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DANGER

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result in death or serious injuries.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.

NOTE

NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special
conditions of use.

The tips icon indicates helpful hints and supplementary information.

Bold

Bold style identifies buttons on the

printer's

control panel or computer screen.

Italics

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Before You Use Your Printer

Summary of Contents for PJ-822

Page 2: ...etooth Connection 43 Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device Using NFC Android 44 Create and Print Documents Using Your Computer 45 Create Labels Using P touch Editor Windows 46 Main Window of P touch Editor Express Mode Windows 47 Main Window of P touch Editor Professional Mode Windows 48 Main Window of P touch Editor Snap Mode Windows 49 Print Documents Using P touch Editor Windows 50 Create and ...

Page 3: ...cate Features 103 How to Create and Install a Certificate 104 Create a Self signed Certificate 105 Create a Certificate Signing Request CSR and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority CA 106 Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key 110 Import and Export a CA Certificate 113 Manage Multiple Certificates 116 Use SSL TLS 117 Introduction to SSL TLS 118 Manage Your Network Printer ...

Page 4: ...ased Management 164 Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management 165 Confirm Printer Settings 166 Routine Maintenance 167 Maintenance 168 Troubleshooting 170 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Printer 171 Printing Problems 172 Network Problems 178 Version Information 181 Reset the Printer 182 Appendix 183 Specifications 184 Software Development Kit 187 Product Dimensions 188 Brother...

Page 5: ...Home Before You Use Your Printer Before You Use Your Printer Definitions of Notes Safety Precautions General Precautions Trademarks and Licenses Open Source Licensing Remarks Important Note 1 ...

Page 6: ...lly hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injuries IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality NOTE NOTE specifies the operating environment conditions for installation or special conditions of use The tips icon indicates helpful hints and supplementary info...

Page 7: ...on or LED indicator with an object that has a sharp point such as a pen This could damage the button or LED DO NOT transport the printer while cables are connected to the AC DC Connector or USB port The connector and ports could be damaged DO NOT store the printer in an area exposed to high temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or dust These could cause discoloration or a malfunction Related ...

Page 8: ...enzene alcohol or any other organic solvent to clean the printer Doing so may damage the casing finish Use a soft dry cloth to clean the printer When using optional accessories use them as described in their instruction manuals This printer uses thermal paper If the printed paper is marked with ink for example written on or stamped the ink may cause the printed text to fade or become discolored In...

Page 9: ...WAVE INCORPORATED Epson ESC P is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Protected Setup is a trademark of Wi Fi Alliance Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation QR Code Generating Program Copyright 2008 DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED BarStar Pro Encode Library PDF417 Micro PDF417 DataMatrix MaxiCode AztecCo...

Page 10: ...Remarks Open Source Licensing Remarks This product includes open source software To see the Open Source Licensing Remarks go to your model s Manuals page on the Brother support website at support brother com Related Information Before You Use Your Printer 6 ...

Page 11: ...rk in a similar way Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer s operating system your product model and software version Before using the printer make sure you read all the documents included with the printer for information about safety and operation The printer shown in the illustrations may be different from your printer The available supplies may vary depending on yo...

Page 12: ... Control Panel Overview LED Patterns and Indications Install the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Remove the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Connect the Printer to External Power Turn the Printer On or Off Charge the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Load Paper in the Printer 8 ...

Page 13: ... 4 16 15 13 14 1 Power Button 2 Paper Input Slot 3 Tear Bar 4 Platen Roller 5 Paper Outlet Slot 6 Release Cover 7 Bluetooth Indicator PJ 862 PJ 863 Bluetooth and Wi Fi Indicator PJ 883 8 Status Indicator 9 Data Indicator 10 Power Indicator 11 Bluetooth Button PJ 862 PJ 863 Bluetooth and Wi Fi Button PJ 883 12 Feed Button 13 Battery Latches 14 USB Port 9 ...

Page 14: ...15 DC Connector 16 Battery Cavity Mounting Block Related Information Set Up Your Printer Related Topics Control Panel Overview 10 ...

Page 15: ...inter Setting Tool Windows For more information see Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac Start the printer in Mass Storage Mode Press and hold the Power button and press the Feed button simultaneously For more information about Mass Storage Mode see Related Topics Print Using the USB Interface Mass Storage Mode 2 Status Indicator 3 Data Indicator 4 Power Indica...

Page 16: ...Power button for about one second until the Power LED lights up Turn off the printer Press and hold the Power button for about one second If the Auto Power Off feature is enabled in the Printer Setting Tool the printer will turn off automatically after the selected period of inactivity For more information see Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Windows For more i...

Page 17: ...he data before using a form feed command Print the configuration report You can print a configuration report without connecting the printer to a computer or mobile device For more information see Related Topics Confirm Printer Settings PJ 883 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 1 Power Button Function Operation Turn on the printer Press and hold the Power button for about one second until the Power LED lights up Turn...

Page 18: ...ure the Wi Fi settings using WPS Use WLAN Assistant Wizard to configure Wi Fi settings Press and hold the Bluetooth and Wi Fi button for about 10 seconds to configure the Wi Fi settings using WLAN Assistant Wizard 8 Feed Button Function Operation Feed the paper Load the paper and press the Feed button to feed the paper If you continue to press and hold the Feed button after about 2 17 in 55 mm of ...

Page 19: ...p Your Printer Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Windows Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac Confirm Printer Settings Print Using the USB Interface Mass Storage Mode 15 ...

Page 20: ... color Indicator is off Power Data Status Bluetooth PJ 862 PJ 863 Bluetooth and Wi Fi PJ 883 Description Battery charge completed with the AC Adapter Car Adapter or USB Type C AC Adapter connected Battery charging in progress Rechargeable Li ion Battery in use battery charge is full Once every four seconds Rechargeable Li ion Battery in use battery charge is half full Twice every four seconds Rech...

Page 21: ...report printing Cleaning mode Printer in Boot mode Printer in Cooling Down mode Once every second Communication error No template error Memory full error BLF file error Maximum print length exceeded error Disconnected adapter error this error appears only if the Hybrid Power Supply setting is enabled ESC P Memory full error JPEG file error Remaining battery error Once every second Once every secon...

Page 22: ...on not connected during auto re pairing Once every second Once every second Once every second Once every second Bluetooth error PJ 883 Power Data Status Bluetooth and Wi Fi Description Once every three seconds Wi Fi on not connected Wi Fi on connected Once every second WPS setup in progress Once every second Once every second WPS setup unsuccessful Once every second Once every second Once every se...

Page 23: ...es every 2 5 seconds Two times every 2 5 seconds Access point search error Three times every 3 5 seconds Three times every 3 5 seconds Access point connection error Once every second Once every second Security error Related Information Set Up Your Printer 19 ...

Page 24: ...tery Cavity Mounting Block 3 Release Battery Latch 2 4 Insert the Rechargeable Li ion Battery a into the Battery Cavity b until it locks into place b a a Rechargeable Li ion Battery b Battery Cavity 5 Slide Battery Latch 1 to the locked position The voltage supplied by the Rechargeable Li ion Battery may vary The printing speed may also vary depending on the voltage When using the Rechargeable Li ...

