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Brother MW-100

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Brother MW-100

The checks and guides below come from the official manuals for this model.

Errors and indicators

Light patterns and messages documented in the manual
Find the indicator lights
MW-100 parts and indicator locations, shown from both sides.
MW-100 parts and indicator locations, shown from both sides.

Diagram key

  • Right side: The source’s right-side view.
  • Paper cassette cover: Cover over the paper cassette.
  • Paper check window: Window through which the installed cassette’s paper-type indication is visible.
  • Paper output slot: Opening from which printed paper emerges.
  • IrDA infrared port: Infrared port used for the Pocket PC connection.
  • Left side: The source’s left-side view.
  • Status indicator light: Upper light in the magnified panel; green/red status light.
  • Power-outline marking: Marking beside the status indicator shown in this enlarged panel.
  • Charging indicator light: Lower light in the magnified panel; orange charging/battery-level light.
  • Battery-outline marking: Marking beside the charging indicator shown in this enlarged panel.
  • Power button: Button used to switch the printer on or off.
  • USB port: Port for the enclosed USB cable.
  • AC adapter connector: Connection for the dedicated charging adapter.
—Status indicator: green, constantly lit
Waiting to receive data.
—Status indicator: green, flashing
Receiving data.
—Status indicator: red, flashing
6 checks

Applies when the status indicator flashes red: an error has occurred. Check the listed causes and follow the matching remedy.

No cassette installed
Correctly install a cassette containing paper.
Cassette faces the wrong direction
Correctly install a cassette containing paper.
No paper remains
Correctly install a cassette containing paper.
Paper misfeed
Remove the misfed paper.
Transmission error
Check the transmission status.
Overheat error
Wait for the printer’s overheated interior to cool down.
—Status indicator: red, constantly lit
A system error has occurred and the printer may be damaged. Contact the seller where it was purchased.
—Charging indicator: orange, constantly lit with adapter connected
The battery is charging.
—Charging indicator: off with adapter connected
Charging has finished.
—Charging indicator: orange, flashing with adapter connected
The built-in battery is malfunctioning.
—Battery-level indicator: off while running on battery
Battery-level indication while running off the built-in lithium-ion battery.The battery is more than 60% charged. If the charging indicator flashes during printing, immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the battery; printing may stop.
—Battery-level indicator: flashes once
Battery-level indication while running off the built-in lithium-ion battery.The battery is less than 60% charged. Recharge it. If the charging indicator flashes during printing, immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the battery; printing may stop.
—Battery-level indicator: flashes twice
Battery-level indication while running off the built-in lithium-ion battery.The battery is less than 30% charged. Recharge it. If the charging indicator flashes during printing, immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the battery; printing may stop.
—Battery-level indicator: repeatedly flashes three times
Battery-level indication while running off the built-in lithium-ion battery.The battery is almost empty. Recharge it. If the charging indicator flashes during printing, immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the battery; printing may stop.

Guides

Precautions

Instructions from the manual
Printer and built-in battery precautions19 steps
  1. Do not use the printer where prohibited, including on an airplane.
  2. Before use near medical equipment or in another special environment, check that its electromagnetic waves will not cause harmful effects.
  3. Do not insert foreign objects into the printer, connectors or ports.
  4. If an object enters the printer, turn it off immediately, unplug the AC adapter from the outlet and contact the seller; continuing to use it risks fire, electric shock or damage.
  5. Do not operate, recharge or store it near water, a water heater, in an extremely humid location, in rain or moisture, in extreme dust or heat, near flames or heaters, in direct sunlight, in a closed car under hot sun, or where condensation may form.
  6. Leaking liquid may indicate battery damage.
  7. Move the printer away from flames immediately and do not touch the liquid.
  8. If it reaches your eyes, rinse immediately with water and consult a medical professional; rinse exposed skin or clothing immediately with water.
  9. Do not disassemble or alter the printer.
  10. Ask the seller for servicing, adjustments or repairs; damage caused by user disassembly or alteration is outside the warranty.
  11. If the printer is dropped or damaged, turn it off, unplug the adapter and contact the seller.
  12. If it produces smoke, an unusual smell or noise, turn it off immediately, unplug the adapter and contact the seller for repair.
  13. Stop using it if it leaks, changes color, deforms or develops another defect.
  14. Use only the specified charger.
  15. If it has not fully charged after the specified time, stop charging.
  16. Keep the printer away from children, especially infants.
  17. Fully charge the slightly charged built-in battery before first use.
  18. For long-term non-use, charge it at least once every six months to protect battery efficiency and life.
  19. If a full charge lasts only a short time, ask the seller to replace the built-in battery; do not replace it yourself.

