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Before using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide.

We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future

reference.

User’s Guide

General Description

Operating Procedures

Appendix, etc.

MW-260

Mobile Printer

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) or a

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.

Introduction

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party

Brother International Corporation

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA

TEL : (908) 704-1700

declares that the product

Product Name : Brother MPrint MW-260

Model Number : MW-260

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-

quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for

help.

-Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother

Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

FCC WARNING

-This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits

set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna used

for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation

distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

Introduction

iii

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.

!If this printer should be defective due to faulty manufacturing,

we shall replace it during the warranty period.

!We assume no responsibility for damages that may result from

incorrect operation of this printer by connecting incompatible

equipment or using incompatible software.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN

INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE

INSTRUCTIONS.

!Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd.

under license.

!This product contains IrFront of ACCESS CO., LTD.

!ACCESS and IrFront are trademarks or registered trademarks

of ACCESS CO., LTD. in Japan and other countries.

!All other software and product names mentioned are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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

Precautions

Danger

Failure to accurately observe instructions marked with

this symbol lead to an extremely high risk of death or

serious injuries.

Warning

Failure to observe instructions marked with this symbol

may result in death or serious injuries.

Caution

Failure to observe instructions marked with this symbol

may result in injuries or property damage.

Meanings for symbols used in this manual

Indicates danger

Indicates danger of fire under certain circumstances

Indicates danger of electric shock under certain circumstances

Indicates danger of burns under certain circumstances

Indicates an action that must not be performed

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-

cated part if the printer is disassembled

Indicates danger of electric shock if the operation is performed

with wet hands

Indicates danger of electric shock if the printer is exposed to

water

Indicates an action that must be performed

Indicates that the power supply cord must be unplugged from the

electrical outlet

Precautions

vii

Concerning this printer (Recharge Lithium-ion Battery

)

Danger

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.

To recharge the battery, insert the rechargeable battery

into the MW-260, and then use the AC adapter designed

specifically for this printer.

Do 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.

Do 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).

Do not place the rechargeable battery or the printer with

the rechargeable battery 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).

Do 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.

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 battery

or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed with

a sharp object, such as a nail.

Do 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.

Do not disassemble or alter the rechargeable battery or

the printer with the rechargeable battery installed.

Do not use a damaged or deformed rechargeable battery.

Do not use in a corrosive environment (for example, exposed

to salty air or salt water, or acidic, alkaline or corrosive gas).

viii

Warning

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 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.

Near water, such as in a bathroom or near a water

heater, 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 naked flames, or

heaters or direct sunlight

In a closed car under a hot sun

In a location where condensation may form

When lightening is seen, unplug the AC adapter from the

electrical outlet. If lightening hits nearby, do not touch the

printer, since there is a chance of electric shock.

Precautions

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 away 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.

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.)

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.

If the printer operates abnormally, for example, if it pro-

duces smoke, an unusual odor or an unusual noise, stop

using it, otherwise 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 representative where it was purchased for repairs.

Do not charge the printer with a charger other than that

specified.

Warning

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.

Caution

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.

Stop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes discolored,

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.

Others

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 / 59°K

or less is recommended) or static electricity. In order to

maintain the efficiency and life of the rechargeable lithium-

ion battery, recharge it at least every six months.

Warning

Precautions

Concerning the AC adapter

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 charged, 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.

Warning

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 110 V

–

120 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.

Others

Li-ion

xii

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.

Caution

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 burns or electric shock may result.

Incorrectly using the AC adapter may result in fire or

electric 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.

If the AC adapter is damaged, request a new one from the

sales representative where the printer was purchased.

Keep the AC adapter out of the reach of children, particu-

larly infants, otherwise injuries may result.

Warning

Precautions

xiii

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

may result.

Before maintaining the printer, for example, when cleaning

it, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, other-

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.

Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or

bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged.

Caution

xiv

Operating precautions

" Operate this printer in an environment that meets the follow-

ing requirements.

!Temperature: 0

–

40°C / 32

–

104°K

Humidity: 20 – 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 27 °C)

!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.

