Page 2 - Introduction; Symbols Used in This Document; NOTE
i Introduction 0 Thank you for purchase of the Brother mobile printer PJ-673 (hereafter referred to as “the printer”). This mobile thermal printer can be connected to an iPhone or iPad (hereafter referred to as “an iOS device”) or a computer running Windows ® to print documents. Be sure to read the ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Setting Up the Printer
ii Table of Contents 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 General Description ............................................................................................... 1Power Sources and Their Installation .................................................................... 1Connecting the Printer to Ex...
Page 5 - General Description
1 1 1 General Description 1 1 (Power) button 2 (Feed) button 3 POWER indicator 4 DATA indicator 5 STATUS indicator 6 WIRELESS LAN indicator 7 Release cover 8 Paper outlet slot 9 Tear bar 10 Paper input slot 11 USB port 12 AC/DC connector 13 Battery cover latch 14 Battery cover 15 Battery removal rib...
Page 9 - Explaining Battery Terms
Setting Up the Printer 5 1 e After the rechargeable Ni-MH battery has been refreshed, charging begins automatically.The POWER indicator blinks in green until charging is complete.When charging is complete, the POWER indicator turns off. Stopping Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Charging 1 To stop the rech...
Page 11 - Charging While Installed in the Printer
Setting Up the Printer 7 1 NOTE When installing the rechargeable Li-ion battery, insert the battery removal ribbon into the battery compartment, and then install the battery. The battery removal ribbon is not needed when removing the rechargeable Li-ion battery. d Move the slide switches outward to ...
Page 14 - Rechargeable Battery Overview
Chapter 1 10 Rechargeable Battery Overview 1 The characteristics of the two types of rechargeable batteries that can be used with the printer are described in the following table. NOTE Since it is necessary for the rechargeable Ni-MH battery to be trickle charged, regularly connect a power supply (A...
Page 16 - Standard Installation
Chapter 1 12 f When the WIRELESS LAN indicator stops blinking and remains lit, the printer is connected.Print from the printing software created with the SDK. NOTE It may take more than 1 minute to establish a wireless LAN connection. Since it differs depending on the device and environment, check w...
Page 19 - Computer; Printing From a Windows
Setting Up the Printer 15 1 f When the WIRELESS LAN indicator stops blinking and remains lit, the printer is connected. Print from the printing software created with the SDK. NOTE It may take more than 1 minute to establish a wireless LAN connection. Since it differs depending on the device and envi...
Page 22 - OK; Connected successfully.
Chapter 1 18 b To establish a connection, select the printer’s default SSID from the list of available SSIDs. NOTE If the printer’s default SSID does not appear in the list, check that the printer has been turned on and is in wireless LAN mode (the WIRELESS LAN indicator is blinking), and then click...
Page 27 - Wireless Network; Send Settings
Setting Up the Printer 23 1 b Select [ Wireless Network Connection ], and then click [ Next ]. c With the USB cable, connect the printer to the computer running Windows ® , and then turn on the printer. If the printer is in wireless LAN mode (the WIRELESS LAN indicator is blinking), switch it to USB...
Page 29 - Via a USB
Setting Up the Printer 25 1 c Windows ® 8 / Windows ® 7: If [ WEP ] was set as the encryption method in the printer settings, a screen for entering the security key will appear. Type in the WEP key (5 characters or 13 alphanumeric characters) noted in step d of Setting Up the Printer (With the Defau...
Page 30 - Uninstall the Printer Driver
Chapter 1 26 b Select [ Local Connection (USB) ], and then click [ Next ]. c With the USB cable, connect the printer to the computer running Windows ® , and then turn on the printer. Check that the printer is in USB mode (page 30), and then click [ Next ]. d Installation of the driver is now complet...
Page 32 - Operation Panel; Power Button and Feed Button Functions; Using the Printer
28 2 Operation Panel 2 The operation panel consists of the (Power) button, (Feed) button and the indicators. 1 (Power) button 2 (Feed) button 3 POWER indicator 4 DATA indicator 5 STATUS indicator 6 WIRELESS LAN indicator Power Button and Feed Button Functions 2 Using the Printer 2 3 1 2 4 5 6 (Power...
