IDXpert Label Printer Review
The Brady IDXpert has been designed for the professional.
It is a thermal label printer that can stand alone and has been built to withstand the conditions of the industrial work world.
It, along with its accompanying accessories is covered with a hard plastic case for protection.
The IDXpert is available in both handheld and desktop versions.
As an engineer, you'll be able to label patch panels, cables, identify racks, bays, frames by using the variety of labels for this printer.
The printer can be used in several different ways; one by the way of "General ID" and one by the way of "DataComm &T-Block Menu".
The IDXpert will print strips for terminal block identification with choices of separator and will also give an option for auto-serial numbering.
It can do this along with the usual die-cut, self-laminating and continuous wire markers.
Along with all this, heat-shrink tubing can be printed.
The font used in the IDXpert reduces confusion between numerals and letters.
It is also equipped with an auto-repeat feature for duplicating text in cable markers.
The printer is equipped with complete alphanumeric so upper and lower case letters can be used in the numbers.
It also has presets for barcodes 39 and 128 (along with a human readable option).
The bar code height and width can be adjusted also in this printer.
The preview section ensures you do not waste expensive labels when creating your barcodes.
Its date and time feature is very useful for PAT Test Labelling.
Up to 95 copies can be printed of a label and up to 10 designs can be saved on the IDXpert.
There is a battery state indicator and the printer requires six AA batteries or a power adaptor to be used, but neither of which is supplied.
There is some very helpful technical information in the Quick Start guide.
It helps the user to determine which label material is most suitable according to the type of application.
The printer contains contact springs which tell the smart-cell which menu options to use for that particular cartridge.
A driver can also be installed and then the printer can be connected to a computer using a USB cable.
All this allows done online is to upgrade through the web.
Labels can be designed on your PC but only if the proper software is purchased, MarkWare.
The IDXpert comes in two different keyboards, the QWERTY or the alphabetical order keyboard.
It does have a Caps Lock key to enable caps.
It also includes a small selection of symbols for electrical and mathematical use.
More symbols are available from an integral library.
The print area being worked is shown in the status bar.
It includes the font size and other very helpful information.
This piece of equipment has not had much if any complaints and is very tough and flexible.
It is a thermal label printer that can stand alone and has been built to withstand the conditions of the industrial work world.
It, along with its accompanying accessories is covered with a hard plastic case for protection.
The IDXpert is available in both handheld and desktop versions.
As an engineer, you'll be able to label patch panels, cables, identify racks, bays, frames by using the variety of labels for this printer.
The printer can be used in several different ways; one by the way of "General ID" and one by the way of "DataComm &T-Block Menu".
The IDXpert will print strips for terminal block identification with choices of separator and will also give an option for auto-serial numbering.
It can do this along with the usual die-cut, self-laminating and continuous wire markers.
Along with all this, heat-shrink tubing can be printed.
The font used in the IDXpert reduces confusion between numerals and letters.
It is also equipped with an auto-repeat feature for duplicating text in cable markers.
The printer is equipped with complete alphanumeric so upper and lower case letters can be used in the numbers.
It also has presets for barcodes 39 and 128 (along with a human readable option).
The bar code height and width can be adjusted also in this printer.
The preview section ensures you do not waste expensive labels when creating your barcodes.
Its date and time feature is very useful for PAT Test Labelling.
Up to 95 copies can be printed of a label and up to 10 designs can be saved on the IDXpert.
There is a battery state indicator and the printer requires six AA batteries or a power adaptor to be used, but neither of which is supplied.
There is some very helpful technical information in the Quick Start guide.
It helps the user to determine which label material is most suitable according to the type of application.
The printer contains contact springs which tell the smart-cell which menu options to use for that particular cartridge.
A driver can also be installed and then the printer can be connected to a computer using a USB cable.
All this allows done online is to upgrade through the web.
Labels can be designed on your PC but only if the proper software is purchased, MarkWare.
The IDXpert comes in two different keyboards, the QWERTY or the alphabetical order keyboard.
It does have a Caps Lock key to enable caps.
It also includes a small selection of symbols for electrical and mathematical use.
More symbols are available from an integral library.
The print area being worked is shown in the status bar.
It includes the font size and other very helpful information.
This piece of equipment has not had much if any complaints and is very tough and flexible.
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