Concerning the ac adapter

Instructions from the manual
AC adapter precautions13 steps
  1. Use only the AC adapter made for this printer and a household 100–240 V AC outlet.
  2. Do not handle the adapter or power plug with wet hands.
  3. Do not disassemble, alter or repair the adapter; contact the seller for servicing, adjustments or repairs.
  4. Do not spill water or drinks on the adapter or use it where it may become wet.
  5. If the plug is dusty or dirty, unplug it and wipe it with a dry cloth.
  6. Unplug by holding the plug rather than pulling the cord.
  7. Do not insert objects into the adapter terminals.
  8. Do not damage, modify, twist, severely bend, pull, heat, bind or pinch the cord, or put objects on it.
  9. Ask the seller for a replacement if the adapter is damaged.
  10. Keep it away from children, especially infants, microwave ovens, flames and heaters.
  11. Before maintenance or cleaning, unplug the adapter from the outlet.
  12. For long periods of non-use, unplug it from both the printer and outlet.
  13. Do not wind its cable around the adapter or bend it.

Operating precautions

Instructions from the manual
Operating precautions and paper storage18 steps
  1. Operate at 0–40 °C and 20–80% humidity, with maximum wet-bulb temperature 27 °C.
  2. Avoid extreme temperature, humidity, dust, vibration and temperature changes.
  3. If condensation forms, let it dry naturally before use.
  4. The adapter case and printer can become hot during charging or printing without indicating a fault.
  5. Unplug when not in use, do not obstruct the paper output slot, and periodically clean dirty adapter connectors and the USB port with a dry cotton swab.
  6. Use a soft, dry cloth for routine cleaning; do not use benzene or paint thinner.
  7. Follow the supplied instructions for optional accessories.
  8. Do not touch the printer with wet hands or leave its paper cassette cover open during storage.
  9. Use thermal paper.
  10. Writing or stamping over printed text can erase or discolor it, and the added ink may take time to dry.
  11. Store cassettes closed, away from extreme heat, humidity, dust, direct sun and closed cars under hot sun.
  12. Close an opened cassette package promptly.
  13. Do not use paper exposed to condensation, transfer paper between cassettes or reuse paper already passed through the printer.
  14. Do not open the cassette cover or pull or push paper during printing.
  15. Do not use folded, curled, cut, wet or damp paper.
  16. Do not handle paper or cassettes with wet hands or prepare or replace a cassette in extreme humidity.
  17. Before using adhesive-backed paper, test a small piece on an inconspicuous area: it can discolor, peel, be difficult to remove, leave adhesive or damage the surface depending on conditions and material.
  18. Do not apply it to people, animals or plants, or to public or other people’s property without permission.

Charging

Instructions from the manual
Charging9 steps
  1. Use the AC adapter specified for this printer.
  2. Fully charge the built-in lithium-ion battery before first use.
  3. Connect the adapter cable to the printer’s adapter connector, then plug the adapter into a household 100–240 V AC outlet.
  4. Charging starts automatically and the charging indicator turns orange.
  5. When charging finishes, the charging light goes out.
  6. Disconnect the adapter after charging.
  7. Charging from empty to full takes approximately three hours with the printer off.
  8. The protective circuitry prevents charging at extremely high or low temperatures.
  9. Do not wind the cable around the adapter or bend it.

Turning on the printer

Instructions from the manual
Turning on the printer4 steps
  1. Press and hold the power button briefly until the status light turns green.
  2. A light press will not switch the printer on; hold it a little longer if it does not start.
  3. Press the power button again to turn it off.
  4. To conserve the battery, it switches off after five minutes without operation or incoming data, except while charging through the AC adapter.

Preparing the paper

Instructions from the manual
Preparing the paper9 steps
  1. Use only the cassette designed for this printer.
  2. Prepare it before installation, taking care not to drop its paper.
  3. Open the cassette lid and tear off the two side pieces marked 1.
  4. Fold the lid firmly back along fold 2, then insert its tab into slit 3 at the back.
  5. The printer identifies paper type from the cassette and chooses settings accordingly; do not transfer paper between cassettes or reuse printed paper.
  6. Dispose of an empty cardboard cassette under local rules.
  7. Do not use a torn or deformed cassette, prepare it in extreme humidity, or touch it or its paper with wet hands.
  8. Store it closed, away from extreme heat, humidity, dust, direct sun and hot closed cars.
  9. Use the paper promptly to avoid discoloration.

