Brady BMP21-PLUS User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
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.
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
BMP®21-PLUS Label Printer is a trademark of BRADY Worldwide, Inc.
®
21-LAB Label Printer is a trademark of BRADY Worldwide, Inc.
BMP
Arial® is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation registered in the United States
Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
Monotype® is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent
& Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All brand or product names referenced in this manual are trademarks (™) or
registered trademarks (®) of their respective companies or organizations.
© 2018 BRADY Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Firmware 2.XX
Brady Worldwide, Inc.
6555 W. Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223 USA
www.bradycorp.com
Telephone: 414-358-6600 USA Domestic
Facsimile: 414-438-6958
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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 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, EXPRESSED, 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.
YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS
OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE
TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PACKAGE FOR
A FULL REFUND.
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Regulatory Compliance
United States
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, and may radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult BRADY Technical Support for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
THIS CLASS B DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS
DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)
Canada ICES-003:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Europe
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device needs to be
recycled in accordance with local regulations.
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RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), 2015/863/EU (RoHS 3)
This product is CE marked and complies with the European Union's Directive
2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8
June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.
EU Directive 2015/863 of 31 March 2015 (RoHS 3) amends Annex II to Directive
2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of
restricted substances.
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC
This product contains a lithium battery. The crossed-out
wheeled bin shown to the left is used to indicate 'separate
collection' for all batteries and accumulators in accordance with
European Directive 2006/66/EC. Users of batteries must not
dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste. This Directive
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used
batteries and accumulators that are to be collected separately
and recycled at end of life. Please dispose of the battery
according to your local regulations.
Notice to Recyclers
To remove the lithium battery pack:
1. Turn the printer over, open the battery compartment door, and remove the
battery pack.
2. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
To remove the lithium coin cell battery:
3. Disassemble printer and locate the lithium coin cell battery located on the
4. Remove the battery from the board and dispose of in accordance with local
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: 3.35 Wh
(Energy consumption in operation mode)
Consumo de energia en modo de espera: 0.1 Wh
(Energy consumption in standby mode)
main circuit board.
regulations.
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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:
•
Europe:
•
Australia:
•
Canada:
•
Latin America:
Registration Information
To register your printer, go to:
•
www.bradycorp.com/register
•
Australia
•
China:
The serial number can be found under the media cartridge.
www.brady.com.cn/membercenter/register_product.aspx
www.bradyid.com/techsupport
www.bradyeurope.com/services
www.bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding
www.bradycanada.ca
www.bradylatinamerica.com
:
www.bradyid.com.au/register
Repair and Return
Brady Corporation offers repair and replacement service. Contact Brady
Technical Support for repair and replacement information.
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpack Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Register Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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BMP
Physical and Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
External View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading AA Alkaline Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Media Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the Label Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recycling the Label Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Printer Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Editing Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Navigation and Editing Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cancel a Menu or Data Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Printer Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Remove Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dismantling the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recycling Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Initial Language Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Set Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cut Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Set Zero Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Backlight Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Entering Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Editing Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Inserting Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deleting Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clear Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Font Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Printing a Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Multi-Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Formatting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Remove a Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
International Character Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Timestamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Add a Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Edit Barcode Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Datamatrix and QR Codes (Version 2.0 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Add a Datamatrix or QR Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Serialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
How Serialization Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Examples of Serialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using Letters in Serialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Add Serialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Edit a Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
File Naming Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Save a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Replace (Overwrite) a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Open a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Delete a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Label Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Selecting a Label Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Banner Portrait Label Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Banner Landscape Label Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Fixed Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Custom Length (Version 2.0 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Vial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
WireMarker Label Type (BMP®21-PLUS and 2.0 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP®21-PLUS and 2.0 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Panel Residential (Version 2.0 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Flags (BMP®21-PLUS and 2.0 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Breaker Box (BMP®21-PLUS and 2.0 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Technical Support Numbers/On-line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Internal Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Appendix A - Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix B - Supported ASCII Characters for Barcodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Introduction
BMP21-Plus
2.0
The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of
continuous supplies, up to 3/4- inch (19.1 mm) wide print. It includes the following features:
• Targeted applications to simplify the creation of specific label types
• Battery operation - at least 1800 2-inch (50.8mm) long labels on six AA alkaline batteries;
at least 2000 2-inch (50.8mm) long labels on Lithium battery pack.
• Ability to use the printer with either 6 AA batteries or an optional lithium ion rech argeabl e
battery pack.
