Brother MW-145BT User Manual

zBefore using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide.zWe suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference.User’s Guide

PrecautionsixConcerning the AC adapter WarningyOnly use the AC adapter designed specifically for thisprinter, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage

PrecautionsxyDo not insert foreign objects into the terminals of the ACadapter, otherwise burns or electric shock may result.yIncorrectly using the AC

PrecautionsxiOperating precautions Operate this printer in an environment that meets the follow-ing requirements.{ Temperature: 0 - 40 °C/32 - 104

Precautionsxii Do not press the power button with a sharp object such as apen, otherwise the power button may become indented or themachine may be da

CONTENTS1Introduction ... iPrecautions ...

CONTENTS26 Installation on a Windows Mobile® device ... 30Installing Brother mobile printing software ...

General Description3Right sideLeft side1 General DescriptionPaper cassette coverPaper check windowPaper output slotStatus LEDCharging LEDUSB portAC ad

General Description4Status LEDA blue or green LED indicates the printer is oper-ating correctly, while a red LED indicates an error has occurred.When

General Description5(1) If an error has occurred (indicated by a red flashing Status LED), check for the following causes. (2) If a system error has o

Getting Started6Installing the battery1Press the area indicated 1 on the battery cover 2 and slide it off the MW-145BT.2 Getting StartedDangeryOnly us

IntroductioniThank you for purchasing the MPrint MW-145BT (hereafter referred to as “the printer”).This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-por

Getting Started72Insert the connector 1 of the battery 2 in the direction shown right.3Fit the battery cord into the groove as shown in the illustrati

Getting Started8ChargingUse the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer to charge the battery.After purchasing this printer, be sure to char

Getting Started9 Charging LED (Orange)With the charging LED, the status of the power supply can be checked. The charging LED has two functions.(1) Ch

Getting Started10• This printer is powered with a rechargeable lith-ium ion battery. If this printer can only be used for a short period of time, even

Getting Started11Replacing the battery1Press the area indicated 1 on the battery cover 2 and slide it off the MW-145BT.2Remove old battery and disconn

Getting Started123Insert the connector 1 of the battery 2 in the direction shown right. 4Fit the battery cord into the groove as shown in the illustra

Getting Started13Using BluetoothUsing the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to use Bluetooth com-munication.→ Slide the switch to ON to use Blue

Getting Started14Turning on/off the printerPress and hold the power button for a short while, until the green or blue status LED illuminates.→When the

Getting Started15Preparing the paper cassetteUse only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer. Use of any other paper will result in

Getting Started16 Handling the paper cassette{ This printer determines the paper type depending on the installed paper cassette, then automati-cally

IntroductioniiTrademarksThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries,

Getting Started17Installing the paper cassette1Slide the paper cassette cover (on the top of the printer) in the direction shown in 1.→ The paper cass

Getting Started183Close the paper cassette cover in the direction shown in 3.4Slide the paper cassette cover in the direction shown in 4.If the paper

Getting Started19If a paper misfeed occursRemove the paper according to the following procedure. If the paper has been fed out of the paper output sl

Operating Environment20This mobile printer can print data from a Windows® PC (a com-puter running Windows® operating system or a device or porta-ble t

Communication Using Bluetooth Technology21 Precautions for printing using BluetoothBefore installing the printer driver for MW-145BT, install the Blu

Communication Using Bluetooth Technology222Run the Bluetooth connection software on the Windows® PC or Windows Mobile® device.3Use the Bluetooth conne

Installation on a Windows® PC23In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows® PC, theincluded software must be installed on the computer.I

Installation on a Windows® PC243Click the button for the software that you wish to install.Here, click the button for the Standard Installation.→ Stan

Installation on a Windows® PC25 For USB connection5When the message “Connect Brother MW-145BT, and then turn it on.” appears, use the enclosed USB ca

Installation on a Windows® PC26 For Bluetooth connection5Select the “Install”, and then click the next but-ton.→ Printer driver installa-tion is star

PrecautionsiiiPrecautions indicated as shown below contain important safety information and should be strictly observed.If the printer malfunctions, i

Installation on a Windows® PC27Uninstalling the software and printer driver Uninstalling the P-touch EditorThe uninstall procedure for the P-touch Ed

Installation on a Windows® PC28 Uninstalling the printer driver1Turn off the Brother MW-145BT.2X For Windows Vista®From “Control Panel”, go to “Hardw

Installation on a Windows® PC295X For Windows Vista®Click the “Drivers” tab and choose “BrotherMW-145BT”. Then, click “Remove...”.X For Windows® 2000/

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device30In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows Mobile®device (Windows Mobile® device), a Windows®

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device31 Connecting the printer to the Windows Mobile® deviceusing Bluetooth/Printing (→ Refer to page 21)MW-145BT

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device32Installing Brother mobile printing software1Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the Windows®

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device33Software packages that are installed* When the Brother mobile printing software for Windows Mobile 6 Standa

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device34Sending data from a Windows Mobile® device or Windows® PCIn order use the printer to print data from a Windo

Installation on a Windows Mobile® device35 Sending data through a USB connectionUsing the enclosed USB cable, this printer can be connected to a Wind

Appendix36Maintenance Cleaning the surface of the printerClean off any dust or other dirt from the printer by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.If the

PrecautionsivMeanings for symbols used in this manualIndicates dangerIndicates danger of fire under certain circumstancesIndicates danger of electric

Appendix37 Cleaning the pick-up rollerIf the paper is not fed correctly, clean the pick-up roller.1Open the paper cassette cover.2Rotate the pick-up

Appendix38TroubleshootingSymptoms & remediesProblem SolutionThe printer cannot be turned on.Press and hold the power button for a short while. (→

Appendix39Even though the misfed paper was removed, the error cannot be can-celled.Some torn paper may still remain in the printer. Contact the sales

Appendix40The paper cassette cover cannot be closed.The parts indicated by “A” in the illustra-tion below have become stuck.Refer to the illustration

Appendix41Product specificationsPrinter specificationsModel name MW-145BTLEDsStatus LED (blue/green/red)Charging LED (orange)PrintingMethodDirect ther

PrecautionsvConcerning this printer (Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery) DangeryDo not use this printer with any rechargeable battery otherthan that spe

Precautionsvi WarningyDo not use this printer wherever it is prohibited, for exam-ple, on an airplane, otherwise it may affect equipment,resulting in

PrecautionsviiyLiquid leaking from the printer may indicate that the batteryis damaged. Immediately move the printer away fromflames, otherwise a fire

PrecautionsviiiyIf the printer is not fully charged after the specified amountof time has passed, stop charging it, otherwise fire, electricshock or d