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  • Brother International RJ-3050Ai | Online Users Guide PDF - Page 1
    Online User's Guide RJ-3050/3050Ai RJ-3150/3150Ai Before using this printer, be sure to read this Online 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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    are for RJ-3150/3150Ai. Illustrations for RJ-3050/3050Ai may also be shown in this manual if necessary. Symbols Used in This Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide. WARNING CAUTION Important Note Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. Tells you about procedures
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    . Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA, and WPA2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents
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    IMPORTANT NOTE  Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and click [Manuals] on your model page to download the other manuals.  This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may
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    Table of Contents Section I Basic Operations 1 Setting Up the Printer 2 General Description ...2 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ...4 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 4 Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 4 Recharging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 5 While Installed in
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    Printing Using the Operation Panel on the Printer 45 Printing Using a Barcode Reader ...47 Label Layouts on the Printer (Deleting and Log) (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only 48 3 Printer Setting Tool 49 About the Printer Setting Tool...49 Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 49 Using the Printer Setting
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    (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only 112 7 Reference 113 LED Indicators ...113 Indicator Warnings...115 Printing the Printer Set-up Information 116 8 Troubleshooting 117 Overview...117 9 Technical Information 124 Product Specifications ...124 Section II Software 10 How to Use P-touch Editor 127 Using
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    LAN Connection Using WPS 169 17 Web Based Management 171 Overview...171 Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser 172 18 Troubleshooting 173 Overview...173 Identifying the Problem...173 19 Appendix A 178 Supported Protocols and Security Features 178 vii
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    20 Appendix B 179 Types of Network Connections and Protocols 179 Types of Network Connections...179 Configuring Your Brother Printer for a Network 181 IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways 181 Wireless Network Terms and Concepts 183 Security Terms ...183 21 Appendix C 188 General
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    Section I Basic Operations Setting Up the Printer Using the Printer Printer Setting Tool Other Functions Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Maintaining the Printer Reference Troubleshooting Technical Information I 2 39 49 91 93 109 113 117 124
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    1 Setting Up the Printer 1 1 General Description 1 Front (RJ-3050/3050Ai) 87 6 9 10 11 12 131415 16 5 4 3 2 1 1 Battery compartment 2 Battery latch 3 Mini-USB port 4 DC connector 5 Cover open lever 6 RD Roll compartment cover 7 Paper outlet 8 Battery indicator 9 STATUS indicator 10 POWER
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    Setting Up the Printer Front (RJ-3150/3150Ai) Back (RJ-3150/3150Ai) 1 10 9 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 67 5 4 1 23 1 Battery compartment 2 Battery latch 3 USB host port 4 Mini-USB port 5 DC connector 6 Cover open lever 7 Peeler latch 8 RD Roll compartment cover 9 Paper outlet 10 Label peeler
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    Setting Up the Printer Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 1 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 a Make sure that the battery latch is lifted up, and then insert the battery into the battery compartment with the battery cover attached to the battery. Make sure that the terminal end of
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    Setting Up the Printer Recharging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 1 While Installed in the Printer 1 The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged while it is inserted in the printer. Perform the following procedure to charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery. Note • Before using the rechargeable
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    Setting Up the Printer Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional) Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to charge the rechargeable battery. a Connect the AC adapter to the printer. b Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. c Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet (100
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    an AC power outlet, up to four battery chargers can be connected together for charging at the same time. For details, refer to the operation manual that is included with the battery charger. Using the Cradle (Optional) 1 The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged by placing the printer with the
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    out of direct sunlight.  The battery should be recharged every 6 months when stored for long periods of time.  Refer to the rechargeable Li-ion battery instruction manual for other precautions. 8
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    Setting Up the Printer Installing the Clock Battery (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) a Open the battery cover using a cross point screwdriver. 1 1 b Insert the supplied battery into the space for the battery, making sure that the battery is level and its positive side is facing up. c Close the battery cover
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    -3050/3050Ai) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150/3150Ai). Inserting the RD Roll 1 Note • The RJ-3150/3150Ai can display graphical loading instructions. Simply open the RD Roll compartment cover and press the [Menu] button. • The RJ-3150/3150Ai is equipped with a label peeler and sensor to
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    Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment with the roll feeding from the bottom as shown. 2 2 1 1 1 Roll guide adjustment lever 2 Roll guide Important • Make sure that the roll guide is properly positioned to prevent the RD Roll from moving sideways. • The thermal sensitive side must be on the
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    Setting Up the Printer c While lifting up the roll guide adjustment lever (1), push in both roll guides (2) to the roll width. Make sure that the RD Roll is positioned straight in the RD Roll compartment. 1 d Close the RD Roll compartment by pressing
