Intermec PB50 manual Document Change Record, Version Number Date

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Document Change Record

This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001.

Version
Number Date	Description of Change

00211/2008 These changes were made for the current release:

•Support for the ESC/P programming language.

•Addition of a radioless PB50 printer.

•Change to the Ready-to-Work indicator behavior.

•Addition of linerless media support.

•New icons for Bluetooth radio and addition of printhead lifted error message.

•Addition of power management options Sleep Timer and Standby Timer.

iii	PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer User’s Guide

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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 Before You Begin Safety InformationGlobal Services and Support Warranty InformationWeb Support Telephone Support Service Location SupportWho Should Read This Manual Related DocumentsTo 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 How to Use the PB50 Buttons Understanding the Control PanelButton Name Button Function Understanding the Soft Keys Button Name FunctionButton Soft Keys Description Understanding the Printer Sounds Understanding the Ready-to-Work IndicatorIndicator State Description Understanding the Printer SoundsManaging Power on the PB50 Using the Batteries Installing the BatteryTo install the battery Charging the Batteries To charge the battery inside the PB50Icon Status Understanding the Battery IconsExtending Battery Life Battery 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 Printing a Testprint To print a testprint with a PB50 loaded with IPL firmwareTo print a self test with a PB50 loaded with ESC/P firmware Using the PB50 Mobile Label and Receipt Printer Configuring the PB50 Understanding the Display Modes Configuring the PB50Understanding Ready Mode Understanding Information ModeUnderstanding Setup Mode Understanding Pause ModeUnderstanding Error Mode Editing Settings in Setup ModeEditing Mode To Navigate To Accept Value To enter Test mode Understanding Test ModeTo enter Extended Test mode Options in Extended Test ModeFunction Description Changing Configuration Settings From the Display Changing Configuration SettingsMain Levels of the Setup Menu in Fingerprint Changing Configuration Settings From PrintSet Changing Configuration Settings Using the Command LineTo see IPL commands as you type Changing Configuration Settings From the Printer Home Changing Configuration Settings From SmartSystems ConsoleTo make changes to the configuration Establishing Communications With a Host Setting Up Bluetooth CommunicationsUnderstanding Bluetooth Radio Icons Setting Up 802.11 Radio CommunicationsTo set up Bluetooth communications with a mobile computer To set up Bluetooth communications with a scannerParameter 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 USB Communications Setting Up Serial CommunicationsSerial Port Settings on the PB50 To download firmware updates Upgrading the FirmwareTo connect the PB50 to a PC or mobile computer To upgrade your printer using PrintSet To upgrade your printer using an 802.11 network connectionTo upgrade your printer using a serial connection Downloading Fonts and Graphics Configuring the PB50 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PB50 Troubleshooting the PB50 Understanding Error MessagesContacting Product Support Error Icon Error Message Description Possible PB50 Error Icons and MessagesTroubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions Printer Problems and SolutionsProblem Possible Solution For help, see Cleaning the Printer on ProblemUsing the Line Analyzer in Fingerprint Troubleshooting Communication ProblemsUsing Dump Mode in IPL To enter Dump mode using the control panel buttonsTo exit Dump mode using the control panel buttons Cold Booting the PB50 Cleaning the PrinterTo reset the PB50 Printer Part Cleaning Method Cleaning Interval Cleaning the PB50 PrinterTroubleshooting and Maintaining the PB50 Specifications Specifications Media Specifications External Fanfold Media Specifications Supported MediaSensitivity 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