Brother PJ-522 manual Connecting to a DC Supply Optional, Connecting the printer to DC power

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Connecting to a DC Supply (Optional)

The PocketJet can be powered from its internal NiMH battery or from a vehicle DC supply. To install the battery, See page 36. To connect your PocketJet to a “12-volt” vehicle DC supply to print or maintain the battery charge, follow the steps below.

1.Connect an appropriate power cord (either with a cigarette plug or direct wired) to the vehicle 12VDC supply as shown in Figure 3. (These items are available as options. See Chapter 8.)

2.Connect the power cord to the PocketJet.

3.Turn on the vehicle power, and then turn on the PocketJet.

Figure 3. Connecting the printer to DC power

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Contents User’s Guide Printer name Shorter name Model Name Part Number PJ3Contents Tips on Using Paper Safety Information Use Recommendations Ycle Page Page Page Page Page Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the PrinterConnecting to an AC Outlet Optional Connecting the printer to an AC power outletConnecting to a DC Supply Optional Connecting the printer to DC powerUsing the Operation Panel Main Switch FunctionsIndicator Lights Using the Printer Printing SolutionsDriver Installation CD InstallUn-Install Accessing Advanced Software SettingsManual Install Text ModeDensity Modes Ply ModeOperating System Considerations Form Feed ModesNon-Perforated Roll Paper Selecting MediaCut Sheet Paper Perforated Roll Paper Windows XP / 2000 Professional Notes Windows-Specific Operating System FeaturesWindows Vista Notes Connecting to Your Computer Via USB CableVia Bluetooth Bluetooth Models Only Via Infrared IrDAPrinting Inserting a sheet of paperTurning the Printer OFF Making Prints Lighter or DarkerPocketJet Configuration Utility Installing the PocketJet 3 UtilityUsing the PocketJet 3 Configuration Utility Bluetooth Menu Menu Bar File MenuPage Page Configuration Options Dropdown Menu Selections Printer Paper SizePrint Density Form Feed Mode Auto-OnPre-Feed CR-LF ModeAuto-Off Page Form Length Bottom Margin Left Margin Right Margin Text Line SpacingExtended Characters Default FontDefault Pitch Character Set Map Page Page Save Config CleanFactory Reset CloseInstalling the Battery Optional Pushing the battery connector into the terminalPage Removing the Battery Instructions for removing the batteryCharging the Battery Stopping the Charge ProcessTips on Using the Battery Tips on Using Paper Inserting PaperUse Brother Genuine Thermal paper Usage and Handling InstructionsClearing a Paper Jam MethodPage Cleaning the Print Head Maintaining the PrinterInserting the cleaning cloth Cleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning the platen roller Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior Page Reference Indicator LightsIndicator Light Table No Battery Found When Charging Indicator Light WarningsPower indicator light does not light High Thermal Head Temperature Time-Out When ChargingLow Thermal Head Temperature Data Receive ErrorSelf-Test Feature Troubleshooting OverviewPaper is jammed in the printer Paper ProblemsPrinted Image Problems Printed image is out of alignmentAll pages have a white vertical line Image is compressed and stretched in many placesImage has light or white vertical lines All pages have a black vertical linePrint does not contain the proper characters Top margin is incorrectSide margins are incorrect Print contains random dotsPages Are Partially Printed Green Data indicator remains lit but does not blinkPages Don’t Print Technical Information Regulatory Page Page Page Page Radio & Television Interference United States FCC RegulationsCanadian Regulations Ordering Information ConsumablesUploadable Fonts Appendix I Character Set Tables