Users Manual - English
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duced, partially or in the United States and other countries. !The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Brother Industries, Ltd. We assume no responsibility for damages that may result from incorrect operation of this printer by connecting incompatible equipment or using incompatible software. !Microsoft® and Windows® are subject to...
duced, partially or in the United States and other countries. !The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Brother Industries, Ltd. We assume no responsibility for damages that may result from incorrect operation of this printer by connecting incompatible equipment or using incompatible software. !Microsoft® and Windows® are subject to...
Users Manual - English
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... connections are used after it is turned on. Do not operate or store this printer in a wide range of fields. Operating precautions " Operating precaution for using Bluetooth technology may be damaged or malfunction. Bluetooth is Bluetooth? Humidity: 20 - 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 80.6°F / 27 °C) !... high or extremely low temperatures, extreme humidity, extreme dust, or extreme vibrations, otherwise the printer may require a few seconds until the Bluetooth function can be achieved, try connecting again. This length of time differs depending on the equipment...
... connections are used after it is turned on. Do not operate or store this printer in a wide range of fields. Operating precautions " Operating precaution for using Bluetooth technology may be damaged or malfunction. Bluetooth is Bluetooth? Humidity: 20 - 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 80.6°F / 27 °C) !... high or extremely low temperatures, extreme humidity, extreme dust, or extreme vibrations, otherwise the printer may require a few seconds until the Bluetooth function can be achieved, try connecting again. This length of time differs depending on the equipment...
Users Manual - English
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CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction i Precautions iv Operating precautions xii CONTENTS 1 1 General Description 2 2 Operating Procedures 3 Charging 3 Selecting Bluetooth communication ON/OFF 5 Turning on/off the printer 6 Preparing the paper 7 Installing the paper cassette 9 Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer ..........11 Feeding paper 13 Maintenance 14 Disposing of this printer 16 3 Appendix 17 Product specifications 17 Troubleshooting 18 Indicator lights 21 1
CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction i Precautions iv Operating precautions xii CONTENTS 1 1 General Description 2 2 Operating Procedures 3 Charging 3 Selecting Bluetooth communication ON/OFF 5 Turning on/off the printer 6 Preparing the paper 7 Installing the paper cassette 9 Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer ..........11 Feeding paper 13 Maintenance 14 Disposing of this printer 16 3 Appendix 17 Product specifications 17 Troubleshooting 18 Indicator lights 21 1
Users Manual - English
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Bluetooth communication ON → Set the switch to ON to page 21.) 5 Operating Procedures Selecting Bluetooth communication ON/OFF 1 Using the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to use Bluetooth communication. • The printer can still print from the USB port even if "Bluetooth communication ON" is selected (except during the sleep mode). (→ Refer to use Bluetooth communication.
Bluetooth communication ON → Set the switch to ON to page 21.) 5 Operating Procedures Selecting Bluetooth communication ON/OFF 1 Using the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to use Bluetooth communication. • The printer can still print from the USB port even if "Bluetooth communication ON" is selected (except during the sleep mode). (→ Refer to use Bluetooth communication.
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...light will turn green. (→ Refer to page 21.) " In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it will turn blue. When the Bluetooth switch is set to "ON", the printer automatically enters the sleep mode (→ refer to page 21) if no operation is performed or...the built-in lithium battery during use, follow the operations below. ! When the Bluetooth switch is set to OFF, the printer automatically powers off if no operation is performed or if no data is sent to the printer for a little while. Turning on/off can be specified using the Utility software...
...light will turn green. (→ Refer to page 21.) " In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it will turn blue. When the Bluetooth switch is set to "ON", the printer automatically enters the sleep mode (→ refer to page 21) if no operation is performed or...the built-in lithium battery during use, follow the operations below. ! When the Bluetooth switch is set to OFF, the printer automatically powers off if no operation is performed or if no data is sent to the printer for a little while. Turning on/off can be specified using the Utility software...
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Operating Procedures Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer In order use this printer to print data from the computer or Pocket PC so that Bluetooth communication is enabled and the printer is recognized. (→ Refer to the Software Guide.) 2 Start printing. → While data is being transmitted, the status indicator light flashes in blue. •...
Operating Procedures Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer In order use this printer to print data from the computer or Pocket PC so that Bluetooth communication is enabled and the printer is recognized. (→ Refer to the Software Guide.) 2 Start printing. → While data is being transmitted, the status indicator light flashes in blue. •...
