Brady BMP 51 User manual

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Unpack Your Printer
The following items are included
in the standard BMP®51 Mobile
Printer package:
•BMP
®51 printer
• MC-1500-595-WT-BK
cartridge
• USB connection cable
•ProductCD
• Brady Printer Drivers CD
• Quick Start Guide
The following items are
accessories available for the
BMP®51 printer:
• BMP Lithium Ion Battery Pack
(BMP-UBP)
• AC adapter (M50-AC)
• Magnet (M50-Magnet)
These items can be purchased separately or as a kit from your distributor.
Save Your Packaging
The packaging surrounding your BMP®51 printer should be saved in the event you have
to ship the printer and accessories back to the supplier.
WARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Never ship the BMP®51 printer without first removing the BMP-UPB Lithium Ion
battery pack from the printer.
If shipping both the printer and battery pack, remove the battery pack from the
printer and place the items in the original shipping material before transporting.
Batteries must be shipped according to state, federal, or municipal regulations.
Consult your courier before shipping lithium-ion battery packs.
Register Your Printer
Register your printer on-line at www.bradycorp.com/register.

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External View
WARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual.
1Power key 4Print key 7USB port
2Feed key 5Navigation keys with
ENTER button
8Thumb Drive-Port
3Function keys 6AC Adaptor Port 9Brady Network Card port

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Setting Up the Printer
Power is supplied to the BMP®51 printer through a battery tray containing eight AA
batteries, a BMP Lithium Ion battery pack (sold separately), or through an AC power
adapter.
WARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 60C (140F).
Do not disassemble or mistreat the battery pack.
Do not attempt to open, damage, or replace components in the battery pack.
The Battery Pack should only be used in the BMP®51 and BMP®53 printers.
Do not use any other rechargeable battery pack other than the BMP-UBP in the
BMP®51 and BMP®53 printers.
Do not allow metal or other conductive materials to touch the battery terminals.
WARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Keep the battery pack away from sparks, flames, or other heat sources.
Keep the battery pack away from water.
Never lay objects on top of the battery pack.
Store your battery pack only in a cool, dry place.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children.
The battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly according to federal, state,
and municipal regulations.

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WARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.
Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a
box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other
metal objects.
Do not remove a cell or battery from its original packaging until required for use.
Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) marks on the cell, battery and equipment and ensure
correct use.
Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.
Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
When using alkaline cells, always use fresh, new batteries and never mix used batteries
with new batteries.
Keep cells and batteries out of the reach of children.
Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
Always purchase the correct cell or battery for the equipment.
Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct
charger and refer to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for proper
charging instructions.
Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the
cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
Secondary cells and batteries give their best performance when they are operated at
normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C).
Retain the original product literature for future reference.
Use only the cell or battery in the application for which it was intended.
When possible, remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.

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Loading the Battery Tray
1. With your thumb on
the arrow, slide the
top panel of the
battery tray
downward to open
the tray.
2. Insert eight AA batteries
into the tray, observing
the correct + and -
polarity alignment.
3. When all eight AA batteries are
securely in place, replace the
top panel by lining up the flaps
of the top panel over the lips of
the battery tray; then slide the
top panel back into place.
4. On the backside of
the printer, using
your thumb, pull the
door release latch
downward, then
swing the battery
compartment door
up and out. (The
door will come off.)
5. With the tray cover facing
outward, insert the pegs
of the battery tray into the
peg slots at the top of the
compartment; then tip the
battery tray downward
into place.
6. Re-insert the battery door
hinges at the base of the
compartment and swing the
battery compartment door
closed, snapping it into place..

