MW-260 Mobile Printer
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1. gt Refer to page 12 22 Appendix Symptom The paper Remedy The parts indicated by A in the cassette cover can illustration below have locked up not be closed Refer to the illustration and use the tip of a ball point pen to slide the indicated part in the direction of the arrow to free it Paper cassette Free the part on the opposite side using the same method Symptom The paper Remedy Insert the pins into the white paper cassette cover came cassette cover holders at the areas off shown by B below until they snap into place The pin snaps in more easily if the two parts are angled to form a V Indicator lights E Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is operating correctly while a red light indicates ieri an error has occurred Indicator Indicator light colour light status Waiting to receive data using Blue Sola tooth or the USB Blue Printer status Flashing Communicating receiving print data Sleep mode power saving standby con dition possible only when receiving data using Bluetooth Green Corser Flashing Flashing Pee res When the status indicator light is blue it is possible to receive data using both the Bluetooth and USB interfaces However once a connection is established using one of the interfaces data cannot be received using the other interface until printing is complete If an error has occurred chec2. cated part if the printer is disassembled Indicates danger of electric shock if the operation is performed with wet hands amp Indicates danger of electric shock if the printer is exposed to water Q Indicates an action that must be performed e Indicates that the power supply cord must be unplugged from the electrical outlet vi Precautions Concerning this printer Recharge Lithium ion Battery Do not use this printer with any rechargeable battery other than that specified otherwise a fire or an electric shock may result Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable lithium ion battery BT 200 hereafter referred to as rechargeable battery included with the printer otherwise heat or cracks may be produced or a fire an electric shock or damage may result OTo recharge the battery insert the rechargeable battery into the MW 260 and then use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer ODo not insert or use the rechargeable battery in any equip ment other than the MW 260 Do not directly connect it to a power supply car cigarette lighter or electrical outlet ODo not expose the rechargeable battery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed to pressure heat or an electric charge for example an oven or microwave oven clothes dryer high voltage equipment or electromagnetic cooker ODo not place the rechargeable battery or the printer with the rechargeable battery
3. 40 C O Humidity 20 80 Maximum wet bulb temperature 27 C O Do not operate or store this printer in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures extreme humidity extreme dust or extreme vibrations otherwise the printer may be damaged or malfunction O Do not use the printer in a location exposed to extreme tem perature fluctuations otherwise condensation may occur resulting in the printer being damaged or malfunctioning O If condensation occurs allow it to dry naturally before operating the printer O This printer uses a lithium ion battery Due to the character istics of lithium ion batteries using them in locations at low temperatures may greatly reduce the number of prints pos sible The AC adapter case and the printer may become hot while the printer is charging or printing This does not indicate a malfunction When the printer is not used unplug the power supply plug from the electrical outlet Do not block the paper output slot If the AC adapter connector or USB port becomes dirty incor rect connection or incorrect charging may result Periodically clean the connector and port with a dry cotton swab When cleaning the printer use a soft dry cloth Do not use benzene or paint thinners otherwise the printer may become discoloured or deformed Refer to page 17 When using optional accessories use them as described in their instruction manuals Precautions Use the
4. infrared i 6 Using Bluetoothi oasis aA 6 Turning on off the printer i 7 Bluetooth Functions Guide 8 Preparing the paper i 9 Installing the paper cassette 11 Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer 13 FOCGINO PAPeF gt il 15 Using the paper guide 16 MANtenanee prartiaiaaa eda nari 17 3 APDPENOD leale 19 Product specifications 19 TROUDIGSMOOUAG ve iuhencvaverisi sander teaser lla 20 Indicator lights cise eases Gecoste ie Posies ecteaschetiecdas Uvatgedtnetes ves 24 LOSS ANY ina 26 General Description Right side Paper cassette cover Paper check window x Paper output slot Port Left side Status Charging indicator light indicator light Power button Interface switch Operating Procedures 2 Operating Procedures Removing the protective film When shipped from the manufacturer a protective film is affixed to the paper check window Before using the printer remove the protective film Inserting removing the rechargeable battery Inserting the rechargeable battery Slide the rechargeable battery cover at the back of the printer in the directions shown in 0 2 Remove the cover and battery by lifting the edge at with your finger 3 Align the battery with the connector and then install the rechargeable
