Online User’s Guide RJ-3050/RJ-3150 RJ-3050 RJ-3150 Before using this printer, be sure to read this Online User’s Guide. We suggest you keep this manual in a safe place.
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Table of Contents Section I 1 Basic Operations Setting Up the Printer 2 General Description ...................................................................................................................................2 Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ......................................................................................................4 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery...........................................................................................
Printing Labels Stored in the Printer (RJ-3150 Only)...............................................................................45 Configuring the Template Mode ........................................................................................................45 Printing Using the Operation Panel on the Printer.............................................................................45 Printing Using a Barcode Reader ................................................................................
6 Maintaining the Printer 108 Print Head Maintenance ........................................................................................................................108 Roller Maintenance................................................................................................................................109 Paper Outlet Maintenance .....................................................................................................................
13 How to update P-touch Software 158 Updating P-touch Editor.........................................................................................................................158 Updating the Firmware ..........................................................................................................................160 Section III Wireless network 14 Introduction 163 Network Features .........................................................................................................
21 Appendix C 185 General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function .........................................................................185 List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings ................................................................................................
Section I Basic Operations 2 Using the Printer 39 Printer Setting Tool 49 Other Functions 90 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) 92 Maintaining the Printer 108 Reference 112 Troubleshooting 116 Technical Information 122 Setting Up the Printer I
1 Setting Up the Printer 1 1 General Description 1 Front (RJ-3050) 9 8 7 6 10 11 12 1314 15 2 16 3 4 5 1 1 Battery compartment 2 Battery latch 3 Mini-USB port 4 DC connector 5 Cover open lever 6 RD Roll compartment cover 7 Paper outlet 8 Battery indicator 9 STATUS indicator 10 POWER indicator 11 (Power) button (To turn the printer on/off) 12 (Feed) button (To feed the paper or print the printer settings) 13 (Wi-Fi) button (To communicate with your wireless devices or wireless access p
Setting Up the Printer Back (RJ-3150) Front (RJ-3150) 11 12 13 14 15 10 9 8 6 16 17 18 1 1 2 3 4 7 5 1 Battery compartment 1 1 Battery cover (for clock battery) 2 Battery latch 3 USB host port 4 Mini-USB port 5 DC connector 6 Cover open lever 7 Peeler latch 8 RD Roll compartment cover 9 Paper outlet 10 Label peeler 11 LCD display 12 Battery indicator 13 14 (Power) button (To turn the printer on/off) (Cancel) button 15 Cursor button ( UP/ DOWN) 16 OK button 17 Menu button 18 (Feed) butt
Setting Up the Printer Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 1 Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 a Make sure that the battery latch is lifted up, and then insert the battery into the battery compartment with the battery cover attached to the battery. Make sure that the terminal end of the battery is facing inward. b With the battery inserted and while pushing the battery lightly into the cavity, lower the battery latch until it clicks locking the battery in place.
Setting Up the Printer Recharging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 1 While Installed in the Printer 1 The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged while it is inserted in the printer. Perform the following procedure to charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery. Note • Before using the rechargeable Li-ion battery, use the following procedure to charge it. • Fully charge a new battery. Initial charging will take about 3 hours. • Print speed varies with the available battery voltage.
Setting Up the Printer Connecting to an AC Power Socket (Optional) 1 1 Connect the printer to a nearby AC power socket to charge the rechargeable battery. a b c Connect the AC adapter to the printer. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power socket (100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz). 1 2 1 AC adapter 2 AC power cord Note The AC adapter and AC power cord are optional accessories.
Setting Up the Printer Connecting to a DC Power Socket (Optional) 1 1 Connect the printer to your vehicle’s 12 V DC power socket (cigarette lighter, etc.) to charge the rechargeable battery. a b Connect the car adapter to the vehicle’s 12 V DC power socket. Connect the car adapter to the printer. 1 1 Car adapter Note The car adapter is an optional accessory. Using the Battery Charger (Optional) 1 The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged using the dedicated battery charger (PA-BC-001).
Setting Up the Printer Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging 1 1 To stop rechargeable Li-ion battery from charging, disconnect the AC power cord or car adapter from the DC connector. Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1 Fully charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. Do not use it before it is charged. Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Li-ion battery faster than lighter prints.
Setting Up the Printer Installing the Clock Battery (RJ-3150 Only) 1 1 a Open the battery cover using a Phillips screwdriver. b Insert the supplied battery into the space for the battery, making sure that the battery is level and its positive side is facing up. c Replace the battery cover.
Setting Up the Printer Turning the Printer On or Off 1 1 On (Press and hold the (Power) button until) Off (Press and hold the (Power) button until) RJ-3050 POWER indicator turns green STATUS indicator turns red RJ-3150 LCD display turns on [System Off] appears on LCD display Note When turning the printer off, do NOT remove the battery until the STATUS indicator goes off (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150).
Setting Up the Printer When Using RJ-3050 or When Not Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150) a 1 1 Push the cover open lever to open the RD Roll compartment cover. 1 1 Cover open lever b Open the roll guides by lifting up the roll guide adjustment lever (1) and pulling the roll guide outwards. Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment with the roll feeding from the bottom as shown.
Setting Up the Printer c d While lifting up the roll guide adjustment lever (1), push in both roll guides (2) to the roll width. Make sure that the RD Roll is positioned straight in the RD Roll compartment. 1 Close the RD Roll compartment by pressing down on the centre of the cover until it latches. Note When using die-cut labels (RJ-3150 only), press the will position the label to the correct starting position. (Feed) button after setting the RD Roll.
Setting Up the Printer Cutting Roll Paper 1 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. 1 1 Tear bar WARNING The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch the tear bar. When Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150 Only) 1 If the label peeler is used, printed labels can be automatically peeled off their backing paper before they are fed out of the media exit.
Setting Up the Printer a Push the cover open lever to open the RD Roll compartment cover. 1 1 1 Cover open lever b Push both sides of the label peeler towards the rear of the printer. The peeler will move up and away from the printer. Then, fully pull out the peeler away from the printer until the marks on the peeler are visible as shown. Important The peeler can be pulled out in two stages. Make sure to pull out the peeler completely, as shown in the illustration on the right.
Setting Up the Printer c Peel off the first label of the RD Roll. Then, insert the RD Roll so that the top edge of the second label is at the same height as the top edge of the media sensor plate. Position the label where the media sensor can detect it. 1 1 Media sensor d Close the RD Roll compartment cover. Make sure the label peeler is on top of the cover. Important Make sure that the labels are not pinched by the peeler rollers. The backing paper of the labels may not be peeled off.
Setting Up the Printer Important • Before using the label peeler, specify the following settings: 1 • Device settings of the “Printer Setting Tool”: Specify [Peeler] for [Exit Position] on the [Basic] tab. For details, see Device Settings on page 66. • Printer driver: Select the [Use Peeler Function] check box on the [Basic] tab. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 16 and After Printing on page 17.
Setting Up the Printer After Printing 1 Printed labels can be automatically peeled off their backing paper before they are fed out of the media exit. Be sure to remove the printed label. If a label remains in the media exit, the next label will not be printed. Note With the label peeler, a sensor detects whether or not the label has been peeled off, and controls the appropriate operation. The detection sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted. For details, see Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 73.
