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1. If cleaning the print head does not correct the problem the print head may need maintenance Call technical support All pages have a white vertical line The print head may need maintenance Call technical support All pages have a black vertical line The print head may need maintenance Call technical support Light patches of print appear on the image The printer requires smooth paper to work properly Make sure the paper does not have any dents or wrinkles It should lie flat and it should not have a defective or uneven surface coating Use Pentax Quality paper and make sure it does not have any obvious deformities Check the density setting using the printer driver If the setting is too low raise it See page 20 Making Prints Lighter or Darker Clean the print head Follow the instructions in Cleaning the Print Head page 33 If using a DC power adapter make sure the voltage from the vehicle is high enough Try starting the engine if necessary Page 45 The top margin is incorrect Make sure the correct margins have been set in the 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 The image for one page requires more or fewer sheets than you expected Make sure the software application and printer driver have been set to print the same size pa
2. addition to the Digital Signature Not Found message If you chose Print Test Page while following on screen instructions the PocketJet is connected to your computer you have inserted paper into the printer and it is turned on the printer should now be printing 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 red POWER indicator lights up If you are using the battery the green BATTERY indicator also lights up See Figure 8 One quick press FIGURE 8 Turning on the printer 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 Page 19 NOTE You can print only one side of the paper This is the smooth coated side See Chapter 3 Tips on Using Paper Print __ surface FIGURE 9 Inserting a sheet of paper 4 Print one or more pages from any software application The green DATA indicator light blinks to indicate that the printer is receiving data from your computer NOTE Ifyou 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 Turnin
3. battery compartment Once the battery clears the outer edges of the compartment press it securely into position Make sure the side of the battery with the warning label faces the outside of the battery compartment Otherwise the battery cover will not close properly NOTE The side of the battery opposite the warning label contains a heat sensor that stops the flow of electricity if the battery overheats 6 Attach the battery cover to the end of the battery compartment opposite the AC adapter receptacle Close and latch the cover If necessary gently push the cover latch towards the AC adapter receptacle until it latches Page 26 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 f 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 Remove the battery from the compartment 4 Squeeze down the connector tab on the battery connector 5 Gently pull the battery connector from the terminal inside the printer Removal Ribbon Squeeze connector Battery tab down Connector wa Tilt battery out Pull ribbon out Gently pull connecto
4. Palm OS Systems There are three choices for time trial printer drivers available on the PocketJet Driver CD for Palm devices supporting PocketJet 200 printers as shown below Contact Pentax Technical Support at 1 800 453 6144 ext 1820 for Palm OS System support for the PocketJet ID Each choice is provided by a different 3 party vendor and all provide similar functionality Choose one or try all three to determine which one you like the best The trial version will give you a notification that it will shut off before the end of the trial period with the option to purchase a copy Contact the application provider to purchase your copy www instepgroup com www iscomplete com or www stevenscreek com Refer to the vendor s website for the latest software updates Note Both ISComplete and Stevens Creek support Palm OS 5 x and earlier InStep Print only supports Palm OS 4 x and earlier e CD Install 1 Connect your Palm to your desktop or laptop PC 2 Insert the Driver Disk CD in your CD drive 3 Select Installation select PocketJet 200 and click continue 4 Complete the registration information and then click continue or click skip to proceed without completing the registration information 5 Select Pentax PocketJet 200 select PDA deselect any other operating system and click continue 6 Select Palm OS then click continue 7 Select Show Me
5. PocketJet 200 or Pentax PocketJet II Click Next Follow the on screen instructions When you reach the final setup screen click Finish 13 If you see a warning message Digital Signature Not Found click Yes to continue the installation Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit it using your preferred method e Manual Install WN Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive Choose Start Settings Printers Double click Add Printer Click Next Page 18 5 If you are asked to choose a local or network printer choose local Also turn OFF no check the Automatically detect Plug and Play printer selection 6 Click Have Disk 7 Click Browse a Inthe Drives list box select the drive letter corresponding to your CD ROM drive b In the Folders list box double click on PJ200 or PJ 2 c Inthe Folders list box double click Win2000 XP d Choose the PJ200 INF or PJ2 INF file then click OK 1 The display should read Pentax PocketJet 200 or Pentax PocketJet II Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions When you reach the final setup screen click Finish 3 If you see a warning message Digital Signature Not Found click Yes to continue the installation Note You can safely ignore Windows XP warning messages in
