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Before using this printer, 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 instructions. i This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be sure to as "the printer"). In addition, we suggest that you for purchasing the MPrint MW-260 (hereafter referred to read this manual in a handy place for information on its correct operation. Introduction Introduction Thank you keep this manual for future reference.
Before using this printer, 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 instructions. i This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be sure to as "the printer"). In addition, we suggest that you for purchasing the MPrint MW-260 (hereafter referred to read this manual in a handy place for information on its correct operation. Introduction Introduction Thank you keep this manual for future reference.
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Contents 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 1
Contents 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 1
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...infrared transmission cannot be installed onto the Pocket PC or computer as described in the 'software guide' supplied with computers. • For more than 20 cm / 0.8" apart. 2 Start printing from a Pocket PC or computer In order use this printer and the Pocket PC so that there are positioned ...not more details, refer to print data from a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or computer, the software must first be used. ...
...infrared transmission cannot be installed onto the Pocket PC or computer as described in the 'software guide' supplied with computers. • For more than 20 cm / 0.8" apart. 2 Start printing from a Pocket PC or computer In order use this printer and the Pocket PC so that there are positioned ...not more details, refer to print data from a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or computer, the software must first be used. ...
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... 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 already communicating with Bluetooth This printer can be connected to a computer or a Pocket PC supporting a USB host interface. Communicating with a different computer or...
... 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 already communicating with Bluetooth This printer can be connected to a computer or a Pocket PC supporting a USB host interface. Communicating with a different computer or...
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... the switch to page 14.) 21 With a USB connection: Remedy: Check that this printer and the Pocket PC or infrared communication port of the portable telephone, and check that they are within 20 cm of the computer or Pocket PC. (→ Refer to "Bluetooth", IrDA cannot be stopping the communication. puter or...lights up in green. Remedy: When the interface switch is no obsta- Unplug the AC adapter. munication will be used . Appendix Symptom: Although the print command was issued, the printer does not print. With a IrDA connection: Remedy: Make sure that Bluetooth com-
... the switch to page 14.) 21 With a USB connection: Remedy: Check that this printer and the Pocket PC or infrared communication port of the portable telephone, and check that they are within 20 cm of the computer or Pocket PC. (→ Refer to "Bluetooth", IrDA cannot be stopping the communication. puter or...lights up in green. Remedy: When the interface switch is no obsta- Unplug the AC adapter. munication will be used . Appendix Symptom: Although the print command was issued, the printer does not print. With a IrDA connection: Remedy: Make sure that Bluetooth com-
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... or it cannot send data to this printer, was assumed that electronic devices would be used instead of paper notepads, the original devices entering the mainstream were not equipped with USB Ver. 1.1 or USB Ver. 2.0 devices. 27 The Brother Mobile Software, included with 480 Mbps. 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 the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 or Pocket PC 2003 SE or Windows MobileTM 5.0 operating system....
... or it cannot send data to this printer, was assumed that electronic devices would be used instead of paper notepads, the original devices entering the mainstream were not equipped with USB Ver. 1.1 or USB Ver. 2.0 devices. 27 The Brother Mobile Software, included with 480 Mbps. 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 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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...Environment This mobile printer can print data from a computer running Windows® → Refer to use this printer, make sure that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Computer running Windows® and Bluetooth adapters whose operation have already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. " ... that recommended for each operating system is required. *1 For information on computers running Windows® In order to page 6. 2 To print data from a computer running Windows®, a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or Windows MobileTM.
...Environment This mobile printer can print data from a computer running Windows® → Refer to use this printer, make sure that your system configuration meets the following requirements. Computer running Windows® and Bluetooth adapters whose operation have already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. " ... that recommended for each operating system is required. *1 For information on computers running Windows® In order to page 6. 2 To print data from a computer running Windows®, a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or Windows MobileTM.
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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 Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 SE... with Bluetooth ver.1.1 serial port profile 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...
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 Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 SE... with Bluetooth ver.1.1 serial port profile 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...
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... for make a Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth communication ON 2 Run the Bluetooth connection software on the computer running Windows® or the Pocket PC, various Bluetooth settings must be specified. • The following instructions show you the basic procedures for your Bluetooth device. 1...switch to "Bluetooth". → The status indicator light will be blue. 2 Communication using Bluetooth technology In order for this printer to communicate using Bluetooth technology with the computer running Windows® or PDA. 3 Use the Bluetooth connection software to search for Bluetooth...
... for make a Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth communication ON 2 Run the Bluetooth connection software on the computer running Windows® or the Pocket PC, various Bluetooth settings must be specified. • The following instructions show you the basic procedures for your Bluetooth device. 1...switch to "Bluetooth". → The status indicator light will be blue. 2 Communication using Bluetooth technology In order for this printer to communicate using Bluetooth technology with the computer running Windows® or PDA. 3 Use the Bluetooth connection software to search for Bluetooth...
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... 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 ...of shipment, the PIN code is set to the last four digits of the serial number of the printer) and click/tap the Enter button. → "Connected device Yes" appears on the Device information screen...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 ...
... 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 ...of shipment, the PIN code is set to the last four digits of the serial number of the printer) and click/tap the Enter button. → "Connected device Yes" appears on the Device information screen...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 ...
