Brother RJ2150Z1 User Manual

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User’s Guide RJ-2030/RJ-2050/RJ-2140/RJ-2150

RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150

Before using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide.

We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference.

Version 0

UK ENG

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Introduction

Important Notice

 The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

 Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained

herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publications.

 Screen images in this document may differ depending on your computer's operating system.

 Before using the printer, be sure to read all documents included with the printer for information about safety

and correct operation.

 Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for RJ-2140/2150. Illustrations for RJ-2030/2050

may also be shown in this manual if necessary.

Available Manuals

You can download the latest manuals from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

Product Safety Guide

Quick Setup Guide

User’s Guide

AirPrint Guide

P-touch Template Manual

Raster Command Reference

Printed manual in the box.

PDF manual on the Brother Solutions Center website.

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This guide provides safety information; read it thoroughly before using your printer.

This guide provides basic information about using your printer along with detailed troubleshooting tips.

This guide includes the contents of the Quick Setup Guide, and additional information about your printer settings, operations, safety precautions, network connection settings, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance instructions.

This guide provides information for using AirPrint to print from an Apple device.

This manual provides information on P-touch Template.

This manual provides information about printer control commands for controlling your printer directly.

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Symbols Used in This Guide

The following symbols are used throughout this guide:

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

Note

Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury.

Tells you about procedures you must follow to avoid minor personal injury or damage to the printer.

Indicates information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them may result in damage, or failed operations.

Indicates notes that provide information or directions that can help you better understand and use the product more efficiently.

Important safety instructions

DO NOT use the printer where its use is prohibited, such as on an airplane. This could affect the airplane’s equipment, resulting in an accident.

DO NOT use the printer in special environments, such as near medical equipment. Electromagnetic waves may cause the medical equipment to malfunction.

DO NOT allow organic solvents, such as benzene, thinner, polish remover, or deodorisers, to come into contact with the plastic cover. These may cause the plastic cover to warp or dissolve, resulting in an electrical shock or fire.

WARNING

CAUTION

RD Rolls use thermal paper, therefore the colour of the label and the printing may change or fade if exposed to sunlight or heat. When using outdoors and when durability is important, we DO NOT recommend using RD Rolls.

Depending on the area, material, and environmental conditions, the label may unpeel or become permanently affixed, and the colour of the label may change or be transferred to other objects. Before affixing the label, check the environmental conditions and the material. Test the label by affixing a small piece of it to an inconspicuous area of the intended surface.

IMPORTANT

 DO NOT remove the labels affixed to the printer. These labels provide operational information and indicate the

printer's model number.

 DO NOT push the power switch with an object that has a sharp point, such as a pen. This could damage the switch

or LED.

 DO NOT transport the printer while cables are connected to the DC connector or mini-USB port. The connector and

ports could be damaged.

 DO NOT store the printer in an area exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, direct sunlight, or dust. These

could cause discolouration or a malfunction.

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General Precautions

Printer

 If the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are both turned on, the communication speed may decrease due to

radio wave interference. If this occurs, turn off the function you are not using (Bluetooth or wireless LAN function).

 DO NOT cover or insert foreign objects into the paper exit slot, DC connector, or mini-USB port.

 DO NOT use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvents to clean the printer. Doing so may cause

damage to the surface finish. You can use isopropyl alcohol or ethanol only when cleaning the print head or roller. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the printer.

 When not used for an extended period, remove the media roll from the printer.

 Always keep the media roll compartment cover closed when printing.

 When using optional accessories, use them as described in their instruction manuals.

 This printer uses thermal paper. If the printed paper is marked with ink, for example written on or stamped, the ink

may cause the printed text to fade or become discoloured. In addition the applied ink may take some time to dry. Printed text may fade or become discoloured if the label comes into contact with any of the following: vinyl chloride products, leather goods such as wallets and purses, organic compounds such as alcohol, ketones, or esters, adhesive tape, erasers, rubber mats, magic marker ink, permanent marker ink, correction fluid, carbon, glue, diazo sensitised paper, hand lotion, hair care products, cosmetics, water, or sweat.

 DO NOT touch the printer with wet hands.

 DO NOT use folded, wet or damp paper, otherwise a paper misfeed or malfunction may occur.

 DO NOT touch paper or labels with wet hands, otherwise a malfunction may occur.

RD Roll

 Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies (indicated by the mark).

 If the label is affixed to a wet, dirty, or oily surface, it may peel off easily. Before affixing the label, clean the surface

to which the label will be affixed.

 RD Rolls use thermal paper, therefore ultraviolet rays, wind, and rain may cause the colour of the label to fade and

the ends of the label to peel off.

 DO NOT expose the RD Roll to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. Store in a cool, dark place.

Use the RD Roll soon after opening the package.

 Scratching the printed surface of the label with your finger nails or metal objects, or touching the printed surface

with hands dampened by water, sweat, or medicated cream, etc., can cause the colour to change or fade.

 DO NOT affix labels to people, animals, or plants. Never affix labels to public or private property without permission.

 The last labels of the RD Roll may not be printed correctly, therefore, each roll contains more labels than is indicated

on the package.

 When a label is removed after being affixed to a surface, a portion of the label may remain.

 Once a label is affixed, it may be difficult to remove the label.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

 This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the

country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country.

 Windows Vista

 Windows

Windows

Windows or Windows

 Windows Server

Windows Server

 Windows Server

Windows Server

 Not all models are available in all countries.

in this document represents all editions of Windows Vista®.

7 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 7.

8 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.

8.1 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.1.

10 in this document represents Windows® 10 Home, Windows® 10 Pro,

10 Enterprise, and Windows® 10 Education.

10 in this document does not represent Windows® 10 Mobile, Windows® 10 Mobile Enterprise,

10 IoT Core.

2008 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2008 and

2008 R2.

2012 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2012 and

2012 R2.

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Section I Basic Operations

1 Setting Up the Printer 2

General Description ...................................................................................................................................2

LCD .....................................................................................................................................................3

LED Indicators .....................................................................................................................................4

Button Functions..................................................................................................................................5

Battery Installation/Removal ......................................................................................................................6

Installing the Battery ............................................................................................................................6

Removing the Battery ..........................................................................................................................7

Recharging the Battery ..............................................................................................................................8

While Installed in the Printer................................................................................................................8

Recharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ...................................................................9

Recharging the Battery Using the Car Adapter (Optional) ................................................................10

Recharging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (Optional) ..........................................................10

Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging ...............................................................................11

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery .................................................................................11

Turning the Printer On or Off ...................................................................................................................12

Setting the Language of the LCD ............................................................................................................12

Setting the Paper or Label Roll................................................................................................................12

For RJ-2030/2050..............................................................................................................................12

For RJ-2140/2150..............................................................................................................................14

Cutting Roll Paper .............................................................................................................................16

Removing the Receipt/Label Roll ............................................................................................................17

For RJ-2030/2050..............................................................................................................................17

For RJ-2140/2150..............................................................................................................................18

Attaching the Belt Clip .............................................................................................................................19

Install Software to Your Computer or Mobile Device ...............................................................................21

Available Software.............................................................................................................................21

Installing the Printer Driver and Software (When Using a Computer) ...............................................23

Connecting the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device .........................................................................24

Connecting Using USB......................................................................................................................24

Connecting Using Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only)...................................................................25

Connecting Using Wi-Fi

LCD .........................................................................................................................................................30

LCD Settings .....................................................................................................................................30

(RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) .......................................................................26

2 Using the Printer 32

Printing from Computers..........................................................................................................................32

Printing with the Printer Driver...........................................................................................................32

Setting Printer Driver Options............................................................................................................32

Printing from Mobile Device.....................................................................................................................33

3 Changing the Printer Settings 34

Printer Setting Tool ..................................................................................................................................34

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool ................................................................................................34

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Using the Printer Setting Tool..................................................................................................................35

Communication Settings..........................................................................................................................37

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................37

Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................39

General Tab.......................................................................................................................................42

Wireless LAN Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) ..................................................................................45

Wireless Direct Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only)................................................................................49

Bluetooth Tab (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only).........................................................................................50

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ..................................................................................51

Device Settings........................................................................................................................................52

Settings Dialog Box ...........................................................................................................................52

Menu Bar ...........................................................................................................................................54

Basic Tab...........................................................................................................................................56

Advanced Tab ...................................................................................................................................58

Sensor Adjustment Tab .....................................................................................................................59

Display Settings Tab..........................................................................................................................60

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple printers...................................................................................61

P-touch Template Settings ......................................................................................................................62

P-touch Template ..............................................................................................................................62

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box..............................................................................................63

Paper Size Setup.....................................................................................................................................65

Paper Size Setup Dialog Box ............................................................................................................65

Distributing Paper Formats................................................................................................................70

Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device .........................................................................70

4 Other Functions 71

Printing the Printer Information ................................................................................................................71

Mass Storage Mode.................................................................................................................................72

Description.........................................................................................................................................72

Using the Mass Storage Mode ..........................................................................................................72

JPEG Printing ..........................................................................................................................................73

Remote Update........................................................................................................................................73

5 Maintaining the Printer 74

Print Head Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................74

Roller Maintenance..................................................................................................................................75

Paper Exit Slot Maintenance ...................................................................................................................76

Section II Application

6 How to Use P-touch Editor 78

Using P-touch Editor................................................................................................................................78

Using P-touch Editor..........................................................................................................................78

Tips for Creating Templates ....................................................................................................................82

Creating a Template ..........................................................................................................................82

Linking a Database to a Template.....................................................................................................85

