Intermec PB42 User manual

PB42 Printer
Quick Start Guide

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
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PB42 Printer Quick Start Guide 1
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 charge the batteries in the PB42 printer, you need an AC
power adapter (P/N 851-076-001) and a power cord.
Use Intermec battery pack P/N 318-015-001 only.
Use of another pack may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Employez le bloc-batterie d’Intermec P/N 318-
015-001 seulement. L’utilisation de tout autre
bloc-batterie présente un risque d’incendie ou
d’explosion.
The battery pack used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 C (212 F) or
incinerate.
Le bloc-batterie utilisé dans cet appareil peut
présenter un risque d’incendie ou de brûlure
chimique en cas de mauvais traitement. Ne
rechargez pas, ne désassemblez pas, ne chauffez pas
à une température supérieure à 100 C (212 F) et
n’incinérez pas ce bloc-batterie.
Dispose of used battery pack promptly. Keep away from
children.
It takes about 4 hours to charge the batteries inside the PB42.

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To install the batteries
1 Pull the battery cover latch towards the front of the printer
and lift up on the 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.
Battery cover
Batteries
Media cover
Battery cover
latch
Battery cover

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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
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.
The media you use in the PB42 must meet these specifications.
Specification Dimensions
Receipt roll core (ID) 1.9 cm (.75 inch)
Receipt roll maximum diameter 6.7 cm (2.65 inches)
Media maximum width 11.2 cm (4.40 inches)
To load media
1 Slide the media cover release button to the unlocked (left)
position.
2 Press the media cover release button to open the media cover.
DC power
connector

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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.
4 Pull out a few inches of the media.
Media cover
release
Media cover
Media
sup
ports

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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.
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.
Battery lights Indicates whether the battery is charging
(red), low (red blinking), or fully charged
(green).
Ready-to-Work™
indicator
Indicates a connection to the host if on
solid blue. If the blue light blinks, the
printer is open or there is a hardware error.
Feed button Press to advance media. Press and hold to
advance media at 2 inches per second (ips).
Feed button
Radio button
Battery lights
Ready-to-Work
indicator

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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.upg
Where xxxxx is the version number of the firmware.
To load new firmware
1 On the CK60, go to My Device > Program Files > Intermec
and start FWUpgrade.
2 Select the Settings tab.
3 Select COM6 for the COM port and select the “Use Remote
DCB” check box.
4 Select the Printer Flash Update tab.
5 Click Choose Update. A browser window opens.
6 Browse to your .upg file, select it, and click OK. The browser
windor closes and you return to the Printer Flash Update
tab.
7 Select Send Update.
8 Wait for the Upgrade Done message on the CK60. The
PB42 beeps twice when it is done receiving information.

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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 2.4 Ah lithium-ion
batteries
Temperature and Humidity Specifications
Operating temperature: -20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Non-operating temperature: -30°C (-22°F) to 70°C (158°F)
Relative humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Bar Code Symbologies
Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, EAN-128, PDF417, UPC-A,
Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 39, New GTIN

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Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
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