Brady BradyPrinter M611 User Manual
User’s Manual
Copyright and Trademarks
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merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.
Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system described
herein to improve reliability, function, or design.
Trademarks
BradyPrinter™ M611 is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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6555 West Good Hope Road
P.O. Box 2131
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2131
www.bradycorp.com
Sales/Customer Support:(888) 250-3082
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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 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.
Safety and Environment
Please read and understand this manual before using the BradyPrinter™ M611 printer for the first
time. This manual describes all of the main functions of the BradyPrinter™ M611 printer.
Precautions
Before using the
• 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.
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, please note the following precautions:
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Technical Support and Registration
For more information in North America, see www.BradyID.com/M611owner.
Contact Information
For repair or technical assistance, locate your regional Brady Technical Support office by going to:
•
Americas: www.bradyid.com/techsupport
•
Europe: www.bradyeurope.com/services
•
Asia Pacific: www.brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page
•
Australia: www.bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding
•
Canada:
• Latin America: www.bradylatinamerica.com
Registration Information
To register your printer go to: www.bradycorp.com/register.
Repair and Return
If for any reason you need to return the product for repair, please contact Brady Technical Support for
repair and replacement information.
www.bradycanada.ca
Document Conventions
When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions used throughout the
manual.
• All user actions are indicated by
• References to menus, dialog boxes, button and screens are indicated by
Bold
text.
Italicized
text.
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Contents
1 • Introduction
System Specifications............................................................................................... 1
Physical and Environmental Characteristics .........................................................2
Proximity Range for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ..............................................................2
2 • Setup
Unpacking the Printer ............................................................................................... 3
What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................3
Save the Packaging .......................................................................................3
Registration ...........................................................................................................3
Printer Components .................................................................................................. 4
Power and Battery ..................................................................................................... 5
AC Power Adapter ................................................................................................5
Charging the Battery Before Initial Use .................................................................6
Power On ..............................................................................................................6
Automatic Shut Down ...........................................................................................6
Hard Boot ..............................................................................................................6
USB Host Port .......................................................................................................7
Printer Settings.......................................................................................................... 7
Language ..............................................................................................................7
Units of Measure ...................................................................................................7
Date and Time ......................................................................................................8
Power Save Mode .................................................................................................8
Brightness and Rotation ........................................................................................9
Printer Name .........................................................................................................9
Software for Creating Labels.................................................................................. 10
Mobile .................................................................................................................10
Desktop ...............................................................................................................10
Installing the Windows Driver (Optional) .............................................................. 10
Connecting the Printer ............................................................................................ 11
Bluetooth .............................................................................................................11
USB .....................................................................................................................12
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................12
Search to Connect .......................................................................................12
Manually Enter Settings ...............................................................................13
Loading Supplies..................................................................................................... 13
Loading Ribbon ...................................................................................................14
Loading Labels ....................................................................................................15
Loading Bulk Labels ............................................................................................17
Loading Fanfold (Raised Panel) Labels ..............................................................18
Recycling the Label and Ribbon Cartridge ........................................................... 19
Materials .............................................................................................................19
Dismantling the Ribbon .......................................................................................20
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Dismantling the Cartridge ...................................................................................21
Recycling Components .......................................................................................22
Accessories.............................................................................................................. 23
Magnet ................................................................................................................23
Attaching the Strap .............................................................................................24
3 • Getting Started
Touch Screen........................................................................................................... 26
Navigation and Status Bar .................................................................................27
