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zBefore using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide.zWe suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference.User’s Guide General Description Getting Started Operating Environment Bluetooth Technology Installation Appendix, etc.MW-145BTMobile PrinterVersion 0www.brother.com

IntroductioniThank you for purchasing the MPrint MW-145BT (hereafter referred to as “the printer”).This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be connected to a Windows Mobile® device or Windows® PC (a computer running Windows® operating sys-tem) 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.{The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.{The contents of this manual may not be duplicated or repro-duced, partially or in full, without permission.{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. {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.{Please note that we assume no responsibility for damages that may result from incorrect operation of this printer by con-necting incompatible equipment or using incompatible soft-ware.{If this printer should be defective due to faulty manufacturing, we shall replace it during the warranty period.Introduction

PrecautionsiiiPrecautions 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.PrecautionsDangerFailure to accurately observe instructions marked withthis symbol lead to an extremely high risk of death orserious injuries. WarningFailure to observe instructions marked with this symbolmay result in death or serious injuries.CautionFailure to observe instructions marked with this symbolmay result in injuries or property damage.

PrecautionsivMeanings for symbols used in this manualIndicates dangerIndicates danger of fire under certain circumstancesIndicates danger of electric shock under certain circumstancesIndicates danger of burns under certain circumstancesIndicates an action that must not be performedIndicates danger of combustion if fire is nearbyIndicates danger of sustaining injuries if the indicated part of theprinter is touchedIndicates danger of injuries, such as electric shock, if the indi-cated part of the printer is disassembledIndicates danger of electric shock if the operation is performedwith wet handsIndicates danger of electric shock if the printer is exposed towaterIndicates an action that must be performedIndicates that the power supply cord must be unplugged from theelectrical outlet

PrecautionsvConcerning this printer (Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery) DangeryDo not use this printer with any rechargeable battery otherthan that specified, otherwise a fire or damage may result.yCarefully observe the following precautions for therechargeable lithium ion battery (hereafter, referred to as“rechargeable battery”) included with the printer, otherwiseheat or cracks may be produced, or a fire, an electric shock ordamage may result.{To recharge the battery, insert the rechargeable batteryinto the printer, and then use the AC adapter designedspecifically for this printer.{Do not expose the rechargeable battery or the printer with therechargeable battery installed to pressure, heat or an electriccharge (for example, an oven or microwave oven, clothesdryer, high-voltage equipment or electromagnetic cooker).{Do not place the rechargeable battery or the printer with therechargeable battery installed near a fire or in a locationexposed to heat or high temperatures (for example, near aflame or stove, in the sun, or in a location where the temper-ature is 60 °C/140 °F or more, such as in a hot car).{Do not place the rechargeable battery or the printer with therechargeable battery installed near water or seawater. Inaddition, do not drop them in water or allow them to get wet.{Do not short-circuit the terminals of the rechargeable bat-tery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed,such as with a metal object.{Do not pierce or poke a hole in the rechargeable batteryor the printer with the rechargeable battery installed witha sharp object, such as a nail.{Do not hit with a hammer, step on, throw, drop or apply astrong shock to the rechargeable battery or the printerwith the rechargeable battery installed.{Do not disassemble or alter the rechargeable battery orthe printer with the rechargeable battery installed.{Do not use a damaged or deformed rechargeable battery.{Do not use in a corrosive environment (for example, exposedto salty air or salt water, or acidic, alkaline or corrosive gas).

Precautionsvi WarningyDo not use this printer wherever it is prohibited, for exam-ple, on an airplane, otherwise it may affect equipment,resulting in an accident.yIf this printer is to be used in special environments, forexample, near medical equipment, make sure in advancethat there would be no harmful effects from electromag-netic waves. Please note that we assume no responsibilityfor injuries resulting from interference from electromagneticwaves.yDo not insert foreign objects into the printer or its connec-tors and ports, otherwise a fire, an electric shock or dam-age may result. Make sure that no foreign objects arepresent when replacing the battery.yIf foreign objects are dropped into the printer, immediatelyturn it off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet,remove the battery, and then contact the sales representa-tive where it was purchased. If you continue to operate theprinter, a fire, an electric shock or damage may result.yDo not operate, recharge or store the printer in the follow-ing locations, otherwise leaks, fire, electric shock or dam-age may result.{Near water, such as in a bathroom or near a waterheater, or in an extremely humid location{In a location where it is exposed to rain or moisture{In an extremely dusty location{In an extremely hot location, such as near nakedflames, heaters, or direct sunlight{In a closed car under a hot sun{In a location where condensation may form

