Brother RJ3150Z1 User Manual

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Online User’s Guide

RJ-3050/RJ-3150

RJ-3050 RJ-3150

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Introduction

Important Notice

 The contents of this document and the specifications of this product are subject to change witho ut 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 proper operation.

 Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual are for RJ-3150. Illustrations for RJ-3050 may also be

shown in this manual if necessary.

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.

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Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by

Brother Industries, Ltd. under license. Blue SDK

The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them.

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA, and WPA2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software Licence Agreement specific

to its proprietary programs. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and

any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

 Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com/ and click [Manuals] on your

model page to download the other manuals.

 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® 7 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 7.  Windows® 8 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.  Windows® 8.1 in this document represents all editions of Windows® 8.1.  Windows Server® 2008 in this document represents all editions of Windows Server® 2008 and Windows

Server® 2008 R2.

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

Server® 2012 R2.

 Not all models are available in all countries.

in this document represents all editions of Windows Vista®.

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Section I Basic Operations

1 Setting Up the Printer 2

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

Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery....... .... ... ... .....................................................................................4

Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery...........................................................................................4

Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.........................................................................................4

Recharging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ..... ........................................................................................5

While Installed in the Printer................................................................................................................5

Connecting to an AC Power Socket (Optional) ...................................................................................6

Connecting to a DC Power Socket (Optional).....................................................................................7

Using the Battery Charger (Optional)..................................................................................................7

Using the Cradle (Optional).................................................................................................................7

Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging......................................... .... ... .................................8

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery............................................................................... ... .8

Installing the Clock Battery (RJ-3150 Only)................................................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..............9

Turning the Printer On or Off...................................................................................................................10

Setting the RD Roll..................................................................................................................................10

When Using RJ-3050 or When Not Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150).............................................11

Cutting Roll Paper .............................................................................................................................13

When Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150 Only) ..................................................................................13

Printer Driver Settings .......................................................................................................................16

After Printing......................................................................................................................................17

Removing the RD Roll.......................................................... .... ... ... ... ......................................................18

Attaching the Belt Clip .............................................................................................................................20

Installing the Printer Driver and the Software..........................................................................................21

Before You Begin (Connecting the Printer Using a Wireless Network).............................................21

Uninstalling the Printer Driver..................................................................................................................22

Connecting the Computer and Printer.....................................................................................................24

USB Connection................................................................................................................................24

Bluetooth Connection........................................................................................................................25

Wi-Fi Connection...............................................................................................................................26

LCD Display (RJ-3150 Only) ...................................................................................................................27

Screen...............................................................................................................................................27

LCD Display Settings...................... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ..................................28

2 Using the Printer 39

Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................39

Button Functions................................................................................................................................40

Indicators...........................................................................................................................................42

Printing Solutions..................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .........................43

Printing from Computers and Mobile Devices .........................................................................................43

Making Prints Lighter or Darker.........................................................................................................44

Printer Driver Options..............................................................................................................................45

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Printing Labels Stored in the Printer (RJ-3150 Only)...............................................................................45

Configuring the Template Mode........................................................................................................45

Printing Using the Operation Panel on the Printer.............................................................................45

Printing Using a Barcode Reader......................................................................................................47

Label Layouts on the Printer (Deleting and Log) (RJ-3150 Only)............................................................48

3 Printer Setting Tool 49

About the Printer Setting Tool..................................................................................................................49

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool................................................................................................49

Using the Printer Setting Tool..................................................................................................................50

Communication Settings..........................................................................................................................52

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

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

General Tab.......................................................................................................................................57

Wireless LAN Tab..............................................................................................................................59

Wireless Direct Tab...........................................................................................................................63

Bluetooth Tab....................................................................................................................................64

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ..................................................................................65

Device Settings........................................................................................................................................66

Menu Bar...........................................................................................................................................68

Settings Tabs.....................................................................................................................................70

Store Image (RJ-3150 Only)....................................................................................................................78

Main Screen ......................................................................................................................................78

Edit Screen........................................................................................................................................79

P-touch Template Settings ......................................................................................................................81

P-touch Template..............................................................................................................................81

P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box..............................................................................................82

Paper Size Setup.....................................................................................................................................84

Paper Size Setup Dialog Box............................................................................................................84

Distributing Paper Formats................................................................................................................89

4 Other Functions 90

Mass Storage...........................................................................................................................................90

Description.........................................................................................................................................90

Using the Mass Storage Feature.......................................................................................................90

JPEG Printing..........................................................................................................................................91

5 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) 92

P-touch Template Function......................................................................................................................92

Preparation..............................................................................................................................................93

Specifying Settings in the P-touch Template Settings Tool...............................................................93

Connecting a Barcode Reader ................................................................................................................94

Preset Template Printing.........................................................................................................................95

Barcode Printing (Copying)......................................................................................................................97

Database-assisted Label Printing............................................................................................................99

Numbering Function (Serialised Number) Printing................................................................................102

For a Text Label ..............................................................................................................................102

For a Barcode Label........................................................................................................................105

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6 Maintaining the Printer 108

Print Head Maintenance........................................................................................................................108

Roller Maintenance................................................................................................................................109

Paper Outlet Maintenance.....................................................................................................................110

Label Peeler Maintenance (RJ-3150 Only)............................................................................................111

7 Reference 112

LED Indicators.......................................................................................................................................112

Indicator Warnings...... ... .... ... ... ..............................................................................................................114

Printing the Printer Set-up Information ..................................................................................................115

8 Troubleshooting 116

Overview................................................................................................................................................116

9 Technical Information 122

Product Specifications...........................................................................................................................122

Section II Software

10 How to Use P-touch Editor 125

Using P-touch Editor...... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................125

Using P-touch Editor........................................................................................................................125

Tips for Creating Templates ..................................................................................................................129

Creating a Template........................................................................................................................129

Linking a Database to a Template...................................................................................................133

11 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 135

Using P-touch Transfer Manager.................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................................136

Transferring the Label Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager.....................................................136

Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the Printer via USB.......................... 139

Backing up Templates or Other Data Saved in the Printer..............................................................144

Deleting All the Printer Data. .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ....................................... .............145

Using P-touch Library................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... ....................146

Starting P-touch Library...................................................................................................................146

Opening and Editing Templates......................................................................................................147

Printing Templates...........................................................................................................................148

Searching for Templates or Other Data...........................................................................................148

12 Transferring Label Templates with P-touch Transfer Express 150

Preparing P-touch Transfer Express .....................................................................................................150

Transferring the Label Template to P-Touch Transfer Manager .......... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................151

Saving the Label Template as a Transfer Package File (.pdz)..............................................................152

Distributing the Transfer Package File (.pdz) and P-Touch Transfer Express to the User....................154

Transferring the Transfer Package File (.pdz) to Brother Printer................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................155

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13 How to update P-touch Software 158

Updating P-touch Editor.................................................................................. ... .... ................................158

Updating the Firmware ......................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... ....................160

Section III Wireless network

14 Introduction 163

Network Features .................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....................163

15 Changing Your Printer’s Network Settings 164

Changing Your Printer's Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) ..........................164

Using the BRAdmin Light Utility.......................................................................................................164

Other Management Utilities............ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ................166

Using the Web Based Management (Web Browser).......................................................................166

Using the BRAdmin Professional Utility...........................................................................................166

16 Configuring Your Printer for a Wireless Network 167

Using Your Brother Printer’s Own Functions (RJ-3150 Only)......... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...167

Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection ........................................................................................167

Displaying the Network Settings.................. ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .............167

Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS.....................................................................167

17 Web Based Management 168

Overview................................................................................................................................................168

Configuring the Printer Settings Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)................................169

18 Troubleshooting 170

Overview................................................................................................................................................170

Identifying the Problem............................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... .............170

19 Appendix A 175

Supported Protocols and Security Features..........................................................................................175

20 Appendix B 176

Types of Network Connections and Protocols.......................................................................................176

Types of Network Connections........................................................................................................176

Configuring Your Brother Printer for a Network.....................................................................................178

IP Addresses, Subnet Masks and Gateways ..................................................................................178

Wireless Network Terms and Concepts ................................................................................................180

Security Terms ................................................................................................................................180

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21 Appendix C 185

General Procedure for the P-touch Template Function.. .......................................... ... ..........................185

List of Barcodes for Specifying Settings................................................................................................186

