Brady BradyJet J2000 User manual

User Manual

Color Label Printer

BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer ii

Disclaimer

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to time without notice. Brady disclaims any understanding to provide you with such revisions, if any.

reproduced by any means without the prior written consent of Brady.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Brady assumes no liability

to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from

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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. Brady disclaims all warranties of

merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.

Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system described

herein to improve reliability, function, or design.

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of their respective companies or organizations.

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

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON BRADY’S PART.

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.

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Safety and Environment

Please read and understand this manual before using the BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer for the

first time. This manual describes all of the main functions of the printer.

Precautions

Before using the

BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer 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.

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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:

www.bradyid.com

•

Europe:

www.bradyeurope.com

•

Asia Pacific:

www.brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page

•

Australia:

www.bradyid.com.au

•

Canada:

www.bradycanada.ca

•

Latin America:

www.bradylatinamerica.com

Registration Information

To register your printer, go to:

•

www.bradycorp.com/register

•

Australia:

www.bradyid.com.au/register

•

China:

www.brady.com.cn/membercenter/register_product.aspx

Repair and Return

If for any reason you need to return the BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer printer 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, dialog boxes, button and screens are indicated by Italics text.

BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer

Contents

1 • Introduction

Features and Functions............................................................................................ 1

Compatible Applications........................................................................................... 2

System Specifications............................................................................................... 2

2 • Setup

Unpacking and Setting up Printer............................................................................ 3

What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................3

Printer Components ..............................................................................................4

Power.......................................................................................................................... 5

Install or Change Supplies........................................................................................ 5

Adjusting the Supply Gap Sensor .........................................................................8

Through-Hole Labels ............................................................................................9

Ink Cartridge .........................................................................................................9

Aligning the Ink Cartridge ....................................................................................12

3 • Using System Tools

Status Monitor.......................................................................................................... 13

Monitoring Ink Levels ..........................................................................................14

Output or Cut Mode................................................................................................. 14

Cutter Options ..............................................................................................14

Adjusting Label Offsets .......................................................................................... 16

Settings..................................................................................................................... 18

Installing Firmware Upgrades ................................................................................ 19

4 • Printing Labels

Brady Workstation................................................................................................... 20

Printer Driver Settings............................................................................................. 20

Page Size ............................................................................................................21

Creating a Full Bleed Print ...........................................................................21

Orientation ..........................................................................................................22

Print Resolution ...................................................................................................23

Color Matching ....................................................................................................23

Ink Saturation ......................................................................................................23

Enable Bidi (Bidirectional) Printing ......................................................................23

Launch Status Monitor ........................................................................................23

Details/Print Counter ...........................................................................................23

Printing from Other Programs................................................................................ 24

BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer

5 • Maintenance

Cleaning the Printer................................................................................................. 25

Cleaning the Ink Cartridge ..................................................................................25

Clearing a Label Jam ..........................................................................................26

6 • Troubleshooting

7 • Label Specifications

Label Sensing Methods ................................................................................28

Roll Specifications ........................................................................................30

A • Regulatory Compliance

Agency Compliance and Approvals ...................................................................... 31

United States ......................................................................................................31

FCC Notice ...................................................................................................31

Estados Unidos ...................................................................................................31

Aviso de la FCC ...........................................................................................31

Canada ...............................................................................................................32

Mexico .................................................................................................................32

Europe ................................................................................................................32

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU ..................................................32

Turkey .................................................................................................................32

Wireless Regulatory Information ........................................................................... 33

United States ......................................................................................................33

Información reglamentaria sobre conexiones inalámbricas............................... 34

Canada ...............................................................................................................35

Mexico .................................................................................................................35

European Union ..................................................................................................35

International ........................................................................................................35

BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer 1

1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer, which you can use to create and print

professional-looking, razor-sharp text and barcodes in vibrant colors directly onto rolls of labels. All you

have to do is:

• Install the ink cartridge

• Drop in label supply

• Send labels for printing from your labeling software

Label and ink cartridges from Brady Corporation are programmed with the ability to communicate with the

printer and software.

This allows you to gain the full benefit of the system.

Features and Functions

The following are just some of the features that make this system so easy to use and ready to meet

your label-making requirements:

• Small, lightweight unit, ready for your desktop.

• 16.7 million colors

• Print resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi

• Easy loading supplies

• Movable see-through sensor for die-cut labels

• Print labels

in many colors, styles, and materials

from PC

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Introduction

Compatible Applications

The BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer is compatible with Brady

Workstation desktop software.

When used with Brady Workstation software, the printer will automatically recognize all enabled and

compatible materials up to 4.25 in. (108 mm) wide. For operation of the printer with other software,

refer to the documentation for your application.

Note: Only BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer supplies will work with this printer.

System Specifications

• Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)

• Dimensions (stored): 10.4 in. x 15.3 in. x 7.1 (26.4 cm x 38.9 cm x 18.0 cm)

• Operating Temperature: 41 - 95°F (5-35°C)

• Operating Humidity: 10% to 60% (no condensation)

• Storage: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) (Except cartridge)

• Voltage: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 watts

• Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi

• Maximum label length (continuous): 24 in. (609.6 mm)

• Data Interface: USB 1.1

• Minimum System Requirements: Pentium® IV computer or better, 512MB RAM

5GB free hard drive space, USB 1.1/2.0 port

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2Setup

Unpacking and Setting up Printer

Carefully unpack and inspect the printer surfaces (interior and exterior) and the labeling system for

possible damage during shipping.

Note: Be sure to remove any transportation protection from around the print head and inside the

top cover.

What’s in the Box

• BradyJet J2000 Color Label Printer

• Power Adapter

•PowerCord

• 6' USB Cable (If other USB cable is used, it must be 6' (2 M) or less.)

• Color Ink Cartridge

• Material Roll for Printhead Alignment

• Printed “Quick Start Guide”

• Brady Workstation Printout

• USB Flash Drive containing the User Manual and Printer Driver

Note: Please keep the original packaging, including the box, in case the printer must be returned.

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Setup

Unpacking and Setting up Printer

Printer Components

Note: The printer is equipped with a universal power supply and can be operated with a voltage of

100 to 240 V~, 50- to 60 Hz.

•Ink Low LED will illuminate when a cartridge has 10% or less ink remaining.

•Power LED indicates that the printer is on and ready to receive print jobs.

•Ink Button moves the carriage to the center to allow for loading of the ink cartridge. Once the

cartridge is loaded, press the ink button again.

•Load/Feed Button used to load label supply or form feed the label supply through the printer.

•Unload Button will unload the installed label supply by reversing it through the printer.

•Label Tear Bar is a serrated edge for removing finished labels from the printer.

IMPORTANT! Tear off the printed labels before pressing the unload button.

1 Power LED 2 Ink Low LED

3 Label Tear Bar 4 Unload Button

5 Load/Feed Button 6 Ink Button

7 Enclosure Cover 8 Label Supply TOF Sensor Bar

9 Power Switch 10 USB Port

11 Power Input Port

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