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USER’S GUIDE
PJ-622/PJ-623/
PJ-662/PJ-663
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 A
US ENG
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Introduction Thank you for purchase of the Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-622/PJ-623/PJ-662/PJ-663. The PJ-622/PJ-623/PJ-662/PJ-663 (hereafter referred to as “the printer”) is a mobile thermal ® printer. Be sure to read User’s Guide, Safety and Legal Guide, Quick Setup Guide and P-touch Editor Software User’s Guide (PJ-623/663 only) before using the printer. We suggest that you keep this document in a handy place for future reference. Symbols Used in This Document The following symbols
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Table of Contents 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 General Description...............................................................................................1 Connecting the Printer to External Power..............................................................1 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional).................................................1 Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional)...................................................2 Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Optional
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Tips on Using Paper ............................................................................................24 Use Genuine Brother Thermal Paper ............................................................24 Usage and Handling Instructions...................................................................24 Clearing a Paper Jam....................................................................................25 Cutting Roll Paper .............................................................
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Setting Up the Printer 1 1 1 General Description 1 Connecting the Printer to External Power 1 9 Connecting to an AC Power 10 Outlet (Optional) 1 8 Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to power the printer or charge the 1 7 rechargeable battery using AC power. 2 6 5 4 3 a Connect the AC adapter to the printer. b Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. 16 c Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet (100 - 240 VAC, 17 50 - 60 Hz). 15 11 14 12 13 1 (Power) but
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Chapter 1 Connecting to a DC Power Using the Outlet (Optional) 1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Connect the printer to your vehicle’s 12 V DC Battery (Optional) 1 power outlet (cigarette lighter, etc.) to power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery Installing the Rechargeable using the vehicle’s DC power. Ni-MH Battery 1 a Connect the DC cable to the vehicle’s 12 V DC power outlet. a Open the battery cover by pressing the b Connect the DC cable to the printer. cover latch. c Turn on the
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Setting Up the Printer d Grasp the battery removal ribbon, which c Gently pull the battery removal ribbon is attached to the inside of the battery until the rechargeable Ni-MH battery compartment. Make sure that enough starts to tilt out of its compartment. 1 ribbon is exposed after the rechargeable Ni-MH battery installed so that you can pull the ribbon to remove the battery. 1 e While holding onto the ribbon, tilt the rechargeable Ni-MH battery and insert it into the battery compartmen
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Chapter 1 a Install the rechargeable Ni-MH battery in Tips on Using the the printer. Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery 1 b Use the AC adapter and AC power cord Charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery to connect the printer to an AC power immediately after purchase. Do not use it outlet, or use the DC cable to connect before it is charged. the printer to a DC power outlet. The rechargeable Ni-MH battery loses its c Make sure that the printer is turned off. charge gradually over time, even if i
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Setting Up the Printer Explaining Battery Terms 1 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Discharge 1 Discharge occurs when the rechargeable Battery (Optional) 1 Ni-MH battery's power is depleted. The battery discharges slowly over time, even Installing the Rechargeable when the battery is not in use. When the battery has been fully-discharged, it Li-ion Battery 1 cannot be used until it is recharged. Refresh a Open the battery cover by pressing the cover latch. Refresh occurs when the printe
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Chapter 1 Charging the Rechargeable Note Li-ion Battery 1 When installing the rechargeable Li-ion battery, insert the battery removal ribbon The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be into the battery compartment, and then charged while it is inserted in the printer and install the battery. The battery removal also while it is removed from the printer. ribbon is not needed when removing the rechargeable Li-ion battery. Perform the following procedure to charge the rechargeable Li-ion batt
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Setting Up the Printer Tips on Using the 1 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 1 2 Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery immediately after purchase. Do not use it before it is charged. Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Li-ion battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver’s dialog box (see Setting 1 POWER indicator Printer Driver Options on page 21) or in 2 Battery indicator PJ-600 Series Utility (see Print Density on page 34). Chargin
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Chapter 1 When charging the rechargeable Li-ion battery while the DC cable is connected, the amount of voltage required to fully charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery may not be supplied by the DC power outlet. When 180 minutes (max.) have passed since charging started, the battery indicator turns off and charging stops even if the rechargeable Li-ion battery has not been fully charged. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics 1 Understanding the properties of the rechargeable L
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Setting Up the Printer Rechargeable Battery Overview 1 1 The characteristics of the two types of rechargeable batteries that can be used with the printer are described in the following table. Ni-MH battery Li-ion battery Battery mounting Internal External Print while charging Yes Yes Trickle charge battery Yes No Battery charger location Inside Printer Inside Battery Approximate charge time 120 min 180 min Approximate number of pages/charge 70 pages 300 pages Refresh battery feature Yes No Char
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Chapter 1 c Select the model. Installing and d Follow the on-screen instructions to Uninstalling the Driver 1 install the software. e Click [Finish] to close the installation Install the Printer Driver 1 screen. Note ® For Mac OS Users 1 • Please do not connect the printer to your computer via the USB cable until you have a Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s installed the printer driver. If you CD-ROM drive. accidentally do so, cancel the “New Hardware Wizard”, disconnect the printer
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Setting Up the Printer e Click the [Drivers] tab and choose Uninstall the Printer Driver 1 [Brother PJ-XXX]. Then, click [Remove...]. 1 ® For Windows Users 1 f Choose [Remove driver and driver ® Windows XP package] and click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. a Turn off the printer. g Close the [Print Server Properties] b [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers window. The printer driver has been and Other Hardware] - [Printers uninstalled. and Faxes]. ® Windows 7 c Choose [Broth
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Chapter 1 ® For Mac OS Users 1 Connecting the a Turn off the printer. Computer and Printer 1 ® b Mac OS X 10.4.11: The printer can be connected to your ® Double-click the drive where Mac OS X computer via USB cable and Bluetooth is installed, and double-click (PJ-662/663 only). [Applications] - [Utilities] - [Printer Setup Utility]. The [Printer List] Install the printer driver before window displayed. connecting the printer to the computer. ® Mac OS X 10.5.x - 10.6: Click in order of Ap
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Setting Up the Printer f Select the port name confirmed in Bluetooth Connection stepb (“COM” plus a number). (PJ-662/663 Only) 1 1 g Click [OK] to close the properties dialog box. Note Follow the recommendations of the h Close the printers window to finish. manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped computer or Bluetooth adapter and install Note any necessary hardware and software. Refer to your Bluetooth device management software’s documentation ® for details on connection settings, Fo
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Chapter 1 ® ® d Mac OS X 10.4.11: k Mac OS X 10.6: Select [Passkey Options...] in the Select [Use a specific passcode] [Bluetooth Device Set Up] screen, enter to the printer’s Bluetooth select [Use a specific passkey], passkey (PIN code), click [OK], and and then click [OK]. then click [Continue]. Note Note The printer’s passkey (PIN code) is the The printer’s passkey (PIN code) is the last four digits of the printer’s serial last four digits of the printer’s serial number by default. num
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Setting Up the Printer c Select [RS-232] in the [Port type] Note (10.4.11) / [Protocol] (10.5.x-10.6) A PIN may be required to pair the printer pull-down menu, select [SPP 1 and the computer or Bluetooth adapter. Printing] in the [Device service] The default PIN is the last four characters (10.4.11) / [Service] (10.5.x-10.6) of the printer’s serial number. Use PJ-600 pull-down menu, and then click Series Utility to change the PIN if [Apply]. necessary. For more information see Blue
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Chapter 1 • To connect to a portable terminal using a IrDA or Bluetooth connection, refer to the documentation included with the portable terminal. 16
