MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 1 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM User’s Guide General Description Operating Procedures Appendix, etc. MW-140BT Mobile Printer z Before using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide. z We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference.
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MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page i Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MPrint MW-140BT (hereafter referred to as “the printer”). This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be connected to a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or a computer to make quick printouts. This User’s Guide contains operating precautions and instructions. Before using this printer, be sure to read this manual for information on its correct operation.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page ii Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM {This products bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC), EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) is sued by the Commission of the European Community. { The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. { The contents of this manual may not be duplicated or repro- duced, partially or in full, without permission.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page iii Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Precautions Precautions Precautions indicated as shown below contain important safety information and should be strictly observed. If the printer malfunctions, immediately stop using it, and then contact the sales representative where it was purchased. The meanings for marks used in this manual are described below. Failure to observe instructions marked with this symbol Warning may result in death or serious injuries.
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MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page v Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Precautions Concerning this printer (including the built-in lithium ion battery) Warning y Do not use this printer wherever it is prohibited, for example, on an airplane, otherwise it may affect equipment, resulting in an accident. y If this printer is to be used in special environments, for example, near medical equipment, make sure in advance that there would be no harmful effects from electromagnetic waves.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page vi Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Warning y Liquid leaking from the printer may indicate that the built-in battery is damaged. Immediately move the printer away from flames, otherwise a fire may result. In addition, do not touch the leaking liquid. This liquid may damage your eyes or skin if brought in contact with them. If the liquid makes contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them with water and consult a medical professional.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page vii Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Precautions Warning y If the printer is not fully charged after the specified amount of time has passed, stop charging it, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. Caution y Keep the printer out of the reach of children, particularly infants, otherwise injuries may result. y Stop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes discolored, deformed or otherwise defective.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page viii Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Concerning the AC adapter Warning y Only use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. y Do not plug the printer into an electrical outlet other than a household outlet (AC 100 V – 240 V), otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. y Do not touch the AC adapter or the power supply plug with wet hands, otherwise electric shock may occur.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page ix Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Precautions Warning y When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, otherwise fire or electric shock may result. y Do not insert foreign objects into the terminals of the AC adapter, otherwise burns or electric shock may result. y Incorrectly using the AC adapter may result in fire or electric shock. Therefore, observe the following precautions. { Do not damage it. { Do not modify it. { Do not twist it.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page x Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Warning y If the printer is not to be used for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the unit and the electrical outlet for safety reasons. y Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page xi Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Precautions Operating precautions Operate this printer in an environment that meets the following requirements. { Temperature: 0 – 40 °C { Humidity: 20 – 80 % (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 27 °C) { Do not operate or store this printer in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures, extreme humidity, extreme dust, or extreme vibrations, otherwise the printer may be damaged or malfunction.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page xii Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Concerning the paper cassette and the handling of the paper { Store the paper cassette away from extremely hot, extremely humid or extremely dusty locations and out of direct sunlight, otherwise the paper may become discolored or a malfunction may result. { Be sure to close the lid of the paper cassette before storing it, otherwise the paper may become discolored.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page xiii Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Precautions { Depending on the environmental conditions of the location and the quality of the material that the adhesive-backed paper is attached to, the adhesive-backed paper may become discolored, peel off, be difficult to remove, leave adhesive behind or damage the surface that it was affixed to. Before using the adhesive-backed paper, test it by affixing a small piece to an inconspicuous area of the intended surface.
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MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 1 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................... i Precautions ......................................................... iii Operating precautions .............................................. xi CONTENTS ........................................................... 1 General Description ............................................ 2 Operating Procedures .........................................
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MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 3 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Operating Procedures 2 Operating Procedures Charging This printer is equipped with a built-in lithium ion battery. Use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer to charge the battery. After purchasing this printer, be sure to charge the battery fully before using it. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter connector on the printer. 2 Plug the AC adapter plug into a household electrical outlet (AC 100 V – 240 V).
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 4 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM • In order to protect the circuitry, the battery cannot be charged if the unit is in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. • Do not wind the AC adapter cable around the adapter or bend the cable, otherwise the cable may be damaged. • It takes approximately three hours for the battery to be recharged from completely empty to fully charged (with the printer turned off).
