Brady BradyJet J1000 User manual

User Manual

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merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.
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herein to improve reliability, function, or design.
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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 BradyJet™ J1000 printer for the first time.
This manual describes all of the main functions of the BradyJet J1000 printer.
Precautions
Before using the BradyJet J1000 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.
• Ensure that both the power cord and USB cable can move freely with the forward and backward
motion of the printer, and that no undue force is exerted on the printer when in motion.

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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: bradyid.com/techsupport
•Canada: bradycanada.ca/contact-us
• Mexico: bradyid.com.mx/es-mx/contacto
•Latin America: bradylatinamerica.com/es-mx/soporte-técnico
• Europe : bradyeurope.com/services
• Australia: bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding
• Asia Pacific : brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page
Registration Information
To register your printer go to:
•bradycorp.com/register
Repair and Return
If for any reason you need to return the product 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, windows, buttons and screens are indicated by Italicized text.

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Contents
1 • Introduction
System Specifications............................................................................................... 1
Printing Specifications ...........................................................................................1
Physical Dimensions .............................................................................................1
Environmental Ranges ..........................................................................................2
Ink Storage Specifications ....................................................................................2
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................2
System Requirements ............................................................................................... 2
2 • Setup
Unpacking the Printer ............................................................................................... 3
What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................3
Registration ...........................................................................................................3
Printer Components ................................................................................................. 4
Power .......................................................................................................................... 4
Sleep .....................................................................................................................5
Power Off ..............................................................................................................5
Software for Creating Tags....................................................................................... 5
Installing the Printer Driver, Status Monitor, and Brady Workstation Software.. 5
Printer Settings .......................................................................................................... 6
Language ..............................................................................................................6
Sleep Delay ...........................................................................................................6
Installing the Service Station.................................................................................... 7
Loading Supplies....................................................................................................... 8
Loading Cards .......................................................................................................8
Installing the Ink Cartridge ..................................................................................10
3 • General Operation
Using the Touchscreen ........................................................................................... 12
Navigation ...........................................................................................................13
Maintenance Menu .............................................................................................13
Using the Status Monitor Software ........................................................................ 13
General ...............................................................................................................14
Settings ...............................................................................................................15
Print ..............................................................................................................15
Power ...........................................................................................................15
Maintenance .......................................................................................................15
Clean ............................................................................................................15
Alignment .....................................................................................................16
Print Queue .........................................................................................................17
Printing ..................................................................................................................... 17

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4 • Maintenance
Displaying System Information .............................................................................. 18
Upgrading Firmware................................................................................................ 18
Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Touchscreen ..................................................................................19
Cleaning the Printhead and Nozzles ...................................................................19
Cleaning the Contacts .........................................................................................22
Cleaning Ink From the Bottom of the Printer .......................................................22
Service Station Maintenance.................................................................................. 23
Cleaning the Cap and Wiper ...............................................................................23
Replacing the Service Station .............................................................................24
Lubricating ............................................................................................................... 24
5 • Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Scenarios .................................................................................... 27
Cards are crooked or object is on the tray ..........................................................27
Print is fuzzy or broken .......................................................................................28
Print is misaligned on the tags ............................................................................28
Print is too heavy or too light ...............................................................................28
Error Messages........................................................................................................ 29
Error Codes .........................................................................................................30
A • Regulatory Compliance
Agency Compliance and Approvals ...................................................................... 31
United States ......................................................................................................31
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................31
Canada ...............................................................................................................31
Mexico .................................................................................................................31
Europe ..............................................................................................................32
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU ..................................................32
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC ....................................................................32

