Brady S3100 User Guide

User’s Manual

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End User License Agreement for Microsoft
Windows CE

You have acquired a device that includes software licensed by Brady Worldwide,
Inc. from Microsoft Licensing or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software
products of Microsoft origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and
“online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by
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NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY
CONTACT BRADY WORLDWIDE, INC. FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF
THE UNUSED DEVICE FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE
YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (OR
RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE: This End User License Agreement grants

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You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.

NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT.
BRADY WORLDWIDE, INC. HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO
USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON BRADY
WORLDWIDE, INC. TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE
THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.

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PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF
NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST
INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR
AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES

REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO
NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.

Note on Java support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs
written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed,
manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in
hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performances, such as in the
operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air
traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the
failure of Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe
physical or environmental damage. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has contractually
obligated MS to make this disclaimer.

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No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS
(U.S.$250.00).

Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You

may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except
and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law
not withstanding this limitation.

SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may
permanently transfer rights under this End User License Agreement only as part
of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to
this End User License Agreement. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer
must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is of US-origin.
You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply
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as end-user, end-use, and country destination restrictions issued by U.S. and
other governments. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see
http://www.microsoft.com/exporting.

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
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EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, BRADY’S PRODUCTS.

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Agency Compliance and Approvals

United States

FCC Notice

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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and,
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)

Canada ICES-003:

CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)

Mexico

IFETEL notice: La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos
condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia
perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia,
incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

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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.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, this device needs to be
recycled in accordance with local regulations.

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), 2015/863/EU (RoHS 3)

This product is CE marked and complies with the European Union's Directive
2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8
June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.

EU Directive 2015/863 of 31 March 2015 (RoHS 3) amends Annex II to Directive
2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of
restricted substances.

Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC

This product contains a lithium coin cell battery. The crossed­out wheeled bin shown to the left is used to indicate 'separate
collection' for all batteries and accumulators in accordance with
European Directive 2006/66/EC. Users of batteries must not
dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste. This Directive
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used
batteries and accumulators that are to be collected separately
and recycled at end of life. Please dispose of the battery
according to your local regulations.

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Notice to Recyclers

To remove the lithium coin cell battery:

1. Disassemble printer and locate the lithium coin cell battery located on the
main circuit board.

2. Using a small screwdriver, pry the battery from its holder and remove the
battery from the board. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Turkey

Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry

(Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment).

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

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China

S3100 Printer打印机 Hazardous Substances 有害物质

Part Name

零件名称

Internal Power
Supply

内部电源

Display

显示

Electronics

电子产品

Enclosure

附件

Keyboard

键盘

Metal Parts

金属零件

Lead

(Pb)

铅 (Pb)

X OO O O O

X OO O O O

OO O O O O

OO O O O O

X OO O O O

OO O O O O

Mercury

(Hg)

汞 (Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

镉 (Cd)

Hexavalent
Chromium

Cr (VI)

六价铬铬

Cr (VI)

Polybrominated

biphenyls

(PBB)

聚溴联苯

(PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

聚溴二苯醚

（PBDE）

Printed Wiring
Assemblies (PWA)

印刷线路板组件

(PWA)

Motor

发动机

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364:2014.

此表是按照 SJ/T11364 的规定编制。

O: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below
the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

表示该说包含在所有均质材料中的有害物质这部分低于 GB/T26572 的限量要求。

O

X: Indicates that said hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for
this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

表示所述包含在用于该部分的均质材料中的至少一种有害物质是上述 GB/T26572 的限制要求。

X:

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Taiwan

Class A Statement

警告使用者
這是甲類的資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻干擾，在這種情況下，使用者會被

要求採取某些適當的對策。

限用物質含有情況標示聲明書

Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking

S3100標誌和標籤印表機 限用物質含有情況標示

設備名稱: 標誌和標籤打印機 / Sign and Label Printer 型號（型式）: BradyPrinter 3100

Equipment name: Type designation (Type)

限用物質及其化學符號

Restrictedsubstancesanditschemicalsymbols

鉛

Lead

(Pb)

PowerSupply

－

電源供應器

DisplayPanel

－

顯示面板

Keyboard

－

鍵盤

MetalParts

O

金屬零件

PrintedCircuitBoard

印刷線路板

－

組件

Motor

－

馬達

Cutter

O

切刀

PrintHead

－

列印頭

備考 1. 〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及 〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。

Note1：“Exceeding0.1wt%”and“exceeding0.01wt%”indicatethatthepercen ta gecontentoftherestrictedsubstanceexceedsthereference
percentagevalueofpresencecondition.

