Printer User’s Guide The Future of Portable Printing . . .
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Contents Safety Information .................................................................................. vi Printer Features ....................................................................................... ix Warranty Information .............................................................................. x Chapter 1 – Setting Up the Printer................................................................ 1 Unpacking the Printer .................................................................
Tips on Using the Battery ...................................................................... 42 Chapter 3 – Tips on Using Paper ................................................................ 43 Inserting Paper ....................................................................................... 43 Use Pentax Quality Paper ...................................................................... 44 Usage and Handling Instructions ...........................................................
Safety Information Use Recommendations • Because the printer uses a thermal printing method, it produces heat during operation. Be sure to place it where it will receive adequate ventilation. • Don’t allow moisture to come in contact with the printer, the AC adapter, or the AC power cord. Outdoor Use Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this printer, its AC adapter, or the power cord to rain or moisture.
Battery Recycling/Disposal Information This printer can run on an optional rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, please consider recycling options (contact your local solid waste officials) for proper disposal (see the paragraphs below). It may be illegal under various state and local laws to dispose of the battery in your solid waste collection.
EU Product Disposal 1) In the European Union: If your product is marked with the symbol above, it means that used electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery, and recycling of these products.
Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet the growing demands of mobile workers. • The printer can be driven directly from Windows® (95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, CE, CE.NET, or Vista), Symbian/EPOC OS, Linux, and MAC OSX operating systems and other handheld devices. Most PocketPC, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Palm units require third party software. Note: Refer to www.pentaxtech.
Warranty Information Standard Warranty Pentax provides, free of charge, a one-year limited warranty for your new PocketJet printer. For one year from the date of original purchase, Pentax will repair or replace a failed unit with a new or rebuilt unit when it is returned postpaid to an authorized Pentax service center. A return material authorization number (RMA) and proof of purchase are required—in the United States and Canada call Pentax Customer Support at 1-800-543-6144, ext. 1820.
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Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Read and follow any instructions on any Read Me First sheet that may be included in your kit. A typical printer kit may contain the items shown in Figure 1. FIGURE 1.
Connecting to an AC Outlet Connect the printer to a nearby AC power outlet to run it on AC power or to charge the battery (see “Charge the Battery,” page 4). 1. Connect the AC adapter to the printer as shown in Figure 2. 2. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC power cord into a nearby AC power outlet (100~240 VAC, 50-60 Hz). FIGURE 2. Connecting the printer to an AC power outlet The PocketJet works from DC sources from 10 to 17V, and can require as much as 2.6A.
Connecting to a DC Supply The PocketJet can be powered from its internal NiMH battery or from a vehicle DC supply. To install the battery, see page 36. To connect your PocketJet to a “12-volt” vehicle DC supply to print or maintain the battery charge, follow the steps below. 1. Connect an appropriate power adapter cord (either with a cigarette plug or direct wired) to the vehicle 12VDC supply as shown in Figure 3. (These items are available as options - See Ordering Information, Chapter 8.) 2.
Using the Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the main switch and three indicator lights. See Figure 4. FIGURE 4. Operation panel Main Switch Functions Power ON: Push once while the printer is OFF. Power OFF: Push twice quickly. Manual Form Feed: With power ON and paper inserted, press and hold the main switch to feed (or eject) paper.
NOTE: Additional functions such as Auto On, Auto Off, and PreFeed are available for your printer through the Configuration Utility. See pages 18-35 for details. Indicator Lights The three indicator lights—POWER, DATA, and ERROR— show both normal operation and error conditions. Each light may appear as green, red, or orange, and may either stay lit continuously or blink. The meaning of the many possible indications of these lights is explained in more detail in Chapter 5.
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Chapter 2 - Using the Printer Printing Solutions Pentax provides printing solutions for many different operating systems and device types. Device types include: • Windows systems, Mac OS X, and Linux • PDA Systems (Windows Mobile [Pocket PC] systems, Palm systems, Psion/Symbian EPOC systems, and Windows CE systems) For most printer applications, your printer requires driver software to communicate with your computer. A CD with drivers and installation information is provided with your PocketJet kit.
Please take time to fill out the warranty registration information on the installation CD before installing any drivers to assist with technical support, should you need it. Driver Installation CAUTION: Using a USB Interface - Please do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to your computer via the USB cable UNTIL you have performed the driver installation. If you accidentally do so, cancel the “New Hardware Wizard”, disconnect the printer, and begin the driver installation described below.
