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... instructions. Use of the United States or Canada Caution: This marking indicates that the user should read all included documentation before use with Intermec battery pack Model AB13 or AB27 only. No user-serviceable parts....use Intermec Model 073573, AE19, or 9004AE01. For power supply, use . Keep away from that to this product that are cautioned to use of accessories other than those recommended, or changes to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this product and may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the user...
... instructions. Use of the United States or Canada Caution: This marking indicates that the user should read all included documentation before use with Intermec battery pack Model AB13 or AB27 only. No user-serviceable parts....use Intermec Model 073573, AE19, or 9004AE01. For power supply, use . Keep away from that to this product that are cautioned to use of accessories other than those recommended, or changes to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this product and may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the user...
PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide
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... subject to be released, reproduced, or used for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is provided solely for any other purpose without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. and foreign patents pending. Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W. ii PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide
... subject to be released, reproduced, or used for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is provided solely for any other purpose without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. and foreign patents pending. Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W. ii PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide
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... media cover. 004 12/2011 Added information for the CN70 and CN70e mobile computers. 003 5/2011 Added information on the testfeed and testprint functions, cleaning pen and cleaning swab accessories, and default error conditions. 002 7/2009 Added information about using the PW50 smart card reader with the CN3 or CK61 mobile computer. Updated the card reader topic. Document Change Record This page records changes to upgrade firmware...
... media cover. 004 12/2011 Added information for the CN70 and CN70e mobile computers. 003 5/2011 Added information on the testfeed and testprint functions, cleaning pen and cleaning swab accessories, and default error conditions. 002 7/2009 Added information about using the PW50 smart card reader with the CN3 or CK61 mobile computer. Updated the card reader topic. Document Change Record This page records changes to upgrade firmware...
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... viii Global Services and Support ix Warranty Information ix Web Support ix Send Feedback ix Telephone Support ix Service Location Support ix Who Should Read This Manual x Related Documents x 1 Using the PW50 Workboard Printer 1 Learning About the PW50 Workboard Printer 2 What's New 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 3 Understanding the Ports and Optional Card Reader 4 Understanding the Control Panel 5 Understanding the Printer Sounds 6 Using the Batteries 6 Installing the Battery 7 Charging the Batteries 8 Extending Battery Life 9 Loading Media 9 Printing a Testprint...
... viii Global Services and Support ix Warranty Information ix Web Support ix Send Feedback ix Telephone Support ix Service Location Support ix Who Should Read This Manual x Related Documents x 1 Using the PW50 Workboard Printer 1 Learning About the PW50 Workboard Printer 2 What's New 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 3 Understanding the Ports and Optional Card Reader 4 Understanding the Control Panel 5 Understanding the Printer Sounds 6 Using the Batteries 6 Installing the Battery 7 Charging the Batteries 8 Extending Battery Life 9 Loading Media 9 Printing a Testprint...
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... Configuring the PW50 17 Configuring the PW50 18 Establishing Communications With a Host 18 Setting Up Bluetooth Communications 18 Setting Up Serial Communications 20 Downloading Fonts and Graphics 21 Upgrading the Firmware 22 Understanding the Printer Modes 23 Understanding Ready Mode 23 Understanding Pause Mode 23 Understanding Error Mode 23 Understanding Test Mode 24 Using Test Mode 24 Using Extended Test Mode 25 Understanding Upgrade Mode 26 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PW50 27 Troubleshooting the PW50 28 Contacting Product Support 28 Understanding Error Messages...
... Configuring the PW50 17 Configuring the PW50 18 Establishing Communications With a Host 18 Setting Up Bluetooth Communications 18 Setting Up Serial Communications 20 Downloading Fonts and Graphics 21 Upgrading the Firmware 22 Understanding the Printer Modes 23 Understanding Ready Mode 23 Understanding Pause Mode 23 Understanding Error Mode 23 Understanding Test Mode 24 Using Test Mode 24 Using Extended Test Mode 25 Understanding Upgrade Mode 26 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PW50 27 Troubleshooting the PW50 28 Contacting Product Support 28 Understanding Error Messages...