5. stop printing 25 Glossary Simple descriptions of terms used in this manual are provided below Be sure to look up any terms that you are unfamiliar with Bluetooth IrDA PC 26 A short range wireless communication technology using a radio frequency Regulated by conven tions called profiles Bluetooth enables commu nication between devices with the same profile This printer has the serial port profile built in A wireless communication protocol using infrared transmission When infrared is used communica tion is wireless however a line of sight to the infrared port is required Since the various ver sions 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 and 1 4 are regulated by the transmission distance and speed compatibil ity is often difficult This printer is equipped with IrDA Ver 1 3 but it can communicate with devices compatible with Ver 1 2 and Ver 1 3 30 cm distance SIR 115kbps IrDA Ver 1 2 IrDA Ver 1 0 MIR 1Mbps FIR 4Mbps IrDA Ver 1 3 IrDA Ver 1 1 Abbreviation for personal computer An elec tronic computing device created for use by individ uals and commonly referred to as a computer Depending on the installed operating system sim ilar devices may appear as computer or per sonal computer In this manual PC refers to devices installed with the Microsoft Windows operating system PDA USB Appendix Abbreviation for personal digital assistants An ele
6. tion may result O Do not touch paper cassettes or paper with wet hands otherwise a malfunction may result O Store the paper cassette out of extremely hot extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and out of direct sunlight O When storing the paper cassette be sure to close its lid O Do not leave paper cassettes in a closed car under a hot sun O Use the paper as quickly as possible otherwise it may become discoloured Operating Procedures Installing the paper cassette 1 Slide the paper cassette cover on the top of the printer in the direction shown in The paper cassette cover will open in the direction indicated by 2 Insert the paper cassette The paper type indication on the paper cassette should face up The end of the paper should point toward you Paper type indication e When loading the paper cassette make sure that Ale it is correctly aligned and that the end of the paper is not folded otherwise a paper misfeed may result 11 3 Close the paper cassette cover in the direction shown in 4 Slide the paper cassette cover in the direction shown in 4 If the paper cassette is correctly loaded the paper type indication on the cassette can be seen through the paper check win dow and the paper cassette cover will be locked Paper type indication e Do not remove the paper from the paper cassette Ale and load it directly into the printer e To c
7. 105 mm x 148 mm Copying Type 93 mm x 137 mm 19 Troubleshooting Symptoms amp remedies Symptom The printer Remedy Press and hold the power button cannot be turned on for a short while Refer to page 7 Remedy The lithium ion battery needs recharging Refer to page 4 Remedy The rechargeable lithium ion battery is not installed Install the rechargeable lithium ion battery 20 Appendix Symptom Although the With a IrDA connection print command was issued the printer does not print Remedy Make sure that there is no obsta cle between this printer and the Pocket PC or infrared communication port of the portable telephone and check that they are within 20 cm of each other gt Refer to page 13 Remedy Disable if the USB cable is con nected Refer to page 13 Remedy If the AC adapter is connected noise from the household electrical outlet may be stopping the communi cation Unplug the AC adapter Remedy When the interface switch is set to Bluetooth IrDA cannot be used Set the switch to IrDA and check that the status indicator lights up in green With a Bluetooth connection Remedy Make sure that Bluetooth com munication will be valid using the set tings of the computer or Pocket PC Refer to the Software Guide Remedy Make sure that another com puter or Pocket PC is not transmitting data to the printer using the USB or Bluetooth gt Refer to pa
8. PG 200 is sold separately 1 Position the paper guide so that the paper check window is visible 2 Align the tabs on the left and right sides with the slots and then press down until they snap into place installed and removed Frequently installing and removing the paper guide may damage the printer or cause the cover or paper guide to warp DO The paper guide is not intended to be frequently Removing the paper guide 7 Open the paper cassette cover 2 One side at a time use a standard slotted screwdriver to unhook the paper guide tabs near the areas shown by below 16 Operating Procedures Maintenance vig e Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning it Cleaning the printer Clean the front of the printer 7 Clean off any dust or other dirt from the printer by wiping it with a soft dry cloth If the printer is extremely dirty wipe it with a slightly damp cloth e Do not use benzene or paint thinners otherwise Ale the printer may become discoloured or deformed Cleaning the sensor If the sensor is dirty it will not be able to correctly detect the paper cassette and a malfunction may result 7 Clean the sensor with a dry cotton swab Paper cassette sensor 17 Cleaning the pick up roller If the pick up roller is dirty paper may not be fed correctly 1 Affix a piece of cellophane Pick up roller tape to the pick up rol
