Portable Printer Selection Guide
Labeling in the field or at your workplace? Get it done right with a Brady thermal transfer portable printer. Whether you’re labeling wires, cables, racks or bins, our printers have what it takes to make your job easier. They are rugged and built to last, proven by rigorous drop testing and backed by a two-year warranty.
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 M210 Printer
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M211 Printer
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M410 Printer
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M510 Printer
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M511 Printer
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M611 Printer
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M610 Printer
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M710 Printer
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| Print resolution | 203 dpi | 203 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi | 300 dpi |
| Print width | 0.75in. / 19.05 mm | 0.75in. / 19.05 mm | 1.00in. / 25.4 mm | 1.50in. / 38.1 mm | 1.50in. / 38.1 mm | 2.00in. / 50.8 mm | 2.00in. / 50.8 mm | 2.00in. / 50.8 mm |
| Handheld operation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Label cartridges | All-in-one ribbon and tape | All-in-one ribbon and tape | All-in-one ribbon and tape | All-in-one ribbon and tape | All-in-one ribbon and tape | Separate ribbon and tape | Separate ribbon and tape | Separate ribbon and tape |
| Label types | Continuous and pre-sized | Continuous and pre-sized | Continuous and pre-sized | Continuous and pre-sized |
Continuous and pre-sized |
Continuous, pre-sized, custom and bulk | Continuous, pre-sized, custom and bulk | Continuous, pre-sized, custom and bulk |
| Stand-alone printing | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Backlit screen | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard style | ABC | Mobile Device / QWERTY | QWERTY | QWERTY & Numeric | Mobile Device / QWERTY | Mobile Device / QWERTY | QWERTY | QWERTY |
| Connectivity options |
None | Bluetooth | USB | USB 2.0 | USB, Bluetooth (up to 5 devices) | USB 2.0, Bluetooth (up to 5 devices), Wi-Fi | USB and optional Bluetooth | USB 2.0 and optional Bluetooth & Wi-Fi |
| Software compatibility | None | Requires Brady Express Labels Mobile App | Brady Workstation Software | Brady Workstation Software | Requires: Brady Express Labels Mobile App or Brady Workstation Software | Requires: Brady Express Labels Mobile App or Brady Workstation Software | Brady Workstation Software or Brady Express Labels Mobile App | Brady Workstation Software or Brady Express Labels Mobile App |
| Power supply | 6 alkaline AA batteries, Li-Ion rechargeable battery, AC Adapter |
Internal Li-Ion Rechargeable battery, AC Adapter, USB | Ni-MH rechargeable battery, AC Adapter |
Rechargable Ni-MH battery, rechargable Li-ION battery (kits only), AC Adapter | AC Adapter, Internal Li-Ion Rechargeable battery, USB | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, AC Adapter |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, AC Adapter |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, AC Adapter |
| Weight | 1.66 lbs | 1.20 lbs | 2.6 lbs | 3.05 lbs | 2.3 lbs | 3.52 lbs | 3.1 lbs | 5.4 lbs |
| List Price (USD) | $99.00 | $179.99 | $299.99 | $419.99 | $419.99 | $749.99 | $749.99 | $899.99 |
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