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    Setting Up the Printer Cutting Roll Paper 1 Roll paper can be cut using the printer's tear bar. Pull one edge of the ejected paper up and toward the other 1 edge diagonally. 1 1 Tear bar WARNING The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch the tear bar. When Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150/
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    Setting Up the Printer a Push the cover open lever to open the RD Roll compartment cover. 1 1 1 Cover open lever b Push both sides of the label peeler towards the rear of the printer. The peeler will move up and away from the printer. Then, fully pull out the peeler away from the printer until the
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    Setting Up the Printer c Peel off the first label of the RD Roll. Then, insert the RD Roll so that the top edge of the second label is at the same height as the top edge of the media sensor plate. Position the label where the media sensor can detect it. 1 1 1 Media sensor d Close the RD Roll
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    Setting Up the Printer Important • Before using the label peeler, specify the following settings. 1 • Device settings of the "Printer Setting Tool": Specify [Peeler] for [Exit Position] on the [Basic] tab. For details, see Device Settings on page 67. • Printer driver: Select the [Use Peeler
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    Setting Up the Printer c Click [OK] to close the dialog box. After Printing 1 1 Printed labels can be automatically peeled off their backing paper before they are fed out of the media exit. Be sure to remove the printed label. If a label remains in the media exit, the next label will not be
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    Setting Up the Printer Removing the RD Roll a Push the cover open lever, and then open the RD Roll compartment cover. 1 1 Note When you use the label peeler (RJ-3150/3150Ai only), first release the peeler latches on both sides of the printer before pushing the cover open lever. 1 1 Peeler latch
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    slightly, and then remove the roll. The roll can be removed without changing the position of the roll guide. Do not forcefully tilt the roll guide too far. Otherwise, the roll guide could break. 1 1 1 2 1 Roll release lever Note When you use the label peeler (RJ-3150/3150Ai only), make sure
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    Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Belt Clip 1 1 When using the printer outside the office, you can attach the included belt clip to the printer and secure the belt clip to your belt. a Secure the Phillips-head screws to the rear of the printer as shown. 2 1 1 Belt clip 2 Phillips screw b Attach
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    website (install.brother) and download the installer for the software and documents. 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 the necessary software. Before You Begin
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    and choose [Brother RJ-XXXXX]. Then, click [Remove...]. f Select [Remove driver and driver package] and click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. g Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled. Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 R2 1 a Press and hold the
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    then click [Yes]. Select [Brother RJ-XXXXX], and then click [Remove...]. f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. g Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled. 23
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    Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Computer and Printer The printer can be connected to your computer using a USB cable or a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. Important Install the printer driver before connecting the printer to the computer. 1 1 Note When connecting via Bluetooth, the connection
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    Setting Up the Printer Bluetooth Connection 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 the computer using
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    Setting Up the Printer Wi-Fi Connection 1 1 Important In order for the printer and your network access point or router to communicate, you must first install the printer driver and the Printer Setting Tool (see Installing the Printer Driver and the Software on page 21). a For RJ-3050/3050Ai Press
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    Setting Up the Printer LCD Display (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Screen When the printer is turned on, the main screen appears. Normal mode 123 456 7 8 11 9 10 Template mode 13 14 12 15 1 Settings icon 2 Media icon 3 Information icon 4 Display icon 5 Administration icon 6 WLAN icon 7 Bluetooth
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    Setting Up the Printer 10 USB icon The USB icon is displayed when the printer is connected to an enabled USB host device. 1 11 Printer status 12 Template icon Displays the template icon. 13 Template number Displays the number for the currently selected template. 14 Database link icon
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    Setting Up the Printer With the buttons on the printer, the following settings can be specified. Menu Settings Title Printer Settings Sub title Print Density Exit Position Print Adjust (X) Print Adjust (Y) Settings -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 Tear Peel *.** inch (or *.** mm) *.** inch (or
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    Setting Up the Printer Menu Settings (Continued) Title Template Settings Sub title Template Mode Settings On Off Confirm Print On Off Text Direction Serialize Mode Normal Inverted 180 Cont From Last From Starting# Serialize Reset Reset Back Default Print Quantity Virtual Future Date 1
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    Setting Up the Printer Menu Settings (Continued) Title Sub title Auto Power Off Settings Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 Description Specify the amount of time 1 that passes before the printer turns off automatically. 31
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    Setting Up the Printer Menu Media Title Active Media Sub title Media Selection Media List Clear Settings ****** (Media name) Type Left Margin Width Top Margin Length Bottom Margin Back 01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ****** 04 ****** 05 ****** 06 ****** 07 ****** 08 ****** 09 ****** 10 ****** Back
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    Configuration Settings Description Using Peeler Display explanations 1 Release Peeler Inserting Roll regarding how to use the printer. Removing Roll Interface Guide Select to display an image that was registered to the printer beforehand. The names (up to 16 characters) of a maximum
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    Setting Up the Printer Menu Display Title Display Brightness Sub title Backlight Timeout Custom Display Background Settings -2 -1 0 +1 +2 Off 5s 10s 20s 30s 60s Standard 01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ****** Opening Image Off Standard 01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ****** Time & date Off On Battery Icon
