Body | Find this information on page 14 of the i5100 user manual: i5100 User Manual and Configuration Guide.Standard Mode PrintingIf the printer is operated with supplies that do not have Brady RFID tags and/or with non-Brady software then the printer simply defaults to function as a standard THT type printer with traditional label setup and changeover steps where the user adjusts, sets-up and selects settings manually. This is called "Standard Mode" printing.   Standard Mode Printing The printer display -
- does not show the part numbers installed or the amount remaining.
- does not show what sensor to use or where to set it.
The user manually -
- sets the print speed and burn setting with readjustments until desired print darkness and quality is achieved. Adjust this on the printer: Menu < Setup < Printing.
- confirms the installed ribbon is approved for use with the installed label: i5100 Ribbon and Label Compatibility Chart.
- visually checks supplies to see how much is remaining.
- chooses the correct sensor based on knowledge of what sensor type is needed for the style of label supply installed: How to Configure Correct Sensor Settings on the i5100.
- adjusts the sensor by visually aligning the sensor eye to the notch or proper gap area.
- sets up the label part in label creation software.
Partial Brady Mode / Partial Standard ModeIf a combination of IP-enabled and non-IP-enabled supplies are used then part of Brady Mode printing may be disabled. Refer to the following table for the set-up characteristics for these supply combination situations.Partial Brady Mode (Labels are detected but the ribbon is not) In partial Brady Mode printing:
Display does not show ribbon part number or estimated amount remaining.
All other Brady Mode features are active:
- Display shows label part number and estimated amount remaining.
- Printer auto-sets the printhead heat and print speed.
- Printer auto-verifies if installed ribbon is approved for the installed label.
- A warning displays if incorrect ribbon is installed.
- Printer tells user which sensor to select and where to set it.
- Brady software automatically finds the label template and sets up label size and spacing.
Partial Standard Mode In partial Standard Mode printing:
Display shows ribbon part number installed and estimated amount remaining.
All other Standard Mode setups apply:
- Display does not show label part number or estimated amount remaining.
- User visually checks amount of labels remaining.
- User manually sets the print speed and burn settings with trial and error.
- User establishes compatibility of installed ribbon with label.
- User chooses the correct sensor to use.
- User manually adjusts sensor by visual alignment to notch or gap.
- User sets up label size and layout software.
TroubleshootingIf the i5100 is not detecting supplies, verify the following:
- Ensure there is an RFID chip installed on the label or ribbon roll.
- For the label roll, try rotating the media holder 180 degrees.
- Try swapping the installed media with other media that you know contains an RFID chip, this will isolate the issue to either the printer or the ribbon or label media.
- If you are using non-IP enabled ribbons, you must use the Universal Ribbon Core.
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