Page 2 - Copyright
M210/M210-LAB User Manual ii Copyright This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or 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 liabil...
Page 3 - BRADY Warranty; Precautions
M210/M210-LAB User Manual iii 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 work...
Page 4 - Technical Support and Registration; Contact Information; Registration Information; Repair and Return
M210/M210-LAB User Manual iv 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/contact...
Page 5 - Contents; • Introduction
M210/M210-LAB User Manual v Contents 1 • Introduction Unpack Your Printer ..............................................................................................2 Accessories ....................................................................................................2 Register Your Pr...
Page 7 - • Troubleshooting
M210/M210-LAB User Manual vii 6 • Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer................................................................................................. 75 Display Screen ....................................................................................................75 Internal Co...
Page 8 - Introduction
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 1 1 Introduction The M210/M210 LAB Label Printer is a rugged, highly mobile printer designed to print on a variety of continuous and pre-sized materials. With label widths from .25" to .75", this labeler meets the demands of rigorous job sites printing up to 100 lab...
Page 9 - Unpack Your Printer; Accessories
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 2 Unpack Your Printer The following items are included in the standard M210/M210- LAB Label Printer package: • M210 Label Printer (M210-LAB Label Printer) • M21-750-499 0.75" (19.1 mm) Multi-Purpose White Nylon Cartridge with the M210 or M21-750-7425 Chemical and Temper...
Page 10 - Physical
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 3 System Specifications The M210/M210LAB Label Printer has the following specifications: • Weight 1.66 lbs (0.753 kg) • Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism, 203 DPI print resolution • Softplast ABC-style keypad • Print Width - 0.75-inch (19.1 mm) maximum label width • Maximum ...
Page 11 - External View
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 4 External View Note: There are NO PC connection ports on the printer, therefore it CANNOT be connected to a PC. 1 Power key 8 Cutter lever 2 Function keys 9 Cartridge bay locking lever 3 Symbols and characters 10 Cartridge bay with cartridge 4 Secondary function key 11 AC ...
Page 12 - Power Source; Battery Safety
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 5 Power Source Power is supplied to the printer by six AA alkaline batteries, a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack, or by an AC power adapter. To maintain maximum printer performance use basic AA alkaline batteries, NOT rechargeable or Ultimate Lithium AA batteries.The optio...
Page 14 - Loading AA Alkaline Batteries
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 7 Loading AA Alkaline Batteries On the back of the printer, squeeze the finger tabs located on both sides of the battery compartment door, then swing the battery compartment door up and out. (The door will come off.) Insert 6 AA alkaline batteries, observing correct polarit...
Page 15 - Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 8 Loading the Lithium Ion Battery Pack When using an M210-BATTERY Lithium Ion battery pack, please consult the instructions enclosed with the battery pack for the charging procedure. On the back of the printer, squeeze the finger tabs located on both sides of the battery co...
Page 16 - Remove Lithium Battery
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 9 Remove Lithium Battery Squeeze the finger tabs located on both sides of the battery compartment door, then swing the battery compartment door up and out. (The door will come off.) Placing your thumb at the base of the printer, use your forefingers to gently pull up on the...
Page 17 - AC Power Adapter; Attaching the Adapter
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 10 AC Power Adapter The printer can be powered by an AC/DC power adapter. The AC/DC power adapter can also be used to recharge the M210-BATTERY battery pack outside of the printer. Attaching the Adapter The printer can be powered through a designated AC power adapter. Note:...
Page 18 - Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 11 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack The lithium ion battery pack accessory cannot be charged in the printer. The battery pack must be removed from the printer and charged using the M210-AC AC adapter. To use the printer while charging the battery, insert 6 AA alkaline ...
Page 19 - Media Cartridge
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 12 Media Cartridge The M21 media and ribbon supplies are combined in a plastic cartridge for easy one-step loading and have been optimized for the M210/M210-LAB Label Printers. Cartridges are offered as continuous tapes between 0.25" - 0.75" (6.35mm - 19.1mm) or as ...
Page 21 - Recycling the Label Cartridge; Materials
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 14 Recycling the Label Cartridge Cartridges need to be recycled in accordance with local regulations. Before recycling, the used cartridges must be pulled apart to release the individual components. These various components must then be recycled in the correct recycling bin...
Page 22 - Power On; Printer Version
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 15 Power On Printer Version To turn the system on or off: 1. Press Power . 2. Watch the screen closely for the version number which displays briefly. Note: Screen shown above is a sample only; version number on your product may differ. If you missed seeing the version numbe...
Page 23 - Editing Screen; Status Information
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 16 Editing Screen The editing screen enables you to view formatting features directly on the screen while you are entering and editing data. Status Information A status bar displays permanently at the bottom of the screen and contains the following: 1 Text lines 5 Caps lock...
Page 24 - Keypad; Navigation and Editing Keys; Function
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 17 Keypad Navigation and Editing Keys Function Key Description Power Turns on the printer Navigation Keys Navigation keys: • In a line of text, move the cursor left or right a character at a time, or up and down a line at a time. • In menus, move the selection up or down in...
