Brady i5100 User Manual

User Manual

Table of Contents

1 • Introduction & Safety Warnings......................................................................................... 1

General Information & Disclaimers ................................................................................................................1

Safety .............................................................................................................................................................3

2 • Support.......................................................................................................................... .. .. .. . 4

Technical Support & Repair ...........................................................................................................................4

Application Engineering Services ...................................................................................................................5

3 • Setup & Gettin g S ta r t e d.................................... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 6

Printer Components Overview .......................................................................................................................7

Connecting the Printer ...................................................................................................................................8

4 • Touchscree n D i s p la y - B a s i c In fo r mation......................................... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .... .. .. .. .. .. . 10

Home Screen Information ............................................................................................................................10

Active Menu Icons on the Home Screen ......................................................................................................10

Informational Icons at Top of Home Screen .................................................................................................11

IP-Enabled Supply Information on Home Screen ........................................................................................11

Basic Menu Navigation ................................................................................................................................12

5 • Print Modes...................................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ......... 14

Intelligent Printing System ............................................................................................................................14

Brady Mode Printing (IP-Enabled Printing) ..................................................................................................14

Standard Mode Printing ...............................................................................................................................14

Partial Brady Mode / Partial Standard Mode ................................................................................................15

Additional Information About IP-Enabled Printing Components ...................................................................16

6 • Loading Supplies............................................................................................................... 17

Sequence of Loading ...................................................................................................................................17

Remove Installed Supplies ...........................................................................................................................17

Loading Label Rolls ......................................................................................................................................18

Loading Fan Folded Label Media .................................................................................................................20

Loading the Ribbon Roll ...............................................................................................................................21

Selecting and Setting the Label Sensor .......................................................................................................23

7 • Printing.......................................... ... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ............. 26

Calibration (Synchronization of Print Media Feed) .......................................................................................26

Tear-off Mode Printing .................................................................................................................................26

Auto-Cut Printing ..........................................................................................................................................26

8 • Cleaning & Maintenance................................................................................................... 28

Approved Cleaning Swabs ...........................................................................................................................28

Cleaning the Print Roller ..............................................................................................................................28

Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................28

Cleaning the Label Sensors .........................................................................................................................29

Cleaning the Cutter (Auto-Cutter model) ......................................................................................................29

9 • Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 30

Error Screen Navigation ...............................................................................................................................30

Error Messages List with Remedies .............................................................................................................30

10 • Media Size S p e c i fi c a ti o ns................. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .... .. .. .. .. .. . 36

Label/Print Media Dimensions .....................................................................................................................36

Printer & Sensor Dimensions .......................................................................................................................37

Reflex Mark Dimensions (“Black Mark”) .......................................................................................................38

Notch/Cutout Dimensions ............................................................................................................................39

11 • Licenses & Agency Approvals....................................................................................... 40

BradyPrinter i5100

1 • Introduction & Safety Warnings

General Information & Disclaimers

User Manual for the following Products:

Model Configurations

i5100 Standard (300 & 600 dpi)

i5100

Disclaimer

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

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.

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

Trademarks

All brand or product names referenced in this manual are trademarks (™) or registered trademarks (®) of their respective companies or
organizations. ©2018 Brady Corporation. All rights reserved.

Editor

Regarding questions or comments please contact Brady Technical Support. Due to the constant further development of products
discrepancies between documentation and product can occur. Please check BradyID.com for the latest update.

Terms and Conditions

Deliveries and performances are effected under the General conditions of sale of BradyPrinter i5100 Industrial Label Printer.

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.

i5100 Auto-Cut (300 & 600 dpi)

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Instructions

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Warnings & Alerts Used in this Manual

Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:

DANGER!
Draws attention to an exceptionally great, imminent danger to your health or life due to hazardous volta ges .

DANGER!
Draws attention to danger with high risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

WARNING!
Draws attention to danger with medium risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION!
Draws attention to danger with low risk which, if not avo ided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Intended Use of the Printer

The BradyPrinter i5100 is designed and manufactured in accordance with applicable standards and recognized safety rules. However,
danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the printer and other tangible assets can arise during use.

The BradyPrinter i5100 may only be used for its intended purpose, in perfect working order and with regard to safety and warnings as
stated in this manual. In particular, faults which affect safety must be rectified immediately.

The BradyPrinter i5100 is intended exclusively for printing suitable materials that have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other
use shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall not be liable for damage - including but not limited to the
printhead - resulting from unauthorized use; the user shall bear the risk alone.

Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the user’s manual, including the manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendations and specifications.

About the Printer

The BradyPrinter i5100 is designed to work with LabelMark or Brady Workstation software. When used with one of those software
packages, the printer will automatically recognize all Brady IP-enabled materials from 1.1 inch (28 mm) to 4 inches (101.6 mm) wide. For
operation of the printer with other materials, metalized labels and other software packages, refer to Standard Mode on page 16.

