PROS
- Wide range of labeling applications
- Wide selection of label media and materials
- Good print quality
- Easy to load media and easy to use
- Comes with carrying case, battery, and charger
CONS
- Can’t accept input from PC or handheld
- All labels must be typed
- No graphics support
- Expensive consumables
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Brady BMP21-Plus Printer Kit is an industrial-strength label printer designed to churn out labels on materials that can hold up in harsh environments.
ByWilliam Harrel March 31 2020
Editors’ Rating: excellent
The Brady BMP21-Plus Printer Kit ($195) is an entry-level industrial label printer designed to crank out labels for several types of mission-critical applications including general identification, wire and cable, datacom, electrical, and safety. It differs from most business-oriented labelers reviewed here, such as Brother’s QL-1110NWB and several others, in that, like most Brady label printers, it makes labels on materials meant for industrial environments. The BMP21-Plus also prints specialty labels, including data-center and electrical-cabinet sleeves and wire wraps, as well as reflective labels for directional markings or safety warnings. As today’s labeling technology goes, the BMP21-Plus is bare-bones. It can’t, for example, accept data from PCs or smartphones. Instead, it’s designed for working in the field and labeling as you work, and, in that sense, it’s a good value for networking, electrical, and other conscientious professionals who understand the benefits of tagging everything.
Read the entire review at PCMag