Understanding the Ports and Optional Card Reader
PW50 Workboard Printer User's Guide
The PW50 ports are located on the bottom of the printer.
Power
connector
COM1
USB
PW50 Ports: Use this illustration to familiarize yourself with the PW50 ports.
PW50 Port Descriptions
Port
Description
USB
Allows USB devices to connect to the PW50.
Note: USB communications are not currently enabled on
the PW50. For more information, contact your Intermec
sales representative.
COM1
Allows RS-232 devices, such as PCs, to connect to the
PW50.
Power connector Connects the PW50 to an AC power supply.
DEX
Provides support for DEX/UCS (Direct Exchange/
Uniform Communication Standard). The DEX port
allows two-way electronic transfer of invoice information
between a vendor's mobile computer inserted in the
PW50 and a store's inventory system.
Card reader
Reads magstripe cards and smart cards.
(optional)
Note: To use the DEX port or the card reader, you need to insert a
mobile computer into the PW50.
Chapter 1 — Using the PW50 Workboard Printer
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