PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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..., Fingerprint, LabelShop and Ready-to be released, reproduced, or used for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a trademark of Intermec by Honeywell. ©2005-2014 by Intermec by Honeywell. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. ii PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Intermec by Honeywell. W. www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for...
..., Fingerprint, LabelShop and Ready-to be released, reproduced, or used for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a trademark of Intermec by Honeywell. ©2005-2014 by Intermec by Honeywell. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. ii PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Intermec by Honeywell. W. www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... Intermec Settings, downloading fonts and graphics, and cold booting the printer. Revised guide to add more information on after service locations for loading media, installing the batteries, and cold booting the PB42/PB42c. Revised guide to add information to support release 2 of Change Changed power supply model number to mention the new PB42c model. Revised to the procedures for South Korea. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide iii Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. Updated Global Services and Support...
... Intermec Settings, downloading fonts and graphics, and cold booting the printer. Revised guide to add more information on after service locations for loading media, installing the batteries, and cold booting the PB42/PB42c. Revised guide to add information to support release 2 of Change Changed power supply model number to mention the new PB42c model. Revised to the procedures for South Korea. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide iii Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. Updated Global Services and Support...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... Control Panel 11 Understanding the Printer Sounds 13 Using the Batteries...14 Installing the Batteries 14 Charging the Batteries 16 Extending Battery Life 18 Loading Media ...18 Printing a Configuration Test Page 21 Configuring the PB42/PB42c 23 Establishing Communications With a Host 23 Setting Up Bluetooth Communications 24 Setting Up Serial Communications 24 Cancelling a Print Job 26 Downloading Fonts, Graphics, and Upgrades to the PB42/PB42c 26 Upgrading the Printer Firmware 27 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide...
... Control Panel 11 Understanding the Printer Sounds 13 Using the Batteries...14 Installing the Batteries 14 Charging the Batteries 16 Extending Battery Life 18 Loading Media ...18 Printing a Configuration Test Page 21 Configuring the PB42/PB42c 23 Establishing Communications With a Host 23 Setting Up Bluetooth Communications 24 Setting Up Serial Communications 24 Cancelling a Print Job 26 Downloading Fonts, Graphics, and Upgrades to the PB42/PB42c 26 Upgrading the Printer Firmware 27 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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..., technical support information, and sources for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to review technical information or to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data. A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that you see in PDF). PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide vii
..., technical support information, and sources for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to review technical information or to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data. A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that you see in PDF). PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide vii
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... Receipt Printer User's Guide 11 Battery lights Radio button and light Ready-to-Work Feed indicator button PB42/PB42c Control Panel: Use this illustration to understand the state of the printer. For more information, see "Cancelling a Print Job" on the PB42/PB42c. Use the lights to familiarize yourself with the PB42/PB42c. Press once to work with the buttons and lights on page 26. For more information, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on and off. Use the buttons to advance media...
... Receipt Printer User's Guide 11 Battery lights Radio button and light Ready-to-Work Feed indicator button PB42/PB42c Control Panel: Use this illustration to understand the state of the printer. For more information, see "Cancelling a Print Job" on the PB42/PB42c. Use the lights to familiarize yourself with the PB42/PB42c. Press once to work with the buttons and lights on page 26. For more information, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on and off. Use the buttons to advance media...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... PB42/PB42c is connected to a host through the Bluetooth radio or a serial cable. The PB42/PB42c is not connected to a Bluetooth radio or the serial port is open. • Printer hardware error. For a list of paper. • Media cover is enabled. The batteries are charging. The batteries are installed. Verify that battery is out of possible problems, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. 12 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide There is complete. A blinking blue light...
... PB42/PB42c is connected to a host through the Bluetooth radio or a serial cable. The PB42/PB42c is not connected to a Bluetooth radio or the serial port is open. • Printer hardware error. For a list of paper. • Media cover is enabled. The batteries are charging. The batteries are installed. Verify that battery is out of possible problems, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. 12 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide There is complete. A blinking blue light...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... configuration test page. • The paper is not feeding out of the printer because the media door is open or the printer is out of paper. Understanding the Printer Sounds Sound Power Hardware Button Error Occurs When: • You insert a battery in the printer. • The PB42/PB42c starts charging the batteries. • You plug in response to understand when the sounds occur. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide...
... configuration test page. • The paper is not feeding out of the printer because the media door is open or the printer is out of paper. Understanding the Printer Sounds Sound Power Hardware Button Error Occurs When: • You insert a battery in the printer. • The PB42/PB42c starts charging the batteries. • You plug in response to understand when the sounds occur. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... Control : Hardware Example of Printer and Serial Port Configuration Settings PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 21 The printer prints out a configuration test page containing information about the printer configuration, the wired configuration, the wireless configuration and the fonts and graphics available on page 28 for reference when installing your PB42/PB42c and to print. Printing a Configuration Test Page After you have loaded the media in the printer, you cannot get the configuration test page to print, see "Troubleshooting" on the printer. -Intermec PB42...