Manual Install Some operating systems require installing the driver manually, including Mac OS X and Linux, or you may want to manually install a Windows version. View the “Readme.txt” file on the CD for more information. Note that every driver can be installed manually if necessary. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Place the Installation CD into the host CD drive. Browse the CD to find the directory for your printer model.
Accessing Advanced Software Features Text Mode The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can print either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. The choice is determined automatically by the data stream sent from the host device to the printer. Raster Graphics is the most common form of usage for the PocketJet. The printer uses bit-mapped graphics as opposed to text. What you will see is WYSIWYG – “what you see is what you get” – meaning that what is on your computer screen is what is printed.
Form Feed Modes You can set how the printer ejects paper by using the following options. • Fixed Page Mode - the paper always feeds at the end of a job to complete the vertical page size specified (i.e., letter, legal, A4, or user-defined size). Use this with cut sheet paper • End of Page Mode - the printer feeds paper until an “out-ofpaper” condition is found, or a maximum of 14” (35.6 cm). Use this with perforated paper. • No Feed Mode - there is no paper feed at the end of a job.
provides for a “tear-off” position from a continuous roll feed that will include the entire printed image. 3. The Paper Size selected does not affect this mode except to provide a maximum number of lines per page. B. Infinite Length Forms (such as geological recordings or polygraph charts) – (Only available in Win 9x/Me, and Win 2000/XP drivers) 1. Select No Feed Mode. 2. Select “Infinite Paper Size.” 3. Set the value of the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the desired length. 4.
Windows 2000/XP Note: Set “Paper Type” to “Perforated Roll.” This modifies the printable area for any paper size including custom sizes. This way you are not limited to “Perfletter” and “PerfA4” sizes.
Windows Advanced Features Using the Pentax Configuration Utility Auto-On Auto-Off Pre-feed These features can be accessed through Windows by using the Pentax Configuration Utility. Please see the Utility Installation instructions on page 18 and specific definitions of Auto-On, Auto-Off, and Pre-feed on pages 25 and 26.
Windows-Specific Operating System Features Windows Vista Notes: 1) The “Roll Paper Pause” feature is not available in Vista. If required, contact Technical Support. 2) This system supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Vista. Windows 2000/XP Notes: 3) Paper Type Control – Select Cut Sheet, Roll, or Perforated Roll. This modifies the printable area of all paper sizes (Letter, Legal, A4, and Custom). 4) Using Custom Forms a. Select Start:Settings:Printers: select Server Properties. b.
Connecting to Your Computer There are at least two ways to connect your PocketJet to your computer. USB cable and Infrared (IrDA) are both supported. Optionally, you can connect via a wireless Bluetooth connection if your printer is factory-configured for this method and your computer has Bluetooth installed. Via USB Cable CAUTION: Install the driver software before connecting the printer to the computer via the USB cable. 1. Make sure your printer is off before installing the interface cable. 2.
A. B. C. Connect the USB cable to the printer and computer. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard window will open (if it does not open, the software has already been installed). Choose “Specify a location” and browse the Pentax CD into the :\\Win9xME folder. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wizard installation. Via Infrared (IrDA) If a USB cable is not connected to the PocketJet printer when it is turned on, the infrared connection is automatically enabled.
Printing 1. Make sure that you have installed a charged battery, have connected the printer to an AC power outlet, or have a DC adapter plugged in. 2. Turn the printer on by pressing the main switch once quickly. The POWER indicator lights up. See Figure 8. FIGURE 8. Turning the printer ON 3. Insert a sheet of Pentax Quality Paper into the paper input slot. Place the print side of the paper away from you, so that it faces the rear of the printer. See Figure 9.
The green DATA indicator light blinks to indicate that the printer is receiving data from your computer. NOTE: If you have inserted paper into the input slot and the green DATA light stays on (without blinking), the printer has received insufficient data to print an entire page. Press and hold the green Power button to eject the page. Turning the Printer OFF Press the main switch twice quickly to turn the printer off.
Configuration Utility The CD supplied with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to modify storable configuration options for the printer. Changes to the default configuration options are in most cases relevant only where the host computer will be sending simple text data and it does not have a Pentax-supplied driver. This utility provides access to printer features through a Windowsbased program.
