User’s Manual
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While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Brady assumes no
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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
TM
LABXPERT
Font Fusion
is a trademark of Brady Corporation.
TM
is a registered trademark of Bitstream®.
Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system described
herein to improve reliability, function, or design.
© 2005 Brady Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Revision A, 1/2005
Firmware Version 1.0
Brady Corporation
6555 West Good Hope Road
P.O. Box 2131
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Main Switchboard: (800) 541-1686
(414) 358-6600
FAX: (800) 292-2289
Sales/Customer Support: (800) 537-8791
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Regulatory Information
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/her own expense.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady Worldwide
could void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le material
broilleur du Canada.
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.
Brady Warranty
Brady 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, 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.
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Technical Support
Choose one of the following options to contact system support provided by Brady Corporation:
U.S. and Canada
Phone: (800) 643-8766, Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CST).
Fax: (414) 358-6767.
E-Mail: tech_support@bradycorp.com.
Assistance is available 24 hours per day / 7 days per week. Go to: www.bradyid.com, and then
select Knowledge Base from the left-hand panel.
Belgium / Luxembourg /
The Netherlands
Phone: +32 52 457 397
Fax: +32 52 457 800
E-Mail: tsbelgium@bradycorp.com
Italy
Phone: +39 02 96 28 60 14
Fax: +39 02 96 70 08 82
E-Mail: tsitaly@bradycorp.com
UK / Ireland
Phone: +44 1295 228 205
Fax: +44 1295 27 17 55
E-Mail: tsuk@bradycorp.com
Mexico
Phone: 01 800 112 7239
Fax: 52 55 5527 55 86
E-Mail: bradymexico@bradycorp.com
France
Phone: +33 169.296 717
+800 907 107
Fax: +33 169 296 718
E-Mail: tsfrance@bradycorp.com
Germany / Austria / Switzerland
Phone: +49 6103 75 98 451
Fax: +49 6103 7598 670
E-Mail: tsgermany@bradycorp.com
Sweden / Norway / Finland/Denmark
Phone: 46 85 90 057 30
Fax: 46 85 90 818 68
E-Mail: tssweden@bradycorp.com
Brazil
Phone: 55 11 3604 7729/7715
Fax: 55 11 3686-5236
E-Mail: brady_service_brazil@bradycorp.com
Latin America & Caribbean
Phone: (414) 438-6868
Fax: (414) 438-6870
E-Mail: bradyintl@bradycorp.com
Africa
Israel
Middle East
Turkey
Eastern Europe
Greece
Portugal
Malta
Russia
Spain
Phone: +33 437 245 234
Fax: +33 472 74 45 54
E-Mail: tsspain@bradycorp.com
Phone: +32 52 457 937
Fax: +32 52 457 800
E-Mail: tsbelgium@bradycorp.com
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................1
PRODUCT REGISTRATION..........................................................................................................................1
ABOUT THE USER’S MANUAL ................................................................................................................... 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 2
CERTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 4
KEYPAD LAYOUT ......................................................................................................................................4
BATTERY COMPARTMENT......................................................................................................................... 4
CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 5
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR LABXPERT
TM
LABORATORY LABELING SYSTEM............................................. 5
MATERIAL CARTRIDGES ...........................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................... 7
SETTING UP THE PRINTER.......................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 4 USING THE DISPLAY SCREEN, MENU, AND KEYPAD ......................................9
THE DISPLAY SCREEN............................................................................................................................... 9
MENU BASICS ........................................................................................................................................... 9
MENU SELECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 10
GUIDE TO KEYS.......................................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 5 CREATING AND PRINTING LABELS....................................................................13
CREATING A BASIC LABEL...................................................................................................................... 13
FONT SIZES.............................................................................................................................................. 14
SYMBOLS................................................................................................................................................. 15
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS ............................................................................................................... 16
PRINTING LABELS ...................................................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 6 FORMATTING LABELS USING MENU CHOICES..............................................17
SETTING VIAL SIZE .................................................................................................................................17
SETTING LEGEND JUSTIFICATION ........................................................................................................... 18
ROTATING LEGENDS ...............................................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 7 GENERAL SETTINGS................................................................................................ 20
SETTING THE TIME/DATE STAMP............................................................................................................ 20
PRINTING THE TIME/DATE STAMP .......................................................................................................... 22
SETTING UNITS........................................................................................................................................ 22
SETTING MENU LANGUAGE ....................................................................................................................23
CHAPTER 8 ADVANCED FEATURES ...........................................................................................24
CONTINUOUS MEDIA............................................................................................................................... 24
SERIALIZED LABELS................................................................................................................................25
BARCODE LABELS...................................................................................................................................27
MULTI-ZONE LABELS ............................................................................................................................. 28
PC CONNECTIVITY / PERIPHERAL MODE................................................................................................ 32
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CHAPTER 9
SAVING A LABEL TO MEMORY ............................................................................................................... 33
RECALLING A LABEL FROM MEMORY .................................................................................................... 33
DELETING A LABEL FROM MEMORY....................................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 10 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 35
CLEANING ...............................................................................................................................................35
ACCESSORY PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................................36
CHAPTER 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................................... 37
ERROR MESSAGES................................................................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX A MENU TREE............................................................................................................. 39
APPENDIX B FONT SIZE CHART ................................................................................................ 40
APPENDIX C SYMBOL LIBRARY................................................................................................ 42
APPENDIX D GLOSSARY OF TERMS......................................................................................... 44
MEMORY .....................................................................................................................33
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter contains introductory information about the LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System
as well as information about the User’s Manual.