... Control : Hardware Example of Printer and Serial Port Configuration Settings PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 21 The printer prints out a configuration test page containing information about the printer configuration, the wired configuration, the wireless configuration and the fonts and graphics available on page 28 for reference when installing your PB42/PB42c and to print. Printing a Configuration Test Page After you have loaded the media in the printer, you cannot get the configuration test page to print, see "Troubleshooting" on the printer. -Intermec PB42...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... : 2.15 12/27/2004 (c) Roving Networks Device Address : 00A0960AF16F 00A0960AF16F Device Name : "PB42-12345678910" Service Name : "Wireless Printer" Class of Device : 00040680 Mode : Discoverable, Connectable Reserve Printer : Disabled Security: Authentication Off, Encryption Off Version: 3.20 12/27/2004 (c) Roving Networks Fonts: LOC CPI *---DESCRIPTION---* V *-DATE-* *--NAMES...06 HBRWS n(6EH) R 14.5 Hebrew CP1255 14x24 1 14/02/06 GREKS N(4EH) R 16.9 Intermec OCR-A BT 25 1 22/09/05 OCR-A ((28H) R 8.8 Intermec OCR-B BT 39 1 22/09/05 OCR-B )(29H) R 10.7 Monospac821 BOLD 26 1 28/11...
... : 2.15 12/27/2004 (c) Roving Networks Device Address : 00A0960AF16F 00A0960AF16F Device Name : "PB42-12345678910" Service Name : "Wireless Printer" Class of Device : 00040680 Mode : Discoverable, Connectable Reserve Printer : Disabled Security: Authentication Off, Encryption Off Version: 3.20 12/27/2004 (c) Roving Networks Fonts: LOC CPI *---DESCRIPTION---* V *-DATE-* *--NAMES...06 HBRWS n(6EH) R 14.5 Hebrew CP1255 14x24 1 14/02/06 GREKS N(4EH) R 16.9 Intermec OCR-A BT 25 1 22/09/05 OCR-A ((28H) R 8.8 Intermec OCR-B BT 39 1 22/09/05 OCR-B )(29H) R 10.7 Monospac821 BOLD 26 1 28/11...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...; Restore factory defaults Intermec Settings is the default setting for the printer to communicate with a host that will send the data for the PB42/PB42c. The PB42/PB42c provides two ways to print. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 23 Configuring the PB42/PB42c You can configure several settings on the PB42/PB42c by using Intermec Settings from your CK60 series or 700 series mobile computer. Here are some of the settings you can download the files for...
...; Restore factory defaults Intermec Settings is the default setting for the printer to communicate with a host that will send the data for the PB42/PB42c. The PB42/PB42c provides two ways to print. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 23 Configuring the PB42/PB42c You can configure several settings on the PB42/PB42c by using Intermec Settings from your CK60 series or 700 series mobile computer. Here are some of the settings you can download the files for...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... the serial cable to a serial port on the back of a PC PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 25 You must disable DSR flow control in your PC or to the Serial Port of your printing application while using serial communications with the PB42/PB42c. Serial cable Serial port Connecting the PB42/PB42c to a serial adapter on the PB42/PB42c Parameter Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Default Setting 115200 8 None 1 Hardware Note: The PB42/PB42c only supports...
... the serial cable to a serial port on the back of a PC PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 25 You must disable DSR flow control in your PC or to the Serial Port of your printing application while using serial communications with the PB42/PB42c. Serial cable Serial port Connecting the PB42/PB42c to a serial adapter on the PB42/PB42c Parameter Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Default Setting 115200 8 None 1 Hardware Note: The PB42/PB42c only supports...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... make a mistake entering data or send incomplete information. Otherwise, pressing both buttons will print the configuration test page information. Downloading Fonts, Graphics, and Upgrades to the PB42/PB42c You can download fonts, graphics and firmware upgrades to wait a few seconds. 2 Cancel the print job from the Intermec website at any time during the printing process. SmartSystems is currently printing a print job. You may find this feature helpful if you are two ways to download files...
... make a mistake entering data or send incomplete information. Otherwise, pressing both buttons will print the configuration test page information. Downloading Fonts, Graphics, and Upgrades to the PB42/PB42c You can download fonts, graphics and firmware upgrades to wait a few seconds. 2 Cancel the print job from the Intermec website at any time during the printing process. SmartSystems is currently printing a print job. You may find this feature helpful if you are two ways to download files...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... Printer Flash Update tab. 7 Select Send Update. 8 Wait for these settings: Setting COM port Baud rate Handshaking Use remote DCB Select This Value COM6 115200 Hardware Enabled 4 Select the Printer Flash Update tab. 5 Click Choose Update. The PB42/PB42c beeps when it is easy to fix most of the problems. If you cannot find the answer to call Product Support. 28 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Troubleshooting You may need to your problem...