!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.

!If condensation occurs, allow it to dry naturally before

operating the printer.

!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

discolored or deformed. (→ Refer to page 17.)

"When using optional accessories, use them as described in

their instruction manuals.

Precautions

"Use thermal paper with this printer. If printed text is written

over 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.

"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

!Store the paper cassette away from extremely hot,

extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and out of

direct sunlight, otherwise the paper may become discol-

ored 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.

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 discolored, 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

Introduction .......................................................... i

Precautions .......................................................... v

Operating precautions ............................................ xiv

Contents ............................................................... 1

1 General Description ........................................ 2

2 Operating Procedures .................................... 3

Removing the protective film .....................................3

Inserting/removing the rechargeable battery .............3

Charging ....................................................................4

Using IrDA (infrared) ..................................................6

Using Bluetooth .........................................................6

Turning on/off the printer ...........................................7

Bluetooth Functions Guide ........................................8

Preparing the paper ...................................................9

Installing the paper cassette ....................................11

Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer ..........13

Feeding paper .........................................................15

Using the paper guide .............................................16

Maintenance ............................................................17

3 Appendix ........................................................ 19

Product specifications .............................................19

Troubleshooting .......................................................20

Indicator lights .........................................................24

Contents

Right side

Left side

1 General Description

Paper cassette cover

Paper check window

Paper output slot

IrDA Port

Status

indicator light

AC adapter connector

Power button

USB port

Charging

indicator light

Interface switch

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 at

Insert your finger at

, and

then remove the cover and

battery.

Align the battery with the

connector (c), and then

install the rechargeable

lithium-ion battery.

Perform step 2, then step 1 to attach the cover.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Slide the rechargeable battery cover (at the back

of the printer) in the directions shown at a.

Insert your finger at

, and then remove the cover

Perform step 2, then step 1 to attach the cover.

2 Operating Procedures

#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.

Plug the AC adapter

cable into the AC

adapter connector on the

printer.

Plug the AC adapter plug

into a household electri-

cal outlet (AC 110V-

120V).

Charging of the lithium-ion

battery automatically begins.

→The charging indicator light comes on in

orange.

→When charging is finished, the charging

indicator light goes off.

→

If the charging indicator does not light up

in orange, the battery may not be correctly installed.

After charging is finished, disconnect the AC

adapter.

MW-260 cannot be operated only with the AC

adapter if the rechargeable lithium-ion battery is not

installed.

Operating Procedures

•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 dam-

aged.

•It takes approximately three hours for the battery

to be recharged from completely empty to fully

charged (with the printer turned off).

Using IrDA (infrared)

Set the interface switch to “IrDA” (infrared).

→When the printer is turned on, the status indicator lights

up in green.

Using Bluetooth

Set the interface switch to

“Bluetooth”.

→When the printer is turned

on, the status indicator lights up in blue.

#When “IrDA” (infrared) is selected, Bluetooth can-

not be used.

#When “Bluetooth” is selected, IrDA (infrared) can-

not be used.

Operating Procedures

Turning on/off the printer

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-

tus indicator lights up in blue (when

the interface switch is set to “Blue-

tooth”) or it lights up in green (when

the interface switch is set to “IrDA”).

(→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-ion 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. (→ 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) 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.

2) 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.

• Hospitals

• Aircraft

• Gasoline/Petrol stations

• Fire alarms

3) 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.

• Near electronic equipment

• Near broadcasting stations or wireless base sta tions

• Near wireless LAN (IEEE802.11)

4) Other features of Bluetooth technology

• Equipment using Bluetooth technology may require a few

seconds until theBluetooth function 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.

•Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being

prepared

Firmly

fold the lid back

along the fold (

Insert the tab on the lid

into the slit (2) at the back of the cassette.

Front Back

" 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.

!Do not prepare the paper cassette in an

extremely humid location, otherwise a malfunc-

tion may result.

!Do not touch paper cassettes or paper with wet

hands, otherwise a malfunction may result.