Page 34 - Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode
Chapter 2 30 Switching Between Wireless LAN Mode and USB Mode 2 Following the procedure below to switch the connection interface between wireless LAN and USB. 1 Turn on the printer, and then hold down the (Power) button for at least 3 seconds. 2 Check that the WIRELESS LAN indicator switches either ...
Page 37 - Printing Solutions; Updating the Software; Printing
Using the Printer 33 2 Printing Solutions 2 Your printer can be used with several versions of Windows ® and iOS. When printing from a computer running Windows ® , the printer driver for this printer is required. When printing from an iOS device, printing software created by a software developer will...
Page 39 - Paper Type
Using the Printer 35 2 Setting Printer Driver Options 2 When printing from a computer program, various printing options can be selected using the printer driver. Paper Type 2 Available settings: [ Cut Sheet ], [ Roll ], [ Perforated Roll ], [ Perforated Roll Retract ] Default setting: [ Cut Sheet ] ...
Page 40 - No Feed Mode Extra Feed; Roll Paper Pause
Chapter 2 36 No Feed Mode Extra Feed 2 Available settings: [ None ], [ 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) ], [ 1 inch (25.4 mm) ], [ 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm) ], [ 2 inches (50.8 mm) ] Default setting: [ 1 inch (25.4 mm) ] This option is used when [ Page Feed Mode ] is set to [ No Feed ]. Paper is ejected after the la...
Page 41 - Setting Paper Size
Using the Printer 37 2 Setting Paper Size 2 To use a pre-defined paper size (letter, legal, A4, etc.), select the desired paper size in the page Setup dialog box. If the desired paper size has not been defined, use the following procedure to add and configure the desired paper size. ̈ Windows ® 8 / ...
Page 42 - Selecting Paper Type; Cut Sheet Paper; Perforated Roll Paper
Chapter 2 38 Selecting Paper Type 2 Paper type can be set to [ Cut Sheet ], [ Roll ], [ Perforated Roll ] or [ Perforated Roll Retract ]. Cut Sheet Paper 2 When using cut sheet paper, configure the printer driver as described below. a Select the appropriate paper size (Letter, A4, or Legal). b Set [...
Page 43 - Tips on Using Paper; Usage and Handling Instructions; Cutting Roll Paper
Using the Printer 39 2 Tips on Using Paper 2 Using Genuine Brother Thermal Paper 2 Thermal paper eliminates the need for toner, ribbon or ink. Genuine Brother thermal paper is fully compatible with this printer and the PJ printer series. We recommend using genuine Brother thermal paper. Using non-ge...
Page 44 - Overview; Brother PJ-673 Utility
40 3 Overview 3 The Brother PJ-673 Utility (hereafter referred to as “PJ-673 Utility”) is computer program that allows you to change the printer’s default settings. Installing Brother PJ-673 Utility 3 If the Brother PJ-673 Utility has not been installed, follow the procedure below to install it. a D...
Page 46 - Starting the PJ-673 Utility
Chapter 3 42 Using PJ-673 Utility 3 Before Using the PJ-673 Series Utility 3 Starting the PJ-673 Utility 3 To start the PJ-673 Utility, click [ Start ] - [ All Programs ] - [ Brother PocketJet ] - [ Brother PJ-673 Utility ]. How to Use the PJ-673 Utility 3 a In the main window of the PJ-673 Utility,...
Page 47 - Parameters; Changing Parameter Settings
Brother PJ-673 Utility 43 3 Parameters 3 NOTE • Most users will not need to change these settings of PJ-673 Utility; generally they are relevant only when printing simple text data from a computer that does not have this printer’s driver installed. • The parameters which are common to all operating ...
Page 48 - Defining Paper Size
Chapter 3 44 Defining Paper Size 3 1 Paper Size Available settings: [ Letter ], [ A4 ], [ Legal ], [ Custom ] Default setting: [ Letter ] This parameter determines the default paper size. For standard paper sizes, this parameter also determines the default margins and the length for each printed pag...
Page 50 - Defining Power and Roll Paper Options
Chapter 3 46 Defining Power and Roll Paper Options 3 1 Auto Power On Available settings: [ Disable ], [ Enable ], [ Enable (No Main Button) ] Default setting: [ Disable ] This parameter determines how the printer responds when it is connected to an AC or DC power socket. ̈ Disable - The printer ente...
