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Mobile Printer

User’s Guide

MW-260MFi

English

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Summary of Contents for MPRINT MW-260MFi

Page 1: ... Before using this printer be sure to read this User s Guide We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference Mobile Printer User s Guide MW 260MFi English ...

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Page 3: ...ssion Any discrepancies or errors should be communicated to the manufacturer The contact information is provided at the end of this section We assume no responsibility for damage arising from earthquakes fire other disasters actions of third parties the user s intentional or negligent operation misuse or operation under other special conditions We assume no responsibility for damage such as losses...

Page 4: ...d instruction manuals Mobile printer products www brother com Service and support Support website Brother Solutions Center support brother com You can download the software installer from the Brother website www brother com inst On the information page for developers you can download SDK and development information supporting each host free of charge Mobile printer information for developers www b...

Page 5: ...emoving the rechargeable battery 5 Charging 6 Indicator lights 9 Turning on off the printer 12 Using IrDA infrared 13 Using Bluetooth 14 Preparing the paper 17 Loading the paper cassette 19 Using the printer 21 Feeding paper 22 Using the paper guide 23 Maintenance 24 Appendix 26 Troubleshooting 26 Product specifications 29 Frequently Asked Questions 30 Contents ...

Page 6: ...t is as follows Product Safety Guide Describes precautions for handling the printer User s Guide Describes how to set up the printer and how to install the driver and software Software User s Guide Describes how to use the software 1 Composition of Instruction Manuals 2 Package Contents Printer USB cable Paper cassette Thermal paper C 211 50 sheets Battery charger AC adapter Li ion battery BT 200 ...

Page 7: ...e Left side 3 Part Names Paper cassette cover Paper check window Paper output slot IrDA infrared port Status indicator light AC adapter connector Power switch USB connector Charging indicator light Interface switch selector ...

Page 8: ...Part Names 4 Back Battery cover Battery connector ...

Page 9: ...k of the printer in the direction indicated by 1 2 Remove the cover and battery by lifting the edge at 2 with your finger 3 Align the battery with the connector 3 and then install the rechargeable Li ion battery 4 Re attach the cover Removing the rechargeable battery 1 Slide the rechargeable battery cover at the back of the printer in the direction indicated by 1 2 Remove the cover and battery by ...

Page 10: ... while charging 1 Plug the AC adapter cord into the AC adapter connector on the printer 2 Plug the AC adapter plug into an AC power outlet AC 110 V 120 V Charging of the Li ion battery automatically begins The charging indicator light lights up in orange When charging has finished the charging indicator light goes off If the charging indicator light does not light up in orange the battery may not ...

Page 11: ... light goes off When you use the printer with Bluetooth we recommend turning off the power during the charging process When the printer enters Bluetooth sleep mode the sleep mode continues to consume battery power even after battery charging has finished and the battery is fully charged The printer cannot be operated solely with the AC adapter The rechargeable Li ion battery must be installed To p...

Page 12: ...tures such as inside a vehicle near a heater or on a heated carpet If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time remove the rechargeable Li ion battery from the printer and then store the battery in a cool dark place Avoid storing the battery when it is fully charged We recommend using the printer until the charging indicator light flashes once and then storing the battery Make...

Page 13: ... been established using one of the interfaces data cannot be received using the other interface until printing has finished Indicator light color Indicator light status Printer status Blue Constantly lit Waiting for incoming data via Bluetooth or USB Flashing Communicating receiving print data Flashing in long intervals Sleep mode power saving standby state available only when receiving data with ...

Page 14: ...r to clear the error Remove the misfed paper see page 22 If you do not remove the misfed paper after turning off and on the printer the error persists Clean the paper feed roller and remove paper powder see page 25 A transmission error occurred Check the transmission status see page 14 Wait for a few seconds If the printer has recovered from the error resend the data to resume printing If the prin...