!Store the paper cassette out of extremely hot,

extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and

out of direct sunlight.

!When storing the paper cassette, be sure to close

its lid.

!Do not leave paper cassettes in a closed car

under a hot sun.

!Use the paper as quickly as possible, otherwise it

may become discolored.

Operating Procedures

Installing the paper cassette

Slide the paper cassette

cover (on the top of the

printer) in direction 1.

→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.

•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.

Paper type indication

Close the paper cassette

cover in direction 3.

Slide the paper cassette

cover in direction 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 window

Paper type indication

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.

Position this printer and

the Pocket PC so that their

IrDA infrared ports are fac-

ing each other and are

positioned not more than

20 cm / 0.8” apart.

Start printing from the Pocket PC.

→While data is being transmitted through the IrDA infra-

red port, the status indicator light flashes in green.

•During transmission, do not move this printer or

the Pocket PC.

•Make sure that there are no obstacles between

this printer and the Pocket PC.

•If this 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.

•IrDA infrared transmission is not possible with

computers.

•For more details, refer to the instruction manual

for the Pocket PC.

Communicating with Bluetooth

This printer can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible

computers or PDAs.

Establish a Bluetooth con-

nection.

Use the computer or PDA set-

tings to enable Bluetooth com-

munication, and then establish

a connection with this printer.

Start printing.

→

While data is being transmitted, the status indicator

flashes in blue.

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.

#Bluetooth communication with this printer is not

possible if this 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.

Enclosed USB cable

Operating Procedures

Feeding paper

If a paper misfeed occurs, remove the paper according to the

following procedure.

If the paper has fed out of the paper output slot:

Pull the paper out from the

paper output slot.

If the paper has not fed out of the paper output slot:

Open the paper cassette cover.

Remove the paper cas-

sette.

Pull out the misfed paper.

•When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it.

•Pulling out the paper will not affect the operation

of the printer.

Using the paper guide

Installing the paper guide

*The paper guide (PG-200) is sold separately.

Position the paper guide so that the paper check

window is visible.

Align the tabs on the left and right sides with the

slots, and then press down until they snap into

place.

Removing the paper guide

Open the paper cassette cover.

One side at a time, use a standard (slotted)

screwdriver to unhook the paper guide tabs near

the areas shown by 1 below.

#The paper guide is not intended to be frequently

installed and removed. Frequently installing and

removing the paper guide may damage the

printer or cause the cover or paper guide to warp.

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Operating Procedures

Maintenance

Cleaning the printer

Clean the front of the printer.

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.

Cleaning the sensor

If the sensor is dirty, it will not be able to correctly detect the

paper cassette, and a malfunction may result.

Clean the sensor with a dry cotton swab.

!Be 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

Cleaning the pick-up roller

If the pick-up roller is dirty, paper may not be fed correctly.

Affix a piece of cellophane

tape to the pick-up roller.

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.

Pick-up roller

Cello-

phane tape

Appendix

Product specifications

Printer specifications

3 Appendix

Indicators Status indicator light (blue/green/red)

Charging indicator light (orange)

Printing

Method Direct thermal printing with a line thermal

print head

Resolution 300 dpi × 300 dpi

Print speed

20 seconds/sheet

(standard text on thermal paper with 7 % cov-

erage at an ambient temperature of 25 °C)

No. of

pages that

can be

printed

Up to 50 during continuous printing with a fully

charged battery. Using Bluetooth sleep mode will

affect this figure. (Based on 7 % coverage at an

ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.) (Stan-

dard paper manufactured by Brother: A6 thermal)

Paper supply

method

Brother paper cassette, automatic paper

feed mechanism

Paper Brother A6 cut paper (105mm × 148mm /

4.1'' × 5.8'')

Power supply Compact switching AC adapter for charging,

lithium ion battery

Interface

Complies with USB Ver. 2.0 (Full Speed) and

compliant with Bluetooth ver. 1.1 class 2

serial port profile supported,

Compliant with

IrDA Ver.1.3

Dimensions 130mm(W) × 210mm(D) × 18.5mm(H) /

5.1''(W) × 8.3''(D) × 0.7''(H)

Weight

520g / 1.15lb (recharge lithium-ion battery

and a paper cassette containing 50 sheets of

plain thermal paper)

Paper sizes (print area)

Troubleshooting

Symptoms & remedies

Normal Type

A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8''

(97.5mm × 140.6mm / 3.8'' × 5.5'')

Copying Type A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8''

(93mm × 137mm / 3.6'' × 5.4'')

Symptom: The printer

cannot be turned on.

