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A4 Mobile Thermal Printer with MFi Bluetooth Connectivity
- Compact, lightweight and portable
- Prints up to A4 size
- 13.5ppm print speed*
- 300dpi print resolution
- MFi Bluetooth, NFC and USB connectivity
- Reliable, direct thermal printing technology and with no ink or toners required
Bundle pack includes the printer, rechargeable Li-ion Battery, AC adapter and A4 thermal paper.
Information
Overview
Print anywhere, anytime
At just 26cm wide and weighing approximately 480g (excluding battery), the PJ-863 offers a true A4 mobile solution that fits easily into any work area
Connect your way
With convenient connectivity options available at your fingertips including Bluetooth and USB-C, the PJ-863 can easily adapt to your working environment
High-quality printing
Experience print speeds of up to 13.5ppm* and high quality, 300dpi outputs that ensure your documents are always available quickly and are of professional quality
Seamless integration and setup
With the ability to support printer command languages, including ZPL2 emulation, this mobile printer offers compatibility with a variety of embedded systems
A complete mobile printing solution
Experience a host of optional accessories including USB-C AC adapters, long-lasting Li-ion batteries, paper guides, protective cases and more
<i>At your side</i> support
Wherever you are in Australia, Brother offers free customer care for the lifetime of your product
Backward compatibility
If you're upgrading your fleet from our PJ-700 series, most accessories are backward compatible
Continue using accessories that have been tried and tested within your business to minimise downtime and maximise convenience
Reliable thermal technology
Using advanced, direct thermal technology offers the most reliable mobile printing solution without needing to purchase ink, toner or ribbons to maintain productivity
Free mobile apps
Use Bluetooth to easily connect to your Apple, Android or Windows devices to streamline your workflows
*When connected by the USB interface and the fully-charged battery.
Specifications
Basic Specs
Functions
Printer Type
Portable printer
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
255 mm × 55 mm × 30 mm
Weight
480 g
Print Speed
Up to 13.5ppm, 3ips fast print speed*
Paper Type
Paper and Synthetic
Full-page: Cut Sheet, Continuous Roll, Perforated Roll, Fan-Folded
Labels: Cut Sheet, Fan-Folded
Paper Size
A4, A5, Letter, Legal, and Continuous length
Maximum Paper Capacity
Cut paper and Roll paper: 215.9mm, 8.5 inches (Letter, Legal)
Warranty
1 year Return to Base Warranty
What's in The Box
Machine, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 10.8V 1750mAh (PA-BT-002), AC Adapter 15 V/ Charger (PA-AD-600A), USB Type C cable, 100 x A4 Sheets Thermal Paper, Quick Setup Guide, Product Safety Guide, Head Cleaning Sheet
Resolution
300×300dpi
Printing Width
Up to 203.2mm
Barcode
Linear: Code39, Code93, ITF(I-2/5), EAN-8(JAN8), EAN-13(JAN13), UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC/EAN EXTENSION, CODABAR(NW-7), CODE128, GS1-128(UCC/EAN-128), POSTNET, GS1 DataBar(RSS), MSI, Intelligent Mail Barcode, Industrial 2-of-5, Standard 2-of-5
2D: QR Code, Micro QR Code, PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, Aztec, DataMatrix, GS1 Databar Composite
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB version 2.0 (Full Speed) (Type C), NFC
Display & Memory
Memory Capacity
RAM: 256MB, Flash: 64MB
Operation
Power Source
PA-BT-002 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, PA-AD-600A AC Power adapter, PA-CD-600CG Car adapter (Cigarette socket type), PA-CD-600WR Car adapter (Permanent wired type) (Purchase separately).
Temperature Operating
Rechargeable Li-ion battery, Car Adapter: -10°C to 50°C,
AC Power adapter: -10°C to 40°C
Supported Commands
Supported Commands
Raster graphic, ESC/P Legacy (ESC/P_P), ESC/P Brother (ESC/P_B), P-touch Template, ZPL II emulation
Software and Apps
Included Software
12/21/2023
Windows: Ptouch Editor, Printer Driver, Printer Setting Tool, Transfer Express Mac: Ptouch Editor, Printer Driver, Printer Setting Tool, Transfer Express Linux: Printer Driver
Mobile Apps
12/21/2023
iPrint&Scan, Mobile Transfer Express, Mobile Deploy, Print Service Plugin, Print SDK Demo
Software Development Kit (SDK)
iPhone/iPad Android
Software Development Kit (SDK) Last Updated
12/21/2023
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