備考 2. 〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。

Note2：“ ○ ”indicatesthatthepercentagecontentoftherestrictedsubstancedoesnotexceedthepercentageofreferencevalueofpresence.

備考 3. 〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。

Note3：The“−”indicatesthattherestrictedsubstancecorrespondstotheexemption.

汞

Mercury

(Hg)

OOO O O

OOO O O

OOO O O

OOO O O

OOO O O

OOO O O

OOO O O

OOO O O

鎘

Cadmium

(Cd)

六價鉻

Hexavalent

chromium

(Cr+6)

多溴聯苯

Polybrominated

biphenyls

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

Polybrominated

diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

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Wireless Regulatory Information

WARNING

Regulatory markings, subject to country certification, are applied to host printer
signifying WiFi (radio) approvals have been obtained. These countries include;
U.S., Canada, Mexico,
Africa, and South Korea.

Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.

WiFi radio module (permanently installed in printer having WiFi option)

Radio protocol WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n

RF Operating Frequency 2.4 – 2.495 GHz

RF Output Power < +20dBm EIRP (100mW)

Antenna Type \ Antenna Gain PCB trace antenna \ -3.06 dBi

Environmental Operation -40 to 85° C (-40° to 185° F)

Environmental Storage -55 to 125° C (-67° to 257° F)

European Union, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, South

Note: Be mindful of Brady host printer
for maximum operating temperatures

Note: Be mindful of Brady host printer
for maximum storage temperatures

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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
own expense.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and,
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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Co-located statements: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance

requirement, the antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other transmitter/antenna except those already
with radio module filing.

RF exposure guidelines: The radiated output power of this device is far below
the radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, to avoid the possibility of
exceeding radio frequency exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment, a
minimum 20cm distance should be maintained from WiFi radio module PCB
antenna (internal) to the head, neck, or body during normal operation.

Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)

CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)

This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference; and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may

Co-located statements: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirement, the antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other transmitter/antenna except those already
with radio module filing.

cause undesired operation of the device.

RF exposure guidelines / Important note: This equipment complies with IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body.

Note Importante: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est
conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

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Mexico

IFETEL notice:

"La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es
posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este
equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada."

European Union

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.

Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EC

a. Frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates; 2.401GHz to

2.483GHz

b. Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) in

which the radio equipment operate; < +20dBm EIRP (100mW)

International

The WiFi radio module used in Brady host printers comply with internationally
recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields, i.e. EN
62311 "Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human
exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)".

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Safety and Environment

Please read and understand this manual before using the BradyPrinter S3100
Sign & Label Printer for the first time. This manual describes all of the main
functions of the BradyPrinter S3100 printer.

Precautions

Before using the

• Read all instructions carefully before operating the printer and prior to

performing any procedure.

• 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.

BradyPrinter

S3100

printer

, please note the following precautions:

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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: www.bradyid.com

•

Europe: www.bradyeurope.com

•

Asia Pacific: www.brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page

•

Australia: www.bradyid.com.au

•

Canada: www.bradycanada.ca

•

Latin America: www.bradylatinamerica.com

Registration Information

To register your printer, go to:

•

www.bradycorp.com/register

•

Australia: www.bradyid.com.au/register

•

China: www.brady.com.cn/membercenter/register_product.aspx

Repair and Return

If for any reason you need to return the BradyPrinter S3100 printer for repair,
please contact Brady Technical Support for repair and replacement information.

Document Conventions

When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions
used throughout the manual.

