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USER'S GUIDE PJ-622/PJ-623/ PJ-662/PJ-663 Mobile Printer Before using this printer, be sure to read this Users Guide. We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. Version A US ENG - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 2
of the Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-622/PJ-623/PJ-662/PJ-663. The PJ-622/PJ-623/PJ-662/PJ-663 (hereafter referred to as "the printer") is a mobile thermal printer. Be sure to read User's Guide, Safety and Legal Guide, Quick Setup Guide and P-touch® Editor Software User's Guide (PJ-623 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 3
the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 7 Rechargeable Battery Overview 9 Installing and Uninstalling the Driver 10 Install the Printer Driver 10 Uninstall the Printer Driver 11 Connecting the Computer and Printer 12 USB Connection 12 Bluetooth Connection (PJ-662/663 Only 13 Switching Between IrDA - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 4
Genuine Brother Thermal Paper 24 Usage and Handling Instructions 24 Clearing a Paper Jam 25 Cutting Roll Paper 25 3 PJ-600 Series Utility 26 Overview ...26 Installing a Printer Report 46 7 Troubleshooting 47 Overview ...47 Paper Problems 48 Printed Image Problems 48 Pages Don't Print - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 5
2 (Feed) button 3 POWER indicator 4 DATA indicator 5 STATUS indicator 6 (Bluetooth) indicator (PJ-662/663 only) 7 Release cover 8 Paper outlet slot 9 Tear battery using AC power. 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 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 6
the DC cable to the printer. c Turn on the vehicle's power, and then turn on the printer. Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Optional) 1 Installing the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery 1 a Open the battery cover by pressing the cover latch. 1 1 DC cable Note • The DC cable is an optional accessory - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 7
removal ribbon, which is attached to the inside of the battery compartment. Make sure that enough ribbon is exposed after the rechargeable Ni-MH battery installed so that you can pull the ribbon to remove the battery. e While holding onto the ribbon, tilt the rechargeable Ni-MH battery and insert it - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 8
installed. Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver's dialog box (see Setting Printer Driver . For other precautions, refer to the instruction manual included with the rechargeable Ni-MH battery. - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 9
charging offsets this discharge, so that the battery remains charged. Setting Up the Printer Using the Rechargeable Li-ion 1 Battery (Optional) 1 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 a Open the battery cover by pressing the cover latch. 1 2 1 Battery cover 2 Cover latch b Swing the cover - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 10
the Printer 1 a Make sure that the printer is turned off. b Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer. 1 1 Slide switches c Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the rechargeable Li-ion battery to an AC power outlet, or use the DC cable to connect - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 11
prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver's dialog box (see Setting Printer Driver Options on page 21) or in PJ-600 Series the printer is used when both the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed and the AC adapter or DC cable is connected, the battery indicator may turn off - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 12
battery's deterioration. If using the printer when the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed, disconnect the AC adapter or DC cable. Try to fully discharge the rechargeable Li-ion battery . For other precautions, refer to the instruction manual included with the rechargeable Li-ion battery. 8 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 13
Setting Up the Printer Rechargeable Battery Overview 1 The characteristics of the two types of rechargeable batteries that can be used with the printer are 1 described in the following table. Battery mounting Print while charging Trickle charge battery Battery charger location Approximate charge - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 14
into your computer's CD-ROM drive. b Open the [Mac OS X] folder and then double-click [Brother PJ-XXX Driver.pkg] to start the driver installer. c Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. d For PJ-622/623: After the installation is completed, click [Close]. For PJ-662/663: When the - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 15
Properties] window displayed. Setting Up the Printer e Click the [Drivers] tab and choose [Brother PJ-XXX]. Then, click [Remove...]. 1 f Choose [Remove driver and driver package] and click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. g Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 16
