High-Precision Production Workhorse • Precision High-Mix Production EngineResolution: 600 DPI
Brady i5100 / IP Series Precision Industrial Label Printer
Choose the i5100 for high-precision printing where pinpoint alignment on tiny labels is critical. 600 DPI resolution produces razor-sharp micro barcodes that never fail scanner reads. Engineered specifically for circuit board manufacturing (0.125" micro pcb labels), high-density 2d datamatrix barcodes, laboratory cryo vials, wire harness sleeves.
Max Width
4.16" (105.7 mm)
Print Speed
Up to 11.8 in/sec (300 mm/s)
Cartridge System
RFID smart ribbon & roll communication with center-aligned feed mechanism
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Popular Cartridges & Label Rolls for i5100 / IP Series
Orderable part numbers with Grainger SKUs, roll dimensions, package counts, and list pricing.
THT-179-7425-2Grainger #18CY44
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 1 in H x 1 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$206.99 USD
$0.10/labelTHT-137-7425-2Grainger #18CE10
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 1 in H x 2 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$243.99 USD
$0.12/labelTHT-53-7425-2Grainger #18DJ72
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 0.5 in H x 2 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$193.99 USD
$0.097/labelTHT-235-7425-2Grainger #18DC90
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 1 in H x 1.5 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$219.99 USD
$0.11/labelTHT-59-7425-2Grainger #18DU48
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 0.5 in H x 1 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$143.99 USD
$0.072/labelTHT-137-7425-2-ACGrainger #56KH01
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 1 in H x 2 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$287.99 USD
$0.14/labelTHT-37-7425-2Grainger #18DF45
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 0.5 in H x 1.5 in W • Roll of 2000 Labels
$169.99 USD
$0.085/labelTHT-251-7425-2Grainger #18DE06
Chemical and Temperature Resistant Polypropylene
Dimensions: 0.5 in H x 1 in W x 0.44 in Dia • Roll of 2000 Labels
$210.99 USD
$0.11/labelCertified B-Number Materials Supported on i5100 / IP Series
Tested label formulations certified for smooth feeding and high-resolution print quality.
| B-Number | Material Description | Primary Application | Operating Temp Range | Adhesive Type | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-109 | TAG Cross laminated polyethylene film tag | -40°C to 90°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-342 | PermaSleeve Marker Irradiated polyolefin heat shrink tubing (3:1 shrink ratio) | Wire identification and insulation purposes | -55°C to 135°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-344 | B-344 Irradiatedpolyolefinheatshrinktubing(3:1shrinkratio) | -55°C to 135°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-345 | PermaSleeve® Marker IrradiatedpolyvinylidenefluorideheatshrinktubingFinish:MatteShrinkRatio:2:1(3/32”is3:1) | -55°C to 225°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-350 | B-350AquALERT(TM)ThermalTransferPrintableWaterIndicatingPolyester/PaperLaminateLabels WaterIndicatingPolyester/PaperLaminate | null°C to 120°C | Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-351 | B-351 Tamper- ResistantVinylFinish: MatteWhiteAdhesive: Acrylic | -40°C to 100°C | Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-362 | B-362 Tamper- ResistantMetallizedVinylFinish: GlossySilverAdhesive:Acrylic | null°C to 80°C | Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-402 | B-402 PaperFinish:WhiteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | -80°C to 140°C | Permanentacrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-403 | B-403 WhitePaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:Acrylic | null°C to null°C | Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-408 | B-408 WhitePaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:Removableacrylic | null°C to 70°C | Removableacrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-412 | B-412 Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Tag Stock Polypropylene Tag | -40°C to 100°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-413 | BRADYBONDZ™ B -413 | -70°C to null°C | Permanentacrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-417 | Thermal Transfer Printable Translucent Vinyl Tape Translucent vinyl, provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area, with a permanent acrylic adhesive | "B-417 is an excellent material for wire and cable identification." | -70°C to 70°C | Permanent acrylic adhesive | Full Specs |
| B-422 | B-422 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White polyester | -40°C to 100°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-423 | BradyBondz(TM) Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Polyester Label Stock White polyester with a glossy white finish and a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | Electronic PCB and component identification | -70°C to 110°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-423Y | BradyBondz(TM) Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy Yellow Polyester Label Stock Polyester with a glossy yellow finish and a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | Electronic PCB and component identification | -70°C to 110°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-424 | B-424 WhitePaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:PermanentRubber | -40°C to 180°C | PermanentRubber | Full Specs | |
