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...: 27 °C) ! Periodically clean the connector and port with a dry cotton swab. xiv This printer uses a lithium-ion battery. Due to the characteristics of prints possible. rect connection or incorrect charging may greatly reduce the number of lithium-ion batteries, using optional accessories... allow it to dry naturally before operating the printer. ! This does not indicate a malfunction. " If the AC adapter connector or USB port becomes dirty, incor- " When the printer is charging or printing. Operating precautions " Operate this printer in a location exposed to extremely high or ...
...: 27 °C) ! Periodically clean the connector and port with a dry cotton swab. xiv This printer uses a lithium-ion battery. Due to the characteristics of prints possible. rect connection or incorrect charging may greatly reduce the number of lithium-ion batteries, using optional accessories... allow it to dry naturally before operating the printer. ! This does not indicate a malfunction. " If the AC adapter connector or USB port becomes dirty, incor- " When the printer is charging or printing. Operating precautions " Operate this printer in a location exposed to extremely high or ...
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... be damaged. Do not try to reuse paper that has been exposed to condensation. ! xv If printed text is printing, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! " Do not touch the printer with this may be damaged. Be sure to use paper transferred from extremely hot, extremely humid or extremely...around the printer with a sharp object such as a pen, otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may disappear or become discolored or a malfunction may result. ! Store the paper cassette away from one paper cassette to dry. After opening the package of direct sunlight,...
... be damaged. Do not try to reuse paper that has been exposed to condensation. ! xv If printed text is printing, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! " Do not touch the printer with this may be damaged. Be sure to use paper transferred from extremely hot, extremely humid or extremely...around the printer with a sharp object such as a pen, otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may disappear or become discolored or a malfunction may result. ! Store the paper cassette away from one paper cassette to dry. After opening the package of direct sunlight,...
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... 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 place anything on the cassette can be seen through the paper check window, and the paper cassette cover will be locked. 3 Close the paper cassette cover in direction 3. 4 ...
... 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 place anything on the cassette can be seen through the paper check window, and the paper cassette cover will be locked. 3 Close the paper cassette cover in direction 3. 4 ...
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... infrared port, the status indicator light flashes in green. • During transmission, do not move this printer or the Pocket PC. • Make sure that there are positioned not more than 20 cm / 0.8" apart. 2 Start printing from a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or computer, the software must first be installed onto...
... infrared port, the status indicator light flashes in green. • During transmission, do not move this printer or the Pocket PC. • Make sure that there are positioned not more than 20 cm / 0.8" apart. 2 Start printing from a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or computer, the software must first be installed onto...
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... 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 already communicating with Bluetooth This printer can be connected to a computer or a Pocket PC supporting ... or PDAs. 1 Establish a Bluetooth con- Sending data through a USB connection Using the enclosed USB cable, this printer is not possible if this printer can connect wirelessly to the manual for the Bluetooth device. Enclosed USB cable 14 nection.
... 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 already communicating with Bluetooth This printer can be connected to a computer or a Pocket PC supporting ... or PDAs. 1 Establish a Bluetooth con- Sending data through a USB connection Using the enclosed USB cable, this printer is not possible if this printer can connect wirelessly to the manual for the Bluetooth device. Enclosed USB cable 14 nection.
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... specifications 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 25 °C) No. of 25 degrees Celsius.) (Standard paper manufactured by Brother: A6 thermal) Paper supply Brother...
... specifications 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 25 °C) No. of 25 degrees Celsius.) (Standard paper manufactured by Brother: A6 thermal) Paper supply Brother...
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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.
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...be valid using Bluetooth. (→ Refer to page 14.) Remedy: Make sure that Bluetooth com- With a USB connection: Remedy: Check that this printer and the Pocket PC or infrared communication port of the portable telephone, and check that the status indicator lights up in blue. With a Bluetooth ... the set to "IrDA" and check that the status indicator lights up in green. Appendix Symptom: Although the print command was issued, the printer does not print. Set the switch to "IrDA", Bluetooth cannot be used . puter or Pocket PC is no obsta- Set the switch to "Bluetooth" and...
...be valid using Bluetooth. (→ Refer to page 14.) Remedy: Make sure that Bluetooth com- With a USB connection: Remedy: Check that this printer and the Pocket PC or infrared communication port of the portable telephone, and check that the status indicator lights up in blue. With a Bluetooth ... the set to "IrDA" and check that the status indicator lights up in green. Appendix Symptom: Although the print command was issued, the printer does not print. Set the switch to "IrDA", Bluetooth cannot be used . puter or Pocket PC is no obsta- Set the switch to "Bluetooth" and...
