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Page 1: Mobile Printer
USER’S GUIDE PJ-673 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 0 US ENG... -
Page 2: Symbols Used In This Document
Introduction Thank you for purchase of the Brother mobile printer PocketJet PJ-673 (hereafter referred to as “the printer”). This mobile thermal printer can be connected to an iPhone or iPad (hereafter ® referred to as "an iOS device") or a computer running Windows to print documents. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setting Up the Printer General Description ....................1 Power Sources and Their Installation ..............1 Connecting the Printer to External Power..............2 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional)..........2 Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional)...........2 Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Optional)..........3 Installing the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery .............3 Charging the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery .............4 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery..........5... - Page 4 Setting Paper Size ....................37 Selecting Paper Type ..................38 Cut Sheet Paper ....................38 Non-Perforated Roll Paper ................38 Perforated Roll Paper ..................38 Tips on Using Paper ....................39 Using Genuine Brother Thermal Paper ............39 Brother PJ-673 Utility Overview ......................40 Installing Brother PJ-673 Utility................40 Uninstalling PJ-673 Utility ..................41 Using PJ-673 Utility .....................42 Before Using PJ-673 Series Utility ..............42...
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Page 5: Setting Up The Printer
Setting Up the Printer General Description Power Sources and Their Installation This printer operates on various types of power sources. Select the power source (some are sold separately) appropriate for your intended use, and then purchase the necessary equipment. The AC adapter or car adapter can provide power directly to the printer for printing when the rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) battery or rechargeable Li-ion... -
Page 6: Connecting The Printer To External Power
Chapter 1 Connecting the Printer Hold down the printer's (Power) to External Power button for about 1 second to turn the printer on. The POWER indicator lights in green, and the printer is in standby. Connecting to an AC Power Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional) Outlet (Optional) -
Page 7: Using The Rechargeable Ni-Mh Battery (Optional)
Setting Up the Printer Using the NOTE Rechargeable Ni-MH With the printer positioned as shown below, the red wire of the battery Battery (Optional) connector (4) will be on the left side. Grasp the battery removal ribbon, which Installing the Rechargeable is attached to the inside of the battery Ni-MH Battery compartment. -
Page 8: Charging The Rechargeable Ni-Mh Battery
Chapter 1 Removing the Rechargeable Ni-MH NOTE Battery • Charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery immediately after purchase using the Open the battery cover by pressing the following procedure. cover latch. • Up to 120 minutes is needed to fully Swing the cover open and remove it. charge a rechargeable Ni-MH battery. -
Page 9: Tips On Using The Rechargeable Ni-Mh Battery
Setting Up the Printer After the rechargeable Ni-MH battery Darker prints will discharge the has been refreshed, charging begins rechargeable Ni-MH battery faster than automatically. lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver’s dialog box The POWER indicator blinks in green until charging is complete. -
Page 10: Using The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (Optional)
Chapter 1 Using the Refresh Refresh occurs when the printer fully Rechargeable Li-ion discharges the rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Optional) battery so that the battery can be recharged to its full capacity. To refresh the battery, press and hold the (Power) Installing the Rechargeable button for a few seconds until the POWER... -
Page 11: Charging The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Setting Up the Printer Perform the following procedure to charge NOTE the rechargeable Li-ion battery. When installing the rechargeable Li-ion battery, insert the battery removal ribbon NOTE into the battery compartment, and then • Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery install the battery. The battery removal immediately after purchase using the ribbon is not needed when removing the following procedure. -
Page 12: Tips On Using The Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Chapter 1 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery immediately after purchase. Do not use it before it is charged. Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Li-ion battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density setting in the printer driver’s dialog box (see Setting 1 POWER indicator Printer Driver Options on page 35) or in... - Page 13 Setting Up the Printer If the printer is used when both the Using the printer while the rechargeable rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed Li-ion battery is installed and charging and the AC adapter or DC cable is may accelerate the battery’s deterioration. If using the printer when the rechargeable connected, the auto power off function will turn off the printer after the specified...
