Brother MW145BTZU1 User Manual

User’s Guide

General Description
Getting Started
Operating Environment
Bluetooth Technology
Installation
Appendix, etc.

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MW-145BT

Mobile Printer

Version 0

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the MPrint MW-145BT (hereafter
referred to as “the printer”).
This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and
can be connected to a Windows Mobile
Windows

®

PC (a computer running Windows® operating sys-

tem) to make quick printouts.

This User’s Guide contains operating precautions and instruc­tions. 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
place for future reference.

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The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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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 operation, misuse or
operation under other special conditions.

{ Please note that we assume no responsibility for damage

(such as losses, loss of business profits, lost profits, business
disruptions or a lost means of communication) that may result
from the use or inability to use this printer.

{ Please note that we assume no responsibility for damages

that may result from incorrect operation of this printer by con­necting incompatible equipment or using incompatible soft­ware.

{ If this printer should be defective due to faulty manufacturing,

we shall replace it during the warranty period.

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device or

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Introduction

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

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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

Danger

Warning

Caution

this symbol lead to an extremely high risk of death or
serious injuries.

Failure to observe instructions marked with this symbol
may result in death or serious injuries.

Failure to observe instructions marked with this symbol
may result in injuries or property damage.

.

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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 indi­cated part of the printer is disassembled

Indicates danger of electric shock if the operation is performed
with wet hands

Indicates danger of electric shock if the printer is exposed to
water

Indicates an action that must be performed

Indicates that the power supply cord must be unplugged from the
electrical outlet

Precautions

iv

Concerning this printer
(Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

Danger

Do not use this printer with any rechargeable battery other

y

than that specified, otherwise a fire or damage may result.
Carefully observe the following precautions for the

y

rechargeable lithium ion battery (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, insert the rechargeable battery

into the printer, and then use the AC adapter designed
specifically for this printer.

{

Do not expose the rechargeable battery or the printer with the

rechargeable battery installed to pressure, heat or an electric
charge (for example, an oven or microwave oven, clothes
dryer, high-voltage equipment or electromagnetic cooker).

{

Do not place the rechargeable battery or the printer with the

rechargeable battery installed near a fire or in a location
exposed to heat or high temperatures (for example, near a
flame or stove, in the sun, or in a location where the temper­ature is 60 °C/140 °F or more, such as in a hot car).

{

Do not place the rechargeable battery or the printer with the

rechargeable battery installed near water or seawater. In
addition, do not drop them in water or allow them to get wet.

{

Do not short-circuit the terminals of the rechargeable bat-

tery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed,
such as with a metal object.

{

Do not pierce or poke a hole in the rechargeable battery

or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed with
a sharp object, such as a nail.

{

Do not hit with a hammer, step on, throw, drop or apply a

strong shock to the rechargeable battery or the printer
with the rechargeable battery installed.

{

Do not disassemble or alter the rechargeable battery or

the printer with the rechargeable battery installed.

{

Do not use a damaged or deformed rechargeable battery.

{

Do not use in a corrosive environment (for example, exposed

to salty air or salt water, or acidic, alkaline or corrosive gas).

v

Precautions

)

Precautions

Warning

Do not use this printer wherever it is prohibited, for exam-

y

ple, on an airplane, otherwise it may affect equipment,
resulting in an accident.
If this printer is to be used in special environments, for

y

example, near medical equipment, make sure in advance
that there would be no harmful effects from electromag­netic waves. Please note that we assume no responsibility
for injuries resulting from interference from electromagnetic
waves.

Do not insert foreign objects into the printer or its connec-

y

tors and ports, otherwise a fire, an electric shock or dam­age may result. Make sure that no foreign objects are
present when replacing the battery.
If foreign objects are dropped into the printer, immediately

y

turn it off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet,
remove the battery, and then contact the sales representa­tive where it was purchased. If you continue to operate the
printer, a fire, an electric shock or damage may result.
Do not operate, recharge or store the printer in the follow-

y

ing locations, otherwise leaks, fire, electric shock or dam­age may result.

{

Near water, such as in a bathroom or near a water
heater, or in an extremely humid location

{

In a location where it is exposed to rain or moisture

{

In an extremely dusty location

{

In an extremely hot location, such as near naked
flames, heaters, or direct sunlight

{

In a closed car under a hot sun

{

In a location where condensation may form

vi

Precautions

Warning

Liquid leaking from the printer may indicate that the battery

y

is damaged. Immediately move the printer away from
flames, otherwise a fire may result.
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 makes contact with your eyes, immediately rinse
them with water and consult a medical professional. If the
liquid makes contact with your skin or clothing, immediately
rinse them with water.
Do not try to disassemble or alter this printer, otherwise

y

fire, electric shock or damage may result. For servicing,
adjustments or repairs, contact the sales representative
where it was purchased. (The warranty does not cover
repairs for damage resulting from disassembly or alter­ations performed by the user.)

