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... (hereafter PJ-522, PJ-523, PJ-562 or PJ-563 called "the printers") are ultra mobile thermal printers. Printer driver name Brother PocketJet 3 Brother PocketJet 3B Brother PocketJet 3Plus Brother PocketJet 3PlusB Shorter name PJ3 PJ3 w/BT PJ3Plus PJ3Plus w/BT Model name PJ-522 PJ-562 PJ-523 PJ-563 Microsoft®,... of such marks by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of Microsoft Corporation in a handy place for your purchasing Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-522 / PJ-523 / PJ-562 / PJ-563. We suggest that you for future reference. under license. All other ...
... (hereafter PJ-522, PJ-523, PJ-562 or PJ-563 called "the printers") are ultra mobile thermal printers. Printer driver name Brother PocketJet 3 Brother PocketJet 3B Brother PocketJet 3Plus Brother PocketJet 3PlusB Shorter name PJ3 PJ3 w/BT PJ3Plus PJ3Plus w/BT Model name PJ-522 PJ-562 PJ-523 PJ-563 Microsoft®,... of such marks by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of Microsoft Corporation in a handy place for your purchasing Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-522 / PJ-523 / PJ-562 / PJ-563. We suggest that you for future reference. under license. All other ...
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... 5 Printing Solutions 5 Driver Installation 6 CD Install ...6 Manual Install 7 Accessing Advanced Software Features 7 Density Modes 8 2-ply Mode ...8 Form Feed Modes 8 Selecting Media ...9 Cut Sheet Paper 9 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 9 Perforated Roll Paper 10 Windows Advanced Features Using PocketJet 3 Utility (Confi...Turning the Printer OFF 15 Making Prints Lighter or Darker 15 PocketJet Utility (Configuration Utility 16 Controllable Printer Features 16 Installing the PocketJet 3 Utility 16 Using the PocketJet 3 Utility 17 Menu Bar...18 Configuration Options (...
... 5 Printing Solutions 5 Driver Installation 6 CD Install ...6 Manual Install 7 Accessing Advanced Software Features 7 Density Modes 8 2-ply Mode ...8 Form Feed Modes 8 Selecting Media ...9 Cut Sheet Paper 9 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 9 Perforated Roll Paper 10 Windows Advanced Features Using PocketJet 3 Utility (Confi...Turning the Printer OFF 15 Making Prints Lighter or Darker 15 PocketJet Utility (Configuration Utility 16 Controllable Printer Features 16 Installing the PocketJet 3 Utility 16 Using the PocketJet 3 Utility 17 Menu Bar...18 Configuration Options (...
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Device types include: • Windows systems For most printer applications, your printer requires driver software to the Brother Solutions Center web site. A CD with drivers and installation information is newer (with a higher version number), we recommend that can be ...• Windows 2000 Professional / XP / Vista Page 5 The supplied CD and the Brother Solutions Center website both list driver version numbers. If the website version is provided with your PocketJet. Drivers that you install the website version. Browse to communicate with your computer. Chapter 2 -...
Device types include: • Windows systems For most printer applications, your printer requires driver software to the Brother Solutions Center web site. A CD with drivers and installation information is newer (with a higher version number), we recommend that can be ...• Windows 2000 Professional / XP / Vista Page 5 The supplied CD and the Brother Solutions Center website both list driver version numbers. If the website version is provided with your PocketJet. Drivers that you install the website version. Browse to communicate with your computer. Chapter 2 -...
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...the host computer before installing the PocketJet driver and PocketJet Utility if you are going to install. 4. Be sure to install a Bluetooth driver on -screen instructions to learn about additional solutions available for your PocketJet printer. Follow all have performed the driver installation. Your Windows operating system...NOTE: Please do so, cancel the "New Hardware Wizard", disconnect the printer, and begin the driver installation described below . If you accidentally do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to your PC's CD drive. 2. Insert the CD in your computer via the USB ...
...the host computer before installing the PocketJet driver and PocketJet Utility if you are going to install. 4. Be sure to install a Bluetooth driver on -screen instructions to learn about additional solutions available for your PocketJet printer. Follow all have performed the driver installation. Your Windows operating system...NOTE: Please do so, cancel the "New Hardware Wizard", disconnect the printer, and begin the driver installation described below . If you accidentally do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to your PC's CD drive. 2. Insert the CD in your computer via the USB ...
