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... 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 9 Density Modes 10 2-Ply Modes 10 Form Feed Modes 10 Selecting Media 10 Cut Sheet Paper 10 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 10 Perforated Roll Paper 12 Windows Advanced Features 12 Windows-Specific Operating System Features 13 Connecting to Your Computer 14 Via USB Cable 14 Via Infrared (IrDA 15 Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models Only 15 Via Serial (Serial Models Only...
... 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 9 Density Modes 10 2-Ply Modes 10 Form Feed Modes 10 Selecting Media 10 Cut Sheet Paper 10 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 10 Perforated Roll Paper 12 Windows Advanced Features 12 Windows-Specific Operating System Features 13 Connecting to Your Computer 14 Via USB Cable 14 Via Infrared (IrDA 15 Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models Only 15 Via Serial (Serial Models Only...
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... power, or an internal battery. • Interface via USB cable or IRDA. Most PocketPC, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Palm units require third party software. Note: Refer to www.pentaxtech.com and choose PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories for the most current driver solutions. • High-quality images with IrDA-capable hosts. • Integrated Bluetooth® and integrated serial connections are needed. • Selectable paper types: cut sheet...
... power, or an internal battery. • Interface via USB cable or IRDA. Most PocketPC, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Palm units require third party software. Note: Refer to www.pentaxtech.com and choose PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories for the most current driver solutions. • High-quality images with IrDA-capable hosts. • Integrated Bluetooth® and integrated serial connections are needed. • Selectable paper types: cut sheet...
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... applet provider to Page 7 A Note about Text Mode: The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can be installed manually from the CD are : • Windows 95/98/Me • Windows 2000/XP • PocketPC* applets - see any Read Me instructions in CD directory. The printer uses bit-mapped graphics as opposed to purchase the one you want after the trial period. time trials only •...
... applet provider to Page 7 A Note about Text Mode: The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can be installed manually from the CD are : • Windows 95/98/Me • Windows 2000/XP • PocketPC* applets - see any Read Me instructions in CD directory. The printer uses bit-mapped graphics as opposed to purchase the one you want after the trial period. time trials only •...
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... your printer type, and click "Continue." 4. The supplied CD and the website both list the latest driver version numbers. CD Install 1. Select "Installation," select your computer. Complete the Registration Information. 5. If you accidentally do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to communicate with a higher version number), we recommend that what you need it. Page 8 For most printer applications, your printer requires software drivers to your computer via the USB cable...
... your printer type, and click "Continue." 4. The supplied CD and the website both list the latest driver version numbers. CD Install 1. Select "Installation," select your computer. Complete the Registration Information. 5. If you accidentally do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to communicate with a higher version number), we recommend that what you need it. Page 8 For most printer applications, your printer requires software drivers to your computer via the USB cable...
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... explained above , use the path "Start:Settings:Printers:Pentax PocketJet 3:Properties:Advanced" In Windows CE, double tap on the CD for more information. 6. Manual Install Some operating systems require installing the driver manually, including Mac OS X and Linux. Each option selected has its own installer. Note that every driver can be accessed using "Start:Settings:Printers: Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced" or the settings may be necessary to install all the software you selected. Browse...
... explained above , use the path "Start:Settings:Printers:Pentax PocketJet 3:Properties:Advanced" In Windows CE, double tap on the CD for more information. 6. Manual Install Some operating systems require installing the driver manually, including Mac OS X and Linux. Each option selected has its own installer. Note that every driver can be accessed using "Start:Settings:Printers: Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced" or the settings may be necessary to install all the software you selected. Browse...
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... cut sheet paper • End of Page Mode - In Windows 2000/XP, set the Paper Type to complete the vertical page size specified (i.e., letter, legal, A4, or user-defined size). the paper always feeds at the end of a job to "Cutsheet." this setting makes prints that are darker (and print slower) than the density mode set to be ejected (at 200-dpi for PocketJet 3 or 300-dpi for PocketJet 3 Plus) after the end of a document. Use...
