The i7500 can use Brady specific materials or non-Brady materials. If the labels are specific for the i7500 (i75-series), the printer automatically senses and calibrates the printer in what is called Smart Mode. If the labels are non-Brady or non-i75-series, there are more steps to installing the labels, Manual Mode. Refer to i7500 - Smart Mode versus Manual Mode for more information.
There are a few different models of the i7500 printer. Instructions are similar for both the standard configuration and peel configuration. Instructions that are different for the peel model will be noted.
Standard Model
Peel Model
Load the Labels
Brady and non-Brady materials are loaded the same. The sensor setting and printer settings must be done manually for non-i750-series materials.
Before installing labels, confirm that the leading edge is cleanly cut straight across. This ensures proper alignment of the labels for accurate printing.
Important: Before loading supplies be sure the appropriate accessories are installed or removed for the print mode you intend to use:
Peel Mode requires the smooth-edge peel bar plate to be installed and the curved rewind guide be REMOVED if it is installed.
Internal Rewind Mode requires both the curved rewind guide and the smooth-edge peel bar plate be installed.
Tear-Off Mode requires the curved rewind guide be REMOVED and the media not be attached to the internal rewind take-up spindle. The smooth-edge peel bar plate can be used to tear off thin paper liners or can be replaced with the peel model serrated tear plate for tearing thicker materials.
Important: If the print mode is being changed and the printer is already loaded with labels attached to the internal take-up spindle, it is recommended to unload the printer and being with no labels installed.
Open the cover.
Open the locking lever to lift the printhead.
Lower the label roll flange by squeezing the yellow tabs on each side and pull down.
Slide the label roll onto the label roll hanger.
All labels except permasleeves are loaded with the labels coming from the top. Permasleeve materials are loaded the opposite way with the labels coming from the bottom.
Press the yellow tabs up until it is against the label roll and centered. The rolls will automatically center.
Feed the labels into the printer path, following the white arrows on the inside of the printer.
If loading i75-series smart labels, the printer display will show “Brady material roll detected.” If this does not display, then remove label roll and replace back onto the label roll hanger until the auto-detection message displays.
If loading Manual (non-i75-series) labels, the printer display shows "New Label Roll Installed." If this displays, the sensor must be manually set.
Route the labels under the dancer bar, forward beneath the printhead, and through the two gray label guides stopping the material with the leading edge in the center of the black rubber print roller. Do not feed short of the roller or past the roller.
Roll the yellow label guide adjuster wheel to narrow the label guides until the guides just touch the edges of the label.
If using i75-series labels, close the printhead
Tear-Off Mode: The printer will perform a short initialization movement and is then ready to accept a print job.
Peel or Internal Rewind Mode:
A setup wizard will appear with instructions for how to feed the labels through the print path and back to attach to the internal take-up spindle; including steps if the labels are already attached to the take-up spindle or if not already attached.
If changing the print mode during the wizard, it is important to have the correct accessories installed or removed according to the intended print mode.
When the wizard is complete the printer is ready to receive a print job.
If using non-i75-series labels:
Select the Label Roll Type: Continuous, Notched, Gapped or Black Mark.
Tap Next.
Move the optical sensor using the slider and arrow buttons on the screen. Press, hold and slide the yellow slider to make large movements or tap the arrows for minor movements: i7500 - Adjust Label Sensor Position.
Move the sensor light to rest directly over the notch location for notched labels or in the middle of the label for gapped.
A green light on the label on the LCD screen demonstrates where the sensor position should go on the labels.
Tap Next.
When the printer displays Label Printing Method on the screen, tap to select Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal and tap Next.
For Print Mode, tap to select Tear-Off, Peel or Internal Rewind mode making sure the required accessories are installed or removed before continuing. Tap Next.
Close the printhead.
Tap Feed / Calibrate.
If a few labels dispense and no errors appear, the printer is calibrated. Continue to load the ribbon.
Peel Configuration - After the first label prints, press Next to move each label after it is presented.
If more than a few labels dispense and the Failure Calibrating Labels error appears, the correct sensor and position were not chosen or the printer must be calibrated. Repeat the steps above and verify the sensor is in the right position or review i7500 - Label Sensor Calibration to calibrate the printer.
Peel or Internal Rewind Mode
A setup wizard will appear with instructions on how to feed the labels through the print path and back to attach to the internal take-up spindle - including steps if not already attached.
During these steps the printer will also first perform a label calibration. If not successful, follow prompts to recheck and try the label calibration again. If successful the wizard will continue the prompts to attach the label material to the take-up spindle according to the print mode selected.
When the wizard is complete the printer is ready to receive a print job.
Load the Ribbon
Important: Direct thermal labels do not require a ribbon - remove any ribbon before proceeding to next step.
The i7500 printer can use i75-series ribbons or open core ribbons. There are two different sets of instructions:
If loading i75-series smart ribbon, ensure the spring-loaded shaft on the ribbon take-up spindle is pushed all the way in and locked in place with a “click.”
Position the black end-cap of the ribbon cartridge against the end of the ribbon supply spindle aligning the flat dimension of the hole in the end-cap with the flat dimension in the end of the spindle.
The blue side of the ribbon core goes towards the outside. The ribbon can only be installed one way.
Slide the cartridge onto the spindle until it stops. The ribbon is automatically centered with the ink correctly facing the label.
Pull ribbon material off the roll and feed into the ribbon pathway following the white outline arrows shown on the printer.
Feed the ribbon under the printhead, out the front and then upward over the anti-wrinkle roller, then back again underneath and counter-clockwise onto the ribbon take-up spindle, tucking the ribbon under the metal tab on the take-up spindle.
Rotate the ribbon take-up spindle clockwise several turns to ensure ribbon is pulling through and until any wrinkles in the ribbon are gone: i7500 - Ribbon Wrinkle.
Close and lock the printhead.
When you hear it click, it is locked in place. If not, press down until locked.
The non-i75-series ribbon does not have the black and blue core, it is an open core.
Slide the ribbon roll onto the spindle and visually check to be sure it is centered on the spindle and centered over the labels.
Confirm the correct ribbon ink formulation is being used with the installed label material: i7500 - Label Materials Guide. This will not display on the LCD screen.
Make sure the ink side of the ribbon will face downward against the label once installed. The top of the ribbon should be towards the right side.
Pull ribbon material off the roll and feed into the ribbon pathway following the white outline arrows shown on the printer.
Feed the ribbon under the printhead, out the front and then upward over the anti-wrinkle roller, then back again underneath and counter-clockwise onto the ribbon take-up spindle, tucking the ribbon under the metal tab on the take-up spindle.
Rotate the ribbon take-up spindle clockwise several turns to ensure ribbon is pulling through and until any wrinkles in the ribbon are gone.
Close and lock the printhead.
When you hear it click, it is locked in place. If not, press down until locked.
