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
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 BradyPrinter™ S3700
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 BBP®85
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 BradyJet J7300
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 BradyJetJ400
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| 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" | 4.250" | 8.000" |
| Color Capabilities | Monocolor (some pre-printed multicolor supplies also available) | Multicolor and ability to cut out shapes and text | Multicolor | Full Color | Full Color |
| Ways to Print | PC Connect and Stand Alone | Mobile Device, PC Connect and Stand Alone | PC Connect and Stand Alone | PC Connect only | PC Connect only |
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| List Price (USD) | $1,899.00 | $3,449.00 | $4,299.00 | $2,495.00 | $3,299.00 |
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Wire & Cable ID, Product ID, Circuit Board Traceability, Laboratory ID Printers
BBP®12
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BradyPrinter™ i3300
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BradyPrinter™ i5300
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BradyPrinter™ i7100
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 i7500
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| Typical Volume Usage Guidelines* | 1000 labels / day | 3000 labels / day | 5000 labels / day | 7000+ 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" | 4.25" | 4.33" | 4.33" |
| Min Label Dimension | 0.40" | 0.25" | 0.20" | 0.125" | 0.125" |
| Print Speed | up to 8 inches per second | up to 4 inches per second | up to 10 inches per second | up to 11 inches per second | up to 12 inches per second |
| Loading & Unloading | Loose ribbons and media, thread - though calibration required | LabelSense™ Technology - drop in ribbon and media cartridges, no calibration required, no wasted labels | LabelSense™ Technology - drop in ribbon and media cartridges, no calibration required, no wasted labels | Loose ribbons and media, thread - though calibration required | LabelSense™ Technology - drop in ribbon and media cartridges, no calibration required, no wasted labels |
| Color Capabilities | Monocolor | Monocolor (some preprinted multicolor supplies also available) | Monocolor (some preprinted multicolor supplies also available) | Monocolor | Monocolor |
| Ways to Print | PC Connect only | PC Connect only | Mobile Device and PC Connect | PC Connect only | Mobile Device and PC Connect |
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| List Price (USD) | $994.99 | $1,549.00 | $2,249.00 | $2,749.00 | $2,749.00 |
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*assumes 1"x2" general die cut labels
Automated Labeling Printers
 A6200 Benchtop Printer
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 Wraptor A5500 Flag Printer
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 Wraptor A6500
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| Typical Volume Usage Guidelines* | 3000 labels/day | 7000+ labels/day | 7000+ labels/day |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer | Thermal Transfer | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Resolution | 300dpi | 300dpi | 300dpi |
| Max Print Width | 1.0" | 2.0" | 2.0" |
| Min Label Dimension | 0.75" | 0.75" | 0.75" |
| Print Speed | up to 1.5 ips | up to 3 ips | up to 3 ips |
| Color Capabilities | Monocolor | Monocolor | Monocolor |
| Ways to Print | Stand-Alone & PC Connect only |
Stand-Alone & PC Connect only |
Stand-Alone & PC Connect only |
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| List Price (USD) | $3,499.00 | $14,999.00 | $14,999.00 |
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*assumes 1" x 2" general die cut labels