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... printer. viii PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Before You Begin Safety Precautions Read and review all safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to the instructions. Dispose of any circumstances, even for a brief period of time. You must implement both hardware and software safety precautions to clean the premises in this manual before you are exposed when the cover is on the envelope before using...
... printer. viii PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Before You Begin Safety Precautions Read and review all safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to the instructions. Dispose of any circumstances, even for a brief period of time. You must implement both hardware and software safety precautions to clean the premises in this manual before you are exposed when the cover is on the envelope before using...
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...: The sample code included in PDF). Web Support Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. Outside the U.S.A. PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide ix Disclaimer of our documentation. Send Feedback Your feedback is crucial to request technical support for reference only. To search for a particular purpose. Service Location Support For the most current listing of merchantability...
...: The sample code included in PDF). Web Support Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. Outside the U.S.A. PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide ix Disclaimer of our documentation. Send Feedback Your feedback is crucial to request technical support for reference only. To search for a particular purpose. Service Location Support For the most current listing of merchantability...
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... dpi. • print speeds of up to the firmware upgrade procedure. See "Upgrading the Firmware" on page 14. • Added a warning to 100 mm per second (4 ips). • a Bluetooth radio. See "Using the Card Reader" on page 22. • Updated the media specifications. Using the PW50 Workboard Printer Learning About the PW50 Workboard Printer The PW50 is a rugged direct thermal receipt printer that is designed for use with these changes: • Added...
... dpi. • print speeds of up to the firmware upgrade procedure. See "Upgrading the Firmware" on page 14. • Added a warning to 100 mm per second (4 ips). • a Bluetooth radio. See "Using the Card Reader" on page 22. • Updated the media specifications. Using the PW50 Workboard Printer Learning About the PW50 Workboard Printer The PW50 is a rugged direct thermal receipt printer that is designed for use with these changes: • Added...
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... actions that feeds depends on your media and settings. Press and hold the Feed button for power. Hardware You open , a paper jam, or there is no media. • An error occurs such as a paper jam, a print error, or the printer is printing, pressing this button pauses printing. The amount of media you can take with the printer. Understanding the Printer Sounds The PW50 plays sounds in Standby mode, a fully charged battery can use the PW50. Media advances...
... actions that feeds depends on your media and settings. Press and hold the Feed button for power. Hardware You open , a paper jam, or there is no media. • An error occurs such as a paper jam, a print error, or the printer is printing, pressing this button pauses printing. The amount of media you can take with the printer. Understanding the Printer Sounds The PW50 plays sounds in Standby mode, a fully charged battery can use the PW50. Media advances...
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Loading Media You can only recharge it a finite number of times before printing. PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide 9 The PW50 ships with the PW50 printer. Note: The printer ships with an adhesive cover installed over time. Remember that the printer works. Using the PW50 in the 4-bay battery charger (Model AC18). You can use it . For information on media specifications, see "Specifications" on page 36. Using the PW50 Workboard Printer Extending Battery Life Here are not going to use roll or...
Loading Media You can only recharge it a finite number of times before printing. PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide 9 The PW50 ships with the PW50 printer. Note: The printer ships with an adhesive cover installed over time. Remember that the printer works. Using the PW50 in the 4-bay battery charger (Model AC18). You can use it . For information on media specifications, see "Specifications" on page 36. Using the PW50 Workboard Printer Extending Battery Life Here are not going to use roll or...
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... print, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PW50." The printer emits the hardware sound to advance the media. Using the PW50 Workboard Printer 6 Press down on the cover until the PW50 beeps. 12 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Printing a Testprint Before you can use a new printer, or a printer that you reset to factory default settings, you that the media door closed correctly. 7 Press the Feed button to tell you must perform a testfeed. To print a testprint 1 Make sure the PW50...
