User Manual

Chapter 1 — Using the PB22/PB32 Portable Label and Receipt Printer
There is only one LED on the PB22/PB32 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 PB22/PB32 is turned on and operating.
Blinking A blinking light can mean one of several conditions:
• The printer is out of paper.
• The media cover is open.
• There is a printer error that requires you to perform an
action. For a list of possible problems, see
“Troubleshooting the PB22/PB32” on page 42.
Understanding the Printer Firmware
Your PB22/PB32 printer comes with Intermec Printer Language (IPL),
Fingerprint, or Intermec Receipt Protocol (ESC/P) firmware. The
choice of firmware affects the functionality of the printer and how
you interact with it. This manual contains information for using the
different types of printer firmware.
When the printer is shipped from the factory, the first person to turn
on the printer will have the option of choosing which printer
firmware to run on the printer. Press the appropriate button to
choose a firmware type.
FP
IPL
ESCP
Choosing the Printer Firmware
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