Page 25: ...Related Information Set Up Your Printer 21 ...

Page 26: ...unlocked position remove the Rechargeable Li ion Battery c b c a a Battery Latch 1 b Battery Latch 2 c Rechargeable Li ion Battery 3 Release Battery Latch 2 4 Insert the Battery Cavity Mounting Block a into the Battery Cavity b until it locks into place b a a Battery Cavity Mounting Block b Battery Cavity 5 Slide Battery Latch 1 to the locked position Related Information Set Up Your Printer 22 ...

Page 27: ...hasing the printer purchase the correct AC Adapter and AC power cord for the region where the printer will be used The AC Adapter and AC power cord are optional accessories 1 Connect the AC Adapter a to the printer 2 Connect the AC power cord b to the AC Adapter 3 Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet 100 V AC 240 V AC 50 60 Hz a b a AC Adapter b AC power cord Connect to a DC Power...

Page 28: ...for the region where the printer will be used The AC Adapter for USB Type C and AC power cord are optional accessories The AC Adapter for USB Type C is for charging only If the Rechargeable Li ion Battery is not installed power cannot be supplied to the printer 1 Connect the AC Adapter for USB Type C a to the printer 2 Connect the AC power cord b to the AC Adapter for USB Type C 3 Connect the AC p...

Page 29: ...reen if the printer is connected to an AC or DC power outlet or in orange if using the Rechargeable Li ion Battery PJ 822 PJ 823 b a PJ 862 PJ 863 PJ 883 b a a Power button b Power Indicator Turn Off the Printer Press and hold the Power button until the Power and Status indicators light in orange then all LEDs turn off NOTE When turning the printer off do NOT remove the battery or disconnect the A...

Page 30: ...rgeable Li ion Battery charging will not occur when the remaining charge in the battery is sufficient even if the AC Adapter or AC Adapter for USB Type C is connected Rechargeable Li ion Battery Characteristics To ensure the highest performance and longest life from the Rechargeable Li ion Battery Do not use or store the Rechargeable Li ion Battery in a location exposed to extreme high or low temp...

Page 31: ... for two hours to fully charge the battery When fully charged the Rechargeable Li ion Battery will print about 600 pages Stop Charging the Rechargeable Li ion Battery To stop charging the Rechargeable Li ion Battery disconnect the printer from the power source Related Information Set Up Your Printer Related Topics Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool Windows Change Printer Settings Using th...

Page 32: ...e Printer 1 Use both hands to hold the paper straight 2 Insert the paper carefully print surface face down into the printer s input slot until the roller pulls it into the starting position For fanfold paper Insert the fanfold paper with the black marks positioned as shown in the illustration a b a Black marks b Print surface 28 ...

Page 33: ...the printer When loading Letter size paper align the paper with the LTR Indicators on the printer Cut Paper You can set the paper type to Cut Sheet Roll or Perforated Roll in the printer driver 1 Use the printer s Tear Bar to cut the paper 2 Pull one edge of the ejected paper up and towards the other edge diagonally a a Tear Bar CAUTION The Tear Bar is sharp To avoid injury do not touch the Tear B...

Page 34: ...Home Install Software Install Software Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer Connect the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device 30 ...

Page 35: ... the printer to a computer using a wireless connection we recommend the following Write down your wireless network s SSID Network Name and Password Network Key before you begin If you cannot find this information contact your network administrator or wireless router access point manufacturer To connect the printer to a computer using Wireless Direct select USB connection during installation When i...

Page 36: ... PJ 883 Finds the printer on your network and allows you to configure basic settings from your computer BRAdmin Professional PJ 883 Finds the printer on your network and allows you to configure advanced settings and updates from your computer Font Manager Allows you to transfer fonts and delete fonts from the printer Use various print commands to access and print transferred fonts Font Permissions...

Page 37: ...Related Information Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer Related Topics Compatible Printing Apps 33 ...

Page 38: ...ce Connect the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a USB Cable Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi Fi Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Bluetooth Connection Connect the Printer to a Mobile Device Using NFC Android 34 ...

Page 39: ... included with your printer depending on your country NOTE The USB connection alone is not sufficient to power your printer Make sure you install a Rechargeable Li ion Battery or connect the printer to an external power supply such as an AC Adapter or Car Adapter 1 Turn off the printer 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB Port on the printer and then to your computer 3 Turn on the printer Related In...

Page 40: ... Related Models PJ 883 Connect the Printer to a Computer Using a Wi Fi Router Access Point Infrastructure Mode Connect the Printer to a Computer without Using a Wi Fi Router Access Point Wireless Direct Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Direct Simultaneously Connect the Printer to a Computer Using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 36 ...

Page 41: ... printing use the printer as close to the Wi Fi router access point as possible with minimal obstructions Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the transfer speed of print data Connect the Printer to Your Wi Fi Router Access Point 1 Write down the SSID Network Name and Password Network Key of your Wi Fi router access point ...

Page 42: ...o download the package Double click the downloaded file The Wireless Device Setup Wizard can be found in the Utilities folder When the connection between the printer and your Wi Fi router access point is established the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator lights in green or cyan Computers and mobile devices that are on the same network as the printer will have access to the printer To change any other n...

Page 43: ...icator starts flashing in green or cyan once every three seconds If the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator is flashing in blue press and hold the Bluetooth and Wi Fi button for about three seconds The flashing color changes each time you press and hold the Bluetooth and Wi Fi button 3 Use your computer or mobile device to select the SSID of the printer If required enter the Password The default SSID an...

Page 44: ...ics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Windows Communication Settings of the Printer Setting Tool Windows Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac Confirm Printer Settings 40 ...

Page 45: ...ct Simultaneously Related Models PJ 883 1 Launch the Printer Setting Tool on your Windows computer 2 Click the Communication Settings button 3 Click General Communication Settings 4 Confirm that the Infrastructure and Wireless Direct option is selected for the Selected Interface setting Related Information Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi Fi Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using t...

Page 46: ... Wi Fi router access point 4 Press and hold the Bluetooth and Wi Fi button on your printer for about five seconds The Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator on the printer flashes in green once every second When the connection is established the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator lights in green Computers and mobile devices that are on the same network as the printer will have access to the printer For more inf...

Page 47: ...printer to turn the Bluetooth function on The Bluetooth indicator starts flashing in blue once every three seconds 2 Use your device s Bluetooth management software to discover the printer Select the printer s name When the connection is established the Bluetooth indicator lights in blue PJ 883 1 Press the Bluetooth and Wi Fi button on your printer to turn the Bluetooth function on Make sure the B...

Page 48: ...odels PJ 862 PJ 863 PJ 883 1 Confirm that the printer s Bluetooth settings and the mobile device s Bluetooth and NFC settings are enabled 2 Touch your mobile device to the NFC symbol on printer Not all Android devices may connect to your printer successfully Check with your mobile device s User s Guide for more information Related Information Connect the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device 44 ...

