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- Page 1 ™ IDXPERT USER MANUAL For quick start-up information, please refer to the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler Quick Start Guide. www.bradyid.com/idxpert www.bradyeurope.com 6555 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53201 1-888-BRADYGO (1-888-272-3946)
- 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. Phone: (800) 643-8766, Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 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... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 ..........................1 ACKAGE ONTENTS .......................... 1 RODUCT EGISTRATION ........................1 BOUT THE ANUAL ...................... 2 DDITIONAL OCUMENTATION ........................2 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2 PRINTER COMPONENTS ................... 4 ............................ 4 EYPAD AYOUTS ......................... 5 ATTERY OMPARTMENT ............................ - Page 6 ......................... 31 ORIZONTAL ERIALIZATION ........................32 ACKBONE ERIALIZATION CHAPTER 6 GENERAL SETTINGS ....................35 ......................35 ETTING THE TAMP ......................36 RINTING THE TAMP ............................36 ETTING NITS ..........................37 ETTING ANGUAGE CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED FEATURES ................... 38 ..........................38 ONTINUOUS EDIA ..........................
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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 about the User Manual. Package Contents Before you begin setting up the printer, verify that you have received the following items in your packaging: IDXPERT Handheld Labeler... -
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. Technical Specifications The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler has the following physical and environmental characteristics: Physical Specifications ABC Verison Keyboard Version... - Page 9 Certification The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler complies with the following: United States and Canada • UL/CSA 60950-1 • FCC Part 15 Class A • FCC Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A limits • ANSI/UL 60950 • AS/NZS 3548 Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 •...
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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 Handheld Labeler. 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
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 47. • Hard Case for Printer and Media •... -
Page 12: Material Cartridges
Material Cartridges Thanks to innovative smart-cell technology, the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler 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 in this manual for information on changing the default settings. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides instructions on setting up your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler 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 set up your printer prior to creating your first label. Step 1. -
Page 14: Chapter 3 Using The Display Screen, Menus, And Keypad
Chapter 4 Using the Display Screen, Menus, and Keypad This chapter provides information about the display screen, the General ID Menu and the DataComm & T-Block Menu. It also provides information about the keys found on the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler and their corresponding functions. The Display Screen When the Power button is pressed, the start-up display screen appears. -
Page 15: General Id Menu Basics
General ID Menu Basics This section provides basic instructions on using the General ID Menu as well as an overview of the menu selections. Use the menu and related softkeys to perform many of the label formatting commands. Note: See Chapter 5— Creating Labels Using the General ID Menu for more information. -
Page 16: Setup For Printing From Apc
You may use your PC to create and print labels with your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler. First download the printer driver provided on your product CD (or download the latest printer driver firmware from Brady’s website). Then connect the communications cable provided with your printer from the IDXPERT to your PC’s communication port. -
Page 17: Datacomm & T-Block Menu Basics
DataComm & T-Block Menu Basics This section provides basic instructions on using the DataComm & T-Block Menu as well as an overview of the menu selections. Use the menu and related softkeys to perform many of the label formatting commands. Note: See Chapter 6—... -
Page 18: Datacomm & T-Block Menu Selections
DataComm & T-Block Menu Selections Following is a list of the high-level DataComm & T-Block Menu selections and the corresponding softkeys: To perform formatting using the DataComm & T-Block Menu, press Softkey MENU and the corresponding softkey: Patch Panel—The default values are as follows: P-PNL Port Width: 0.60"... -
Page 19: Guide To Keys
Guide to Keys Description 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, unless it is in PC mode. FUNCTION—accesses a secondary function or character when pressed along with the desired key. - Page 20 Description FONT SIZE—displays font size and allows font size changes through softkeys. See Appendix C—Font Size Chart. Also toggles BOLD on/off. MENU—toggles through soft key menu options/displays additional soft key choices. FEED—feeds material through the printer without printing. Use for fixed length continuous labels in order to advance the label strip to the cut position.
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Page 21: Chapter 4 Creating Labels Using The General Id Menu
Chapter 5 Creating Labels Using the General ID Menu This chapter provides information for creating, formatting and printing labels using the General ID Menu, 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 22: Fonts
• Clear Text Only—Select this to clear all text on your label. • Clear All—Select this to clear all text and formatting, including font size. This also applies to all zones in a multi-zone format. Fonts Fonts are available in these point sizes: 4 pt., 6 pt., 7 pt., 9 pt., 10 pt., 13 pt., 16 pt., 20 pt., 26 pt., 32 pt., 38 pt., 42pt., 45pt., 51pt., 55pt., 60pt., 65pt., 70pt., 76 pt., 102 pt., and AUTO. - Page 23 Creating Boldface Text Boldface text is created on a line-by-line basis. To create a boldface line of text: Step 1. Place your cursor anywhere in the line of text. Step 2. Press FONT SIZE Step 3. Press the softkey beneath BOLD Step 4.