PrecautionsviiyLiquid leaking from the printer may indicate that the batteryis damaged. Immediately move the printer away fromflames, otherwise a fire may result.In addition, do not touch the leaking liquid. This liquid maydamage your eyes or skin if brought in contact with them. Ifthe liquid makes contact with your eyes, immediately rinsethem with water and consult a medical professional. If theliquid makes contact with your skin or clothing, immediatelyrinse them with water.yDo not try to disassemble or alter this printer, otherwisefire, electric shock or damage may result. For servicing,adjustments or repairs, contact the sales representativewhere it was purchased. (The warranty does not coverrepairs for damage resulting from disassembly or alter-ations performed by the user.)yThe printer may be damaged if it is dropped or subjected tostrong shocks, for example, from being stepped on. If youcontinue to operate a damaged printer, a fire or an electricshock may result. If the printer is damaged, immediatelyturn it off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet,and then contact the sales representative where it was pur-chased.yIf 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 adapterfrom the electrical outlet, remove the battery, and then con-tact the sales representative where it was purchased forrepairs. Warning

PrecautionsviiiyIf the printer is not fully charged after the specified amountof time has passed, stop charging it, otherwise fire, electricshock or damage may result. Contact the sales representa-tive where it was purchased. CautionyKeep the printer out of the reach of children, particularlyinfants, otherwise injuries may result.yStop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes discolored,deformed or otherwise defective.yDo not leave the printer in a closed car under a hot sun,otherwise it may be damaged.OthersyThe battery is slightly charged so that the operation of theprinter can be verified; however, the battery should be fullycharged with the AC adapter before the printer is used.yIf the printer will not be used for a long period of time,remove the rechargeable battery from the printer, and thenstore it in a location where it is not exposed to high humidity,high temperatures (A temperature between 15 and 25 °C/59 °F and 77 °F and 40% to 60% humidity is recom-mended.) or static electricity. In order to maintain the effi-ciency and life of the rechargeable battery, recharge it atleast every six months.yIf this printer can only be used for a short period of time,even though it is fully charged, the battery may havereached the end of its service life. Replace the recharge-able battery with a new one.yIn order to maintain the efficiency and life of the recharge-able battery, remove the AC adapter from the printer whencharging is completed. Warning

PrecautionsixConcerning the AC adapter WarningyOnly use the AC adapter designed specifically for thisprinter, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.yDo not plug the printer into an electrical outlet other than ahousehold outlet (AC 110 V - 120 V), otherwise fire, elec-tric shock or damage may result.yDo not touch the AC adapter or the power supply plug withwet hands, otherwise electric shock may occur.yDo 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 salesrepresentative where the printer was purchased.yDo not spill water or drinks on the AC adapter. In addition,do not use the adapter in a location where it may get wet,otherwise combustion or electric shock may result.yIf the power supply plug becomes dirty, for example, withdust, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and then wipe itwith a dry cloth. If you continue to use a dirty power supplyplug, a fire may result.yWhen unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on thecord, otherwise fire or electric shock may result.

PrecautionsxyDo not insert foreign objects into the terminals of the ACadapter, otherwise burns or electric shock may result.yIncorrectly using the AC adapter may result in fire orelectric shock. Therefore, observe the following precau-tions.{Do not damage it.{Do not place objects on it.{Do not modify it.{Do not subject it to heat.{Do not twist it.{Do not bind it.{Do not severely bend it.{Do not allow it to be {Do not pull on it. pinched.yIf the AC adapter is damaged, request a new one from thesales representative where the printer was purchased.yKeep the AC adapter out of the reach of children, particu-larly infants, otherwise injuries may result.yDo not use the AC adapter near microwave ovens, other-wise damage may result.yDo not use the AC adapter near flames or heaters. If thecovering of the AC adapter cord melts, fire or electric shockmay result.yBefore maintaining the printer, for example, when cleaningit, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, other-wise electric shock may result.yIf the printer is not to be used for a long period of time, besure to unplug the AC adapter from the unit and the electri-cal outlet for safety reasons.yDo not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter orbend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged. Warning

