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Brady BMP 41 User Manual

Brady BMP 41
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BMP
®
41 LABEL PRINTER
USER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers:

Brady BMP 41 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal transfer
DisplayLCD
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium-ion
ConnectivityUSB
Print Resolution300 dpi
KeyboardQWERTY
Label Types Supportedcontinuous, and die-cut labels
Weight1.5 lbs
Supported MaterialsVinyl, polyester, nylon, and paper
Maximum Print Width1.18 inches (30 mm)
Max Label Length39 inches (1000 mm)

Summary

Copyright and Trademarks

Regulatory Compliance

International Compliance Statements

Details on FCC, Industry Canada, and European WEEE/RoHS directives for the printer.

Battery Disposal Information

Notice for Recyclers

Instructions for recycling lithium and NiMH batteries according to directives.

Brady Product Warranty

Technical Support

Support Contact and Services

Information on Brady's technical support numbers and repair services.

Introduction to BMP®41

Printer Specifications and Characteristics

Details on the BMP®41 Label Printer's system specs, dimensions, and weight.

Initial Setup: Unpacking and Registration

Firmware Upgrades

External View of the Printer

Power Source and Safety

Loading the Battery Pack

AC Power Adapter Usage

Attaching the AC Adapter

Instructions on how to connect the AC adapter to the printer and power source.

Connecting the Printer

Connecting to a PC

Guide on connecting the BMP®41 printer to a PC via USB for data transfer.

Printer Drivers and Preferences

Media Cartridge

Loading the Media Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for inserting the media and ribbon cartridge into the printer.

Unloading the Media Cartridge

Powering On and Display

Display Screen and Status Information

Overview of the printer's display screen and status indicators.

Printer Keypad

Navigation and Editing Keys

Explanation of keys used for navigating menus and editing text.

Specialized Key Functions

Details on keys like Backspace, Clear, Superscript, and Subscript.

Keypad Text Formatting Keys

Functions for highlighting text, adjusting font size, and decimal points.

Printer Function Keys

Core Function Keys

Overview of essential function keys like Setup, Print, and File.

Specialized Function Keys

Explanation of keys for Barcode, International, Time/Date, and Area functions.

Menus and Sub-menus

Dialog Boxes

Printer Setup

Pause/Cut Configuration

How to configure the printer's pause and cut functionality.

Language and Font Settings

Initial Language Setup

Procedure for setting the initial display language for menus and functions.

Label Formatting

Font Formatting Options

Guide to applying font styles, sizes, and attributes for label design.

Font Size Adjustment

Expand and Condense Text

Labels and Areas

Fixed Length Labels

Setting a fixed length for continuous media labels.

Managing Label Areas

Justification Options

Rotating Label Content

Barcode Functionality

Barcode Settings

Configuration options for barcode symbology, ratio, height, and human readable text.

Serialization

Understanding Serialization

How the printer automatically adds sequential numbers or letters to labels.

Serialization Examples

Simple and Multiple Serialization

Examples of single, combined, and multi-sequence label serialization.

File Management

File Naming Standards

Rules for naming files, including length and uniqueness constraints.

Saving Files

Opening Saved Files

Deleting Saved Files

Printing

Initiating a Print Job

Instructions for printing the current label file.

Print Preview

Multi-Print Options

Collate Printing

Configuring collated printing for multiple copies or labels.

Non-Collated Printing

Label Types

Accessing Label Types

Guide to selecting and using specific label type templates.

WireMarker Label Type

Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 Block Labels

Flags Label Type

110-Block and Bix Block Labels

DesiStrip Label Type

Breaker Box Label Type

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Hardware Issues

Solutions for problems like head over temp, keyboard, and cutter malfunctions.

Power and Operation Issues

Troubleshooting printer power, freezing, and auto-shutoff problems.

Printer Jamming and Feed Issues

Steps to clear jams and resolve label feeding problems.

Print Quality Issues

Diagnosing and fixing poor print quality due to head or media.

Label Feeding and Registration Issues

Addressing uneven edges, dirty rollers, and damaged label notches.

Media and Program Errors

Resolving 'Out of Media,' file incompatibility, and invalid value errors.

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the display screen and internal components.

Appendix A: Symbols

Symbol Categories Overview

Introduction to symbol categories available for label applications.

Safety and Hazard Symbols

Collection of electrical, exit, fire, first aid, and hazard warning symbols.

Specialty and International Symbols

Includes CLP/GHS, Greek, HSID, International, and Laboratory symbols.

Prohibition and Warning Symbols

Mandatory, Misc, Packaging, PPE, Prohibition, Public Info, Warning, and WHMIS symbols.

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