PB3 User’s Guide Mobile Printer
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Contents iv PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide
Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
Before You Begin Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF).
Before You Begin IN Information System PTD LTD 6th Floor Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95 Shinchun 3 Dong Donggu, Daegu City, Korea E-mail: jmyou@idif.co.kr or korlim@gw.idif.co.kr Who Should Read This Manual This document is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the PB3 Mobile Printer. This document provides you with information about the features of the PB3, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it.
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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.
Belt loop knob Battery 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 2 Description Power button Press once to turn the printer on or off. Feed button Press to feed paper out of the printer. You can also press Feed to print a configuration test page. For help, see “Printing a Configuration Test Page” on page 10. Paper door handle Pull to open the paper compartment door.
Understanding the LEDs Communications LED Battery LED Data and Status LED PB3 LED State Descriptions LED State Description Communications Flashing Green Power is on. PB3 is in RS-232 mode. Battery Data and Status Steady Green PB3 is communicating with host in RS-232 mode. Flashing Blue Power is on. PB3 is in Bluetooth or 802.11 mode. Steady Blue PB3 is communicating via Bluetooth or 802.11 radio. Steady Red Low battery charge.
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. Note: The battery must be cycled several times to achieve maximum capacity. To cycle a battery, fully charge it and then allow a full discharge through normal use.
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. 2 Install the appropriate AC plug on the adapter. The adapter comes with four different plugs suitable for most regions worldwide. 3 Make sure the printer is off and connect the adapter to AC power.
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. 4 Slide the battery towards the LEDs. The battery snaps into place.
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). • Remove the battery from the printer before storing the printer for long periods of time. • The battery storage temperature is -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F).
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 way. Otherwise the core will be pulled into the mechanism causing jamming and possible gear damage.
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 guide 4 Close the paper door. The door clicks when completely closed. 5 Fold the door handle flush with the printer. 6 Press the Power button to turn the printer on. 7 Press and hold the Feed button to verify that the paper advances correctly.
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. The tear bar has sharp edges. Be careful when tearing paper or when handling the paper door.
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Setting Up Bluetooth or 802.11 Communications If your PB3 includes the optional Bluetooth module, the printer is configured by default for 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. Note: When the printer is set for Bluetooth or 802.
• 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. Follow the next procedure to change DIP switch settings. Use caution when changing DIP switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the dip switch to toggle its position.
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. N O FF O 1 8 DIP Switch Default Positions: Only DIP switch 2 is on by default.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Enable serial connection Enable Bluetooth or 802.
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 Reference Manual (P/N 937-014-xxx). PB3 Magnetic Stripe Reader Slot To use the magnetic stripe reader 1 Position the card so the magnetic stripe faces the paper door. 2 Quickly swipe the card through the reader in either direction.
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. For help, see “Loading Paper” on page 8. Printhead Black mark sensor Platen roller Tear bar PB3 Paper Compartment: Paper has been removed.
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 paper correctly. Remove jammed paper and reload paper supply. Printer does not print. Make sure the paper supply is loaded correctly. Install a battery.
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. and Canada, go to www.intermec.com and click Contact to find your local Intermec representative.
• the 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 > Developer Library > Developer Resource Kits. Installing Printer Firmware Use only firmware files provided by Intermec.
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.
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).
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