Brady IP 300, IP 600 Quick Start Manual

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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

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference,
including any interference that may cause undesirable operation of the device.
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 Guide

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Quick Start Guide

About the Printer

The Brady IP™ printer is designed to work with BradySoft, BradyCode,
IdentiLab or LabelMark software. When used with one of those software
packages, the printer will automatically recognize all Brady non-metallized
labels 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’s/Configuration Manual” located on the
Product CD.

Contents

About the Printer...................................................................................... 1

Contents .................................................................................................. 1

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

Unpacking the Label Printer .................................................................... 3

What’s in the Box .............................................................................. 3

Stress Free System Setup....................................................................... 3

Installation ............................................................................................... 4

Connecting the Printer ...................................................................... 5

Loading the Ribbon ........................................................................... 7

Loading the Material ....................................................................... 10

Calibrating the Printer ..................................................................... 13

Printing............................................................................................ 13

Other Modes.......................................................................................... 14

Registering your Printer......................................................................... 14

Quick Start Guide

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Safety

■ The label printer is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V ~ (50 to 60 Hz).

Connect only to a grounded power outlet.

■ The label printer may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to

moisture (water, mists, etc.).

■ If the label 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.

■ 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 guide. Work

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

A WARNING

Entanglement Hazard

• MOVING PARTS can entangle.

• AVOID wearing jewelry or loose fitting clothing.

• ALWAYS tie back long hair.

A DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard

• DO NOT open the label printer casing.

• UNPLUG power cord before servicing.

• CONTACTING power supply can cause
electrocution.

Quick Start Guide

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Unpacking the Label Printer

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

■ Check all exterior and interior surfaces for damage.

■ Check the label printer for any possible transportation damage.

What’s in the Box

■ Label printer

■ Power cable

■ Printed Quick Start Guide

■ Product CD containing Windows printer driver, electronic manual, electronic

programmer’s guide and electronic warranty card.

■ BradySoft demo CD

■ Printer cleaning Kit (Y9718)

■ USB cable (Y90842)

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 and
Australia. 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.

During this call, a Brady technician will help you set up the printer and make
sure that the software is working. Brady Technical Support will also call you
back 11 days after setup to be sure the system is working properly and to
answer any questions you have about your printer or software.

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Stress

FREE

Setup

System

Quick Start Guide

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Installation

Figure 1, Brady IP Label Printer

Item Description

1 Ribbon Carrier Release Button

2 Ribbon Carrier Close Points

3 Ribbon Take-up Spindle

4 Printer Cover

5 Material Holder

6 Front Cover

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