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7 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 87

Using P-touch Transfer Manager.............................................................................................................88

Transferring the Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager .................................................................88

Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer ..........................................91

Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer................................................................96

Deleting All the Printer Data ..............................................................................................................97

Creating a BLF File or a PDZ File............................................................................................................98

Using P-touch Library ..............................................................................................................................99

Starting P-touch Library.....................................................................................................................99

Opening and Editing Templates ......................................................................................................100

Printing Templates...........................................................................................................................101

Searching for Templates or Other Data...........................................................................................101

8 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 103

Preparing P-touch Transfer Express .....................................................................................................103

Transferring the Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager .....................................................................104

Saving the Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz)........................................................................105

Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-Touch Transfer Express to the User ....................107

Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Your Printer...............................................................108

9 How to Update P-touch Software 111

Updating P-touch Editor.........................................................................................................................111

Updating the Firmware ..........................................................................................................................113

Section III Wireless network (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only)

10 Introduction 116

Network Features ..................................................................................................................................116

11 Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings 117

Changing Your Printer's Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) ..........................117

Using the BRAdmin Light Utility.......................................................................................................117

Other Management Utilities ...................................................................................................................119

Using the Web Based Management (Web Browser).......................................................................119

Using the BRAdmin Professional Utility...........................................................................................119

12 Web Based Management 120

Overview................................................................................................................................................120

Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) ................................121

Section IV Appendix

13 Product Specifications 123

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14 Troubleshooting 125

Overview................................................................................................................................................125

Printing Problems ............................................................................................................................125

Printed Image Problems ..................................................................................................................127

Printer Problems..............................................................................................................................128

Network Setup Problems.................................................................................................................130

Cannot Print over the Network

Printer Is Not Found on the Network Even after Successful Installation .....................................131

Security Software Problems ............................................................................................................131

Checking the Operation of Network Devices...................................................................................132

Error Messages from the Printer .....................................................................................................132

15 Supported Protocols and Security Features 134

16 Network Terms and Information 135

Types of Network Connections and Protocols.......................................................................................135

Types of Network Connections........................................................................................................135

Configuring Your Printer for a Network..................................................................................................137

IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways ..................................................................................137

Wireless Network Terms and Concepts ................................................................................................139

Security Terms ................................................................................................................................139

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Section I

Basic Operations I

Setting Up the Printer 2 Using the Printer 32 Changing the Printer Settings 34 Other Functions 71 Maintaining the Printer 74

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Setting Up the Printer 1

General Description 1

1LCD

2 Paper exit slot

3 Media roll compartment cover

4 Media roll cover open lever

5 Interface cover

6 Battery cover

78910

7 Battery latch

8 DC connector

9 Mini-USB port

10 Battery compartment

(Feed) button/OK button

To feed the paper or print your printer settings

Menu button/ button

(Power) button/

To turn your printer on/off

14 LED indicator

(Back) button

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Setting Up the Printer

LCD 1

When the printer is turned on, the main screen appears.

1 2 3 4

1 Update icon (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only)

Indicates whether updated templates, databases, and other data are available.

: There is new data.

(flashing): Update of the data failed.

(flashing): Cannot communicate with the server.

2 Wireless Direct icon (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only)

3 WLAN icon (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only)

: The network is connected correctly.

: Your printer is searching for the network.

4 Bluetooth icon (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only)

5 Battery level

Indicates the remaining battery level.

 Full:

 Half:

 Low:

 Charging:

6 Printer status

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Setting Up the Printer

LED Indicators 1

The indicator lights and flashes to indicate your printer’s status. The symbols used in this section explain the meaning of the different indicator colours and patterns:

or or

Indicator is lit in the colour shown

Indicator is flashing in the colour shown

Indicator is off

Indicator status Condition

Power off

Charging complete (when power is turned off)

Battery level: one-third or more

Charging complete (when power is turned on)

Charging

Program transfer failed

Battery level: low

Battery level: empty

Wrong media error

Cover open error

System error

Mass storage error

Communication error

WPS connection error

Memory full error

Database search error

No template error

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Setting Up the Printer

Button Functions 1

(Power) button/ (Back) button function

Turn the printer on

Turn the printer off

Start the printer in mass storage mode

Menu button/

button function

Enter the menu selection mode While the printer is turned on, press the [Menu] button.

Select the menu option When the menu is displayed, press the [ ] button to select the next option.

Execute a file stored in the mass storage area

(Feed) button/

OK button function

Feed the paper When the paper type is set to [Die-cut Label] (RJ-2140/2150 only) or

Print the printer information

Activate the function mode for the selected item

Enable or disable the function for automatically connecting again using Bluetooth

Operation

While the printer is turned off, press and hold the (Power) button until the LCD turns on.

While the printer is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button until the message [System Off] appears on the LCD. (If the [Auto Power Off] feature is enabled in the Device settings, the printer will turn itself off automatically after the selected period of inactivity.)

If you press and hold this button while also pressing the [Menu] button, the printer starts in mass storage mode (see Mass Storage Mode on page 72).

Operation

If you press this button while the printer is running in mass storage mode, you can execute a command file stored in the mass storage area (see Mass Storage Mode on page 72).

Operation

[Media With Marks]: Press the (Feed) button to automatically feed the paper to the print

position.

When the paper type is set to [Continuous Length Tape]: Press the (Feed) button to feed the paper.

Make sure that a roll is set, and then press and hold the (Feed) button. The printer starts printing its settings (see Printing the Printer Information on page 71).

Press the [OK] button to activate the selected menu option.

1 Press the [Menu] button to select the [Bluetooth] menu, and then press

the [OK] button.

2Select [On] or [Off], and then press and hold the [OK] button until the

screen changes.

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Setting Up the Printer

Battery Installation/Removal 1

Installing the Battery 1

1 Move the battery cover lock to the unlock position, and then open the battery cover.

2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment until the battery latch locks into place. Make sure that the

terminal end of the battery is facing inwards and oriented correctly as shown. Do NOT use excessive force to install the battery.

1 Battery latch

3 Close the battery cover, and then move the battery cover lock to the lock position.

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Setting Up the Printer

Removing the Battery 1

1 Move the battery cover lock to the unlock position, and then open the battery cover.

2 While pushing the battery latch, remove the battery.

3 Close the battery cover, and then move the battery cover lock to the lock position.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Recharging the Battery 1

While Installed in the Printer 1

To charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery (PA-BT-003), insert it into the printer and do the following:

• Before using the rechargeable Li-ion battery, use the following procedure to charge it.

• Print speed varies with the available battery power.

1 Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer. 2 Use the compatible Brother AC adapter (PA-AD-600) and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC

power socket (see Recharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (Optional) on page 9), or use the Brother compatible car adapter to connect the printer to a DC power socket (see Recharging the Battery Using the Car Adapter (Optional) on page 10).

The LED indicator light is orange when the battery is charging.

When the rechargeable Li-ion battery is fully charged, the LED indicator turns off (when power is turned off) or lights in green (when power is turned on). Disconnect the AC adapter or car adapter from the battery’s DC connector.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Recharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 1

1 Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer. 2 Open the interface cover and connect the AC adapter to your printer. 3 Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. 4 Connect the AC power cord to a nearby AC power socket (100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz).

1 AC adapter

2 AC power cord

The AC adapter and AC power cord are optional accessories. When purchasing, purchase the adapter and power cord appropriate for the region where the printer will be used.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Recharging the Battery Using the Car Adapter (Optional) 1

Connect your printer to your vehicle’s 12 V DC power socket (cigarette lighter or similar) to charge the rechargeable battery.

1 Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer. 2 Connect the car adapter to the vehicle’s 12 V DC power socket. 3 Open the interface cover and connect the car adapter to your printer.

1 Car adapter

The car adapter is an optional accessory.

Recharging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (Optional) 1

When you use an AC power socket, up to four battery chargers can be connected together for charging at the same time.

For more information, see the operation manual that is included with the battery charger.

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Setting Up the Printer

Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging 1

To stop the battery charging, disconnect the AC adapter or car adapter from the DC connector.

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

 High density (dark) printing discharges the battery faster than low density printing. You can adjust the print

density setting in the Device settings (see Device Settings on page 52).

 The battery charging must take place in an environment with a temperature between 0°C and 40°C,

otherwise the battery will not be charged. If the charging stops because the environment temperature is too low or too high, place your printer in an environment with a temperature between 0°C and 40°C and try charging again.

 If you use your printer when both the battery is installed and the AC adapter or car adapter is connected,

charging may stop even if the battery is not fully charged.

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics 1

To ensure the highest performance and longest life from the battery:

 Do not use or store the battery in a location exposed to extreme high or low temperatures as it may

deteriorate more quickly.

 Remove the battery when storing your printer for long periods of time.

 Store batteries with less than a 50% charge in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

 Recharge the battery every six months if it is stored for long periods of time.

 It is normal and safe for the printer to become warm while charging. Disconnect the charger and stop using

the printer if it becomes hot to the touch.

 See the Product Safety Guide for other precautions.

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Setting Up the Printer

Turning the Printer On or Off 1

On: Press and hold the (Power) button until the LCD turns on.

Off: Press and hold the

(Power) button until the message [System Off] appears on the LCD.

Setting the Language of the LCD 1

1 Press the [Menu], [b] button to select the [Settings] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Select [ Language], and then press the [OK] button. 3 Select a language, and then press the [OK] button.

Setting the Paper or Label Roll 1

For RJ-2030/2050 1

1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover.

