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BMP®21-PLUS LABEL PRINTERBMP®21-LAB LABEL PRINTERUSER’S MANUAL

1IntroductionBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualIntroductionThe BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer is capable of printing on a variety of continuou

IntroductionUnpack Your Printer2BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualUnpack Your PrinterThe following items are included in the standard BMP®21-PLUS/BM

3IntroductionPhysical and Environmental CharacteristicsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer System SpecificationsT

IntroductionPhysical and Environmental Characteristics4BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s Manual*Exposing the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer to direc

5External ViewPhysical and Environmental CharacteristicsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualExternal View1 Power key 7 Cartridge bay with cartridge2 F

Power SourcePhysical and Environmental Characteristics6BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualPower SourcePower is supplied to the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB

7Power SourcePhysical and Environmental CharacteristicsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualDo not dismantle, open or shred cells or batteries.Do not e

Power SourceLoading AA Alkaline Batteries8BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualLoading AA Alkaline Batteries1. On the back of the printer, squeeze the

9Power SourceLoading the Lithium Ion Battery PackBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualLoading the Lithium Ion Battery PackWhen using a BMP21-PLUS-BATT

Power SourceLoading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack10BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualRemove Lithium Battery1. Squeeze the finger tabs located on both

11Power SourceAC Power AdapterBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualAC Power AdapterThe printer can be powered by an AC/DC power adapter. The AC/DC powe

Media CartridgeChanging the Label Cartridge12BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualMedia CartridgeThe media and ribbon supplies for the BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®

13Power OnChanging the Label CartridgeBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualPower OnTo turn the system on or off:1. Press Power .To preserve battery lif

Power OnEditing Screen14BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualEditing ScreenThe editing screen enables you to view formatting features directly on the s

15KeypadNavigation and Editing KeysBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualKeypad Navigation and Editing KeysFunction Key DescriptionPower Turns on the pr

KeypadNavigation and Editing Keys16BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBackspace Key• Removes characters one at a time, moving to the left.• Backs out

17KeypadFunction KeysBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualFunction KeysFunction Key DescriptionFeed Key Feeds the media through the printer.Serial Key

MenusFunction Keys18BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualMenus Additional functions not displayed on a key are available from the Menu key. Use the up

19MenusCancel a Menu or Data FieldBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualData FieldsFor some menu items, there may be data fields requesting additional i

MenusPrinter Defaults20BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualPrinter DefaultsPrinter defaults are set to provide a consistent operating environment for

BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualCopyrightThis manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduce

21MenusPrinter DefaultsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualSet ClockThe following settings can be found under the Set Clock menu function. Set the Dat

MenusPrinter Defaults22BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualDate FormatYou have four choices for the date format. The date can be displayed in the Amer

23MenusPrinter DefaultsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualSet DateOnce you have set the date and time format, you can now set the actual date and tim

MenusPrinter Defaults24BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualSet TimeTo set the time:1. Press MENU .2. Navigate to Set Clock, then press Enter .3. Navig

25MenusUnitsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualUnitsThe Units setting is used to configure label parameters for the printer. The units are:• Inches•

MenusCut Mode26BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualCut ModeSet the Cut Mode default to determine when the printer should pause for cutting. There are

27MenusSet Zero StyleBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualSet Zero StyleThe Set Zero Style default determines if the number zero will print as an open

MenusBacklight Time28BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBacklight TimeThe Backlight Time sets the backlight auto-off time-out. This refers to the num

29Getting StartedEditing TextBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualGetting StartedThis section describes the process of creating a text label with minim

Getting StartedEditing Text30BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualDeleting TextTo remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO

BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualUNITED STATESThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

31Getting StartedEditing TextBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualFont SizeFont size can be applied before or after data is entered, regardless of wher

Getting StartedPrinting a Label32BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualPrinting a LabelTo print a label:1. Press PRINT .A printing icon displays on the

33FormattingSymbolsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualFormattingFormatting refers to the layout, structure, and appearance of a label. Different form

FormattingSymbols34BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualYou can also choose symbols through the Menu function. 1. Press MENU .2. Navigate to Symbols, t

35FormattingInternational Character SetBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualInternational Character SetThe International Character Set supplies charact

FormattingDate and Time36BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualDate and TimeTo have the current date and/or time inserted on a label:1. Position the cur

37FormattingBarcodeBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBarcodeThe BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB Label Printer supports Code 39 and Code 128 barcode symbology

FormattingBarcode38BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualIf you want to enter more data on the same line of text as the barcode:1. Press the right navig

39SerializationHow Serialization WorksBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualSerializationSerialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of se

SerializationExamples of Serialization40BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualExamples of SerializationIn a simple serialization, a sequence runs throug

BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualRoHS Directive 2011/65/EUThis product is CE marked and complies with the European Union's Directive 2011/65/E

41SerializationExamples of SerializationBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualUsing Letters in SerializationSequencing letters occurs according to the l

SerializationEdit a Sequence42BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualAdd SerializationTo add serialization to labels:1. Position the cursor on the label

43File ManagementSave a FileBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualFile ManagementA label can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a later date

File ManagementReplace (Overwrite) a File44BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s Manual5. In the File Name? field, enter a name for the file, then press Enter

45File ManagementOpen a FileBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualTo overwrite the previous file:5. Navigate to Yes, then press Enter .6. In the File Na

File ManagementDelete a File46BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualDelete a FileThe display screen does not have to be cleared before deleting a file.

47Label TypesSelecting a Label TypeBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualLabel TypesLabel types provide templates that guide and control the layout for

Banner Portrait Label TypeSelecting a Label Type48BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBanner Portrait Label TypeBanner Portrait label type is used for

49Banner Landscape Label TypeSelecting a Label TypeBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBanner Landscape Label TypeBanner Landscape label type allows y

Fixed LengthSelecting a Label Type50BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualFixed LengthIf the label type is set to Banner landscape the label length will

BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBRADY WarrantyOur products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determi

51VialSelecting a Label TypeBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualVialThe Vial label type can be used with any media except SelfLam or Permasleeve. (If

WireMarker Label Type (BMP®21-PLUS only)Selecting a Label Type52BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualWireMarker Label Type (BMP®21-PLUS only)The WireMa

53WireMarker Label Type (BMP®21-PLUS only)BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualYou can press [ENTER] to start a new line of text. When the label is pr

Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP®21-PLUS only)Selecting a Label Type54BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualTerminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP®21-PLUS onl

55Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP®21-PLUS only)BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualIf serialization is turned OFF, continue with the following:3. Nav

Terminal Block, Patch Panel (BMP®21-PLUS only)Selecting a Label Type56BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualTo delete the serialization sequence:10. Pre

57Flags (BMP®21-PLUS only)BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualFlags (BMP®21-PLUS only)A Flag label wraps around a wire or cable, with the ends joined

Flags (BMP®21-PLUS only)Selecting a Label Type58BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s Manual5. In the Style: field, use the left or right navigation key to di

59Breaker Box (BMP®21-PLUS only)BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualBreaker Box (BMP®21-PLUS only)Breakers are usually arranged in two columns or alon

Breaker Box (BMP®21-PLUS only)Selecting a Label Type60BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualOn the Breaker Box editing screen, enter the number of poles

Technical SupportTechnical Support Numbers/On-line HelpFor repair or technical assistance, find your regional Brady Tech Support office in the followi

61Technical Support Numbers/On-line HelpBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualTechnical Support Numbers/On-line HelpFor repair or technical assistance,

Troubleshooting62BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualTroubleshootingUse the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems

63TroubleshootingBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualPower ON/OFF - Printer not workingPrinter does not power up when turned on. Battery pack is not c

Troubleshooting64BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualPower ON/OFF - Printer not working (continued)Error - “Cut while printing” Operating cutter while

65TroubleshootingBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualPrint Quality (continued)Black line displays on first label printedWhen the cartridge is left in

Troubleshooting66BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualProgramInvalid terminal repeat value entered.The value entered is out of the range.The acceptable

67TroubleshootingBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualProgram (continued)Cannot add checksum character in barcode.The BMP21-PLUS/BMP21-LAB does not all

TroubleshootingCleaning the Printer68BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualCleaning the PrinterCleaning the printer will improve print quality and legib

69Appendix A - SymbolsBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualAppendix A - SymbolsSymbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label,

Appendix A - Symbols70BMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualHome Electrical (BMP®21-PLUS only) Warning

iBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

iiBMP®21-PLUS/BMP®21-LAB User’s ManualError Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3