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Brady Handheld Color Label Printer with Keyboard, Multi Line Print, 6 to 40, 6 Font Sizes, 203 Dpi - Yellow Black, 9.5 x 4.5 x 2.5, Tape Cartridge Included, 2 Year Warranty, Alphanumeric Thermal

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BMP21-PLUS
Yellow/Black
9.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 2.5 in D
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Brand Brady
Connectivity Technology Battery
Printing Technology Zink Technology
Special Feature Portable, Shock Resistant, Display Screen
Color Yellow/Black
Model Name BMP21-PLUS
Printer Output Monochrome
Maximum Print Speed (Color) 100 ppm
Max Printspeed Monochrome 100 ppm
Item Weight 4.9 Pounds

About this item

  • Handheld printer with keyboard creates multi line labels for clear identification of wires, panels, circuit boards, and other industrial items, and has a tough exterior with molded rubber bumpers for impact resistance
  • Keyboard contains letters A to Z and numbers 0 to 9, and the text displays on the LCD screen as it is typed
  • Text prints in a single color and in 6 font sizes (6 to 40 point)
  • Continuous tape cartridges (sold separately) enable labels of varying widths
  • 6 AA alkaline batteries power the printer for portability
  • Batteries, Power Cord, and Lithium ION battery are not included
  • The Printer is not compatible with non-Authentic materials: non-Brady manufactured or out-of-date materials
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printer output
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printer technology
Zink Technology
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Tough on the Outside Smart on the Inside

The Brady BMP21-Plus portable label printer takes on the toughest labeling jobs in the field. Whether you're in a server room, servicing a breaker box or organizing your workplace, you can count on the BMP21-Plus label printer to get the job done. And it will get the job done quickly. With smart automatic formatting, all you need to do is drop a label cartridge in, type and print, Simple.


BMP21-PLUS Label Printer shown.

Tough materials for a tough printer:
  • 8-10 year outdoor durability
  • Aggressive adhesive for irregular or rough surfaces
  • Superior chemical resistance
  • Drop-lock-and-print technology

Brady BMP21-PLUS Label Printer

The ultimate labeling tool

The BMP21-Plus handheld label printer combines a tough exterior with smart printing capabilities for wires and cables, terminal blocks, patch panels, flat surfaces and much more. It is the ideal labeling tool for many industrial identification needs.

  • 70 durable label parts available
  • Over 100 built-in symbols
  • Long-life Li-ION battery (sold separately)
  • Passed shock and vibration testing per MIL-STD-810G

Voice & Data Communications

Ideal for patch panel labeling, cable flagging, fiber optic labeling, faceplate labeling, hardware labeling and general cable ID.

General ID

Perfect for storeroom and shelf labeling, tool crib labeling, asset identification and all indoor or outdoor facility labeling needs.

Electrical & Wire Marking

Creates customized wire wraps, heat-shrink sleeves, terminal block labels, wire harness ID, fuse box and electrical panel labels in seconds.

Lean/5S Labels and Operations ID

Ideal for instructional labels, visual equipment identification, warning labels and lean 5S implementation programs.