Page 49: ... Using Your Computer Create Labels Using P touch Editor Windows Print Documents Using P touch Editor Windows Create and Print Custom Documents Using P touch Editor Mac Print Documents without Installing Software and Drivers Print a Document Using the Printer Driver Windows Mac 45 ...

Page 50: ...k the P touch Editor icon on the Apps screen or double click the P touch Editor icon on the desktop 2 Do one of the following To open an existing layout click Open 1 To connect a preset layout to a database select the checkbox next to Connect Database 2 To create a new layout click New Layout 3 and then click 4 2 1 3 4 To customize the appearance of P touch Editor s startup screen click Tools Opti...

Page 51: ...h Editor Express Mode Windows Main Window of P touch Editor Express Mode Windows Express mode allows you to quickly create layouts including text and images 1 1 2 3 4 1 Edit Buttons 2 Print Button 3 Operation Mode Selection Buttons 4 Property Palettes Related Information Create Labels Using P touch Editor Windows 47 ...

Page 52: ...al Mode Windows Main Window of P touch Editor Professional Mode Windows Professional mode allows you to create layouts using a wide range of advanced tools and options 1 2 3 4 5 1 Print Menu 2 Property Palettes 3 Sidebar 4 Operation Mode Selection Buttons 5 Edit Toolbars Related Information Create Labels Using P touch Editor Windows 48 ...

Page 53: ...uch Editor Windows Main Window of P touch Editor Snap Mode Windows Main Window of P touch Editor Snap Mode Windows Snap mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen and print it as an image Related Information Create Labels Using P touch Editor Windows 49 ...

Page 54: ...e Configure the settings in the Print screen before printing Click File Print from the menu bar or click Print Professional Mode Configure the settings in the Print screen before printing Click File Print from the menu bar or click Click to start printing without changing the settings Snap Mode Enter the text and then click Related Information Create and Print Documents Using Your Computer 50 ...

Page 55: ...ch Editor Mac Download and install P touch Editor from the App Store on your Mac 1 Double click Macintosh HD Applications and then double click the Brother P touch Editor icon 2 When P touch Editor starts click New to create a new layout or open an existing layout 3 Click the Print icon Related Information Create and Print Documents Using Your Computer 51 ...

Page 56: ... Your Computer Print Documents without Installing Software and Drivers Print Documents without Installing Software and Drivers Print Using the USB Interface Mass Storage Mode Notes on Printing Image Data without Using the Printer Driver 52 ...

Page 57: ...power the printer the Power indicator lights in orange 3 Connect the computer or mobile device to the printer using a USB cable The printer s mass storage area appears as a folder on the computer s or device s screen If the mass storage area does not appear automatically see the instructions for the operating system of your computer or mobile device for information about accessing the mass storage...

Page 58: ...3 PJ 883 Your printer supports an Object Push Profile OPP when printing via Bluetooth Only JPEG images can be printed that is this function is limited to files with the jpg extension The maximum file size is 15 8 MB The maximum resolutions are as follows PJ 822 PJ 862 Height Width 2200 1600 dots PJ 823 PJ 863 PJ 883 Height Width 3300 2400 dots If these limits are exceeded the data received by the ...

Page 59: ...lose the cover and load the paper again To print a JPEG image without using the printer driver see Related Topics Notes on Printing Image Data without Using the Printer Driver Making Prints Lighter or Darker You can make prints lighter or darker by adjusting the print density setting in the printer driver s dialog box or in the Printer Setting Tool For more information see Related Topics Change Pr...

Page 60: ...e paper again To print a JPEG image without using the printer driver see Related Topics Notes on Printing Image Data without Using the Printer Driver Making Prints Lighter or Darker You can make prints lighter or darker by adjusting the print density setting in the printer driver s dialog box or in the Printer Setting Tool For more information see Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the P...

Page 61: ...tion when not using the roll printer case PA RC 001 Select this option when using the anti curl mechanism while using the roll printer case PA RC 001 Without Anti Curl Select this option when not using the anti curl mechanism while using the roll printer case PA RC 001 Short Feed Using the roll printer case with paper passed through the anti curl mechanism causes the paper to have pressure marks U...

Page 62: ... next page is printed Use this setting when Paper Type is set to Perforated Roll 5 Feed Margin Specify the feed margin of the print job Use this setting when Form Feed Mode is set to No Feed Feed Margin 6 Feed Position Specify the paper feed position for printing on custom paper 7 Multiple Page Select to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper 8 Page Order Specify the page order when a...

Page 63: ...e switching command is automatically sent when the commands are switched while using the printer We recommend that you enable this mode by selecting the checkbox Print Speed Select the printer s printing speed Reducing the printing speed improves the print quality Option Description 1 1 ips 27 mm s Select these options when you want to prioritize image quality 1 9 ips 48 mm s 2 7 ips 70 mm s 3 5 i...

Page 64: ...es are presets designed to give you quick access to frequently used printing configurations Frequently used printing settings can be added as Print Profiles Related Information Print a Document Using the Printer Driver Windows Mac 60 ...

Page 65: ...mm s Select these options when you want to prioritize image quality 1 9 ips 48 mm s 2 7 ips 70 mm s 3 5 ips 90 mm s This setting balances speed and image quality Select this option when printing standard documents Fast Draft Quality Speed priority mode Select this option when printing documents containing bold text Fast Line Conversion Speed priority mode Select this option when printing documents...

Page 66: ... using the roll printer case PA RC 001 Select this option when using the anti curl mechanism while using the roll printer case PA RC 001 Without Anti Curl Select this option when not using the anti curl mechanism while using the roll printer case PA RC 001 Short Feed Using the roll printer case with paper passed through the anti curl mechanism causes the paper to have pressure marks Use this optio...

Page 67: ...Documents Using Mobile Devices Print Documents Using Mobile Devices Compatible Printing Apps AirPrint Overview Mopria Print Service Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobile Device 63 ...

Page 68: ... to download databases and layout which were created on a computer using P touch Editor and saved to a cloud service and send them to your printer Download this Brother app from the App Store AirPrint PJ 883 Allows you to print from an Apple device iPad iPhone or iPod touch without installing additional software Mobile Deploy PJ 862 PJ 863 PJ 883 Allows you to perform updates for the settings and ...

Page 69: ...atures This software will send printer update files uploaded to DropBox or an HTTP S server to target printers Download this Brother app from Google Play Related Information Print Documents Using Mobile Devices 65 ...

Page 70: ... pages and documents from your iPad iPhone and iPod touch without the need to install a driver For more information visit Apple s website Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Related Information Print Documents Using Mob...

Page 71: ...evices developed by the Mopria Alliance With this service you can connect to the same network as your printer and print without additional setup 2 3 1 1 Android Mobile Device 2 Wi Fi Connection 3 Your Printer You must download the Mopria Print Service from Google Play and install it on your Android device Related Information Print Documents Using Mobile Devices 67 ...

Page 72: ...he following Save the file in a cloud storage service and then share the file using the Mobile Transfer Express app on your mobile device Send the file as an email attachment from the computer to the mobile device and then save the file to the mobile device 3 Connect the printer to your mobile device and then start Mobile Transfer Express The template data appears 4 Select the template you want to...