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... details on ActiveSync®, Bluetooth, or on connecting the Pocket PC to a computer running Windows® Pocket PC " Connecting the printer to the Pocket PC using Bluetooth/Printing (→ Refer to the instruction manual for the Pocket PC. " Installing the software onto a Pocket PC Enclosed CD-ROM Computer running Windows®, refer to page 4) MW-260 (this printer) Pocket PC 22
... details on ActiveSync®, Bluetooth, or on connecting the Pocket PC to a computer running Windows® Pocket PC " Connecting the printer to the Pocket PC using Bluetooth/Printing (→ Refer to the instruction manual for the Pocket PC. " Installing the software onto a Pocket PC Enclosed CD-ROM Computer running Windows®, refer to page 4) MW-260 (this printer) Pocket PC 22
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Printing Data From a Pocket PC " Software packages that are installed Software Common modules (The "MprintUtility" will be installed at the same time.) Note Print Schedule Print Task Print Contact Print Clipboard Print Screen Capture Print Image File Print E-mail Print Help files Description Basic components of the software (The settings for this printer can be changed.) Prints memos saved with Notes Prints schedules saved...
Printing Data From a Pocket PC " Software packages that are installed Software Common modules (The "MprintUtility" will be installed at the same time.) Note Print Schedule Print Task Print Contact Print Clipboard Print Screen Capture Print Image File Print E-mail Print Help files Description Basic components of the software (The settings for this printer can be changed.) Prints memos saved with Notes Prints schedules saved...
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3 Tap Preview in the Printer menu. → The Print preview screen appears. • If Print was tapped, printing will begin without the Print preview screen being displayed. 4 Position this printer and the Pocket PC so that their IrDA infrared ports are facing each other and within 20cm / 0.8'' apart. 20cm / 0.8'' • Make sure that this printer is turned on. • The IrDA infrared port is in the middle on the right side of the printer. • Step 4 is not necessary when communicating with Bluetooth. 28
3 Tap Preview in the Printer menu. → The Print preview screen appears. • If Print was tapped, printing will begin without the Print preview screen being displayed. 4 Position this printer and the Pocket PC so that their IrDA infrared ports are facing each other and within 20cm / 0.8'' apart. 20cm / 0.8'' • Make sure that this printer is turned on. • The IrDA infrared port is in the middle on the right side of the printer. • Step 4 is not necessary when communicating with Bluetooth. 28
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5 Tap the Print button. Text may differ depending on the size of the data as "COM x" for using Bluetooth connection referring next page. 29 Printing Data From a Pocket PC → After the Pocket PC detects this printer, printing begins. • The printed layout may be difficult to view an image of paper selected with Printer setting. • The Print preview screen allows you to read. • At first time using Bluetooth communication, set a port as it will be printed.
5 Tap the Print button. Text may differ depending on the size of the data as "COM x" for using Bluetooth connection referring next page. 29 Printing Data From a Pocket PC → After the Pocket PC detects this printer, printing begins. • The printed layout may be difficult to view an image of paper selected with Printer setting. • The Print preview screen allows you to read. • At first time using Bluetooth communication, set a port as it will be printed.
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" Graphics-processing settings 1 Tap Graphics in the Print preview screen. → The Graphics processing screen appears. 2 The following set- tings can be specified. • Half-tone: Dithering/Error Diffusion/None • Image processing: Full-size printing/Fit to paper ok button 3 Tap . → The graphics-processing settings are applied. Printing Data From a Pocket PC 3 Tap . → The printer settings are applied. 31
" Graphics-processing settings 1 Tap Graphics in the Print preview screen. → The Graphics processing screen appears. 2 The following set- tings can be specified. • Half-tone: Dithering/Error Diffusion/None • Image processing: Full-size printing/Fit to paper ok button 3 Tap . → The graphics-processing settings are applied. Printing Data From a Pocket PC 3 Tap . → The printer settings are applied. 31
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... the schedule that you wish to be printed can be specified. (→ "Printing a specified date" on the Brother MPrint screen. → A list of schedules appears in the Schedule Print screen. 2 Tap the box to the left of time to print. Printing Data From a Pocket PC Schedule Print Schedules saved with the Note Print (→ page 27). 33 The procedure...
... the schedule that you wish to be printed can be specified. (→ "Printing a specified date" on the Brother MPrint screen. → A list of schedules appears in the Schedule Print screen. 2 Tap the box to the left of time to print. Printing Data From a Pocket PC Schedule Print Schedules saved with the Note Print (→ page 27). 33 The procedure...
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... menu appears. 3 Select Properties. → The Properties screen appears. 4 Click the MW-260 Utility button. → The Brother MW-260 Utility screen appears. 43 Changing Printer Settings 5 Changing Printer Settings The following settings for this printer can be specified using the MW-260 Utility "MPrintUtility" on the both Pocket PC and Windows PC. • Auto power-off time • Auto sleep...
... menu appears. 3 Select Properties. → The Properties screen appears. 4 Click the MW-260 Utility button. → The Brother MW-260 Utility screen appears. 43 Changing Printer Settings 5 Changing Printer Settings The following settings for this printer can be specified using the MW-260 Utility "MPrintUtility" on the both Pocket PC and Windows PC. • Auto power-off time • Auto sleep...
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...Pocket PC: 1 Tap on the Brother MPrint screen. → The Brother MW-260 Utility screen appears. If "0" is specified for the auto sleep time, the unit will not automatically power off. If "0" is specified, the printer will not enter the sleep mode. Screens " General The length of time [auto sleep/power-off time] until the printer... is set to ON, the length of time [auto sleep time] until the printer automatically enters the sleep mode and the length of time [auto power-off time] until the printer powers off can be specified. The power-saving setting can be specified. 44
...Pocket PC: 1 Tap on the Brother MPrint screen. → The Brother MW-260 Utility screen appears. If "0" is specified for the auto sleep time, the unit will not automatically power off. If "0" is specified, the printer will not enter the sleep mode. Screens " General The length of time [auto sleep/power-off time] until the printer... is set to ON, the length of time [auto sleep time] until the printer automatically enters the sleep mode and the length of time [auto power-off time] until the printer powers off can be specified. The power-saving setting can be specified. 44