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  • Page 1 Printer User’s Guide The Future of Portable Printing . . . Today!
  • Page 2 RBRC is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. RIM is a trademark of Research In Motion Ltd. WINDOWS is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004 by PENTAX Imaging Co. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information................v Printer Features ................vii Warranty Information ..............viii Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer................. 1 Connecting to an AC Outlet ............... 2 Connecting to a DC Supply..............3 Using the Operation Panel..............4 Main Switch Functions..............4 Power ON ...................
  • Page 4 Stopping the Charge or Conditioning Process......28 Tips on Using the Battery..............29 Chapter 3 Tips on Using Paper Inserting Paper ................. 31 Always Use Pentax Quality Paper ............ 32 Usage and Handling Instructions............32 Clearing a Paper Jam................ 33 Method 1 ..................33 Method 2 ..................

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Check the power plug configurations and voltages that are used in your country. If you need a different plug or power cord, you can either purchase a plug adapter locally, or contact your local reseller or Pentax for assistance in procuring a proper cord set.
  • Page 6 NiMH battery packs into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas. Pentax payments to RBRC makes it easy for you to drop the spent battery pack at local retailers of replacement NiMH batteries or at authorized Pentax product service centers.

  • Page 7: Printer Features

    (continuous or perforated). Note: An updated driver is needed for perforated paper, either from the supplied CD (V. 2.0 or higher) or from the Pentax website (www.pentaxtech.com). • “Infinite” paper size selection to allow printing of very long continuous streams of data on roll paper without a page break.

  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    Pentax provides, free of charge, a one-year limited warranty for your new PocketJet printer. For one year from the date of original purchase, Pentax will repair or replace a failed unit with a new or rebuilt unit when it is returned postpaid to an authorized Pentax service center. A return material authorization number (RMA) and proof of purchase are required—in the continental United States call Pentax Customer...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer Unpacking The Printer

    Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Read and follow any instructions on any Read Me First sheet that may be included in your kit. A typical printer kit contains the items shown in Figure 1. You will have to select an interface cable for your system to add to the kit.

  • Page 10: Connecting To An Ac Outlet

    NOTE: The plug on the AC power cord shown in Figure 2 is compatible with AC power outlets in the U.S.A., Canada, and some Central and South American countries. Use a plug adapter if necessary or contact your local reseller or Pentax for further assistance. Page 2...

  • Page 11: Connecting To A Dc Supply

    Connecting to a DC Supply To connect your PocketJet to a 12-volt vehicle DC supply, follow the steps below. 1. Connect an appropriate power adapter cord (either with a cigarette plug or direct wired) to the vehicle 12VDC supply as shown in Figure 3.

  • Page 12: Using The Operation Panel

    Using the Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the main switch and three indicator lights. See Figure 4. FIGURE 4. Operation panel Main Switch Functions Power ON: Push once quickly while the printer is OFF. Power OFF: Push twice quickly. NOTE: The printer automatically powers off when running under battery power and if there has been no activity for 2 minutes (no data received, no paper inserted, etc.) but only if the...

  • Page 13: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights The three indicator lights—POWER, DATA, and BATTERY— show both normal operation and error conditions. • Red POWER light is steady: Power is on. • Red POWER light is blinking: An error has occurred. • Green DATA light is steady: Unprinted data is in the printer buffer or a command has been received from the computer.

  • Page 14: Setting Dip Switches

    Setting DIP Switches 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Set the printer face down so that the battery compartment is towards you. 3. Using a pointed object such as a mechanical pencil or paper clip, gently move each DIP switch to the desired position: towards you for OFF, away from you for ON.

