Brother PJ-522 manual Printer name Shorter name Model Name Part Number, PJ3

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Thank you for your purchasing a Brother PocketJet mobile printer. This manual covers the following list of printers.

Printer name	Shorter name	Model Name	Part Number
Brother PocketJet 3 Engine	PJ3	PJ-522	PJ522
Brother PocketJet 3 BT Engine	PJ3 w/BT	PJ-522-BT	PJ522-BT
Brother PocketJet 3 Kit	PJ3 Kit	PJ-522-K	PJ522-K
Brother PocketJet 3 BT Kit	PJ3 w/BT	PJ-522-BTK	PJ522-BTK
Brother PocketJet 3 Plus Engine	PJ3 Plus	PJ-523	PJ523
Brother PocketJet 3 Plus BT
Engine	PJ3 Plus w/BT	PJ-523-BT	PJ523-BT
Brother PocketJet 3 Plus Kit	PJ3 Plus Kit	PJ-523-K	PJ523-K
	PJ3 Plus w/BT
Brother PocketJet 3 Plus BT Kit	Kit	PJ-523-BTK	PJ523-BTK
Brother PocketJet 3 In-Vehicle
Kit	PJ3 IV Kit	PJ-522-KV	PJ522-KV
Brother PocketJet 3 In-Vehicle
BT Kit	PJ3 IV BT Kit	PJ-522-BTKV	PJ522-BTKV
Brother PocketJet 3 Plus In-
Vehicle Kit	PJ3 Plus IV Kit	PJ-523-KV	PJ523-KV
Brother PocketJet 3 Plus in-	PJ3 Plus IV BT
vehicle Bluetooth Kit	Kit	PJ-523-BTKV	PJ523-BTKV

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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