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iiBMP®51 User’s ManualSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Label TypesAccessing a Label Type88BMP®51 User’s ManualThe label type’s template is launched. The name of the specific type being used is displayed on

89General Label TypeAccessing a Label TypeBMP®51 User’s ManualGeneral Label TypeWhen you are using a specific label type, clearing the data removes th

WireMarkerAccessing a Label Type90BMP®51 User’s ManualWireMarkerThe WireMarker label type is designed to repeat entered text down the length of the la

91WireMarkerAccessing a Label TypeBMP®51 User’s ManualIf you press [Enter] to start a new line of text, a space opens below each line of repeated data

Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 BlockAccessing a Label Type92BMP®51 User’s ManualTerminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 BlockTerminal Block, Patch Panel, and

93Terminal Block, Patch Panel, 66 BlockAccessing a Label TypeBMP®51 User’s Manual4. Navigate to the Separator field and, from the drop down list, sele

FlagsAccessing a Label Type94BMP®51 User’s ManualFlagsA Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined together to form a flag. The Fla

95FlagsAccessing a Label TypeBMP®51 User’s ManualThe range for the cable diameter is 0.25 inches to 8 inches. By entering the diameter of the wire or

110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAccessing a Label Type96BMP®51 User’s Manual110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeThe 110-Block and Bix Block use only the fol

97110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAccessing a Label TypeBMP®51 User’s ManualIn the 110- and Bix Block applications, the number of areas created is base

iiiBMP®51 User’s ManualBarcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Bar

110-Block, Bix Block Label TypeAccessing a Label Type98BMP®51 User’s ManualFigure 37 • Sample sequence types 4. In the Sequence Type field, from the d

99VialAccessing a Label TypeBMP®51 User’s ManualVialThe Vial label type can only be used with continuous media. (If continuous media is not installed,

101Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®51 User’s ManualAppendix A - SymbolsSymbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of

Appendix A - Symbols102BMP®51 User’s ManualElectrical ExitFireFirst Aid

103Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®51 User’s ManualCLP/GHSGreekHSIDInternational

Appendix A - Symbols104BMP®51 User’s ManualLaboratory Laboratory (cont.)

105Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®51 User’s ManualMandatory MiscPackagingPPE

Appendix A - Symbols106BMP®51 User’s ManualProhibition Public InfoSafety

107Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®51 User’s ManualWarning WHMIS

1IntroductionBMP®51 User’s ManualIntroductionThe BMP®51 Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of both die-cut and continuous supplies, up

IntroductionUnpack Your Printer2BMP®51 User’s ManualUnpack Your PrinterThe following items are included in the standard BMP®51 package:•BMP®51 printer

3IntroductionPhysical and Environmental CharacteristicsBMP®51 User’s ManualBMP®51 System SpecificationsThe BMP®51 printer has the following specificat

IntroductionFirmware Upgrades4BMP®51 User’s Manual*Exposing the BMP®51 printer to direct sunlight is not recommended. WARNINGWARNINGAvoid using the sy

5External ViewFirmware UpgradesBMP®51 User’s ManualExternal View1 Power key 4 Print key 7 USB port2 Feed key 5 Navigation keys with ENTER button8 Thum

Power SourceFirmware Upgrades6BMP®51 User’s ManualPower SourcePower is supplied to the BMP®51 printer through a battery tray containing eight AA batte

7Power SourceFirmware UpgradesBMP®51 User’s ManualWARNINGWARNINGDo not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.Do not expose cells or ba

Power SourceLoading the Battery Tray8BMP®51 User’s ManualLoading the Battery Tray1. With your thumb on the arrow, slide the top panel of the battery t

9Power SourceLoading the BMP Lithium Ion Battery PackBMP®51 User’s ManualLoading the BMP Lithium Ion Battery PackIf using a BMP Lithium Ion battery pa

Power SourceAC Power Adapter10BMP®51 User’s ManualAC Power AdapterThe printer can be powered through an AC/DC power adapter (optional). When the adapt

11ConnectingAC Power AdapterBMP®51 User’s ManualConnectingThe BMP®51 Label Printer is equipped with a USB port and Brady Network Card port, enabling y

ConnectingConnecting to a PC12BMP®51 User’s ManualConnecting to a PCIn order to send data from a Brady PC labeling program to the BMP®51 printer, you

13ConnectingConnecting to a PCBMP®51 User’s ManualPause/Cut PreferenceAfter the printer driver is installed, access the printer and set the Pause/Cut

ConnectingWireless Driver Installation14BMP®51 User’s Manual6. On the Custom Settings screen, click the down arrow in Cutter Option field and select i

15Media CartridgeLoad CartridgeBMP®51 User’s ManualMedia CartridgeThe media and ribbon supplies for the BMP®51 printer are combined in a plastic cartr

Media CartridgeUnload Cartridge16BMP®51 User’s ManualUnload CartridgeTo remove the media cartridge:If the cartridge is empty, recycle according to loc

17Power OnUnload CartridgeBMP®51 User’s ManualPower OnTo turn the system on or off:1. Press Power .To preserve battery life, when the printer detects

