BRADY BMP21-PLUS Handheld Color Label Printer User Guide

BMP® 21-PLUS LABEL PRINTER QUICK START GUIDE

REGISTER YOUR PRINTER

Register your printer online at www.bradycorp.com/register.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

For troubleshooting and FAQs, visit: http://www.qualityserviceandsupport.com/brady
Other techncial assistance contact numbers can be found on the back cover of this manual. When contacting a representative, have your serial number (located inside the cartridge bay) available.

BATTERIES

1. 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.)

2. Insert 6 AA alkaline batteries or the optional BMP21PLUS-BATT rechargeable battery pack. (Do not use rechargeable AA batteries or Ultimate Lithium AA batteries).
   Note: The lithium Ion battery pack accessory cannot be charged within the printer.

3. Re-insert the battery door hinge at the top of the compartment and push down on the battery compartment door, snapping it into place.

A/C Power

1. Insert the round end of the optional adapter cable into the plug-in port on the left side of the printer.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet.

CHANGING THE LABEL CARTRIDGE

1. Turn the locking lever to the left to unlock the cartridge.
2. Push the eject button on the back of the printer.
3. Lift the cartridge out of the printer.
4. Place a new cartridge in the cartridge bay and push down until the cartridge snaps into place.
5. Turn the locking lever up (to the right).

Lanyard

If using a lanyard, attach it at the base of the printer.
WARNING!
The Lanyard is not a breakaway and could be a choking hazard!

KEYPAD

in menus.
Enter| | Adds a blank line in labels; accepts menu items.
Function| | Invokes alternate functions (in yellow) on the keypad.
Backspace| | Deletes characters and exits menus.
Clear| | Clears data from the screen.
Label Type| | Accesses installed label type templates.
Feed| | Feeds labels through the printer.
Font Size| | Provides font sizes and attributes
Caps Lock| | Locks text in uppercase.
Print| | Prints labels.
Multi-Print| | Prints multiple copies of a label.
Menu| | Sets printer defaults and other options.
Serial| | Defines serialization values.
Backlight| | Lightens screen in low light conditions.
Symbol| | Accesses predefined graphics.
Barcode| | Places text in barcode format.
International| | Accesses international characters.
Date| | Inserts the date.
Time| | Inserts the time.

For complete instructions on how to use all keys, functions, and label types, download the BMP® 21-PLUS User’s Manual. Go to: www.BradyCorp.com/Global.

POWER ON

1. Press Power to turn the printer on.

DISPLAY SCREEN

1. Text lines
2. Label type
3. Font size
4. Bold font (on)
5. Caps lock (on)
6. Function key indicator
7. Battery life indicator

CREATE A LABEL

Entering Text
The vertical line is the cursor.

1. Enter text at the position of the cursor.
   Note: The width of the label material installed or the orientation of the text determines how much text fits on a line. The error message “Cannot fit” displays if the text line is too long for the label or if the font size is too large. To correct, add a new line, change the font size, or delete some of the text.

2. To add a new, blank line for text, press ENTER .

Inserting Text
To insert additional text within a line of text:

1. Using navigation keys, position the cursor at the point where text should be inserted.
2. Enter the text.

Font Size
To change the size and attribute (i.e., bold) of the font:

1. Press Font Size .
2. Press the Up or Down navigation arrows to choose the desired font size, then press Enter .

Deleting Text
To remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE LEFT (backwards):

1. Position the cursor to the right of the character you want to delete.
2. Press Backspace , once for each char-acter to delete.

Clear Data
To Clear all text on a label:

1. Press Clear  .

SAVE A LABEL

To save labels as a file:

1. Press Menu .
2. Scroll down to File, then press Enter .
3. Choose Save, then press Enter .
4. Cursor to an open numbered field (blank field) and press Enter .
5. In the File Name? field, enter a name for the file, then press Enter .

OPEN A FILE

To open (recall) a saved file:

1. Press Menu .
2. Choose File, then press Enter .
3. Choose Open, then press Enter .
4. Using navigation keys, choose the file to open, then press Enter .

PRINT A LABEL

To print a label:

1. Press Print .
2. When the label emerges from the printer, squeeze the cutter levers to cut the label.

Brady Worldwide Inc.
6555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223 U.S.A.
Telephone: 414-358-6600 USA Domestic
Facsimile: 414-438-6958
Websites
USA: www.bradyid.com.
Canada: www.bradycanada.com
Mexico: www.bradylatinamerica.com
Asia: www.bradycorp.com
Europe: www.bradyeurope.com
www.bradyeurope.com/services (Europe)
Phone Numbers
• 1-800-643-8766 (USA)
• 1-800-263-6179 (Canada)
• 44 1295 228 205 (UK)
• 01 800 112 7239 (Mexico)
• 55 11 3604 7729 (Brazil)
• 001-866-748-4424 (Latin America)
© 2013 Brady Worldwide Inc.
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References

• BradyID.com | Shop Industrial Printers, Labels, Lockout & More
• Brady International Websites.
• Brady International Websites.
• BRADY Technical Support
• BradyID.com | Shop Industrial Printers, Labels, Lockout & More
• BradyLatinAmerica.com | Impresoras industriales, etiquetas, señales, dispositivos de bloqueo y más
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