Quick Start Guide PB42 Printer
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What is the PB42 Printer? The PB42 printer is a rugged receipt printer designed for use with the CK60 computer. The PB42 provides: • Print resolution of 203 dpi • Print speeds up to 8.5 cm (3.3 inches) per second • Serial or Bluetooth™ communication options Installing and Charging the Batteries The PB42 ships with two batteries. You need to fully charge the batteries before you can use the printer. You can charge the batteries inside the PB42 printer or in the CK60 battery charger.
To install the batteries 1 Pull the battery cover latch towards the front of the printer and lift up on the battery cover. Battery cover latch Battery cover 2 Insert batteries into the two battery slots until they lock in place. The contact side of the battery faces the media cover.
3 Close the battery cover. 4 Connect the AC power adapter to the DC power connector on the printer. 5 Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power adapter and then plug other end into an AC outlet. Loading Media DC power connector You can use roll or fanfold receipt media with the PB42 printer. The PB42 ships with a sample roll of media that you can use the first time you unpack the shipping box and verify that the printer is working correctly.
Media cover Media cover release 3 Insert the media between the two media supports. Make sure you load the media clockwise so that it pulls off the core from the bottom of the printer. Media supports 4 Pull out a few inches of the media.
5 Close the media cover until it latches. 6 Slide the media cover release button to the locked (right) position. Understanding the Control Panel The PB42 control panel contains two buttons and three lights. Radio button Battery lights Ready-to-Work Feed button indicator Button or LED Function Radio button Turns the radio on and off. Blinks fast green when the radio is receiving data. Blinks slow green when the radio is on.
Performing a Test Print After you have loaded the media in the printer, you are ready to print the configuration test information. Use this information for reference when installing your PB42 printer and for verifying proper printer operation. To perform a test print • Press and hold the Feed and Radio buttons for 5 seconds. Loading New Firmware You can upload firmware on your PB42 from the CK60 handheld computer. To upgrade your firmware, you need to send a .upg file to the PB42 printer: • PB42xxxxx.
Specifications Physical Dimensions Depth: 7.87 cm (3.1 inches) Height: 18.03 cm (7.1 inches) Width: 16.82 cm (6.62 inches) Weight: less than 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) with battery packs and receipt paper. Power Specifications AC power adapter: 50 Watt Voltage range: 12V ± 5% Operating: Rechargeable 7.2V 2.
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