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...cannot be dirty. Remedy: Make sure that the paper cassette cover is lit or flashing. Contact the sales removed, the error representative where the printer was remain in "Indilight is securely closed . (→ Refer to page 15.) Symptom: Even though Remedy: Some torn paper may be cancelled...faint (light). Remedy: Remove the paper. (→ Refer to page 12.) 22 Symptom: An indicator Remedy: Refer to page 18.) Symptom: The print is a paper misfeed. purchased. cator lights" on page 24. Remedy: Make sure that the lid of the paper cassette, and then install the paper...
...cannot be dirty. Remedy: Make sure that the paper cassette cover is lit or flashing. Contact the sales removed, the error representative where the printer was remain in "Indilight is securely closed . (→ Refer to page 15.) Symptom: Even though Remedy: Some torn paper may be cancelled...faint (light). Remedy: Remove the paper. (→ Refer to page 12.) 22 Symptom: An indicator Remedy: Refer to page 18.) Symptom: The print is a paper misfeed. purchased. cator lights" on page 24. Remedy: Make sure that the lid of the paper cassette, and then install the paper...
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... cools down 24 If an error has occurred, check for the following causes. Wait until printing is no more paper. Indicator lights " Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is installed facing the wrong direction. The paper cassette is operating correctly, while a red light indicates an error has occurred. Error...
... cools down 24 If an error has occurred, check for the following causes. Wait until printing is no more paper. Indicator lights " Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is installed facing the wrong direction. The paper cassette is operating correctly, while a red light indicates an error has occurred. Error...
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" Charging indicator light With the charging indicator light, the status of the power supply can be damaged. The printer may be checked. Appendix If a system error has occurred: The printer may stop printing. 25 Contact the sales representative where it was purchased. The charging indicator light has two functions. 1 Checking the charging status (when...
" Charging indicator light With the charging indicator light, the status of the power supply can be damaged. The printer may be checked. Appendix If a system error has occurred: The printer may stop printing. 25 Contact the sales representative where it was purchased. The charging indicator light has two functions. 1 Checking the charging status (when...
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...connection) and a USB client, a PDA, which enables high-speed communication, is backwardly compatible with 480 Mbps. Since they do not include printing features. In addition, USB Ver. 2.0, which functions as USB Ver. 2.0 High Speed when compatible with USB Ver. 1.1. PDA USB Appendix ...Abbreviation for connecting computers and peripherals; An electronic computing device about the size of data from PDAs installed with this printer. The Brother Mobile Software, included with the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 or Pocket PC 2003 SE or Windows MobileTM 5.0 operating system....
...connection) and a USB client, a PDA, which enables high-speed communication, is backwardly compatible with 480 Mbps. Since they do not include printing features. In addition, USB Ver. 2.0, which functions as USB Ver. 2.0 High Speed when compatible with USB Ver. 1.1. PDA USB Appendix ...Abbreviation for connecting computers and peripherals; An electronic computing device about the size of data from PDAs installed with this printer. The Brother Mobile Software, included with the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 or Pocket PC 2003 SE or Windows MobileTM 5.0 operating system....
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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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To print data from a computer running Windows®, a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or Windows MobileTM. " PC operating environment Processor Pentium 266 MHz or higher recommended ... your system configuration meets the following requirements. Computer running Windows® In order to page 6. 2 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 Windows® and Bluetooth...
To print data from a computer running Windows®, a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or Windows MobileTM. " PC operating environment Processor Pentium 266 MHz or higher recommended ... your system configuration meets the following requirements. Computer running Windows® In order to page 6. 2 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 Windows® and Bluetooth...
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Operating Environment Pocket PC (PDA running Windows® that your Pocket PC meets the following requirements. To print data from a Pocket PC → Refer to use this printer, make sure that can connect 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...
Operating Environment Pocket PC (PDA running Windows® that your Pocket PC meets the following requirements. To print data from a Pocket PC → Refer to use this printer, make sure that can connect 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...
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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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Continue with the installation according to install. Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 3 Click the top button (PC(Windows) software). Standard Installation " Software packages that you to select what to ... that appear on the screen. 7 Here, click the button for the software 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...
Continue with the installation according to install. Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 3 Click the top button (PC(Windows) software). Standard Installation " Software packages that you to select what to ... that appear on the screen. 7 Here, click the button for the software 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...
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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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dialog box appears. • Depending on the operating system being used, this printer to connect this may take some time. 11 appears in the computer screen, use the enclosed USB cable to the computer running Windows, and then turn it on the printer. Enclosed USB cable !When the Plug and Play device is detected, the Found New Hardware Wizard. Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For Windows R Vista 6 When the message "Connect Brother MW-260, and then turn on ."
dialog box appears. • Depending on the operating system being used, this printer to connect this may take some time. 11 appears in the computer screen, use the enclosed USB cable to the computer running Windows, and then turn it on the printer. Enclosed USB cable !When the Plug and Play device is detected, the Found New Hardware Wizard. Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For Windows R Vista 6 When the message "Connect Brother MW-260, and then turn on ."