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Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Price $202.00 $324.99 $407.11 $618.98
Brady Printer Model BMP21-PLUS Label Printer BMP41 Label Printer BMP51 Label Printer BMP61 Label Printer
Ideal Applications Basic labels on continuious supply for wires & cables, panels, datacomm, as well as general industrial labels in operations, maintenance and production areas. 0.75" max width. Labels with more advanced text & formatting on die-cut and continuous supplies for wires & cables, electrical & automation panels and datacomm, as well as general industrial labels in operations, maintenance and production areas. 1" max width. Labels with more advanced text & formatting on die-cut and continuous supplies for wires & cables, electrical & automation panels and datacomm, as well as general industrial labels in operations, maintenance and production areas. 1.5" max width. Higher volumes of labels with more advanced text & formatting on die-cut and continuous supplies for wire & cable, electrical & automation panels, datacomm and general ID. Features a color touch screen and optional WiFi. 2" max width.
Print Resolution 203 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi
PC Compatibility or Stand Alone Stand Alone Stand Alone & PC Connect Stand Alone & PC Connect Stand Alone & PC Connect
Software Compatibility None LabelMark Software, Brady Workstation LabelMark Software, Brady Workstation, Brady Mobile Apps Labelmark Software (6.0 or higher), Brady Workstation, Brady Mobile Apps
Min/Max Label Width 0.25" to 0.75" 0.25" to 1.0" 0.25" to 1.5" 0.235" to 2.0"
Data Serialization Alphanumeric Yes, multiple and linked Yes, multiple and linked Yes, multiple and linked
Barcode Capabilities and Types Code 39, Code 128 Code 39, Code 128 and more using LabelMark software Code 39, Code 128 and more using LabelMark software Code 39, Code 128 and more using LabelMark software
Material Formats Supported Continuous Labels Only Continuous & Die-Cut Labels Continuous & Die-Cut Labels Continuous, Die-Cut Labels and Custom
Types of Materials Available 10-Yr Outdoor Vinyl, Nylon Cloth Wire ID, Heat Shrink Wire ID, Self-Laminating Wire ID, Standard Polyester, Chemical Resistant Polyester 10-Yr Outdoor Vinyl, Nylon Cloth Wire ID, Heat Shrink Wire ID, Self-Laminating Wire ID, Removable Cloth Wire ID, Standard Polyester, Aggressive Adhesive Polyester, Metallized Polyester, Outdoor Reflective, Non-Adhesive Tag 10-Yr Outdoor Vinyl, Nylon Cloth Wire ID, Heat Shrink Wire ID, Self-Laminating Wire ID, Removable Cloth Wire ID, Datacomm Cable Tags, Standard Polyester, Aggressive Adhesive Polyester, Metallized Polyester, Outdoor Reflective, Non-Adhesive Tag General Purpose Industrial Vinyl, Heat Shrink Wire ID, Self-Laminating Wire ID, Removable Cloth Wire ID, Datacomm Cable Tags, Standard Polyester, Aggressive Adhesive Polyester, Metallized Polyester, Non-Adhesive Tag, Polyimide/Electronics Materials

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Brady Handheld Color Label Printer with Keyboard, Multi Line Print, 6 to 40, 6 Font Sizes, 203 Dpi - Yellow Black, 9.5 x 4.5 x 2.5, Tape Cartridge Included, 2 Year Warranty, Alphanumeric Thermal

Brady Handheld Color Label Printer with Keyboard, Multi Line Print, 6 to 40, 6 Font Sizes, 203 Dpi - Yellow Black, 9.5 x 4.5 x 2.5, Tape Cartridge Included, 2 Year Warranty, Alphanumeric Thermal


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Brady BMP21-PLUS Label Printer is tough on the outside and smart on the inside. BMP21-PLUS has ultra rugged construction and world class materials combined in a toolbox-ready fit-in-your-palm label printer that produces continuous-only labels up to 3/4" wide. Choose from 70 label parts across 8 incredibly durable materials including self-laminating wire markers, heat-shrink wire sleeves, cable flags, 8-to-10-year outdoor vinyl, nylon cloth wire and panel labels, terminal block and patch panel labels, and chemical-resistant polyester and polypropylene. When it comes to durability, the BMP21-PLUS has heavy-duty molded-rubber impact bumpers and an optional hard carry case, and it has been drop-tested to MIL drop-test standards. Industry-specific features include backlit display for low-light work areas, one-touch setup for aire, flagging, T-block, patchpanel and breaker box apps, and 125 symbols for electrical, datacom, A/V, smart home and safety. Unique features include a built-in label grabber device that prevents your cut label from falling to the ground after it's cut, one-handed label cut operation, and an optional magnet accessory for mounting the printer to a metal panel or surface for hands-free operation. Operates on (6) AA batteries, optional rechargeable Li-ION battery, or optional AC adapter. 2 year included.

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  • BMP®21-PLUS Printer (BMP21-PLUS), M21-750-499 Label Cartridge, Quick S
  • Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    1,830 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sturdiness, and ease of use of the label maker. For example, they say it works great, the labels are high quality, and it's well built. They appreciate the versatility, and adhesion. That said, some complain about the battery life. Opinions are mixed on font style and label placement.

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    275 customers mention213 positive62 negative

    Customers like the quality of the label maker. They say it works well, the labels are high quality, and it does the job quite well. They also say it's user friendly and has greater functionality than one would ever expect. The display is high quality and easy to read, and the cutter doesn't have any issue. Customers also say the printer is reliable, sturdy, and produces reliable printing. They mention the labels themselves are the best in the industry.