PrecautionsxiOperating precautions Operate this printer in an environment that meets the follow-ing requirements.{Temperature: 0 - 40 °C/32 - 104 °F, When charging: 5 - 40 °C/41 - 104 °F{Humidity: 20 - 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 27 °C/81 °F){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.{If condensation occurs, allow it to dry naturally before operating the printer.{Due to the characteristics of batteries, even though the battery is fully charged, using them in locations at low tem-peratures greatly reduces the number of prints possible.The AC adapter case and the printer may become warmwhile the printer is charging or printing. This does not indicatea malfunction.When the printer is not used, unplug the power supply plugfrom the electrical outlet.Do not block the paper output slot.If the AC adapter connector or USB port becomes dirty, itcould result in faulty connections or charging. Periodicallyclean the connector and port with a dry cotton swab.When cleaning the printer, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not usebenzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may becomediscolored or deformed. (→ Refer to page 36.)When using optional accessories, use them as described intheir instruction manuals.Use thermal paper with this printer. If printed text is writtenover or stamped, the text may disappear or become discol-ored. In addition, it may take some time for the ink to dry.Do not touch the printer with wet hands.

PrecautionsxiiDo not press the power button with a sharp object such as apen, otherwise the power button may become indented or themachine may be damaged.Do not carry around the printer with the USB cable or powercable connected, otherwise the cable connectors may bedamaged.Do not leave paper cassette cover open when storing as thismay cause paper misfeeding or a paper sensor error.Concerning the paper cassette and the handling of the paper{Store the paper cassette away from extremely hot, humid or dusty locations and out of direct sunlight, otherwise the paper may become discolored or a malfunction may result.{Be sure to close the lid of the paper cassette before storing it, otherwise the paper may become discolored.{Do not leave paper cassettes in a closed car under a hot sun, otherwise they may become discolored.{After opening the package of paper cassettes, close it again as soon as possible, otherwise the paper may become discolored.{Do not use paper that has been exposed to condensation.{Do not try to use paper transferred from one paper cas-sette to another, otherwise a malfunction may result.{Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer, otherwise a malfunction may result.{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.{Do not use folded, curled, cut, wet or damp paper, other-wise a paper misfeed or a malfunction may result.{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.

CONTENTS1Introduction .......................................................... iPrecautions ......................................................... iiiOperating precautions .............................................. xiCONTENTS ........................................................... 11 General Description ........................................ 32 Getting Started ................................................ 6Installing the battery ..................................................6Charging ....................................................................8Replacing the battery ..............................................11Using Bluetooth .......................................................13Turning on/off the printer .........................................14Preparing the paper cassette ..................................15Installing the paper cassette ....................................173 Operating Environment ................................ 204 Communication Using Bluetooth Technology .................................................... 21Establishing a Bluetooth connection .......................215 Installation on a Windows® PC .................... 23Installing the software ..............................................23Uninstalling the software and printer driver .............27CONTENTS

CONTENTS26 Installation on a Windows Mobile® device ............................................... 30Installing Brother mobile printing software ...............32Uninstalling the software .........................................33Sending data from a Windows Mobile® device or Windows® PC ..........................................................347 Appendix ........................................................ 36Maintenance ............................................................36Troubleshooting .......................................................38Product specifications .............................................41

General Description3Right sideLeft side1 General DescriptionPaper cassette coverPaper check windowPaper output slotStatus LEDCharging LEDUSB portAC adapter connectorBluetooth switchPower button

General Description4Status LEDA blue or green LED indicates the printer is oper-ating correctly, while a red LED indicates an error has occurred.When the status LED is blue, it is possible to receive data using both the Bluetooth and USB interfaces. How-ever, once a connection is established using one of the inter-faces, data cannot be received using the other interface until printing is complete.LED color LED status Printer statusBlueConstantly lit Waiting to receive data using Blue-tooth or USBFlashing Receiving data using BluetoothFlashing in long intervalsSleep mode (power-saving standby condition, possible only when receiving data using Bluetooth)Green Constantly litWaiting to receive data using USBFlashing Receiving data using USBRedFlashing An error has occurred. * Refer to (1) on the next page.Constantly lit A system error has occurred. * Refer to (2) on the next page.