[Brother PJ-XXX], and click [-]. d Close the [Printer List] (10.4.11) / [Print & Fax] (10.5.x - 10.6) window. The printer driver has been uninstalled. Connecting the Computer and Printer 1 The printer can be connected to your computer via USB cable and Bluetooth (PJ-662/663 only). Install the - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 17
-equipped computer or Bluetooth adapter and install any necessary hardware and software. For Windows® Users 1 a Use your Bluetooth device management software to discover the printer and configure the printer connection. Note If the software prompts you to enter a Bluetooth passkey (PIN code), enter - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 18
: Click [Continue] in the [Bluetooth Device Set Up] screen, enter the passkey (PIN code) next to [Passkey], and then click [Continue]. g Mac OS® X 10.4.11: Click [Continue] to display the [Conclusion] screen, and then click [Quit]. Note If [There were no supported services found on your device.] is - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 19
in the [Device service] (10.4.11) / [Service] (10.5.x-10.6) pull-down menu, and then click [Apply]. Add Bluetooth Printer a Start the Bluetooth Printer Setup program. Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Library] - [Printers] [Brother] - [PocketJet Utilities] [Bluetooth Printer Setup.app]. b Select the - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 20
Chapter 1 • To connect to a portable terminal using a IrDA or Bluetooth connection, refer to the documentation included with the portable terminal. 16 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 21
the (Power) button, (Feed) button and the indicators. 2 2 1 (Power) button 2 (Feed) button 3 POWER indicator 1 4 DATA indicator 2 6 5 STATUS indicator 5 6 (Bluetooth) indicator (PJ-662/663 only) 4 3 Power Button and Feed Button Functions 2 (Power) button function Turn the printer on - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 22
the [Form Feed Mode] setting (see Form Feed Mode on page 21 or 34). Set the printer to service mode In order to assure that printing is complete before permitting a form feed, manual form feeds cannot be performed for five seconds after the printer has received any data. Make sure that the - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 23
driver software to communicate with your computer. These drivers can be installed using the setup CD-ROM, and the latest versions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website (http://solutions.brother either USB, IrDA (Windows® only), or Bluetooth (PJ-662/663 only). e Load the paper - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 24
, and then close the cover and load the paper again (see Clearing a Paper Jam on page 25.) • To print a JPEG image without using the printer driver, see JPEG Printing on page 39. Making Prints Lighter or Darker 2 You can make prints lighter or darker by adjusting the print density setting in - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 25
Options 2 When printing from a computer program, various printing options can be selected using the printer driver. Paper Type 2 Available settings: [Cut Sheet], [Roll], [Perforated Roll], [Perforated Roll Retract] Default setting: [Cut Sheet] Set this option to match the type of paper - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 26
using the printer. Setting Paper Size 2 To use a pre-defined paper size (letter, legal, A4, etc.), select the desired paper size in the page setup dialog. If the desired paper size has not been defined, use the following procedure to add and configure the desired paper size. For Windows® Users - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 27
Printers]. b Select [Brother PJ-XXX], and then the desired paper size has not been defined, open the [Page Setup] dialog and select [Paper size] - [Manage Custom Sizes...]. 2 When using non-perforated roll paper, configure the printer driver as described below, depending on the desired length of each - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 28
Paper 2 When using perforated roll paper, configure the printer driver as described below. a Select the appropriate paper size. Windows Brother thermal paper, which has been specifically designed and tested for optimal compatibility with the PocketJet printer family. Usage and Handling Instructions - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 29
Clearing a Paper Jam 2 If paper becomes jammed, remove the paper according to the following procedure. a Press and hold the (Feed) button. The drive motor will start and move slowly for a few seconds, then move faster as long as you hold the button down. This can be repeated as many times as - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 30
Installing and Uninstalling the Driver on page 10). For Mac OS® Users 3 PJ-600 Series Utility is automatically installed when the printer driver is installed (see Installing and Uninstalling the Driver on page 10). [Macintosh HD] - [Library] - [Printers] [Brother] - [PocketJet Utilities] - [Brother - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 31
