Honeywell PM42 Operating instructions

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Disclaimer
Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information
contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether
any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part
of HII.
HII shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein: nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
This document contains propriety information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this
document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of
HII.
© 2008 – 2011 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.
Web Address: www.honeywellaidc.com
Trademarks
Metrologic, MetroSelect, MetroSet2, Master Diagnostics and TotalFreedom are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Metrologic Instruments, Inc. or Honeywell International Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 95 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................................................................2
Compliance and Safety....................................................................................................................................................5
General Precautions.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Training..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Quality Training........................................................................................................................................................................6
Product ESD Information .........................................................................................................................................................6
High Level Recommended Repair Process ......................................................................................................................7
Cautions & Notes.............................................................................................................................................................8
Cover - Media Door Assembly.........................................................................................................................................9
Cover - Electronic Cover ................................................................................................................................................10
Front Panel Assembly....................................................................................................................................................11
Platen Roller ..................................................................................................................................................................13
Printhead .......................................................................................................................................................................14
Print Unit Components..................................................................................................................................................15
Printhead Lift Handle and Pressure Adjust Mechanism................................................................................................18
Printhead Lift Sensor Assembly.....................................................................................................................................20
Printhead Lift Assembly.................................................................................................................................................21
Media Guide Top Dancer Assembly ..............................................................................................................................22
Media Sensor Bottom Assembly ...................................................................................................................................24
Front Media Access Door ..............................................................................................................................................26
Ribbon Adjust Sub Assembly .........................................................................................................................................27
Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustment ..........................................................................................................................................28
Tear Bar .........................................................................................................................................................................29
Media Hanger and Edge Guides ....................................................................................................................................30
Ribbon Supply Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................31
Media Hanger and Edge Guides ....................................................................................................................................33
Base Assembly...............................................................................................................................................................34
Spine ..............................................................................................................................................................................35
Back Plate ......................................................................................................................................................................36
LCD Touch Panel and Display Assembly ........................................................................................................................37
Main Logic Board Assembly...........................................................................................................................................38

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Power Supply Assembly ................................................................................................................................................39
Stepper Motor and Gear Drive Assembly .....................................................................................................................41
Example Screws & Torque Settings...............................................................................................................................47

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Compliance and Safety
Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment could void the users authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Notice
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Caution
Only trained personal should open and service the scanner as use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in dangerous laser light exposure. Never attempt to look at
the laser beam, even if the scanner appears to be nonfunctional. Doing so could result in hazardous laser light
exposure. The use of optical instruments with the laser equipment will increase eye hazard.
Standard Europeo
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Funkstöreigenschaften nach EN55022:1998
Warnung!
Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen. In
diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Massnahmen durchzuführen.
Attenzione
Questo e’ un prodotto di classe A. Se usato in vicinanza di residenze private potrebbe causare interferenze radio che
potrebbero richiedere all’utilizzatore opportune misure.
Attention
Ce produit est de classe “A”. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit peut être la cause
d’interférences radio. Dans ce cas l’utiliseteur peut être amené à predre les mesures adéquates.

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General Precautions
This symbol within the document represents an important HSE Safety requirement/alert.
This symbol within the document represents an important quality step.
Safety Training
Consult the local HSE Cell Risk assessment to become familiar with any potential hazards while working with the
PM42 printer.
HSE training for this Scanner should include;
•Hand and Portable Tools
•Hazardous Chemical Management
•Laser Safety
•Lead Safety
•PPE
•Safety Awareness
Safety glasses must be worn.
Quality Training
Training per the local Honeywell site for Technicians/Repair personal should include;
•Soldering Verification
Product ESD Information
This product contains ESD sensitive components or ElectroStatic Discharge sensitive electronic parts. The
Electrostatic discharge is defined as the transfer of charge between bodies at different electrical potentials. An ESD
event has the ability to modify the electrical characteristics of a semiconductor device, possibly degrading or even
destroying it. ESD also may upset the normal operation of an electronic system, causing equipment malfunction or
failure.
ESD PREVENTION STEPS MUST BE USED DURING ANY REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
UNIT. PERFORM ALL WORK AT A CERITFIED ESD WORK STATION.

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OPERATION:
High Level Recommended Repair Process
Step
Process
Reference Document
Location
Comments
1 Repair Unit SRD, SSP and STS Service Eng
Team Room
High level repair information is
referenece in the Service
Engineering Team Room and
Service Portal page (CSSP).
2 Check for hardware /
software updates
Service Procedures /
Technical Bulletins SAP
Applicable Service Procedures /
Technical Bulletins are listed on
Service Engineering team site
and the Service Portal page
(CSSP).
3 Functional Test SPP Test Eng Team
Room
SPP’s are listed on Test
Engineering team site and the
Service Portal page (CSSP).

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OPERATION:
Cautions & Notes
•PM42 supports USB, serial, parallel, and Ethernet only.
•The functionalilty of the PM42 printers will be backward compatible with PM43 printers except the
following:
PM43 PM42 Backward compatibility
Touch panel Support Not support no
LCD 3.5(QVGA 320 x 240 pixels) 2.36 (480 (RGB) x 234) no
Print Mech Cast metal Print mech Sheet metal Print mech no
UI button 19(Number, F1~F5, …) 8 (Menu/Home, Enter/OK) no
BT, WiFi, RFID,
Touchless, RTC,
Speaker
Support Not support no

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OPERATION:
Cover - Media Door Assembly
The media door assembly come as a complete assembly including the clear plastic window and 4 torx screws. The
clear plastic window is also available as a spare part.
Tools Required
Description
Torx Driver T20
Parts Required
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Part Number
Description
Qty
1
50124891-001FRE
FRE, ASSY, MEDIA DOOR, PM42 (include 4 – 50125239-001)
1
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50125239-001FRE
FRE, SCREW MRT M4X8, Ф7, 100-Pack (16±0.8kgf/cm)
4
3
50124875-001FRE
FRE, Window, Media Door, PM42
1
Media Door Assembly Replacement
1. Lift the media door cover and remove the Torx screws securing the media door assembly.
Media Door Assembly T20 Torx Screw Media Window
1
2
3

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OPERATION:
Cover - Electronic Cover
Tools Required
Description
Torx Driver T20
Parts Required
Item
Part Number
Description
Qty
1
50124890-001FRE
FRE, Cover, EE, PM42
1
2
814-055-008FRE
Screw MRT M4X8 Black, 100-Pack (6±0.3kgf/cm)
4
Electronic Cover Replacement
1. Remove the torx screws (2 on media side and 2 on electronic side) that secure the electronic cover.
2. Lift the electronic cover up and away from the printer spine (main deck).
Electronic Cover Torx Screw
1
2
1
2