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.
Introduction Thank you for purchase 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-623/663 only) before using the printer. We suggest that you keep this document in a handy place for future reference.
Table of Contents 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 General Description ...............................................................................................1 Connecting the Printer to External Power..............................................................1 Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional).................................................1 Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional)...................................................2 Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Optional).......
Tips on Using Paper ............................................................................................24 Use Genuine Brother Thermal Paper ............................................................24 Usage and Handling Instructions...................................................................24 Clearing a Paper Jam ....................................................................................25 Cutting Roll Paper ........................................................................
1 Setting Up the Printer General Description 1 9 10 8 1 2 34 Connecting the Printer to External Power Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional) 1 1 1 Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to power the printer or charge the rechargeable battery using AC power. 7 56 1 16 17 a b Connect the AC adapter to the printer. c Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power outlet (100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz). Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
Chapter 1 Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional) Connect the printer to your vehicle’s 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 DC cable to the vehicle’s 12 V DC power outlet. b c Connect the DC cable to the printer. 1 Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Optional) Installing the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery a Open the battery cover by pressing the cover latch.
Setting Up the Printer d e c Grasp the battery 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. 1 1 While holding onto the ribbon, tilt the rechargeable Ni-MH battery and insert it into the battery compartment. After the rechargeable Ni-MH battery passes the outer edges of the compartment, press it securely into position.
Chapter 1 a Tips on Using the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Install the rechargeable Ni-MH battery in the printer. b Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power outlet, or use the DC cable to connect the printer to a DC power outlet. c Make sure that the printer is turned off. d Press and hold the (Power) button for a few seconds until the POWER indicator begins to blink in green and orange. Charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery immediately after purchase.
Setting Up the Printer Explaining Battery Terms Discharge Discharge occurs when the rechargeable Ni-MH battery's power is depleted. The battery discharges slowly over time, even when the battery is not in use. When the battery has been fully-discharged, it cannot be used until it is recharged. Refresh 1 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Optional) a Inactivity is the condition when the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has been unused for too long, and it cannot retain as much power as before.
Chapter 1 Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Note When installing the rechargeable Li-ion battery, insert the battery removal ribbon into the battery compartment, and then install the battery. The battery removal ribbon is not needed when removing the rechargeable Li-ion battery. d The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged while it is inserted in the printer and also while it is removed from the printer. Perform the following procedure to charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Setting Up the Printer 1 Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 2 1 Charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery immediately after purchase. Do not use it before it is charged. 1 POWER indicator 2 Battery indicator Charging While Removed From the Printer Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Li-ion battery faster than lighter prints.
Chapter 1 When charging the rechargeable Li-ion battery while the DC cable is connected, the amount of voltage required to fully charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery may not be supplied by the DC power outlet. When 180 minutes (max.) have passed since charging started, the battery indicator turns off and charging stops even if the rechargeable Li-ion battery has not been fully charged.
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 described in the following table.
Chapter 1 Installing and Uninstalling the Driver Install the Printer Driver Select the model. 1 c d 1 e Click [Finish] to close the installation screen. Note For Mac OS® Users • Please do not connect the printer to your computer via the USB cable until you have installed the printer driver. If you accidentally do so, cancel the “New Hardware Wizard”, disconnect the printer, and install the driver as described below.
Setting Up the Printer Uninstall the Printer Driver For Windows® Users Windows® a b c d XP Turn off the printer. [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Printers and Faxes]. Choose [Brother PJ-XXX], and click [File] - [Delete] or right click on the icon and then click [Delete]. Go to [File] - [Server Properties]. The [Print Server Properties] window displayed. e Click the [Drivers] tab and choose [Brother PJ-XXX]. Then, click [Remove].
Chapter 1 For Mac OS® Users a b c d 1 Turn off the printer. Mac OS® X 10.4.11: Double-click the drive where Mac OS® X is installed, and double-click [Applications] - [Utilities] - [Printer Setup Utility]. The [Printer List] window displayed. Mac OS® X 10.5.x - 10.6: Click in order of Apple menu - [System Preferences...], and click [Print & Fax]. Mac OS® X 10.4.11: Choose [PJ-XXX], and click [Delete]. Mac OS® X 10.5.x - 10.6: Choose [Brother PJ-XXX], and click [-]. Close the [Printer List] (10.4.