  • Page 15: Dip Switch Functions (Control Modes)

    DIP Switch Functions (Control Modes) There are four control modes and one control function available. Turn the printer off, select the mode(s) you desire (see page 20 & 21 for details) using the DIP switches on the bottom of the printer as explained below (See Figures 6a-c below), then turn the printer back on.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Computer

    Infrared Adapter or one of the other optional interface cables (PC Serial, Parallel, USB, etc. but not the 6” serial cable) Via Infrared Adapter See the instructions that come with the Pentax Infrared Adapter for connection instructions. Page 8...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Using The Printer Driver Installation

    * These operating systems do not support printing without the addition of a printing applet. Trial versions of the printing applet are supplied on the driver CD and on the Pentax website. Contact the applet provider to purchase the one you want after the trial period. PocketPC 2000 and higher systems may use the WinCE driver if using application software that is enabled to use it.

  • Page 18: Pda Systems

    Complete the registration information and then click “continue,” or click “skip” to proceed without completing the registration. Select “Pentax PocketJet 200” or “PocketJet II,” select “PDA” (deselect any other operating system), and click “continue.” Select “Pocket PC,” then click “continue.”...

  • Page 19: Palm Os Systems

    There are three choices for time trial printer drivers available on the PocketJet Driver CD for Palm devices supporting PocketJet 200 printers as shown below (Contact Pentax Technical Support at 1-800- 453-6144, ext. 1820 for Palm OS System support for the PocketJet II).

  • Page 20: Rim Blackberry Systems

    Psion/Symbian (EPOC) Version 5 and Version 6 The ER 6.0 driver is available on the CD (V. 2.0 or higher) and the Pentax Website as of this publication. Check the website or Technical Support for ER6.1 and ER 7 availability. Note that Version 6.0 will only work for Nokia 92xx Communicator devices.

  • Page 21: Manual Install

    “Only While Mobile Devices Window Is Open.” Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive on your PC. From the “Start” menu, choose “Run.” Choose “Browse” and locate the most appropriate Pentax.sis file on the CD: <CD Drive>:\<PJ2 or PJ200>\EPOC-Symbian\<ER5 or ER6>\Pentax.sis.

  • Page 22: Windows Ce Systems

    Windows CE Systems Refer to the Pentax website at www.pentaxtech.com for the most current driver solutions. Install Windows CE Services or Active Sync on your desktop computer. Connect your Windows CE device to your desktop computer with the serial cable provided.

  • Page 23: Windows Systems

    • 4MB of RAM or more • 4MB of free disk space or more Please consult the Read Me files on your driver installation disk for any last-minute installation updates. Check the Pentax website for the latest drivers. Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me •...

  • Page 24: Windows 3.1

    Windows NT 4.0 • CD Install Check the Pentax website for the latest information on current drivers. Insert the Driver Disk CD into the computer’s CD drive. Select “Installation.” Select “PocketJet 200” or PocketJet II,” then select “continue.”...
  • Page 25 The PocketJet II has an additional Mode 1 called “Roll Paper 2” that has a longer “Extra Feed” value. Click “Next” to continue. c. Pentax PocketJet 200 (or II) Roll Paper Infinite – select this if you are using roll paper and are printing long continuous data such as geological recordings or polygraph tests.

  • Page 26: Windows 2000/Windows Xp

    Windows 2000/Windows XP • CD Install Check the Pentax website (www.pentaxtech.com) for the most current driver software. Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive. Select “Installation.”...

  • Page 27: Printing

    BATTERY indicator also lights up.) See Figure 8. FIGURE 8. Turning on the printer 3. Insert a sheet of Pentax Quality Paper into the paper input slot. Place the print side of the paper away from you, so that it faces the rear of the printer.

  • Page 28: Turning The Printer Off

    NOTE: You can print only one side of the paper. This is the smooth, coated side. See Chapter 3, “Tips on Using Paper.” FIGURE 9. Inserting a sheet of paper 4. Print one or more pages from any software application. The green DATA indicator light blinks to indicate that the printer is receiving data from your computer.

  • Page 29: Advanced Software Features

    PocketJet 200 (or PocketJet II):Properties:Advanced” In Windows 3.x, access the advanced features using the path “Control Panel:Printers:Pentax PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II:Setup” or with your application software’s Print Setup. In Windows NT, you must install the correct printer model, as each model fixes many of the settings.