Setting Up the Printer Removing the RD Roll a 1 1 Push the cover open lever, and then open the RD Roll compartment cover. Note When you use the label peeler (RJ-3150 only), first release the peeler latches on both sides of the printer before pushing the cover open lever.
Setting Up the Printer b While pushing the roll release lever, tilt the roll guide slightly, and then remove the roll. The roll can be removed without changing the position of the roll guide. Do not forcefully tilt the roll guide too far. Otherwise, the roll guide could break. 1 1 2 1 Roll release lever Note When you use the label peeler (RJ-3150 only), make sure that the backing paper does not become caught when removing the RD Roll.
Setting Up the Printer Attaching the Belt Clip 1 1 When using the printer outside the office, you can attach the included belt clip to the printer and secure the belt clip to your belt. a Secure the Phillips-head screws to the rear of the printer as shown. 2 1 1 Belt clip 2 Phillips screw b Attach the clip to your belt. Important Make sure that the belt clip is attached securely to the printer and the wearer’s belt.
Setting Up the Printer Installing the Printer Driver and the Software 1 1 To print from your computer, you must install P-touch Editor, the printer driver, and other applications to your computer. 1 Visit our website (http://www.brother.com/inst/) and download the installer for the software and documents. 2 Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. In the dialog box for selecting which items to install, select the necessary software.
Setting Up the Printer Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 1 Read "RJ-XXXX" in the following steps as your model name. Windows Vista ® / Windows Server ® 2008 a b c Press and hold the 1 (Power) button to turn off the Brother machine. Click the Start button - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]. Select the [Brother RJ-XXXXX], and click [Delete this printer] or right click on the icon, and then click [Delete].
Setting Up the Printer Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.1 / Windows Server ® 2012 / Windows Server ® 2012 R2 1 1 a b c Press and hold the d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the [Devices and Printers] window, and then click [Print server properties], which appeared in the menu bar. e Click the [Drivers] tab, and then click [Change Driver Settings]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes]. Select [Brother RJ-XXXXX], and then click [Remove...].
Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Computer and Printer 1 1 The printer can be connected to your computer using a USB cable or a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. Important Install the printer driver before connecting the printer to the computer. Note When connecting via Bluetooth, the connection settings are saved even after the printer is turned off. USB Connection a b c 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off before connecting the USB cable.
Setting Up the Printer Bluetooth Connection 1 1 Note Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped devices (computers and mobile devices) or Bluetooth adapter and install any necessary hardware and software. Use this procedure to pair the printer with the computer using the Bluetooth management software. a For RJ-3050 Press and hold the button.
Setting Up the Printer Wi-Fi Connection 1 1 Important In order for the printer and your network access point or router to communicate, you must first install the printer driver and the Printer Setting Tool (see Installing the Printer Driver and the Software on page 21). For RJ-3050 Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer on, and then press the Wi-Fi communication is now available. (Wi-Fi) button.
Setting Up the Printer LCD Display (RJ-3150 Only) 1 1 Screen 1 When the printer is turned on, the main screen appears. Normal mode 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 9 10 Template mode 1 13 14 15 12 17 16 1 Settings icon 2 Media icon 3 Information icon 4 Display icon 5 Administration icon 6 WLAN icon 7 Bluetooth icon 8 Time and date 9 Battery level Indicates the remaining battery level.
Setting Up the Printer 10 USB icon The USB icon is displayed when the printer is connected to an enabled USB host device. 1 11 Printer status 12 Template icon Displays the template icon. 13 Template number Displays the number for the currently selected template. 14 Database link icon Indicates that the template is linked to a database. 15 Template name Displays the name of the currently selected template. 16 Media name Displays the name of the media used by the template.
Setting Up the Printer With the buttons on the printer, the following settings can be specified: 1 Menu Title Sub title Settings Description Settings Printer Settings Print Density -5 Adjust the printer’s printing density. -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 Exit Position Tear Peel Print Adjust (X) *.** inch (or *.** mm) Print Adjust (Y) *.** inch (or *.** mm) Select the media output location. Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing).
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title Sub title Settings Description Settings (Continued) Template Settings Template Mode On Select whether the template mode starts when the printer is turned on. Off Note In the template mode, you can replace the contents of the templates stored in the printer and print them. Confirm Print Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed.
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title Settings (Continued) Auto Power Off Sub title Settings Description Off Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically.
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title Media Active Media Sub title Settings Description ****** (Media name) Display the information for the currently selected media. Type Left Margin Width Top Margin Length Bottom Margin Media Selection Back 01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ****** 04 ****** 05 ****** 06 ****** 07 ****** 08 ****** 09 ****** Select which media information to retrieve from the media information list. "******" indicates the media name that is displayed using up to 16 characters.
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title Information HELP Sub title Settings Description Using Peeler Display explanations regarding how to use the printer. Release Peeler Inserting Roll 1 Removing Roll Interface Guide Custom Image ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** Select to display an image that was registered to the printer beforehand.
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title Display Display Brightness Sub title Settings Description -2 Select the brightness of the LCD display. -1 1 0 +1 +2 Backlight Timeout Off 5s 10s 20s Specify the amount of time of inactivity that passes before the backlight of the LCD display turns off automatically. 30s 60s Custom Display Background Standard 01 ****** 02 ****** Opening Image 03 ****** The names (up to 16 characters) of a maximum of 3 custom images are displayed.
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title Administration (The default password is "1111".) Command Mode Sub title Settings Description P-touch Template 2.0 Select the type of command mode. 1 ESC/P Raster CPCL CPCL Line Print Date Format 1/31/2099 01/31/2099 Select the date format for the clock. 31/1/2099 31/01/2099 31.1.2099 31.01.2099 31-1-2099 31-01-2099 2099/1/31 2099/01/31 2099-1-31 2099-01-31 Time Format 01:59(24) 1:59(24) Select the time format for the clock.
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title Sub title Administration (The default password is "1111".) Reset Back Factory Reset (Continued) Settings Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without resetting the settings.
Setting Up the Printer Menu Title WLAN WLAN (On/Off) Sub title Settings Description On Turn the WLAN function on or off. Off WPS Start Back WLAN Status Mode: **** 1 Start the WPS configuration. Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without starting the WPS configuration. Display the WLAN status. SSID: **** IP Addr: *.*.*.* Subnet: *.*.*.* Gateway: *.*.*.
Setting Up the Printer d Use [ ] or [ ] to specify two digits each for the hour and minutes, and then select [AM], [PM] or [24]. e Press the [OK] button. The main screen appears, and the specified time and date are displayed. 1 Note The format for the time and date can be changed. Select [Administration], and then select [Date Format] or [Time Format] to specify the setting. (The default password is "1111".
2 Using the Printer 2 Operation Panel 2 2 The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators.
Using the Printer Button Functions (Power) button function 2 Operation 2 Turn the printer on While the printer is turned off, press and hold the (Power) button until the POWER indicator lights in green (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns on (for RJ-3150). Turn the printer off While the printer is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button until the POWER indicator turns off (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150).