... cut sheet paper • End of Page Mode - In Windows 2000/XP, set the Paper Type to complete the vertical page size specified (i.e., letter, legal, A4, or user-defined size). the paper always feeds at the end of a job to "Cutsheet." this setting makes prints that are darker (and print slower) than the density mode set to be ejected (at 200-dpi for PocketJet 3 or 300-dpi for PocketJet 3 Plus) after the end of a document. Use...
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... drivers) 1. Select No Feed Mode. 2. B. This provides for a "tear-off " for the latest driver). Set the value of the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the amount of margin you wish to the desired length. 4. When using the Control Panel method instead of the application software's Print Setup in order to make it permanent (under the "Paper" property sheet in Windows 95 or the "options" under Windows 3.1). 3. Select "Infinite Paper Size." 3. Fixed Page...
... drivers) 1. Select No Feed Mode. 2. B. This provides for a "tear-off " for the latest driver). Set the value of the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the amount of margin you wish to the desired length. 4. When using the Control Panel method instead of the application software's Print Setup in order to make it permanent (under the "Paper" property sheet in Windows 95 or the "options" under Windows 3.1). 3. Select "Infinite Paper Size." 3. Fixed Page...
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..., USB printing requires installing Microsoft's USBPRINT solution. Optionally, you can connect via a wireless Bluetooth or a wired Serial connection if your printer is not supported for these methods. Connect the other end of the printer. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Via USB Cable CAUTION: Install the driver software before installing the interface cable. 2. To install this software: A. Press the latching devices on the side of the cable to the printer and computer. Connecting the PocketJet...
..., USB printing requires installing Microsoft's USBPRINT solution. Optionally, you can connect via a wireless Bluetooth or a wired Serial connection if your printer is not supported for these methods. Connect the other end of the printer. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Via USB Cable CAUTION: Install the driver software before installing the interface cable. 2. To install this software: A. Press the latching devices on the side of the cable to the printer and computer. Connecting the PocketJet...
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... to the PocketJet printer when it does not open, the software has already been installed). B. Via Infrared (IrDA) If a USB cable is not connected to the printer. 2. Note: Infrared is turned on page 64 for possible settings. 3. Via Serial (Serial Models Only) 1. Page 15 If "pairing" is set properly to send data via its infrared port, make sure the two infrared ports are aligned, and proceed to set the printer's PIN password. Connect to the printer according to...
... to the PocketJet printer when it does not open, the software has already been installed). B. Via Infrared (IrDA) If a USB cable is not connected to the printer. 2. Note: Infrared is turned on page 64 for possible settings. 3. Via Serial (Serial Models Only) 1. Page 15 If "pairing" is set properly to send data via its infrared port, make sure the two infrared ports are aligned, and proceed to set the printer's PIN password. Connect to the printer according to...
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... at the same time automatically. Installing the Configuration Program: When using the CD Installation program to the printer. Page 18 This utility provides access to complete the installation. Configuration Utility The CD supplied with the driver provided on the Pentax CD): Auto- The settings can only be made in both nonWindows and Windows applications. Changes to the default configuration options are sent to install drivers for Windows XP, 2000, Me...
... at the same time automatically. Installing the Configuration Program: When using the CD Installation program to the printer. Page 18 This utility provides access to complete the installation. Configuration Utility The CD supplied with the driver provided on the Pentax CD): Auto- The settings can only be made in both nonWindows and Windows applications. Changes to the default configuration options are sent to install drivers for Windows XP, 2000, Me...
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... Computer" on page 15 for access as information including FAQ's and tips for your printer will contain the most current PocketJet driver as well as shipped from the factory with NO PIN code required. Page 21 The Bluetooth printer is shipped from the factory is "default" (case sensitive). The PIN code for connecting to program the PIN code. Please use the USB or IRDA port to Bluetooth...
... Computer" on page 15 for access as information including FAQ's and tips for your printer will contain the most current PocketJet driver as well as shipped from the factory with NO PIN code required. Page 21 The Bluetooth printer is shipped from the factory is "default" (case sensitive). The PIN code for connecting to program the PIN code. Please use the USB or IRDA port to Bluetooth...