  • Page 30: Windows Ce Serial Handshake And Port Buffer Size

    • Fixed Page Mode - the paper always feeds at the end of a job to complete the vertical page size specified (i.e., letter, legal, A4, or user-defined size). Use this with cut sheet paper • End of Page Mode - the printer feeds paper until an “out-of- paper”...
  • Page 31 D. Multipage Documents with “tear off” for EACH page Note: This feature is only available with Win 9x/Me and has recently been added to the Win2k/XP driver (check the Pentax website for the latest driver). Select “Prompt” for Win 9x or “Roll Paper Pause” for Win 2k/XP for Paper Source on the “Paper”...

  • Page 32: Perforated Roll Paper Usage

    Perforated Roll Paper Usage Select “End of Page” mode. Select “Perf Letter” or “Perf A4” paper size. This is very important because the printable area is smaller when using perforated paper compared to cut sheet paper. WinCE Note: Check the “Perforated Paper” box. Protecting the Printer When you are not using the printer or charging its battery, always take the following precautions:...

  • Page 33: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery 1. Open the printer’s battery cover by pressing the cover latch. Push the cover away from the AC adapter receptacle. See Figure 10. FIGURE 10. Opening the Battery Cover 2. Swing the cover open and remove it. 3.
  • Page 34 4. Grasp the battery removal ribbon, which is attached to the inside of the battery compartment. See Figure 12. CAUTION: If you forget to hold on to the ribbon, you may accidentally insert the battery on top of it. Then you won’t be able to remove the battery by pulling the ribbon.

  • Page 35: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery 1. Open the printer’s battery cover by pressing the cover latch. Swing the cover open and remove it. 2. Pull out on the battery removal ribbon as shown in Figure 13 until the battery starts to tilt out of its compartment. NOTE: If the battery removal ribbon is caught behind the battery, insert a thin metal object such as a flat-blade screwdriver between the battery and the case at the end away from the...

  • Page 36: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Note: Batteries are shipped from the factory uncharged. Charging the Battery Charging the battery “tops off” the charge without first discharging the battery. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adapter and power cord or the DC charging-type adapter.

  • Page 37: Tips On Using The Battery

    The green BATTERY indicator light stays lit continuously until discharging is complete; then it blinks until charging is complete. When the printer finishes charging the battery, it automatically turns itself off, and the green BATTERY indicator light goes off. NOTE: Periodically, perhaps one out of every 10 charges, you should perform the “Conditioning Charge”...
  • Page 38 Notes: Page 30...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Tips On Using Paper Inserting Paper

    Chapter 3 - Tips on Using Paper Inserting Paper 1. Use both hands to hold the paper straight while you insert it into the printer’s paper input slot. Make sure the bottom edge of the paper is parallel to the feed roller. 2.

  • Page 40: Always Use Pentax Quality Paper

    Always Use Pentax Quality Paper Pentax guarantees optimum compatibility with your PocketJet printer when you use Pentax Quality Paper. The PocketJet never needs toner, ribbons, or ink because it uses Pentax high-quality paper specifically designed for it. To order paper, see your dealer or order direct from Pentax.

  • Page 41: Clearing A Paper Jam

    Clearing a Paper Jam Method 1 Press and hold the green Main Power switch. The drive motor will start and move slowly for a few seconds, then move faster as long as you hold the switch down. This can be repeated as many times as necessary.
  • Page 42 2. Gently pull the paper out of the printer. Pulling in either direction is acceptable. See Figure 16. FIGURE 16. Pulling jammed paper out of the printer 3. Close the release cover. 4. Reinsert a new sheet of paper in the printer and restart the job. Page 34...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Maintaining The Printer Cleaning The Print Head

    Chapter 4 - Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Print Head To maintain high print quality, clean the print head after 200 to 300 prints or whenever you detect broken or light characters on the page. NOTE: Defective or wrinkled paper can also cause broken or light characters.
  • Page 44 FIGURE 18. Inserting the cleaning cloth CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean the print head with any material other than the cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth is for head and roller cleaning only. Do not use it to clean any other part of the printer.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Platen Roller