Setting Up the Printer Bluetooth Connection (PJ-662/663 Only) f Select the port name confirmed in step b (“COM” plus a number). g Click [OK] to close the properties dialog box. h Close the printers window to finish. Note Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped computer or Bluetooth adapter and install any necessary hardware and software.
Chapter 1 d Mac OS® X 10.4.11: Select [Passkey Options...] in the [Bluetooth Device Set Up] screen, select [Use a specific passkey], and then click [OK]. Note The printer’s passkey (PIN code) is the last four digits of the printer’s serial number by default. e Mac OS® X 10.4.11: Select the desired printer from the list in the [Bluetooth Device Set Up] screen and click [Continue]. f Mac OS® X 10.4.
Setting Up the Printer c Select [RS-232] in the [Port type] (10.4.11) / [Protocol] (10.5.x-10.6) pull-down menu, select [SPP Printing] in the [Device service] (10.4.11) / [Service] (10.5.x-10.6) pull-down menu, and then click [Apply]. Note A PIN may be required to pair the printer and the computer or Bluetooth adapter. The default PIN is the last four characters of the printer’s serial number. Use PJ-600 Series Utility to change the PIN if necessary.
Chapter 1 • To connect to a portable terminal using a IrDA or Bluetooth connection, refer to the documentation included with the portable terminal.
2 Using the Printer 2 Operation Panel 2 The operation panel consists of the (Power) button, 1 6 2 4 5 1 (Power) button 2 (Feed) button 3 POWER indicator 4 DATA indicator 5 STATUS indicator 6 2 (Feed) button and the indicators.
Chapter 2 (Feed) button function Eject the paper manually (manual form feed) Operation Make sure that the printer is turned on and that there is paper loaded, and then press the (Feed) button. Paper is slowly ejected as long as the button is held down. If you continue to hold down the (Feed) button after about 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of paper has been ejected, about one page length of paper is ejected at high speed.
Using the Printer Printing Solutions Your printer can be used with several versions of the Windows® and Mac OS® operating systems. In most situations, the printer requires 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.com/). We recommend that you visit the website to make sure that you have the latest version of the drivers.
Chapter 2 1 • If you load paper before you start the print job, you will have time to adjust the paper. If the paper is skewed after the printer pulls it into the starting position, open the release cover completely, remove the paper, 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.
Using the Printer Setting Printer Driver Options Form Feed Mode 2 When printing from a computer program, various printing options can be selected using the printer driver. Paper Type 2 This option determines how paper is ejected; it determines how the printer responds to form feed command. 2 No Feed - Paper is not fed at the end of a job. Because additional paper is not ejected when at the end of the document, this setting is useful when using non-perforated roll paper.
Chapter 2 Setting Paper Size Note This option only affects the last page of a document. The bottom margin specified by the computer program has no effect, and the top margin determines the total top and bottom margin between pages of a multi-page document. Roll Paper Pause (Windows® Only) To use a pre-defined paper size (letter, legal, A4, etc.), select the desired paper size in the page setup dialog.
Using the Printer Selecting Paper Type Windows® 7 a Start button - [Devices and Printers]. b Select [Brother PJ-XXX], and then click [Print server properties]. c Click the [Forms] tab, and then click [Change Form Settings]. If the [User Account Control] dialog displayed, enter the password and click [Yes]. d a b Paper type can be set to [Cut Sheet], [Roll], [Perforated Roll] or [Perforated Roll Retract].
Chapter 2 Infinite Length Pages (Such as Geological Recordings or Polygraph Charts) a b Tips on Using Paper 2 Set the paper size to [Infinite]. Windows® only, set [Paper Type] to [Roll]. c d Set [Form Feed Mode] to [No Feed]. e Confirm that the top and bottom margins specified within the computer program are set to zero (0). Usage and Handling Instructions 2 When loading paper, make sure that the smooth, coated side faces the back of the printer.
