Brother PocketJet 863 - Front Facing
Brother PocketJet 863 - Front Facing
Brother PocketJet 863 - Front Facing
Brother PocketJet 863 - Front Facing
Brother PocketJet 863 - Right Facing
Brother PocketJet 863 - Left Facing
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POCKETJET 863

High-Resolution Full-Page Mobile Printer with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and USB-C®

SKU: PJ-863

Get connected with ease via MFi Bluetooth® protocol or USB Type-C® to start printing fast from a variety of mobile devices and PCs. The PocketJet 863 lets you produce full-page documents on the move and on demand with the quality and clarity of 300dpi print resolution – helping your small fonts, graphics, and images print clearly and quickly every time, no matter where you’re printing from.

Battery not included.

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Real Features

  • Print 8.5 inches x 11 inches at up to 13.5 pages per minute print speed to increase efficiency
  • Enable even greater mobility with optional mounts and carrying options
  • Communicate and charge power easily with a single USB Type-C® cable
  • Connect easily to print from a mobile device with MFi Bluetooth® wireless technology
  • Windows®, MacOS®, and Linux (via USB) OS compatibility
  • Android™ SDK and Print Service Plug-in
  • High-resolution 300dpi thermal print technology for top quality
  • Optional rechargeable Li-ion battery capable of printing up to 600 pages from a single charge
  • 2-Year Limited Premier Warranty and responsive lifetime2 customer support

In the box Printer
Dimensions 10.04in x 2.17in x 1.18in (255mm x 55mm x 30mm)
Weight Without battery: 0.95lbs (430g)
With battery: 1.34lbs (610g)
Memory 256MB DRAM, 64MB flash (30MB available)
Control panel 4 LEDs with 3 buttons
Sealing certification IP54 with case
Safety UL, CSA
Operating temperature / humidity Printing with battery/car adapter: 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C)
Printing with AC adapter: 14° F to 104° F (-10° C to 40° C)
Charging: 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)
20% to 80% non-condensing
Storage temperature / humidity -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C), 20% to 80% non-condensing
Warranty 2 Year Premier Limited Warranty

Power Input: 15V DC 4.0A
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery, replaceable, 10.8V
Battery yield1 600 pages per charge
Battery charging options AC adapter, DC car adapter, USB-C
Battery charging time With AC adapter: 2hrs
With car adapter: 2hrs
With USB-C: 2hrs
Energy conservation certification Energy Star certified
Print technology Direct thermal
Resolution 300dpi
Max print speed Up to 3ips
Max print width 8in (203.2mm) max

Communications interfaces USB-C Ver 2.0, Bluetooth® Ver 5.2, MFi, NFC
OS compatibility Windows®, Mac®, Linux, Mobile Android™, Mobile iOS®

For the most up-to-date compatibility, visit our Support Page
OS Printing Windows Mobile®, Android™, iOS®, Apple Airprint®, Google Cloud Print™, Mopria™
Print driver compatibility Windows®, Mac®, Linux

For the most up-to-date compatibility, visit our Support Page
SDK support Android 8™ or later iOS® 11 or later
Support software Software / Document Installer, P-Touch Editor, P-Touch Transfer, Printer Setting Tool, P-touch Transfer Express, Driver Deployment Wizard, Firmware Update Tool, Firmware for Network Connection, BRAdmin Light / Agent / Professional
Apps Print Service Plugin, Support Center, iPrint&Scan, PJ-673 Print, Print SDK Demo, RJ-4040 Print, Mobile Transfer Express, Mobile Deploy

Printer languages ESC/P_P, ESC/P_B
Emulations Raster_P, P-touch Template, ZPL II
Linear barcodes CODE39, ITF (I-2/5), EAN-8( JAN8), EAN-13 (JAN13), UPC-A, UPC-E, CODABAR (NW-7), CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), POSTNET, GS1 DataBar (RSS), UPC/EAN EXTENSION, MSI, Intelligent Mail Barcode, Industrial 2-of-5, Standard 2-of-5

Downloadable barcodes available
2D barcodes QR Code, PDF417, MaxiCode, Aztec, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, DataMatrix, GS1 Databar Composite

Downloadable barcodes available
Fonts Bitmap font: Gothic, Letter Gothic Bold, Helsinki, Brussel, San Diego, Broughham, ZPL II "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "H"
Outline font: Gothic, Letter Gothic, Helsinki, Brussel, ZPL II "0"

Downloadable fonts available with font manager

Cutter Tear up edge
Media sensors Reflective (black bar), out of paper
Media type Paper and synthetic: cut sheet, continuous roll, perforated roll, fan-fold
Labels: Cut sheet, fan-fold
Media loading Auto grip
Media sizes Letter, legal, A4, A5 continuous, custom sizes and pre-printed media are available upon request
Media width 8.5in max
Media thickness 0.006in (0.16mm) or less
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1 Battery performance is based on testing in a controlled test environment with a new battery at 100% charge.

2 For the life of the product.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.