PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... to include information on Intermec Settings, downloading fonts and graphics, and cold booting the printer. Revised guide to add information to add more information on after service locations for loading media, installing the batteries, and cold booting the PB42/PB42c. Revised to the... procedures for South Korea. Revised guide to 9004AE01. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide iii Updated Global Services and Support ...
... to include information on Intermec Settings, downloading fonts and graphics, and cold booting the printer. Revised guide to add information to add more information on after service locations for loading media, installing the batteries, and cold booting the PB42/PB42c. Revised to the... procedures for South Korea. Revised guide to 9004AE01. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide iii Updated Global Services and Support ...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... of the Printer 9 Understanding the 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...
... of the Printer 9 Understanding the 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...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...resistant flap protects the communications port. The PB42/PB42c provides: • print resolution of the PB42/PB42c to show important features. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 9 Learning About the PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printers The PB42/PB42c are rugged receipt printers designed for use... with the CK60 series or 700 series mobile computer with the printer. Media cover Battery cover Communications port Control panel PB42/PB42c Front View: View...
...resistant flap protects the communications port. The PB42/PB42c provides: • print resolution of the PB42/PB42c to show important features. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 9 Learning About the PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printers The PB42/PB42c are rugged receipt printers designed for use... with the CK60 series or 700 series mobile computer with the printer. Media cover Battery cover Communications port Control panel PB42/PB42c Front View: View...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... Press to familiarize yourself with the PB42/PB42c. While the printer is printing, pressing both buttons until you release the button. For more information, see "Cancelling a Print Job" on and off. PB42/PB42c Portable 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 turn the radio on page 26. For ...
... Press to familiarize yourself with the PB42/PB42c. While the printer is printing, pressing both buttons until you release the button. For more information, see "Cancelling a Print Job" on and off. PB42/PB42c Portable 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 turn the radio on page 26. For ...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...light can mean one of several conditions: • Printer is open. • Printer hardware error. The PB42/PB42c is enabled. The batteries are charging. The PB42/PB42c is not connected to a Bluetooth radio or the serial port is connected to a host through the ...Bluetooth radio or a serial cable. Recharge or replace your batteries now. The batteries are low. Understanding the PB42/PB42c Lights Light Battery lights (printer powered externally) Battery lights (printer battery powered) Ready-toWork™ indicator State Off Fast blinking red Solid red...
...light can mean one of several conditions: • Printer is open. • Printer hardware error. The PB42/PB42c is enabled. The batteries are charging. The PB42/PB42c is not connected to a Bluetooth radio or the serial port is connected to a host through the ...Bluetooth radio or a serial cable. Recharge or replace your batteries now. The batteries are low. Understanding the PB42/PB42c Lights Light Battery lights (printer powered externally) Battery lights (printer battery powered) Ready-toWork™ indicator State Off Fast blinking red Solid red...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...printer is out of paper. • A print job failed because the media door is open or the printer is receiving data. Understanding the PB42/PB42c Lights (continued) Light Radio light State Fast blinking green Slow blinking green Off Description The radio 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.
...printer is out of paper. • A print job failed because the media door is open or the printer is receiving data. Understanding the PB42/PB42c Lights (continued) Light Radio light State Fast blinking green Slow blinking green Off Description The radio 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
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... fire or explosion. Use Intermec battery pack model 318-015-001 only. Installing the Batteries Make sure you fully charge the batteries before you may present a risk of the printer and lift up to one week without needing to power the PB42/PB42c, but you use the PB42/PB42c. Using the Batteries The PB42/PB42c uses lithium-ion...
... fire or explosion. Use Intermec battery pack model 318-015-001 only. Installing the Batteries Make sure you fully charge the batteries before you may present a risk of the printer and lift up to one week without needing to power the PB42/PB42c, but you use the PB42/PB42c. Using the Batteries The PB42/PB42c uses lithium-ion...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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The contact side of the battery faces the back of the printer and pushing down. Batteries Battery cover 3 Close the battery cover by pulling the battery cover latch toward the front of the printer. The printer plays the Power sound when you insert the battery completely. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 15 Battery cover Battery cover latch 2 Insert batteries into the two battery slots until they lock in place.
The contact side of the battery faces the back of the printer and pushing down. Batteries Battery cover 3 Close the battery cover by pulling the battery cover latch toward the front of the printer. The printer plays the Power sound when you insert the battery completely. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 15 Battery cover Battery cover latch 2 Insert batteries into the two battery slots until they lock in place.
