The perfect mix of
performance and smarts
BradyPrinter i5100 Industrial Label Printer
The perfect mix of
performance and smarts
When you’re looking for a printer with the fundamental printing capabilities for the work you need to get done every
day, look no further than the BradyPrinter i5100 Industrial Label Printer. You’ll get the perfect combination of
high-volume performance and smart printing technology to make high-mix printing easier throughout your facility.
It’s easy to see how the i5100 printer makes industrial printing easier with:
Simple setting changes: The intuitive touchscreen allows you to quickly and easily change settings on your printer.
Full-performance printing: This printer provides all the essential features you need for high-performance printing.
Intelligent Print (IP) technology: Take the guesswork out of material changeovers and set up with materials and
software that communicate with the printer so you can get back to work faster.
Smart loading design: Changing out materials is fast and easy with the specially designed ribbon spindles, and
auto-centering roll holders that lock into place without any clumsy extra steps.
Hardware options: You’ll get a variety of connection ports to stay connected any way you need to and you'll get
interchangeable rollers to optimize printing on a variety of material widths.
The complete BradyPrinter i5100 solution
BradyPrinter i5100
Industrial Label
Printer
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Printer
accessories
Labels, tags
and ribbons
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Software for label
creation and data
integration
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Printer technical
specifications
Global technical
support
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1 Top-loading design
Reduces footprint in your workspace and simplifies
media alignment and loading
6 Color touchscreen control panel
Icons and sliders for easy printer setting adjustments and
information about parts when using Brady IP-enabled rolls
2 Ribbon takeup spindle
Both spindles are keyed for guaranteed correct ink-side
orientation and slip quickly into place with no complicated
ribbon thread-through, no axles to loosen or tighten and
no separate cardboard core needed
7 Roll holder with label part detection
Printer auto-detects IP-enabled label rolls to communicate
part set up information to both printer and Brady software. Holds
3 in. core roll
3 Print head
300 or 600 dpi print heads are interchangeable through
the Brady service department so you can change your
print resolution if your needs change
4 Media guide adjustment (center-aligned media)
A simple turn of the dial auto-centers the media guides
from 5.1 mm to 114 mm widths
5 Sensors
Both the gap and notch sensors are easy to adjust,
and with IP-enabled media rolls, sensors are
auto-detected and the correct settings are
displayed for the user
8 Ribbon cog with ribbon part detection
Printer auto-detects IP-enabled ribbon part and communicates ribbon
information to the user and warns if the incorrect ribbon is used
9 Interface options
2x USB, USB 2.0, RS-232C, Ethernet and SD card (back of printer)
Print roller
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Green synthetic rubber rollers available in 4 widths and can be replaced
by the user if worn, or to pair a narrow roller with narrow media
Integrated auto-cutter (optional model)
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Built-in cutter for complete cut through of approved media
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Quickly and easily change printer settings
Make changes quickly and easily on the BradyPrinter i5100 with its intuitive touchscreen. Colorful icons, buttons and
sliders allow you to navigate between screens, make printer setting changes and view the printer status with ease.
The easy-to-use interface also includes responsive prompts and embedded how-to videos.
Full-performance printing
from start to finish
With the fundamental printing capabilities you need to get the
job done, this printer will be your high-volume, high-mix
workhorse on the most common industrial materials. This printer
has robust processing power to handle the high-volume jobs you
send to it, and can print on labels as small as 0.20 inches.
Also compatible with Brady Workstation and LabelMark™ label
creation software from Brady, this printer makes label creation
easy and hassle-free.
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Intelligent printing technology
means faster, easier set up
IP-enabled supplies from Brady allow the printer, labels, ribbons and
software to work together for efficient label set up and creation. It’s all
in the IP-enabled RFID tag embedded in our materials – it stores the
material size, type, color, quantity and compatibility. When installed,
the tag sends that information to the printer and software, and displays
it on screen to provide you with a variety of time- and cost-saving
benefits, including:
Supplies remaining gauge
Auto sensor select
Auto-part set up in software
Auto print speed and
heat setting
Ribbon incompatibility
warning
IP-enabled supplies
with RFID tag
Detects installed label
User just enters label content
Smart design for fast
material changeovers
The specially designed ribbon spindles and roll holder
simplify the clumsy loading process of traditional materials.
The media rolls easily drop into place quickly and always in
the correct orientation. This feature makes this printer ideal
for facilities that use a variety of materials throughout the day.
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Reduce print head
wear with variable
roller widths
To keep your printer running smoothly and to avoid
unnecessary costs, the BradyPrinter i5100 has rollers
available in a variety of widths that can be quickly changed
out and replaced to improve print head life. These rollers
are designed to be used with materials that are similar
widths to help reduce wear on the print head.
