Brother Pocketjet 6 Instruction Manual
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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 US ENG
i 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 The following symbols are used throughout this document. About This Document This document (PDF) is included on the CD-ROM. Note If using Adobe® Reader® to view this document on a computer, the cursor changes to when the cursor is placed on a link. Click the link to open the corresponding page. For information about using Adobe ® Reader®, see the help file included with Adobe® Reader®. This symbol indicates information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them may result in damage, or failed operations. This symbol indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently.
ii 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 (Optional) ................................................ 2 Installing the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery ..................................................... 2 Charging the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery ..................................................... 3 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery.............................................. 4 Explaining Battery Terms ................................................................................ 5 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Optional) ................................................. 6 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ....................................................... 6 Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ...................................................... 7 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ............................................... 8 Rechargeable Battery Overview ............................................................................ 9 Installing and Uninstalling the Driver ................................................................... 10 Install the Printer Driver ................................................................................. 10 Uninstall the Printer Driver............................................................................. 11 Connecting the Computer and Printer................................................................. 12 USB Connection ............................................................................................ 12 Bluetooth Connection (PJ-662/663 Only) ...................................................... 13 Switching Between IrDA and Bluetooth (PJ-662/663 Only)........................... 15 2 Using the Printer 17 Operation Panel ................................................................................................... 17 Power Button and Feed Button Functions ..................................................... 17 Indicators ....................................................................................................... 18 Printing Solutions ................................................................................................. 19 Printing ................................................................................................................ 19 Making Prints Lighter or Darker ..................................................................... 20 Setting Printer Driver Options .............................................................................. 21 Paper Type .................................................................................................... 21 Density........................................................................................................... 21 2-ply Mode ..................................................................................................... 21 Form Feed Mode ........................................................................................... 21 Feed Margin for No Feed option.................................................................... 21 Roll Paper Pause (Windows ® Only) .............................................................. 22 Dash Line Print .............................................................................................. 22 Automatically Switch Command Mode (Windows ® Only) ............................. 22 Setting Paper Size ............................................................................................... 22 For Windows ® Users ..................................................................................... 22 For Mac OS® Users....................................................................................... 23 Selecting Paper Type .......................................................................................... 23 Cut Sheet Paper ............................................................................................ 23 Non-Perforated Roll Paper ............................................................................ 23 Perforated Roll Paper .................................................................................... 24
iii Tips on Using Paper ............................................................................................ 24 Use Genuine Brother Thermal Paper ............................................................ 24 Usage and Handling Instructions................................................................... 24 Clearing a Paper Jam .................................................................................... 25 Cutting Roll Paper ......................................................................................... 25 3 PJ-600 Series Utility 26 Overview .............................................................................................................. 26 Installing PJ-600 Series Utility ............................................................................. 26 For Windows ® Users ..................................................................................... 26 For Mac OS® Users ....................................................................................... 26 Uninstalling PJ-600 Series Utility ......................................................................... 27 For Windows ® Users ..................................................................................... 27 For Mac OS® Users ....................................................................................... 27 Using PJ-600 Series Utility .................................................................................. 27 Before Using PJ-600 Series Utility................................................................ 27 Starting PJ-600 Series Utility ......................................................................... 27 How to Use PJ-600 Series Utility................................................................... 28 Parameters .................................................................................................... 29 4 Other Function 39 JPEG Printing ...................................................................................................... 39 5 Maintaining the Printer 40 Cleaning the Platen Roller ................................................................................... 40 Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior ............................................................................. 41 6 Reference 42 Indicators ............................................................................................................. 42 Indicator Warnings ............................................................................................... 44 Printing a Printer Report ...................................................................................... 46 7 Troubleshooting 47 Overview .............................................................................................................. 47 Paper Problems ............................................................................................. 48 Printed Image Problems ................................................................................ 48 Pages Don’t Print........................................................................................... 49 Pages Are Partially Printed............................................................................ 50 8 Technical Information 51 Product Specifications (PJ-622/623) ................................................................... 51 Product Specifications (PJ-662/663) ................................................................... 53 A Character Sets 55