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Page 14: Rechargeable Battery Overview
Chapter 1 Rechargeable Battery Overview The characteristics of the two types of rechargeable batteries that can be used with the printer are described in the following table. Ni-MH battery Li-ion battery Battery mounting Internal External Print while charging Trickle charge battery Battery charger location Inside Printer Inside Battery... -
Page 15: Connecting The Printer And Ios Device
Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Printer NOTE and iOS Device The serial number appears as “SER. NO. XXXXXX-XXXXXXXXX” on the back of the printer. When printing from an iOS device, printing software created by a software Connecting the Printer developer will be needed in addition to (With the Default Settings) the product and services that we... - Page 16 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer (With the Default Settings Changed) NOTE When the WIRELESS LAN indicator ® • A computer running Windows and a USB stops blinking and remains lit, the printer cable are required to change the printer’s is connected.
- Page 17 Setting Up the Printer The wireless LAN settings will appear in the [WLAN Settings] screen. Type the Select [Wireless Network settings in the [WLAN Settings] screen, Connection], and then click [Next]. and then click [Send Settings]. Make a note of the specified settings. With the USB cable, connect the printer ®...
- Page 18 Chapter 1 NOTE SSID In this procedure, the printer driver and IP Address setup utility were installed at the same Subnet Mask ® time on the computer running Windows WEP Key ® Later, the computer running Windows can be used to change the settings. See WLAN Settings on page 51 in PJ-673 [Communication Mode], Utility Menu.
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Page 19: Connecting The Printer And A Windows ® Computer
Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Printer When the WIRELESS LAN indicator stops blinking and remains lit, the printer ® and a Windows is connected. Print from the printing software created with the SDK. Computer NOTE ® It may take more than 1 minute to Printing From a Windows establish a wireless LAN connection. - Page 20 Chapter 1 • Before the installation, disconnect the LAN cable from the computer or disable the wired LAN connection. The default printer settings are listed below. It may be useful to first print a report of the printer settings as described in Printing a Printer Report on page 59.
- Page 21 Setting Up the Printer Click [Close]. The installation is now complete. Continue by setting up the computer ® running Windows and adding the printer. Setting Up the Computer Running ® Windows This procedure describes how to specify settings for a wireless LAN connection. Since the connection procedure differs depending on the operating system, check the Click [Send Settings].
- Page 22 Chapter 1 ® Windows Vista For the security key or passphrase, type in the printer’s default WEP key (last five digits of the serial number), and then click [Connect]. ® Windows For the network key, type in the printer’s default WEP key (last five digits of the serial number), and then click [Connect].
- Page 23 Setting Up the Printer Adding a Printer NOTE • Turn on the printer in wireless LAN mode. (page 30) • When a printer is added, the two printer names [Brother PJ-673 USB] and [Brother PJ-673] are created. Select the first when printing via a USB connection, and select the second when printing via a wireless LAN connection.
- Page 24 Chapter 1 Type the IP address of your PJ-673 in Type the specified IP address as the the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, port name. If the installation was and then click [Next]. completed using the default settings, type in [169.254.100.1] as the IP address.
- Page 25 Setting Up the Printer ® ® Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Select [Brother PJ-673], and then click ® Vista [Next]. Click [Add a local printer]. Be sure to select [Add a local printer]. ® Windows The [Add Printer Wizard] window appears.
- Page 26 Chapter 1 • In order to use the printer via a wireless LAN connection, settings must be specified on both the printer and the ® computer running Windows . The printer settings will be specified with the printer driver; however, the settings on the ®...
- Page 27 Setting Up the Printer With the USB cable, connect the printer • When changing the WEP key, type in 5 or ® to the computer running Windows , and 13 ASCII characters or 10 or 26 then turn on the printer. If the printer is in hexadecimal characters.
- Page 28 Chapter 1 ® Windows NOTE Click [Control Panel] in [Apps] screen - If the list does not appear, contact the [Network and Internet]. manufacturer of your wireless LAN card. If Click [Network and Sharing Center]. you are using a computer with wireless Click [Connect the Network].
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Page 29: Printing From A Computer Running Windows Via A Usb Connection
Setting Up the Printer ® ® ® Printing From a Computer Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows ® Running Windows Via a USB When the WIRELESS LAN indicator Connection stops blinking and remains lit, the printer connection is complete. Continue with Adding a Printer on page 19. -
Page 30: Uninstall The Printer Driver
Chapter 1 Uninstall the Printer Driver With the USB cable, connect the printer ® to the computer running Windows , and then turn on the printer. Check that the Perform this procedure only when printing printer is in USB mode (page 30), and from this printer (PJ-673) is no longer then click [Next]. - Page 31 Setting Up the Printer Close the [Print Server Properties] ® Windows window. The printer driver has been uninstalled. Turn off the printer. ® Windows Vista [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Printers Turn off the printer. and Faxes].