Connect with confidence
The i5100 provides a diverse set of connection ports on
the back of the printer, allowing you to connect common
devices to the printer.
1 SD memory card slot
2 2 x USB host ports (for memory stick, scanner,
keyboard, BT adapter, WLAN stick and service key)
3 USB 2.0 Hi-speed device port for PC connection
4 Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T port
5 RS232C Interface 1.200 to 230.400 baud/8 bit
6 WLAN hotspot or infrastructure mode (in hotspot mode
it is possible to directly connect a mobile device to the
printer via WLAN)
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BradyPrinter i5100 printers and accessories
Printers
Printers ship ready to use with 1 auto-detect media roll holder, 1 ribbon takeup spindle, power cord, USB cable,
user manual, user license for Brady Workstation PWID Software suite, and a CD that contains drivers, user manual
in 24 languages and configuration manual.
Catalog #
Description
Details
149452
i5100 Industrial Label Printer,
Standard Version, 300 dpi
Prints on labels, tags and select continuous media wound on rolls or fanfolded. Media is torn off after printing
using tear bar that is standard on printer.
149455
i5100 Industrial Label Printer,
Standard Version, 600 dpi
Prints on labels, tags and select continuous media wound on rolls or fanfolded. Media is torn off after printing
using tear bar that is standard on printer. 600 dpi head is ideal for smaller fonts, intricate graphics and bar
coding, including 2D codes.
149453
i5100 Industrial Label Printer,
Auto Cutter Version, 300 dpi
In addition to the capabilities of standard model, this configuration has a built-in auto cutter and tear bar to allow
for tear-off or complete cut-through printing. Cutting is limited to cuttable materials at down-web label lengths of
12 mm or greater.
149456
i5100 Industrial Label Printer,
Auto Cutter Version, 600 dpi
In addition to the capabilities of standard model, this configuration has a built-in auto cutter and tear bar to allow
for tear-off or complete cut-through printing. Cutting is limited to cuttable materials at down-web label lengths of
12 mm or greater. 600 dpi head is ideal for smaller fonts, intricate graphics and bar coding, including 2D codes.
Accessories
Catalog #
Description
Details
149470
Spare i5100/IP Media Roll
Holder, Auto-detect
Holds 3 in. open core media rolls and auto-detects Brady IP-enabled media rolls. Separates and slides back together
easily for fast self-centering installation of media roll. Also fits Brady IP-model printers.
149562
Spare i5100/IP Ribbon
Takeup Spindle
Features flexible green tab for faster ribbon threading and a quick-release lever for removing used ribbon from spindle.
When using this spindle, no separate cardboard ribbon core is needed. Also fits Brady IP-model printers.
149131
USB WLAN Stick
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n + 5 GHz a/n/ac with rod antenna for extended reach.
149080
USB Bluetooth Adapter
USB Bluetooth adapter.
149563
RS232 Cable
Connecting cable RS232 C 9/9 pin, 3 m length.
Replaceable print rollers
Minimize wear on the print head by pairing narrow rollers with narrow media — always be sure the roller is wider than
the label media and the ribbon is wider than the roller.
Catalog #
Description
Details
149471
Print Roller 120 mm
For media up to 119 mm wide. Use ribbon that is at least 121 mm wide.
149598
Print Roller 80 mm
For media up to 79 mm wide. Use ribbon that is at least 81 mm wide.
149473
Print Roller 50 mm
For media up to 49 mm wide. Use ribbon that is at least 51 mm wide.
149472
Print Roller 25 mm
For media up to 24 mm wide. Use ribbon that is at least 26 mm wide.
PCK-6
IPA Printer Cleaning Swabs
Pre-soaked in IPA, lint-free synthetic cleaning swabs for cleaning rollers, print heads and sensors. Package of 50
individually wrapped swabs.
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The right label from the right company
Nothing leaves Brady's doors without meeting the highest quality standards. Backed
by more than 100 years of identification experience and rigorous R&D testing, Brady
manufactures materials you can trust.
The BradyPrinter i5100 offers more than 100 label materials, more than 3,000
stock label parts and made-to-spec custom materials and parts that can be used
in a variety of applications, including:
Product ID and production line applications
Metallized labels and rating plates
Work-in-process labels
QA testing labels
Repositionable labels
Barcode labels
Destructible labels
Tamper-evident and tamperresistant labels
Product labels
Electronics and PC board applications
Polyimide labels
Removable polyimide labels
Electrostatic dissipative labels
PC board component labels
Polyester labels
Logistics, general industrial and asset ID applications
Paper labels
Tag stock
Asset tracking labels
Repositionable labels
Polyester labels
Bin and shelf labels
Tamper-evident and tamperresistant labels
Tote and pallet labels
Electrical and automation applications
Adhesive wire label wraps
Self-laminating wire markers
Heat-shrink wire sleeves
Panel rating plate materials
Inside panel labels
General purpose labels
Cable tags
Arc flash panel labels
Push button / engraved plate
alternative labels
Laboratory and sample tracking applications
Tube and vial labels
Cryo labels
Slide labels / solventresistant labels
Removable labels for glassware
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Labels for humidity, moisture, water
bath and autoclave
Dish, tray and well plate labels
Tissue cassette labels
and applicators
General lab equipment labels
i5100 print ribbons
IP-enabled ribbons from Brady are designed to guarantee correct
ink-facing orientation every time, which prevents damage to your print
head and allows you to load ribbons quickly, and get back to work.
