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USER'S GUIDE PJ-673 Mobile Printer Before using this printer, be sure to read this Users Guide. We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Version 0 US ENG
USER'S GUIDE PJ-673 Mobile Printer Before using this printer, be sure to read this Users Guide. We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Version 0 US ENG
Users Manual - English
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About This Document This document (PDF) is available for purchase of the Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-673 (hereafter referred to print documents. When printing from an iOS device, printing software created by a software developer will be needed in ...addition to the product and services that we provide. (We provide a Software Development Kit (hereafter referred to as "the printer"). Click the link to ...
About This Document This document (PDF) is available for purchase of the Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-673 (hereafter referred to print documents. When printing from an iOS device, printing software created by a software developer will be needed in ...addition to the product and services that we provide. (We provide a Software Development Kit (hereafter referred to as "the printer"). Click the link to ...
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...174; Computer Via a Wireless LAN Connection ........ 15 Printing From a Computer Running Windows® Via a USB Connection ........ 25 Uninstall the Printer Driver 26 2 Using the Printer 28 Operation Panel 28 Power Button and Feed Button Functions 28 Indicators ...29 Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode 30 Connecting... the iOS Device to a Separate Wireless Network Than the One Connected to the Printer 31 Changing the iOS Device's Settings 31 Connecting a Windows® Computer to a Separate Wireless Network Than the One Connected to the...
...174; Computer Via a Wireless LAN Connection ........ 15 Printing From a Computer Running Windows® Via a USB Connection ........ 25 Uninstall the Printer Driver 26 2 Using the Printer 28 Operation Panel 28 Power Button and Feed Button Functions 28 Indicators ...29 Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode 30 Connecting... the iOS Device to a Separate Wireless Network Than the One Connected to the Printer 31 Changing the iOS Device's Settings 31 Connecting a Windows® Computer to a Separate Wireless Network Than the One Connected to the...
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... Paper 38 Tips on Using Paper 39 Using Genuine Brother Thermal Paper 39 3 Brother PJ-673 Utility 40 Overview ...40 Installing Brother PJ-673 Utility 40 Uninstalling PJ-673 Utility 41 Using PJ-673 Utility 42 Before Using PJ-673 Series Utility 42 Starting PJ-673 Utility 42 How to Use PJ-673 Utility 42 Parameters ...43 4 Maintaining the Printer 53 Cleaning the Platen Roller 53 Cleaning the...
... Paper 38 Tips on Using Paper 39 Using Genuine Brother Thermal Paper 39 3 Brother PJ-673 Utility 40 Overview ...40 Installing Brother PJ-673 Utility 40 Uninstalling PJ-673 Utility 41 Using PJ-673 Utility 42 Before Using PJ-673 Series Utility 42 Starting PJ-673 Utility 42 How to Use PJ-673 Utility 42 Parameters ...43 4 Maintaining the Printer 53 Cleaning the Platen Roller 53 Cleaning the...
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... AC/DC connector 13 Battery cover latch 14 Battery cover 15 Battery removal ribbon 16 Battery compartment Power Sources and 1 Their Installation 1 This printer operates on various types of power sources. The AC adapter or car adapter can be referred to charge an external rechargeable Li-ion battery....hydride) battery or rechargeable Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery (hereafter, both will be used to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery installed in the printer or to simply as "the rechargeable battery") is not supplied by the AC adapter or car adapter. 1 In addition, the AC adapter or ...
... AC/DC connector 13 Battery cover latch 14 Battery cover 15 Battery removal ribbon 16 Battery compartment Power Sources and 1 Their Installation 1 This printer operates on various types of power sources. The AC adapter or car adapter can be referred to charge an external rechargeable Li-ion battery....hydride) battery or rechargeable Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery (hereafter, both will be used to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery installed in the printer or to simply as "the rechargeable battery") is not supplied by the AC adapter or car adapter. 1 In addition, the AC adapter or ...
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... AC adapter and AC power cord are incompatible. 2 Chapter 1 Connecting the Printer to External Power 1 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional) 1 Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery using the vehicle's DC power. c Start the... 24 V vehicles are optional accessories. The POWER indicator lights in green, and the printer is in standby. a Connect the Car adapter to the AC adapter. a Connect the AC adapter to power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery using AC power. Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (...