1 Cover open lever

2 Insert the media roll into the media roll compartment with the roll feeding from the bottom as shown.

1 Print surface

(faces outwards on the roll)

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

The thermal sensitive side must be on the outside of the roll and installed as shown to print correctly.

3 Close the media roll compartment by pressing down on the centre of the cover until it locks into place.

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

For RJ-2140/2150 1

1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover.

1 Cover open lever

2 Open the roll guides by lifting the roll guide adjustment lever and pulling both roll guides outwards.

Insert the media roll into the media roll compartment with the roll feeding from the bottom as shown.

• Make sure that both roll guides are correctly positioned to prevent the media roll from moving sideways.

• The thermal sensitive side must be on the outside of the roll and installed as shown to print correctly.

1 Roll guide adjustment lever

2 Roll guide

3 Print surface (faces outwards on the roll)

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Important

3 While lifting the roll guide adjustment lever, push in both roll guides to the roll width. Insert the media roll

so that it is positioned straight in the media roll compartment.

4 Close the media roll compartment by pressing down on the centre of the cover until it locks into place.

When using die-cut labels (RJ-2140/2150 only), press the (Feed) button after setting the media roll. The printer will adjust the label to the correct starting position.

Use genuine Brother paper.

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Setting Up the Printer

WARNING

Cutting Roll Paper 1

To cut roll paper, use the printer's tear bar. Pull one edge of the ejected paper up and towards the other edge diagonally.

1 Tear bar

The tear bar is sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch the tear bar.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Removing the Receipt/Label Roll 1

For RJ-2030/2050 1

1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover.

2 Remove the roll.

It is not necessary to adjust the roll holder once it is correctly adjusted to the media roll width.

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Setting Up the Printer

For RJ-2140/2150 1

1 Pull the cover open lever in the direction shown to open the media roll compartment cover.

2 While pushing the roll release lever, tilt one of the roll guides slightly, and then remove the roll. The roll

can be removed without changing the position of the roll guides. Do not forcefully tilt the roll guides too far. Otherwise, the roll guides could break.

1 Roll release lever

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Setting Up the Printer

Attaching the Belt Clip 1

You can carry the printer on your belt by attaching the included belt clip. Follow the instructions below to attach the clip to the printer and your belt. You can attach the included clip to your printer and secure it to your belt.

1 Secure the belt clip to the rear of your printer using the Phillips-head screws as shown:

1 Belt clip

2 Phillips screw

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

2 Attach the clip to your belt.

Turn the clip as shown to lock the belt clip. Turn the clip to the left or right to unlock the belt clip.

Make sure you attach the belt clip securely to your printer and to your belt. There is a risk of injury or damage if the belt clip is not attached securely and your printer falls.

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Setting Up the Printer

✔✔✔

Install Software to Your Computer or Mobile Device 1

Several printing methods are available depending on your printer model and the computer or mobile device you use to print from.

See the following tables and install other applications on your computer or mobile device as needed.

Available Software 1

For computers 1

To connect the printer to your computer, the printer driver must be installed.

Software RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150 Features

1 Printer driver —

Communication Settings

Device Settings

Printer

Setting Tool

3 P-touch Editor

P-touch Transfer

Manager

5 Transfer Express

6 P-touch Update Software

P-touch Template Setting Tool

✔

Allows you to specify the printer’s communication settings and device settings from the computer.

Allows you to configure the P-touch Template settings.

P-touch Template provides functions for inserting data from a device (such as a barcode reader connected to the printer) into text and barcode objects in layouts saved on the printer, useful for printing templates and barcodes.

Allows you to design custom documents, store templates, connect to databases, and use a large library of labels and tags.

Allows you to transfer files created with P-touch Editor to a printer and store the files in the printer's memory. You can print them from the printer's memory without connecting to your computer.

Allows you to transfer documents to the printer.

Allows you to update the firmware and software.

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Software RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150 Features

BRAdmin Professional has more powerful features for managing network printers than BRAdmin

7 BRAdmin Professional —

8 BRAdmin Light —

9 BRAgent —

10 Web Based Management —

Light. You can configure and check the status of your network connected printers, and transfer the template to the printer via a network.

Allows you to configure the initial settings of network connected printers.

Allows you to manage printers in different segments*, and send data to the computer on which BRAdmin Professional is installed.

* A segment is the area managed by a single router.

Allows you to use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP.

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Setting Up the Printer

For mobile devices 1

Software RJ-2030 RJ-2050 RJ-2140 RJ-2150 Features

Mobile Transfer Express is an application that allows you to use a

Mobile Transfer

Express

AirPrint

(For Apple device)

Web Based

Management

Print Service Plugin

(Android only)

✔

(Android

only)

—

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

mobile device to transfer files (templates, databases and images) which were prepared using P-touch Transfer Manager (Windows version), to a printer.

AirPrint allows you to print from an Apple device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) without installing additional applications.

Allows you to use a standard web browser to manage a printer on your network using HTTP.

Print Service Plugin allows you to print from an Android device without installing additional applications.

A software development kit (SDK) is also available.

Visit the Brother Developer Center (www.brother.com/product/dev/index.htm

Installing the Printer Driver and Software (When Using a Computer) 1

To print from your computer, install the printer driver, P-touch Editor and other applications on your computer.

1 Visit our website (install.brother

2 Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

Select the software you want in the installer's software selection window.

) and download the installer for the software and manuals.

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Connecting the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device 1

Connect your printer using one of the methods below:

 USB cable connection

See Connecting Using USB on page 24.

 Bluetooth Connection

See Connecting Using Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only) on page 25.

 Wireless LAN connection

See Connecting Using Wi-Fi

Connecting Using USB 1

1 Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the printer is turned off. 2 Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the mini-USB port on the side of the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.

(RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) on page 26.

4 Turn your printer on.

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Connecting Using Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only) 1

Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth-equipped devices (computers and mobile devices) or Bluetooth adapter and install any necessary hardware and software.

Use this procedure to pair the printer with the computer using the Bluetooth management software.

1 Press the [Menu] button to select the [Bluetooth] menu, and then press the [OK] button.

Select [On].

2 Use your Bluetooth device management software to discover the printer.

Bluetooth communication is now available.

You can also change the printer’s network settings using the Communication Settings (see Communication Settings on page 37).

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Connecting Using Wi-Fi® (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) 1

The following Wi-Fi connection methods are available:

 Wireless Direct

 Infrastructure Mode

 Infrastructure Mode + Wireless Direct

 Ad-hoc Mode (To set the Ad-Hoc mode, use the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the Printer Settings

on page 34).)

 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

Wireless Direct 1

Wireless Direct allows you to connect the printer to your computer or mobile device directly without a Wi-Fi access point/router; the printer serves as a Wi-Fi access point.

1 Confirm the Wireless Direct settings of the printer.

 Using your printer

1 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK]

button.

2 Press the [ ] button to select the [Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] button.

3 Select [Direct], and then press the [OK] button. The Wireless Direct icon appears on the LCD.

 For computers

Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication Settings] button. Confirm that [Wireless Direct] is selected for [Selected Interface] in the [General] tab.

See Communication Settings on page 37 for more information on the Communication Settings.

2 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button.

Set [On/Off] to [On].

3 Use your computer or mobile device to select the SSID of your printer ("DIRECT-*****_RJ-XXXX"). If

required, enter the password ("205*****" for RJ-2050, "214*****" for RJ-2140, or "215*****" for RJ-2150). ***** is the last five digits of the serial number.

• You can change the printer’s network settings using the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the Printer Settings on page 34).

• The Printer Setting Tool also allows you to apply the network settings changes to multiple printers. (See Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers on page 51.)

• You can find the serial number label on the back of the printer.

You can also confirm the serial number by printing the printer information (see Printing the Printer Information on page 71).

• You cannot connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi while using Wireless Direct. To use the Internet, connect using Infrastructure Mode.

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Important

Note

Infrastructure Mode 1

Infrastructure Mode allows you to connect the printer to a computer or mobile device via a Wi-Fi access point/router.

 Before You Begin

First you must configure the Wi-Fi settings of your printer to communicate with your Wi-Fi access point/router. After the printer is configured, computers or mobile devices on your network will have access to the printer.

• If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. You must confirm your Wi-Fi settings before you proceed with this installation.

• To configure the Wi-Fi settings again, or if the status of the Wi-Fi connection for your printer is unknown, reset the Wi-Fi settings of the printer.

1 Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer off.

2 Press and hold the (Feed) button and the (Power) button for about three seconds. The LED

indicator starts blinking in green.

3 While pressing the (Power) button, press the (Feed) button twice.

4 Release the (Power) button.

To achieve the best results with normal everyday document printing, use the printer as close to the Wi-Fi access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.

 Connecting the printer to your Wi-Fi access point/router

1 First, write down the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of your Wi-Fi access

point/router.

2 Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable. 3 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK]

button. Set [On/Off] to [On].

4 Configure the Infrastructure Mode settings of the printer.

 Using your printer

1 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK]

button.

2 Press the [ ] button to select the [Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] button.

3 Select [Infrastructure], and then press the [OK] button.

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 For computers

Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication Settings] button. Select [Wireless LAN] for [Selected Interface] in the [General] tab, and select [Infrastructure] for [Communication Mode] in [Wireless Settings] in the [Wireless LAN] tab.

See Communication Settings on page 37 for more information on the Communication Settings.

5 Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication Settings] button.

Select [Wireless Settings] in the [Wireless LAN] tab. Enter the SSID that you wrote down, or click [Search] and select the SSID from the displayed list.

6 Enter the password as [Passphrase].

The required information depends on the authentication method and encryption mode; enter only the information relevant to your network environment.