Using the Printer Clearing a Paper Jam 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 necessary. If this does not eject the jammed paper, continue to the next step. b Gently open the release cover completely. c Gently pull the paper out of the printer in either direction.
3 PJ-600 Series Utility Overview PJ-600 Series Utility is computer program that allows you to change the printer's default settings. Normally when using a computer program to print a document, print settings are specified in the printer driver's dialog box and then the data is sent to the printer (for details on the printer driver settings, see Setting Printer Driver Options on page 21). PJ-600 Series Utility can be used to adjust settings that are more advanced than the printer driver’s settings.
PJ-600 Series Utility Uninstalling PJ-600 Series Utility For Windows® Users a b 3 3 Windows® XP: [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs]. The [Add or Remove Programs] window displayed. Windows Vista® / Windows® 7: Start button - [Control Panel] [Programs] - [Programs and Features]. The [Uninstall or change a program] window displayed. Windows® XP: Choose [Brother PJ-600 Series Utility], and click [Remove].
Chapter 3 Settings that are specified using the printer driver are used during printing and are saved until the printer is turned off. The main window (shown below) opens, and the printer’s default settings are displayed. When the printer is turned on again, the settings specified using PJ-600 Series Utility are used as the default settings. Settings shown here vary by country and may have been specially configured for some customers.
PJ-600 Series Utility Parameters 3 Note • Most users will not need to change these settings; 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. 3 Changing Parameter Settings 1 1 2 3 2 Printer Displays a list of the compatible printers that are connected to the computer.
Chapter 3 Defining Paper Size 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Paper Size Available settings: [Letter], [A4], [Legal], [Custom] Default setting: [Letter] This parameter determines the default paper size. For standard paper sizes, this parameter also determines the default margins and the length for each printed page, as shown below. 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.
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 margin must be at least 0.5 inches (12.7 mm). For example, if [Text Line Spacing] is set to 6 lines per inch, [Bottom Margin] must be set to at least 3 lines.
Chapter 3 Defining Power and Roll Paper Options 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 32 Auto Power On Available settings: [Disable], [Enable], [Enable (No Main Button)] Default setting: [Disable] This parameter determines how the printer responds when it is connected to an AC or DC power outlet. Disable - The printer enters sleep mode, using minimal power. To turn on the printer, press the (Power) button. Enable - The printer turns on automatically.
PJ-600 Series Utility This parameter is used to print dash lines between pages, useful when printing on roll paper. When [Enable] is selected, set [Form Feed Mode] to [Fixed Page]. 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.
Chapter 3 Defining Print Density and Other Options 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Print Density Available settings: [0] - [10] Default setting: [6] (PJ-623/663), [4] (PJ622/662) This parameter determines print density, which affects the darkness of the printed document. A lower value produces lighter print; a higher value produces darker print. Darker print uses more battery power, but may be easier to read if the font or other document content is made up of narrow lines.
PJ-600 Series 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). However, some devices send only one command, and in these cases, the printer must respond as if both commands were sent. If your device sends only LF or CR commands at the ends of lines, select [LF=CR+LF CR=CR+LF].
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 characters 32 to 127 are used. When [Graphics] is selected, the characters shown in the table on page 55 are used.
PJ-600 Series Utility PJ-600 Series Utility Menu 1 3 3 5 4 2 6 7 1 Select All Click [Select All] to select all of the check boxes in PJ-600 Series Utility. 2 Clear All Click [Clear All] to clear all of the check boxes in PJ-600 Series Utility. 3 Current Click [Current] to retrieve the current settings from the printer selected in the [Printer] pull-down menu.
Chapter 3 Clean Unit See Cleaning the Platen Roller on page 40. Print Unit Settings Click [Print Unit Settings] to print a report containing firmware version, image quality, and configuration information, as shown below. You can also print this report using the (Feed) button (see Printing 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.
4 Other Function JPEG Printing 4 When using an IrDA connection (Windows® only) or a Bluetooth connection (PJ-662/663 only), image data (JPEG) can be printed without using the printer driver. 4 The image is printed with the height-to-width proportion of the received data. Note 4 • 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.