• All user actions are indicated by Bold text.

• References to menus, dialog boxes, button and screens are indicated by Italics
text.

• See

“About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens” on page 3

the menus and controls.

for a description of

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Contents

1 • Introduction

Features and Functions ............................................................................................ 1

Compatible Applications........................................................................................... 2

System Specifications............................................................................................... 2

About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens............................................................... 3

Home Page ...........................................................................................................3

Tools Panel ...........................................................................................................4

Button Actions ........................................................................................................... 5

2 • Setting up Your Printer

Unpacking and Setting up Printer............................................................................ 6

What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................6

System Components .............................................................................................7

Setting up the Printer ............................................................................................8

System Power .......................................................................................................... 13

Starting Printer from a Non-powered (Cold) State ..............................................13

Waking the Printer from Sleep Mode ..................................................................13

Putting the Printer into Sleep Mode ....................................................................14

Resetting the Printer ...........................................................................................14

Using Your Printer with a PC.................................................................................. 15

Configuring the Printer for Network Communication ...........................................15

Configuring a Direct USB Connection .................................................................19

Creating and Printing Labels from a PC ..............................................................19

Setting up the System Defaults.............................................................................. 20

Set Clock .............................................................................................................20

Localization and Unit of Measure ........................................................................21

Set Text Defaults .................................................................................................22

Set Barcode Defaults ..........................................................................................23

Set Printing ..........................................................................................................24

Customizing Home Page Defaults.......................................................................... 25

Displaying System Information .............................................................................. 26

3 • Working with Labels

Creating Labels........................................................................................................ 27

Creating a Text Label ..........................................................................................27

Creating a Label from a Template .......................................................................28

Creating a Custom Label ....................................................................................30

Set Label Attributes................................................................................................. 31

Creating Fixed-Length Label ...............................................................................31

Creating Auto-Sized Label ..................................................................................31

Orientation ...........................................................................................................32

Label Width .........................................................................................................33

Framing a Label ..................................................................................................35

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Tools ......................................................................................................................... 36

Zooming the Label View ......................................................................................36

Scrolling the Label View ......................................................................................36

4 • Working with Objects

Object Types ............................................................................................................ 37

Object Sizing ............................................................................................................ 37

Adding Objects ........................................................................................................ 38

Text Objects ........................................................................................................38

Graphic Objects ..................................................................................................39

Shapes ................................................................................................................39

Barcode Objects ..................................................................................................41

Serial Objects ......................................................................................................42

Date/Time Objects ..............................................................................................44

Working with Text.................................................................................................... 46

Selecting or Deselecting Text .............................................................................46

Increase or Decrease Text Size ..........................................................................47

Delete/Clear Text ................................................................................................47

Changing Character Font, Size or Style ..............................................................48

Horizontal Text Justification ................................................................................48

Vertical Text ........................................................................................................49

Expanding or Condensing Text ...........................................................................49

Reversing Text ....................................................................................................50

Typing Text and Accented Characters ................................................................50

Entering Special Characters ...............................................................................53

Working with Barcodes........................................................................................... 54

Changing a Barcode ...........................................................................................54

Changing Barcode Options .................................................................................55

Handling Objects ..................................................................................................... 57

Editing Objects ....................................................................................................57

Moving Objects ...................................................................................................57

Aligning Objects ..................................................................................................59

Sizing Objects .....................................................................................................60

Deleting an Object ...............................................................................................62

Framing an Object ...............................................................................................62

Rotating an Object ..............................................................................................63

Converting Text or Barcode to Variable Data .....................................................64

5 • Printing Your Labels

Previewing Labels.................................................................................................... 67

Printing Labels......................................................................................................... 68

Printing Labels ....................................................................................................68

Canceling a Print Job ..........................................................................................69

Resuming an Interrupted Print Job .....................................................................69

Feeding and Cutting Label Stock ........................................................................69

Adjusting Print Energy .........................................................................................70

Adjusting Print Offset ..........................................................................................71

Printing from a PC ...............................................................................................72

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6 • Working with Label Files

