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  • Page 1 User’s Manual www.bradyid.com/labxpert...
  • 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.

  • 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 ........................2 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS ............................3 ERTIFICATION ..........................3 AFETY NFORMATION CHAPTER 2 PRINTER COMPONENTS ................... 4 ............................4 EYPAD AYOUT .........................
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 9 MEMORY ........................33 ....................... 33 AVING A ABEL TO EMORY ....................33 ECALLING A ABEL FROM EMORY ....................... 34 ELETING A ABEL FROM EMORY CHAPTER 10 MAINTENANCE ...................... 35 ............................... 35 LEANING ......................... 36 CCESSORY ARTS CHAPTER 11 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains introductory information about the LABXPERT 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: LABXPERT Printer...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Additional User Documentation Quick Start Guide Do you want to create and print a label fast? See the LABXPERT 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 LABXPERT Sample Label Tutorial, included on the product CD for this printer.

  • Page 9: Certification

    Certification The LABXPERT 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 LABXPERT...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Printer Components

    Chapter 2 Printer Components This chapter provides the locations and descriptions of the components that make up the LABXPERT printer. Keypad Layout The LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System is available in standard QWERTY keyboard layout style. Battery Compartment 1. Material Cartridge 2.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Note: Connections are found on the top of the printer. Accessories for your LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System These accessories may be ordered from your Brady distributor: Note: See also the Accessory Parts List on page 36. • Hard Side Carrying Case •...

  • Page 12: Material Cartridges

    Material Cartridges Thanks to innovative smart-cell technology, the LABXPERT 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 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 LABXPERT 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 set up your printer prior to creating your first label. Step 1.
  • Page 14 1. Turn the locking lever down to unlock the cartridge. 2. Locate the cartridge release button on the backside of the printer and push firmly to eject cartridge. 3. Remove the existing cartridge. 4. Install the new cartridge as shown. 5.

  • Page 15: 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 LABXPERT 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 16: Menu Selections

    Step 2. Press [NEXT] to advance to the next set of menu choices: Pressing [NEXT] again cycles back to the first set of menu choices when the last menu choice is reached. Step 3. Press [CLEAR/ESC] to either back up to the previous menu level, or exit menu mode and return to the display screen.

  • Page 17: 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.
  • Page 18 SPACE – creates a space between characters when creating legends. FUNCTION + – toggles CAPS on and off. FUNCTION + – brings up a selection of international characters. Use either the softkey or keypad arrows to navigate the character menu. FUNCTION + –...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Font Sizes

    Font Sizes Fonts are available in these point sizes: 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 20, 26, 38, 45, 51, 76, and 102. Symbols and numbers can also be printed in these font sizes. The LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System 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 21: Symbols

    Symbols The LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System offers a variety of symbols in these categories: Refer to Appendix C , Symbol Library for a list of symbols available for printing within each category. • • Greek Symbols First Aid/Fire • • Laboratory Symbols Hazardous Materials (WHMIS) •...

  • Page 22: International Characters

    International Characters The LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System 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 23: 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 LABXPERT menu. See Menu Basics on page 9 for general menu use instructions. Note: Most label formatting default settings are based on the cartridge installed in the printer.

  • Page 24: Setting Legend Justification

    Setting Legend Justification Use the menu selections to justify your legends horizontally or vertically. Selections for each type of justification are as follows: Horizontal Vertical Left Center Right Center Bottom To justify your legend, 1. Press 2. Press the [JUST] softkey. The following menu options appear: •...

  • Page 25: Rotating Legends

    The following menu options appear: The display shows the current rotation setting. 4. Press [0], [90], [180], or [270]. 5. Press Examples: BRADY Rotation examples are shown as the label exits the printer. Note: The LABXPERT™ printer allows you to specify rotation within separate zones in a multi-zone label.

  • Page 26: Chapter 7 General Settings

    Chapter 7 General Settings This chapter provides information on general settings. Settings for the LABXPERT 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 27 To set the date: 1. Press 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey 3. Press the [DATE] softkey. twice. The following menu options appear, The display shows the current date setting. allowing you to set the day, month, and year. 4. Press the following softkeys to cycle to the correct month, day, or year: [DAY] –...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Setting Menu Language

    Setting Menu Language The printer allows you to view menu choices in eleven different languages. To set the default language: 1. Press 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey 3. Press the [LANG] softkey. twice. The display shows the current language setting. 4.