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    Setting Up the Printer Menu Administration (The default password is "1111".) Title Command Mode Sub title Date Format Time Format #Language Units Settings Description P-touch Template Select the type of 1 2.0 command mode. ESC/P Raster CPCL CPCL Line Print 1/31/2099 01/31/2099
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    Setting Up the Printer Menu Administration (The default password is "1111".) (Continued) Title Reset Sub title Back Settings Factory Reset Reset Back Description Select [Back] to return to 1 the previous screen without resetting the settings. Factory Reset returns all printer settings,
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    Setting Up the Printer Menu WLAN Title WLAN (On/Off) Sub title WPS WLAN Status Bluetooth Bluetooth (On/Off) Bluetooth Status Settings On Off Description Turn the WLAN function 1 on or off. Start Back Start the WPS configuration. Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without
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    Setting Up the Printer Note The format for the time and date can be changed. Select [Administration], and then select [Date 1 Format] or [Time Format] to specify the setting. (The default password is "1111".) Setting the Menu Security 1 When setting the menu security, access to the
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    2 Using the Printer 2 Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators. RJ-3050/3050Ai RJ-3150/3150Ai 98 7 6 5 2 2 1 2 3 4 1 (Power) button 2 (Feed) button 3 (Wi-Fi) button 4 (Bluetooth) button 5 Bluetooth indicator 6 Wi-Fi indicator 7 Battery
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    Using the Printer Button Functions 2 (Power) button function Turn the printer on Operation While the printer is turned off, press and hold the (Power) button until the 2 POWER indicator lights in green (for RJ-3050/3050Ai) or the LCD display turns on (for RJ-3150/3150Ai). Turn the printer
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    Using the Printer (Bluetooth) button function (RJ-3050/3050Ai only) Operation Use Bluetooth to communicate when When this button is pressed while the computer and the printer are not printing connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection is established and data can 2 be transferred (see
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    Using the Printer Indicators RJ-3050/3050Ai 2 2 2 RJ-3150/3150Ai 2 The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer's status. Each indicator may light or blink in green, red, orange, or blue. For details, see LED Indicators on page 113. 42
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    Using the Printer Printing Solutions 2 Your printer can be used with several versions of the Windows® operating systems. In most situations, the printer requires driver software to communicate with your computer. These drivers can 2 be downloaded from our website (install.brother). Printing from
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    Using the Printer g Click [Print] in the computer program's menu. For RJ-3050/3050Ai, the POWER indicator blinks in green to indicate that the printer is receiving data, and the document is printed. For RJ-3150/3150Ai, the message "Printing" is displayed on the LCD display. When printing is 2
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    Using the Printer Printer Driver Options 2 You can configure various settings in the printer driver screen, such as paper size, number of copies, etc. You can also use the "Paper Size Setup" and the "Device settings" to configure advanced settings (see Paper Size Setup on page 85 and Device
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    Using the Printer c If a database is linked: A screen for selecting the database number (Record#) appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the number of the database record to be printed, and then press the [OK] button. 2 d A message to confirm the number of copies appears. 2 3 1 4 1 Number of
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    the LCD display. 2 For details on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center website: support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Product Search] - [Manuals] To check or replace the text in the template, see Printing Using the
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    Using the Printer Label Layouts on the Printer (Deleting and Log) (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) 2 With the following procedures, label layouts on the printer can be deleted or their print log can be viewed. 2 Deleting a Label Layout 2 [Device settings] of the "Printer Setting Tool" can be used to delete
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    3 Printer Setting Tool 3 About the Printer Setting Tool 3 By using the "Printer Setting Tool", the printer's communication settings, device settings, P-touch Template settings and paper size settings can be specified from the computer. 3 Note The "Printer Setting Tool" is installed at the same
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    Printer Setting Tool Using the Printer Setting Tool 3 a Connect the printer to be configured to the computer. b For Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2: From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting
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    Printer Setting Tool 5 Paper Size Setup Add media information and settings to the printer driver in order to use a size not listed in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver. Important In order to open [Paper Size Setup], you must be logged on with administrator rights. 6 Exit 3 Closes the
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    Printer Setting Tool 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. Not only can you change the communication settings for one printer,
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    Printer Setting Tool 5 Node Name Displays the node name. The node name can also be changed. (See 7 Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name in Menu Bar on page 54.) 6 Settings Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed. If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will
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    Printer Setting Tool Menu Bar 1 2 3 4 3 3 5 7 6 8 9 10 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. 2 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is ".bin". The saved command file can be used with the mass storage
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    this check box is selected, the printer automatically restarts after communication settings are applied. If this check box is cleared, printers must be manually restarted. Note When configuring multiple printers, you can reduce the time required to change settings by clearing this check box. In this
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    Printer Setting Tool 6 Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings If this check box is selected and a printer is connected to the computer, the printer is automatically detected and the printer's current settings are displayed in the [Current Status] pane. Note