6. 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 Page 38 Chapter 5 Reference Indicator Lights The indicator lights tell you about the current status of the printer When an error occurs they show the type of error Indicator Light Table Power Bata eaten macaron U i System Error Data O Error Battery Error Printhead Overheating Attempted Recharge Without AC Power Discharging Battery Charging Battery Power On Battery Greater Than 13V Power On Battery Between 11 8V 13V Power On AC Adapter lLOSCSOCOBO OOO Empty Data Buffer ceiving Data From Computer Q Q Q Q Q O O ffer Contains Uprinted Data Q O on Blinking Either On Doesn t Matter or Off Page 39 Self Test Feature If the Self Test Feature is activated the PocketJet will print one letter size page at a time See page 7 for the proper DIP switch position to enable this feature Auto Off Timer Feature The Auto off timer conserves battery power when the printer is being powered from its battery When the timer is active when the printer is not connected to AC power the printer turns itself off after 2 minutes of inactivity unless there is data
7. completing the registration process Select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II select WindowsCE deselect any other operating system and click continue Follow the on screen instructions and complete the installation by clicking on Done Note You must select the version of Windows CE either 2 0 or 2 1 that is installed in your computer Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit it using your preferred method Disconnect your Windows CE device from the desktop computer Note For uninstall instructions see the Read Me file on the driver disk Page 14 Windows Systems System Requirements We recommend the following as system minimums e Windows CE Windows 95 or 98 Windows version 3 1 Windows Me Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP e 4MB of RAM or more e 4MB of free disk space or more Please consult the Read Me files on your driver installation disk for any last minute installation updates Check the Pentax website for the latest drivers Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows Me CD Install 1 Place the Driver Disk CD in the CD drive 2 Select Installation 3 Select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II then select continue 4 Fill in the requested product registration information and then click continue or click skip to proceed 5 Select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet IL select Windows 95 or 98 or ME and click co
8. files may already be on your system and do not need to be reinstalled Choose Skip File instead Do this step choosing Skip File three times once for each of the three RASDD files being installed if you do not have your CD c If you have tried steps a and b and you find that the driver is not on your system contact Technical Support If you chose Print Test Page while following the on screen instructions the PocketJet is connected to your computer you have inserted paper into the printer and it is turned on the printer should now be printing Windows 2000 Windows XP CD Install Check the Pentax website www pentaxtech com for the most current driver software 1 2 3 4 cere 10 11 Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive Select Installation Select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II then select continue Fill in the requested registration information and then click continue or click skip to proceed Select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II select Windows 2000 XP and click continue This will launch our AutoInstall program which will then launch the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard If asked to choose a local or network printer choose local Turn OFF no check Automatically detect Plug and Play printer Click Next Select the desired port and click Next The display should read Pentax
9. in the printer buffer See page 7 for proper DIP switch position to enable this feature NOTE Once the auto off timer has turned the printer off you must turn it back on by pressing the main switch once quickly The printer does not turn itself back on automatically when the computer is attempting to send data to it Page 40 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 e Installing the battery or connecting the printer to an AC outlet e 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 Look through the troubleshooting tips in this chapter for help correcting the problem If none of these suggestions works e If you are in the U S call Pentax Technical Support at 1 800 543 6144 extension 1820 from 8 AM to 5 PM Mountain Time Monday through Friday e If you are outside the U S contact your local reseller or any of the Authorized Service Centers Page 41 Indicator Light Warnings Chapter 5 Reference contains a table listing all combinations of indicator lights O Off On Blinking O either On or Off The POWER indicator light does not light The printer is receiving no power If you are using the AC ad