Save a Label File...................................................................................................... 73

Open a Label File ..................................................................................................... 74

Delete a Label File.................................................................................................... 74

7 • Using System Tools

Import Graphics ....................................................................................................... 76

Delete Imported Graphics ....................................................................................... 78

Import Fonts............................................................................................................. 79

Installing Firmware Upgrades................................................................................. 80

8 • Maintenance

Removing Power and Media from Printer.............................................................. 81

Cleaning the Printer................................................................................................. 83

Cleaning Residue from Printer and Keyboard .....................................................83

Cleaning the Touch Screen .................................................................................83

Cleaning the Cutter Blade ...................................................................................84

Cleaning the Sensors ..........................................................................................86

Cleaning the Cutter Blade Exit Area ...................................................................87

Dust Cleaning ......................................................................................................88

Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................88

Replacing the Media Wiper ..................................................................................... 89

Clearing Jams .......................................................................................................... 90

Clearing a Printer Jam ........................................................................................90

Clearing a Cutter Jam .........................................................................................91

9 • Troubleshooting

A • Glossary of Terms

B • Character Mapping and IME for Asian Text

Character Mapping .................................................................................................. 99

Americas QWERTY ...........................................................................................99

European AZERTY ..........................................................................................100

European QWERTZ .........................................................................................101

European QWERTY .........................................................................................102

European Cyrillic ..............................................................................................102

Using the Input Method Editor (IME).................................................................... 103

Chinese Simplified ............................................................................................103

Chinese Traditional ...........................................................................................105

Korean ...............................................................................................................106

C • Specialty Label Types

Pipe Markers........................................................................................................... 108

Set Up Pipe Marker Options .............................................................................108

Create Pipe Marker Labels ...............................................................................109

Save, Open or Delete a Pipe Marker Label ......................................................116

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PreMade Labels - North America.......................................................................... 117

Creating PreMade Labels .................................................................................117

PreMade Labels Reference Images - Europe ...................................................118

PreMade Labels Reference Images - North America .......................................118

Right to Know (RTK).............................................................................................. 133

Setting RTK Preferences ..................................................................................133

Create RTK Labels ............................................................................................137

Open, Save or Delete an RTK Label .................................................................138

GHS (CLP)............................................................................................................... 140

D • Material / Ribbon Cross Reference

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the BradyPrinter S3100 Sign & Label Printer, which you can use
to create and print professional-looking industrial labels and signs. All you have to do is:

• Drop in a ribbon cartridge. You can choose from a wide range of single-color ribbons.

• Drop in a media cartridge. You can choose media in widths that range from 0.5 in. to 4
in (12.7 mm to 101.6 mm), and come in many colors, styles, and materials.

• Type your text and insert objects or symbols of your choice; or choose a preformatted
layout design.

Material and ribbons from Brady Corporation are programmed with the ability to communicate
with the printer and software. This allows you to gain the full benefit of the system.

Features and Functions

The following are just some of the features that make this system so easy to use and
ready to meet your label-making requirements:

• Small, lightweight (approximately 15 lbs [6.8 kg]) unit, ready for your desktop.

• Color touch screen LCD display, plus keyboard input for ease of use.

• Pre-designed layouts for many standard-use label applications.

• Hundreds of graphics for inclusion on your labels.

• Single-color job printing at 300 DPI, up to 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide and up to
60 in. (1.5 m) long.

• Wide variety of ribbon colors.

• Easy loading label and ribbon supplies.

• Continuous and die-cut label supplies in a variety of high-performance materials.

• Transfer graphics from PC or USB flash drive. Supported graphic formats are Windows
metafile (*.wmf) and Bitmap (*.bmp).

• Print labels from PC.

• Automatic cutter.

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Compatible Applications

The BradyPrinter S3100 Sign & Label Printer is compatible with Brady®
Workstation desktop software.

When used with Brady Workstation software, the printer will automatically
recognize all enabled and compatible materials up to 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide. For
operation of the printer with other software, refer to the documentation for your
application.

