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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. In addition, we suggest that you for purchasing the MPrint MW-140BT (hereafter referred to read this manual in a handy place for information on its correct operation. This User's Guide contains operating precautions and instructions. Introduction Introduction Thank you keep this manual for future reference. This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be sure to as "the printer"). i
Before using this printer, be connected to a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or a computer to make quick printouts. In addition, we suggest that you for purchasing the MPrint MW-140BT (hereafter referred to read this manual in a handy place for information on its correct operation. This User's Guide contains operating precautions and instructions. Introduction Introduction Thank you keep this manual for future reference. This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be sure to as "the printer"). i
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...174; word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. and any use this printer should be duplicated or repro- iii If this printer. ! Please note that may result from incorrect operation of Microsoft Corporation in full, without notice. ! ...for damage (such as losses, loss of business profits, lost profits, business disruptions or a lost means of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. under other software and product names mentioned are owned by connecting incompatible equipment or using incompatible software. !Microsoft...
...174; word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. and any use this printer should be duplicated or repro- iii If this printer. ! Please note that may result from incorrect operation of Microsoft Corporation in full, without notice. ! ...for damage (such as losses, loss of business profits, lost profits, business disruptions or a lost means of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. under other software and product names mentioned are owned by connecting incompatible equipment or using incompatible software. !Microsoft...
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... marks used in injuries or property damage. Failure to observe instructions marked with wet hands Indicates danger of electric shock if the printer is exposed to observe instructions marked with this symbol Warning may result in this manual Indicates danger Indicates danger of fire under certain...The meanings for symbols used in death or serious injuries. Precautions Precautions indicated as electric shock, if the indicated part if the printer is disassembled Indicates danger of electric shock if the operation is performed with this symbol Caution may result in this manual are ...
... marks used in injuries or property damage. Failure to observe instructions marked with wet hands Indicates danger of electric shock if the printer is exposed to observe instructions marked with this symbol Warning may result in this manual Indicates danger Indicates danger of fire under certain...The meanings for symbols used in death or serious injuries. Precautions Precautions indicated as electric shock, if the indicated part if the printer is disassembled Indicates danger of electric shock if the operation is performed with this symbol Caution may result in this manual are ...
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If this printer is to be no responsibility for example, on an airplane, otherwise it was purchased. If you continue to rain or moisture !In an extremely dusty location !In an extremely hot location, such as near medical equipment, make sure in direct sunlight !In a closed car under a hot sun !In a location where...
If this printer is to be no responsibility for example, on an airplane, otherwise it was purchased. If you continue to rain or moisture !In an extremely dusty location !In an extremely hot location, such as near medical equipment, make sure in direct sunlight !In a closed car under a hot sun !In a location where...
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... with water and consult a medical professional. For servicing, adjustments or repairs, contact the sales representative where it is damaged. If the printer is damaged, immediately turn off , unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and then contact the sales representative where it off the... your eyes or skin if brought in battery is dropped or subjected to strong shocks, for repairs. ! This liquid may result. If the printer operates abnormally, for example, if it produces smoke, an unusual odor or an unusual noise, stop using it was purchased for example, from ...
... with water and consult a medical professional. For servicing, adjustments or repairs, contact the sales representative where it is damaged. If the printer is damaged, immediately turn off , unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and then contact the sales representative where it off the... your eyes or skin if brought in battery is dropped or subjected to strong shocks, for repairs. ! This liquid may result. If the printer operates abnormally, for example, if it produces smoke, an unusual odor or an unusual noise, stop using it was purchased for example, from ...
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... of time, even though it is fully charged, the battery may result. (Refer to page 4 for a long period of time, be verified; If this printer can be sure to charge the lithium ion battery at least once every six months in order to have reached the end of the... life of time has passed, stop charging it leaks or becomes discolored, deformed or otherwise defective. viii tery should be damaged. ! Warning ! If the printer is used. ! Keep the printer out of the reach of children, particularly infants, otherwise injuries may be fully charged with the AC adapter before the...
... of time, even though it is fully charged, the battery may result. (Refer to page 4 for a long period of time, be verified; If this printer can be sure to charge the lithium ion battery at least once every six months in order to have reached the end of the... life of time has passed, stop charging it leaks or becomes discolored, deformed or otherwise defective. viii tery should be damaged. ! Warning ! If the printer is used. ! Keep the printer out of the reach of children, particularly infants, otherwise injuries may be fully charged with the AC adapter before the...
