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Intermec PB3 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. © 2008-2009 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Version Number Date Description of Change 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 Contents 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 This table contains a list of related Intermec documents and their part numbers.
  • 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

    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. PB3 is in Bluetooth or 802.11 mode.

  • Page 14: 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 15 After about three hours the Battery LED turns off. The battery is fully charged. Note: The wall mounted charger is Class II equipment. Multiple plug configurations comply with most international standards. The wall mounted charger is not supplied with plugs for use in Korea. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Using The 2-Bay Battery Charger

    4 Slide the battery towards the LEDs. The battery snaps into place. If the battery is not charged, the Status LED for that bay turns red. The Status LED turns green when the battery is charged. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Loading Paper

    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. • For maximum battery life, Intermec recommends charging the battery at 25°C (77°F).
  • Page 18 3 Unroll about 3 inches of paper from the roll and position it between the printhead guides. Printhead guide Printhead guide 4 Close the paper door. The door clicks when completely closed. 5 Fold the door handle flush with the printer. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Tearing Paper

    The tear bar has sharp edges. Be careful when tearing paper or when handling the paper door. Using the Belt Loop 1 Place the belt loop over your belt and snap it to secure it. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: 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 18.

  • Page 21: Communicating With A Host

    Bluetooth or 802.11g wireless network 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 22: 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 23: Setting Up Serial Communications

    Setting Up Serial Communications For a serial connection to the host computer, you need to: • configure the PB3 for a serial connection. For help, see the next section. • connect the PB3 to the host using the optional serial cable (P/N 5892RJD9-1).
  • Page 24 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 25 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 26: 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 27 Ensure that the roller is clean all the way around. Note: Dust build-up may occur depending on the environment and the quality of the paper supply used. Use a can of compressed air to blow dust and paper debris out of the printer. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    AC adapter, • If AC output is OK, there is a problem with but printer will not turn the battery or battery charge circuit. • If AC output is not OK, replace the adapter. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Calling Product Support

    Calling Product Support 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 30: Software And Programming Information

    7 From the list of available downloads, select a file name and follow the prompts to download the file. 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: •...

  • Page 31: Installing Printer Firmware

    • you have the Tera Term macro ConfigurationHardwareInformationTTMacro.ttl installed on your PC. You can download the macro from the PB3 downloads page from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. To install firmware and configure printer hardware Use only firmware files provided by Intermec.
  • Page 32 14 In the Enter Printer MODEL Number field, enter the printer model number from the configuration test page, and click OK. 15 In the Enter Printer SERIAL Number field, enter the printer serial number from the configuration test page, and click OK. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 Configuration Test Page” on page 10. 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 34: 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 35: Accessories

    (P/N 852-043-004) 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 36 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 © 2009 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide *934-043-002* P/N 934-043-002...

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