Using the Printer (Bluetooth) button function (RJ-3050 only) Operation Use Bluetooth to communicate when printing When this button is pressed while the computer and the printer are not connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection is established and data can be transferred (see Bluetooth Connection on page 25). End the Bluetooth connection When the printer and computer are connected via Bluetooth, press this button to end the connection.
Using the Printer Indicators 2 RJ-3050 2 2 RJ-3150 2 The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer’s status. Each indicator may light or blink in green, red, orange, or blue. For details, see LED Indicators on page 112.
Using the Printer Printing Solutions 2 Your printer can be used with several versions of the Windows ® operating systems. In most situations, the printer requires driver software to communicate with your computer. These drivers can be downloaded from our website (http://www.brother.com/inst/). Printing from Computers and Mobile Devices 2 2 For typical printing, use the following procedure. Note In addition to printing receipts, RJ-3150 can print labels. Use genuine Brother die-cut labels.
Using the Printer g Click [Print] in the computer program’s menu. For RJ-3050, the POWER indicator blinks in green to indicate that the printer is receiving data, and the document is printed. For RJ-3150, the message [Printing] is displayed on the LCD display. When printing is finished, the mode before printing started returns. h 2 Turn the printer off by pressing and holding the (Power) button until the STATUS indicator is lit in red (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150).
Using the Printer Printer Driver Options 2 You can configure various settings in the printer driver screen, such as paper size, number of copies, etc. You can also use the "Paper Size Setup" and the "Device settings" to configure advanced settings (see Paper Size Setup on page 84 and Device Settings on page 66).
Using the Printer c If a database is linked: A screen for selecting the database number [Record#] appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the number of the database record to be printed, and then press the [OK] button. 2 d A message to confirm the number of copies appears. 2 3 4 1 1 Number of copies 2 Database number (only if a database is linked) 3 Preview icon 4 Template text Note • To switch the selected field, press the [Menu] button.
Using the Printer Printing Using a Barcode Reader 2 Using P-touch Template functions, you can scan barcodes to display a template transferred to the printer, replace the text if necessary, then print labels. At this time, the contents of the displayed template or the text to be replaced can be checked on the LCD display. For details on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center website: http://support.brother.com [Select your region/country.
Using the Printer Label Layouts on the Printer (Deleting and Log) (RJ-3150 Only) 2 With the following procedures, label layouts on the printer can be deleted or their print log can be viewed. 2 Deleting a Label Layout 2 [Device settings] of the “Printer Setting Tool” can be used to delete a label layout from the printer. On the menu bar, click [Tools] - [Delete Template and Database] to delete a template or database registered on the printer. For details, see Menu Bar on page 68.
3 Printer Setting Tool 3 About the Printer Setting Tool 3 By using the “Printer Setting Tool”, the printer’s communication settings, device settings, P-touch Template settings and paper size settings can be specified from the computer. 3 Note The “Printer Setting Tool” is installed at the same time as other software such as the printer driver. For details, see Installing the Printer Driver and the Software on page 21.
Printer Setting Tool Using the Printer Setting Tool a b 3 Connect the printer to be configured to the computer. For Windows Vista ® / Windows ® 7 / Windows Server ® 2008 / Windows Server ® 2008 R2: From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool]. 3 For Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.1 / Windows Server ® 2012 / Windows Server ® 2012 R2: Click the [Printer Setting Tool] icon on the [Apps] screen. The main window appears.
Printer Setting Tool 5 Paper Size Setup Add media information and settings to the printer driver in order to use a size not listed in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver. Important In order to open [Paper Size Setup], you must be logged on with administrator rights. 3 6 Exit Closes the window. c Check that the printer to be configured appears beside [Printer]. If a different printer is displayed, select the desired printer from the drop-down list.
Printer Setting Tool Communication Settings 3 With [Communication settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, the printer communication information can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable. Not only can you change the communication settings for one printer, but you can also easily apply the same settings to multiple printers. 3 Settings Dialog Box 3 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 9 10 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, changed.
Printer Setting Tool 5 Node Name Displays the node name. The node name can also be changed. (See 7 Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name in Menu Bar on page 54.) 6 Settings Tabs Click the tab containing the settings to be specified or changed. If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the printer. 3 7 Settings Display/Change Area Displays the current settings for the selected item.
Printer Setting Tool Menu Bar 3 1 2 3 4 3 5 7 6 8 9 10 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. 2 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is “.bin”. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer. (See Mass Storage on page 90.) Note If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved.
Printer Setting Tool 3 Import Import from the current computer wireless settings Imports the settings from the computer. Note • When importing the computer wireless settings, administrator privileges for the computer are necessary. • Only personal security authentication settings (open system, public key authentication and WPA/WPA2-PSK) can be imported. Enterprise security authentication (such as LEAP and EAP-FAST), WPA2-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) settings cannot be imported.
Printer Setting Tool 6 Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings If this check box is selected and a printer is connected to the computer, the printer is automatically detected and the printer’s current settings are displayed in the [Current Status] pane. Note If the model of the connected printer is different than that of the printer shown in the [Printer] drop-down list, the settings available on all tabs change to match the connected printer.
Printer Setting Tool General Tab 3 Communication Settings 3 3 1 2 3 1 Network Settings on Power On Determines the conditions for connecting via Wi-Fi when the printer is turned on. Select [On by default], [Off by default] or [Keep Current State]. 2 Selected Interface Select [Wireless LAN] or [Wireless Direct]. 3 Bluetooth on Power On Determines the conditions for connecting via Bluetooth when the printer is turned on. Select [On by default], [Off by default] or [Keep Current State].
Printer Setting Tool IPv6 3 3 1 2 1 IPv6 usage Select [Enable] or [Disable]. 2 Priority on IPv6 address Select to give priority to an IPv6 addresses.
Printer Setting Tool Wireless LAN Tab 3 TCP/IP (Wireless) 3 3 1 2 3 4 1 Boot Method Select [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP], [RARP] or [STATIC]. 2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway Specify the various values. You can only enter settings when the IP address is set to [STATIC]. 3 DNS Server Method Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. 4 Primary DNS Server IP Address/Secondary DNS Server IP Address You can only enter settings when the DNS server is set to [STATIC].
Printer Setting Tool IPv6 3 3 1 2 3 4 1 Static IPv6 Address Specify the value. 2 Enable this address Select to make the specified static IPv6 address effective. 3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address Specify the values. 4 IPv6 Address List Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.
Printer Setting Tool Wireless Settings 3 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Communication Mode Select [Infrastructure] or [Ad-hoc]. 2 SSID (Network Name) Click the [Search] button to display the SSID selections in a separate dialog box. 3 Channel Select from the displayed options. Note This setting is valid only in Ad-hoc mode.
Printer Setting Tool Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes 3 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc] Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure] 3 Authentication Method Encryption Mode Open System None / WEP Shared Key WEP WPA/WPA2-PSK TKIP+AES / AES LEAP CKIP EAP-FAST/NONE TKIP / AES EAP-FAST/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP / AES EAP-FAST/GTC TKIP / AES PEAP/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP / AES PEAP/GTC TKIP
Printer Setting Tool Wireless Direct Tab 3 Wireless Direct Settings 3 3 1 2 1 SSID/Network Key Generation Select [AUTO] or [STATIC]. 2 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key Enter the SSID (25 ASCII characters or less) and the network key (63 characters or less) to be used in the Wireless Direct mode. You can only specify a setting when [STATIC] is selected as [SSID/Network Key Generation].
