Brady BradyPrinter A5500 User manual
User Manual
BradyPrinter A5500 ii
Copyright and Trademarks
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.
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reproduced by any means without the prior written consent of Brady.
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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
BradyPrinter A5500 is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Wi-Fi is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®
Microsoft and Windows 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.
© 2019 Brady Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Brady Corporation
6555 West Good Hope Road
P.O. Box 2131
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2131
www.bradycorp.com
Sales/Customer Support:(888) 250-3082
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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 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.
Safety and Environment
Please read and understand this manual before using the BradyPrinter A5500 printer for the first time.
This manual describes all of the main functions of the BradyPrinter A5500 printer.
Precautions
Before using the
BradyPrinter A5500 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 openings 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 or one that is suitable for your country’s standards.
• 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/techsupport
•
Europe
:
www.bradyeurope.com/services
•
Asia Pacific
:
www.brady.co.uk/landing-pages/global-landing-page
•
Australia:
www.bradyid.com.au/en-au/supportlanding
•
Canada:
www.bradycanada.ca
•
Latin America:
www.bradylatinamerica.com
Registration Information
You will need the printer’s serial number, located on the back of the unit, to register your product.
To register your printer go to:
• www.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.
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Contents
1 • Introduction
Registration................................................................................................................ 1
About the User's Manual........................................................................................... 1
Technical Specifications........................................................................................... 2
Physical Dimensions .....................................................................................2
Environmental Ranges ..................................................................................2
Materials Storage Specifications ....................................................................2
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................3
Fuse ...............................................................................................................3
System Requirements............................................................................................... 3
2 • Safety
Automatic Stops........................................................................................................ 4
Front Door ............................................................................................................4
Side Door .............................................................................................................5
Electrical Safety......................................................................................................... 5
3 • Component Locations
4 • Installation and Preparation
Unpack and Set Up the Printer................................................................................. 9
Unpack ..................................................................................................................9
Remove Shipping Materials Inside Housing .......................................................10
Bolt Printer to Work Surface (Optional) ...............................................................11
Power Up the Printer............................................................................................... 12
Connect Unit to Power ........................................................................................12
Power Unit On .....................................................................................................12
Printer Settings........................................................................................................ 12
Language ............................................................................................................12
Units of Measure .................................................................................................12
Date and Time ....................................................................................................13
Printer Name .......................................................................................................13
Advance to Next Label ........................................................................................13
Wrapper Tension ................................................................................................14
File Location ........................................................................................................14
Load Software and Connect Printer....................................................................... 15
Installing the Driver .............................................................................................15
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................15
Search to Connect .......................................................................................15
Connect Manually ........................................................................................16
Configure Networking on the Printer ............................................................16
Connect with a USB Cable .................................................................................16
Load Label Supply................................................................................................... 17
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Remove previously used material: ...............................................................19
Load the Printer Ribbon.......................................................................................... 23
Remove the old ribbon .................................................................................24
5 • General Operation
Using the Touch Screen.......................................................................................... 26
Status Bar ....................................................................................................27
Functions.................................................................................................................. 28
Run ....................................................................................................................28
Print Jobs ...........................................................................................................29
Finding a Print Job .......................................................................................29
Adding a Job to the Queue ..........................................................................29
Deleting a Job ..............................................................................................30
Print Queue ........................................................................................................30
Apply Only ..........................................................................................................30
Load Supplies .....................................................................................................31
Settings ...............................................................................................................31
Connection ...................................................................................................31