Page 15: ...e Li ion battery Indicator light color Indicator light status Printer status Orange Constantly lit Charging Off Finished charging Flashing Malfunctioning battery Indicator light status Battery level Off 30 or more charged Flashing once Less than 30 charged Flashing twice Less than 20 charged Continues to flash three times Almost empty Try to discharge the battery completely before recharging it to...

Page 16: ...t while To conserve the power of the rechargeable Li ion battery the following printer functions work during operation When the interface switch is set to Bluetooth If there is no operation or data transmission for a set time period the printer automatically enters the sleep mode see page 9 The length of time until the printer automatically enters the sleep mode can be specified from Printer Prope...

Page 17: ... apart During transmission do not move the printer or the mobile device Make sure there are no obstacles between the printer and the mobile device If the printer is connected with a USB cable or if the mobile device is connected using a serial interface the infrared transmission cannot be used IrDA infrared transmission between computers is not supported For more information see the instruction ma...

Page 18: ... following locations Near electronic equipment Near broadcasting stations or wireless base stations Near a wireless LAN IEEE 802 11 Other features of Bluetooth technology Equipment using Bluetooth technology may take a few seconds until the Bluetooth functionality can be used after it is turned on The length of time differs depending on the equipment Precautions for printing data using Bluetooth I...

Page 19: ...s using the Bluetooth connection software MW 260MF_ will be found where is the last four digits of the serial number PIN 4 Select this printer from the list of Bluetooth devices found and establish the connection When connecting the computer or mobile device to this printer for the first time you are requested to enter the PIN or password When Bluetooth is selected you cannot use the IrDA infrared...

Page 20: ...e Bluetooth device you may also be requested to enter the PIN at the second and following connections The printer is registered as connected via the Bluetooth connection software Depending on the type of computer or mobile device you use you need the COM port number to print If the printer becomes disconnected because the iPad iPad Air iPad mini iPhone iPod touch is moved away from the printer sel...

Page 21: ... cause paper misfeeds or damage the printer Preparing the paper cassette Prepare the paper cassette before loading it into the printer Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being prepared 1 Firmly fold the lid back along the fold 1 2 Insert the tab on the lid into the slit 2 at the back of the cassette Front Back ...

Page 22: ...pose of it according to local regulations Do not use a torn or deformed paper cassette otherwise damage may result Do not prepare the paper cassette in extremely humid locations otherwise a malfunction may result Do not touch paper cassettes or paper with wet hands otherwise a malfunction may result Store the paper cassette out of extremely hot extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and out ...

Page 23: ...cated by 2 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 When loading the paper cassette make sure it is correctly aligned and the end of the paper is not folded otherwise a paper misfeed may result When exchanging the paper cassette disconnect the AC adapter and USB cable in advance Paper type indication ...

Page 24: ...tte can be seen through the paper check window The paper cassette cover is locked If paper is not correctly fed see page 25 Do not remove the paper from the paper cassette and load it directly into the printer To change the paper type load a different paper cassette While the printer is printing do not apply pressure to the paper output slot or place anything on the printer Paper check window Pape...

Page 25: ...ch Editor Printer Setting Tool Use this tool to set up P touch templates Printer driver Use this driver to print data from the printer Manuals 1 You can download the software installer from the Brother website www brother com inst 2 Double click the downloaded exe file and follow the on screen instructions to start installation Before installation begins you are prompted to select software and man...

Page 26: ...roller and remove paper powder see page 25 If the paper has not been fed out of the paper output slot 1 Open the paper cassette cover 2 Remove the paper cassette 3 Pull out the misfed paper Clean the paper feed roller and remove paper powder see page 25 When pulling the paper out be careful not to tear it When pulling the paper out be careful not to tear it Pulling the paper out does not adversely...

Page 27: ...with the slots and then press down until they are locked into place Removing the paper guide 1 Open the paper cassette cover 2 One side at a time use a standard slotted screwdriver to unhook the paper guide tabs near the areas indicated by 1 The paper guide is not intended to be frequently installed and removed Frequently installing and removing the paper guide may damage the printer or cause the ...