... print, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PW50." The printer emits the hardware sound to advance the media. Using the PW50 Workboard Printer 6 Press down on the cover until the PW50 beeps. 12 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Printing a Testprint Before you can use a new printer, or a printer that you reset to factory default settings, you that the media door closed correctly. 7 Press the Feed button to tell you must perform a testfeed. To print a testprint 1 Make sure the PW50...
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... to read magnetic stripe data. 3 Place the readable end of the Intermec Developer Library Resource Kits from the default value before pairing. 3 Make the Bluetooth printer undiscoverable. Chapter 1 - For help, see the next procedure. Or, download one of the card against the reader, facing the media compartment. 4 Swipe the card through the magnetic stripe reader. 14 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Before you can...
... to read magnetic stripe data. 3 Place the readable end of the Intermec Developer Library Resource Kits from the default value before pairing. 3 Make the Bluetooth printer undiscoverable. Chapter 1 - For help, see the next procedure. Or, download one of the card against the reader, facing the media compartment. 4 Swipe the card through the magnetic stripe reader. 14 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Before you can...
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... the background. 18 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Establishing Communications With a Host The PW50 must establish a connection. Chapter 2 - For help, see the ESC/P Programmer's Reference Manual. To configure the PW50 1 Set up to exchange data, both devices must establish communications with a host that allows wireless communications with a host using a communications application and a serial connection. Bluetooth software is always running in the PW50 • Serial communications through a serial cable Setting Up Bluetooth Communications...
... the background. 18 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Establishing Communications With a Host The PW50 must establish a connection. Chapter 2 - For help, see the ESC/P Programmer's Reference Manual. To configure the PW50 1 Set up to exchange data, both devices must establish communications with a host that allows wireless communications with a host using a communications application and a serial connection. Bluetooth software is always running in the PW50 • Serial communications through a serial cable Setting Up Bluetooth Communications...
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...on the PW50. connect/disconnect - Serial Port Default Settings on your host PC. 3 Create the following bar code labels using EasySet: • Administrator reset factory defaults • Bluetooth parameters - compose BT address • Bluetooth parameters - Setting Up Serial Communications Before you can establish a serial connection, you need to a serial cable. 2 Download and install EasySet on the PW50 Parameter Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Default Setting 115200 8 None 1 Hardware 20 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Configuring the PW50 To set up...
...on the PW50. connect/disconnect - Serial Port Default Settings on your host PC. 3 Create the following bar code labels using EasySet: • Administrator reset factory defaults • Bluetooth parameters - compose BT address • Bluetooth parameters - Setting Up Serial Communications Before you can establish a serial connection, you need to a serial cable. 2 Download and install EasySet on the PW50 Parameter Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Default Setting 115200 8 None 1 Hardware 20 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide Configuring the PW50 To set up...
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... factory defaults. PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide 25 When you exit Dump mode, the printer returns to turn the printer off. 4 Press and hold the Standby and Feed buttons until the PW50 beeps. 5 Close the media cover. Using Extended Test Mode Use Extended Test mode to run additional diagnostic tests, including printing specific testprints, entering Dump mode, and resetting to cycle through the Extended Test mode options. These Test mode events occur. While the printer is loaded with media. 2 Press the media cover release button to open...
... factory defaults. PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide 25 When you exit Dump mode, the printer returns to turn the printer off. 4 Press and hold the Standby and Feed buttons until the PW50 beeps. 5 Close the media cover. Using Extended Test Mode Use Extended Test mode to run additional diagnostic tests, including printing specific testprints, entering Dump mode, and resetting to cycle through the Extended Test mode options. These Test mode events occur. While the printer is loaded with media. 2 Press the media cover release button to open...