7 Click [Apply].

When the connection between the printer and your Wi-Fi access point/router is established, the

(WLAN) icon appears on your printer's LCD. Computers and mobile devices that are on the same

network as the printer will have access to the printer.

• To change any other network settings, use the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the Printer Settings on page 34).

• To connect your mobile device to the Wi-Fi access point/router, select the SSID and enter the password of the Wi-Fi access point/router to establish the connection between the mobile device and Wi-Fi access point/router.

Infrastructure Mode + Wireless Direct 1

Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Direct can be used at the same time.

 Using your printer

1 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK]

button.

2 Press the [ ] button to select the [Mode] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 3 Select [Direct/Infra], and then press the [OK] button.

 For computers

1 Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the [Communication Settings] button. 2 Select [Infrastructure and WirelessDirect] for [Selected Interface] in the [General] tab.

See Communication Settings on page 37 for more information on the Communication Settings.

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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) 1

If your Wi-Fi access point/router supports WPS, settings and connections can be configured quickly.

1 First, confirm that your Wi-Fi access point/router has the WPS symbol.

2 Place your printer within the range of your Wi-Fi access point/router. The range may differ depending on

your environment. See the instructions provided with your Wi-Fi access point/router.

3 Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi access point/router. 4 On your printer, press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 5 Press the [ ] button to select the [WPS] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 6 Select [Start], and then press the [OK] button.

When the connection is established, the WLAN icon appears on your printer's LCD. Computers and mobile devices that are on the same network as the printer will have access to the printer.

Your printer will try to connect using WPS for two minutes. If the [Menu] button is pressed during that time, the printer will continue trying to connect for an additional two minutes.

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LCD 1

LCD Settings 1

You can specify the LCD settings either by using the printer, or by using the Printer Setting Tool on a computer connected to the printer. For more information about connecting a computer and specifying settings, see Changing the Printer Settings on page 34.

Specifying Settings from the Printer 1

Press the [Menu], [ ] button to select a menu option, and then press the [OK] button. Press [ ] to select an option, and then press the [OK] button.

1 The currently selected option is highlighted.

2 The scroll bar indicates the first parameter with the up arrow, and the last parameter with the down arrow.

If the last parameter is selected, pressing [ ] scrolls to the first parameter.

Displaying the Media Information 1

Press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [Media] menu, and then press the [OK] button.

Setting the LCD Contrast 1

1 Press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [Settings] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Select [LCD Contrast], and then press the [OK] button. Select the option, and then press the [OK]

button.

Setting the Beeper 1

Select whether the printer beeps when an operation button is pressed.

1 Press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [Settings] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Select [Beeper], and then press the [OK] button. Select the option, and then press the [OK] button.

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Updating the Printer (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) 1

Connect to the FTP server and download the templates, databases, and other updated files. Set the information of the FTP server in advance using [Communication Settings] in the Printer Setting Tool. For more information, see Communication Settings on page 37.

This item appears when the FTP server is set and updated files are available.

1 Press the [Menu], [ ] button to select the [Update] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Select [Start], and then press the [OK] button.

When the update starts, [Receiving] or [Downloading] appears on the LCD.

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Using the Printer 2

Printing from Computers 2

Printing with the Printer Driver 2

1 Open the document you want to print. 2 Turn the printer on. 3 Connect the printer to a computer using USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (see Connecting the Printer to a

Computer or Mobile Device on page 24).

4 Insert the media roll.

If necessary, change the printer settings in the printer driver’s dialog box, or in the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the Printer Settings on page 34).

5 Print from the application.

The message [Printing] appears on the LCD. When printing is finished, the mode you selected before printing started returns.

6 Turn the printer off.

• When turning the printer off, keep the battery installed until the LCD turns off.

• To print a JPEG image without using the printer driver, see JPEG Printing on page 73.

Making Prints Lighter or Darker 2

You can make prints lighter or darker by adjusting the print density setting in the Device settings (see Device Settings on page 52).

When using the battery, changing the print density setting may result in slight changes in printing speed and the number of pages that can be printed on a single charge.

Setting Printer Driver Options 2

You can configure various settings such as paper size and number of copies, in the printer driver screen.

You can also use the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the Printer Settings on page 34) to configure advanced settings.

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Printing from Mobile Device 2

You can print from your mobile device using AirPrint (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only).

For more information, see the AirPrint Guide. Visit your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

A software development kit (SDK) is also available.

Visit the Brother Developer Center (www.brother.com/product/dev/index.htm

to download the guide.

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Important

Changing the Printer Settings 3

Printer Setting Tool 3

Using the Printer Setting Tool, you can specify the printer’s communication settings, device settings, P-touch Template settings and Paper Size Setup from a Windows

The Printer Setting Tool is installed automatically when you use the initial installer to install the printer driver. For more information, see Install Software to Your Computer or Mobile Device on page 21.

The Printer Setting Tool is available only with compatible printers.

computer.

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 3

 Make sure a fully-charged battery is installed.

 Make sure the printer driver has been installed correctly and you can print.

 Connect this printer to a computer with a USB cable. Settings cannot be specified using Wi-Fi using this

tool.

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Using the Printer Setting Tool 3

1 Connect the printer you want to configure to the computer. 2 Start the Printer Setting Tool.

 For Windows Vista

From the Start button, click [All Programs]- [Brother]- [Label & Mobile Printer]- [Printer Setting Tool].

 For Windows

Click the [Printer Setting Tool] icon on the [Apps] screen.

 For Windows

From the Start button, (select [All apps], and then) click [Brother]- [Label & Mobile Printer]- [Printer Setting Tool].

The main window appears.

/ Windows®7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2:

8 / Windows®8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2:

10:

1 Printer

Lists the connected printers.

2 Communication settings

Specify wireless LAN (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) and Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only) communication settings.

3 Device settings

Specifies printer device settings, such as power settings and printer settings. Settings can also be specified for the LCD.

4 P-touch Template settings

Specifies P-touch Template settings. For more information on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template Manual/Raster

Command Reference (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

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5 Paper Size Setup

Add media information and settings to the printer driver to use a size not listed in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver.

To open [Paper Size Setup], you must be logged on with administrator rights.

6Exit

Closes the window.

3 Check that the printer you want to configure appears next to [Printer]. If a different printer appears, select

the printer you want from the drop-down list.

4 Select the setting you want to change, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box.

For more information on the settings dialog boxes, see Communication Settings on page 37, Device Settings on page 52, P-touch Template Settings on page 62, or Paper Size Setup on page 65.

5 Click [Apply]- [Exit] in the settings dialog box to apply the settings to the printer. 6 Click [Exit] in the main window to finish specifying settings.

Use the Printer Setting Tool to configure the printer only when the printer is in standby. The printer may malfunction if you try to configure it while it is handling a job.

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Communication Settings 3

With [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, the printer communication information can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only). Not only can you change the communication settings for one printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple printers.

Settings Dialog Box 3

1 Disable these settings

When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.

Settings in a tab where appears will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is executed.

To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them, make sure you clear the check box.

2Items

When [Current Status] is selected, the current settings appear in the settings display/change area. Select the item for the settings that you want to change.

3 Menu Bar

4Printer

Lists the connected printers.

5 Node Name

Displays the node name (nodes can be renamed). (See 7 Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name in Menu Bar on page 39.)

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6 Settings Tabs

Contains settings that may be specified or changed.

If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab will not be applied to the printer.

7 Settings Display/Change Area

Displays the current settings for the selected item.

8Refresh

Updates the displayed settings with the most recent information.

9Exit

Exits [Communication settings], and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

Settings are not applied to printers if [Exit] is clicked without clicking the [Apply] button after changing settings.

10 Apply

Applies the settings to the printer. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list.

The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer. (See Mass Storage Mode on page 72.)

Clicking [Apply] applies all settings in all tabs to the printer. If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not applied.

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Important

Menu Bar 3

1 2

3 4

1 Apply Settings to the Printer

Applies the settings to the printer.

2 Save Settings in Command File

Saves the specified settings in a command file. The file extension is .bin. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer. (See

Mass Storage Mode on page 72.)

If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved.

• The following information is not saved with the command file:

• Node name

• IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (when the IP address is set to [STATIC])

• The saved communication settings commands are intended to be used only for applying settings to a printer. To apply the settings to the printer using this command file, use the mass storage mode.

• Saved command files contain authentication keys and passwords. Take necessary measures to protect saved command files, for example, save them in a location that cannot be accessed by other users.

• Do not send the command file to a different printer model.

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Note

Important

Note

3 Import

 Import from the current computer wireless settings

Imports the settings from the computer.

• When importing the computer wireless settings, administrator privileges for the computer are needed.

• Only personal security authentication settings (open system, public key authentication and WPA/WPA2-PSK) can be imported. Enterprise security authentication (such as LEAP and EAP-FAST), WPA2-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) settings cannot be imported.

• If multiple wireless LANs are enabled for the computer you use, the first wireless settings (only personal settings) that are detected will be considered for the import data.

• Only the settings (communication mode, SSID, authentication method, encryption mode and authentication key) from the [Wireless LAN] tab - [Wireless Settings] pane can be imported.

 Select a Profile to import

Imports the exported file and applies the settings to a printer. Click [Browse] and select the file you want to import. The settings in the selected file appear in the

settings display/change area.

• All settings (such as wireless settings or TCP/IP settings) can be imported, except for node names.

• Only profiles that are compatible with the selected printer can be imported.

