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
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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