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  • Page 1 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases con- sult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HII.

  • Page 3: Customer Support

    To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return your product to Honeywell (postage paid) with a copy of the dated pur- chase record. To learn more, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and select Service & Repair at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 4 Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, keep the cover closed and turn off the printer when not in use. No user-serviceable parts inside. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About the PC42t Printer ........
  • Page 6 ........... 47 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L.
  • Page 7 Predefined INPrint Label Formats ....... 60 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L.
  • Page 8 Contents PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 9 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 10 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 11: About The Printer

    About the Printer This chapter introduces the PC42t printer. It includes descriptions of the printer features and basic operation. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 12: About The Pc42T Printer

    Chapter 1 — About the Printer About the PC42t Printer The PC42t printer is a lightweight, reliable printer that is easy to use. It is designed to print up to 1000 labels a day. Printer features include: • 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) printing.

  • Page 13: About The Print Button

    The printer prints out several labels (testfeed) Print button (when and then prints the configuration label. the printer is idle) PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 14: About The Status Led

    The printer is experiencing a memory error. You need to upgrade the firmware. For help, see “Upgrade the Firmware” on page 27. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 15: About Media

    The printer supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer media. To use thermal transfer media, you also need thermal transfer ribbon. The PC42t printer supports media from 1 to 4.33 inches (25 to 110 mm) wide. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L.

  • Page 16: Load Tear-Off Media

    2 Press in on the top of both locking tabs to open the print and ribbon mechanism. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 17 Cloth tag and other media Line up with the right triangle (default position) Move the sensor to the left triangle for gap media. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 18 7 Lower the print and ribbon mechanism and press down until both locking tabs snap into place. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 19 10 Press and hold the Print button to print a test label. For help, see “About Test Labels” on page 19. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 20: Load External Media

    Make sure to select ribbon that matches the face materials of the media to obtain the best durability and print quality. Note: The PC42t can only use ribbon that is “ink out,” which means that the ribbon is loaded with the inked side (the dull side) facing out.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 — About the Printer 1 Press in on the cover latches on both sides of the printer and open the cover. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 22 If your media is not very wide, center the media and the empty ribbon takeup core on the ribbon adapter. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 23 5 Make sure both ribbon adapters are “locked” into the ribbon wheels on the left side of the print and ribbon mechanism. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 24 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 25 11 Make sure you configure these printer settings: • Thermal transfer printing • Media type • Media width and length PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 26: Connect The Printer To Power

    Connect the Printer to Power Caution: Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the printer. The use of a power adapter not approved by Honeywell voids the product warranty and may damage the printer. Caution: Turn the printer off when not in use.

  • Page 27: About Direct Protocol

    (not applicable when setting the printer command language with the Print button). PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 28: Set The Command Language With The Print Button

    3 In the Location or Address bar, type the printer IP address and press Enter. The printer web page appears. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 29: About Test Labels

    3 Press and hold the Print button until the printer calibrates the media, prints a configuration label, and then lets you select the printer command language. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 30: Print A Test Label When The Printer Is Ready To Print

    2 Press and hold the Print button until the printer advances media to the beginning of the next label. The printer will then print out a Configuration label. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 31: Connect The Printer

    Connect the Printer ® This chapter explains how to download the Windows printer drivers and connect the PC42t printer to your PC and an Ethernet network. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 32: Install Printer Drivers

    Honeywell website and install the drivers. 1 Open a web browser and go to www.honeywellaidc.com. 2 Select Products > Printers and Media > PC42t Economy Desktop Printer. 3 From the Software tab, select the latest version of InterDriver and save it to your PC.

  • Page 33: How To Connect The Printer To Your Pc

    PC. 2 Configure the serial port settings with the printer web page or with PrintSet. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 34: Connect The Printer To Your Network

    FAT16 or FAT32. 2 Connect the device to the USB host port. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 35: Configure The Printer

    • with PrintSet. PrintSet is available on the PrinterCompanion CD. The latest version is available from the Honeywell web site at www.honeywellaidc.com. Configure the Printer from the Printer Web Page You can configure most network settings from the printer web page.
  • Page 36 For media, print quality, or performance settings, click Printing. • For display, service, and general settings, and maintenance alert message triggers, click System Settings. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 37: Configure The Printer With Printset

    You should check for periodic updates to the printer firmware. Updated firmware can include bug fixes or additional features that you might find useful. The latest version of the firmware is available from the PC42t printer Software tab on www.honeywellaidc.com.

  • Page 38: Download The Printer Firmware Update

    Before you can upgrade the printer firmware, you need to download the upgrade file from the Honeywell website. 1 Go to the Honeywell website at www.honeywellaidc.com. 2 Select Products > Printers and Media > PC42t Economy Desktop Printer. 3 From the Software tab, select the latest firmware release and save it to your PC.