The printer may be damaged if it is dropped or subjected to

y

strong shocks, for example, from being stepped on. If you
continue to operate a damaged printer, a fire or an electric
shock may result. If the printer is damaged, immediately
turn it off, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet,
and then contact the sales representative where it was pur­chased.
If the printer operates abnormally, for example, if it pro-

y

duces smoke, or an unusual odour/noise, stop using it, oth­erwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.
Immediately turn off the printer, unplug the AC adapter
from the electrical outlet, remove the battery, and then con­tact the sales representative where it was purchased for
repairs.

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Precautions

Warning

If the printer is not fully charged after the specified amount

y

of time has passed, stop charging it, otherwise fire, electric
shock or damage may result. Contact the sales representa­tive where it was purchased.

Caution

Keep the printer out of the reach of children, particularly

y

infants, otherwise injuries may result.
Stop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes discolored,

y

deformed or otherwise defective.
Do not leave the printer in a closed car under a hot sun,

y

otherwise it may be damaged.

Others

The battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the

y

printer can be verified; however, the battery should be fully
charged with the AC adapter before the printer is used.

If the printer will not be used for a long period of time,

y

remove the rechargeable battery from the printer, and then
store it in a location where it is not exposed to high humidity,
high temperatures (A temperature between 15 and 25 °C/
59 °F and 77 °F and 40% to 60% humidity is recom­mended.) or static electricity. In order to maintain the effi­ciency and life of the rechargeable battery, recharge it at
least every six months.

If this printer can only be used for a short period of time,

y

even though it is fully charged, the battery may have
reached the end of its service life. Replace the recharge­able battery with a new one.

In order to maintain the efficiency and life of the recharge-

y

able battery, remove the AC adapter from the printer when
charging is completed.

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Concerning the AC adapter

Warning

Only use the AC adapter designed specifically for this

y

printer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result.

Do not plug the printer into an electrical outlet other than a

y

household outlet (AC 110 V
tric shock or damage may result.

Do not touch the AC adapter or the power supply plug with

y

wet hands, otherwise electric shock may occur.

Do not try to disassemble, alter or repair the AC adapter,

y

otherwise fire, electric shock or injuries may result.
For servicing, adjustments or repairs, contact the sales
representative where the printer was purchased.

Do not spill water or drinks on the AC adapter. In addition,

y

do not use the adapter in a location where it may get wet,
otherwise combustion or electric shock may result.

If the power supply plug becomes dirty, for example, with

y

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.
When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the

y

cord, otherwise fire or electric shock may result.

Precautions

-

120 V), otherwise fire, elec-

ix

Precautions

Warning

Do not insert foreign objects into the terminals of the AC

y

adapter, otherwise burns or electric shock may result.

Incorrectly using the AC adapter may result in fire or

y

electric shock. Therefore, observe the following precau­tions.

{

Do not damage it.

{

Do not modify it.

{

Do not twist it.

{

Do not severely bend it.{Do not allow it to be

{

Do not pull on it. pinched.

If the AC adapter is damaged, request a new one from the

y

sales representative where the printer was purchased.
Keep the AC adapter out of the reach of children, particu-

y

larly infants, otherwise injuries may result.
Do not use the AC adapter near microwave ovens, other-

y

wise damage may result.
Do not use the AC adapter near flames or heaters. If the

y

covering of the AC adapter cord melts, fire or electric shock
may result.

Before maintaining the printer, for example, when cleaning

y

it, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, other­wise electric shock may result.

If the printer is not to be used for a long period of time, be

y

sure to unplug the AC adapter from the unit and the electri­cal outlet for safety reasons.

Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or

y

bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged.

{

Do not place objects on it.

{

Do not subject it to heat.

{

Do not bind it.

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Precautions

Operating precautions

 Operate this printer in an environment that meets the follow-

ing requirements.

{ Temperature: 0 - 40 °C/32 - 104 °F,

When charging: 5 - 40

{

Humidity: 20 - 80 %
(Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 27 °C/81

{ 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.

{ If condensation occurs, allow it to dry naturally before

operating the printer.

{ Due to the characteristics of batteries, even though the

battery is fully charged, using them in locations at low tem­peratures greatly reduces the number of prints possible.

 The AC adapter case and the printer may become warm

while the printer is charging or printing. This does not indicate
a malfunction.

 When the printer is not used, unplug the power supply plug

from the electrical outlet.