... AC adapter and AC power cord are incompatible. 2 Chapter 1 Connecting the Printer to External Power 1 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional) 1 Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery using the vehicle's DC power. c Start the... 24 V vehicles are optional accessories. The POWER indicator lights in green, and the printer is in standby. a Connect the Car adapter to the AC adapter. a Connect the AC adapter to power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery using AC power. Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (...
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... compartment opposite the AC/DC connector. f Attach the battery cover to the inside of the battery compartment. 3 4 3 Terminal 4 Battery connector Setting Up the Printer NOTE With the printer positioned as shown below, the red wire of electricity if the battery overheats. Close and latch the cover. Make sure that enough ribbon is...
... compartment opposite the AC/DC connector. f Attach the battery cover to the inside of the battery compartment. 3 4 3 Terminal 4 Battery connector Setting Up the Printer NOTE With the printer positioned as shown below, the red wire of electricity if the battery overheats. Close and latch the cover. Make sure that enough ribbon is...
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...charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. b Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power outlet, or use the DC cable to connect the printer to fully charge a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. c Gently pull the battery removal ribbon until the POWER ... hold the (Power) button to stop refreshing the battery and begin after purchase using a new, fully-charged rechargeable Ni-MH battery. c Make sure that the printer is needed to a DC power outlet. NOTE • Depending on page 5). • If there is still a considerable amount of its compartment. 1 1...
...charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. b Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power outlet, or use the DC cable to connect the printer to fully charge a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. c Gently pull the battery removal ribbon until the POWER ... hold the (Power) button to stop refreshing the battery and begin after purchase using a new, fully-charged rechargeable Ni-MH battery. c Make sure that the printer is needed to a DC power outlet. NOTE • Depending on page 5). • If there is still a considerable amount of its compartment. 1 1...
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... charging the rechargeable Ni-MH battery before deciding to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. For this reason, we recommend connecting the printer to gradually discharge. Tips on page 55. Do not use . Explaining Battery Terms 1 Discharge Discharge occurs when the...Printer Driver Options on page 35) or in use it before it is charged. The rechargeable Ni-MH battery loses its charge gradually over time, even if it is depleted. Trickle charging compensates for a long period of current is called "trickle charging". If the environment is not in PJ-673...
... charging the rechargeable Ni-MH battery before deciding to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. For this reason, we recommend connecting the printer to gradually discharge. Tips on page 55. Do not use . Explaining Battery Terms 1 Discharge Discharge occurs when the...Printer Driver Options on page 35) or in use it before it is charged. The rechargeable Ni-MH battery loses its charge gradually over time, even if it is depleted. Trickle charging compensates for a long period of current is called "trickle charging". If the environment is not in PJ-673...
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...blink in use , it periodically. Inactivity Inactivity is connected to AC or DC power. Chapter 1 Refresh Refresh occurs when the printer fully discharges the rechargeable Ni-MH battery so that the battery can be recharged to its earlier capacity by pressing the cover latch. 1 2 1 ...earlier capacity. Trickle charge Trickle charge is the small amount of power used to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery whenever the printer is the condition when the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has been unused for an hour. The battery slowly discharges (loses power) over -...
...blink in use , it periodically. Inactivity Inactivity is connected to AC or DC power. Chapter 1 Refresh Refresh occurs when the printer fully discharges the rechargeable Ni-MH battery so that the battery can be recharged to its earlier capacity by pressing the cover latch. 1 2 1 ...earlier capacity. Trickle charge Trickle charge is the small amount of power used to charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery whenever the printer is the condition when the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has been unused for an hour. The battery slowly discharges (loses power) over -...
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...ion Battery 1 Slide the switches on the voltage. • When the rechargeable Li-ion battery is not needed to lock the battery in the printer. 1 1 Slide switches Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be lost. The battery removal ribbon is being ...a DC power outlet. The printing speed may also fluctuate depending on the rechargeable Li-ion battery inward, and then remove the battery from the printer. Perform the following procedure. • Up to 180 minutes is fully charged, the battery indicator turns off . c Use the AC adapter ...