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Page 24: Symbols
Symbols The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler offers a variety of symbols in these categories: Refer to Appendix D–Symbol Library on page 54 for a list of symbols available for printing within each category. • Electrical/Voice Data • Prohibition • Greek • Fire/First Aid •... -
Page 25: International Characters
International Characters The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler 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: Step 1. Press FUNCTION A list of international characters appears on the display screen. Step 2. -
Page 26: Formatting Using Wiremarker Label Settings
While in the General ID Menu, the IDXPERT defaults to the General setting for most cartridges except those containing self-laminating label material. In most cases, you will only need to set label format to General if you have been working in wiremarker mode. The current format—Gen or Wire—is displayed on the status bar. -
Page 27: Justifying Legends
TOP, CENT Step 4. Press ENTER Rotating 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: Step 1. Press MENU Step 2. -
Page 28: Printing Labels
Printing Labels To print one copy of a label: Press PRINT Note: If your label cartridge runs out of labels before the print job is completed, the print job will be aborted. You will need to start a new print job to continue printing the remaining labels. -
Page 29: Chapter 5 Creating Labels Using The Datacomm & T-Block Menu
Chapter 6 Creating Labels Using the DataComm & T-Block Menu Patch Panel Labels Note: See DataComm & T-Block Menu Selections for a list of the high-level DataComm & T-Block Menu selections, their default values, and the corresponding softkeys. This example outlines the functionality required to create a Patch Panel using the DataComm &... - Page 30 Patch Panel Display Screen Step 6. Enter the desired label data and do one of the following: • Press the key to begin a second line, or ENTER • Press to move to a new zone (port). FUNCTION CREATE ZONE Step 7.
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Page 31: Terminal Block Labels
Note: If you press while creating labels using the DataComm FUNCTION CLEAR/ESC & T-Block Menu, the following options appear on the display screen: • Clear Text Only—Select this to clear all text and all zones on the label. • Return to DataComm & T-Block Menu—Select this to return to the DataComm &... -
Page 32: 66-Block Labels
Terminal Block display screen examples: Display screen before text/zones Display screen showing 12-zone label entered with the first of 12 zones displayed 66-Block Labels Note: See DataComm & T-Block Menu Selections for a list of the high-level DataComm & T-Block Menu selections, their default values, and the corresponding softkeys. This example outlines the functionality required to create a 66-Block label using the DataComm &... -
Page 33: 110-Block Labels
66-Block display screen examples: Display screen before text/zones Display screen showing 12-zone label entered with the first of 12 zones displayed 110-Block Labels Note: See DataComm & T-Block Menu Selections for a list of the high-level DataComm & T-Block Menu selections, their default values, and the corresponding softkeys. This example outlines the functionality required to create a 110-Block label using the DataComm &... -
Page 34: Bix-Block Labels
If you make a 2PR, 3PR, 4PR, or 5PR selection (4PR appears by default), the 110-Block editor display screen appears with the label type title in the upper left corner. One zone is viewed and editable at a time. The zone availability is pre-defined and based on the pair configuration, thus fixed accordingly. -
Page 35: Desi Strips
Step 3. To set or accept the pair configuration ( , or ), do one of the following: • Press the key to accept the default ( ), or ENTER • Press another pair configuration softkey and press ENTER Note: For instruction on using the BLANK selection, see Blank Pair Type on page 30. Note: See also Horizontal Serialization on page 31 and Backbone Serialization on page 32. -
Page 36: Blank Pair Type
*See Setting Units on page 36 for instruction on setting units to inches or millimeters. Step 3. To set or accept the length, do one of the following: • Press the key to accept the default, or ENTER • Press the softkey, enter a new length, and press ENTER Note: From this point, similar functionality is used as when working with Patch Panels. -
Page 37: Horizontal Serialization
Blank Pair Type Example • The “Blank” strip will be formatted as two zones covering the full printable length of the strip (7.5" with a total strip length of 7.9" for 110-Block labels; 6.2" with a total strip length of 6.6" for BIX-Block labels). -
Page 38: Backbone Serialization
Horizontal Serialization Examples (110-Block and BIX-Block Labels) The default justification is Center/Center; however, justification can be adjusted using the JUST (justification) softkey. Note: Examples below may not be drawn exactly to scale. Note: Rotation cannot be adjusted on 110-Block or BIX-Block labels. Example—2 Pair Example—3 Pair Example—4 Pair... - Page 39 Step 3. Enter the desired number of strips (1–9 value only) and press ENTER Printing begins automatically. Note: After printing a series of serial characters, the display screen returns to the DataComm & T-Block menu mode to the display last edited before serialization. Pressing exits the DataComm &...
- Page 40 Backbone Serialization Examples (110-Block and BIX-Block Labels) The leftmost zones on each strip print with two numbers. The first number is left-justified; the second number is right justified. All other zones print with one right-justified number. Note: Examples below may not be drawn exactly to scale. Note: Rotation cannot be adjusted on 110-Block or BIX-Block labels.