• If the imported profile’s IP address is set to [STATIC], change the IP address of the imported profile, if needed, so that it does not duplicate the IP address of an existing configured printer on the network.

4 Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

If the [Disable these settings] check box is selected, the settings in that tab are not saved.

Exported files are not encrypted.

5 Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings

If this check box is selected, the printer automatically restarts after communication settings are applied. If this check box is cleared, your must restart the printer manually.

When configuring multiple printers, you can reduce the time needed to change settings by clearing this check box. In this case, we recommend selecting this check box when configuring the first printer so that you can confirm that each setting is operating as intended.

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6 Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings

If this check box is selected and a printer is connected to the computer, the printer is automatically detected and the printer’s current settings are displayed in the [Current Status] pane.

If the model of the connected printer is different from that of the printer shown in the [Printer] drop-down list, the settings available on all tabs change to match the connected printer.

7 Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name

Allows renaming a node.

8 Reset to Default Communication Settings

Returns the communication settings to their factory settings.

9 Display Help

Displays the Help.

10 About

Displays the version information.

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1 2

General Tab 3

Communication Settings 3

1 Network Settings on Power On

Specifies the conditions for connecting via Wi-Fi when the printer is turned on. Select [On by Default], [Off by Default] or [Keep Current State].

2 Selected Interface

Select [Infrastructure or Ad-hoc], [Infrastructure and Wireless Direct] or [Wireless Direct].

3 Bluetooth on Power On

Specifies the conditions for connecting via Bluetooth when the printer is turned on. Select [On by default], [Off by default] or [Keep Current State].

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1 2

3 4

5 6

IPv6 3

1 IPv6 usage

Select [Enable] or [Disable].

2 Priority on IPv6 address

Select to give priority to an IPv6 address.

Remote Update (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) 3

1 IP Address of FTP server

Type the FTP server address.

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1 2

2Port

Specifies the port number used to access the FTP server.

3 User name

Type a user name that has permission to login to the FTP server.

4 Password

Type the password associated with the user name you entered in the Username field.

5Path

Type the path to the folder on the FTP server where you want to download the update file from.

6 Setting file name

Specifies the update file name on the FTP server.

 Log

1 Log storage

Select whether to export the update log to the FTP server.

2 Log storage path of FTP server

Type the path to the folder on the FTP server where you want to export the log data.

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Wireless LAN Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) 3

TCP/IP (Wireless) 3

1 Boot Method

Select [AUTO], [BOOTP], [DHCP], [RARP] or [STATIC].

2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway

Specify the various values. You can type these settings only when the IP address is set to [STATIC].

3 DNS Server Method

Select [AUTO] or [STATIC].

4 Primary DNS Server IP Address/Secondary DNS Server IP Address

You can type these settings only when the DNS server is set to [STATIC].

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IPv6 3

1 Static IPv6 Address

Specifies a permanent IPv6 address.

2 Enable this address

Enables the specified static IPv6 address.

3 Primary DNS Server IPv6 Address/Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Address

Specifies the DNS server IPv6 addresses.

4 IPv6 Address List

Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.

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Wireless Settings 3

1 2

4 5

7 8

1 Communication Mode

Select [Infrastructure] or [Ad-hoc].

2 SSID (Network Name)

Clicking [Search] displays the available SSID selections in a separate dialog box.

3 Channel

Lists available channels.

This setting is valid only in Ad-Hoc mode.

4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode

The supported encryption modes for the authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 48.

5WEP Key

You can specify a setting only when WEP is selected as the encryption mode.

6 Passphrase

You can specify a setting only when WPA/WPA2-PSK is selected as the authentication method.

7 User ID/Password

You can specify settings only when LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS is selected as the authentication method. In addition, with EAP-TLS, it is not necessary to register a password, but a client certificate must be registered. To register a certificate, connect to the printer from a web browser, and then specify the certificate. For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 120.

8 Display the key and password on-screen

If this check box is selected, keys and passwords are displayed in plain (non-encrypted) text.

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Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes 3

 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Ad-hoc]

Authentication Method Encryption Mode

Open System None / WEP

 When [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure]

Authentication Method Encryption Mode

Open System None / WEP

Shared Key WEP

WPA/WPA2-PSK TKIP+AES / AES

LEAP CKIP

EAP-FAST/NONE TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-FAST/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-FAST/GTC TKIP+AES / AES

PEAP/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

PEAP/GTC TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/CHAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TTLS/PAP TKIP+AES / AES

EAP-TLS TKIP+AES / AES

To specify higher level security settings:

When performing certificate verification with EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TTLS or EAP-TLS authentication methods, the certificate cannot be specified from the Printer Setting Tool. After the printer is configured to connect to the network, specify the certificate by accessing the printer from a web browser.

For more information on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 120.

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Wireless Direct Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) 3

Wireless Direct Settings 3

1 SSID/Network Key Generation

Select [AUTO] or [STATIC].

2 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key

Specifies the SSID (25 ASCII characters or fewer) and the network key (63 characters or fewer) you want to use in the Wireless Direct mode.

You can only specify a setting when [STATIC] is selected for [SSID/Network Key Generation].

The factory default SSID is "DIRECT-*****_RJ-XXXX" and password is "205*****" for RJ-2050, "214*****" for RJ-2140, or "215*****" for RJ-2150.

***** is the last five digits of the serial number. (You can find the serial number label on the back of the printer.)

3 Channel

Specifies the channel to use in the Wireless Direct mode.

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Bluetooth Tab (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only) 3

Bluetooth Settings 3

1 Visible to Other Devices

Allows the printer to be “discovered” by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable]

2 Change PIN code

If this check box is selected, you can change the PIN code.

3 Display the PIN code on-screen

If this check box is selected, your computer displays the PIN by default.

4 Request Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) settings during pairing

If this check box is selected, pairing can be performed using the printer buttons for devices that are compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 or later.

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Important

Note

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 3

1 After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the

second printer to the computer.

2 Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down list.

If the [Automatically detects the connected printer, and retrieves the current settings] check box in the [Option Settings] dialog box is selected, the printer connected with the USB cable is automatically selected.

For more information, see Communication Settings on page 37.

3 Click [Apply].

The same settings that were applied to the first printer are applied to the second printer.

We recommend selecting the [Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings] check box when configuring the first printer so that you can confirm that a connection with the wireless access point/router can be correctly established with the settings. For more information, see Communication Settings on page 37.

4 Repeat steps 1 – 3 for all printers whose settings you want to change.

If the IP address is set to [STATIC], the printer’s IP address will also be changed to the same address as the first printer. Change the IP address if needed.

To save the current settings in a file, click [File]- [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another printer by clicking [File]- [Import], then selecting the exported settings file. (See Communication Settings on page 37.)

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Device Settings 3

With [Device settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, printer settings can be specified or changed when connecting the printer and computer with a USB cable or via a Bluetooth connection (RJ-2030/2050/2150 only). Not only can you change the device settings for one printer, but you can also apply the same settings to multiple printers.

When printing from a computer application, various print settings can be specified from the printer driver; however, by using [Device settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, more advanced settings can be specified.

When [Device settings] is opened, the printer’s current settings are retrieved and displayed. If the current settings could not be retrieved, the previous settings are displayed. If the current settings could not be retrieved and previous settings have not been specified, this tool’s factory settings are displayed.

Settings Dialog Box 3

1 2 3

1 Menu Bar

Select a command contained in each menu from the list.

2Printer

Specifies the printer whose device settings are to be configured. If only one printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection because only that printer will appear.

3 Settings Tabs

Contains settings that may be specified or changed.

If appears in the tab, the settings in that tab cannot be specified or changed. In addition, the settings in the tab will not be applied to the printer even if [Apply] is clicked. The settings in the tab will also not be

saved or exported when the [Save in Command File] or [Export] command is executed.

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4 Disable these settings

When this check box is selected, appears in the tab, and the settings can no longer be specified or changed.

5 Current Settings

Retrieves the settings from the currently connected printer and displays them in the dialog box. Settings will also be retrieved for parameters on tabs with .

6 Parameters

Displays the current settings.

7Exit

Exits [Device settings], and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

8Apply

Applies the settings to the printer. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down list. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage mode to apply the settings to a printer. (See

Mass Storage Mode on page 72.)

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Menu Bar 3

2 3

4 5

6 7

9 10

11 12

1 Apply Settings to the Printer

Applies the settings to the printer. Performs the same operation as when [Apply] is clicked.

2 Check Setting

Displays the current settings.

3 Save Settings in Command File

Saves the specified settings in a command file. Performs the same operation as when [Save in Command File] is selected from the [Apply] drop-down

list.

4 Import

Imports the exported file.

5 Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

6 Save Print Log in File

Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format.

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7 Print Unit Settings

Prints a report containing firmware version and device setting information. You can also print this report using the (Feed) button (see Printing the Printer Information on page 71).

8 Check Print Head Status

Checks the print head for broken lines.

9 Factory Reset

Resets all printer settings to factory settings.

10 Reset only Device settings

Resets the settings that can be changed in the Device Settings to factory settings.

11 Delete Template and Database

Deletes the templates and databases stored in the printer.

12 Delete Print Log

Deletes the print log stored in the printer.

13 Option Settings

If the [Do not display an error message if the current settings cannot be retrieved at startup.] check box is selected, a message will not be displayed next time.

14 About

Displays the version information.

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Note

Basic Tab 3

1 2

3 4

5 6 7

1Auto Power Off

Specify the amount of time that passes before the printer turns off automatically. Available settings: [None], 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/20/30/40/50/60 minutes

2 Battery Charge Level

Specify the charging level. Available settings: [80 %], [100 %]

To get the longest life from the battery, select [80 %]. Although the number of pages that can be printed on a single charge will be less when you select [80 %], you can get a longer life from the battery.

