Brother International RJ-2150 Users Guide

Brother International RJ-2150 Manual

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    User's Guide RJ-2030/RJ-2050/RJ-2140/RJ-2150 RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150 Before using this printer, be sure to read this User's Guide. We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Version A US ENG
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    manual are for RJ-2140/2150. Illustrations for RJ-2030/2050 may also be shown in this manual if necessary. Available Manuals You can download the latest manuals from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com Product Safety Guide 1, 2 Quick Setup Guide 1, 2 User's Guide 2 AirPrint Guide
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    guide. WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to the printer more efficiently. Important safety instructions WARNING DO NOT use the printer where its use is prohibited
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    using optional accessories, use them as described in their instruction manuals.  This printer uses thermal paper. If the printed paper is marked wet hands, otherwise a malfunction may occur. RD Roll  Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (indicated by the mark).  If the label is
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    ® 2012 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2012 and Windows Server® 2012 R2.  Not all models are available in all countries. © 2016 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. iv
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    Using USB...24 Connecting Using Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only 25 Connecting Using Wi-Fi® (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only 26 LCD ...30 LCD Settings ...30 2 Using the Printer 32 Printing from Computers...32 Printing with the Printer Driver...32 Setting Printer Driver Options...32 Printing from Mobile
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    Box ...37 Menu Bar ...39 General Tab...42 Wireless LAN Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only 45 Wireless Direct Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only 49 Bluetooth Tab (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only 50 Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 51 Device Settings...52 Settings Dialog Box ...52 Menu Bar ...54 Basic
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    P-touch Editor...111 Updating the Firmware ...113 Section III Wireless network (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) 10 Introduction 116 Network Features ...116 11 Changing Your Printer's Network Settings 117 Changing Your Printer's Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway 117 Using the
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    Troubleshooting 125 Overview...125 Printing Problems ...125 Printed Image Problems ...127 Printer Problems...128 Network Setup Problems...130 Cannot Print over the Network Printer Problems ...131 Checking the Operation of Network Devices 132 Error Messages from the Printer ...132 15 Supported
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    Section I Basic Operations I Setting Up the Printer 2 Using the Printer 32 Changing the Printer Settings 34 Other Functions 71 Maintaining the Printer 74
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    1 Setting Up the Printer General Description 2 1 3 4 14 5 13 12 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 LCD 2 Paper exit slot 3 Media roll compartment Battery compartment 11 (Feed) button/OK button To feed the paper or print your printer settings 12 Menu button/ button 13 (Power) button/ (Back) button To turn your
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    Cannot communicate with the server. 2 Wireless Direct icon (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) 3 WLAN icon (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) : The network is connected correctly. : Your printer is searching for the network. 4 Bluetooth icon (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only) 5 Battery level Indicates the remaining battery level
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    LED Indicators 1 The indicator lights and flashes to indicate your printer's status. The symbols used in this section explain the 1 meaning of the different indicator colors and patterns: or or or or Indicator is lit in
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    ] button to select the next option. If you press this button while the printer is running in mass storage mode, you can execute a command file stored in the the paper When the paper type is set to [Die-cut Label] (RJ-2140/2150 only) or [Media With Marks]: Press the position. (Feed) button to
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    Setting Up the Printer Battery Installation/Removal Installing the Battery 1 Move the battery cover lock to the unlock position, and then open the battery cover. 1 1 1 2 Insert the battery into
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    Setting Up the Printer Removing the Battery 1 Move the battery cover lock to the unlock position, and then open the battery cover. 1 1 2 While pushing the battery latch, remove the battery. 3 Close the battery cover, and then move the battery cover lock to the lock position. 7
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    to an AC power outlet (see Recharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (Optional) on page 9), or use the Brother compatible car adapter to connect the printer to a DC power outlet (see Recharging the Battery Using the Car Adapter (Optional) on page 10). Note The LED indicator light is orange when
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    the Battery Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 1 Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer. 2 Open the interface cover and connect the AC adapter to your printer. 3 Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. 4 Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet
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    to charge the rechargeable battery. 1 Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer. 2 Connect the car adapter to the vehicle's 12 V DC power outlet. 3 Open the interface time. For more information, see the operation manual that is included with the battery charger. 10
