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...2 Connecting to a DC Supply 3 Using the Operation Panel 4 Main Switch Functions 4 Indicator Lights 5 Chapter 2 Using the Printer 7 Printing Solutions 7 Driver Installation 8 CD Install 8 Manual Install 9 Accessing Advanced Software Features 10 Text Mode 10 Density Modes 10 2-Ply Modes 10 Form Feed Modes 11 Selecting Media 11 Cut Sheet Paper 11 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 11 Perforated Roll Paper 12 Windows Advanced Features 14 Windows-Specific Operating System Features 15 Connecting to Your Computer 16 Via USB Cable 16 Via Infrared (IrDA 17 Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models...
...2 Connecting to a DC Supply 3 Using the Operation Panel 4 Main Switch Functions 4 Indicator Lights 5 Chapter 2 Using the Printer 7 Printing Solutions 7 Driver Installation 8 CD Install 8 Manual Install 9 Accessing Advanced Software Features 10 Text Mode 10 Density Modes 10 2-Ply Modes 10 Form Feed Modes 11 Selecting Media 11 Cut Sheet Paper 11 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 11 Perforated Roll Paper 12 Windows Advanced Features 14 Windows-Specific Operating System Features 15 Connecting to Your Computer 16 Via USB Cable 16 Via Infrared (IrDA 17 Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models...
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... the most current driver solutions. • High-quality images with IrDA-capable hosts. • Integrated Bluetooth® connection is supplied. All other handheld devices. Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet unique customer applications. Most PocketPC, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Palm units require third party software. no toner, ribbons, or ink are needed. • Selectable paper types: cut sheet (US Letter...
... the most current driver solutions. • High-quality images with IrDA-capable hosts. • Integrated Bluetooth® connection is supplied. All other handheld devices. Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet unique customer applications. Most PocketPC, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Palm units require third party software. no toner, ribbons, or ink are needed. • Selectable paper types: cut sheet (US Letter...
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... the CD and on the Pentax website. see the Read Me instructions in CD directory. Browse to purchase the one you install the website version. Drivers that can be installed manually from the Installation CD's main setup program, are : • Linux - Using the Printer Printing Solutions Pentax provides printing solutions for more information. Device types include: • Windows systems, Mac OS X, and Linux • PDA Systems...
... the CD and on the Pentax website. see the Read Me instructions in CD directory. Browse to purchase the one you install the website version. Drivers that can be installed manually from the Installation CD's main setup program, are : • Linux - Using the Printer Printing Solutions Pentax provides printing solutions for more information. Device types include: • Windows systems, Mac OS X, and Linux • PDA Systems...
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... use the manual install procedure below . CD Install 1. Select "Installation," select your PC now (PDA means a WinCE, PocketPC, Palm OS, or Symbian OS device). 2. Note: Your Windows operating system will run one-by default. 6. Please take time to fill out the warranty registration information on the installation CD before installing the PocketJet driver and Configuration Utility if you are installing PDA software, connect your PDA to your printer type...
... use the manual install procedure below . CD Install 1. Select "Installation," select your PC now (PDA means a WinCE, PocketPC, Palm OS, or Symbian OS device). 2. Note: Your Windows operating system will run one-by default. 6. Please take time to fill out the warranty registration information on the installation CD before installing the PocketJet driver and Configuration Utility if you are installing PDA software, connect your PDA to your printer type...
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... Feed Mode to eject paper by setting the number of the document. Selecting Media Cut Sheet Paper 1. Non-Perforated Roll Paper To use roll paper, you wish to "Cutsheet." the printer feeds paper until an "out-ofpaper" condition is used with perforated paper. • No Feed Mode - The top margin actually defines the total top and bottom margin between the final printed line and the end of lines to "Roll." In Windows 2000/XP, set the Paper Type to have between pages of Page Mode...
... Feed Mode to eject paper by setting the number of the document. Selecting Media Cut Sheet Paper 1. Non-Perforated Roll Paper To use roll paper, you wish to "Cutsheet." the printer feeds paper until an "out-ofpaper" condition is used with perforated paper. • No Feed Mode - The top margin actually defines the total top and bottom margin between the final printed line and the end of lines to "Roll." In Windows 2000/XP, set the Paper Type to have between pages of Page Mode...
