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- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL www.bradyid.com/idxpert...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Technical Support
Technical Support Choose one of the following options to contact system support provided by Brady Corporation: U.S. and Canada Phone: (800) 643-8766, Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CST). Fax: (414) 358-6767. E-Mail: tech_support@bradycorp.com. 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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 ..........................1 ACKAGE ONTENTS .......................... 1 RODUCT EGISTRATION ’ ........................1 BOUT THE ANUAL Additional User Documentation ......................2 ........................2 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Physical Specifications ......................... 2 Environmental Specifications ....................... 2 ............................3 ERTIFICATION .......................... - Page 6 ..............................19 NITS .............................. 20 ANGUAGE CHAPTER 8 ADVANCED FEATURES ................... 21 ..........................21 ONTINUOUS EDIA Terminal Blocks ..........................22 ..........................22 ERIALIZED ABELS General Guidelines for Serialization ....................23 ........................... 24 ARCODE ABELS CHAPTER 9 MEMORY ........................25 ....................... 25 AVING A ABEL TO EMORY...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains introductory information about the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler as well as information on the User’s Manual. Package Contents Before you begin setting up the printer, verify that you have received the following items in your packaging: IDXPERT Printer... -
Page 8: Additional User Documentation
Additional User Documentation Quick Start Guide Do you want to create and print a label fast? See the IDXPERT 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 IDXPERT Sample Label Tutorial, included on the product CD for this printer. -
Page 9: Certification
Certification The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler 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 IDXPERT... -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Printer Components
Chapter 2 Printer Components This chapter provides the locations and descriptions of the components that make up the IDXPERT printer. Keypad Layouts The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler is available in two keypad layouts, ABC Keypad and Keyboard Layout. Although the keyboard layouts are different, the printers are operated and function identically. -
Page 11: Battery Compartment
ABC Keypad Version—Connections are found on the bottom of the printer. Keyboard Layout Version—Connections are found on the top of the printer. Accessories for your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler These accessories may be ordered from your Brady distributor: Note: See the Accessory Parts List on page 27. • Hard Case •... -
Page 12: Material Cartridges
Material Cartridges Thanks to innovative smart-cell technology, the IDXPERT printer recognizes the label material and automatically adjusts to it, saving setup time and effort. Note: Most label formatting default settings are based on the cartridge installed in the printer. Please see the chapters on formatting later on in this manual for information on changing the default settings. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Getting Started
Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides instructions on setting up your IDXPERT printer and creating a basic label. Refer to the following chapter for details on how to use the keypad and menu. Setting up the printer Follow these steps to setup your printer prior to creating your first label. Step 1. -
Page 14: Chapter 4 Using The Display Screen, Menu, And Keypad
Chapter 4 Using the Display Screen, Menu, and Keypad This chapter provides information about the display screen and menu. It also provides information on the keys found on the IDXPERT printer and their corresponding functions. The Display Screen When the Power button is pressed, the display screen appears. The display allows you to see up to three lines of text and 16 characters per line. -
Page 15: Menu Selections
Step 2. Press NEXT to advance to the next set of menu choices: UNIT NEXT Pressing NEXT again cycles back to the first set of menu choices when the last menu choice is reached. Press to either back up to the previous menu CLEAR/ESC level, or exit menu mode and return to the display screen. -
Page 16: Guide To Keys
Guide to Keys POWER—powers on the printer. Press the POWER button again to power off the printer. The printer automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of non-use. FUNCTION— accesses a secondary function or character when pressed along with the desired key. A secondary function or character is shown in yellow on each button. -
Page 17: Chapter 5 Creating And Printing Labels
Chapter 5 Creating and Printing Labels This chapter provides information on creating and printing labels, including information on changing font sizes and bold status. It also provides instructions for adding symbols and international characters to a label. Creating a Basic Label Follow these steps to create and print a basic label. -
Page 18: Font Sizes
Font Sizes Fonts are available in these point sizes: 7, 10, 13, 20, 26, 38, 45, 51, 76, and 102. Symbols and numbers can also be printed in these font sizes. The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler also offers a 126 pt. (1.25”, 31.75mm) font for uppercase characters only. Note: Refer to Appendix B Font Size Chart to view samples of the available font sizes. -
Page 19: Creating Boldface Text
Creating Boldface Text Boldface text is created on a line-by-line basis. To create a boldface line of text: 1. Place your cursor anywhere in the line of text. 2. Press 3. Press [BOLD]. Press the Bold softkey to toggle bold on and off on a line-by-line basis. When Bold is toggled to ON, it stays bold until OFF is selected. -
Page 20: International Characters
International Characters The IDXPERT printer offers these international characters corresponding to the 10 non-English languages offered. International Characters—Upper Case International Characters—Lower Case To select an international character: 1. Press . A selection of international characters appears on the display screen. 2. -
