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... Belt Loop 20 Printing a Configuration Test Page 21 Communicating With a Host 22 Setting Up Bluetooth or 802.11 Communications 23 Setting Up IrDA Communications 24 Setting Up Serial Communications 24 Changing Printer Connection Settings 24 Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader 27 Maintaining the Printer 27 Troubleshooting 28 Problems and Solutions 29 Calling Product Support 30 Software and Programming Information 30 Downloading Printer Software 30 Installing Printer Firmware 31 Specifications 35 Accessories 36 Pinout Diagram 36 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide v
... Belt Loop 20 Printing a Configuration Test Page 21 Communicating With a Host 22 Setting Up Bluetooth or 802.11 Communications 23 Setting Up IrDA Communications 24 Setting Up Serial Communications 24 Changing Printer Connection Settings 24 Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader 27 Maintaining the Printer 27 Troubleshooting 28 Problems and Solutions 29 Calling Product Support 30 Software and Programming Information 30 Downloading Printer Software 30 Installing Printer Firmware 31 Specifications 35 Accessories 36 Pinout Diagram 36 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide v
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... "Loading Paper" on or off. For help , see the next section. For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 20. 12 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Use cable P/N 5892RJD9-1. You can also press Feed to open the paper compartment door. For help , see the next section. Press to print a configuration test page. PB2 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door button Power connector Serial port Battery door latch Belt Loop knob Description Press once to a host computer. Connects the printer to turn the printer...
... "Loading Paper" on or off. For help , see the next section. For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 20. 12 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Use cable P/N 5892RJD9-1. You can also press Feed to open the paper compartment door. For help , see the next section. Press to print a configuration test page. PB2 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door button Power connector Serial port Battery door latch Belt Loop knob Description Press once to a host computer. Connects the printer to turn the printer...
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... of paper. • The paper door is ready to achieve maximum capacity. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use only Intermec battery model 318-040-001. The battery used in the battery compartment. 14 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide To cycle a battery, fully charge it and then allow a full discharge through normal use. Do not force the door all the way open...
... of paper. • The paper door is ready to achieve maximum capacity. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use only Intermec battery model 318-040-001. The battery used in the battery compartment. 14 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide To cycle a battery, fully charge it and then allow a full discharge through normal use. Do not force the door all the way open...
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... Feed button. 3 Press the Power button once to verify correct printer operation. Note: If you can print a configuration test page. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 Use this information for reference when installing the PB2 and to turn on page 28. When the printer starts printing the test page, release the Feed button. 4 To stop or cancel printing the test page, press either the Power or Feed button. Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is loaded, you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power...
... Feed button. 3 Press the Power button once to verify correct printer operation. Note: If you can print a configuration test page. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 Use this information for reference when installing the PB2 and to turn on page 28. When the printer starts printing the test page, release the Feed button. 4 To stop or cancel printing the test page, press either the Power or Feed button. Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is loaded, you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power...
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... PDF417 INTERMEC PORTABLE THERMAL PRINTER *INTERMEC* I N T E R M E C Intermec Sample Configuration Test Page Communicating With a Host Depending on page 24. 22 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide COURIER2 - 48 COLUMNS AbCdØ123 K3 - COURIER3 - 57 COLUMNS AbCdØ123 K4 - A b C d 0 1 2 3 INTERMEC PRINTER V1.ØØ (C) 2ØØ8 Power Timer: OFF, Manual Mode Wireless Mode. 115.2K, 8, N, 1 Model Number: PBXA021E P B X A 0 2 1 E Serial Number: PBXA021E00 3 1 2 R 0 8 0 0 0 0 1 Device Address: 0012F305F6AA 0 0 1 2 F 3 0 5 F 6 A A LIST OF INSTALLED FONTS KØ...
... PDF417 INTERMEC PORTABLE THERMAL PRINTER *INTERMEC* I N T E R M E C Intermec Sample Configuration Test Page Communicating With a Host Depending on page 24. 22 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide COURIER2 - 48 COLUMNS AbCdØ123 K3 - COURIER3 - 57 COLUMNS AbCdØ123 K4 - A b C d 0 1 2 3 INTERMEC PRINTER V1.ØØ (C) 2ØØ8 Power Timer: OFF, Manual Mode Wireless Mode. 115.2K, 8, N, 1 Model Number: PBXA021E P B X A 0 2 1 E Serial Number: PBXA021E00 3 1 2 R 0 8 0 0 0 0 1 Device Address: 0012F305F6AA 0 0 1 2 F 3 0 5 F 6 A A LIST OF INSTALLED FONTS KØ...
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... the printer and require service or repair. When you load a new roll of the printer. This may occur depending on page 18. Printhead Black mark sensor Platen roller Tear bar 2 Clean the printhead with the included cleaning pen or with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 3 Remove buildup from the printer. Use a can of compressed air to clean the printhead. To clean the printhead and platen roller 1 Remove the paper from the black mark...
