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User’s Guide
General Description
MW-260
Operating Procedures
Appendix, etc. Mobile Printer
! Before using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide.
! We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future
reference.
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MPrint MW-260 (hereafter referred to as “the printer”). This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be connected to a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or a computer to make quick printouts. This User’s Guide contains operating precautions and instruc- tions. Before using this printer, be sure to read this manual for information on its correct operation. In addition, we suggest that you keep this manual in a handy p
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name : Brother MPrint MW-260 Model Number : MW-260 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer
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Introduction CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. ! The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. ! The contents of this manual may not be duplicated or repro- duced, partially or in full, without permission. ! Please note that we assume no responsibility for damages arising from earthquakes, fire, other disasters, actions of third parties, the user’s intentional or negligent opera
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® ® !Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ® ® !The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. under license. !This product contains IrFront of ACCESS CO., LTD. Copyright (C) 1996-2006 ACCESS CO., LTD. !ACCESS and IrFront are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in Japan and other countries. !All other software and product n
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Precautions Precautions Precautions indicated as shown below contain important safety information and should be strictly observed. If the printer malfunctions, immediately stop using it, and then contact the sales representative where it was purchased. The meanings for marks used in this manual are described below. Failure to accurately observe instructions marked with this symbol lead to an extremely high risk of death or Danger serious injuries. Failure to observe instructions marked with th
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Meanings for symbols used in this manual Indicates danger Indicates danger of fire under certain circumstances Indicates danger of electric shock under certain circumstances Indicates danger of burns under certain circumstances Indicates an action that must not be performed Indicates danger of combustion if fire is nearby Indicates danger of sustaining injuries if the indicated part of the printer is touched Indicates danger of injuries, such as electric shock, if the indi- cated part if the pri
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Precautions Concerning this printer (Recharge Lithium-ion Battery) Danger ! Do not use this printer with any rechargeable battery other than that specified, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may result. ! Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (BT-200; hereafter, referred to as “rechargeable battery”) included with the printer, otherwise heat or cracks may be produced, or a fire, an electric shock or damage may result. !To recharge the battery, i
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Warning ! Do not use this printer wherever it is prohibited, for exam- ple, on an airplane, otherwise it may affect equipment, resulting in an accident. ! If this printer is to be used in special environments, for example, near medical equipment, make sure in advance that there would be no harmful effects from electromag- netic waves. Please note that we assume no responsibility for injuries resulting from interference from electromagnetic waves. ! Do not insert foreign objects into the printer
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Precautions Warning ! Liquid leaking from the printer or rechargeable lithium-ion battery may indicate that the rechargeable battery is dam- aged. Immediately move the printer or rechargeable bat- tery away from flames to avoid the risk of a fire. In addition, do not touch the leaking liquid. This liquid may damage your eyes or skin if brought in contact with them. If the liquid contacts your eyes, immediately rinse them with water and consult a medical professional. If the liquid con- tacts yo
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Warning ! If the printer is not fully charged after the specified amount of time has passed, stop charging it, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. Caution ! Keep the printer and its accessories (rechargeable battery, consumables, plastic bags, labels, etc.) out of the reach of children, particularly infants, otherwise injuries or accidents (such as ingestion) may result. ! Stop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes discolored, deformed or otherwise defective. ! Do not o
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Precautions Others ! This printer is powered with a Recharge Lith- ium-ion Battery. If this printer can only be used for a short period of time, even though it is fully charged, the battery may have reached the end of its service life. Replace the Recharge Lithium-ion Battery with a new one. Li-ion When replacing the battery, disconnect it by affixing tape to the terminals that contact the printer. Concerning the AC adapter Warning ! Only use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printe
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Warning ! Do not spill water or drinks, such as coffee or juice, on the AC adapter. In addition, do not use the adapter in a loca- tion where it may get wet, otherwise combustion or electric shock may result. ! If the power supply plug becomes dirty, for example, with dust, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. If you continue to use a dirty power supply plug, a fire may result. Caution ! When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, otherwi
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Precautions Caution ! Do not use the AC adapter near microwave ovens, other- wise damage may result. ! Do not use the AC adapter near flames or heaters. If the covering of the AC adapter cord melts, fire or electric shock may result. ! Before maintaining the printer, for example, when cleaning it, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, other- wise electric shock may result. ! If the printer is not to be used for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the unit an
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Operating precautions " Operate this printer in an environment that meets the follow- ing requirements. ! Temperature: 0 – 40°C / 32 – 104°K ! Humidity: 20 – 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 27 °C) ! Do not operate or store this printer in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures, extreme humidity, extreme dust, or extreme vibrations, otherwise the printer may be damaged or malfunction. ! Do not use the printer in a location exposed to extreme tem- perature fluctu
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Precautions " Use thermal paper with this printer. If printed text is written over or stamped, the text may disappear or become discol- ored. In addition, it may take some time for the ink to dry. " Do not touch the printer with wet hands. " Do not press the power button with a sharp object such as a pen, otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may be damaged. " Do not carry around the printer with the USB cable or power cable connected, otherwise the cable connectors may b
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! Do not touch paper cassettes or paper with wet hands, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! Do not prepare or replace the paper cassette in an extremely humid location, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! Depending on the environmental conditions of the location and the quality of the material that the adhesive-backed paper is attached to, the adhesive-backed paper may become discolored, peel off, be difficult to remove, leave adhesive behind or damage the surface that it was affixed
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Contents Contents Introduction ..........................................................i Precautions .......................................................... v Operating precautions ............................................ xiv Contents ............................................................... 1 1 General Description ........................................ 2 2 Operating Procedures .................................... 3 Removing the protective film ..................................
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1 General Description Right side Paper check window Paper cassette cover IrDA Port Paper output slot Left side Status Charging indicator light indicator light Power button Interface switch USB port AC adapter connector 2
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Operating Procedures 2 Operating Procedures Removing the protective film When shipped from the manufacturer, a protective film is affixed to the paper check window. Before using the printer, remove the protective film. Inserting/removing the rechargeable battery Inserting the rechargeable battery 1 Slide the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery b battery cover (at the back of the printer) in the a directions shown at a. 2 Insert your finger at b, and c then remove the cover and battery. 3 Align the