3 Command Mode

Select the printer’s command format. Available settings: [Raster], [ESC/P], [P-touch Template], [CPCL emulation], [CPCL Line Print

emulation]

4 Text Direction

Select the printing orientation. Available settings: [Normal], [Inverted 180 Degrees] This setting is applied only if the printer driver is not used. If the printer driver is used, the setting specified

in the driver will be applied.

5 Print Speed

Select the printer’s printing speed. Available settings: [3 ips / 76.2 mm/s], [4 ips / 101.6 mm/s], [5 ips / 127 mm/s], [6 ips / 152.4 mm/s]

6 Print Density

Adjust the printer’s printing density. Available settings: -5–+5

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7 Align Paper Leading Edge when the Cover is Closed

Select whether or not the paper is automatically fed when the cover is closed. Available settings: [Feed], [Do not Feed]

8 Printing Reference Point Adjustment Along Label Width / Printing Reference Point Adjustment

Along Label Length

Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing). This corrects printing misalignments resulting from differences in printer models or from the fixed margins of some applications.

The reference point cannot be adjusted for raster printing.

9 Tear Adjust

Adjust the tear bar tear off position for paper media. Available settings: -10.0 mm to 10.0 mm

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Advanced Tab 3

4 5

6 7

1 Feed Key Function

Select the operation that is performed when the (Feed) button is pressed. If [Program Settings] is selected, click the [File] button and select the command file. Available settings: [Feed], [Program Settings]

2 Printer Information Report

Select which sections are printed when printing the printer setup information. Available settings: [All], [Usage Log], [Printer Settings], [Printer Transfer Data] (See Printing the Printer Information on page 71)

3 Beeper

Select whether the printer beeps when an operation panel button is pressed. Available settings: [On], [Off]

4 Serialize Mode

Select whether or not to serialise from the last number printed. Available settings: [Cont From Last], [From Starting#]

5 Save Printer Print Log

Select whether or not to save the printer’s print log. If [Disable] is selected, [Tools]- [Save Print Log in File] cannot be enabled.

Available settings: [Enable], [Disable]

6 Print Data after Printing

Select whether or not print data is erased automatically after it is printed. Available settings: [Erase All Print Data], [Keep Print Data]

7 Airplane Mode

Allows disabling the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. This function is useful when you use the printer in a place where signal transmissions are not allowed.

Available settings: [On], [Off]

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Sensor Adjustment Tab 3

If RD Rolls are being used, it is unnecessary to adjust the sensors.

1 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) (RJ-2140/2150 only)

If RJ-2030/2050 was selected for [Printer], this item is unavailable. The following transmissive/gap sensor parameters can be adjusted.

[Detection Sensitivity] Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the gaps (spacing) for die-cut labels. Available settings: -2–+2 [Luminescence Adjustment] Adjust the amount of light emitted by the transmissive/gap sensor. Available settings: -2–+2

2 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)

The following reflective/black mark sensor parameters can be adjusted. [Mark Detection Sensitivity] Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects the black marks. Available settings: -2–+2 [Luminescence Adjustment] Adjust the amount of light emitted by the reflective/black mark sensor. Available settings: -2–+2

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Note

Display Settings Tab 3

1 2 3

1 Language

Select the language of the LCD. Available settings: [English], [Español], [Français], [Português], [Deutsch], [Nederlands], [Italiano],

[Dansk], [Svenska], [Norsk], [Suomi], [ ], [ ]

The possible display languages may differ depending on the printer model being used. If the selected language cannot be used for the LCD, the display language will not be changed.

Make sure that the LCD can display the selected language.

2 LCD Contrast

Select the brightness of the LCD. Available settings: -2–+2

3 Backlight Timeout

Specify the amount of time of inactivity that passes before the backlight of the LCD turns off automatically. Available settings: [Off], [5s], [10s], [20s], [30s], [60s]

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Note

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple printers 3

1 After applying settings to the first printer, disconnect the printer from the computer, and then connect the

second printer to the computer.

2 Select the newly connected printer from the [Printer] drop-down list. 3 Click [Apply].

The same settings that were applied to the first printer are applied to the second printer.

4 Repeat steps 1 – 3 for all printers whose settings you want to change.

To save the current settings in a file, click [File]- [Export].

The same settings can be applied to another printer by clicking [File]- [Import], and then selecting the exported settings file. (See Device Settings on page 52.)

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Note

P-touch Template Settings 3

P-touch Template mode provides functions for inserting data from a device (such as a barcode reader connected to the printer) into text and barcode objects in layouts saved on the printer, useful for printing templates and barcodes.

With [P-touch Template settings] in the Printer Setting Tool, settings for using the P-touch Template functions can be specified or changed.

To use the P-touch Template functions, you must send the template to the printer using the transfer function. For more information about the transfer function, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library on page 87.

P-touch Template 3

The following are the P-touch Template functions:

Basic operations

 Preset template printing

If frequently used templates are stored in the printer, they can be reprinted by simply scanning the barcode for each template.

 Barcode printing

A barcode scanned with the barcode reader can be printed with the protocol and size of a previously created template.

 Database-assisted template printing

By linking objects in a template to a database, then scanning the key barcodes for the database, the template can be printed with objects in the template replaced with database data.

Advanced operations

 Numbering function (serialised number) printing

Templates can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the templates.

If a command reference is used, see the P-touch Template Manual/Raster Command Reference. You can download the latest versions from the Brother Solutions Center website.

support.brother.com

Select the product, and then select [Manuals].

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5 6 7 8 9

11 12 13

14 15

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 3

1 Default Command Mode

Specifies the P-touch Template mode as the default mode. To change the mode, use the Device Settings.

2 Default Template Number

Specifies a template number to select as default when the printer is turned on. However, if a template is not to be transferred to the printer, do not specify a template number.

3 Data Delimiter for P-touch Template

A symbol used to indicate the boundaries between groups of data in a file. Between 1 and 20 characters can be specified.

4 Trigger for P-touch Template Printing

You can specify a trigger to begin printing from a number of options. [Command Character]: Printing starts when the command character specified here is received. [Data Insertion into All the Objects]: Printing starts when the delimiter for the last object is received. [Received Data Size]: Printing starts when the number of characters specified here is received. However,

delimiters are not counted in the number of characters.

5 Character Code Table

Select one of the following character code sets: Available settings: [Windows 1252], [Windows 1250 Eastern Europe], [Brother standard]

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6 International Character Set

Lists character sets for specific countries. Available settings: [United States], [France], [Germany], [Britain], [Denmark], [Sweden], [Italy],

[Spain], [Japan], [Norway], [Denmark II], [Spain II], [Latin America], [Korea], [Legal] The following 12 codes are switched depending on the country selected from the list above: 23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh For switched characters, see the P-touch Template Manual/Raster Command Reference (which can be

downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website).

7 Command Prefix Character

Specifies the prefix character code, which identifies commands used in P-touch Template mode.

8 Non-Printed Character

Characters specified here are not printed when data is received. Specify 1 to 20 characters.

9 Available Return Code

The line feed code is used when feeding data to indicate that the following data should be moved to the next line in a text object. One of the following four line feed codes can be selected, or 1 to 20 characters can be specified as the line feed code.

Available settings: [^CR], [\0D\0A], [\0A], [\0D]

10 Replace FNC1

11 Number of Copies

Set the number of copies. A number between 1 and 99 can be specified.

12 Give priority to print quality

Select the print quality setting. If this check box is selected, priority is given to the print quality. If this check box is cleared, priority is given to the print speed.

13 Inverted 180 Degrees

If this check box is selected, the data will be printed after it has been rotated 180 degrees.

14 Set

After the [Set] button is clicked, the settings are saved as an .ini file when the dialog box is closed. To save the specified settings in a command file, select [Save in Command File] from the drop-down

menu. The saved command file can be used with the mass storage feature to apply the settings to a printer. (See Mass Storage Mode on page 72.)

15 Cancel

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. The settings will remain unchanged.

16 Default

Click this button to return the settings to their factory defaults.

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Important

Paper Size Setup 3

With [Paper Size Setup] in the Printer Setting Tool, paper sizes not available in the [Paper Size] list of the printer driver can be added. As opposed to specifying paper settings for a normal printer, the paper format must be sent to the printer to add the paper size to the printer. Printing with a paper format not registered with the printer may produce incorrect print results.

Paper Size Setup Dialog Box 3

1 Current settings

Displays the current settings for the selected paper format.

2New

Click this button to display the [New] dialog box and register a new paper format. For details, see New Dialog Box on page 67.

Do not register a paper size that has already been registered, to avoid incorrect print results. To use paper of the same size as one that is currently registered, select the size you want from the

[Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list in the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box, and then change and overwrite the settings from the [Edit] dialog box.

3Edit

Edits the settings for the selected paper format. To save the selected paper format with the new settings, click [Overwrite]. To add a paper format with the

new settings, change the name in the [Paper Size Name] box, and then click [Add].

4Delete

Deletes the selected paper format. A deleted paper format cannot be restored.

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Important

Note

Important

5 Import

Reads the text file containing the paper format settings and uses it to replace the contents of the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list.

When the list is imported, the entire contents of the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list will be replaced with the imported paper formats.

6 Export

Exports the paper formats in the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list to a file. The exported formats can then be distributed to other computers. For details, see Distributing Paper Formats on page 70.

