Brady BBP31 User Manual

User’s Manual

Disclaimer

This manual is proprietary to Brady Worldwide, Inc. (hereafter "Brady"), and may be revised from time to time without notice. Brady disclaims any understanding to provide you with such revisions, if any.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this docume nt, 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 documen t. Brady disclaims all warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.

Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any produ ct or system described herein to improve reliability, function, or design.

Trademarks

BBP™31 is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Excel, Access and SQL Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Lotus 1-2-3 is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation. All brand or product names referenced in this manual are trademarks (™) or

registered trademarks (

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www.bradycorp.com

Sales/Customer Support:(800) 537-8791

) of their respective companies or organizations.

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End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows CE©

End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows CE

You have acquired a device that includes software licensed by Brady Worldwide, Inc. from Microsoft Licensing or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of Microsoft origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by internatio nal intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT BRADY WORLDWIDE, INC. FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE: This End User License Agree m en t gr an ts

you the following license:

You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE. NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT.

BRADY WORLDWIDE, INC. HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON BRADY WORLDWIDE, INC. TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.

NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. The SOFTWARE is provided “as

is” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR

AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES

REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.

Note on Java support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performances, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has contractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer.

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Brady Warranty

Trademarks

No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).

Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You

may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law not withstanding this limitation.

SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this End User License Agreement only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this End User License Agreement. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is of US-origin. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use, and country destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

Brady Warranty

Our 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 materia l and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, 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.

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Agency Compliance and Approvals

Europe

Agency Compliance and Approvals

United States

FCC Notice-US Only

Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when operating in a commercial environmen t. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case required corrective measures will be at the owner’s expense.The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady Worldwide, Inc. could void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

Canada

ICES-003 Class A Notice, Classe A

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.

Europe

Warning – This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference, in which case the user may be requir ed to take adequate measures.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device must be recycled in the European Union country in which it was purchased.

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

This statement clarifies Brady’s product compliance with the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of Hazardous Substances

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Safety and Environment

Please read and understand this manual before using the BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer for the first time. This manual describes all of the main functions of the

BBP™31 printer.

Precautions

Safety and Environment

Precautions

Before using the BBP™31

• Read all instructions carefully before operating the printer and prior to performing any procedure.

• Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or stand.

• Do not place anything on top of the unit.

• Keep the top clear of obstructions.

• Always use the printer in a well ventilated area. Do not block the slots and opening on the unit, which are provided for ventilation.

• Only use the power source indicated on the rating label.

• Use only the power cord that comes with the unit.

• Do not place anything on the power cord.

printer

, please note the following precautions:

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Technical Support and Registration

Repair and Return

Technical Support and Registration

Contact Information

For repair or technical assistance, locate your regional Brady Technical Support office by going to:

•

Americas

•

Europe

•

Asia Pacific

Registration Information

To register your printer, go to www.bradycorp.com/register.

Repair and Return

If for any reason you need to return the BBP™31 printer for repair, please contact Brady Technical Support for repair and replacement information.

www.bradyid.com

www.bradyeurope.com

www.bradycorp.com

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Overview

About this Document

The purpose of this guide is to provide information and instructions on using the

BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer.

Conventions

When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions used throughout the manual.

• All User actions are indicated by Bold text.

• References to Menus, dialog boxes, button and screens are ind icated by Italics text.

• See

“About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens” on p age 1-4

the menus and controls.

Overview

Conventions

for a description of

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Contents

1 - Introduction

Contents

End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows CE©...................................iv

Brady Warranty ...........................................................................................................v

Agency Compliance and Approvals.........................................................................vi

Safety and Environment...........................................................................................vii

Technical Support and Registration ......................................................................viii

Overview.....................................................................................................................ix

Features and Functions ......................................................................................... 1-1

Compatible Applications........................................................................................ 1-2

System Specifications............................................................................................ 1-2

Keyboard Configurations....................................................................................... 1-3

About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens............................................................ 1-4

Home Page ....................................................................................................... 1-4

Tools Panel ....................................................................................................... 1-5

Menu ................................................................................................................. 1-6

Control Panel ....................................................................................................1-7

Button Actions ........................................................................................................ 1-8

