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.

	M210 Printer	M211 Printer	M410 Printer	M510 Printer	M511 Printer	M611 Printer	M610 Printer	M710 Printer
Print resolution	203 dpi	203 dpi	300 dpi	300 dpi	300 dpi	300 dpi	300 dpi	300 dpi
Print width	0.75in. / 19.05 mm	0.75in. / 19.05 mm	1.00in. / 25.4 mm	1.50in. / 38.1 mm	1.50in. / 38.1 mm	2.00in. / 50.8 mm	2.00in. / 50.8 mm	2.00in. / 50.8 mm
Handheld operation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Label cartridges	All-in-one ribbon and tape	All-in-one ribbon and tape	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 and pre-sized	Continuous and pre-sized	Continuous and pre-sized	Continuous and pre-sized	Continuous and pre-sized	Continuous, pre-sized, custom and bulk	Continuous, pre-sized, custom and bulk	Continuous, pre-sized, custom and bulk
Stand-alone printing	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Backlit screen	Yes	N/A	Yes	Yes	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyboard style	ABC	Mobile Device / QWERTY	QWERTY	QWERTY & Numeric	Mobile Device / QWERTY	Mobile Device / QWERTY	QWERTY	QWERTY
Connectivity options	None	Bluetooth	USB	USB 2.0	USB, Bluetooth (up to 5 devices)	USB 2.0, Bluetooth (up to 5 devices), Wi-Fi	USB and optional Bluetooth	USB 2.0 and optional Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
Software compatibility	None	Requires Brady Express Labels Mobile App	Brady Workstation Software	Brady Workstation Software	Requires: Brady Express Labels Mobile App or Brady Workstation Software	Requires: Brady Express Labels Mobile App or Brady Workstation Software	Brady Workstation Software or Brady Express Labels Mobile App	Brady Workstation Software or Brady Express Labels Mobile App
Power supply	6 alkaline AA batteries, Li-Ion rechargeable battery, AC Adapter	Internal Li-Ion Rechargeable battery, AC Adapter, USB	Ni-MH rechargeable battery, AC Adapter	Rechargable Ni-MH battery, rechargable Li-ION battery (kits only), AC Adapter	AC Adapter, Internal Li-Ion Rechargeable battery, USB	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, AC Adapter	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, AC Adapter	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, AC Adapter
Weight	1.66 lbs	1.20 lbs	2.6 lbs	3.05 lbs	2.3 lbs	3.52 lbs	3.1 lbs	5.4 lbs
List Price (USD)	$99.00	$179.99	$299.99	$399.99	$399.99	$749.99	$749.99	$899.99
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