7Exit

Exits [Paper Size Setup], and returns to the main window of the Printer Setting Tool.

8Option

Click the b button, and then select an operation. Click [Register Paper Size With Printer] to register the settings for the selected paper format in your

printer. Click [Save in Command File] to export the paper settings as a command file. (The file extension is “.bin”.)

• When the paper format is registered with the printer and [Exit] is clicked, the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box appears with the added paper size in the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list. If the application is running, exit the application, and then restart it for the new paper format to appear in the list.

• If the following functions are being used, you can quickly apply their settings to the printer.

• Mass storage feature (page 72)

• Bluetooth (Object Push Profile (OPP))

•Wi-Fi

(File Transfer Protocol (FTP))

These settings commands are only intended to be used for applying settings to a printer. These commands cannot be imported into [Paper Size Setup].

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New Dialog Box 3

1 Paper Size Name

Type in the name of the paper format to be added.

2 Paper Types

Select the paper type. Available settings: [Continuous Length Tape], [Die-cut Label] (RJ-2140/2150 only), [Media With

Marks]

3 Detailed settings

Specify details for the paper format to be added.

4 Advanced Printing Adjustments

Click this button to display the [Advanced Printing Adjustments] dialog box and make advanced printing adjustments for each paper format. For details, see Advanced Printing Adjustments Dialog Box on page 68.

5 Cancel

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. The settings will remain unchanged.

6Add

Click this button to add the paper format.

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Note

Advanced Printing Adjustments Dialog Box 3

1 Printing Reference Point Adjustment

2 Tear Adjust

Adjust the cutting position when the paper is cut using the tear bar. Available settings: -10.0 mm to 10.0 mm (-0.39" to 0.39")

3 Energy Rank

Select a setting when it is necessary to adjust the amount of heat (energy) from the print head, for example, with special paper.

There may be contrast variations in the print result due to the operating environment and media used. Change the setting if necessary.

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Note

4 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) (RJ-2140/2150 only)

Adjust the precision with which the transmissive/gap sensor detects the gaps (spacing) for die-cut labels and the amount of light emitted by the sensor.

Settings can be specified when [Paper Types] is set to [Die-cut Label].

Because the settings for [Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)] in the [Device settings] dialog box (See Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 59) will have an effect, specify appropriate values.

Example of the settings:

Setting EX1 Setting EX2

Device settings +2 -2

Paper Size Setup +2 +2

Actual effect 40

5 Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)

Adjust the precision with which the reflective/black mark sensor detects black marks and the amount of light emitted by the sensor.

Settings can be specified when [Paper Types] is set to [Media With Marks].

Because the settings for [Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)] in the [Device settings] dialog box (See Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 59) will have an effect, specify appropriate values.

Example of the settings:

Setting EX1 Setting EX2

Device settings +2 -2

Paper Size Setup +2 +2

Actual effect 40

6OK

Saves the settings and returns to the previous dialog box.

7 Cancel

Cancels the settings and closes the dialog box. The settings will remain unchanged.

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Note

Distributing Paper Formats 3

The paper formats exported from the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list can be distributed to other computers.

Distributing Only Paper Formats 3

If the printer driver has been installed on the recipient’s computer, only the paper formats need to be distributed.

1 At the sender’s computer, specify the paper format settings, and then click [Export]. (For details, see

Paper Size Setup on page 65.) The following files are created. RJ-2030: bsr203ed.txt, bsr203ed.ptd, pdt3637.bin RJ-2050: bsr205ed.txt, bsr205ed.ptd, pdt3737.bin RJ-2140: bsr214ed.txt, bsr214ed.ptd, pdt3837.bin RJ-2150: bsr215ed.txt, bsr215ed.ptd, pdt3937.bin

2 Save bsr203ed.txt, bsr205ed.txt, bsr214ed.txt, or bsr215ed.txt in any location on the recipient’s

computer.

3 At the recipient’s computer, click [Import].

The paper formats are replaced with the imported ones.

Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 3

If using a mobile device, change the settings as necessary using the application before printing. The settings that can be changed vary according to the application.

Before connecting a mobile device, you can specify detailed settings by connecting the printer to a computer and using the Printer Setting Tool (see Changing the Printer Settings on page 34).

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Other Functions 4

Printing the Printer Information 4

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

 Program version

 Printer usage history

 Missing dot test pattern

 Printer settings information

 List of transferred data

 Network setting information

• You can use the Device settings to set in advance which items will be printed (see Device Settings on page 52).

• The node name appears in the Printer Settings. The default node name is “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx”. (“xxxxxxxxxxxx” is based on your printer’s MAC Address/Ethernet Address.)

• This operation can also be performed using the Printer Setting Tool.

1 Make sure that a roll of receipt paper has been loaded and the media roll compartment cover is closed. 2 Turn the printer on. 3 Press and hold the (Feed) button until [Printing] appears on the LCD. The printer information will

be printed.

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Note

Important

Mass Storage Mode 4

Description 4

The mass storage mode feature allows you to send a file via the USB interface without loading a printer driver.

This feature is useful for:

 Applying printer settings saved in a command file (.bin file format) or adding templates (.blf file format)

distributed by the administrator, to your printer.

 Executing commands without installing the printer driver.

 Using a device with an operating system (including non-Windows

host feature to print and transmit data.

Using the Mass Storage Mode 4

1 Confirm that the printer is turned off. 2 While pressing the [Menu] button, press and hold the (Power) button.

The printer starts up in mass storage mode. The message [Mass Storage] appears on the LCD.

operating systems) that has a USB

3 Connect the computer or device to the printer via USB.

The printer’s mass storage area is displayed on the computer or device’s screen.

If the mass storage area is not displayed automatically, see the operating instructions for the computer or device’s operating system for information about displaying the mass storage area.

4 Drag and drop the file you want to copy to the mass storage area. 5 Press the [Menu] button.

The command file is executed. The message [Receiving] appears on the LCD.

6 After the file has been executed, the message [Mass Storage] appears on the LCD. 7 To turn mass storage mode off, turn the printer off.

The printer will start up in its normal operating mode.

• When the printer is turned off, mass storage mode is deactivated and any files in the mass storage area are deleted.

• This feature supports “.bin”, “.blf”, and “.jpg” files. Do not use other file formats with this feature.

• Do not create folders in the mass storage area. If a folder is created, files in the folder will not be executed.

• The capacity of the mass storage area is 2.5 MB. Use of files larger than 2 MB cannot be guaranteed.

• If multiple files are copied, the order that the files will be executed in cannot be guaranteed.

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are not available while the printer is running in mass storage mode.

• Do not access other files in the mass storage area when executing a copied file.

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Note

JPEG Printing 4

Image data (JPEG) can be printed without using the printer driver.

• JPEG images can be printed using the mass storage feature.

• The Object Push Profile (OPP) is used for printing via a Bluetooth connection.

• This printer will convert a colour JPEG image to a ‘Black & White’ image using a dithering process.

• When sending a JPEG image that is already ‘Black & White’ this dithering process may make your printed image fuzzy.

• To improve the image quality, try to turn off any preprocessing of the JPEG image.

 Only JPEG images can be printed. (Limited to files with the .jpg extension.)

 The maximum file size is 5 MB.

(2.38 MB when the mass storage feature is used.)

 The maximum resolution is as follows:

Height × Width = 8000 × 432 dots

If these limits are exceeded, the data received by the printer will be discarded and not printed.

 1 printed pixel = 1 dot.

 This printer performs binary processing (simple binary) to print the image.

 The image is printed with the height-to-width proportion of the received data.

Remote Update 4

Remote Update is a printer feature that facilitates the semi-automatic update of the printer's settings with a simple connection to a network folder where the update files reside. For more information about Remote Update, see Updating the Printer (RJ-2050/2140/2150 only) on page 31.

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Maintenance of your printer may be carried out as required. However, some environments may require carrying maintenance out more frequently (for example, dusty environments).

Maintaining the Printer 5

Print Head Maintenance 5

Wipe the print head with a dry, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. Carry out the maintenance frequently.

1 Print head

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Roller Maintenance 5

Wipe the roller with a dry, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. After cleaning the roller, make sure that no lint or other material remains on the roller.

2 Roller

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Paper Exit Slot Maintenance 5

If adhesive accumulates at the paper exit slot and media becomes jammed or if the paper exit slot becomes dirty, clean the paper exit slot with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

3 Paper exit slot

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Application II

How to Use P-touch Editor 78 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 87 Transferring Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 103 How to Update P-touch Software 111

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How to Use P-touch Editor 6

Using P-touch Editor 6

You must install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your printer with your computer.

To download the latest driver and software, visit the Brother Solutions Center at: install.brother

Using P-touch Editor 6

Starting P-touch Editor 6

1 For Windows Vista

From the Start button, click [All Programs]- [Brother P-touch]- [P-touch Editor 5.1]. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.

/ Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2

For Windows

Click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the [Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the desktop. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.

For Windows

From the Start button, select [All apps] and click [P-touch Editor 5.1] under [Brother P-touch], or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the desktop. When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.

• You can also start P-touch Editor using shortcuts, if you chose to create shortcuts during installation.

• Shortcut icon on the desktop: double-click to start P-touch Editor

• Shortcut icon in the Quick Launch bar: click to start P-touch Editor

• To change how P-touch Editor starts, click [Tools]- [Options] in the P-touch Editor menu bar to display the [Options] dialog box. On the left side, select the [General] heading and then the setting you want in the [Operations] list box under [Startup Settings]. The default setting is [Display New View].

8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2

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2 Select an option in the screen.