Available Label Types ............................................................................................ 1-9

2 - Setting up Your Printer

Unpacking and Setting up Printer......................................................................... 2-1

What’s in the Box .............................................................................................. 2-1

System Components ......................................................................................... 2-2

Setting up the Printer ........................................................................................2-3

Connect Printer Power................................................................................ 2-3

Install or Change Supplies ..........................................................................2-4

Feeding and Cutting Label Stock ...................................................................... 2-8

System Power ......................................................................................................... 2-9

Starting Printer from a Non-powered (Cold) State ............................................ 2-9

Waking the Printer from Sleep Mode ................................................................ 2-9

Powering Off the Printer .................................................................................. 2-10

Resetting the Printer .......................................................................................2-10

Creating Your First Label..................................................................................... 2-11

Using Your Printer with a PC............................................................................... 2-12

Installing USB Driver ....................................................................................... 2-12

Creating and Printing Labels from a PC .......................................................... 2-12

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Setting up the System Defaults ........................................................................... 2-13

Set Clock...................................................................................................2-14

Localization and Unit of Measure..............................................................2-15

Set Text Defaults.......................................................................................2-16

Set Barcode Defaults.................................................................................2-17

Set Printing................................................................................................2-18

Customizing Home Page Defaults....................................................................... 2-19

Displaying System Information............................................................................2-20

3 - Working with Labels

Create Labels........................................................................................................... 3-1

Creating a Label from a Template .....................................................................3-1

Creating a Custom Label ...................................................................................3-3

Set Label Attributes ................................................................................................3-4

Creating Fixed-Length Label .............................................................................3-4

Creating Auto-Sized Label ................................................................................3-4

Orientation ......................................................................................................... 3-5

Framing a Label ................................................................................................3-6

Tools......................................................................................................................... 3-7

Zooming the Label View ....................................................................................3-7

Scrolling the Label View ....................................................................................3-7

4 - Working with Objects

Overview .................................................................................................................. 4-1

What is an Object? ............................................................................................4-1

Object Types .....................................................................................................4-1

Undo .................................................................................................................. 4-2

Object Sizing .....................................................................................................4-2

Adding Objects........................................................................................................ 4-3

Text Objects ......................................................................................................4-3

Graphic Objects .................................................................................................4-4

Barcode Objects ................................................................................................4-5

Serial Objects ....................................................................................................4-6

Date/Time Objects .............................................................................................4-8

Working with Text .................................................................................................4-10

Selecting or Deselecting Text ..........................................................................4-10

Increase or Decrease Text Size ......................................................................4-11

Delete/Clear Text ............................................................................................4-11

Changing Character Font, Size or Style ..........................................................4-12

Horizontal Text Justification ............................................................................4-14

Vertical Text ....................................................................................................4-14

Expanding or Condensing Text .......................................................................4-15

Reversing Text ................................................................................................4-15

Typing Text and Accented Characters ............................................................4-16

Understanding Keystroke Combinations ...................................................4-16

Typing Accented Characters.....................................................................4-17

Entering Special Characters ............................................................................4-18

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Working with Barcodes........................................................................................ 4-19

Changing a Barcode .......................................................................................4-19

Changing Barcode Options ............................................................................. 4-20

Barcode Size............................................................................................. 4-20

Barcode Ratio ........................................................................................... 4-20

Barcode Density........................................................................................ 4-21

Human-Readable Text Options................................................................. 4-22

Handling Objects .................................................................................................. 4-23

Editing Objects ................................................................................................ 4-23

Moving Objects ...............................................................................................4-23

Drag Objects .............................................................................................4-23

Use Keyboard Arrow Keys........................................................................ 4-23

Set Object Position.................................................................................... 4-24

Aligning Objects .............................................................................................. 4-25

Sizing Objects ................................................................................................. 4-26

Use Size Buttons....................................................................................... 4-26

Drag Objects to Size .................................................................................4-27

Set Object Size ......................................................................................... 4-28

Deleting an Object ........................................................................................... 4-29

Framing an Object ........................................................................................... 4-29

Rotating an Object ..........................................................................................4-30

Converting Text or Barcode to Variable Data .................................................4-31