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... CE device (larger=faster). 2) Perforated Paper - To be displayed as paper size options. Page 15 b. Set this to assure proper function when using the Control Panel. On the Forms Page, create a form for every print job. Select Cut Sheet, Roll, or Perforated Roll. Windows-Specific Operating System Features Windows Vista Notes: 1) The "Roll Paper Pause" feature is not available in Vista. Controls the largest block of all paper sizes (Letter, Legal, A4, and Custom). 4) Using Custom Forms a.
... CE device (larger=faster). 2) Perforated Paper - To be displayed as paper size options. Page 15 b. Set this to assure proper function when using the Control Panel. On the Forms Page, create a form for every print job. Select Cut Sheet, Roll, or Perforated Roll. Windows-Specific Operating System Features Windows Vista Notes: 1) The "Roll Paper Pause" feature is not available in Vista. Controls the largest block of all paper sizes (Letter, Legal, A4, and Custom). 4) Using Custom Forms a.
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... Models Only) 1. See information on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, & Accessories," then "Download Software" and then "View the latest PocketJet README file." 3. Connect the USB cable to the PocketJet printer when it does not open, the software has already been installed). Via Infrared (IrDA) If a USB cable is turned on -screen instructions to record the Comm Port number assignment for Windows 95. Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth equipped host computer or adapter to set...
... Models Only) 1. See information on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, & Accessories," then "Download Software" and then "View the latest PocketJet README file." 3. Connect the USB cable to the PocketJet printer when it does not open, the software has already been installed). Via Infrared (IrDA) If a USB cable is turned on -screen instructions to record the Comm Port number assignment for Windows 95. Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth equipped host computer or adapter to set...
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... data to turn itself off . Check and correct the supply voltage or be printed. Turning the Printer OFF Press the main switch twice quickly to print an entire page. Changing the density setting may result in slight changes in the printer driver dialog. Press and hold the green Power button to indicate that can make prints lighter or darker by using the Configuration Utility. NOTE: If a battery is powering the printer and the Auto-Off Timer...
... data to turn itself off . Check and correct the supply voltage or be printed. Turning the Printer OFF Press the main switch twice quickly to print an entire page. Changing the density setting may result in slight changes in the printer driver dialog. Press and hold the green Power button to indicate that can make prints lighter or darker by using the Configuration Utility. NOTE: If a battery is powering the printer and the Auto-Off Timer...
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... on-screen instructions. Page 20 The settings can only be made in both nonWindows and Windows applications. Controllable Printer Features For Windows systems, Mac OSX, and PDA Systems (for systems with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to modify storable configuration options for the printer. To install the Configuration Program independently on a Windows host, browse the CD into the :\\Config folder, and then double-click...
... on-screen instructions. Page 20 The settings can only be made in both nonWindows and Windows applications. Controllable Printer Features For Windows systems, Mac OSX, and PDA Systems (for systems with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to modify storable configuration options for the printer. To install the Configuration Program independently on a Windows host, browse the CD into the :\\Config folder, and then double-click...
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... charged. • Assure that the Printer Driver has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printer Infrared ports. • From the Start Menu, select Programs, select Pentax PocketJet 3 (or 3 plus), and then select "PocketJet 3 (or 3plus) Configuration" The application will load and the active window will print a page showing the current printer configuration and image quality verification graphics. These parameters may...
... charged. • Assure that the Printer Driver has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printer Infrared ports. • From the Start Menu, select Programs, select Pentax PocketJet 3 (or 3 plus), and then select "PocketJet 3 (or 3plus) Configuration" The application will load and the active window will print a page showing the current printer configuration and image quality verification graphics. These parameters may...
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... print job, you can correct the situation as follows: • If the printer does not start to print immediately, open the release cover as far back as it will have time to adjust the paper if it is skewed after the printer pulls it into the printer's paper input slot. Use both hands to hold the paper straight while you start to print, wait for the page to the feed...