Brady IP™ Printer Operator/Configuration

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Safety

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Please read and understand this manual before using the BradyPrinter i5100 for the first time. This manual describes all of the main
functions of the printer. The available functions will depend on the configuration of the printer you ordered.

• The printer may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (water, mists, etc.).

• Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.

• Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.

• Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.

• Do not use the device close to high-voltage power lines.

• The device or parts of it can become hot while printing. Do not touch during operation, and allow to cool down before changing material and
before disassembly.

• Perform only those actions described in this operating manual. Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service
technicians and will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

• Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions.

• Other unauthorized work on or modifications to the device can also endanger operational safety.

• There are various warning stickers on the device are there for your protection and should not be removed.

• The maximum sound pressure level is less than 70 dB(A).

• The printer is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V ~, 50 to 60 Hz. Connect only to a grounded power outlet.

• 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.

WARNING!
If the printer is operated with the cover open, clothing, hair, jewelry etc. that comes into contact with the exposed
rotating parts can create an entanglement and possible injury.

CAUTION!
During the print process, the print as sembly can become hot. Do not touc h the prin t assembly during oper ation, an d
allow the assembly to cool down before changing material and before disassembly.

WARNING!
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

• Perform only those actions described in this manual. Only properly trained and qualified personnel should service the BradyPrinter i5100.

DANGER! Electric Shock Hazard
Do NOT open the BradyPrinter i5100 casing. Contact with the power supply can cause severe injury or d eath.

Environment

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Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling.

• Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste.

• The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts. Send the parts for recycling.
The electronic circuit board of the device is equipped with a lithium battery. Take old batteries to collection boxes in shops or public
waste disposal centers.

Prop 65 Warning Statement:

Prop 65 information related to this product is available at www.BradyID.com/i5100compliance.

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2 • Support

Technical Support & Repair

In the event your i5100 Industrial Label Printer requires service or support, Brady offers comprehensive troubleshooting support, set up
assistance, how-to guidance and repair services globally. Brady offers both free-of charge and fee-based levels of this support. Warranty
coverage period, warranty benefits and availability of certain services may vary by Brady location. Consult your location for complete details.

Technical Support: Troubleshooting and how-to guidance and

special services via phone or web.

Repair Services: Depot-based or on-site repair service depend-

ing on Brady location, for both in-warra nty and out-of-warranty
repair needs.

Contacting Brady Technical Support

The following chart shows the locations and contact information for Brady's global Technical support locations.

Americas

Canada 1-800-643-8766 [e-mail]

United States 1-800-643-8766 [e-mail]

Mexico 1-800-212-8181 [e-mail]

Central America & Caribbean 1-866-748-4424 [e-mail]

Brazil [phone] ext 5 [e-mail]

Rest of South America 1-866-748-4424 [e-mail]

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Main Support Center [phone] [e-mail]

English and native language support
for 22 countries, depending on loca­tion

Asia Pacific

Australia / New Zealand 1-800-644-834 [e-mail]

China 4006-151-869 [e-mail]

Hong Kong / Taiwan 852-22169289/22169283 [e-mail]

for local phone number list visit:
http://www.brady.eu/technical-support/brady-solution-center

Korea [phone] D14 [e-mail]

Japan [phone] [e-mail]

Singapore / Malaysia /Indonesia [phone] [e-mail]

Thailand / Vietnam [phone] [e-mail]

Philippines [phone] [e-mail]

India [phone] [e-mail]

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Application Engineering Services

Brady offers fee-based application engineering services in some locations. If you need assistance with advanced integration of your
i5100 Industrial Label Printer into a complex data flow scenario that is not supported under normal tech support capabilities, Brady's
Application Engineering Team may be able to help. This team specializes in customized fee-based services that include:

• Custom software programming

• Custom front-end application software programming

• Software template creation

• Label file conversion

• Scan-to-print mapping assistance

• Advanced integration of printer & data flow

Note: Application Engineering Services is not available in all Brady locations. Contact the applications

engineering email below or contact your local Brady Tech Support location for availability of these
services in your area.

Application Engineering Services

Advanced integration and custom
programming services to solve complex
dataflow scenarios integrating printers,
software, data collection devices and
databases.

Contacting Brady Application Engineering

Contact Brady Application Engineering via email at: [e-mail]
to discuss your application, or to learn about the availability of services in your location.

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3 • Setup & Getting Started

Carefully unpack and inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipping. Check all exterior and interior surfaces for damage.

What’s in the Box

• BradyPrinter i5100 • Label/Media roll holder with IP-Enabled auto detection technology

• Power cable (type of plug will vary by geography) • Printed User Manual (English)

• USB cable • Brady Workstation Label Creation Software (varies by geography)

• Ribbon take-up spindle • Product CD with Driver, Configuration & Settings Manual (English) and

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

User Manual in 23 localized languages

Stress Free System Setup is available, free of charge, in North America. The program helps you set up your new printer and
software. To schedule a free phone setup assistance appointment, call 1-800-643-8766 and select Menu Option 4.