General Description5(1) If an error has occurred (indicated by a red flashing Status LED), check for the following causes. (2) If a system error has occurred (indicated by a constant red Status LED):The printer may be damaged. Contact the sales representative where it was purchased.Error description RemedyThere is no paper cassette installed.The paper cassette is installed facing the wrong direction.There is no more paper.Correctly install a paper cassette containing paper.→Refer to pages 15 to 17.A paper misfeed occurred. Remove the misfed paper.→Refer to page 19.A transmission error occurred. Check the transmission status.→Refer to page 34.An overheat error occurred. The inside of the printer has started to overheat. Wait until it cools.

Getting Started6Installing the battery1Press the area indicated 1 on the battery cover 2 and slide it off the MW-145BT.2 Getting StartedDangeryDo not use this printer with any rechargeable batteryother than that specified (BT-100), otherwise a fire ordamage may result.yWhen handling the rechargeable battery, refer to andobserve the precautions on pages v to ix.•DO NOT take off the black plastic that covers the battery.•The battery connector should not be frequently unplugged and reconnected, otherwise it may become damaged or the battery cord may break.The battery should only be removed when replacing it at the end of its service life, or when the printer will not be used for a long period of time.

Getting Started72Insert the connector 1 of the battery 2 in the direction shown right.3Fit the battery cord into the groove as shown in the illustration.4Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the MW-145BT. yInsert the connector fully, without using excessive force.yBe sure you insert the connector in the correct orientation, otherwise it may be damaged.Be careful that you do not catch the battery connec-tor cord.BlackRed

Getting Started8ChargingUse the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer to charge the battery.After purchasing this printer, be sure to charge the battery fully before using it.1Plug the AC adapter cable into the printer. 2Plug the AC adapter plug into a household electrical outlet (AC 110 V - 120 V).Charging of the lithium ion battery automatically begins.→The orange charging LED is lit.→When charging is finished, the charging LED goes off.3After charging is finished, disconnect the AC adapter.yIt takes approximately three hours for the battery to be recharged from completely empty to fully charged (with the printer turned off).yRecharge the battery in an environment with a temperature between 5 °C and 40 °C. (The bat-tery will not recharge if the ambient temperature is outside of this range.)The MW-145BT cannot be operated solely with the AC adapter. The rechargeable battery must be installed.

Getting Started9Charging LED (Orange)With the charging LED, the status of the power supply can be checked. The charging LED has two functions.(1) Checking the charging status (when the AC adapter is connected)(2) Checking the battery level (while running off the lithium ion battery) LED status Printer statusConstantly lit ChargingOff Finished chargingFlashing Malfunctioning batteryLED status Battery levelOff More than 60% chargedFlashes once Less than 60% chargedFlashes twice Less than 30% chargedContinues to flash 3 times Almost empty•Please try to discharge the battery completely before recharging it, to increase battery lifetime.•If the charging LED flashes while the printer is printing, immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the battery. The printer may stop printing.•Due to the characteristics of batteries, even though the battery is fully charged, using them in locations at low temperatures greatly reduces the number of prints possible.•In order to maintain the efficiency and life of the rechargeable battery, remove the AC adapter from the printer when charging is completed.•In order to maintain the efficiency and life of the rechargeable battery, do not place or use the printer in direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location exposed to extremely high temperatures (e.g. on the dashboard or in the back of your car).

Getting Started10•This printer is powered with a rechargeable lith-ium ion battery. If this printer can only be used for a short period of time, even though it is fully charged, the battery may have reached the end of its service life. Replace the rechargeable lithium ion battery with a new one.•In order to protect the circuitry, the battery cannot be charged if the unit is in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures.•Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged.

