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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
environment. 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 required to take adequate measures.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
This statement clarifies Brady’s product compliance with the European Union’s Directive
2011/65/EU, Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device must be recycled in
the European Union country in which it was purchased.
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Turkey
Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry
(Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment).
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur
Mexico
Energy Statement:
Consumo de energia en operacion: ___ Wh
(Energy consumption in operation mode)
Consumo de energia en modo de espera: ___Wh
(Energy consumption in standby mode)
Agency Compliance and Approvals
TAIWAN
China Class A Emissions Statement
TAIWAN
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Safety and Environment
Precautions
Safety and Environment
Please read and understand this manual before using the BBP®35/37 Label Printer for the first
time. This manual describes all of the main functions of the BBP
Precautions
Before using the BBP®35/37 printer, please note the following precautions:
• 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.
®
35/37 printer.
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Replaceable Batteries
If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if replacement by an incorrect type
could result in an explosion (for example, with some lithium batteries), the following applies:
• if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close
to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions;
• if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the
battery or a statement in the servicing instructions.
This marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORIDNG
Safety and Environment
Batteries remplaçables
CAUTION
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
Batteries remplaçables
Si un équipement comporte une batterie remplaçable et si son remplacement par un type de
batterie incorrect risque d'entraîner une explosion (par exemple, causée par des batteries au
lithium), ce qui suit s'applique :
• si la batterie se trouve dans une ZONE D'ACCÈS DE L'OPÉRATEUR, il doit exister un
signal près de la batterie ou une annonce dans les instructions d'opération et de service ;
• si la batterie se trouve ailleurs dans l'équipement, il doit exister un signal près de la
batterie ou une annonce dans les instructions de service.
Ce signal ou cette annonce inclura l'intitulé suivant ou un texte s'en rapprochant :
RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPACÉE PAR UN TYPE DE
BATTERIE INCORRECT - METTRE LES BATTERIES AU REBUT SELON LES
MISE EN GARDE
INSTRUCTIONS STIPULÉES
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Technical Support and Registration
Contact Information
For repair or technical assistance, locate your regional Brady Technical Support office by
going to:
• United States:www.bradyid.com
• Europe:www.bradyeurope.com
• Asia Pacific:www.bradycorp.com
• Australia:www.bradyaust.com.au
• Canada:www.bradycanada.ca
• Latin American:www.bradylatinamerica.com
Registration Information
To register your printer, go to:
• www.bradycorp.com/register
• www.bradyaust.com.au/register (Australia)
Repair and Return
If for any reason you need to return the BBP®35/37 printer for repair, please contact Brady
Technical Support for repair and replacement information.
The BBP®35/37 is a thermal transfer printer with a 4-inch (101.6 mm) printable width that can
handle tapes from 0.5 in to 4 in (12.7 mm to 101.6 mm). It includes the following features:
• 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 or Multi-color job printing at 300 DPI.
• Print speed up to 5 ips.
• Up to 4.0 in (101.6mm) printable width and up to 100 ft. (30m) printable length.
• Continuous and die-cut label supplies in a variety of high-performance materials and
colors.
• Transfer graphics from USB flash drive. Supported graphic formats are Windows Metafile
(*.wmf), JPEG (*.jpg), Portable Network Graphics (*.png) and Bitmap (*.bmp).
• Automatic Cutter (BBP
®
35 & 37), XY Cutter (BBP®37)
Introduction
• Wireless and Ethernet capabilities with Brady Network Card. See the Brady Network
Card Installation Manual for details.
Unpack Your Printer
The following items are included in the standard BBP®35/37 printer package:
•BBP
• Documentation CD including electronic Quick Start Guide, User’s Manual, and web links
•Power Cord
• USB Type B Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Cleaning Kit
®
35/37 Label Printer
Save Your Packaging
The packaging surrounding your BBP®35/37 Label Printer should be saved in the event you
have to ship the printer and accessories back to the supplier.
Register Your Printer
Register your printer on-line at www.bradycorp.com/register and receive free product support
and updates!
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System Specifications (BBP®35/37)
System Specifications (BBP®35/37)
The BBP®35/37 printer has the following specifications:
• Weight: ~35 lbs (~20 kg)
• Dimensions (W x H x D stored) : 18.5 in. x 11 in. x 14.2 in. (47 cm x 28 cm x 36 cm)
• Operating Temperature: 50 – 104°F (15 – 40°C)
• Relative Humidity: 15% to 80% RH non-condensing
• Storage: -4 - 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) at 15% to 90% RH non-condensing
• Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
• Print Resolution: 11.8 dot/mm, 300 dpi
• Ribbon Sizes: 4.0 in. (10.2 cm) and lengths of up to 200 ft (60.8 m) for monochrome
ribbon
• Tape Sizes: 0.5 in. to 4.0 in. width and lengths of up to 195 ft (B30C-4000-8423)
• Minimum label length (cut): 0.5 in. (12.7 mm)
• Maximum label length (continuous media):
-Single color : 102 in.
-Multi color : 48 in. (by swapping monochrome ribbons)
-Multi color : 14 in. (by using panelled ribbons)
Compatible Applications
The BBP®35/37 Label Printer is compatible with Brady Workstation software.
When used with this software package, the printer will automatically recognize all enabled and
compatible materials.
Note: Only B30 supplies will work with the BBP
Firmware Upgrades
Future upgrades to BBP®35/37 firmware can be downloaded from Brady’s website.
1. Access www.bradyid.com.
2. Click Support, then click Downloads.
®
35/37 printer.
3. Select BBP®35/37 from the list of products.
(See page 189 for instructions on upgrading your printer’s firmware from a USB flash drive or
from your PC.)
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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
layouts and the language supported by each are listed in the table below.
