Intermec manual Cleaning the PB50 Printer, Printer Part Cleaning Method Cleaning Interval

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Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PB50

	Tear bar
	Paper sensor	Label taken
	Paper sensor	sensor
		sensor

Printhead

Platen roller Label gap

sensor

Parts of the PB50 to Clean Regularly

Cleaning the PB50 Printer

Printer Part Cleaning Method	Cleaning Interval

Printhead	Use 70% isopropyl alcohol on a
	cotton swab to clean the print
	elements from end to end.

After every five rolls of media or more often if necessary.

Platen roller	Rotate the platen roller and clean	After every five rolls of
	it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl	media or more often if
	alcohol on a cotton swab.	necessary.
	Do not clean the linerless platen
	roller with isopropyl alcohol.

Paper sensors	Clean thoroughly with 70%	After every five rolls of
	isopropyl alcohol and a cotton	media or more often if
	swab.	necessary.

Tear bar	Clean thoroughly with 70%	As needed.
	isopropyl alcohol and a cotton
	swab.

Exterior	Clean with a water-dampened	As needed.
	cloth.

Interior	Brush or air blow. Make sure the
	paper sensor is free of dust.

After every five rolls of media or more often if necessary.

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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 SupportTo download documents Who Should Read This ManualRelated 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 PrinterButton Name Button Function Understanding How to Use the PB50 ButtonsUnderstanding the Control Panel Button Soft Keys Description Understanding the Soft KeysButton Name Function Understanding the Printer Sounds Understanding the Ready-to-Work IndicatorIndicator State Description Understanding the Printer SoundsManaging Power on the PB50 To install the battery Using the BatteriesInstalling 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 To print a self test with a PB50 loaded with ESC/P firmware Printing a TestprintTo print a testprint with a PB50 loaded with IPL 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 ModeEditing Mode To Navigate To Accept Value Understanding Error ModeEditing Settings in Setup Mode To enter Test mode Understanding Test ModeFunction Description To enter Extended Test modeOptions in Extended Test Mode Changing Configuration Settings From the Display Changing Configuration SettingsMain Levels of the Setup Menu in Fingerprint To see IPL commands as you type Changing Configuration Settings From PrintSetChanging Configuration Settings Using the Command Line To make changes to the configuration Changing Configuration Settings From the Printer HomeChanging Configuration Settings From SmartSystems Console 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 Serial Port Settings on the PB50 Setting Up USB CommunicationsSetting Up Serial Communications To connect the PB50 to a PC or mobile computer To download firmware updatesUpgrading the Firmware To upgrade your printer using a serial connection To upgrade your printer using PrintSetTo upgrade your printer using an 802.11 network connection Downloading Fonts and Graphics Configuring the PB50 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PB50 Contacting Product Support Troubleshooting the PB50Understanding Error Messages Error Icon Error Message Description Possible PB50 Error Icons and MessagesProblem Possible Solution Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding SolutionsPrinter Problems and Solutions For help, see Cleaning the Printer on ProblemUsing the Line Analyzer in Fingerprint Troubleshooting Communication ProblemsTo exit Dump mode using the control panel buttons Using Dump Mode in IPLTo enter Dump mode using the control panel buttons To reset the PB50 Cold Booting the PB50Cleaning the Printer Printer Part Cleaning Method Cleaning Interval Cleaning the PB50 PrinterTroubleshooting and Maintaining the PB50 Specifications Specifications Media Specifications Sensitivity Constant Factor Description Max Print Speed External Fanfold Media SpecificationsSupported Media 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