BMP®51 User’s ManualCopyrightThis manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means w

Power OnDisplay Screen18BMP®51 User’s ManualDisplay ScreenThe display screen enables you to view font attributes and other formatting features directl

19KeypadNavigation and Editing KeysBMP®51 User’s ManualKeypad Navigation and Editing KeysFunction Key DescriptionNavigation Keys Navigation keys:• In

KeypadNavigation and Editing Keys20BMP®51 User’s ManualBackspace Key• Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left.• Backs out of menu options

21KeypadNavigation and Editing KeysBMP®51 User’s ManualHighlight Text Highlights (selects) text on the editing screen, left or right a character at a

KeypadFunction Keys22BMP®51 User’s ManualFunction KeysFunction Key DescriptionSetup Key Defines the printer’s default parameters.Print Preview KeyPrev

23KeypadFunction KeysBMP®51 User’s ManualInternational Key Accesses characters specific to some international alphabets with diacritical and accent ma

MenusFunction Keys24BMP®51 User’s ManualMenusMenus display at the bottom of the screen and are activated by the function keys (the set of keys to the

25Dialog BoxesFunction KeysBMP®51 User’s ManualDialog BoxesSome function keys display dialog boxes, rather than sub-menus. Note: You will know that a

Dialog BoxesDrop Down Field Lists26BMP®51 User’s ManualDrop Down Field ListsIf a field has a drop down list associated with it, a small arrow displays

27Dialog BoxesData FieldsBMP®51 User’s ManualData FieldsIn fields requiring user-supplied data:1. Using navigation keys, navigate to the data field.2.

BMP®51 User’s ManualUNITED STATESNoteNoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to

Dialog BoxesSpinner Boxes28BMP®51 User’s ManualSpinner BoxesA spinner box lets you toggle through a range of values in a field. To use a spinner box:1

29Dialog BoxesCancel a Menu or Dialog BoxBMP®51 User’s ManualRadio Buttons and Option BoxesTo check or uncheck a radio button or option box:1. Navigat

SetupPause/Cut30BMP®51 User’s ManualSetupFigure 7 • Setup menu optionsThe Setup function key is used to determine the default settings for the printer

31SetupConfigBMP®51 User’s ManualWirelessA wireless connection can be used to download label files from a PC, Mobile Device, or Smart Phone to the BMP

SetupUnits32BMP®51 User’s ManualThe Backlight time (sec.) sets the backlight auto-off time-out. This refers to the number of seconds of inactivity aft

33SetupFont SettingsBMP®51 User’s ManualLanguageThe following languages can be found under the Language menu in the Setup function.Initial Language Se

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35Getting StartedEditing TextBMP®51 User’s ManualGetting StartedThis section describes the process of creating a text label with minimal formatting, u

Getting StartedEditing Text36BMP®51 User’s ManualDeleting TextTo remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE LEFT (backwa

37Getting StartedEditing TextBMP®51 User’s ManualIf using Clear All, a message displays asking confirmation. 4. Press Enter to confirm the deletion.

BMP®51 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 i

Getting StartedEditing Text38BMP®51 User’s ManualFont SizeFont size is applied on a line-by-line basis. If the size is changed before the data is ente

39Getting StartedPrinting a LabelBMP®51 User’s ManualTo turn autosize on (if not already on):1. Press Font . 2. Choose Size>Auto.3. Press Enter .

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41FormattingFontBMP®51 User’s ManualFormattingFormatting refers to the layout, structure, and appearance of a label. Different formatting features can

FormattingFont42BMP®51 User’s ManualSizeFont size applies to an entire line of data at a time and is measured in point size or millimeters, as determi

43FormattingFontBMP®51 User’s ManualShortcutYou can increase or decrease the size of the font, one point at a time using the navigation keys:1. Hold t

FormattingFont44BMP®51 User’s ManualPre-Existing DataTo apply an attribute to previously entered text:1. Hold Shift while pressing the left/right na

45FormattingFontBMP®51 User’s ManualExpand/CondenseExpanding and condensing data affects character width and the spacing between characters in a word.

FormattingSuperscript/Subscript46BMP®51 User’s ManualSuperscript/SubscriptSuperscript places a character slightly above the line of type and subscript

47FormattingSymbolsBMP®51 User’s ManualSymbolsFigure 14 • Symbol categoriesThe BMP®51 printer contains hundreds of symbols (graphics) that can be used

BMP®51 User’s ManualBRADY WarrantyOur products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for him or he

FormattingSymbols48BMP®51 User’s ManualThe symbol displays with the same font size that is currently in use.Figure 15 • Selecting a symbolRemove a Sym

49FormattingDate and TimeBMP®51 User’s ManualDate and TimeTo have the current date and/or time inserted on each label:1. Position the cursor at the po

Labels and AreasDate and Time50BMP®51 User’s ManualLabels and AreasFigure 16 • Label Settings menu optionsLabel settings, with few exceptions, apply t

51Labels and AreasFixed LengthBMP®51 User’s ManualFixed LengthIf using continuous media, the label length will be as long as necessary to accommodate