Printer Setting Tool Bluetooth Tab 3 3 1 2 3 4 1 Visible to Other Devices Select whether the printer can be “discovered” by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable] 2 PIN code Specify the PIN code that will be used when pairing with devices that are compliant with Bluetooth 2.0 or earlier. 3 Display the PIN code on-screen If this check box is selected, PIN codes will be displayed in computer windows.
Printer Setting Tool Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 3 a After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the second printer to the computer. b Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. Note If the [Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings] check box in the [Option Settings] dialog box is selected, the printer connected with the USB cable is automatically selected.
Printer Setting Tool Device Settings 3 With [Device settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, default printer settings as well as settings for the LCD display (RJ-3150 only) can be changed. When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can be specified from the printer driver; however, by using [Device settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, more advanced settings can be specified. When [Device settings] is opened, the printer’s current settings are retrieved and displayed.
Printer Setting Tool 4 Current Settings Click this button to retrieve the settings from the currently connected printer and display them in the dialog box. Settings will also be retrieved for parameters on tabs with . Note When the [Current Date/Time] button is clicked, the current time is retrieved from the computer and displayed for [Set Clock] in the [Display Settings (2)] tab. 3 5 Parameters Displays the current settings.
Printer Setting Tool Menu Bar 3 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Apply Settings to the Printer Applies the settings to the printer. Performs the same operation as when the [Apply] button is clicked. 2 Save Settings in Command File Saves the specified settings in a command file. Performs the same operation as when [Save in Command File] is selected from the [Apply] drop-down menu. 3 Import Imports the exported file and applies the settings to this tool.
Printer Setting Tool 6 Save Print Log in File Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format. The following information is included in the print log: Printing time/date (RJ-3150 only. The completion time of each print job is recorded.
Printer Setting Tool Settings Tabs 3 Basic Tab 3 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, changed. appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or The settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is executed.
Printer Setting Tool 6 Print Speed Select the printer’s printing speed. Available settings: [2 ips / 50.8 mm/s], [3 ips / 76.2 mm/s], [4 ips / 101.6 mm/s], [5 ips / 127 mm/s] 7 Print Density Adjust the printer’s printing density. Available settings: -5–+5 3 8 Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed Select whether or not the paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed.
Printer Setting Tool Advanced Tab 3 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, changed. appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or The settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is executed.
Printer Setting Tool 7 Print Data after Printing Select whether or not print data is erased automatically after it is printed. Available settings: [Erase All Print Data], [Keep Print Data] Sensor Adjustment Tab 3 If RD Rolls are being used, it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors. 3 1 2 3 4 1 Disable these settings When this check box is selected, changed.
Printer Setting Tool 3 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar) The following reflective/black mark sensor parameters can be adjusted. [Mark Detection Sensitivity] Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks. Available settings: -2–+2 [Luminescence Adjustment] Adjust the amount of light emitted by the reflective/black mark sensor. Available settings: -2–+2 3 4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (RJ-3150 only) If RJ-3050 was selected for [Printer], this item is unavailable.
Printer Setting Tool 3 Language Select the language of the LCD display. Available settings: [English], [Español], [Français], [Português], [Deutsch], [Nederlands], [Italiano], [Dansk], [Svenska], [Norsk], [Suomi], [ ] Note The possible display languages may differ depending on the printer model being used. If the selected language cannot be used for the LCD display, the display language will not be changed. Make sure that the LCD display can display the selected language.
Printer Setting Tool 10 Lock Settings Select the check boxes for the settings that you do not want to be changed using the LCD display of the printer. If the [Lock Settings] are set, a lock icon will be displayed for parameters that cannot be selected.
Printer Setting Tool 4 Date Format Select the date format for the clock. 5 Time Format Select the time format for the clock. 6 Start Up in Template Mode Select whether the template mode starts when the printer is turned on. Available settings: [On], [Off] 3 Note In the template mode, you can replace the contents of the templates stored in the printer and print them. 7 Confirm Print Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed.
Printer Setting Tool Store Image (RJ-3150 Only) 3 Register images to the printer and add titles to the images. In addition, the data registered to the printer can be stored as a command file. The registered images can be displayed for the background on the LCD display or displayed on the LCD display when the printer is turned on. 3 To open the Store Image screen, open [Device settings] in the "Printer Setting Tool", and then select [Store Image] from [Tools] in the menu bar.
Printer Setting Tool 6 Send to Printer Registers the images and titles, which are registered in the transfer image list, to the printer selected in the printer list. Images that are already registered in the printer but not registered in the transfer image list will remain registered in the printer. Important Be careful not to overwrite any previously uploaded files you may need. 3 Click [Send to Printer] to apply the settings to the printer.
Printer Setting Tool 4 OK Saves edited titles or accepts an image chosen with the browse function, and returns to the transfer image list of the main screen. 5 Cancel Returns to the transfer image list of the main screen without saving any changes made to the contents. 6 Clear Removes the title and image. Use the [Browse] button to select a different image. If you press the [OK] button after pressing the [Clear] button, the main screen returns. The image will also be removed from the main screen.
Printer Setting Tool P-touch Template Settings 3 P-touch Template mode provides functions for inserting data from a device, such as a barcode reader connected to the printer, into text and barcode objects in layouts saved on the printer. This is useful for easily printing labels and barcodes. With [P-touch Template settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, settings for using the P-touch Template functions can be specified or changed.
Printer Setting Tool P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 3 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 14 15 1 Default Command Mode In order to use P-touch Templates, select the [P-touch Template] mode. Available settings: [P-touch Template], [ESC/P], [Raster] 2 Default Template Number Specify the template number selected as the default when the printer is turned on. However, if any template has been set to not be transferred to the printer, the number of that template cannot be specified.
Printer Setting Tool 6 International Character Set Select one of the following countries for the character set. Available settings: [United States], [France], [Germany], [Britain], [Denmark], [Sweden], [Italy], [Spain], [Japan], [Norway], [Denmark II], [Spain II], [Latin America], [Korea], [Legal] The following 12 codes are switched depending on the country selected from those listed above.
Printer Setting Tool Paper Size Setup 3 With [Paper Size Setup] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, paper sizes not available in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver can be added. As opposed to specifying paper settings for a normal printer, the paper format must be sent to the printer in order to add the paper size to the printer. Printing with a paper format not registered with the printer may not provide the intended print results.
Printer Setting Tool 4 Delete Deletes the selected paper format. A deleted paper format cannot be restored. 5 Import Reads the text file containing the paper format settings, and uses it to replace the contents of the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list. Important When the list is imported, the entire contents of the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list will be replaced with the imported paper formats. 3 6 Export Exports the paper formats in the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list to a file.
Printer Setting Tool New Dialog Box 3 1 2 3 3 4 6 5 1 Paper Size Name Type in the name of the paper format to be added. 2 Paper Types Select the paper type. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Die-cut Label], [Media With Marks] 3 Detailed settings Specify details for the paper format to be added. 4 Advanced Printing Adjustments Click this button to display the [Advanced Printing Adjustments] dialog box and make advanced printing adjustments for each paper format.
