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Brady S3100 Sign and Label Printer

Choose the S3100 if you want completely standalone operation without needing a computer attached. Engineered specifically for on-demand osha safety signs, pipe markers, 5s visual workplace, arc flash headers.

Max Width
4.0" (101.6 mm)
Print Speed
3.0 in/sec
Cartridge System
B30- series drop-in ribbon and vinyl cartridges
Sample industrial label output printed on compatible media for Brady S3100 Sign and Label Printer
🏷️ Industrial Label Application: High-Density Print Output Sample
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Popular Cartridges & Label Rolls for S3100 Sign Maker

Orderable part numbers with Grainger SKUs, roll dimensions, package counts, and list pricing.

B30C-4000-423Grainger #45LT09
Product Identification Label Tape
Dimensions: 4 in W x 150 ft LCartridge of 150 Feet
$222.99 USD
$1.49/ft
B30C-3000-423Grainger #792VU6
Product Identification Label Tape
Dimensions: 3 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$120.99 USD
$1.21/ft
B30C-2000-423
Product Identification Label Tape
Dimensions: 2 in W x 100 ft LRoll of 100 Feet
$81.99 USD
$0.82/ft
B30-263-595-NFPAGrainger #6XGY8
All Weather Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Labels
Dimensions: 4 in H x 6.25 in WCartridge of 170 Labels
$339.99 USD
$2.00/label
B30-263-595-CBGrainger #6XGY3
All Weather Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Labels
Dimensions: 4 in H x 6.25 in WCartridge of 170 Labels
$339.99 USD
$2.00/label
B30-161-595-DIAMGrainger #6XGZ0
All Weather Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Labels
Dimensions: 4 in H x 4 in WCartridge of 240 Labels
$339.99 USD
$1.42/label
B30-25-595-ANSIDAGrainger #6XHA0
All Weather Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Labels
Dimensions: 4 in H x 6 in WCartridge of 175 Labels
$324.99 USD
$1.86/label
B30-25-595-OSHADAGrainger #6XHA2
All Weather Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Labels
Dimensions: 4 in H x 6 in WCartridge of 175 Labels
$324.99 USD
$1.86/label

Certified B-Number Materials Supported on S3100 Sign Maker

Tested label formulations certified for smooth feeding and high-resolution print quality.

B-NumberMaterial DescriptionPrimary ApplicationOperating Temp RangeAdhesive TypeDatasheet
B-403
B-403
WhitePaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:Acrylic
null°C to null°CAcrylicFull 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°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-424
B-424
WhitePaperFinish:MatteAdhesive:PermanentRubber
-40°C to 180°CPermanentRubberFull 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°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-432
B-432 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSSY CLEAR POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Clear polyester
-40°C to 100°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-434A
B -434A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE GLOSS METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Metallized Polyester
null°C to null°CPermanent AcrylicFull 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°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-438
B -438 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE TAMPER EVIDENT MATTE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Metallized Polyester
-40°C to 40°CTamper Indicating AcrylicFull Specs
B-443
BRADYB-443
WhitePolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:PermanentAcrylic-RubberHybrid
-94°C to null°CPermanentAcrylic-RubberHybridFull 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°CPermanent rubber basedFull 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°CPermanent Rubber BasedFull Specs
B-484A
B-484AFLEXIBLETHERMALTRANSFERPRINTABLELABELSTOCK
PolyesterFinish:GlosswhiteAdhesive:PermanentRubberBased
-40°C to 120°CPermanentRubberBasedFull Specs
B-486B
B-486B THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE METALLIZED POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Metallized Polyester
-40°C to 120°CPermanent rubber-basedFull Specs
B-488
B-488 MATTE WHITE POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Polyester
-40°C to 160°CPermanent acrylicFull Specs
B-489A
B-489A THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE LABEL STOCK
PolyesterFinish:MatteAdhesive:Permanent rubber based
-40°C to 120°CPermanent rubber basedFull 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°CRepositionable Rubber BasedFull Specs
B-509
B-509 MAGNETIC BACK POLYESTER
Magnetic sheeting with a white polyester surface
-18°C to 70°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-526
B-526
-40°C to 60°Cpressure sensitive acrylicFull Specs
B-549
B-549 POLYESTER LABEL STOCK
Olefin/polyester film
-40°C to 100°CPermanent pressure sensitive acrylicFull Specs
B-551
B-551 TAG STOCK
polyester
-40°C to 90°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-565
B-565 METALLIZED POLYESTER TAPE
-40°C to 110°CPermanent pressure sensitive acrylicFull Specs
B-569
B-569 HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYESTER TAPE
-40°C to 100°Cpermanent pressure sensitive acrylicFull Specs
B-581
B-581 REPOSITIONABLE VINYL
Vinyl film
-40°C to 82°CRepositionable pressure sensitive acrylicFull Specs
B-584
B-584 REFLECTIVE TAPE
-40°C to 70°CPressure sensitive acrylic: Class 1 (Fed. Spec. L-S-300)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°CPermanent Acrylic, Foam BackedFull Specs
B-595
Vinyl Film with Permanent Adhesive
Vinyl film with a permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive
Pipemarkers-40°C to 82°CPermanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesiveFull 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°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-7569
B-7569
-20°C to null°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-787
B-787 Glossy White Polyvinyl Fluoride Label Stock
Polyvinyl
37°C to null°CPermanent acrylicFull 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°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-851
B-851 ECONOMY POLYESTER TAGS
Heavy duty polyester
-40°C to null°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
B-854
B-854
Polyester
-40°C to 110°Cpressure sensitive adhesive productFull Specs
B-855
B-855
Polyester
-40°C to 110°CPressure sensitive adhesive productFull Specs
R10000
R10000 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON
null°C to null°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R4300
Series Thermal Transfer Ribbon
Thermal transfer ribbon based on a wax/resin formulation, with a polyester base film
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R4400
R4400
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R4900
R4900 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull 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°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R6200
R6200 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R6400
R6400 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R6600
R6600 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R6700
R6700 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs
R6800
R6800 SERIES WHITE THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON
5°C to 35°CPermanent AcrylicFull Specs

Frequently Asked Questions: Brady S3100 Sign and Label Printer

Q: How does the Smart-Cell RFID technology work in S3100 Sign Maker?

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 (4.0" (101.6 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.