Installing the paper cassette

Instructions from the manual
Installing the paper cassette8 steps
  1. Slide the cover in direction 1; it opens in direction 2.
  2. Insert the cassette with the paper-type indication facing up and the end of the paper toward you.
  3. Align it correctly and avoid folding the paper end.
  4. Close the cover in direction 3, then slide it in direction 4.
  5. Correct loading leaves the paper-type indication visible through the check window and locks the cover.
  6. Do not remove paper from its cassette and load it directly.
  7. Change paper type by installing a different cassette.
  8. During printing, do not press the output slot or place anything on the printer.

Sending data from a pocket pc or computer

Instructions from the manual
Sending data through an IrDA connection6 steps
  1. Install the software on the Pocket PC or computer first, as described in the Software Guide.
  2. Face the printer and Pocket PC’s IrDA ports toward each other, no more than 20 cm apart.
  3. Start printing from the Pocket PC; the status indicator flashes green while receiving data.
  4. Do not move either device during transmission and keep the space between them clear.
  5. Infrared transmission cannot be used while the printer has a USB cable connected or the Pocket PC has a serial connection.
  6. IrDA printing is not available from computers; consult the Pocket PC instructions for its details.

Sending data through a usb connection

Instructions from the manual
Sending data through a USB connectionView
After the software installation described in the Software Guide, use the enclosed USB cable to connect the printer to a computer or a Pocket PC that supports a USB host interface.

Feeding paper

Instructions from the manual
Feeding paper3 steps
  1. If misfed paper has emerged from the output slot, pull it out without tearing it.
  2. If it has not emerged, open the cassette cover, remove the cassette and pull out the misfed paper without tearing it.
  3. Pulling out the paper does not affect printer operation.

Maintenance

Instructions from the manual
Cleaning the printer4 steps
  1. Turn the printer off before cleaning and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet as required by the adapter precautions.
  2. Wipe dust and dirt from the front with a soft, dry cloth.
  3. If it is extremely dirty, use a slightly damp cloth.
  4. Do not use benzene or paint thinner, which can discolor or deform it.
Cleaning the paper cassette sensor3 steps
  1. Turn the printer off before cleaning and unplug the adapter from the outlet.
  2. Clean the paper cassette sensor with a dry cotton swab; dirt can prevent correct cassette detection.
  3. Do not use benzene or paint thinner.
Paper cassette sensor to clean with a dry cotton swab.
Paper cassette sensor to clean with a dry cotton swab.

Diagram key

  • Paper cassette sensor: The named sensor, indicated by the leader line. Turn off and unplug the printer before maintenance; clean this sensor with a dry cotton swab.
Cleaning the pick-up roller3 steps
  1. Turn the printer off and unplug the adapter before maintenance.
  2. If the pick-up roller is dirty, attach a piece of cellophane tape to it, then remove the tape to lift away dirt.
  3. Rotate the roller and repeat the tape procedure over its entire surface.
Remove pick-up roller dirt with cellophane tape, rotating the roller to clean its full surface.
Remove pick-up roller dirt with cellophane tape, rotating the roller to clean its full surface.

Diagram key

  • Pick-up roller: The roller identified by the upper leader line; apply and remove tape to lift dirt, then rotate and repeat.
  • Cellophane tape: The tape identified by the lower leader line; attach it to the roller and remove it to lift dirt.

Disposing of this printer

Instructions from the manual
Disposing of this printer6 steps
  1. Only when disposing of the printer, remove its built-in lithium-ion battery.
  2. Removing the back cover voids the warranty; do not open it for normal service.
  3. Turn the printer off and disconnect the AC adapter.
  4. With a screwdriver, loosen the four rear screws and remove the back cover.
  5. Disconnect the connector without pulling its cable, then grasp and pull the battery from the adhesive tape holding it.
  6. Do not pull the battery cable.