Using the Configuration Program: • Connect an external printer power source, or be sure that the battery is freshly charged. • Assure that the Printer Driver has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printer Infrared ports.
Menu Bar File Menu: • Import – Load a configuration file that was saved previously using the Export feature. Note: You must then Save Config to set the printer to this configuration. • Export – Save a configuration to a file. Note: Bluetooth information is no longer stored in this file. If an old file has been loaded, the Bluetooth information will be written to the default configuration file.
Selecting “Bluetooth Settings” will display the following screen where you will have the choice of setting two parameters, the PIN Code and the Local Name. Setting a new PIN code limits access to your printer to only a host that has the correct pin code. Setting a new Local Name allows identification of this particular printer where multiple printers are available and discoverable. Both the PIN code and the Local Name must use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) only.
You may enter from 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters for your PIN code. Click on the “Save PIN” button to transmit your PIN code to the printer. CAUTION: For security purposes, the Bluetooth PIN code cannot be programmed using the Bluetooth port. Please use the USB cable or IRDA port to program the PIN code. Note that the PIN code for your printer will be printed on the printer’s built-in test pattern should you forget your code, and you may create a new code at any time by using the Configuration Utility.
Configuration Options (Dropdown Menu Selections) Note: These configuration options are in most cases relevant only where the host computer will be sending simple text data to the printer and does not have a Pentax-supplied driver available. The options which are common to all operating systems include AutoOn, Auto-Off, and Pre-feed. Printer: This selection lists print queues that exist for the printer. In most cases only one queue will be displayed.
For standard paper sizes, this setting determines default margins and expected length for each printed page. For ‘Custom’ sizes, margins and length may be set using the commands ‘Form Length’, ‘Bottom Margin’, ‘Left Margin’ and ‘Right Margin’. ‘Letter’ size assumes an 8-1/2 x 11” page, and sets a total printable height of 10.67”, which in turn provides for a top margin of about 0.27”, and a bottom margin of about 0.06”. Printable width is set to 8.16” with 0.17” margins on either side.
emulation in native serif and sans serif fonts in 10, 12, 15, and proportional sizes. Print Density: This sets the default print density (darkness) of the printing. Darker print will use more battery power, but may be easier to read if the font or other printed information is made up of very narrow lines. If battery conservation is more important, adjusting the setting for lightest print will do so. ‘Low’ = lighter, and ‘High’ = darker print.
‘No Feed’ mode ignores all Form Feed commands, and does not advance the paper after printing. This can be of particular help to roll paper users who are printing only partial pages and do not wish to waste additional paper at the end of each document. The page may be manually advanced using the Main Switch. Auto-On: When external power is applied to the printer, there are three possible actions that the printer may take.
you may select either a 10-minute or 30-minute time-out period. If no data is received within the period selected, the printer will turn itself off. Pre-Feed: When the printer is powered on and paper is found in the infeed area, the printer will normally advance the paper a short distance. This is the default ‘Enabled’ operation of the printer.
Form Length: This command can be used to set the form length of a ‘Custom’ size page. You may specify the vertical print area in text lines as defined by the ‘Text Line Spacing’ setting, or in inches. If using the ‘Lines’ method for setting “custom” form length, the physical height of the page is determined by the vertical space per line as determined by the ‘Text Line Spacing’ command.
Bottom Margin: This setting will modify the bottom margin when ‘Page Size’ is set to ‘Custom’. ‘Lines’ allow you to set a bottom margin equal to the height of a specific number of text lines. The actual space that is left depends upon the current setting of the ‘Text Line Spacing’ setting. For example, if ‘Text Line Spacing’ is set to 1/6”, and the ‘Bottom Margin’ is set to ‘4’ lines, 2/3” of blank space will be created at the bottom of each page.