 Do not block the paper output slot.
 If the AC adapter connector or USB port becomes dirty, it

could result in faulty connections or charging. Periodically
clean the connector and port with a dry cotton swab.

 When cleaning the printer, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use

benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may become
discolored or deformed. (

 When using optional accessories, use them as described in

their instruction manuals.

 Use thermal paper with this printer. If printed text is written

over or stamped, the text may disappear or become discol­ored. In addition, it may take some time for the ink to dry.

 Do not touch the printer with wet hands.

°C/41 - 104 °F

→ Refer to page 36.)

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°

F)

Precautions

 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 be
damaged.

 Do not leave paper cassette cover open when storing as this

may cause paper misfeeding or a paper sensor error.

 Concerning the paper cassette and the handling of the paper

{ Store the paper cassette away from extremely hot, humid

or dusty locations and out of direct sunlight, otherwise the
paper may become discolored or a malfunction may result.

{ Be sure to close the lid of the paper cassette before storing

it, otherwise the paper may become discolored.

{ Do not leave paper cassettes in a closed car under a hot

sun, otherwise they may become discolored.

{ After opening the package of paper cassettes, close it

again as soon as possible, otherwise the paper may
become discolored.

{ Do not use paper that has been exposed to condensation.
{ Do not try to use paper transferred from one paper cas-

sette to another, otherwise a malfunction may result.

{ Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through

the printer, otherwise a malfunction may result.

{ Do not open the paper cassette cover or pull out or push in

the paper while the printer is printing, otherwise a malfunc­tion may result.

{ Do not use folded, curled, cut, wet or damp paper, other-

wise a paper misfeed or a malfunction may result.

{ 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.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................... i

Precautions ......................................................... iii

Operating precautions .............................................. xi

CONTENTS ........................................................... 1

1 General Description ........................................ 3

2 Getting Started ................................................ 6

Installing the battery ..................................................6

Charging ....................................................................8

Replacing the battery ..............................................11

Using Bluetooth .......................................................13

Turning on/off the printer .........................................14

Preparing the paper cassette ..................................15

Installing the paper cassette ....................................17

3 Operating Environment ................................ 20

4 Communication Using Bluetooth

Technology .................................................... 21

Establishing a Bluetooth connection .......................21

5 Installation on a Windows® PC .................... 23

Installing the software ..............................................23

Uninstalling the software and printer driver .............27

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CONTENTS

6 Installation on a Windows

Mobile

®

device ............................................... 30

Installing Brother mobile printing software ...............32

Uninstalling the software .........................................33

Sending data from a Windows Mobile
Windows

®

PC ..........................................................34

®

device or

7 Appendix ........................................................ 36

Maintenance ............................................................36

Troubleshooting .......................................................38

Product specifications .............................................41

2

1 General Description

Right side

Paper cassette cover

Paper output slot

Left side

Status LED

Charging LED

General Description

Paper check window

AC adapter connector

Power button

Bluetooth switch

USB port

3

General Description

Status LED

A blue or green LED indicates the printer is oper­ating correctly, while a red LED indicates an error
has occurred.
When the status LED is blue, it is possible to
receive data using both the Bluetooth and USB interfaces. How­ever, once a connection is established using one of the inter­faces, data cannot be received using the other interface until
printing is complete.

LED color LED status Printer status

Waiting to receive data using Blue­tooth or USB

Sleep mode (power-saving standby
condition, possible only when receiving
data using Bluetooth)

Waiting to receive data using USB

An error has occurred.
* Refer to (1) on the next page.

A system error has occurred.
* Refer to (2) on the next page.

Blue

Green

Red

Constantly lit

Flashing Receiving data using Bluetooth

Flashing in long
intervals

Constantly lit
Flashing Receiving data using USB

Flashing

Constantly lit

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General Description

(1) If an error has occurred (indicated by a red flashing Status

LED), check for the following causes.

Error description Remedy

There is no paper cassette
installed.
The paper cassette is installed
facing the wrong direction.
There is no more paper.

A paper misfeed occurred.

A transmission error occurred.

An overheat error occurred.

Correctly install a paper cassette
containing paper.
→Refer to pages 15 to 17.

Remove the misfed paper.
→Refer to page 19.

Check the transmission status.
→Refer to page 34.

The inside of the printer has started
to overheat. Wait until it cools.

(2) If a system error has occurred (indicated by a constant red

Status LED):
The printer may be damaged. Contact the sales representative
where it was purchased.

5

2 Getting Started

Installing the battery

Only use the rechargeable battery (BT-100) that is

y

designed for this printer. Otherwise there will be a risk
for fire or serious damage.

When handling the rechargeable battery, refer to and

y

observe the precautions on pages v to ix.