• High contrast LCD display (132 pixels x 64 pixels)
• Easy to use graphic user interface
• 203 DPI print resolution
• One step media installation
Introduction
Note: The BMP®21-PLUS and BMP®21-LAB label printers differ only in the
available label type templates. The BMP®21-LAB Label Printer is intended for use in
laboratory environments and therefore presents only label types fo r laboratory
functions.
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The BMP®21-Plus also comes in a Russian language version with a Cyrillic keypad. The
printer closely mirrors the BMP®21-Plus. See the Russian quick start guide for more
information.
As denoted, some features described herein are applicable only on 2.0 version printers.
Please note that existing printers cannot be upgraded.
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Unpack Your Printer
Unpack Your Printer
The following items are included in the standard
®
21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer
BMP
package:
®
•BMP
• M21-750-499 black on white vinyl cartridge
(BMP®21-PLUS and BMP®21-PLUS-RUSSIAN)
• M21-750-7425 cartridge (BMP®21-LAB)
• Quick Start Guide
•Lanyard
Accessories
21-PLUS Label Printer (BMP®21-LAB
Label Printer)
The following items are accessories available for the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label
Printer.
• Lithium Ion battery pack (BMP21-PLUS-BATT)
• AC Adapter 110V (BMP21-AC), 220V (#110416), UK 240V (#110417)
• Hardside carrying case (BMP21-HC)
• Magnet Accessory (BMP21-MAGNET)
• Multifunctional Accessory (BMP21-TOOL)
Accessories can be purchased separately or potentially as part of a kit. A variety of kits are
available in different areas. Please visit your local Brady website to determine what kits are
available in your country/region.
Register Your Printer
Register your printer on-line at www.bradycorp.com/register and receive free product support
and updates!
For Warranty information, visit your local Brady website.
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BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer System Specifications
The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer has the following specifications:
• Weight 1.66 lbs (0.753 kg)
• Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism, 203 DPI print resolution
• Softplast ABC-style keypad
• Print Width - 0.75-inch (19.1 mm) maximum label width
• Maximum length for labels with alphanumeric characters: 15.75 inches (400 mm)
• Maximum characters that can be printed: 50
• Prints up to 1800 1/2-inch x 2-inch (12.7mm x 50.8mm) labels on 6 AA batteries
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
The BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer has the following physical and
environmental characteristics:
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Physical Metric Units Imperial/U.S. Units
Dimensions
Weight (with battery pack) 0.75 kg 1.66 lbs
Note: The table below refers to the BMP
only. Consumable performance may vary.
236.22 x 63.5 x 114.3 mm
®
21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer
9.3" x 2.5" x 4.5"
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WARNING
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Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Environmental Operation Storage
Temperature* (Printer)
Relative Humidity
(Printer)
4° to 43° C (40° to 110° F)
20% to 90% (noncondensing)
-18° to 43° C (0° to 110° F)
10% to 90% (noncondensing)
*Exposing the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer to direct sunlight is not
recommended.
Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual.
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External View
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
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1 Power key 8 Cutter lever
2 Function keys 9 Cartridge bay locking lever
3 Symbols and characters 10 Cartridge bay with cartridge
4 Secondary function key 11 AC adapter port
5 Navigation pad with ENTER key 12 Cartridge eject button
6 Set language and unit defaults 13 Battery compartment
7 Print key 14 Finger tabs on battery
compartment cover
Note: There are NO PC connection ports on the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB
printer. BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB CANNOT be connected to a PC.
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Power Source
WARNING
WARNING
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Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Power Source
Power is supplied to the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer by six AA alkaline
batteries, a BMP21-PLUS-BATT Lithium Ion battery pack, or by an AC power adapter.
To maintain maximum printer performance, use basic AA alkaline batteries, NOT
rechargeable (Ultimate Lithium) AA batteries.
The optional Li-Ion battery pack is rechargeable, but mu st be removed from the printer and
attached to the AC power adapter for charging to take place.
The AC power a dapter is us ed to rechar ge th e Li-ion batt ery pack outsid e the printe r , but it can
also be used to power the BMP®21-PLUS printer without batteries.
Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 60C (140F).
Do not disassemble or mistreat the battery pack.
Do not attempt to open, damage, or replace components in the battery pack.
The Battery Pack should only be used in the BMP
Printer.
Do not use any other rechargeable battery pack other than the BMP21-PLUS-BATT
supplied for the BMP
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21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label
®
21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer.
