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Brother PocketJet PJ-523 User Manual

Brother PocketJet PJ-523
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Users Guide
PJ-522/523/562/563
Mobile Printer
Before using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide.
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Table of Contents

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Brother PocketJet PJ-523 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum Print Resolution300 x 300 dpi
Paper Width8.5 inches
Print TechnologyThermal
ConnectivityUSB
Paper SizeLetter, Legal, A4

Summary

Setting Up Your Brother PocketJet Printer

Connecting to Power Sources

Connects the printer to AC or DC power for operation.

Using the Operation Panel

Explains main switch functions and indicator light meanings.

Printer Usage and Configuration

Driver Installation Guide

Instructions for installing necessary printer drivers.

Advanced Software Features

Configuring Text Mode, Density, and Form Feed settings.

Media Selection and Handling

Selecting Media Types

Guides for using cut sheet, non-perforated, and perforated roll paper.

Windows Advanced Features

Accessing Auto-On, Auto-Off via PocketJet Utility.

Connecting Your Printer

Via USB Cable

Steps to connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.

Via Infrared and Bluetooth

Connecting using IrDA or Bluetooth for compatible models.

Printer Operations

Turning the Printer On and Off

Procedures for powering the printer on and off.

Adjusting Print Darkness

How to make prints lighter or darker using printer settings.

PocketJet Utility Configuration

Installing the PocketJet Utility

Steps to install the PocketJet 3 Utility software.

Using the PocketJet Utility Interface

Navigating and using the PocketJet Utility for printer settings.

Configuration Options

Menu Bar Options

Explains File and Bluetooth menu functions for utility configuration.

Bluetooth Settings Configuration

Setting PIN code and Local Name for Bluetooth connectivity.

Configuration Dropdown Selections

Details on setting printer, paper size, and options via dropdowns.

Form and Margin Settings

Customizing form length, margins, and line spacing.

Font and Character Settings

Font and Character Settings

Selecting default fonts, character pitch, and extended characters.

Character Set Map Selection

Choosing special character sets for different languages.

Printer Commands and Testing

Printer Commands (Function Buttons)

Overview of commands accessible via printer buttons.

Printing a Test Page

How to print a test page for verification.

Battery Management

Installing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for installing the optional battery.

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the printer's battery.

Removing the Battery

Procedures for safely removing the battery.

Tips on Using the Battery

Advice on battery usage and life, including density impact.

Paper Handling and Jam Clearing

Inserting Paper Correctly

Proper method for inserting paper to avoid skewing.

Clearing a Paper Jam

Step-by-step methods for resolving paper jams.

Printer Maintenance

Cleaning the Print Head

Procedure to clean the printer's print head for optimal quality.

Cleaning the Platen Roller

Instructions for cleaning the platen roller for paper feed.

Cleaning the Printer's Exterior

How to clean the outside casing of the printer.

Reference and Status Indicators

Indicator Lights Overview

Explains the meaning of POWER, DATA, and ERROR indicator lights.

Indicator Light Warnings

Details specific error conditions indicated by light patterns.

Self-Test Feature

How to print a test page for verification.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting Overview

Initial checks for power, connection, and driver installation.

Paper Problems

Resolving issues like paper jams, blank prints, and feed errors.

Printed Image Problems

Addressing issues with alignment, quality, and vertical lines.

Light Patches on Image

Troubleshooting light patches by checking paper, density, and print head.

Incorrect Characters or Random Dots

Ensuring correct font/character set and checking cables.

Printing Output Issues

Pages Don't Print

Diagnosing issues when the printer does not print at all.

Pages Are Partially Printed

Troubleshooting pages that print incompletely.

Technical Information

Product Specifications (PJ-522 / PJ-523)

Detailed technical specifications for PJ-522 and PJ-523 models.

Software and Environmental Requirements

Information on software compatibility and operating conditions.

Appendices

Appendix I - Character Set Tables

Reference tables for special characters used in printing.

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