Printer Setting Tool Advanced Printing Adjustments Dialog Box 3 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Printing Reference Point Adjustment Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing). This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some applications. 2 Tear Adjust Adjust the cutting position when the paper is cut using the tear bar. Available settings: -10.0 to 10.
Printer Setting Tool 4 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) Adjust the precision with which the transmissive/gap sensor detects the gaps (spacing) for die-cut labels and the amount of light emitted by the sensor. Settings can be specified when [Paper Types] is set to [Die-cut Label]. Note Since the settings for [Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)] in the [Device settings] dialog box (see Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 73) will have an effect, specify appropriate values.
Printer Setting Tool Distributing Paper Formats 3 The paper formats exported from the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list can be distributed to other computers. Distributing Only Paper Formats 3 3 If the printer driver has been installed on the recipient’s computer, only the paper formats need to be distributed. a At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export]. (For details, see Paper Size Setup on page 84.) The following files are created.
4 Other Functions 4 Mass Storage 4 Description 4 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 (Bluetooth) button (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150). 4 This feature is useful in the following situations: When you want to apply settings that are stored in a command file (“.
Other Functions g To turn mass storage mode off, turn the printer off. The printer will start up in its normal operating mode. Important • 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 is created, files in the folder will not be executed.
5 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) 5 P-touch Template Function 5 With a barcode reader connected to the printer, labels and barcodes can easily be printed by scanning barcodes. 5 Basic operations 5 Preset Template Printing (Refer to page 95) If frequently used label layouts are stored in the printer, they can be reprinted by simply scanning the barcode for each label layout.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Preparation 5 Before connecting the barcode reader to this printer, specify barcode reader settings and the settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool. Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool a 5 Open the P-touch Template Settings tool. Note To open the P-touch Template Settings tool, first open the "Printer Setting Tool". The Printer Setting Tool is installed at the same time as other software such as the printer driver.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Connecting a Barcode Reader 5 Connect a barcode reader to the printer. Barcode reader connection interfaces USB host interface can be used. Barcode reader models whose operation has been confirmed (USB connection) • OPI-3601, OPI-2201 (OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD.) • LS2208 (Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Preset Template Printing If a frequently used label layout is stored in the printer, identical labels can be printed simply by scanning barcodes. 5 Bill Anderson Mr. Bill Anderson 4555 Cumberland Pkwy Anytown USA 95063 Note • For details on the barcodes that can be scanned for the various settings, refer to List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings on page 186.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) e From the “Basic settings” barcodes, scan the barcode for the parameter whose setting is to be specified. Note • Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. • If no settings have been specified, a label will be printed by P-touch Template Settings. The default settings for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Barcode Printing (Copying) 5 A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the protocol and size of a previously created template. Note • For details on the barcodes that can be scanned for the various settings, refer to List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings on page 186.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Note • Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. • If no settings are specified, labels will be printed according to the settings specified in the P-touch Template Settings tool. The default settings for P-touch Template Settings is a single copy. For details on P-touch Template Setting Tool, download “P-touch Template manual” (English only) from the following website: http://support.brother.com [Select your region/country.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Database-assisted Label Printing 5 By linking objects in a label layout to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for the database, labels can be printed with objects in the template replaced with database data. Note • The key barcode is the barcode for the information appearing in the database file, in the leftmost column of record view (field “A” in form view). These key barcodes must be created in advance.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) f From the “Basic settings” barcodes, scan the barcode for the parameter whose setting is to be specified. Note • Settings can be specified for multiple parameters. • If no settings are specified, labels will be printed according to the settings specified in the P-touch Template Settings tool. The default settings for P-touch Template Settings are to print a single copy.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) k The object data in the specified template is replaced with the database data, and the labels are printed.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Numbering Function (Serialised Number) Printing 5 Labels can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the label. For a Text Label 5 Operating procedures Create text label i Transfer label layout to printer i Print label Procedure a Create the text label. 1 Start P-touch Editor 5.1. 2 Type in the text. 5 Example: 3 Click and drag the pointer to highlight the Numbering field.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) b Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer, and then transfer the label layout to the printer. 1 Click [File]-[Transfer Template] to start Transfer Manager. Note Select the label layout from the list, and then right-click it to display a menu. Click [Key Assign] to select a key number. This is the label template number that will be used when printing. 5 2 Click [Transfer] to transfer the label layout to the printer.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) 2 Refer to the example below, and scan the barcode for the number specified as the key number. Example for key number 5: Select template ^TS005 3 Scan the “Number of serialised copies” barcode. 5 ^NN 4 Specify the number of copies to be printed. Refer to “For entering numbers” on page 187, and scan the barcodes for the three digits of the number of copies to be printed.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) For a Barcode Label 5 Operating procedures Create barcode label i Transfer label layout to printer i Print label Procedure a Create the barcode label. 1 Start P-touch Editor 5.1. 2 Click [Insert] - [Bar Code] to display the Bar Code Properties dialog box, and then specify the settings. Example: 3 Click and drag the pointer to highlight the Numbering field. 4 Click the [Numbering] button, and then click the [OK] button.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) Note • Up to 9 Numbering objects can be specified in a single template. • A maximum of 15 characters can be specified for a Numbering field. b Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer, and then transfer the label layout to the printer. 1 Click [File] - [Transfer Template] to start Transfer Manager. Note Select the label layout from the list, and then right-click it to display a menu. 5 Click [Key Assign] to select a key number.
Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) 2 Refer to the example below, and scan the barcode for the number specified as the key number. Example for key number 6: Select template ^TS006 3 Scan the “Number of serialised copies” barcode. 5 ^NN 4 Specify the number of copies to be printed. Refer to “For entering numbers” on page 187, and scan the barcodes for the three digits of the number of copies to be printed.
6 Maintaining the Printer 6 Maintenance of the printer may be carried out as required. However, some environments may require that maintenance must be done more frequently (e.g. in dusty conditions). Print Head Maintenance 6 Use a dry cotton swab to wipe the print head.
Maintaining the Printer Roller Maintenance 6 Use a piece of cellophane tape or a lint-free cloth to remove dirt from the roller. After cleaning the roller, make sure that no lint or other material remains on the roller.
Maintaining the Printer Paper Outlet Maintenance 6 If adhesive accumulates at the paper outlet and media becomes jammed (for RJ-3150) or if the paper outlet becomes dirty, clean the paper outlet with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Maintaining the Printer Label Peeler Maintenance (RJ-3150 Only) 6 If adhesive accumulates at the label peeler and media becomes jammed, remove the rechargeable Li-ion battery or disconnect the printer from the AC or DC power socket, and then clean each part with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
7 Reference 7 LED Indicators 7 The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer’s status.
Reference POWER STATUS (Wi-Fi) Description (Bluetooth) Wireless on, not connected (Once every 3 seconds) Wireless on, connected Now setting WPS (Once every second) Bluetooth on Pairing with Bluetooth (Once every second) Now resetting 7 Formatting complete (When [Print Data after Printing] is set to [Erase All Print Data]) Now cooling In mass storage mode Processing file in mass storage mode Initialising RJ-3050 and RJ-3150 7 Description (Battery) Battery needs recharging (Once every second) R
Reference Indicator Warnings 7 Problem Solution The POWER indicator does not light The printer is receiving no power. Confirm that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is correctly inserted (see Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery on page 4). If you are using AC or DC power, make sure that the AC adapter or car adapter is properly connected (see Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery on page 4) and make sure that the AC or DC power socket is turned on. If you are using DC power, check the fuse.