9. lithium ion battery 4 Re attach the cover Removing the rechargeable battery 7 Slide the rechargeable battery cover at the back of the printer in the directions shown in 2 Remove the cover and battery by lifting the edge at with your finger 3 Re attach the cover AN When handling the rechargeable battery refer to and observe the precautions on page x Lithium ion battery Charging This printer is equipped with a lithium ion battery Use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer to charge the bat tery After purchasing this printer be sure to charge the battery fully before using it 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter connector on the printer 2 Plug the AC adapter plug into a household electri cal outlet AC 220 V 240 V Charging of the lithium ion battery automatically begins The orange charging indicator light is lit ul When charging is finished the charging ly g indicator light goes off If the charging indicator does not light up N in orange the battery may not be correctly installed 3 After charging is finished disconnect the AC adapter The MW 260 cannot be operated solely with the AC RA adapter The rechargeable lithium ion battery must be installed Operating Procedures e In order to protect the circuitry the battery cannot Ale be charged if the unit is in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely l
10. 5 Radio EN301 489 1 V1 6 1 EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 EN300 328 V1 7 1 Year in which CE marking was first affixed 2007 Issued by Brother Industries Ltd Date 30th March 2007 Place Nagoya Japan Signature Junji Shiota General Manager Quality Management Dept Printing amp Solutions Company Introduction CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS O The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice O The contents of this manual may not be duplicated or repro duced partially or in full without permission O Please note that we assume no responsibility for damages arising from earthquakes fire other disasters actions of third parties the user s intentional or negligent operation misuse or operation under other special conditions O Please note that we assume no responsibility for damage such as losses loss of business profits lost profits business disruptions or a lost means of communication that may result from the use or inability to use this printer O If this printer should be defective due to faulty manufacturing we shall replace it during the warranty period O We assume no responsibility for damages that may result from incorrect operation of this printer by connecting incompatible equipment or using incompatible software OMicrosoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp
11. at specified A A A A amp 9 A A amp If the printer is not fully charged after the specified amount of time has passed stop charging it otherwise fire electric shock or damage may result Keep the printer and its accessories rechargeable battery consumables plastic bags labels etc out of the reach of children particularly infants otherwise injuries or accidents such as ingestion may result e Stop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes disco loured deformed or otherwise defective Do not operate the printer while holding only the paper cas sette cover If the cover comes off and the printer falls inju ries may result e The Recharge Lithium ion Battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the printer can be verified however the battery should be fully charged with the AC adapter before the printer is used If the printer will not be used for a long period of time remove the rechargeable lithium ion battery from the printer and then store it in a location where it is not exposed to high humidity high temperatures 15 C or less is recommended or static electricity In order to maintain the efficiency and life of the rechargeable lithium ion bat tery recharge it at least every six months Precautions e This printer is powered with a Recharge Lith ium ion Battery If this printer can only be used for a short period of time even though it is fully charg
12. be no harmful effects from electromag netic waves Please note that we assume no responsibility for injuries resulting from interference from electromagnetic Waves Do not insert foreign objects into the printer or its connec tors and ports otherwise a fire an electric shock or dam age may result If foreign objects are dropped into the printer immediately turn it off unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then contact the sales representative where it was pur chased If you continue to operate the printer a fire an electric shock or damage may result Do not operate recharge or store the printer in the follow ing locations otherwise it may leak or fire electric shock or damage may result ONear water such as in a bathroom or near a water heater or in an extremely humid location Oln a location where it is exposed to rain or moisture Oln an extremely dusty location Oln an extremely hot location such as naked flames or heaters or direct sunlight Oln a closed car under a hot sun Oln a location where condensation may form If you see lightening nearby unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet If lightening strikes nearby do not touch the printer since there is a chance of electric shock Precautions e Liquid leaking from the printer or rechargeable lithium ion battery may indicate that the rechargeable battery is dam aged Immediately move the printer or rechargeable bat tery awa