    "I have had this for a while and found it to work quite well." Read more

    "...All-In-All this is a great printer for the field. I hope to use it for years to come!" Read more

    "...The labels themselves are very high quality and there is a label for any application you might have...." Read more

    "...Pros:* Reliable printing. I have run a few tapes through and haven't had an issue with one yet.* The back light is nice and bright...." Read more

    73 customers mention59 positive14 negative

    Customers like the sturdiness of the printer. They say it's substantial, durable, and reliable. They also appreciate the solid quality feel and the portable design. Customers also mention that the labels are more durable and stick better. They appreciate the long battery life.

    "I totally love my purchase! It is strong, sturdy and was much larger than I expected......that's a good thing!..." Read more

    "...Another pleasant surprise is battery life, I've printed an entire 16' cassette of labels (and a few others) and the battery still shows to be..." Read more

    "...Feels nice and solid. For the price, you definitely feel like you got a good bit of kit*..." Read more

    "...There's no need for concern about the labels, they are much more durable and sticker than their competitors' labels and sufficient for wiring and..." Read more

    72 customers mention57 positive15 negative

    Customers find the product very user friendly and simple to use. They appreciate the large, easy to use controls and the high-quality, easy-to-read display. They also say the BMP-21 PLUS can label items quickly, reliably, neatly, and with ease.

    "...The owner's manual made it very easy to understand how to navigate through the menu and use the unit...." Read more

    "...Operation of this product is very intuitive and is feature rich, so many features that you might have to refer to the manual to take full advantage..." Read more

    "...- my favorite was Epson for a long time because the one I had was easy to use, the batteries lasted and there were plenty of tape types from which..." Read more

    "Love it! Easy to use, & just exactly what I need to use what I use it for." Read more

    66 customers mention66 positive0 negative

    Customers find the label maker very versatile, with many useful formats and options. They say it offers all the types of label material needed to attain professional results. Customers also appreciate the terrific set of features and easy-to-use design. They mention that the ideas for labeling things are endless and the product is a wonderful addition to their toolkit.

    "...There are several label type options (Banner Landscape, Wire Maker, Patch Panel, etc.)d) Font size (standard and bold)..." Read more

    "...Operation of this product is very intuitive and is feature rich, so many features that you might have to refer to the manual to take full advantage..." Read more

    "...* Different printing types. You can choose from landscape, portrait, wire wrap, patch panel, fuse panel, as well as a few others.*..." Read more

    "...and sticker than their competitors' labels and sufficient for wiring and flat surfaces...." Read more

    16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

    Customers like the adhesion of the label maker. They say the labels stay on very well, and are easy to grip and replace. Some customers also mention that the labels are durable and stick to everything.

    "...I have used this for about two months now and not a single label has fallen off, even after winding up the cables and relocating to a different..." Read more

    "...I especially like the white nylon cloth material. Labels stay on very well...." Read more

    "...The black print on white nylon variety of labels do not adhere particularly well to any cat 5/6 cable jacket I've run across...." Read more

    "...-- far better made than home/office label makers and the labels are MUCH more sticky (almost to the point of impossible to remove)...." Read more

    70 customers mention41 positive29 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the label placement of the printer. Some mention that the labels it prints out are superb, easy to print, and precise. Others say that it has issues with the barcode readability, the font style is horrible, and the resulting label would be incomplete. Some customers also say that the secondary keys are hard to read in low light.

    "...Font size (standard and bold)e) You can place text in barcode format..." Read more

    "...The price of cartridges is expensive.* Some label modes have excessive white space at the edges, even when you try to specify very little to..." Read more

    "...Time/date stamp option is seldom mentioned, but makes it easy to tag items.Cons:*..." Read more

    "...The self-laminating wire labels are pretty neat, as the unit only handles up to 3/4 in; tape, the labels fold around the paper backing so the clear..." Read more

    25 customers mention16 positive9 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the font style of the printer. Some find it adjustable, easy to use, and easy to read. They also say the letters are smaller and more boxy. However, some customers say the font selection is less than cheaper models and the letters can only be one size.

    "...The screen is a very nice size as well. The owner's manual made it very easy to understand how to navigate through the menu and use the unit...." Read more

    "...The screen is plenty large and easy to read and its memory will be retained when you turn it off..." Read more

    "...The sizes handle most uses though. You can only have ONE size text on a label, so you can't have a large identifier with smaller print detail under..." Read more

    "...The stickers are easy to peel and options to customize font and label type are great (I usually just use wire marker)...." Read more

    39 customers mention8 positive31 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the label maker. They mention that it eats up batteries pretty quick when you're printing larger labels, and the display shows the batteries are near dead.