Keyboard Type Language Applied
Americas QWERTYEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
See “Accented Characters” on page 55 for instructions on how to access all of the keyboard
characters.
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External View
External View
1Cover7Label exit chute
2Power button (green)8Cover release latch
3Cut media button9USB, Expansion Ports and
4Feed media button
5Touch screen (flips out)10Power cord connection
6Keyboard (flips down)11On/Off switch
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Brady Network Card
Setting Up the Printer
CAUTIONCAUTION
Connect Power
Before connecting power, be sure to remove the dessicant from inside the
media bay.
Setting Up the Printer
1. Plug the power cord into the power cord connection port on the right side of the printer.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position.
The printer automatically 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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Setting Up the Printer
CAUTIONCAUTION
Install Ribbon Cartridge
Illustrations on the inside of the cover show how to install the ribbon and label media (tape).
1. Open the cover by pulling up on the bottom of the yellow latch.
The cover pops open quickly. To ease the opening, place a hand on the
cover as you release the latch.
2. With the cartridge tab on top, facing outward, place the exposed ribbon over the print
head, then push the cartridge forward until it snaps into place.
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Setting Up the Printer
3. Turn the ribbon spindle knob to tighten the ribbon over the printhead.
4. Close the cover.
Remove Ribbon Cartridge
To remove a previously installed ribbon, press down on the ribbon cartridge release tab
then grasp the top barrel of the cartridge by the two sides and pull the the cartridge
straight out from the printhead.
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Setting Up the Printer
CAUTIONCAUTION
Install Label Media (Tape)
To install label media:
1. Open the cover by pulling up on the bottom of the yellow latch.
2. Swing the media wiper bar up, out of the tape well.
The cover pops open quickly. To ease the opening, place a hand on the
cover as you release the latch.
3. Grasp the tape roll with the tape coming off the top of the roll and the touch cell on the
left.
4. Drop the tape roll into the tape well, lining up the touch cell with the touch cell reader.
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Setting Up the Printer
5. Thread the label tape under and through the media guides, until the tape covers the
black roller.
6. Pinch the tape adjustment lever and slide the media guides until they are lined up with
the edges of the tape liner.
7. If using continuous media, lower the media bar.
8. Close the cover.
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Setting Up the Printer
Remove Label Media (Tape)
1. Open the cover by pulling up on the bottom of the yellow latch.
2. If removing continuous media, lift the media wiper bar up off of the tape.
3. Grasp the tape roll and pull up, sliding the media out from under the guides.
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Power On/Off
To turn the display on or off:
1. Press Power .
Note: To completely shut down the printer, turn the On/Off switch, located above
the power cord, to the OFF position.
Sleep Mode
To preserve energy, when the printer detects a time of inactivity it automatically turns off the
display and goes into a low-power consumption mode called Sleep Mode. The current label
and settings are retained.
To wake the printer from sleep mode:
Setting Up the Printer
1. Press or touch the screen.
The Editor displays the label or menu you were on when the printer went to sleep.
Note: If a label is defined when the system goes into sleep mode and the media is
changed to a supply where the label no longer fits, you will be prompted to make
the data fit or save the existing label before continuing. If you choose the option to
make the data fit, the system will move and/or resize the objects so they fit on the
new media size.
You can set the elapsed time of inactivity the printer should detect before entering Sleep Mode.
See page 19 for information on setting the shut off delay time.
Resetting the Printer
If the screen “freezes” (i.e., does not accept any keystrokes), reset the printer.
1. Press and hold for 5 seconds.
The system performs the initialization process and starts the printer.
If the printer still does not initialize after holding the power button:
2. Using the On/Off switch, turn the power off, then turn it back on.
Any data in the Editor at the time of the reset will be lost.
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Display Screen
Display Screen
The BBP35/37 printer uses touch screen technology. Using your finger, touch the desired
option on the display screen.
Home Page
The Home page automatically displays when you first start the printer.
Item #IconDescription
1
2
3
4
Editor
5
Control
Panel
6
Status Bar
7
Tools Panel
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Home: Returns you to the Home page from anywhere in the
application. When you are on the Home page, the button is
grayed out.
Menu: Displays File, Label and System options.
Print: Displays the Print dialog box for printing the current label.
If there is nothing in the Editor, the print button is grayed out.
Text or object entry area. Type, touch or select objects to display
and edit in this area. The Editor also shows the color and size of
the installed media and ribbon.
Primary area for selecting options for creating, editing and
working with labels and objects. The panel changes depending
on what option is selected.
Shows the current label size and indicators for the amount of
media and ribbon remaining.
Provides additional options for the specific tool selected. The
Tools panel changes according to the object selected.
Menus
The main Menu button displays a list of sub-menus for different label or system functions. To
display menu or sub-menu options:
Display Screen
1. Touch to display the sub-menus.
2. In the pop-up list, touch the desired sub-menu option.
The selected sub-menu, in turn, can display another sub-menu.
3. Keep touching a sub-menu option until a dialog box displays.
Dialog Boxes
A dialog box contains various options for the specific sub-menu that you selected. It may
contain drop down field lists, spinner boxes, data fields, options boxes and scroll bars. A
dialog box enables you to make a number of changes to the label at one time. To accept all
edits in a dialog box:
1. Touch OK .
To cancel edits in a dialog box and/or to back out of sub-menus:
2. Touch Cancel .
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Display Screen
Drop Down Field
If a field has a drop down menu item associated with it, a downward facing arrow displays on
the right side of the field. To display the drop down menu item:
1. Touch the drop down arrow .
Spinner Boxes
A spinner box lets you toggle through a range of values in a field. To use a spinner box:
1. Touch the up arrow to increase the values.
2. Touch the down arrow to decrease the values
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