User's Manual

Chapter 2 — Configuring the PB50
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Upgrading the Firmware
The latest firmware and software is always available for download
from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
To download firmware updates
1 Go to the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Click Support > Downloads.
3 In the Select a Product field, choose PB50 mobile printer.
The latest available software displays on the page.
4 Download the latest firmware version to your computer.
Make sure you choose the correct firmware upgrade for your
IPL or Fingerprint printer.
5 Extract the .zip file to a folder on your computer.
You have options for upgrading the firmware based on whether
your PB50 has a Bluetooth radio or an 802.11 b/g radio. Use one
of the following procedures to upgrade your printer firmware.
Your printer should reboot after you finish upgrading the
firmware. If it does not reboot, you will need to cold boot the
printer. For help, see “Cold Booting the PB50” on page 44.
To upgrade your printer using PrintSet
1 Download the latest version of PrintSet from the Intermec
web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Select File > Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard
which guides you through the process of adding your printer.
3 Select your printer under My Printers and then go to Printer
> Firmware Wizard.
The Firmware Wizard guides you through the necessary steps to
update your firmware.
To upgrade your printer using an 802.11 network connection
1 Browse to the home page of the printer. For help, see
“Changing Configuration Settings From the Printer Home
Page” on page 24.
2 From the home page, click Maintenance.