Brady BradyPrinter i3300 User manual

User Manual

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Brady Warranty
Our products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine
for him or herself their adaptability to his/her intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyer that its
products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this
warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the
time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON BRADY’S PART.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BRADY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR
INABILITY TO USE, BRADY’S PRODUCTS.
Safety and Environment
Please read and understand this manual before using the BradyPrinter i3300 for the first time. This
manual describes all of the main functions of the printer.
Precautions
Before using the BradyPrinter i3300 printer , please note the following precautions:
• Read all instructions carefully before operating the printer and prior to performing any
procedure.
• Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or stand.
• Do not place anything on top of the unit.
• Keep the top clear of obstructions.
• Always use the printer in a well ventilated area. Do not block the slots and opening on the unit,
which are provided for ventilation.
• Only use the power source indicated on the rating label.
• Use only the power cord that comes with the unit.
• Do not place anything on the power cord.

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Technical Support and Registration
Contact Information
For repair or technical assistance, locate your regional Brady Technical Support office by going to:
• United States: www.bradyid.com
• Europe: www.bradyeurope.com
• Asia Pacific: www.brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page
• Australia: www.bradyid.com.au
• Canada: www.bradycanada.ca
• Latin America: www.bradylatinamerica.com
Registration Information
To register your printer, go to:
• www.bradycorp.com/register
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Australia: www.bradyid.com.au/register
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China: www.brady.com.cn/membercenter/register_product.aspx
Repair and Return
If for any reason you need to return the BradyPrinter i3300 printer for repair, please contact Brady
Technical Support for repair and replacement information.
Document Conventions
When using this document, it is important that you understand the conventions used throughout the
manual.
• All user actions are indicated by Bold text.
• References to menus, dialog boxes, button and screens are indicated by Italics text.

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Contents
1 • Introduction
Features and Functions ............................................................................................ 1
Compatible Applications........................................................................................... 2
System Specifications............................................................................................... 2
Button Actions........................................................................................................... 2
2 • Setup
Unpacking and Setting up Printer............................................................................ 3
What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................3
Printer Components ..............................................................................................4
Power.......................................................................................................................... 5
Setup .....................................................................................................................5
Power Save Mode .................................................................................................5
Put the Printer into Sleep Mode ............................................................................6
Wake the Printer from Sleep Mode .......................................................................6
Reboot the Printer .................................................................................................6
Install or Change Supplies........................................................................................ 7
Ribbon ...................................................................................................................7
Install or Change Supplies ....................................................................................8
Recycling the Label and Ribbon Cartridges ......................................................... 10
Dismantling the Ribbon Cartridge .......................................................................10
Recycling Components ................................................................................11
Dismantling the Label Cartridge ..........................................................................12
Recycling Components ................................................................................13
Connecting the Printer............................................................................................ 14
Configuring the Printer for Network Communication ...........................................14
Configuring an Ethernet Connection ............................................................14
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................15
Search to Connect .......................................................................................15
Manually Enter Settings ...............................................................................15
Configuring Other Networks ................................................................................16
Configuring a Direct USB Connection .................................................................16
Setting System Defaults.......................................................................................... 18
3 • Printing Labels
Navigation and Status............................................................................................. 19
Material Details ...................................................................................................19
Creating Labels........................................................................................................ 20
Print Adjustments.................................................................................................... 20
Print Energy ........................................................................................................20
Horizontal Offset .................................................................................................21
Vertical Offset ......................................................................................................21