    "...I saw some comments that the AA batteries don't last long in this label maker - that may be true if you leave it on for long periods of time but I..." Read more

    "...Used it a for awhile and realized the batteries didn't seem to last all that long...." Read more

    "...Right out of the box it didn't work. The display shows the batteries are near dead, so I put in 6 brand new Duracell 1.5V alkaline batteries and......." Read more

    "...You can place text in barcode formatf) You have the option to use 6 AA batteries or an rechargeable battery (none are included)..." Read more

    It's alright. Doesn't use a batteries full capacity.
    4 Stars
    It's alright. Doesn't use a batteries full capacity.
    When I first bought this, I had the intention to use decent NiMH rechargeable batteries. As shown, it took 6 of them all in series, which wasn't a problem. Used it a for awhile and realized the batteries didn't seem to last all that long. This was beside the fact that the "battery indicator" on the unit only had 2 segments to show the state of charge. So I looked into it further. I hooked the unit up to a programmable power supply and came up with the following:Battery state:< ~7.1V battery showed empty7.1V - 7.6V showed almost empty> 7.6V showed battery is fullPower consumption:On (no backlight) - ~8.8mAOn (with backlight) - ~24mAPrinting - ~380mA to 400mAOff - ~35uASo knowing that at about 1.2V per NiMH battery was about 50% left of charge, and with all 6 batteries in series this equals about 7.2V. Once the unit goes below 7.0V, it won't turn back on. The back light will flicker once when you hit the power button and that's all you get. This may be the way it done to help protect their lithium ion battery from getting too low. Either way, thought I would point it out. Besides that, here are some Pros and Cons for the unit:Pros:* Reliable printing. I have run a few tapes through and haven't had an issue with one yet.* The back light is nice and bright. Can see everything just fine in daylight as well.* Different printing types. You can choose from landscape, portrait, wire wrap, patch panel, fuse panel, as well as a few others.* Feels nice and solid. For the price, you definitely feel like you got a good bit of kit* Easy to cut the labels with either your left or right hand. Might be small, but some other units only have the cutter buttons on one side. With this, you don't have to shuffle the unit around just to cut. May be small, but I found it a nice feature to have.* The cartridge mechanism is very nice. It's easy to pop out the old cartridge, and throw in a new one.Cons:* The price of cartridges is expensive.* Some label modes have excessive white space at the edges, even when you try to specify very little to no white space.* Max label size is .75". Big enough for anything I need, but worth pointing out.* The battery life with NiMH. They should think about having a menu selection or something that would switch between battery types that are being used, so you could get more life out of them.* Can only print 4 lines. On some label types, there is a ton of white space left after the 4th line which is just unused real estate now.* Lithium ion battery and charger are sold separate and also expensive. On top of that, you have to remove the lithium ion battery from the unit to charge it. Not sure how that is practical, but that's how they say it must be done.* Very very slight drain on the batteries when the unit is off. At 30uA current draw when off, worst case, you could maybe expect 1mAh drained from the battery a day. With a decent NiMH battery having 1800mAh, it should take it awhile to get all batteries in series down to the 7.0V mark. This is of course ignoring batteries that tend to self discharge quicker than others.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
    Style: BMP21-PLUSColor: Yellow/BlackSize: 9.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 2.5 in DVerified Purchase
    I have had this for a while and found it to work quite well.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016
    Style: BMP21-PLUSColor: Yellow/BlackSize: 9.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 2.5 in DVerified Purchase
    I totally love my purchase! It is strong, sturdy and was much larger than I expected......that's a good thing! The screen is a very nice size as well. The owner's manual made it very easy to understand how to navigate through the menu and use the unit. I printed my 1st label in just a few minutes after unpacking.

    Key things that I like:

    a) You can create and store files for future printing
    b) You can print vertically as well as horizontally
    c) There are several label type options (Banner Landscape, Wire Maker, Patch Panel, etc.)
    d) Font size (standard and bold)
    e) You can place text in barcode format
    f) You have the option to use 6 AA batteries or an rechargeable battery (none are included)

    This particular model doesn't have the kickstand on it nor does it have the magnet on the back.....there's a small hole on the back of it for something to be screwed on, I guess it's for the optional magnet.