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    Printer Setting Tool General Tab Communication Settings 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 Network Settings on Power On Determines 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 [Wireless LAN] or [
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    Printer Setting Tool IPv6 1 IPv6 usage Select [Enable] or [Disable]. 2 Priority on IPv6 address Select to give priority to an IPv6 addresses. 3 3 1 2 58
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    Printer Setting Tool Wireless LAN Tab 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 only enter settings when the IP address is set to [STATIC]. 3 DNS Server Method Select [AUTO] or [
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    Printer Setting Tool IPv6 1 2 3 4 1 Static IPv6 Address Specify the value. 2 Enable this address Select to make the specified static IPv6 address effective. 3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address Specify the values. 4 IPv6 Address List Displays the list of IPv6 addresses
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    3 Channel Select from the displayed options. Note This setting is valid only in Ad-hoc mode. 4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode The supported encryption modes for the various authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 62. 5 WEP
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    Printer Setting Tool Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes 3  When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc] Authentication Method Open System Encryption Mode None / WEP  When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure] 3 Authentication Method Open System Shared
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    Printer Setting Tool Wireless Direct Tab Wireless Direct Settings 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. 2 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Enter the SSID (25 ASCII characters or less) and the network key (63 characters or less) to be used in the Wireless Direct mode.
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    Printer Setting Tool Bluetooth Tab Bluetooth Settings 3 3 3 1 2 3 4 1 Visible to Other Devices Select whether the printer can be "discovered" by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable] 2 PIN code Specify the PIN code that will be used when pairing with
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    Printer Setting Tool Auto re-pairing (RJ-3050Ai/3150Ai only) 3 1 3 1 Auto re-pairing Sets whether or not to automatically reconnect to previously connected Apple device (iPad, iPhone or iPod touch). Available settings: [Enable], [Disable] 65
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    Printer Setting Tool Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 3 a After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer. b Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. Note 3 If
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    Printer Setting Tool Device Settings 3 With [Device settings] in the "Printer Setting Tool", default printer settings as well as settings for the LCD display (RJ-3150/3150Ai only) can be changed. When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can be specified from the
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    Printer Setting Tool Note When the [Current Date/Time] button is clicked, the current time is retrieved from the computer and displayed for [Set Clock] in the [Display Settings (2)] tab. 5 Parameters Displays the current settings. Change the settings as necessary using the drop-down menus, direct
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    Printer Setting Tool Menu Bar 1 2 3 4 5 3 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. Performs the same operation as when the [Apply] button is clicked. 2 Check setting... 3 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command
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    Printer Setting Tool 7 Save Print Log in File Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format. The following information is included in the print log:  Printing time/date (RJ-3150/3150Ai only. The completion time of each print job is recorded.)  Key number*  Template name*  Name of
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    Printer Setting Tool Settings Tabs Basic Tab 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 3 3 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, changed. appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or The settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply]
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    Printer Setting Tool 6 Print Speed Select the printer's printing speed. Available settings: [2 ips / 50.8 mm/s], [3 ips / 76.2 mm/s], [4 ips / 101.6 mm/s], [5 ips / 127 mm/s] 7 Print Density Adjust the printer's printing density. Available settings: -5-+5 8 Align Paper Leading Edge when the
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    Printer Setting Tool Advanced Tab 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 3 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, changed. appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or The settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In
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    Printer Setting Tool 7 Print Data after Printing Select whether or not print data is erased automatically after it is printed. Available settings: [Erase All Print Data], [Keep Print Data] Sensor Adjustment Tab If RD Rolls are being used, it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors. 1 2 3 4 3 3 1
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    Printer Setting Tool 3 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) The following reflective/black mark sensor parameters can be adjusted. [Mark Detection Sensitivity] Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks. Available settings: -2-+2 [Luminescence Adjustment] Adjust the amount of
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    Printer Setting Tool 3 Language Select the language of the LCD display. Available settings: [English], [Español], [Français], [Português], [Deutsch], [Nederlands], [Italiano], [Dansk], [Svenska], [Norsk], [Suomi], [ ] Note The possible display languages may differ depending on the printer model
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    Printer Setting Tool 10 Lock Settings Select the check boxes for the settings that you do not want to be changed using the LCD display of the printer. If the [Lock Settings] are set, a lock icon will be displayed for parameters that cannot be selected. Available settings: [Printer Settings], [
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    Printer Setting Tool 4 Date Format Select the date format for the clock. 5 Time Format Select the time format for the clock. 6 Start Up in Template Mode Select whether the template mode starts when the printer is turned on. Available settings: [On], [Off] 3 Note In the template mode, you can