Reference Printing the Printer Set-up Information You can use the 7 (Feed) button to print a report that lists the following printer settings: Program version Printer usage history Missing dot test pattern Printer settings information List of transferred data Network setting information Note • You can use the Device settings to set in advance which items will be printed (see Device Settings on page 66). • The node name appears in the Printer Settings.
8 Troubleshooting 8 Overview 8 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 socket (see Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery on page 4). Install and select the proper printer driver (see Installing the Printer Driver and the Software on page 21). Connect the printer to the computer (see Connecting the Computer and Printer on page 24).
Troubleshooting Problem A data transmission error appears on your computer. Solution Is the correct port selected? Check that the correct port is selected. Is the printer in cooling mode? For RJ-3050, the POWER indicator is flashing in orange. For RJ-3150, the message [Cooling] is displayed on the LCD display. Wait until the indicator stops flashing and then try printing again.
Troubleshooting Problem Printed barcodes cannot be read. Solution Print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the print head as shown below. 1 3 2 1 Print head 2 Barcode 3 Printing orientation Try using another scanner. Set [Print Speed] to a slower option. The print speed can be specified in the “Printer Setting Tool”. (See Device Settings on page 66.) Adjust [Print Density]. The print density can be specified in the printer driver’s dialog box or the “Printer Setting Tool”.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution When printing via the USB cable, the printer repeatedly pauses and then continues printing. Is the printer set for sequential printing? If so, set print mode to buffered printing. For Windows Vista ® / Windows Server ® 2008: Open printer properties from [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] [Printers] and click [Printing Preference] button in the [General] tab. Click the [Other] tab and choose the option [After one page of data is received].
Troubleshooting Error messages from the printer (RJ-3150 only) Error Message Incorrect Password Cause/Remedy Is the admin password correct? Enter the correct password. If you do not remember the password, use [Device settings] of the “Printer Setting Tool” to reset the password. For details, see 11 Admin Password in Display Settings (1) (RJ-3150 only) on page 74. No Template Selected There is no template with the specified number. Specify a correct number.
Troubleshooting Error messages from the printer (RJ-3150 only) (continued) Error Message Cause/Remedy Unsupported USB Hub Remove Hub Is the printer connected to a USB hub? Battery Low Recharge Battery Does the rechargeable battery have a low charge? System Error! 01 If the error message is displayed, contact Brother Customer Service. RJ-3150 is not compatible with a USB hub. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the USB hub.
9 Technical Information 9 Product Specifications Model Name 9 RJ-3050 RJ-3150 Printing Printing technology Direct Thermal Print resolution 203 dpi Print speed (Depends on the media used.) Maximum 127 mm/sec Maximum print width 72 mm Maximum print length 1m Minimum print length Label: 6 mm* Label (without peeler): 6 mm Receipt: 6 mm Label (with peeler): 25.
Technical Information Model Name RJ-3050 RJ-3150 Power supply (optional) Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 7.2 V Battery yield 5,300 labels (when connected by USB, and using a new, fully charged battery.) Tested using Brother’s print test data (8.5% coverage 76.2×33 mm) at 23°C.
Section II Software 125 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 135 Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 150 How to update P-touch Software 158 How to Use P-touch Editor II
10 How to Use P-touch Editor Using P-touch Editor 10 10 You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your printer with your computer. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://www.brother.com/inst/ Using P-touch Editor Starting P-touch Editor a 10 10 For Windows Vista ® / Windows ® 7 / Windows Server ® 2008 / Windows Server ® 2008 R2 From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.1].
How to Use P-touch Editor b Select an option in the screen. 3 4 1 2 1 To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button. 2 To create a new layout using a pre-set layout, select the desired category button. 3 To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database]. 4 To open an existing layout, click [Open].
How to Use P-touch Editor Printing with P-touch Editor 10 Express mode 10 This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon. (Configure the printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.) Professional mode 10 This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.
How to Use P-touch Editor Snap mode 10 This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen display, print it as an image, and save it for future use. a Click the [Snap] mode selection button. The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is displayed. b Click [OK]. The [Snap] mode palette is displayed.
How to Use P-touch Editor Tips for Creating Templates 10 From the computer, use P-touch Editor 5.1, which can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://www.brother.com/inst/, to create a label layout. For details on use, see How to Use P-touch Editor on page 125. Creating a Template 10 Label sample a For Windows Vista ® / Windows ® 7 / Windows Server ® 2008 / Windows Server ® 2008 R2: From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Editor 5.1].
How to Use P-touch Editor d Click [Text] (1), and then specify the font and style (2). 1 2 e Clicking displays the cursor so text can be typed in. 10 f g After inserting the text, click the text box to move it within the template. Repeat steps e and f to enter text and arrange the layout. After entering text, click [File] - [Save as] on the menu bar, and then specify the file name for saving the data.
How to Use P-touch Editor Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on the LCD Display 10 Using P-touch Editor 5.1, the text displayed on the LCD display and its display order can be set. a b In P-touch Editor 5.1, open the label layout to be edited. Select the text box for text to be displayed on the LCD display, right-click it, and then click [Properties] to display the [Text Properties] dialog box.
How to Use P-touch Editor Inserting the Date and Time in a Label a b 10 In P-touch Editor 5.1, open the label layout to be edited. On the menu bar, click [Insert] - [Date/Time] to display the [Date and Time Properties] dialog box. Select settings for the format of the text to be inserted. 1 Important • If the [At Printing] check box (1) is selected, the date and time of printing will be inserted. If the check box is cleared, the current date and time will be inserted and will not be updated.
How to Use P-touch Editor Linking a Database to a Template 10 Label sample A database can be linked to the template that was created. Since the text in the template can be replaced with text from the database, multiple labels can be printed simply by creating a single template. For details on specifying database settings, see [P-touch Editor Help]. a Prepare a database file in advance. Note • Files saved as XLS, MDB, CSV and TXT formats can be used as databases.
How to Use P-touch Editor d Click [Next] to display a settings dialog box. With [Database Field] under [Merge Fields], specify which database column will be linked to which object, and then click [OK]. e The template and database will link, and the main window appears. Click the database row to be checked in order to display the label with the text replaced. 10 Finally, transfer the created template to the printer using P-touch Transfer Manager.
11 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library P-touch Transfer Manager 11 11 This program allows you to transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer. After P-touch Transfer Manager is used to transfer data to the printer, P-touch Template is used to send text data to the printer that will be inserted into the template and printed.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Using P-touch Transfer Manager 11 In order to use P-touch Transfer Manager, the label templates created in P-touch Editor must first be transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager. Transferring the Label Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager 11 a Create the label layout you want to use as a template with P-touch Editor 5.1 and then choose [File] [Save As] menu to save it as a template file (*.lbx). b Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer].