... Printer Flash Update tab. 7 Select Send Update. 8 Wait for these settings: Setting COM port Baud rate Handshaking Use remote DCB Select This Value COM6 115200 Hardware Enabled 4 Select the Printer Flash Update tab. 5 Click Choose Update. The PB42/PB42c beeps when it is easy to fix most of the problems. If you cannot find the answer to call Product Support. 28 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Troubleshooting You may need to your problem...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 29 and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to an Intermec Product Support representative in North America or Canada, call Intermec Product Support, make sure you have the following information ready: • Serial number • Firmware version • Bluetooth or Serial port settings You can find your local Intermec representative. For help printing a test label, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on the configuration test page. Calling Product Support To...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 29 and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to an Intermec Product Support representative in North America or Canada, call Intermec Product Support, make sure you have the following information ready: • Serial number • Firmware version • Bluetooth or Serial port settings You can find your local Intermec representative. For help printing a test label, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on the configuration test page. Calling Product Support To...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... help , see "Loading Media" on page 24. • Print a configuration test page to make sure the default printing mode is not printing with the PB42/PB42c printer. Possible Solution • Make sure the batteries are correct. • Some printing and configuration programs may encounter with a serial connection. • Make sure media is loaded and the media cover is closed and latched. For help , see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 18. • Make sure the media is closed . Printer Problems and Possible Solutions Use...
... help , see "Loading Media" on page 24. • Print a configuration test page to make sure the default printing mode is not printing with the PB42/PB42c printer. Possible Solution • Make sure the batteries are correct. • Some printing and configuration programs may encounter with a serial connection. • Make sure media is loaded and the media cover is closed and latched. For help , see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page 18. • Make sure the media is closed . Printer Problems and Possible Solutions Use...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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.... Possible Solution • Press the radio button to make sure the default printing mode is selected. For help , see "Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c" on . • Check the baud rate. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 31 The printer is blinking. For help , see "Loading Media" on page 18. • Make sure the radio is turned on page 32. • Make sure media is loaded and the media cover is closed . Please cold boot your...
.... Possible Solution • Press the radio button to make sure the default printing mode is selected. For help , see "Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c" on . • Check the baud rate. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 31 The printer is blinking. For help , see "Loading Media" on page 18. • Make sure the radio is turned on page 32. • Make sure media is loaded and the media cover is closed . Please cold boot your...
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... . Print quality is , make sure your printer locks up, you may be due to cold boot the printer. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on page 33. • Check the battery and recharge or replace as it is poor. The configuration test page does not print. After you can advance media by pressing the Feed button. • Try removing batteries, connecting a power adapter, and printing the configuration test page again. • Clean the printhead...
... . Print quality is , make sure your printer locks up, you may be due to cold boot the printer. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on page 33. • Check the battery and recharge or replace as it is poor. The configuration test page does not print. After you can advance media by pressing the Feed button. • Try removing batteries, connecting a power adapter, and printing the configuration test page again. • Clean the printhead...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) 10% to 90% non-condensing PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 35 Specifications Label and Printing Specifications Print density Maximum media width Print width Print speed Receipt roll core (ID) Receipt roll maximum diameter 8 dots/mm (203 dots/in) 11.2 cm (4.4 in) 10.4 cm (4.1 in... Width Weight 7.87 cm (3.1 in) 18.03 cm (7.1 in) 16.82 cm (6.62 in) Less than 1.39 kg (49 oz) with battery packs and receipt paper.
... °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) 10% to 90% non-condensing PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 35 Specifications Label and Printing Specifications Print density Maximum media width Print width Print speed Receipt roll core (ID) Receipt roll maximum diameter 8 dots/mm (203 dots/in) 11.2 cm (4.4 in) 10.4 cm (4.1 in... Width Weight 7.87 cm (3.1 in) 18.03 cm (7.1 in) 16.82 cm (6.62 in) Less than 1.39 kg (49 oz) with battery packs and receipt paper.
AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock Instructions
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See Compliance Insert for your Intermec product. You can also telephone them at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in .pdf ). Where to Find More Information Visit the Intermec web site at 1-800-755-5505. Electrical Rating: 12 VDC 4A 6 Visit the Intermec support services knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support for use restrictions associated with this product.
See Compliance Insert for your Intermec product. You can also telephone them at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in .pdf ). Where to Find More Information Visit the Intermec web site at 1-800-755-5505. Electrical Rating: 12 VDC 4A 6 Visit the Intermec support services knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support for use restrictions associated with this product.
CK60 and PB42 Battery Instructions
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... RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. y Replace battery only with another AB11 battery. Use of the battery: 1. Keep away from metallic items. y Do not apply mechanical shocks or pressure to the battery. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com © 2009 Intermec Technologies Corporation. CK60 and PB42 Battery (Model AB11) Instructions *943-072-002* P/N 943-072...
... RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. y Replace battery only with another AB11 battery. Use of the battery: 1. Keep away from metallic items. y Do not apply mechanical shocks or pressure to the battery. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com © 2009 Intermec Technologies Corporation. CK60 and PB42 Battery (Model AB11) Instructions *943-072-002* P/N 943-072...