Ribbon Series Description
Catalog #
Size (in. x ft.)
Color
R4300 Wax/Resin
Strong environmental resistance against smearing
and chemicals. Also, reliable, sharp-edge print
quality to maximize barcode readability.
IP-R4306
IP-R4302
IP-R4300
IP-R4307
1.570 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
Black
Black
Black
Black
R4400 Resin
High density, excellent solvent resistance, high
heat resistance, scratch resistance.
IP-R4400-WT
IP-R4402-WT
IP-R4407-WT
IP-R4400-GR*
IP-R4402-GR*
IP-R4400-RD*
IP-R4402-RD*
IP-R4407-RD*
IP-R4400-BL*
IP-R4402-BL*
IP-R4407-BL*
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
White
White
White
Green
Green
Red
Red
Red
Blue
Blue
Blue
R4500 Wax/Resin
Strong environmental resistance against
smearing and chemicals. Also, reliable,
sharp-edge print quality to maximize barcode
readability.
IP-R4500-RD
IP-R4502-RD
IP-R4507-RD
IP-R4502-SV
IP-R4500-BL
IP-R4502-BL
IP-R4507-BL
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
3.270 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
Red
Red
Red
Silver
Blue
Blue
Blue
R4900 Resin
IP-R4902
Superb smear resistance at high temps. Superior
IP-R4900
solvent resistance.
2.360 x 984
Black
3.270 x 984
Black
IP-R6006
IP-R6000
IP-R6002
IP-R6007
1.570 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
Black
Black
Black
Black
IP-R6100
R6100 Wax/Resin
Outstanding durability for a general purpose
IP-R6102
ribbon. Reduced printhead energy requirements. IP-R6107
2.360 x 984
Black
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
Black
Black
R6200 Resin
Designed for harsh environment labeling
applications. Superior abrasion, chemical and
heat resistance.
IP-R6206
IP-R6200
IP-R6202
IP-R6207
1.570 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
Black
Black
Black
Black
R6400 Resin
High density, excellent solvent resistance, high
heat resistance, scratch resistance.
IP-R6406
IP-R6400
IP-R6402
IP-R6407
1.570 x 984
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
Black
Black
Black
Black
R6600 Resin
Diesel resistant for printing on Brady
PermaSleeve® and Heatex™ Sleeves.
IP-R6600
IP-R6602
IP-R6607
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
Black
Black
Black
R6700 Wax/Resin
High performance against scratching,
smudging and harsh chemicals.
IP-R6700-WT
IP-R6702-WT
IP-R6707-WT
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
White
White
White
R6800 Resin
Specialized white ribbon for use with
dark-colored PermaSleeve HT markers.
Spare Brady ribbon takeup spindle
Non-IP-enabled ribbon spindle
IP-R6800-WT
IP-R6800-WT
IP-R6807-WT
149562
108231
2.360 x 984
3.270 x 984
4.330 x 984
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White
White
White
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R6000 Resin
Halogen-free, high density, excellent solvent
resistance, high heat resistance, scratch
resistance.
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Software for easier
label creation
Brady is an innovator of intuitive software to make label
creation even easier and more efficient. These software
options are designed to guide you through the label creation
process to minimize errors and make label creation simple.
Brady Workstation
Label Creation Software
Brady Workstation revolutionizes label and sign creation and printing by offering a variety of suites and apps that are
easy and efficient to use. Choose and customize the tools you use to complete tasks exactly as you want.
Included with i5100 printer:
Product and Wire ID Suite – This suite allows you to create wire and panel ID labels, basic text labels
and labels with graphics and custom formatting. You can also serialize and import data in one fast,
efficient process.
Other apps and suites are available:
1. Go to Workstation.BradyID.com
2. Fill the workstation with the apps and suites
you want and leave out the ones you don’t.
For more information on Brady Workstation apps and suites, go to Workstation.BradyID.com
LabelMark™ 6 Label Creation Software
LabelMark Software from Brady is a robust CD-based software solution for label
design, data importation and printing labels for a variety of applications. Print
Partner companion software allows you to create and manage print-only files
across multiple print stations and sites, and our Data Automation companion
software allows you to integrate automated printing within your workplace and
third-party systems.