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Page 32: Using The Printer
Using the Printer Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the (Power) button, (Feed) button and the indicators. 4 DATA indicator (Power) button 5 STATUS indicator (Feed) button 6 WIRELESS LAN indicator 3 POWER indicator Power Button and Feed Button Functions Operation (Power) button function Turn the printer on... -
Page 33: Indicators
Using the Printer Operation (Power) button function Turn the printer off while charging Press the (Power) button quickly two times. the rechargeable Ni-MH battery NOTE Rechargeable Li-ion battery is not controlled by these functions. Operation (Feed) button function Eject the paper manually (manual Make sure that the printer is turned on and that there is paper loaded, form feed) and then press the... -
Page 34: Switching Between Wireless Lan Mode And Usb Mode
Chapter 2 Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode Following the procedure below to switch the connection interface between wireless LAN and USB. 1 Turn on the printer, and then hold down the (Power) button for at least 3 seconds. 2 Check that the WIRELESS LAN indicator switches either from lit to blinking or from blinking to lit, and then release the (Power) button. -
Page 35: Connected To The Printer
Using the Printer Connecting the iOS Connecting a ® Device to a Separate Windows Computer Wireless Network Than to a Separate Wireless the One Connected to Network Than the One the Printer Connected to the Printer NOTE • While connected to this printer in ad-hoc ®... - Page 36 Chapter 2 To establish a connection, from the list ® Windows of currently available SSIDs that To re-establish the connection, type in appears, select the usual SSID for the the network key according to the network connection (infrastructure security settings specified for the mode).
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Page 37: Printing Solutions
Using the Printer Printing Solutions Printing Your printer can be used with several For typical printing, use the following procedure. ® versions of Windows and iOS. When printing from a computer running Open the document on the computer to ® be printed. -
Page 38: Making Prints Lighter Or Darker
Chapter 2 NOTE NOTE • Make sure that the bottom edge of the • If paper is loaded and the DATA indicator paper is parallel with the roller. remains green without blinking, the printer has not received enough data to print an •... -
Page 39: Setting Printer Driver Options
Using the Printer Setting Printer Driver Page Feed Mode Options Available settings: [No Feed], [Fixed Page], [End of Page], [End of Page Retract] When printing from a computer program, Default setting: [Fixed Page] various printing options can be selected using This option determines how paper is ejected;... -
Page 40: No Feed Mode Extra Feed
Chapter 2 No Feed Mode Extra Feed Automatically Switch Command Mode Available settings: [None], [1/2 inch (12.7 mm)], [1 inch (25.4 mm)], [1-1/2 inches Available settings: [Disable], [Enable] (38.1 mm)], [2 inches (50.8 mm)] Default setting: [Enable] Default setting: [1 inch (25.4 mm)] Select whether or not the mode switching This option is used when [Page Feed Mode] command is automatically sent when the... -
Page 41: Setting Paper Size
Using the Printer Setting Paper Size ® Windows Open [Control Panel] - [Printers To use a pre-defined paper size (letter, legal, and Other Hardware] - [Printers A4, etc.), select the desired paper size in the and Faxes]. page Setup dialog box. If the desired paper size has not been Make sure no items are selected, defined, use the following procedure to add... -
Page 42: Selecting Paper Type
Chapter 2 Selecting Paper Type Infinite Length Pages (Such as for Geological Recordings or Polygraph Charts) Paper type can be set to [Cut Sheet], [Roll], [Perforated Roll] or [Perforated Roll Set the paper size to [Infinite]. Retract]. Set [Paper Type] to [Roll]. Cut Sheet Paper Set [Page Feed Mode] to [No Feed]. -
Page 43: Tips On Using Paper
Using the Printer Tips on Using Paper Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed, remove the paper according to the following procedure. Using Genuine Brother Thermal Paper Gently open the release cover completely. Thermal paper eliminates the need for toner, ribbon or ink. -
Page 44: Brother Pj-673 Utility