Page 73: ...r Manager Windows Transfer Templates to the Printer P touch Transfer Manager Windows Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P touch Transfer Manager Windows Distribute Templates to be Transferred to Users Without Using P touch Transfer Manager Windows 69 ...

Page 74: ...ows Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P touch Transfer Manager Windows Notes on Using P touch Transfer Manager Windows About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer Windows Back up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer Windows Delete Printer Data Windows Create Transfer Files and Transfer Package Files Windows 70 ...

Page 75: ...acter styles are not available on the printer Backgrounds specified in P touch Editor are not compatible with the printer The P touch Editor layout using the split printing function enlarging the document and printing it on two or more papers cannot be transferred Only the portion of the document within the printable area is printed Transferring Templates The printout may differ from the image app...

Page 76: ...an transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer To use P touch Transfer Manager you must first transfer templates created in P touch Editor to P touch Transfer Manager Related Information Transfer Templates to the Printer Using P touch Transfer Manager Windows Transfer a Template to P touch Transfer Manager Windows Main Window of P touch Transfer M...

Page 77: ...6 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022 Click Start Brother P touch P touch Editor or double click the P touch Editor icon on the desktop Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Click the P touch Editor icon on the Apps screen or double click the P touch Editor icon on the desktop 2 Open the template you want or create a layout 3 Click File Transfer Template Transfer The P touch T...

Page 78: ...selected folder 4 Preview Displays a preview of the templates in the templates list 5 Folder List Displays a list of folders and printers When you select a folder the templates in the selected folder appear in the template list If you select a printer the current templates and other data stored in the printer appear 6 Toolbar Provides access to frequently used commands Toolbar Icons Icon Button na...

Page 79: ... Search Click to search for templates or other data registered to P touch Library Display Style Click to change the file display style Related Information About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer Windows 75 ...

Page 80: ... Computer to the Printer Windows To transfer templates from a mobile device to the printer see Related Topics 1 Connect the printer and the computer using a USB cable and then turn on the printer The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view If you select the printer in the folder view the current templates and other data stored in the printer appear If a printer is disc...

Page 81: ...nt to transfer and then place them in the new folder Each file is assigned a Key Assign number memory location in the printer when it is placed in the new folder Data type Maximum number of transferable items Restriction details Template 255 Each template can contain a maximum of 255 objects Each object can contain a maximum of seven lines Database 20 Only CSV files can be transferred Each CSV fil...

Page 82: ...e of the categories under Filter such as Layouts 5 To change the Key Assign number assigned to an item right click the item select the Key Assign menu and then select the Key Assign number you want Except for the data in databases all data transferred to the printer is assigned a key number If the template or other data transferred to the printer has the same key number as another template already...

Page 83: ...o a folder Select the template or other data you want to transfer and then click Transfer Multiple items and folders can be selected and transferred in one operation 8 Click OK The selected items are transferred to the printer Related Information About Transferring Templates from the Computer to the Printer Windows Related Topics Transfer Templates Created on a Computer to the Printer Using a Mobi...

Page 84: ... computer and the printer and turn on the printer The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view If you select the printer in the folder view the current templates and other data stored in the printer appear 2 Select the printer to back up from and then click Backup A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK A new folder is created under the printer in the folder view The ...

Page 85: ...ta saved on the printer do the following 1 Connect the computer and the printer and turn on the printer The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view 2 Right click the printer and then select the Delete All menu A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK All templates and other data saved on the printer are deleted Related Information Transfer Templates to the Printer Usi...

Page 86: ...sfer Package Files Windows Use P touch Transfer Manager to save template data created using P touch Editor in BLF or PDZ format and transfer the files in this format to a printer from a computer or mobile device You can also print files in the BLF format using mass storage mode Template Transfer Method File Format From a mobile device Using Mobile Transfer Express via USB PDZ via Wi Fi PJ 883 BLF ...

Page 87: ...older in the P touch Transfer Manager window and then select the template to save You can select multiple templates at the same time 3 Click File Save Transfer File NOTE The Save Transfer File button appears when the printer is disconnected from the computer or offline If you click the Save Transfer File button after selecting Configurations all templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer fi...

Page 88: ... touch Transfer Manager Transfer Express xxx lbx xxx lbx xxx pdz 1 2 3 4 5 P touch Transfer Express xxx pdz Administrator Tasks User Tasks Administrator Tasks Preparing P touch Transfer Express Transfer a Template to P touch Transfer Manager Save the Template as a Transfer Package File PDZ Distribute the Transfer Package File PDZ and P touch Transfer Express to Others Preparing P touch Transfer Ex...

Page 89: ...ouch Transfer Express save the template as a Transfer Package file PDZ 1 Select the Configurations folder in the P touch Transfer Manager window 2 Select the templates you want to distribute 3 Click File Save Transfer File The Save Transfer File option appears only if the printer is disconnected from the computer or offline If you click the Save Transfer File option after selecting the Configurati...

Page 90: ...ady downloaded P touch Transfer Express it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder In this case you can simply move the distributed Transfer Package file to the downloaded folder and then double click the PtTrExp exe file 1 Move the Transfer Package file PDZ to the downloads folder 2 Distribute all the files in the downloads folder to others 86 ...

Page 91: ...f the following To transfer a single Transfer Package file PDZ within the folder containing the PtTrExp exe file click Transfer To transfer multiple Transfer Package files PDZ within the folder containing the PtTrExp exe file do the following a Click Browse b Select the Transfer Package file you want to transfer and then click Open c Click Transfer d Click Yes 5 When completed click OK Related Inf...

Page 92: ...Manage Templates P touch Library Store and Manage Templates P touch Library Edit Templates Using P touch Library Windows Print Templates Using P touch Library Windows Search Templates Using P touch Library Windows 88 ...

Page 93: ...2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Click the P touch Library icon on the Apps screen The main window appears Overview of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Function Open Click to open the selected template Print Click to print the selected template Search Click to search for templates registered to P touch Library Display Style Click to change the file display style 2 Select the template you want to edit an...

Page 94: ...rver 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022 Click Start Brother P touch P touch Library Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Click the P touch Library icon on the Apps screen The main window appears 2 Select the template you want to print and then click Print The connected printer prints the template Related Information Store and Manage Templates P touch Library 90 ...

Page 95: ...ry Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022 Click Start Brother P touch P touch Library Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Click the P touch Library icon on the Apps screen The main window appears 2 Click Search The Search dialog box appears 3 Specify the search criteria The following search criteria are available 91 ...

Page 96: ...arch for a template by specifying the file type Size Search for a template by specifying the file size Date Search for a template by specifying the file date 4 Click Begin Search The search begins and the search results are displayed 5 Close the Search dialog box To confirm the search results click Search Results in the folder view You can register templates to P touch Library by dragging and drop...

Page 97: ...Home Network Network Related Models PJ 883 Important Information for Security Wireless Network Settings Brother Management Tools 93 ...