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Section I

Basic Operations I

Setting Up the Printer 2 Using the Printer 39 Printer Setting Tool 49 Other Functions 90 Printing Labels Using P-touch Template (RJ-3150 Only) 92 Maintaining the Printer 108 Reference 112 Troubleshooting 116 Technical Information 122

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Setting Up the Printer 1

General Description 1

Front (RJ-3050)

1 Battery compartment 2 Battery latch 3 Mini-USB port 4 DC connector 5 Cover open lever 6 RD Roll compartment cover 7 Paper outlet 8 Battery indicator 9 STATUS indicator 10POWER indicator

11 (Power) button (To turn the printer on/off) 12 (Feed) button (To feed the paper or print the printer settings) 13 (Wi-Fi) button (To communicate with your wireless devices or wireless access point/router)

14Wi-Fi indicator 15 (Bluetooth) button (To communicate with your Bluetooth-equipped computer/adapter)

16Bluetooth indicator

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Setting Up the Printer

Front (RJ-3150)

1 Battery compartment 2 Battery latch 3 USB host port 4 Mini-USB port 5 DC connector

Back (RJ-3150)

1 Battery cover (for clock battery)

6 Cover open lever 7 Peeler latch 8 RD Roll compartment cover 9 Paper outlet 10Label peeler 11LCD display 12Battery indicator

13 (Power) button

(To turn the printer on/off) 14 (Cancel) button 15Cursor button ( UP/ DOWN) 16OK button 17Menu button

18 (Feed) button (To feed the paper or print the

printer settings)

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Setting Up the Printer

Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

a Make sure that the battery latch is lifted up, and then insert the battery into the battery compartment with

the battery cover attached to the battery. Make sure that the terminal end of the battery is facing inward.

b With the battery inserted and while pushing the battery lightly into the cavity, lower the battery latch until

it clicks locking the battery in place.

Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

While pushing the battery lightly, lift the battery latch to unlock the battery, and then remove the battery.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Recharging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

While Installed in the Printer 1

The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged while it is inserted in the printer. Perform the following procedure to charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery.

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

• Fully charge a new battery. Initial charging will take about 3 hours.

• Print speed varies with the available battery voltage.

a Make sure that the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed in the printer. b Use the AC adapter and AC power cord to connect the printer to an AC power socket (see Connecting

to an AC Power Socket (Optional) on page 6), or use the car adapter to connect the printer to a DC power socket (see Connecting to a DC Power Socket (Optional) on page 7).

The battery indicator light is orange when the battery is charging. When the rechargeable Li-ion battery is fully charged, the battery indicator light turns off. Disconnect the AC adapter or car adapter from the DC connector.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Connecting to an AC Power Socket (Optional) 1

Connect the printer to a nearby AC power socket to charge the rechargeable battery.

a Connect the AC adapter to the printer. b Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. c 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

Connecting to a DC Power Socket (Optional) 1

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

a Connect the car adapter to the vehicle’s 12 V DC power socket. b Connect the car adapter to the printer.

1 Car adapter

The car adapter is an optional accessory.

Using the Battery Charger (Optional) 1

The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged using the dedicated battery charger (PA-BC-001). When you use an AC power socket, up to four battery chargers can be connected together for charging at

the same time. For details, refer to the operation manual that is included with the battery charger.

Using the Cradle (Optional) 1

The rechargeable Li-ion battery can be charged by placing the printer with the battery installed into the dedicated cradle (PA-CR-001) and connecting the power cord.

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

For details, refer to the operation manual that is included with the cradle.

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Setting Up the Printer

Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging 1

To stop rechargeable Li-ion battery from charging, disconnect the AC power cord or car adapter from the DC connector.

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

 Fully charge the rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. Do not use it before it is charged.  Darker prints discharge the rechargeable Li-ion battery faster than lighter prints. Adjust the print density

setting in the printer driver’s dialog box or in the Device settings (see Device Settings on page 66).

 The rechargeable Li-ion battery charging can take place in 0-40°C environments. Charge the rechargeable

Li-ion battery in an environment in this temperature range. If the surrounding temperature is out of this range, the rechargeable Li-ion battery will not be charged, and the battery indicator will remain lit.

 If the printer is used when both the rechargeable Li-ion battery is installed and the AC adapter or car

adapter is connected, the battery indicator may turn off and charging may stop even if the rechargeable Li-ion battery has not been fully charged.

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Characteristics 1

The following guidelines will help you get the highest performance and longest life from your rechargeable Li-ion battery:

 Using or storing the rechargeable Li-ion battery in a location exposed to extreme high or low temperatures

may accelerate its deterioration. In particular, using a rechargeable Li-ion battery with a high charge (charged 90% or more) in a location exposed to high temperatures will considerably accelerate battery deterioration.

 Avoid regular printing while charging. Unplug power to the printer while printing.  Do not store the battery in the printer.  Batteries should be stored with less than a 50% charge in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.  The battery should be recharged every 6 months when stored for long periods of time.  Refer to the rechargeable Li-ion battery instruction manual for other precautions.

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Setting Up the Printer

Installing the Clock Battery (RJ-3150 Only) 1

a Open the battery cover using a Phillips screwdriver.

b Insert the supplied battery into the space for the battery, making sure that the battery is level and its

positive side is facing up.

c Replace the battery cover.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Turning the Printer On or Off 1

On (Press and hold the (Power) button until) Off (Press and hold the (Power) button until) RJ-3050 POWER indicator turns green STATUS indicator turns red RJ-3150 LCD display turns on [System Off] appears on LCD display

When turning the printer off, do NOT remove the battery until the STATUS indicator goes off (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150).

Setting the RD Roll 1

• The RJ-3150 can display graphical loading instructions. Simply open the RD Roll compartment cover and press the [Menu] button.

• The RJ-3150 is equipped with a label peeler and sensor to automatically separate a printed label from its backing paper after it is printed.

For details on using the label peeler, see When Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150 Only) on page 13.

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

When Using RJ-3050 or When Not Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150) 1

a Push the cover open lever to open the RD Roll compartment cover.

1 Cover open lever

b Open the roll guides by lifting up the roll guide adjustment lever (1) and pulling the roll guide outwards.

Insert an RD Roll into the RD Roll compartment with the roll feeding from the bottom as shown.

1 Roll guide adjustment lever 2 Roll guide

• Make sure that the position of the roll guide to prevent the RD Roll from moving sideways.

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

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Important

c While lifting up the roll guide adjustment lever (1), push in both roll guides (2) to the roll width.

Make sure that the RD Roll is positioned straight in the RD Roll compartment.

d Close the RD Roll compartment by pressing down on the centre of the cover until it latches.

When using die-cut labels (RJ-3150 only), press the (Feed) button after setting the RD Roll. The printer will position the label to the correct starting position.

Use genuine Brother paper.

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Setting Up the Printer

WARNING

Note

Cutting Roll Paper 1

Roll paper can be cut using the printer's tear bar. Pull one edge of the ejected paper up and toward the other edge diagonally.

1 Tear bar

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

When Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150 Only) 1

If the label peeler is used, printed labels can be automatically peeled off their backing paper before they a re fed out of the media exit. This is useful when printing large quantities of labels and apply them at an inconsistent pace, because the peeler sensor prohibits printing the next label until it is removed from the printer.

• You can also view information about setting the label peeler and loading paper in Help. While the printer is turned on, open the RD Roll compartment cover, and press the [Menu] button on the printer.

• A video on setting up the label peeler is available at the following address http://solutions.brother.com/movie/d532/

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

a Push the cover open lever to open the RD Roll compartment cover.

1 Cover open lever

b Push both sides of the label peeler towards the rear of the printer. The peeler will move up and away

from the printer. Then, fully pull out the peeler away from the printer until the marks on the peeler are visible as shown.

The peeler can be pulled out in two stages. Make sure to pull out the peeler completely, as shown in the illustration on the right.

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

c Peel off the first label of the RD Roll. Then, insert the RD Roll so that the top edge of the second label is

at the same height as the top edge of the media sensor plate. Position the label where the media sensor can detect it.

1 Media sensor

d Close the RD Roll compartment cover. Make sure the label peeler is on top of the cover.

e In order to remove any slack in the roll, lightly pull on the paper fed out of the pa per outlet until no more

f Push both sides of the ( ) label peeler until it clicks into place.

Make sure that the labels are not pinched by the peeler rollers. The backing paper of the labels may not be peeled off.

can be pulled out.