Getting Started11Replacing the battery1Press the area indicated 1 on the battery cover 2 and slide it off the MW-145BT.2Remove the old battery and pull out the connector.DangeryDo not use this printer with any rechargeable batteryother than that specified (BT-100), otherwise a fire ordamage may result.yWhen handling the rechargeable battery, refer to andobserve the precautions on pages v to ix.•DO NOT take off the black plastic that covers the battery.•The battery connector should not be frequently unplugged and reconnected, otherwise it may become damaged or the battery cord may break.The battery should only be removed when replacing it at the end of its service life, or when the printer will not be used for a long period of time.

Getting Started123Insert the connector 1 of the battery 2 in the direction shown right. 4Fit the battery cord into the groove as shown in the illustration.5Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the MW-145BT.yFully insert the connectors. However, do not apply extreme force.yBe sure to insert the connectors in the correct orientation, otherwise they may be damaged.•Be careful that you do not catch the battery con-nector cord.•Be sure to dispose of the expired battery as directed by local regulations for the disposal of lithium ion battery.•When handling the rechargeable battery, refer to and observe the precautions on pages v to ix.BlackRed

Getting Started13Using BluetoothUsing the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to use Bluetooth com-munication.→Slide the switch to ON to use Bluetooth communication.Printing can still be carried out using USB communica-tion even if “Bluetooth communication ON” is selected (except during the sleep mode). (→ For details on soft-ware, refer to the Software User's Guide.)Wireless connections are used in a wide range of fields. Therefore, in order to prevent malfunctions with the following, Bluetooth should be turned off.• Hospitals• Aircraft• Gasoline/Petrol stations• Fire alarmsBluetooth connectivity varies greatly according to its operating environment. If a good connection cannot be achieved, try conecting again. Connections are difficult to achieve in the following locations.• Near electronic equipment• Near broadcasting stations or wireless base stations• Near wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11)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 dif-fers depending on the equipment. (This unit requires a maximum of 8 seconds.)Bluetoothcommunication ON

Getting Started14Turning on/off the printerPress and hold the power button for a short while, until the green or blue status LED illuminates.→When the printer is turned on, the status LED is: Green (if Bluetooth is switched off) Blue (if Bluetooth is switched on)In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it will not come on if the power button is lightly pressed.In order to conserve the lithium ion battery during use, follow the operations below.(1) Auto sleep (with Bluetooth switched on):If there is no operation or data transmission for a set length of time, the printer automatically enters sleep mode. The length of time [auto sleep time] until the printer automatically enters the sleep mode can be specified using the Utility software. [→ Refer to the Software User’s Guide.](2) Auto power-off (with Bluetooth switched off)If there is no operation or data transmission for a set length of time, the printer automatically turns off. The length of time [auto power-off time] until the printer automatically powers off can be speci-fied using the Utility software. [→ Refer to the Software User’s Guide.]Power button

Getting Started15Preparing the paper cassetteUse only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer. Use of any other paper will result in damage.Prepare the paper cassette before installing it into the printer.•Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being prepared.1Firmly fold the lid back along the fold (1).2Insert the tab on the lid into the slit (2) at the back of the cassette.Make sure that the lid is firmly folded, otherwise a paper misfeed may result.Front Back

Getting Started16Handling the paper cassette{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.{Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer.{The paper cassette is made of cardboard. After all of the paper is used, dispose of the cassette according to local regulations.{Do not use a torn or deformed paper cassette, otherwise damage may result.{When storing the paper cassette, be sure to close its lid.{Use the paper as quickly as possible, otherwise it may become discolored.