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    Printer high, place your printer in an environment with a temperature between 32 If you use your printer when both the battery is  Remove the battery when storing your printer for long periods of time.  Store printer to become warm while charging. Disconnect the charger and stop using the printer if it
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    Setting Up the Printer Turning the Printer On or Off On: Press and hold the Off: [OK] button. 3 Select a language, and then press the [OK] button. Inserting the Paper or Label Roll For RJ-2030/2050 1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover. 1 1 1
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    Setting Up the Printer Important The thermal sensitive side must be on the outside of the roll and installed as shown to print correctly. 1 3 Close the media roll compartment by pressing down on the center of the cover until it locks into place. 13
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    Setting Up the Printer For RJ-2140/2150 1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover. 1 1 1 1 Cover open lever 2 Open the roll guides by lifting the roll guide adjustment lever and pulling both roll guides outwards. Insert the media roll into the
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    Setting Up the Printer 3 While lifting the roll guide adjustment lever, push in both roll guides to the roll width. Insert the place. Note When using die-cut label (RJ-2140/2150 only), press the (Feed) button after inserting the media roll. The printer will adjust the label to the correct starting
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    Setting Up the Printer Cutting Roll Paper 1 To cut roll paper, use the printer's tear bar. Pull one edge of the ejected paper up and towards the other edge 1 diagonally. 1 1 Tear bar WARNING The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch the tear bar. 16
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    Setting Up the Printer Removing the Receipt/Label Roll For RJ-2030/2050 1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover. 1 1 1 2 Remove the roll. Note It is not
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    Setting Up the Printer For RJ-2140/2150 1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover. 1 1 2 While pushing the roll release lever, tilt one of the roll guides slightly, and then remove the roll. The roll can be removed without changing the position of
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    belt by attaching the included belt clip. Follow the instructions below to attach the clip to the printer and your belt. You can attach the included clip to your printer and secure it to your belt. 1 Secure the belt clip to the rear of your printer using the Phillips-head screws as shown: 2 1 1 Belt
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    clip. Turn the clip to the left or right to unlock the belt clip. Important Make sure you attach the belt clip securely to your printer. There is a risk of injury or damage if the belt clip is not attached securely and your
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    1 Printer driver Communication Settings Device Settings RJ-2030 ✔ ✔ ✔ Printer 2 Setting Tool P-touch Template Setting Tool ✔ 3 P-touch Editor ✔ 4 P-touch Transfer Manager ✔ 5 Transfer Express ✔ 6 P-touch Update Software ✔ RJ-2050 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ RJ-2140 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ RJ-2150
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    Up the Printer Software 7 BRAdmin Professional RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150 Features BRAdmin Professional has more 1 powerful features for managing network printers than BRAdmin - ✔ ✔ ✔ Light. You can configure and check the status of your network connected printers, and transfer
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    from your computer, install the printer driver, P-touch Editor and other applications on your computer. 1 Visit our website (install.brother) and download the installer for the software and manuals. 2 Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the
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    connection See Connecting Using Wi-Fi ® (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) on page 26. Connecting Using USB 1 Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the printer is turned off. 2 Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the mini-USB port on the side of the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the
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    the Printer Connecting Using Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only) 1 1 Note Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped devices (computers and mobile devices) or Bluetooth adapter and install any necessary hardware and software. Use this procedure to pair the printer with
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    /Off] to [On]. 3 Use your computer or mobile device to select the SSID of your printer ("DIRECT-*****_RJ-XXXX"). If required, enter the password ("205*****" for RJ-2050, "214*****" for RJ-2140, or "215*****" for RJ-2150). ***** is the last five digits of the serial number. Note • You can change the
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    the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button. Set [On/Off] to [On]. 4 Configure the Infrastructure Mode settings of the printer.  Using your printer 1 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Press the [ ] button to select the
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    -Fi access point/router. Infrastructure Mode + Wireless Direct 1 Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Direct can be used at the same time.  Using your printer 1 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Press the [ ] button to select the
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    /router supports WPS, settings and connections can be configured quickly. 1 First, confirm that your Wi-Fi access point/router has the WPS symbol. 1 1 2 Place your printer within the range of your Wi-Fi access point/router. The range may differ depending on your environment. See the instructions
