Brady M210, M210-LAB User Manual
USER MANUAL
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M210-LAB Label Printer is a trademark of BRADY Worldwide, Inc.
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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 obligations under this warranty to replacement of
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Technical Support and Registration
Contact Information
For repair or technical assistance, locate your regional Brady Technical Support office by
going to:
•
United States: bradyid.com/techsupport
• Canada:
•
Mexico: bradyid.com.mx/es-mx/contacto
• Latin America:
•
Europe: bradyeurope.com/services
•
Australia: bradyid.com.au/technical-support
•
Asia Pacific: brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page
Registration Information
To register your printer go to:
• bradycorp.com/register
Repair and Return
bradycanada.ca/contact-us
bradylatinamerica.com/es-mx/soporte-técnico
If for any reason you need to return the product for repair, please contact Brady Technical
Support for repair and replacement information.
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Contents
1 • Introduction
Unpack Your Printer ..............................................................................................2
Accessories ....................................................................................................2
Register Your Printer ......................................................................................2
System Specifications ...........................................................................................3
Physical and Environmental Characteristics .........................................................3
External View ............................................................................................................. 4
Power Source............................................................................................................. 5
Battery Safety .................................................................................................5
Loading AA Alkaline Batteries ...............................................................................7
Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ...................................................................8
Remove Lithium Battery .................................................................................9
AC Power Adapter ..............................................................................................10
Attaching the Adapter ...................................................................................10
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .........................................................11
Media Cartridge........................................................................................................ 12
Changing the Label Cartridge .............................................................................13
Recycling the Label Cartridge .............................................................................14
Materials .......................................................................................................14
Power On.................................................................................................................. 15
Printer Version ....................................................................................................15
Editing Screen .....................................................................................................16
Status Information ........................................................................................16
Keypad...................................................................................................................... 17
Navigation and Editing Keys ...............................................................................17
Function Keys .....................................................................................................19
Menus ....................................................................................................................... 20
Data Fields ..........................................................................................................21
Cancel a Menu or Data Field ..............................................................................21
Printer Defaults ...................................................................................................22
Language .....................................................................................................22
Initial Language Setup .................................................................................23
Set Clock ......................................................................................................23
Units ....................................................................................................................27
Cut Mode ............................................................................................................28
Set Zero Style .....................................................................................................29
Backlight Time ....................................................................................................30
Cartridge .............................................................................................................30
About ...................................................................................................................31
2 • Getting Started
Entering Text............................................................................................................ 32
Editing Text .........................................................................................................32
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Inserting Text ...............................................................................................32
Deleting Text ................................................................................................33
Clear Data ....................................................................................................33
Cancel Functions .........................................................................................33
Error Messages ............................................................................................33
Font Size ......................................................................................................34
Printing a Label ...................................................................................................35
Multi-Print .....................................................................................................35
3 • Formatting
Symbols.................................................................................................................... 36
Remove a Symbol ........................................................................................37
International Character Set .................................................................................38
Date and Time ....................................................................................................39
Timestamp ...................................................................................................39
Barcode ...............................................................................................................40
Add a Barcode .............................................................................................40
Datamatrix and QR Codes ..................................................................................41
Add a Datamatrix or QR Code .....................................................................41
Serialization.............................................................................................................. 43
How Serialization Works .....................................................................................43
Examples of Serialization .............................................................................43
Using Letters in Serialization ........................................................................44
Multi-Letter Serialization ...............................................................................44
Add Serialization .................................................................................................45
4 • File Management
File Naming Standards............................................................................................ 46
Save a File ..........................................................................................................46
Replace (Overwrite) a File ..................................................................................47
Open a File .........................................................................................................48
Delete a File ........................................................................................................49
5 • Label Types
Selecting a Label Type............................................................................................ 50
Banner Portrait Label Type..................................................................................... 51
Banner Landscape Label Type............................................................................... 52
Fixed Length ............................................................................................................ 53
Custom Length ........................................................................................................ 54
Vial ............................................................................................................................ 55
WireMarker Label Type (M210)............................................................................... 56
Terminal Block, Patch Panel (M210) ...................................................................... 58
Panel Residential (M210)......................................................................................... 61
Flags (M210)............................................................................................................. 63
Breaker Box (M210) ................................................................................................. 65
6 • Troubleshooting
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Cleaning the Printer................................................................................................. 75
Display Screen ....................................................................................................75
Internal Components ...........................................................................................75
A • Symbols
Assorted ................................................................................................................... 76
Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................... 77
Miscellaneous (Russian only) ................................................................................ 77
Greek......................................................................................................................... 78
Lab ............................................................................................................................ 79
B • Supported ASCII Characters
Barcodes .................................................................................................................. 80
Code 39 ..............................................................................................................80
Code 128 ............................................................................................................80
Datamatrix and QR Codes ..................................................................................80
C • Regulatory Compliance
Agency Compliance and Approvals ...................................................................... 81
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1 Introduction
The M210/M210 LAB Label Printer is a rugged, highly mobile printer designed to print on a variety of
continuous and pre-sized materials. With label widths from .25" to .75", this labeler meets the
demands of rigorous job sites printing up to 100 labels per day. Key features include:
• Pre-loaded application design guides to simplify label creation for common application types.