System Configuration ...................................................................................32
Print Adjustments .........................................................................................32
Print Queue ..................................................................................................33
About ............................................................................................................33
Maintenance .................................................................................................33
Import Files ..................................................................................................33
Creating, Printing, and Applying Flagged Labels................................................. 35
Transfer Print Jobs from one BradyPrinter A5500 to Another ............................36
Import Print Jobs .................................................................................................37
Running a File Using a Barcode Scanner ....................................................37
6 • Maintenance
Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 39
Before You Begin ................................................................................................39
Cleaning the Flagger Surface .............................................................................40
Cleaning the Print Head ......................................................................................41
Cleaning the Rollers ............................................................................................42
Cleaning the Sensors ..........................................................................................43
Cleaning the Fan Filter ........................................................................................46
Lubrication............................................................................................................... 46
Oiling the Slide Track ..........................................................................................46
Clean and Grease the Flagger Hub ....................................................................48
Replace Flagger Block Assembly.......................................................................... 49
Replace Print Head Assembly................................................................................ 51
Installing an Upgrade.............................................................................................. 52
7 • Troubleshooting
................................................................................................................................... 55
8 • Mounting Dimensions
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Bolt Printer to Work Surface................................................................................... 56
A • Regulatory Compliance
Agency Compliance and Approvals ...................................................................... 59
United States ......................................................................................................59
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................59
Canada ...............................................................................................................59
Europe ..............................................................................................................59
Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC ....................................................................60
Turkey .................................................................................................................60
China ...................................................................................................................60
Wireless Regulatory Information ........................................................................... 61
United States ......................................................................................................61
Canada ...............................................................................................................62
Mexico .................................................................................................................62
European Union ..................................................................................................62
International ........................................................................................................63
B • Licensing
End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows CE© ................................ 64
BradyPrinter A5500 User Manual 1
1 Introduction
The BradyPrinter A5500 printer is a semi-automatic computerized system that integrates the print-and-
apply processes used for flag labels on wire and cable. Design labels on your computer using Brady
Workstation software. Transfer the label files to the BradyPrinter A5500 printer for printing and
applying flag labels on a variety of wires and cables. To get Brady Workstation software, go to
http://workstation.bradyid.com/.
For instructions on general use, see “General Operation” on page 26 of this manual.
Registration
Please register your BradyPrinter A5500 printer online at www.bradycorp.com/register. Your printer
must be registered within 30 days to validate warranty and machine support.
About the User's Manual
This manual contains information on the features, functions and operation of the BradyPrinter A5500
printer. For information on using Brady Workstation software, please refer to the help within the
software.
Read “Electrical Safety” on page 5 prior to setting up or operating the printer. It contains information
necessary for the safe operation of the unit. Pay attention to safety instructions in this manual marked
as follows:
WARNING! Impending Danger! May cause death or physical injury.
CAUTION! Dangerous Situation! May cause equipment/material damage or
data loss.
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Introduction
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
The BradyPrinter A5500 printer has the following specifications:
• 300 dots per inch (11.8 dots per mm) print resolution
• 3.0 inches per second (76.2 mm per second) print speed
• Flagging speeds:
• 6 seconds (apply only)
• 6.5 seconds (print and apply)
• Accommodates wires between 0.060" (1.524 mm) minimum and 0.600" maximum (15.24 mm)
without adjustment
• Supports labels up to 2" (50.8 mm) wide
• Supports labels from 1.5" (38.1 mm) minimum to 4.0" (101.6 mm) maximum height.
(4.0" / 101.6 mm maximum printable height)
• One-year warranty
• Accepts USB drives for added storage capability and standalone operation. USB drives must
be formatted with FAT, FAT32, or exFAT file systems. The BradyPrinter A5500 printer does not
support NTFS.
Physical Dimensions
Environmental Ranges
Materials Storage Specifications
Physical Metric Units U.S. Units
Dimensions (width, height, depth) 381 x 458 x 610 mm 15 x 18 x 24 in
Weight 34 kg 75 lb
Environmental Operation Storage
Temperature* 50 to 105°F (10 to 41°C) 0 to 140°F (-18 to 60°C)
Relative Humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing 10 to 95% non-condensing
*Exposing the BradyPrinter A5500 printer to direct sunlight is not recommended.
CAUTION! Consumable material for use with this unit must be stored in its
original packaging in an environment in which the temperature is
below 80°F / 26° C and 60% relative humidity.
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System Requirements
Electrical Specifications
Fuse
UL listed 3 Amp, 5 mm by 20 mm SLO-BLO fuse, Brady part number Y949020.
System Requirements
Following are the recommended requirements for the computer on which you install the BradyPrinter
A5500 Windows Driver:
• Operating system:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft Windows 8
• Microsoft Windows 10
Input Voltage 100 - 240 V~
Current 2 A
Frequency 50/60 Hz
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