• DO NOT take off the black plastic that covers the
battery.

•

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.

Getting Started

Danger

6

2

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

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.

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.

Getting Started

Black

Red

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

7

Getting Started

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.

The orange charging

→

LED is lit.

→ When charging is finished, the charging

LED 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 and
104 °F. (The battery will not recharge if the ambi­ent temperature is outside of this range.)

-

120 V).

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.

8

Getting Started

 Charging LED (Orange)

With the charging LED, the status of the power
supply can be checked.
The charging LED has two functions.

(1) Checking the charging status (when the AC adapter is

connected)

LED status Printer status

Constantly lit Charging
Off Finished charging
Flashing Malfunctioning battery

(2) Checking the battery level (while running off the lithium ion

battery)

LED status Battery level

Off More than 60% charged
Flashes once Less than 60% charged
Flashes twice Less than 30% charged
Continues to flash 3 times Almost empty

•

Please try to discharge the battery completely before
recharging it, to increase battery lifetime.

•

If the charging LED flashes while the printer is printing,
immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the
battery. The printer may stop printing.

•

Due to the characteristics of batteries, even though the
battery is fully charged, using them in locations at low
temperatures greatly reduces the number of prints
possible.

•

In order to maintain the efficiency and life of the
rechargeable battery, remove the AC adapter from the
printer when charging is completed.

•

In order to maintain the efficiency and life of the
rechargeable battery, do not place or use the printer in
direct sunlight, near heaters or other hot appliances, in
any location exposed to extremely high temperatures
(e.g. on the dashboard or in the back of your car).

9

Getting Started

• This printer is powered with a rechargeable lith­ium 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 rechargeable lithium
ion battery with a new one.

• In order to protect the circuitry, the battery cannot
be charged if the unit is in a location exposed to
extremely high or extremely low temperatures.

• Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the
adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable
may be damaged.

10

Replacing the battery

Only use the rechargeable battery (BT-100) that is

y

designed for this printer. Otherwise there will be a risk
for fire or serious damage.

When handling the rechargeable battery, refer to and

y

observe the precautions on pages v to ix.

• DO NOT take off the black plastic that covers the
battery.

•

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.

Getting Started

Danger

2

Remove old battery and
disconnect the battery
cord connection.

11

3

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

y

Fully insert the connectors. However, do not
apply extreme force.

y

Be sure to insert the connectors in the correct
orientation, otherwise they may be damaged.

4

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

5

Install the battery cover
by sliding it onto the back
of the MW-145BT.

Getting Started

Black

Red

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

•

Be sure to dispose of the expired battery as directed by
local regulations for the disposal of lithium ion battery.

• When handling the rechargeable battery, refer to
and observe the precautions on pages v to ix.

12

Using Bluetooth

Using the Bluetooth
switch, select whether or
not to use Bluetooth com­munication.

Getting Started

→ Slide the switch to ON to use

Bluetooth communication.

Printing can still be carried out using USB communica­tion even if “Bluetooth communication ON” is selected
(except during the sleep mode). (
ware, refer to the Software User's Guide.)



Wireless connections are used in a wide range of
fields. Therefore, in order to prevent malfunctions
with the following, Bluetooth should be turned off.

• Hospitals

• Aircraft

• Gasoline/Petrol stations

• Fire alarms



Bluetooth connectivity varies greatly according to its
operating environment. If a good connection cannot
be achieved, try conecting again. Connections are
difficult to achieve in the following locations.

• Near electronic equipment

Near broadcasting stations or wireless base stations

•

• Near wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11)



Equipment using Bluetooth technology may require
a few seconds until the Bluetooth functionality can
be used after it is turned on. This length of time dif­fers depending on the equipment. (This unit
requires a maximum of 8 seconds.)

13

communication ON

Bluetooth

→

For details on soft-

Turning on/off the printer

Press and hold the power button
for a short while, until the green
or blue status LED illuminates.

→

When the printer is turned on,
the status LED is:
Green (if Bluetooth is switched off)
Blue (if Bluetooth is switched on)



In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being
turned on, it will not come on if the power button is
lightly pressed.

 In order to conserve the lithium ion battery during

use, follow the operations below.

(1) Auto sleep (with Bluetooth switched on):

If there is no operation or data transmission for a
set length of time, the printer automatically enters
sleep mode. The length of time [auto sleep time]
until the printer automatically enters the sleep
mode can be specified using the Utility software.
[→ Refer to the Software User’s Guide.]

(2) Auto power-off (with Bluetooth switched

off)

If there is no operation or data transmission for a
set length of time, the printer automatically turns
off. The length of time [auto power-off time] until
the printer automatically powers off can be speci­fied using the Utility software. [→ Refer to the
Software User’s Guide.]