Package Contents
Before you begin setting up the printer, verify that you have received the following items in your
packaging:
LABXPERT
A/C Power Supply
Free Media Cartridge: XSL-86-461
PC Communication Cable
Printed Quick Start Guide – 4 languages
Product CD containing:
o Quick Start Guide
o Sample Label Tutorial
o User’s Manual
o Printer Driver
o Link to Product Registration/Warranty
Save Your Packaging
The packaging surrounding your LABXPERT
shipments of the printer and accessories.
TM
Printer
TM
printer should be saved in the event of any future
Product Registration
Register your LABXPERT
http://www.bradycorp.com/register
WARNING: Never ship the LABXPERT
batteries and disengaging the print head.
TM
Laboratory Labeling System on-line at
.
TM
printer without first removing the alkaline
About the User’s Manual
This manual contains information on the features, functions, and maintenance requirements for the
LABXPERT
TM
Laboratory Labeling System. Important information found in this manual is marked
as follows:
WARNING: May cause physical injury. May also cause damage to equipment and data
loss.
Note: Helpful additional information and tips for use.
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Additional User Documentation
Quick Start Guide
Do you want to create and print a label fast? See the LABXPERT
TM
Quick Start Guide, included with
your printer, for basic instructions on creating and printing labels.
Sample Label Tutorial
Do you want to practice creating and printing labels? See the LABXPERT
included on the product CD for this printer.
Technical Specifications
The LABXPERT
TM
printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics:
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Metric U.S.
190.5 x 241.3 x 88.9 mm 7.5” x 9.5” x 3.5”
TM
Sample Label Tutorial,
Weight—Printer only
Weight—Printer and Cartridge
Weight—Printer and Batteries
Weight—Printer, Cartridge, and
Batteries
.77 kg 1.70 lbs.
.98 kg 2.15 lbs.
.91 kg 2 lbs.
1.11 kg 2.45 lbs.
Environmental Specifications
Operation Storage
Temperature*
Relative Humidity
4o to 40 o C (40 o to 105 o F) -18 o to 60 o C (0 o to 140 o F)
20% to 95% (non-condensing) 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
*Exposing the LABXPERTTM printer to direct sunlight is not recommended.
POWER: Six AA 1,5V
Alkaline Batteries or AC Adapter 9V ; 3,3A.
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Certification
TM
The LABXPERT
Laboratory Labeling System complies with the following:
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• ANSI/UL 60950
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
• NOM-019-SCFI-1998
• EN 55024
• EN55022 Class A
• EN60950
• AS/NZS 3548 Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 3
Safety Information
WARNING: Please heed the following precautions before setting up and using your
LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System:
• Do not immerse the printer or A/C adaptor in water. Doing so may cause electrical shock.
• Avoid exposing the printer to unusually high levels of heat and humidity.
• Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual.
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Chapter 2 Printer Components
This chapter provides the locations and descriptions of the components that make up the
LABXPERT
TM
printer.
Keypad Layout
The LABXPERT
TM
Laboratory Labeling System is available in standard QWERTY keyboard
layout style.
4
1
2
3
5
1. Material Cartridge
2. Cutting Lever
3. Locking Lever
4. LCD Screen
5. Keypad
6. Battery
Compartment
7. Battery Cover
Battery Compartment
6
7
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Connections
Connect A/C
Adaptor
Note: Connections are found on the top of the printer.