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Printer Components Overview

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Overview

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Print Module

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Back of Printer

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1 Cover 9 Brady IP-Enabled Ribbon

2 Margin Stops on Roll Holder 10 Textured Close Points 18 USB 2.0 Port
3 Auto-Detect Label Roll Holder 11 Brady Ribbon Take-up

4 Print Module 12 Release Button 20 Serial RS-232C Port
5 Blue "Power ON" Light 13 Ribbon Deflection Bar 21 Power Switch
6 Control Panel 14 Printhead 22 Power Connection Jack
7 Touchscreen Display 15 Green Rubber Print Roller
8 Label Outlet Slot/Tear Bar 16 SD Card Slot

(ships on its own spindle)

Spindle with Green Tab

17 2 x USB Host Ports

19 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Port

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Connecting the Printer

IMPORTANT! Ensure that the foam transportation protection has been removed from around the printhead.

IMPORTANT! Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations. Ensure that all computers and cables connected

to the printer are grounded.

Connecting to Power

The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz
without adjustment.

1. Set the printer up on level surface.

2. Check that the device is switched OFF.

3. Plug the power cable into the power connection jack.

4. Plug the power cable into a grounded socket.

Note: The Brady IP i5100 Printer senses the voltage type and automatically adjusts for the power source.

Connecting to Computer or Network

The information below describes how to use the supplied cables or other approved cable to make the physical connections to the printer.
Refer to the Configuration manual for i5100 for details on configuration of the individual interface.

USB Connection

1. Connect the printer to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB cable connects to the printer at the USB 2.0 port and to

a USB port on the computer.

2. Refer to the Configuration manual for details on setting up the drivers and settings for this interface.

RS-232 Connection

1. Connect the printer to the computer using an RS-232C cable. The cable connects to the printer at the RS-232C port and to the computer.

2. Secure the cable with the connection screws.

3. Refer to the Configuration manual for details on setting up the drivers and settings for this interface.

Ethernet Connection

1. Connect the printer to the computer using an Ethernet cable (not provided). The Ethernet cable connects to the printer at the Ether-

net port and to an Ethernet port on the computer or Local Area Network (LAN).

2. Refer to the Configuration manual for details on setting up the drivers and settings for this interface.

Printer Drivers

Refer to the Configuration manual for details on installing the drivers and setting interface configurations.

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4 • Touchscreen Display - Basic Information

Operation of the printer can be controlled on the touchscreen display. Examples:

• Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs

• Setting printing parameters, (e.g. heat level of the print head, print speed, interface configuration, language and time of day) (Refer to
Configuration Manual)

• Control stand-alone operations with the memory module (Refer to Configuration Manual)

• Update the firmware (Refer to Configuration Manual)

Many functions and settings can also be controlled by software applications or by direct programming with a computer using the printer’s
own commands. (Refer to Programming Manual for details.)

Most commonly, the touchscreen display is used to adjust the basic settings of the printer.

Home Screen Information

The touchscreen display is operated by the touch of a finger. To open a menu or select a menu item lightly touch the corresponding
symbol. To scroll in lists, slide finger up or down on the display.

Active Menu Icons on the Home Screen

Open the menu Feed the label

Cancel all print jobs Cut media without feed

Reprint the last printed label Release printing of a single label within a print

job including peeling-off, cutting.

Pauses the print job and

Note: Inactive symbols are dimmer than active symbols.

resumes upon repress

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Informational Icons at Top of Home Screen

Icons will appear dependent on the configuration and printing situation.

Displays the current data transfer in the
form of a falling drop

Operating in Brady Mode
(IP-Enabled mode)

gray: Bluetooth adapter installed, white:
Bluetooth connection active

WiFi connection active
The WiFi strength is displayed by the

number of white arcs

Operating in Standard Mode Ethernet connection active

The Save data stream function is active

USB connection active

> Configuration manual
All received data are stored in an .lbl file

Warning ribbon end > Configuration

abc program active

manual
The remaining diameter of the ribbon

supply roll undershoots the set value

SD card installed Clock

USB memory installed

IP-Enabled Supply Information on Home Screen

Shows label part
installed and how much
is remaining

Shows ribbon series
installed and how much
is remaining

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Indicates to use the gap
sensor along with the
value to set the switch

Indicates to use the
notch sensor along with
the value to set the
sensor scale

Basic Menu Navigation

Start level Selection level Setting/function level

To open the menu select button on the start screen.

Select an icon in the selection level. Several icons have further sub-menus. To return from current level to previous level select .

To leave the menu select .

Continue selecting icons until the desired functional setting is reached.

Start a function or select a function to further set. The setup possibilities depend on the function type:

Logical functions Selection functions Numerical setting

Date & Time

functions

Buttons for function setting

Scroll bar for rough
value setting

Decreasing the value
step-by-step
increments

Increasing the value
step-by-step
increments

Return with saving the
setting

Parameter is disabled,
touching enables the
parameter

Parameter is enabled,
touching disables the
parameter

Return without saving
the setting

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