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    Printer Setting Tool Store Image (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) 3 Register images to the printer and add titles to the images. In addition, the data registered to the printer can be stored as a command file. The registered images can be displayed for the background on the LCD display or displayed on the
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    16 one-byte characters and symbols. 2 Image preview Displays the selected image for reference. 3 Browse Displays a dialog box for selecting images. Note • The supported image formats are BMP, PNG, and JPEG (JPG). • The maximum image size that can be registered is 320  120 pixels for opening images
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    Printer Setting Tool 4 OK Saves the title or the information set using the browse function and returns to the transfer image list of the main screen. 5 Cancel Returns to the transfer image list of the main screen without saving any changes made to the contents. 6 Clear Removes the title and
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    label. Note If command reference is used, see the P-touch Template Command Reference. The latest versions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website. support.brother.com Select the product, and then select [Manuals]. 82
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    Printer Setting Tool P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 3 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 14 15 1 Default Command Mode In order to use P-touch Templates, select the [P-touch Template] mode. Available settings: [P-touch Template], [ESC/P], [Raster] 2 Default Template Number Specify the
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    Printer Setting Tool 6 International Character Set Select one of the following countries for the character set. Available settings: [United States], [France], [Germany], [Britain], [Denmark], [Sweden], [Italy], [Spain], [Japan], [Norway], [Denmark II], [Spain II], [Latin America], [Korea], [Legal
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    Printer Setting Tool Paper Size Setup 3 With [Paper Size Setup] in the "Printer Setting 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 in
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    Printer Setting Tool 4 Delete Deletes the selected paper format. A deleted paper format cannot be restored. 5 Import Reads the text file containing the paper format settings, and uses it to replace the contents of the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list. Important 3 When the list is imported
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    Printer Setting Tool 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], [Media With Marks] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for the paper format
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    Printer Setting Tool Advanced Printing Adjustments Dialog Box 1 2 3 4 5 3 3 6 7 1 Printing Reference 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
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    Printer Setting Tool Note Since the settings for [Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)] in the [Device settings] dialog box (See Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 74) will have an effect, specify appropriate values. Example of the settings: Setting EX1 Setting EX2 3 Device settings +2 -2 Paper Size
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    Printer Setting Tool Distributing Paper Formats 3 The paper formats exported from the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list can be distributed to other computers. Distributing Only Paper Formats If the printer driver has been installed on the recipient's computer, only the paper formats need to
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    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
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    Important • When the printer is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted. • This feature supports ".bin", ".blf", and ".jpg" files. Do not use other file formats with this feature. • Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If
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    5 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) 5 P-touch Template Function 5 With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels and barcodes can easily be printed by scanning barcodes. 5 Basic operations 5  Preset Template Printing (Refer to page 96) If frequently used label
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Preparation 5 Before connecting the barcode reader to this printer, specify barcode reader settings and the settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool. Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool 5 a Open the P-touch
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    reader. Note • For the FAQ and up-to-date list of barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed, visit the Brother Solutions Center (support.brother.com). • Before this function can be used, the label layout or template to be used must be transferred with P-touch Transfer Manager from
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Preset Template Printing 5 If a frequently used label layout is stored in the printer, identical labels can be printed simply by scanning barcodes. Bill Anderson Mr. Bill Anderson 4555 Cumberland Pkwy
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    settings for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy. For details on P-touch Template Settings, download "P-touch Template manual" (English only) from the following website. support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Product Search] - [Downloads] . • To specify the number of copies to
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Barcode Printing (Copying) 5 A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the protocol and size of a previously created template. Note • For details on the barcodes that can be scanned for the various settings, refer to
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    for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy. For details on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download "P-touch Template manual" (English only) from the following website. support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Product Search] - [Downloads] • To specify the number of copies to be
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Database-assisted Label Printing 5 By linking objects in a label layout to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for the database, labels can be printed with objects in the template replaced with database data. Note • The key
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    for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy. For details on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download "P-touch Template manual" (English only) from the following website. support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Product Search] - [Downloads] • To specify the number of copies to be
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) k The object data in the specified template is replaced with the database data, and the labels are printed. 5 102