Convert to Serial Data............................................................................... 4-31

Convert from Serial Data........................................................................... 4-33

Convert to Date/Time................................................................................ 4-34

Convert from Date/Time .................................................................................. 4-35

5 - Printing Your Labels

Previewing Labels................................................................................................... 5-1

Previewing a Label without Serialized Objects .................................................5-1

Previewing a Label with Serialized Objects ......................................................5-2

Printing Labels........................................................................................................ 5-3

Printing Labels without Serialized Objects ........................................................ 5-3

Printing Labels with Serialized Objects ............................................................. 5-4

Printing Mirror-Image Labels ............................................................................. 5-5

Canceling a Print Job ........................................................................................ 5-5

Resuming an Interrupted Print Job ...................................................................5-6

Adjusting Print Energy ....................................................................................... 5-7

Adjusting Print Offset ........................................................................................5-8

Printing from a PC ............................................................................................. 5-9

6 - Working with Label Files

Save a Label File..................................................................................................... 6-1

Open a Label File .................................................................................................... 6-2

Delete a Label File................................................................................................... 6-3

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7 - Using System Tools

Import Graphics ......................................................................................................7-1

Delete Imported Graphics.......................................................................................7-3

Import Fonts ............................................................................................................7-4

Printer Upgrades ..................................................................................................... 7-5

Installing Software Upgrades................................................................................. 7-5

Upgrade from a PC ...........................................................................................7-5

Upgrade from USB Flash Drive..........................................................................7-6

8 - Maintenance

Printer Maintenance................................................................................................ 8-1

Removing Power and Media from Printer .........................................................8-1

Cleaning the Printer ...........................................................................................8-3

Cleaning Residue from Printer and Keyboard.............................................8-3

Cleaning the Touch Screen.........................................................................8-4

Cleaning the Cutter Blade ...........................................................................8-5

Cleaning the Sensors..................................................................................8-7

Cleaning the Cutter Blade Exit Area............................................................8-8

Dust Cleaning..............................................................................................8-9

Cleaning the Printhead..............................................................................8-10

Replacing the Media Wiper .............................................................................8-11

Clearing Jams .................................................................................................8-12

9 - Troubleshooting

Messages ................................................................................................................9-1

Problem Resolution ...............................................................................................9-2

Hardware Errors ................................................................................................9-2

Media Errors .....................................................................................................9-3

Ribbon Errors ...................................................................................................9-3

Power Errors ....................................................................................................9-4

Printing Errors ...................................................................................................9-5

A - Glossary of Terms

B - Character Mapping & Keyboard Layouts

Character Mapping................................................................................................. B-1

Americas QWERTY ..........................................................................................B-1

European AZERTY ...........................................................................................B-2

European QWERTZ .........................................................................................B-3

European QWERTY .........................................................................................B-4

European Cyrillic ..............................................................................................B-4

Keyboard Layouts.................................................................................................. B-4

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C - Specialty Label Types

Pipe Markers............................................................................................................C-1

Set Up Pipe Marker Options .............................................................................C-1

Create Pipe Marker Labels ...............................................................................C-3

Save, Open or Delete a Pipe Marker Label ....................................................C-10

QuickLabels...........................................................................................................C-11

Creating Quick Labels .....................................................................................C-11

Quick Label Reference Images............................................................................C-13

Admittance, Exit, Confined Spaces .................................................................C-13

Alerts and First Aid ..........................................................................................C-14

Chemical - Hazardous Materials .....................................................................C-14

Conduit - Voltage ............................................................................................C-15

Electrical Hazard - Lockout .............................................................................C-15

Fire ..................................................................................................................C-16

Funny Signs ....................................................................................................C-16

Graphics - Mandatory ......................................................................................C-17

Graphics - Packaging ......................................................................................C-18

Graphics - PPE ...............................................................................................C-18

Graphics - Prohibition ......................................................................................C-19

Graphics - Signal Words .................................................................................C-20

Graphics - Warning .........................................................................................C-21

Inspection ........................................................................................................C-21

Machine - Operational .....................................................................................C-22

No Smoking .....................................................................................................C-22

Pipe Marker Arrows .........................................................................................C-22

Pipe Markers ...................................................................................................C-23

Protective ........................................................................................................C-25

Warning Stakes ...............................................................................................C-25

Right to Know........................................................................................................C-26

Arc Flash................................................................................................................C-26

WHMIS....................................................................................................................C-26

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Sign & Label Printer

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer, which yo u can use to create and print professional-looking industrial labels and signs. All you have to do is:

• Drop in a ribbon cartridge. You can choose from a wide range of single-color ribbons.