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

• Before using the label peeler, specify the following settings:

• Device settings of the “Printer Setting Tool”: Specify [Peeler] for [Exit Position] on the [Basic] tab. For details, see Device Settings on page 66.

• Printer driver: Select the [Use Peeler Function] check box on the [Basic] tab. For details, see Printer Driver Settings on page 16 and After Printing on page 17.

• When not using the label peeler, specify the following settings:

• Device settings of the “Printer Setting Tool”: Specify [Tear] for [Exit Position] on the [Basic] tab. For details, see Device Settings on page 66.

• Printer driver: Clear the [Use Peeler Function] check box on the [Basic] tab. To open the properties dialog box for the printer driver, see step a in Printer Driver Settings on page 16.

Printer Driver Settings 1

a Display the printer’s [Printing Preference] dialog box.

 Windows Vista® / Windows Server® 2008

Click - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers], right-click the printer whose settings are to be changed, and then click [Printing Preference].

 Windows

7 / Windows Server® 2008 R2

Click - [Devices and Printers], right-click the printer whose settings are to be changed, and then click [Printing preferences].

 Windows

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

Click [Control Panel] in the [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers], right- click the printer whose settings are to be changed, and then click [Printing preferences].

b Select the [Use Peeler Function] check box on the [Basic] tab.

c Click [OK] to close the dialog box.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

After Printing 1

Printed labels can be automatically peeled off their backing paper before they are fed out of the media exit. Be sure to remove the printed label. If a label remains in the media exit, the next label will not be printed.

With the label peeler, a sensor detects whether or not the label has been peeled off, and controls the appropriate operation. The detection sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted. For details, see Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 73.

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

Removing the RD Roll 1

a Push the cover open lever, and then open the RD Roll compartment cover.

When you use the label peeler (RJ-3150 only), first release the peeler latch es on both sides of the printer before pushing the cover open lever.

1 Peeler latch

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Setting Up the Printer

Note

b While pushing the roll release lever, tilt the roll guide slightly, and then remove the roll. The roll can be

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

1 Roll release lever

When you use the label peeler (RJ-3150 only), make sure that the backing paper does not become caught when removing the RD Roll.

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

Attaching the Belt Clip 1

When using the printer outside the office, you can attach the included belt clip to the printer and secure the belt clip to your belt.

a Secure the Phillips-head screws to the rear of the printer as shown.

1 Belt clip 2 Phillips screw

b Attach the clip to your belt.

Make sure that the belt clip is attached securely to the printer and the wearer’s belt. There is a risk of injury if the belt clip is not attached securely and the printer falls.

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Setting Up the Printer

Important

Note

Installing the Printer Driver and the Software 1

To print from your computer, you must install P-touch Editor, the printer driver, and other ap plications to your computer.

1 Visit our website (http://www.brother.com/inst/) and download the installer for the software and

documents.

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

In the dialog box for selecting which items to install, select the necessary software.

Before You Begin (Connecting the Printer Using a Wireless Network) 1

First you must configure the wireless network settings of your printer to communicate with your network access point/router. After the printer is configured to communicate with your access point/router, computers on your network will have access to the printer. To use the printer from these computers, you will need to install the drivers and software.

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

• If you have previously configured the printer's wireless settings, you must reset the network settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.

For RJ-3050 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 3 seconds. The POWER,

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth indicators start blinking (POWER: in orange; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: in blue). 3 While pressing the (Power) button, press the (Feed) button once. 4 Release the (Power) button.

For RJ-3150 1 Press the [Menu], [ ], or [ ] button to select the [Administration] menu, and then press the [OK]

button. (The default password is "1111".) 2 Select [Reset] > [Network Reset] > [Reset] using [ ] or [ ], and then press the [OK] button.

To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, use the printer as close to the network 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.

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Setting Up the Printer

Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1

Read "RJ-XXXX" in the following steps as your model name.

Windows Vista® / Windows Server® 2008 1

a Press and hold the (Power) button to turn off the Brother machine. b Click the Start button - [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]. c Select the [Brother RJ-XXXXX], and click [Delete this printer] or right click on the icon, and then click

[Delete].

d In the [Printers] window, right-click and select [Run as administrator] - [Server Properties…].

If the authorisation confirmation dialog box is displayed, click [Continue]. If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, enter the password and click [OK]. The [Print Server Properties] window will be displayed.

e Click the [Drivers] tab and choose [Brother RJ-XXXXX]. Then, click [Remove...]. f Select [Remove driver and driver package] and click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions.

g Close the [Print Server Properties] window.

The printer driver has been uninstalled.

Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 R2 1

a Press and hold the (Power) button to turn off the Brother machine. b Click the Start button - [Devices and Printers]. c Select [Brother RJ-XXXXX], and click [Remove device] or right-click on the icon, and then click

[Remove device]. If a User Account Control message displayed, type in the password, and then click [Yes].

d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the [Devices and Printers] window, and then click

[Print server properties], which appeared in the menu bar.

e Click the [Drivers] tab, and then click [Change Driver Settings]. If a User Account Control message

displayed, type in the password, and then click [Yes]. Choose [Brother RJ-XXXXX], and then click [Remove...].

f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. g Close the [Print Server Properties] window.

The printer driver has been uninstalled.

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Setting Up the Printer

Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows Server® 2012 / Windows Server® 2012 R2 1

a Press and hold the (Power) button to turn off the Brother machine. b Click [Control Panel] on the [Apps] screen - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers]. c Select [Brother RJ-XXXXX] and click [Remove device], or right-click the icon and click [Remove

device]. If a User Account Control message appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes].

d Select [Fax] or [Microsoft XPS Document Writer] in the [Devices and Printers] window, and then click

[Print server properties], which appeared in the menu bar.

e Click the [Drivers] tab, and then click [Change Driver Settings]. If a User Account Control message

appears, type in the password, and then click [Yes]. Select [Brother RJ-XXXXX], and then click [Remove...].

f Select [Remove driver and driver package], and then click [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions. g Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled.

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Important

Note

Connecting the Computer and Printer 1

The printer can be connected to your computer using a USB cable or a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection.

Install the printer driver before connecting the printer to the computer.

When connecting via Bluetooth, the connection settings are saved even after the printer is turned off.

USB Connection 1

a Make sure that the printer is turned off before connecting the USB cable. b Connect the printer end of the USB cable to the USB port on the side of the printer. c Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.

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Note

Bluetooth Connection 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.

a For RJ-3050

Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer on, and then press and hold the (Bluetooth) button.

For RJ-3150

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

button.

2 Set [Bluetooth (On/Off)] to [On].

b 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 52).

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Important

Note

Wi-Fi Connection 1

In order for the printer and your network access point or router to communicate, you must first install the printer driver and the Printer Setting Tool (see Installing the Printer Driver and the Software on page 21).

For RJ-3050 Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer on, and then press the (Wi-Fi) button.

Wi-Fi communication is now available. For RJ-3150

1 Press the [Menu], [ ], or [ ] button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the [OK] button. 2 Set [WLAN (On/Off)] to [On].

Wi-Fi communication is now available.

• You can also change the printer’s network settings using the Communication Settings (see Communication Settings on page 52).

• The Communication Settings also allows you to easily apply the network setting changes to multiple printers. (See Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers on page 65).

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LCD Display (RJ-3150 Only) 1

Screen 1

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

Normal mode 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10

Template mode 1

1 Settings icon 2 Media icon 3 Information icon 4 Display icon 5 Administration icon 6 WLAN icon 7 Bluetooth icon 8 Time and date 9 Battery level

Indicates the remaining battery level.

 Full:  Half:  Low:  Charging:

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1 2

10USB icon

The USB icon is displayed when the printer is connected to an enabled USB host device.

11Printer status 12Template icon

Displays the template icon.

13Template number

Displays the number for the currently selected template.

14Database link icon

Indicates that the template is linked to a database.

15Template name

Displays the name of the currently selected template.

16Media name

Displays the name of the media used by the template.

17Scroll bar

LCD Display Settings 1

The settings for the LCD display can be specified either by using the printer, or by using the “Printer Setting Tool” on a computer connected to the printer. For details on connecting a computer and specifying settin gs,

see Printer Setting Tool on page 49.

Specifying Settings from the Printer 1

Press the [Menu], [ ], or [ ] button to select a menu option, and then press the [OK] button. Press [ ] or [ ] 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. If the first parameter is selected, pressing [ ] scrolls to the last parameter.

