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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ 1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION .......................................................................................................................... 1 ABOUT THE USER MANUAL ............................................
BARCODE LABELS ................................................................................................................................... 30 MULTI-ZONE LABELS ............................................................................................................................. 31 CHAPTER 9 MEMORY ..................................................................................................................... 34 SAVING A LABEL TO MEMORY ..................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains introductory information about the LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System as well as information about the User Manual.
Additional User Documentation Quick Start Guide Do you want to create and print a label fast? See the LABXPERTTM Quick Start Guide, included with your printer, for basic instructions for creating and printing labels. Technical Specifications The LABXPERTTM printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics: Physical Specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions 190.5 x 241.3 x 88.9 mm 7.5” x 9.5” x 3.5” Weight—Printer only .77 kg 1.70 lbs. Weight—Printer and Cartridge .98 kg 2.15 lbs.
Certification The LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System complies with the following: United States and Canada • UL/CSA 60950-1 • FCC Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B limits • Industry Canada ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 European Union • EN60950 • EN55022:1998 +A1 and A2 Class B • EN55024:1998 +A1 and A2 • EN61000-3-2:2000 • EN61000-3-3:1998 +A1 and A2 • WEEE/RoHS • CE CISPR-A • CE CISPR-B Australia • AS/NZS 3548:1995 + A1 and A2 Mexico • NOM-019-SCFI-1998 Safety Information WARNING: Please heed the following
Chapter 2 Printer Components This chapter provides the locations and descriptions of the components that make up the LABXPERTTM printer. Keypad Layout The LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System is available in standard QWERTY keyboard layout style. 1 4 2 3 5 Battery Compartment 1. Material Cartridge 2. Cutting Lever 3. Locking Lever 6 4. LCD Screen 5. Keypad 6. Battery Compartment 7.
Connections Connect A/C Adaptor USB Port— For Future Firmware Upgrades and PC Printing Note: Connections are found on the top of the printer. Accessories for your LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System These accessories may be ordered from your Brady distributor: Note: See also the Accessory Parts List on page 37.
Material Cartridges Thanks to innovative smart-cell technology, the LABXPERTTM 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.
Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides instructions on setting up your LABXPERTTM 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. Install batteries or connect to power. To insert six AA alkaline batteries (not included), 1. Remove the battery cover located on the backside of the printer. 2. Install the batteries as shown.
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. Turn the locking lever up to lock both the cartridge and print head. Step 3. Turn the printer on. Press the POWER key.
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 LABXPERTTM 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. The display auto-scrolls when you enter more than the maximum displayed lines or characters.
Step 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey to advance to the next set of menu options: At this point, pressing [NEXT] again cycles back to the first set of menu options when the last set of menu options is reached. + [CLEAR/ESC] to back up to the previous Step 3. Press [FUNCTION] menu level, or exit menu mode and return to the display screen. Peripheral Mode: Connecting to and Printing from a PC You may use your PC to create and print labels with your LABXPERTTM printer.
2. The COM 1 Properties display screen appears; make sure the properties are set as shown, then click OK: 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 4. Connect the communications cable provided with your printer from the LABXPERTTM to your PC’s communication port. Then do the following: Step 1. On your LABXPERTTM printer, press [POWER]. Step 2. Press [MENU]. Step 3. Press the [NEXT] softkey three (3) times until you advance to the PC option. The display screen shows the following: Step 4.
Menu Selections To perform types of formatting, press [MENU] and the corresponding softkey. Following is a list of the high-level menu selections and the corresponding softkeys: Menu Selection Softkey Vial – Choose from available sizes of .6 ml, 1.5 ml, 1.8 ml, 2-4 ml. 15 ml, and 50 ml, and AUTO. Note: To clear a previously set vial size, select AUTO from the Vial menu.
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. ARROW – adjusts cursor positioning by one character or one line. FUNCTION + ARROW – adjusts cursor positioning to the first or last character position or line.