...ion Battery 1 Slide the switches on the voltage. • When the rechargeable Li-ion battery is not needed to lock the battery in the printer. 1 1 Slide switches Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be lost. The battery removal ribbon is being ...a DC power outlet. The printing speed may also fluctuate depending on the rechargeable Li-ion battery inward, and then remove the battery from the printer. Perform the following procedure. • Up to 180 minutes is fully charged, the battery indicator turns off . c Use the AC adapter ...
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... cord or DC cable from the battery's AC/DC connector. 8 Chapter 1 1 2 1 POWER indicator 2 Li-ion battery indicator Charging While Removed From the Printer 1 Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the rechargeable Li-ion battery to an AC power outlet, or use it before it...the rechargeable Li-ion battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver's dialog box (see Setting Printer Driver Options on page 35) or in orange. The battery indicator lights in PJ-673 Utility (see Print Density on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 Charge ...
... cord or DC cable from the battery's AC/DC connector. 8 Chapter 1 1 2 1 POWER indicator 2 Li-ion battery indicator Charging While Removed From the Printer 1 Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the rechargeable Li-ion battery to an AC power outlet, or use it before it...the rechargeable Li-ion battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver's dialog box (see Setting Printer Driver Options on page 35) or in orange. The battery indicator lights in PJ-673 Utility (see Print Density on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 Charge ...
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... and the AC adapter or DC cable is connected, the auto power off function will considerably accelerate battery deterioration. Using the printer while the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed and charging may accelerate the battery's deterioration. 1 If using a rechargeable Li-ion battery ...with the rechargeable Li-ion battery. 9 When 180 minutes (max.) have passed since the printer was turned on page 46) passes, after the specified amount of the rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to optimize its usage. ...
... and the AC adapter or DC cable is connected, the auto power off function will considerably accelerate battery deterioration. Using the printer while the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed and charging may accelerate the battery's deterioration. 1 If using a rechargeable Li-ion battery ...with the rechargeable Li-ion battery. 9 When 180 minutes (max.) have passed since the printer was turned on page 46) passes, after the specified amount of the rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to optimize its usage. ...
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... the following table. Chapter 1 Rechargeable Battery Overview 1 The characteristics of the two types of pages/charge Refresh battery feature Charge without the printer Ni-MH battery Internal Yes Yes Inside Printer 120 min 70 pages (equivalent to A4) Yes No Li-ion battery External Yes No Inside Battery 180 min 300 pages (equivalent...
... the following table. Chapter 1 Rechargeable Battery Overview 1 The characteristics of the two types of pages/charge Refresh battery feature Charge without the printer Ni-MH battery Internal Yes Yes Inside Printer 120 min 70 pages (equivalent to A4) Yes No Li-ion battery External Yes No Inside Battery 180 min 300 pages (equivalent...
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It may be useful to first print a report of the printer settings as "SER. SSID (network name): PJ-673_XXXX (where "XXXX" is set to [Off], change the printer settings, see Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode on the printer. In addition, if the printer's wireless LAN settings are listed below. Check that a checkmark appears...
It may be useful to first print a report of the printer settings as "SER. SSID (network name): PJ-673_XXXX (where "XXXX" is set to [Off], change the printer settings, see Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode on the printer. In addition, if the printer's wireless LAN settings are listed below. Check that a checkmark appears...
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...3 seconds to enter wireless LAN mode, and then select the SSID for the ad-hoc mode for a USB connection will be specified on both the printer and the iOS device. Click [Next]. 12 Chapter 1 f When the WIRELESS LAN indicator stops blinking and remains lit, the... iOS device will be cut, preventing printing. 1 The iOS device has entered sleep mode. 2 The printer has been turned off. 3 The printer has been switched to change the printer's default settings, even if the printer will be used by an iOS device via a wireless LAN connection, settings must be set up using a standard ...