Material Details ...................................................................................................27
Creating Labels........................................................................................................ 27
Cutting and Feeding ............................................................................................28
Printing ..................................................................................................................... 28
4 • Maintenance
Displaying System Information.............................................................................. 29
Upgrading Firmware................................................................................................ 29
Updating Y and B Values ........................................................................................ 30
Cleaning the Printer................................................................................................. 30
Display Screen ....................................................................................................30
Internal Components ...........................................................................................30
Replacing the Cutter Blade Cover.......................................................................... 32
Replacing the Cutter Assembly.............................................................................. 33
Replacing the Label Supply Door .......................................................................... 36
5 • Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Scenarios .................................................................................... 37
Ribbon cartridge will not go into the bay .............................................................37
Cutter does not cut or cuts poorly .......................................................................37
Printer does not turn on ......................................................................................38
Printer turns off by itself ......................................................................................38
Display does not respond ...................................................................................38
Error Messages........................................................................................................ 38
A • Regulatory Compliance
Agency Compliance and Approvals ...................................................................... 40
United States ......................................................................................................40
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................40
Canada ...............................................................................................................40
Mexico .................................................................................................................40
Jamaica ...............................................................................................................40
Taiwan Statement ...............................................................................................41
Europe ..............................................................................................................41
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU ..................................................41
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC ....................................................................41
Turkey .................................................................................................................42
China ...................................................................................................................42
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Wireless Regulatory Information ........................................................................... 42
United States ......................................................................................................42
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) ...............................................42
Canada ...............................................................................................................43
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) ............................43
Mexico .................................................................................................................43
Brazil ...................................................................................................................44
European Union ..................................................................................................44
International ........................................................................................................44
Japan ..................................................................................................................44
B • Licensing
End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows CE© ................................ 45
Made for Apple Badge............................................................................................. 46
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1 Introduction
The BradyPrinter™ M611 printer is a durable, portable, wireless printer capable of printing on a variety
of both die-cut and continuous supplies. It includes the following features:
• Rugged and durable — withstands a 4 ft. (1.2 m) drop.
• Quickly and easily create labels using either Brady Express Labels mobile app or Brady Workstation
desktop software.
• Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® enabled for easy wireless connectivity.
• Wired connectivity with USB 2.0.
• USB 2.0 port for reserve phone charging.
• Built-in cutter automatically controlled by settings in the labeling software.
• Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery for all day use.
• Ability to use the printer while the internal battery is charging.
• Screen displays printer status, ribbon and label gauges, and battery charge indicator.
• Easy to use interface.
• Smart-cell technology that works intelligently with Brady consumables.
System Specifications
The BradyPrinter™ M611 printer has the following specifications:
• Weight 3.52 lbs (1.6 kg) (with label supply and ribbon).
• 3.5" (88.9 mm) color QVGA touch screen, 320 x 240 pixels.
• Thermal transfer print mechanism, 300 dpi.
• Print width: 1.92" (48.76 mm) maximum.
• Print length for labels: 40” (1016 mm) maximum.
• Liner width: 2.25" (57 mm) maximum.
• Label widths from 0.235" (6.4 mm) through 2.00" (50.8 mm).
• Minimum label height: 0.236" (5.99 mm).
• Prints up to 1000 1” x 2” labels per battery charge.
• Print speed: 1.33 in/sec (33.8 mm/sec)
• Internal lithium ion battery, 3200 mAh
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Introduction
System Specifications
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
The BradyPrinter™ M611 printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics:
Physical U.S. Units Metric Units
Dimensions 11.0” L x 4.5” W x 4.6” H 279 x 113 x 116 mm
Weight (with label supply and ribbon) 3.52 lbs 1.60 kg
Note: The table below refers to the BradyPrinter™ M611 printer only. Consumable performance
may vary.
Environmental Operation Storage
Temperature (Printer)
Note: Prolonged exposure of
the printer to direct sunlight is
not recommended.
Relative Humidity (Printer) 20% to 90% (non-
40° to 110° F (4° to 43° C)
The AC adapter is rated at
a maximum temperature
of 104° F (40° C).
condensing)
0° to 110° F (-18° to 43° C)
10% to 90% (noncondensing)
Proximity Range for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The BradyPrinter™ M611 printer should be within the following distance from the router or device to
pick up the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signal.
Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Range 65 ft (19.8 m) 65 ft (19.8 m)
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2Setup
Unpacking the Printer
What’s in the Box
The following items are included in the
standard BradyPrinter™ M611 package:
•
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internal battery. (Battery is not
accessible. Contact Brady Technical
Support for service.)
• AC adapter and power cord
• USB cable (BMP41-USB)
• One M61-R4310 ribbon
• One PTL-97-488 general purpose
white polyester label supply (0.9" x 0.9", 22.86 mm x 22.86 mm)
• USB flash drive with User’s Manual, Quick Start Guide, and Driver Installation Guide in various
languages
• Printed Quick Start Guide
• Strap (BMP-Strap-1) (See
printer with
“Attaching the Strap” on page 24
.)
Save the Packaging
Save the packaging surrounding your BradyPrinter™ M611 printer in case you have to ship the printer
and accessories back to the supplier.
Registration
Register your printer online at www.bradycorp.com/register and receive free product support and
updates!
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CAUTION! If shipping the printer, consult with your transportation carrier for
state, federal, municipal, and international shipping regulations
regarding the lithium ion battery contained in the printer.
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Printer Components
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Setup
Printer Components
Supply door (label supply well)
1
AC adapter port
2
USB port (computer connection)
3
USB host port (phone charging and
4
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firmware upgrades)
Power button
5
Strap attachment loop
6
Supply door open tabs
7
Bulk or external label feed path
8
Magnet attachment screw hole
9
Ribbon
10
Lock lever
11
Power and Battery
Power is supplied to the BradyPrinter™ M611 printer from an internal lithium ion battery, or from an AC
power adapter.
WARNING! To prevent risk of fire, electrical shock, explosion, or damage, read
Power and Battery
below.
• Do not expose the printer to temperatures above 110oF
o
C).
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• Do not disassemble, mistreat, or attempt to replace
components in the printer.
• Do not use any AC adapter other than that specifically for use
with the BradyPrinter™ M611 printer.
• Do not incinerate the printer. Keep the printer away from heat
sources.
• Keep the printer away from water.
• Never lay objects on top of the printer.
• Store the printer in a cool, dry place.
• The printer must be recycled or disposed of properly according
to federal, state, and municipal regulations.
Setup
AC Power Adapter
The printer can be powered through an AC/DC power adapter. When the adapter is plugged in, it is
also charging the battery.
CAUTION! Use only the 18 V DC, Brady AC/DC adapters shown below, for
supplying power to the BradyPrinter™ M611.
Catalog Number Region
BMP41-AC North America,
Australia
M50-AC-INTL Europe
M50-AC-AR Argentina
M50-AC-BR Brazil
To plug in the printer:
1. Insert the round end of the adapter cable into the AC Adapter port on the left side of the
printer.
2. Plug the female end of the electrical cord into the opposite side of the adapter. Plug the male
end of the electrical cord into an electrical outlet.
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Charging the Battery Before Initial Use
4.5 hours
Fully charge the internal lithium ion battery before running the printer on battery.
1. Plug the printer into a power outlet.
2. Charge for 4.5 hours.
3. Check for full charge.
a. Press the power button to turn on the printer.
b. Make sure the battery icon on the display is
completely filled in.
Setup
Power and Battery
Power On
To turn the printer on or off:
1. Press the power button.
Automatic Shut Down
When the printer is plugged in, you can leave it on all the time so that software can find the printer.
When running on battery, the printer automatically turns off after a period of inactivity. To set the
inactive time, see “Power Save Mode” on page 8.
Hard Boot
To force the printer to restart if it becomes unresponsive, hold the power button down for ten seconds.
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USB Host Port
The USB host port serves two purposes.
Setup
Printer Settings
• Upgrading firmware and materials database (Y and B) files. See
and
“Updating Y and B Values” on page 30
• Charging a mobile device, only when the printer is plugged in to an AC power source.
Printer Settings
Use the touch screen on the printer to configure standard settings, such as the language. For an
introduction to using the touch screen, see “Touch Screen” on page 26.