Do not allow metal or other conductive materials to touch the battery terminals.
Keep the battery pack away from sparks, flames, or other heat sources.
Keep the battery pack away from water.
Never lay objects on top of the battery pack.
Store your battery pack only in a cool, dry place.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children.
Special precautions should be taken when handling the battery pack during disposal to
prevent impact to the cells.
The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly according to federal, state,
and municipal regulations.
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WARNING
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or batteries.
Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a
box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other
metal objects.
Do not remove a cell or battery from its original packaging until required for use.
Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) marks on the cell, battery and equipment and ensure
correct use.
Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.
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Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size, or type.
When using alkaline cells, always use fresh, new batteries and never mix used batteries
with new batteries.
Keep cells and batteries out of the reach of children.
Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
The BMP21-PLUS-BATT battery pack needs to be charged before use. Always use the
correct charger and refer to the manual included with the pack.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge the battery pack to
obtain maximum performance.
Batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room
temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C, 68°F ± 41°F).
Retain the original product literature for future reference.
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Loading AA Alkaline Batteries
Loading AA Alkaline Batteries
1. On the back of the printer,
squeeze the finger tabs
located on both sides of the
battery compartment door,
then swing the battery
compartment door up and
out. (The door will come
off.)
2. Insert 6 AA alkaline
batteries, observing correct
polarity. (Do not use
rechargeable AA batteries
or Ultimate Lithium AA
batteries).
3. Re-insert the battery door
hinge at the top of the
compartment and push
down on the battery
compartment door,
snapping it into place.
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Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
When using a BMP21-PLUS-BATT Lithium Ion battery pack, please consult the instructions
enclosed with the battery pack for the charging procedure.
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Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
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1. On the back of the printer,
squeeze the finger tabs
located on both sides of the
battery compartment door,
then swing the battery
compartment door up and
out. (The door will come
off.)
2. With the battery label
facing down, insert the
elongated portion of the
battery (just below the
alignment tabs) into the
slot at the bottom of the
battery compartment; then
push the top part of the
battery down until it snaps
into place. (The battery
alignment tabs fit into the
cutout finger tab grooves.)
3. Re-insert the battery door
hinge at the top of the
compartment and push
down on the battery
compartment door,
snapping it into place.
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Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Remove Lithium Battery
1. Squeeze the finger tabs
located on both sides of the
battery compartment door,
then swing the battery
compartment door up and
out. (The door will come
off.)
2. Placing your thumb at the
base of the printer, use
your forefingers to gently
pull up on the raised
portion of the battery. This
releases the top of the
battery from the contacts.
3. Grasp the raised battery
and pull it up and out from
the bottom contact slots.
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AC Power Adapter
WARNING
The printer can be powered by an AC/DC power adapter. The AC/DC power adapter can also
be used to recharge the BMP21-BATT battery pack outside of the printer.
Use only the 9V DC, Brady AC/DC adapters, shown below, for supplying power to the
BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer.
Attaching the Adapter
The printer can be powered through a designated AC power adapter.
Note: The lithium ion battery does NOT charge within the printer when using the AC
adapter.
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AC Power Adapter
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1. Insert the round end of the optional adapter
cable into the plug-in port on the left side
of the printer.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an
electrical outlet.
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AC Power Adapter
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
The lithium ion battery pack accessory cann ot be char ge d in the prin ter. The battery pack must
be removed from the printer and charged u sin g t he BMP2 1-AC AC adapter. To use the printer
while charging the battery, insert 6 AA alkaline batteries in the bat tery compartment.
Attaching the Adapter to the Battery Pack
1. Insert the round end of the adapter cable into the plug-in port on the lower left side of the
battery pack.
2. Plug the other end of the adapter cord into an electrical outlet.
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Media Cartridge
The media and ribbon supplies for the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printers are
combined in a plastic cartridge for easy one-step loading. With the exception of the 0.25-inch
(6.35mm) size, these cartridges are NOT compatible with the BMP21 printer. Media sizes are
between 0.25-0.75-inch (6.35mm - 19.1mm) width. Length is variable based on the font size
used and information placed on the label.
Media types include:
Media Cartridge
AC Power Adapter
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Standard labels Permasleeve Selflams
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Changing the Label Cartridge
Changing the Label Cartridge
1. Turn the locking
lever to the left to
unlock the
cartridge.
