Brady Benchtop Label Printer Comparison Chart

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
	BBP®30	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 Capabilites	Monocolor (some pre-printed multicolor supplies also available)	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 only	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect and Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect only
Application	• GHS & Chemical • Pipe Markers • Arc Flash • Equipment Panels • Facility & Safety ID • Lean/5S • Magnetic & Cold-temp • Panel & Push Button • Reflective & Glow-in-the-dark • Signs • Tagging	• Arc Flash • Equipment Panels • Facility & Safety ID • GHS & Chemical • Lab • Electronics ID • Lean/5S • Magnetic & Cold-temp • Panel & Push Button • Pipe Markers • Reflective & Glow-in-the-Dark • Signs • Tagging	• Arc Flash • Equipment Panels • Facility & Safety ID • GHS & Chemical • Lean/5S • Magnetic & Cold-temp • Metallized,polyimide & static dissapative • Panel & Push Button • Pipe Markers • Reflective & 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 & 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	BBP®33	BradyPrinter™ i5100	BradyPrinter™ i7100
List Price (USD)	$ 849.00	$1,350.00	$2,250.00	$2,520.00
Maximum Labels per Day & 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”	4.000"	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 & Cable ID	• Equipment Panels • Facility & Safety ID • GHS & Chemical • Lab • Electronics ID • Lean/5S • Magnetic & Cold-temp • Metallized, polyimide, static dissapative • Panel & Push Button • Pipe Markers • Reflective & • Glow-in-the-Dark • Signs • Tagging • Wire labels & sleeves • Labeling	• Product ID • Production Line • Electronics ID • PC Board Applications • Logistics • General Industrial • Asset ID • Wire & 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 & specialty materials

Cable and Wire Marking Specialty Printers

	BBP®72 Double Sided Printer	Wraptor™ A6500 Wire ID Printer Applicator
List Price (USD)	$9,500.00	$12,995.00
Maximum Labels per Day & Operational Hours	7000+ labels/day 24hr/7 days	7000+ labels/day 24hr/7 days
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer	Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution	300dpi	300dpi
Max Print Width	4.160”	2.000"
Color Capabilities	Monocolor	Monocolor
PC Connect or Stand Alone	PC Connect only	PC Connect only
Application	• High volume Permasleeve® Wire Marking Sleeves (Double-sided format only)	• Automated Print & Apply • Data Communications

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** 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.

Benchtop Printer Comparison Guide

Safety and Facility Identification Sign and Label Printers

BBP®35 and BBP®37

Circuit Board Traceability, Product ID, Cable and Wire Label Printers

Cable and Wire Marking Specialty Printers