Make sure that the printer driver has been installed and is functional. Connect the printer to a computer via USB or Bluetooth (PJ-662/663 only). ( -600 Series Utility, click the start button - [All Programs] - [Brother PocketJet] - [Brother PJ-600 Series Utility]. For Mac OS® Users 3 To start PJ - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 32
Chapter 3 The main window (shown below) opens, and the printer's default settings are displayed. Settings that are specified using the printer driver are used during printing and are saved until the printer is turned off. When the printer is turned on again, the settings specified using PJ- - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 33
only when printing simple text data from a computer that does not have this printer's driver installed. • The parameters which are common to all operating systems include Auto Power On, Auto as a configuration file. Note PJ-662/663 only:The PIN code and Bluetooth address are not exported. 29 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 34
the page specifications. [Form Length] [Bottom Margin] [Left Margin] [Right Margin] 30 3 Note If this parameter is changed in the printer driver's dialog box, that setting has priority. 2 Form Length Available settings: [Lines] (6 - 127*), [Inches] (1.00 - 21.16**) *When [Text Line Spacing] is - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 35
PJ-600 Series Utility The height of the bottom margin is expressed in lines of text. For example, if [Bottom Margin] is set to 6 lines, and if [Text Line Spacing] is set to 6 lines per inch, the actual height of the bottom margin is 1 inch (25.4 mm). Note that the minimum height of the bottom - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 36
amount of time, the printer turns off. If the printer is connected to an AC or DC power outlet while a rechargeable Ni-MH battery is installed, the setting selected for [Auto Power Off(AC/DC/Li-ion)] has priority over this parameter. 4 Refresh Ni-MH Battery Available settings: [Do Not Refresh - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 37
]. Note that dash lines are printed on the paper; they are not punched in the paper. Note If this parameter is changed in the printer driver's dialog box, that setting has priority. PJ-600 Series Utility 3 33 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 38
content is made up of narrow lines. If battery conservation is important, select a lower value. Note If this parameter is changed in the printer driver's dialog box, that setting has priority. 2 Form Feed Mode Available settings: [No Feed], [Fixed Page], [End of Page], [End of Page Retract] Default - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 39
determines the threshold of the paper detection sensor. 6 Wireless I/O (PJ-662/663 only) Available settings: [Bluetooth], [IrDA] Default setting: [Bluetooth] This parameter determines whether a Bluetooth connection or an IrDA connection can be used. 7 Wireless Switching Mode (PJ-662/663 only - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 40
Chapter 3 Defining Internal Font Settings 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 Extended Characters Available settings: [Italic], [Graphics] Default setting: [Graphics] This parameter determines which characters are used when printing ASCII characters 128 to 255. When [Italic] is selected, italic versions of ASCII - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 41
Visible to Other Devices Allows you to specify whether the printer can be "discovered" by other Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth Address Displays the current Bluetooth address. Note The PIN code and the device name must use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) only. The device name can contain - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 42
a Printer Report on page 46). Auto Paper Sensor Threshold Adjustment Click [Auto Paper Sensor Threshold Adjustment] and follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the paper detection sensor automatically. Factory Reset Click [Factory Reset] to reset PJ-600 Series Utility to its default settings - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 43
only), image data (JPEG) can be printed without using the printer driver. Note • The IrOBEX protocol is used for printing via an IrDA connection. • The Bluetooth Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) is used for printing via a Bluetooth connection. • This printer will convert a color JPEG image to a 'Black - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 44
cleaning sheet. • The cleaning sheet is for cleaning the platen roller only. Do not use it to clean any other part of the printer. • Contact Brother or your reseller for a replacement cleaning sheet. 40 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 45
Cleaning the Printer's Exterior 5 Clean the exterior of the printer by wiping it with a dry cloth. Note • Do not wet the cloth or allow water to enter the printer. • Do not use benzene, alcohol, paint thinner, or cleaners that are abrasive, alkaline, or acidic. Such cleaners may damage the printer's - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 46