Page 98: ...ected by a separate firewall or other means in order to prevent information leaks due to inadequate settings or unauthorized access by malicious third parties If there is a signal in the vicinity wireless LAN allows you to freely make a LAN connection However if security settings are not correctly configured the signal may be intercepted by malicious third parties possibly resulting in Theft of pe...

Page 99: ...Home Network Wireless Network Settings Wireless Network Settings Related Models PJ 883 Use the Wireless Network Enable or Disable Wi Fi 95 ...

Page 100: ...Home Network Wireless Network Settings Use the Wireless Network Use the Wireless Network Related Models PJ 883 Before Configuring Your Printer for a Wireless Network 96 ...

Page 101: ... to these factors wireless may not be the best method of connection for all types of documents and applications If there is a signal in the vicinity wireless LAN allows you to freely make a LAN connection However if security settings are not correctly configured the signal may be intercepted by malicious third parties possibly resulting in Theft of personal or confidential information Improper tra...

Page 102: ...nction When the Wi Fi function is enabled the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator is lit or flashing in green or cyan If the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator is flashing in blue press and hold the Bluetooth and Wi Fi button for about three seconds The flashing color changes each time you press and hold the Bluetooth and Wi Fi button Press Bluetooth and Wi Fi button for three seconds to toggle between conne...

Page 103: ...her Management Tools Related Models PJ 883 Use one of Brother s management tools to configure your Brother printer s network settings Go to your model s Downloads page at support brother com to download the tools Related Information Network 99 ...

Page 104: ...e Security Security Related Models PJ 883 Before Using Network Security Features Configure Certificates for Device Security Use SSL TLS Use SNMPv3 Use IEEE 802 1x Authentication for a Wireless Network 100 ...

Page 105: ...twork security and encryption protocols available today These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access to the printer We recommend disabling the FTP server and TFTP protocols Accessing the printer using these protocols is not secure Related Information Security 101 ...

Page 106: ...ng SSL TLS You must use Web Based Management to configure a certificate Supported Security Certificate Features How to Create and Install a Certificate Create a Self signed Certificate Create a Certificate Signing Request CSR and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority CA Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Import and Export a CA Certificate Manage Multiple Certificates 10...

Page 107: ...his certificate you can easily use the SSL TLS communication without creating or installing a different certificate from a CA Certificate from a Certificate Authority CA There are two methods for installing a certificate from a CA If you already have a certificate from a CA or if you want to use a certificate from an external trusted CA When using a Certificate Signing Request CSR from this print ...

Page 108: ...ertificate Authority CA Option 1 Self Signed Certificate 1 Create a self signed certificate using Web Based Management 2 Install the self signed certificate on your computer Option 2 Certificate from a CA 1 Create a Certificate Signing Request CSR using Web Based Management 2 Install the certificate issued by the CA on your Brother printer using Web Based Management 3 Install the certificate on yo...

Page 109: ...d Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Security Certificate Start from if the navigation menu is not shown on the left side of the screen 5 Click Create Self Signed Certificate 6 Enter a Common Name and a Valid Date The length of the Common Name is less than 64 bytes Enter an identifier such as an IP address node name or domain name to use when accessing this printer through SSL ...

Page 110: ...s PJ 883 If you already have a certificate from an external trusted Certificate Authority CA you can store the certificate and private key on the printer and manage them by importing and exporting If you do not have a certificate from an external trusted CA create a Certificate Signing Request CSR send it to a CA for authentication and install the returned certificate on your printer Create a Cert...

Page 111: ...e navigation menu is not shown on the left side of the screen 5 Click Create CSR 6 Type a Common Name required and add other information about your Organization optional Your company details are required so that a CA can confirm your identity and verify it to the outside world The length of the Common Name must be less than 64 bytes Enter an identifier such as an IP address node name or domain nam...

Page 112: ...ecurely create the Client Certificate If you are creating a Client Certificate for an IEEE 802 1x environment with EAP TLS authentication we recommend using User for the certificate template For more information visit support brother com to see the FAQs Troubleshooting page of your model Search for SSL Related Information Create a Certificate Signing Request CSR and Install a Certificate from a Ce...

Page 113: ...Domain Name System or enable a NetBIOS name you can type another name such as SharedPrinter instead of the IP address For example https SharedPrinter If you enable a NetBIOS name you can also use the node name For example https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cav...

Page 114: ...Certificate and Private Key Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Related Models PJ 883 Store the certificate and private key on your printer and manage them by importing and exporting them Import a Certificate and Private Key Export the Certificate and Private Key 110 ...

Page 115: ...u enable a NetBIOS name you can also use the node name For example https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cavity and marked Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Security Certificate Start from if the navigation menu is not shown on the left side ...

Page 116: ... https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cavity and marked Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Security Certificate Start from if the navigation menu is not shown on the left side of the screen 5 Click Export shown with Certificate List 6 Enter t...

Page 117: ...s for Device Security Import and Export a CA Certificate Import and Export a CA Certificate Related Models PJ 883 You can import export and store CA certificates on your Brother printer Import a CA Certificate Export a CA Certificate 113 ...

Page 118: ...IP address For example https SharedPrinter If you enable a NetBIOS name you can also use the node name For example https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cavity and marked Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Security CA Certificate Start from if...

Page 119: ...nter If you enable a NetBIOS name you can also use the node name For example https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cavity and marked Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Security CA Certificate Start from if the navigation menu is not shown on t...

Page 120: ...ort your certificates Maximum Number of Certificates Stored on Brother Printer Self signed Certificate or Certificate Issued by a CA 5 CA Certificate 6 We recommend storing fewer certificates than allowed reserving an empty spot in case of certificate expiration When a certificate expires import a new certificate into the reserved spot and then delete the expired certificate This ensures that you ...

Page 121: ...Home Security Use SSL TLS Use SSL TLS Related Models PJ 883 Introduction to SSL TLS Manage Your Network Printer Securely Using SSL TLS Print Documents Securely Using SSL TLS 117 ...

Page 122: ... method of protecting data sent over a local or wide area network LAN or WAN It works by encrypting data such as a print job sent over a network so anyone trying to capture it will not be able to read it SSL TLS will work with other forms of security such as WPA keys and firewalls Related Information Use SSL TLS Brief History of SSL TLS Benefits of Using SSL TLS 118 ...

Page 123: ...ttps and the little padlock icon in the web browser you are using SSL SSL is now used with additional applications such as Telnet printer and FTP software in order to become a universal solution for online security Its original design intentions are still being used today by many online retailers and banks to secure sensitive data such as credit card numbers customer records etc SSL TLS uses extre...

Page 124: ...sent to the printer SSL s most important benefit is that it can be used to print confidential data securely For example a Human Resource HR Department in a large company may be printing wage slips on a regular basis Without encryption the data contained on these wages slips can be read by other network users However with SSL TLS anyone trying to capture the data will see a page of code and not the...

Page 125: ...g SSL TLS Manage Your Network Printer Securely Using SSL TLS Related Models PJ 883 Configure a Certificate for SSL TLS and Available Protocols Access Web Based Management Using SSL TLS Install the Self signed Certificate for Windows Users with Administrator Rights 121 ...