1 1 1 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 the printer or charge the rechargeable battery using AC power. aConnect the AC adapter to the printer. bConnect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. cConnect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet (100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz). 1AC adapter 2 AC power cord Note The AC adapter and AC power cord are optional accessories. When purchasing, purchase the adapter and power cord appropriate for the region where the printer will be used. Setting Up the Printer1 1 2 3 456 7 109 8 11 14 15 12 13 1716 1 2
Chapter 1 2 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 printing speed may differ depending on the supplied voltage. Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Optional) 1 Installing the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery1 aOpen the battery cover by pressing the cover latch. 1 Battery cover 2 Cover latch bSwing the cover open and remove it. cGently insert the battery connector into the terminal on the inside of the battery compartment. 3Terminal 4 Battery connector 1 2 1 4 3
Setting Up the Printer 3 1 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 • Make sure that the side of the rechargeable Ni-MH battery marked “Ni-MH” faces away from the battery compartment, otherwise the battery cover will not close properly. • The rechargeable Ni-MH battery contains a heat sensor that stops the flow of electricity if the battery overheats. fAttach the battery cover to the end of the battery compartment opposite the AC/DC connector. Close and latch the cover. If necessary, gently push the cover latch towards the AC/DC connector until it latches. Note • Be careful that you do not pinch the battery connector cord. • The voltage supplied by the rechargeable Ni-MH battery fluctuates. The printing speed may also fluctuate depending on the voltage. Removing the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery 1 aOpen the battery cover by pressing the cover latch. bSwing the cover open and remove it. cGently pull the battery removal ribbon until the rechargeable Ni-MH battery starts to tilt out of its compartment. 1 Battery removal ribbon Note If the battery removal ribbon is caught behind the rechargeable Ni-MH battery, insert a thin metal object such as a flat-blade screwdriver between the battery and the case at the end away from the AC/DC connector and tilt it out of its compartment. dRemove the rechargeable Ni-MH battery from the compartment. eGently pull the rechargeable Ni-MH battery connector and remove it from the terminal inside the printer. Charging the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery1 Perform the following procedure to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. Note • Charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery immediately after purchase using the following procedure. • Up to 120 minutes is needed to fully charge a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. About 70 pages can be printed when using a new, fully-charged rechargeable Ni-MH battery. 1
Chapter 1 4 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 Terms on page 5). • The rechargeable Ni-MH battery may be charged without being refreshed, depending on the setting in PJ-600 Series Utility (see Refresh Ni-MH Battery on page 32). • If there is still a considerable amount of charge in the rechargeable Ni-MH battery, it may not be refreshed. • While the rechargeable Ni-MH battery is being refreshed, press and hold the (Power) button to stop refreshing the battery and begin charging it. eAfter the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has been refreshed, charging begins automatically. The POWER indicator blinks in green until charging is complete. When charging is complete, the POWER indicator turns off. Stopping Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Charging 1 To stop rechargeable Ni-MH battery from charging, press the (Power) button quickly two times. Tips on Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery1 „Charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery immediately after purchase. Do not use it before it is charged. „The rechargeable Ni-MH battery loses its charge gradually over time, even if it is not used. Therefore, we recommend charging the rechargeable Ni-MH battery before using it. „While the printer is connected to an AC or DC power outlet, a small amount of current is used to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. This is called “trickle charging”. Trickle charging compensates for the battery’s tendency to gradually discharge. For this reason, we recommend connecting the printer to an AC or DC power outlet even if a rechargeable Ni-MH battery is installed. „The rechargeable Ni-MH battery charging can take place in 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) environments. „Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver’s dialog box (see Setting Printer Driver Options on page 21) or in PJ-600 Series Utility (see Print Density on page 34). „If you are experiencing problems with the rechargeable Ni-MH battery, try refreshing the battery before deciding to replace it. If the Printer Will Not be Used For a Long Period of Time 1 „If the printer will not used for a long period of time, remove the rechargeable Ni-MH battery from the printer and store it in a cool place away from direct sunlight. „A rechargeable Ni-MH battery that is not used for a long period of time may become over-discharged or inactive. For this reason, we recommend refreshing and charging the rechargeable Ni-MH battery every 3 to 6 months.
Setting Up the Printer 5 1 „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 the battery can be recharged to its full capacity. To refresh the battery, press and hold the (Power) button for a few seconds until the POWER indicator begins to blink in green and orange (see Refresh Ni-MH Battery on page 32 for more options). „Over-discharge Over-discharge occurs when the rechargeable Ni-MH batterys power has been depleted to the point that even when charged, it will not retain as much power as before. To avoid over-discharging the battery, charge it periodically. „Inactivity Inactivity is the condition when the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has been unused for too long, and it cannot retain as much power as before. The battery can be restored to its earlier capacity by refreshing it one or two times. If more than one year has passed since the battery was last use, it will not return to its earlier capacity.„Trickle charge Trickle charge is the small amount of power used to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery whenever the printer is connected to AC or DC power. The battery slowly discharges (loses power) over time, even when not in use. Trickle charging offsets this discharge, so that the battery remains charged.
Chapter 1 6 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Optional) 1 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 install the battery. The battery removal ribbon is not needed when removing the rechargeable Li-ion battery. dMove the slide switches outward to lock the battery in place. Note The voltage supplied by the rechargeable Li-ion battery fluctuates. The printing speed may also fluctuate depending on the voltage. Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 Move the slide switches on the rechargeable Li-ion battery inward, and then remove the battery from the printer. 1 Slide switches 2 1 3 1