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Numbering Function (Serialized Number) Printing Labels can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the label. For a Text Label  Operating procedures Create text label i Transfer label layout to printer i Print
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) b Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer, and then transfer the label layout to the printer. 1 Click [File]-[Transfer Template] to start Transfer Manager. Note Select the label layout from the list, and then right-click it
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) 2 Refer to the example below, and scan the barcode for the number specified as the key number. Example for key number 5:  Select template ^TS005 3 Scan the "Number of serialized copies" barcode. 5 ^NN 4 Specify the number of copies to
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) For a Barcode Label 5  Operating procedures Create barcode label i Transfer label layout to printer i Print label  Procedure a Create the barcode label. 1 Start P-touch Editor 5.1. 2 Click [Insert]-[Bar Code] to display the Bar Code
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) Note • Up to 9 Numbering objects can be specified in a single template. • A maximum of 15 characters can be specified for a Numbering field. b Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer, and then transfer the label layout to
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    Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) 2 Refer to the example below, and scan the barcode for the number specified as the key number. Example for key number 6:  Select template ^TS006 3 Scan the "Number of serialized copies" barcode. 5 ^NN 4 Specify the number of copies to be
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    6 Maintaining the Printer 6 Maintenance of the printer may be carried out as required. However, some environments may require that maintenance must be done more frequently (e.g. in dusty conditions). Print Head Maintenance 6 Use a dry cotton swab to wipe the print head. 1 6 1 Print head 109
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    Maintaining the Printer Roller Maintenance 6 Use a piece of cellophane tape or a lint-free cloth to remove dirt from the roller. After cleaning the roller, make sure that no lint or other material remains on the roller. 2 6 2 Roller 110
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    Maintaining the Printer Paper Outlet Maintenance 6 If adhesive accumulates at the paper outlet and media becomes jammed (for RJ-3150/3150Ai) or if the paper outlet becomes dirty, clean the paper outlet with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 3 6 3 Paper outlet 111
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    Maintaining the Printer Label Peeler Maintenance (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) 6 If adhesive accumulates at the label peeler and media becomes jammed, remove the rechargeable Li-ion battery or disconnect the printer from the AC or DC power outlet, and then clean each part with a cloth slightly moistened
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    7 Reference 7 LED Indicators 7 The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer's status. The following symbols are used in this section to explain the meaning of the different indicator colors and patterns. or or or Indicator is lit in the color shown or or or Indicator is blinking in
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    Reference POWER STATUS (Wi-Fi) (Bluetooth) Description (Once every 3 seconds) Wireless on, not connected Wireless on, connected (Once every second) Now setting WPS Bluetooth on RJ-3050/RJ-3050Ai/RJ-3150/RJ-3150Ai (Battery) Pairing with Bluetooth (Once every second) Connecting to an Apple
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    Reference Indicator Warnings Problem The POWER indicator does not light Head or motor is cooling down Data reception error Printer is in boot mode 7 , and the printer started up in boot mode the next time it was started. Contact your reseller or Brother Customer Service for assistance. 115
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    Reference Printing the Printer Set-up Information 7 You can use the (Feed) button to print a report that lists the following printer settings:  Program version  Printer usage history  Missing dot test pattern  Printer settings information  List of transferred data  Network setting
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    on page 24). If you still have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for help. Problem Solution The printer does not print, or problem still occurs, contact Brother Customer Service at 1-800-255-0415.  Is the roll guide not touching the side of the RD Roll? Move the roll guide
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    Troubleshooting Problem Solution A data transmission error appears on  Is the correct port selected? your computer. Check that the correct port is selected.  Is the printer in cooling
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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 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing orientation 
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    Troubleshooting Problem Solution When printing via the USB cable, the printer repeatedly pauses and then continues printing. Is the printer set for sequential printing? If so, set
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    Troubleshooting Problem If the Bluetooth connection to my Apple device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) is interrupted, I cannot reconnect to the printer. (RJ-3050Ai/3150Ai only) Solution
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    Troubleshooting Error Roll on page 10.  Are the roll guides touching the sides of the RD Roll? Move the roll guides against the side of the RD Roll. For USB device. Remove Device Has a device been connected that is not supported by the USB host port? An overcurrent was detected by the USB
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    Troubleshooting Error! 01 If the error message is displayed, contact Brother Customer Service. System Error! 02 System Error! 03 Memory Full!  Print jobs be exceeded. 8 Press [Menu] button for help You can view instructions for the operation in Help. While the printer is turned on, open
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    9 Technical Information 9 Product Specifications 9 Model Name Printing Printing technology Print resolution Print speed (Depends on the media used.) Maximum print width Maximum print length Minimum print length Size Weight Dimentions Interface USB USB host Bluetooth Wireless LAN Environment
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    time Adapter Car adapter Media specification Media type Media width Gap between labels Thickness Diameter (max) Core diameter (min) Media sensor Software Supported printer driver RJ-3050/3050Ai RJ-3150/3150Ai Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 7.2 V 5,300 labels (when connected by USB, and using a new