Getting Started17Installing the paper cassette1Slide the paper cassette cover (on the top of the printer) in the direction shown in 1.→The paper cassette cover will open in the direction indicated by 2.2Insert the paper cassette.The paper type indication on the paper cassette should face up. The end of the paper should point toward you.•When loading the paper cassette, make sure that it is correctly aligned and that the end of the paper is not folded, otherwise a paper misfeed may result.•Before replacing the paper cassette, unplug the AC adapter and USB cable.Paper type indication

Getting Started183Close the paper cassette cover in the direction shown in 3.4Slide 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.•Do not remove the paper from the paper cassette and load it directly into the printer.•To change the paper type, install a different paper cassette.•While the printer is printing, do not apply pressure to the paper output slot or place anything on the printer.Paper check windowPaper type indicationPaper output slot

Getting Started19If a paper misfeed occursRemove the paper according to the following procedure.If the paper has been fed out of the paper output slot:Pull the paper out from the paper output slot.If the paper has not been fed out of the paper output slot:1Open the paper cassette cover.2Remove the paper cas-sette.3Pull out the misfed paper.When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it.When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it.Pulling out the paper will not have adverse effects on the printer.

Communication Using Bluetooth Technology21Precautions for printing using BluetoothBefore installing the printer driver for MW-145BT, install the Bluetooth connection software on the Windows® PC.Establishing a Bluetooth connectionThe following procedure describes how to specify the variousbasic settings required for this printer to communicate usingBluetooth technology with a Windows® PC or a WindowsMobile® device. For details, refer to the manual for the Bluetoothdevice.1Slide the Bluetooth switch to turn on Bluetooth.→The status LED will be blue.4 Communication Using Bluetooth TechnologyThe following instructions show you the basic proce-dures to make a Bluetooth connection. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your Bluetooth device.Bluetoothcommunication ON

Communication Using Bluetooth Technology222Run the Bluetooth connection software on the Windows® PC or Windows Mobile® device.3Use the Bluetooth connection software to search for Bluetooth devices.→“MW-145BTxxxx” is detected. “xxxx” is the last 4 digits of its serial number (PIN code).4Select your printer from the list of displayed.→The screen to enter the “PIN code” (or “Pass key”) appears only the first time that the computer running Windows® PC or Windows Mobile® device is connected to the printer.5Enter the “PIN code” or “Pass key” (at the time of shipment, the code is set to the last four digits of the serial number of the printer) and click/tap the Enter button.→The Bluetooth connection software registers your printer as a paired device.6Use the Bluetooth connection software to select the serial port as the method for connecting to this printer.Depending on the Bluetooth device, you may be requested to re-enter the PIN code with subse-quent connections.Note the COM port number when it appears (The COM port number may be required when printing depending on the type of the computer or the Win-dows Mobile® device ).

Installation on a Windows® PC23In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows® PC, theincluded software must be installed on the computer.Installing the software1Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the Windows® PC.→The installer automatically starts up.→If the installer does not automatically start up, double-click on the CD-ROM.2Select the desired lan-guage and click the top button - PC (Windows) software.→A dialog box appears, allowing you to select what to install.5 Installation on a Windows® PCDo not connect the printer to the computer until you are instructed to do so.PC(Windows) software button

Installation on a Windows® PC243Click the button for the software that you wish to install.Here, click the button for the Standard Installation.→Standard Installation begins.Software packages that are installed by Standard Installation4Follow the instructions that appear, to finish the installation.Next, the printer driver is installed.The installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the operating system being used.Select “USB” or “Bluetooth communi-cation” and then click the OK button.Software DescriptionP-touch Editor 5.0P-touch Editor 5.0P-touch Library 2.1P-touch Transfer Manager 2.1P-touch Editor 5.0 Add-Ins UtilityPrinter driver Printer driver (and driver utility)Standard InstallationFor USB→Go directly to the procedure “For USB connection” on page 25.For Bluetooth →Go directly to the procedure “For Bluetooth connection” on page 26.

Installation on a Windows® PC25 For USB connection5When the message “Connect Brother MW-145BT, and then turn it on.” appears, use the enclosed USB cable to connect this printer to the Windows® PC, and then turn on the printer. The printer driver is installed.Finish the installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen.Enclosed USB cable→ For details on software, refer to the Software User's Guide.

Installation on a Windows® PC26 For Bluetooth connection5Select the “Install”, and then click the next but-ton.→Printer driver installa-tion is started.6Select the COM port number you are using for the Bluetooth con-nection, and then click the next button.→Follow the instructions on the screen, and finish installing. For details, refer to the manual for the Bluetooth device.→ For details on software, refer to the Software User's Guide.