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...adapter in a location where it with wet hands, otherwise electric shock may result. ! For servicing, adjustments or repairs, contact the sales representative where the printer was purchased. ! Do not touch the AC adapter or the power supply plug with a dry cloth. If the power supply plug becomes dirty, for ...this printer, otherwise a fire, electric shock or damage may result. Do not spill water or drinks, such as coffee or juice, on the AC adapter. Do...
...adapter in a location where it with wet hands, otherwise electric shock may result. ! For servicing, adjustments or repairs, contact the sales representative where the printer was purchased. ! Do not touch the AC adapter or the power supply plug with a dry cloth. If the power supply plug becomes dirty, for ...this printer, otherwise a fire, electric shock or damage may result. Do not spill water or drinks, such as coffee or juice, on the AC adapter. Do...
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... following precau- Do not damage it to heat. ! Do not twist it , unplug the AC adapter from the sales representative where the printer was purchased. ! larly infants, otherwise injuries may result. ! x Do not use the AC adapter near microwave ovens, other- Before maintaining the... printer, for example, when cleaning it . ! Do not severely bend it . ! Warning ! Do not modify it . ! Do not pull on it . ...
... following precau- Do not damage it to heat. ! Do not twist it , unplug the AC adapter from the sales representative where the printer was purchased. ! larly infants, otherwise injuries may result. ! x Do not use the AC adapter near microwave ovens, other- Before maintaining the... printer, for example, when cleaning it . ! Do not severely bend it . ! Warning ! Do not modify it . ! Do not pull on it . ...
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Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be sure to be used for safety reasons. ! xi If the printer is not to unplug the AC adapter from the unit and the electrical outlet for a long period of time, be damaged. Precautions Warning !
Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be sure to be used for safety reasons. ! xi If the printer is not to unplug the AC adapter from the unit and the electrical outlet for a long period of time, be damaged. Precautions Warning !
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...is turned on the equipment. (This unit requires a maximum of fields. Temperature: 32 - 104°F / 0 - 40 °C ! Do not operate or store this printer in the following requirements. ! Humidity: 20 - 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 80.6°F / 27 °C) ! If a good connection cannot be used in ... a location exposed to extremely 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. xii Operating precautions " Operating ...
...is turned on the equipment. (This unit requires a maximum of fields. Temperature: 32 - 104°F / 0 - 40 °C ! Do not operate or store this printer in the following requirements. ! Humidity: 20 - 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 80.6°F / 27 °C) ! If a good connection cannot be used in ... a location exposed to extremely 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. xii Operating precautions " Operating ...
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...printer. Be sure to page 14.) " When using optional accessories, use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer...printer. xiii " When the printer...thermal paper with a dry cotton swab. " Do not touch the printer... with wet hands. If condensation occurs, allow it may disappear or become discolored or a malfunction may result. Store the paper cassette away from the electrical outlet. " The AC adapter case and the printer... may cause a paper feed error or a paper sensor error. " When cleaning the printer, use the printer in the printer...printer is charging or printing...
...printer. Be sure to page 14.) " When using optional accessories, use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer...printer. xiii " When the printer...thermal paper with a dry cotton swab. " Do not touch the printer... with wet hands. If condensation occurs, allow it may disappear or become discolored or a malfunction may result. Store the paper cassette away from the electrical outlet. " The AC adapter case and the printer... may cause a paper feed error or a paper sensor error. " When cleaning the printer, use the printer in the printer...printer is charging or printing...
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...by affixing a small piece to public property or other peoples' possessions without permission. Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! Do not use folded, curled, cut, wet or damp paper, otherwise a paper feed error or a malfunction ...Do not affix the adhesive-backed paper to use paper that it to an inconspicuous area of the material that the adhesive-backed paper is printing, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! ! Do not use paper transferred from one paper cas- Do not open the paper cassette cover or...
...by affixing a small piece to public property or other peoples' possessions without permission. Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! Do not use folded, curled, cut, wet or damp paper, otherwise a paper feed error or a malfunction ...Do not affix the adhesive-backed paper to use paper that it to an inconspicuous area of the material that the adhesive-backed paper is printing, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! ! Do not use paper transferred from one paper cas- Do not open the paper cassette cover or...
