User’s Guide General Description Operating Procedures Appendix, etc. MW-260 Mobile Printer ! Before using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide. ! We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MPrint MW-260 (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.
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Precautions Precautions Precautions indicated as shown below contain important safety information and should be strictly observed. If the printer malfunctions, immediately stop using it, and then contact the sales representative where it was purchased. The meanings for marks used in this manual are described below. Danger Warning Caution Failure to accurately observe instructions marked with this symbol lead to an extremely high risk of death or serious injuries.
Meanings for symbols used in this manual Indicates danger Indicates danger of fire under certain circumstances Indicates danger of electric shock under certain circumstances Indicates danger of burns under certain circumstances Indicates an action that must not be performed Indicates danger of combustion if fire is nearby Indicates danger of sustaining injuries if the indicated part of the printer is touched Indicates danger of injuries, such as electric shock, if the indicated part if the printer is disass
Precautions Concerning this printer (Recharge Lithium-ion Battery) Danger ! Do not use this printer with any rechargeable battery other than that specified, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may result. ! Carefully observe the following precautions for the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (BT-200; hereafter, referred to as “rechargeable battery”) included with the printer, otherwise heat or cracks may be produced, or a fire, an electric shock or damage may result.
Warning ! Do not use this printer wherever it is prohibited, for example, on an airplane, otherwise it may affect equipment, resulting in an accident. ! 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. Please note that we assume no responsibility for injuries resulting from interference from electromagnetic waves.
Precautions Warning ! Liquid leaking from the printer or rechargeable lithium-ion battery may indicate that the rechargeable battery is damaged. Immediately move the printer or rechargeable battery away from flames to avoid the risk of a fire. 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 contacts your eyes, immediately rinse them with water and consult a medical professional.
Warning ! 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 ! Keep the printer and its accessories (rechargeable battery, consumables, plastic bags, labels, etc.) out of the reach of children, particularly infants, otherwise injuries or accidents (such as ingestion) may result. ! Stop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes discolored, deformed or otherwise defective.
Precautions Others ! This printer is powered with a Recharge Lithium-ion Battery. If this printer can only be used for a short period of time, even though it is fully charged, the battery may have reached the end of its service life. Replace the Recharge Lithium-ion Battery with a new one. When replacing the battery, disconnect it by affixing tape to the terminals that contact the printer.
Warning ! Do not spill water or drinks, such as coffee or juice, on the AC adapter. In addition, do not use the adapter in a location where it may get wet, otherwise combustion or electric shock may result. ! If the power supply plug becomes dirty, for example, with dust, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. If you continue to use a dirty power supply plug, a fire may result.
Precautions Caution ! Do not use the AC adapter near microwave ovens, otherwise damage may result. ! Do not use the AC adapter near flames or heaters. If the covering of the AC adapter cord melts, fire or electric shock may result. ! Before maintaining the printer, for example, when cleaning it, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, otherwise electric shock may result.
Operating precautions " Operate this printer in an environment that meets the following requirements. ! Temperature: 0 – 40°C / 32 – 104°K ! 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.
Precautions " Use thermal paper with this printer. If printed text is written over or stamped, the text may disappear or become discolored. In addition, it may take some time for the ink to dry. " Do not touch the printer with wet hands. " Do not press the power button with a sharp object such as a pen, otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may be damaged. " Do not carry around the printer with the USB cable or power cable connected, otherwise the cable connectors may be damaged.
! Do not touch paper cassettes or paper with wet hands, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! Do not prepare or replace the paper cassette in an extremely humid location, otherwise a malfunction may result. ! 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.
Contents Contents Introduction .......................................................... i Precautions .......................................................... v Operating precautions ............................................ xiv Contents ............................................................... 1 1 General Description ........................................ 2 2 Operating Procedures .................................... 3 Removing the protective film .....................................
1 General Description Right side Paper cassette cover Paper check window IrDA Port Paper output slot Left side Status Charging indicator light indicator light Power button Interface switch USB port AC adapter connector 2
Operating Procedures 2 Operating Procedures Removing the protective film When shipped from the manufacturer, a protective film is affixed to the paper check window. Before using the printer, remove the protective film. Inserting/removing the rechargeable battery Inserting the rechargeable battery 1 Slide the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery 2 3 4 b battery cover (at the back of the printer) in the a directions shown at a. Insert your finger at b, and c then remove the cover and battery.
Charging This printer is equipped with a 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 110V120V). Charging of the lithium-ion battery automatically begins. → The charging indicator light comes on in orange.
Operating Procedures • 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).
