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BMP61 Label Printer Library Update



This article provides instructions for updating the Printer Label Library. See this article to upgrade the BMP61 firmware: How to Update the Firmware on the BMP61.


The Printer Label Library provides this information to the printer: 
  • Label and ribbon part numbers
  • Burn values (print head energy)
  • Label rotations
  • Allows new part compatibility
  • Allows new ribbon and label combination compatibility
  • Determines feed settings for parts should be torn off, fed to the cutter, or contains a perforations

Why should I update my BMP61 Printer Label Library files?

  • The printer displays "invalid media" or other media errors.
  • Your printer is not detecting a custom part.
  • Your printer is not detecting a part listed as compatible on BradyID.
  • Your labels are printing light when using the correct ribbon and label combination.
  • Print position is offset.

Update the BMP61 Printer Label Library via USB flash drive or Brady Workstation. You do not need a paid version of Brady Workstation to update the Printer Label Library: How to Download & Install the Free Basic Design Suite for Brady Workstation.

If you receive an error while updating the Printer Label Library, refer to BMP61 - Failed to Upgrade Selected File error.
 

Update the Printer Label Library via USB
 

  1. Download the latest Printer Label Library file on your computer.

Download now.png

 

  1. Right click and choose Extract all.

BMP61_Update_Extract All

 

  1. Double-click the M611_BMP61_Y_B_Database extracted folder. 
 
  1. Copy the Excel and BIN file from the extracted folder to the flash drive. They must be in the root of the flash drive, not within a folder.

BMP61_Update_Copy_to_USB

 

  1. Remove the flash drive and insert it into your BMP61. 

BMP61_Update_Insert_USB

 

  1. The printer will detect the Excel and BIN files, and prompt your upgrade. Select upgrade and hit enter. 

BMP61_Update_Select_Files

 

  1. Choose Yes and hit the enter key on the next prompt. 

BMP61_Update_Confirm

 

  1. A screen will display, prompting to delete files on external media. This simply removes the Excel and BIN from your flash drive after the update is complete. If you have additional BMP61 printers to update, consider leaving these files on your drive. 

 

  1. Turn the printer off, then remove the flash drive. Turn the printer back on.
IMPORTANT: The printer will continue to try to update the firmware if you do not remove the flash drive.

BMP61_Power_Cycle

 

  1. On power up, press FN + Setup and navigate to Config to confirm the YB database has been updated. 
  1. Turn on BMP61 printer and connect it to your computer via a USB cable. 
 
  1. Open Brady Workstation on your computer.
 
  1. Select Printer Updates tab. 
BWS_HomeScreen
 
  1. Your BMP61 should show in the Brady Printers section. Click the Update button. 
BWS_UpdateScreen_BMP61_Resized.png
 
  1. Select Update Now on the Printer Label Library tab. Select OK to confirm the update. 
Important: Make sure the printer is plugged in so that the printer does not shut off during the update. Do not unplug the USB cable or printer power cable. 

BWS_UpdateScreen_BMP61_UpdateNow
 
  1. Once the update is complete, reboot the printer. 

Related information
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