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    Select [LCD Contrast], and then press the [OK] button. Select the option, and then press the [OK] button. Setting the Beeper 1 Select whether the printer beeps when an operation button is pressed. 1 Press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [Settings] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Select
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    Setting Up the Printer Updating the Printer (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) 1 Connect to the FTP server and download the templates, databases, and other updated files. Set the 1 information of the FTP server in advance using [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool. For more information,
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    a Computer or Mobile Device on page 24). 4 Insert the media roll. Note If necessary, change the printer settings in the printer driver's dialog box, or in the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the Printer Settings on page 34). 5 Print from the application. The message [Printing] appears on the LCD
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    Using the Printer Printing from Mobile Device You can print from your mobile device using AirPrint (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only). For more information, see the AirPrint Guide. Visit your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the guide. A software
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    device settings, P-touch Template settings and Paper Size Setup from a Windows ® computer. 3 Note The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. For more information, see Install Software to Your Computer or Mobile Device on page
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    apps], and then) click [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] [Printer Setting Tool]. The main window appears. 3 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Printer Lists the connected printers. 2 Communication settings Specify wireless LAN (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) and Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only) communication settings
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    Settings 5 Paper Size Setup Add media information and settings to the printer driver to use a size not listed in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver. Important To open [Paper Size Setup], you must be logged on with administrator rights. 6 Exit 3 Closes the window. 3 Check that the
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    Settings Communication Settings 3 With [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, the printer communication information can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only). Not only can you change the
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    settings that may be specified or changed. If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the printer. 7 Settings Display/Change Area Displays the current settings for the selected item. 8 Refresh 3 Updates the displayed settings with the most recent information
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    in a command file. The file extension is .bin. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer. (See Mass Storage Mode on page 72.) Note If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved
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    automatically restarts after communication settings are applied. If this check box is cleared, your must restart the printer manually. Note When configuring multiple printers, you can reduce the time needed to change settings by clearing this check box. In this case, we recommend selecting this
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    the [Current Status] pane. Note If the model of the connected printer is different from that of the printer shown in the [Printer] drop-down list, the settings available on all tabs change to match the connected printer. 3 7 Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name Allows renaming a node. 8 Reset
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    General Tab Communication Settings 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 Network Settings on Power On Specifies the conditions for connecting via Wi-Fi when the printer is turned on. Select [On by Default], [Off by Default] or [Keep Current State]. 2 Selected Interface Select [Infrastructure or Ad-hoc], [Infrastructure
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    Changing the Printer Settings IPv6 1 IPv6 usage Select [Enable] or [Disable]. 2 Priority on IPv6 address Select to give priority to an IPv6 address. Remote Update (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) 1 IP Address of FTP server Type the FTP server address. 3 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 43
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    Changing the Printer Settings 2 Port Specifies the port number used to access the FTP server. 3 User name Type a user name that has permission to login to the FTP
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    Changing the Printer Settings Wireless LAN Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) TCP/IP (Wireless) 1 2 3 4 1 Boot Method Select [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP], [RARP] or [STATIC]. 2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway Specify the various values. You can type
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    Changing the Printer Settings IPv6 1 2 3 4 1 Static IPv6 Address Specifies a permanent IPv6 address. 2 Enable this address Enables the specified static IPv6 address. 3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS
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    in Ad-Hoc mode. 4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the authentication methods are as shown in client certificate must be registered. To register a certificate, connect to the printer from a web browser, and then specify the certificate. For more information on
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    , EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS authentication methods, the certificate cannot be specified from the Printer Setting Tool. After the printer is configured to connect to the network, specify the certificate by accessing the printer from a web browser. For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based
