Intermec PB50 manual Identifying the Parts of the Printer, Understanding the Printer Firmware

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Chapter 1 — Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer

Identifying the Parts of the Printer

Use this illustrations to familiarize yourself with some of the features of the PB50.

Self-strip door

Media cover release button

Control panel

Ready-to-Work	Communications port
indicator

PB50 Printer: This illustration shows the important features of the PB50 printer. A weather-resistant flap protects the communications ports and the external power connector.

Understanding the Printer Firmware

Your PB50 printer comes with Intermec Printer Language (IPL), Fingerprint, or ESC/P firmware. The choice of firmware affects the functionality of the printer and how you interact with it. This manual contains information for using each type of printer firmware.

The current firmware type and version display on the PB50 screen when the printer is in Ready mode.

SETUP:

IPL 11.2.0

SER-COM

The PB50 Display Showing IPL Firmware

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Contents

User’s Guide PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer User’s Guide Version Number Date Document Change RecordPB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer User’s Guide Contents Specifications Accessories for the PB50 Global Services and Support Safety InformationWarranty Information Before You BeginWeb Support Telephone Support Service Location Support Related Documents Who Should Read This Manual To download documents Before You Begin Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer What’s New? Learning About the PB50 PrinterUnderstanding the Printer Firmware Identifying the Parts of the PrinterUnderstanding the Control Panel Understanding How to Use the PB50 ButtonsButton Name Button Function Button Name Function Understanding the Soft KeysButton Soft Keys Description Indicator State Description Understanding the Ready-to-Work IndicatorUnderstanding the Printer Sounds Understanding the Printer SoundsManaging Power on the PB50 Installing the Battery Using the BatteriesTo install the battery Charging the Batteries To charge the battery inside the PB50Extending Battery Life Understanding the Battery IconsBattery Icon Status Icon StatusTo load media Loading MediaUsing the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer To load media for self-strip printing To print a testprint with a PB50 loaded with IPL firmware Printing a TestprintTo print a self test with a PB50 loaded with ESC/P firmware Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Configuring the PB50 Understanding Ready Mode Configuring the PB50Understanding Information Mode Understanding the Display ModesUnderstanding Setup Mode Understanding Pause ModeEditing Settings in Setup Mode Understanding Error ModeEditing Mode To Navigate To Accept Value To enter Test mode Understanding Test ModeOptions in Extended Test Mode To enter Extended Test modeFunction Description Changing Configuration Settings From the Display Changing Configuration SettingsMain Levels of the Setup Menu in Fingerprint Changing Configuration Settings Using the Command Line Changing Configuration Settings From PrintSetTo see IPL commands as you type Changing Configuration Settings From SmartSystems Console Changing Configuration Settings From the Printer HomeTo make changes to the configuration Establishing Communications With a Host Setting Up Bluetooth CommunicationsTo set up Bluetooth communications with a mobile computer Setting Up 802.11 Radio CommunicationsTo set up Bluetooth communications with a scanner Understanding Bluetooth Radio IconsParameter Default Setting To set up the PB50 for wireless communicationsIconDescription Understanding the 802.11 Radio IconsTo configure the printer to use WEP authentication Configuring Wireless Printing Using IPLTo configure the PB50 to use WPA or WPA2 Enterprise mode To configure the printer to use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK modeConfiguring Wireless Printing Using Fingerprint Where xxxxxxxxxx is a value between 8 and 64 characters To view the 802.1x values, send this command Setting Up Serial Communications Setting Up USB CommunicationsSerial Port Settings on the PB50 Upgrading the Firmware To download firmware updatesTo connect the PB50 to a PC or mobile computer To upgrade your printer using an 802.11 network connection To upgrade your printer using PrintSetTo upgrade your printer using a serial connection Downloading Fonts and Graphics Configuring the PB50 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PB50 Understanding Error Messages Troubleshooting the PB50Contacting Product Support Error Icon Error Message Description Possible PB50 Error Icons and MessagesPrinter Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding SolutionsProblem Possible Solution For help, see Cleaning the Printer on ProblemUsing the Line Analyzer in Fingerprint Troubleshooting Communication ProblemsTo enter Dump mode using the control panel buttons Using Dump Mode in IPLTo exit Dump mode using the control panel buttons Cleaning the Printer Cold Booting the PB50To reset the PB50 Printer Part Cleaning Method Cleaning Interval Cleaning the PB50 PrinterTroubleshooting and Maintaining the PB50 Specifications Specifications Media Specifications Supported Media External Fanfold Media SpecificationsSensitivity Constant Factor Description Max Print Speed AC18 4-Bay Battery Charger Accessories for the PB50Cart Dock IPL and Fingerprint Setup Menus IPL Setup Menu Fingerprint Setup Menu Chapter B IPL and Fingerprint Setup Menus Page PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer User’s Guide