• Drop in a media cartridge. You can choose media in widths that range from 0.5 in. to 4 in (12.7 mm to 101.6 mm), and come in many colors, styles, and materials.

• Type your text and insert objects or symbols of your choice; or choose a preformatted layout design.

Material and ribbons from Brady Corporation are programmed with the ability to communicate with the printer and software. This allows you to gain the full benefit of the system,

Features and Functions

The following are just some of the features that make this system so easy to use and ready to meet your label-making requirements:

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• Small, lightweight (approximately 15 lbs [6.8 kg]) unit, ready for your desktop.

• Color touch screen LCD display, plus keyboard input for ease of use.

• Pre-designed layouts for many standard-use label applications.

• Hundreds of graphics for inclusion on your labels.

• Single-color job printing at 300 DPI, up to 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide and up to

9.8 ft. (3 m) long.

• Wide variety of ribbon colors.

• Easy loading label and ribbon supplies.

• Continuous and die-cut label supplies in a variety of high-performance materials.

• Transfer graphics from PC or USB flash drive. Supported graphic format s are Windows metafile (*.wmf) and Bitmap (*.bmp).

• Print labels from PC.

• Automatic cutter.

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Compatible Applications

The BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer is compatible with the following software applications (when connected to a PC):

When used with one of these software packages, the printer will automatically recognize all enabled and compatible materials up to 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide. For operation of the printer with other software, refer to the documentation for your application.

Note: Only BBP31™ supplies will work with this printer.

•

LOCKOUT-PRO™

•

CHEMLABEL™

•

NetDoc

•

MarkWare

• MarkWare™ EXPRESS Facility Identification Software

Cable Management Software System

™

Graphical Procedure Writing Software

Software

Tape and Label Software

System Specifications

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Weight

•

Dimensions

•

Operating Temperature

•

Relative Humidity

•

Storage

•

Volta g e

Print Resolution

•

Output media size

•

Maximum label length

: 15 lbs (6.8 kg)

(stored): 8.9 in. x 12.0 in. x 9.5 in. (22.6 cm x 30.5 cm x 24.1 cm)

: 50 - 104°F (10-40°C)

: 10% to 80% RH non-condensing : -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) at 15% to 90% RH non-condensing : 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

: 11.8 dot/mm, 300 dpi

: 0.5 in. to 4 in. (12.7 mm to 101.6 mm)

(continuous media): 9.8 ft (3 m)

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Keyboard Configurations

Your keyboard configuration depends on the region where you do business. The following are the currently supported keyboard configurations.

There are five keypad configurations available for the BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer. The keypad layouts and the language supported by each are as follows:

Keyboard Type Language Applied

Americas QWERTY North American Spanish, French Canadian,

Portuguese, English

QWERTY English, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian,

Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish

AZERTY English, French, Dutch

QWERTZ English, Czech, German, Hungarian, Slovakian,

Slovenian, French, Italian

Cyrillic English, Bulgarian, Russian

Asia English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,

Japanese, Korean

Keyboard Configurations

See “Typing Text and Accented Characters” on page 4-16 for instructions on how to access all of the keyboard characters.

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About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens

Home Page

About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens

The following information describes the menus, d ialog bo xe s and scr ee ns used in the BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer system.

Home Page

The Home page automatically displays when you first start the printer. The main sections of the Home page are:

Item

# 1

Icon Description

Status Bar

Tools Panel

Editor

Control Panel

Shows the current label size and indicators for the amount of media and ribbon remaining.

Depending on the option selected, provides buttons for Object Sizing, Delete, Undo, Zoom In/Out, and Help.

Text or object entry area. Type, touch or select objects to display and edit in this area. Shows color of installed media and ribbon.