5 Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Platen Roller c Remove the backing paper on the upper half of the cleaning sheet, as shown. 5 Dirt and debris on the platen roller can cause the roller to feed paper into the printer at an angle and degrade the quality of the printed image. a Make sure that the printer is turned on and that no paper is loaded. Note If paper is loaded when you attempt to clean the platen roller, a form feed will be executed and the paper will be ejected.
Maintaining the Printer 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 case.
6 Reference 6 Indicators 6 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.
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 rechargeable Ni-MH battery / Head or motor is cooling down / Data reception error / Buffer full or format error / Printer is in boot mode 6 Ready for Bluetooth communication 1 PJ-662/663 only 43
Chapter 6 Indicator Warnings 6 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 1) and make sure that the AC or DC power outlet is turned on. If you are using DC power, check the fuse.
Reference Problem Solution Head or motor is cooling down The thermal head or motor is too hot. Head: If the thermal head becomes even hotter, the thermal head may produce imaging on the paper in areas not intended to be printed. This condition is normal when printing documents with a great deal of “black” content. The printer will stop and resume printing after the print head has cooled down.
Chapter 6 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 contains firmware version, image quality, and configuration information. a Make sure that the printer is turned on and that 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.
7 Troubleshooting Overview 7 7 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 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).
Chapter 7 Paper Problems 7 Problem Solution The paper is jammed in the printer See Clearing a Paper Jam on page 25. The paper moves through the printer, but nothing appears on the paper Make sure that you are using genuine Brother thermal paper and that the paper is loaded properly, with the smooth, coated side (the print side) facing down (see Printing on page 19). Check the print density setting (see Setting Printer Driver Options on page 21).
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 have been set to match the paper size of the paper that is loaded in the printer. If the computer program or printer driver has been set to print legal-size paper and you insert letter-size paper, the image will require two sheets.
Chapter 7 Pages Are Partially Printed 7 Problem Solution The DATA indicator turns off while a page remains in the printer The computer program may not have sent a full page of data. Try printing the document again. The computer program may have sent the wrong page size information, or the paper loaded is the wrong size. Check settings in the computer program and the print driver for the proper page size. Make sure that the page size specified in the computer program matches the paper that is loaded.
8 Technical Information 8 Product Specifications (PJ-622/623) Model Name PJ-622 Dimensions 10.04 (W) x 2.17 (D) x 1.18 (H) in. / 255 (W) x 55 (D) x 30 (H) mm Weight Approximately 1.036 lb. / 470g (excluding battery, paper) 8 PJ-623 Printing Method Direct thermal printing Print Speed Average: 9.4 sec./page (under our standard environment 1) Resolution 203 x 200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 3.73" x 0.9"/ 94.7 mm x 22.8 mm - max. 8.16" x 99.67" / 207.
Chapter 8 Model Name PJ-622 PJ-623 Operating environment Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 (USB) Mac OS® X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (USB) ENVIRONMENTAL Operation temperature 41 - 95 F/5 - 35 C Operation humidity 30 - 80 % (No condensation) Storage temperature 5 - 122 F/-15 - 50 C Storage humidity 30 - 85 % (No condensation) 1 52 These figures vary by environment. “Our standard environment” is as follows: JEITA J1 pattern on A4 size paper and continuous printing.
Technical Information Product Specifications (PJ-662/663) Model Name PJ-662 Dimensions 10.04 (W) x 2.17 (D) x 1.18 (H) in. / 255 (W) x 55 (D) x 30 (H) mm Weight Approximately 1.043 lb. / 473g (excluding battery, paper) 8 PJ-663 Printing Method Direct thermal printing Print Speed Average: 9.4 sec./page (under our standard environment 1) Resolution 203 x 200 dpi 300 x 300 dpi Printable Area Configure with printer driver (min. 3.73" x 0.9"/ 94.7 mm x 22.8 mm - max. 8.16" x 99.67" / 207.
Chapter 8 Model Name PJ-662 PJ-663 ENVIRONMENTAL Operation temperature 41 - 95 F/5 - 35 C Operation humidity 30 - 80 % (No condensation) Storage temperature 5 - 122 F/-15 - 50 C Storage humidity 30 - 85 % (No condensation) 1 54 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.
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