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    Section II Software How to Use P-touch Editor How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express How to update P-touch Software II 127 137 152 160
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    10 How to Use P-touch Editor 10 Using P-touch Editor 10 You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your printer with your computer. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: install.brother Using P-touch Editor 10 Starting
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    How to Use P-touch Editor b Select an option in the screen. 3 4 1 2 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 To
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Printing with P-touch Editor 10 Express mode 10 This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print]
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Snap mode 10 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. a Click the [Snap] mode selection button. The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is displayed. b Click [OK]. The [Snap] mode
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Tips for Creating Templates 10 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 details on use, see How to Use P-touch Editor on page 127. Creating a Template 10  Label
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    How to Use P-touch Editor d Click [Text] (1), and then specify the font and style (2). 1 2 e Clicking displays the cursor so text can be typed in. 10 f After inserting the text, click the text box to move it within the template. g Repeat steps e and f to enter text and arrange the layout. After
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on the LCD Display 10 Using P-touch Editor 5.1, the text displayed on the LCD display and its display order can be set. a In P-touch Editor 5.1, open the label layout to be edited. b Select the text box for text to be displayed on
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Inserting the Date and Time in a Label 10 a In P-touch Editor 5.1, open the label layout to be edited. b On the menu bar, click [Insert] - [Date/Time] to display the [Date and Time Properties] dialog box. Select settings for the format of the text to be inserted. 1
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    How to Use P-touch Editor Linking a Database to a Template 10  Label sample A database can be linked to the template that was 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 details on
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    How to Use P-touch Editor d Click [Next] to display a settings dialog box. With [Database Field] under [Merge Fields], specify which database column will be linked to which object, and then click [OK]. e The template and database will link, and the main window appears. Click the database row to be
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    and printed. For details on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center website: support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Product Search] - [Manuals] Transfer function is needed to use P-touch Template. The template can also
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Using P-touch Transfer Manager 11 In order to use P-touch Transfer Manager, the label templates created in P-touch Editor must first be transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager. Transferring the Label Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager 11 a In
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Main window 1 2 4 11 3 5 6 1 Menu bar Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], [Tool], and [Help]) according to their functions. 2 Toolbar Provides access to frequently used
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Transfer (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Backup (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Open Function Transfers templates and other data from the computer to the printer. Retrieves the
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    to the Printer via USB 11 Use the following procedure to transfer templates, databases and images from the computer to the printer. Important Follow these instructions when the printer is connected to the computer via USB. a Connect the computer and the printer via USB and turn on the printer. The
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library c Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. In the example above, the folder [Transfer] is created. d Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. Transfer
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Note You can confirm the available space in the transfer file memory by printing out the printer set-up information. Press and hold the (Feed) button on your printer to print the printer set-up information. See [RomFree] for the available space*.
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library e To change the key number assigned to an item, right-click the item, select [Key Assign], and then select the desired key number. Note • Except for the data in databases, all data transferred to the printer is assigned a key number. • The
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library g Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. A confirmation message will be displayed. Note • You can also transfer individual items to the printer without adding them to a
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer 11 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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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Deleting All the Printer Data 11 Use the following procedure to delete 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. a Connect the computer
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Using P-touch Library 11 Starting P-touch Library 11 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 Library 2.2]. For
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Open Print (Only for P-touch Library) Search Function Opens the selected template. Prints the selected label template with the printer. Allows you to search for templates or other data
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Printing Templates 11 Select the template that 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
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    How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library b 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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    existing template will be overwritten with the new one. • Valid only when the printer is connected via USB. Administrator Users 1. Brother Solutions Center support.brother.com Transfer Express P-touch Editor P-touch Transfer Manager P-touch Transfer Express xxx.lbx xxx.lbx xxx.pdz xxx.pdz
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    Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Transferring the Label Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager 12 a In P-touch Editor, open the label template to be transferred. b Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer]. The label template is transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager.