    All-In-All this is a great printer for the field. I hope to use it for years to come!
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
    Style: BMP21-PLUSColor: Yellow/BlackSize: 9.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 2.5 in DVerified Purchase
    It's so refreshing to buy a product that actually meets and then exceeds your expectations and this label maker certainly qualifies. Operation of this product is very intuitive and is feature rich, so many features that you might have to refer to the manual to take full advantage of its capabilities. For simple labels, load a label cassette, pick your font size, input your text and print. Mechanically it's very robust, the rubber bumper does a good job of shock reduction. The screen is plenty large and easy to read and its memory will be retained when you turn it off (hooray - my last label maker had no permanent memory.)

    The labels themselves are very high quality and there is a label for any application you might have. When it's time to cut a label, the manual (built-in) cutter is very easy to operate and fully cuts the label.

    Another pleasant surprise is battery life, I've printed an entire 16' cassette of labels (and a few others) and the battery still shows to be full.

    Cons: Honestly I can't think of any.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
    Style: BMP21-PLUSColor: Yellow/BlackSize: 9.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 2.5 in DVerified Purchase
    I have tried many label makers over the years: Brother, Epson, Dymo - my favorite was Epson for a long time because the one I had was easy to use, the batteries lasted and there were plenty of tape types from which to choose. However, I could never find a type of label tape that would stay on cables. Eventually they all fell off from either heat (connected in a rack, often plugged into connectors positioned behind the exhaust fan of gear), bending or friction. I decided to go with Brady since it seems this label maker is used in many industrial applications like electrical panel labeling and IT data centers. I was especially interested in the self-laminating labels. Well, they didn't disappoint! I have used this for about two months now and not a single label has fallen off, even after winding up the cables and relocating to a different studio. I saw some comments that the AA batteries don't last long in this label maker - that may be true if you leave it on for long periods of time but I generally label a few cables, turn it off and run/connect them then turn it back on again when I am ready to make the next labels. Doing this, I have been using the same batteries for a couple months without having to change them. My ONLY gripe with the unit is that after it sits for a while the first label printed will have a thin black line at the head of it - maybe where the tensioner or cutter was sitting on the tape in storage. It's nothing that would prevent me from using or recommending the label maker, though. The first cartridge I received ended up with a broken ink layer so the labels were being advanced out of the machine but nothing was printed on them. I contacted Brady and they mailed me a replacement free of charge. Good customer service, quality build and labels that stay on.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
    Style: BMP21-PLUSColor: Yellow/BlackSize: 9.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 2.5 in DVerified Purchase
    When I first bought this, I had the intention to use decent NiMH rechargeable batteries. As shown, it took 6 of them all in series, which wasn't a problem. Used it a for awhile and realized the batteries didn't seem to last all that long. This was beside the fact that the "battery indicator" on the unit only had 2 segments to show the state of charge. So I looked into it further. I hooked the unit up to a programmable power supply and came up with the following:

    Battery state:
    < ~7.1V battery showed empty
    7.1V - 7.6V showed almost empty
    > 7.6V showed battery is full

    Power consumption:
    On (no backlight) - ~8.8mA
    On (with backlight) - ~24mA
    Printing - ~380mA to 400mA
    Off - ~35uA

    So knowing that at about 1.2V per NiMH battery was about 50% left of charge, and with all 6 batteries in series this equals about 7.2V. Once the unit goes below 7.0V, it won't turn back on. The back light will flicker once when you hit the power button and that's all you get. This may be the way it done to help protect their lithium ion battery from getting too low. Either way, thought I would point it out. Besides that, here are some Pros and Cons for the unit:

    Pros:
    * Reliable printing. I have run a few tapes through and haven't had an issue with one yet.
    * The back light is nice and bright. Can see everything just fine in daylight as well.
    * Different printing types. You can choose from landscape, portrait, wire wrap, patch panel, fuse panel, as well as a few others.
    * Feels nice and solid. For the price, you definitely feel like you got a good bit of kit
    * Easy to cut the labels with either your left or right hand. Might be small, but some other units only have the cutter buttons on one side. With this, you don't have to shuffle the unit around just to cut. May be small, but I found it a nice feature to have.
    * The cartridge mechanism is very nice. It's easy to pop out the old cartridge, and throw in a new one.