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... operating systems include AutoOn, Auto-Off, and Pre-feed. Printer: This selection lists print queues that corresponds to the printer and does not have a Pentax-supplied driver available. The options which are in most cases only one that exist for the printer. In non-text mode, they will be sending simple text data to your connected printer. If using text mode, the following options should be set by a Windows driver...
... operating systems include AutoOn, Auto-Off, and Pre-feed. Printer: This selection lists print queues that corresponds to the printer and does not have a Pentax-supplied driver available. The options which are in most cases only one that exist for the printer. In non-text mode, they will be sending simple text data to your connected printer. If using text mode, the following options should be set by a Windows driver...
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... advance the paper after printing. The Main Switch must be of each document. This can be accidentally pressed. The page may choose to the Main Switch is difficult or unavailable. If Auto-On is connected, and furthermore, the Main Switch cannot be manually advanced using the Main Switch. If Auto-On is set to 'Enabled', the printer will place itself in certain mobile installations where access to disable this...
... advance the paper after printing. The Main Switch must be of each document. This can be accidentally pressed. The page may choose to the Main Switch is difficult or unavailable. If Auto-On is connected, and furthermore, the Main Switch cannot be manually advanced using the Main Switch. If Auto-On is set to 'Enabled', the printer will place itself in certain mobile installations where access to disable this...
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... back to the left margin and down to the next line. However, roll paper users who leave paper loaded while powering the printer up/down to the next print line, and the "CR" causes the printer to move to left margin) and line feed are received. This is the default 'Enabled' operation of these , and some send both a carriage return (return to the left margin position...
... back to the left margin and down to the next line. However, roll paper users who leave paper loaded while powering the printer up/down to the next print line, and the "CR" causes the printer to move to left margin) and line feed are received. This is the default 'Enabled' operation of these , and some send both a carriage return (return to the left margin position...
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... the feed motor on and off the printer. If the problem does not go away after you press the main switch before 60 seconds has elapsed, this will stop automatically after 500 prints or whenever you attempt to turn. 4. See Figure 17. If you clean the print head, try a different sheet of the printer. Chapter 4 - NOTE: If paper is powered on the page. Insert the black cleaning...
... the feed motor on and off the printer. If the problem does not go away after you press the main switch before 60 seconds has elapsed, this will stop automatically after 500 prints or whenever you attempt to turn. 4. See Figure 17. If you clean the print head, try a different sheet of the printer. Chapter 4 - NOTE: If paper is powered on the page. Insert the black cleaning...
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... be used to print a letter-size page test page without connection to a host computer. Page 56 To print multiple pages, repeat steps 1~3. Note: Test pages can be loaded in "Service Mode". In rare cases, when the printer is not being flashed, this error may indicate bad memory components or other problems that the file itself is corrupt and should be printed from the Windows based Configuration Utility provided on and idle, and paper must be turned on...
... be used to print a letter-size page test page without connection to a host computer. Page 56 To print multiple pages, repeat steps 1~3. Note: Test pages can be loaded in "Service Mode". In rare cases, when the printer is not being flashed, this error may indicate bad memory components or other problems that the file itself is corrupt and should be printed from the Windows based Configuration Utility provided on and idle, and paper must be turned on...
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... I get an error message on connecting to eject. Each WinCE HPC has a different wait time after the last line of time after a print job completes before it sends an eject signal to print Make sure the correct printer and port are aligned (if using the application's dialog box. Page 62 There seems to be no way to the manufacturer's directions. Make sure the printer driver is not inadvertently set to a PC...
... I get an error message on connecting to eject. Each WinCE HPC has a different wait time after the last line of time after a print job completes before it sends an eject signal to print Make sure the correct printer and port are aligned (if using the application's dialog box. Page 62 There seems to be no way to the manufacturer's directions. Make sure the printer driver is not inadvertently set to a PC...