Page 52 - Defining Print Density and Other Options
Chapter 3 48 Defining Print Density and Other Options 3 1 Print Density Available settings: [ 0 ] - [ 10 ] Default setting: [ 6 ] This parameter determines print density, which affects the darkness of the printed document. A lower value produces lighter print; a higher value produces darker print.Da...
Page 54 - Defining Internal Font Settings
Chapter 3 50 Defining Internal Font Settings 3 1 Extended Characters Available settings: [ Italic ], [ Graphics ] Default setting: [ Graphics ] This parameter determines which characters are used when printing ASCII characters 128 to 255. When [ Italic ] is selected, italic versions of ASCII charact...
Page 57 - Maintaining the Printer
53 4 4 Cleaning the Platen Roller 4 Dirt and debris on the platen roller can cause the paper to be fed incorrectly (skewing the print image) and degrade the print quality (distorting the print image). Follow the procedure below to clean the platen roller. a Make sure that the printer is turned on an...
Page 59 - Reference
55 5 5 Indicators 5 The indicators light and flash to indicate the printer’s status. The following symbols are used in this section to explain the meaning of the different indicator colors and patterns. For details on error causes and solutions, see Indicator Warnings on page 57 or Troubleshooting o...
Page 64 - Troubleshooting
60 6 Overview 6 If you have any problems with the printer, first check to make sure that you have performed the following tasks correctly. ̈ Install the battery or connect the printer to an AC or DC power socket (see Connecting the Printer to External Power on page 2). ̈ Print the printer settings t...
Page 65 - Paper Problems
Troubleshooting 61 6 Paper Problems 6 Printed Image Problems 6 Problem Solution The paper is jammed in the printer See Clearing a Paper Jam on page 39. The paper moves through the printer, but nothing appears on the paper ̈ Make sure that the paper is thermal paper. ̈ Make sure that the print surfac...
Page 68 - Pages Don’t Print
Chapter 6 64 Pages Don’t Print 6 Problem Solution The DATA indicator remains lit in green but the printer does not print ̈ Printing of all received data is not completed. Wait until it is finished. ̈ If paper is not installed, load new paper. ̈ If the printer does not print even though paper is load...
Page 69 - Pages Are Partially Printed
Troubleshooting 65 6 Pages Are Partially Printed 6 Problem Solution The DATA indicator turns off while a page remains in the printer The computer program may not have sent a full page of data. Try printing the document again. The computer program may have sent the wrong page size information, or the...
Page 70 - Product Specifications; Technical Information
66 7 Product Specifications 7 1 These figures vary by environment. “Our standard environment” is as follows: JEITA J1 pattern printed continuously on A4 size paper when connected by USB interface and powered by AC adapter (Print Speed), or powered by battery charged using AC adapter (Battery Yield)....
Page 72 - Character Code Tables; Character Sets; Extended Graphics Character Table
68 A Character Code Tables A For more detailed information, download the Command Reference from the Brother Solutions Center website (http://solutions.brother.com/) Character Sets A Extended Graphics Character Table MSB> 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F LSB 0 0 @ P ` p Ç É á 1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í ß ...
Page 73 - Italic Character Table
Character Sets 69 A Italic Character Table MSB> 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F LSB 0 SP 0 @ P ` p SP 0 @ P ` p 1 ! 1 A Q a q ! 1 A Q a q 2 “ 2 B R b r “ 2 B R b r 3 # 3 C S c s # 3 C S c s 4 $ 4 D T d t $ 4 D T d t 5 % 5 E U e u % 5 E U e u 6 & 6 F V f v & 6 F V f v 7 ‘ 7 G W g w ‘ 7 G W...
Page 74 - International Character Set Table
70 International Character Set Table 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ { ¦ } ~ France # $ à ° Ç § ^ é ù è Ø Germany # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ ä ö ü ß United Kingdom £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ { ¦ } ~ Denmark I # $ @ Æ Ø Å ^ æ ø å ~ Sweden # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü Italy # $ @ ° \ é ^ ù à ò è ì Spain I Pts ...