Getting Started

Power button

14

Getting Started

Preparing the paper cassette

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

Prepare the paper cassette before installing it into the printer.

Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being

•

prepared

1

.

Firmly

fold the lid back

along the fold (

1

).

Front

Make sure that the lid is firmly folded, otherwise a
paper misfeed may result.

2

Insert the tab on the lid into the slit (2) at the
back of the cassette.

15

Back

Getting Started

 Handling the paper cassette

{ This printer determines the paper type depending

on the installed paper cassette, then automati­cally selects the settings appropriate for that type
of paper. Do not transfer paper to a different
paper cassette.

{ Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed

through the printer.

{ The paper cassette is made of cardboard. After

all of the paper is used, dispose of the cassette
according to local regulations.

{ Do not use a torn or deformed paper cassette,

otherwise damage may result.

{ When storing the paper cassette, be sure to close

its lid.

{ Use the paper as quickly as possible, otherwise it

may become discolored.

16

Installing the paper cassette

1

Slide the paper cassette
cover (on the top of the
printer) in the direction
shown in 1.

→ The paper cassette cover

will open in the direction
indicated by 2.

Getting Started

2

Insert the paper cassette.

The paper type indication on the
paper cassette should face up.
The end of the paper should
point toward you.

• When loading the paper cassette, make sure that
it is correctly aligned and that the end of the
paper is not folded, otherwise a paper misfeed
may result.

• Before replacing the paper cassette, unplug the
AC adapter and USB cable.

Paper type indication

17

3

Close the paper cassette
cover in the direction shown
in 3.

Getting Started

4

Slide the paper cassette
cover in the direction shown
in 4.

If the paper cassette is correctly
loaded, the paper type indication
on the cassette can be seen
through the paper check win­dow, and the paper cassette
cover will be locked.

• Do not remove the paper from the paper cassette
and load it directly into the printer.

• To change the paper type, install a different paper
cassette.

• While the printer is printing, do not apply pressure
to the paper output slot or place anything on the
printer.

Paper check window

Paper type indication

Paper output slot

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Getting Started

If a paper misfeed occurs

Remove the paper according to the following procedure.

 If the paper has been fed out of the paper output slot:

Pull the paper out from the
paper output slot.

When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it.

 If the paper has not been fed out of the paper output slot:

1

Open the paper cassette cover.

2

Remove the paper cas­sette.

3

Pull out the misfed paper.

When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it.

Pulling out the paper will not have adverse effects
on the printer.

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Operating Environment

3 Operating Environment

This mobile printer can print data from a Windows® PC (a com­puter running Windows
ble telephone running Windows Mobile

®

operating system or a device or porta-

®

.

In order to use this printer, make sure that your system configu­ration meets the following requirements.

 Windows® PC

Processor Pentium 266 MHz or higher recommended

Operating system

Interface

Memory

Hard disk free space

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional
Windows
Compliant with USB Ver.2.0 (Full speed)

Compliant with Bluetooth ver. 2.1 + EDR
class 2 serial port profile supported

Windows® 2000 Professional/XP: More than
128 MB, Windows Vista
Minimum 70 MB

®

XP/Windows Vista

®

®

: More than 512 MB

A processor and memory greater than that recommended for
each operating system is required.

 Windows Mobile

Processor ARM

Operating system

Interface

When installing the software, a Windows

®

device

Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0
Microsoft

Professional/Classic
Microsoft
Compliant with USB Ver.2.0 (Full speed)

Compliant with Bluetooth ver. 2.1 + EDR
class 2 serial port profile supported

®

Windows Mobile® 6

®

Windows Mobile® 6 Standard

®

PC that can con-

nect to the Windows Mobile® device will be needed.

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Communication Using Bluetooth Technology

4 Communication Using

Bluetooth Technology

 Precautions for printing using Bluetooth

Before installing the printer driver for MW-145BT, install the
Bluetooth connection software on the Windows

The following instructions show you the basic proce­dures to make a Bluetooth connection. For details,
refer to the instruction manual for your Bluetooth
device.

Establishing a Bluetooth connection

The following procedure describes how to specify the various
basic settings required for this printer to communicate using
Bluetooth technology with a Windows

®

device. For details, refer to the manual for the Bluetooth

Mobile
device.

1

Slide the Bluetooth
switch to turn on
Bluetooth.

®

communication ON

®

PC.

PC or a Windows

Bluetooth

→ The status LED will be

blue.

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Communication Using Bluetooth Technology

2

Run the Bluetooth connection software on the
Windows

3

Use the Bluetooth connection software to search

®

PC or Windows Mobile® device.

for Bluetooth devices.