| B-425A | B-425A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYPROPYLENE LABEL STOCK White polypropylene | -40°C to 160°C | Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-425D | Thermal Transfer Printable Polypropylene Label Stock White polypropylene | -40°C to null°C | Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-427 | Thermal Transfer Printable Translucent Vinyl Tape Translucent vinyl, provided in a self-laminated format with a white printable zone and a translucent overlaminating area, with a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | B-427 is an excellent material for wire and cable identification. | -70°C to 70°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-428 | Thermal Transfer Printable Metallized Polyester Label Stock Metallized polyester label stock, matte with a light gray appearance, permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | "Designed for applications like rating and serial plates that utilize barcodes, alphanumerics, graphic symbols, and logos that require nameplate-like quality." | -40°C to 120°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-430 | BRADYBONDZ™ B -430 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Clear polyester | 70°C to 100°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-432 | B-432 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Clear polyester | -40°C to 100°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-434A | B -434A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSS METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | null°C to null°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-435A | B -435A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSS METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | null°C to null°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-437 | Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock Topcoated polyvinylfluoride | Cable and wire bundle applications and label applications where self-extinguishing properties are required | -70°C to 135°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-438 | B -438 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE TAMPER EVIDENT MATTE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | -40°C to 40°C | Tamper Indicating Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-439 | B-439 | null°C to 80°C | PermanentacrylicColors:White,yellow, red,lightblue,green,orange,black,grayandpurple. | Full Specs | |
| B-449 | B-449 White polypropylene | -40°C to 120°C | Removableacrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-459 | B -459 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White Polyester | -40°C to 180°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-461 | POLYESTER FILM TAPE Polyester | -70°C to 130°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-472 | Matte Topcoated Polyimide Wirewrap Label Stock Topcoated 1 mil polyimide | Cable and wire bundle applications and label applications where self-extinguishing properties are required | 100°C to 160°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-473 | B-473 Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Static Dissipative Polyester Label Stock White Polyester | -40°C to 180°C | Static Dissipative Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-480A | BRADYBONDZ™ B-480A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LIGHT GRAY POLYESTER LABEL STOCK WITH RUBBER BASED ADHESIVE Top coated polyester | -70°C to null°C | Permanent rubber based | Full Specs | |
| B-481 | StainerBondz(TM) PolyesterFinish:SatinwhiteAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | -80°C to null°C | Permanentacrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-483A | Thermal Transfer Printable Label Stock White polyester, glossy finish, permanent rubber based adhesive | B-483A is designed for high adhesion to textured metals and low surface energy plastics. | -40°C to 120°C | Permanent Rubber Based | Full Specs |
| B-484A | B-484AFLEXIBLETHERMALTRANSFERPRINTABLELABELSTOCK PolyesterFinish:GlosswhiteAdhesive:PermanentRubberBased | -40°C to 120°C | PermanentRubberBased | Full Specs | |
| B-486B | B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Metallized Polyester | -40°C to 120°C | Permanent rubber-based | Full Specs | |
| B-488 | B-488 MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Polyester | -40°C to 160°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-489A | B-489A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanent rubber based | -40°C to 120°C | Permanent rubber based | Full Specs | |
| B-490 | Freezerbondz™ Matte White Polyester Thermal Printable Label Stock White polyester | -196°C to 160°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-492 | Freezerbondz White Polyester Thermal Printable Label Stock Polyester - white film with white thermal transfer printable topcoat, permanent acrylic adhesive | Laboratory identification such as vials, centrifuge tubes, test tubes, straws, and slides (stated under APPLICATIONS) | -196°C to 110°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-494 | B-494 PolyesterFinish:GlosswhiteAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | null°C to 158°C | PermanentAcrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-498 | Thermal Transfer Printable, Repositionable Coated Vinyl Cloth Label Stock Coated Vinyl Cloth | Wire, cable, and general identification numbers, letters and conduit and voltage markers | -40°C to 80°C | Repositionable Rubber Based | Full Specs |
| B-499A | Thermal Transfer / Dot Matrix Printable Nylon Cloth Label Polyamide coated nylon cloth, matte white finish, permanent acrylic adhesive | Wiremarking and general labeling applications | -40°C to 120°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-521 | THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE LABEL STOCK Clear polypropylene | -70°C to 100°C | Removable | Full Specs | |
| B-522 | THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK Clear Polyester | -70°C to null°C | Removable acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-533 | B- 533 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White Polyester | -94°C to 200°C | Removable Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-593 | Raised Panel Label Polyester, gloss finish, with permanent acrylic, foam backed adhesive | Patch panel identification, in identifying external push-buttons, switches, and internal connection points | -20°C to 100°C | Permanent Acrylic, Foam Backed | Full Specs |
