Brother RJ-3150 Mobile Printer User Manual

Brother RJ-3150 Mobile Printer User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Brother RJ-3150 mobile printer. Read the included User’s Guide and Product Safety Guide, before using the printer. For detailed operation instructions, see the Online User’s Guide (Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com/). We suggest that you keep these documents in a handy place for future reference. To download the latest manuals, please visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://support.brother.com/), where you can also download the latest drivers and utilities for your printer, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions.

Unpacking the RJ-3150

Check that the package contains the following before using the printer.

General Description

1. Battery compartment
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
12. BATT (Battery) indicator
13. (Power) button (To turn the printer on/off)
14. CANCEL button
15.  Cursor button (UP/DOWN) 16 OK button
16.  Menu button
17. (Feed) button (To feed the paper or print the printer settings)

Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

1.  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.
   
2. With the battery inserted and pushing the battery lightly into the cavity, lower the battery latch until it clicks locking the battery in place.
   

Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
While pushing the battery lightly, lift the battery latch to unlock the battery, and then remove the battery.

Turning the Printer On or Off
On: Press and hold the (Power) button until the LCD display turns on.
Off: Press and hold the (Power) button until the message “System Off” is displayed on the LCD display.

NOTE
Do NOT remove the battery or power to turn off the printer until the LCD display turns off.

Recharging the Li-ion Battery

1. Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer.
2.  Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power socket (see Connecting to an AC Power Outlet (Optional)), or use the car adapter to connect the printer to a DC power socket (see Connecting to a DC Power Outlet (Optional)).
3. The battery indicator light is orange when the battery is charging. When the rechargeable Li-ion battery is fully charged, the battery indicator light turns off. Disconnect the AC adapter or car adapter from the battery’s DC connector. For details, see the Online User’s Guide.

Connecting to an AC Power Socket (Optional)
Connect the printer to a nearby AC power socket to charge the rechargeable battery.

1. Connect the AC adapter to the printer.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
3. Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power socket (100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz).
   

Installing the Clock Battery

1. Open the battery cover using a Phillips screwdriver.
   
2. Insert the supplied battery into the space for the battery, making sure that the battery is level and its positive side is facing up.
   
3. Replace the battery cover
   

Setting the Language of the LCD Display

Press the [Menu], [a], or [b] buttons to select the [Administration] menu, and then press the [OK] button. The default password is “1111”. Select [#Language], and then press the [OK] button. Select a language, and then press the [OK] button.

Printing Receipts or Labels

1. Install the printer driver and software downloaded from the web page. (See Installing the Drivers section.)
2.  Make sure that the printer is powered using a charged battery.
3. Turn the printer on.
4. Connect the printer to a computer or handheld device using either a USB cable, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.
5. Insert the RD Roll.
6.  Print receipts or labels.

Setting the RD Roll

When Not Using the Label Peeler

1. Push the cover open lever to open the RD Roll compartment cover.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Close the RD Roll compartment by pressing down on the center of the cover until it latches.

NOTE

•  You can also view information about setting the label peeler and loading paper in Help. While the printer is turned on, open the RD Roll compartment cover, and press the [Menu] button on the printer.
•  A video on setting up the label peeler is available at the following address. http://solutions.brother.com/movie/d532/

When Using the Label Peeler

1. Push the cover open lever to open the RD Roll compartment cover.
2.  Push both sides of the label peeler toward 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.

Wireless Network Connections

Bluetooth Connection

1. Press the [Menu], [a], or [b] buttons to select the [Bluetooth] menu, and then press the [OK] button. Set [Bluetooth (On/Off)] to [On].
2. Use your Bluetooth management software to discover the printer. Bluetooth communication is now available.

IMPORTANT
In order for the printer and your Bluetooth-equipped computer or adapter to communicate, you must first pair the printer with the computer or handheld device using Bluetooth management software. In order for the printer and your network access point or router to communicate, you must first install the printer driver and Printer Setting Tool.

Maintaining the Printer

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 Use a dry cotton swab to wipe the print head.
  
• Roller Maintenance  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.
  
• Paper Outlet Maintenance If adhesive accumulates at the paper outlet and media becomes jammed, clean the paper outlet with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
  

Printing the Printer Set-up Information

You can use the (Feed) button to print a report that lists the following printer settings:

• Program version
• Printer usage history
•  Missing dot test pattern
• Printer setting information
• List of transferred data
• Network setting information

NOTE

• You can use the Printer Setting Tool to set in advance which items will be printed.
• The node name appears in the Printer Settings. The default node name is “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“XXXX XXXX XXXX” is based on your printer’s MAC Address / Ethernet Address.)

1. Make sure that a roll of 76.2 mm receipt paper has been loaded and the RD Roll compartment cover is closed.
2. Turn on the printer.
3.  Press and hold the (Feed) button until the message“Printing” is displayed on the LCD display. The settings will print.

Internet Addresses

Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com
Brother Developer Center: http://www.brother.com/product/dev/
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities: http://support.brother.com/

REFERENCE LINK

https://support.brother.com/g/b/spec.aspx?c=eu_ot&lang=en&prod=rj3150euk

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