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89Terminal Block, 66 BlockAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualTerminal Block, 66 BlockTerminal Block and 66 Block applications a

Terminal Block, 66 BlockAdding Labels and Areas in Applications90BMP71 User’s Manual4. In the Terminal Repeat field, indicate the size of the gap betw

91FlagsAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualFlagsA Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined together to form

FlagsAdding Labels and Areas in Applications92BMP71 User’s ManualTo select a layout:4. Navigate to the radio button of the desired layout and press OK

93Patch PanelAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualPatch PanelContinuous media is the preferred media for the Patch Panel applicat

Patch PanelAdding Labels and Areas in Applications94BMP71 User’s Manual7. In the Separator field, from the drop down list, select the separator to use

95110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s Manual110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeThe 110-Block and Bix Block

110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAdding Labels and Areas in Applications96BMP71 User’s ManualIn the 110- and Bix Block applications, the number of areas

97110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualFigure 37 • Sample seqeunce types 5. In the Sequence Type f

Safety TemplatesAdding Labels and Areas in Applications98BMP71 User’s ManualSafety TemplatesSafety Templates are designed for use with pre-printed die

ivBMP71 User’s Manual110-Block, Bix Block Label Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Safety

99Safety TemplatesAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualThe following dialog box displays.If the template chosen contains header i

General TemplatesAdding Labels and Areas in Applications100BMP71 User’s ManualGeneral Templates When choosing the General Templates you are presented

101General TemplatesAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualAn icon of the label displays in the upper right corner of the status ba

Standard PipeMarkerAdding Labels and Areas in Applications102BMP71 User’s ManualStandard PipeMarkerThe Standard Pipemarker application enables you to

103Standard PipeMarkerAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualThe EU Standard Pipemarker dialog requests some additional information

Standard PipeMarkerAdding Labels and Areas in Applications104BMP71 User’s Manual10. In the # of Graphics field, from the drop down list, select the nu

105Standard PipeMarkerAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualYou can always go back to the previous dialog box by selecting the low

Arrow TapeAdding Labels and Areas in Applications106BMP71 User’s ManualArrow TapeThe ArrowTape application uses continuous media only. The Arrow Tape

107Arrow TapeAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s Manual6. In the Type field, from the drop down list, select the type of graphic (arro

Arrow TapeAdding Labels and Areas in Applications108BMP71 User’s ManualIf you want to change the category:9. Navigate to the Category field and press

1IntroductionBMP71 User’s ManualIntroductionThe BMP™71 Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of both die-cut and continuous supplies, up t

109Rollform PipeMarkerAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualRollform PipeMarkerRollform Pipemarkers use only continuous media. Rol

Rollform PipeMarkerAdding Labels and Areas in Applications110BMP71 User’s ManualA dialog box displays.If using NA Safety>Rollform Pipemarker, proce

111Rollform PipeMarkerAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s Manual9. In the # of Graphics field, from the drop down list, select the num

113Appendix ASymbol GridsBMP71 User’s ManualAppendix ASymbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of the appli

Appendix ASymbol Grids114BMP71 User’s ManualElectrical ExitFire Safety

115Appendix ASymbol GridsBMP71 User’s ManualFirst AidHSIDMandatory

Appendix ASymbol Grids116BMP71 User’s ManualMiscellaneous PackagingPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

117Appendix ASymbol GridsBMP71 User’s ManualProhibition Public Information

Appendix ASymbol Grids118BMP71 User’s ManualWarning WHMIS

IntroductionUnpack Your Printer2BMP71 User’s ManualUnpack Your PrinterBefore setting up the printer, verify that you have received the following items

119Appendix ASafety Sign HeadersBMP71 User’s ManualSafety Sign HeadersBulgarian CzechDanish DutchEnglish FinnishFrench German

Appendix ASafety Sign Headers120BMP71 User’s ManualHungarian ItalianNorwegian PolishPortuguese RomanianRussian Slovak

121Appendix ASafety Sign HeadersBMP71 User’s ManualSlovenian SpanishSwedish

123Appendix BBMP71 User’s ManualAppendix BBMP™ 71 Material/Ribbon Cross Reference GuideYellow Highlighting = BMP71 Material ● = Recommended∆ = Accep

Appendix B124BMP71 User’s Manual439 Vinyl●∆ ∆ ∆457 Polyimide●∆∆459 Polyester●∆∆461 Polyester●∆473 Polyester●∆ ∆ ∆477 Polyimide●∆ ∆ ∆478 Polyimide●∆∆47

125Appendix BUsing TLS2000®/HandiMark LabelsBMP71 User’s ManualUsing TLS2000®/HandiMark Labels For optimum performance, it is recommended that you use

Appendix BUsing TLS2000®/HandiMark Labels126BMP71 User’s ManualBMP71 Label Roll AdapterIn order to use TLS2000 or HandiMark labels in the BMP71 printe

127Appendix CBMP71 User’s ManualAppendix CUse the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your BMP71 printer.