| B-618 | B -618 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK White polyester | -40°C to 180°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-717 | Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Static Dissipative Polyimide Label Polyimide | null°C to null°C | Static Dissipative Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-718 | THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE LOW PROFILE STATIC DISSIPATIVE POLYIMIDE LABEL STOCK Polyimide | -65°C to null°C | Static dissipative permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-719 | THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE MATTE WHITE LOW PROFILE STATIC DISSIPATIVE POLYIMIDE LABEL STOCK Polyimide | -70°C to null°C | Static Dissipative Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-724 | Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock Greenish/Amber Polyimide, matte finish, permanent acrylic adhesive, thermal transfer printable | Printed circuit board and electronic component pre-process labeling | -70°C to 330°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-728 | Matte White Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock Polyimide | null°C to 350°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-729 | Matte White Low Profile Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock Polyimide | null°C to null°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-7425 | B-7425 Polypropylene | -80°C to null°C | PermanentAcrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-7546 | B-7546 PolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanentacrylic | -20°C to 100°C | Permanentacrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-7566 | B-7566 PolyesterFinish: GlossClearAdhesive: TamperIndicatingAcrylic | -94°C to null°C | TamperIndicatingAcrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-7576 | B-7576 MetallizedPolyesterFinish: MatteSilverAdhesive: TamperIndicatingAcrylic | -40°C to 100°C | TamperIndicatingAcrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-7642 | PermaSleeve® Marker Heat shrinkable (2:1) polyolefin sleeves | Wire identification and insulation purposes | -55°C to 240°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-767 | Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Static Dissipative Polyimide Label Polyimide | null°C to 350°C | Static Dissipative Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-768 | THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY WHITE LOW PROFILE STATIC DISSIPATIVE LABEL STOCK Polyimide | -80°C to 260°C | Static Dissipative Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-7727 | AUTO-DISPENSABLE GLOSSY WHITE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYIMIDE LABEL White polyimide | null°C to null°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-776 | Glossy Light Green Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock Light Green Polyimide | null°C to null°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-777 | Glossy White Thermal Transfer Printable Polyimide Label Stock Polyimide | 170°C to null°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-7797 | B-7797 AUTO-DISPENSABLE GLOSSY WHITE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE POLYIMIDE LABEL White polyimide | null°C to null°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-797 | Thermal Transfer Printable Glossy White Polyimide Label Stock Polyimide film with a glossy finish and a permanent acrylic adhesive, printed by thermal transfer | Printed circuit board (PCB) and electronic component pre-process labeling. | -80°C to 300°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs |
| B-8117 | MATTE BLACK LABEL STOCK Polyester | null°C to null°C | Rubber based | Full Specs | |
| B-813 | B-813 PaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | -40°C to 60°C | PermanentAcrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-816 | B-816 PaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:RemovableAcrylic | -40°C to 60°C | RemovableAcrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-8423 | B-8423 PolyesterFinish:SatinAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic | -112°C to 160°C | PermanentAcrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-8425 | BRADYBONDZ™ B -8425 GLOSS POLYPROPYLENE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABELSTOCK Polypropylene | -40°C to 90°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| B-8591 | WEATHER RESISTANT LABEL STOCK PolyesterFinish:GlossAdhesive:Permanent acrylic | -70°C to 110°C | Permanent acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R4300 | Series Thermal Transfer Ribbon Thermal transfer ribbon based on a wax/resin formulation, with a polyester base film | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R4400 | R4400 | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R4500 | R4500 | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R4900 | R4900 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R6000 Halogen Free | Halogen Free Series Thermal Transfer Ribbon Thermal transfer ribbon based on a resin formulation, with a polyester base film | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R6200 | R6200 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R6300 | R6300 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R6400 | R6400 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R6600 | R6600 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R6700 | R6700 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs | |
| R6800 | R6800 SERIES WHITE THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON | 5°C to 35°C | Permanent Acrylic | Full Specs |
Frequently Asked Questions: Brady i5100 / IP Series Precision Industrial Label Printer
Q: How does the Smart-Cell RFID technology work in i5100 / IP Series?
Brady cartridges contain an embedded RFID microchip that automatically communicates label dimensions, material type, remaining quantity, and recommended printhead burn temperature to the printer. This enables zero calibration waste—the first label printed is 100% perfectly aligned.
Q: Can I print heat-shrink wire sleeves (B-342) on this printer?
Yes, as long as the sleeve size fits within the maximum print width (4.16" (105.7 mm)). Portable models like the M210 use drop-in M21- series PermaSleeve cartridges, while high-volume benchtops (i3300, i7100) support roll-fed 3:1 sleeves up to 1.5" diameter.