Brady S3100 Frequently Asked Questions

BradyPrinter S3100 Sign & Label Printer
Frequently Asked Questions

Printer Offering

What ships with the BradyPrinter S3100?

BradyPrinter S3100, power cable, USB cable,
Documentation CD (includes Owner’s Manual and
Tutorial), Quick Start Guide, cleaning kit, stylus (built
into the keyboard), cutter cleaning tool, documentation
holder and mouse.

What other accessories are available?

BradyPrinter S3100 accessories include a carrying
case with retractable handle and supply pockets, dust
cover, replacement media wipers, replacement cutter
cleaning tool, cleaning swabs pre-soaked in IPA and
spare stylus. Visit BradyID.com/S3100 for more details.

What is covered under the
Brady 360

Our 5-year warranty covers repair parts and labor,
one print head replacement, a free loaner printer,
a stress-free printer setup session and much more.
You also have access to additional fee-based
support, including an on-site repair service, custom
programming and advanced integrations services.
Visit BradyID.com/brady360 for full coverage details.

How much does the
BradyPrinter S3100 weigh?

This printer weighs 20 lbs with no media
or ribbon installed.

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5-Year Warranty?

File Storage

How many labels can be stored
in my printer?

The internal memory on the BradyPrinter S3100 is 256
MB. This means that you can store thousands of labels
internal to the printer.

Is there external le storage?

In addition to the internal memory, you can also store
files on a USB drive. This is handy if you have created a
label on one BradyPrinter S3100 and want to print it on
a different BradyPrinter S3100.

Can I save les that contain
multiple labels?

If you create a file that contains multiple labels (like a
file with a sequence on it) when you save and recall
that file, all labels will be recalled.

What happens if I use different media
than used previously to retrieve and
print a saved le?

A file can be recalled with any media installed. If the
media is smaller than what was used when the label
was saved, the printer will resize the objects to fit on
the smaller media. If the media is larger than what was
used to save the file, objects are not resized.

Printing

What is the print speed of my printer?

Most materials will print at 3 inches per second,
however the printer may automatically adjust this for
materials that are more difficult to print on, ensuring
optimal print quality.

How do I stop printing?

While the printer is printing a status screen will display.
To stop printing, press the Cancel button. This will end
the print job.

What happens when printing is interrupted
because it ran out of tape/labels or ribbon?

When the job interruption message displays, correct the
condition that caused the interruptions (e.g., replace the
media or ribbon). Then you can either press Resume
Current to reprint the current label, Resume Next to print
the next label, or Cancel to end the print job.

Can I use my printer connected to my
PC using label application software?

Yes. The BradyPrinter S3100 supports Brady
Workstation label creation software. Learn more about
app and suite options at Workstation.BradyID.com.

What font types can I import into my
BradyPrinter S3100?

Any True Type font can be imported and reside on your
BradyPrinter S3100, as long as you still have memory
space available.

What if I want a different Label Type to
display on my Home page?

The Home screen can display 3 label types. You can
customize what 3 label types display on the screen
to match the label types that you use most frequently.
To change what is displayed, press the “More Label
Types” button. From this screen press the “Customize”
button. Here you can remove one of the Label types
from the “Included” box then include a new one from
the “Available” box.

Printer Maintenance

How often do I have to clean my printer?

A reminder will display on the screen when it is time to
clean your printer. This is based on your usage. It does
not take into account the environment you store or use
your printer, so cleaning may be needed more or less
often than what’s recommended.

Will other non-Brady applications be able
to print to the BradyPrinter S3100?

Users can download a Windows® driver from

BradyID.com in order to access print jobs from any

Windows-based software programs.

What operating systems are supported?

Windows® 2000, Windows® XP (Pro and Home),
Windows
versions).

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2003 Server and Windows® Vista (all

What type of graphic les am I able to
import into my BradyPrinter S3100?

This printer will allow you to import graphic files in
either .wmf or .bmp format. These graphic files will be
stored in a graphic category called “my graphics.” The
number of graphics you can import depends on the
size of each graphic.

Visit BradyID.com/s3100owner
for more information, videos,

What parts of the printer will I need
to clean?

Please refer to the Maintenance section of your User’s
Manual for instructions on cleaning the touch screen,
cutter blade and exit area, sensors, and print head. You
will also find instructions for replacing the wiper pads
as well.

user manual and additional
printer support.

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