Page 126: ...SharedPrinter instead of the IP address For example https SharedPrinter If you enable a NetBIOS name you can also use the node name For example https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cavity and marked Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Network ...

Page 127: ... You can change the HTTPS protocol settings using Web Based Management 1 Start your web browser 2 Type https Common Name in your browser s address bar where Common Name is the Common Name that you assigned to the certificate this could be your IP address node name or domain name 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s se...

Page 128: ...Server 2012 R2 Click Internet Explorer and then right click the Internet Explorer icon that appears on the taskbar 2 Right click Internet Explorer and then click Run as administrator If the More option appears click More If the User Account Control screen appears click Yes 3 Type https printer s IP address in your browser s address bar to access your printer where printer s IP address is the print...

Page 129: ...13 Click Yes if the fingerprint thumbprint is correct 14 Click OK Related Information Manage Your Network Printer Securely Using SSL TLS 125 ...

Page 130: ...Home Security Use SSL TLS Print Documents Securely Using SSL TLS Print Documents Securely Using SSL TLS Related Models PJ 883 Print Documents Using SSL TLS 126 ...

Page 131: ...n The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cavity and marked Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Network Protocol Start from if the navigation menu is not shown on the left side of the screen 5 Make sure the IPP checkbox is selected If the IPP checkbox is not selected select the IPP checkbox and then click Submit Restart your printer to ac...

Page 132: ...Home Security Use SNMPv3 Use SNMPv3 Related Models PJ 883 Manage Your Network Printer Securely Using SNMPv3 128 ...

Page 133: ...printer s applications in this mode However it is not secure since it will not authenticate the user and data will not be encrypted SNMPv3 read write access and v1 v2c read only access The print server uses the read write access of version 3 and the read only access of version 1 and version 2c of the SNMP protocol When you use the SNMPv3 read write access and v1 v2c read only access mode some of y...

Page 134: ...ss Network Use IEEE 802 1x Authentication for a Wireless Network Related Models PJ 883 What Is IEEE 802 1x Authentication Configure IEEE 802 1x Authentication for a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management Web Browser IEEE 802 1x Authentication Methods 130 ...

Page 135: ...tandard for wireless networks that limits access from unauthorized network devices Your Brother printer supplicant sends an authentication request to a RADIUS server Authentication server through your access point After your request has been verified by the RADIUS server your printer can access the network Related Information Use IEEE 802 1x Authentication for a Wireless Network 131 ...

Page 136: ...rinter If you enable a NetBIOS name you can also use the node name For example https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 If required type the password in the Login field and then click Login The default password to manage this printer s settings is located in the battery cavity and marked Pwd 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Network Start from if the navigation menu is not shown on the left side of the sc...

Page 137: ...ares the common name of the server certificate to the character string configured for the Server ID Before you use this method contact your system administrator about the server certificate s common name and then configure Server ID 7 When finished with configuration click Submit Related Information Use IEEE 802 1x Authentication for a Wireless Network Related Topics Configure Certificates for Dev...

Page 138: ...unnel between a client and an authentication server for sending a user ID and password PEAP provides mutual authentication between the server and the client Your Brother printer supports the following inner authentication methods PEAP MS CHAPv2 PEAP GTC EAP TTLS Extensible Authentication Protocol Tunneled Transport Layer Security EAP TTLS has been developed by Funk Software and Certicom EAP TTLS c...

Page 139: ...Home Update Update Update P touch Editor Update the Firmware 135 ...

Page 140: ...double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Click the P touch Update Software icon on the Apps screen or double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop 2 Click the Computer software update icon 3 Select the Printer and Language options using the drop down lists 4 Select the P touch Editor checkbox and click Insta...

Page 141: ...Mac To update P touch Editor for Mac visit http appstore com mac brotherindustriesltd brotherptoucheditor Related Information Update 137 ...

Page 142: ...te Software Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022 Click Start Brother P touch P touch Update Software or double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Click the P touch Update Software icon on the Apps screen or double click the P touch Update Software icon on the desktop 3 Click the Machine upda...

Page 143: ...ad and install Transfer Express from the App Store to update the firmware 1 Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable 2 Double click Macintosh HD Applications and then double click the Transfer Express icon 3 Click the Choose a printer pop up menu and then select your printer from the printer list 4 Click the Download and Update button The firmware update begins NOTE Do not turn off the printe...

Page 144: ...indows Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers Windows Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac Apply Setting Changes to Multiple Printers Mac Change Printer Settings Using Web Based Management Confirm Printer Settings Print a Document Using the Printer Driver Windows Mac 140 ...

Page 145: ... Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Click the Printer Setting Tool icon on the Apps screen The main window appears 3 2 4 5 1 1 Printer Lists the connected printers 2 Communication Settings PJ 862 PJ 863 PJ 883 Specify communication settings 3 Device Settings Specify device settings 4 P touch Template Settings Specify P touch Template settings For more information see the P touch Template Manual Co...

Page 146: ...the printer only when the printer is idle The printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is processing or printing a print job Related Information Printer Settings Communication Settings of the Printer Setting Tool Windows Device Settings of the Printer Setting Tool Windows P touch Template Settings of the Printer Setting Tool Windows 142 ...

Page 147: ...ngs to multiple printers Settings Dialog Box Menu Bar General Tab Wireless LAN Tab PJ 883 Wireless Direct Tab PJ 883 Bluetooth Tab Settings Dialog Box 2 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 1 Menu Bar Provides access to various commands grouped under each menu title the File Tools and Help menus according to their functions 2 Device Name Displays the device name 3 Settings Display Change Area Displays the current s...

Page 148: ...r 10 Printer Lists the connected printers Menu Bar File Menu Options Apply Settings to the Printer Apply the settings to the printer Save Settings in Command File Save the specified settings in a command file The file extension is BIN The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer If the Disable these settings checkbox is selected the settings are ...

Page 149: ...configured printer on the network Export Save the current settings in a file If the Disable these settings checkbox is selected the settings are not saved Exported files are not encrypted Tools Menu Options Option Settings Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings If this checkbox is selected the printer automatically restarts after communication settings are applied If this ch...

Page 150: ...int and configure the settings Wireless LAN Tab PJ 883 TCP IP Wireless Boot Method Select the AUTO BOOTP DHCP RARP or STATIC option IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Specify the various networking values You can enter these settings only when the IP address is set to STATIC DNS Server Method Select the AUTO or STATIC option Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address You can enter t...

Page 151: ...ting Tool After the printer is configured to connect to the network specify the certificate by accessing the printer from a web browser Installation of the authentication certificate can also be performed with the Printer Setting Tool by going to the menu bar File Install Certificates WEP Key You can specify a setting only when WEP is selected as the encryption mode Passphrase You can specify a se...

Page 152: ...ode Changes the PIN Display the PIN code on screen Displays the PIN on your computer Pairing requires user confirmation on printer If this checkbox is selected when using Classic Bluetooth mode it is necessary to perform additional printer button operations when pairing with devices running Bluetooth 2 1 or later Auto re pairing Sets whether to automatically reconnect to a previously connected App...