... print job, you can correct the situation as follows: • If the printer does not start to print immediately, open the release cover as far back as it will have time to adjust the paper if it is skewed after the printer pulls it into the printer's paper input slot. Use both hands to hold the paper straight while you start to print, wait for the page to the feed...
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... Instructions • When loading paper, make sure the smooth, coated side faces the back of toner, ribbons or ink. If you use Pentax Quality Paper. It has been specifically designed and tested for optimal support for the PocketJet printer family. Page 44 Refer to use . • Do not fold, crease, or wrinkle paper prior to loading it may darken the paper. See "Form Feed Modes", page 10, "Non-Perforated Roll Paper", page 11, and "Perforated Roll Paper," page 12. Use Pentax Quality Paper Pentax...
... Instructions • When loading paper, make sure the smooth, coated side faces the back of toner, ribbons or ink. If you use Pentax Quality Paper. It has been specifically designed and tested for optimal support for the PocketJet printer family. Page 44 Refer to use . • Do not fold, crease, or wrinkle paper prior to loading it may darken the paper. See "Form Feed Modes", page 10, "Non-Perforated Roll Paper", page 11, and "Perforated Roll Paper," page 12. Use Pentax Quality Paper Pentax...
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... the Authorized Service Centers. Look through Friday. • If you have installed and selected the proper printer driver as explained in this chapter for help correcting the problem. Troubleshooting Overview If you have difficulty getting your printer to work properly, first check to make sure you have done the following tasks correctly (See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the Printer"). • Installing the battery or connecting the printer to an...
... the Authorized Service Centers. Look through Friday. • If you have installed and selected the proper printer driver as explained in this chapter for help correcting the problem. Troubleshooting Overview If you have difficulty getting your printer to work properly, first check to make sure you have done the following tasks correctly (See Chapter 1, "Setting Up the Printer"). • Installing the battery or connecting the printer to an...
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... not feed through the printer even though the motor is , clean it properly with the print side away from you are using recommended Pentax Quality Paper. Use Pentax Quality paper only. If the release cover is closed and you are inserting the paper correctly. Printed Image Problems The printed image is jammed in the printer See page 43, "Clearing a Paper Jam." See page 41, "Inserting Paper." Follow the instructions for "Cleaning the Platen Roller," page 47. Page 58 Also, check the Print Density setting using the printer driver. Heavy paper...
... not feed through the printer even though the motor is , clean it properly with the print side away from you are using recommended Pentax Quality Paper. Use Pentax Quality paper only. If the release cover is closed and you are inserting the paper correctly. Printed Image Problems The printed image is jammed in the printer See page 43, "Clearing a Paper Jam." See page 41, "Inserting Paper." Follow the instructions for "Cleaning the Platen Roller," page 47. Page 58 Also, check the Print Density setting using the printer driver. Heavy paper...
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.... Make sure the paper is open during printing. The image has light or white vertical lines Make sure the release cover was not left open , close it completely. Call technical support. Call technical support. It should not have a black vertical line The print head may need maintenance. See page 17, "Making Prints Lighter or Darker." If using a DC power adapter, make sure you are clean. See Chapter 4, "Maintaining the Printer." Make sure the paper does not have a white vertical line The print head may need maintenance. Make...
.... Make sure the paper is open during printing. The image has light or white vertical lines Make sure the release cover was not left open , close it completely. Call technical support. Call technical support. It should not have a black vertical line The print head may need maintenance. See page 17, "Making Prints Lighter or Darker." If using a DC power adapter, make sure you are clean. See Chapter 4, "Maintaining the Printer." Make sure the paper does not have a white vertical line The print head may need maintenance. Make...
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... light will not print in the printer after the page has completed printing. The side margins are loading into the printer. Make sure the software application or the printer driver has been set to print the same size paper that you are incorrect Check to make sure the correct margins have been set to print the same size paper that data is limited to fit on the letter-size page. Adjust the application or printer driver as needed. Check the interface cable to make...