• Ability to store up to 12 files for rapid access to your repeated label types
• On board ability to create UPC, DataMatrix, and QR Codes
• Drop-Lock-Print style cartridges for easy media changes
• 20 on-board language options
• Ability to power the printer through 6 AA batteries, optional rechargeable lithium ion battery
pack (sold separately), or optional AC power adapter (sold separately).
• Battery Life Expectations: a minimum of 1,800 2 inch long labels on 6 AA alkaline batteries; a
minimum of 2,000 2 inch long labels on the lithium ion battery pack
• 203 DPI print resolution
Note: The M210 and M210-LAB Label Printers differ only in the available label type templates. The
M210-LAB is intended for use in laboratory environments and therefore presents only label
types for laboratory functions.
The M210 also comes in a Russian language version with a Cyrillic keypad.
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Unpack Your Printer
The following items are included in the standard M210/M210LAB Label Printer package:
• M210 Label Printer (M210-LAB Label Printer)
• M21-750-499 0.75" (19.1 mm) Multi-Purpose White
Nylon Cartridge with the M210
or
M21-750-7425 Chemical and Temperature Resistant
Label Cartridge with the M210-LAB
• Quick Start Guide
Accessories
The following items are accessories available for the
M210/M210-LAB Label Printers.
• Lithium Ion battery pack (M210-BATTERY)
• AC Adapter 110V (M210-AC), 220V (#110416), UK 240V (#110417)
• Hardside carrying case (M210-HC)
• M210 Printer Soft Case (BMP-SC-1)
• Magnet Accessory (M21-MAGNET)
• Multifunctional Accessory Multi-Tool Accessory (M210-TOOL)
• Belt clip accessory (M21-CLIP)
• Power Source Kit; AC Adapter and Lithium Ion Battery (M210-PWRKIT)
Accessories can be purchased separately or potentially as part of a kit. A variety of kits are available in
different areas. Please visit your local Brady website to determine what kits are available in your
country/region.
Register Your Printer
Register your printer on-line at www.bradycorp.com/register and receive free product support and
updates!
For Warranty information, visit your local Brady website.
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System Specifications
The M210/M210LAB Label Printer has the following specifications:
• Weight 1.66 lbs (0.753 kg)
• Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism, 203 DPI print resolution
• Softplast ABC-style keypad
• Print Width - 0.75-inch (19.1 mm) maximum label width
• Maximum length for labels with alphanumeric characters: 99.9 inches (253.7 cm)
• Maximum characters that can be printed: 50
• Prints up to 1800 1/2-inch x 2-inch (12.7mm x 50.8mm) labels on 6 AA batteries
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
The M210/M210-LAB Label Printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics:
Physical Metric Units Imperial/U.S. Units
Dimensions 243.84 x 63.5 x 124.46 mm 9.6" x 2.5" x 4.9"
Weight (with battery pack) 0.75 kg 1.66 lbs
Note: The table below refers to the M210/M210-LAB Label Printer only. Consumable performance
may vary.
Environmental Operation Storage
Temperature* (Printer) 4° to 43° C (40° to 110° F) -18° to 43° C (0° to 110° F)
Relative Humidity (Printer) 20% to 90% (non-condensing) 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
*Exposing the printer to direct sunlight is not recommended.
WARNING! Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a
heating device.
WARNING! Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 60° C (140° F).
Batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ±
5 °C, 68°F ± 41°F).
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External View
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3
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6
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5
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14
1 Power key 8 Cutter lever
2 Function keys 9 Cartridge bay locking lever
3 Symbols and characters 10 Cartridge bay with cartridge
4 Secondary function key 11 AC adapter port
5 Navigation pad with ENTER key 12 Cartridge eject button
6 Set language and unit defaults 13 Battery compartment
7 Print key 14 Finger tabs on battery compartment
cover
Note: There are NO PC connection ports on the printer, therefore it CANNOT be connected to a PC.
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Power Source
Power is supplied to the printer by six AA alkaline batteries, a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack, or by
an AC power adapter.
To maintain maximum printer performance use basic AA alkaline batteries, NOT rechargeable or
Ultimate Lithium AA batteries.
The optional Li-Ion battery pack is rechargeable, but must be removed from the printer and attached to
the AC power adapter for charging to take place.