Page 26 - Function Keys
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 19 Function Keys Function Key Description Feed Key Feeds the media through the printer. Serial Key Sets the start, end, and increment values for serialization. Menu Key Provides printer defaults (i.e., language, units) and other print options not available on keys. Menu ite...
Page 27 - Menus
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 20 Menus Additional functions not displayed on a key are available from the Menu key. Use the up or down navigation keys to access the different menu items displayed. When you have reached the last menu item displayed, the menus cycle back to the first menu item. To access ...
Page 28 - Data Fields; Cancel a Menu or Data Field
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 21 Data Fields For some menu items, there may be data fields requesting additional information. To enter the information: 1. Using navigation keys, navigate to the data field.2. Enter data using the keyboard. OR Use the left/right navigation keys to toggle through a series ...
Page 29 - Printer Defaults; Language
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 22 Printer Defaults Printer defaults are set to provide a consistent operating environment for the work you do with your printer. Once the defaults are set, they will remain in effect until you change them. The following printer default settings can be found using the Menu ...
Page 30 - Initial Language Setup; Set Clock
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 23 Initial Language Setup When turning the printer on for the first time, immediately go to the Menu>Language function and choose the language in which you want all printer menus, functions, and data displayed. 1. Press MENU . 2. Using navigation keys, choose Language. N...
Page 34 - Units
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 27 Units The Units setting is used to configure label parameters for the printer. The units are: • Inches • Millimeters Once configured, you do not have to indicate “inches” or “millimeters” (or their globally accepted abbreviations or marks) when entering numbers in data f...
Page 35 - Cut Mode
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 28 Cut Mode Set the Cut Mode default to determine when the printer should pause for cutting. There are two modes to choose from: • Cut Between Labels • Cut at End of Job In a multiprint job (serialized label, terminal block, breaker box, etc.) cut mode determines if the pri...
Page 36 - Set Zero Style
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 29 Set Zero Style The Set Zero Style default determines if the number zero will print as an open zero ( 0 ), or intersected by a line ( ), as on a computer. To set the Zero Style default: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Set Zero Style, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to the d...
Page 37 - Backlight Time; Cartridge
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 30 Backlight Time The Backlight Time sets the backlight auto-off time-out. This refers to the number of seconds of inactivity detected, after which the backlight automatically shuts off.If you prefer to keep the backlight on at all times while using the AC adapter, choose A...
Page 38 - About
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 31 About About identifies the printer type and the version of firmware installed. 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to About <printer name>, then press Enter .
Page 39 - Getting Started; Entering Text; Editing Text; Inserting Text
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 32 2 Getting Started This section describes the process of creating a text label with minimal formatting, using basic editing techniques, and printing the label. Entering Text Before entering label text, be sure the media cartridge is loaded and the power is ON.The vertical...
Page 40 - Deleting Text; Clear Data; Cancel Functions; Error Messages
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 33 Deleting Text To remove characters, one at a time, from the position of the cursor TO THE LEFT (backwards): Press Backspace . If you want to delete characters in the middle of the line of text, use the navigation keys to position the cursor to the right of the characters...
Page 41 - Font Size
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 34 Font Size Note: This printer provides a single typeface – the Brady Fixed Width Condensed typeface – that has different sizes and weights. Font size can be applied before or after data is entered, regardless of where the cursor is positioned. The font setting applies to ...
Page 42 - Printing a Label
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 35 Printing a Label To print a label: 1. Press PRINT . A printing icon displays on the screen indicating that the label is printing and displays the amount of media left in the cartridge. When the icon disappears, you can cut the label. 2. Squeeze the cutter levers to cut t...
Page 43 - Formatting; Symbols
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 36 3 Formatting Formatting refers to the layout, structure, and appearance of a label. Different formatting features can be found under the Menu and function keys. Symbols Symbols (graphics) that can be used for a variety of applications are available on the printer. The nu...
Page 44 - Remove a Symbol
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 37 You can also choose symbols through the Menu function. 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to Symbols, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to the desired symbol category, then press Enter . 4. Using navigation keys, select the desired symbol, then press Enter . The symbol displays wi...
Page 45 - International Character Set
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 38 International Character Set The International Character Set supplies characters specific to some international alphabets with diacritical and accent marks incorporated into the characters. To add a character from the International Character Set: 1. Position the cursor wh...
Page 46 - Date and Time; Timestamp
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 39 Date and Time To have the current date and/or time inserted on a label: 1. Position the cursor on the label where you want the date and/or time to be inserted. 2. Press ADD DATE to insert the date. OR 3. Press ADD TIME to insert the time. The printer inserts the Date or ...
Page 47 - Add a Barcode
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 40 Barcode The printer supports Code 39 and Code 128 barcode symbology. You can use either Banner Landscape or Flag label type to insert a barcode. (See page 50 for information on changing the Label Type.)Barcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or...