Page 28: ...mely dirty wipe it using a slightly damp cloth Cleaning the sensors If the sensors are dirty they cannot correctly detect the paper cassette and a malfunction may result 1 Clean the sensors using a dry cleaning tool such as a cotton swab Turn off the printer before cleaning it Do not use benzene paint thinners or any other solvents otherwise the printer may become discolored or deformed sensors ...

Page 29: ... fed correctly 1 Affix a piece of Scotch tape to the paper feed roller 2 Remove the Scotch tape from the paper feed roller Any dirt on the paper feed roller is removed with the tape Rotate the paper feed roller and repeat the procedure to clean the entire surface of the roller Paper feed roller Scotch tape ...

Page 30: ...r less apart see page 13 Disconnect the USB cable if connected If the AC adapter is connected noise from the AC power outlet may be stopping the communication Unplug the AC adapter When the interface switch is set to Bluetooth IrDA cannot be used Set the switch to IrDA and check that the status indicator light lights up in green With a Bluetooth connection Make sure a valid Bluetooth connection is...

Page 31: ...is a paper misfeed Remove the misfed paper see page 22 Even after the misfed paper was removed the error cannot be cleared There may still be some torn paper in the printer Contact your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Support An indicator light is lit or flashing See Indicator lights on page 9 The paper cassette cover came off Insert the pins into the white paper cassette cover holders at the a...

Page 32: ...paper may be dirty Pull out the first sheet from the back of the paper cassette and then load the paper cassette again see pages 17 and 19 Clean the paper feed roller see page 25 Slide two movable parts from position 1 to 2 as shown below and then close the cover When the cover is closed the movable parts move back to position 1 This symptom may occur if you do not use the printer over a long peri...

Page 33: ...rature of 25 C 77 F Number of printable pages Up to 50 during continuous printing with a fully charged battery 1 Using Bluetooth sleep mode affects this figure Based on 7 coverage at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Standard paper manufactured by Brother A6 thermal Paper supply method Brother paper cassette automatic paper feed mechanism Paper Brother A6 cut paper 105 mm x 148 mm 4 5 x 5 8 Prin...

Page 34: ...e now Disconnect the USB cable when carrying the printer Even if you put the printer in a bag if the USB cable is connected to it a large amount of pressure will be applied to the USB connector when the cable moves inside the bag When I left the printer in my car the printer was affected by the high interior temperature and became deformed Consequently a malfunction occurred Furthermore the therma...

Page 35: ...ng the battery Exposing the printer to high temperatures causes the paper to become discolored and the battery to deteriorate Do not leave the printer inside a vehicle I often pressed the power switch using a sharp object such as the tip of a pen which might apply high pressure to the switch The switch subsequently broke and did not function from that point Press the power switch with your finger ...

Page 36: ...exposed to high temperatures will cause it to deteriorate Do not store the rechargeable Li ion battery in a location exposed to high temperatures such as inside a closed car under a hot sun or direct sunlight If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time remove the rechargeable Li ion battery from the printer and then store the battery in a cool dark place at a temperature of 2...

Page 37: ...her paper may cause frequent paper feed errors For Brother mobile printers make sure you use paper supplied by Brother If other paper has been used paper feed failures may occur frequently which cannot be solved by cleaning the paper feed mechanism For any failures caused by paper other than Brother paper you will be liable for repair costs even if the charge free warranty period is still in effec...

Page 38: ...y of 65 RH or lower Use the paper within one year after the purchase date Storing after printing Store the filed or unfiled thermal paper in a cool and dark location at 25 C 77 F or lower Precautions for storage Do not allow the following items to come in contact with the heat sensitive surface or back surface 1 Back carbon and carbonless paper and diazotype paper 2 Flexible polyvinyl chloride pro...

Page 39: ...long term storage of the thermal paper after being printed are primarily intended as general information Brother does not guarantee the relevant numeric values service life or other descriptions 2 The printing performance described herein may be affected by the paper storage environment the presence of grease or contamination printing environment and other factors Therefore check the actual printi...

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