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 5 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Operating Procedures Selecting Bluetooth communication ON/OFF 1 Using the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to use Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth communication ON → Set the switch to ON to use Bluetooth communication. • Printing can still be carried out using USB communication even if “Bluetooth communication ON” is selected (except during the sleep mode). (→ Refer to page 21.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 6 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Turning on/off the printer 1 Press and hold the power button for a short while, until the green or blue status indicator light illuminates. → When the power comes on, selecting Bluetooth Switch ON, the status indicator light will be blue. Selecting Bluetooth Switch OFF, the status indicator light will be green. (→ Refer to page 21.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 7 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Operating Procedures Preparing the paper Use only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer. Use of any other paper will result in damage. To prepare the paper cassette Prepare the paper cassette before installing it into the printer. • Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being prepared. 1 Open the lid of the Lid paper cassette, and then tear off the two pieces (1) on the sides.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 8 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Handling the paper cassette { This printer determines the paper type depending on the installed paper cassette, then automatically selects the settings appropriate for that type of paper. Do not transfer paper to a different paper cassette. { Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer. { The paper cassette is made of cardboard. After all of the paper is used, dispose of the cassette according to local regulations.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 9 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Operating Procedures Installing the paper cassette 1 Slide the paper cassette cover (on the top of the printer) in direction 1. → The paper cassette cover will open in the direction indicated by 2. 2 Insert the paper cassette. Paper type indication The paper type indication on the paper cassette should face up. The end of the paper should point toward you.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 10 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM 3 Close the paper cassette cover in direction 3. 4 Slide the paper cassette Paper check window cover in direction 4. If the paper cassette is correctly loaded, the paper type indication on the cassette can be seen through the paper check window, and the paper cassette cover will be locked. Paper type indication • Do not remove the paper from the paper cassette and load it directly into the printer.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 11 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Operating Procedures Sending data from a Pocket PC or computer In order use this printer to print data from a Pocket PC (PDA running Pocket PC) or computer, the software must first be installed onto the Pocket PC or computer as described in the ‘software guide’ supplied with the printer. Communication using Bluetooth technology A computer and Pocket PC with Bluetooth wireless technology can connect to the printer using Bluetooth technology.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 12 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Sending data through a USB connection Using the enclosed USB cable, this printer can be connected to a computer or a Pocket PC supporting a USB host interface.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 13 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Operating Procedures Feeding paper If a paper misfeed occurs, remove the paper according to the following procedure. If the paper has fed out of the paper output slot: 1 Pull the paper out from the paper output slot. • When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it. If the paper has not fed out of the paper output slot: 1 Open the paper cassette cover. 2 Remove the paper cassette. 3 Pull out the misfed paper.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 14 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Maintenance y Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning it. Cleaning the printer Clean the front of the printer. 1 Clean off any dust or other dirt from the printer by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. If the printer is extremely dirty, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth. y Do not use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may become discolored or deformed.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 15 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Operating Procedures Cleaning the pick-up roller If the pick-up roller is dirty, paper may not be fed correctly. 1 Affix a piece of cellophane Pick-up roller tape to the pick-up roller. 2 Remove the cellophane tape from the pick-up roller. Cellophane tape → Any dirt on the pick-up roller is removed with the tape. Rotate the pick-up roller and repeat the procedure to clean the entire surface of the roller.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 16 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Disposing of this printer Before disposing of this printer, be sure to remove the built-in lithium ion battery. Removing the lithium ion battery 1 Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the AC adapter. 2 Using a screwdriver, loosen the four screws at the back of the printer, and then remove the back cover. Lithium ion battery Connector 3 Disconnect the connector, and then remove the lithium ion battery.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 17 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Appendix 3 Appendix Product specifications Printer specifications Status indicator light (blue/green/red) Charging indicator light (orange) Direct thermal printing with a line thermal Method print head Resolution 300 dpi × 300 dpi 15 seconds/sheet Print speed (standard text on thermal paper with 7 % coverage at an ambient temperature of 25 °C) No.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 18 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Troubleshooting Symptoms & remedies Symptom: The printer Remedy: Press and hold the power button cannot be turned on. for a short while. (→ Refer to page 6.) Remedy: The built-in lithium ion battery needs recharging. (→ Refer to page 3.) Symptom: Although the With a Bluetooth connection: print command was Remedy: Make sure that Bluetooth communication will be valid using the setissued, the printer tings of the computer or Pocket PC.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 19 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Appendix Symptom: The paper does not feed. Remedy: Make sure that the lid of the paper cassette is firmly folded along the fold (2). (→ Refer to page 7.) Remedy: Make sure that the paper cassette cover is securely closed. (→ Refer to page 10.) Remedy: The paper may be dirty. Pull out the first sheet from the back of the paper cassette, and then install the paper cassette again. (→ Refer to pages 7 and 9.) Remedy: Clean the pick-up roller.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 20 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Symptom: The paper cassette cover cannot be closed. Remedy: The parts indicated by “A” in the illustration below have locked up. Refer to the illustration and use the tip of a ball-point pen to slide the indicated part in the direction of the arrow to free it. Paper cassette cover A Push with the tip of a ball-point pen to slide it.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 21 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Appendix Indicator lights Status indicator light A blue or green light indicates the printer is operating correctly, while a red light indicates an error has occurred.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 22 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM If a system error has occurred: The printer may be damaged. Contact the sales representative where it was purchased. Charging indicator light With the charging indicator light, the status of the power supply can be checked. The charging indicator light has two functions.
MW-140BT_Hardware.book Page 23 Friday, June 13, 2003 10:43 AM Appendix MW-140BT Accessories Stock No. Description C-11 A7 Thermal paper (105 mm x 74 mm) C-21 A7 Label (105 mm x 74 mm) C-41 A7 Cut label sheet (4/sheet) (26.25 mm x 74 mm) C-42 A7 Cut label sheet (2/sheet) (52.
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