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..., or used for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a trademark of Intermec by Honeywell 6001 36th Ave. Information and specifications contained in this document ...Intermec by Honeywell. ©2005-2014 by Intermec by Honeywell. W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. All rights reserved. www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for any other purpose without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec by Honeywell. ii PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Intermec...
..., or used for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a trademark of Intermec by Honeywell 6001 36th Ave. Information and specifications contained in this document ...Intermec by Honeywell. ©2005-2014 by Intermec by Honeywell. W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. All rights reserved. www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for any other purpose without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec by Honeywell. ii PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Intermec...
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... include information on Intermec Settings, downloading fonts and graphics, and cold booting the printer. Revised guide to the procedures for South Korea. Revised guide to add information to mention the new PB42c model. Revised to support release 2 of Change Changed power supply model number to 9004AE01. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide iii Updated Global...
... include information on Intermec Settings, downloading fonts and graphics, and cold booting the printer. Revised guide to the procedures for South Korea. Revised guide to add information to mention the new PB42c model. Revised to support release 2 of Change Changed power supply model number to 9004AE01. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide iii Updated Global...
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... Support vii Send Feedback viii Telephone Support viii Who Should Read This Document viii Related Documents viii Learning About the PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printers 9 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 9 Understanding the Control Panel 11 Understanding the Printer ... 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 v
... Support vii Send Feedback viii Telephone Support viii Who Should Read This Document viii Related Documents viii Learning About the PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printers 9 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 9 Understanding the Control Panel 11 Understanding the Printer ... 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 v
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Troubleshooting ...28 Calling Product Support 29 Printer Problems and Possible Solutions 30 Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c 32 Cleaning the Printer 33 Specifications...35 Accessories for the PB42/PB42c 37 vi PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
Troubleshooting ...28 Calling Product Support 29 Printer Problems and Possible Solutions 30 Cold Booting the PB42/PB42c 32 Cleaning the Printer 33 Specifications...35 Accessories for the PB42/PB42c 37 vi PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide vii A caution alerts you of circumstances. Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com to the persons working on the equipment. Web Support Visit...
... safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide vii A caution alerts you of circumstances. Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com to the persons working on the equipment. Web Support Visit...
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... tab. 3 Using the Products menu, navigate to the continual improvement of our documentation. If your local Intermec representative. Related Documents For information on programming, see the PB42 Programmer's Reference Manual. The PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide is written for the person who is crucial to your product page. and Canada, contact your product...
... tab. 3 Using the Products menu, navigate to the continual improvement of our documentation. If your local Intermec representative. Related Documents For information on programming, see the PB42 Programmer's Reference Manual. The PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide is written for the person who is crucial to your product page. and Canada, contact your product...
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... 5.1 cm (2 inches) per second (ips). • serial or Bluetooth™ communication options. A weather-resistant flap protects the communications port. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 9 The PB42/PB42c provides: • print resolution of the PB42/PB42c to familiarize yourself with a Bluetooth™ radio. Identifying the Parts of the Printer Use the next two illustrations...
... 5.1 cm (2 inches) per second (ips). • serial or Bluetooth™ communication options. A weather-resistant flap protects the communications port. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 9 The PB42/PB42c provides: • print resolution of the PB42/PB42c to familiarize yourself with a Bluetooth™ radio. Identifying the Parts of the Printer Use the next two illustrations...
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Media cover release button Media window PB42/PB42c Back and Side View: View of the back and side of the PB42/PB42c to show important features. 10 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
Media cover release button Media window PB42/PB42c Back and Side View: View of the back and side of the PB42/PB42c to show important features. 10 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...both buttons causes the printer to turn the radio on the PB42/PB42c. For more information, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 26. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 11 Use the buttons to familiarize yourself with the PB42/PB42c. Press and hold to advance media at 5.08 ...cm (2 in ) or 63 dots. Understanding How to Use the PB42/PB42c Buttons Button Radio button Feed ...
...both buttons causes the printer to turn the radio on the PB42/PB42c. For more information, see "Printing a Configuration Test Page" on page 26. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 11 Use the buttons to familiarize yourself with the PB42/PB42c. Press and hold to advance media at 5.08 ...cm (2 in ) or 63 dots. Understanding How to Use the PB42/PB42c Buttons Button Radio button Feed ...
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... now. Verify that battery is not connected to a Bluetooth radio or the serial port is complete. There is open. • Printer hardware error. 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 Solid... a known good charger. A blinking blue light can mean one of several conditions: • Printer is out of possible problems, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. 12 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
... now. Verify that battery is not connected to a Bluetooth radio or the serial port is complete. There is open. • Printer hardware error. 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 Solid... a known good charger. A blinking blue light can mean one of several conditions: • Printer is out of possible problems, see "Troubleshooting" on page 28. 12 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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... door is open or the printer is on. See the following table to several actions that you can do with the printer. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 13 Understanding the PB42/PB42c Lights (continued) Light Radio light State Fast blinking green Slow blinking green Off Description The radio is off. Understanding the...
... door is open or the printer is on. See the following table to several actions that you can do with the printer. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 13 Understanding the PB42/PB42c Lights (continued) Light Radio light State Fast blinking green Slow blinking green Off Description The radio is off. Understanding the...