... light will not print in the printer after the page has completed printing. The side margins are loading into the printer. Make sure the software application or the printer driver has been set to print the same size paper that you are incorrect Check to make sure the correct margins have been set to print the same size paper that data is limited to fit on the letter-size page. Adjust the application or printer driver as needed. Check the interface cable to make...
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... the page correctly The application should proceed. Page 61 possible, replace the interface cable with a CR/LF or form feed, and the printer does not know the line is complete. An ASCII text application has not finished a text line with another page or manually form feeding using the main switch may have sent the wrong information about page size or you are inserting in the wrong paper size. Pages Are Partially Printed...
... the page correctly The application should proceed. Page 61 possible, replace the interface cable with a CR/LF or form feed, and the printer does not know the line is complete. An ASCII text application has not finished a text line with another page or manually form feeding using the main switch may have sent the wrong information about page size or you are inserting in the wrong paper size. Pages Are Partially Printed...
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... holding the main switch while paper is loaded. Page 62 Windows CE-related Problems I get an error message on connecting to the manufacturer's directions. The printing is not connected to the printer. This is not inadvertently set to eject. Make sure the printer cable is correct using infrared). Make sure the printer driver is normal. Each WinCE HPC has a different wait time after the last line of a print job for you. Try resetting the WinCE HPC...
... holding the main switch while paper is loaded. Page 62 Windows CE-related Problems I get an error message on connecting to the manufacturer's directions. The printing is not connected to the printer. This is not inadvertently set to eject. Make sure the printer cable is correct using infrared). Make sure the printer driver is normal. Each WinCE HPC has a different wait time after the last line of a print job for you. Try resetting the WinCE HPC...
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Clearing a Paper Jam, 45, 58 Configuration Options, 25 Configuration Program, 17, 20, 21 Configuration Utility, 19, 20, 21, 24, 35, 56, 63 Connecting to Your Computer, 16 Consumables, 77 Controllable Printer Features, 20 Custom Fonts, 37 Customer Support, ix cut sheet paper, 11, 12 D Darker prints, 42 DATA indicator, 19, 61, 62 DATA LED, 4 DC adapter, 18, 54 DC supply, 3 declaration of conformity, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72...
Clearing a Paper Jam, 45, 58 Configuration Options, 25 Configuration Program, 17, 20, 21 Configuration Utility, 19, 20, 21, 24, 35, 56, 63 Connecting to Your Computer, 16 Consumables, 77 Controllable Printer Features, 20 Custom Fonts, 37 Customer Support, ix cut sheet paper, 11, 12 D Darker prints, 42 DATA indicator, 19, 61, 62 DATA LED, 4 DC adapter, 18, 54 DC supply, 3 declaration of conformity, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72...
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... on Using, 43 Type Control, 15 Types, 64 User-defined size, 12 PDA, 7, 8 platen roller, 49, 50, 58, 59 Pocket PC, 7 PocketPC, viii, 7, 8 Power Sources, viii, 65 Power button, 19 POWER light, 5 Power OFF, 4 Power ON, 4 power plug, v print density, 10 Print Density, 19, 27, 58 Print Density Setting, 19 print speed, 19 Print speed, viii Print Speed, 63 Printed Image Problem, 58 Printer Commands (Function Buttons), 35 Printer Driver, 21 Printer Driver Installation Automatic CD Installation, 7 Manual, 7 Printer Features, viii Printer Queues, 25 Printing, 18 Printing Solutions, 7 Psion, 7 Page...
... on Using, 43 Type Control, 15 Types, 64 User-defined size, 12 PDA, 7, 8 platen roller, 49, 50, 58, 59 Pocket PC, 7 PocketPC, viii, 7, 8 Power Sources, viii, 65 Power button, 19 POWER light, 5 Power OFF, 4 Power ON, 4 power plug, v print density, 10 Print Density, 19, 27, 58 Print Density Setting, 19 print speed, 19 Print speed, viii Print Speed, 63 Printed Image Problem, 58 Printer Commands (Function Buttons), 35 Printer Driver, 21 Printer Driver Installation Automatic CD Installation, 7 Manual, 7 Printer Features, viii Printer Queues, 25 Printing, 18 Printing Solutions, 7 Psion, 7 Page...