Appendix C128BMP71 User’s ManualPower ON/OFF (Printer not working) (continued)Printer frequently powers OFF. Battery is low. Attach the AC Adapter to

3IntroductionPhysical and Environmental CharacteristicsBMP71 User’s ManualBMP71 System SpecificationsThe BMP71 printer has the following specification

129Appendix CBMP71 User’s ManualPrint Quality (continued)No print on the label The label or ribbon is not loaded correctly.Review the instructions for

Appendix C130BMP71 User’s ManualRibbon (continued)Error - "Out of ribbon" Ribbon cartridge has excessive slack between the supply spool and

131Appendix CBMP71 User’s ManualLabels (Media) (continued)Printer will not feed labels. The leading edge of the label roll is unevent or torn (not a

Appendix C132BMP71 User’s ManualLabels (Media) (continued)Error - "No media installed" Damaged circuit board on label/media roll1. Replace l

133Appendix CBMP71 User’s ManualProgram (continued)No applications available Applications not selected Ensure that the desired applications are activa

IntroductionFirmware Upgrades4BMP71 User’s Manual*Exposing the BMP71 printer to direct sunlight is not recommended. WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGAvoid using t

5External ViewFirmware UpgradesBMP71 User’s ManualExternal ViewPower SourcePower is supplied to the BMP71 printer through a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH

Power SourceLoading Battery6BMP71 User’s ManualWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGThe battery pack is not intended to be transportable. When not in use, the batter

7Power SourceAC Power AdapterBMP71 User’s ManualUnloading BatteryAC Power AdapterThe printer can be powered through an AC power adapter (included). Wh

Power SourcePrint from PC8BMP71 User’s ManualAttaching the AdapterPrint from PCThe BMP71 Label Printer is equipped with a USB port, enabling you to co

BMP71 User’s ManualCopyrightThis manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means wi

9Power SourcePrinter Driver InstallationBMP71 User’s ManualPrinter Driver Installation BMP71 accepts data from a number of Windows based PC programs.

RibbonLoading a Ribbon10BMP71 User’s ManualRibbonUse only BMP71-specific ribbons. The ribbon can be loaded with the power on or off.Loading a RibbonNo

11RibbonUnloading a RibbonBMP71 User’s ManualUnloading a RibbonIf the ribbon is spent, recycle the ribbon cartridge according to local regulations.The

LabelsLoading Labels12BMP71 User’s ManualLabelsBrady labels come equipped with smart-cell technology that enables the printer to recognize the type of

13LabelsUnloading LabelsBMP71 User’s ManualUnloading LabelsWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGBefore loading or unloading labels, ensure that the cutter lever is in

Power OnUnloading Labels14BMP71 User’s ManualPower OnTo turn the system on or off:1. Press Power .After a user defined amount of time of non-use, the

15Power OnDisplay ScreenBMP71 User’s ManualDisplay ScreenThe display screen enables you to view font attributes and other formatting features directly

KeypadNavigation and Editing Keys16BMP71 User’s ManualKeypad Navigation and Editing KeysFunction Key DescriptionNavigation Keys Navigation keys:• In a

17KeypadNavigation and Editing KeysBMP71 User’s ManualShift + Alt Used together with an alpha key to access the top special character when two specia

KeypadNavigation and Editing Keys18BMP71 User’s ManualTime Inserts the current time, as set on the printer.Print Prints all labels in a label file.

BMP71 User’s ManualUNITED STATESNoteNoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to p

19KeypadFunction KeysBMP71 User’s ManualFunction KeysFunction Key DescriptionFont Provides font sizes and attributes (such as bold and italics).Labe

KeypadKeyboard Shortcuts20BMP71 User’s ManualKeyboard ShortcutsFunction Key DescriptionMove to an Area On a multi-area label, moves left or right to t

21MenusKeyboard ShortcutsBMP71 User’s ManualMenusMenus display at the bottom of the screen and are activated by the function keys (the row of keys jus

MenusKeyboard Shortcuts22BMP71 User’s ManualTo access a sub-menu:3. Press the up/down navigation keys.A yellow border highlights a selected menu item.

