Brady BradyJet J1000 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
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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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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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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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Software for Creating Tags
Sleep
Ideally, the printer should be left on when not in use to take advantage of automatic cleaning cycles.
To conserve energy, the printer goes into sleep mode after a period of idle time. The touchscreen goes
dark in sleep mode.
To wake the printer: Tap the touchscreen.
To change the idle time before sleep (or to turn off sleep mode): See “Power” on page 15. The
driver and Status Monitor software must be installed first. See “Installing the Printer Driver, Status
Monitor, and Brady Workstation Software” on page 5.
To manually enter sleep mode:
1. Tap the power icon on the touchscreen.
2. Tap Sleep.
Power Off
IMPORTANT! Always turn off the printer before unplugging it. During the shutdown process, the
printer positions the ink cartridge so that the nozzles are sealed by the service
station. (See “Installing the Service Station” on page 7.)
To turn off the printer:
1. Tap the power icon on the touchscreen.
2. Tap Power Down.
3. Tap Continue.
Software for Creating Tags
Information in this manual is based on Brady Workstation software with the Terminal Block, Custom
Designer, and Text Labels apps being suited for use with this printer.
For installation instructions, see the Brady Workstation insert that came with the printer and “Installing
the Printer Driver, Status Monitor, and Brady Workstation Software” on page 5.
Installing the Printer Driver, Status Monitor, and Brady
Workstation Software
You must install the printer driver for the computer to communicate with the printer. The driver
installation includes the Status Monitor software which is used to check status (for example, ink
levels), configure settings (like print quality), perform maintenance (like alignment and nozzle tests),

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Printer Settings
and manage the print queue. For more on Status Monitor see “Printer Settings” on page 6 and “Using
the Status Monitor Software” on page 13.
To install the driver, Status Monitor software, and Brady Workstation software:
1. Prepare with the following points.
• Do not connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable until the software
instructs you to do so.
• Make sure that the USB cable will not inhibit the forward and backward motion of the printer.
• Have on hand the Brady Workstation insert that came with the printer because it contains your
license key for activation. Be sure to save this insert.
2. Insert the USB drive that came with the printer into the computer.
3. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the USB drive and find the driver folder.
4. Double-click Brady J1000 Installer.exe.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Printer Settings
Use the Status Monitor software on your computer to configure the following settings before using the
printer for the first time. For additional settings see “Using the Status Monitor Software” on page 13.
If the Status Monitor software is not already open, run it from Start > BradyJet > Brady Status J1000.
Language
The language setting in the Status Monitor software sets the language for text in both the Status
Monitor and the printer touchscreen.
To set the language:
1. In the Status Monitor software, click the GENERAL menu on the left. (For instructions on how
to open the Status Monitor software if it is not currently running, see “Using the Status Monitor
Software” on page 13.)
2. Click the Language field to open the list of languages, and then click the desired language.
The change takes effect in a few seconds.
Sleep Delay
In order to save power, the printer can be set to go into sleep mode after being idle for a period of time.
Specify how much idle time should elapse before going into sleep mode.
To set the sleep delay:
1. In the Status Monitor software, click the SETTINGS menu on the left.
2. Click the POWER tab.
3. Click the appropriate point on the time scale to set the amount of idle time before sleep.

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Setup
Installing the Service Station
Installing the Service Station
The service station (J1000-PAD KIT) is an internal component
used to clean the printhead and to cap the ink nozzles when not
in use.
To install the service station:
1. On the printer touch screen, tap the Maintenance button.
2. Tap Service Station.
3. The printer moves internal components so that the service station dock is accessible. When it
is finished moving, open the cover on top of the printer.
4. Place the service station in its dock as shown below.
5. Close the cover on the printer and then tap OK on the touch screen.
1 Cap
When not printing, the printer positions the ink
cartridge so that the cap seals the printhead to
minimize ink evaporation.
2 Wiper
When running a cleaning cycle, the printer
expels ink into the well and then wipes the ink
nozzles with the wiper.(See “Cleaning the
Printhead and Nozzles” on page 19.)
3 Ink well The ink well collects ink that is ejected from the
nozzles during a cleaning cycle.
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Loading Supplies
Loading Supplies
Loading Cards
The BradyJet J1000 printer prints terminal
block and electrical component tags on rigid
cards. The printer can hold two of the same
cards at a time.
Many different cards are available with
different numbers of columns and different
sizes of tags. For stability during printing,
cards must be snapped on to an adapter
plate that then rests securely on the card
tray in the bottom of the printer.
To load cards for printing:
1. Line up the holes in the card header
to the pegs on an adapter plate and
fit them together.
Make sure all the small pegs across the middle of the adapter plate are also snapped into the
card. If the card is not fully snapped onto the adapter plate, print quality may be poor and the
card may hit the printhead.
Column
Header
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Loading Supplies
2. Press down on the latch in the handle of the tray to release it, and slide the tray forward.
3. Set the adapter plate with attached card into the card tray so that it fits within the locators on
the card tray. The header on the cards should be on the left hand side. The tray holds a
maximum of two cards at a time. Both cards must be of the same type.
If loading only one card, place it towards the back of the tray leaving the area closest to you
empty. The correct area of the tray for printing a single card is marked with the numeral 1.
4. Slide the tray under the printer until it snaps into place and stops.