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Loading the BMP Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Adapter
The printer can be powered through a designated AC power adapter. When the adapter
is plugged in, it will also charge the BMP Lithium Ion Battery Pack if one is inserted in
the battery compartment. (It will NOT charge AA rechargeable batteries.)
WARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Use only the 18 VDC, 3.3A, Brady AC/DC adapters, shown below, for supplying
power to the BMP®51.
1. On the backside of the
printer, using your thumb,
pull the door release
latch downward, then
swing the battery
compartment door up
and out. (The door will
come off.)
2. With the battery label
facing outward, insert the
battery pegs into the peg
slots at the top of the
compartment; then tip the
battery downward into
place.
3. Re-insert the battery door
hinges at the base of the
compartment and swing
the battery compartment
door closed, snapping it
into place.
1. Insert the round end of the 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.

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Load Cartridge
To load the cartridge:
Unload Cartridge
To remove the cartridge:
1. Place your thumb in the
finger groove and push
up on the cover lip to
open the printer cover.
2. With the cartridge label facing up, drop the cartridge into
the cartridge well, pushing gently until it snaps into place.
Close the cover by pushing down on it until it snaps into
place.
Note: If using the shorter cartridge, hold the cartridge by
the fin when dropping into place.
1. Place your thumb in the
finger groove and push
up on the cover lip to
open the printer cover.
2. Push down on the
cartridge eject button.
3. Placing your fingers in
the cartridge grip areas
(small depressions on the
side of the cartridge well)
grasp the cartridge and
pull it out.
Note: If using the shorter
cartridge, grab the
cartridge fin and pull up.

8Display Screen
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Power On
To turn the printer on or off:
1. Press .
Display Screen
1Label part number 5Number of areas on current label
2Font size, with Auto size indicator 6Media remaining
3Degree of rotation 7Indicates CAPS Lock is on (default)
4Label size 8Battery charge remaining

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Menus
Main menus display at the bottom
of the display screen when a
Function key is pressed. To access
menus:
1. Press the key for the function
you want to use.
2. Press left/right navigation keys
to move through the main
menus.
3. Press up/down navigation keys
to move through the sub-
menus.
4. To select a menu option, press
.
Dialog Boxes
Some menus display dialog boxes rather than sub-menus.
Note: You will know that a dialog box is associated with a menu if a
sub-menu does not immediately pop up when highlighting the main
menu option.
To access the dialog box, with the
desired main menu selected:
1. Press .
A dialog box displays.
2. Press the up/down and left/
right navigation keys to move
to the different fields.

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Drop Down Field Lists
If a field has a drop down list
associated with it, a small arrow
displays on the right side of the
field. To select an option from the
drop down list:
1. Press to open the drop
down list.
2. Use up/down navigation keys
to highlight the desired
option.
3. Press to select the
option.
Data Fields
In fields requiring user-supplied
data:
1. Navigate to the data field.
2. Enter data using the
keyboard.
3. Use navigation keys to move
off the field after entering
data.
Spinner Boxes
A spinner box lets you toggle
through a range of values in a
field. To use a spinner box:
1. Navigate to the field
containing the spinner box.
2. Press .
3. Use the up/down navigation
keys to toggle through the
range of values.
4. When the desired value is
reached, press .

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Radio Buttons and Option
Boxes
To check or uncheck a radio
button or option box:
1. Navigate to the desired
option.
2. Press .
Accept Dialog Box Edits
To accept all edits in a dialog
box:
1. Navigate to .
2. Press .
Cancel a Menu or Dialog Box
To cancel a menu or dialog box, without accepting changes:
1. Press Backspace .

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Navigation and Editing Keys
Function Key Description
Navigation Keys Navigation keys:
• In a line of text, move the cursor left
or right a character at a time, or up
and down a line at a time.
• In menus, move the selection left or
right in a primary menu; up or down
through a secondary, or sub-menu.
• In a dialog box, move up/down or
left/right through the fields. In a field
with a drop down list, after pressing
ENTER, move the cursor up or down
through the list.
• In Print Preview, scroll left or right
through multiple areas on a label.
ENTER Key • Adds a new blank line to a label.
• Accepts menu items and attributes.
Alt Key • Used in conjunction with the
alternate function (displayed in
yellow) on some of the keys. Press
Alt key, then press the alternate
function key.
OR
Hold the Alt key while
simultaneously pressing the
alternate function.
• Used to access special characters
on the alphabetical keys.
Backlight Key Increases readability of screen in low
light conditions.
Backspace Key • Removes characters one at a time,
moving to the left.
• Backs out of menu options and
functions, one screen at a time.
Note: Depending on how deep you are
into menus and functions, you may
have to press Backspace multiple
times.