23Dialog BoxesKeyboard ShortcutsBMP71 User’s ManualDialog BoxesSome function keys display dialog boxes, rather than sub-menus. NoteNoteYou will know t

Dialog BoxesRadio Buttons and Option Boxes24BMP71 User’s ManualDrop Down Field ListsIf a field has a drop down list associated with it, a small arrow

25Dialog BoxesCancel a Menu or Dialog BoxBMP71 User’s ManualAccept Dialog Box EditsTo accept all edits in a dialog box:1. Navigate to the OK button at

SetupSetup - Font26BMP71 User’s ManualSetupFigure 5 • Setup menu optionsThe Setup function key is used to determine the default settings for the print

27SetupSetup LanguageBMP71 User’s ManualSetup LanguageThe following settings can be found under the Language menu in the Setup function.Figure 7 • Lan

SetupSetup Clock28BMP71 User’s ManualSetup BarcodeThe following settings can be found under the Barcode menu in the Setup function. Figure 8 • Barcode

BMP71 User’s ManualBatteries Directive 2006/66/EC This product contains a lithium battery. The crossed-out wheeled bin shown to the left is used to in

29SetupSetup AppsBMP71 User’s ManualSetup AppsThe following settings can be found under the Apps menu in the Setup function. (There are two screens in

SetupSetup Apps30BMP71 User’s Manual.Figure 11 • Apps settings in Setup function - second screenColor Standards refers to the country-defined color no

31SetupSetup Printer ConfigurationBMP71 User’s ManualSetup Printer ConfigurationThe following settings can be found under the Config menu in the Setup

SetupSetup Printer Configuration32BMP71 User’s ManualTo clean the printer:1. Choose Config and press OK or Enter .2. Navigate to the Clean Printer

33SetupSetup Printer ConfigurationBMP71 User’s Manual4. Release the cutter lever so the blade is no longer exposed. Then, entering from the label outp

SetupSetup Printer Configuration34BMP71 User’s Manual2. Using the premoistened cotton swab, gently wipe the sensors, located just before and below the

35Getting StartedEditing TextBMP71 User’s ManualGetting StartedThis section describes the process of creating a text label with minimal formatting, us

Getting StartedEditing Text36BMP71 User’s ManualDeleting TextTo remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE LEFT (backwar

37Getting StartedEditing TextBMP71 User’s Manual2. Choose the desired option.3. Press OK or Enter .If deleting all labels, a message displays asking

Getting StartedEditing Text38BMP71 User’s ManualFont SizeFont size is applied on a line-by-line basis. If the size is changed before the data is ente

BMP71 User’s ManualBRADY WarrantyOur products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for him or her

39Getting StartedPrinting a LabelBMP71 User’s ManualTo turn autosize on (if not already on):1. Press Font . 2. Choose Size>Auto.3. Press OK or Ent

41FormattingFontBMP71 User’s ManualFormattingFormatting refers to the layout, structure, and appearance of a label. Different formatting features can

FormattingFont42BMP71 User’s ManualSizeFont size applies to an entire line of data at a time and is measured in point size or millimeters, as determin

43FormattingFontBMP71 User’s ManualIf the desired size is not displayed, you can manually enter a font size within the valid size range. This option

FormattingFont44BMP71 User’s ManualFont AttributesFont attributes (bold, italics, underline) can be applied to individual characters in a line of text

45FormattingFontBMP71 User’s ManualPre-Existing DataTo apply an attribute to previously entered text:1. Hold Shift while moving the cursor across the

FormattingFont46BMP71 User’s ManualExpand/CondenseExpanding and condensing data affects character width and the spacing between characters in a word.

47FormattingFontBMP71 User’s ManualYou can manually enter an expand/condense percentage. 1. Press Font .2. Choose Exp/Cond>Custom, then enter the

FormattingSuperscript/Subscript48BMP71 User’s ManualSuperscript/SubscriptSuperscript places a character slightly above the line of type and subscript

BMP71 User’s ManualTechnical SupportTechnical Support Numbers/On-line HelpFor repair or technical assistance, find your regional Brady Tech Support of

49FormattingSymbolsBMP71 User’s ManualSymbolsFigure 18 • Symbol categoriesThe BMP71 printer contains hundreds of symbols (graphics) that can be used f

FormattingDate and Time50BMP71 User’s ManualDate and TimeTo have the current date and/or time inserted on each label:1. Position the cursor at the poi

51Labels and Areas Date and TimeBMP71 User’s ManualLabels and Areas Figure 19 • Label menu optionsYou can create a number of labels in one label file,

Labels and Areas Date and Time52BMP71 User’s ManualFigure 20 • Area menu optionsAreas are used to apply different formatting (such as justification, r

53Labels and Areas Add Label or AreaBMP71 User’s ManualAdd Label or AreaNoteNoteLabels cannot be added to files containing serialization.To add a labe

Labels and Areas Add Label or Area54BMP71 User’s ManualLabel LengthAuto length is the default for continuous media. With Auto Length, the label will b

55Labels and Areas Go To Label or AreaBMP71 User’s ManualGo To Label or AreaTo move to another label:1. Press Label .OR, to move to another area on a

Labels and Areas Delete Label or Area56BMP71 User’s ManualDelete Label or AreaTo delete a label or area:1. Navigate to the label or area you want to d