Troubleshooting

Instructions from the manual
The printer cannot be turned on.2 checks
Power button
Press and hold the power button for a short while.
Built-in battery needs recharging
Recharge the built-in lithium-ion battery.
The printer does not print after a print command.3 checks
IrDA connection
Remove obstacles and keep the printer and PDA within 20 cm of each other.
IrDA connection with USB attached
Disconnect the USB cable.
USB connection
Check that the printer is securely connected to the computer with the USB cable.
There is a paper misfeed.1 check
Paper misfeed
Remove the misfed paper using Feeding paper.
The error remains after misfed paper is removed.1 check
Torn paper may remain
Contact the seller where the printer was purchased.
An indicator light is lit or flashing.1 check
Indicator state
Use the Indicator lights explanations to identify the state.
The paper does not feed.4 checks
Cassette lid fold
Check that the lid is firmly folded along fold 2.
Cassette cover
Check that the cover is securely closed.
Paper may be dirty
Pull the first sheet out from the back of the cassette, then reinstall the cassette.
Pick-up roller
Clean the pick-up roller.
The print is faint (light).1 check
Cassette cover
Check that the cover is securely closed.
The paper cassette cover cannot be closed.1 check
Parts marked A have locked
Use the tip of a ball-point pen to slide the indicated part in the arrow’s direction and free it. Free the opposite-side part in the same way.
Free both locked cassette-cover parts with the tip of a ball-point pen, following the printed arrows.
Free both locked cassette-cover parts with the tip of a ball-point pen, following the printed arrows.

Diagram key

  • Paper cassette cover: The cover shown open in the drawing.
  • A: first indicated part: One of the locked parts identified by the branched A callout; slide the indicated part with a ball-point pen tip in the shown arrow direction.
  • A: repeated indicated part: The second location identified by the same A callout; free the opposite-side part in the same way.
  • 1: First inset showing the ball-point pen tip applied to the indicated part.
  • 2: Second inset showing the indicated part sliding in the printed arrow direction.
  • Inset arrows: Movement arrows used with the printed instruction to push with the ball-point pen tip and slide the part.
  • Opposite-side instruction: Free the part on the opposite side using the same method.

Enclosed accessories

Instructions from the manual
Check the enclosed accessoriesView
Check for the MW-100 printer, a cassette with 50 sheets of C-11 thermal paper, charger/AC adapter, USB cable, Quick Guide and CD-ROM containing software, User’s Guide and Software Guide.

Printer operation

Instructions from the manual
Printer operation: initial setup8 steps
  1. Read the Quick Guide and check all accessories.
  2. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into a Windows computer.
  3. If the installer does not start automatically, open My Computer and double-click the CD-ROM icon.
  4. Read the User’s Guide before preparing or operating the printer.
  5. Open it with Indicates User Guide in the installer’s first dialog; saving the manual on the computer is recommended.
  6. Install the software by following the displayed instructions.
  7. Open its guide with Indicates Software Guide, then follow the Software Guide to print.
  8. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view the PDF manuals.

Operating environment

Instructions from the manual
Check the original software operating environment5 steps
  1. For the original Windows software, the guide lists Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional or XP, USB1.1, recommended Pentium 266 MHz or faster and 64 MB or more RAM, and at least 20 MB free disk space.
  2. For Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002, use ARM or MIPS, not SH; Pocket PC 2002 supports ARM only.
  3. The guide requires IrDA1.2.
  4. A Windows computer capable of connecting to the Pocket PC is needed to install its software; consult Brother for devices whose operation was verified.
  5. These are the environments stated in the original guide, not a current operating-system support claim.

Printing data from a computer running windows

Instructions from the manual
Install SpotSnap and the driver: Windows98,98SE,2000 orXP5 steps
  1. Do not connect the printer until the installer tells you to.
  2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the Windows computer; if the installer does not start, open My Computer and double-click the CD-ROM icon.
  3. Click the top Windows button, then the SpotSnap software button.
  4. Follow the installation prompts; the driver is installed next.
  5. For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000 Professional or XP, wait for “Connect Brother MW-100, and then turn it on.” Connect the enclosed USB cable and switch the printer on; the driver is installed.
Install SpotSnap and the driver: WindowsMe11 steps
  1. Do not connect the printer until the installer tells you to.
  2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the Windows computer; if the installer does not start, open My Computer and double-click the CD-ROM icon.
  3. Click the top Windows button, then the SpotSnap software button.
  4. Follow the installation prompts; the driver is installed next.
  5. For Windows Me, connect the printer and turn it on.
  6. In Add New Hardware Wizard, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), then Next rather than the default automatic search.
  7. Keep Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) selected, select Specify a location, and click Browse.
  8. Select CD-ROM_drive:\Windows\Spotsnap\Driver\MW100\WinME, then OK.
  9. Click Next.
  10. When asked to select a port, select PTUSB: and click Next.
  11. Follow the remaining installation prompts.
Print from SpotSnap Operator3 steps
  1. Use Snapper to take a snapshot or import or copy text or an image.
  2. Check and edit it in SpotSnap Operator, then print.
  3. The guide refers detailed SpotSnap operation to the PDF manual on the supplied CD-ROM; no additional steps are inferred.
Printing from other applications3 steps
  1. As in the guide’s Excel 2000 example, create the data, choose File > Print, select Brother MW-100 in the printer list and click OK.
  2. Adjust the data to the paper size, including when changing from A4 to A7.
  3. Some applications are incompatible; consult Brother for compatible applications and the latest driver.
Uninstall SpotSnap softwareView
  1. In the guide’s Windows 98 example, choose Start > Settings > Control Panel and open Add/Remove Programs.
  2. Select Spotsnap Software, click Add/Remove and follow the removal prompts.
Uninstall the printer driverView
Choose Start > Settings > Printers. Right-click the Brother MW-100 icon and choose Delete. Reinstall the software before using the printer from that computer again.

