Brother PJ-522 manual Contents

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Contents
Chapter 1 – Setting Up the Printer	1
Unpacking the Printer	2
Connecting to an AC Outlet (Optional)	2
Connecting to a DC Supply (Optional)	3
Using the Operation Panel	4
Main Switch Functions	4
Indicator Lights	5
Chapter 2 – Using the Printer	6
Printing Solutions	6
Driver Installation	7
CD Install	7
Manual Install	8
Accessing Advanced Software Settings	8
Text Mode	8
Density Modes	9
2-ply Mode	9
Form Feed Modes	9
Selecting Media	10
Cut Sheet Paper	10
Non-Perforated Roll Paper	10
Perforated Roll Paper	11
Windows Advanced Features Using PocketJet 3 Utility (Configuration Utility)	11
Windows-Specific Operating System Features	12
Connecting to Your Computer	13
Via USB Cable	13
Via Infrared (IrDA)	14
Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models Only)	14
Printing	15
Turning the Printer OFF	16
Making Prints Lighter or Darker	16
PocketJet Utility (Configuration Utility)	17
Controllable Printer Features	17
Installing the PocketJet 3 Utility	17
Using the PocketJet 3 Configuration Utility	18
Menu Bar	19
Configuration Options (Dropdown Menu Selections)	22
Printer Commands (Function Buttons)	33
Installing the Battery (Optional)	36
Removing the Battery	38
Charging the Battery	39
Stopping the Charge Process	39
Tips on Using the Battery	40

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Contents User’s Guide PJ3 Printer name Shorter name Model Name Part NumberContents Tips on Using Paper Safety Information Use Recommendations Ycle Page Page Page Page Page Unpacking the Printer Setting Up the PrinterConnecting the printer to an AC power outlet Connecting to an AC Outlet OptionalConnecting the printer to DC power Connecting to a DC Supply OptionalMain Switch Functions Using the Operation PanelIndicator Lights Printing Solutions Using the PrinterCD Install Driver InstallationText Mode Accessing Advanced Software SettingsManual Install Un-InstallForm Feed Modes Ply ModeOperating System Considerations Density ModesSelecting Media Cut Sheet PaperNon-Perforated Roll Paper Perforated Roll Paper Windows-Specific Operating System Features Windows Vista NotesWindows XP / 2000 Professional Notes Via USB Cable Connecting to Your ComputerVia Infrared IrDA Via Bluetooth Bluetooth Models OnlyInserting a sheet of paper PrintingMaking Prints Lighter or Darker Turning the Printer OFFInstalling the PocketJet 3 Utility PocketJet Configuration UtilityUsing the PocketJet 3 Configuration Utility Menu Bar File Menu Bluetooth MenuPage Page Paper Size Configuration Options Dropdown Menu Selections PrinterPrint Density Auto-On Form Feed ModeCR-LF Mode Auto-OffPre-Feed Page Form Length Bottom Margin Left Margin Text Line Spacing Right MarginDefault Font Default PitchExtended Characters Character Set Map Page Page Close CleanFactory Reset Save ConfigPushing the battery connector into the terminal Installing the Battery OptionalPage Instructions for removing the battery Removing the BatteryStopping the Charge Process Charging the BatteryTips on Using the Battery Inserting Paper Tips on Using PaperUsage and Handling Instructions Use Brother Genuine Thermal paperMethod Clearing a Paper JamPage Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Print HeadInserting the cleaning cloth Cleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning the platen roller Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior Page Indicator Lights Indicator Light TableReference Indicator Light Warnings Power indicator light does not lightNo Battery Found When Charging Data Receive Error Time-Out When ChargingLow Thermal Head Temperature High Thermal Head TemperatureSelf-Test Feature Overview TroubleshootingPrinted image is out of alignment Paper ProblemsPrinted Image Problems Paper is jammed in the printerAll pages have a black vertical line Image is compressed and stretched in many placesImage has light or white vertical lines All pages have a white vertical linePrint contains random dots Top margin is incorrectSide margins are incorrect Print does not contain the proper charactersGreen Data indicator remains lit but does not blink Pages Don’t PrintPages Are Partially Printed Technical Information Regulatory Page Page Page Page United States FCC Regulations Radio & Television InterferenceCanadian Regulations Consumables Ordering InformationUploadable Fonts Appendix I Character Set Tables