→ “MW-145BTxxxx” is detected. “xxxx” is the last 4 digits

of its serial number (PIN code).

4

Select your printer from the list of displayed.

→ The screen to enter the “PIN code” (or “Pass key”)

appears only the first time that the computer running
Windows
to the printer.

Depending on the Bluetooth device, you may be
requested to re-enter the PIN code with subse­quent connections.

5

Enter the “PIN code” or “Pass key” (at the time of

®

PC or Windows Mobile® device is connected

shipment, the code is set to the last four digits of
the serial number of the printer) and click/tap the
Enter button.

→ The Bluetooth connection software registers your

printer as a paired device.

6

Use the Bluetooth connection software to select
the serial port as the method for connecting to
this printer.

Note the COM port number when it appears (The
COM port number may be required when printing
depending on the type of the computer or the Win-

dows Mobile

®

device ).

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Installation on a Windows® PC

5 Installation on a Windows® PC

In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows® PC, the
included software must be installed on the computer.

Installing the software

Do not connect the printer to the computer until you
are instructed to do so.

1

Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive of the Windows

→ The installer automatically starts up.
→ If the installer does not automatically start up, double-

click on the CD-ROM.

2

Select the desired lan­guage and click the top
button - PC (Windows)
software.

→ A dialog box appears,

allowing you to select
what to install.

®

PC.

PC(Windows) software button

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Installation on a Windows® PC

3

Click the button for the

Standard Installation

software that you wish
to install.

Here, click the button for
the Standard Installation.

→ Standard Installation

begins.



Software packages that are installed by Standard Installation

Software Description

P-touch Editor 5.0

P-touch Editor 5.0

Printer driver Printer driver (and driver utility)

4

Follow the instructions that appear, to finish the

P-touch Library 2.1
P-touch Transfer Manager 2.1
P-touch Editor 5.0 Add-Ins Utility

installation.
Next, the printer driver is installed.

The installation procedure for the
printer driver differs depending on the
operating system being used.
Select “USB” or “Bluetooth communi­cation” and then click the OK button.

For USB

For Bluetooth →

Go directly to the procedure

→

“For USB connection” on page 25.

Go directly to the procedure
“For Bluetooth connection” on page 26.

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Installation on a Windows® PC

 For USB connection

5

When the message
“Connect Brother
MW-145BT, and then
turn it on.” appears, use
the enclosed USB cable
to connect this printer to
the Windows

®

PC, and

then turn on the printer.

Enclosed USB cable

The printer driver is installed.

Finish the installation according to the instructions that
appear on the screen.

→ For details on software, refer to the Software User's Guide.

25

 For Bluetooth connection

5

Select the “Install”, and
then click the next but­ton.

→ Printer driver installa-

tion is started.

6

Select the COM port
number you are using
for the Bluetooth con­nection, and then click
the next button.

→

Follow the instructions on the screen, and finish installing.
For details, refer to the manual for the Bluetooth device.

→ For details on software, refer to the Software User's Guide.

Installation on a Windows® PC

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Installation on a Windows® PC

Uninstalling the software and printer driver



Uninstalling the P-touch Editor

The uninstall procedure for the P-touch Editor differs depending
on the operating system being used.

1

X For Windows Vista®

From “Control Panel”, go to “Programs” and
open “Uninstall a program”.

→ The “Uninstall or change a program” dialog appears.

X For Windows

From “Control Panel”, go to “Add/Remove
Programs” (2000)/“Add or Remove Programs”
(XP).

→ The “Add or Remove Programs” dialog appears.

2

X For Windows Vista

Choose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click
“Uninstall/Change”.

X For Windows® 2000/XP

Choose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click
“Change/Remove”.

3

Click “OK”.

→ The uninstall operation starts. After the software is

removed from your computer, the “Maintenance Com­plete” dialog box appears.

4

Close the “Add/Remove Programs” (2000)/
“Add or Remove Programs” (XP)/“Programs and

Features” (Windows Vista

→ P-touch Editor has been uninstalled.

®

2000/XP

®

®

) dialog.

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

Uninstalling the printer driver

1

Turn off the Brother MW-145BT.

2

X For Windows Vista

®

From “Control Panel”, go to “Hardware and
Sound” and open “Printers”.

X For Windows® 2000/XP

From “Control Panel”, open “Printers” (2000)/
“Printers and Faxes (XP)” window.

For details, see Windows® Help.

Installation on a Windows® PC

3

X For Windows Vista

®

Choose “Brother MW-145BT”, right click on the
icon, and then click “Delete”.

X For Windows® 2000/XP

Choose “Brother MW-145BT”, and click “File” ­“Delete”.