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 + – navigates to the previous zone when entering text and when viewing or editing previously entered text on continuous or die-cut labels, in predefined zones.
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. For details and information on advanced features, refer to the following chapters of this manual. Step 1. Press [POWER]. Step 2. Press [FONT SIZE].
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. Note: The 102-pt. font size prints in uppercase only for characters and symbols. The LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System also offers a 126 pt. (1.25”, 31.75mm) font for uppercase characters and symbols. Note: Refer to Appendix B Font Size Chart to view samples of the available font sizes.
Auto Sizing Text The auto size feature works on a whole label/all zones basis, not line by line. As you enter text and/or characters, if they do not fit, the printer calculates a new size, allowing the largest font size required to fit on the current line. To auto size text and/or characters: 1. Press [FONT SIZE]. 2. Press the softkey beneath [AUTO]. 3. Press [ENTER]. Press the [AUTO] softkey to toggle auto sizing on and off.
Symbols The LABXPERTTM 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 Laboratory Symbols PPE/Mandatory Hazard Warning Prohibition • • • • First Aid/Fire Hazardous Materials (WHIMIS) Hazardous Materials (HSID) Arrows/Misc. To select a symbol: 1. Place your cursor anywhere in the line of text. 2. Press [FUNCTION] + [SYMBOL]. 3.
International Characters The LABXPERTTM 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 [FUNCTION] display screen. + . A selection of international characters appears on the 2. Press either the softkey or keypad arrows to navigate the character menu. 3. When the desired character is reached, press [ENTER].
Chapter 6 Formatting Labels Using Menu Choices This chapter provides information on the formatting options available through the LABXPERTTM 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. Note: In the instruction in this and other sections, softkey choices will be named in brackets. For example, if you are to press the Vial softkey, you will be instructed to “Press [VIAL]”.
Setting Legend Justification Use the menu selections to justify your legends horizontally or vertically. Selections for each type of justification are as follows: Horizontal 123 123 Vertical 123 123 123 Left Center Right Top Center 123 Bottom To justify your legend, 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press the [JUST] softkey. The following menu options appear: • For horizontal justification, press [HORIZ], then [LEFT], [CENT], or [RIGHT]. • For vertical justification, press [VERT], then [TOP], [CENT], or [BOT].
Rotating Legends Use the Menu selections to rotate your legends 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees. To rotate your legend: 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey. 3. Press [ROT]. The following menu options appear with the current rotation setting: 4. Press [0], [90], [180], or [270]. 5. Press [ENTER]. Examples: BRADY 0o BRADY BRADY Rotation examples are shown as the label exits the printer.
Chapter 7 General Settings This chapter provides information on general settings. Settings for the LABXPERTTM 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. To set the time: 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey two (2) times. 3. Press the [TIME] softkey.
To set the date: 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey three (3) times. 3. Press the [DATE] softkey. The following menu options appear, with the display screen showing the current date setting: 4. Press the following softkeys to cycle to the correct month, day, or year: [DAY] – cycles to the correct day. [MON] – cycles to the correct month. [YEAR] – cycles to the correct year. 5. Press [ENTER].
Printing the Time/Date Stamp Print Time + [INSERT TIME] . If the time To print the time stamp, press [FUNCTION] 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. The time prints on your label (Hour/Minute or 12/24 format), for example, 9:30 PM or 21:30. Print Date + [INSERT DATE] .
Setting Menu Language The printer allows you to view menu choices in eleven different languages. To set the default language: 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press the [NEXT] softkey two (2) times. 3. Press the [LANG] softkey. The display screen shows the current language setting. Pressing [NEXT] cycles through the set of eleven language options. 4. Select your default language.
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 LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System allows you to set label length for continuous media and to insert separators between continuous media labels. To set label length and add separators: 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press the [CONT] softkey.
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 serialized character is 3. 123, 124, 125, 126… Alpha Serialization when the serialized character is C. ABC, ABD, ABE, ABF… To create labels containing serialized data: 1. Enter the text to be serialized on the desired legend line. 2.