    Cleaning the Platen Roller Dirt and debris on the platen roller can make the roller feed paper into the printer at an angle, degrade the quality of the printed image, or both. 1. Make sure the printer is off. 2. Set the Cleaning Mode to ON using DIP switch 4 as shown in Figure 3.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Printer's Exterior

    5. The roller may be stopped by pressing the main switch briefly once more. Otherwise, the roller movement will stop automatically after about 60 seconds. In either case, the printer remains in Cleaning Mode until the printer is turned OFF, the Cleaning Mode is disabled by resetting the DIP switch, and the printer is turned back ON.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Reference Indicator Lights

    Chapter 5 - Reference Indicator Lights The indicator lights tell you about the current status of the printer. When an error occurs, they show the type of error. Indicator Light Table Page 39...

  • Page 48: Self-Test Feature

    Self-Test Feature If the Self-Test Feature is activated, the PocketJet will print one letter- size page at a time. See page 7 for the proper DIP switch position to enable this feature. Auto-Off Timer Feature The Auto-off timer conserves battery power when the printer is being powered from its battery.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Overview

    Look through the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for help correcting the problem. If none of these suggestions works: • If you are in the U.S., call Pentax Technical Support at 1-800-543- 6144 (extension 1820) from 8 AM to 5 PM Mountain Time, Monday through Friday.

  • Page 50: Indicator Light Warnings

    If the indicator lights still show that a battery error has occurred, the battery may be defective or the printer may need service. Call Pentax or your local Authorized Service Center and ask for technical support. The POWER, DATA, and BATTERY indicator lights are blinking A system error has occurred.
  • Page 51 The POWER and DATA indicator lights are blinking A data I/O error has occurred. This requires cycling the PocketJet power off and on and then restarting the print job. Note that if previous pages were successfully printed, only the unprinted pages need to be resent.

  • Page 52: Paper Problems

    Paper moves through the printer, but nothing appears on the paper Make sure you are using Pentax Quality paper and that you are loading it properly with the print side away from you. See page 29, “Inserting Paper.” Also, check the Print Density setting using the “Advanced Software Features,”...
  • Page 53 The printer requires smooth paper to work properly. Make sure the paper does not have any dents or wrinkles. It should lie flat and it should not have a defective or uneven surface coating. Use Pentax Quality paper and make sure it does not have any obvious deformities.
  • Page 54 The top margin is incorrect Make sure the correct margins have been set in the software application. If not, set the margins for the top and bottom of the page as needed. Make sure you are not inserting the paper into the paper input slot with excessive force.

  • Page 55: Pages Don't Print

    Pages Don’t Print The green DATA indicator remains lit but does not blink The print buffer contains unprinted data from the software application. If you have already inserted paper in the printer, take the paper out and re-insert it to make sure the printer knows paper is ready. If that doesn’t work, you may need to turn the printer off, turn it back on, and restart the print job.

  • Page 56: Windows Ce-Related Problems

    The print head has overheated. Turn the printer off and allow it to cool before continuing to print. The printer may overheat if you use it over an extended period at a very high print density. Windows CE-related Problems I get an error message on my WinCE HPC when I try to print Make sure the correct printer and port are selected.

  • Page 57: Chapter 7 Technical Information Specifications

    Chapter 7 - Technical Information Specifications Physical Height: 1.18 in. (30 mm) Width: 10.04 in. (255 mm) Depth: 2.17 in. (55 mm) Weight: 1.12 lb. (513 g) including battery Printing Method Direct thermal printing Resolution PocketJet 200 - 203 (H) by 200 (V) dpi PocketJet II –...
  • Page 58 Standard Engine: Hirose NX-25 connector Host: Wireless Infrared Adapter 6” & 4’ Serial Cable 3’ & 6’ Parallel Cable 4’ USB Cable & 10’ USB Cable IR Cable Bluetooth Adapter Cable (requires -party Bluetooth-to-parallel adapter) Environmental Temperature Operating: 41º to 95 F (5º to 35º C) Storage: 5º...
  • Page 59 For PocketJet 200 units sold in the U.S.A., the following document applies. Page 51...
  • Page 60 For PocketJet 200 units sold in the Europe, the following document applies. Page 52...
  • Page 61 For PocketJet II units sold in the U.S.A., the following document applies. Page 53...
  • Page 62 For PocketJet II units sold in the Europe, the following document applies. Page 54...

