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... either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2008-2014 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. ii PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide For patent information, please refer to change without written permission of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Bluetooth is a trademark of Intermec Technologies Corporation. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar...
... either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2008-2014 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. ii PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide For patent information, please refer to change without written permission of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Bluetooth is a trademark of Intermec Technologies Corporation. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar...
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Document Change Record This page records changes to enable IrDA communications. Added information on how to this document. Clarified DIP switch settings, updated software and programming information, updated firmware upgrade procedure, and added part numbers for the 2-bay battery charger and VBA accessories. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide iii Version Number 004 Date 1/2014 003 04/2010 002 06/2009 Description of Change Updated Global Services and Support information. The document was originally released as Revision 001.
Document Change Record This page records changes to enable IrDA communications. Added information on how to this document. Clarified DIP switch settings, updated software and programming information, updated firmware upgrade procedure, and added part numbers for the 2-bay battery charger and VBA accessories. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide iii Version Number 004 Date 1/2014 003 04/2010 002 06/2009 Description of Change Updated Global Services and Support information. The document was originally released as Revision 001.
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... vii Global Services and Support vii Who Should Read This Manual viii Related Documents ix Learning About the PB2 Mobile Printer 11 Understanding the Printer Features 11 Understanding the LEDs 13 Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger 14 Loading Paper 18 Tearing ... 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 ...
... vii Global Services and Support vii Who Should Read This Manual viii Related Documents ix Learning About the PB2 Mobile Printer 11 Understanding the Printer Features 11 Understanding the LEDs 13 Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger 14 Loading Paper 18 Tearing ... 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 ...
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... this document. Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for a particular purpose. Disclaimer of data. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide vii This section explains how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that must be strictly ... a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of merchantability and fitness for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. Read and follow the safety warnings and cautions. ...
... this document. Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for a particular purpose. Disclaimer of data. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide vii This section explains how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that must be strictly ... a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of merchantability and fitness for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. Read and follow the safety warnings and cautions. ...
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Send Feedback Your feedback is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the PB2 Mobile Printer. Telephone Support In the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local representative, from the Intermec website, click About Us > Contact Us. Outside the U.S.A. Who Should Read This Manual This document is for the person who is crucial to the continual ...
Send Feedback Your feedback is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the PB2 Mobile Printer. Telephone Support In the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local representative, from the Intermec website, click About Us > Contact Us. Outside the U.S.A. Who Should Read This Manual This document is for the person who is crucial to the continual ...
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... menu, navigate to your product page. To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com contains our documents that you locate the documentation for free. Before You Begin Related Documents You may find the PB2 printer product page, click Printers and Media > Mobile Printers > PB2/PB3. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If your product does not...
... menu, navigate to your product page. To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com contains our documents that you locate the documentation for free. Before You Begin Related Documents You may find the PB2 printer product page, click Printers and Media > Mobile Printers > PB2/PB3. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If your product does not...
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... of 2-inch receipt paper (already loaded in the printer) • Printhead cleaning pen • Product documentation: Quick Start Guide, Compliance Inserts, Battery Instructions, and Warranty Card For a list of service receipts are required. Learning About the PB2 Mobile Printer The PB2 Mobile Printer is a full-featured portable receipt printer designed for a variety of job environments where...
... of 2-inch receipt paper (already loaded in the printer) • Printhead cleaning pen • Product documentation: Quick Start Guide, Compliance Inserts, Battery Instructions, and Warranty Card For a list of service receipts are required. Learning About the PB2 Mobile Printer The PB2 Mobile Printer is a full-featured portable receipt printer designed for a variety of job environments where...
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...a Configuration Test Page" on page 18. Power connector Serial port Belt loop knob Battery door latch PB2 Serial Port, Power Connector, Belt Loop Knob, and Battery Door Latch The printer features are described in the next table. Press to a host computer. Use cable P/N 5892RJD9-1.... Slide to feed paper out of the printer. Press to lock or unlock the battery door. For help , see the next section. Connects the printer to print a configuration test page. PB2 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door button Power ...