Remedy: Press and hold the power button

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.

Appendix

Symptom: Although the

print command was

issued, the printer

does not print.

With a IrDA connection:

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.

(

→

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.

(→ Refer to page 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

paper misfeed.

Remedy: Remove the paper. (→ Refer to

page 15.)

Symptom: Even though

the misfed paper was

removed, the error

cannot be cancelled.

Remedy: Some torn paper may still

remain in the printer. Contact the sales

representative where the printer was

purchased.

Symptom: An indicator

light is lit or flashing.

Remedy: Refer to the explanation in “Indi-

cator lights” on page 24.

Symptom: The paper

does not feed.

Remedy: Make sure that the lid of the

paper cassette is firmly folded along

the fold (1). (→ Refer to page 9.)

Remedy: Make sure that the paper cas-

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 print is

faint (light).

Remedy: Make sure that the paper cas-

sette cover is securely closed.

(→ Refer to page 12.)

Appendix

Symptom: The paper

cassette cover can-

not be closed.

Remedy: The parts indicated by “A” in the

illustration below have locked up.

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

Symptom: The paper

cassette cover came

off.

Remedy: Insert the pins into the white paper

cassette cover holders (at the areas

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”.

Paper cassette

cover A

Push with the tip of a ball-point pen to slide it.

Indicator lights

" Status indicator light

A blue or green light indicates the printer is

operating correctly, while a red light indicates

an error has occurred.

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, check for the following causes.

Indicator

light color

Indicator light

status Printer status

Blue

Constantly lit Waiting to receive data using Blue-

tooth or the USB

Flashing

Communicating (receiving print data)

Flashing in

long intervals

Sleep mode (power-saving standby

condition, possible only when receiving

data using Bluetooth)

Green Constantly lit

Waiting to receive data using USB or IrDA

Flashing

Communicating (receiving print data)

Red Flashing An error has occurred.

Constantly lit A system error has occurred.

Error description Remedy

There is no paper cassette

installed.

The paper cassette is installed

facing the wrong direction.

There is no more paper.

Correctly install a paper cas-

sette containing paper.

A paper misfeed occurred. Remove the misfed paper.

A transmission error occurred. Check the transmission status.

An overheat error occurred.

The inside of the printer has started

to 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.

" Charging indicator light

With the charging indicator light, the status of

the power supply can be checked. The charg-

ing indicator light 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)

Indicator

light color

Indicator light

status Printer status

Orange

Constantly lit Charging

Off Finished charging

Flashing Malfunctioning battery

Indicator light status Battery level

Off More than 30% charged

Flashes once Less than 30% charged

Flashes twice Less than 20% charged

Continues to flash 3 times Almost empty

•When the battery level is less than 30% charged,

recharge the battery.

•If the charging indicator light flashes while the

printer is printing, immediately connect the AC

adapter and charge the battery. The printer may

stop printing.

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 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.

IrDA 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

(low power 20 cm) 1 m distance

SIR(115kbps) IrDA Ver.1.2 IrDA Ver.1.0

MIR(1Mbps)

FIR(4Mbps) IrDA Ver.1.3 IrDA Ver.1.1

VFIR(16Mbps)

-IrDA Ver.1.4

PC Abbreviation for “personal computer”; An elec-

tronic computing device created for use by individ-

uals and commonly referred to as “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.

Appendix

PDA Abbreviation for “personal digital assistants”; An

electronic 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 MobileTM 5.0 operating system.

USB 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.

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