Brother MW-260 Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer, Sending data through an IrDA connection

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Operating Procedures

Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer

In order use this printer to print data from a Pocket PC (PDA run- ning Pocket PC) or computer, the software must first be installed onto the Pocket PC or computer as described in the ‘software guide’ supplied with the printer.

Sending data through an IrDA connection

A Pocket PC can communicate with this printer through its IrDA infrared port.

1Position this printer and

the Pocket PC so that their IrDA infrared ports are fac- ing each other and are positioned not more than 20 cm / 0.8” apart.

2Start printing from the Pocket PC.

→While data is being transmitted through the IrDA infra- red port, the status indicator light flashes in green.

•During transmission, do not move this printer or

the Pocket PC.

•Make sure that there are no obstacles between this printer and the Pocket PC.

•If this printer is connected with a USB cable or if the Pocket PC is connected through a serial con- nection, the infrared transmission cannot be used.

•IrDA infrared transmission is not possible with computers.

•For more details, refer to the instruction manual for the Pocket PC.

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Contents MW-260 Mobile Printer Introduction FCC Warning Introduction Page Precautions Meanings for symbols used in this manual Concerning this printer Recharge Lithium-ion Battery Viii Precautions Others Concerning the AC adapter Li-ionPage Xiii Operating precautions Page Page Contents General Description Right sideOperating Procedures Removing the protective filmCharging After charging is finished, disconnect the AC adapterPage Set the interface switch to IrDA infrared Set the interface switch to BluetoothTurning on/off the printer Precautions for using Bluetooth Bluetooth Functions GuideWhat is Bluetooth? Other features of Bluetooth technologyPreparing the paper To prepare the paper cassetteFirmly fold the lid back Along the fold Page Installing the paper cassette Insert the paper cassettePaper type indication Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer Sending data through an IrDA connectionStart printing Communicating with BluetoothEstablish a Bluetooth con Nection Sending data through a USB connectionFeeding paper Pull the paper out from the paper output slotUsing the paper guide Installing the paper guideCleaning the sensor MaintenanceCleaning the printer Clean the sensor with a dry cotton swabCleaning the pick-up roller Product specifications Printer specificationsAppendix Troubleshooting Symptoms & remediesPaper sizes print area With a Bluetooth connection Remain in the printer. Contact the sales Direction of the arrow to free it Indicator lights Status indicator lightCharging indicator light Glossary PDA