Language
To set the language for text on the touch screen:
1. With the printer turned on, tap Settings.
2. Tap System Configuration, then Language.
3. Tap the desired language. You may need to scroll to see all available languages. Touch the
screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll.
4. Tap to return to the home screen.
“Upgrading Firmware” on page 29
.
Units of Measure
Set the unit of measure to inches or millimeters.
To set the unit of measure:
1. With the printer turned on, tap Settings.
2. Tap System Configuration, then Measurement Units.
3. Tap either Inches or Millimeters.
4. Tap to return to the home screen.
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Printer Settings
Date and Time
Set the printer’s clock to the current date and time.
To set the date and time:
1. With the printer turned on, tap Settings.
2. Tap System Configuration, then Date and Time. The left side of the screen displays the
current settings.
3. To change the settings, tap the controls on the right.
•
Use 24-hour format:
with AM and PM. When the switch is red, the printer uses 12-hour format. When the switch is
green, the printer uses 24-hour format.
•
Set date:
a new value, or tap the arrows above or below an element.
•
Set time:
a new value, or tap the arrows above or below an element.
Tap to display date controls. To change the date, either tap on an elements and select
Tap to display time controls. To change the time, either tap on an elements and select
Tap the switch to change between 24-hour format and 12-hour format
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4. Tap to return to the home screen.
Power Save Mode
In order to save power, the printer can shut down after a period of inactivity. You may want to set a
shorter inactive period when running on battery than when plugged in.
To set the inactive period:
1. With the printer turned on, tap Settings.
2. Tap System Configuration, then Power Save Mode.
3. Tap either Battery or AC Power depending on whether you want to change the inactive time
when running on battery or plugged in.
4. To set the minutes, drag the dot to the left or right, or tap the plus or minus signs. The setting
takes effect immediately.
Tip: To leave the printer on all the time so that software can find it, drag the time indicator dot
all the way to the right to set the shutoff period to Never. When running on battery, be aware
that the printer will run out of power eventually.
5. Tap to return to the home screen.
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Brightness and Rotation
Use the settings menu to adjust settings for the screen.
•
Brightness.
battery be aware that increased brightness uses more power.
•
Rotation.
the screen image will be upside down unless you rotate it. For information about the strap and
magnet see
To change the display settings:
1. With the printer turned on, tap Settings.
2. Tap Display.
3. Tap the desired setting and make your changes.
•
Adjust Brightness: Drag the dot to the left for darker or right for brighter. Alternatively, tap
the plus or minus signs. To return to the factory setting, tap Reset Default.
•
Rotate Display:
if hanging or mounting the printer vertically.
Increase the brightness if the screen is too dark to read easily. When running on
If you hang the printer from the strap, or affix it to a horizontal surface with the magnet,
“Attaching the Strap” on page 24
Tap
Normal
if using the printer placed on a horizontal surface. Tap
and
“Magnet” on page 23
Setup
Printer Settings
.
Inverted
Printer Name
The printer name is displayed when a mobile device or computer searches for the printer on a
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. If you do not set the printer name, the printer serial number is used.
To change the printer name:
1. With the printer turned on, tap Settings.
2. Tap Connection, and then tap Printer Name. The printer displays a keypad.
3. Use the keypad on the touch screen to type a name for the printer.
4. When finished tap .
Important! If you change the printer name after using the printer with the Brady Express Labels
mobile app (see “Software for Creating Labels” on page 10), additional steps are needed to update
the printer name in the software.
• Reboot the printer. (Turn the printer off and then on again.)
• In the Brady Express Labels app, go to settings and add the printer again.
When using the Brady Express Labels app, this name is shown when selecting a printer, unless the
connection to the printer was set up manually with an IP address. See “Software for Creating Labels”
on page 10 and “Manually Enter Settings” on page 13.
When using Brady Workstation software on Wi-Fi, this name is shown when selecting a printer. See
“Software for Creating Labels” on page 10 and “Connecting the Printer” on page 11.
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