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    is "DIRECT-*****_RJ-XXXX" and password is "205*****" for RJ-2050, "214*****" for RJ-2140, or "215*****" for RJ-2150. ***** is the last five digits of the serial number. (You can find the serial number label on the back of the printer.) 3 Channel Specifies the channel to use in the Wireless Direct
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    Changing the Printer Settings Bluetooth Tab (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only) Bluetooth Settings 1 2 3 4 3 3 3 1 Visible to Other Devices Allows the printer to be "discovered" by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable] 2 Change PIN code If this check box is selected,
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    whose settings you want to change. Important If the IP address is set to [STATIC], the printer's IP address will also be changed to the same address as the first printer. Change the IP address if needed. Note To save the current settings in a file, click [File] - [Export]. The same settings
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    a Bluetooth connection (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only). Not only can you change the device settings for one printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple printers. When printing from a computer application, various print settings can be specified from the printer driver; 3 however, by
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    specified or Settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will . 3 5 Current Settings Retrieves the settings from the currently connected printer and displays them in the dialog box. Settings will also be
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    Menu Bar 1 2 3 4 5 3 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. Performs the same operation as when [Apply] is clicked. 2 Check Setting Displays the current settings. 3 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a
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    Unit Settings Prints a report containing firmware version and device setting information. You can also print this report using the (Feed) button (see Printing the Printer Information on page 71). 8 Check Print Head Status Checks the print head for broken lines. 9 Factory Reset 3 Resets all
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    Normal], [Inverted 180 Degrees] This setting is applied only if the printer driver is not used. If the printer driver is used, the setting specified in the driver will be applied. 5 Print Speed Select the printer's printing speed. Available settings: [3 ips / 76.2 mm/s], [4 ips / 101.6 mm/s], [5 ips
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    Length Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing). This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some applications. 3 The reference point cannot be adjusted for raster printing. 9 Tear Adjust Adjust
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    whether or not to serialize from the last number printed. Available settings: [Cont From Last], [From Starting#] 5 Save Printer Print Log Select whether or not to save the printer's print log. If [Disable] is selected, [Tools] - [Save Print Log in File] cannot be enabled. Available settings: [Enable
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    RD Rolls are being used, it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors. 1 2 3 3 1 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) (RJ-2140/2150 only) If RJ-2030/2050 was selected for [Printer], this item is unavailable. The following transmissive/gap sensor parameters can be adjusted. [Detection Sensitivity] Adjust the
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    [Français], [Português], [Deutsch], [Nederlands], [Italiano], [Dansk], [Svenska], [Norsk], [Suomi], [ ], [ ] Note The possible display languages may differ depending on the printer model being used. If the selected language cannot be used for the LCD, the display language will not be changed. Make
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    ] drop-down list. 3 Click [Apply]. 3 The same settings that were applied to the first printer are applied to the second printer. 4 Repeat steps 1 - 3 for all printers whose settings you want to change. Note To save the current settings in a file, click [File] - [Export]. The same settings
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    use the P-touch Template functions, you must send the template to the printer using the transfer function. For more information about the transfer function, Template Manual/Raster Command Reference. You can download the latest versions from the Brother Solutions Center website. support.brother.com
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    Specifies a template number to select as default when the printer is turned on. However, if a template is not to be transferred to the printer, do not specify a template number. 3 Data Delimiter for sets: Available settings: [Windows 1252], [Windows 1250 Eastern Europe], [Brother standard] 63
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    characters, see the P-touch Template Manual/Raster Command Reference (which can be 3 downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website). 7 Command can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer. (See Mass Storage Mode on page 72.) 15 Cancel Cancels the settings and
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    Tool, paper sizes not available in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver can be added. As opposed to specifying paper settings for a normal printer, the paper format must be sent to the printer to add the paper size to the printer. Printing with a paper format not registered with the
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    Command File] to export the paper settings as a command file. (The file extension is ".bin".) Note • When the paper format is registered with the printer and [Exit] is clicked, the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box appears with the added paper size in the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list. If the
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    Changing the Printer Settings New Dialog Box 1 2 3 3 3 4 6 5 1 Paper Size Name Type in the name of the paper format to be added. 2 Paper Types Select the paper type. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Die-cut Label] (RJ-2140/2150 only), [Media With Marks] 3 Detailed settings Specify