...a Configuration Test Page" on page 18. Power connector Serial port Belt loop knob Battery door latch PB2 Serial Port, Power Connector, Belt Loop Knob, and Battery Door Latch The printer features are described in the next table. Press to a host computer. Use cable P/N 5892RJD9-1.... Slide to feed paper out of the printer. Press to lock or unlock the battery door. For help , see the next section. Connects the printer to print a configuration test page. PB2 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door button Power ...
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... State Descriptions LED State Description Communications Flashing Green Power is on . PB2 is in Bluetooth or 802.11 mode. Battery fully charged (when printer is communicating via Bluetooth or 802.11 radio. PB2 is in RS-232 or IrDA mode. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 13 Steady Amber Battery is communicating with host in RS...
... State Descriptions LED State Description Communications Flashing Green Power is on . PB2 is in Bluetooth or 802.11 mode. Battery fully charged (when printer is communicating via Bluetooth or 802.11 radio. PB2 is in RS-232 or IrDA mode. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 13 Steady Amber Battery is communicating with host in RS...
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... contacts in this device may present a risk of about 90 degrees. One of three conditions: • Printer is out of another battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. PB2 LED State Descriptions (continued) LED Data and Status State Off Steady Green Flashing Red Steady Red Description Card... was read (for optional magnetic stripe reader). Printhead is charging. 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
... contacts in this device may present a risk of about 90 degrees. One of three conditions: • Printer is out of another battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. PB2 LED State Descriptions (continued) LED Data and Status State Off Steady Green Flashing Red Steady Red Description Card... was read (for optional magnetic stripe reader). Printhead is charging. 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
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...appropriate AC plug on the adapter. To remove the battery • Unlock and open the battery door and tip the printer to one side to lock the latch. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 15 To charge the battery with four different plugs suitable for most regions worldwide. Be sure you insert ...the battery correctly, or you may damage the battery contacts in the printer. 4 Close the battery door and slide the latch away...
...appropriate AC plug on the adapter. To remove the battery • Unlock and open the battery door and tip the printer to one side to lock the latch. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 15 To charge the battery with four different plugs suitable for most regions worldwide. Be sure you insert ...the battery correctly, or you may damage the battery contacts in the printer. 4 Close the battery door and slide the latch away...
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After about three hours the Battery LED turns off . The wall mounted charger is charging. 3 Make sure the printer is Class II equipment. The battery is fully charged. 11 12 1 10 2 9 3 8 4 765 Note: The wall ...is off and connect the adapter to AC power. Using the 2-Bay Battery Charger Use the 2-bay battery charger to turn the printer off . To use in Korea. The Battery LED turns on , press the Power button to charge the batteries. Note: ... comply with plugs for use the 2-bay charger 1 Plug the AC adapter into the 2-bay charger. 16 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide
After about three hours the Battery LED turns off . The wall mounted charger is charging. 3 Make sure the printer is Class II equipment. The battery is fully charged. 11 12 1 10 2 9 3 8 4 765 Note: The wall ...is off and connect the adapter to AC power. Using the 2-Bay Battery Charger Use the 2-bay battery charger to turn the printer off . To use in Korea. The Battery LED turns on , press the Power button to charge the batteries. Note: ... comply with plugs for use the 2-bay charger 1 Plug the AC adapter into the 2-bay charger. 16 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide
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... battery snaps into one of the bays. 4 Slide the battery towards the LEDs. If the battery is not charged, the Status LED for maintaining the PB2 battery: • Be sure to use . The Status LEDs turn green, indicating that bay turns red. When the Status LED turns green, the battery is...
... battery snaps into one of the bays. 4 Slide the battery towards the LEDs. If the battery is not charged, the Status LED for maintaining the PB2 battery: • Be sure to use . The Status LEDs turn green, indicating that bay turns red. When the Status LED turns green, the battery is...
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...to local regulations. Otherwise the core will be pulled into the mechanism causing jamming and possible gear damage. For more information, see the PB2 and PB3 Battery Instructions. To load paper 1 Press the Paper Door button to the inside core in trash. • Do not disassemble...not store a fully charged battery at 25°C (77°F). • Remove the battery from the printer before storing the printer for long periods of time - • For maximum battery life, Intermec recommends charging the battery at temperatures greater than 40°C (104°F) for long periods of time....