Page 153: ...tings can be specified from the printer driver however using the Device Settings tool in the Printer Setting Tool more advanced settings can be specified When you open the Device Settings window the printer s current settings are retrieved and displayed If the current settings cannot be retrieved the previous settings are displayed If the current settings cannot be retrieved and previous settings ...

Page 154: ...n addition the settings in the tab with the icon are not applied to the printer even if you click Apply The settings in the tab are not saved when you use the Save in Command File command 8 Printer Select the printer you want to configure Menu Bar File Menu Options Apply Settings to the Printer Apply the settings to the printer Check Setting Displays the current settings Save Settings in Command F...

Page 155: ...ower Off Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically Auto Sleep Specify the amount of time to pass before the printer automatically goes into sleep mode The printer will automatically enter sleep mode when the specified time elapses under the following conditions The printer does not receive data In idle mode Sleep mode is cancelled when the following operatio...

Page 156: ...nter case Option Description Roll Printer Case With Anti Curl Select this option when using the anti curl mechanism while using the roll printer case Roll Printer Case Without Anti Curl Select this option when not using the anti curl mechanism while using the roll printer case Roll Printer Case Short Feed Using the roll printer case with paper passed through the anti curl mechanism causes the pape...

Page 157: ...method of image processing when printing JPEG images Simple Binary Threshold Specify the simple binary threshold when JPEG Printing Setting is set to Simple Binary Scale JPEG images to fit media Allows enlarging or reducing a JPEG image to fit the paper size Airplane Mode Allows disabling the Bluetooth or Wi Fi interfaces This function is useful when you use the printer in a place where signal tra...

Page 158: ...s Specify which characters are used when printing ASCII characters 128 to 255 Character Set Map Specify which character set is used allowing you to print special characters appropriate for the language selected Default Font Specify which built in font is used Reduce Character Size Specify whether text is printed at a reduced size Character Attributes Specify the attributes used for printed text Re...

Page 159: ...ttings see the P touch Template Manual Command Reference English only You can download the latest version from the Brother support website at support brother com manuals 1 2 3 5 14 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 10 13 15 1 Default Command Mode Specify the P touch Template mode as the default mode 2 Default Template Number Select a default template number that the printer sets when it is turned on If you do not w...

Page 160: ...e is used when feeding data to indicate that the following data should be moved to the next line in a text object Select one of four line feed codes or type the line feed code you want maximum of 20 characters 10 Replace FNC1 Replaces GS codes with FNC1 11 Number of Copies Sets the number of copies maximum of 99 copies 12 Inverted 180 Degrees If this checkbox is selected the data will be printed a...

Page 161: ...ted to the wireless router access point with the new settings The same settings that were applied to the first printer are applied to the second printer 4 Repeat these steps for all printers whose settings you want to change PJ 883 If the IP address is set to STATIC the printer s IP address is changed to the same address as the first printer Change the IP address if needed The same settings can be...

Page 162: ...e printer you want to configure to the computer 2 Double click Macintosh HD Applications Brother Printer Setting Tool Printer Setting Tool app The Printer Setting Tool window appears 3 Check that the printer you want to configure appears next to Printer If a different printer appears select the printer you want from the pop up menu 4 Specify or change the settings in the Settings tabs 5 Click the ...

Page 163: ...e settings to the printer 6 Clean Unit Select to clean the platen roller of the printer by feeding the dedicated cleaning sheet 7 Exit Click to exit the Printer Setting Tool 8 Current Settings Retrieves the settings from the currently connected printer and displays them in the dialog box 9 Factory Reset Reset all the settings to the factory settings including device settings 10 Print Unit Settings...

Page 164: ...racters 10 and 13 are received Roll Printer Case Setting Specify the setting for using the optional roll printer case Depending on the selected option you can adjust the feed value or amount of paper retraction for the roll printer case Option Description Off Select this option when not using the roll printer case On Without Anti Curl Select this option when not using the anti curl mechanism while...

Page 165: ...printing documents containing bold text Fast Line Conversion Speed priority mode Select this option when printing documents with ruled pages or bold text Extended Characters Specify which characters are used when printing ASCII characters 128 to 255 Character Set Map Specify which character set is used allowing you to print special characters appropriate for the language selected Default Font Spec...

Page 166: ...ble to Other Devices Allows the printer to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices Change PIN code If On is selected you can change the compliant PIN code with Bluetooth 2 0 or earlier Request Secure Simple Pairing SSP settings during pairing If this checkbox is selected pairing can be performed using the printer buttons for compliant devices with Bluetooth 2 1 or later Wireless LAN Tab PJ 883 Wi...

Page 167: ...nter from the computer and then connect the second printer to the computer 2 Select the newly connected printer from the Printer pop up menu 3 Click Apply Settings to the Printer The same settings that were applied to the first printer are applied to the second printer 4 Repeat these steps for all printers whose settings you want to change Related Information Printer Settings 163 ...

Page 168: ...ichever browser you use The default login password to manage printer settings is located on your printer and marked Pwd We recommend you change it to protect your printer from unauthorized access To use Web Based Management your network must use TCP IP and the printer and computer must have a valid IP address 1 Start your web browser 2 Type https printer s IP address in your browser s address bar ...

Page 169: ... you can also use the node name For example https brnxxxxxxxxxxxx 3 Do one of the following If you have previously set your own password type it and then click Login If you have not previously set your own password type the default login password and then click Login 4 Go to the navigation menu and then click Administrator Login Password The default password to manage this printer s settings is lo...

Page 170: ...fit on A4 size paper 1 Turn on the printer 2 Make sure no paper is loaded 3 Press and hold the Feed button until the Data indicator lights in red 4 Insert a piece of genuine Brother thermal paper into the printer s paper input slot The report starts printing The report indicates the model name serial number and more detailed information on the printer s configuration and parameter settings Related...

Page 171: ...Home Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Maintenance 167 ...

Page 172: ...he cleaning sheet into the Paper Input Slot The text CLEANING SHEET should be upright and face the front of the printer as shown The roller will pull the cleaning sheet into the starting position 3 Remove the backing paper on the upper half of the cleaning sheet as shown Do not remove the backing paper from the lower half of the cleaning sheet 4 Press the Feed button for more than two seconds The ...

Page 173: ...zene alcohol paint thinner or cleaners that are abrasive alkaline or acidic Such cleaners may damage the printer s surface Clear a Paper Jam 1 Carefully lift the Release Cover up to open it 2 Carefully pull the paper out of the printer in either direction 3 Close the Release Cover 4 Insert paper and print again Related Information Routine Maintenance 169 ...

Page 174: ...Home Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Printer Printing Problems Network Problems Version Information Reset the Printer 170 ...

Page 175: ... select the correct printer driver For more information see Related Topics Install Printer Drivers and Software on a Computer Connect the printer to a computer or mobile device For more information see Related Topics Connect the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device Close the Release Cover completely Load the paper correctly For more information see Related Topics Load Paper in the Printer If you...