13. brother At your side MPRINI User s Guide o o e General Description MW 260 Operating Procedures e Appendix etc Mobile Printer Before using this printer be sure to read this User s Guide Ve suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MPrint MW 260 hereafter referred to as the printer This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra portable and can be connected to a Pocket PC PDA running Pocket PC ora computer to make quick printouts This User s Guide contains operating precautions and instruc tions Before using this printer be sure to read this manual for information on its correct operation In addition we suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 8561 Japan Plant Mie Brother Seiki Co Ltd 1480 Higashino Saiku Meiwa cho Taki gun Mie ken 515 0321 Japan Herewith declare that Products description Mobile Printer Model Number MW 260 is in conformity with provisions of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC and we declare compliance with the following standards Harmonized standards applied Safety EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EMC EN55022 2006 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2006 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 200
14. ctronic computing device about the size of a palm Since it was assumed that electronic devices would be used instead of paper notepads the original devices entering the mainstream were not equipped with telephone features However personal digital assistants with portable telephone features have recently appeared Since they are not equipped to process multiple functions like a PC they do not include printing features The Brother Mobile Software included with this printer was developed specifically to enable printing of a variety of data from PDAs installed with the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 or Pocket PC 2003 SE or Windows Mobile 5 0 operating system Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus A protocol for connecting computers and peripherals Since the protocol allows communication between a USB host mainly a PC with a USB connection and a USB client a PDA which functions as a USB client cannot print since it cannot send data to this printer In addition USB Ver 2 0 which enables high speed communication is back wardly compatible with USB Ver 1 1 Depending on the communication speed it appears as USB Ver 2 0 Full Speed with a communication speed of 12 Mbps or it appears as USB Ver 2 0 High Speed when compatible with 480 Mbps This printer can communicate with USB Ver 2 0 Full Speed and at 12 Mbps with USB Ver 1 1 or USB Ver 2 0 devices 27
15. dcasting stations or wireless base stations e Near wireless LAN IEEE 802 11 Other features of Bluetooth technology e Equipment using Bluetooth technology may require a few seconds until the Bluetooth functionality can be used after it is turned on This length of time differs depending on the equipment This unit requires a maximum of 8 seconds Operating Procedures Preparing the paper Use only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer Use of any other paper will result in damage To prepare the paper cassette Prepare the paper cassette before installing it into the printer e Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being prepared 1 Firmly fold the lid back along the fold 2 Insert the tab on the lid into the slit at the back of the cassette 10 E Handling the paper cassette O This printer determines the paper type depending on the installed paper cassette then automati cally selects the settings appropriate for that type of paper Do not transfer paper to a different paper cassette O Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer O The paper cassette is made of cardboard After all of the paper is used dispose of the cassette according to local regulations O Do not use a torn or deformed paper cassette otherwise damage may result O Do not prepare the paper cassette in an extremely humid location otherwise a malfunc
16. ed the battery may have reached the end of its service life Replace the Recharge Lithium ion Battery with a new one When replacing the battery disconnect it by affixing tape to the terminals that contact the printer Concerning the AC adapter Only use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer otherwise fire electric shock or damage may result Do not plug the printer into an electrical outlet other than a household outlet AC 220 V 240 V otherwise fire elec tric shock or damage may result Do not touch the AC adapter or the power supply plug with wet hands otherwise electric shock may occur Do not try to disassemble alter or repair the AC adapter otherwise fire electric shock or injuries may result For servicing adjustments or repairs contact the sales representative where the printer was purchased xi Do not spill water or drinks such as coffee or juice on the AC adapter In addition do not use the adapter in a loca tion where it may get wet otherwise combustion or electric shock may result If the power supply plug becomes dirty for example with dust unplug it from the electrical outlet and then wipe it with a dry cloth If you continue to use a dirty power supply plug a fire may result When unplugging the power supply cord do not pull on the cord otherwise fire or electric shock may result Do not insert foreign objects into the terminals of the AC adapter otherwise b
17. function may result O Do not open the paper cassette cover or pull out or push in the paper while the printer is printing otherwise a malfunc tion may result O Do not use folded curled cut wet or damp paper other wise a paper misfeed or a malfunction may result XV Xvi Do not touch paper cassettes or paper with wet hands otherwise a malfunction may result Do not prepare or replace the paper cassette in an extremely humid location otherwise a malfunction may result Depending on the environmental conditions of the location and the quality of the material that the adhesive backed paper is attached to the adhesive backed paper may become discoloured peel off be difficult to remove leave adhesive behind or damage the surface that it was affixed to Before using the adhesive backed paper test it by affix ing a small piece to an inconspicuous area of the intended surface Do not affix the adhesive backed paper to people animals or plants Also do not affix it to public property or other peoples possessions without permission Contents MroducHON seie a i PRECAUTIONS sora V Operating precautions xiv COMIENIS ira a tteenesceeee 1 1 General Description 11 1 2 2 Operating Procedures 3 Removing the protective film 3 Inserting removing the rechargeable battery 3 Oharin aaan Ree 4 Using IrDA
