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User’s Guide
Linerless Platen Kit
(PA-LPR-001)
Before using this product, 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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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 2
Parts Description .......................................................................................................................................2
2 Installation 3
3 Maintenance 5
Linerless Platen Maintenance....................................................................................................................5
4 Product Specifications 6
5 Troubleshooting 7
Problems with the Linerless Platen .....................................................................................................7
Error Messages from the Printer .........................................................................................................7
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Introduction 1
Parts Description 1
Linerless Platen Screws (2)
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CAUTION
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a Push the roll cover release lever to open the roll compartment cover.
1 Roll cover release lever
b Remove the default platen by removing the two screws shown in the illustration.
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Do not touch the blade when removing the default platen.
It is recommended that the tightening torque be 0.55±0.049 N·m.
c Install the Linerless Platen, and fasten it using the two screws included in the Linerless Platen Kit.
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Installation
Note
Note
The lower tear bar cannot be used when the Linerless Platen is installed.
d Set [Linerless] to [On] in the [Advanced] tab of the Printer Setting Tool.
• When [Linerless] is set to [On], [Tear Bar] in [Settings] and [Auto Detect] in [Media] cannot be
selected on the printer's LCD.
• For best performance, make sure the paper's head margin is at least 9 mm.
• When using the Linerless Platen, paper dust may stick to the print head. Clean the print head regularly
(see Linerless Platen Maintenance on page 5).
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Note
Maintenance 3
Do not clean the roller of the linerless platen to prevent its deterioration.
Linerless Platen Maintenance 3
When using the Linerless Platen, paper dust may stick to the print head. Clean the print head regularly with
a lint-free cloth or cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol or ethanol as shown in the illustration.
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After cleaning the print head, make sure that no lint or other material remains on the print head.
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Printing
Print speed* Maximum 76 mm/s
Environment
Operating temperature The battery: 10°C to 30°C
Operating humidity 20% to 50% (No condensation, Maximum wet bulb temperature: 27°C)
*Using Brother's print test data (7% coverage, 102 × 29 mm) at 23°C when performing continuous printing
using a USB connection with a new, fully-charged battery.
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If the internal temperature of the battery is out of this range, charging may stop.
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This chapter explains how to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using the Linerless Platen.
If you have any problems with the printer, first make sure you have performed the following tasks correctly:
Remove all protective packaging from the printer.
Close the roll compartment cover completely.
Install the battery (see the User's Guide).
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Connect the AC adapter (see the User's Guide).
Connect the car adapter (see the User's Guide).
Install and select the correct printer driver (see the User's Guide).
Connect the printer to a Windows computer or mobile device (see the User's Guide).
Insert the roll correctly (see the User's Guide).
If you still have problems, read the troubleshooting tips in this chapter. If, after reading this chapter, you are
unable to resolve your problem, visit the Brother support website at support.brother.com
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Problems with the Linerless Platen 5
Problem Solution
The print quality is poor. Install the Linerless Platen correctly.
Clean the print head.
The printer does not feed paper. Install the Linerless Platen correctly.
Set the roll correctly.
Check if a label or adhesive has stuck under the roll
compartment cover. If so, clean the inside of the cover.
The media is jammed. Install the Linerless Platen correctly.
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Wipe any adhesive residue left along the ejection path of the
paper.
Try using a different roll (with a weaker adhesive).
Error Messages from the Printer 5
Error Message Cause/Remedy
High Temp! Is the printer temperature too high?
If the printer overheats when the Linerless setting is enabled, wait until the
printer cools down and then try printing again.
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