Brother PJ-673 Utility Overview Installing Brother PJ-673 Utility Brother PJ-673 Utility (hereafter referred to as “PJ-673 Utility”) is computer program that If Brother PJ-673 Utility has not been allows you to change the printer's default installed, follow the procedure below to install settings. -
Page 45: Uninstalling Pj-673 Utility
Brother PJ-673 Utility Uninstalling PJ-673 Close the [Programs and Features] ® ® window (Windows 8 / Windows Utility ® Windows Vista ) / [Add or Remove ® Programs] window (Windows XP). PJ-673 Utility has been uninstalled. Perform this procedure only when printing from this printer (PJ-673) is no longer NOTE necessary or when re-installing this printer’s... -
Page 46: Using Pj-673 Utility
Chapter 3 Using PJ-673 Utility How to Use PJ-673 Utility In the main window of the PJ-673 Utility, Before Using PJ-673 Series select the check boxes of the Utility parameters with settings that can be changed. With the AC adapter, connect the Select the desired settings from the printer to an AC power outlet. -
Page 47: Parameters
Brother PJ-673 Utility Parameters NOTE • Most users will not need to change these settings of PJ-673 Utility; generally they are relevant 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 Power Off and Pre-feed. - Page 48 Chapter 3 Defining Paper Size 1 Paper Size [Form Length] [Bottom Margin] Available settings: [Letter], [A4], [Legal], [Left Margin] [Custom] [Right Margin] Default setting: [Letter] This parameter determines the default paper NOTE size. For standard paper sizes, this parameter If this parameter is changed in the printer also determines the default margins and the driver’s dialog box, that setting has priority.
- Page 49 Brother PJ-673 Utility 3 Bottom Margin Columns - The left margin equals the number of columns (specified here) The available settings differ depending on the multiplied by the width of the number of selected [Text Line Spacing] setting. columns specified. The width of each column is determined by the [Default Text Line Spacing Lines...
- Page 50 Chapter 3 Defining Power and Roll Paper Options 1 Auto Power On 3 Auto Power Off(Ni-MH) Available settings: [Disable], [Enable], Available settings: [None], [10 Minutes], [20 [Enable (No Main Button)] Minutes], [30 Minutes], [40 Minutes], [50 Minutes], [60 Minutes] Default setting: [Disable] Default setting: [10 Minutes] This parameter determines how the printer responds when it is connected to an AC or DC...
- Page 51 Brother PJ-673 Utility 6 Dash Line Print Available settings: [Disable], [Enable] Default setting: [Disable] This parameter is used to print dash lines between pages, useful when printing on roll paper. Set [Form Feed Mode] to [Fixed Page], and then select [Enable]. Note that dash lines are printed on the paper;...
- Page 52 Chapter 3 Defining Print Density and Other Options 1 Print Density End of Page Retract - Paper is fed until the paper sensor detects a pre-printed Available settings: [0] - [10] end-of-page mark on the paper or the end Default setting: [6] of the sheet.
- Page 53 Brother PJ-673 Utility When the device sends data to the printer, it may send both an LF and a CR command at the end of a line in order to move the print head to the left margin (via the CR command) of the next line (via the LF command).
- Page 54 Chapter 3 Defining Internal Font Settings 1 Extended Characters Default Pitch Reduced Size Available settings: [Italic], [Graphics] Default setting: [Graphics] 10 characters/inch 16.67 characters/inch This parameter determines which characters 12 characters/inch 20 characters/inch are used when printing ASCII characters 128 Proportional Half the character to 255.
- Page 55 Brother PJ-673 Utility PJ-673 Utility Menu 1 Select All Communication Mode Click [Select All] to select all of the check Select the communication mode. [Ad-hoc] boxes in PJ-673 Utility. has already been selected. SSID(Network Name) 2 Clear All The SSID is the name that appears when Click [Clear All] to clear all of the check boxes searching for the access point (network).
- Page 56 Chapter 3 [169.254.100.1] is specified as the Print Unit Settings default.Type in four values between [0-255] Click [Print Unit Settings] to print a report and separated with [.]. Since each device containing firmware version, image quality, on a network must have a unique number, and configuration information, as shown do not specify the same number as the below.