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. The printer first serializes the character the cursor is highlighted on when [SERIAL] is pressed.
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 4 pt., 6 pt., 7 pt., and 10 pt. font sizes can be toggled on or off. The human readable text will be centered and positioned below the barcode. Barcodes are selectable on a line-by-line basis. Note that text and barcodes cannot be combined on the same line.
• [HR] (Human Readable) Select ON or OFF (HR Font Size = 7 pt.). • [WIDTH] (Barcode Width) Select 2 dots or 3 dots. 4. Press [ENTER]. 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). Multi-Zone Labels The multi-zone label feature works with numerous label media, for instance, a Lab Vial Side and Top cartridge such as X-98-499.
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 Note: Pressing FUNCTION + and FUNCTION + toggles between zones. Note: Go to Setting Legend Justification on page 21 for further information.
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.
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 LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System without a cartridge. Labels are created and saved based on the attributes of the last cartridge installed. Saving a Label to Memory You may save up to ten labels and then recall them for future use. To save a label to memory: 1. Press [MEMORY].
Deleting a Label from Memory To delete a label from memory: 1. Press [MEMORY]. The grid appears showing the 10 storage locations, saving the label to memory. A bold number indicates a storage location is occupied. 2. Use the arrows on your keypad – [▲] [▼] – to navigate to the desired storage location on the grid. The first line of label text shows in the display to help you identify the saved legend. 3. Press [DEL]. A message appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the label. 4. Press [YES]. 5.
Chapter 10 Maintenance This chapter provides instructions on cleaning your LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System as well as an accessory parts list. Cleaning Follow these instructions to keep your printer running at optimal performance. 1. Remove the 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. See the Accessory Parts List on page 37.
Accessory Parts List Description Catalog No.
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting If your LABXPERTTM Laboratory Labeling System 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 Symptom Cause Corrective Action Poor quality printing. The print head and platen roller are dirty. Clean the printer. See Cleaning on page 36. Battery power is low.
Error Messages Error Message Cause Corrective Action Head Open The printer head mechanism is not engaged. Lock the cartridge locking lever. No Cartridge A cartridge is not inserted into printer. Install a label cartridge. See Replace material cartridge on page 7. Cannot Fit The printable information will not fit on current label. Either reduce the font size of the legend, or use a larger label size. The legend rotation was changed and the existing text will no longer fit.
Appendix A Menu Tree 40 User Manual
Appendix B Font Size Chart Point Inch Size 4 .04 mm 1 PRINT SAMPLE BRADY 12345 6 .05 1.4 BRADY 12345 7 .06 1.5 BRADY 12345 9 ,09 2,3 BRADY 12345 10 .10 2.5 BRADY 12345 13 .13 3.3 BRADY 12345 16 ,16 4,1 BRADY 12345 20 .20 5.1 BRADY 12345 26 .25 6.4 BRADY 12345 32 ,31 7,9 BRADY 12345 38 .38 9.6 BRADY 12324 42 ,41 10,4 45 .45 11.0 51 .50 13.
Point Inch Size mm PRINT SAMPLE 60 ,59 15,0 BRADY 123 65 ,64 16,3 BRADY 12 70 ,69 17,5 BRADY 12 76 .75 19.0 BRADY 1 102 1.00 25.0 BRADY 126 1.25 33.0 Note: The 102-pt. and 126-pt font sizes print in uppercase only for characters and symbols.
Appendix C Symbol Library See the Symbols section on page 17 for instructions on selecting and printing the symbols shown below: Greek Symbols Laboratory Symbols PPE/ Mandatory Hazard Warning User Manual 43
Prohibition First Aid/ Fire Haz Mat’ls (WHIMIS) Haz Mat’ls (HSID) European Arrows/ Misc.
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. Die Cut Labels – Marking media that is pre-cut and separated into individual markers by spaces and notches. Label – Once a marker contains printed text, it is referred to as a label.