3 If the Menu Locks are set, a lock icon will be displayed for parameters that cannot be selected. If you want

to change a locked parameter, clear the Menu Locks setting for that parameter. For details on setting the Menu Locks, see LCD Display Settings on page 28.

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With the buttons on the printer, the following settings can be specified:

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Settings Printer

Settings

Beeper Settings

Print Density -5 Adjust the printer’s printing

-4

-3

-2

-1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5

Exit Position Tear Select the media output

Peel

Print Adjust (X)

Print Adjust (Y)

Tear Adjust *.** inch

*.** inch (or *.** mm)

*.** inch

(or *.** mm)

On Select whether the printer Off

density.

location. 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.

Note The display varies according to the unit setting.

Adjust the tear bar tear off position for paper media.

Note The display varies according to the unit setting.

beeps when an operation panel button is pressed.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Settings (Continued)

Template Settings

Clock Settings YY MM DD Specify the date and time.

Template Mode On Select whether the

Off

Confirm Print On Select whether a message

Off

Text Direction Normal Select the printing

Inverted 180°

Serialize Mode Cont From Last Select to serialise from the

From Starting# Select to serialise from the

Serialize Reset

Default Print Quantity

Virtual Future Date

Virtual Future Time

Reset Reset the sequential Back

1 to 999 Specify the default value

Off Print the specified date. On

Off Print the specified time. On

AM PM 24

template mode starts when the printer is turned on.

Note In the template mode, you can replace the contents of the templates stored in the printer and print them.

appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed.

orientation.

last number printed.

default number each time you print.

number to the default number. Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without resetting the number.

for the print quantity.

If "Virtual Future Date" is enabled, the printer does not use the actual clock. Instead, the virtual date will be used.

If "Virtual Future Time" is enabled, the printer does not use the actual clock. Instead, the virtual time will be used.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Settings (Continued)

Auto Power Off Off Specify the amount of time

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60

that passes before the printer turns off automatically.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Media Active Media ******

(Media name)

Type Left Margin Width Top Margin Length Bottom Margin

Media Selection

Media List Clear

Back Select which media 01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ****** 04 ****** 05 ****** 06 ****** 07 ****** 08 ****** 09 ****** 10 ****** Back Select which media AllClear 01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ****** 04 ****** 05 ****** 06 ****** 07 ****** 08 ****** 09 ****** 10 ******

Display the information for the currently selected media.

information to retrieve from the media information list.

"******" indicates the media name that is displayed using up to 16 characters.

The last 10 media used can be selected.

Select [Back] to return to the previous screen.

information to delete from the media information list.

"******" indicates the media name that is displayed using up to 16 characters.

The last 10 media used will be displayed.

Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without deleting the information.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Information HELP Using Peeler Display explanations

Release Peeler Inserting Roll Removing Roll Interface Guide

Custom Image ****** Select to display an image

****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ******

Configuration Printer: RJ-3150

ProgVer: *.** FontVer: *.**

regarding how to use the printer.

that was registered to the printer beforehand.

The names (up to 16 characters) of a maximum of 10 custom images are displayed in reverse chronological order with the most recently registered image listed first.

Display the printer information.

Print Configuration

ImagVer: *.** HelpVer: *.** RomFree:

********bytes Battery: *.*V

Start Print the printer set-up Back

information. Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without printing the information.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Display Display

Brightness

Backlight Timeout

Custom Display Background Standard Select the image that is

Opening Image Off Select the opening image

Time & date Off Select whether the date

Battery Icon Large Select the size of the

-2 Select the brightness of

-1 0 +1 +2 Off Specify the amount of time 5s 10s 20s 30s 60s

01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ******

Standard 01 ****** 02 ****** 03 ******

Small

the LCD display.

of inactivity that passes before the backlight of the LCD display turns off automatically.

displayed for the background on the LCD display of the printer.

The names (up to 16 characters) of a maximum of 3 custom images are displayed.

that is displayed on the LCD display of the printer when it is turned on.

The names (up to 16 characters) of a maximum of 3 custom images are displayed.

and time are displayed on the LCD display of the printer.

battery icon that is displayed on the LCD display of the printer.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Administration (The default password is "1111".)

Command Mode P-touch

Template 2.0 ESC/P Raster CPCL CPCL Line Print

Date Format 1/31/2099 Select the date format for

01/31/2099 31/1/2099 31/01/2099

31.1.2099

31.01.2099 31-1-2099 31-01-2099 2099/1/31 2099/01/31 2099-1-31 2099-01-31

Time Format 01:59(24) Select the time format for

1:59(24) 1:59AM 01:59AM

#Language Dansk Select the language of the

Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Norsk Português Suomi Svenska

Select the type of command mode.

the clock.

LCD display.

Units mm Select the measurement

inch

units for displayed settings.

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Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

Administration (The default password is "1111".)

(Continued)

Reset Back Select [Back] to return to

the previous screen without resetting the settings.

Factory Reset Reset "Factory Reset" returns all

Back

User Data Reset Reset "User Data Reset" returns

Back

Network Reset Reset "Network Reset" returns

Back

Menu Locks Printer Settings Select the check boxes for

Template Settings

Clock Settings Auto Power Off Media Selection Media List Clear Custom Display WLAN (On/Off) WPS Bluetooth

(On/Off) Finish

Menu Security Menu Security

(On/Off)

On Select whether a Off

Set Password If you select [On], specify

printer settings, including the communication settings and device settings, to their factory defaults. Templates and databases stored in the printer are also deleted.

all device settings to their factory defaults. Templates and databases stored in the printer are also deleted.

the communication settings to their factory defaults.

the settings that you do not want to be changed using the LCD display of the printer.

After selecting the check boxes, select [Finish] to complete the settings.

If the "Menu Locks" are set, a lock icon will be displayed for parameters that cannot be selected.

password is required to enter the Administration mode.

the 4-digit password.

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Note

Menu Title Sub title Settings Description

WLAN WLAN (On/Off) On Turn the WLAN function

on or off.

configuration. Select [Back] to return to the previous screen without starting the WPS configuration.

Display the WLAN status.

function on or off. Display the status of the

Bluetooth function.

WPS Start Start the WPS

WLAN Status Mode: ****

Bluetooth Bluetooth

(On/Off) Bluetooth

Status

Off

Back

SSID: **** IP Addr: *.*.*.* Subnet: *.*.*.* Gateway: *.*.*.* MAC Addr: **** Channel: ****

On Turn the Bluetooth Off Usage: **** Device Name: **** Visible: ****

Address: ****

• Some settings may differ depending on the firmware (printer software).

• If you want to reset the settings, use [Device settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool” to return all settings to their factory defaults. For details, see Device Settings on page 66.

Setting the Time and Date 1

Adjust the clock to the current time and date. The time and date set here are displayed in the main screen.

a Press the [Menu], [ ], or [ ] button to select the [Settings] menu, and then press the [OK] button. b Select [Clock Settings] using [ ] or [ ], and then press the [OK] button. The clock setting screen

appears.

c Use [ ] or [ ] to specify the last two digits of the year, and then press the [OK] button. Specify two digits

for the month and day in the same way.

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d Use [ ] or [ ] to specify two digits each for the hour and minutes, and then select [AM], [PM] or [24]. e Press the [OK] button. The main screen appears, and the specified time and date are displayed.

The format for the time and date can be changed. Select [Administration], and then select [Date Format] or [Time Format] to specify the setting. (The default password is "1111".)

Setting the Menu Security 1

When setting the menu security, access to the Administration mode can be restricted by setting a password.

a Press the [Menu], [ ], or [ ] button to select the [Administration] menu, and then press the [OK]

button. (The default password is "1111".)

b Select [Menu Security] > [Menu Security (On/Off)] > [On] using [ ] or [ ], and then press the

[OK] button.

To set the password, select the [Administration] menu > [Menu Security] > [Set Password] using [ ] or [ ], and then press the [OK] button. Specify the first number using [ ] or [ ], and then press the [OK] button to proceed to the next number. Specify the remaining three numbers in the same way.

• After a password has been set, the password input screen appears when the [Administration] menu is selected. Enter in the specified 4-digit password using [ ] or [ ], and then press the [OK] button.

