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.

 

BMP®21-PLUS Label Printer

BMP®41 Label Printer

BMP®51 Label Maker

BradyPrinter M611 Label Printer

BMP®61 Label Printer

BMP®71 Label Printer

BMP21 PLUS Portable Printer BMP41 Portable Printer BMP51 Portable Printer M611 Portable Printer BMP61 Portable Printer BMP71 Portable Printer
Print resolution 203 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi
Print width 0.75” / 19.05 mm 1.00” / 25.4 mm 1.50” / 38.1 mm 1.50” / 38.1 mm 2.00” / 50.8 mm 2.00” / 50.8 mm
Handheld operation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Label cartridges 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 Continuous
and die-cut
Continuous
and die-cut
Continuous and die-cut, bulk Continuous and die-cut, bulk Continuous and die-cut, bulk
Stand-Alone printing Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Backlit screen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Keyboard style ABC QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY QWERTY
Connectivity
options
None USB USB, Bluetooth, optional WiFi and Ethernet USB 2.0, Bluetooth, WiFi USB and optional WiFi USB
Software compatibility None LabelMark Software LabelMark or Codesoft Software Requires: Brady Workstation Express Labels Mobile App or Brady Workstation Software LabelMark or Codesoft Software LabelMark or Codesoft Software
Power supply 6 alkaline AA batteries
Li-Ion rechargeable battery
AC Adapter
Ni-MH
rechargeable battery
AC Adapter
Li-Ion rechargeable battery
AC Adapter
Rechargeable battery
AC Adapter
Rechargeable battery
AC Adapter
Rechargeable battery
AC Adapter
Weight 1.66 lbs 2.85 lbs 3.18 lbs 3.52 lbs 3.20 lbs 5.42 lbs
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