  • Page 39: Troubleshoot And Maintain The Printer

    Troubleshoot and Maintain the Printer V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 40: Contact Product Support

    Ethernet settings (if applicable) You can find all of this information on the printer web pages or on a test label. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 41: Locate The Printer Configuration And Serial Numbers

    You can also find the printer configuration and serial numbers on the product label located on the bottom of the printer. Configuration Label PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 42: Printer Problems And Possible Solutions

    PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 43: How To Restore Default Settings

    6 Make sure the media is loaded correctly. 7 Close the print and ribbon mechanism. 8 Close the cover. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 44: Restore Default Settings From The Printer Web Page

    • Check the System Settings check box to restore defaults for system settings, such as media width. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 45: Restore Default Settings With Printset

    9 Once the parts are dry, replace the media (and ribbon) in the printer. 10 Close the printer, reconnect power, and turn on the printer. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 46: Replace The Printhead

    6 Unscrew the grounding screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 47 For a thermal transfer printer, install the ribbon. 13 Close the print and ribbon mechanism and the cover. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 48: Clean The Platen Roller

    4 Remove the installed media (and ribbon). 5 Pry up on the end of the platen roller near the gear. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 49: Clean The Interior Of The Printer

    Make sure the media path is clean. • Make sure sensor mylar covers are free of fingerprints, oil, dirt, and dust. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 50: Clean The Exterior Of The Printer

    Make sure to keep the surface surrounding the printer clean as well. Honeywell has tested and recommends these cleaning products for compatibility with the exterior of the PC42t printer. Recommended Cleaners...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix contains specifications for the PC42t printer. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 52: Printer Specifications

    Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) Relative Humidity: 15 to 80% non-condensing PC42t Print Speed, Resolution, and General Media Specifications Print Mode: Direct thermal, thermal transfer Print Speed (variable): 50, 75, and 100 mm/sec (2, 3, and 4 ips)
  • Page 53 Line Printer Remote Protocol (LPR) Telnet 9100 DHCP Raw TCP BOOTP Web page Support 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-T) PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 54 Support for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2003, and Server 2008 Supports 32-bit and 64-bit editions InterDriver also supports Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 55: Supported Bar Code Symbologies

    • Matrix 2 of 5 • Straight 2 of 5 • • Add-on bar code symbologies: • Add-on 2 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 56 EAN-13 Composite (CC-A, CC-B) • GS1 Composite (previously called EAN.UCC Composite) • UPC-A Composite (CC-A, CC-B) • UPC-E Composite (CC-A, CC-B) PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 57: Default Settings

    Default Settings This appendix contains all of the default settings for the printer. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 58: Default Configuration

    Specifies if software flow control (XON/XOFF) is used Disable to manage the rate of data transmission from the host. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 59: Ethernet Settings

    Note: If the printer is not connected to a network, you need to use PrintSet 5 through a USB connection to configure the media settings. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 60 Unit of Measure parameter. *935-044-001* Honeywell 9680 Old Bailes Road Fort Mill, SC 29707 PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 61 Selects the mode the printer uses to calibrate media. Fast Mode Use Slow if the printer has trouble identifying gaps or marks in media PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 62: Print Quality Settings

    This section describes general system settings. To view these settings: • From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > System Settings > General. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 63 Determines how zero is printed or displayed on Disable (0) the screen. Disable is zero (0), Enable is (Ø). PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 64: Manage I/O Settings

    Determines if the printer can use the LPR (Line Enable Printer Server) daemon. Telnet Determines if the printer can use Telnet to Enable communicate with another device. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 65: Dns Network Services

    Defines the characters that the printer echoes CR/LF Character to the host to indicate that it has moved to a new line. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 66: Wins Network Services

    Web Server Network Services Settings Setting Description Default Image Buffer Determines if the image buffer appears in the Enable printer web page. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 67: Print Labels With Inprint

    Print Labels with INPrint This appendix explains how to use the INPrint feature to print labels. V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 68: About The Inprint Page

    2 In the address bar, type the IP address of your printer and press Enter. The printer web page appears. 3 Click Login. The Login page appears. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 69 8 (Optional) To preview the label on the screen, click Preview. An Example of a Resident Return Address Label 9 To print the label, click Print. PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

  • Page 70: Predefined Inprint Label Formats

    Appendix C — Print Labels with INPrint Predefined INPrint Label Formats Predefined INPrint Label Formats and Sample Illustrations Format Name Sample 203_returnadd_3x1.lbx 203_in_demo_4x6.lbx PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 71 Appendix C — Print Labels with INPrint Predefined INPrint Label Formats and Sample Illustrations (continued) Format Name Sample 203_shipaddr_4x6.lbx 203_packslip_4x6.lbx PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 72 Appendix C — Print Labels with INPrint PC42t Desktop Printer User Guide V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...
  • Page 73 Honeywell 9680 Old Bailes Road Fort Mill, SC 29707 www.honeywellaidc.com PC42t-EN-UG Rev D 1/18 V10 CONSUMIBLES S.L. Calle Llanos de Jerez 18 Nave 9 Coslada https://v10consumibles.com Tel: 910 269 309...

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