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Loading Supplies
Installing the Ink Cartridge
The BradyJet J1000 printer uses J10-BK ink cartridges. The Status Monitor software provides
information on the amount of ink remaining.
To install a new ink cartridge:
1. Tap Maintenance on the printer’s Home screen.
2. Tap Change Cartridge. The printer moves forward in the frame and moves the cartridge into
position for changing. A message on the touchscreen tells you when to continue changing the
cartridge.
3. Lift the cover on the printer.
4. If there is a cartridge to remove, lift the teal latch holding the cartridge in place, and then lift the
used cartridge from the printer.
5. Remove the new cartridge from its packaging. Be sure to remove the protective cap covering
the ink opening.
Note: Save the protective cap. You will need it to store the ink cartridge if the printer will be unused
for more than a couple days. For information on how to store the ink cartridge, see “Ink
Storage Specifications” on page 2.

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Loading Supplies
6. Insert the new cartridge as shown below.
7. Close the teal latch over the cartridge.
8. Close the cover on the printer and tap OK on the touchscreen.
It is a good idea to align the printhead after installing a new cartridge. See “Alignment” on page 16.

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3 General Operation
Using the Touchscreen
Use the touchscreen on the printer for the following.
• to perform maintenance tasks. See “Maintenance” on page 18 .
• to cancel or proceed with a print job after placing cards in the tray. See “Printing” on page 17 .
• to view error messages. See “Error Messages” on page 29 .
• to turn the printer off and on. See “Power” on page 4 .
Touch the screen with your finger and give a slight press to make a selection.
Note: Do not use a writing pen or other sharp object. Doing so may mar the touchscreen surface.
1. Power: Enter sleep mode or turn off the printer. See “Power” on page 4.
2. Maintenance: Perform common maintenance tasks. See “Maintenance Menu” on page 13.
3. Ink level: The length of the blue bar indicates how much ink remains.
4. About: Displays the printer name, firmware version, and serial number. See “Upgrading
Firmware” on page 18.
5. Printer status: Indicates whether the printer is ready. A brief message appears here if the
cover is open or there is a problem with the ink.
1Power 4About
2Maintenance 5Printer status
3Ink level
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5
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General Operation
Using the Status Monitor Software
Navigation
When viewing the Maintenance or About screen, tap the back button to return to the Home screen.
Maintenance Menu
The following options are available from the Maintenance menu on the printer.
• Change Cartridge : Prepares the printer for changing the ink cartridge. See “Installing the Ink
Cartridge” on page 10 .
• Service Station : Prepares the printer for changing the service station. The printer uses the service
station when cleaning the printhead and to cap the ink nozzles when not in use. For more
information about the service station, see “Installing the Service Station” on page 7 . For
information about replacement, see “Replacing the Service Station” on page 24 .
• Clear Jam : Moves the printhead out of the way so that you can remove an obstruction between the
card tray and the printer.
• Regular Clean : Performs the same function as Regular Clean in the Status Monitor software. See
“Clean” on page 15 and “Cleaning the Printhead and Nozzles” on page 19 .
• Heavy Clean : Performs the same function as Heavy Clean in the Status Monitor software. See
“Clean” on page 15 and “Cleaning the Printhead and Nozzles” on page 19 .
Using the Status Monitor Software
Use the Status Monitor software to check status (for example, ink levels), configure settings (like print
quality), perform maintenance (like cleaning and alignment), and manage the print queue.
The Status Monitor software is installed along with the printer driver. For installation information see
“Installing the Printer Driver, Status Monitor, and Brady Workstation Software” on page 5.

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General Operation
Using the Status Monitor Software
To open Status Monitor:
Go to Start > BradyJet > Brady Status J1000.
Note: If the Status Monitor screen is blank, check the connection between the printer and the
computer, and make sure the printer is turned on.
The following sections describe the features available in each of the four tabs on the left: General,
Settings, Maintenance, and Print Queue.
General
• Ink Level: Indicates approximately how much ink remains in the cartridge. To make sure
the information is up to date, click the refresh icon.
• Information: Click the ellipses next to each item to access more information.
• User manual: Opens this manual.
• Quick start guide: Opens the Quick Start Guide which contains unpacking information.
• About: Opens another screen with the serial number of the printer, and version numbers for
Status Monitor and the firmware (printer system software).
• Language: Click to set the language for text in both the Status Monitor and the printer
touchscreen.