Compatible Applications

Note: Only

BradyPrinter

S3100 supplies will work with this printer.

System Specifications

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Weight

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Dimensions

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Operating Temperature

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Relative Humidity

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Storage

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Voltag e

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Print Resolution

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Output media size

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Maximum label length

: 15 lbs (6.8 kg)

(stored): 8.9 in. x 12.0 in. x 9.5 in. (22.6 cm x 30.5 cm x 24.1 cm)

: 50 - 104°F (10-40°C)

: 10% to 80% RH non-condensing

: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) at 15% to 90% RH non-condensing

: 100 to 240VAC, 50 to 60Hz, 2A

: 11.8 dot/mm, 300 dpi

: 0.5 in. to 4 in. (12.7 mm to 101.6 mm)

(continuous media): 60 in. (1.5 m)

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About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens

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About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens

The following information describes the menus, dialog boxes and screens used in
the BradyPrinter S3100 Sign & Label Printer system.

Home Page

The Home page automatically displays when you first start the printer. The main
sections of the Home page are:

Item Description

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Status Bar

Tools Panel

Editor

Shows the current label size and indicators for the amount of
media and ribbon remaining.

Depending on the option selected, provides buttons for
Object Sizing, Delete, Undo, Zoom In/Out, and Help.

Text or object entry area. Type, touch or select objects to
display and edit in this area. Shows color of installed media
and ribbon.

Home

: Returns you to the Home page from anywhere in the

application. Button is greyed out on the Home page.

Home Page

Menu Displays File, Label and System options.

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Print

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Control Panel

: Displays the Print dialog box where you can choose
options for printing the current label. Not available unless an
object is in the Editor.

Primary area for selecting all of your options for creating,
editing and working with labels and objects. The panel
changes depending on what option is selected.

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Tools Panel

The Tool s panel contains options for editing a label. If no label is selected, the
panel contains only the Help button.

About Menus, Dialog Boxes and Screens

Tools Panel

The Tools panel contains the following options:

Icon Description

Delete: Deletes the selected object (text, barcode or graphic). Only

available when an object is selected.

Undo: Lets you undo a limited number of actions. If there is no undo
action available, the undo button is greyed out. There is no redo option
available.

Size: Toggles the display of sizing handles so you can change the size or
rotation of the selected object. Only available when an object is selected.

Help: Context sensitive help that displays information about the selected
item or area on the menu.

Zoom In: Lets you increase the view of the object(s) on the label. Scroll
arrows appear if the objects are zoomed larger than the available display
area.

Zoom Out: Lets you decrease the view of the object(s) on the label.

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Button Actions

These button actions are used throughout the system. Unless necessary, button
actions are assumed to be understood and are not included in the procedures.

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Help

: Available at any time by touching the help button.

Home

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: Touch from anywhere in the application to return to the

You may be prompted to save your current label file.

Cancel

previous screen without making any changes.

Zoom

: In most cases, you can press Cancel at any time to return to the

: Touch to zoom in or to zoom out. Applies to

Button Actions

Tools Panel

Home

page.

labels

, not objects.

More Options

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additional options that are available for the currently-selected object.

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Scroll Arrows

screen or menu. There are two types of scroll arrows:

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: Used throughout the system and lets you choose from

Fonts

: Choose a font type.

Text Features
Label Alignment
Object Framing

: Display whenever there are more items than can be shown on a

Up or Down

Navigation

: Choose one of the text options.

: Align an object on a label.

: Place a frame around an object.

: Use to move through a list of items in a menu.

: Use to view all parts of a label.

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2 Setting up Your Printer

Unpacking and Setting up Printer

Carefully unpack and inspect the printer surfaces (interior and exterior) and the labeling
system for possible damage during shipping.

Note: Be sure to remove any transportation protection from around the printhead and
inside the enclosure cover.