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... uses lithium-ion 2400 mAh batteries (Model 318-015-001) for up on the battery cover. 14 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Use Intermec battery pack model 318-015-001 only. Do not disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate. Installing the... Batteries Make sure you fully charge the batteries before you can use the PB42/PB42c. The battery pack used battery packs promptly...
... uses lithium-ion 2400 mAh batteries (Model 318-015-001) for up on the battery cover. 14 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Use Intermec battery pack model 318-015-001 only. Do not disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate. Installing the... Batteries Make sure you fully charge the batteries before you can use the PB42/PB42c. The battery pack used battery packs promptly...
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The printer plays the Power sound when you insert the battery completely. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 15 The contact side of the battery faces the back of the printer and pushing down. Battery cover Battery cover latch 2 Insert batteries into the two battery slots until they lock in place. 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 The contact side of the battery faces the back of the printer and pushing down. Battery cover Battery cover latch 2 Insert batteries into the two battery slots until they lock in place. Batteries Battery cover 3 Close the battery cover by pulling the battery cover latch toward the front of the printer.
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... in the quad battery charger, see the PB42 4-Bay Charger Quick Start Guide. For help, see the previous section, "Installing the Batteries." 2 Connect the power supply to charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c, you need: • an Intermec 12 VDC power supply (Model 9004AE01). ...8226; an AC power cord. For information on charging your batteries in the CK60/PB42 quad battery charger (Model AC4). For information on the printer. 16 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
... in the quad battery charger, see the PB42 4-Bay Charger Quick Start Guide. For help, see the previous section, "Installing the Batteries." 2 Connect the power supply to charge the batteries inside the PB42/PB42c, you need: • an Intermec 12 VDC power supply (Model 9004AE01). ...8226; an AC power cord. For information on charging your batteries in the CK60/PB42 quad battery charger (Model AC4). For information on the printer. 16 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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AC outlet AC power cord Power supply DC power connector 3 Connect one end of the power cord to the power supply and then plug the other end into an AC outlet. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 17
AC outlet AC power cord Power supply DC power connector 3 Connect one end of the power cord to the power supply and then plug the other end into an AC outlet. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 17
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... media with one roll of media that you can only recharge it a finite number of times before you must replace it. Using the PB42/PB42c in temperatures below freezing reduces overall battery life. Remember that the printer is working correctly. Loading Media You can use the first time... (ID) Receipt roll maximum diameter Media maximum width Dimensions 1.9 cm (0.75 in) 6.5 cm (2.55 in) 11.2 cm (4.40 in) 18 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Extending Battery Life Here are not using it. • Remove the batteries from the printer if you will not be using a power supply...
... media with one roll of media that you can only recharge it a finite number of times before you must replace it. Using the PB42/PB42c in temperatures below freezing reduces overall battery life. Remember that the printer is working correctly. Loading Media You can use the first time... (ID) Receipt roll maximum diameter Media maximum width Dimensions 1.9 cm (0.75 in) 6.5 cm (2.55 in) 11.2 cm (4.40 in) 18 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide Extending Battery Life Here are not using it. • Remove the batteries from the printer if you will not be using a power supply...
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Media cover release button 2 Press the media cover release button to the unlocked (left) position. Make sure you load the media clockwise so that it fits into place. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 19 To load media 1 Slide the media cover release button to open the media cover. Media cover Media cover release button 3 Insert the media roll between the two media supports until it pulls off the core from the bottom of the printer.
Media cover release button 2 Press the media cover release button to the unlocked (left) position. Make sure you load the media clockwise so that it fits into place. PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 19 To load media 1 Slide the media cover release button to open the media cover. Media cover Media cover release button 3 Insert the media roll between the two media supports until it pulls off the core from the bottom of the printer.
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Media supports 4 Pull out a few inches of the media. 5 Close the media cover by pressing in the middle of the lid (or on both sides) until it latches. The printer emits the Hardware sound to tell you that the media door closed correctly. 6 Slide the media cover release button to the locked (right) position. 7 Press the Feed button several times to advance the media. 20 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
Media supports 4 Pull out a few inches of the media. 5 Close the media cover by pressing in the middle of the lid (or on both sides) until it latches. The printer emits the Hardware sound to tell you that the media door closed correctly. 6 Slide the media cover release button to the locked (right) position. 7 Press the Feed button several times to advance the media. 20 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
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...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 printer prints out a configuration test page containing information about the printer configuration, the wired configuration, the wireless configuration ...Baud Rate : 115200 Parity : None Data Bits : 8 Stop Bits : 1 Flow Control : Hardware Example of Printer and Serial Port Configuration Settings PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 21 If you are ready to print. Use this information for help.
...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 printer prints out a configuration test page containing information about the printer configuration, the wired configuration, the wireless configuration ...Baud Rate : 115200 Parity : None Data Bits : 8 Stop Bits : 1 Flow Control : Hardware Example of Printer and Serial Port Configuration Settings PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide 21 If you are ready to print. Use this information for help.
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...F/W Ver : 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 ...02/06 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 28/11/05...----* V *-DATE-* *--NAMES---* Example of Bluetooth Configuration Settings and Resident Fonts 22 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide
...F/W Ver : 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 ...02/06 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 28/11/05...----* V *-DATE-* *--NAMES---* Example of Bluetooth Configuration Settings and Resident Fonts 22 PB42/PB42c Portable Receipt Printer User's Guide