Left Margin: This setting can modify the left margin when the ‘Custom’ ‘Page Size’ is selected. You avoid any changes by selecting ‘Use Paper Size’ which will assume you wish to use the full 8” print width. You may also set a number of columns of unprinted left margin. The actual empty width created will depend upon the current character pitch as set by ‘Default Pitch’.
will be a 3/4” (9 x 1/12”) left margin established. If the current ‘Default Pitch’ is set to ‘Proportional’, 10 characters per inch pitch, is used for this calculation. Values that cause the printable page width (the space left on the page by the difference between left and right margins) of as little as 1/5”are allowed. Text Line Spacing: This setting is used to modify the amount of vertical space that is used for each line of text. If you select ‘6 Lines/Inch’, lines of text will be created every 1/6”.
allow you to print more characters across a line than larger characters (10 per inch). Each character in ‘10’, ‘12’, or ‘15’ per inch mode will use the same amount of horizontal space. If ‘Proportional’ is selected, each character uses an amount of horizontal space appropriate to the characters’ intrinsic width. For example, the letter ‘i’ will occupy less horizontal space than the letter ‘w’. The value supplied here will, as noted above, affect the actual width of margin settings.
Printer Commands (Function Buttons) See the buttons across the bottom of the window. Test Page: You can print a test page using the Configuration Utility or you can print test pages using the Main Switch (see “Self Test Feature,” page 54). Clicking on ‘Test Page’ will print a page showing the current printer configuration, a selection of resident fonts, and image quality verification graphics. See illustration on next page.
Pentax PocketJet3plus Bluetooth Firmware Version 02.
Upload Font: Custom fonts may be developed for this printer to meet unique customer applications. For further information, if you are in N. America, contact Pentax at 1-800-543-8144 or 1-303-4601600. If you are in other areas, contact your local dealer. Factory Reset: Clicking on this button will return the printer to its original factory settings for fonts and configuration. The configuration data from the file \PJ3Factory.cfg will be loaded and displayed.
Installing the Battery 1. Open the printer’s battery cover by pressing the cover latch. Push the cover away from the AC adapter receptacle. See Figure 10. FIGURE 10. Opening the Battery Cover 2. Swing the cover open and remove it. 3. Gently push the battery connector into the terminal on the inside of the printer’s battery compartment. See Figure 11. FIGURE 11. Pushing the battery connector into the terminal CAUTION: Do not force the battery connector into the terminal.
4. Grasp the battery removal ribbon, which is attached to the inside of the battery compartment. See Figure 12. CAUTION: If you forget to hold on to the ribbon, you may accidentally insert the battery on top of it. Then you won’t be able to remove the battery by pulling the ribbon. Removal Ribbon ON FF O PO WE GE H AR ES CH EFR R R TA DA ER RO R T. INT AP ER FA AC CE AD ! FIGURE 12. Placing the battery inside the battery compartment 5.
Removing the Battery 1. Open the printer’s battery cover by pressing the cover latch. Swing the cover open and remove it. 2. Pull out on the battery removal ribbon as shown in Figure 13 until the battery starts to tilt out of its compartment. NOTE: If the battery removal ribbon is caught behind the battery, insert a thin metal object such as a flat-blade screwdriver between the battery and the case at the end away from the AC adapter receptacle and tilt it out of its compartment. 3.
Charging the Battery Note: Batteries are shipped from the factory uncharged. Pentax recommends that a complete charging cycle (following steps 1 through 3 below) be completed before using the battery for the first time. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adapter and power cord or a DC power cord. 2. Make sure the printer is off. 3. Press the main switch and hold it down for a few seconds until the POWER indicator light begins to blink.
Tips on Using the Battery Darker prints discharge the battery faster than lighter prints do. Use the density adjustment from the driver dialog on your computer or use the Set-Up Utility to adjust lightness and darkness. See “Accessing Advanced Software Features” on p. 9.
Chapter 3 - Tips on Using Paper Inserting Paper 1. Use both hands to hold the paper straight while you insert it into the printer’s paper input slot. Make sure the bottom edge of the paper is parallel to the feed roller. 2. Press the paper gently into the printer’s input slot until the roller pulls it into the starting position, then let go. See Figure 14. FIGURE 14.
See “Form Feed Modes”, page 10, “Non-Perforated Roll Paper”, page 11, and “Perforated Roll Paper,” page 12. Use Pentax Quality Paper Pentax guarantees optimum compatibility with your PocketJet printer when you use Pentax Quality Paper. This paper is a thermal paper, which eliminates the use of toner, ribbons or ink. It has been specifically designed and tested for optimal support for the PocketJet printer family. To order paper, see your dealer or order direct from Pentax.
Clearing a Paper Jam Method 1 Press and hold the green Main Power switch. The drive motor will start and move slowly for a few seconds, then move faster as long as you hold the switch down. This can be repeated as many times as necessary. If this does not move the jammed paper out of the printer, use Method 2 below. NOTE: This method can also be used to finely position a sheet of paper for printing, for instance on a pre-printed form. Method 2 1. Gently open the release cover as far back as it will go.