18. ge 14 Remedy When the interface switch is set to IrDA Bluetooth cannot be used Set the switch to Bluetooth and check that the status indicator lights up in blue With a USB connection Remedy Check that this printer is securely connected to the computer with the USB cable Refer to page 14 Remedy Make sure that another com puter or Pocket PC is not transmitting data to the printer using Bluetooth Refer to page 14 Symptom There is a Remedy Remove the paper Refer to paper misfeed page 15 Symptom Even though Remedy Some torn paper may still the misfed paper was remain in the printer Contact the sales removed the error representative where the printer was cannot be cancelled purchased Symptom An indicator Remedy Refer to the explanation in Indi light is lit or flashing cator lights on page 24 Symptom The paper Remedy Make sure that the lid of the paper cassette is firmly folded along the fold Refer to page 9 Remedy Make sure that the paper cas does not feed sette cover is securely closed Refer to page 12 Remedy The paper may be dirty Pull out the first sheet from the back of the paper cassette and then install the paper cassette again Refer to pages 9 and 11 Remedy Clean the pick up roller Refer to page 18 Symptom The printis Remedy Make sure that the paper cas faint light sette cover is securely closed
19. hange the paper type install a different paper cassette e While the printer is printing do not apply pressure to the paper output slot or place anything on the printer 12 Paper output slot Operating Procedures Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer In order use this printer to print data from a Pocket PC PDA run ning Pocket PC or computer the software must first be installed onto the Pocket PC or computer as described in the software guide supplied with the printer Sending data through an IrDA connection A Pocket PC can communicate with this printer through its IrDA infrared port 1 Position the printer and the Pocket PC so that their lt IrDA infrared ports are fac f ing each other and are UA positioned not more than 20 cm apart 2 Start printing from the Pocket PC While data is being transmitted through the IrDA infra red port the status indicator light flashes in green the Pocket PC e Make sure that there are no obstacles between the printer and the Pocket PC e lf the printer is connected with a USB cable or if the Pocket PC is connected through a serial con nection the infrared transmission cannot be used e IrDA infrared transmission is not possible with computers other than Pocket PC s e For more details refer to the instruction manual for the Pocket PC iy e During transmission do not move the printer or 13 Communicating with Bluetooth This p
20. installed near a fire or in a loca tion exposed to heat or high temperatures for example near a flame or stove in the sun or in a location where the temperature is 60 C or more such as in a hot car ODo not place the rechargeable battery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed near water or seawater In addition do not drop them in water or allow them to get wet ODo not short circuit the terminals of the rechargeable bat tery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed such as with a metal object ODo not pierce or poke a hole in the rechargeable battery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed with a sharp object such as a nail ODo not hit with a hammer step on throw drop or apply a strong shock to the rechargeable battery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed ODo not disassemble or alter the rechargeable battery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed ODo not use a damaged or deformed rechargeable battery ODo not use in a corrosive environment for example exposed to salty air or salt water or acidic alkaline or corrosive gas vii A A amp A A A A viii Do not use this printer wherever it is prohibited for exam ple on an airplane otherwise it may affect equipment resulting in an accident If this printer is to be used in special environments for example near medical equipment make sure in advance that there would
21. k for the following causes Error description There is no paper cassette installed The paper cassette is installed facing the wrong direction There is no more paper Flashing in long intervals Correctly install a paper cas sette containing paper A paper misfeed occurred Remove the misfed paper Check the transmission status An overheat error occurred The inside of the printer has started Ito overheat Wait until it cools down Appendix If a system error has occurred The printer may be damaged Contact the sales representa tive where it was purchased E Charging indicator light With the charging indicator light the status of the power supply can be checked The charg I ing indicator light has two functions b 79 Checking the charging status when the AC adapter is connected Indicator Indicator light light colour status Constantly lit Charging Orange Printer status Finished charging Flashing Malfunctioning battery Checking the battery level while running off the lithium ion battery Indicator light status Battery level More than 30 charged Less than 30 charged Flashes twice Less than 20 charged Continues to flash 3 times Almost empty e When the battery level is less than 30 charged recharge the battery e fthe charging indicator light flashes while the printer is printing immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the battery The printer may