... the printer and require service or repair. When you load a new roll of the printer. This may occur depending on page 18. Printhead Black mark sensor Platen roller Tear bar 2 Clean the printhead with the included cleaning pen or with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 3 Remove buildup from the printer. Use a can of compressed air to clean the printhead. To clean the printhead and platen roller 1 Remove the paper from the black mark...
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... print job. Remove jammed paper and reload paper supply. Install a battery. Clean the printhead. on page 21. In Bluetooth mode, Move the printer closer to print from a host computer, try printing a test page. Printer does not print. Verify that the communication settings from host. For help, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on . • If AC output is installed, even if you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source. The printer will not turn Check the AC adapter output with the printer. Check...
... print job. Remove jammed paper and reload paper supply. Install a battery. Clean the printhead. on page 21. In Bluetooth mode, Move the printer closer to print from a host computer, try printing a test page. Printer does not print. Verify that the communication settings from host. For help, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on . • If AC output is installed, even if you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source. The printer will not turn Check the AC adapter output with the printer. Check...
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... download the file. 30 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to find the answer to your printer, and may need to call : 1-800-755-5505 Outside the U.S.A. For help, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on the configuration test page. If you have the following information ready: • Serial number • Firmware version • Communication settings Some printer settings are included on page 21. Calling Product Support...
... download the file. 30 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to find the answer to your printer, and may need to call : 1-800-755-5505 Outside the U.S.A. For help, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on the configuration test page. If you have the following information ready: • Serial number • Firmware version • Communication settings Some printer settings are included on page 21. Calling Product Support...
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... also need to configure your printer hardware. Note: You can also download SDKs from the Internet. Tera Term is a free, open-source terminal emulator program available from www.fieldsoftware.com to help develop mobile printing solutions for the PB2. For more information, see one of ESC/P commands. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 31 The PB2 is compatible with the XSim printer language, as well as with a serial cable. •...
... also need to configure your printer hardware. Note: You can also download SDKs from the Internet. Tera Term is a free, open-source terminal emulator program available from www.fieldsoftware.com to help develop mobile printing solutions for the PB2. For more information, see one of ESC/P commands. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 31 The PB2 is compatible with the XSim printer language, as well as with a serial cable. •...
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... PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide This message appears: Erase user code? 5 Press Y. Erased Internal Bank 0. When the firmware is loaded, the printer responds with a serial cable. To install firmware and configure printer hardware Use only firmware files provided by Intermec. 1 Print a configuration test page. For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 24. 3 Open Tera Term. For help , see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 21. 2 Configure the printer for a serial connection and connect it to the printer. Erased External Flash Chip. Send a Hex File...
... PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide This message appears: Erase user code? 5 Press Y. Erased Internal Bank 0. When the firmware is loaded, the printer responds with a serial cable. To install firmware and configure printer hardware Use only firmware files provided by Intermec. 1 Print a configuration test page. For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 24. 3 Open Tera Term. For help , see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 21. 2 Configure the printer for a serial connection and connect it to the printer. Erased External Flash Chip. Send a Hex File...
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.../sec (2 in/sec) Codabar, Code 39, UCC/EAN-128, EAN/UPC, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, PDF417 Character sets Memory Charge time Communications Print ratio Standard: English/Latin Optional: Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Polish 1 MB RAM, 4 MB program flash Approximately 180 min Serial (RS-232), Bluetooth, 802.11g, IrDA 25% black max/sq in PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 35
.../sec (2 in/sec) Codabar, Code 39, UCC/EAN-128, EAN/UPC, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, PDF417 Character sets Memory Charge time Communications Print ratio Standard: English/Latin Optional: Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Polish 1 MB RAM, 4 MB program flash Approximately 180 min Serial (RS-232), Bluetooth, 802.11g, IrDA 25% black max/sq in PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 35
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... (input) 36 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Charges the battery and runs the printer on AC power (battery must be installed or printer will not print). • Shoulder Strap • Printhead Cleaning Pen • Magnetic Stripe Reader Cleaning Cards • Serial Cable • 2-inch Receipt Paper • Belt loop • 2-Bay Battery Charger • Vehicle Battery Adapter (VBA)/cigarette lighter charger Pinout Diagram Pin 1 Serial Port Pin Assignments Pin...
... (input) 36 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Charges the battery and runs the printer on AC power (battery must be installed or printer will not print). • Shoulder Strap • Printhead Cleaning Pen • Magnetic Stripe Reader Cleaning Cards • Serial Cable • 2-inch Receipt Paper • Belt loop • 2-Bay Battery Charger • Vehicle Battery Adapter (VBA)/cigarette lighter charger Pinout Diagram Pin 1 Serial Port Pin Assignments Pin...
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... Loading Paper 18 Tearing Paper 19 Using the Belt Loop 20 Printing a Configuration Test Page 21 Communicating With a Host 22 Setting Up Bluetooth or 802.11 Communications 23 Setting Up IrDA Communications 24 Setting Up Serial Communications 24 Changing Printer Connection Settings 25 Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader 28 Maintaining the Printer 28 Troubleshooting 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Calling Product Support 31 Software and Programming Information 31 Downloading Printer Software 31 Installing Printer Firmware 32 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide...