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Print Speed .........................................................................................................21
Cutting Options ...................................................................................................21
BPL Scripts .........................................................................................................22
Print Orientation ...........................................................................................22
Mirror Print ...................................................................................................22
External Hardware ................................................................................................... 22
Printing Labels ........................................................................................................ 23
Feeding and Cutting Label Stock ........................................................................23
Printing Two-sided Sleeve Material .....................................................................24
4 • Using System Tools
Graphics & Fonts..................................................................................................... 25
Import ..................................................................................................................25
Delete ..................................................................................................................25
Installing Firmware Upgrades................................................................................. 26
5 • Maintenance
Display System Information.................................................................................... 27
Pre-maintenance Operations.................................................................................. 27
Cleaning the Printer................................................................................................. 29
Cleaning Residue from Printer ............................................................................29
Cleaning the Display ...........................................................................................29
Cleaning the Cutter Blade ...................................................................................30
Cleaning the Sensors ..........................................................................................32
Cleaning the Cutter Blade Exit Area ...................................................................33
Dust Cleaning ......................................................................................................34
Cleaning the Print Head ......................................................................................34
Replacing the Supply Wiper ................................................................................... 35
Clearing Jams .......................................................................................................... 36
Printer Jam ..........................................................................................................36
Cutter Jam ...........................................................................................................36
6 • Troubleshooting
A • Regulatory and Licensing
End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows CE©................................. 40
Agency Compliance and Approvals....................................................................... 42
United States .......................................................................................................42
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................42
Canada ................................................................................................................42
Mexico .................................................................................................................42
Europe .................................................................................................................43
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU ..................................................43
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC ....................................................................43
Turkey .................................................................................................................43
China and Taiwan ...............................................................................................43
Wireless Regulatory Information............................................................................ 44
United States .......................................................................................................44

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Canada ................................................................................................................45
Mexico .................................................................................................................45
European Union ..................................................................................................45
Brazil ...................................................................................................................46
International ........................................................................................................46

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BradyPrinter i3300, which you can use to create and print professional-
looking industrial labels and signs. All you have to do is:
• Drop in a ribbon cartridge. You can choose from a wide range of single-color ribbons.
• Drop in a label cartridge. You can choose widths that range from 0.25 in. to
4 in. (6.4 mm to 101.6 mm), and come in many colors, styles, and materials.
• Send labels for printing from your labeling software.
Labels and ribbons from Brady Corporation are programmed with the ability to communicate with the
printer and software. This allows you to gain the full benefit of the system.
Features and Functions
The following are just some of the features that make this system so easy to use and ready to meet
your label-making requirements:
• Small, lightweight (approximately 11.5 lbs [5.2 kg]) unit, ready for your desktop.
• Color touch screen LCD display input.
• Single-color job printing at 300 DPI, up to 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide and up to
60 in. (1.5 m) long.
• Wide variety of ribbon colors.
• Easy loading label and ribbon supplies.
• Continuous and die-cut label supplies in a variety of high-performance materials.
• Transfer graphics from PC or USB flash drive. Supported graphic formats are Windows metafile
(*.wmf), Bitmap (*.bmp), JPG file (*.jpg), Graphic Interchange Format (*.gif) and Portable
Network Graphics (*.png).
• Print labels from PC.
• Automatic cutter.
BradyPrinter i3300 supports ZPL, jScript, DPL and BPL. For the list of supported commands, please
visit www.BradyID.com/i3300.

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Compatible Applications
Compatible Applications
The BradyPrinter i3300 is compatible with Brady
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Workstation desktop software.
When used with Brady Workstation software, the printer will automatically recognize all enabled and
compatible materials up to 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide. For operation of the printer with other software, refer
to the documentation for your application.
Note: Only
BradyPrinter i3300 supplies will work with this printer.
System Specifications
•Weight: 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
•Dimensions (stored): 9 in. x 12.0 in. x 9.5 in. (22.9 cm x 30.5 cm x 24.1 cm)
•Operating Temperature: 50 - 104°F (10-40°C)
•Relative Humidity: 10% to 80% RH non-condensing
•Storage: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) at 15% to 90% RH non-condensing
•Voltage: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 2A
•Print Resolution: 11.8 dot/mm, 300 dpi
•Output label size: 0.25 in. to 4 in. (6.4 mm to 101.6 mm)
•Maximum label length (continuous): 60 in. (1.5 m)
Button Actions
There are three physical buttons on the front of the printer. Their function is described below.
• The power button turns the printer on/off and is also used for sleep mode (see page 6).
• The feed button advances the label. See page 23 for more information.
• The cut button allows you to manually cut the label.

