Other Functions; Mass Storage; Description; Using The Mass Storage Feature - Brother RJ-3050 User Manual

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Other Functions

Mass Storage

Description

The mass storage feature allows you to execute commands and perform JPEG printing by sending data from
a computer or other device to the printer via USB. Files that have been copied to the printer's mass storage
area are processed when you press the
This feature is useful in the following situations:
 When you want to apply settings that are stored in a command file (".bin" format), or templates that are
stored in ".blf" format files that were distributed by the administrator without using a customised tool
 When you want to execute commands or perform JPEG printing without installing the printer driver
 When you want to use a device with an OS (including non-Windows operating systems) that has a USB
host feature to print and transmit data

Using the Mass Storage Feature

a
Confirm that the printer is turned off.
b
While pressing the
(Power) button.
The printer starts up in mass storage mode. For RJ-3050, the POWER and STATUS indicators light in
green. For RJ-3150, the message [Mass Storage] is displayed on the LCD display.
c
Connect the computer or device to the printer via USB.
The printer's mass storage area is displayed on the computer or device's screen.
Note
If the mass storage area is not displayed automatically, 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 copy to the mass storage area.
e
Press the (Bluetooth) button (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150).
The command file is executed.
For RJ-3050, the Bluetooth indicator lights in blue. For RJ-3150, the message [Receiving] is displayed
on the LCD display.
f
After the file has been executed, the Bluetooth indicator turns off (for RJ-3050) or the message [Mass
Storage] is displayed again on the LCD display (for RJ-3150).
(Bluetooth) button (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150).
(Bluetooth) button (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150), press and hold the
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