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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 S3000	BradyPrinter S3100	BBP®35 and BBP®37	BBP®85	BradyJet J2000	BradyJet J5000

Print Technology	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Ink Jet	Ink Jet
Print Resolution	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi	4800dpi	4800dpi
Max Print Width	4.000"	4.000"	4.000"	10.000"	4.000"	8.000"
Color Capabilities	Monocolor (some pre-printed multicolor supplies also available)	Monocolor (some pre-printed multicolor supplies also available)	Multicolor and ability to cut out shapes and text	Multicolor	Full Color	Full Color
PC Connect or Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect only
Application	• Arc flash labels • Cold temperature labels • Equipment marking • Facility ID • GHS and chemical labels • Glow-in-the-dark labels • Lean / 5S magnetic labels • Panel labels • Pipe and valve marking • Push button labels •Reflective labels	• 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 and Glow-in-the-Dark • Signs • Tagging	• Arc Flash • Equipment Panels • Facility and Safety ID • GHS and Chemical • Lean / 5S • Magnetic and Cold-temp • Metallized, polyimide and static dissapative • Panel and Push Button • Pipe Markers • Reflective and Glow-in-the-Dark • Signs • Tagging	• 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 and Warnings • Lean / 5S • Kaizen Event • Lock Labels (w/photos) • Asset Management • Department Signage • Finished Goods
List Price (USD)	$1,150.00	$1,795.00	$2,750.00-$3,250.00	$3,995.00	$1,695.00	$3,995.00
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Circuit Board Traceability, Product ID, Cable and Wire Label Printers

	BBP®12	BradyPrinter i3300	BradyPrinter i5100	BradyPrinter i7100
Maximum Labels per Day and Operational Hours	1000 labels / day - 8 hrs / 5 days	3000 labels / day - 8 hrs / 5 days	5000 labels / day - 8hrs / 5 days	7000 labels / day - 24hrs / 7 days
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal	Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal
Print Resolution	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi or 600dpi	300dpi or 600dpi
Max Print Width	4.160”	4.250"	4.160”	4.000"
Color Capabilities	Monocolor	Monocolor (some preprinted multicolor supplies also available)	Monocolor	Monocolor
PC Connect or Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect only	PC Connect only	PC Connect only
Application	• Lower Volume applications requiring a small desktop footprint • Laboratory ID • Lower Volume Electronics ID • Wire and Cable ID	• Arc flash labels • Equipment labels • GHS labels • Pipe markers • Safety signs • Warning labels • Lean / 5S labels • Panel and enclosure ID • Inside panel and automation ID • Wire and cable ID • Tags • Barcode labels • Miscellaneous die-cut labels • Circuit board labels • Product labels (OEM) • Laboratory specimen labels	• Product ID • Production Line • Electronics ID • PC Board Applications • Logistics • General Industrial • Asset ID • Wire and Cable ID • Automation • Laboratory ID • Sample Tracking	• Ideal for ADM users • Wire Sleeves • Wire Labels • Raised Panel • Nomex Tags • Higher-volume applications • Accommodates small size, thicker and specialty materials
List Price (USD)	$ 889.00	$1,399.00	$2,250.00	$2,520.00
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Automated Labeling

	BBP®72 Double Sided Printer	BradyPrinter A5500 Flag Printer Applicator	Wraptor™ A6500 Wire ID Printer Applicator
Maximum Labels per Day and Operational Hours	7000+ labels/day 24hr / 7 days	7000+ labels/day 24hr / 7 days	7000+ labels/day 24hr / 7 days
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution	300dpi	300dpi	300dpi
Max Print Width	4.160”	2.000"	2.000"
Color Capabilities	Monocolor	Monocolor	Monocolor
PC Connect or Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect only	PC Connect only
Application	• High volume Permasleeve® Wire Marking Sleeves (Double-sided format only)	• Automated Print and Apply • Data Communications • Flag Labels	• Automated Print and Apply • Data Communications • Self-laminating and Wrap Around Labels
List Price (USD)	$9,979.00	$13,999.99	$13,999.00
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