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  • Page 1 PB 3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2008-2010 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Date Description of Change 04/2010 Added information on how to enable IrDa communcations. 06/2009 Clarified DIP switch settings, updated software and programming information, and added part numbers for the 2-bay battery charger and VBA accessories. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Learning About the PB3 Mobile Printer ........
  • Page 6 Pinout Diagram ..............26 PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty.

  • Page 8: Web Support

    Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.com and click Support >...

  • Page 9: Who Should Read This Manual

    This document provides you with information about the features of the PB3, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Before you work with the PB3, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address. Related Documents...
  • Page 10 Before You Begin PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Learning About The Pb3 Mobile Printer

    Learning About the PB3 Mobile Printer The PB3 Mobile Printer is a full-featured portable receipt printer designed for a variety of job environments where point of service receipts are required. The package contains: • PB3 Mobile Printer • AC adapter/charger Battery •...
  • Page 12 Belt loop Battery knob door latch Serial port PB3 Serial Port, Belt Loop Knob, and Battery Door Latch The printer features are described in the next table. PB3 Feature Descriptions Feature Description Power button Press once to turn the printer on or off.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Leds

    Communications LED Battery LED Data and Status LED PB3 LED State Descriptions State Description Communications Flashing Green Power is on. PB3 is in RS-232 or IrDA mode. Steady Green PB3 is communicating with host in RS-232 or IrDA mode. Flashing Blue Power is on.

  • Page 14: Using The Battery And Ac Adapter/Charger

    Card reader error (for optional magnetic stripe reader). Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger Use Intermec battery model 318-040-001 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
  • Page 15 3 Make sure the printer is off and connect the adapter to AC power. The Battery LED turns on, indicating that the battery is charging. Note: If the other LEDs turn on, press the Power button to turn the printer off. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Using The 2-Bay Battery Charger

    2 Connect the adapter to AC power. The Status LEDs turn green, indicating that the charger is ready to use. Status LEDs 3 With the contacts on the bottom and the arrow pointing toward the LEDs, place a battery into one of the bays. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 If the battery is not charged, the Status LED for that bay turns red. The Status LED turns green when the battery is charged. Battery Safety Information Follow these tips for maintaining the PB3 battery: • Be sure to fully charge the battery before long printing sessions, such as printing receipts with many bar codes and graphics.

  • Page 18: Loading Paper

    1 Lift the paper door handle and pull it gently to open the door. 2 Place the 3-inch paper roll into the printer as shown in the next illustration. The paper supply should unwind from the bottom. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Tearing Paper

    The paper door acts as a tear bar. Pull one edge of the paper against the tear bar, and then tear down and across against the tear bar to tear the paper. The tear bar has sharp edges. Be careful when tearing paper or when handling the paper door. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Using The Belt Loop

    3 To disconnect the printer from the belt loop, press both of the connector latches and slide the belt loop knob out of the slot. Note: Do not try to remove the printer from the belt loop without pressing both latches. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Printing A Configuration Test Page

    Once the battery is charged and paper is loaded, you can print a configuration test page. Use this information for reference when installing the PB3 and to verify correct printer operation. If you cannot print the test page, see “Troubleshooting” on page 19.

  • Page 22: Communicating With A Host

    Bluetooth, 802.11g wireless network, or IrDA connection to a host computer that will send data for the printer to print. You can also configure the PB3 to use a serial connection instead. For more information on configuring serial connections, see “Changing...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Bluetooth Or 802.11 Communications

    Bluetooth connections at a baud rate of 115200. The PB3 cannot initiate a Bluetooth connection. You must connect to the PB3 from a host, such as a handheld computer. See the documentation for your computer for more information on connecting to Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Irda Communications

    “Changing Printer Connection Settings” on page 15. • install a custom application onto the host computer that allows the the computer to send data to the PB3 to print. For more information on developing or installing a custom application, see your computer user’s manual.

  • Page 25: Changing Printer Connection Settings

    DIP switches The DIP switches are numbered 1 to 8 from left to right. By default, all DIP switches are off (toggled away from the configuration label inside the battery compartment) except for switch 2. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 2 Change DIP switch settings by carefully pressing a pointer into the switch and sliding it to the other side. For more information, see the table on the next page. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Auto Power Save Enabled Disabled Note: If you are configuring the PB3 for a Bluetooth or 802.11 connection, make sure DIP switches 3, 4, and 5 are off. 3 Install the battery in the printer and close the battery door. The printer is now configured for your connection.

  • Page 28: Using The Magnetic Stripe Reader

    Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader If your PB3 includes the optional magnetic stripe reader, follow the next procedure to read cards. Note: You need an application running on the host computer to read data from the card. For more information, see the XSim Programmer’s...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Use a can of compressed air to blow dust and paper debris out of the printer. Troubleshooting This section contains information about troubleshooting common problems and contacting Product Support. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Problems And Solutions

    Battery life is short after a Replace the battery. full charge. In Bluetooth mode, Move the printer closer to the host. printer does not print data Make sure the host has established a connection from host. with the printer. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Calling Product Support

    Intermec product. If you cannot find the answer to your problem at Knowledge Central or in the “PB3 Problems and Solutions” table, you may need to call Intermec Product Support. To talk to a Product Support representative in North America or Canada, call: 1-800-755-5505 Outside the U.S.A.

  • Page 32: Installing Printer Firmware

    The PB3 is compatible with the XSim printer language, as well as with a subset of ESC/P commands. For more information, see one of these manuals: • XSim Programmer’s Reference Manual • ESC/P Programmer’s Reference Manual Intermec’s Printing Resource Kit provides tools for developing mobile printing solutions for the PB3.
  • Page 33 4 to 5 minutes. When the firmware is loaded, the printer responds with Done 7 Start the Tera Term application. 8 From the Setup menu, select Serial port. 9 Configure the serial port settings as shown: 10 Click OK. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Configuration Test Page” on page 11. 18 Make sure that the Model Number, Serial Number, and Device Address on the test page you printed in Step 17 matches the information on the test page you printed in Step 1. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Codabar, Code 39, UCC/EAN-128, EAN/UPC, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, PDF417 Memory 1 MB RAM, 4 MB program flash Charge time Approximately 180 min Communications Serial (RS-232), Bluetooth, 802.11g, IrDA Print ratio 25% black max/sq in PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Vehicle Battery Adapter (VBA)/cigarette lighter charger Pinout Diagram Pin 1 Serial Port Pin Assignments Signal Description 1, 5 Logic common RS-232 from printer (output) RS-232 from host (input) Clear to send from printer (output) Request to send from host (input) PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com © 2010 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide *934-043-003* P/N 934-043-003...

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