ER RO R 2. Gently pull the paper out of the printer. Pulling in either direction is acceptable. See Figure 16. PO W ER DA TA GE H AR ES CH EFR R ON FF O FIGURE 16. Pulling jammed paper out of the printer 3. Close the release cover. 4. Reinsert a new sheet of paper in the printer and restart the job.
Chapter 4 - Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Print Head To maintain high print quality, clean the print head after 500 prints or whenever you detect broken or light characters on the page. NOTE: Defective or wrinkled paper can also cause broken or light characters. If the problem does not go away after you clean the print head, try a different sheet of paper or a higher density setting. 1. Make sure the printer is powered on without paper loaded.
Cleaning side R RO ER TA DA R WE ON FF O PO FIGURE 17. Inserting the cleaning cloth CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean the print head with any material other than the cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth is for head and roller cleaning only. Do not use it to clean any other part of the printer. NOTE: Don’t throw the cleaning cloth away after you clean the print head. It should last for the life of the printer.
Cleaning the Platen Roller Dirt and debris on the platen roller can make the roller feed paper into the printer at an angle, degrade the quality of the printed image, or both. 1. Make sure the printer is powered on without paper loaded. NOTE: If paper is loaded and detected by the printer when you attempt to initiate Cleaning Mode, a Form Feed will be executed instead. 2. Press the main switch for about two seconds. The “Data” LED will illuminate. 3. Press the main switch again for less than 2 seconds.
FIGURE 18. Cleaning the platen roller. CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean the platen roller with any material other than the cleaning cloth. The cleaning cloth is for head cleaning and platen roller cleaning only. Do not use it to clean any other part of the printer. NOTE: Don’t throw the cleaning cloth away after you clean the platen roller. It should last for the life of the printer.
Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior Should the outside of the printer become dirty, clean it using a soft cloth moistened with water. If necessary, add a very small amount of a mild soap such as a liquid dishwashing detergent. CAUTION: Avoid saturating the cloth. Do not allow water to get inside the printer. Avoid the use of benzene, alcohol, paint thinner, or cleaners that are abrasive, alkaline, or acidic. Such cleaners may damage the printer’s case.
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Chapter 5 - Reference Indicator Lights The indicator lights tell you about the current status of the printer. Indicator Light Table = Solid =Blinking = Alternating Blinking POWER DATA ERROR = Doesn’t matter External power in use Battery in use, > 14.0 Volts Battery in use, > 13.1 Volts Battery in use, > 10.0 Volts Battery in use, > 6.
POWER DATA ERROR Flash data storage is complete Bad checksum of flash data No battery found when charging Time-Out when charging Low Thermal Head temperature High Thermal Head temperature Data Receive Error Indicator Light Warnings The POWER indicator light does not light The printer is receiving no power. If you are using the AC adapter, make sure it is connected properly. See page 2, “Connecting to an AC Outlet.” Make sure the AC power outlet is “live.
Time-Out When Charging The printer believes that too much time was required to bring the battery up to a normal charge voltage. A maximum of 150 minutes is allowed for the charging cycle. This is an indication that the battery should be replaced. Low Thermal Head Temperature The temperature of the thermal head is too low for reliable printing (less than -10°C). You need to use the printer in a warmer environment.
continues to fail in the same way, it is likely that the file itself is corrupt and should be replaced with a clean copy of the file. In rare cases, when the printer is not being flashed, this error may indicate bad memory components or other problems that require printer service. Self-Test Feature The Self-Test Feature can be used to print a letter-size page test page without connection to a host computer. The test page (see page 34) contains firmware level, image quality, and configuration information.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Overview If you have difficulty getting your printer to work properly, first check to make sure you have done the following tasks correctly (See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Printer”). • Installing the battery or connecting the printer to an AC outlet • Connecting the printer to your computer Make sure you have installed and selected the proper printer driver as explained in Chapter 2, “Using the Printer.
Paper Problems The paper is jammed in the printer See page 43, “Clearing a Paper Jam.” Paper moves through the printer, but nothing appears on the paper Make sure you are using Pentax Quality paper and that you are loading it properly with the print side away from you. See page 41, “Inserting Paper.” Also, check the Print Density setting using the “Advanced Software Features,” Chapter 2.