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    Point Adjustment Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing). This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some applications. 2 Tear Adjust Adjust the cutting position when the paper is cut using the
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    Changing the Printer Settings 4 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) (RJ-2140/2150 only) Adjust the precision with which the transmissive/gap sensor detects the gaps (spacing) for die-cut labels and the amount of light emitted by
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    distributed to other computers. Distributing Only Paper Formats If the printer driver has been installed on the recipient's computer, only the RJ-2030: bsr203ed.txt, bsr203ed.ptd, pdt3637.bin RJ-2050: bsr205ed.txt, bsr205ed.ptd, pdt3737.bin RJ-2140: bsr214ed.txt, bsr214ed.ptd, pdt3837.bin RJ-2150
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    Information 4 You can use the (Feed) button to print a report that lists the following printer information:  Program version  Printer usage history  Missing dot test pattern 4  Printer settings information  List of transferred data  Network setting information Note • You can use the
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    without loading a printer driver. This feature is useful for:  Applying printer settings saved in 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, see the operating instructions
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    printer driver. Note • JPEG images can be printed using the mass storage feature. • The Object Push Profile (OPP) is used for printing via a Bluetooth connection. • This printer by the printer will be discarded and not printed.  Print is at 1 pixel = 1 dot.  This printer performs binary processing
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    5 Maintaining the Printer 5 Maintenance of your printer may be carried out as required. However, some environments may require carrying maintenance out more frequently (for example, dusty environments). Print Head Maintenance 5 Wipe the
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    Maintaining the Printer Roller Maintenance 5 Wipe the roller with a dry, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. After cleaning the roller, make sure that no lint or other material remains on the roller. 2 5 2 Roller 75
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    Maintaining the Printer Paper Exit Slot Maintenance 5 If adhesive accumulates at the paper exit slot and media becomes jammed or if the paper exit slot becomes dirty, clean the paper exit slot with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 3 5 3 Paper exit slot 76
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    Section II Application II How to Use P-touch Editor 78 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 87 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 103 How to Update P-touch Software 111
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    Using P-touch Editor 6 You must install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your printer with your computer. To download the latest driver and software, visit the Brother Solutions Center at: install.brother Using P-touch Editor 6 Starting P-touch Editor 6 1 For Windows Vista® / Windows
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    How to Use P-touch Editor 2 Select an option in the screen. 3 4 1 2 6 1 To create a new layout, double-click [New Layout], or click [New Layout] and then click [ ]. 2 To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button, or select a category button and then click [ ]. 3
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Printing with P-touch Editor 6 Express mode 6 This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: 6 You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon. (
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Snap mode 6 This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen content, print it as an image, and save it for future use. 1 Click the [Snap] mode selection button. The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box appears. 6 2 Click [OK]. The [Snap] mode
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Tips for Creating Templates 6 From the computer, use P-touch Editor 5.1, which can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at install.brother, to create a label layout. For more information about its use, see How to Use P-touch Editor on page 78. Creating a Template
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    How to Use P-touch Editor 4 Click [Text] (1), and then specify the font and style (2). 1 2 6 5 Clicking displays the cursor so text can be typed in. 6 After inserting the text, click the text box to move it within the template. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter text and arrange the layout. After
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    settings for the format of the text you want to insert. 6 Important The date and time inserted into the label will be printed using the printer's default character size. Because the character size is determined by the size of the date and time object, adjust the object to the size you
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Linking a Database to a Template 6  Label sample A database can be linked to the template you created. Since the text in the template can be replaced with text from the database, multiple labels can be printed simply by creating a single template. For more information
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    main window appears. Click the database row to be selected to display the label with the text replaced. Finally, transfer the created template to the printer using P-touch Transfer Manager. For details, see Using P-touch Transfer Manager on page 88. 86
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    send text data to the printer that will be inserted into the template and printed. For more information about P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center website: support.brother.com [Product Search] - [Manuals] You can transfer templates
