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Due to the characteristics of prints possible. " When the printer is charging or printing. rect connection or incorrect charging may result. Do not use them in locations at low temperatures may greatly reduce the number of lithium-ion batteries, using optional accessories, use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may become hot while the...
Due to the characteristics of prints possible. " When the printer is charging or printing. rect connection or incorrect charging may result. Do not use them in locations at low temperatures may greatly reduce the number of lithium-ion batteries, using optional accessories, use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may become hot while the...
Users Manual - English
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...otherwise they may become discolored. ! Do not open when storing as this printer. " Concerning the paper cassette and the handling of direct sunlight, otherwise the paper may become discolored. ! If printed text is printing, otherwise a malfunction may disappear or become discolored. Do not leave paper ... pen, otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may become discolored or a malfunction may result. ! Precautions " Use thermal paper with this may cause paper misfeeding or a paper sensor error. xv " Do not press the power button with a sharp object...
...otherwise they may become discolored. ! Do not open when storing as this printer. " Concerning the paper cassette and the handling of direct sunlight, otherwise the paper may become discolored. ! If printed text is printing, otherwise a malfunction may disappear or become discolored. Do not leave paper ... pen, otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may become discolored or a malfunction may result. ! Precautions " Use thermal paper with this may cause paper misfeeding or a paper sensor error. xv " Do not press the power button with a sharp object...
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... 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 correctly loaded, the paper type indication on the printer. If the paper cassette is printing, do not apply pressure to the paper output slot or...
... 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 correctly loaded, the paper type indication on the printer. If the paper cassette is printing, do not apply pressure to the paper output slot or...
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...described in the 'software guide' supplied with this printer through its IrDA infrared port. 1 Position this printer and the Pocket PC so that their IrDA infrared ports are facing each other and are positioned not more than 20 cm / 0.8" apart. 2 Start printing from the Pocket PC. → While data ...is being transmitted through the IrDA infrared port, the status indicator light flashes in green. • During transmission, do not move this printer or the Pocket PC. • Make sure that there ...
...described in the 'software guide' supplied with this printer through its IrDA infrared port. 1 Position this printer and the Pocket PC so that their IrDA infrared ports are facing each other and are positioned not more than 20 cm / 0.8" apart. 2 Start printing from the Pocket PC. → While data ...is being transmitted through the IrDA infrared port, the status indicator light flashes in green. • During transmission, do not move this printer or the Pocket PC. • Make sure that there ...
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... computer or PDA settings to enable Bluetooth communication, and then establish a connection with this printer. 2 Start printing. → While data is being transmitted, the status indicator flashes in blue. # Bluetooth communication with this printer is not possible if this printer can connect wirelessly to the manual for the Bluetooth device. Sending data through a USB...
... computer or PDA settings to enable Bluetooth communication, and then establish a connection with this printer. 2 Start printing. → While data is being transmitted, the status indicator flashes in blue. # Bluetooth communication with this printer is not possible if this printer can connect wirelessly to the manual for the Bluetooth device. Sending data through a USB...
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...Printer specifications Printing Indicators Status indicator light (blue/green/red) Charging indicator light (orange) Method Direct thermal printing with a line thermal print head Resolution 300 dpi × 300 dpi 20 seconds/sheet Print speed (standard text on 7 % coverage at an ambient temperature of plain thermal... erage at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.) (Standard paper manufactured by Brother: A6 thermal) Paper supply Brother paper cassette, automatic paper method feed mechanism Paper Brother A6 cut paper (105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'') Power supply...
...Printer specifications Printing Indicators Status indicator light (blue/green/red) Charging indicator light (orange) Method Direct thermal printing with a line thermal print head Resolution 300 dpi × 300 dpi 20 seconds/sheet Print speed (standard text on 7 % coverage at an ambient temperature of plain thermal... erage at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.) (Standard paper manufactured by Brother: A6 thermal) Paper supply Brother paper cassette, automatic paper method feed mechanism Paper Brother A6 cut paper (105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'') Power supply...
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Install the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. 20 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. Paper sizes (print area) Normal Type Copying Type A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'' (97.5mm × 140.6mm / 3.8'' × 5.5'') A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'' (93mm × 137mm / 3.6'' × 5.4'') Troubleshooting Symptoms & remedies Symptom: The printer Remedy: Press and hold the power button cannot be turned on.
Install the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. 20 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. Paper sizes (print area) Normal Type Copying Type A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'' (97.5mm × 140.6mm / 3.8'' × 5.5'') A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'' (93mm × 137mm / 3.6'' × 5.4'') Troubleshooting Symptoms & remedies Symptom: The printer Remedy: Press and hold the power button cannot be turned on.
Users Manual - English
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...there is no obsta- With a USB connection: Remedy: Check that this printer and the Pocket PC or infrared communication port of the portable telephone, and ... 13.) Remedy: If the AC adapter is not transmitting data to the printer using Bluetooth. (→ Refer to "Bluetooth", IrDA cannot be stopping the...be used . puter or Pocket PC is not transmitting data to the printer using the set to page 14.) 21 Set the switch to "IrDA",...the status indicator lights up in blue. cle between this printer is connected. (→Refer to the Software Guide.) Remedy: Make sure that...