What’s in the Box

• BradyPrinter S3100 Sign & Label Printer

• Documentation CD including: electronic Quick Start Guide, electronic User’s Manual and
web links

• Power Cord

• USB Type B Cable

• Printed “Quick Start Guide”

• Cleaning Kit

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

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System Components

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Unpacking and Setting up Printer

System Components

1 Display (with touchscreen) 2 Sleep/Wake Button

3 Enclosure Cover 4 Label Exit

5 Media Wiper 6 Media Guides

7Media 8Cutter

9 Ribbon Cartridge 10 Ribbon Cover

11 USB Port, Ethernet Port,

Power Switch, and Power
Cord Connector

Note: The printer is equipped with a universal power supply and can be operated

with a supply voltage of 100 to 240 V~, 50- to 60 Hz. The printer senses the voltage
type and automatically adjusts for the power source.

Figure 2-1. Printer Components

12 Keyboard

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Setting up the Printer

Power Cord
Connector

Power Switch

Connect Printer Power

To setup the printer:

1. Plug the power cord into the printer at the location shown.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power outlet.

3. Turn the power switch on. The printer turns on and displays the Home page.

The size and color of the currently installed media and other status indicators
are shown.

Note: If there is no ribbon or media installed, the system defaults to black
ribbon and 4 in. [101.6 mm] wide continuous white media.

Unpacking and Setting up Printer

Setting up the Printer

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Setting up the Printer

Install or Change Supplies

The media and ribbon supply cartridges use a “smart cell” to define and track the
supply information. The system automatically recognizes the supply information
for the installed media and ribbon.

Note: The printer can be either on or off when changing supplies.

To install or change ribbon:

1. To remove ribbon, open the enclosure cover (opens from left).

2. Release the latch on the ribbon cover [2] and swing open.

3. Release the ribbon cartridge latch [3] and lift the ribbon cartridge up and out.

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Setting up the Printer

4. Place ribbon cartridge with ribbon over print head (product label toward

machine), then snap into place.

5. Close and latch the ribbon cover.

6. Close the enclosure cover.

7. If printer was asleep, press . The system detects the installed supplies,

sets media and ribbon colors, indicates the label dimensions and the amount
of remaining supplies.

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To install or change media:

1. Open the enclosure cover (opens from left).

Setting up the Printer

2. Release the latch on the ribbon-cover [2] and swing open.

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Setting up the Printer

3. Swing yellow media wiper [3] to far right (when facing display), if engaged.

4. Slide yellow media guides [4] to full-open.

5. Remove existing media, if installed, by pulling cartridge from printer.

6. Insert media cartridge until spindle ends rest in slots of media holder [5].

7. Feed media from top of roll until it sits just past the black rubber roller.

8. Close media guides until they touch edge of media liner with media under the

guides.

9. Move media wiper into position so it rests on media.

Note: Not all media requires the use of the media wiper. Engage the media
wiper only if needed for the supply installed.

10. Close and latch ribbon cover, then close enclosure cover.

11. If printer was asleep, press . The system detects the installed supplies,

sets background and foreground colors, indicates the label dimensions and
the amount of remaining supplies.

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Waking the Printer from Sleep Mode

System Power

Starting Printer from a Non-powered (Cold) State

This procedure describes the power-up sequence when starting from a non­powered state (i.e., printer has been unplugged). The printer does not retain label
data in the editor during a power interruption.

To start the printer from a cold state:

1. Plug the printer into a power source.

2. Turn the power switch on. The system automatically recognizes the supply

information for the installed media and ribbon and opens to the Home Page.

3. On the Home page, continue with your label activities.

Waking the Printer from Sleep Mode

If you do not touch the screen or press any keyboard or other keys/buttons for a
defined period of time, the system turns off the display and goes into a low-power
consumption mode (see “Set Clock” on page 20 for details). The current label and
settings are retained.

System Power

To wake the printer from sleep mode:

1. Press or touch the screen. The Editor displays the label or menu you

were on when the printer went to sleep.

2. Continue with your label activities.

Note: If a label is defined when the system goes into sleep mode and the
media is changed to a supply where the label no longer fits, you will be
prompted to make the data fit or save the existing label before continuing. If
you choose the option to make the data fit, the system will move and/or resize
the objects so they fit on the new media size.

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