The Brother PJ-522 and PJ-523 printers can only connect to a computer through either a USB cable or an infrared (IrDA) component. The USB cable must not exceed 2 meters in length. Meanwhile, the Brother PJ-562 and PJ-563 models from the PocketJet series offer an extra option of a wireless Bluetooth connection. However, it is important to note that the appropriate drivers must be installed before attempting to connect the printer to the PC.
Brother PJ-522 Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 10 32 bit.exe (Recommended) | 515.11 kB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 10 64 bit.exe (Recommended) | 519.11 kB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 32 bit.exe (Recommended) | 508 kB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 64 bit.exe (Recommended) | 512 kB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows vista 32 bit.exe (Recommended) | 208 kB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows vista 64 bit.exe (Recommended) | 216 kB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows xp.exe (Recommended) | 208 kB |
Specifications
The printer boasts a range of manageable features, including auto-on, auto-off, and pre-feed, as well as compatibility with various paper sizes, including letter, legal, A4, A5, and custom options. Its physical dimensions are compact, measuring 255mm in width, 55mm in depth, and approximately 30mm in height, with a weight of around 390g. The printing method employed is direct thermal printing, while the resolution stands at an impressive 203 x 200 dots per inch (dpi).
The printer’s operational speed falls within the range of approximately 24 seconds per page or 12.4 mm per second, given standard environmental factors. The printer driver configuration for the printable area supports 105 mm x 25.4 mm. As for paper size, the printer accommodates A4, legal, and letter sizes.
In addition to mains power, the printer is equipped with a rechargeable Ni-MH battery that provides up to 14.4 Volts of power. Alternatively, an AC adapter that supplies 15 volts of current can also be used. For greater flexibility, the printer also offers two types of cigarette car adapter and a wired connection.
The battery life of the Brother PJ-522 printer is estimated to be approximately 70 sheets of paper when printing at a 5% duty cycle with a density of 5, assuming a fully charged new battery. To connect to the printer, the standard USB port is the preferred method, utilizing the version 2.0 full speed port. To download the necessary driver for the Brother PJ-522, please visit the Brother website.