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2Setup
Unpacking and Setting up Printer
Carefully unpack and inspect the printer surfaces (interior and exterior) and the labeling system for
possible damage during shipping.
Note: Be sure to remove any transportation protection from around the print head and inside the
enclosure cover.
What’s in the Box
• BradyPrinter i3300
• Documentation CD including: electronic Quick Start Guide, electronic User’s Manual and web
links
•PowerCord
• USB Type B Cable
• Printed “Quick Start Guide”
• Cleaning Kit
Note: Please keep the original packaging, including the box, in case the printer must be returned.
CAUTION! If shipping the printer, consult with your transportation carrier for
state, federal, municipal, and international shipping regulations
regarding the lithium ion battery contained in the printer.

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Unpacking and Setting up Printer
Printer Components
Figure 2-1. Printer Components
Note: The printer is equipped with a universal power supply and can be operated with a voltage of
100 to 240 V~, 50- to 60 Hz. The printer senses the voltage type and automatically adjusts
for the power source.
1 Display (with touchscreen) 2 Power Button
3 Enclosure Cover 4 Label Exit Chute
5 Supply Wiper 6 Supply Guides
7 Label Supply Roll 8 Cutter
9 Ribbon Cartridge 10 Print Head Door
11 (a) USB Ports, (b) Ethernet Port,
(c) Power Cord Connector and
(d) Power Switch
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Power
Power
Setup
1. Plug the power cord into the printer at the location shown.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power outlet.
3. Turn the power switch on. The printer turns on and displays the Home page. The size and
color of the currently installed supplies and other status indicators are shown.
Note: If there is no ribbon or labels installed, the system defaults to black ribbon and
4 inch [101.6 mm] wide continuous white labels.
Power Save Mode
When the printer is plugged in, you can leave it in a state of readiness all the time so that software can
find the printer. Or you can choose to conserve power so that the printer automatically turns off after a
period of inactivity.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Tap Settings .
3. Press System Configuration > Power Save Mode.
4. Choose AC Power.
5. Slide the time indicator dot left (decrease) or right (increase) for the amount of inactive time
that can elapse before the printer automatically shuts down. Alternatively you can press the
minus (-) button to decrease or the plus (+) button to increase the time.
6. Tap to return to the home screen.
Power Cord
Connector
Power
Switch

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Power
Put the Printer into Sleep Mode
When the system is asleep the display turns off and the system goes into a low power consumption
state but does not require a cold start to turn back on. In this state, you can either touch the screen or
press the power button to return the system to the same state it was in before going into lower power
consumption mode. When the printer is in sleep mode the power button is lit green.
Note: To fully shut down the printer press and hold the power button for longer than two seconds.
1. With the printer on, press and hold for approximately two seconds.
2. If there are unsaved changes in the currently active file, you will be prompted to save the
current label file.
Wake the Printer from Sleep Mode
If you do not touch the screen or keypad for a defined period of time, the system turns off the display
and goes into a low-power consumption mode. When in Sleep Mode, the power button is lit green. The
current label and settings are retained.
1. Press or touch the screen.
2. Continue with your label activities.
Reboot the Printer
Use this procedure to reboot the printer.
1. Press and hold for at least 5 seconds. The system performs the initialization process and
starts the printer.
2. When the Home page displays, you can continue with your label activities.