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Printer specifications
Model(s):
Model name
Media alignment
User Interface:
Display type
Display size (diagonal)
Display resolution (h x w)
Display languages
Display status bar
Print Head / Printing Characteristics:
Print resolution
Print method
Print color capability
Print speed
Print width (max, cross-web)
Print length (max, down-web)
Media cut-off
Media Characteristics:
IP-enabled printing
Media width (cross-web
incl liner)
Label width (cross-web)
Label length (down-web)**
Media thickness
Media roll o.d. (max)
Media roll core i.d.
Media roll winding
Internal rewind takeup roll
o.d. (max)
Internal rewind takeup roll core i.d.
Internal rewind takeup roll winding
Media styles
Media material types****
Media parts offering
Ribbon Characteristics:
Ribbon length (max)
Ribbon roll o.d. (max)
Ribbon roll core i.d.
Ribbon width (cross-web)***
Ink side
Electronics:
Processor
Memory (RAM)
Data storage (IFFS)
SD card slot (SDHC, SDXC)
Internal battery
Data storage when power off
i5100 Industrial Label Printer
Center justified
Touchscreen color LCD
4.3 in.
272 x 480 pixels
Arabic (Egypt), Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified), Croatian,
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Lithuanian,
Macedonian, Norwegian, Persian (Farsi), Polish,
Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian,
Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Mexico Latin Amer),
Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Brady mode or standard mode, ribbon and label
part number installed, amount of supplies remaining,
sensor activated, where to set sensor, receiving data,
record data stream, ribbon warning, Bluetooth, WLAN,
Ethernet, USB slave, time, presence of SD card and
USB stick
300 dpi
600 dpi
Thermal transfer (300 or 600 dpi)
Direct thermal (300 dpi - material & printhead dependent)
Single print color
Up to 11.8 in/sec (300 dpi)
Up to 5.9 in/sec (600 dpi)
4.16 in.
6.6 ft.
Tear bar, optional auto-cutter model
Yes - reads IP-enabled supplies for Brady mode
printing
0.24 to 3.35 in. (continuous sleeves)
0.36 to 4.40 in. (other materials)
0.20 to 4.33 in.
0.20 in. minimum (w/no backfeed)
0.50 in. minimum (w/backfeed)
0.47 in. minimum (if cutting single label)
0.0024 in. to 0.029 in. (label materials)
0.070 in. max (push button labels)
0.043 in. max (heat shrink sleeves)
8.07 in.
3.0 to 3.94 in.
Outside or inside
n/a
n/a
n/a
Die cut media, continuous media, 3 in. core roll-fed
media, fanfolded media (external feed), tagstock
liner-mounted, tagstock linerless, perforated materials,
adhesive labels, heat-shrink sleeves size 125 and
larger (single sided), continuous sleeves size 125 and
larger externally fed, self-laminating cable labels, raised
panel push button labels (with no backfeed or autocut),
rapido-style cable tags, Permashield style labels
IP-enabled media and ribbon rolls (for Brady mode
printing), PE (polyethylene), PET (polyester), PET
Metallized, PU (polyurethane), PVC (vinyl), PVF
(polyvinyl fluoride), PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), PP
(polypropylene), PI (polyimide), polyamide, polyether
polyurethane (Heatex™), raised panel push button
material, paper, destructible materials, tamper-evident
and tamper-resistant materials, other materials not listed
2900+ stock parts and custom (made-to-spec) parts
1000 ft.
2.74 in.
No core needed (IP-enabled supplies), otherwise 1.0"
1.0 to 4.49 in.
Inside or outside wound
32 bit 800 MHz clock rate
256 MB
50 MB
512 GB max
For internal date and time (RTC)
Yes
Physical / Operational Characteristics:
Dimensions (closed) (h x w x d)
Weight (empty)
Power supply
Power consumption
Operating environment
Storage environment
Transport environment
Agency approvals
Fonts and Graphics:
Font types (resident)
Font types (storable to printer)
Font attributes
Font scaling (bitmap)
Font scaling (vector & truetype)
Character sets
Graphic elements
Graphic formats
Barcodes:
Barcode symbologies - linear
Barcode symbologies - 2D
Barcode attributes
Interfaces and Connection:
USB 2.0 hi-speed device port
2 x USB host (back panel)
1 x RS232-C
1 x Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T
1 x SD slot
Software and Firmware:
Label creation software
WHQL certified Windows® drivers****
Printer command language
Printer compiler language
Printer administration / monitoring
Open source software
Options / Accessories:
Replacement print heads
Replacement print rollers***
Auto cutter
12.5 in. x 9.5 in. x 17.1 in.
14.6 lbs
100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, PFC