Brother MW-145BT Quick Guide

Quick Reference Guide

MW-145BT

Guide de référence rapide

Mobile Printer

Before using this printer, be sure to read this Quick Reference Guide.

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Lisez sans faute ce Guide de référence rapide avant d’utiliser cette imprimante.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Canadian Notice

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)

Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation

declares that the product

Product Name : Mobile Printer
Model Number : MW-145BT

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Important

- The enclosed interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits
for a Class B digital device.

- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL : [phone]

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CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE

Trademarks

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother
Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
© 2009 Brother Industries, Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile and Windows Vista 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
under license.

All other software and product names mentioned are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.

For the latest infomation and updates on the Brother mobile
printer feature, visit http://solutions.brother.com

any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd.

INCORRECT TYPE.

INSTRUCTIONS.

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Manual structure

A User’s Guide and a Software User’s Guide are provided
on the CD-ROM included with this printer.
Read the User’s Guide before operating the printer.
It is recommended you save the User’s Guide onto your
Windows PC for future reference.

User’s Guide

The User’s G uide provide s precautions
for using this printer, details on the
printer’s setup, the procedures for
installing and uninstalling the software
onto a Windows
Windows Mobile

®

PC or onto a

®

device.

Enclosed accessories

MW-145BT mobile printer

AC adapter

(AD-210US)
Brother Industries, Ltd.

Lithium ion Rechargeable
battery pack

(BT-100)
Brother Industries, Ltd.

USB cable

CD-ROM

(contains the software, the
User’s Guide and the Software User’s
Guide)

Software User’s Guide

The Software User’s Guide
describes how to use the software
for Wind ows
Mobile
procedures.

®

PC or Windows

®

device and their printing

Paper cassette

filled with C-11 thermal
paper (50 sheets).

Quick Reference Guide

(This guide)

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Getting Started

Installing the battery

Only use the rechargeable battery (BT-100) that is designed for this
printer. Otherwise there will be a risk for fire or serious damage.

y DO NOT take off the black plastic that covers the battery.
y The battery connector should not be frequently unplugged and

reconnected, otherwise it may become damaged or the battery
cord may break.
The battery should only be removed when replacing it at the
end of its service life, or when the printer will not be used for a
long period of time.

1

Press the area indicated 1 on
the battery cover 2 and slide
it off the MW-145BT.

2

Insert the connector 1 of the
battery 2 in the direction
shown right.

Danger

Black

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y

Insert the connector fully, without using excessive force.

y

Be sure you insert the connector in the correct orientation,
otherwise it may be damaged.

Red

3

Fit the battery cord into the
groove as shown in the
illustration.

4

Install the battery cover by
sliding it onto the back of the

MW-145BT.

Be careful that you do not catch the battery connector cord.

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Charging

Use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer to charge the
battery.
After purchasing this printer, be sure to charge the battery fully before
using it.

1

Plug the AC adapter cable
into the printer.

2

Plug the AC adapter plug into
a household electrical outlet

(AC 110 V

Charging of the lithium ion battery
automatically begins.

→
→ When charging is finished, the charging LED

- 120 V).

The orange charging LED is lit.

goes off.

y

It takes approximately three hours for the battery to be
recharged from completely empty to fully charged (with the
printer turned off).

y

Recharge the battery in an environment with a temperature
between 5 °C and 40 °C/41 °F and 104 °F. (The battery will not
recharge if the ambient temperature is outside of this range.)

3

After charging is finished, disconnect the AC adapter.

The MW-145BT cannot be operated solely with the AC adapter.
The rechargeable battery must be installed.

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