57Labels and Areas JustificationBMP71 User’s ManualJustificationJustification refers to the alignment of data between boundaries on a label or in an a

Labels and Areas Rotate58BMP71 User’s ManualRotateRotation flips the data on a label or in an area, counter-clockwise, at 90° increments. Rotation af

59Labels and Areas FrameBMP71 User’s ManualFrameA frame (border) can be added to an area or a label, but not to a line of text. You can have a differe

Labels and Areas Frame60BMP71 User’s ManualTo remove the Frame:1. Navigate to the label or area that contains the Frame.2. Press Label .ORPress Area

61Labels and Areas ReverseBMP71 User’s ManualReverseThe Reverse function switches the foreground and background colors of data on a label, based on th

Labels and Areas Reverse62BMP71 User’s ManualTo remove the Reverse function:1. Navigate to the label or area displayed in Reverse.2. Press Label .ORP

63Labels and Areas Vertical TextBMP71 User’s ManualVertical TextIn Vertical text, each character drops down a line below the preceding character. Exam

Labels and Areas Vertical Text64BMP71 User’s ManualIf more than one line of text is present, the second and subsequent lines of text display verticall

65Labels and Areas ZoomBMP71 User’s ManualZoomYou can "zoom in" to get a close-up view of your label/area or "zoom out" to see mor

BarcodeBarcode Settings66BMP71 User’s ManualBarcodeBarcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or symbols). It is not necessary

67BarcodeAdd a BarcodeBMP71 User’s ManualAdd a BarcodeThe barcode key acts as a toggle between a barcode and text. Press once to turn it on, press aga

BarcodeEdit Barcode Data68BMP71 User’s ManualWhen finished with the barcode entry, if you want to enter more data on the same line of text as the barc

iBMP71 User’s ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

69SerializationHow Serialization WorksBMP71 User’s ManualSerializationSerialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers

SerializationExamples of Serialization70BMP71 User’s ManualExamples of SerializationIn a simple serialization, a sequence runs through its full range

71SerializationExamples of SerializationBMP71 User’s ManualIn a multi-sequence “linked” serialization (i.e., Linked box checked), the second set of va

SerializationAdd Serialization72BMP71 User’s ManualAdd SerializationTo add serialization to labels:1. Position the cursor on the label where you want

73SerializationAdd SerializationBMP71 User’s ManualFor multiple serialization:8. Complete Steps 1 through 7 above.9. On the Editing screen, navigate t

SerializationEdit a Sequence74BMP71 User’s ManualFor Linked serialization:NoteNoteLinked serializations do not have to display at the same position on

75File ManagementSaveBMP71 User’s ManualFile ManagementFigure 27 • File menu optionsA single label or a number of labels can be saved as a file, to be

File ManagementSave76BMP71 User’s ManualTo save labels as a file:1. Press File .2. Choose Save.3. Press OK or Enter .4. In the displayed entry box, e

77File ManagementOpen a FileBMP71 User’s ManualOpen a FileTo open (recall) a saved file:1. Press File .2. Choose Open.3. Press OK or Enter .A list of

File ManagementDelete a File78BMP71 User’s ManualDelete a FileThe Editor does not have to be cleared before deleting a file. A file can be deleted wi

iiBMP71 User’s ManualDialog Boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

79PrintingPrint PreviewBMP71 User’s ManualPrintingThe Print function prints the current file. To print:1. Press Print .The data is printed and the st

PrintingAdv Print80BMP71 User’s ManualTo print directly from Print Preview:1. Press Print .To exit Print Preview and return to the editing screen:1.

81PrintingAdv PrintBMP71 User’s ManualAdv print lets you indicate the number of copies to print. The default is to print collated, printing each label

PrintingAdv Print82BMP71 User’s ManualTo separate different labels on continuous media, add a separator.Figure 28 • Separators6. Navigate to the Separ

8300.ApplicationsAccessing an ApplicationBMP71 User’s Manual00.Applications Figure 30 • Apps menu optionsGeneral mode contains standard functions and

00.ApplicationsEdit an Application84BMP71 User’s ManualA dialog box displays to collect information for automatically formatting the specific applicat

8500.ApplicationsEdit an ApplicationBMP71 User’s ManualExit ApplicationTo clear the label(s) and exit the application, after pressing [Clear/Esc]:1. C

00.ApplicationsAdding Labels and Areas in Applications86BMP71 User’s ManualAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsThe following table illustrates in w

87WireMarker, Cable MarkerAdding Labels and Areas in ApplicationsBMP71 User’s ManualWireMarker, Cable MarkerThe WireMarker and Cable Marker applicatio

WireMarker, Cable MarkerAdding Labels and Areas in Applications88BMP71 User’s ManualIf using continuous media, a dialog box displays. (For a review of