Home

: Returns you to the Home page from anywhere in the

application. Button is greyed out on the Home page.

: Displays File, Label and System options.

: Displays the Print dialog box where you can choose options for printing the current label. Not available unless an object is in the Editor.

Primary area for selecting all of your options for creating, editing and working with labels and objects. The panel changes depending on what option is selected.

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Tools Panel

The Tools panel contains options for editing a label. If no label is selected, the panel contains only the Help button.

Undo is available only when there is an operation to undo. Delete and Size are available only when you have an object selected. Help, Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons are always available.

About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens

Tools Panel

The Tools panel contains the following options:

Icon Description

Delete: Deletes the selected object (text, barcode or graphic).

Undo: Lets you undo a limited number of actions. If there is no undo

action available, the undo button is greyed out. There is no redo option available.

Size: Toggles the display of sizing handles so you can change the size or rotation of the selected object.

Help: Context sensitive help that displays information about the selected item or area on the menu. See the User’s Manual for additional information about Help topics.

Zoom In: Lets you increase the view of the object(s) on the label. Scroll arrows appear if the objects are zoomed larger than the available display area.

Zoom Out: Lets you decrease the view of the object(s) on the label.

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About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens

To display menu options:

1. Touch to display the menu options.

2. Choose from the following areas:

•

File

: Create new file, open existing file, save a file or delete a file.

•

Label

: Change the size and orientation, add a frame around the label, or

choose a template.

•

System

import data, or get more tools.

•

Help

•

Home/Start Over

•

Cancel

: Set up the printer, view printer information (e.g., software version),

: Displays help for the options listed on the menu.

: Cancels the current action and returns you to the previous location.

: Returns you to the

Home

page.

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Control Panel

The Control Panel provides options specific to the object selected or the function being performed.

Home Page Control Panel

From the Home page, the control panel provides options for selecting available label types (e.g., Pipe Markers, Right-to-Know, etc.). These label types provide a starting point for creating your label. Depending on the label type you select, the options for populating the objects will vary.

Add Object Panel

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Control Panel

The Add Object control panel provides options for adding additional objects (e.g., text, graphic, etc.). Once selected, the options available for that object type display. This control panel is accessed when you press Add Object from other panels, touching a blank part of the label or touching the home screen label area.

With an Object Selected

With an object selected, the control panel provides options for editing the object. From this panel, you can also add more objects or see more editing options. The panel changes depending on the type of object selected.

The following example shows one of the text-editing panels. Pressing one of the options in the panel either immediately changes the option or provides additional options that you can select.

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Button Actions

Control Panel

Button Actions

These button actions are used throughout the system. Unless necessary, button actions are assumed to be understood and are not included in the procedures.

•

Help

: Available at any time by touching the help button. You can also access

the user guide from the product CD that comes with the printer.

•

Home

: Select from anywhere in the application to return to the

You may be prompted to save your current label file.

•

Cancel

previous screen without making any changes.

•

Zoom

: In most cases, you can press Cancel at any time to return to the

: Touch to zoom in or to zoom out. Applies to

labels

Home

page.

, not objects.

More Options

• additional options that are available for the currently-selected object.

•

Scroll Arrows

screen or menu. There are two types of scroll arrows:

: Used throughout the system and lets you choose from

Fonts

: Choose a font type.

Text Features Label Alignment Object Framing

: Display whenever there are more items than can be shown on a

Up or Down

Navigation

: Choose one of the text options.

: Align an object on a label.

: Place a frame around an object.

: Use to move through a list of items in a menu.

: Use to view all parts of a label.

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Available Label Types

From the Home page, you can access all of the available label types. You can see all available label types by pressing More Label Types .

Note: Not all label types will be available with all configurations.

Icon Description

General Templates: Templates for creating commonly-used label

types.

Custom Label: Lets you create a label without a template.

Pipe Markers: Standard or roll-form pipe markers and symbol and

arrow-tape pipe markers.

Available Label Types

Control Panel

Right To Know (RTK): OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliant chemical warning labels.

CLP [GHS] Globally Harmonized System: Compliant chemical warning labels for use in Europe. Classification and Labeling intended to minimize physical, health and environmental risks associated with chemicals during transport, storage, use and disposal.These templates are installed for European regions only.