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Page 57: Maintaining The Printer
Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Platen Remove the backing paper on the upper half of the cleaning sheet, as shown. Roller Dirt and debris on the platen roller can cause the paper to be fed incorrectly (skewing the print image) and degrade the print quality (distorting the print image). -
Page 58: Cleaning The Printer's Exterior
Chapter 4 Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior 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. -
Page 59: Reference
Reference Indicators The indicators light and flash 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. Indicator is lit in the color shown Indicator is blinking in the color shown Indicator is blinking in alternating colors as shown Indicator is lit or blinking in any color or pattern Indicator is off... - Page 60 Chapter 5 WIRELESS POWER DATA STATUS Description Rechargeable Ni-MH battery is charging Printing or receiving data Buffer contains unprinted data Receiving flash upgrade Receiving Printer upgrade Printer is in maintenance mode (for printing a printer report) System error (call for service) Error when beginning charging/discharging (rechargeable Ni-MH battery not installed)
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Page 61: Indicator Warnings
Reference Indicator Warnings Problem Solution The POWER indicator does not light The printer is receiving no power. If you are using AC or DC power, make sure that the AC adapter or DC cable is properly connected (see Connecting the Printer to External Power on page 2) and make sure that the AC or DC power outlet is turned on. - Page 62 Chapter 5 Problem Solution Head or motor is cooling down The thermal head or motor is too hot. Head: If the thermal head becomes too hot, the thermal head may produce imaging on the paper in areas not intended to be printed.
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Page 63: Printing A Printer Report
Reference Printing a Printer Report This feature is used to print a Letter-size printer settings report without connecting the printer to a computer. (The report will fit on A4-size paper.) The report contains firmware version, image quality, and configuration information. The wireless settings are printed on this page. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Overview If you have any problems with the printer, first check to make sure that you have performed the following tasks correctly. Install the battery or connect the printer to an AC or DC power outlet (see Connecting the Printer to External Power on page 2). -
Page 65: Paper Problems
Troubleshooting Paper Problems Problem Solution The paper is jammed in the printer See Clearing a Paper Jam on page 39. The paper moves through the printer, but Make sure that the paper is thermal paper. nothing appears on the paper ... - Page 66 Chapter 6 Problem Solution The side margins are incorrect Make sure that the correct margins have been set in PJ-673 Utility and your application. Adjust the left margin as needed. Make sure that the application, the printer, and the printer driver have been set to match the paper size of the paper that is loaded in the printer.
- Page 67 Troubleshooting Problem Solution I want to print using either a wireless LAN Set up the printer for both a wireless LAN connection and a connection or a USB connection. USB connection. If the printer was set up for only one communication method, it cannot be switched.
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Page 68: Pages Don't Print
Chapter 6 Pages Don’t Print Problem Solution The DATA indicator remains lit in green Printing of all received data is not completed. Wait until it is but the printer does not print finished. If paper is not installed, load new paper. ... -
Page 69: Pages Are Partially Printed
Troubleshooting Pages Are Partially Printed Problem Solution The DATA indicator turns off while a page The computer program may not have sent a full page of data. remains in the printer Try printing the document again. The computer program may have sent the wrong page size information, or the paper loaded is the wrong size. -
Page 70: Technical Information
Technical Information Product Specifications Model Name PJ-673 Dimensions 10.04 (W) x 2.17 (D) x 1.57 (H) in. / 255 (W) x 55 (D) x 40 (H) mm Weight Approximately 1.058 lb. / 480g (excluding battery, paper) Printing Method Direct thermal printing Print Speed Average: 9.4 sec./page (under our standard environment... - Page 71 Technical Information Model Name PJ-673 Software Printer font size 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi and proportional sizes Printer font face Serif and Sans Serif Environmental 32 - 104 F/0 - 40 C Operation temperature Operation humidity 30 - 80 % (No condensation) 5 - 122 F/-15 - 50 C Storage temperature Storage humidity...
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Page 72: A Character Sets
Character Sets Character Code Tables For more detailed information, download the Command Reference from the Brother Solutions Center web site (http://solutions.brother.com/) Extended Graphics Character Table MSB> LSB 0 Ç É á ü æ í ß “ é Æ ó â... -
Page 73: Italic Character Table
Character Sets Italic Character Table MSB> LSB 0 “ “ & & ‘ ‘ < ¦ < ¦ > > Ø... -
Page 74: International Character Set Table
International Character Set Table ¦ France à Ç § é ù è Ø Germany § Ä Ö Ü ä ö ü ß United Kingdom £ ¦ Denmark I Æ Ø Å æ ø å Sweden ¤ É Ä Ö Å...