• To cancel the password settings, select the [Administration] menu and enter the password. Then, select [Menu Security] > [Menu Security (On/Off)] > [Off].

• If you do not remember the password, use [Device settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool” to return all settings to their factory defaults or specify the password again and apply it. For details, see Device Settings on page 66.

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1234

56789

12 3 4 5 6 7

Using the Printer 2

Operation Panel 2

The operation panel consists of the following buttons and indicators.

RJ-3050

1 (Power) button 2 (Feed) button 3 (Wi-Fi) button 4 (Bluetooth) button

5 Bluetooth indicator 6 Wi-Fi indicator 7 Battery indicator

RJ-3150

1 Battery indicator 2 (Power) button

3 (Cancel) button 4 Cursor button ( UP/ DOWN) 5 OK button 6 Menu button

7 (Feed) button

8 STATUS indicator 9 POWER indicator

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Button Functions 2

(Power) button function

Turn the printer on

Turn the printer off

Start up the printer in mass storage mode

(Feed) button function

Feed the paper When the paper type is set to [Die-cut Label] or [Media With Marks]:

Print the printer set-up information

Operation

While the printer is turned off, press and hold the (Power) button until the POWER indicator lights in green (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns on (for RJ-3150).

While the printer is turned on, press and hold the (Power) button until the POWER indicator turns off (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150). (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 (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150), the printer starts up in mass storage mode (see Mass Storage on page 90).

Operation

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. The paper feeds a fixed length;

you can use a command to change this length. 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 Set-up Information on page 115).

(Bluetooth) button

(Wi-Fi) button function

(RJ-3050 only)

Use WPS to set wireless network settings easily

Use Wi-Fi to communicate when printing

End the Wi-Fi connection When the printer and computer are connected via Wi-Fi, press this button to

Execute a file stored in the mass storage area

Operation

Wi-Fi settings can be configured by simply pressing and holding this button, making it easy to install the printer driver or other software (see Installing the Printer Driver and the Software on page 21).

When the printer and computer are not connected via Wi-Fi, press this button to connect them and send data to the printer.

end the connection. 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 on page 90).

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(Bluetooth) button function

(RJ-3050 only)

Use Bluetooth to communicate when printing

End the Bluetooth connection When the printer and computer are connected via Bluetooth, press this b utton

Start up the printer in mass storage mode

(Cancel) button (RJ-3150 only)

(Up) Cursor button

(RJ-3150 only)

(Down) Cursor button

(RJ-3150 only)

Operation

When this button is pressed while the computer and the printer are not connected via Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection is established a nd data can be transferred (see Bluetooth Connection on page 25).

to end the connection. If you press this button while pressing and holding the (Power) button, the

printer starts up in mass storage mode (see Mass Storage on page 90).

Operation

Cancels the selection and returns to the previous screen.

Operation

Selects the preceding item. Enters the menu selection mode.

Operation

Selects the next item. Enters the menu selection mode.

OK button (RJ-3150 only) Operation

Activates the function mode for the selected item.

Start up the printer in mass storage mode

Execute a file stored in the mass storage area

Use WPS to set wireless network settings easily

Menu button (RJ-3150 only) Operation

View information in Help While the printer is turned on, open the RD Roll compartment cover, and press

If you press this button while pressing and holding the (Power) button, the printer starts up in mass storage mode (see Mass Storage on page 90).

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 on page 90).

For details, see Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS on page 167.

Enters the menu selection mode. Selects the next menu option.

the [Menu] button on the printer.

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Indicators 2

RJ-3050 2

RJ-3150 2

The indicators light and blink to indicate the printer’s status. Each indicator may light or blink in green, red, orange, or blue. For details, see LED Indicators on page 112.

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Note

RJ-3050 RJ-3150

Printing Solutions 2

Your printer can be used with several versions of the Windows® operating systems. In most situations, the printer requires driver software to communicate with your computer. These drivers ca n

be downloaded from our website (http://www.brother.com/inst/).

Printing from Computers and Mobile Devices 2

For typical printing, use the following procedure.

In addition to printing receipts, RJ-3150 can print labels. Use genuine Brother die-cut labels.

a Open the document to be printed. b Make sure that the printer is powered using a charged battery. c Press and hold the (Power) button to turn the printer on.

For RJ-3050, the POWER indicator lights in green. For RJ-3150, the LCD display turns on.

1 (Power) button 2 POWER indicator

d Set the RD Roll. (See Setting the RD Roll on page 10.)

Use genuine Brother paper.

e Connect the printer to a computer or handheld device using either a USB cable, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.

(See Connecting the Computer and Printer on page 24.)

f If necessary, change the print settings using either the printer driver or the Device settings. (See Device

Settings on page 66.)

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g Click [Print] in the computer program’s menu.

For RJ-3050, the POWER indicator blinks in green to indicate that the printer is receiving data, and the document is printed.

For RJ-3150, the message [Printing] is displayed on the LCD display. When printing is finished, the mode before printing started returns.

h Turn the printer off by pressing and holding the (Power) button until the STATUS indicator is lit in red

(for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150).

• When turning the printer off, keep the AC adapter connected or the batteries installed until the STATUS indicator goes off (for RJ-3050) or the LCD display turns off (for RJ-3150).

• To print a JPEG image without using the printer driver, see JPEG Printing on page 91.

Making Prints Lighter or Darker 2

You can make prints lighter or darker by adjusting the print density setting in the printer driver’s dialog box or the Device settings (see Device Settings on page 66).

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.

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Note

3 4

Printer Driver Options 2

You can configure various settings in the printer driver screen, such as paper size, number of copies, etc. You can also use the "Paper Size Setup" and the "Device settings" to configure advanced settings (see

Paper Size Setup on page 84 and Device Settings on page 66).

Printing Labels Stored in the Printer (RJ-3150 Only) 2

A label layout transferred to the printer can easily be printed, or the contents can be replaced with the contents scanned using a barcode reader, then printed.

For details on creating labels, see Tips for Creating Templates on page 129.

Configuring the Template Mode 2

Configure the template mode so that it starts when the printer is turned on.

a Press the [Menu], [ ], or [ ] button to select the [Settings] menu, and then press the [OK] button. b Select [Template Settings] > [Template Mode] > [On] using [ ] or [ ], and then press the [OK]

button.

The mode can also be configured from a computer using the "Printer Setting Tool". For details, see Device Settings on page 66.

Printing Using the Operation Panel on the Printer 2

a Turn on the printer. The template mode screen is displayed.

1 Template number 2 Database link icon (only if a database is linked) 3 Template name 4 Media name

b Press [ ] or [ ] to select a template to be printed, and then press the [OK] button.

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2 4

c If a database is linked:

A screen for selecting the database number [Record#] appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the number of the database record to be printed, and then press the [OK] button.

d A message to confirm the number of copies appears.

1 Number of copies 2 Database number (only if a database is linked) 3 Preview icon 4 Template text

• To switch the selected field, press the [Menu] button.

• To display a preview, select the preview icon, and then press the [OK] button.

• To check the text in the template, select the template text field, and then press [ ] or [ ]. Because only the first 16 characters will be displayed, select the preview icon if you want to check more characters.

• The text displayed on the LCD display and its display order are set by using P-touch Editor 5.1. For details, see Setting the Text and Order for Displaying on the LCD Display on page 131.

e Press [ ] or [ ] to select the number of copies to be printed, and then press the [OK] button. The labels

are printed.

• The number of copies to be printed can be set between 1 and 999.

• If the template contains a serialised number, the labels will be printed with the serialised field incremented by the specified number of times.

• If [Confirm Print] is set to [Off], printing begins when the [OK] button is pressed in step c.

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Printing Using a Barcode Reader 2

Using P-touch Template functions, you can scan barcodes to display a template transferred to the printer, replace the text if necessary, then print labels. At this time, the contents of the displayed template or the text to be replaced can be checked on the LCD display.

For details on P-touch Template, download the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the Brother Solutions Center website: http://support.brother.com [Select your region/country.] - [Product Search] - [Manuals]

To check or replace the text in the template, see Printing Using the Operation Panel on the Printer on page 45.

Since the contents of the label layout can be checked before being printed, you can be sure to avoid printing the wrong label.

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Label Layouts on the Printer (Deleting and Log) (RJ-3150 Only)2

With the following procedures, label layouts on the printer can be deleted or their print log can be viewed.

