Brady LABXPERT User manual

User’s Manual
www.bradyid.com/labxpert

Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or
reproduced by any means without the prior written consent of Brady Corporation.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Brady assumes no
liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting
from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Brady further assumes no liability arising out of the
application or use of any product or system described, herein; nor any liability for incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use of this document. Brady disclaims all warranties of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.
Trademarks
LABXPERTTM is a trademark of Brady Corporation.
Font FusionTM is a registered trademark of Bitstream®.
Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system described
herein to improve reliability, function, or design.
© 2005 Brady Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Revision A, 1/2005
Firmware Version 1.0
Brady Corporation
6555 West Good Hope Road
P.O. Box 2131
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Main Switchboard: [phone]
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Sales/Customer Support: [phone]
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Regulatory Information
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady Worldwide
could void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le material
broilleur du Canada.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Brady Warranty
Brady 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 obligations 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.
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Technical Support
Choose one of the following options to contact system support provided by Brady Corporation:
U.S. and Canada
Phone: [phone], Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CST).
Fax: [phone].
E-Mail: [email protected].
Assistance is available 24 hours per day / 7 days per week. Go to: www.bradyid.com, and then
select Knowledge Base from the left-hand panel.
Belgium / Luxembourg /
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
France
Phone: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Italy
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Germany / Austria / Switzerland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
UK / Ireland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Sweden / Norway / Finland/Denmark
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mexico
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Brazil
Phone: [phone]/7715
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Latin America & Caribbean
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Africa
Israel
Middle East
Turkey
Eastern Europe
Greece
Portugal
Malta
Russia
Spain
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................1
PRODUCT REGISTRATION.......................................................................................................................... 1
ABOUT THE USER’S MANUAL ................................................................................................................... 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 2
CERTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 4
KEYPAD LAYOUT ...................................................................................................................................... 4
BATTERY COMPARTMENT......................................................................................................................... 4
CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 5
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR LABXPERTTM LABORATORY LABELING SYSTEM............................................. 5
MATERIAL CARTRIDGES ........................................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................... 7
SETTING UP THE PRINTER.......................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 4 USING THE DISPLAY SCREEN, MENU, AND KEYPAD ...................................... 9
THE DISPLAY SCREEN............................................................................................................................... 9
MENU BASICS ........................................................................................................................................... 9
MENU SELECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 10
GUIDE TO KEYS....................................................................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 5 CREATING AND PRINTING LABELS.................................................................... 13
CREATING A BASIC LABEL...................................................................................................................... 13
FONT SIZES.............................................................................................................................................. 14
SYMBOLS................................................................................................................................................. 15
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTERS ............................................................................................................... 16
PRINTING LABELS ................................................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 6 FORMATTING LABELS USING MENU CHOICES.............................................. 17
SETTING VIAL SIZE ................................................................................................................................. 17
SETTING LEGEND JUSTIFICATION ........................................................................................................... 18
ROTATING LEGENDS ............................................................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 7 GENERAL SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 20
SETTING THE TIME/DATE STAMP............................................................................................................ 20
PRINTING THE TIME/DATE STAMP .......................................................................................................... 22
SETTING UNITS........................................................................................................................................ 22
SETTING MENU LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 8 ADVANCED FEATURES ........................................................................................... 24
CONTINUOUS MEDIA............................................................................................................................... 24
SERIALIZED LABELS................................................................................................................................25
BARCODE LABELS................................................................................................................................... 27
MULTI-ZONE LABELS ............................................................................................................................. 28
PC CONNECTIVITY / PERIPHERAL MODE................................................................................................ 32
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CHAPTER 9 MEMORY ..................................................................................................................... 33
SAVING A LABEL TO MEMORY ............................................................................................................... 33
RECALLING A LABEL FROM MEMORY .................................................................................................... 33
DELETING A LABEL FROM MEMORY....................................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 10 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 35
CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................... 35
ACCESSORY PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................................... 36
CHAPTER 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..................................................................................................................... 37
ERROR MESSAGES................................................................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX A MENU TREE............................................................................................................. 39
APPENDIX B FONT SIZE CHART ................................................................................................ 40
APPENDIX C SYMBOL LIBRARY................................................................................................ 42
APPENDIX D GLOSSARY OF TERMS......................................................................................... 44
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter contains introductory information about the LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System
as well as information about the User’s Manual.
Package Contents
Before you begin setting up the printer, verify that you have received the following items in your
packaging:
 LABXPERTTM Printer
 A/C Power Supply
 Free Media Cartridge: XSL-86-461
 PC Communication Cable
 Printed Quick Start Guide – 4 languages
 Product CD containing:
o Quick Start Guide
o Sample Label Tutorial
o User’s Manual
o Printer Driver
o Link to Product Registration/Warranty
Save Your Packaging
The packaging surrounding your LABXPERTTM printer should be saved in the event of any future
shipments of the printer and accessories.
Product Registration
Register your LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System on-line at
http://www.bradycorp.com/register.
WARNING: Never ship the LABXPERTTM printer without first removing the alkaline
batteries and disengaging the print head.
About the User’s Manual
This manual contains information on the features, functions, and maintenance requirements for the
LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System. Important information found in this manual is marked
as follows:
WARNING: May cause physical injury. May also cause damage to equipment and data
loss.
Note: Helpful additional information and tips for use.
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Additional User Documentation
Quick Start Guide
Do you want to create and print a label fast? See the LABXPERTTM Quick Start Guide, included with
your printer, for basic instructions on creating and printing labels.
Sample Label Tutorial
Do you want to practice creating and printing labels? See the LABXPERTTM Sample Label Tutorial,
included on the product CD for this printer.
Technical Specifications
The LABXPERTTM printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics:
Physical Specifications
Metric U.S.
Dimensions 190.5 x 241.3 x 88.9 mm 7.5” x 9.5” x 3.5”
Weight—Printer only .77 kg 1.70 lbs.
Weight—Printer and Cartridge .98 kg 2.15 lbs.
Weight—Printer and Batteries .91 kg 2 lbs.
Weight—Printer, Cartridge, and
Batteries 1.11 kg 2.45 lbs.
Environmental Specifications
Operation Storage
Temperature* 4oto 40 o C (40 o to 105 o F) -18 o to 60 o C (0 o to 140 o F)
Relative Humidity 20% to 95% (non-condensing) 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
*Exposing the LABXPERTTM printer to direct sunlight is not recommended.
POWER: Six AA 1,5V Alkaline Batteries or AC Adapter 9V ; 3,3A.
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Certification
The LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System complies with the following:
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• ANSI/UL 60950
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
• NOM-019-SCFI-1998
• EN 55024
• EN55022 Class A
• EN60950
• AS/NZS 3548 Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 3
Safety Information
WARNING: Please heed the following precautions before setting up and using your
LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System:
• Do not immerse the printer or A/C adaptor in water. Doing so may cause electrical shock.
• Avoid exposing the printer to unusually high levels of heat and humidity.
• Do not attempt to use batteries other than those recommended in this manual.
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Chapter 2 Printer Components
This chapter provides the locations and descriptions of the components that make up the
LABXPERTTM printer.
Keypad Layout
The LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System is available in standard QWERTY keyboard
layout style.
Battery Compartment
1. Material Cartridge
2. Cutting Lever
3. Locking Lever
4. LCD Screen
5. Keypad
6. Battery
Compartment
7. Battery Cover
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4
2
3
5
7
6
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