22. ler 2 Remove the cellophane tape from the pick up roller Any dirt on the pick up roller is removed with the tape Rotate the pick up roller and repeat the procedure to clean the entire surface of the roller 18 Appendix 3 Appendix Product specifications Printer specifications rana Status indicator light blue green red Charging indicator light orange Direct thermal printing with a line thermal print head 20 seconds sheet Print speed standard text on thermal paper with 7 cov erage at an ambient temperature of 25 C No of Up to 50 during continuous printing with a fully AGENTI charged battery Using Bluetooth sleep mode will p e ne affect this figure Based on 7 coverage at an printed ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius Stan dard paper manufactured by Brother A6 thermal Paper supply Brother paper cassette automatic paper method feed mechanism Brother A6 cut paper 105 mm x 148 mm Compact switching AC adapter for charging Power supply lithium ion battery Complies with USB Ver 2 0 Full Speed and nenaca compliant with Bluetooth ver 1 1 class 2 serial port profile supported Compliant with IrDA Ver 1 3 130 mm W x 210 mm D x 18 5 mm H 520 g recharge lithium ion battery and a Weight paper cassette containing 50 sheets of plain thermal paper Paper sizes print area A6 size 105 mm x 148 mm Normal Type 97 5 mm x 140 6 mm Printing A6 size
23. n battery the following printer functions are performed during operation When the interface switch is set to Bluetooth If there is no operation or data transmission for a set length of time the printer automatically enters the sleep mode Refer to page 24 The length of time until the printer automatically enters the sleep mode can be specified from the utility Refer to the Software Guide When the interface switch is set to IrDA If there is no operation or data transmission for a set length of time the printer automatically turns off The length of time until the printer automati cally turns off can be specified from the utility Refer to the Software Guide Bluetooth Functions Guide 1 2 3 4 What is Bluetooth Bluetooth is a type of short range wireless technology that provides wireless connectivity to users of computers and PDAs equipped with Bluetooth Precautions for using Bluetooth Wireless connections are used in a wide range of fields Therefore in order to prevent malfunctions with the follow ing Bluetooth should be turned off e Hospitals Aircraft e Gasoline Petrol stations Fire alarms For better transmission Bluetooth connectivity varies greatly according to its oper ating environment If a good connection cannot be achieved try conecting again Connections are difficult to achieve in the following locations e Near electronic equipment e Near broa
24. oration in the United States and other countries OThe Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Brother Industries Ltd under license OThis product contains IrFront of ACCESS CO LTD Copyright C 1996 2006 ACCESS CO LTD OACCESS and IrFront are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS CO LTD in Japan and other countries AC ESS InFront OAIl other software and product names mentioned are trade marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Precautions Precautions Precautions indicated as shown below contain important safety information and should be strictly observed If the printer malfunctions immediately stop using it and then contact the sales representative where it was purchased The meanings for marks used in this manual are described below Failure to accurately observe instructions marked with this symbol lead to an extremely high risk of death or serious injuries Failure to observe instructions marked with this symbol may result in death or serious injuries Failure to observe instructions marked with this symbol may result in injuries or property damage Meanings for symbols used in this manual amp Indicates danger of combustion if fire is nearby Indicates danger of sustaining injuries if the indicated part of the printer is touched Indicates danger of injuries such as electric shock if the indi
25. ow temperatures e Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable otherwise the cable may be dam aged to be recharged from completely empty to fully Na e lt takes approximately three hours for the battery charged with the printer turned off Using IrDA infrared 1 Set the interface switch to IrDA infrared When the printer is turned on the status indicator lights up in green When IrDA infrared is selected Bluetooth can NQ not be used Using Bluetooth 7 Set the interface switch to Bluetooth When the printer is turned on the status indicator lights up in blue When Bluetooth is selected IrDA infrared can RA not be used Operating Procedures Turning on off the printer 1 Press and hold the power button for a short while until the green or blue status indi cator light illuminates When the printer is turned on the sta Ra tus indicator lights up in blue when the interface switch is set to Blue ZO NI tooth or it lights up in green when eni the interface switch is set to IrDA gt Refer to page 24 in order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on it does not come on if the power button is lightly pressed Therefore if the printer does not come on hold the power button pressed for a short while In order to conserve power from the rechargeable lithium io