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Install or Change Supplies
Install or Change Supplies
Brady and ribbon cartridges use a “smart cell” to define and track information. The system
automatically recognizes the installed and ribbon.
Note: The printer can be either on or off when changing supplies.
Ribbon
1. To remove ribbon, open the enclosure cover.
2. Release the latch on the print head door [2] and swing open.
3. Release the ribbon cartridge latch [3] and lift the ribbon cartridge up and out.
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Install or Change Supplies
4. Place ribbon cartridge with ribbon over print head (product label toward machine), then snap
into place.
5. Close and latch the print head door.
6. Close the enclosure cover.
7. If printer was asleep, press . The system detects the installed supplies, sets label and
ribbon colors, indicates the label dimensions and the amount of remaining supplies.
Install or Change Supplies
1. Open the enclosure cover.
2. Release the latch on the print head door [2] and swing open.
3. Swing yellow supply wiper [3] to the back, if engaged.
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Install or Change Supplies
4. Slide yellow supply guides [4] to full-open.
5. Remove existing supply, if installed, by pulling label cartridge from printer.
6. Insert new cartridge until spindle ends rest in slots of holder [5].
7. Feed labels from top of roll until it sits just past the black rubber roller.
8. Close supply guides until they touch edge of supply liner with labels under the guides.
9. Move supply wiper into position so it rests on the label.
Note: Not all labels require the use of the supply wiper. Engage the wiper only if needed for the
labels installed.
10. Close and latch print head door, then close enclosure cover.
11. If printer was asleep, press . The system detects the installed supplies, sets background
and foreground colors, indicates the label dimensions and the amount of remaining supplies.
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Recycling the Label and Ribbon Cartridges
Recycling the Label and Ribbon Cartridges
Cartridges need to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. Before recycling, the used
cartridges must be pulled apart to release the individual components which then must be recycled in
the correct recycling bins.
Materials Required:
• 9/32- inch blade or 1/4-inch blade (ribbon) and 5/32- inch blade (label) flathead screwdrivers
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
Dismantling the Ribbon Cartridge
1. Using your thumbnail or the blade of the screwdriver, apply pressure to push the clear plastic
locking tabs up until the cartridge unlocks.
CAUTION! Always wear Person Protective Equipment (PPE) when dismantling
a cartridge.
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Recycling the Label and Ribbon Cartridges
2. Insert the blade of the screwdriver next to each tab along the seam of the two halves of the
cartridge and gently pry apart the halves.
Repeat this process on both sides of the
cartridge until all tabs are disconnected
and the cartridge opens.
3. Slide the smart cell out of its location slot.
4. Unwind the ribbon from the spools and
peel the ribbon end from the cardboard
cores.
5. Remove the ribbon spools from the
center of the cardboard core.
Recycling Components
No. Component Material Recycle Bin
1Ribbon Cartridge (opaque) PP #5 PP
2Smart Cell Electronic Electronic Waste
3Cardboard Core Cardboard #20 C PAP
4Ribbon Spools (white) ABS #6 PS
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Recycling the Label and Ribbon Cartridges
Dismantling the Label Cartridge
1. Using your thumbs, simultaneously apply
pressure to the release tabs while pushing
the center cylinder forward until the tabs
release and unlock the center cylinder.
2. Pull the loose cylinder free from the label
cartridge.
3. Using the screwdriver, place the blade in
the gap next to the smart cell holder and
pry the holder from the cylinder.
4. Remove the smart cell from the plastic
holder.
5. Push the screwdriver blade between the flat cartridge guides and locking end cap. Twist the
screwdriver and continue this process around the end cap until comes off.
6. Repeat this process on the other side of the
cartridge.
7. Remove the cardboard tube by pushing the
center core out from the tube or by cutting
the tube off of the core.
Release Tabs
Smart Cell Holder
Locking End Cap

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Recycling the Label and Ribbon Cartridges
Recycling Components
No. Component Material Recycle Bin
1Cardboard Tube Cardboard #20 C PAP
2Cartridge Guides PC #7 PC
3Center Cylinder POM #7 POM
4Smart Cell Holder POM #7 POM
5Smart Cell Electronic Electronic Waste
6Locking End Caps POM #7 POM
7Center Core ABS #7 ABS
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