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... character set is on the CD for Windows, either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. Browse the CD to find the directory for the PocketJet. Double-click on -screen instructions. Follow the on the appropriate file. Raster Graphics is the most common form of usage for your ...For Windows, "PJ3-Install-2KXP.exe", "PJ3-Install-Vista32.exe" or "PJ3-Install-VistaXP64.exe" according to text. The choice is WYSIWYG - meaning that every driver can print either ":\\Win2000-XP" or ":\\Vista". 4. Page 7 Manual Install You may want to the printer. View the "Readme.txt" file on your...
... character set is on the CD for Windows, either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. Browse the CD to find the directory for the PocketJet. Double-click on -screen instructions. Follow the on the appropriate file. Raster Graphics is the most common form of usage for your ...For Windows, "PJ3-Install-2KXP.exe", "PJ3-Install-Vista32.exe" or "PJ3-Install-VistaXP64.exe" according to text. The choice is WYSIWYG - meaning that every driver can print either ":\\Win2000-XP" or ":\\Vista". 4. Page 7 Manual Install You may want to the printer. View the "Readme.txt" file on your...
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..." and selecting a page eject length using the Control Panel method instead of the application software's Print Setup in Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Professional drivers) 1. Set the value of the document. Fixed Page Length 1. If the length corresponds to a position outside the printer. Select the appropriate paper size...the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the amount of lines per page. Select "Fixed Page" mode. 2. A. Select No Feed Mode. 2. On a PocketJet 3, this mode except to be sure to set to "Roll". For example, 200 lines equal 1 inch. Infinite Length Forms (such as geological...
..." and selecting a page eject length using the Control Panel method instead of the application software's Print Setup in Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Professional drivers) 1. Set the value of the document. Fixed Page Length 1. If the length corresponds to a position outside the printer. Select the appropriate paper size...the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the amount of lines per page. Select "Fixed Page" mode. 2. A. Select No Feed Mode. 2. On a PocketJet 3, this mode except to be sure to set to "Roll". For example, 200 lines equal 1 inch. Infinite Length Forms (such as geological...
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... within the printer properties control panel. Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Professional Note: Set "Paper Type" to the Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Professional driver. This setting causes a dialog to be accessed through Windows by using perforated paper compared to cut sheet paper. This modifies the printable area... for Paper Source on pages 22 and 23. Page 10 If the fixed length desired is smaller when using the PocketJet 3 Utility (Configuration Utility). Perforated Roll Paper 1. Select "Perf Letter" or "Perf A4" paper size. Windows Advanced Features Using...
... within the printer properties control panel. Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Professional Note: Set "Paper Type" to the Windows Vista / XP / 2000 Professional driver. This setting causes a dialog to be accessed through Windows by using perforated paper compared to cut sheet paper. This modifies the printable area... for Paper Source on pages 22 and 23. Page 10 If the fixed length desired is smaller when using the PocketJet 3 Utility (Configuration Utility). Perforated Roll Paper 1. Select "Perf Letter" or "Perf A4" paper size. Windows Advanced Features Using...
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Via USB Cable CAUTION: Install the driver software before installing the interface cable. 3. Figure 7. Connecting the PocketJet to your computer, via USB cable and via Infrared (IrDA). See page 6. 2. See example, Figure 7. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB ... printer to the computer via a wireless Bluetooth. Insert the printer end of the printer. Connecting to Your Computer There are two ways to connect your PocketJet to your computer 4. Make sure your computer. For PJ-562 and PJ-563, you can connect via the USB cable. 1. Install the printer...
Via USB Cable CAUTION: Install the driver software before installing the interface cable. 3. Figure 7. Connecting the PocketJet to your computer, via USB cable and via Infrared (IrDA). See page 6. 2. See example, Figure 7. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB ... printer to the computer via a wireless Bluetooth. Insert the printer end of the printer. Connecting to Your Computer There are two ways to connect your PocketJet to your computer 4. Make sure your computer. For PJ-562 and PJ-563, you can connect via the USB cable. 1. Install the printer...
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...ficient data to eject the page. Changing the density setting may save a lighter or darker setting using a driver, you may result in slight changes in the printer driver dialog. Print one or more pages from your computer. Making Prints Lighter or Darker You can be printed. NOTE:... If a battery is powering the printer and the Auto-Off Timer feature is receiving data from any software application. NOTE: If you are not using the PocketJet 3 ...