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    IEC950:1992+A1+A2:1993 modified The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed for Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC, is 97 EC Representative Pentax Technologies Europe Weiveldlaan 3-5 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Title: Sales & Marketing Manager Martin Mogendorff...
  • Page 64 IEC950:1992+A1+A2:1993 modified The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed for Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC, is 97 EC Representative Pentax Technologies Europe Weiveldlaan 3-5 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Title: Sales & Marketing Manager Martin Mogendorff...

  • Page 65: Radio & Television Interference

    The use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits of FCC rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Pentax could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. You may purchase a booklet prepared by the FCC entitled “Interference Handbook,”...

  • Page 66: Canadian Regulations

    Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dab der/die/das ..PENTAX Thermodrucker PT-A4202 (‘PocketJet 200’) ... PENTAX Thermodrucker PT-A4303 (‘PocketJet II’) ..

  • Page 67: Chapter 8 Ordering Information

    For the name of the closest dealer, call the following numbers: • If you are in the U.S., call Pentax at 1-800-543-6144 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, and ask for Sales. Page 59...
  • Page 68 • If you are outside the U.S., contact the dealer where you purchased your printer for information about ordering supplies, accessories and replacement parts. Page 60...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index AC Adapter v, vi, vii, 2, 42, 50 AC Cable vi, 23, 59 AC Power v, vi, 2, 39 AC Power Outlet 2, 19, 27, 41 Accessories 1, 59 Advanced Software Features 20 Auto-Off Timer 4, 7, 20, 40 Battery Charging vi, vii, 2, 4, 23, 27, 28 Connector 24, 26...
  • Page 70 Control Modes 7 Customer Support i, viii Cut Sheet Paper Usage 22 Darker Prints 27 Data Indicator 19, 41, 45 DC Adapter 18, 26, 40, 41, 43, 48 DC Supply 3, 20 Declarations of Conformity 51-56 Density Modes 21 DIP Switches 33 DIP Switch Functions 7 Direct Thermal Technology vii, 47 Discharged Battery 4, 5, 26, 27...
  • Page 71 Paper Inserting 4, 15-19, 29, 32, 42, 44, 45 Jam, Clearing 31, 32, 42 Problems 44 Pentax Quality viii, 18, 32, 42, 43 Sizes 22, 47 Tips on Using 29, 32 Parallel Interface Cable vii, 48 Perforated Roll Paper Usage 23...
  • Page 72 Print Dialog 18 Print Head, Cleaning 33, 34, 36, 43 Print Speed vii, 47 Printed Image Problems 42 Printer Driver Installation 9 PDA Systems 9 Pocket PC Systems 9 Palm OS Systems 11 RIM Blackberry Systems 12 Psion Systems 12 Windows CE Systems 13 Windows Systems 14 Windows 95, 98 or Windows Me 14...
  • Page 73 Serial Synchronization Cable 8, 18 Setting DIP Switches 6, 34, 36 Specifications 49 Standard (battery) Charge 26 Stopping the Charge or Conditioning Process 29 Supplies 34, 36, 59 Synchronize with PC 10, 12 System Requirements, Windows 14 Technical Information 49 Technical Support 9, 39 Tips on Using Paper 31 Tips on Using the Battery 29...
  • Page 74 User’s Guide PENTAX Imaging Company, a division of PENTAX of America, Inc. 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, CO 80401 USA 303-460-1600 Fax: 303-460-1628 E-mail: info@pentaxtech.com Internet: www.pentaxtech.com Pentax Technologies Europe, nv Weiveldlaan 3-5 1930 Zaventem (Belgium) Tel: +32.2.306.1190 Fax: +32.2.306.1199 E-mail: info.europe@pentaxtech.be...

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