... Loading Paper 18 Tearing Paper 19 Using the Belt Loop 20 Printing a Configuration Test Page 21 Communicating With a Host 22 Setting Up Bluetooth or 802.11 Communications 23 Setting Up IrDA Communications 24 Setting Up Serial Communications 24 Changing Printer Connection Settings 25 Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader 28 Maintaining the Printer 28 Troubleshooting 29 Problems and Solutions 30 Calling Product Support 31 Software and Programming Information 31 Downloading Printer Software 31 Installing Printer Firmware 32 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide...
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... "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 18. Use cable P/N 5892RJD9-1. For help , see "Loading Paper" on page 21. For help , see the next section. PB3 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door handle Power connector Serial port Battery door latch Belt loop knob Description Press once to open the paper compartment door. Pull to turn the printer on page 20. 12 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide For help , see "Using the Belt Loop" on or off. Connects the printer to...
... "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 18. Use cable P/N 5892RJD9-1. For help , see "Loading Paper" on page 21. For help , see the next section. PB3 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door handle Power connector Serial port Battery door latch Belt loop knob Description Press once to open the paper compartment door. Pull to turn the printer on page 20. 12 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide For help , see "Using the Belt Loop" on or off. Connects the printer to...
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... State Descriptions (continued) LED Data and Status State Off Steady Green Flashing Red Steady Red Description Card was read successfully, or card cannot be cycled several times to achieve maximum capacity. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use Intermec battery model 318-040-001 only. The battery used in the battery compartment. 14 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide One of three conditions: •...
... State Descriptions (continued) LED Data and Status State Off Steady Green Flashing Red Steady Red Description Card was read successfully, or card cannot be cycled several times to achieve maximum capacity. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use Intermec battery model 318-040-001 only. The battery used in the battery compartment. 14 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide One of three conditions: •...
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... printer. When the printer starts printing the test page, release the Feed button. 4 To stop or cancel printing the test page, press either the Power or Feed button. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 If you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is installed. Use this information for reference when installing the PB3 and to turn on page 29. Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is loaded...
... printer. When the printer starts printing the test page, release the Feed button. 4 To stop or cancel printing the test page, press either the Power or Feed button. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 If you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is installed. Use this information for reference when installing the PB3 and to turn on page 29. Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is loaded...
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... service or repair. Troubleshooting This section contains information about troubleshooting common problems and contacting Product Support. Do not use sharp objects to blow dust and paper debris out of the printer. Printhead Black mark sensor Platen roller Tear bar 2 Clean the printhead with the included cleaning pen or with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 3 Remove buildup from the printer. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 29 To clean the printhead and platen roller 1 Remove...
... service or repair. Troubleshooting This section contains information about troubleshooting common problems and contacting Product Support. Do not use sharp objects to blow dust and paper debris out of the printer. Printhead Black mark sensor Platen roller Tear bar 2 Clean the printhead with the included cleaning pen or with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 3 Remove buildup from the printer. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 29 To clean the printhead and platen roller 1 Remove...
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..., replace the adapter. PB3 Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printer does not feed paper correctly. Verify that the communication settings from the test page are unable to print from host. Print quality is flashing red. Data and Status LED is too light. Output should be fixed easily. If you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source. The printer will not turn Check the AC adapter output with the printer. 30 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide...
..., replace the adapter. PB3 Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printer does not feed paper correctly. Verify that the communication settings from the test page are unable to print from host. Print quality is flashing red. Data and Status LED is too light. Output should be fixed easily. If you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source. The printer will not turn Check the AC adapter output with the printer. 30 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide...
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... firmware files provided by Intermec. 32 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide Note: You can download the macro from the PB3 downloads page from www.fieldsoftware.com to help develop mobile printing solutions for the PB3. For more information, visit www.intermec.com and choose Products > Applications & Software > Developer Library > Developer Resource Kits. Before getting started, make sure that: • your printer is set to serial mode (all DIP switches...
... firmware files provided by Intermec. 32 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide Note: You can download the macro from the PB3 downloads page from www.fieldsoftware.com to help develop mobile printing solutions for the PB3. For more information, visit www.intermec.com and choose Products > Applications & Software > Developer Library > Developer Resource Kits. Before getting started, make sure that: • your printer is set to serial mode (all DIP switches...
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... OK. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 33 Note: If the printer does not turn on, you see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 21. 2 Configure the printer for a serial connection and connect it to the host computer with Done. 7 Start the Tera Term application. 8 From the Setup menu, select Serial port. 9 Configure the serial port settings as you need to cycle power to 5 minutes. 1 Print a configuration test page. When the firmware is loaded, the printer responds with a serial cable. For help , see the...
... OK. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 33 Note: If the printer does not turn on, you see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 21. 2 Configure the printer for a serial connection and connect it to the host computer with Done. 7 Start the Tera Term application. 8 From the Setup menu, select Serial port. 9 Configure the serial port settings as you need to cycle power to 5 minutes. 1 Print a configuration test page. When the firmware is loaded, the printer responds with a serial cable. For help , see the...
