Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery User Guide
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- Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 1
USER'S GUIDE RJ-4030 RJ-4040 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 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 2
for purchasing the Brother RuggedJet RJ-4030/RJ-4040 mobile printer. The RJ-4030/RJ-4040 (hereafter referred to as "the printer") is a mobile thermal printer. Be sure to read the User's Guide, Product Safety Guide, Quick Reference Guide, Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide (RJ-4040 only - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 3
Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional 2 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Optional 3 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 3 Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 3 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 4 Inserting the RD Roll 5 Cutting Roll Paper 7 Attaching the Belt - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 4
Print Head Maintenance 46 Roller Maintenance 46 Paper Outlet Maintenance 47 7 Reference 48 Indicators ...48 Indicator Warnings 50 Printing the Printer Set-up Information 51 8 Troubleshooting 52 Overview ...52 9 Technical Information 56 Product Specifications 56 iii - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 5
Roll compartment cover 6 Paper outlet 7 (Power) button 8 (Feed)button 9 POWER indicator 10 STATUS indicator 789 10 11 12 13 14 4 23 1 11 BATT (Battery) indicator 12 (Bluetooth) indicator (RJ-4030)/ (Wi-Fi) indicator (RJ-4040) 13 Bluetooth button (RJ-4030)/ Wi-Fi button (RJ-4040) 14 Belt hook - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 6
12 V DC power outlet (cigarette lighter, etc.) to power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery using the vehicle's DC power. a Connect the Car adapter to the vehicle's 12 V DC power outlet. b Connect the Car adapter to the printer. c Turn on the vehicle's power, and then press and hold the - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 7
depending on the voltage. Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 Remove the battery cover and the rechargeable Li-ion battery, and then reattach the battery cover. Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged while it is inserted in the printer - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 8
ion battery. • You can print about 2,000 labels (when connected by USB, and using a new, fully charged battery.) Tested using Brother's battery is installed and the AC adapter or Car adapter is connected, the battery indicator may turn off and charging may stop even if the rechargeable Li-ion battery - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 9
battery is installed and charging may accelerate the battery's deterioration. If using the printer when the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed, disconnect the AC adapter or Car instruction manual included with the rechargeable Li-ion battery roll guide will also move, adjust the roll guide to - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 10
. Make sure that the roll guide is properly positioned to prevent the RD label. When printing on die cut labels, set the roll guide so that there is 0.08 inches (2 mm) of space When using a 4-inch wide (101.6 mm) label, set the roll guide to a width of 4.16 inches (105.6 mm). f Press and hold - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 11
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 edge diagonally. The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch the tear bar. Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Belt Clip 1 When using the printer outside the - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 12
Chapter 1 Make sure that the screw is tightened securely. There is a risk of injury if the screw is loose and the printer falls. Make sure that the belt clip is attached securely to the printer. There is a risk of injury if the belt clip is not attached securely and the printer falls. Make - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 13
Tool. 2 User's Guide Displays the User's Guide, Software User's Guide. 3 Custom Installation Individually installs P-touch Editor 5.0, printer driver, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool. 4 Brother Support Displays the link to Brother Developer Center and Brother Solutions Center. • You - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 14
router, computers on your network will have access to the printer. To use the printer from these computers, you will need to install the drivers and software. The following steps will guide the (Power) button until the POWER, STATUS and BATTERY indicators start blinking in orange. 3 While pressing - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 15
the SSID and Network Key of your WLAN access point/router before you proceed. Please print out the following "MEMO" and write down your wireless network settings in the area below. Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 16
provider. One push configuration using WPS 1 If your WLAN access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS), you can also choose this Setting Tool. 2 User's Guide Displays the User's Guide, Software User's Guide, Network User's Guide. 3 Custom Installation Individually installs - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 17
5 Brother Support Displays the link to Brother Developer Center, Brother Solutions Center. • You can use the and conditions. d Click [Install] to start the installation and follow the on-screen instructions. e When the following screen appears, choose your connection method and click [Next]. - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 18
Chapter 1 b Choose [Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation], and then click [Next]. d Do one of the following: If the Installation confirmation screen appears, check the box and click [Next], then go to e. Otherwise, go to f. e Check [Yes] if you want to connect with the listed SSID. - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 19
• If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID, you can enter the SSID manually by clicking the [Advanced] button. Follow the on-screen instructions for entering the [Name (SSID)], and then click [Next]. g Enter the [Network Key] you noted in MEMO uu page 11 and then click [Next]. Setting - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 20