The AC power adapter is used to recharge the Li-ion battery pack outside the printer, but it can also be
used to power the M210 printer without batteries.
Battery Safety
WARNING! Do not attempt to use batteries other than those
recommended in this manual.
WARNING! The M210 battery pack needs to be charged before use.
ALWAYS use the correct charger and refer to the manual
included with the pack.
Do not disassemble or mistreat the battery pack.
Do not attempt to open, damage, or replace components in the
battery pack.
The battery pack should only be used in the M210/M210-LAB
Label Printers and only the battery pack supplied for these
printers should be used.
Keep the battery pack away from sparks, flames, or other heat
sources.
Keep the battery pack away from water.
Never lay objects on top of the battery pack.
Store your battery pack only in a cool, dry place.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children.
The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly
according to federal, state, and municipal regulations.
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WARNING! Do not allow metal or other conductive materials to touch the
battery terminals.
Do not dismantle, open, or shred cells or batteries.
Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage
in direct sunlight.
Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or
batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may
short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal
objects.
Do not remove a cell or battery from its original packaging
until required for use.
Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in
contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash
the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek
medical advice.
Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided
for use with the equipment.
Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) marks on the cell, battery
and equipment and ensure correct use.
Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use
with the equipment.
Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size, or
type.
When using alkaline cells, always use fresh, new batteries and
never mix used batteries with new batteries.
Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been
swallowed.
Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they
become dirty.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge the battery pack to obtain maximum
performance.
Retain the original product literature for future reference.
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Loading AA Alkaline Batteries
On the back of the printer,
squeeze the finger tabs
located on both sides of
the battery compartment
door, then swing the
battery compartment door
up and out. (The door will
come off.)
Finger Tabs
Insert 6 AA alkaline
batteries, observing correct
polarity. (Do not use
rechargeable AA batteries
or Ultimate Lithium AA
batteries).
Re-insert the battery door
hinge at the top of the
compartment and push
down on the battery
compartment door,
snapping it into place.
Door Hinge
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Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
When using an M210-BATTERY Lithium Ion battery pack, please consult the instructions enclosed
with the battery pack for the charging procedure.
On the back of the printer,
squeeze the finger tabs
located on both sides of
the battery compartment
door, then swing the
battery compartment door
up and out. (The door will
come off.)
With the battery label
facing down, insert the
elongated portion of the
battery (just below the
alignment tabs) into the
slot at the bottom of the
battery compartment; then
push the top part of the
battery down until it snaps
into place. (The battery
alignment tabs fit into the
cutout finger tab grooves.)
Re-insert the battery door
hinge at the top of the
compartment and push
down on the battery
compartment door,
snapping it into place.
Door Hinge
Finger Tab
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Alignment Tab
Remove Lithium Battery
Squeeze the finger tabs
located on both sides of the
battery compartment door,
then swing the battery
compartment door up and
out. (The door will come
off.)
Finger Tab
Placing your thumb at the
base of the printer, use your
forefingers to gently pull up
on the raised portion of the
battery. This releases the
top of the battery from the
contacts.
Grasp the raised battery
and pull it up and out from
the bottom contact slots.
Bottom Contact Slot
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AC Power Adapter
The printer can be powered by an AC/DC power adapter. The AC/DC power adapter can also be used
to recharge the M210-BATTERY battery pack outside of the printer.
WARNING! Use only the 9V DC, Brady AC/DC adapters, shown below, for
supplying power to the M210/M210-LAB Label Printers.
Attaching the Adapter
The printer can be powered through a designated AC power adapter.
Note: The lithium ion battery does NOT charge within the printer when using the AC adapter.
Insert the round end of the optional
adapter cable into the plug-in port on the
left side of the printer.
Plug the other end of the cord into an
electrical outlet.
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Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
The lithium ion battery pack accessory cannot be charged in the printer. The battery pack must be
removed from the printer and charged using the M210-AC AC adapter. To use the printer while
charging the battery, insert 6 AA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment.
Attaching the Adapter to the Battery Pack
1. Insert the round end of the adapter cable into the plug-in port on the lower left side of the
battery pack.
2. Plug the other end of the adapter cord into an electrical outlet.
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Media Cartridge
The M21 media and ribbon supplies are combined in a plastic cartridge for easy one-step loading and
have been optimized for the M210/M210-LAB Label Printers. Cartridges are offered as continuous
tapes between 0.25" - 0.75" (6.35mm - 19.1mm) or as pre-sized labels in multiple material types.
Note: For specific compatibility with older Brady Label Printers, please refer to information provided
for each individual catalog number.
Media types include:
Multi-Purpose Heat Shrink
Wire Marking Pre-Sized
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Changing the Label Cartridge
To unlock the
cartridge, turn the
locking lever left to
the horizontal
position.
