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Intermec PB 3 User Manual

Intermec PB 3 User Manual

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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 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Before You Begin..............v Safety Information .
  • Page 4 Contents PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Who Should Read This Manual

    Before you work with the PB3, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address. Related Documents This table contains a list of related Intermec documents and their part numbers. Document Title Part Number...
  • Page 8 Before You Begin 3 In the Select a Product field, choose the product whose documentation you want to download. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. viii PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: 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 10 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. Feed button Press to feed paper out of the printer.

  • Page 11: Understanding The Leds

    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 mode. Steady Green PB3 is communicating with host in RS-232 mode. Flashing Blue Power is on.

  • Page 12: Using The Battery And Ac Adapter/Charger

    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. Do not disassemble, heat above 80°C (176°F), or incinerate.
  • Page 13 4 Close the battery door and slide the latch away from the belt loop knob to lock the latch. To remove the battery • Unlock and open the battery door and tip the printer to one side to remove the battery. To charge the battery with the AC adapter/charger 1 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector.

  • Page 14: Using The 2-Bay Battery Charger

    Using the 2-Bay Battery Charger Status LEDs 2-Bay Battery Charger Accessory 1 Plug the AC adapter into the 2-bay charger. 2 Connect the adapter to AC power. The Status LEDs turn green, indicating that the charger is ready to use. 3 With the contacts on the bottom and the arrow pointing toward the LEDs, place a battery into one of the bays.

  • Page 15: Using The Belt Loop

    Be sure to fully charge the battery before long printing sessions, such as printing receipts with many bar codes and graphics. • For maximum battery life, Intermec recommends charging the battery at 25°C (77°F). • Remove the battery from the printer before storing the printer for long periods of time.

  • Page 16: Loading Paper

    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. Loading Paper To prevent possible damage to the print mechanism, use only receipt paper rolls that are not fastened to the inside core in any...
  • Page 17 2 Place the 3-inch paper roll into the printer as shown in the next illustration. The paper supply should unwind from the bottom. 3 Unroll about 3 inches of paper from the roll and position it between the printhead guides. Printhead guide Printhead...

  • Page 18: Tearing Paper

    Tearing Paper Note: Using the tear bar is the only way to tear the paper. Pulling up and pulling sideways without using the tear bar can cause a paper jam. 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.

  • Page 19: Communicating With A Host

    INTERMEC PRINTER V1.ØØ (C) 2ØØ8 Power Timer: OFF, Manual Mode Wireless Mode. 115.2K, 8, N, 1 M o d e l N u m b e r : PBXA021E P B X A 0 2 1 E S e r i a l N u m b e r :...

  • Page 20: Setting Up Bluetooth Or 802.11 Communications

    Bluetooth and 802.11 settings. For more information, see the utility online help. To download the Developer Tool, see the next procedure. To download the Developer Tool 1 Browse to www.intermec.com and choose Support > Downloads. 2 In the Select a Product list, choose PB3. A list of downloadable software appears.

  • Page 21: Changing Printer Connection Settings

    • connect the PB3 to the host using the optional serial cable (P/N 5892RJD9-1). For pinouts, see “Accessories” on page 22. To host computer Serial port Serial cable PB3 With Serial Cable Changing Printer Connection Settings Connection settings are changed by the DIP switches located inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 22 DIP switches PB3 DIP Switch Locations 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. DIP Switch Default Positions: Only DIP switch 2 is on by default. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 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 next table. DIP Switch Settings Turn These DIP Switches On To Set This Parameter Enable serial connection Enable Bluetooth or 802.11 connection Set baud rate: 115200...

  • Page 24: Using The Magnetic Stripe Reader

    “Understanding the LEDs” on page 3. Cleaning cards for the magnetic stripe reader are available from Intermec. For information, contact your local Intermec distributor. Maintaining the Printer To clean the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth and mild cleaner.
  • Page 25 When you load a new roll of paper or when voids in the printout are apparent, clean the printhead and platen roller as described next. Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead. This may damage the printer and require service or repair. To clean the printhead and platen roller 1 Remove the paper from the printer.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Most printer operation, print quality, or printer communication problems can be fixed easily. The next table includes some common printer problems and possible solutions. PB3 Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printer does not feed Remove jammed paper and reload paper supply. paper correctly.

  • Page 27: Calling Product Support

    North America or Canada, call: 1-800-755-5505 Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to find your local Intermec representative. Before you call Intermec Product Support, make sure you have the following information ready: • Serial number • Firmware version Bluetooth or serial communication settings, such as baud rate •...

  • Page 28: Installing Printer Firmware

    XSim Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 937-014-xxx). • the ESC/P Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 937-010-xxx). Intermec’s Printing Resource Kit provides tools for developing mobile printing solutions for the PB3. For more information, visit www.intermec.com and choose Products > Applications & Software >...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications PB3 Mobile Printer Specifications Specification Description Height 57 mm (2.25 in) Width 120 mm (4.75 in) Length 152 mm (6 in) Weight (with battery and paper) 0.58 kg (1.3 lb) Power 7.4 V Li-ion battery, 2200 mAH Operating temperature -10ºC to 50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF) Storage temperature -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF)

  • Page 30: Accessories

    Accessories These accessories (sold and ordered separately) are available from Intermec: • Battery (P/N 318-040-001) • AC Adapter/Charger (P/N 157261). Charges the battery and runs the printer on AC power (battery must be installed or printer will not print). •...
  • Page 31 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com © 2008 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide *934-043-001* P/N 934-043-001...

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