Deleting a Label Layout 2

[Device settings] of the “Printer Setting Tool” can be used to delete a lab el layout from the printer. On the menu bar, click [Tools] - [Delete Template and Database] to delete a template or database registered on the printer. For details, see Menu Bar on page 68.

To check the label layouts on the printer and select the data to be deleted, connect the printer to a co mputer and use P-touch Transfer Manager. For details, see How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library on page 135.

Checking the Print Log for Label Layouts

[Device settings] of the “Printer Setting Tool” can be used to check the print log. If [Save Printer Print Log] on the [Advanced] tab is set to [Enable], a print log will be saved on the printer. To export the print log and save it as a .csv file, click [Tools] - [Save Print Log in File]. For details, see Device Setting s on page 66.

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Important

Printer Setting Tool 3

About the Printer Setting Tool 3

By using the “Printer Setting Tool”, the printer’s communication settings, device settings, P-touch Template settings and paper size settings can be specified from the computer.

The “Printer Setting Tool” is installed at the same time as other software such as the printer driver. For details, see Installing the Printer Driver and the Software on page 21.

The “Printer Setting Tool” is available only with compatible Brother printers.

Before Using the Printer Setting Tool 3

 Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to an AC power socket or that the rechar geable battery is fully

charged.

 Make sure that the printer driver has been installed and is functional.  Connect this printer to a computer with a USB cable.

With this tool, settings cannot be specified using a wireless LAN or Bluetooth connection.

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Important

Using the Printer Setting Tool 3

a Connect the printer to be configured to the computer. b For Windows Vista

/ Windows®7 / Windows Server® 2008 / Windows Server® 2008 R2: From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [Brother] - [Label & Mobile Printer] - [Printer Setting Tool].

For Windows

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

Click the [Printer Setting Tool] icon on the [Apps] screen. The main window appears.

1Printer

Select the printer to be configured. If only one printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear.

2 Communication settings

Specify wireless LAN and Bluetooth communication settings. The wireless LAN and Bluetooth connections can be used only if the corresponding optional unit is attached to the printer and connection settings are completed.

3 Device settings

Specify printer device settings, such as power settings and print settings. Settings can also be specified for the LCD display (RJ-3150 only).

In order to open [Device settings], you must be logged on with administrator rights.

4 P-touch Template settings

Specify P-touch Template settings.

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Important

Note

Important

5 Paper Size Setup

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

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

6Exit

Closes the window.

c Check that the printer to be configured appears beside [Printer]. If a different printer is displayed, select

the desired printer from the drop-down list.

If only one printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear.

d Select the item for the settings to be specified, and then specify or change the settings in the dialog box

that appeared. For details on the settings dialog boxes, see Communication Settings on page 52, Device Settings on page 66, P-touch Template Settings on page 81 or Paper Size Setup on page 84.

e After changing the settings, click [Apply] - [Exit] in the settings dialog box to apply the settings to the

printer.

f 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 attempt 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. Not only can you change the communication settings for one printer, but you can also easily apply the same settings to multiple printers.

Settings Dialog Box 3

3 4

8 9

1 Disable these settings

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

The 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, be sure to 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

Select a command contained in each menu from the list.

4Printer

Selects the printer whose settings are to be changed. If only one printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear.

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5 Node Name

Displays the node name. The node name can also be changed. (See 7 Change Node Name/Bluetooth Device Name in Menu Bar on page 54.)

6 Settings Tabs

Click the tab containing the settings to 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. Change the settings as necessary using the drop-down menus, direct entry or other appropriate methods.

8Refresh

Click to update 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 the [Exit] button is clicked without clicking the [Apply] button after changing settings.

10Apply

Click [Apply] to apply the settings to the printer. 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 on page 90.)

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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Menu Bar 3

1 2

3 4

7 8

9 10

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 feature to apply the settin gs to a printer. (See

Mass Storage on page 90.)

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 settings commands:

• Node name

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

• The saved communication settings commands are only intended to be used for applying settings to a printer. The settings cannot be applied by importing this command file.

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

• Do not send the command file to a printer whose model was not specified when the command file was exported.

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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 necessary.

• 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 being used, the first wireless settings (only personal settings) that are detected will be considered for the import data.

• Only 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] to display a dialog box for browsing for the file. Select the file to be imported. 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. However, node names cannot be imported.

• 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 necessary, so that it does not duplicate the IP address of an existing printer on the network whose settings have been completed.

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, printers must be manually restarted.

When configuring multiple printers, you can reduce the time required 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 than 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 each node name to be changed.

8 Reset to Default Communication Settings

Returns the communication settings to their factory defaults.

9 Display Help

Displays the Help.

10About

Displays the version information.

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General Tab 3

Communication Settings 3

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1 Network Settings on Power On

Determines 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 [Wireless LAN] or [Wireless Direct].

3 Bluetooth on Power On

Determines 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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IPv6 3

1 2

1 IPv6 usage

Select [Enable] or [Disable].

2 Priority on IPv6 address

Select to give priority to an IPv6 addresses.

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TCP/IP (Wireless) 3

1 2

3 4

1 Boot Method

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

2 IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway

Specify the various values. You can only enter settings 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 only enter settings when the DNS server is set to [STATIC].

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IPv6 3

1 2

3 4

1 Static IPv6 Address

Specify the value.

2 Enable this address

Select to make the specified static IPv6 address effective.

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

Specify the values.

4 IPv6 Address List

Displays the list of IPv6 addresses.

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Wireless Settings 3

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

1 Communication Mode

Select [Infrastructure] or [Ad-hoc].

2 SSID (Network Name)

Click the [Search] button to display the SSID selections in a separate dialog box.

3 Channel

Select from the displayed options.

This setting is valid only in Ad-hoc mode.

4 Authentication Method/Encryption Mode

The supported encryption modes for the various authentication methods are as shown in Communication Modes and Authentication Methods/Encryption Modes on page 62.

5WEP Key

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

6 Passphrase

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

7 User ID/Password

You can only specify settings 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 details on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 168.

8 Display the key and password on-screen

If this check box is selected, keys and passwords will be displayed in plain text (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

EAP-FAST/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP / AES

EAP-FAST/GTC TKIP / AES

PEAP/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP / AES

PEAP/GTC TKIP / AES

EAP-TTLS/CHAP TKIP / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAP TKIP / AES

EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2 TKIP / AES

EAP-TTLS/PAP TKIP / AES

EAP-TLS TKIP / AES

To perform 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 details on using a web browser, see Web Based Management on page 168.

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Wireless Direct Tab 3

Wireless Direct Settings 3

1 SSID/Network Key Generation

Select [AUTO] or [STATIC].

2 SSID (Network Name)/Network Key

Enter the SSID (25 ASCII characters or less) and the network key (63 characters or less) to be used in the Wireless Direct mode.

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

The factory default SSID and password are as follows: SSID: “DIRECT-brRJ-3050****” (for RJ-3050) or “DIRECT-brRJ-3150****” (for RJ-3150) where “****” is the

last four digits of the product serial number. (You can find the serial number label on the bottom of the printer.)

Password (Network key): 00000000

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Bluetooth Tab 3

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1 Visible to Other Devices

Select whether the printer can be “discovered” by other Bluetooth devices. Available settings: [Discoverable], [Not Discoverable]

2 PIN code

Specify the PIN code that will be used when pairing with devices that are compliant with Bluetooth 2.0 or earlier.

3 Display the PIN code on-screen

If this check box is selected, PIN codes will be displayed in computer windows.

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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Note

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 3

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

second printer to the computer.

b 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 details, see Communication Settings on page 52.

c Click the [Apply] button.

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

If the [Automatically restart the printer after applying new settings] check box is cleared, the printers will not be restarted after the settings are changed, reducing the time required to configure the printers. However, 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 access point can be correctly established with the settings. For details, see Communication Settings on page 52.

d Repeat steps a – c for all the printers whose settings you wish 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 necessary.

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 52.)

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Device Settings 3

With [Device settings] in the “Printer Setting Tool”, default printer settings as well as settings for the LCD display (RJ-3150 only) can be changed.

When printing from a computer application, various printing settings can be specif ied from the prin ter 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 default settings are displayed.

1 2 3

1 Menu Bar

Select a command contained in each menu from the list.

2Printer

Select the printer whose device settings are to be specified. If only one printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear.

3 Settings Tabs

Click the tab containing the settings to 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.

