Brady IP Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Manual

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notice.
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in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s
personal use, without the express written permission of Brady.

United States

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.

Taiwan

Europe

Warning — This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product

may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

Quick Start Manual

Welcome to Brady’s Intelligent Printing System. The Brady IP Printer is a
main component to the fully integrated printing system. Working together, the
printer, media and software provide hassle free functionality and are
optimized to print Brady’s high quality specialized materials.

To gain the full benefit of the system, material and ribbons from Brady are
programmed with the ability to communicate with the printer and software.
Material identified with this logo will work in Brady mode on the printer.

Material marked with this logo will communicate with the printer and software
by the user selection in the software.

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Quick Start Manual

About the Printer

The Brady IP™ printer is designed to work with BradySoft, IdentiLab or
LabelMark software. When used with one of those software packages, the
printer will automatically recognize all Brady non-metallized materials up to 4
inches (101.6 mm) wide. For operation of the printer with other manufacturer’s
labels, metallized labels and other software packages, refer to the “Brady IP™
Printer Operator/Configuration Manual” located on the Product CD.

Contents

Quick Start Road Map ............................................................................. 2

Safety ...................................................................................................... 2

Unpacking the Brady IP printer................................................................ 3

What’s in the Box .............................................................................. 4

Stress Free System Setup....................................................................... 4

Installation ............................................................................................... 5

Printer Connection ............................................................................ 5

Interface Connections ....................................................................... 6

USB Connection ......................................................................... 7

RS-232 Connection .................................................................... 7

Ethernet Connection................................................................... 7

USB Printer Driver ............................................................................ 8

Printer Wizard............................................................................. 8

Multiple Printers.......................................................................... 9

RS-232 or Ethernet Printer Driver................................................... 12

Software Installation........................................................................ 12

On-line Status Monitor .................................................................... 12

Printer Overview ............................................................................. 13

Loading the Ribbon ......................................................................... 13

Loading the Material ....................................................................... 16

Reading the LCD Display................................................................ 18

Calibrating the Printer ..................................................................... 19

Printing............................................................................................ 19

Other Modes.......................................................................................... 19

Registering your Printer......................................................................... 19

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Quick Start Road Map

1. Review all safety messages .......................................................... Page 2

2. Unpack the printer and verify that all parts are included ............... Page 4

3. Connect the printer ........................................................................ Page 5

4. Install the printer driver .................................................................. Page 7

5. Install the software ....................................................................... Page 11

6. Load the ribbon ............................................................................ Page 13

7. Load the material ......................................................................... Page 15

8. Calibrate the printer ..................................................................... Page 19

Safety

■ The Brady IP printer is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V ~ (50 to 60

Hz). Connect only to a grounded power outlet.

■ The Brady IP printer may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose

it to moisture (water, mists, etc.).

■ If the Brady IP printer is operated with the cover open, ensure that people’s

clothing, hair, jewelry etc. do not come into contact with the exposed
rotating parts.

A WARNING

Entanglement Hazard

• MOVING PARTS can entangle.

• AVOID wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing.

• ALWAYS tie back long hair.

A ADVERTENCIA

Peligro de enredos

• Las PIEZAS EN MOVIMIENTO pueden enredar.

• EVITE usar joyas o ropa suelta.

• Amárrese SIEMPRE el cabello largo.

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■ During the print process, the print assembly can become hot. Do not touch

the print assembly during operation, and allow the assembly to cool down
before changing material and before disassembly.

■ Perform only those actions described in this quick operator’s manual. Work

going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service
technicians.

Unpacking the Brady IP printer

Carefully unpack and inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during
shipping.

■ Check all exterior and interior surfaces for damage.

■ Check the Brady IP printer for any possible transportation damage.

A DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard

• DO NOT open the Brady IP printer casing.

• UNPLUG power cord before servicing.

• CONTACTING power supply can cause
electrocution.

A PELIGRO

Peligro de choque eléctrico

• NO ABRA la caja de la Brady IP impresora de
rótulos.

• DESENCHUFE el cordón de energía antes de
darle servicio.

• El hacer CONTACO con la fuente de energía
puede causar electrocución.

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What’s in the Box

■ Brady IP printer

■ Power cable

■ Printed “Quick Start Manual”

■ Product CD including Windows printer driver, electronic “Quick Start

Manual,” “Brady IP™ Printer Operator/Configuration Manual” and web links.

■ Software demo CD

■ Printer cleaning Kit

■ USB cable

NOTE: Please keep the original packaging, including the box, in the

event the printer must be returned.

Stress Free System Setup

Stress Free System Setup is available, free of charge, in North America.
Brady’s Stress Free System Setup 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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