Page 48 - Edit Barcode Data; Datamatrix and QR Codes; Add a Datamatrix or QR Code
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 41 If you want to enter more data on the same line of text as the barcode: 1. Press the right navigation key to move off the barcode.2. Enter the data. (Be sure to press Space before entering more data if you want to separate the data from the barcode.) Edit Barcode Data To...
Page 50 - Serialization; How Serialization Works; Examples of Serialization
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 43 Serialization Serialization (or sequencing) automatically adds a series of sequential numbers or letters to the printed labels. The Serial function consecutively places the next number or letter in the defined sequence on individual labels. The number of labels created i...
Page 52 - Add Serialization; Edit a Sequence
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 45 Edit a Sequence Add Serialization To add serialization to labels: 1. Position the cursor on the label where you want the serialization to display.2. Press SERIAL . A dialog box displays where you can enter the start value of the serialization, the increment value, and th...
Page 53 - File Management; File Naming Standards; Save a File
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 46 4 File Management A label can be saved as a file, to be opened and reused at a later date. You can save up to 12 files. The files are retained and are not lost when removing the batteries. Note: The M210/M210-LAB printer CANNOT be connected to a PC, therefore you cannot ...
Page 55 - Open a File
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 48 Open a File To open (recall) a saved file: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to File, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to Open, then press Enter . A list of previously saved files displays. 4. Navigate to the file to open, then press Enter . Only one file can be displayed on the...
Page 56 - Delete a File
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 49 Delete a File The display screen does not have to be cleared before deleting a file. A file can be deleted with other data still on the screen. To delete a previously saved file: 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to File, then press Enter . 3. Navigate to Delete, then press En...
Page 57 - Label Types; Selecting a Label Type; Label Printer
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 50 5 Label Types Label types provide templates that guide and control the layout for label formats and may require specific media. The label types available are: Selecting a Label Type To select a label type: 1. Press LABEL TYPE . 2. Using navigation keys, choose the desire...
Page 58 - Banner Portrait Label Type
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 51 Banner Portrait Label Type Banner Portrait label type is used for creating basic labels, with no specific formatting. Banner portrait supports all media except SelfLam and Permasleeve. When you are using a specific label type, clearing the data removes the data you enter...
Page 59 - Banner Landscape Label Type
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 52 Banner Landscape Label Type Banner Landscape label type allows you to enter a long text string. Any media can be installed for Banner Landscape. If a label type is not supported for newly installed media, the label type automatically switches to Banner Landscape.To print...
Page 60 - Fixed Length
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 53 Fixed Length If the label type is set to Banner landscape the label length will be as long as necessary to accommodate the font size and text entered. However, you can set the length of the media to a fixed length, which may restrict how much data you can enter on the la...
Page 61 - Custom Length
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 54 Custom Length Setting a custom length gives you the option to set smaller label lengths than what is available with the fixed length setting. The maximum length is 99.9 inches (2537.46mm) with the maximum number of characters at 50. Text will be centered on the label, re...
Page 62 - Vial
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 55 Vial The Vial label type can be used with any media except SelfLam or Permasleeve. (If SelfLam or Permasleeve media is installed, the Vial label type does not display.) The Vial label type fixes the length of the label based on the vial size selected and formats the data...
Page 74 - Troubleshooting; Problem; WARNING
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 67 6 Troubleshooting Use the following table to troubleshoot and diagnose possible performance problems with your M210/M210-LAB Label Printer. If the corrective action suggested does not work, contact Brady’s Technical Support Group (see page 67 ). Problem Cause Corrective ...
Page 82 - Cleaning the Printer; Display Screen
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 75 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the printer will improve print quality and legibility. It also increases output, machine life, printer reliability and performance. Display Screen 1. Lightly moisten a soft (non-scratching) cloth with isopropyl alcohol.2. Gently wipe the dis...
Page 83 - A Symbols; Assorted
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 76 A Symbols Symbols for all enabled applications are available for use on any label, regardless of the application/label type in use. See page 36 for information on how to apply symbols to your labels. Assorted Warning Home Electrical (M210 and Russian only) Electrical (M2...
Page 85 - Greek
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 78 Greek Note: Available Greek symbols will depend on version of printer.
Page 86 - Lab
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 79 Lab If a symbol cannot print in 6 pt font the “Cannot Fit” error message will display. Change font size to 9 pt. Some symbols will display as in the editor.
Page 87 - B Supported ASCII Characters; Barcodes
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 80 B Supported ASCII Characters Barcodes When creating barcodes reference the tables below for supported characters. Code 39 Code 128 Datamatrix and QR Codes A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (space) - . $ / % + A B C D E F G H I J K L ...
Page 88 - C Regulatory Compliance; Agency Compliance and Approvals; United States; Canada
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 81 C Regulatory Compliance Agency Compliance and Approvals United States Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag...
Page 89 - Turkey
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 82 Europe RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU This product is CE marked and complies with the European Union's Directive 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical an...
Page 90 - Mexico
M210/M210-LAB User Manual 83 Mexico Energy Statement:Consumo de energia en operacion: 3.35 Wh(Energy consumption in operation mode)Consumo de energia en modo de espera: 0.1 Wh(Energy consumption in standby mode)