...3 seconds to enter wireless LAN mode, and then select the SSID for the ad-hoc mode for a USB connection will be specified on both the printer and the iOS device. Click [Next]. 12 Chapter 1 f When the WIRELESS LAN indicator stops blinking and remains lit, the... iOS device will be cut, preventing printing. 1 The iOS device has entered sleep mode. 2 The printer has been turned off. 3 The printer has been switched to change the printer's default settings, even if the printer will be used by an iOS device via a wireless LAN connection, settings must be set up using a standard ...
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... the computer running Windows®. The WLAN settings can later be in USB mode.) If the printer is blinking), switch it to USB mode. The next screen will be changed with PJ-673 Utility on page 51 in the [WLAN Settings] screen. Type the settings in 5 or 13 ASCII ... see Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode on the printer in wireless LAN mode (the WIRELESS LAN indicator is in USB mode. (As a factory default, the printer will automatically appear. d The wireless LAN settings will appear in PJ-673 Utility Menu. 13 For details, see WLAN Settings on a computer...
... the computer running Windows®. The WLAN settings can later be in USB mode.) If the printer is blinking), switch it to USB mode. The next screen will be changed with PJ-673 Utility on page 51 in the [WLAN Settings] screen. Type the settings in 5 or 13 ASCII ... see Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode on the printer in wireless LAN mode (the WIRELESS LAN indicator is in USB mode. (As a factory default, the printer will automatically appear. d The wireless LAN settings will appear in PJ-673 Utility Menu. 13 For details, see WLAN Settings on a computer...
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...the password. To establish a connection, tap the network name (SSID) noted in PJ-673 Utility Menu. It will take time for the SSID and display it. b Check that the WIRELESS LAN indicator is now complete. Next, connect the printer to search for the iOS device to the iOS device. Later, the computer... 30. e When the USB cable is not displayed, set Wi-Fi to [Off], then to [On]. See WLAN Settings on the printer. If it to [On] again. 14 Connecting the Printer (With the Default Settings Changed) 1 a Turn on page 51 in step d of Wi-Fi networks (SSID) that a checkmark appears...
...the password. To establish a connection, tap the network name (SSID) noted in PJ-673 Utility Menu. It will take time for the SSID and display it. b Check that the WIRELESS LAN indicator is now complete. Next, connect the printer to search for the iOS device to the iOS device. Later, the computer... 30. e When the USB cable is not displayed, set Wi-Fi to [Off], then to [On]. See WLAN Settings on the printer. If it to [On] again. 14 Connecting the Printer (With the Default Settings Changed) 1 a Turn on page 51 in step d of Wi-Fi networks (SSID) that a checkmark appears...
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...Prepare the computer and the USB cable. • Log on page 14. f When the WIRELESS LAN indicator stops blinking and remains lit, the printer is set up using procedures for step c on with administrator rights. • If, while specifying the settings, a dialog box appears requesting administrator ...the settings. 15 NOTE It may not be cut, preventing printing. 1 The iOS device has entered sleep mode. 2 The printer has been turned off. 3 The printer has been switched to establish a wireless LAN connection. Open TCP/IP port number 9100. Print from the printing software created with...
...Prepare the computer and the USB cable. • Log on page 14. f When the WIRELESS LAN indicator stops blinking and remains lit, the printer is set up using procedures for step c on with administrator rights. • If, while specifying the settings, a dialog box appears requesting administrator ...the settings. 15 NOTE It may not be cut, preventing printing. 1 The iOS device has entered sleep mode. 2 The printer has been turned off. 3 The printer has been switched to establish a wireless LAN connection. Open TCP/IP port number 9100. Print from the printing software created with...
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... is unnecessary; Chapter 1 • Before the installation, disconnect the LAN cable from the computer or disable the wired LAN connection. The default printer settings are listed below. SSID (network name): PJ-673_XXXX (where "XXXX" is blinking), switch it into your computer's CD-ROM drive, and then click [Standard Installation] in this manual...
... is unnecessary; Chapter 1 • Before the installation, disconnect the LAN cable from the computer or disable the wired LAN connection. The default printer settings are listed below. SSID (network name): PJ-673_XXXX (where "XXXX" is blinking), switch it into your computer's CD-ROM drive, and then click [Standard Installation] in this manual...