and AreasRotate54BMP®41 User’s ManualNote: If the auto font size is selected, rotated data is autosized to accommodate the height vs. the width

55Labels and AreasFrameBMP®41 User’s ManualFrameA frame (border) can be added to an area or a label, but not to a line of text. You can have a differe

Labels and AreasReverse56BMP®41 User’s ManualReverseThe Reverse function switches the foreground and background colors of data on a label, based on th

57Labels and AreasVertical TextBMP®41 User’s ManualVertical TextIn Vertical text, each character drops down a line below the preceding character. Exam

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Labels and AreasVertical Text58BMP®41 User’s ManualIf a barcode is in the line of text to be placed vertically, or if the height of the label cannot a

59Labels and AreasBarcodeBMP®41 User’s ManualBarcodeBarcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or symbols). It is not necessar

Labels and AreasAdd a Barcode60BMP®41 User’s ManualA dialog box displays.4. Use navigation keys to access the various fields that you want to change.

61Labels and AreasAdd a BarcodeBMP®41 User’s ManualThe barcode displays on the screen as the data is being entered. If the Human Readable option has b

Labels and AreasEdit Barcode Data62BMP®41 User’s ManualEdit Barcode DataTo edit barcode data:1. Position the cursor in the barcode text.The barcode mo

63SerializationHow Serialization WorksBMP®41 User’s ManualSerializationSerialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers

SerializationExamples of Serialization64BMP®41 User’s ManualExamples of SerializationIn a simple serialization, a sequence runs through its full range

65SerializationExamples of SerializationBMP®41 User’s ManualIn a multi-sequence “linked” serialization (i.e., Linked box checked), the second set of v

SerializationAdd Serialization66BMP®41 User’s ManualAdd SerializationTo add serialization to labels:1. Position the cursor on the label where you want

67SerializationAdd SerializationBMP®41 User’s ManualFor multiple serialization:7. Complete Steps 1 through 6 above.8. On the Editing screen, navigate

SerializationEdit a Sequence68BMP®41 User’s ManualFor Linked serialization:Note: Linked serializations do not have to display at the same position on

69File ManagementSaveBMP®41 User’s ManualFile ManagementFigure 27 • File menu optionsA label can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a late

File ManagementSave70BMP®41 User’s ManualIf storing externally, ensure the thumb drive is plugged into the appropriate port. The presence of the exter

71File ManagementSaveBMP®41 User’s ManualTo create a directory system for ease of locating files, place the files into folders. To create a folder:5.

File ManagementSave72BMP®41 User’s ManualIf the name already exists, a message displays asking if you want to overwrite the previous file with that na

73File ManagementSaveBMP®41 User’s ManualRemove File from ScreenWhen the file is saved, you are returned to the Editing screen with the saved file sti

File ManagementOpen a File74BMP®41 User’s ManualOpen a FileTo open (recall) a saved file:1. Press File .2. Choose Open and press Enter .3. Indicate

75File ManagementOpen a FileBMP®41 User’s ManualWhen opening a file, if the stored data does not fit on the installed media, an error message displays

File ManagementDelete a File76BMP®41 User’s ManualDelete a FileThe display screen does not have to be cleared before deleting a file. A file can be de

77File ManagementDelete a FileBMP®41 User’s ManualA delete confirmation message displays. 7. Press Enter to accept the deletion.OR, to cancel the de

iBMP®41 User’s ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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79PrintingCancel a Print JobBMP®41 User’s ManualPrintingThe Print function prints the current file. To print:1. Press Print .The data is printed. Aft

PrintingPrint Preview80BMP®41 User’s ManualPrint PreviewThe Print Preview function of the BMP®41 Label Printer enables you to view your label file pri

81PrintingPrint PreviewBMP®41 User’s ManualScrolling in Print PreviewIf a label file is particularly long it may not be completely visible on one scre

PrintingMulti-Print82BMP®41 User’s ManualMulti-PrintPressing the Multi-Print key brings up a dialog box displaying the following options:Multi-print l

83PrintingMulti-PrintBMP®41 User’s ManualNon-collated – Prints all first numbers in a sequence, then all second numbers, etc. Figure 29 • Three copies

PrintingMulti-Print84BMP®41 User’s ManualMirror PrintMirrored print takes all data on a label and flips it to provide a mirror image. Mirroring displa

85Label TypesAccessing a Label TypeBMP®41 User’s ManualLabel TypesFigure 31 • Label Type menu optionsThe general editing mode of the BMP®41 Label Prin

Label TypesAccessing a Label Type86BMP®41 User’s ManualThe label type’s template is launched. The name of the specific type being used is displayed on

87General Label TypeAccessing a Label TypeBMP®41 User’s ManualGeneral Label TypeWhen you are using a specific label type, clearing the data removes th