...to local regulations. Otherwise the core will be pulled into the mechanism causing jamming and possible gear damage. For more information, see the PB2 and PB3 Battery Instructions. To load paper 1 Press the Paper Door button to the inside core in trash. • Do not disassemble...not store a fully charged battery at 25°C (77°F). • Remove the battery from the printer before storing the printer for long periods of time - • For maximum battery life, Intermec recommends charging the battery at temperatures greater than 40°C (104°F) for long periods of time....
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PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 19 Printhead guide Printhead guide 4 Close the paper door. The paper supply should unwind from the bottom. 3 Unroll about 3 inches of paper from the roll and position it between the printhead guides. The door clicks when completely closed. 5 Press the Power button to turn the printer on. 6 Press and hold the Feed button to verify that the paper advances correctly. 2 Place the 2-inch paper roll into the printer as shown in the next illustration.
PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 19 Printhead guide Printhead guide 4 Close the paper door. The paper supply should unwind from the bottom. 3 Unroll about 3 inches of paper from the roll and position it between the printhead guides. The door clicks when completely closed. 5 Press the Power button to turn the printer on. 6 Press and hold the Feed button to verify that the paper advances correctly. 2 Place the 2-inch paper roll into the printer as shown in the next illustration.
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... to tear the paper. Pull one edge of the paper against the tear bar, and then tear down until the knob clicks into place. 20 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Pulling up and pulling sideways without using the tear bar can cause a paper jam. The paper door acts as a tear bar. The... over your belt and snap it to secure it. 2 Insert the belt loop knob into the connector slot on the belt loop and slide the printer down and across against the tear bar to tear the paper.
... to tear the paper. Pull one edge of the paper against the tear bar, and then tear down until the knob clicks into place. 20 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Pulling up and pulling sideways without using the tear bar can cause a paper jam. The paper door acts as a tear bar. The... over your belt and snap it to secure it. 2 Insert the belt loop knob into the connector slot on the belt loop and slide the printer down and across against the tear bar to tear the paper.
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... belt loop knob out of the slot. If you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is installed. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is off before you can print... or Feed button. Use this information for reference when installing the PB2 and to remove the printer from the belt loop, press both latches. Note: Do not try to verify correct printer operation. To print a test page 1 Make sure the printer is loaded, you begin. 2 Press and hold the Feed button...
... belt loop knob out of the slot. If you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is installed. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is off before you can print... or Feed button. Use this information for reference when installing the PB2 and to remove the printer from the belt loop, press both latches. Note: Do not try to verify correct printer operation. To print a test page 1 Make sure the printer is loaded, you begin. 2 Press and hold the Feed button...
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...-39 CODE-128 CODABAR INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 UPC_EAN_JAN 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 For more information on configuring serial connections, see "Changing Printer Connection Settings" on the configuration you ordered, the PB2 supports a Bluetooth, 802.11g wireless network, or IrDA...
...-39 CODE-128 CODABAR INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 UPC_EAN_JAN 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 For more information on configuring serial connections, see "Changing Printer Connection Settings" on the configuration you ordered, the PB2 supports a Bluetooth, 802.11g wireless network, or IrDA...
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... on connecting to Bluetooth devices. Note: When the printer is set for an 802.11g wireless network connection. If your PB2 includes the optional 802.11g radio module, the printer is configured by default for Bluetooth connections at www.intermec.com. 2 Select Support > Downloads. 3 In ...available downloads, select the Easy Configuration Utility and follow the prompts to the Intermec website at a baud rate of 115200. To download the Easy Configuration Utility 1 Go to download the application. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 23 You must connect to configure Bluetooth and 802.11 ...
... on connecting to Bluetooth devices. Note: When the printer is set for an 802.11g wireless network connection. If your PB2 includes the optional 802.11g radio module, the printer is configured by default for Bluetooth connections at www.intermec.com. 2 Select Support > Downloads. 3 In ...available downloads, select the Easy Configuration Utility and follow the prompts to the Intermec website at a baud rate of 115200. To download the Easy Configuration Utility 1 Go to download the application. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 23 You must connect to configure Bluetooth and 802.11 ...