Intermec PB3 Installing Printer Firmware, To install firmware and configure printer hardware

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The PB3 is compatible with the XSim printer language, as well as with a subset of ESC/P commands. For more information, see one of these manuals:

•XSim Programmer’s Reference Manual

•ESC/P Programmer’s Reference Manual

Intermec’s Printing Resource Kit provides tools for developing mobile printing solutions for the PB3. For more information, visit www.intermec.com and choose Products > Applications & Software > Developer Library > Developer Resource Kits.

Note: You can also download SDKs from www.fieldsoftware.com to help develop mobile printing solutions for certain language sets:

•PrinterCE SDK

•PrinterCE.NetCF SDK

•PocketHTMLprint SDK

Installing Printer Firmware

When you install printer firmware, you also need to configure your printer hardware. Before getting started, make sure that:

•your printer is set to serial mode (all DIP switches are off).

•the paper roll is properly seated on your printer.

•your printer is connected to your host PC with a serial cable.

•Communications LED is on (green).

•you have the Tera Term application installed on your host PC. Tera Term is a free, open-source terminal emulator program available from the Internet.

•you have the Tera Term macro ConfigurationHardwareInformationTTMacro.ttl installed on your PC. You can download the macro from the PB3 downloads page from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

To install firmware and configure printer hardware

Use only firmware files provided by Intermec.

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Contents PB3 PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide Document Change Record Version Number DatePB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide Contents Pinout Diagram Before You Begin Safety InformationGlobal Services and Support Web Support Telephone Support To download documents Who Should Read This ManualRelated Documents Before You Begin Understanding the Printer Features Learning About the PB3 Mobile PrinterPB3 Feature Descriptions Feature DescriptionState Description Understanding the LEDsPB3 LED State Descriptions Using the Battery and AC Adapter/Charger To install the batteryTo remove the battery To charge the battery with the AC adapter/chargerUsing the 2-Bay Battery Charger To use the 2-bay chargerBattery Safety Information Loading Paper To load paperTearing Paper Using the Belt Loop Printing a Configuration Test To print a testCommunicating With a Host PBXA021ESetting Up Bluetooth or 802.11 Communications To download the Easy Configuration UtilitySetting Up IrDA Communications Setting Up Serial CommunicationsChanging Printer Connection Settings To change printer settings with the DIP switchesOFF DIP Switch Settings To Set This ParameterTo use the magnetic stripe reader Using the Magnetic Stripe ReaderMaintaining the Printer Troubleshooting To clean the printhead and platen rollerProblem Solution Problems and SolutionsPB3 Problems and Solutions Downloading Printer Software Software and Programming InformationCalling Product Support Installing Printer Firmware To install firmware and configure printer hardwareConfiguration Test Page on Select Control Macro Specification Description SpecificationsPB3 Mobile Printer Specifications Accessories Pinout DiagramPin Signal Description Serial Port Pin AssignmentsPage PB3 Mobile Printer User’s Guide
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