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    Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Saving the Label Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz) 12 In order to create a file in a format that can be used by P-touch Transfer Express, save the label template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz). a In the folder view, select [
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    Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express c Click [File] - [Save Transfer File]. Note • If [Save Transfer File] was clicked while either [Configurations] or a created folder is selected, all label templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer Package file (.pdz). • Multiple
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    Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-Touch Transfer Express to the User 12 Note If the user already has P-touch Transfer Express downloaded, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder to the
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    Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Brother Printer 12 Using the P-touch Transfer Express application received from the administrator, the user can transfer the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to the Brother printer. Important Do
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    Transferring Label 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 to be transferred, and then click [Open]. Click [Transfer]. 12 158
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    Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Click [Yes]. The transfer of the Transfer Package file begins. e Click [OK]. 12 The transfer of the Transfer Package file is completed. 159
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    it from our website at install.brother and install it. The installation instructions are available on the download page. • You must be connected to Software. • You may find that the software and the contents in this manual are different. • Upon installation of the P-touch Update Software, an icon
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    How to update P-touch Software b Click the [Computer software update] icon. c Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to P-touch Editor and then click [Install]. d A message is displayed to indicate the installation has finished. 13 161
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    How to update P-touch Software Updating the Firmware 13 Important • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. • If another application is running, please exit the application. a Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable. b For Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows
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    How to update P-touch Software d Select the [Printer], ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] is displayed, and then click [OK]. e 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
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    Section III Wireless network Introduction Changing Your Printer's Network Settings Configuring Your Printer for a Wireless Network Web Based Management Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C II I 165 166 169 171 173 178 179 188
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    Network Features 14 Your Brother 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. 14 165
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    b Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. In the dialog box for selecting which Professional utility available as a download from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. • If you are using firewall, anti-spyware,
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    Changing Your Printer's Network Settings c Double-click the unconfigured device. Note If you don't use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the device will appear as [Unconfigured] in the BRAdmin Light utility screen. d Choose [STATIC] for the [Boot Method]. Enter the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Gateway]
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    devices on your network and export the log data in an HTML, CSV, TXT or SQL format. For more information and downloads, visit us at support.brother.com. Note • Please use the latest version of the BRAdmin Professional utility available as a download from install.brother. • If you are using firewall
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    to [Start]. d Place your Brother printer within range of your WPS access point/router. The range may differ depending on your environment. See the instructions provided with your access point/router. e Press the WPS button on your WLAN access point/router and the [OK] button on your Brother printer
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    Configuring Your Printer for a Wireless Network Note • Your Brother printer will try to connect using WPS for 2 minutes. If the [OK] button is pressed during that 16 time, the printer will continue trying to connect for an additional 2 minutes starting from that point. • If your Brother printer
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    17 Web Based Management 17 Overview 17 17 You can use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP. When using Web Based Management, the following are possible:  Display your Brother printer status information  Change network settings such as TCP/IP information  Display
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    file on your computer or are using a Domain Name System, you can 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. The NetBIOS name can be seen on the printer settings
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    18 Troubleshooting 18 Overview 18 This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the Brother printer. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. 18 Identifying
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    Troubleshooting I may be used as the default security settings.  See the instructions supplied with your WLAN access point/router for information on how to obstruction-free area. Is there a wireless computer, Bluetooth supported device, microwave oven or digital cordless phone near the Brother
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    Troubleshooting I cannot complete the Wi-Fi settings network setup configuration. (continued) Question Is your Brother printer correctly connected to the network? Solution For RJ-3050/3050Ai,
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    Troubleshooting Your Brother printer cannot print over the network. Your Brother my Brother printer's network settings, such as IP address? Solution Make sure you have confirmed all instructions in Make sure you have first checked the following: on page 173. Check [Communication settings] in
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    Troubleshooting I want to make sure that my network devices are working correctly. (continued) Question Is your Brother printer correctly connected to the network? Solution For RJ-
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    19 Appendix A 19 Supported Protocols and Security Features 19 Interface Network (common) Network (Security) Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.11b (Ad-hoc Mode) Protocol (IPv4) ARP,
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    20 You will find basic information about the advanced network features of the Brother printer, along with general networking and common terms. The supported protocols and network features differ depending on the model you are using. Types of Network Connections 20 Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP
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    Appendix B Network Shared printing 20 In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a "Server" or a "Print Server". Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs. 20 Network printer (your Brother printer) 1
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    Appendix B Configuring Your Brother Printer for a Network 20 IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways 20 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 be on the same logical network as
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    Appendix B Subnet mask 20 Subnet masks restrict network communication.  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 mask signifies that
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    a small network, for example using your 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 network, see Authentication and Encryption methods for an enterprise wireless network on page 185. Authentication methods
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    Appendix B  TKIP TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides 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. When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc]
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    authentication server, for sending a user ID and password. EAP-TTLS provides mutual authentication between the server and the client. The Brother 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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    Appendix B Encryption methods 20  TKIP 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.  CKIP The original
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    Appendix B User ID and password 20 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) 20 187
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    21 Appendix C 21 General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 21 The general procedure for using the P-touch Template function is described below. For details on specifying the various settings, refer to Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) on page 93. Before
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    Appendix C List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 21 These are the barcodes for specifying settings used with the Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150/3150Ai Only) on page 93. Note • When using the barcodes in this list, set "Trigger for P-touch Template Printing" and "Command Prefix
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    Appendix C For entering numbers 1 1 21 3 21 5 21 7 21 9 21 00 21 21 2 21 4 21 6 21 21 8 21 0 21 Preset template number Preset template 1 21 Preset template 3 21 21 Preset template 2 21 Preset template 4 21 190
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    Appendix C Preset template 5 Preset template 7 Preset template 9 Select template Delimiter Begin printing Preset template 6 21 Preset template 8 21 Preset template 10 21 Number of serialized copies 21 ^NN Initialize template data 21 ^ID 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 1 These are used when specifying
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Online User’s Guide
RJ-3050/3050Ai
RJ-3150/3150Ai
Before using this printer, be sure to read this Online User’s Guide.
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