Page 21: Chapter 6 Formatting Labels Using Menu Choices
Chapter 6 Formatting Labels Using Menu Choices This chapter provides information on the formatting options available through the IDXPERT menu. See Menu Basics on page 8 for general instructions on using the menu. Note: Most label formatting default settings are based on the cartridge installed in the printer. -
Page 22: Wiremarker Labels
Wiremarker Labels When you create a wiremarker label, each line of text is repeated as many times as will fit on the label. Wiremarkers allow for full 360 rotational viewing of the printed information making this label type useful for marking wires, cables, vials, tubes, or any cylinder. -
Page 23: Rotate Legends
Rotate Legends Use the Menu selections to rotate your legends 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees. EXAMPLES: BRADY Rotation examples are shown as the label exits the printer. To rotate your legend: 1. Press 2. Press , and then [NEXT] [ROT] 3. -
Page 24: Chapter 7 General Settings
Chapter 7 General Settings This chapter provides information on general settings. Settings for the IDXPERT printer are set using the MENU and corresponding softkeys. Setting the Time/Date Stamp The printer allows you to print a real time and/or date field on your labels. First you must set the time and date on the printer. -
Page 25: Printing The Time/Date Stamp
Printing the Time/Date Stamp Print Time To print the time stamp, press (Insert Time). If the time stamp fits on your label, the time symbol appears in the place in which you have your cursor. If it does not fit, you will receive this error message: Cannot Fit. -
Page 26: Language
Language The printer allows you to view menu choices in 11 different languages. To set the default language: 1. Press 2. Press twice and then The display shows the current language setting. [NEXT] [LANG]. Language: English 3. Select your default language. To select this language Press English... -
Page 27: Chapter 8 Advanced Features
Chapter 8 Advanced Features This chapter provides information on creating and printing continuous labels (both automatic and fixed length), serialized labels, and barcode labels. Continuous Media The printer’s continuous setting allows you to create labels for a variety of applications including pipe markers, terminal blocks, and patch panels. -
Page 28: Terminal Blocks
Terminal Blocks Terminal Block labels can be created and printed by using the continuous media menu choice and selecting fixed length. The number of lines of text available at each termination is dependent on the fixed length and font size chosen. Note: Press after printing to advance the terminal strip label—or any fixed length continuous label—to the cut position. -
Page 29: General Guidelines For Serialization
General Guidelines for Serialization Following are the general guidelines for serializing: • Both lowercase and uppercase characters can be serialized. • Serialized characters can be incremented only (cannot decrement). • Serialized text is limited to one line and one sequence per label. •... -
Page 30: Barcode Labels
Barcode Labels The printer allows you to print Code 39 barcode labels. Barcode heights are available in inches or Human Readable—Barcodes will automatically print human readable text in 10-point font size. The human readable text will be centered and positioned below the barcode. Barcodes are selectable on a line-by-line basis. -
Page 31: Chapter 9 Memory
Chapter 9 Memory This chapter provides information on saving, retrieving, and deleting labels using the memory function. Note: You can create, recall, edit, and save labels on your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler without a cartridge. Labels are created and saved based on the attributes of the last cartridge installed. -
Page 32: Deleting A Label From Memory
Deleting a Label from Memory To delete a label from memory: 1. Press . A grid appears showing the 10 storage locations. A bold number indicates a storage location is occupied. 2. Use the arrows on your keypad to navigate to the desired storage location on —[▲] [▼]—... -
Page 33: Chapter 10 C Leaning
Chapter 10 Maintenance This chapter provides instructions on cleaning your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler as well as an accessories list. Cleaning Follow these instructions to keep your printer running at optimal performance. 1. Remove Label Cartridge. 2. Wipe the printhead and platen roller with a cotton swab saturated with isopropyl alcohol. Accessory Parts List Description Catalog No. -
Page 34: Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
Handheld Labeler is not performing as documented in this user’s manual, use the following troubleshooting and error message guides to determine the corrective action you should take. If the corrective action does not work, contact Brady’s Technical Support Group. Troubleshooting Guide... -
Page 35: Error Messages
Error Messages Error Message Cause Corrective Action Head Open The printer head mechanism is not Lock the cartridge locking lever. engaged. Out of Labels The printer label cartridge is Install a new label cartridge. See empty. Replace material cartridge on page 7. -
Page 36: Appendix Amenu Tree
Appendix A Menu Tree User’s Manual... -
Page 37: Appendix Bfont Size Chart
Appendix B Font Size Chart Point Inch PRINT SAMPLE Size BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12324 14.0 BRADY 12345 16.0 BRADY 12345 18.0 28.0 36.0 User’s Manual... - Page 38 Point Inch PRINT SAMPLE Size 46.0 User’s Manual...
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Page 39: Appendix Csymbol Library
Appendix C Symbol Library See the section on Symbols on page 13 for instructions on selecting and printing the symbols shown below: *Arrows are available in four rotations: 0 , 90 , 180 , and 270 Note: Some of the symbols listed above are accessible directly from the keypad. User’s Manual... -
Page 40: Appendix Dglossary Of Terms
Appendix D Glossary of Terms It may be helpful to review these terms while using this manual: Cartridge (Material Cartridge)—The cartridge containing the label material, ribbon, and smart-cell. Continuous Media (Labels)—Marking media in a continuous roll, not precut or separated by spaces and notches.