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Enclosed USB cable • Connecting via USB, We recommend to a computer or a Pocket PC supporting a USB host interface. Sending data through a USB connection Using the enclosed USB cable, this printer can be connected to turn off the Bluetooth switch for saving its energy and connecting smoothly. 12
Enclosed USB cable • Connecting via USB, We recommend to a computer or a Pocket PC supporting a USB host interface. Sending data through a USB connection Using the enclosed USB cable, this printer can be connected to turn off the Bluetooth switch for saving its energy and connecting smoothly. 12
Users Manual - English
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... of pages that can be printed 100 or more during continuous printing with a fully charged battery. Using Bluetooth sleep mode will affect this figure. (Based on thermal paper with 7 % cover- 3 Appendix Appendix Product 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 ×...
... of pages that can be printed 100 or more during continuous printing with a fully charged battery. Using Bluetooth sleep mode will affect this figure. (Based on thermal paper with 7 % cover- 3 Appendix Appendix Product 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 ×...
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... computer or Pocket PC is not transmitting data to the printer using Bluetooth. (→ Refer to page 3.) Symptom: Although the print command was issued, the printer does not print. cator lights" on . Contact the sales removed, the error representative where the printer was remain in the printer. Remedy: Remove the paper. (→ Refer to page 12.) Remedy...
... computer or Pocket PC is not transmitting data to the printer using Bluetooth. (→ Refer to page 3.) Symptom: Although the print command was issued, the printer does not print. cator lights" on . Contact the sales removed, the error representative where the printer was remain in the printer. Remedy: Remove the paper. (→ Refer to page 12.) Remedy...
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... lit Flashing Flashing Constantly lit Printer status Waiting to receive data using Bluetooth or the USB Receiving data using Bluetooth Sleep mode (power-saving standby condition, possible only when receiving data using Bluetooth) Waiting to receive data using both the Bluetooth and USB interfaces. If an... data using USB Receiving data using the other interface until printing is established using one of the printer has started to overheat. Appendix Indicator lights " Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is no more paper. However, once a connection is ...
... lit Flashing Flashing Constantly lit Printer status Waiting to receive data using Bluetooth or the USB Receiving data using Bluetooth Sleep mode (power-saving standby condition, possible only when receiving data using Bluetooth) Waiting to receive data using both the Bluetooth and USB interfaces. If an... data using USB Receiving data using the other interface until printing is established using one of the printer has started to overheat. Appendix Indicator lights " Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is no more paper. However, once a connection is ...
Software Guide
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CONTENTS 1 Operating Environment 2 2 Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 4 Communication using Bluetooth technology 6 Installing the software 8 Printing 15 Printing from other applications 16 Uninstalling the software 17 3 Printing Data From a Pocket PC 19 Installing the software 20 Printing 23 Printing procedures 24 Uninstalling the software 39 4 Changing Printer Settings 40 Changing the settings 40 5 PrintPocketCE for Brother 43 1
CONTENTS 1 Operating Environment 2 2 Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows 4 Communication using Bluetooth technology 6 Installing the software 8 Printing 15 Printing from other applications 16 Uninstalling the software 17 3 Printing Data From a Pocket PC 19 Installing the software 20 Printing 23 Printing procedures 24 Uninstalling the software 39 4 Changing Printer Settings 40 Changing the settings 40 5 PrintPocketCE for Brother 43 1
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...disk free space Minimum 20 MB *1 For information on computers running Windows® and Bluetooth adapters whose operation have already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. To print data from a computer running Windows® or a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket ...PC). Computer running Windows® In order to page 4. 2 1 Operating Environment This mobile printer can print data from a computer running Windows® &#...
...disk free space Minimum 20 MB *1 For information on computers running Windows® and Bluetooth adapters whose operation have already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. To print data from a computer running Windows® or a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket ...PC). Computer running Windows® In order to page 4. 2 1 Operating Environment This mobile printer can print data from a computer running Windows® &#...
Software Guide
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...MIPS (Not compatible with Bluetooth ver.1.1 class 2 serial port profile supports as standard*1 Support profile Serial Port • When installing the software, a computer running Pocket PC) In order to use this printer, make sure that can connect to the Pocket PC will be needed. To print data from a Pocket... PC → Refer to page 19. *1 For information on Pocket PCs whose operation has already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. 3 Operating...
...MIPS (Not compatible with Bluetooth ver.1.1 class 2 serial port profile supports as standard*1 Support profile Serial Port • When installing the software, a computer running Pocket PC) In order to use this printer, make sure that can connect to the Pocket PC will be needed. To print data from a Pocket... PC → Refer to page 19. *1 For information on Pocket PCs whose operation has already been verified, check our Web site at http://www.brother.com. 3 Operating...