...there is no obsta- With a USB connection: Remedy: Check that this printer and the Pocket PC or infrared communication port of the portable telephone, and ... 13.) Remedy: If the AC adapter is not transmitting data to the printer using Bluetooth. (→ Refer to "Bluetooth", IrDA cannot be stopping the...be used . puter or Pocket PC is not transmitting data to the printer using the set to page 14.) 21 Set the switch to "IrDA",...the status indicator lights up in blue. cle between this printer is connected. (→Refer to the Software Guide.) Remedy: Make sure that...
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... remain in "Indilight is lit or flashing. Symptom: The paper does not feed. Symptom: An indicator Remedy: Refer to the explanation in the printer. Remedy: Make sure that the lid 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 securely closed . (→ Refer to page 12.) 22 Remedy: Make sure that the paper cassette cover is faint (light). purchased. Pull out the first...
... remain in "Indilight is lit or flashing. Symptom: The paper does not feed. Symptom: An indicator Remedy: Refer to the explanation in the printer. Remedy: Make sure that the lid 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 securely closed . (→ Refer to page 12.) 22 Remedy: Make sure that the paper cassette cover is faint (light). purchased. Pull out the first...
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..., check for the following causes. Correctly install a paper cassette containing paper. Wait until printing is complete. Indicator lights " Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is installed facing the wrong direction. Indicator Indicator light light color status Printer status Constantly lit Waiting to receive data using Bluetooth or the USB Blue...
..., check for the following causes. Correctly install a paper cassette containing paper. Wait until printing is complete. Indicator lights " Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is installed facing the wrong direction. Indicator Indicator light light color status Printer status Constantly lit Waiting to receive data using Bluetooth or the USB Blue...
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..., the status of the power supply can be damaged. The printer may be checked. Contact the sales representative where it was purchased. Appendix If a system error has occurred: The printer may stop printing. 25 The charging indicator light has two functions. 1 Checking the... charging status (when the AC adapter is connected) Indicator Indicator light light color status Printer status Constantly lit Charging Orange Off Finished charging ...
..., the status of the power supply can be damaged. The printer may be checked. Contact the sales representative where it was purchased. Appendix If a system error has occurred: The printer may stop printing. 25 The charging indicator light has two functions. 1 Checking the... charging status (when the AC adapter is connected) Indicator Indicator light light color status Printer status Constantly lit Charging Orange Off Finished charging ...
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... Serial Bus"; Since it appears as USB Ver. 2.0 High Speed when compatible with USB Ver. 1.1. The Brother Mobile Software, included with this printer. This printer can communicate with USB Ver. 2.0 Full Speed, and at 12 Mbps with portable telephone features have recently appeared... or USB Ver. 2.0 devices. 27 Abbreviation for "personal digital assistants"; In addition, USB Ver. 2.0, which functions as a USB client, cannot print since it appears as USB Ver. 2.0 Full Speed with a communication speed of a palm; Since the protocol allows communication between a USB host (...
... Serial Bus"; Since it appears as USB Ver. 2.0 High Speed when compatible with USB Ver. 1.1. The Brother Mobile Software, included with this printer. This printer can communicate with USB Ver. 2.0 Full Speed, and at 12 Mbps with portable telephone features have recently appeared... or USB Ver. 2.0 devices. 27 Abbreviation for "personal digital assistants"; In addition, USB Ver. 2.0, which functions as a USB client, cannot print since it appears as USB Ver. 2.0 Full Speed with a communication speed of a palm; Since the protocol allows communication between a USB host (...
Software Users Manual - English
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Contents Contents 1 Operating Environment 2 2 Communication using Bluetooth technology 4 3 Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 6 Installing the software 6 Printing 14 Starting up P-touch Editor 15 Using P-touch Editor 4.2 16 P-touch Editor 4.2 window structure and section functions 17 Database window 19 Printing from other applications 20 Uninstalling the software 21 4 Printing Data From a Pocket PC 22 Installing the software 23 Printing 26 Printing procedures 27 Uninstalling the software 42 5 Changing Printer Settings 43 Changing the settings 43 1
Contents Contents 1 Operating Environment 2 2 Communication using Bluetooth technology 4 3 Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 6 Installing the software 6 Printing 14 Starting up P-touch Editor 15 Using P-touch Editor 4.2 16 P-touch Editor 4.2 window structure and section functions 17 Database window 19 Printing from other applications 20 Uninstalling the software 21 4 Printing Data From a Pocket PC 22 Installing the software 23 Printing 26 Printing procedures 27 Uninstalling the software 42 5 Changing Printer Settings 43 Changing the settings 43 1
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...memory greater than that your system configuration meets the following requirements. 1 Operating Environment This mobile printer can print data from a computer running Windows® → Refer to use this printer, make sure that recommended for each operating system is required. *1 For information on computers... running Pocket PC) or Windows MobileTM. To print data from a computer running Windows®, a Pocket PC (PDA...