2. Push the eject
button on the back
of the printer, then
lift the cartridge out
of the printer.
3. Place a new cartridge in the
cartridge bay and push down until
the cartridge snaps into place.
4. Turn the locking lever up (to the
right).
If the cartridge is empty, recycle according to local regulations. (See page 15 for more
information on recycling cartridges.)
Store the cartridge in a cool, dry place.
Please note that the cartridge bay contains parts and assemblies that may be
susceptible to damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). When loading or unloading a
cartridge, care must be taken so that devices are not damaged.
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Recycling the Label Cartridge
CAUTIONCAUTION
Cartridges need to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. Before recycling, the used
cartridges must be pulled apart to release the individual components. These various
components must then be recycled in the correct recycling bins.
Materials
• 1/4-inch blade flathead screwdriver
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
ALWAYS wear Personal Protective Equipment when dismantling a cartridge.
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Recycling the Label Cartridge
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Dismantling the Cartridge
To dismantle the cartridge:
1. Using the flathead screwdriver, pry off the chip (smart cell) on the bottom of the cartridge
by placing the screwdriver blade under a corner of the chip and lifting up.
The chip is glued on and should release fairly easy.
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Recycling the Label Cartridge
To open the cartridge:
2. Starting at the narrow end of the cartridge, insert the flathead screwdriver into the seam of
the cartridge, then twist the screwdriver slightly to loosen the two outside pieces of
molding.
3. Repeat at various points on the seam until you can separate the top of the molding from
the base.
4. Turn the base of the cartridge upside down and shake gently . Most of the components will
fall out of the cartridge. If not, unhook and pull the components away from the molding.
5. Pull up on any unused media (labels) to remove it from the cartridge molding.
6. Unwind and detach the ribbon from its spools.
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Recycling the Label Cartridge
Recycling Components
These components should be removed from the cartridge and recycled according to the
following guidelines.
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Component Material Recycle Bin
Housings and retaining arm Polycarbonate Plastics (#7)
Ribbon spools and spacer Plastic Plastics (#7)
Large and small springs, metal washers Metals Metals (#40)
Plastic washers and spacers, unused ribbon Mylar PETE (#1)
Smart cell (chip) Electronic Electronic waste
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Power On
BMP21-Plus
2.0
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Printer Version
Power On
Printer Version
To turn the system on or off:
1. Press Power .
2. Watch the screen closely for the version number which displays briefly.
If you missed seeing the version number and need to know what it is:
3. Remove whichever type of batteries are installed.
4. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
5. Reinstall batteries while watching the screen.
If using the power adapter instead of batteries:
6. With the printer powered up, remove and reinsert the power adapter into the plug-in port
on the left side of the printer while watching the screen.
To preserve battery life, when the printer detects a time of inactivity, it automatically shuts
down. Any data on the screen at the time of auto shutdown is retained and available the next
time the [Power] key is pressed to restart the printer.
The first time the printer is turned on, you may want to choose a language in which to display
screen items. Language selection is obtained from the Menu function. (For more information,
see “Selecting a Language” on page 25.)
Whenever the printer is powered on, the system performs an initialization process. Part of this
process is recognizing the media installed. While it is possible to power on the printer with out
installing media, you must insert a media cartridge in order to continue.
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Editing Screen
The editing screen enables you to view formatting features directly on the screen while you a re
entering and editing data.
Status Information
A status bar displays permanently at the bottom of the screen and contains the following:
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1 Text lines 5 Caps lock (on)
2 Label type 6 Function key indicator (in use)
3 Font size 7 Battery life indicator
4 Bold font (on)
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Navigation and Editing Keys
Keypad
Navigation and Editing Keys
Function Key Description
Power Turns on the printer
Navigation Keys Navigation keys:
• In a line of text, move the cursor left
or right a character at a time, or up
and down a line at a time.
• In menus, move the selection up or
down in primary menu choices; left
or right through secondary menu
choices (such as Symbols or
International characters), if
available.
ENTER Key
• Adds a new blank line in label data.
• Accepts menu selections and
attributes.
Alternate
Function Key
• Used in conjunction with the
alternate function (displayed in
gold) on some of the keys. Press
the key, then press the
alternate function key.
OR
Hold the key while
simultaneously pressing the key
that has the alternate function.
• Used to access special characters
on the alphanumeric keys.
Backlight Key Increases readability of screen in low
light conditions.
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