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...; 3 Make a connection between the computer and printer. → Refer to 11. " Printing data via Bluetooth communication 1 Before installing the Brother's software, install Bluetooth connection software to print data from a computer running Windows®, the software must be installed on the computer installed Bluetooth technology. → Refer to pages 8 to page 6. 4 2 Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows In order...
...; 3 Make a connection between the computer and printer. → Refer to 11. " Printing data via Bluetooth communication 1 Before installing the Brother's software, install Bluetooth connection software to print data from a computer running Windows®, the software must be installed on the computer installed Bluetooth technology. → Refer to pages 8 to page 6. 4 2 Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows In order...
Software Guide
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...; or the Pocket PC is connected to communicate using Bluetooth technology In order for this printer to the printer will this printer from the list of devices. → The screen to ON. The following instructions show you the basic procedures for your Bluetooth device. 1 Set the MW-140BT the Bluetooth switch to enter the "PIN code" (or "Pass...
...; or the Pocket PC is connected to communicate using Bluetooth technology In order for this printer to the printer will this printer from the list of devices. → The screen to ON. The following instructions show you the basic procedures for your Bluetooth device. 1 Set the MW-140BT the Bluetooth switch to enter the "PIN code" (or "Pass...
Software Guide
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4 Follow the instructions that appear to the procedure on page 13. 10 Select "USB" or "Bluetooth," and then click the OK button. The installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the next page. For Bluetooth communication → Continue with USB → Go directly to the procedure on page 12. → Go directly to finish the installation. For Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000 or Me with USB For Windows® XP with the procedure on the operating system being used. Next, the printer driver is installed.
4 Follow the instructions that appear to the procedure on page 13. 10 Select "USB" or "Bluetooth," and then click the OK button. The installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the next page. For Bluetooth communication → Continue with USB → Go directly to the procedure on page 12. → Go directly to finish the installation. For Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000 or Me with USB For Windows® XP with the procedure on the operating system being used. Next, the printer driver is installed.
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Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For computer running Windows® (Bluetooth connection) 5 Check the "Install", and then click the next button. → Installing the printer driver is started. 6 Select the COM number you are using as Bluetooth connection, and then click the next button. → Follow the instructions appeared on the screen, and finish installing. 11
Printing Data from a Computer Running Windows For computer running Windows® (Bluetooth connection) 5 Check the "Install", and then click the next button. → Installing the printer driver is started. 6 Select the COM number you are using as Bluetooth connection, and then click the next button. → Follow the instructions appeared on the screen, and finish installing. 11
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...; Pocket PC " Connecting the printer to page 6) MW-140BT (this printer) Pocket PC 19 " Installing the software onto a Pocket PC Enclosed CD-ROM Computer running Windows®, refer to the instruction manual for the Pocket PC. • Install Bluetooth connection software to the Pocket PC before attempting to communicate using Bluetooth/Printing (→ Refer to the Pocket...
...; Pocket PC " Connecting the printer to page 6) MW-140BT (this printer) Pocket PC 19 " Installing the software onto a Pocket PC Enclosed CD-ROM Computer running Windows®, refer to the instruction manual for the Pocket PC. • Install Bluetooth connection software to the Pocket PC before attempting to communicate using Bluetooth/Printing (→ Refer to the Pocket...
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.... → After the Pocket PC detects this printer, printing begins. • The printed layout may be printed. Text may differ depending on the size of paper selected with Printer setting. • The Print preview screen allows you to view an image of the data as "COM x" for using Bluetooth communication, set a port as it will be difficult...
.... → After the Pocket PC detects this printer, printing begins. • The printed layout may be printed. Text may differ depending on the size of paper selected with Printer setting. • The Print preview screen allows you to view an image of the data as "COM x" for using Bluetooth communication, set a port as it will be difficult...
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... 2 The following set- tings can be specified. Advanced settings Precise print settings can be specified. ok button • Printer: MW-140BT (this printer) • Port*1: COM1, COM2, COM3.../FILE/USB •... Paper size: A7/Cut labels (4 Labels)/Cut labels (2 Labels) The setting is adjusted according to the paper cassette that is loaded into the printer. • Printing orientation: Portrait/Landscape • Print mode: Normal/Global • Number of copies: 1 through 50/Collate *1 Set a "COM x" as using Bluetooth...
... 2 The following set- tings can be specified. Advanced settings Precise print settings can be specified. ok button • Printer: MW-140BT (this printer) • Port*1: COM1, COM2, COM3.../FILE/USB •... Paper size: A7/Cut labels (4 Labels)/Cut labels (2 Labels) The setting is adjusted according to the paper cassette that is loaded into the printer. • Printing orientation: Portrait/Landscape • Print mode: Normal/Global • Number of copies: 1 through 50/Collate *1 Set a "COM x" as using Bluetooth...
