Lennox Hearth PB42 manual Upgrading the Printer Firmware, To load new firmware

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3Use an application such as ActiveSync to copy the .cab file onto the root directory of your handheld computer.

4Double-click the .cab file on your handheld computer.

To download fonts, graphics, and upgrades using SmartSystems

1Download the PB42 fonts, graphics, or firmware upgrade .exe file from the Intermec web site to your desktop PC.

2Double-click the .exe file on your desktop PC. The file automatically extracts and installs the files in the Software Vault section of the SmartSystems Console.

3Drag and drop the files from the Software Vault onto the handheld computers. The files will then be sent directly to the PB42 from the handheld computer.

Upgrading the Printer Firmware

You can download firmware to your PB42 from the CK60 or 700 computer. To upgrade your firmware, you need to send a

.upg file to the PB42 that follows this format:

PB42fxxxx_mmddyy.upg

where:

xxxxis the firmware version number.

mmis the month of the firmware release.

ddis the day of the firmware release.

yyis the last two digits of the year of the firmware release.

To load new firmware

1On the CK60 or 700, go to My Device > Program Files > Intermec and start FWUpgrade.

2Select the Settings tab.

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Contents Users Guide PB42 Portable Receipt Printer User’s Guide Version Number Date Description of Change Document Change RecordPB42 Portable Receipt Printer User’s Guide Contents Specifications Accessories for the PB42 Before You Begin Safety IconsGlobal Services and Support Choose this option ServiceDescription To download documents Who Should Read This Document?Related Documents PB42 Portable Receipt Printer User’s Guide Identifying the Parts of the Printer Learning About the PB42 Portable Receipt PrinterWhat’s New? Button Function Understanding How to Use the PB42 ButtonsUnderstanding the Control Panel State Description Understanding the PB42 LightsLight Understanding the Printer Sounds Understanding the Printer SoundsLight State Description Sound Occurs WhenTo install the batteries Using the BatteriesInstalling the Batteries Batteries Battery cover To charge the batteries inside the PB42 Charging the BatteriesAC outlet AC power cord Power Media Specifications for the PB42 Extending Battery LifeSpecification Dimensions Loading MediaTo load media Media supports To print the configuration test Printing a Configuration Test00A0960AF16F Establishing Communications With a Host Configuring the PB42To set up Bluetooth communications Setting Up Bluetooth CommunicationsSetting Up Serial Communications To connect the PB42 to a PC Serial Port Settings on the PB42Parameter Default Setting To cancel a print job Cancelling a Print JobTo load new firmware Upgrading the Printer FirmwareSetting Select This Value TroubleshootingCalling Product Support Printer Problems and Possible Solutions Printer Problems and Possible SolutionsProblem Possible SolutionPrinter Problems and Possible Solutions Cold Booting the PB42 To cold boot the PB42 Cleaning the PrinterPrinter Part Cleaning Method Cleaning Interval Cleaning the PB42Label and Printing Specifications SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Power SpecificationsSetting Default Value Factory Default SettingsAC4 Quad Charger Model AC4 Accessories for the PB42PB42 DC Power Cable P/N Page 074573-003