    Cons:
    * The price of cartridges is expensive.
    * Some label modes have excessive white space at the edges, even when you try to specify very little to no white space.
    * Max label size is .75". Big enough for anything I need, but worth pointing out.
    * The battery life with NiMH. They should think about having a menu selection or something that would switch between battery types that are being used, so you could get more life out of them.
    * Can only print 4 lines. On some label types, there is a ton of white space left after the 4th line which is just unused real estate now.
    * Lithium ion battery and charger are sold separate and also expensive. On top of that, you have to remove the lithium ion battery from the unit to charge it. Not sure how that is practical, but that's how they say it must be done.
    * Very very slight drain on the batteries when the unit is off. At 30uA current draw when off, worst case, you could maybe expect 1mAh drained from the battery a day. With a decent NiMH battery having 1800mAh, it should take it awhile to get all batteries in series down to the 7.0V mark. This is of course ignoring batteries that tend to self discharge quicker than others.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars It's alright. Doesn't use a batteries full capacity.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
    When I first bought this, I had the intention to use decent NiMH rechargeable batteries. As shown, it took 6 of them all in series, which wasn't a problem. Used it a for awhile and realized the batteries didn't seem to last all that long. This was beside the fact that the "battery indicator" on the unit only had 2 segments to show the state of charge. So I looked into it further. I hooked the unit up to a programmable power supply and came up with the following:

    Battery state:
    < ~7.1V battery showed empty
    7.1V - 7.6V showed almost empty
    > 7.6V showed battery is full

    Power consumption:
    On (no backlight) - ~8.8mA
    On (with backlight) - ~24mA
    Printing - ~380mA to 400mA
    Off - ~35uA

    So knowing that at about 1.2V per NiMH battery was about 50% left of charge, and with all 6 batteries in series this equals about 7.2V. Once the unit goes below 7.0V, it won't turn back on. The back light will flicker once when you hit the power button and that's all you get. This may be the way it done to help protect their lithium ion battery from getting too low. Either way, thought I would point it out. Besides that, here are some Pros and Cons for the unit:

    Pros:
    * Reliable printing. I have run a few tapes through and haven't had an issue with one yet.
    * The back light is nice and bright. Can see everything just fine in daylight as well.
    * Different printing types. You can choose from landscape, portrait, wire wrap, patch panel, fuse panel, as well as a few others.
    * Feels nice and solid. For the price, you definitely feel like you got a good bit of kit
    * Easy to cut the labels with either your left or right hand. Might be small, but some other units only have the cutter buttons on one side. With this, you don't have to shuffle the unit around just to cut. May be small, but I found it a nice feature to have.
    * The cartridge mechanism is very nice. It's easy to pop out the old cartridge, and throw in a new one.

    Cons:
    * The price of cartridges is expensive.
    * Some label modes have excessive white space at the edges, even when you try to specify very little to no white space.
    * Max label size is .75". Big enough for anything I need, but worth pointing out.
    * The battery life with NiMH. They should think about having a menu selection or something that would switch between battery types that are being used, so you could get more life out of them.
    * Can only print 4 lines. On some label types, there is a ton of white space left after the 4th line which is just unused real estate now.
    * Lithium ion battery and charger are sold separate and also expensive. On top of that, you have to remove the lithium ion battery from the unit to charge it. Not sure how that is practical, but that's how they say it must be done.
    * Very very slight drain on the batteries when the unit is off. At 30uA current draw when off, worst case, you could maybe expect 1mAh drained from the battery a day. With a decent NiMH battery having 1800mAh, it should take it awhile to get all batteries in series down to the 7.0V mark. This is of course ignoring batteries that tend to self discharge quicker than others.
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    Imprimante parfaite pour intervention en extérieur (comme en intérieur).
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    Imprimante parfaite pour intervention en extérieur (comme en intérieur).
    Peut être fixé sur bâti métallique avec option aimant.

    Je la trouve un peu trop grosse dans certaines situations mais c'est du costaud et conçu pour les interv.

    Plus que l'imprimante, c'est la qualité des étiquettes qui fait la différence :
    - tenue dans le temps,
    - adhésion multi support,
    - références et variété étiquettes disponibles,
    etc …

    ca change la vie … surtout quand on est un pro et qu'on doit identifier des équipements et autres …

    Nous sommes passés d'une Dymo à la Brady : Brady bmp21-plus …
    on est plus dans la meme cours …

    PS : si ce commentaire vous a été utile, merci de me le faire savoir !
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