User Manual

Chapter 2 — Configuring the PB50
16 PB50 Portable Label Printer User’s Guide
Configuring the PB50
There are several different ways you can change the configuration
settings of the printer. You can change them directly from the
display, or remotely from the SmartSystems console.
For more information on the IPL menu system, see Appendix B,
“IPL and Fingerprint Setup Menus.”
Understanding the Display Modes
The PB50 has six display modes to help you effectively interact
with the printer: Ready, Information, Paused, Setup, Error, and
Test. Use the following sections to understand the different
printer modes
Understanding Ready Mode
The printer is in Ready mode when the printer is on and ready to
print. The main screen displays the power status, the radio status,
and the printer language and version.
The PB50 in Ready Mode
Understanding Information Mode
When the printer is in Information mode, it displays a subset of
pertinent information about the printer. If the printer
experienced an error, the error message displays first followed by
the printer information. Each message displays on the screen for
five seconds. After five seconds on the last information screen, the
printer exits Information mode.
To enter Information mode
•Press the Information button on the control panel.
SETUP:
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