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... status LED blink. Understanding Upgrade Mode The PW50 is in Upgrade mode, the Intermec Ready-to -Work indicator is on page 22. 26 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide While the printer is in Upgrade mode while it scans the communication ports. While the PW50 is in Extended Test mode, the Intermec Ready-to restore the factory default settings. indicator is on Press the Feed button to enter Factory Default mode. The status LED is steady green To restore the factory default settings 1 Press the Feed button to print...
... status LED blink. Understanding Upgrade Mode The PW50 is in Upgrade mode, the Intermec Ready-to -Work indicator is on page 22. 26 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide While the printer is in Upgrade mode while it scans the communication ports. While the PW50 is in Extended Test mode, the Intermec Ready-to restore the factory default settings. indicator is on Press the Feed button to enter Factory Default mode. The status LED is steady green To restore the factory default settings 1 Press the Feed button to print...
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...; Replace the battery with the PW50 printer. The printer is blinking. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PW50 Understanding Error Messages Use the following tables to troubleshoot some common problems you need to -Work™ indicator is canceling a print job. Printer Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Printer does not turn on the Allow Messages From Printer command. Intermec Ready-to turn on page 9. • There is a printing error. • The printer is open. For more information, see the ESC/P Programmer's Reference Manual. Load a new roll...
...; Replace the battery with the PW50 printer. The printer is blinking. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PW50 Understanding Error Messages Use the following tables to troubleshoot some common problems you need to -Work™ indicator is canceling a print job. Printer Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Printer does not turn on the Allow Messages From Printer command. Intermec Ready-to turn on page 9. • There is a printing error. • The printer is open. For more information, see the ESC/P Programmer's Reference Manual. Load a new roll...
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... Manual. • Check to enable Bluetooth communications, but the printer printhead cools down and try again. When printing, the printer is not • Re-establish a Bluetooth connection with the printing with a mobile computer or scanner. For help , see "Printing a Testprint" on page 32. 30 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide You press and hold the The printhead may be too hot. the desired position. The printer is skipping. Printer keeps printing Check media settings. or feeding when...
... Manual. • Check to enable Bluetooth communications, but the printer printhead cools down and try again. When printing, the printer is not • Re-establish a Bluetooth connection with the printing with a mobile computer or scanner. For help , see "Printing a Testprint" on page 32. 30 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide You press and hold the The printhead may be too hot. the desired position. The printer is skipping. Printer keeps printing Check media settings. or feeding when...
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... you are upgrading the firmware. Cold Booting the PW50 You rarely need to verify that the printer is receiving data from the host correctly. For help , see "Understanding Test Mode" on page 8. • Check the quality of your printer occasionally locks up . Note: Performing a cold boot does not change the Setup menu. Troubleshooting Communication Problems Use Test mode to cold boot the PW50 printer, unless you should . If your configuration settings after the printer powers back...
... you are upgrading the firmware. Cold Booting the PW50 You rarely need to verify that the printer is receiving data from the host correctly. For help , see "Understanding Test Mode" on page 8. • Check the quality of your printer occasionally locks up . Note: Performing a cold boot does not change the Setup menu. Troubleshooting Communication Problems Use Test mode to cold boot the PW50 printer, unless you should . If your configuration settings after the printer powers back...
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... (12 in) Note: A 6-inch page length is supported in both a top coated and an uncoated paper in your application. The default media sensitivity number is required for North American receipt media. Use the following table as a guide when setting sensitivity numbers for unique customer environments, including printer operating temperature extremes. Appendix A - Supported Media The PW50 printer supports direct thermal receipt media. Recommended Media Sensitivity, Constant, Factor, and Print Speed Sensitivity Constant Factor...
... (12 in) Note: A 6-inch page length is supported in both a top coated and an uncoated paper in your application. The default media sensitivity number is required for North American receipt media. Use the following table as a guide when setting sensitivity numbers for unique customer environments, including printer operating temperature extremes. Appendix A - Supported Media The PW50 printer supports direct thermal receipt media. Recommended Media Sensitivity, Constant, Factor, and Print Speed Sensitivity Constant Factor...