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Main window 11 1 2 3 5 4 6 1 Menu bar Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], [Tool], and [Help]) according to their functions. 2 Toolbar Provides access to frequently used commands. 3 Printer selector Allows you to select which printer the data will be transferred to. When you select a printer, only the data that can be sent to the selected printer is displayed in the data list.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Transfer (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Backup (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Open Print (Only for P-touch Library) Function Transfers templates and other data from the computer to the printer. Retrieves the templates and other data saved in the printer and saves it on the computer. Opens the selected template. Prints the selected label template with the printer.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer via USB 11 Use the following procedure to transfer templates, databases and images from the computer to the printer. Important Follow these instructions when the printer is connected to the computer via USB. a Connect the computer and the printer via USB and turn on the printer. The printer model name is displayed in the folder view.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library c Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. In the example above, the folder [Transfer] is created. d Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. Transfer Function Specification Data type Template Maximum number of transferable items Restriction details 99 Each template can contain a maximum of 1000 objects. Only *.csv files can be transferred.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library You can view the templates and other data by selecting the folder in the [Configurations] folder, selecting [All Contents] or by selecting one of the categories under [Filter], such as [Layouts]. When transferring multiple templates or other data, drag all the files that you want to transfer and place them in the new folder. Each file is assigned a key number (memory location in the printer) when it is placed in the new folder.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library e To change the key number assigned to an item, right-click the item, select [Key Assign], and then select the desired key number. Note • Except for the data in databases, all data transferred to the printer is assigned a key number. • The image displayed for the template icon can be changed. Using P-touch Transfer Manager, transfer the .bmp file of the image that you want to display to the printer.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library g Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. A confirmation message will be displayed. Note • You can also transfer individual items to the printer without adding them to a folder. Select the template or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. • Multiple items and folders can be selected and transferred in one operation. h Click [OK].
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer 11 Use the following procedure to retrieve the templates or other data saved in the printer and save it on the computer. Important • Backed up templates or other data cannot be edited on the computer. • Depending on the printer model, templates or other data backed up from one printer model may not be able to be transferred to another printer model.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Deleting All the Printer Data 11 Use the following procedure to delete all templates or other data that are saved in the printer. Important This feature is only available when the computer and printer are connected via USB. a Connect the computer and the printer and switch the printer’s power On. The printer model name is displayed in the folder view. b Right-click the printer, and then select [Delete All]. A confirmation message is displayed.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Using P-touch Library 11 Starting P-touch Library 11 For Windows Vista ® / Windows ® 7 / Windows Server ® 2008 / Windows Server ® 2008 R2: From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.2]. For Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 8.1 / Windows Server ® 2012 / Windows Server ® 2012 R2: Click [P-touch Library 2.2] on the [Apps] screen. When P-touch Library starts, the main window is displayed.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Open Print (Only for P-touch Library) Function Opens the selected template. Prints the selected label template with the printer. Search Allows you to search for templates or other data that are registered to P-touch Library. Display Style Changes the file display style. Opening and Editing Templates 11 Select the template you want to open or edit, and then click [Open].
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library Printing Templates 11 Select the template that you want to print and then click [Print]. The template is printed using the connected printer. Searching for Templates or Other Data 11 You can search for templates or other data registered to P-touch Library. a Click [Search]. The [Search] dialog box is displayed.
How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library b Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available: Settings Details Multiple Parameters Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select [AND], the program searches for files that satisfy all of the criteria. If you select [OR], the program searches for files that satisfy any of the criteria. Name Allows you to search for a template or other data by specifying the file name.
12 Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 12 By using P-touch Transfer Express, label templates can easily be transferred to the Brother printer. After the label template has been created by the administrator, it can be distributed to users together with P-touch Transfer Express. The user can then use P-touch Transfer Express to transfer the label template to the Brother printer. This is a simple procedure to allow other users to print labels created by the label administrator.
Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Transferring the Label Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager 12 a Create the label layout you want to use as a template with P-touch Editor 5.1 and then choose [File] [Save As] menu to save it as a template file (*.lbx). b Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer]. The label template is transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager. P-touch Transfer Manager automatically starts up.
Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Saving the Label Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz) 12 In order to create a file in a format that can be used by P-touch Transfer Express, save the label template as a Transfer Package file (.pdz). a In the folder view, select [Configurations]. b Select the label template to be distributed. 12 Multiple label templates can be selected.
Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express c Click [File] - [Save Transfer File]. Note • If [Save Transfer File] was clicked while either [Configurations] or a created folder is selected, all label templates in the folder are saved as the Transfer Package file (.pdz). • Multiple label templates can be combined into a single Transfer Package file (.pdz). d Type in the name, and then click [Save]. 12 The label template is saved as a Transfer Package file (.pdz).
Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-Touch Transfer Express to the User 12 Note If the user already has copied the Transfer Express folder onto their computer, it is not necessary for the administrator to send the Transfer Express folder to the user. In this case, the user can simply move the distributed Transfer Package file to the downloaded folder and then double-click [PtTrExp.exe]. a Move the Transfer Package file (.
Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Brother Printer 12 Using the P-touch Transfer Express application received from the administrator, the user can transfer the Transfer Package file (.pdz) to the Brother printer. Important Do not turn off the power when transferring templates. a b c Turn on the Brother printer. d If there is a single Transfer Package file (.pdz) in the folder containing [PtTrExp.exe], click [Transfer].
Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express If there are either multiple or no Transfer Package files (.pdz) in the folder containing [PtTrExp.exe], click [Browse]. Select the Transfer Package file to be transferred, and then click [Open]. 12 Click [Transfer].
Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express Click [Yes]. The transfer of the Transfer Package file begins. e Click [OK]. 12 The transfer of the Transfer Package file is completed.
13 How to update P-touch Software 13 The software can be upgraded to the latest available version using this tool. In the following steps, you will see XX-XXXX. Read "XX" as your printer name. Note • To use the P-touch Update Software, download it from our website at http://www.brother.com/inst/ and install it. The installation instructions are available on the download page. • You must be connected to the internet in order to launch the P-touch Update Software.
How to update P-touch Software b Click the [Computer software update] icon. c Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to P-touch Editor and then click [Install]. 13 d A message is displayed to indicate the installation has finished.
How to update P-touch Software Updating the Firmware 13 Important • Do not turn off the power when transferring data or updating firmware. • If another application is running, please exit the application. a b Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable. For Windows Vista ® / Windows ® 7 / Windows Server ® 2008 / Windows Server ® 2008 R2 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. Note The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Update Software.
How to update P-touch Software d Select the [Printer], ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] is displayed, and then click [OK]. e Select the [Language], select the check box next to the firmware to be updated, and then click [Transfer]. Important Do not turn off the printer or disconnect the cable while the data is being transferred. 13 f Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update. The software download begins.
Section III Wireless network Introduction Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings Configuring Your Printer for a Wireless Network Web Based Management Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C III 163 164 167 168 170 175 176 185
14 Introduction 14 Network Features 14 Your Brother printer can be shared on an IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network using the internal network print server. The print server supports various functions and methods of connection on a network supporting TCP/IP, depending on the operating system you are running.