Page 176: ...ments with high text content If the thermal head becomes too hot it may produce imaging on the paper in areas not intended to be printed To avoid or delay this condition print using a lighter density setting reduce the amount of black space being printed for example remove background shading and colors in graphs and presentation documents and make sure that the printer has adequate ventilation and...

Page 177: ...nter Setting Tool For more information see Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Windows For more information see Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac Make sure you are using genuine Brother thermal paper The image is compressed and stretched in many places Make sure the Release Cover was not left open during printing If it is op...

Page 178: ...cyan Wi Fi may be connected but Bluetooth may not be connected If the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator is flashing or turned off the Bluetooth connection is not established To establish a Bluetooth connection see Related Topics Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Bluetooth Connection Depending on your computer s or mobile device s operating system the printer connects via Bluetooth only when rece...

Page 179: ...per is loaded remove the paper and then load it again Try printing again after turning the printer off and then on again If the printer is connected via Wi Fi the connection is lost when the printer is turned off When the printer is turned on again it will take up to 15 seconds for Wi Fi to become functional PJ 883 There may be problems with sending simple ASCII text data to the printer If the CR ...

Page 180: ...ormation see Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac With a Wi Fi connection PJ 883 1 Check that the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator is lit in green or cyan When the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator is lit in cyan Bluetooth may be connected but Wi Fi may not be connected If the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator is flashing or turned off the Wi Fi connection is not establis...

Page 181: ...cs Connect the Printer to External Power Maintenance Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Windows Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac Load Paper in the Printer Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Bluetooth Connection Confirm Printer Settings Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi Fi Reset the Printer Print Using the USB Interface Mass Storage Mode 1...

Page 182: ... for example between your printer and the mobile device Move the printer to an obstruction free area A wireless computer Bluetooth supported device microwave oven or digital cordless phone is near the printer or the Wi Fi access point router Move other devices away from the printer You are using MAC Address filtering Confirm the MAC address by printing the configuration report For more information...

Page 183: ...nter Setting Tool Mac The print job failed If the print job is still in your computer s print queue delete it For example when using Windows 10 Click Start Settings Devices Printers scanners Click your printer and then click Open queue Click Printer Cancel All Documents The printer is not connected correctly to the network PJ 883 Check the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator on the printer Green The net...

Page 184: ...ion see Related Topics Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac The printer is not connected correctly to the network PJ 883 Check the Bluetooth and Wi Fi indicator on the printer Green The network is correctly connected Green or cyan flashes once every three seconds The network is not connected correctly and the Wi Fi settings must be reconfigured Cyan Bluetooth may be connected...

Page 185: ...s Change Printer Settings Using the Printer Setting Tool Mac I want to confirm whether I am using the latest version of the software Windows Use the P touch Update Software to confirm whether you have the latest version For more information see Related Topics Update P touch Editor Mac Receive Transfer Express and P touch Editor upgrade notifications from the App Store Related Information Troublesh...

Page 186: ...The Power Indicator starts flashing in orange 4 Do one of the following Press Feed button three times to reset the printer s device settings to their factory settings and delete all the data transferred to the printer Press Feed button four times to reset the printer s communication and device settings to their factory settings and delete all the data transferred to the printer Reset Data Using th...

Page 187: ...Home Appendix Appendix Specifications Software Development Kit Product Dimensions Brother Help and Customer Support 183 ...

Page 188: ...ximately 480 g including dummy battery excluding paper Approximately 1 34 lb Approximately 610 g including the battery excluding paper Interface USB USB Ver 2 0 Full Speed Type C Printer class Mass storage 16 MB of memory Bluetooth PJ 862 PJ 863 PJ 883 Bluetooth Ver 5 2 Classic LE SPP OPP HCRP Bluetooth Classic GATT Bluetooth Low Energy Supported protocol iAP Wireless LAN 2 4 GHz PJ 883 IEEE 802 1...

Page 189: ...en 10 C and 40 C Car Adapter Optional Between 14 F and 122 F Between 10 C and 50 C Charging Between 32 F and 104 F Between 0 C and 40 C Operating Humidity Between 20 and 80 without condensation Power Supply Rechargeable Li ion Battery Optional 10 8 V Adapter Optional AC Adapter 15 V AC Adapter for USB Type C for charging only Car Adapter Optional Cigarette car adapter or Wired type 12V DC Battery ...

Page 190: ...See the Command Reference on the Brother support website at support brother com Printer Font Face Compatible Operating Systems For the latest list of compatible software visit support brother com Related Information Appendix 186 ...

Page 191: ... dev en index html PJ 862 PJ 863 PJ 883 The b PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices Android iPhone and iPad can also be downloaded The SDKs available are subject to change without notice PJ 822 PJ 823 The b PAC SDK and the SDKs for mobile devices Android only can also be downloaded The SDKs available are subject to change without notice Related Information Appendix 187 ...

Page 192: ... All measured values are in millimeters Printer Roll Printer Case Paper Guide Paper Roll Holder Printer 148 8 210 8 216 7 218 5 27 45 41 1 54 75 68 4 22 1 23 25 95 56 95 39 15 5 4 7 7 10 10 15 18 475 26 5 4 11 05 4 4 4 4 26 2 Ø 1 7 10 35 30 13 25 11 48 5 1 7 62 7 1 10 4 R23 09 47 62 22 25 75 16 45 7 5 4 7 9 95 26 6 188 ...

Page 193: ...se values are not guaranteed When mounting the printer for use make sure the printer is mounted securely 1 Size Use M2 6 tapping screws Screw hole depth 6 mm Tightening torque 2 2 kgf cm Material Steel 2 Size Use M2 6 screws Screw hole depth 6 mm Tightening torque 3 5 kgf cm Material Steel Using binding head screws coated with a thread locking agent is effective at preventing the screws from becom...

Page 194: ... Case 314 314 110 110 42 5 42 5 74 74 120 120 166 5 166 5 164 164 117 117 39 39 39 39 44 44 50 50 19 19 19 19 34 3 34 3 110 110 122 5 122 5 112 112 72 5 Φ5 Φ5 Φ3 5 Φ3 5 4XM2 6 4XM2 6 X1 X1 X1 X1 Φ11 Φ11 Φ62 Φ62 190 ...

Page 195: ...Paper Guide 264 53 2 7 9 23 2 17 7 19 4 9 9 42 5 59 3 69 9 73 115 3 191 ...

Page 196: ...264 53 2 2 0 23 2 17 7 19 4 9 9 42 5 115 3 59 3 69 9 73 Paper Roll Holder 81 5 54 5 35 Ø11 Ø11 29 5 15 15 35 54 5 29 5 81 5 Related Information Appendix 192 ...

Page 197: ... ca support Self Service Videos Email Chat Facebook and Twitter Help Service Center Locator USA only For the location of a Brother authorized service center call 1 877 BROTHER 1 877 276 8437 or visit www brother usa com support Service Center Locations Canada only For the location of a Brother authorized service center visit www brother ca support Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality...

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