1 To create a new layout, double-click [New Layout], or click [New Layout] and then click [ ].

2 To create a new layout using a preset layout, double-click a category button, or select a category

button and then click [ ].

3 To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database].

4 To open an existing layout, click [Open].

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Printing with P-touch Editor 6

Express mode 6

This mode allows you to quickly create layouts that include text and images.

The [Express] mode screen is explained below:

You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon. (Configure the print settings in the [Print] screen before printing.)

Professional mode

This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options.

The [Professional] mode screen is explained below:

You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon (A). Configure the print settings in the [Print] screen before printing.

In addition, you can click “B” to start printing without selecting the print settings.

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Snap mode 6

This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen display, print it as an image, and save it for future use.

1 Click the [Snap] mode selection button.

The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box appears.

2 Click [OK].

The [Snap] mode palette appears.

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Tips for Creating Templates 6

From the computer, use P-touch Editor 5.1, which can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at install.brother on page 78.

Creating a Template 6

 Label sample

1 For Windows Vista

From the Start menu, click [All Programs]- [Brother P-touch]- [P-touch Editor 5.1].

For Windows Click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the [Apps] screen, or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the desktop.

For Windows

, to create a label layout. For more information about its use, see How to Use P-touch Editor

/ Windows®7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2:

8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2:

10:

From the Start button, (select [All apps], and then) click [P-touch Editor 5.1] under [Brother P-touch], or double-click [P-touch Editor 5.1] on the desktop.

2 When the [New/Open] dialog box appears, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an

existing layout.

3 Click [Paper] (1), and then specify the media and length (2). (This window appears in [Express] mode.)

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4 Click [Text] (1), and then specify the font and style (2).

5 Clicking displays the cursor so text can be typed in.

6 After inserting the text, click the text box to move it within the template. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter text and arrange the layout.

After entering text, click [File]- [Save as] on the menu bar, and then specify the file name for saving the data.

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Important

Inserting the Date and Time in a Label 6

1 In P-touch Editor 5.1, open the label layout you want to edit. 2 On the menu bar, click [Insert]- [Date/Time] to display the [Date and Time Properties] dialog box.

Select settings for the format of the text you want to insert.

The date and time inserted into the label will be printed using the printer's default character size. Because the character size is determined by the size of the date and time object, adjust the object to the size you want in P-touch Editor 5.1 before transferring the label layout to the printer.

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Note

Linking a Database to a Template 6

 Label sample

A database can be linked to the template you created. Since the text in the template can be replaced with text from the database, multiple labels can be printed simply by creating a single template.

For more information about specifying database settings, see [P-touch Editor Help].

1 Prepare a database file in advance.

• Files saved as XLS, XLSX, MDB, CSV, TXT and ACCDB formats can be used as databases.

• Only one database can be linked to a single template. A maximum of 65,000 records can be created in that database. (The total size of templates and databases is limited to 12 MB.)

2 In P-touch Editor 5.1, open the template to be linked to the database. 3 On the menu bar, click [File]- [Database]- [Connect] to display the [Open Database] dialog box. Select

[Connect Database File], click [Browse], and then select the database you want to link.

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4 Click [Next] to display a settings dialog box. With [Database Field] under [Merge Fields], specify which

database column will be linked to which object, and then click [OK].

5 The template and database will be linked, and the main window appears. Click the database row to be

selected to display the label with the text replaced.

Finally, transfer the created template to the printer using P-touch Transfer Manager.

For details, see Using P-touch Transfer Manager on page 88.

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P-touch Transfer Manager 7

This program allows you to transfer templates and other data to the printer and save backups of your data on the computer.

After P-touch Transfer Manager is used to transfer data to the printer, P-touch Template is used to send text data to the printer that will be inserted into the template and printed. For more information about P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center website: support.brother.com [Product Search]- [Manuals]

You can transfer templates and other data by using one of the following methods:

 Via USB (For more information, see Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the

Printer on page 91.)

 Via a network

To transfer the templates and other data via a network, use P-touch Transfer Manager or BRAdmin Professional. BRAdmin Professional can be downloaded from our website.

P-touch Library

This program allows you to use your computer to manage P-touch Template and other data. You can use P-touch Library to print templates.

To transfer the templates via a network, use P-touch Transfer Manager or BRAdmin Professional. BRAdmin Professional can be downloaded from our website.

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Note

Using P-touch Transfer Manager 7

To use P-touch Transfer Manager, the templates created in P-touch Editor must first be transferred to P-touch Transfer Manager.

Transferring the Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager 7

1 Create the label layout you want to use as a template with P-touch Editor 5.1 and then select [File]-

[Save As] menu to save it as a template file (*.lbx).

2 Click [File]- [Transfer Template]- [Transfer].

When P-touch Transfer Manager starts, the main window appears.

The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Transfer Manager.

For Windows Vista From the Start button, click [All Programs]- [Brother P-touch]- [P-touch Tools]- [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2].

For Windows Click [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2] on the [Apps] screen.

For Windows

/ Windows®7 / Windows Server®2008 / Windows Server®2008 R2:

8 / Windows®8.1 / Windows Server®2012 / Windows Server®2012 R2:

10:

From the Start button, (select [All apps], and then) click [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2] under [Brother P-touch].

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Main window 7

1 Menu bar

Provides access to various commands, which are grouped under each menu title ([File], [Edit], [View], [Tool], and [Help]) according to their functions.

2 Toolbar

Provides access to frequently used commands.

3 Printer selector

Allows you to select which printer the data will be transferred to. When you select a printer, only the data that can be sent to the selected printer is displayed in the data list.

4 Folder list

Displays a list of folders and printers. When you select a folder, the templates in the selected folder are displayed in the template list.

If you select a printer, the current templates and other data stored in the printer are displayed.

5 Template list

Displays a list of templates in the selected folder.

6Preview

Displays a preview of the templates in the templates list.

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Explanations of the Toolbar Icons

Icon Button name Function

Transfer

(Only for P-touch Transfer Manager)

Save Transfer File

(When not connected to a printer)

Backup

(Only for P-touch Transfer Manager)

Transfers templates and other data from the computer to the printer.

Changes the file type of the data to be transferred to other applications.

Select "BLF" for the filename extension when transferring the data using Wi-Fi. Select "PDZ" when transferring the data using USB.

The available interfaces differ depending on your model.

Retrieves the templates and other data saved in the printer and saves it on the computer.

Open Opens the selected template.

(Only for P-touch Library)

Display Style Changes the file display style.

Prints the selected template with the printer.

Allows you to search for templates or other data that are registered to P-touch Library.

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Note

Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer 7

Use the following procedure to transfer templates, databases and images from the computer to the printer.

1 Connect the computer and the printer using a USB cable or a wireless connection and turn the printer on. 2 Start the P-touch Transfer Manager.

The printer model name appears next to a printer icon in the folder view. If you select the printer in the folder view, the current templates and other data stored in the printer appear.

• If a printer is disconnected or offline, it is not listed in the folder view.

• Before transferring data, check that the computer and the printer are correctly connected using a USB cable or a wireless connection, and that the printer is on.

3 Select the printer that you want to transfer the template or other data to.

Before transferring data, check that the computer and the printer are correctly connected with a USB cable or a wireless connection and that the printer power is On.

Brother RJ2150Z1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Important Notice

Available Manuals

Symbols Used in This Guide

Important safety instructions

Table of Contents

Setting Up the Printer 1

General Description 1

LED Indicators 1

Button Functions 1

Battery Installation/Removal 1

Installing the Battery 1

Removing the Battery 1

Recharging the Battery 1

While Installed in the Printer 1

Recharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter (Optional) 1

Recharging the Battery Using the Car Adapter (Optional) 1

Recharging the Battery Using the Battery Charger (Optional) 1

Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging 1

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

Turning the Printer On or Off 1

Setting the Language of the LCD 1

Setting the Paper or Label Roll 1

For RJ-2030/2050 1

For RJ-2140/2150 1

Cutting Roll Paper 1

Removing the Receipt/Label Roll 1

For RJ-2030/2050 1

For RJ-2140/2150 1

Attaching the Belt Clip 1

Install Software to Your Computer or Mobile Device 1

Available Software 1

Installing the Printer Driver and Software (When Using a Computer) 1

Connecting the Printer to a Computer or Mobile Device 1

See Connecting Using USB on page 24.

Connecting Using Bluetooth (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only) 1

Connecting Using Wi-Fi® (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) 1

LCD Settings 1

Using the Printer 2

Printing from Computers 2

Printing with the Printer Driver 2

Setting Printer Driver Options 2

Printing from Mobile Device 2

Changing the Printer Settings 3

Printer Setting Tool 3

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 3

Using the Printer Setting Tool 3

Communication Settings 3

Settings Dialog Box 3

Menu Bar 3

General Tab 3

Wireless LAN Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) 3

Wireless Direct Tab (RJ-2050/2140/2150 Only) 3

Bluetooth Tab (RJ-2030/2050/2150 Only) 3

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 3

Device Settings 3

Settings Dialog Box 3

Menu Bar 3

Basic Tab 3

Advanced Tab 3

Sensor Adjustment Tab 3

Display Settings Tab 3

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple printers 3

P-touch Template Settings 3

P-touch Template 3

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 3

Paper Size Setup 3

Paper Size Setup Dialog Box 3

Distributing Paper Formats 3

Changing Settings When Printing from a Mobile Device 3

Other Functions 4

Printing the Printer Information 4

Mass Storage Mode 4

Description 4

Using the Mass Storage Mode 4

JPEG Printing 4