Installation on a Windows® PC27Uninstalling the software and printer driver Uninstalling the P-touch EditorThe uninstall procedure for the P-touch Editor differs depending on the operating system being used.1X For Windows Vista® From “Control Panel”, go to “Programs” andopen “Uninstall a program”.→The “Uninstall or change a program” dialog appears.X For Windows® 2000/XPFrom “Control Panel”, go to “Add/RemovePrograms” (2000)/“Add or Remove Programs”(XP).→The “Add or Remove Programs” dialog appears.2X For Windows Vista®Choose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click“Uninstall/Change”.X For Windows® 2000/XPChoose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click“Change/Remove”.3Click “OK”.→The uninstall operation starts. After the software is removed from your computer, the “Maintenance Com-plete” dialog box appears.4Close the “Add/Remove Programs” (2000)/“Add or Remove Programs” (XP)/“Programs andFeatures” (Windows Vista®) dialog.→P-touch Editor has been uninstalled.

Installation on a Windows® PC28 Uninstalling the printer driver1Turn off the Brother MW-145BT.2X For Windows Vista®From “Control Panel”, go to “Hardware andSound” and open “Printers”.X For Windows® 2000/XPFrom “Control Panel”, open “Printers” (2000)/“Printers and Faxes (XP)” window.3X For Windows Vista®Choose “Brother MW-145BT”, right click on theicon, and then click “Delete”.X For Windows® 2000/XPChoose “Brother MW-145BT”, and click “File” -“Delete”.4X For Windows Vista®In the “Printers” window, right click and select“Run as administrator” - “Server Properties...”.If the authorization confirmation dialog appears,click “Continue”.If the “User Account Control” dialog appears,enter the password and click “OK”.X For Windows® 2000/XPGo to “File” - “Server Properties”.For details, see Windows® Help.

Installation on a Windows® PC295X For Windows Vista®Click the “Drivers” tab and choose “BrotherMW-145BT”. Then, click “Remove...”.X For Windows® 2000/XPClick the “Drivers” tab and choose “Brother MW-145BT”. Then, click “Remove...”.6X For Windows Vista®Choose “Remove driver only”. and click “OK”.X For Windows® 2000/XPNow, go to step 7.7Close the “Print Server Properties” window.→The printer driver has been uninstalled.

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device30In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows Mobile®device (Windows Mobile® device), a Windows® PC must be usedto install the software onto the Windows Mobile® device.•For details on ActiveSync®, Bluetooth, or on connecting the Windows Mobile® device to a Windows® PC, refer to the instruction manual for the Windows Mobile® device.Installing the software onto a Windows Mobile® device6 Installation on a Windows Mobile® deviceEnclosed CD-ROMWindows Mobile® deviceWindows® PC

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device31Connecting the printer to the Windows Mobile® deviceusing Bluetooth/Printing (→ Refer to page 21)MW-145BT (the printer)Windows Mobile® device

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device32Installing Brother mobile printing software1Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the Windows® PC.→If the installer does not automatically start up, double-click on the CD-ROM.2Select the desired lan-guage and click the second button (Win-dows mobile printing software).→The “MPRINT Setup” dialog box appears.3Click the button for the operating system that you are using.→The “InstallShield Wiz-ard” starts.Continue the installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen.The Brother mobile printing software is only available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.→ For details on software, refer to the Software User's Guide.

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device33Software packages that are installed* When the Brother mobile printing software for Windows Mobile 6 Standard is installed, Note Print, Clipboard Print and Screen Capture Print cannot be used.Uninstalling the softwareUninstall (remove) the software using the Windows Mobile® device functions. For details on uninstalling the software, refer to the instruction manual for the Windows Mobile® device.Software DescriptionCommon modules(The “MPrintUtility” will be installed at the same time.)Basic components of the software (The settings for this printer can be changed.)Note Print Prints memos saved with NotesSchedule Print Prints schedules saved with ScheduleTask Print Prints tasks and appointments saved with TasksContact Print Prints names, addresses and telephone numbers saved with ContactClipboard Print Prints images and text copied to the Clip-boardScreen Capture Print Prints the currently displayed screen of the Pocket PCImage File Print Prints saved image filesE-mail Print Prints saved e-mailsHelp files Operating guide that can be viewed on the screen of the Pocket PC