26. rinter can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth compatible computers or PDAs 1 Establish a Bluetooth con nection gt Use the computer or PDA set A tings to enable Bluetooth com v i munication and then establish Say a connection with the printer 2 Start printing While data is being transmitted the status indicator flashes in blue possible if the printer is already communicating with a different computer or PDA using either USB or Bluetooth For details on the Bluetooth settings refer to the manual for the Bluetooth device AN Bluetooth communication with this printer is not Sending data through a USB connection Using the enclosed USB cable this printer can be connected to a com puter or a Pocket PC supporting a USB host interface 14 Operating Procedures Feeding paper If a paper misfeed occurs remove the paper according to the fol lowing procedure If the paper has been fed out of the paper output slot 1 Pull the paper out from the paper output slot iy e When pulling out the paper be sure not to tear it If the paper has not been fed out of the paper output slot 7 Open the paper cassette cover 2 Remove the paper cas sette 3 Pull out the misfed paper e Pulling out the paper will not affect the operation of the printer iy e When pulling out the paper be sure not to tear it 15 Using the paper guide Installing the paper guide The paper guide
27. rmal paper with this printer If printed text is written over or stamped the text may disappear or become disco loured In addition it may take some time for the ink to dry Do not touch the printer with wet hands Do not press the power button with a sharp object such as a pen otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may be damaged Do not carry around the printer with the USB cable or power cable connected otherwise the cable connectors may be damaged Do not leave paper cassette cover open when storing as this may cause paper misfeeding or a paper sensor error Concerning the paper cassette and the handling of the paper O Store the paper cassette away from extremely hot extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and out of direct sunlight otherwise the paper may become disco loured or a malfunction may result O Be sure to close the lid of the paper cassette before storing it otherwise the paper may become discoloured O Do not leave paper cassettes in a closed car under a hot sun otherwise they may become discoloured O After opening the package of paper cassettes close it again as soon as possible otherwise the paper may become discoloured O Do not use paper that has been exposed to condensation O Do not try to use paper transferred from one paper cas sette to another otherwise a malfunction may result O Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer otherwise a mal
28. urns or electric shock may result Incorrectly using the AC adapter may result in fire or electric shock Therefore observe the following precau tions O Do not damage it O Do not place objects on it O Do not modify it O Do not subject it to heat O Do not twist it O Do not bind it O Do not severely bend it O Do not allow it to be O Do not pull on it pinched D e lf the AC adapter is damaged request a new one from the sales representative where the printer was purchased e Keep the AC adapter out of the reach of children particu larly infants otherwise injuries may result 9 A A 9 A A A A xii Precautions e Do not use the AC adapter near microwave ovens other wise damage may result Do not use the AC adapter near flames or heaters If the covering of the AC adapter cord melts fire or electric shock amp A may result A amp Before maintaining the printer for example when cleaning it unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet other AN wise electric shock may result If the printer is not to be used for a long period of time be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the unit and the electri cal outlet for safety reasons S e Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable otherwise the cable may be damaged xiii Operating precautions XIV Operate this printer in an environment that meets the follow ing requirements O Temperature 0
29. y from flames to avoid the risk of a fire In addition do not touch the leaking liquid This liquid may damage your eyes or skin if brought in contact with them If the liquid contacts your eyes immediately rinse them with water and consult a medical professional If the liquid con tacts your skin or clothing immediately rinse them with water Place the printer in a bag to isolate it e Do not try to disassemble or alter this printer otherwise fire electric shock or damage may result For servicing adjustments or repairs contact the sales representative where it was purchased The warranty does not cover repairs for damage resulting from disassembly or alter ations performed by the user e The printer may be damaged if it is dropped or subjected to strong shocks for example from being stepped on If you continue to operate a damaged printer a fire or an electric shock may result If the printer is damaged immediately turn it off unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then contact the sales representative where it was pur chased e lf the printer operates abnormally for example if it pro duces smoke or an unusual odour noise stop using it oth erwise fire electric shock or damage may result Immediately turn off the printer unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then contact the sales repre sentative where it was purchased for repairs e Do not charge the printer with a charger other than th
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