Printing data from a pocket pc

Instructions from the manual
Install the Pocket PC software8 steps
  1. Use a Windows computer to install the software onto the Pocket PC.
  2. Consult its instructions for ActiveSync and the computer connection.
  3. Insert the supplied CD-ROM; if it does not start automatically, open My Computer and double-click the CD-ROM icon.
  4. Click the second, Pocket PC button, then the Brother mobile printing software installation button.
  5. Select Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002 for the device’s operating system.
  6. Answer Yes or No in the installer and follow the remaining prompts.
  7. Standard installation includes Common modules, Note Print, Schedule Print, Task Print, Contact Print, Clipboard Print, Screen Capture Print, Image File Print, E-mail Print and Help files.
  8. Compact installation includes only Common modules, Contact Print, Screen Capture Print and Help files.
Check the Pocket PC printing functions2 steps
  1. Check the Programs folder for Note Print, Schedule Print, Task Print, Contact Print, Clipboard Print, Screen Capture Print, Image File Print and E-mail Print.
  2. Icon positions may vary.
Note Print8 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > Note Print.
  2. Select one saved memo; use the folder list for previously categorized folders.
  3. Choose Printer > Preview.
  4. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  5. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  6. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  7. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  8. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
Pocket PC printer settings4 steps
  1. In Print Preview, tap Printer setting.
  2. Select MW-100, the IrDA/FILE/USB port, and A7/Cut labels 4/Cut labels 2 matching the loaded cassette.
  3. Choose Portrait or Landscape, Normal or Global, and 1–50 copies/Collate.
  4. Tap the OK button to apply.
Graphics-processing settingsView
In Print Preview, tap Graphics. Choose Dithering, Error Diffusion or None for Half-tone, and Full-size printing or Fit to paper for Image processing. Tap OK to apply.
Text format settings3 steps
  1. In Note Print, choose Settings > Font.
  2. Choose Tahoma, Courier New, Frutiger Linotype or Bookdings; Largest, Larger, Standard, Smaller or Smallest; and Bold, Underline, Italic or Strikethrough.
  3. Tap OK to apply.
Schedule Print9 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > Schedule Print.
  2. Tick the boxes beside one or more schedules; use the category list for a previously specified category.
  3. Choose Printer > Preview, then continue with the Note Print procedure.
  4. The date period and template can also be specified.
  5. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  6. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  7. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  8. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  9. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
Template settingView
In Schedule Print, choose Settings > Template. Select the desired template and tap OK. The source illustrates Two down, Four down and A7 portrait.
Printing a specified dateView
In Schedule Print, choose Settings > Date. Change Start date, End date, Inprogress and Date as required, then tap OK. Schedules within the chosen period appear.
Task Print8 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > Task Print.
  2. Tick the boxes beside one or more tasks or appointments, then continue with Note Print.
  3. The date period and template can be specified.
  4. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  5. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  6. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  7. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  8. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
Contact Print8 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > Contact Print.
  2. Tick the boxes beside one or more names to print names, addresses and phone numbers, then continue with Note Print.
  3. The template layout can be specified.
  4. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  5. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  6. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  7. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  8. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
Clipboard Print8 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > Clipboard Print.
  2. The text or images previously cut or copied to the clipboard appear.
  3. Continue with Note Print.
  4. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  5. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  6. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  7. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  8. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
Screen Capture Print9 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > Screen Capture Print.
  2. Its toolbar appears in the upper right.
  3. Display the screen to print and tap the toolbar’s capture icon; the captured screen appears in Print Preview.
  4. Continue with Note Print.
  5. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  6. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  7. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  8. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  9. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
Screen capture settings4 steps
  1. Tap the settings icon on the Screen Capture Print toolbar.
  2. Choose a capture delay of 0–10 seconds and Selection range, Client or Desktop.
  3. Selection range uses the stylus to choose the area; Client is the hatched area illustrated in the guide, and Desktop is the entire screen.
  4. Tap OK to apply.
Image File Print8 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > Image File Print.
  2. Choose Image file (BMP, JPG orPNG), Bitmap file, Jpeg file (JPG or JPEG), Png file or All files for the search.
  3. Select one image and tap OK to open Print Preview, then continue with Note Print.
  4. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  5. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  6. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  7. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  8. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
E-mail Print8 steps
  1. Tap Start > Programs > E-mail Print.
  2. Select one saved e-mail, then continue with Note Print.
  3. The template layout can be specified.
  4. With the printer on, face its IrDA port and the Pocket PC’s port toward each other within 20 cm.
  5. Tap Print; after detection, printing starts.
  6. Tapping Print without Preview starts printing directly.
  7. The layout depends on the paper selected in Printer setting.
  8. Print Preview shows how the data will print, although its text may be hard to read.
Uninstall the Pocket PC softwareView
Remove the software with the Pocket PC’s functions, following that device’s uninstall instructions. The source gives no additional removal sequence.
Install PrintPocketCE for Brother6 steps
  1. This bonus software prints Pocket Excel spreadsheets, Pocket Word documents, e-mail, Pocket RTF and plain TXT files from Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002.
  2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the Windows computer.
  3. Click Pocket PC, then Bonus software.
  4. Choose Print Pocket CE for Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002 for the device.
  5. Installation runs and the computer connects to the PDA via ActiveSync.
  6. Use the software’s Help for operating details; no extra printing instructions are inferred.