4

X For Windows Vista

®

In the “Printers” window, right click and select
“Run as administrator” - “Server Properties...”.
If the authorization confirmation dialog appears,
click “Continue”.
If the “User Account Control” dialog appears,
enter the password and click “OK”.

X For Windows® 2000/XP

Go to “File” - “Server Properties”.

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Installation on a Windows® PC

5

X For Windows Vista

®

Click the “Drivers” tab and choose “Brother
MW-145BT”. Then, click “Remove...”.

X For Windows® 2000/XP

Click the “Drivers” tab and choose “Brother
MW-145BT”. Then, click “Remove...”.

6

X For Windows Vista

®

Choose “Remove driver only”. and click “OK”.

X For Windows® 2000/XP

Now, go to step 7.

7

Close the “Print Server Properties” window.

→ The printer driver has been uninstalled.

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Installation on a Windows Mobile® device

6 Installation on a

®

Windows Mobile

In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows Mobile
device (Windows Mobile® device), a Windows® PC must be used
to install the software onto the Windows Mobile

• For details on ActiveSync
Windows Mobile

®

instruction manual for the Windows Mobile

 Installing the software onto a Windows Mobile

®

Windows

PC

®

device to a Windows® PC, refer to the

device

®

device.

, Bluetooth, or on connecting the

®

device.

®

device

Enclosed CD-ROM

Windows Mobile

®

device

®

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Installation on a Windows Mobile® device

 Connecting the printer to the Windows Mobile® device

using Bluetooth/Printing

(→ Refer to page 21)

MW-145BT (the printer)

®

Windows Mobile

device

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Installation on a Windows Mobile® device

Installing Brother mobile printing software

The Brother mobile printing software is only available
in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

1

Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive of the Windows

→ If the installer does not automatically start up, double-

click on the CD-ROM.

2

Select the desired lan­guage and click the
second button (Win­dows mobile printing
software).

→ The “MPRINT Setup”

dialog box appears.

3

Click the button for the
operating system that
you are using.

→ The “InstallShield Wiz-

ard” starts.

®

PC.

Continue the installation according to the instructions that
appear on the screen.

→ For details on software, refer to the Software User's Guide.

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Installation on a Windows Mobile® device



Software packages that are installed

Software Description

Common
modules
(The “MPrintUtility” will
be installed at the same
time.)

Note Print Prints memos saved with Notes
Schedule Print Prints schedules saved with Schedule

Task Print

Contact Print

Clipboard Print

Screen
Capture Print

Image File Print Prints saved image files
E-mail Print Prints saved e-mails

Help files

Basic components of the software (The
settings for this printer can be changed.)

Prints tasks and appointments saved with
Tasks

Prints names, addresses and telephone
numbers saved with Contact

Prints images and text copied to the Clip­board

Prints the currently displayed screen of the
Pocket PC

Operating guide that can be viewed on the
screen of the Pocket PC

* When the Brother mobile printing software for Windows

Mobile 6 Standard is installed, Note Print, Clipboard Print
and Screen Capture Print cannot be used.

Uninstalling the software

Uninstall (remove) the software using the Windows Mobile®
device functions. For details on uninstalling the software, refer to
the instruction manual for the Windows Mobile

®

device.

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Installation on a Windows Mobile® device

Sending data from a Windows Mobile® device or Windows® PC

In order use the printer to print data from a Windows Mobile®
device or Windows
the Windows Mobile
Refer to the Software Guide for details on installing the software
onto the Windows
necessary software and the printer driver (for the computer) are
provided on the enclosed CD-ROM.

®

PC, the software must first be installed onto

®

device or the Windows® PC.

®

PC or the Windows Mobile® device. The

 Communicating using Bluetooth

Windows® PC and the Windows Mobile® device with Bluetooth
wireless technology can connect to the printer using Bluetooth
technology.

1

Set the computer or the
Windows Mobile

®

device
so that Bluetooth commu­nication will be valid and
the printer will be recog­nized.

2

Start printing.

→ While data is being transmitted, the status LED flashes

in blue.

• Communication with the printer using Bluetooth
technology cannot be performed if the printer is

already communicating with another Windows®
PC using the USB connection.

• For more details, refer to the instruction manual
for the Wind ows

device.

®

PC or the Windows Mobile®

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Installation on a Windows Mobile® device

 Sending data through a

USB connection

Using the enclosed USB cable, this
printer can be connected to a
Windows
device supporting a USB host inter­face.

®

PC or a Windows Mobile®

Enclosed USB cable

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Appendix

7 Appendix

Maintenance

Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning it.