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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.... To charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c 1 Install the batteries in the quad battery charger, see the previous section, "Installing the Batteries." 2 Connect the power supply to the DC power connector on charging your batteries in the CK60/PB42 quad battery charger (Model AC4). To charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c, you need: • an Intermec 12 VDC power...
.... To charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c 1 Install the batteries in the quad battery charger, see the previous section, "Installing the Batteries." 2 Connect the power supply to the DC power connector on charging your batteries in the CK60/PB42 quad battery charger (Model AC4). To charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c, you need: • an Intermec 12 VDC power...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...the first time you must replace it for three days or more. • Do not operate the PB42/PB42c in the CK60/PB42 quad battery charger (Model AC4). Media Specifications for the PB42/PB42c Specification Receipt roll core (ID) Receipt roll maximum diameter Media maximum width Dimensions 1.9 cm (0.75...off the radio when you are some tips for extending the life of your batteries: • Never expose the batteries to maintain a charge over 40 °C (104 °F). • Only charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c using it . Loading Media You can only recharge it a finite number...
...the first time you must replace it for three days or more. • Do not operate the PB42/PB42c in the CK60/PB42 quad battery charger (Model AC4). Media Specifications for the PB42/PB42c Specification Receipt roll core (ID) Receipt roll maximum diameter Media maximum width Dimensions 1.9 cm (0.75...off the radio when you are some tips for extending the life of your batteries: • Never expose the batteries to maintain a charge over 40 °C (104 °F). • Only charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c using it . Loading Media You can only recharge it a finite number...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... the fonts and graphics available on page 28 for reference when installing your PB42/PB42c and to verify proper printer operation. Serial Number : 12345678901 Firmware : PB42F3932_032806 (Ver 3.32) Hardware : RevA-001, Flash 4MB, Ram 16MB Batteries : #1 8.5V #2 8.5V Low Battery Indicator: 6.6V Dark Adjust : Level 4 (0%) Emulation : PB42_REL2 Temperature : 34C Allow Messages from Printer... 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 Printer Configuration-
... the fonts and graphics available on page 28 for reference when installing your PB42/PB42c and to verify proper printer operation. Serial Number : 12345678901 Firmware : PB42F3932_032806 (Ver 3.32) Hardware : RevA-001, Flash 4MB, Ram 16MB Batteries : #1 8.5V #2 8.5V Low Battery Indicator: 6.6V Dark Adjust : Level 4 (0%) Emulation : PB42_REL2 Temperature : 34C Allow Messages from Printer... 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 Printer Configuration-
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 23 You can configure for the PB42/PB42c from your mobile computer: • Darkness adjust • Set low battery indicator • Bluetooth communications • Restore factory defaults Intermec Settings is the default setting for the PB42/PB42c. Here are some of the same settings you can download the reference...
... Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 23 You can configure for the PB42/PB42c from your mobile computer: • Darkness adjust • Set low battery indicator • Bluetooth communications • Restore factory defaults Intermec Settings is the default setting for the PB42/PB42c. Here are some of the same settings you can download the reference...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... than printing mode. For help , see "Installing the Batteries" on page 16. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on page 14. • Recharge or replace the batteries as necessary. For help , see "Loading Media" on page 32. 30 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide For help , see... "Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c" on page 18. • Replace or recharge the battery. The printer is not printing with the PB42/PB42c printer. Please cold boot your serial port ...
... than printing mode. For help , see "Installing the Batteries" on page 16. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on page 14. • Recharge or replace the batteries as necessary. For help , see "Loading Media" on page 32. 30 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide For help , see... "Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c" on page 18. • Replace or recharge the battery. The printer is not printing with the PB42/PB42c printer. Please cold boot your serial port ...
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...to turn the radio on . For help , see "Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c" on solid. • Re-establish a Bluetooth connection with a Bluetooth connection. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on page 18. • Remove the batteries and connect a power adapter. Possible Solution • Press the radio ... and the media cover is closed . Printer Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem The radio light is not on . • Remove the batteries and connect a power adapter. For help , see your CK60 or 700 user's manual. • Make sure the handheld computer can print to...
...to turn the radio on . For help , see "Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c" on solid. • Re-establish a Bluetooth connection with a Bluetooth connection. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on page 18. • Remove the batteries and connect a power adapter. Possible Solution • Press the radio ... and the media cover is closed . Printer Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem The radio light is not on . • Remove the batteries and connect a power adapter. For help , see your CK60 or 700 user's manual. • Make sure the handheld computer can print to...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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Printer Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem The battery charge is not lasting as long as necessary. Use only Intermec media to cold boot the PB42/PB42c. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on the PB42/PB42c, the printer resumes using the default printing mode (Line Printer ...mode) and returns to using the default font for printing. 32 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt ...