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device34Sending data from a Windows Mobile® device or Windows® PCIn order use the printer to print data from a Windows Mobile® device or Windows® PC, the software must first be installed onto the Windows Mobile® device or the Windows® PC.Refer to the Software Guide for details on installing the software onto the Windows® PC or the Windows Mobile® device. The necessary software and the printer driver (for the computer) are provided on the enclosed CD-ROM. Communicating using BluetoothWindows® PC and the Windows Mobile® device with Bluetooth wireless technology can connect to the printer using Bluetooth technology.1Set the computer or the Windows Mobile® device so that Bluetooth commu-nication will be valid and the printer will be recog-nized. 2Start printing.→While data is being transmitted, the status LED flashes in blue.•Communication with the printer using Bluetooth technology cannot be performed if the printer is already communicating with another Windows® PC using the USB connection.•For more details, refer to the instruction manual for the Windows® PC or the Windows Mobile® device.

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device35 Sending data through a USB connectionUsing the enclosed USB cable, this printer can be connected to a Windows® PC or a Windows Mobile® device supporting a USB host inter-face.Enclosed USB cable

Appendix36Maintenance Cleaning the surface of the printerClean 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. Cleaning the paper cassette sensorIf the paper cassette sensor is dirty, it will not be able to correctly detect the paper cassette, and a malfunction may result.Clean the paper cassette sensor with a dry cotton swab.7 AppendixBe sure to turn off the printer before cleaning it.Do not use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may become discolored or deformed.Paper cassette sensor

Appendix37 Cleaning the pick-up rollerIf the paper is not fed correctly, clean the pick-up roller.1Open the paper cassette cover.2Rotate the pick-up roller in the feed direction until it stops.3Attach a piece of cello-phane tape to the rubber pick-up roller.4Remove the cellophane tape, and turn the pick-up roller 3 to 4 mm/0.1" to 0.2" in the opposite direction of the feed direction.→Any dirt on the pick-up roller is removed with the tape.5Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the pick-up roller is clean.Pick-up rollerPick-up rollerCello-phane tape

Appendix38TroubleshootingSymptoms & remediesProblem SolutionThe printer cannot be turned on. Press and hold the power button for a short while. (→ Refer to page 14.)The lithium ion battery needs recharging. (→ Refer to page 8.)Although the print com-mand was issued, the printer does not print.With a Bluetooth connection:• Make sure that a valid Bluetooth con-nection is available to the Windows® PC or the Windows Mobile® device.(→ Refer to the Software User’s Guide.)• Make sure that another Windows® PC or the Windows Mobile® device is not transmitting data to the printer using the USB or Bluetooth. (→ Refer to page 34.)With a USB connection:• Check that this printer is securely con-nected to the Windows® PC with the USB cable. (→ Refer to page 35.)• Make sure that another Windows® PC or the Windows Mobile® device is not transmitting data to the printer using Bluetooth. (→ Refer to page 34.)There is a paper mis-feed. Remove the misfed paper. (→ Refer to page 19.)

Appendix39Even though the misfed paper was removed, the error cannot be can-celled.Some torn paper may still remain in the printer. Contact the sales representative where the printer was purchased.An LED is lit or flashing. Refer to the explanation in “Status LED” on pages 4 to 5.The paper does not feed. • Make sure that the lid of the paper cas-sette is firmly folded along the fold (1). (→ Refer to page 15.)• Make sure that the paper cassette cover is securely closed. (→ Refer to page 18.)• The paper may be dirty. Pull out the first sheet from the back of the paper cas-sette, and then install the paper cas-sette again. (→ Refer to pages 15 to 18.)• Clean the pick-up roller. (→ Refer to page 37.)The print is faint (light). Make sure that the paper cassette cover is securely closed. (→ Refer to page 18.)

Appendix40The paper cassette cover cannot be closed. The parts indicated by “A” in the illustra-tion below have become stuck.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.Free the part on the opposite side using the same method.Paper cassette cover APush with the tip of a ball-point pen to slide it.

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