5 Other Functions

Mass Storage

Description

The mass storage feature allows you to execute commands and perform JPEG printing by sending data from a computer or other device to the printer via USB. Files that have been copied to the printer’s mass storage area are processed when you press the Wi-Fi button/Bluetooth button.

This feature is useful in the following situations.

When you want to apply settings that are stored in a command file (“.bin” format) or templates that are stored in “.blf” format files that were distributed by the administrator without using a customized tool

When you want to execute commands or perform JPEG printing without installing the printer driver

When you want to use a device with an OS (including non-Windows operating systems) that has a USB host feature to print and transmit data

Using the Mass Storage Feature

a Confirm that the printer is turned off.

b While pressing the Wi-Fi button/Bluetooth button, press and hold the power button.

The printer starts up in mass storage mode and the POWER and STATUS indicators light in green.

c Connect the computer or device to the printer via USB.

The printer’s mass storage area is displayed on the computer or device’s screen.

Note

If the mass storage area is not displayed automatically, refer to the operating instructions for the computer or device’s operating system for information about displaying the mass storage area.

d Drag and drop the file you want to copy to the mass storage area.

e Press the Wi-Fi button/Bluetooth button. The command file is executed.

While the file is being executed, the (Wi-Fi) indicator/ (Bluetooth)

indicator lights in blue.

f After the file has been executed, the

(Wi-Fi) indicator/ (Bluetooth) indicator turns off.

g To turn mass storage mode off, turn the printer off.

The printer will start up in its normal operating mode.

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