...ficient data to eject the page. Changing the density setting may save a lighter or darker setting using a driver, you may result in slight changes in the printer driver dialog. Print one or more pages from your computer. Making Prints Lighter or Darker You can be printed. NOTE:... If a battery is powering the printer and the Auto-Off Timer feature is receiving data from any software application. NOTE: If you are not using the PocketJet 3 ...
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...Installation program to install drivers for the printer. This utility provides access to the default configuration options are in most cases relevant only where the host computer will be sending simple text data and it does not have a Brother-supplied driver. PocketJet Utility (Confi...guration Utility) The CD supplied with the driver provided on a Windows host, browse the CD into the :\ \Config folder, and then ...
...Installation program to install drivers for the printer. This utility provides access to the default configuration options are in most cases relevant only where the host computer will be sending simple text data and it does not have a Brother-supplied driver. PocketJet Utility (Confi...guration Utility) The CD supplied with the driver provided on a Windows host, browse the CD into the :\ \Config folder, and then ...
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...; Assure that the Printer Driver has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printer Infrared ports. • From the Start Menu, select Programs, select "Brother" and "Brother PocketJet 3" or "PocketJet 3Plus", and then select "PocketJet 3 Utility (or PocketJet 3Plus Utility)". Page 17...
...; Assure that the Printer Driver has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printer Infrared ports. • From the Start Menu, select Programs, select "Brother" and "Brother PocketJet 3" or "PocketJet 3Plus", and then select "PocketJet 3 Utility (or PocketJet 3Plus Utility)". Page 17...
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... lists more than one printer, select the one queue will be sending simple text data to the printer and does not have a Brother-supplied driver available. In most cases relevant only where the host computer will be set automatically by the user. In non-text mode, they will... This selection lists print queues that corresponds to your connected printer. If using text mode, the following options should be set by a Windows driver. Paper Size: Page 20 Configuration Options (Dropdown Menu Selections) NOTE: These configuration options are common to all operating systems...
... lists more than one printer, select the one queue will be sending simple text data to the printer and does not have a Brother-supplied driver available. In most cases relevant only where the host computer will be set automatically by the user. In non-text mode, they will... This selection lists print queues that corresponds to your connected printer. If using text mode, the following options should be set by a Windows driver. Paper Size: Page 20 Configuration Options (Dropdown Menu Selections) NOTE: These configuration options are common to all operating systems...
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Use the density adjustment from the driver dialog on page 7. See "Accessing Advanced Software Features" on your computer or use the Set-Up Utility to adjust lightness and darkness. Page 38 Tips on Using the Battery Darker prints discharge the battery faster than lighter prints do.
Use the density adjustment from the driver dialog on page 7. See "Accessing Advanced Software Features" on your computer or use the Set-Up Utility to adjust lightness and darkness. Page 38 Tips on Using the Battery Darker prints discharge the battery faster than lighter prints do.
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Troubleshooting Overview If you have difficulty getting your printer to work properly, first check to make sure you have done the following tasks correctly (See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the Printer"). • Installing the battery or connecting the printer to an AC outlet • Connecting the printer to your computer Make sure you have installed and selected the proper printer driver as explained in this chapter for help correcting the problem. Look through the troubleshooting tips in Chapter 2, "Using the Printer". Chapter 6 - Page 53
Troubleshooting Overview If you have difficulty getting your printer to work properly, first check to make sure you have done the following tasks correctly (See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the Printer"). • Installing the battery or connecting the printer to an AC outlet • Connecting the printer to your computer Make sure you have installed and selected the proper printer driver as explained in this chapter for help correcting the problem. Look through the troubleshooting tips in Chapter 2, "Using the Printer". Chapter 6 - Page 53
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...Make sure you are loading it completely. Page 54 Paper moves through the printer, but nothing appears on the paper Make sure you are using Brother Genuine Thermal paper and that you . Call technical support. Paper Problems The paper is too light or dark Raise or lower the density setting... using the printer driver. Paper does not move through the printer. Heavy paper may have a damaged drive system. Use Brother Genuine Thermal paper only. If the release cover is running If the release cover has been left...
