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Brady Portable Label Printer Feature Matrix
Choosing the right portable label printer can be confusing. Brady Label Printers are the obvious choice due to their selection of reliable, on-demand labeling solutions for any industry. But which printer fits your needs? The labeling experts at Q Source put together this features matrix of four of the most popular Brady printers (BMP®21, IDXPERT™, BMP®51/BMP®53, and BMP®71)
to help you decide which label printer will work best for you.
Find the portable printer you need easily in our Brady Portable Label Printers Department.
| BMP®21 Label Printer | IDXPERT™ v2.0 'ABC' Layout Label Printer IDXPERT™ v2.0 Qwerty Layout Label Printer |
BMP®51 Label Maker BMP®53 Label Maker |
BMP®71 Label Printer | |
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| Max Labels per Day | 75 labels/day | 250 labels/day | 500 labels/day | 1000 labels/day |
| Print Resolution | 203 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer | Thermal Transfer | Thermal Transfer | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Speed | 10 mm/sec (0.4 in/sec) | 10 mm/sec (0.4 in/sec) | 25 mm/sec (1 in/sec) | 38 mm/sec (1.50 in/sec) |
| Tape Widths (inches) | 0.25", 0.375", 0.5", 0.75" | 0.25", 0.318", 0.375", 0.475", 0.50", 0.625", 0.75", 1.00", 1.50" | 0.25", 0.318", 0.375", 0.475", 0.50", 0.625", 0.75", 1.00", 1.50" | Various sizes from 0.25" to 2.00" |
| Tape Widths (mm) | 6.4, 9.5, 12.7, 19.1 mm | 6.4, 8.0, 9.5, 12.1, 12.7, 15.9, 19.1, 25.4, 38.1 mm | 6.4, 8.0, 9.5, 12.1, 12.7, 15.9, 19.1, 25.4, 38.1 mm | Various sizes from 6.4 to 50.8 mm |
| Max Label Width | 0.75" (19.1mm) | 1.50" (38.1mm) | 1.50" (38.1mm) | 2.00" |
| Max Print Width | N/A | 1.250" (31.75mm) | 1.250" (31.75mm) | 1.75" |
| Memory | 12 labels | 10 labels | Files saved to PC | 200 MB |
| Materials Supported | Continuous, 43 Stock Parts | Continuous, Die Cut, 140+ Stock Parts | Continuous, Die Cut, 140+ Stock Parts | Continuous, Die Cut labels, Bulk, over 400 Stock Parts |
| Continuous vs Die Cut Labels | Continuous labels only | Can print both continuous and die cut labels | Can print both continuous and die cut labels | Can print both continuous and die cut labels |
| PC Connectivity | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peripheral Printing | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File Transfer from PC to Printer | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | No | No | Yes | No |
| Stand Alone Printing | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Connectivity Options | None | USB | USB, Bluetooth (WIFI and Ethernet optional) | USB |
| Color Capability | Single Color Printing | Single Color Printing | Single Color Printing | Single Color Printing |
| Keyboard | ABC | ABC and QWERTY | BMP51: QWERTY; BMP53: N/A | QWERTY |
| Backlit Screen | Yes | No | BMP51: Yes; BMP53: N/A | Yes |
| Text Sizes | 6 (6 to 40 point) | 11 (7 to 128 point) | 4 to 72 point | 4 to 174 point |
| Multi-Line Print | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Print Rotation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Serialization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - multiple and linked |
| Barcode | 39 and 128 | 39 and 128 | All LabelMark Supported Barcodes | 39 and 128 |
| Symbols | 80 | 82 | All LabelMark Supported Symbols | Over 500 |
| Portability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Label Types or Application Functions | Wire, Banner Portrait, Banner Landscape, Terminal Block, Patch Panel, Fixed Length | Banner Portrait, Banner Landscape, Wire, Patch Panel, Terminal Block, Desi Strip, 110 Block, 66 Block, Bix Block, Fixed Length | Banner Portrait, Banner Landscape, Wire, Flag Labels, Patch Panel, Terminal Block, Desi Strip, 110 Block, 66 Block, Bix Block, Fixed Length, small Pipe Markers | Banner Portrait, Banner Landscape, Wire, Flag Labels, Patch Panel, Terminal Block, Desi Strip, 110 Block, 66 Block, Bix Block, Fixed Length, Pipe Markers, Safety Labels |
| Applications | Data Communications Labeling, Facility, Safety & Maintenance Identification, General & Industrial Labeling, Panel Identification, Wire & Cable Marking | Data Communications Labeling, Facility, Safety & Maintenance Identification, General & Industrial Labeling, Panel Identification, Wire & Cable Marking | Circuit Board Labeling, Data Communications Labeling, Facility, Safety & Maintenance Identification, General & Industrial Labeling, Healthcare Identification, Laboratory Identification, Panel Identification, Security Identification, Wire & Cable Marking, Pipe Marking | Circuit Board Labeling, Data Communications Labeling, Facility, Safety & Maintenance Identification, General & Industrial Labeling, Healthcare Identification, Laboratory Identification, Panel Identification, Security Identification, Wire & Cable Marking, Pipe Marking |
| Power Supply | 6 AA's, AC Power (optional) | 6 AA's, AC Power (optional) | 8 AA's, AC Power, Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack (optional) | Rechargeable Battery, AC Power |
| Weight | 1.66 lbs (0.75kg) | 2.4 lbs (1.09kg) | 2.8 lbs (1.27kg) | 5.49 lbs (2.49kg) |
| Warranty | 12 months - See Terms and Conditions | 12 months - See Terms and Conditions | 12 months - See Terms and Conditions | 12 months - See Terms and Conditions |
| MSRP (US $) | $145.95 | $399.95 | $339.00 | $895.00 |
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