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    For Windows Vista ® / Windows® 7 / Windows Server ® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2: From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer 7 Manager 2.2]. For Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2: Click [P-touch
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    you select a folder, the templates in the selected folder are displayed in the template list. If you select a printer, the current templates and other data stored in the printer are displayed. 5 Template list Displays a list of templates in the selected folder. 6 Preview Displays a preview of the
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    Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Open Print (Only for P-touch Library) Search Function Transfers templates and other data from the computer to the printer. Changes the file type of the data to be transferred to other applications. Select "BLF" for the filename extension when transferring the data
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    listed in the folder view. • Before transferring data, check that the computer and the printer are correctly connected using a USB cable or a wireless connection, and that the printer is on. 3 Select the printer that you want to transfer the template or other data to. 7 Note Before transferring data
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 4 Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. In the example above, the folder [Transfer] is created. 7 5 Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder.
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    Note You can confirm the available space in the transfer file memory by printing out the printer information. Press and hold the (Feed) button on your printer to print the printer information. See [RomFree] for the available space*. * The available space that is displayed in "Memory = *******byte
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    other data (see Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer on page 96). • If the printer memory is full, remove one or more templates from the printer's storage memory (see Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer on page 96). 7 To change the names of templates or other
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    data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. A confirmation message appears. 7 Note • You can also transfer individual items to the printer without adding them to a folder. Select the template or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. • Multiple items and
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer 7 Use the following procedure to retrieve the templates or other data saved in the printer and save it on the computer. Important • Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the
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    all templates or other data that are saved in the printer. Important This feature is only available when the computer and printer are connected via USB. 1 Connect the computer and the printer and switch the printer's power On. The printer model name is displayed in the folder view. 2 Right-click
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    in the name and save the template. Select the BLF format when printing using the mass storage mode or connecting your mobile device to the printer using Wireless Direct or Wi-Fi, and select the PDZ format when connecting using Bluetooth. The templates are saved as a Transfer file (.blf) or Transfer
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    Library 2.2] on [Apps] screen. For Windows® 10: From the Start button, (select [All apps], and then) click [P-touch Library 2.2] under [Brother P-touch]. When P-touch Library starts, the main window appears. Main window 7 7 1 2 4 3 5 1 Menu bar Provides access to all available commands, which
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    Icons Icon Button name Function Open Opens the selected template. Print (Only for P-touch Library) Search Prints the selected template with the printer. Allows you to search for templates or other data that are registered to P-touch Library. Display Style Changes the file display style
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    & P-touch Library Printing Templates 7 Select the template you want to print and then click [Print]. The template is printed using the connected printer. Searching for Templates or Other Data You can search for templates or other data registered to P-touch Library. 1 Click [Search]. The [Search
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 2 Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available. Settings Multiple Parameters Name Type Size Date Details Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select [AND], the program
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    used, the existing template will be overwritten with the new one. • Valid only when the printer is connected via USB. Administrator Users 1. Brother Solutions Center install.brother Transfer Express P-touch Editor P-touch Transfer Manager P-touch Transfer Express 8 xxx.lbx xxx.lbx xxx
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    Windows Server® 2008 R2: The template can also be transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager by clicking the Start button [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2] to start P-touch Transfer Manager, then dragging the .lbx file to the P-touch Transfer Manager
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    Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Saving the Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz) 8 To create a file in a format recognized by P-touch Transfer Express, save the template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz). 1 In the folder view, select [Configurations]. 8 2 Select the
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    Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 3 Click [File] - [Save Transfer File]. Note • If [Save Transfer File] was clicked while either [Configurations] or a created folder is selected, all templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer Package file (.pdz). • Multiple templates can
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    Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-Touch Transfer Express to the User 8 Note If the users already have P-touch Transfer Express downloaded, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder to the user.