For USB Users 1 a Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the printer driver. When this screen appears, confirm the printer power is on. When instructed, connect the USB cable to your computer and in the following example. a Confirm that your WLAN access point/router has the WPS symbol. 16 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 21
User's Guide Displays the User's Guide, Software User's Guide, Network User's Guide. 3 Custom Installation Individually installs P-touch Editor 5.0, printer driver, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool. 4 Utility Installation Installs BRAdmin Light utility. 5 Brother Support Displays - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 22
wireless configuration. • If you are using WEP but your printer is not found, make sure you entered the WEP key correctly. l Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear. Note For - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 23
settings for multiple printers. Web Based Management (web browser) 1 The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to . For more information, see Web Based Management in the Network User's Guide. Setting Up the Printer Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 1 Read "RJ - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 24
The [Print Server Properties] window displayed. e Click the [Drivers] tab and choose [Brother RJ-XXXXX]. Then, click [Remove...]. f Choose [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 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 25
Connecting the Computer and Printer 1 The printer can be connected to your computer via USB cable, Bluetooth (RJ-4030 only), Wi-Fi (RJ-4040 only) and the serial cable. Install the printer driver before connecting the printer to the computer. Note When connecting via Bluetooth, the connection - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 26
Ports] tab. g Select the port name confirmed in step c ("COM" plus a number). h Click [OK] to close the properties dialog box. order for the printer and your network access point or router to communicate, you must first install the printer driver and .brother.com Choose your product. - [Manuals] 22 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 27
of the following buttons and indicators. RJ-4030 RJ-4040 2 2 1 23 4 5 67 1 (Power) button 2 (Feed) button 3 POWER indicator 4 STATUS indicator 5 BATT (Battery) indicator 6 (Bluetooth) indicator (RJ-4030)/ (Wi-Fi) indicator (RJ-4040) 7 Bluetooth button (RJ-4030)/ Wi-Fi button (RJ-4040) 1 23 45 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 28
Chapter 2 Button Functions 2 (Power) button function Turn the printer on Turn the printer off Start up the printer in mass storage mode Operation While the printer is turned off, press and hold the (Power) button until the POWER indicator turns on. While the printer is turned on, press and hold - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 29
Using the Printer (Wi-Fi) button function (RJ-4040 only) Operation Use WPS to set wireless network Wi-Fi settings can be configured by simply pressing and holding this settings easily button, making it easy to install the printer driver or other software (see Installing the Printer Driver and - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 30
solutions.brother.com). We recommend that you visit the website to make sure that you have the latest version of the drivers. Printing 2 For typical printing, use the following procedure. a Open the document to be printed. b Make sure that the printer is properly powered. Use a charged battery, or - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 31
by adjusting the print density setting in the printer driver's dialog box or the RJ Utility (see Print Density uu page 32). When using the battery, changing the print density setting may result in slight changes in printing speed and the number of pages that can be printed on a single charge - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 32
must be added to the printer driver. a Connect the printer to be configured to the computer via USB. b Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] [Printer Setting Tool]. The [Printer Setting Tool] screen is displayed. c Select the printer connected in step a. d Click the - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 33
6 Export Paper Size List... Exports the settings for the paper formats in the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list. The exported list can then be distributed to other computers. For details, see Distributing Paper Formats uu page 30. 7 Register Paper Size With Printer Registers the settings for - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 34
a. e Save folder [RJ-XXXX] at any location on the recipient's computer. f At the recipient's computer, double-click [dsetuph.exe]. Complete the installation according to the instructions that appear on the screen. - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 35
the printer to an AC or DC power outlet, or make sure that the battery is fully-charged. Make sure that the printer driver has been installed and is configured to the computer. b Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] [Printer Setting Tool]. The [Printer Setting - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 36
Chapter 3 Parameters 3 Main Window 3 14 1 2 15 3 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17 13 18 19 1 Printer Displays the printer selected in the Printer Setting Tool. 2 Command Mode Sets the printer's command format. Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch Template] 3 Print Density - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 37
RJ Utility Available settings: [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], [Printer Transfer Data] (See Printing the Printer Set-up Information uu page 51.) 8 Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed Determines whether or not paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed. Available - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 38
Chapter 3 Bluetooth Settings (RJ-4030 only) 3 1 1 Bluetooth PIN code Allows you to select whether a Bluetooth PIN code (passkey) is required, change the printer's Bluetooth PIN code, and select whether Bluetooth communication is encrypted. If [Enable] is selected in the [Bluetooth PIN code] pull- - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 39
Maintenance 1 2 1 Print Printer Information Click to print a report containing the following types of information. Program version Printer usage history Missing dot test pattern RJ Utility setting information List of transferred data Network setting information Wi-Fi setting - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 40
