Brother RuggedJet RJ-4030 User manual

USER’S GUIDE
RJ-4030
RJ-4040
Before using this printer, be sure to read this
User’s Guide.
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place for future reference.
Version A
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Introduction
Thank you for purchase of the Brother mobile printer RJ-4030/RJ-4040. The RJ-4030/RJ-4040
(hereafter referred to as “the printer”) is a mobile thermal printer. Be sure to read the User’s Guide,
Product Safety Guide, Quick Reference Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
(RJ-4040 only) before using the printer. We suggest that you keep these documents in a handy
place for future reference.
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Table of Contents
1 Setting Up the Printer 1
General Description ............................................................................................... 1
Connecting the Printer to External Power.............................................................. 2
Connecting to an AC Power Socket (Optional) ...............................................2
Connecting to a DC Power Socket (Optional) .................................................2
Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Optional) .................................................3
Installing the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.......................................................3
Charging the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ...................................................... 3
Tips on Using the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ............................................... 4
Inserting the RD Roll.............................................................................................. 5
Cutting Roll Paper ........................................................................................... 7
Attaching the Belt Clip ...........................................................................................7
Installing the Printer Driver and the Software for RJ-4030 .................................... 8
Installing the Printer Driver and the Software for RJ-4040 .................................. 10
Before You Begin ..........................................................................................10
Infrastructure Mode .......................................................................................11
Choosing Your Wireless Install Method.........................................................11
Installation Procedure (Using USB Cable/Wireless Network) ....................... 12
One Push Configuration Using WPS and Installation....................................16
Web Based Management (web browser) ......................................................19
Uninstalling the Printer Driver .............................................................................. 20
Connecting the Computer and Printer ................................................................. 21
USB Connection ............................................................................................21
Bluetooth Connection (RJ-4030 only)............................................................ 22
Wi-Fi Connection (RJ-4040 only) ..................................................................22
Serial Cable Connection................................................................................ 23
2 Using the Printer 24
Operation Panel................................................................................................... 24
Button Functions............................................................................................25
Indicators ....................................................................................................... 26
Printing Solutions................................................................................................. 27
Printing ................................................................................................................27
Making Prints Lighter or Darker..................................................................... 28
Printer Driver Options ..........................................................................................28
Setting Paper Size ...............................................................................................29
Distributing Paper Formats .................................................................................. 31
Distributing only paper formats......................................................................31
Distributing paper formats bundled with the installer.....................................31
3 RJ Utility 32
Overview..............................................................................................................32
Using the RJ Utility ..............................................................................................32
Before Using the RJ Utility.............................................................................32
Starting the RJ Utility .....................................................................................32
How to Use the RJ Utility...............................................................................32
Parameters .................................................................................................... 33

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4 Network Setting Tool (RJ-4040 only) 38
Overview..............................................................................................................38
Using the Network Setting Tool ...........................................................................38
Starting the Network Setting Tool..................................................................38
Changing the Communications Settings .......................................................40
Applying Setting Changes to Multiple Printers ..............................................40
Menu Bar .......................................................................................................41
Connected Printer’s Status............................................................................43
Network Settings ...........................................................................................43
5 Other Functions 45
Mass Storage.......................................................................................................45
Description.....................................................................................................45
Using the Mass Storage Feature ...................................................................45
JPEG Printing ......................................................................................................46
6 Maintaining the Printer 47
Print Head Maintenance ......................................................................................47
Roller Maintenance..............................................................................................47
Paper Outlet Maintenance ...................................................................................48
7 Reference 49
Indicators .............................................................................................................49
Indicator Warnings...............................................................................................51
Printing the Printer Set-up Information ................................................................52
8 Troubleshooting 53
Overview..............................................................................................................53
9 Technical Information 57
Product Specifications .........................................................................................57

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General Description 1
Front 1
Back 1
1 AC/DC connector
2Serialport
3USBport
4 Cover open lever
5 RD Roll compartment cover
6 Paper outlet
7 (Power) button
8 (Feed) button
9 POWER indicator
10 STATUS indicator
11 BATT (Battery) indicator
12 (Bluetooth) indicator (RJ-4030)/
(Wi-Fi) indicator (RJ-4040)
13 Bluetooth button (RJ-4030)/
Wi-Fi button (RJ-4040)
14 Belt hook
15 Battery cover
16 Battery cover latch
17 Battery compartment
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