  • Page 30: 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, barcode labels, and multi-zone labels. Continuous Media The LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System allows you to set label length for continuous media and to insert separators between continuous media labels.

  • Page 31: Serialized Labels

    Serialized Labels The printer allows you to perform basic alpha or numeric serializations. Serializing a character results in a series of labels that increment the character by either one number or one letter. For example: Numeric Serialization when the 123, 124, 125, 126… serialized character is 3.
  • Page 32 General Guidelines for Serialization Following are 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 33: Barcode Labels

    Barcode Labels The printer allows you to print Code 39 and Code 128 barcode labels. Barcode heights are available in inches or millimeters. Human Readable – Text in 10-point font size can be toggled on or off. The human readable text will be centered and positioned below the barcode.

  • Page 34: Multi-Zone Labels

    Note: To change the barcode height unit type (inches vs. millimeters), you must change the label units. See Setting Units on page 22. • [HR] (Human Readable) Select ON or OFF (HR Font Size = 10 pt.) 4. Press . When you print the label, the line(s) designated as barcode will print as such (if HR has been selected, the text will be centered below).
  • Page 35 To set justification of a legend within a multi-zone label: You may set legend justification within individual zones. For instance, the following example shows Zone 1 with vertical TOP and horizontal LEFT justification; Zone 2 shows vertical CENTER and horizontal CENTER justification. Zone 1 Zone 2 Before setting justification, note the zone you are in as indicated in the lower right corner of the...
  • Page 36 To set rotation of a legend within a multi-zone label: You may set legend rotation within individual zones. For instance, the following example shows Zone 1 with a 0 degree rotation; Zone 2 shows a 270 degree rotation. Zone 1 Zone 2 Before setting rotation, note the zone you are in as indicated in the lower right corner of the display.
  • Page 37 To serialize a multi-zone label: The printer allows you to perform basic alpha or numeric serializations within any one zone in a multi-zone label. Note the following: • The serialization cannot occur within more than one zone per label. • When performing multiple-zone serialization, the zone you are in when you select is the zone that will serialize.

  • Page 38: Pc Connectivity / Peripheral Mode

    PC Connectivity / Peripheral Mode To connect your printer to a PC, use the Driver Installation link on the printer CD. Then do the following: 1. Press 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey 3. Press the [PC] softkey. three times. The display shows the following: 4.

  • Page 39: 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 LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System without a cartridge. Labels are created and saved based on the attributes of the last cartridge installed.

  • Page 40: 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 (see above). 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 41: Chapter 10 Maintenance

    Chapter 10 Maintenance This chapter provides instructions on cleaning your LABXPERT Laboratory Labeling System as well as an accessories list. Cleaning Follow these instructions to keep your printer running at optimal performance. 1. Remove Label Cartridge. 2. Use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly wipe the following: WARNING: Make sure you use a foam swab (with black handle) provided in your cleaning kit.

  • Page 42: Accessory Parts List

    Accessory Parts List Description Catalog No. *UPC Part No. Hard side Carrying Case LABXPERT-HC-KEY 60902 AC Adapter – North America XPERT-AC 60544 AC Adapter – Europe XPERT-ACEUR 60545 AC Adapter – UK XPERT-ACUK 60546 PC Communication Cable PCCABLE-1 18574 Cleaning Kit PCK-4 33969 *North America Only...

  • Page 43: Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

    Laboratory Labeling System 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.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Appendix Amenu Tree

    Appendix A Menu Tree User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: 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 12345 BRADY 12345 BRADY 12324 BRADY 12345 11.0 BRADY 12345 13.0 BRADY 1 19.0 BRADY 1.00 25.0 User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 Point Inch PRINT SAMPLE Size 1.25 33.0 User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Appendix Csymbol Library

    Appendix C Symbol Library See the section on Symbols on page 15 for instructions on selecting and printing the symbols shown below: Greek Symbols Laboratory Symbols PPE/ Mandatory Hazard Warning User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Prohibition First Aid/ Fire Haz Mat’ls (WHMIS) Haz Mat’ls (HSID) European Arrows/ Misc. User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: 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 pre-cut or separated by spaces and notches.

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