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USER’S GUIDE
RJ-4030
RJ-4040
Before using this printer, be sure to read this User's
Guide.
Version A
We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy
place for future reference. US ENG
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Brother RuggedJet RJ-4030/RJ-4040 mobile printer. The RJ-4030/RJ-4040 (hereafter referred to as “the printer”) is a mobile thermal printer. Be sure to read the User’s Guide, Product Safety Guide, Quick Reference Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide (RJ-4040 only) before using the printer. We suggest that you keep these documents in a handy place for future reference. Symbols Used in This Document The following symbols are used throug
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Table of Contents 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 General Description...............................................................................................1 Connecting the Printer to External Power..............................................................2 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional).................................................2 Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional)...................................................2 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Optiona
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4 Network Setting Tool (RJ-4040 only) 37 Overview..............................................................................................................37 Using the Network Setting Tool ...........................................................................37 Starting the Network Setting Tool..................................................................37 Changing the Communications Settings .......................................................39 Applying Setting Changes to Mult
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Setting Up the Printer 1 1 1 1AC/DC connector General Description 1 2 Serial port 3USB port Front 1 4 Cover open lever 5 RD Roll compartment cover 6 5 6 Paper outlet 7 (Power) button 8 (Feed)button 9 POWER indicator 10 STATUS indicator 11 BATT (Battery) indicator 7 8 12 (Bluetooth) indicator (RJ-4030)/ 9 (Wi-Fi) indicator (RJ-4040) 10 4 11 13 Bluetooth button (RJ-4030)/ 3 2 12 Wi-Fi button (RJ-4040) 1 13 14 Belt hook 14 15 Battery cover 16 Battery cover latch 17 Battery compartment Back 1 16
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Chapter 1 Connecting to a DC Power Connecting the Printer Outlet (Optional) 1 to External Power 1 Connect the printer to your vehicle’s 12 V DC power outlet (cigarette lighter, etc.) to power Connecting to an AC Power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery Outlet (Optional) 1 using the vehicle’s DC power. Connect the printer to a nearby AC power a Connect the Car adapter to the vehicle’s outlet to power the printer or charge the 12 V DC power outlet. rechargeable battery using A
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Setting Up the Printer c Insert the battery into the battery Using the compartment. Rechargeable Li-ion 1 Battery (Optional) 1 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 a Open the battery cover by pressing the cover latch. 2 1 d Confirm that the hooks on the edge of the battery cover are inserted correctly, and then reattach the cover. Note The voltage supplied by the rechargeable Li-ion battery fluctuates. The printing 1 Battery cover speed may also fluctuate depending on the
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Chapter 1 Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Note Charging 1 • Before using the rechargeable Li-ion To stop rechargeable Li-ion battery from battery, use the following procedure to charging, disconnect the AC power cord or charge it. Car adapter from the battery’s AC/DC • Up to 360 minutes is needed to fully connector. charge a rechargeable Li-ion battery. • You can print about 2,000 labels (when Tips on Using the connected by USB, and using a new, fully Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1
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Setting Up the Printer Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Inserting the RD Roll 1 Characteristics 1 1 Understanding the properties of the a Press and hold the (Power) button to rechargeable Li-ion battery will allow you to turn the printer off. optimize its usage. Turn and hold the cover open lever, and Using or storing the rechargeable Li-ion open the RD Roll compartment cover. battery in a location exposed to high or low temperatures may accelerate its deterioration. In particular, using
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Chapter 1 c Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll d Align the RD Roll with the guide lines. compartment upside down with the labels feeding from the bottom as 5 shown. 4 4 Guide lines 5Tear bar e Close the RD Roll compartment by pressing on the center of the cover. Make sure that the roll guide is properly positioned to prevent the RD Roll from moving sideways. If the RD Roll is not inserted correctly, the printer will not print on the correct side of the paper or label. When pri
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Setting Up the Printer Cutting Roll Paper 1 Attaching the Belt Clip 1 Roll paper can be cut using the printer's tear 1 When using the printer outside the office, you bar. Pull one edge of the ejected paper up can attach the included belt clip to the printer and toward the other edge diagonally. and secure the belt clip to your belt. a Secure the Phillips-head screws to the The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do rear of the printer as shown. not touch the tear bar. 2 1 1 Belt clip 2
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Make sure that the screw is tightened securely. There is a risk of Driver and the Software injury if the screw is loose and the printer falls. for RJ-4030 1 Make sure that the belt clip is The procedure for installing the software attached securely to the printer. There is a risk of injury if the belt clip varies depending on the OS of the computer. is not attached securely and the Installation procedure is subject to change printer falls. without
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Setting Up the Printer e When instructed, connect the printer to Note the computer to finish the printer driver • Installation items: installation. 1 1 Standard Installation Installs P-touch Editor 5.0, printer driver, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool. 2 User’s Guide Displays the User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide. 3 Custom Installation Individually installs P-touch Editor 5.0, printer driver, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool. 4 Brother Support f When the scr
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we Driver and the Software recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to for RJ-4040 1 installation. You must know your wireless network settings before The RJ-4040 printer driver and software can you proceed with this installation. be installed using the following methods: If you have previously configured USB cable connection the printer's wireless settings, you must reset
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Setting Up the Printer It is recommended that you use a computer Infrastructure Mode 1 wirelessly connected to your network for this method. 1 5 You need to temporarily use a USB cable (optional) during 1 configuration. ® 4 If you are using Windows XP or using a network cable to connect 2 your computer with your wireless 3 access point/router, you need to know the SSID and Network Key of your WLAN access point/router before you proceed. Please print out the following “MEMO” and
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Chapter 1 ® 3 If you do not know the security Windows 7 is used in the following example. information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system a Insert the installer CD-ROM into your administrator, or internet provider. CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your printer. If the language screen appears, choose One push configuration using WPS 1 your language If your WLAN access point/router supports Note automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS), you can al
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Setting Up the Printer 5 Brother Support Note Displays the link to Brother Developer When configuring multiple printers for 1 Center, Brother Solutions Center. wireless network connection: • You can use the Printer Setting Tool to After using a USB connection to install the configure various printer settings when drivers and the Printer Setting Tool on the the printer is connected to the computer computer, you can use the Network via USB. Setting Tool to easily configure network settin
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Chapter 1 b Choose [Yes, I have a USB cable to d Do one of the following: use for installation], and then click If the Installation confirmation screen [Next]. appears, check the box and click [Next], then go to e. Otherwise, go to f. e Check [Yes] if you want to connect with the listed SSID. Click [Next] and go to h. Note If the [Important Notice] screen appears, read the notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click [Next]. f The wizard wi
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Setting Up the Printer • If your access point is set to not broadcast • If you want to manually assign an IP the SSID, you can enter the SSID address to the printer, click [Change IP manually by clicking the [Advanced] Address] and enter an IP address that is 1 button. Follow the on-screen instructions compatible with your network. for entering the [Name (SSID)], and then • If the wireless setup failure screen click [Next]. appears, click [Retry]. g Enter the [Network Key] you noted in
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Chapter 1 If you choose [Cancel], installation Note continues. ® ® For Windows Vista and Windows 7 c Click [Finish]. users, when the [Windows Security] The installation is now complete. screen appears, click the check box and click [Install] to complete the installation correctly. One Push Configuration Using WPS and Installation 1 The installation is now complete. The procedure for installing the software Note varies depending on the OS of the computer. Depending on your security set
