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Quick Reference Guide MW-145BT
Mobile Printer
Before using this printer, be sure to read this Quick Reference Guide.
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Thank you for purchasing the Brother MW-145BT. We provide service & support for users who register their products on our website. We recommend that you take this opportunity to register with us by visiting us at: Online User Registration http://registermybrother.com/ Online Support Page http://solutions.brother.com/ NOTE: It is also possible to access the above sites from the online user registration window of the included CD-ROM. We look forward to your registration. Federal Communications Com
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® Brother One Year Limited Warranty (USA Only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-user/retail pur- chaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying Product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product"). • If you purchased a Product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the Product was used prior to your purchase you are
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What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-255-0415 or mobilesolutionsinfo@Brother.com within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the United States. What Brother will ask you to do: After contacting Brother you will be required to send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to Brother together with a p
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THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- POSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. • This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives. • This warranty gives you certain rights and you ma
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Important Information Should you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options for you to choose from: USA-Customer Service: Customer Service 1-800-255-0415 Customer Service 1-303-460-1628 (fax) Website www.brothermobilesolutions.com Supplies / Accessories 1-800-543-6144 Brother Mobile Solutions, Incorporated 100 Technology Drive, Suite 250A Broomfield, CO 80021 Record your model and serial number and your date and location of Purchase belo
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CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned b
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Manual structure A User’s Guide and a Software User’s Guide are provided on the CD-ROM included with this printer. Read the User’s Guide before operating the printer. It is recommended you save the User’s Guide onto your Windows PC for future reference. User’s Guide Software User’s Guide The User’s Guide provides precautions The Software User’s Guide for using this printer, details on the describes how to use the software ® printer’s setup, the procedures for for Windows PC or Windows ® in
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Getting Started Installing the battery Danger Only use the rechargeable battery (BT-100) that is designed for this printer. Otherwise there will be a risk for fire or serious damage. DO NOT take off the black plastic that covers the battery. The battery connector should not be frequently unplugged and reconnected, otherwise it may become damaged or the battery cord may break. The battery should only be removed when replacing it at the end of its service life, or when the printer will not be
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3 Fit the battery cord into the groove as shown in the illustration. 4 Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the MW-145BT. Be careful that you do not catch the battery connector cord. 9
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Charging Use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer to charge the battery. After purchasing this printer, be sure to charge the battery fully before using it. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the printer. 2 Plug the AC adapter plug into a household electrical outlet (AC 110 V - 120 V). Charging of the lithium ion battery automatically begins. → The orange charging LED is lit. → When charging is finished, the charging LED goes off. It takes approximately three hours for th
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Charging LED (Orange) With the charging LED, the status of the power sup- ply can be checked. The charging LED has two functions. (1) Checking the charging status (when the AC adapter is con- nected) LED status Printer status Constantly lit Charging Off Finished charging Flashing Malfunctioning battery (2) Checking the battery level (while running off the lithium ion bat- tery) LED status Battery level Off More than 60% charged Flashes once Less than 60% charged Flashes twice Less than 30% ch
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Turning on/off the printer Press and hold the power button for a short while, until the green or blue status LED illuminates. Power button → When the printer is turned on, the status LED is: Green (if Bluetooth is switched off) Blue (if Bluetooth is switched on) In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it will not come on if the power button is lightly pressed. Preparing the paper cassette Use only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer. Use of
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Installing the paper cassette 1 Slide the paper cassette cover (on the top of the printer) in the direction shown in 1. → The paper cassette cover will open in the direction indicated by 2. Paper type indication 2 Insert the paper cassette. The paper type indication on the paper cassette should face up. The end of the paper should point toward you. 3 Close the paper cassette cover in the direction shown in 3. 4 Slide the paper cassette cover Paper check window in the direction shown in 4
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If the paper is not fed correctly Clean the pick-up roller. 1 Open the paper cassette cover. Pick-up roller 2 Rotate the pick-up roller in the feed direction until it stops. Pick-up roller 3 Attach a piece of cellophane tape to the rubber pick-up roller. Cello- phane tape 4 Remove the cellophane tape, and turn the pick-up roller 3 to 4 mm/0.1" to 0.2" in the opposite direction of the feed direction. → Any dirt on the pick-up roller is removed with the tape. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the
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Printed in Japan LBA242001
