Quick Start Guide PB41 4-Inch Belt Printer
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Packing List Check to ensure that you receive these items: S IntermecR PB41A0B240 (4-inch thermal belt ) Printer with Bluetooth radio OR R S Intermec PB41A27040 or PB41A27042 (4-inch thermal belt ) Printer with 802.11b radio S One roll of paper (in printer) S Two Battery Packs (installed) S Compliance Statement S Warranty Card S 802.11b Radio Card (802.11b printer only). Card is packed in a bag taped to the inside of the printer box. *Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
Getting Familiar with Your PB41 Printer PB41 Printer with 802.11b Radio Pod Paper tear bar Radio On/Off blue illuminating button Battery packs 802.
PB41 Printer with Bluetooth Module Paper tear bar Radio On/Off blue illuminating button Self-Test button Battery packs DC power jack Charge indicator Paper release lever RJ-11 port PB41 Printer Quick Start Guide 5
Installing 802.11b Radio Card (if applicable) Note: This information applies only if you have a PB41 Printer with an 802.11b Radio. Before installing the 802.11b Radio Card ensure that the protective battery tab strips are in place or remove the batteries before installing the radio card. Your PB41 Printer with an 802.11b radio has been configured at the factory. FCC mandates that the radio card not be installed for shipment.
3 Carefully push the card into the connector until it is fully seated. 4 Replace the radio card cap. Before Using Your Printer For The First Time Remove the protective tab strips underneath the batteries. They are placed there to keep your printer from discharging during shipment. 5 Push against the battery lock tab and lift the battery up before pulling on the protective tab strips. These tabs prevent the battery contacts from touching and therefore, no charging occurs.
Charging the Lithium Ion Batteries S The printer battery charges in about three hours.
Beep Indicator (continued) Number of Beeps Indicates 8 short beeps CRC error in firmware. Redownload firmware. 10 short beeps Error writing to communication controller firmware. Redownload firmware. Determining Current Battery Power To determine the current charge on each battery pack, print out a self-test by pressing and holding the red self-test button for four seconds. If the battery is good, you will see the abbreviation for the word “GOOD” next to the Battery voltage (Batt1 or Batt2) print out.
802.11b Self-Test Print-out Explanation Test Item Description F/W Ver The internal software version (6.
802.11b Self-Test Print-out Explanation (continued) Test Item Description Available Graphics LOC shows whether a font is Resident (R) or Downloaded (D); DESCRIPTION describes the graphic; Version and DATA of graphic program load;NAMES give the “Easy Print” name, the Line Printer name, and the hexadecimal equivalent of that name. Available Bar Codes All supported barcodes are displayed. “DESCRIPTION” describes the graphic.
Bluetooth Self-Test Print-out Explanation (continued) Test Item Description Available Fonts LOC shows whether a font is Resident (R) or Downloaded (D); CPI shows characters per inch; DESCRIPTION describes the font; Version and DATE of font loads; NAMES give the “Easy Print” name, the Line Printer name, and the hexadecimal equivalent of that name.
Liner’ed Labels If you are using liner’ed paper, it is best to use the manual paper loading method. Automatic Paper Loading 1 Press the red self-test button to wake the printer. 2 With the loose, clean edge of the paper coming from the bottom of the roll, insert the edge of the paper between the roller and the platen. 3 Pushing the button again while the printer is awake causes the mechanism to feed about one inch of paper. 4 Insert the paper into the paper well with it resting on the paper rod clips.
6 Push down the paper release lever and insert the paper into the paper well with it resting in the paper rod clips. 7 Press the red button while the printer is on and it will feed paper. You will need about two inches of paper coming out of the mechanism. 8 Lower the cover while placing the extra paper though the tear bar. 9 Close Latch Cover and tear off extra paper. Turning the Radio ON and OFF 1 To turn the radio on, push the blue illuminating button, or plug the serial cable into the printer.
2 To turn the radio off push the blue illuminating button again. S Pressing the blue illuminating button to turn the radio off you will hear a double beep (sounds like a chirp). Replacing A Battery Pack Use only the battery pack designed for your PB41 Printer. Use only the Intermec 2200 mAh Li-Ion battery p/n 320-088-101. Using any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery used in your PB41 Printer may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
PB41 Battery Eliminator The PB41 Battery Eliminator was designed exclusively for the PB41 Printer. This device removes the need to have the battery packs in your printer. The Battery Eliminator allows the PB41 to accept power from either an AC or DC source. A typical installation would have the PB41 Printer mounted in a vehicle and the Battery Eliminator receiving power from the vehicle battery.
Using Your Printer with Serial Connection 1 Attach the Mobile Computer to Printer cable. 2 As you use the printer the power comes from the battery in the printer. When the printer battery runs down the printer will not operate until the battery is recharged. PB41 Printer using Wireless Printing Serial/Wireless Mode Your printer comes to you as a serial mode printer. To switch the mode to Wireless Printing it is necessary to press the blue illuminating button on the printer.
cleanser, chemicals or scrubbing pads, as your printer’s finish could become marked. Troubleshooting Paper Loading Problems If the paper feed mechanism does not feed correctly on the first part of a new paper roll, remove two to three feet of paper from the outside of the roll. The length of paper rolls can vary by as much as five feet, making the roll too thick for the printer to accommodate.
Print Roller Appears Dirty Extended use in dirty environments and linered label printing can cause the print head to become dirty or sticky. We offer two cleaning options, a roller cleaning kit or individual cleaning cards. These are available through our Supply Sales department (1-800-255-6292). Print is too Light If you are not getting satisfactory darkness, connect your printer to the personal computer containing your Configuration Program and click on the Paper Options button.
Specifications Printer Specifications Item Spec Detail Dimension 7.12 x 6.60 x 3.25 in. 167 x 172 x 85.5 mm) Weight 22.88 oz.(652 g) with battery and paper. 33.88 oz (969 g)with two batteries and paper Print Method Direct Thermal Paper Medium Thermal paper Paper Width 4.4 inch (112 mm) Operating Temperature -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C) Interface RS-232C, 6-pin modular data jack Flash re-programmable configurable settings.
Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click Warranty. Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs.
Telephone Support These services are available from Intermec Technologies Corporation. In the U.S.A. and Canada call 1-800-755-5505 and choose this option Service Description Factory Repair and On-site Repair Request a return authorization number for authorized service center repair, or request an on-site repair technician. 1 Technical Support Get technical support on your Intermec product. 2 Service Contract Status Inquire about an existing contract, renew a contract, or ask invoicing questions.
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