TM
Accessories for your LABXPERT
Laboratory Labeling System
These accessories may be ordered from your Brady distributor:
Note: See also the Accessory Parts List on page 36.
• Hard Side Carrying Case
• PC Communication Cable
• A/C Adaptor
• Cleaning Kit
Serial Port
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Material Cartridges
Thanks to innovative smart-cell technology, the LABXPERT
and automatically adjusts to it, saving setup time and effort.
Note: Most label formatting default settings are based on the cartridge installed in the
printer. Please see the chapters on formatting later in this manual for information on
changing the default settings.
TM
Cartridges available for your LABXPERT
Laboratory Labeling System
Material Description Applications
TM
printer recognizes the label material
B-461 Self-laminating
Polyester
Extremely low profile material for self-laminating vial,
tube, and slide ID.
Withstands liquid nitrogen (-195º C), freezer (-80º C),
autoclave, hot water bath, and centrifuge. Low profile
prevents jamming in racks and centrifuge.
B-427 Self-laminating
Vinyl
Self-laminating vial, tube, slide, straw, and bottle ID.
Withstands liquid nitrogen (-195º C), and freezer
(-80º C).
B-488 Chemical Resistent
Matte Polyester
Chemical-resistent label for slides, plates, bottles, and
general laboratory ID.
Withstands Xylene, DMSO, Ethanol,
freezer (-80º C), autoclave, and hot water bath.
B-490 White Polyester
Freezerbondz™
Adheres to frozen surfaces including vials, glass, and
polypropylene stored in liquid nitrogen.
Note: When applying, material should wrap around to
re-touch itself.
B-499 Nylon Cloth Permanent adhesive – for general laboratory ID, vial,
tube, slide, bottle, and box ID.
Withstands liquid nitrogen (-195º C), freezer (-80º C),
and autoclave.
B-498 Vinyl Cloth Repositionable adhesive – for general
laboratory ID, vial, tube, slide, bottle, and box ID.
Withstands freezer (-80º C).
B-351 Tamper-evident
Vinyl Seals
Security ID for bottles, vials, test tubes, well plates,
boxes, and general lab applications requiring evidence
of tampering.
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Chapter 3 Getting Started
This chapter provides instructions on setting up your LABXPERTTM printer and creating a basic
label. Refer to the following chapter for details on how to use the keypad and menu.
Setting up the printer
Follow these steps to set up your printer prior to creating your first label.
Step 1. Install batteries or connect to power
To insert six AA alkaline batteries (not included),
1. Remove the battery cover located on the backside of the printer.
2. Install the batteries as shown. See inside the battery compartment for the battery-positioning grid.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Battery
Cover
Note: You can print up to 650 labels between battery changes.
The LABXPERTTM printer can also be powered by use of the A/C adaptor provided with your
printer. See the Connections section on page 5.
Step 2. Replace material cartridge
Note: Make sure to cut off any excess label material before removing an existing
cartridge.
Your printer ships with a cartridge installed. Follow the instructions on the next page to replace the
existing cartridge.
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1. Turn the locking lever down to unlock the
cartridge.
2. Locate the cartridge release button on the
backside of the printer and push firmly to eject
cartridge.
3. Remove the existing cartridge.
4. Install the new cartridge as shown.
5. Turn the locking lever up to lock both the
cartridge and print head.
Step 3. Turn the printer ON.
Press the POWER key.
Locking Lever
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Chapter 4 Using the Display Screen, Menu, and Keypad
This chapter provides information about the display screen and menu. It also provides information on
the keys found on the LABXPERT
TM
printer and their corresponding functions.
The Display Screen
When the Power button is pressed, the display screen appears.
The display allows you to see up to
three lines of text and 16 characters per
line. The display auto-scrolls when you
enter more than the maximum displayed
lines or characters. Use the arrows on
your keypad to navigate the screen.
Status Bar
The status bar, located on the bottom of the display, indicates the current text line, font size, and label
zone.
Contrast
In order to change the contrast on the display, press
• Press
+ to darken.
and then:
• Press
+ to lighten.
Menu Basics
This section provides basic instructions on using the menu as well as an overview of the menu
selections. Use the menu and related softkeys to perform many of the label formatting commands.
Note: See Chapter 6 Formatting Labels Using Menu Choices for more information.
Also See Appendix A Menu Tree.
To access the menu:
Step 1. Press
.
When the MENU key is pressed, a series of menu choices appears. The gray softkeys correspond
to the menu choices shown on the screen.
SOFTKEYS
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