•[Display Settings (1)] and [Display Settings (2)] appear only if RJ-3150 is selected for [Printer]. Specify the settings if you have an RJ-3150.

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4 Current Settings

Click this button to retrieve the settings from the currently connected printer and display them in the dialog box. Settings will also be retrieved for parameters on tabs with .

When the [Current Date/Time] button is clicked, the current time is retrieved from the computer and displayed for [Set Clock] in the [Display Settings (2)] tab.

5 Parameters

Displays the current settings. Change the settings as necessary using the drop-down menus, direct entry or other appropriate methods.

6Exit

Exits [Device settings], and returns to the main window of the “Printer Se tting Tool ”.

7Apply

Click [Apply] to apply the settings to the printer. 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 settin gs to a printer. (See

Mass Storage on page 90.)

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Menu Bar 3

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3 4

1 Apply Settings to the Printer

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

5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

2 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

menu.

3 Import

Imports the exported file and applies the settings to this tool.

4 Export

Saves the current settings in a file.

5 Store Image (RJ-3150 only)

If RJ-3050 was selected for [Printer], this item is unavailable. In the [Display Settings (1)] tab, the image that is displayed for the background on the LCD display and the opening image that is displayed on the LCD display when the printer is turned on can be registered. For details, see Store Image (RJ-3150 Only) on page 78.

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6 Save Print Log in File

Saves the print log in a file in the CSV format. The following information is included in the print log:

 Printing time/date (RJ-3150 only. The completion time of each print job is recorded.)  Key number*  Template name*  Name of database linked to template*  Number of records in database*  Number of copies printed  Error information

* Only when printing templates saved on the printer

The print log cannot be saved in a file if [Save Printer Print Log] in the [Advanced] tab has been set to [Disable] and the setting has already been applied to the printer.

7 Print Information Report

The content selected for the printer setup information in the [Advanced] tab will be printed. See Printing the Printer Set-up Information on page 115.

The printer setup information can also be printed by pressing and holding the (Feed) button. For details, see Printing the Printer Set-up Information on page 115.

8 Check Print Head Status

Checks the print head for broken lines.

9 Reset to Factory Defaults

Returns all printer settings, including the communication settings, to their factory defaults. However, templates, databases and images stored in the printer and the print log are not deleted.

10Delete Template and Database

Deletes the templates and databases stored in the printer.

11Delete Image (RJ-3150 only)

If RJ-3050 was selected for [Printer], this item is unavailable. Deletes all images that were registered using the Device settings.

12Delete Print Log

Deletes the print log stored in the printer.

13Option 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.

14About

Displays the version information.

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Settings Tabs 3

Basic Tab 3

1 2

3 4

5 6 7 8

1 Disable these settings

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

[Export] command is executed. To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them, be sure to clear the check box.

2Auto 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

3 Exit Position (RJ-3150 only)

If RJ-3050 was selected for [Printer], this item is unavailable. Select the media output location. Available settings: [Tear], [Peeler]

4 Command Mode

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

emulation]

5 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 printer driver will be applied.

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6 Print Speed

Select the printer’s printing speed. Available settings: [2 ips / 50.8 mm/s], [3 ips / 76.2 mm/s], [4 ips / 101.6 mm/s], [5 ips / 127 mm/s]

7 Print Density

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

8 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]

9 Printing Reference Point Adjustment

Adjust the position of the reference point (point of origin for printing). This corre cts 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.

10Tear Adjust

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

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Advanced Tab 3

4 5

6 7

1 Disable these settings

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

[Export] command is executed. To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them, be sure to clear the check box.

2 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]

3 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 Set-up Information on page 115.)

4 Beeper

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

5 Serialize Mode

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

6 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 performed.

Available settings: [Enable], [Disable]

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7 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]

Sensor Adjustment Tab 3

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

1 2

1 Disable these settings

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

[Export] command is executed. To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them, be sure to clear the check box.

2 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap) (RJ-3150 only)

If RJ-3050 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

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3 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

4 Media Sensor (Peeler) (RJ-3150 only)

If RJ-3050 was selected for [Printer], this item is unavailable. Specify the settings when the label peeler is used.

Adjust the precision of the sensor that detects whether the label has been peeled. Available settings: -2–+2

Display Settings (1) (RJ-3150 only) 3

This appears only if RJ-3150 is selected for [Printer].

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3 4 5

6 7

8 9

10 11

1 Disable these settings

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

[Export] command is executed. To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them, be sure to clear the check box.

2Unit

Select the measurement units for displayed settings. Available settings: [mm], [inch]

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3 Language

Select the language of the LCD display. 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 display, the display language will not be changed.

Make sure that the LCD display can display the selected language.

4 Display Brightness

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

5 Backlight Timeout

Specify the amount of time of inactivity that passes before the backlight of the LCD display turns off automatically.

Available settings: [Off], [5s], [10s], [20s], [30s], [60s]

6 Background

Select the image that is displayed for the background on the LCD display of the printer. Available settings: [Standard], [Custom1], [Custom2], [Custom3]

If you select Custom 1–3, register an image beforehand. For details, see Store Image (RJ-3150 Only) on page 78.

7 Opening Image

Select the opening image that is displayed on the LCD display of the printer when it is turned on. Available settings: [Off], [Standard], [Custom1], [Custom2], [Custom3]

If you select Custom 1–3, register an image beforehand. For details, see Store Image (RJ-3150 Only) on page 78.

8 Time & Date

Select whether the date and time are displayed on the LCD display of the printer. Available settings: [On], [Off]

9 Battery Icon

Select the size of the battery icon that is displayed on the LCD display of the printer. Available settings: [Large], [Small]

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10Lock Settings

Select the check boxes for the settings that you do not want to be changed using the LCD display of the printer. If the [Lock Settings] are set, a lock icon will be displayed for parameters that cannot be selected.

Available settings: [Printer Settings], [Template Settings], [Clock Settings], [Auto Power Off], [Media

Selection], [Media List Clear], [Custom Display], [WLAN (On/OFF)], [WPS], [Bluetooth (On/OFF)]

11Admin Password

Select whether a password is required to enter the Administration menu using the printer. Available settings: [On], [Off] If you select On, specify the 4-digit password.

12Display the password on-screen

If this check box is selected, the password will be displayed in the computer window.

Display Settings (2) (RJ-3150 only) 3

This appears only if RJ-3150 is selected for [Printer].

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3 4

5 6

7 8

1 Disable these settings

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

[Export] command is executed. To apply the settings to the printer or save or export them, be sure to clear the check box.

2 Set Clock

Set the date and time for the LCD display.

3 Current Date/Time

Click to retrieve the current date and time from the computer and display them.

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4 Date Format

Select the date format for the clock.

5 Time Format

Select the time format for the clock.

6 Start Up in Template Mode

Select whether the template mode starts when the printer is turned on. Available settings: [On], [Off]

In the template mode, you can replace the contents of the templates stored in the printer and print them.

7Confirm Print

Select whether a message appears before printing so that the number of copies can be confirmed. Available settings: [On], [Off]

8 Default Print#

Specify the default number of copies that appears when printing. Available settings: 1–999

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Store Image (RJ-3150 Only) 3

Register images to the printer and add titles to the images. In addition, the data registered to the printer can be stored as a command file. The registered images can be displayed for the background on the LCD display or displayed on the LCD

display when the printer is turned on. To open the Store Image screen, open [Device settings] in the "Printer Setting Tool", and then select

[Store Image] from [Tools] in the menu bar.

Main Screen 3

3 4

1Printer

Select the printer whose settings are to be specified. If only one printer is connected, it is unnecessary to make a selection since only that printer will appear.

2 Transfer image list

The images and titles can be checked in a list. Select the images that you want to edit or delete. The number of images that can be registered are as follows.

 Opening image: 3 images  Background image: 3 images  Custom image: 10 images

3Edit

Edits the images or titles that were selected in the transfer image list. When the button is pressed, the edit screen is displayed.

4Clear

Removes the selected images or titles from the transfer image list.

5Exit

Exits the Store Image screen.

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6 Send to Printer

Registers the images and titles, which are registered in the transfer image list, to the printer selected in the printer list.

Images that are already registered in the printer but not registered in the transfer image list will remain registered in the printer.

Be careful not to overwrite any previously uploaded files you may need.

Click [Send to Printer] to apply the settings to the printer. 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 on page 90.)

