Brother Pocketjet 6 Instruction Manual

USER’S GUIDE
PJ-622/PJ-623/
PJ
-662/PJ-663
Mobile Printer
„Before using this printer, be sure to read 
this Users Guide.
„We suggest that you keep this manual in a 
handy place for future reference.
Version B
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Introduction
Thank you for purchase of the Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-622/PJ-623/PJ-662/PJ-663. 
The PJ-622/PJ-623/PJ-662/PJ-663 (hereafter referred to as “the printer”) is a mobile thermal 
printer. Be sure to read User’s Guide, Safety and Legal Guide, Quick Setup Guide and P-touch
® 
Editor Software User’s Guide (PJ-623/663 only) before using the printer. We suggest that you 
keep this document in a handy place for future reference.
Symbols Used in This Document
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Table of Contents
1 Setting Up the Printer 1
General Description ............................................................................................... 1
Connecting the Printer to External Power.............................................................. 1
Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional) ................................................. 1
Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional)................................................... 2
Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery...

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Tips on Using Paper ............................................................................................ 24
Use Genuine Brother Thermal Paper ............................................................ 24
Usage and Handling Instructions................................................................... 24
Clearing a Paper Jam .................................................................................... 25
Cutting Roll Paper...

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General Description1
 
 
1 (Power) button
2 (Feed) button
3 POWER indicator
4 DATA indicator
5 STATUS indicator
6 (Bluetooth) indicator (PJ-662/663 only)
7 Release cover
8 Paper outlet slot
9Tear bar
10 Paper input slot
11 IrDA port
12 USB port
13 AC/DC connector
14 Battery cover latch
15 Battery cover
16 Battery removal ribbon
17 Battery compartment
Connecting the Printer 
to External Power
1
Connecting to an AC Power 
Outlet (Optional)1
Connect the printer to a nearby AC power 
outlet to power...

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Connecting to a DC Power 
Outlet (Optional)1
Connect the printer to your vehicle’s 12 V DC 
power outlet (cigarette lighter, etc.) to power 
the printer or charge the rechargeable battery 
using the vehicle’s DC power.
aConnect the DC cable to the vehicle’s 12 
V DC power outlet.
bConnect the DC cable to the printer.
cTurn on the vehicle’s power, and then 
turn on the printer.
 
1DC cable
Note
• The DC cable is an optional accessory.
• The voltage supplied by a vehicle 
fluctuates. The...

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dGrasp the battery removal ribbon, which 
is attached to the inside of the battery 
compartment. Make sure that enough 
ribbon is exposed after the rechargeable 
Ni-MH battery installed so that you can 
pull the ribbon to remove the battery.
eWhile holding onto the ribbon, tilt the 
rechargeable Ni-MH battery and insert it 
into the battery compartment. After the 
rechargeable Ni-MH battery passes the 
outer edges of the compartment, press it 
securely into position.
Note
•...

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aInstall the rechargeable Ni-MH battery in 
the printer.
bUse the AC adapter and AC power cord 
to connect the printer to an AC power 
outlet, or use the DC cable to connect 
the printer to a DC power outlet.
cMake sure that the printer is turned off.
dPress and hold the  (Power) button for 
a few seconds until the POWER 
indicator begins to blink in green and 
orange.
Note
• While the POWER indicator is blinking in 
green and orange, the battery is being 
refreshed (see Explaining Battery...

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„For other precautions, refer to the 
instruction manual included with the 
rechargeable Ni-MH battery.
Explaining Battery Terms1
„Discharge
Discharge occurs when the rechargeable 
Ni-MH batterys power is depleted. The 
battery discharges slowly over time, even 
when the battery is not in use. When the 
battery has been fully-discharged, it 
cannot be used until it is recharged.
„Refresh
Refresh occurs when the printer fully 
discharges the rechargeable Ni-MH 
battery so that...

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Using the 
Rechargeable Li-ion 
Battery (Optional)
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Installing the Rechargeable 
Li-ion Battery1
aOpen the battery cover by pressing the 
cover latch.
 
1 Battery cover
2 Cover latch
bSwing the cover open and remove it.
cMove the slide switches on the 
rechargeable Li-ion battery inward, and 
then insert the battery into the battery 
compartment.
 
3 Slide switches
Note
When installing the rechargeable Li-ion 
battery, insert the battery removal ribbon 
into the battery compartment, and then...