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Benchtop Printer Comparison Guide

Brady's benchtop printing systems are the ultimate solution for high performance printing and labeling. The printers shown below range from large, high volume sign and label printers to smaller, compact printing systems. Each printer offers a range of capabilities to meet your unique needs, from safety signs and pipe markers to wire markers and patch panels - and everything in between. Contact a Brady representative today to learn more about which Brady benchtop printer is best for you.

Safety and Facility Identification Sign and Label Printers


	BradyPrinter™ S3100	BBP®35 and BBP®37	BBP®85	BradyJet J2000	BradyJet J4000
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Ink Jet	Ink Jet
Print Resolution	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi	4800dpi	4800dpi
Max Print Width	4.000"	4.000"	10.000"	4.000"	8.000"
Color Capabilities	Monocolor (some pre-printed multicolor supplies also available)	Multicolor & ability to cut out shapes and text	Multicolor	Full Color	Full Color
PC Connect or Stand Alone	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect only
Application	• Arc flash • Equipment panels • Facility and safety ID • GHS and chemical • Lab • Electronics ID • Lean / 5S • Magnetic and cold-temp • Panel and push button • Pipe markers • Reflective & glow-in-the-dark • Signs • Tags	• Arc flash • Equipment panels • Facility and safety ID • GHS and chemical • Lean / 5S • Magnetic and cold-temp • Metallized, polyimide and static dissapative • Panel & push button • Pipe markers • Reflective & glow-in-the-dark • Signs • Tags	• Distribution center • GHS • Large equipment • Lean / 5S • Pallet • Pipe markers • Safety signs	• GHS/Hazcomm • Pipe markers • Warehouse marking • Visual workplace • Lean / 5S • Lockout tags • General ID • Industrial ID • Laboratory ID	• Arc flash • Equipment • GHS/Hazcomm • Pipe markers • Safety signs & warning labels • Lean / 5S • Kaizen event • Lock labels (w/photos) • Asset management • Department signage • Finished goods
List Price (CAD)	$2,319.00	$3,539.00 - $4,079.00	$5,259.00	$2,139.00	$3,740.00
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Wire & Cable ID, Product ID, Circuit Board Traceability, Laboratory ID Printers


	BBP®12	BradyPrinter™ i3300	BradyPrinter™ i5100	BradyPrinter™ i5300	BradyPrinter™ i7100
Typical Volume Usage Guidelines*	1000 labels / day	3000 labels / day	5000 labels / day	5000 labels / day	7000+ labels / day
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal	Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal	Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal
Print Resolution	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi or 600dpi	300dpi or 600dpi	300dpi or 600dpi
Max Print Width	4.160”	4.250"	4.160”	4.25"	4.000"
Min Label Dimension	0.40"	0.25"	0.20"	0.20"	0.125"
Print Speed	up to 8 ips	up to 5 ips	up to 9 ips	up to 10 ips	up to 11 ips
Loading & Unloading	Loose ribbons and media, thread-though with calibration required	Drop in ribbon and media cartridges, no calibration required, no wasted labels	Loose ribbons and media, thread-though with calibration required	Drop in ribbon and media cartridges, no calibration required, no wasted labels	Loose ribbons and media, thread-though with calibration required
Color Capabilities	Monocolor	Monocolor (some preprinted multicolor supplies also available)	Monocolor	Monocolor (some preprinted multicolor supplies also available)	Monocolor
PC Connect or Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect only	PC Connect only	PC Connect only	PC Connect only
Application	• Applications requiring a small desktop footprint • Laboratory ID • General ID • Product ID • Wire and cable ID	• Wire and cable ID • Panel and enclosure ID • Circuit board labels • Product labels & rating plates (OEM) • Barcode labels • Asset tracking • Miscellaneous die-cut labels • Laboratory specimen labels • Arc flash labels • COVID safety labeling • Pipe markers • Safety signs & warning labels • Lean / 5S labels • Tags • Equipment labels • GHS labels	• Wire and cable ID • Panel & enclosure ID • Circuit board labels • Product labels & rating plates (OEM) • Barcode labels • Asset tracking • Miscellaneous die-cut labels • Laboratory specimen labels • Arc flash labels	• Asset tracking • Barcode labels • Circuit board labels • Component and equipment labeling • Data & telecommunications labels • Electrical labeling • Facility identification • General purpose • Laboratory ID • Pipe & valve marking • Solar panel labels • Wire and cable ID	• Higher-volume applications • Accommodates small size, thicker and specialty materials • Wire sleeves • Wire and cable ID • Panel & enclosure ID • Nomex Tags • Circuit board labels • Product labels & rating plates (OEM) • Barcode labels • Asset tracking • Miscellaneous die-cut labels • Laboratory specimen labels
List Price (CAD)	$1,149.00	$1,729.00	$2,939.00	$2,799.00	$3,149.00
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*assumes 1"x2" general die cut labels

Automated Labeling Printers


	Wraptor™ A6200 Wrap Printer Applicator	Wraptor™ A5500 Flag Printer Applicator	Wraptor™ A6500 Wire ID Printer Applicator	BradyPrinter A8500
Typical Volume Usage Guidelines*	3000 labels/day	7000+ labels/day	7000+ labels/day	7000+ labels/day
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi or 600 dpi
Max Print Width	1.0"	2.0"	2.0"	4.0"
Min Label Dimension	0.75"	0.75"	0.75"	0.16"
Print Speed	up to 1.5 ips	up to 3 ips	up to 3 ips	11.8 ips
Color Capabilities	Monocolor	Monocolor	Monocolor	Monocolor
PC Connect or Stand Alone	Stand-Alone & PC Connect only	Stand-Alone & PC Connect only	Stand-Alone & PC Connect only	Stand-Alone & PC Connect only
Application	• Wire and cable ID • Automated print and apply • Self-laminating and wrap around labels	• Automated print and apply • Data communications • Flag labels	• Automated print and apply • Data communications • Self-laminating and wrap around labels	• Component and equipment labeling • Automated print and apply
List Price (CAD)	$4,379.00	$18,749.00	$18,749.00	Contact Brady
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*assumes 1"x2" general die cut labels

Test 3rd party software integration for intended application prior to purchase.
** Performance dependent on label text and size of print run.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Nomex® is a registered trademark of DuPont.