...memory greater than that your system configuration meets the following requirements. 1 Operating Environment This mobile printer can print data from a computer running Windows® → Refer to use this printer, make sure that recommended for each operating system is required. *1 For information on computers... running Pocket PC) or Windows MobileTM. To print data from a computer running Windows®, a Pocket PC (PDA...
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To print data from a Pocket PC → Refer to the Pocket PC will be needed. *1 For information on Pocket PCs whose operation has already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. " Pocket PC operating environment Processor ARM Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 Operating system... supports as standard*1 Compliant with IrDA ver.1.3 • When installing the software, a computer running Pocket PC) In order to use this printer, make sure that can connect to page 22. 3 Operating Environment Pocket PC (PDA running Windows® that your Pocket PC meets the following ...
To print data from a Pocket PC → Refer to the Pocket PC will be needed. *1 For information on Pocket PCs whose operation has already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. " Pocket PC operating environment Processor ARM Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 Operating system... supports as standard*1 Compliant with IrDA ver.1.3 • When installing the software, a computer running Pocket PC) In order to use this printer, make sure that can connect to page 22. 3 Operating Environment Pocket PC (PDA running Windows® that your Pocket PC meets the following ...
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... to enter the "PIN code" (or "Pass key") appears only the first time that the computer running Windows® or PDA is connected to the printer. • Depending on the Bluetooth device, you may be requested to enter the PIN code with subsequent connections. 5 Enter the "PIN code" (or "Pass ... on the Device information screen. 6 Use the Bluetooth connection software to select the serial port as the method for connecting to this printer. • 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 pocket PC). 5
... to enter the "PIN code" (or "Pass key") appears only the first time that the computer running Windows® or PDA is connected to the printer. • Depending on the Bluetooth device, you may be requested to enter the PIN code with subsequent connections. 5 Enter the "PIN code" (or "Pass ... on the Device information screen. 6 Use the Bluetooth connection software to select the serial port as the method for connecting to this printer. • 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 pocket PC). 5
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... a Computer Running Windows In order to use this printer to the computer until you are instructed to print data from a computer running Windows®. → The installer automatically starts up and the Brother Select Language dialog box appears. → If the installer does not automatically start up, double-click "My Computer", and then...
... a Computer Running Windows In order to use this printer to the computer until you are instructed to print data from a computer running Windows®. → The installer automatically starts up and the Brother Select Language dialog box appears. → If the installer does not automatically start up, double-click "My Computer", and then...
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Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 3 Click the top button (PC(Windows) software). Continue with the installation according to install. Here, click the button ... wish to the instructions that are installed Software P-touch Editor 4.2 Printer driver Description P-touch Editor 4.2 P-touch Library 2.0 P-touch Transfer Manager 2.0 P-touch Printer Setting P-touch Editor 4.2 Add-Ins Utility Printer driver (and driver utility) With the standard installation, P-touch Editor 4.2, then the printer drivers will be installed. Standard Installation " Software packages that appear ...
Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 3 Click the top button (PC(Windows) software). Continue with the installation according to install. Here, click the button ... wish to the instructions that are installed Software P-touch Editor 4.2 Printer driver Description P-touch Editor 4.2 P-touch Library 2.0 P-touch Transfer Manager 2.0 P-touch Printer Setting P-touch Editor 4.2 Add-Ins Utility Printer driver (and driver utility) With the standard installation, P-touch Editor 4.2, then the printer drivers will be installed. Standard Installation " Software packages that appear ...
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appears, use the enclosed USB cable to connect this printer to the computer running Windows®, and then turn it on the printer. Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For Windows® 2000 Professional, (USB connection) 6 When the message "Connect Brother MW-260, and then turn on ." Enclosed USB cable → The printer driver is installed. → Continue with "Printing" on page 14. 9
appears, use the enclosed USB cable to connect this printer to the computer running Windows®, and then turn it on the printer. Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For Windows® 2000 Professional, (USB connection) 6 When the message "Connect Brother MW-260, and then turn on ." Enclosed USB cable → The printer driver is installed. → Continue with "Printing" on page 14. 9
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Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For Windows R Vista 6 When the message "Connect Brother MW-260, and then turn on the printer. dialog box appears. • Depending on ." Enclosed USB cable !When the Plug and Play device is detected, the Found New Hardware Wizard. appears in the computer screen, use the enclosed USB cable to connect this printer to the computer running Windows, and then turn it on the operating system being used, this may take some time. 11
Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For Windows R Vista 6 When the message "Connect Brother MW-260, and then turn on the printer. dialog box appears. • Depending on ." Enclosed USB cable !When the Plug and Play device is detected, the Found New Hardware Wizard. appears in the computer screen, use the enclosed USB cable to connect this printer to the computer running Windows, and then turn it on the operating system being used, this may take some time. 11