Arc Flash: Product Safety Signs and Labels for implementing compliant labels appropriate for work practices that are required to safeguard workers from injury while working on or near exposed electrical parts that could become energized.

QuickLabel: Specialty labels that let you select from a list of predefined labels.

WHMIS: (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information system). Canada’s national hazard communication program for hazardous workplace chemicals of controlled products and hazard o us m ate r ials.

HSID: (Hazardous Substances Identification). Compliant chemical warning labels for use in Europe. These templates are installed for European regions only.

Customize: Lets you determine which three (default) label types will display on the Home page.

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Unpacking and Setting up Printer

Carefully unpack and inspect the printer surfaces (interior and exterior) and the labeling system for possible damage during shipping.

Note: Be sure to remove any transportation protection from around the printhead and inside the enclosure cover.

What’s in the Box

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• Documentation CD including: electronic Quick Start Guide, electronic User’s Manual and web links

• Printer Driver CD

• Power Cord

• USB Type B Cable

• Printed “Quick Start Guide”

• Cleaning Kit

Note: Please keep the original packaging, including the box, in case the printer must be returned.

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System Components

Figure 2-1. Printer Components

1 Stylus 2 Display (with touchscreen)

3 Power Button 4 Enclosure Cover

5 Label Exit 6 Media Wiper

7 Media Guides 8 Media

9 Cutter 10 Ribbon Cartridge

11 Ribbon Cover 12 USB and Expansion Ports

13 Keyboard

Note: The printer is equipped with a universal power supply and can be operated

with a supply voltage of 100 to 240 V~, 50- to 6 0 Hz. The printer senses the voltage type and automatically adjusts for the power source.

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Power Cord

Connect Printer Power

To setup the printer:

1. Plug the power cord into the printer at the location shown.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power outlet. The printer

automatically comes on and displays the primary Home Page. The size and color of the currently installed media and other status indicators are shown.

Note: If there is no ribbon or media installed, the system defaults to black ribbon and 4 in. [101.6 mm] wide continuous white media.

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Install or Change Supplies

The media and ribbon supply cartridges use a “smart cell” to define and track the supply information. The system automatically recognizes the supply information for the installed media and ribbon.

Note: The printer can be either on or off when changing supplies.

To install or change ribbon:

1. To remove ribbon, open the enclosure cover (opens from left).

2. Release the latch on the ribbon cover [2] and swing open.

3. Release the ribbon cartridge latch [3] and lift the ribbon cartridge up and out.

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4. Place ribbon cartridge with ribbon over print head (product label toward

machine), then snap into place.

5. Close and latch the ribbon cover.

6. Close the enclosure cover.

7. If printer was off, press . The system detects the installed supplies, sets

media and ribbon colors, indicates the label dimensions and the amount of remaining supplies.

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To install or change media:

1. Open the enclosure cover (opens from left).

2. Release the latch on the ribbon-cover [2] and swing ribbon cartridge open.

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3. Swing yellow media wiper [3] to far right (when facin g displa y), if enga g ed .

4. Slide yellow media guides [4] to full-open.

5. Remove existing media, if installed, by pulling cartridge from printer. Media

unwinds from the top of the roll.

6. Insert media cartridge until spindle ends rest in slots of media holder [5].

7. Feed media from top of roll until it sits on top of black rubber roller ~.25 in.

(6.35 mm) from cutter entrance.

8. Close media guides until they touch edge of media liner with media under the

guides.

9. Move media wiper into position so it rests on media.

Note: Not all media requires the use of the media wiper. Engage the media wiper only if needed for the supply installed.

10. Close and latch ribbon cover, then close enclosure cover.

11. If printer was off, press . The system detects the installed supplies, sets

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Feeding and Cutting Label Stock

Use this procedure to advance the media to the cut position, and (optionally) cut the media.

To feed and/or cut label stock:

1. With the printer power on, press and hold Feed until the length of media you want exits the printer.

Note: F or die-cut media, the media is adva nced to the cut position which is the next die-cut label. For continue media, the media advances until you release the Feed button.

2. If desired, press Cut . The printer will cut off the media.

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