Chapter 3 Printer Information printing sample 3 *Labels are for illustrative purposes only. 36 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 41
the Network Setting Tool, you must be logged on with Administrator rights. The Network Setting Tool can change the settings for certain Brother printer models only. Using the Network Setting Tool 4 Starting the Network Setting Tool 4 a Connect the printer whose settings will 4 be changed to - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 42
Chapter 4 Main Window 1 2 4 3 4 5 1 Menu Bar Select the commands contained in each menu from the list. 2 Printer Selects the printer whose settings will be changed. If only one printer is connected, only that printer is displayed and it is not necessary to select a printer. 3 Node Name Displays - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 43
Changing the Communications Settings 4 a Make sure that the computer with the Network Setting Tool installed is connected via USB to the printer that you want to change the settings for. b Start the Network Setting Tool. Confirm that the printer that you want to change the settings for is displayed - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 44
Chapter 4 Menu Bar 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 Apply Setting to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer; functions the same way as the [Apply] button on the main window. See Apply uu page 38. 2 Save Command Settings Saves network settings in PJL command format. The file extension is ".bin". By sending - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 45
this check box is selected, printers automatically restart after network settings are applied. When 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. Note that - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 46
Chapter 4 Connected Printer's Status TCP/IP (Wireless) 4 4 1 2 1 3 4 1 Current Network Status Displays network status on the right side of the screen in the settings display/change area. Click the [Refresh] button to update the view. Network Settings 4 1 2 1 Boot Method Select either: [ - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 47
screen. 3 Channel Selections can be made from the displayed selections. 4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode Authentication methods and encryption methods are supported as shown below in Communication Mode and Authentication/Encryption Methods. 5 WEP Key WEP key can only be set when WEP is - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 48
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 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 49
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 a folder - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 50
6 Maintaining the Printer 6 Maintenance of the printer may be carried out as required. However, some environments require that maintenance must be done more frequently (e.g. in dusty conditions). Print Head Maintenance 6 Use a cotton swab and wipe the head. 1 Roller Maintenance 6 Use a piece of - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 51
Paper Outlet Maintenance 6 If glue accumulates on the paper outlet and the printer becomes jammed, disconnect the printer from the external power outlet and clean the paper outlet with a cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol. 3 3 Paper outlet Maintaining the Printer 6 47 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 52
2 times in each color, then turns off Indicator is lit or blinking in any color or pattern Indicator is off POWER STATUS BATT (BATTERY) (Bluetooth) (Wi-Fi) Power on Description Roll cover open Receiving data Transferring data Error Print error Feed error Cover open error Communication error - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 53
7 MCR read success MCR read error (Once every 4 seconds) (Twice every 4 seconds) Rechargeable battery power: half Rechargeable battery power: low (Once every second) Battery must be charged Charging Rechargeable battery power: full Charging complete In mass storage mode Processing file in mass - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 54
Problem The POWER indicator does not light Head or motor is cooling down Data reception error Printer is in boot mode Solution The printer is receiving no power. If you are using AC or DC power, make sure that the AC adapter or Car your reseller or Brother Customer Service for assistance. 50 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 55
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 RJ Utility setting information List of transferred data Network setting information Wi-Fi - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 56
error 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. Is the roll guide not touching the side of the RD Roll? Move the roll guide against the side of the RD Roll. (See Inserting the RD Roll uu page - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 57
Troubleshooting Problem Solution A data transmission error appears on your computer. Is the correct port selected? Check that the correct port is selected. Is the printer in cooling - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 58
Chapter 8 Problem Printed barcodes cannot be read. Solution Align the label with the print head as shown below. 1 3 2 1 Label exit slot 2 Print head 3 Recommended print direction Some - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 59
Troubleshooting Problem Solution I want to reset the printer/delete the data To printer off. 2 Press and hold the (Feed) button and the (Power) button until the POWER, STATUS and BATTERY indicators start blinking in orange. 3 While pressing the (Power) button, press the (Feed) button 3 times. - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 60
wet bulb temperature: 113°F/ 45C) Rechargeable Li-ion battery:14.4 V 2,000 labels (when connected by USB, and using a new, fully charged battery.) Tested using Brother's print test data (7% coverage 46 inches) at 73.4F (23C). AC adapter (15 V) Cigarette car adapter or Wired type (12 V (DC)) 56 - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 61
Technical Information Model Name Media specification Media type Media Width Gap between labels Thickness Diameter (Max) Core Diameter (Min) Media sensor Software Supported Printer Driver RJ-4030 RJ-4040 Receipt, Die cut label 2" to 4.64" (51 mm to 118 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) or more Receipt: 0.002" to - Brother International RJ4040-K RuggedJet w/WiFi Battery | User Guide - Page 62
USER’S GUIDE
RJ-4030
RJ-4040
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