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Caps Lock Key Acts as a toggle to lock text into
uppercase as data is entered.
Clear Key • Clears data from the screen.
• Cancels menu options and dialog
boxes without saving changes.
Superscript Key Places the next typed character in
superscript format, displaying slightly
above the line of text.
Subscript Key Places the next typed character in
subscript format, displaying slightly
below the line of text.
Move to Next Area On a multi-area label, moves to the
next area from the current area.
Move to Previous
Area
In a multi-area file, moves to the
previous area from the current area.
Highlight Text Highlights (selects) text on the editing
screen, left or right a character at a
time, enabling you to add font
attributes (bold, italics, underline) to
text already entered.
Font Size
Increment
On the editing screen, increases or
decreases the font size, a point at a
time. Hold the [SHIFT] key while
pressing the up or down navigation
key.
Decimal Point Adds a decimal point in measurement
fractions (e.g., 0.25).
Function Key Description

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Function Keys
Option Key Function
Setup Key Defines the printer’s default
parameters.
Print Preview Key Previews the label as it will look when
printed.
Serial Key Sets the values for single, multiple, or
linked serialization.
Label Settings Provides formatting that affects the
entire label (e.g., centering data on the
label, framing the label, rotating data).
File Key Saves, opens, or deletes a set of
labels.
Label Type Key Accesses the different applications/
label types installed (i.e., wiremarker,
flags, terminal blocks, etc.).
Font Key Provides font sizes and attributes
(such as bold and italics).
Multi-Print Key Brings up options to set various print
parameters (such as number of copies,
print range, and mirror print) before
printing.
Print Key Prints all labels in a label file.
Feed Key Feeds the media through the printer.
Symbol Key Accesses the various symbols
(graphics) available in the printer.
Barcode Places a text string in Barcode format,
toggling the barcode on and off.

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International Key Accesses characters specific to some
international alphabets with diacritical
and accent marks incorporated into the
characters.
Insert Time Key Inserts the current time, as set on the
printer.
insert Date Key Inserts the current date, as set on the
printer.
Area Key Adds, removes, and formats areas on
a label.
Option Key Function

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Create a Label
Entering Text
The vertical line is the cursor and is the starting point for every label you create using
the BMP®51 printer. Begin entering text at the position of the cursor. The cursor moves
across the screen as you enter data. If you want another line of text, press the ENTER
key.
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.
Existing data positioned to the right of the cursor moves progressively to the right to
make room for the inserted text.
Font Size
Font size applies to an entire line of data at a time. To change the size of the chosen
font:
1. Press Font .
2. Press the Up or Down navigation arrows to choose the font size desired.
3. Press .
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 characters you want to delete.
2. Press Backspace , once for each character to delete .
Clear Data
To Clear all text on a label:
1. Press Clear .
2. Select , then press .

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Save a Label
To save labels as a file:
1. Press File
.
2. Choose .
3. Press twice, to bypass
the internal/external screen.
4. In the displayed entry box,
enter a name for the file.
5. Press .
Open a File
To open (recall) a saved file:
1. Press File
.
2. Choose .
3. Press twice, to bypass the
internal/external screen.
A list of previously saved files
displays.
4. Using navigation keys, choose
the file to open.
5. Press .
Printing a Label
To print a label:
1. Press PRINT .
To cut the label:
2. Push the cutter lever down, as far as it will
go.

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Function Key Menu Tree