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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
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...built-in orange. → When charging is finished, the charging indicator light goes off. 3 After charging is finished, disconnect the AC adapter. 3 After purchasing this printer to charge the battery fully before using it. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into a household electrical outlet (AC 110 V - 120 V). Charging of the built...-in lithium ion battery automatically begins. → The charging indicator light comes on the printer. 2 Plug the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter connector on in lithium ion battery.
...built-in orange. → When charging is finished, the charging indicator light goes off. 3 After charging is finished, disconnect the AC adapter. 3 After purchasing this printer to charge the battery fully before using it. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into a household electrical outlet (AC 110 V - 120 V). Charging of the built...-in lithium ion battery automatically begins. → The charging indicator light comes on the printer. 2 Plug the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter connector on in lithium ion battery.
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• In order to protect the circuitry, the battery cannot be charged if the unit is in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. • Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged. • It takes approximately three hours for the battery to be recharged from completely empty to fully charged (with the printer turned off). 4
• In order to protect the circuitry, the battery cannot be charged if the unit is in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. • Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged. • It takes approximately three hours for the battery to be recharged from completely empty to fully charged (with the printer turned off). 4
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Bluetooth communication ON → Set the switch to ON 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. Operating Procedures Selecting Bluetooth communication ON/OFF 1 Using the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to page 21.) 5
Bluetooth communication ON → Set the switch to ON 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. Operating Procedures Selecting Bluetooth communication ON/OFF 1 Using the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to page 21.) 5
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... little while. Turn the Bluetooth Switch OFF and the status indicator light will turn green. (→ Refer to page 21.) " In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it will not come on the Bluetooth Switch, and the status indicator light will turn on , hold the power button... pressed for five minutes. (The length of time [auto sleep time] until the printer automatically enters the sleep mode can be specified using the Utility software. [→ Refer to the Software Guide.]) 6 Turning on/off the...
... little while. Turn the Bluetooth Switch OFF and the status indicator light will turn green. (→ Refer to page 21.) " In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it will not come on the Bluetooth Switch, and the status indicator light will turn on , hold the power button... pressed for five minutes. (The length of time [auto sleep time] until the printer automatically enters the sleep mode can be specified using the Utility software. [→ Refer to the Software Guide.]) 6 Turning on/off the...
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To prepare the paper cassette Prepare the paper cassette before installing it into the printer. • Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being prepared. 1 Open the lid of the Lid paper cassette, and then ... fold the lid back along the fold (2). Use of the cassette. 7 Operating Procedures Preparing the paper Use only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer.
To prepare the paper cassette Prepare the paper cassette before installing it into the printer. • Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being prepared. 1 Open the lid of the Lid paper cassette, and then ... fold the lid back along the fold (2). Use of the cassette. 7 Operating Procedures Preparing the paper Use only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer.
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After all of the paper is made of the cassette according to reuse paper that type of direct sunlight. ! Store the paper cassette out of extremely hot, extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and out of paper. When storing the paper ...! The paper cassette is used, dispose of cardboard. Do not leave paper cassettes in an extremely humid location, otherwise a malfunction may become discolored. 8 This printer determines the paper type depending on the installed paper cassette, then automatically selects the settings appropriate for that has already passed through the...
After all of the paper is made of the cassette according to reuse paper that type of direct sunlight. ! Store the paper cassette out of extremely hot, extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and out of paper. When storing the paper ...! The paper cassette is used, dispose of cardboard. Do not leave paper cassettes in an extremely humid location, otherwise a malfunction may become discolored. 8 This printer determines the paper type depending on the installed paper cassette, then automatically selects the settings appropriate for that has already passed through the...
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Paper type indication • When loading the paper cassette, make sure that it is correctly aligned and that the end of the printer) in direction 1. → The paper cassette cover will open in the direction indicated by 2. 2 Insert the paper cassette. The end of the paper should face up. Operating Procedures Installing the paper cassette 1 Slide the paper cassette cover (on the paper cassette should point toward you. The paper type indication on the top of the paper is not folded, otherwise a paper feed error may result. 9
Paper type indication • When loading the paper cassette, make sure that it is correctly aligned and that the end of the printer) in direction 1. → The paper cassette cover will open in the direction indicated by 2. 2 Insert the paper cassette. The end of the paper should face up. Operating Procedures Installing the paper cassette 1 Slide the paper cassette cover (on the paper cassette should point toward you. The paper type indication on the top of the paper is not folded, otherwise a paper feed error may result. 9