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    from the administrator, the user can transfer the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to the printer. Important Do not turn off the power when transferring templates. 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Using a USB cable, connect the printer to the computer. 3 Double-click [PtTrExp.exe], which was received from the
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    Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express When there are either multiple or no Transfer Package files (.pdz) within the folder containing [PtTrExp.exe], click [Browse]. Select the Transfer Package file you want to transfer, and then click [Open]. 8 Click [Transfer]. 109
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    Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Click [Yes]. The transfer of the Transfer Package file begins. 8 5 Click [OK]. The transfer of the Transfer Package file is completed. 110
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    tool. In the following steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read "XX" as your printer name. Note • To use the P-touch Update Software, download it from our website at install.brother and install it. The installation instructions are available on the download page. • You must be connected to the internet to
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    How to Update P-touch Software 2 Click the [Computer software update] icon. 3 Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to P-touch Editor, and then click [Install]. 9 4 A message appears to indicate the installation has finished. 112
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    printer driver must be installed before updating the firmware. • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. • If another application is running, exit the application. 1 Turn the printer , and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software]. For
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    [OK]. 5 Select the [Language], select the check box next to the firmware to be updated, and then click [Transfer]. Important Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the cable while the data is being transferred. 9 6 Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update
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    Section III Wireless network (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) III Introduction 116 Changing Your Printer's Network Settings 117 Web Based Management 120
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    10 Introduction 10 Network Features 10 Your printer can be shared on an IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection on a network supporting TCP/IP, depending on the operating system you are running
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    software and manuals. 2 Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. In the dialog box for selecting which items to install, select BRAdmin Light. Note • If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin
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    Changing Your Printer's Network Settings 3 Double-click the new, unconfigured device. Note If you do not use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP Mask] and [Gateway] (if needed) of your print server. 11 5 Click [OK]. 6 With a correctly programmed IP address, the Brother print server appears in the device list. 118
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    Center at support.brother.com • The node name appears in the current BRAdmin Professional window. The default node name is "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx". ("xxxxxxxxxxxx" is based on your printer's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.) • If you are using firewall, anti-spyware, or antivirus software, temporarily
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    status information  Change network settings such as TCP/IP information  Display software version information of the printer and print server  Change network and printer configuration details Note We recommend Microsoft ® Internet Explorer® 7.0 or later or Firefox ® 25.0.1 or later. Please make
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    is the IP address or the print server name.)  For example (if the printer's IP address is 192.168.1.2.): http://192.168.1.2/ Note If you have edited the also enter the DNS name of the print server. As the print server supports TCP/IP and NetBIOS, you can also enter the NetBIOS name of the print server
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    Section IV Appendix Product Specifications Troubleshooting Supported Protocols and Security Features Network Terms and Information IV 123 125 134 135
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    RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150 Printing Printing technology Direct Thermal Print resolution 203 dpi Print speed (Depends on Maximum 6 ips (152 mm/sec) the media used.) (Under Brother to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Do not leave your printer inside a car where the temperature is over 140°F (60
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    RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150 Maximum number of labels 6,400 labels (for continuous printing when connected using USB and using a new, fully charged rechargeable Li-ion battery) Tested using Brother See support.brother.com for a complete and updated list of software. 1 For RJ-2030/2050
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    or transmission error occurred? Turn off the printer and on again. If the problem still occurs, contact Brother Customer Service at 1-800-255-0415.  Are the roll guides not touching the sides of the media roll? (RJ-2140/2150 only) Move the roll guides against the sides of the media roll. (See