Locking Lever (locked)
If the cartridge is empty, recycle according to local regulations. (See page 14 for more information on
recycling cartridges.)
Store the cartridge in a cool, dry place.
Note: The cartridge bay contains parts and assemblies that may be susceptible to damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). When loading or unloading a cartridge, care must be taken
so that devices are not damaged.
Push the eject button
on the back of the
printer, then lift the
cartridge out of the
printer.
Eject Button
Place a new cartridge in the
cartridge bay and push down until
the cartridge snaps into place.
Turn the locking lever right to the
vertical position.
Locking Lever (unlocked)
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Recycling the Label Cartridge
Cartridges need to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. Before recycling, the used
cartridges must be pulled apart to release the individual components. These various components must
then be recycled in the correct recycling bins.
Materials
• 1/4-inch blade flathead screwdriver
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
CAUTION! ALWAYS wear Personal Protective Equipment when dismantling a
cartridge.
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Power On
Printer Version
To turn the system on or off:
1. Press Power .
2. Watch the screen closely for the version number which displays briefly.
Note: Screen shown above is a sample only; version number on your product may differ.
If you missed seeing the version number and need to know what it is:
3. Remove whichever type of batteries are installed.
4. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
5. Reinstall batteries while watching the screen.
M210
3.0
If using the power adapter instead of batteries:
6. With the printer powered up, remove and reinsert the power adapter into the plug-in port on
the left side of the printer while watching the screen.
To preserve battery life, when the printer detects a time of inactivity, it automatically shuts down. Any
data on the screen at the time of auto shutdown is retained and available the next time the [Power] key
is pressed to restart the printer.
The first time the printer is turned on, you may want to choose a language in which to display screen
items. Language selection is obtained from the Menu function. (For more information, see “Selecting a
Language” on page 22.)
Whenever the printer is powered on, the system performs an initialization process. Part of this process
is recognizing the media installed. While it is possible to power on the printer without installing media,
you must insert a media cartridge in order to continue.
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Editing Screen
The editing screen enables you to view formatting features directly on the screen while you are
entering and editing data.
Status Information
A status bar displays permanently at the bottom of the screen and contains the following:
1 Text lines 5 Caps lock (on)
2 Label type 6 Function key indicator (in use)
3 Font size 7 Battery life indicator
4 Bold font (on)
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Keypad
Navigation and Editing Keys
Function Key Description
Power Turns on the printer
Navigation Keys Navigation keys:
• In a line of text, move the cursor left or right a character
at a time, or up and down a line at a time.
• In menus, move the selection up or down in primary menu
choices; left or right through secondary menu choices
(such as Symbols or International characters), if
available.
ENTER Key
• Adds a new blank line in label data.
• Accepts menu selections and attributes.
Alternate
Function Key
Backlight Key Increases readability of screen in low light conditions.
Backspace Key
• Used in conjunction with the alternate function (displayed
in gold) on the keys. Press the alternate function key, then
press the key.
OR
Hold the alternate function key while simultaneously
pressing the key that has the alternate function.
• Used to access special characters on the alphanumeric
keys.
• Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left.
• Backs out of menu options and functions, one screen at a
time.
Note: Depending on how deep you are into menus and
functions, you may have to press Backspace multiple
times.
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Function Key Description
Caps Lock Key Acts as a toggle to lock text into uppercase as data is
entered.
Clear Key Clears data from the screen.
Decimal Point Adds a decimal point or period.
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Function Keys
Function Key Description
Feed Key Feeds the media through the printer.
Serial Key Sets the start, end, and increment values for serialization.
Menu Key Provides printer defaults (i.e., language, units) and other
print options not available on keys. Menu items include
symbols, international characters, barcode styles, and file
options.
Label Type Key Accesses the different applications/label type templates
installed (i.e., wiremarker, banner, terminal blocks, etc.).
Font Size Key Provides font sizes and bold attribute.
Print Key Prints all labels in a label file.
Multi-Print Key Prints multiple copies of a label.
Symbol Key Accesses the predefined graphics (symbols) available in
the printer.
Barcode Key Places a text string in Barcode format.
International Key Accesses characters specific to some international
alphabets with diacritical and accent marks incorporated
into the characters.
Add Date Key Inserts the current date, as set on the printer.
Add Time Key Inserts the current time, as set on the printer.
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Menus
Additional functions not displayed on a key are available from the Menu key. Use the up or down
navigation keys to access the different menu items displayed. When you have reached the last menu
item displayed, the menus cycle back to the first menu item.
To access the menus:
1. Press MENU.
The menu choices display in a list.
2. Press the up/down navigation keys to highlight the menu items.
3. Press Enter to select the menu item.
To exit a menu without selecting it:
4. Press Backspace .
The various key functions and menu items are discussed in further detail in the Formatting section of
this manual, starting on page 36.
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