Labels and AreasGo To An Area52BMP®51 User’s ManualAdd AreasTo add an area to a label:1. Press Area .2. Choose Add.3. Press Enter .A new area is add

53Labels and AreasDelete AreaBMP®51 User’s ManualDelete AreaTo delete an area:1. Navigate to the area you want to delete.2. Press Area .3. Choose Del

Labels and AreasJustification54BMP®51 User’s ManualJustificationJustification refers to the alignment of data between boundaries on a label or in an a

55Labels and AreasRotateBMP®51 User’s ManualRotateRotation flips the data on a label, counter-clockwise, at 90° increments. Rotation affects all data

Labels and AreasRotate56BMP®51 User’s ManualNote: If the auto font size is selected, rotated data is autosized to accommodate the height vs. the width

57Labels and AreasFrameBMP®51 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

BMP®51 User’s ManualTechnical SupportTechnical Support Numbers/On-line HelpFor repair or technical assistance, find your regional Brady Tech Support o

Labels and AreasReverse58BMP®51 User’s ManualReverseThe Reverse function switches the foreground and background colors of data on a label, based on th

59Labels and AreasVertical TextBMP®51 User’s ManualVertical TextIn Vertical text, each character drops down a line below the preceding character. Exam

Labels and AreasVertical Text60BMP®51 User’s ManualIf a barcode is in the line of text to be placed vertically, or if the height of the label cannot a

61Labels and AreasBarcodeBMP®51 User’s ManualBarcodeBarcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or symbols). It is not necessar

Labels and AreasAdd a Barcode62BMP®51 User’s ManualA dialog box displays.4. Use navigation keys to access the various fields that you want to change.

63Labels and AreasAdd a BarcodeBMP®51 User’s ManualThe barcode displays on the screen as the data is being entered. If the Human Readable option has b

Labels and AreasEdit Barcode Data64BMP®51 User’s ManualEdit Barcode DataTo edit barcode data:1. Position the cursor in the barcode text.The barcode mo

65SerializationHow Serialization WorksBMP®51 User’s ManualSerializationSerialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers

SerializationExamples of Serialization66BMP®51 User’s ManualExamples of SerializationIn a simple serialization, a sequence runs through its full range

67SerializationExamples of SerializationBMP®51 User’s ManualIn a multi-sequence “linked” serialization (i.e., Linked box checked), the second set of v

SerializationAdd Serialization68BMP®51 User’s ManualAdd SerializationTo add serialization to labels:1. Position the cursor on the label where you want

69SerializationAdd SerializationBMP®51 User’s ManualFor multiple serialization:7. Complete Steps 1 through 6 above.8. On the Editing screen, navigate

SerializationEdit a Sequence70BMP®51 User’s ManualFor Linked serialization:Note: Linked serializations do not have to display at the same position on

71File ManagementSaveBMP®51 User’s ManualFile ManagementFigure 26 • File menu optionsA label can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a late

File ManagementSave72BMP®51 User’s ManualTo save externally (on a thumb drive):3. Navigate to the External option box.Note: If storing externally, ens

73File ManagementSaveBMP®51 User’s ManualTo create a directory system for ease of locating files, place the files into folders. To create a folder:5.

File ManagementSave74BMP®51 User’s ManualIf the name already exists, a message displays asking if you want to overwrite the previous file with that na

75File ManagementSaveBMP®51 User’s ManualRemove File from ScreenWhen the file is saved, you are returned to the Editing screen with the saved file sti

File ManagementOpen a File76BMP®51 User’s ManualOpen a FileTo open (recall) a saved file:1. Press File .2. Choose Open and press Enter .3. Indicate

77File ManagementOpen a FileBMP®51 User’s ManualWhen opening a file, if the stored data does not fit on the installed media, an error message displays

iBMP®51 User’s ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

File ManagementDelete a File78BMP®51 User’s ManualDelete a FileThe display screen does not have to be cleared before deleting a file. A file can be de

79File ManagementDelete a FileBMP®51 User’s ManualA delete confirmation message displays. 7. Press Enter to accept the deletion.OR, to cancel the de

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81PrintingCancel a Print JobBMP®51 User’s ManualPrintingThe Print function prints the current file. To print:1. Press Print .The data is printed. Aft

PrintingPrint Preview82BMP®51 User’s ManualPrint PreviewThe Print Preview function of the BMP®51 printer enables you to view your label file prior to

83PrintingPrint PreviewBMP®51 User’s ManualScrolling in Print PreviewIf a label file is particularly long it may not be completely visible on one scre

PrintingMulti-Print84BMP®51 User’s ManualMulti-PrintPressing the Multi-Print key brings up a dialog box displaying the following options:Multi-print l

85PrintingMulti-PrintBMP®51 User’s ManualNon-collated – Prints all first numbers in a sequence, then all second numbers, etc. Figure 28 • Three copies

PrintingMulti-Print86BMP®51 User’s ManualMirror PrintMirrored print takes all data on a label and flips it to provide a mirror image. Mirroring displa

87Label TypesAccessing a Label TypeBMP®51 User’s ManualLabel TypesFigure 30 • Label Type menu optionsThe general editing mode of the BMP51 printer con