...Make sure you are loading it completely. Page 54 Paper moves through the printer, but nothing appears on the paper Make sure you are using Brother Genuine Thermal paper and that you . Call technical support. Paper Problems The paper is too light or dark Raise or lower the density setting... using the printer driver. Paper does not move through the printer. Heavy paper may have a damaged drive system. Use Brother Genuine Thermal paper only. If the release cover is running If the release cover has been left...
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Also, make sure the print head and platen roller are using Brother Genuine Thermal paper. Clean the print head. Follow the instructions in "Cleaning the Print Head", page 43. If ... the DC power adapter, make sure it should lie flat and it does not have any dents or wrinkles. Use Brother Genuine Thermal paper and make sure the voltage from the vehicle is compressed and stretched in the printer. Clean the print head.... in many places Make sure the release cover was not left open during printing. If using the printer driver. The image is high enough.
Also, make sure the print head and platen roller are using Brother Genuine Thermal paper. Clean the print head. Follow the instructions in "Cleaning the Print Head", page 43. If ... the DC power adapter, make sure it should lie flat and it does not have any dents or wrinkles. Use Brother Genuine Thermal paper and make sure the voltage from the vehicle is compressed and stretched in the printer. Clean the print head.... in many places Make sure the release cover was not left open during printing. If using the printer driver. The image is high enough.
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... character set the margins for one page requires more or fewer sheets than you expected Make sure the software application, the printer, and printer driver have been set to fit on the letter-size page. Page 56 The side margins are loading into the printer. Adjust the application...paper gently. The data light will remain lit green to make sure it is connected firmly and correctly. If the application or printer driver has been set in the software application. If possible, replace the interface cable with excessive force. The top margin is not correct, you ...
... character set the margins for one page requires more or fewer sheets than you expected Make sure the software application, the printer, and printer driver have been set to fit on the letter-size page. Page 56 The side margins are loading into the printer. Adjust the application...paper gently. The data light will remain lit green to make sure it is connected firmly and correctly. If the application or printer driver has been set in the software application. If possible, replace the interface cable with excessive force. The top margin is not correct, you ...
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... to turn the printer off, turn it to make sure the printer knows paper is properly connected to "No Feed Mode." Make sure the printer driver is complete. You may have sent a full page of paper and the print job should proceed. If that the infrared unit is properly connected and... oriented toward the infrared unit on , and restart the print job. Check the application and the print driver for the proper page size. Page 57 An ASCII text application has not finished a text line with a CR/LF or form feed, and the...
... to turn the printer off, turn it to make sure the printer knows paper is properly connected to "No Feed Mode." Make sure the printer driver is complete. You may have sent a full page of paper and the print job should proceed. If that the infrared unit is properly connected and... oriented toward the infrared unit on , and restart the print job. Check the application and the print driver for the proper page size. Page 57 An ASCII text application has not finished a text line with a CR/LF or form feed, and the...
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...: 24 sec./page or 12.4 mm/sec. (under our standard environment *1) Resolution 203 x 200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 8.23 m / 8.5'' x 27 feet) Configure with printer... driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 5.49 m / 8.5'' x 18 feet) Paper Size A4 (210 x 297 mm / 8.27'' x 11.69''), Letter (216 x 279mm / 8.5'' x ...
...: 24 sec./page or 12.4 mm/sec. (under our standard environment *1) Resolution 203 x 200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 8.23 m / 8.5'' x 27 feet) Configure with printer... driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 5.49 m / 8.5'' x 18 feet) Paper Size A4 (210 x 297 mm / 8.27'' x 11.69''), Letter (216 x 279mm / 8.5'' x ...
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...: 24 sec./page or 12.4 mm/sec. (under our standard environment *1) Resolution 203 x 200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 8.23 m / 8.5'' x 27 feet) Configure with printer... driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 5.49 m / 8.5'' x 18 feet) Paper Size A4 (210 x 297 mm / 8.27'' x 11.69''), Letter (216 x 279mm / 8.5'' x ...
...: 24 sec./page or 12.4 mm/sec. (under our standard environment *1) Resolution 203 x 200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 8.23 m / 8.5'' x 27 feet) Configure with printer... driver (min. 105 mm x 25.4 mm / 4.13'' x 1.00'' ~ max. 216 mm x 5.49 m / 8.5'' x 18 feet) Paper Size A4 (210 x 297 mm / 8.27'' x 11.69''), Letter (216 x 279mm / 8.5'' x ...