 Cleaning the surface of the printer

Clean off any dust or other dirt from the printer by
wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.

If the printer is extremely dirty, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth.

Do not use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the
printer may become discolored or deformed.

 Cleaning the paper cassette sensor

If the paper cassette sensor is dirty, it will not be able to correctly
detect the paper cassette, and a malfunction may result.

Clean the paper cassette sensor with a dry cotton
swab.

Paper cassette sensor

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 Cleaning the pick-up roller

If the paper is not fed correctly, clean the pick-up roller.

1

Open the paper cassette cover.

2

Rotate the pick-up roller

Pick-up roller

in the feed direction until
it stops.

Appendix

3

Attach a piece of cello-

Pick-up roller

phane tape to the rubber
pick-up roller

4

Remove the cellophane tape, and turn the pick-

.

Cello­phane tape

up roller 3 to 4 mm/0.1" to 0.2" in the opposite
direction of the feed direction.

→ Any dirt on the pick-up roller is removed with the tape.

5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the pick-up roller is
clean.

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms & remedies

Problem Solution

The printer cannot be
turned on.

Although the print com­mand was issued, the
printer does not print.

There is a paper mis­feed.

Press and hold the power button for a
short while. (→ Refer to page 14.)
The lithium ion battery needs recharging.
(→ Refer to page 8.)

 With a Bluetooth connection:

• Make sure that a valid Bluetooth con­nection is available to the
Windows
device.
(→ Refer to the Software User’s
Guide.)

• Make sure that another Windows

or the Windows Mobile
transmitting data to the printer using
the USB or Bluetooth.
(→ Refer to page 34.)

 With a USB connection:

• Check that this printer is securely con-

nected to the Windows
USB cable.
(→ Refer to page 35.)

• Make sure that another Windows

or the Windows Mobile
transmitting data to the printer using
Bluetooth.
(→ Refer to page 34.)

Remove the misfed paper.
(→ Refer to page 19.)

Appendix

®

PC or the Windows Mobile®

®

®

PC

PC

®

device is not

®

PC with the

®

device is not

38

Appendix

Even though the misfed
paper was removed, the
error cannot be can­celled.

An LED is lit or flashing. Refer to the explanation in “Status LED”

The paper does not
feed.

Some torn paper may still remain in the
printer. Contact the sales representative
where the printer was purchased.

on pages 4 to 5.

• Make sure that the lid of the paper cas-

sette is firmly folded along the fold (1).
(→ Refer to page 15.)

• Make sure that the paper cassette cover

is securely closed.
(→ Refer to page 18.)

• The paper may be dirty. Pull out the first

sheet from the back of the paper cas­sette, and then install the paper cas­sette again.
(→ Refer to pages 15 to 18.)

• Clean the pick-up roller.

(→ Refer to page 37.)

The print is faint (light). Make sure that the paper cassette cover

is securely closed.
(→ Refer to page 18.)

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Appendix

The paper cassette
cover cannot be closed.

The parts indicated by “A” in the illustra­tion below have become stuck.
Refer to the illustration and use the tip of a
ball-point pen to slide the indicated part in
the direction of the arrow to free it

Paper cassette
cover

Push with the tip of a ball-point pen to slide it.

.

A

Free the part on the opposite side
using the same method.

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Product specifications

Printer specifications

Model name MW-145BT

LEDs

Method

Resolution

Print speed

Printing

No. of

pages that

can be
printed

Paper supply

method

Paper

Print area

Power supply

Interface

Dimensions

Weight

Status LED (blue/green/red)
Charging LED (orange)
Direct thermal printing with a line thermal print

head
300 dpi × 300 dpi
15 seconds/sheet

(standard text on thermal paper with 7 % cover­age at an ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F)

100 or more during continuous printing with a fully
charged battery. Using Bluetooth sleep mode will
affect this figure. (Based on 7% coverage at an
ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F.) (Standard
paper manufactured by Brother: A7 thermal)

Brother paper cassette, automatic paper feed
mechanism

Brother A7 cut paper
(74 mm × 105 mm/2.9" × 4.1")

69 mm × 100 mm/2.7" × 3.9"
(C51: 62 mm × 95 mm/2.4

AC adapter for charging, lithium ion battery

7.4 V
Complies with USB Ver. 2.0 (Full Speed) and

compliant with Bluetooth ver. 2.1 + EDR class
2 serial port profile supported

100 mm (W) × 160 mm (D) × 17.5 mm (H)/

3.9

"

(W) × 6.3" (D) × 0.7" (H)

(not including projection)
300 g/0.66 lbs. (including the lithium ion battery

and a paper cassette containing 50 sheets of
plain thermal paper)

"

× 3.7")

Appendix

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