is lit or blinking in any color or pattern Indicator is off POWER / / / DATA STATUS (Once every 4 seconds) (Twice every 4 seconds) (Bluetooth) 1 Description AC adapter/DC cable/Rechargeable Li-ion battery in use Rechargeable Ni-MH battery in use Rechargeable battery in use, battery charge is - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 47
Reference POWER / / / DATA / / / / STATUS (Bluetooth) 1 Description Receiving flash upgrade Printer Receiving upgrade Printer is in service mode (for printing a printer report) System error (call for service) No rechargeable Ni-MH battery found when charging Time-out when charging the - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 48
For more information, see Installing the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery on page 2. If the rechargeable Ni-MH battery is connected properly, the battery may have overheated while charging. Allow the rechargeable Ni-MH battery to cool before charging it again. If this is a reoccurring problem, replace the - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 49
Problem Head or motor is cooling down Data reception error Printer is in boot a poor IrDA connection. Reposition the printer and/or IrDA port on the computer and try again. The AC adapter was unplugged while the firmware was being updated, and the printer started up in boot mode the next time it - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 50
no paper is loaded. b Press and hold the (Feed) button for two or more seconds until the DATA indicator turns red. c Insert a piece of genuine Brother thermal paper into the printer's paper input slot. The report will print automatically, and then the printer will return to an idle state. Note This - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 51
External Power on page 1). Install and select the proper printer driver (see Installing and Uninstalling the Driver on page 10). Connect the printer to the computer (see Connecting the Computer and Printer on page 12). If you still have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 52
Driver Options on page 21). Make sure that the release cover is completely closed. Make sure that you are using genuine Brother thermal paper. Heavy paper may not pass through the printer. If you still have problems, the printer may be damaged. Contact your reseller or Brother Customer Service - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 53
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The image for one page requires more or fewer sheets than you expected Make sure that the computer program, the printer, and the printer driver page, or pressing the (Feed) button to manually form feed. Make sure that the USB cable is connected firmly and correctly. Try - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 54
Printed 7 Problem The DATA indicator wrong size. Check settings in the computer program and the print driver for the proper page size. Make sure that the page size Make sure that the [Form Feed Mode] setting of the printer driver is not set to [No Feed]. The printer ejects a partially printed - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 55
200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 3.73" x 0.9"/ 94.7 mm x 22.8 Li-ion battery:11.1 V Adapter AC adapter (15 V) Car adapter Cigarette car adapter or Wired type (12 V IrDA Ver.1.2 (IrCOMM and IrOBEX) Bluetooth No Software Printer font size 10 cpi, - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 56
) 1 These figures vary by environment. "Our standard environment" is as follows: JEITA J1 pattern on A4 size paper and continuous printing. USB interface and AC adapter power. Temperature: 77 F/25 C 52 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 57
200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 3.73" x 0.9"/ 94.7 mm x 22.8 battery:11.1 V 8 Adapter AC adapter (15 V) Car adapter Cigarette car adapter or Wired type (12 Bluetooth Ver. 2.0 +EDR Serial Port Profile and Basic Imaging Profile supported Software - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 58
1 These figures vary by environment. "Our standard environment" is as follows: JEITA J1 pattern on A4 size paper and continuous printing. USB interface and AC adapter power. Temperature: 77 F/25 C 54 - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 59
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International Character Set Table 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E USA # $@ [ \ ] ^ { ¦ } ~ France # $ à Ç § ^ é ù è Ø Germany # $ § Ä ÖÜ ^ ä ö ü ß United Kingdom £ $@ [ \ ] ^ { ¦ } ~ Denmark I # $ @Æ Ø Å ^ æø å ~ Sweden Italy Spain I # ¤ - Brother International PocketJet 6 Plus | Users Manual - English - Page 61
USER’S GUIDE
PJ-622/PJ-623/
PJ-662/PJ-663
Mobile Printer
Before using this printer, be sure to read
this Users Guide.
We suggest that you keep this manual in a
handy place for future reference.
Version A
US ENG