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... 14 Loading Paper 18 Tearing Paper 20 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 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...
... 14 Loading Paper 18 Tearing Paper 20 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 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...
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... open the paper compartment door. For help , see "Loading Paper" on page 21. Press to print a configuration test page. Slide to the included belt loop. For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 18. For help , see "Using the Belt Loop" on or off. Attaches the printer to lock or unlock the battery door. Connects the printer to turn the printer on page 20. 12 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide PB2 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door button Power connector Serial port...
... open the paper compartment door. For help , see "Loading Paper" on page 21. Press to print a configuration test page. Slide to the included belt loop. For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 18. For help , see "Using the Belt Loop" on or off. Attaches the printer to lock or unlock the battery door. Connects the printer to turn the printer on page 20. 12 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide PB2 Feature Descriptions Feature Power button Feed button Paper door button Power connector Serial port...
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... charge, make sure the printer is off while the battery is too hot. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use only Intermec battery model 318-040-001. Card reader is out of another battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Printing pauses until printhead reaches normal operating temperature. PB2 LED State Descriptions (continued) LED Data and Status State...
... charge, make sure the printer is off while the battery is too hot. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use only Intermec battery model 318-040-001. Card reader is out of another battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Printing pauses until printhead reaches normal operating temperature. PB2 LED State Descriptions (continued) LED Data and Status State...
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... paper is loaded, you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is off before you cannot print the test page, see "Troubleshooting" on the printer. Use this information for reference when installing the PB2 and to remove the printer from the belt loop, press both latches. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 Note: If you can print a configuration test page. When the printer starts printing...
... paper is loaded, you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is off before you cannot print the test page, see "Troubleshooting" on the printer. Use this information for reference when installing the PB2 and to remove the printer from the belt loop, press both latches. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 Note: If you can print a configuration test page. When the printer starts printing...
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... 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 connection to a host computer that will send data for the printer to use a serial connection instead. COURIER4 - 64 COLUMNS AbCdØ123 K5 - 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...
... 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 connection to a host computer that will send data for the printer to use a serial connection instead. COURIER4 - 64 COLUMNS AbCdØ123 K5 - 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...
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... occur depending on page 18. Use a can of the paper supply used. Ensure that the roller is clean all the way around. Note: Dust build-up may damage the printer and require service or repair. Troubleshooting This section contains information about troubleshooting common problems and contacting Product Support. 28 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Printhead Black mark sensor Platen roller Tear bar 2 Clean the printhead with the included cleaning pen or with...
... occur depending on page 18. Use a can of the paper supply used. Ensure that the roller is clean all the way around. Note: Dust build-up may damage the printer and require service or repair. Troubleshooting This section contains information about troubleshooting common problems and contacting Product Support. 28 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Printhead Black mark sensor Platen roller Tear bar 2 Clean the printhead with the included cleaning pen or with...
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.... Output should be fixed easily. Problems and Solutions Most printer operation, print quality, or printer communication problems can be 10 VDC. PB2 Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printer does not feed paper correctly. Read error. printer does not print data Make sure the host has established a connection from a host computer, try printing a test page. Printhead may be too hot and printer has automatically paused the current print job. paper door is too light. Printer does not print. The printer will not turn Check...
.... Output should be fixed easily. Problems and Solutions Most printer operation, print quality, or printer communication problems can be 10 VDC. PB2 Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printer does not feed paper correctly. Read error. printer does not print data Make sure the host has established a connection from a host computer, try printing a test page. Printhead may be too hot and printer has automatically paused the current print job. paper door is too light. Printer does not print. The printer will not turn Check...
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...; Serial number • Firmware version • Communication settings Some printer settings are included on page 21. Downloading Printer Software You can download printer software from the Intermec website. and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to find the answer to download the file. 30 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Calling Product Support Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.com. 2 Select Products > Printers and Media > Mobile Printers > PB2/PB3. 3 Select...
...; Serial number • Firmware version • Communication settings Some printer settings are included on page 21. Downloading Printer Software You can download printer software from the Intermec website. and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to find the answer to download the file. 30 PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide Calling Product Support Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.com. 2 Select Products > Printers and Media > Mobile Printers > PB2/PB3. 3 Select...
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For more information, visit www.intermec.com and choose Products > Applications & Software > Developer Library > Developer Resource Kits. Tera Term is on (green). • you also need to help develop mobile printing solutions for the PB2. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 31 The PB2 is compatible with the XSim printer language, as well as with a serial cable. • Communications LED is a free, open-source terminal emulator program...
For more information, visit www.intermec.com and choose Products > Applications & Software > Developer Library > Developer Resource Kits. Tera Term is on (green). • you also need to help develop mobile printing solutions for the PB2. PB2 Mobile Printer User's Guide 31 The PB2 is compatible with the XSim printer language, as well as with a serial cable. • Communications LED is a free, open-source terminal emulator program...
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... connects to the printer. Erased External Flash Chip. Send a Hex File. 6 Send the firmware file to the printer. For help , see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 21. 2 Configure the printer for a serial connection and connect it to 5 minutes. This message appears: Erasing... When the firmware is loaded, the printer responds with a serial cable. You can download the macro from the PB2 downloads page from the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. • you need to cycle power to the printer. Remove and install...
