Brady M511 User manual

User Manual

M511 User Manual ii

Disclaimer

This manual is proprietary to Brady Worldwide, Inc. (hereafter “Brady”), and may be revised from time

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

negligence, accident, or any other cause. 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. 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.

Trademarks

M511 is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Excel, Access and SQL Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

All brand or product names referenced in this manual are trademarks (™) or registered trademarks (®)

of their respective companies or organizations.

Y5115727

Revision A-1

Brady Worldwide, Inc.

6555 West Good Hope Road

Milwaukee, WI 53223

bradyid.com

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Brady Warranty

Our products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine

for themself the adaptability to their 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.

Safety and Environment

Please read and understand this manual before using the M511 printer for the first time. This manual

describes all of the main functions of the M511 printer.

Precautions

Before using the

M511 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.

• This equipment is not intended for use by children.

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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:

bradyid.com/techsupport

• Canada:

bradycanada.ca/contact-us

•

Mexico:

bradyid.com.mx/es-mx/contacto

• Latin America:

bradylatinamerica.com/es-mx/soporte-técnico

•

Europe

bradyeurope.com/services

•

Australia:

bradyid.com.au/technical-support

•

Asia Pacific

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

Registration Information

To register your printer go to:

•

bradycorp.com/register

Repair and Return

If for any reason you need to return the product 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, windows, buttons and screens are indicated by

Italicized

text.

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Contents

1 • Introduction

System Specifications............................................................................................... 1

Physical and Environmental Characteristics .........................................................2

Proximity Range for Bluetooth ..............................................................................2

2 • Setup

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

Save the Packaging ..............................................................................................4

Registration ...........................................................................................................4

Printer Components .................................................................................................. 5

Exterior ..................................................................................................................5

Interior ..................................................................................................................6

Power and Battery ..................................................................................................... 7

Power Adapter ......................................................................................................7

Charging the Printer ..............................................................................................8

Plugging in the Printer ....................................................................................8

Before Initial Use ..........................................................................................10

Power On ............................................................................................................11

Automatic Shut Down .........................................................................................11

Force Restart ......................................................................................................11

Software for Creating Labels.................................................................................. 11

Mobile Device .....................................................................................................11

Computer ............................................................................................................12

Installing the Windows Driver (Optional) .............................................................. 12

Connecting the Printer ............................................................................................ 12

Bluetooth .............................................................................................................13

Disconnecting ...............................................................................................13

USB .....................................................................................................................13

Printer Settings ........................................................................................................ 13

Shutdown ............................................................................................................14

Printer Name .......................................................................................................14

Loading Cartridges.................................................................................................. 14

Recycling the Cartridge .......................................................................................... 16

Materials .............................................................................................................16

Dismantling the Cartridge ...................................................................................17

Recycling Components .......................................................................................19

Accessories.............................................................................................................. 20

Magnet ................................................................................................................20

Utility Hook ..........................................................................................................22

3 • Getting Started

Controls and Status................................................................................................. 23

Power ..................................................................................................................23

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Cut ......................................................................................................................23

Bluetooth .............................................................................................................23

Battery Status .....................................................................................................24

Error ....................................................................................................................24

Creating Labels........................................................................................................ 24

Printing ..................................................................................................................... 24

4 • Maintenance

Installing Firmware Upgrades ................................................................................ 26

Updating the Printer Label Library......................................................................... 26

Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller ............................................................. 27

Cleaning the Sensor................................................................................................ 28

5 • Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Scenarios .................................................................................... 29

Cutter does not cut or cuts poorly .......................................................................30

Labels won’t feed ................................................................................................30

Labels are jammed in the printer ........................................................................30

Printer does not turn on ......................................................................................30

Printer turns off by itself ......................................................................................31

Print quality is poor .............................................................................................31

The first label printed has a black line on it .........................................................31

Nothing prints ......................................................................................................32

Text positioned incorrectly on pre-sized labels ...................................................32

Battery doesn’t fully charge in four hours ............................................................32

Printer not connecting to mobile device ..............................................................32

Error Messages........................................................................................................ 32

A • Regulatory Compliance

Agency Compliance and Approvals ...................................................................... 34

United States ......................................................................................................34

FCC Notice ...................................................................................................34

Canada ...............................................................................................................34

Mexico .................................................................................................................34

Europe ..............................................................................................................35

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU ..................................................35

Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC ....................................................................35

Turkey .................................................................................................................35

China ...................................................................................................................36

Taiwan ................................................................................................................36

Wireless Regulatory Information ........................................................................... 36

United States ......................................................................................................37

Canada ...............................................................................................................37

Mexico .................................................................................................................37

European Union ..................................................................................................38

International ........................................................................................................38

Japan ..................................................................................................................38

............................................................................................................................38

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B • Licensing

FreeRTOS ................................................................................................................. 39

Newlib ....................................................................................................................... 39

CMSIS ....................................................................................................................... 40

Apache License ..................................................................................................40

RapidJSON ............................................................................................................... 43

M511 User Manual 1

1 Introduction

Use the Brady Express Labels mobile app or Brady Workstation software to design labels and print to

the M511 label printer. The M511 printer includes the following features:

• Withstands a 6 ft. (1.8 m) drop

• Crush resistant to 250 lbs (113.4 kg)

• Military-grade shock resistance

• Uses M50 series print cartridges

• Automatic label cutter

• Connect up to five simultaneous users with Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.0

• Compact and lightweight at 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg)

• Prints 1000 labels per day

• Internal lithium ion battery

• USB-C to USB-A coupler

System Specifications

The M511 printer has the following specifications:

• Weight 2.77 lbs (1.26 kg) (with label cartridge)

• Thermal transfer print mechanism, 300 dpi

• Print width: 1 - 1.44" (25.4 - 36.6 mm)

• Print length for labels: 39” (990.6 mm) maximum

• Liner width: 1.8" (46 mm) maximum

• Label widths from 0.235" (6.0 mm) through 1.5" (38.1 mm)

• Minimum label height: 0.236" (5.99 mm)

• Prints up to 300 labels per battery charge

• Print speed: up to 1.33 in/sec (33 mm/sec)

• Internal lithium ion battery, 2450 mAh

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Introduction

System Specifications

Physical and Environmental Characteristics

The M511 printer has the following physical and environmental characteristics:

Note: The table below refers to the M511 printer only. Consumable performance may vary.

Proximity Range for Bluetooth

The M511 printer should be within 65 ft (19.8 m) of the device to pick up the Bluetooth signal.

Physical U.S. Units Metric Units

Dimensions 6.4” L x 6” W x 3.6” H 163 x 151 x 92 mm

Weight (with label supply and ribbon) 2.77 lbs 1.26 kg

Environmental Operation Storage

Temperature (Printer)

Note: Prolonged exposure of

the printer to direct sunlight is

not recommended.

40° to 110° F (4° to 43° C)

The AC adapter is rated at

a maximum temperature

of 104° F (40° C).

0° to 110° F (-18° to 43° C)

Relative Humidity (Printer) 20% to 90% (non-

condensing)

10% to 90% (non-

condensing)

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2Setup

What’s in the Box

The following items are included in the

standard M511 package:

•

M511

printer with internal battery.

(Battery is not accessible. Contact

Brady Technical Support for service.)

• AC adapter with USB-C cable

• USB-C to USB-A coupler

• Cartridge MC-1500-595-WT-BK

• Quick Start Guide

•

Brady Workstation Basic Design

Suite

brochure including download

instructions

• USB drive including User Manual,

Quick Start Guide, and driver

North America

Europe, Middle East, Africa

China

Asia Pacific, Australia

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