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PB Mobile Label and Receipt Printer
50
User’s
Guide
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Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notic
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Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Version Number Date Description of Change 002 11/2008 These changes were made for the current release: • Support for the ESC/P programming language. • Addition of a radioless PB50 printer. • Change to the Ready-to-Work indicator behavior. • Addition of linerless media support. • New icons for Bluetooth radio and addition of printhead lifted error message. • Addition of po
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Contents Contents Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Changing Configuration Settings From PrintSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing Configuration Settings Using the Command Line . . . . . . . . 25 Changing Configuration Settings From the Printer Home Page . . . . . . 26 Changing Configuration Settings From SmartSystems Console. . . . . . 26 Establishing Communications With a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Setting Up Bluetooth Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. This section explains how to identify and und
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Before You Begin 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 intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product. Telephone Support In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. Outside the U.S.A. an
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Before You Begin Who Should Read This Manual This user’s guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the PB50 printer. This guide provides you with information about the features of the PB50, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Before you work with the PB50, 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 d
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Before You Begin x PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer User’s Guide
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Using the PB50 Mobile Label and 1 Receipt Printer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PB50 and PB50C Mobile Label and Receipt Printers. In this chapter you will find these sections: • Learning About the PB50 Printer • Using the Batteries • Loading Media • Printing a Testprint 1
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Learning About the PB50 Printer The PB50 and PB50C are rugged direct thermal label and receipt printers designed for use with the CK31, 700 series, CK61, CN2B, CN3, and CN3e mobile computers as well as the SF51 and SR61 scanners. Throughout this manual, both models of the printer are referred to as PB50 unless the information is specific to one model. The PB50 provides: • print resolution of 203 dpi. • print speeds of up to 100 mm
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Identifying the Parts of the Printer Use this illustrations to familiarize yourself with some of the features of the PB50. Self-strip door Media cover release button Control panel Ready-to-Work Communications port indicator PB50 Printer: This illustration shows the important features of the PB50 printer. A weather-resistant flap protects the communications ports and the external power connector. Understanding the Printer Firmware You
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Understanding the Control Panel The PB50 control panel contains four buttons, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and one LED indicator. Use the four buttons to navigate the menu system and perform functions on the PB50 printer. See the following tables to understand the buttons, the menu system, and what the LED means. Feed button Setup button SETUP: SER-COM Standby button Info button Ready-to-Work indicator PB50 Control Panel: Use thi
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Understanding How to Use the PB50 Buttons (continued) Button Name Button Function Standby Press to put the printer in Standby mode. In Standby (Power) mode, power to the radio, the display, and the backlight are turned off. Press to turn the printer back on and put in Ready mode. Info Press to display a summary of error conditions, serial port settings, USB connection status, and wireless information (Bluetooth and WiFi). Each set
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer There is only one LED on the PB50 printer: the Ready-to-Work™ indicator. Understanding the Ready-to-Work Indicator Indicator State Description Off When the light is off, it can mean one of several conditions: • The printer is in Standby mode. • The printer is in Info mode. • The printer is in Setup mode. On The PB50 is powered on and operating. Blinking A blinking light can mean one of several conditions: • The printer is out of pap
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Managing Power on the PB50 Use the power options on the PB50 to manage and conserve battery power. From the Power option in Setup menu, you can set Low Battery, Sleep Timer, and Standby Timer. Use the Low Battery option to set the battery voltage at which the low battery warning appears. The values for Low Battery range from 12.1 V to 16.8 V in 0.1 V increments. The default setting is 13.5 V. Use the Sleep Timer option to set the a
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Using the Batteries The PB50 uses a rechargeable 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery (Model AB13) for power. You must fully charge the battery before you can use the PB50. A fully charged battery can last up to one week without needing to be recharged when the printer is in Standby mode. Use Intermec Model AB13 battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The Model AB13 battery may present a fire or chemica
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer 3 Insert the edge of the battery under the lip of the PB50 and then push down until you hear the battery latch click. Charging the Batteries There are two ways to charge the PB50 battery: • Connect AC power to the printer and charge the battery while it is in the PB50. • Charge the battery in the AC18 4-bay battery charger. For information on charging your battery in the 4-bay battery charger, see the AC18 4-Bay Battery Charger Ins
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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Understanding the Battery Icons The easiest way to tell the status of your battery is to look at the battery icons on the control panel of the PB50. Battery Icon Status Icon Status Battery is fully charged. Battery has a medium charge. You should be able to work for several more hours before charging or replacing the battery. Battery is low. You need to replace the battery soon. Battery is critically low. You need to replace the ba