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1 Introduction
Use the BradyJet™ J1000 Industrial Printer to print on rigid terminal block and electrical component
tags. Take advantage of Brady Workstation software to easily set up and add data to a variety of card
supplies.
The printer includes the following features and benefits.
• Easy-to-use flat bed ink jet printer with fully integrated ink cartridge and printhead
• Load materials in less than ten seconds
• Two cards can be printed in one print cycle
• Five inch color touchscreen
• Status Monitor software for managing the printer and making adjustments
• Monochrome, black print
• Self-cleaning
System Specifications
The BradyJet J1000 printer has the following specifications:
• Supports card dimensions up to 136.5 mm x 83.4 mm. For a list of compatible Brady cards see
BradyID.com/J1000Materials .
• Long lasting black ink cartridges, part number J10-BK.
• Minimum 5 point font
• One-year warranty
Printing Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Printing Draft Normal Best
Resolution 300 x 300 dpi 600 x 600 dpi 600 x 1200 dpi
Print Time 40 seconds 40 seconds 56 seconds
Physical U.S. Units Metric Units
Dimensions 18.7” (W) x 20.6” (L) x 10.2” (H) 47.5 x 52.3 x 25.9 cm
Weight 23 lbs 10 kg

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Introduction
System Requirements
Environmental Ranges
* Exposing the printer to direct sunlight is not recommended.
Ink Storage Specifications
Always store unused ink in the original, unopened wrapping to avoid ink evaporation.
Opened ink can be stored in or out of the printer depending on the amount of time it will be stored and
whether you saved the cap that came on the ink cartridge. Ink nozzles must be covered during storage
to avoid drying out the ink.
• For short-term storage (about two days), keep the ink in the printer. The service station component
in the printer seals the ink cartridge when not in use. For best results, leave the printer turned
on to take advantage of the self-cleaning cycle. See “Cleaning the Printhead and Nozzles” on
page 19. If you choose to turn the printer off, be sure to do so using the power button on the
touchscreen before unplugging the printer so that the nozzles are positioned over the seal in
the service station.
• For longer-term storage (more than two days), remove the cartridge from the printer and replace the
cap that came on the cartridge. Store the cartridge with the nozzles facing up. Do not tape the
nozzles. If you no longer have the cap, then store the cartridge in the printer as discussed above.
For instructions on removing the cartridge, see “Installing the Ink Cartridge” on page 10 .
Electrical Specifications
System Requirements
The printer driver and Status Monitor software require Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 .
Environmental Operation
Temperature* 68 to 85°F (18 to 32°C)
Relative Humidity 50 to 70% non-condensing
Input 100 - 240 VAC, 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz
Output 12 V DC, 5 A, 60 W maximum

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2 Setup
Unpacking the Printer
To unpack the printer, refer to the Quick Start Guide provided in the box. Save all packaging material
in case you have to ship the printer back to the supplier.
What’s in the Box
• BradyJet™ J1000 Industrial Printer
• AC adapter and power cord
• USB cable 6’ (2 m)
• Three adapter plates to hold a variety of cards for printing: two that hold four-column cards, and one
that holds five-column cards (AP-GP4T1, AP-AB4T1, AP-GP5T1)
• Ink cartridge (J10-BK)
• Ink service station (J1000-PAD KIT)
• USB drive containing User Manual , Quick Start Guide , printer driver with Status Monitor software,
and Terminal Block Tag Compatibility Guide .
• Printed Quick Start Guide
• Brady Workstation Product and Wire Identification Suite insert with download instructions and
license key.
Registration
Register your printer online at www.bradycorp.com/register and receive free product support and
updates!

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Setup
Printer Components
Printer Components
Power
To connect power and turn on the printer:
1. Connect the power cord to the side of the printer and into an electrical outlet. Make sure that
the cord will not inhibit the forward and backward motion of the printer.
2. The touchscreen initializes and displays the Home screen. If the printer is already plugged in
and the screen is dark, tap the touchscreen to turn on the printer.
1 Cover 5 USB type A for USB drive (shown covered)
2 Touchscreen 6 USB 2.0 type B to Computer
3 Frame 7 AC Adapter Port
4 Card Tray
CAUTION! Make sure the outlet is grounded. Only use the power cord supplied
with the printer.
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