15 Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings Changing Your Printer's Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) 15 15 Using the BRAdmin Light Utility 15 The BRAdmin Light utility is designed for the initial setup of Brother network connectable devices. It can also search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, show the status and configure basic network settings, such as the IP address. Installing BRAdmin Light a Visit our website (http://www.brother.
Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings c Double-click the unconfigured device. Note If you don’t use a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server, the device will appear as [Unconfigured] in the BRAdmin Light utility screen. d Choose [STATIC] for the [Boot Method]. Enter the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Gateway] (if needed) of your print server. e f Click [OK]. With a correctly programmed IP address, you will see the Brother print server in the device list.
Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings Other Management Utilities 15 Your Brother printer can be used with the following management utilities in addition to the BRAdmin Light utility. You can change your network settings using these utilities. Using the Web Based Management (Web Browser) 15 A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). (See Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) on page 169.
16 Configuring Your Printer for a Wireless Network 16 16 Using Your Brother Printer’s Own Functions (RJ-3150 Only) 16 You can establish a wireless LAN connection, and configure or display the network settings using the operation panel on the printer. Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection a b 16 Press the [Menu], [ ], or [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button. Set [WLAN (On/Off)] to [On]. Wi-Fi communication is now available.
17 Web Based Management 17 Overview 17 You can use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP. When using Web Based Management, the following are possible: Display your Brother printer status information Change network settings such as TCP/IP information Display software version information of the printer and print server Change network and printer configuration details Note We recommend Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® 7.0 or later or Firefox ® 25.0.1 or later.
Web Based Management Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) 17 A standard web browser can be used to change your print server settings using the HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). a 17 Type http://printer_ip_address/ into your browser. (Where printer_ip_address is the IP address or the print server name.) For example (if the printer’s IP address is 192.168.1.2.): http://192.168.1.
18 Troubleshooting 18 Overview 18 This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the Brother printer. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com/ Identifying the Problem 18 Make sure you have first checked the following: The rechargeable Li-ion battery is inserted correctly and has enough battery charge remaining, and the Brother printer is turned on.
Troubleshooting I cannot complete the Wi-Fi settings network setup configuration. Question Are you using security software? Solution Confirm your settings in the installer dialog box. Allow access when the security software alert message appears during the printer installation. Are your security settings (SSID/Network Key) correct? 18 Reconfirm and choose the correct security settings.
Troubleshooting I cannot complete the Wi-Fi settings network setup configuration. (continued) Question Solution Is your Brother printer correctly connected to the network? For RJ-3050, check the Wi-Fi indicator on the printer. : The network is correctly connected. (flashes once every 3 seconds): The network is not connected correctly, and the wireless network setup must be reconfigured. For RJ-3150, check the WLAN icon on the LCD display. : The network is correctly connected.
Troubleshooting Your Brother printer cannot print over the network. Your Brother printer is not found on the network even after successful installation. (continued) Question Solution Is your Brother printer correctly connected to the network? For RJ-3050, check the Wi-Fi indicator on the printer. : The network is correctly connected. (flashes once every 3 seconds): The network is not connected correctly, and the wireless network setup must be reconfigured.
Troubleshooting I want to make sure that my network devices are working correctly. (continued) Question Solution Is your Brother printer correctly connected to the network? For RJ-3050, check the Wi-Fi indicator on the printer. : The network is correctly connected. (flashes once every 3 seconds): The network is not connected correctly, and the wireless network setup must be reconfigured. For RJ-3150, check the WLAN icon on the LCD display. : The network is correctly connected.
19 Appendix A 19 Supported Protocols and Security Features Interface Wireless 19 IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) IEEE 802.
20 Appendix B 20 Types of Network Connections and Protocols 20 You will find basic information about the advanced network features of the Brother printer, along with general networking and common terms. The supported protocols and network features differ depending on the model you are using. Types of Network Connections 20 20 Peer-to-Peer printing using TCP/IP 20 In a Peer-to-Peer environment, each computer directly sends and receives data to each device.
Appendix B Network Shared printing 20 In a Network Shared environment, each computer sends data via a centrally controlled computer. This type of computer is often called a “Server” or a “Print Server”. Its job is to control the printing of all print jobs. 20 Network printer (your Brother printer) 1 Client computer 2 Also known as “Server” or “Print server” 3 TCP/IP or USB In a larger network, we recommend a Network Shared printing environment.
Appendix B Configuring Your Brother Printer for a Network 20 IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways 20 To use the printer in a networked TCP/IP environment, you need to configure its IP address and subnet mask. The IP address you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host computers. If it is not, you must correctly configure the subnet mask and the gateway address. IP address 20 An IP address is a series of numbers that identifies each device connected to a network.
Appendix B Subnet mask 20 Subnet masks restrict network communication. For example, Computer 1 can talk to Computer 2 • Computer 1 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Computer 2 IP Address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 20 The 0 in the Subnet mask signifies that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address. In the above example, this means, we can communicate with any device with an IP address that begins with 192.168.1.x.
Appendix B Wireless Network Terms and Concepts 20 Security Terms 20 Authentication and encryption 20 Most wireless networks use some kind of security settings. These security settings define the authentication (how the device identifies itself to the network) and encryption (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Brother wireless printer, it will not be able to connect to the wireless network.
Appendix B TKIP TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism. AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection by using a symmetric-key encryption.
Appendix B Authentication and Encryption methods for an enterprise wireless network 20 An enterprise wireless network is a large network with IEEE 802.1x support. If you configure your printer in an IEEE 802.1x supported wireless network, you can use the following authentication and encryption methods: Authentication methods 20 LEAP (For wireless network) Cisco LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol) has been developed by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Appendix B Encryption methods 20 TKIP TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides a per-packet key mixing a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism. AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) provides stronger data protection by using a symmetric-key encryption. CKIP The original Key Integrity Protocol for LEAP by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Appendix B User ID and password 20 The following security methods support a user ID less than 64 characters and a password less than 32 characters in length.
21 Appendix C 21 General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function 21 The general procedure for using the P-touch Template function is described below. For details on specifying the various settings, refer to Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) on page 92. Before connecting the barcode reader to this printer, be sure to specify barcode reader settings and the settings in the P-touch Template Settings tool specified during preparation.
Appendix C List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings 21 These are the barcodes for specifying settings used with the Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) on page 92. Note • When using the barcodes in this list, set “Trigger for P-touch Template Printing” and “Command Prefix Character” to default in P-touch Template Settings. • When printing barcodes that will be scanned for printing labels, print the barcodes at a high resolution.
Appendix C For entering numbers 1 21 1 3 5 21 21 21 2 4 6 21 21 21 21 7 9 00 21 21 8 0 21 21 21 Preset template number Preset template 1 Preset template 3 21 21 21 Preset template 2 Preset template 4 21 21 187
Appendix C Preset template 5 Preset template 7 Preset template 9 21 21 21 Preset template 6 Preset template 8 Preset template 10 21 21 21 21 Select template 21 Number of serialised copies 21 ^NN Delimiter 21 Initialise template data 21 ^ID Begin printing 1 21 These are used when specifying the number of copies printed and when selecting a template number. Scan barcodes to specify a three-digit number, such as [0][0][7] or [0][1][5].