Printing data from a palmtm device

Instructions from the manual
Install IrPRINT for Palm6 steps
  1. IrPRINT prints Documents To Go, Sheets To Go and PIM data: Address Book, Memo Pad, Date Book, To Do List and Mail, on Palm OS3.x or 4.x.
  2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the Windows computer; if the installer does not start, open My Computer and double-click the CD-ROM icon.
  3. Click the bottom Palm button, then Bonus software.
  4. Follow the installation prompts.
  5. Connect the Palm device to the Windows computer where IrPRINT is installed and perform HotSync.
  6. Follow that device’s instructions, because operation varies by manufacturer.

Model details

Model and compatibility

Manual identity
The User’s Guide identifies the MPrint MW-100 as a monochrome thermal mobile printer. [1]
Print method
Direct thermal printing with a line thermal print head. [1]
Resolution
300 × 300 dpi. [1]
Paper format
Brother A7 cut paper, 74 × 105 mm. [1]
Paper feed
Automatic feed from a Brother paper cassette. [1]
Interfaces
USB 1.1 and an infrared port compliant with IrDA 1.2. [1]
Infrared connection
Face the printer and Pocket PC IrDA ports toward each other within 20 cm. IrDA cannot be used from computers, with a USB cable connected to the printer, or while the Pocket PC has a serial connection. [1]
Battery
Built-in lithium-ion battery: 780 mAh at 7.4 V. [1]
Charging power
Use the AC adapter designed for the printer and a household 100–240 V AC outlet. [1]
Charging time
Approximately three hours from completely empty to full, with the printer turned off. [1]
Dimensions
100 mm wide × 160 mm deep × 17.5 mm high. [1]
Weight
300 g including the built-in battery and a cassette containing 50 sheets of plain thermal paper. [1]
Print speed
15 seconds per sheet for standard text on thermal paper, with 7% coverage at 25 °C. [1]
Continuous prints per charge
Approximately 100 continuously printed pages on a full charge, for standard text on thermal paper with 7% coverage at 25 °C. [1]
Operating conditions
0–40 °C and 20–80% humidity, with maximum wet-bulb temperature 27 °C. [1]
C-11 cassette
C-11 A7 thermal-paper cassette: 50 sheets. [1]
C-21 cassette
C-21 A7 label cassette: 30 sheets. [1]
C-41 cassette
C-41 four-label-per-sheet cassette, 26.25 × 74 mm labels: 30 sheets. [1]
C-42 cassette
C-42 two-label-per-sheet cassette, 52.5 × 74 mm labels: 30 sheets. [1]

Manuals and sources

  1. MW-100 User’s Guide (UK English)
  2. Brother model support and details
  3. Brother manual download listing
  4. MW-100 Quick Guide (European multilingual)
  5. MW-100 Software Guide (UK English)
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