The image is compressed and stretched in many places Make sure the release cover was not left open during printing. If it is open, close it completely. Make sure the paper is not slipping in the printer. If it is, make sure the print head and platen roller are clean. See Chapter 4, “Maintaining the Printer.” Make sure the paper is not wrinkled prior to inserting it. Also, make sure you are using Pentax Quality paper.
The top margin is incorrect Make sure the correct margins have been set in the configuration utility and your software application. If not, set the margins for the top and bottom of the page as needed. Make sure you are not inserting the paper into the paper input slot with excessive force. Always insert the paper gently.
possible, replace the interface cable with another and permanently replace it if it is defective. Pages Don’t Print The green DATA indicator remains lit but does not blink The print buffer contains unprinted data from the software application. If you have already inserted paper in the printer, take the paper out and re-insert it to make sure the printer knows paper is ready. If that doesn’t work, you may need to turn the printer off, turn it back on, and restart the print job.
Make sure the printer driver is not inadvertently set to “No Feed Mode.” You may advance the paper position by pressing and holding the main switch while paper is loaded. The printer ejects a partially printed page, and the green DATA indicator light remains lit or blinking Make sure the Paper Size selection is correct using the application’s dialog box. Windows CE-related Problems I get an error message on my WinCE HPC when I try to print Make sure the correct printer and port are selected.
Chapter 7 - Technical Information Specifications Physical Height: 1.18 in. (30 mm) Width: 10.04 in. (255 mm) Depth: 2.17 in. (55 mm) Weight: 1.12 lb.
Custom 4.13” (105mm) x 1.00” (25.4mm) minimum 8.6” (218.5mm) x 27 feet (8.23 m) (at 200 dpi) max. 8.6” (218.5mm) x 18 feet (5.49 m) (at 300 dpi) max. (14” (355.6 mm) maximum length recommended) Paper Type Thermal—Cut Sheet, Roll Paper, Perforated Roll, or Fanfold Paper Paper Loading Manual—Single Sheet or Roll Form Feed Modes No Feed Mode Fixed Page Mode End of Page Mode Interfaces USB Printer: USB “Mini-B” (Using USB 1.
Electrical Pentax AC Power Supply Input: 100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz 1 A Maximum Output: 15 VDC Alternate Power Sources DC: 10.0~14.4V from NiMH battery DC: 10~17 VDC from an external source Printer Power Connector EIAJ RC-6705 Type A (2.1mm barrel connector) Power Usage @ 14.4 VDC Operating: Standby: 2.6A continuous (37 watts) 3.5A peak (50 watts) 0.02A (1.1 watts-externally powered, printer powered off) Battery Type and Rating NiMH, 14.
For PocketJet 3 units sold in the U.S.A., the following declaration of conformity applies.
For PocketJet 3 units sold in the Europe, the following declaration of conformity applies.
For PocketJet 3 Plus units sold in the U.S.A., the following declaration of conformity applies.
For PocketJet 3 Plus units sold in the Europe, the following declaration of conformity applies.
For PocketJet 3 Bluetooth units sold in the U.S.A., the following declaration of conformity applies.
For PocketJet 3 Plus Bluetooth units sold in the U.S.A., the following declaration of conformity applies.
For PocketJet 3 Bluetooth units sold in Europe, the following declaration of conformity applies.
For PocketJet 3 Plus Bluetooth units sold in the Europe, the following declaration of conformity applies.
Radio & Television Interference United States FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Canadian Regulations This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Cet appariel numérique respecte les limites de bruit radioélectrique applicables aux appariels numériques de Classe B préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du Ministère des Communications.
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Chapter 8 - Ordering Information You can order the following supplies, accessories and replacement parts for your printer. Consumables • Cut sheet Pentax Quality Paper (100-sheet boxes): - Letter size - Legal size - A4 size • Rolls of Pentax Quality Paper (100 ft.): - Letter width - A4 width - Perforated paper - Weatherproof perforated Note: Perforated rolls are perforated to customer specifications with an index mark to assist in separation.
• If you are outside the U.S., contact the dealer where you purchased your printer for information about ordering supplies, accessories and replacement parts. Uploadable Fonts Custom fonts may be developed for this printer to meet unique customer applications. For further information in N. America, call 1800-543-3860 or 303-460-1600. All other areas, call your local dealer.