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    Troubleshooting Problem Your printer does not feed paper. Your printer feeds paper continuously. Does not stop in between cover.  Press the (Power) button to cancel the print job.  Turn your printer off.  Check that you entered the media information correctly. You can set the media information
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    Troubleshooting Problem When printing via the USB cable, the printer repeatedly pauses and then continues printing. An error occurs when the roll cannot be fed to the beginning of the printing. Solution Is the printer set for sequential printing? If so, set print mode to buffered printing. For
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    Troubleshooting Problem Printed barcodes cannot be read. Solution  Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below. 1 3 2 Printer Problems or the LCD still does not light up, contact Brother Customer Service at 1-800-255-0415. A data transmission error appears
  • Brother International RJ-2150 | Users Guide - Page 138
    Troubleshooting Problem I want to reset the printer/delete the data transferred from the computer. Solution To reset the printer, perform the following procedure: 1 Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold the three seconds. (Feed) button and the (Power) button
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    Troubleshooting Network Setup Problems 14 Problem Solution You are using security software.  Confirm your settings in the installer dialog box.  Allow access when the security software alert message appears during the printer Printer Setting Tool.  Check the SSID name in the instructions
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    the printer driver and the software, and then reinstall them. Security Software Problems 14 Problem Solution instructions of your security software or ask the manufacturer. Incorrect port numbers are being used for the Brother network features. The following port numbers are used for Brother
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    Troubleshooting Checking the Operation of Network Devices 14 Problem Your printer and Wi-Fi access point/router are not turned on. I do not know my printer's network settings, such as the IP address. Your printer guides touching the sides of the media roll? (RJ-2140/2150 only) Move the roll guides
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    Troubleshooting Error Message Communication Error WPS did not connect Try to connect again outlet, or use the car adapter to connect the printer to a DC power outlet to charge the battery. If the error message is displayed, contact Brother customer service.  Print jobs exceeding 39.37" (1 m) or
  • Brother International RJ-2150 | Users Guide - Page 143
    15 Supported Protocols and Security Features 15 Interface Network (common) Network (Security) Wireless (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) Protocol (IPv4) Protocol (IPv6) Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Ad-Hoc Mode) IEEE 802.11g/n (Wireless Direct Mode) ARP, RARP,
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    16 Types of Network Connections and Protocols You will find basic information about the advanced network features of the printer, along with general networking and common terms. The supported protocols and network features differ depending on the model you are using. 16 16 Types of Network
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    16 of computer is often called a "Server" or a "Print Server". Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs. Network printer (your printer) 1 Client computer 2 Also known as "Server" or "Print server" 3 TCP/IP or USB  In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment
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    a Network 16 16 IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways 16 To use the printer in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure its IP address and subnet mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must
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    Network Terms and Information Subnet mask Subnet masks restrict network communication. 16 16  For example, Computer 1 can talk to Computer 2 • Computer 1 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Computer 2 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 The 0 in the Subnet
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    printer in a wireless network at home, without IEEE 802.1x support. If you want to use your printer in an IEEE 802.1x supported Wireless Protected Access Pre-shared key (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), which enables the Brother wireless printer to associate with access points using TKIP for WPA-PSK or AES for
  • Brother International RJ-2150 | Users Guide - Page 149
    Network Terms and Information  TKIP TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and 16 rekeying mechanism.  AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection by using a symmetric-key encryption. When [Communication Mode]
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    a client and an authentication server, for sending a user ID and password. EAP-TTLS provides mutual authentication between the server and the client. The printer supports the following inner authentication methods: • EAP-TTLS/CHAP • EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAP • EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2 • EAP-TTLS/PAP  EAP-TLS EAP
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    Network Terms and Information Encryption methods  TKIP 16 16 TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides a per-packet key mixing a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism.  AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection by using a symmetric-key encryption.
  • Brother International RJ-2150 | Users Guide - Page 152
    Network Terms and Information User ID and password The following security methods support a user ID less than 64 characters and a password less than 32 characters in length.  LEAP  EAP-FAST  PEAP  EAP-TTLS  EAP-TLS (For user ID) 16 16 143
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