... connects to the printer. Erased External Flash Chip. Send a Hex File. 6 Send the firmware file to the printer. For help , see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 21. 2 Configure the printer for a serial connection and connect it to 5 minutes. This message appears: Erasing... When the firmware is loaded, the printer responds with a serial cable. You can download the macro from the PB2 downloads page from the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. • you need to cycle power to the printer. Remove and install...
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... (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
... (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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...) 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...
...) 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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... 16 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 v
... 16 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 v
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Connects the printer to the included belt loop. Attaches the printer to a host computer. Slide to open the paper compartment door. 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 the AC adapter/battery charger. For help , see "Loading Paper" on page 20. 12 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on...
Connects the printer to the included belt loop. Attaches the printer to a host computer. Slide to open the paper compartment door. 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 the AC adapter/battery charger. For help , see "Loading Paper" on page 20. 12 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide For help , see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on...
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...Data and Status State Off Steady Green Flashing Red Steady Red Description Card was read (for optional magnetic stripe reader). The battery used in the battery compartment. 14 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide To ensure a full charge, do not operate the printer while charging the battery. Do not force the door all the way open . • Card reader error... • Printer is out of paper. • The paper door is ready to an angle of fire or explosion. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use Intermec battery model 318-040-001 only. Card reader is open . 2 ...
...Data and Status State Off Steady Green Flashing Red Steady Red Description Card was read (for optional magnetic stripe reader). The battery used in the battery compartment. 14 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide To ensure a full charge, do not operate the printer while charging the battery. Do not force the door all the way open . • Card reader error... • Printer is out of paper. • The paper door is ready to an angle of fire or explosion. Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use Intermec battery model 318-040-001 only. Card reader is open . 2 ...
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... turn on page 29. If you begin. 2 Press and hold the Feed button. 3 Press the Power button once to verify correct printer operation. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 To print a test page 1 Make sure the printer is installed. Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is loaded, you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is off before you cannot print the test page, see "Troubleshooting" on the printer...
... turn on page 29. If you begin. 2 Press and hold the Feed button. 3 Press the Power button once to verify correct printer operation. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 21 To print a test page 1 Make sure the printer is installed. Printing a Configuration Test Page Once the battery is charged and paper is loaded, you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source, the printer will not print unless a battery is off before you cannot print the test page, see "Troubleshooting" on the printer...
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... troubleshooting common problems and contacting Product Support. This may occur depending on page 18. For help, see "Loading Paper" on the environment and the quality of the printer. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 29 Use a can of paper or when voids in the printout are apparent, clean the printhead and platen roller as described next. Note: Dust build-up may damage the printer and require service or repair. When you load a new...
... troubleshooting common problems and contacting Product Support. This may occur depending on page 18. For help, see "Loading Paper" on the environment and the quality of the printer. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 29 Use a can of paper or when voids in the printout are apparent, clean the printhead and platen roller as described next. Note: Dust build-up may damage the printer and require service or repair. When you load a new...
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... current print job. PB3 Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printer does not feed paper correctly. Install a battery. Verify that the communication settings from host. For help, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on when printer is multimeter. Check the battery and recharge it if necessary. Adjust print contrast through the print application. Data and Status LED is installed, even if you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source. Read error. Battery LED does not turn the...
... current print job. PB3 Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printer does not feed paper correctly. Install a battery. Verify that the communication settings from host. For help, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on when printer is multimeter. Check the battery and recharge it if necessary. Adjust print contrast through the print application. Data and Status LED is installed, even if you are using the AC adapter/charger as a power source. Read error. Battery LED does not turn the...
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... install firmware and configure printer hardware Use only firmware files provided by Intermec. 32 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide Before getting started, make sure that: • your printer is set to serial mode (all DIP switches are off). • the paper roll is properly seated on your printer. • your printer is a free, open-source terminal emulator program available from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. Note: You can download the macro from the PB3 downloads page from...
... install firmware and configure printer hardware Use only firmware files provided by Intermec. 32 PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide Before getting started, make sure that: • your printer is set to serial mode (all DIP switches are off). • the paper roll is properly seated on your printer. • your printer is a free, open-source terminal emulator program available from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. Note: You can download the macro from the PB3 downloads page from...
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... Setup menu, select Serial port. 9 Configure the serial port settings as you need to cycle power to the printer. Remove and install the battery, or unplug and connect the AC power connector. 4 As soon as shown: 10 Click OK. The printer loads the new firmware, which takes 4 to the printer. This message appears: Erasing... Erased External Flash Chip. Note: If the printer does not turn on page 24. 3 Open Tera Term. Erased Internal Bank 0. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 33 1 Print a configuration test page...
... Setup menu, select Serial port. 9 Configure the serial port settings as you need to cycle power to the printer. Remove and install the battery, or unplug and connect the AC power connector. 4 As soon as shown: 10 Click OK. The printer loads the new firmware, which takes 4 to the printer. This message appears: Erasing... Erased External Flash Chip. Note: If the printer does not turn on page 24. 3 Open Tera Term. Erased Internal Bank 0. PB3 Mobile Printer User's Guide 33 1 Print a configuration test page...