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. BMP®21-LAB Label Printer is a trademark of BRADY Worldwide, Inc.

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: [phone] 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 main circuit board.

4.Remove the battery from the board and dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

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)

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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/techsupport

•Europe: www.bradyeurope.com/services

•Australia: www.bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding

•Canada: www.bradycanada.ca

•Latin America: www.bradylatinamerica.com

Registration Information

To register your printer, go to:

•www.bradycorp.com/register

•Australia: www.bradyid.com.au/register

•China: www.brady.com.cn/membercenter/register_product.aspx

The serial number can be found under the media cartridge.

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

BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Physical and Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

External View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading AA Alkaline Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remove Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Attaching the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Media Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the Label Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recycling the Label Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dismantling the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Recycling Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Printer Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Editing Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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

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 rechargeable 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

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 for laboratory functions.

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.

BMP21-Plus

2.0

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 BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer package:

•BMP®21-PLUS Label Printer (BMP®21-LAB Label Printer)

•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

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:

Physical	Metric Units	Imperial/U.S. Units
Dimensions	236.22 x 63.5 x 114.3 mm	9.3" x 2.5" x 4.5"
Weight (with battery pack)	0.75 kg	1.66 lbs

Note: The table below refers to the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer only. Consumable performance may vary.

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Physical and Environmental Characteristics

Environmental	Operation	Storage
Temperature* (Printer)	4° to 43° C (40° to 110° F)	-18° to 43° C (0° to 110° F)
Relative Humidity	20% to 90% (non-	10% to 90% (non-
(Printer)	condensing)	condensing)

*Exposing the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer to direct sunlight is not recommended.

WARNING

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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Physical and Environmental Characteristics

External View

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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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 must be removed from the printer and attached to the AC power adapter for charging to take place.

The AC power adapter is used to recharge the Li-ion battery pack outside the printer, but it can also be used to power the BMP®21-PLUS printer without batteries.

WARNING

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®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer.

Do not use any other rechargeable battery pack other than the BMP21-PLUS-BATT supplied for the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer.

Do not allow metal or other conductive materials to touch the battery terminals.

WARNING

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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Physical and Environmental Characteristics

WARNING

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. 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, 2.	Insert 6 AA alkaline
squeeze the finger tabs	batteries, observing correct
located on both sides of the	polarity. (Do not use
battery compartment door,	rechargeable AA batteries
then swing the battery	or Ultimate Lithium AA
compartment door up and	batteries).
out. (The door will come
off.)

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

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.

1. On the back of the printer, 2.	With the battery label
squeeze the finger tabs	facing down, insert the
located on both sides of the	elongated portion of the
battery compartment door,	battery (just below the
then swing the battery	alignment tabs) into the
compartment door up and	slot at the bottom of the
out. (The door will come	battery compartment; then
off.)	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

AC Power Adapter

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.

WARNING

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.

1. Insert the round end of the optional adapter 2. Plug the other end of the cord into an cable into the plug-in port on the left side electrical outlet.

of the printer.

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AC Power Adapter

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack

The lithium ion battery pack accessory cannot be charged in the printer. The battery pack must be removed from the printer and charged using the BMP21-AC AC adapter. To use the printer while charging the battery, insert 6 AA alkaline batteries in the battery 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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AC Power Adapter

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:

Standard labels	Permasleeve	Selflams

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Changing the Label Cartridge

Changing the Label Cartridge

1. Turn the locking	2. Push the eject
lever to the left to	button on the back
unlock the	of the printer, then
cartridge.	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

Recycling the Label Cartridge

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

CAUTION

ALWAYS wear Personal Protective Equipment when dismantling a cartridge.

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.

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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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.

BMP21-Plus

2.0

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 without installing media, you must insert a media cartridge in order to continue.

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Editing Screen

Editing Screen

The editing screen enables you to view formatting features directly on the screen while you are entering and editing data.

Status Information

A status bar displays permanently at the bottom of the screen and contains the following:

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			• Used in conjunction with the
	Function Key			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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