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Index 2 2-Ply Mode, 10 2-ply paper, 10 A AC adapter, v, viii, 2, 38, 39, 40, 41, 54 AC power, v, 2, 18, 41, 54 AC power outlet, 2 accessories, 77, 78 Accessories/Replacement Parts, 77 Advanced Software Features, 10, 19, 42, 58 Auto-Off, 28 Auto-Off Timer, 19 Auto-On, 28 B Battery Charge Mode, 41 Charging, 4, 41 Compartment, 38, 39 Connector, 38, 40 Cover, 38, 39, 40 Discharging, 53 Installation, 38, 54 NiMH, vi, ix, 3, 65, 77 Overheat, 54 Overheating, 39 Recycling, ii, vi Removal, 40 Removal Ribbon, 39, 4
Clearing a Paper Jam, 45, 58 Configuration Options, 25 Configuration Program, 17, 20, 21 Configuration Utility, 19, 20, 21, 24, 35, 56, 63 Connecting to Your Computer, 16 Consumables, 77 Controllable Printer Features, 20 Custom Fonts, 37 Customer Support, ix cut sheet paper, 11, 12 D Darker prints, 42 DATA indicator, 19, 61, 62 DATA LED, 4 DC adapter, 18, 54 DC supply, 3 declaration of conformity, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73 density mode, 10 Direct thermal technology, viii driver CD, ix, 7 driver instal
H High Thermal Head temperature, 54 HPC, 62 I Indicator Lights, 5, 53 Infinite Length Forms, 12 Infinite Paper Size, 12 Infrared, 16, 17, 21 interface cable, 16, 60, 61 interface connector, 16 IrDA, viii, 16, 17, 55, 64 L Linux, 7 Low Thermal Head temperature, 54 M Mac OSX, viii, 7, 17 Main Switch, 5, 28, 35 Main Switch Functions, 4 Maintaining the Printer, 47 make prints lighter or darker, 19 Making Prints Lighter or Darker, 19, 58, 59 Manual Form Feed, 4 Menu Bar, 22 Multipage Documents with “tear off”
Palm OS, 7 Paper Custom Forms, 15 Custom Size, 15 Fanfold, viii Inserting, 18, 43, 59 Jam, 45, 46, 58 Pentax Quality, ix, 18, 44, 58, 77 Pre-defined Sizes, 12 Printable Area, 15 Problems, 58 Roll Paper, viii, 11, 27, 29, 77 Size, 11 Sizes, 25, 26, 32, 63 Sources, viii Tips on Using, 43 Type Control, 15 Types, 64 User-defined size, 12 PDA, 7, 8 platen roller, 49, 50, 58, 59 Pocket PC, 7 PocketPC, viii, 7, 8 Power Sources, viii, 65 Power button, 19 POWER light, 5 Power OFF, 4 Power ON, 4 power plug, v print d
R Radio & Television Interference Canadian Regulations, 75 European Regulations, 75 US FCC Regulations, 74 Raster Graphics, 10 RBRC, ii red indicator light, 4, 5, 56 release cover, 43, 45, 46, 58, 59 replacement parts, 77 resolution, viii Resolution, 63 S Safety Information, v Selecting Media, 11 self test, 4 Service Mode, 4, 56 slow printing speed, 55 Specifications, 63 Electrical, 65 Environmental, 64 Interfaces, 64 Physical, 63 Printing, 63 Regulatory, 65 Symbian, ii, viii, 7, 8 T Technical Information
V Variable Length Forms, 11 variable page length, 11 vehicle DC supply, 3, 19 Vehicle Mount, 77 vehicle power, viii Vista, ii, viii, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20 W Warranty Extended, ix Standard, ix Warranty Information, ix Warranty Registration, ix Windows 2000, 7, 10, 11, 13, 15 Windows 3.
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User’s Guide PENTAX Imaging Company 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, CO 80401 USA 303-460-1600 Fax: 303-460-1628 E-mail: info@pentaxtech.com Internet: www.pentaxtech.com Pentax Technologies Europe, nv Weiveldlaan 3-5 1930 Zaventem (Belgium) Tel: +32.2.306.1190 Fax: +32.2.306.1199 E-mail: info.europe@pentaxtech.be Technical Support In US: 1-800-543-6144, ext. 1820 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