Edit Screen 3

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1 Title editing box

2 Image preview

3Browse

• The supported image formats are BMP, PNG, and JPEG (JPG).

• The maximum image size that can be registered is 320 × 120 pixels for opening images and custom

Enter the title for the image that will be registered. The title can contain up to 16 one-byte characters and symbols.

Displays the selected image for reference.

Displays a dialog box for selecting images.

images, and 320 × 90 pixels for background images. Images that are larger than these limits cannot be used. Images smaller than these limits will appear centred with black borders, and will not be scaled up.

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4OK

Saves edited titles or accepts an image chosen with the browse function, and returns to the transfer image list of the main screen.

5 Cancel

Returns to the transfer image list of the main screen without saving any changes made to the contents.

6Clear

Removes the title and image. Use the [Browse] button to select a different image. If you press the [OK] button after pressing the [Clear] button, the main screen returns. The image will also

be removed from the main screen.

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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. This is useful for easily printing labels 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.

P-touch Template 3

The following are the P-touch Template functions:

Basic operations

 Preset template printing

If frequently used label layouts are stored in the printer, labels can be reprinted by simply scanning the barcode for each label layout.

 Barcode printing

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

 Database-assisted label printing

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

Advanced operations

 Numbering function (serialised number) printing

Labels can be printed while automatically incrementing a number or barcode in the label.

If command reference is used, see the P-touch Template Command Reference. The latest versions can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website.

http://support.brother.com/

Select the product, and then select [Manuals].

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P-touch Template Settings Dialog Box 3

1 Default Command Mode

In order to use P-touch Templates, select the [P-touch Template] mode. Available settings: [P-touch Template], [ESC/P], [Raster]

2 Default Template Number

Specify the template number selected as the default when the printer is turned on. However, if any template has been set to not be transferred to the printer, the number of that template

cannot be specified.

3 Data Delimiter for P-touch Template

A delimiter is the symbol used to indicate when to move to the next object in the data being sent. Between 1 and 20 characters can be specified.

4 Trigger for P-touch Template Printing

Select one of the following three options for the print start trigger. [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 he re is received. However,

delimiters are not counted in the number of characters.

5 Character Code Table

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

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6 International Character Set

Select one of the following countries for the character set. 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 those listed above. 23h 24h 40h 5Bh 5Ch 5Dh 5Eh 60h 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh For the switched characters, see the P-touch Template Command Reference (which can be downloaded

from the Brother Solutions Center website).

7 Command Prefix Character

Change the prefix character code. Set a single character code. The prefix character is a code to identify commands used in P-touch Template mode.

8 Non-Printed Character

The 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]

10Replace FNC1

Select whether or not GS codes, which are included in barcode protocols such as GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), are replaced with FNC1 codes.

If this check box is selected, a received GS code is replaced with the FNC1 code. If this check box is cleared, a received GS code is outputted as is.

11Number of Copies

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

12Give 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.

13Inverted 180 Degrees

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

14Set

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 on page 90.)

15Cancel

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

16Default

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 in order to add the paper size to the printer. Printing with a paper format not registered with the printer may not provide the intended print results.

Paper Size Setup Dialog Box 3

2 3

5 6

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 86.

Do not register a paper size if the same paper size has already been registered. It may cause unintended results.

If you wish to use paper of the same size as one that is currently registered, select the desired size from the [Currently Registered Paper Sizes] list in the [Paper Size Setup] dialog box, and then change 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 pape r format with the

new settings, change the name in the [Paper Size Name] box, and then click [Add]. Preset RD Roll formats cannot be edited.

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Note

Important

4Delete

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

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 89.

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 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, restart it in order for the new paper format to appear in the list.

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

• Mass storage feature (page 90)

• Bluetooth (Object Push Profile (OPP))

•Wi-Fi

(File Transfer Profile (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 2

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], [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 87.

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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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 to 10.0 mm

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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4 Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)

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].

Since the settings for [Media Sensor (Transmissive/Gap)] in the [Device settings] dialog box (see Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 73) 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 4 0

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].

Since the settings for [Media Sensor (Reflective/Bar)] in the [Device settings] dialog box (see Sensor Adjustment Tab on page 73) 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 4 0

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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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.

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

Paper Size Setup on page 84.) The following files are created. RJ-3050: bsr305ed.txt, bsr305ed.ptd, pdt3337.bin RJ-3150: bsr315ed.txt, bsr315ed.ptd, pdt3437.bin

b Save bsr305ed.txt or bsr315ed.txt at any location on the recipient’s computer. c At the recipient’s computer, click [Import].

The paper formats are replaced with the imported ones.

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Other Functions 4

Mass Storage 4

Description 4

The mass storage feature allows you to execute commands and perform JPEG printing by sending data from a computer or other device to the printer via USB. Files that have been copied to the printer’s mass storage

area are processed when you press the (Bluetooth) button (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150). This feature is useful in the following situations:

 When you want to apply settings that are stored in a command file (“.bin” format), or templates that are

stored in “.blf” format files that were distributed by the administrator without using a customised tool

 When you want to execute commands or perform JPEG printing without installing the printer driver  When you want to use a device with an OS (including non-Windows operating systems) that has a USB

host feature to print and transmit data

Using the Mass Storage Feature 4

a Confirm that the printer is turned off. b While pressing the (Bluetooth) button (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150), press and hold the

(Power) button. The printer starts up in mass storage mode. For RJ-3050, the POWER and STATUS indicators light in green. For RJ-3150, the message [Mass Storage] is displayed on the LCD display.

c 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, refer to the operating instructions for the computer or device’s operating system for information about displaying the mass storage area.

d Drag and drop the file you want to copy to the mass storage area. e Press the (Bluetooth) button (for RJ-3050) or the OK button (for RJ-3150).

The command file is executed. For RJ-3050, the Bluetooth indicator lights in blue. For RJ-3150, the message [Receiving] is displayed on the LCD display.

f After the file has been executed, the Bluetooth indicator turns off (for RJ-3050) or the message [Mass

Storage] is displayed again on the LCD display (for RJ-3150).

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Note

g 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.

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.

 The maximum resolutions are as follows.

 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.

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

Height × Width = 8000 × 576 dots If these limits are exceeded, the data received by the printer will be discarded and not printed.

Brother RJ3150Z1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Important Notice

Symbols Used in This Guide

Trademarks and Copyrights

IMPORTANT NOTE

Table of Contents

Basic Operations I

Setting Up the Printer 1

General Description 1

Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

Removing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

Recharging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

While Installed in the Printer 1

Connecting to an AC Power Socket (Optional) 1

Connecting to a DC Power Socket (Optional) 1

Using the Battery Charger (Optional) 1

Using the Cradle (Optional) 1

Stopping Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Charging 1

Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 1

Installing the Clock Battery (RJ-3150 Only) 1

Turning the Printer On or Off 1

Setting the RD Roll 1

When Using RJ-3050 or When Not Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150) 1

Cutting Roll Paper 1

When Using the Label Peeler (RJ-3150 Only) 1

Printer Driver Settings 1

After Printing 1

Removing the RD Roll 1

Attaching the Belt Clip 1

Installing the Printer Driver and the Software 1

Before You Begin (Connecting the Printer Using a Wireless Network) 1

Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1

Connecting the Computer and Printer 1

USB Connection 1

Bluetooth Connection 1

Wi-Fi Connection 1

LCD Display (RJ-3150 Only) 1

Screen 1

LCD Display Settings 1

Specifying Settings from the Printer 1

Setting the Time and Date 1

Setting the Menu Security 1

Using the Printer 2

Operation Panel 2

Button Functions 2

Indicators 2

Printing Solutions 2

Printing from Computers and Mobile Devices 2

Making Prints Lighter or Darker 2

Printer Driver Options 2

Printing Labels Stored in the Printer (RJ-3150 Only) 2

Configuring the Template Mode 2

Printing Using the Operation Panel on the Printer 2

Printing Using a Barcode Reader 2

Label Layouts on the Printer (Deleting and Log) (RJ-3150 Only)2

Printer Setting Tool 3

About the 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

Communication Settings 3

IPv6 3

Wireless LAN Tab 3

TCP/IP (Wireless) 3

IPv6 3

Wireless Settings 3

Wireless Direct Tab 3

Wireless Direct Settings 3

Bluetooth Tab 3

Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers 3

Device Settings 3

Menu Bar 3