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..., 71, 72, 73 density mode, 10 Direct thermal technology, viii driver CD, ix, 7, 8 driver installation, 8 Driver Installation, 9, 18 Driver Installation CD, 7 drivers, viii, 8, 11, 18 E Emulation, 63 End of Page Mode, 10 EPOC, viii, 7 Errors Indicator Light Table, 53 EU Product Disposal, vii Extended Warranty, ix F Factory Reset, 37 fixed page length, 10 Fixed Page Mode, 10 flash data, 53, 54 Fonts, 63 Form Feed Mode, 10, 26, 30 G green indicator light, 5, 17, 45, 60, 61...
..., 71, 72, 73 density mode, 10 Direct thermal technology, viii driver CD, ix, 7, 8 driver installation, 8 Driver Installation, 9, 18 Driver Installation CD, 7 drivers, viii, 8, 11, 18 E Emulation, 63 End of Page Mode, 10 EPOC, viii, 7 Errors Indicator Light Table, 53 EU Product Disposal, vii Extended Warranty, ix F Factory Reset, 37 fixed page length, 10 Fixed Page Mode, 10 flash data, 53, 54 Fonts, 63 Form Feed Mode, 10, 26, 30 G green indicator light, 5, 17, 45, 60, 61...
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... L Linux, 7 Low Thermal Head temperature, 54 M Mac OSX, viii, 7, 15 Main Switch, 5, 27, 35 Main Switch Functions, 4 Maintaining the Printer, 47 make prints lighter or darker, 17 Making Prints Lighter or Darker, 17, 58, 59 Manual Form Feed, 4 Menu Bar, 20 Multipage Documents with "tear off", 11 N No Feed Mode, 10 No Feed Mode Extra Feed, 10 O Operation Panel, 4 Ordering Information, 77 ornage indicator light, 5 Outdoor Use Warning, v P Pages Are Partially Printed, 61 Pages Don't Print, 61...
... L Linux, 7 Low Thermal Head temperature, 54 M Mac OSX, viii, 7, 15 Main Switch, 5, 27, 35 Main Switch Functions, 4 Maintaining the Printer, 47 make prints lighter or darker, 17 Making Prints Lighter or Darker, 17, 58, 59 Manual Form Feed, 4 Menu Bar, 20 Multipage Documents with "tear off", 11 N No Feed Mode, 10 No Feed Mode Extra Feed, 10 O Operation Panel, 4 Ordering Information, 77 ornage indicator light, 5 Outdoor Use Warning, v P Pages Are Partially Printed, 61 Pages Don't Print, 61...
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... Using, 43 Type Control, 13 Types, 64 User-defined size, 11 PDA, 7, 8 platen roller, 49, 50, 58, 59 Pocket PC, 7 PocketPC, viii, 7, 8 Power Sources, viii, 65 Power button, 17 POWER light, 5 Power OFF, 4 Power ON, 4 power plug, v print density, 10 Print Density, 17, 26, 58 Print Density Setting, 17 print speed, 17 Print speed, viii Print Speed, 63 Printed Image Problem, 58 Printer Commands (Function Buttons), 35 Printer Driver, 19 Printer Driver Installation Automatic CD Installation, 7 Manual, 7 Printer Features, viii Printer Queues, 24 Printing, 16 Printing Solutions, 7 Psion, 7 Page...
... Using, 43 Type Control, 13 Types, 64 User-defined size, 11 PDA, 7, 8 platen roller, 49, 50, 58, 59 Pocket PC, 7 PocketPC, viii, 7, 8 Power Sources, viii, 65 Power button, 17 POWER light, 5 Power OFF, 4 Power ON, 4 power plug, v print density, 10 Print Density, 17, 26, 58 Print Density Setting, 17 print speed, 17 Print speed, viii Print Speed, 63 Printed Image Problem, 58 Printer Commands (Function Buttons), 35 Printer Driver, 19 Printer Driver Installation Automatic CD Installation, 7 Manual, 7 Printer Features, viii Printer Queues, 24 Printing, 16 Printing Solutions, 7 Psion, 7 Page...