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Page 41: Chapter 6 General Settings
Chapter 7 General Settings This chapter provides information on general settings. Settings for the IDXPERT Handheld Labeler are set using the General ID 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 42: Printing The Time/Date Stamp
Printing the Time/Date Stamp To print the TIME stamp: Press ). If the time stamp fits on your label, the time FUNCTION INSERT 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 43: Setting Language
Setting Language The printer allows you to view menu choices in 11 different languages. To set the default language: Step 1. Press MENU Step 2. Press twice then press The display screen shows the current language setting. NEXT LANG. Language: English Step 3. -
Page 44: Chapter 7 Advanced Features
Chapter 8 Advanced Features This chapter provides information on creating and printing continuous labels (both automatic and fixed length), zones on labels, general 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 45: Zones On Labels
Zones on Labels Press ) to split a label into multiple zones: FUNCTION CREATE ZONE Create up to three zones on general continuous material using the General ID menu. Create up to 12 zones on certain dedicated datacomm parts for Terminal Block, Patch Panel, Desi-Strip, 66-Block, and 110-Block labels using the DataComm &... -
Page 46: General Serialization Of Labels
Example— Toggled back to Zone 2 after three zones are created: Display shows user is in Zone 2 of 3. Note: The Create Zone process is repeatable for a maximum of three zones using the General ID Menu (it is repeatable for up to 12 zones if using the DataComm & T-Block Menu). - Page 47 General Guidelines for Serialization • 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. • The printer first serializes the character the cursor is highlighted on when is pressed.
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Page 48: Barcode Labels
Barcode Labels The printer allows you to print Code 39 and Code 128 barcode labels (while in General ID Menu mode). Barcode heights are available in inches or millimeters. See Setting Units on page 36 for instruction on setting units to inches or millimeters. Barcodes are selectable on a line-by-line basis. Text and barcodes cannot be combined on the same line. - Page 49 Barcode Display Screens Each barcode format selection shows its current state individually on the display screen, and shows a list of the five major selections combined when you press ENTER Barcode Display Screen Examples: Note: See Appendix A—General ID Menu Tree for further menu detail. User Manual...
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Page 50: Chapter 8 Memory
Chapter 9 Memory This chapter provides information for 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 51: Deleting A Label From Memory
Deleting a Label from Memory Step 1. Press A grid appears showing 10 storage locations. Bold numbers MEMORY indicate storage locations that are occupied. Step 2. Use the arrows on your keypad to navigate to the desired storage location on —[▲] [▼]—... -
Page 52: Chapter 9 Maintenance
Chapter 10 Maintenance This chapter provides instructions on cleaning your IDXPERT Handheld Labeler. It also includes an accessory parts list. Cleaning Follow these instructions to keep your printer running at optimal performance. Step 1. Remove label cartridge. Step 2. Use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly wipe the following: WARNING: Use a foam swab (with black handle) provided in your cleaning kit. -
Page 53: Accessory Parts List
Accessory Parts List Description Catalog No. *UPC Part No. Hard side Carrying Case - ABC Keypad XPERT-HC-ABC 60547 Hard side Carrying Case - Keyboard Layout XPERT-HC-KEY 60548 AC Adapter - North America XPERT-AC 60544 AC Adapter - Europe XPERT-ACEUR 60545 AC Adapter - UK XPERT-ACUK 60546... -
Page 54: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Handheld Labeler is not performing as documented in this user 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 55: 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. empty. See Replace material cartridge on page 7. No Cartridge A cartridge is not inserted into Install a label cartridge. -
Page 56: Appendix Ageneral Id Menu Tree
Appendix A General ID Menu Tree User Manual... -
Page 57: Appendix Bdatacomm & T-Block Menu Tree
Appendix B DataComm & T-Block Menu Tree User Manual... -
Page 58: Appendix Cfont Size Chart
Appendix C Font Size Chart Point Inch Print Sample Size BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12324 BRADY 12345 10.4 BRADY 12345 11.0 BRADY 12345 13.0... - Page 59 Point Inch Print Sample Size BRADY 1234 13.7 BRADY 123 15.0 BRADY 12 16.3 BRADY 12 17.5 BRADY 1 19.0 BRADY 1.00 25.0 The IDXPERT Handheld Labeler also offers a 126 pt., (1.25", 33mm) font for UPPERCASE characters only. User Manual...
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Page 60: Appendix Dsymbol Library
Appendix D Symbol Library See Symbols on page 18 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 Manual... -
Page 61: Appendix Eglossary Of Terms
Appendix E Glossary of Terms It may be helpful to review these terms while using this manual: Alphanumeric—Consisting of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and other symbols. Backing Material—The silicon-coated paper carrier material to which labels with adhesive backing are affixed. Also referred to as “liner.” Bar Code—A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of machine-readable marks.