Printer Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem The battery charge is not lasting as long as necessary. Use only Intermec media to cold boot the PB42/PB42c. For help , see "Charging the Batteries" on the PB42/PB42c, the printer resumes using the default printing mode (Line Printer ...mode) and returns to using the default font for printing. 32 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt ...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... 33 To cold boot the PB42/PB42c 1 Disconnect the PB42/PB42c from the power source if externally powered. 2 Remove the batteries from the PB42/PB42c for damage caused by any pointed or sharp objects into the PB42/PB42c. 4 Reconnect external power if powered externally. 5 Press the Feed button several times. Intermec is not responsible for at...
... 33 To cold boot the PB42/PB42c 1 Disconnect the PB42/PB42c from the power source if externally powered. 2 Remove the batteries from the PB42/PB42c for damage caused by any pointed or sharp objects into the PB42/PB42c. 4 Reconnect external power if powered externally. 5 Press the Feed button several times. Intermec is not responsible for at...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...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. Power Specifications AC power adapter Printer voltage Operating Input voltage 100-240V Input current: 1A 12 V Rechargeable 7.4 V 2400... mAh lithium-ion batteries Temperature and Humidity Specifications Operating temperature Non-operating temperature Relative humidity -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) -...
...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. Power Specifications AC power adapter Printer voltage Operating Input voltage 100-240V Input current: 1A 12 V Rechargeable 7.4 V 2400... mAh lithium-ion batteries Temperature and Humidity Specifications Operating temperature Non-operating temperature Relative humidity -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) -...
PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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Factory Default Settings Setting Serial port Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Bluetooth Bluetooth authentication Discoverable Connectable Class of device Service name Device name Baud rate Data bits Parity Handshake Low battery indicator Allow messages from printer Dark adjust Media sensitivity Default Value 115200 8 None 1 Hardware No Yes Yes 0x040680 Wireless printer PB42/PB42c-xxxxxxxxxxx (where x's represent the serial number of the printer) 115200 8 None hardware 7.2 V Off 100 2 (moderate heat setting) 36 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
Factory Default Settings Setting Serial port Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Bluetooth Bluetooth authentication Discoverable Connectable Class of device Service name Device name Baud rate Data bits Parity Handshake Low battery indicator Allow messages from printer Dark adjust Media sensitivity Default Value 115200 8 None 1 Hardware No Yes Yes 0x040680 Wireless printer PB42/PB42c-xxxxxxxxxxx (where x's represent the serial number of the printer) 115200 8 None hardware 7.2 V Off 100 2 (moderate heat setting) 36 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 074866) Use the cigarette lighter adapter to make it , ensuring long and consistent battery life. Handstrap (P/N 074789) Use the PB42/PB42c handstrap to remove them from your local Intermec sales representative. AC10 4-Bay Charger (Model AC10) Use the AC10 to charge up to the... PB42/PB42c printer and the CK60 computer. AC4 Quad Charger (Model AC4) Use the AC4 to charge up to eight PB42/PB42c batteries without having to conveniently ...
...Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 074866) Use the cigarette lighter adapter to make it , ensuring long and consistent battery life. Handstrap (P/N 074789) Use the PB42/PB42c handstrap to remove them from your local Intermec sales representative. AC10 4-Bay Charger (Model AC10) Use the AC10 to charge up to the... PB42/PB42c printer and the CK60 computer. AC4 Quad Charger (Model AC4) Use the AC4 to charge up to eight PB42/PB42c batteries without having to conveniently ...
AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock Instructions
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... 1 Connect the power supply to four PB42 printers at one time. AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock Instructions The AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock can charge the batteries in up to the DC power connector on the charging dock. You need to fully charge the batteries. Shipping Box Contents • AC10 4-...Bay Charging Dock • AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock Instructions • Compliance Insert • Intermec 12 VDC power supply (P/N 851-095-131) Items Not Provided • AC power...
... 1 Connect the power supply to four PB42 printers at one time. AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock Instructions The AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock can charge the batteries in up to the DC power connector on the charging dock. You need to fully charge the batteries. Shipping Box Contents • AC10 4-...Bay Charging Dock • AC10 4-Bay Charging Dock Instructions • Compliance Insert • Intermec 12 VDC power supply (P/N 851-095-131) Items Not Provided • AC power...