Using IrDA (infrared) 1 Set the interface switch to “IrDA” (infrared). → When the printer is turned on, the status indicator lights up in green. #When “IrDA” (infrared) is selected, Bluetooth cannot be used. Using Bluetooth 1 Set the interface switch to “Bluetooth”. → When the printer is turned on, the status indicator lights up in blue. #When “Bluetooth” is selected, IrDA (infrared) cannot be used.
Operating Procedures 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 printer is turned on, the status indicator lights up in blue (when the interface switch is set to “Bluetooth”) or it lights up in green (when the interface switch is set to “IrDA”). (→Refer to page 24.) # In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it does not come on if the power button is lightly pressed.
Bluetooth Functions Guide 1) What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a type of short-range wireless technology that provides wireless connectivity to users of computers and PDAs equipped with Bluetooth. 2) Precautions for using Bluetooth Wireless connections are used in a wide range of fields. Therefore, in order to prevent malfunctions with the following, Bluetooth should be turned off.
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 Firmly fold the lid back along the fold (1). Front Back 2 Insert the tab on the lid into the slit (2) at the back of the cassette.
" 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.
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.
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. • To change the paper type, install a different paper cassette.
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. Sending data through an IrDA connection A Pocket PC can communicate with this printer through its IrDA infrared port.
Communicating with Bluetooth This printer can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth-compatible computers or PDAs. 1 Establish a Bluetooth connection. Use the computer or PDA settings to enable Bluetooth communication, and then establish a connection with this printer. 2 Start printing. → While data is being transmitted, the status indicator flashes in blue.
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. • When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it.
Using the paper guide Installing the paper guide *The paper guide (PG-200) is sold separately. 1 Position the paper guide so that the paper check 2 window is visible. Align the tabs on the left and right sides with the slots, and then press down until they snap into place. #The paper guide is not intended to be frequently installed and removed. Frequently installing and removing the paper guide may damage the printer or cause the cover or paper guide to warp.
Operating Procedures Maintenance ! 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. ! Do not use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may become discolored or deformed.
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.
Appendix 3 Appendix Product specifications Printer specifications Status indicator light (blue/green/red) Charging indicator light (orange) thermal printing with a line thermal Method Direct print head Resolution 300 dpi × 300 dpi 20 seconds/sheet Print speed (standard text on thermal paper with 7 % coverage at an ambient temperature of 25 °C) Up to 50 during continuous printing with a fully No. of charged battery. Using Bluetooth sleep mode will pages that affect this figure.
Paper sizes (print area) Normal Type Copying Type A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'' (97.5mm × 140.6mm / 3.8'' × 5.5'') A6 size: 105mm × 148mm / 4.1'' × 5.8'' (93mm × 137mm / 3.6'' × 5.4'') Troubleshooting Symptoms & remedies Symptom: The printer Remedy: Press and hold the power button cannot be turned on. for a short while. (→ Refer to page 7.) Remedy: The lithium-ion battery needs recharging. (→ Refer to page 4.) Remedy: The rechargeable lithium-ion battery is not installed.
Appendix Symptom: Although the With a IrDA connection: print command was Remedy: Make sure that there is no obstacle between this printer and the Pocket issued, the printer PC or infrared communication port of does not print. the portable telephone, and check that they are within 20 cm of each other. (→Refer to page 13.) Remedy: Disable if the USB cable is connected. (→Refer to page 13.) Remedy: If the AC adapter is connected, noise from the household electrical outlet may be stopping the communication.
Symptom: There is a paper misfeed. Remedy: Remove the paper. (→ Refer to page 15.) Symptom: Even though Remedy: Some torn paper may still the misfed paper was remain in the printer. Contact the sales removed, the error representative where the printer was cannot be cancelled. purchased. Symptom: An indicator Remedy: Refer to the explanation in “Indilight is lit or flashing. cator lights” on page 24. Symptom: The paper does not feed.
Appendix 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.
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.
Appendix 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.
Glossary Simple descriptions of terms used in this manual are provided below. Be sure to look up any terms that you are unfamiliar with. Bluetooth IrDA PC 26 A short-range wireless communication technology using a radio frequency; Regulated by conventions called “profiles”, Bluetooth enables communication between devices with the same profile. This printer has the serial port profile built in.
Appendix PDA USB Abbreviation for “personal digital assistants”; An electronic computing device about the size of a palm; Since it was assumed that electronic devices would be used instead of paper notepads, the original devices entering the mainstream were not equipped with telephone features. However, personal digital assistants with portable telephone features have recently appeared. Since they are not equipped to process multiple functions, like a PC, they do not include printing features.