10. its battery always take the following precautions e Unplug the AC cable from the power outlet NOTE The transformer inside the AC adapter generates heat while it is plugged in Unplugging the adapter extends its life e Store the printer in its carrying case Page 24 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 next to the cover latch until it latches See Figure 11 Battery Connector FIGURE 11 Pushing the battery connector into the terminal CAUTION Do not force the battery connector into the terminal If you are having difficulty inserting the connector make sure the connector tab is facing the top of the printer case See Figure 11 Page 25 4 Grasp the battery removal ribbon which is attached to the inside of the battery compartment See Figure 12 CAUTION Ifyou 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 FIGURE 12 Placing the battery inside the battery compartment 5 While holding onto the ribbon tilt the battery and place it inside the
11. movement will stop automatically after about 40 seconds In either case the printer remains in Cleaning Mode until the printer is turned OFF the Cleaning Mode is disabled by resetting the DIP switch and the printer is turned back ON Page 35 Cleaning side FIGURE 18 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 6 Reset the Cleaning Mode to OFF by turning the printer off resetting DIP switch 4 and turning the printer back on NOTE Don t throw the cleaning cloth away after you clean the print head It should last for the life of the printer Keep the cleaning cloth with your printer supplies and use it whenever you need to clean the print head Page 36 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 off 2 Set the Cleaning Mode to ON using DIP switch 4 as shown in Figure 17 3 Press the main switch once quickly to turn the printer ON and then press the main switch once again quickly to start the printer platen roller turning 4 Insert the black cleaning cloth that came with the printer into the printer s paper input slot with the rough black side which contain
12. to complete the vertical page size specified i e letter legal A4 or user defined size Use this with cut sheet paper e End of Page Mode the printer feeds paper until an out of paper condition is found or a maximum of 14 Use this with perforated paper Windows NT NOTE In Windows NT if you select sheet paper you automatically get Fixed Page Mode If you select roll paper you automatically get No Feed Mode If you select Perforated Roll Paper you automatically get End of Page mode Windows CE Serial Handshake and Port Buffer Size Make sure the interface cable is connected from the printer to the synchronization cable on your computer Using the Print Dialog select the appropriate port and the speed for instance for CE 2 0 choose serial 57 600 for CE 2 1 choose Com1 57 600 Windows CE Notes In Windows CE 1 With CE 2 0 and a serial cable select Serial 57600 With CE 2 1 and a serial cable select COM1 57600 2 Software handshaking is the default for CE 2 0 Hardware handshaking is the default for CE 2 1 or greater If the page doesn t print as it should use the Control Panel to change to hardware handshaking method Note that the Serial Handshake control only has an effect when using a serial cable 3 Ifthe page still doesn t print correctly you may need to reduce the value of Port Buffer Size to 16 or lower 4 If you always use the same printer settings deselec
13. to get more information on using your PocketJet with Palm OS devices then close that window and select one or more of the three drivers listed and then click Continue 8 For each driver selected you will now automatically run through each install program one by one and then HotSync with your Palm 9 Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit it using your preferred method 10 Click exit Page 11 e Manual Install 1 Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive on your PC 2 From the Start menu choose Run 3 Choose Browse and find one of these three files e _ lt CD Drive gt PJ200 PalmOS InStepPrint and then select all available DRC and PDB files e _ lt CD Drive gt PJ200 PalmOS SComplete BtPrint and then select all available PRC and PDB files e lt CDDrive gt PJ200 PalmOS StevensCreek PalmPrint Install exe 4 Choose OK and follow the on screen instructions 5 HotSync with your Palm RIM Blackberry Systems Check with www instepgroup com or Pentax Technical Support 1 800 453 6144 ext 1820 for the latest Blackberry software information Psion Symbian EPOC Version 5 and Version 6 The ER 6 0 driver is available on the CD V 2 0 or higher and the Pentax Website as of this publication Check the website or Technical Support for ER6 1 and ER 7 availability Note that Version 6 0 will only work for Nokia 92xx Communicator devices e CD Ins
14. 2 A1 A2 1993 modified The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed for Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC is 97 EC Representative Pentax Technologies Europe Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Belgium Title Sales amp Marketing Manager Signature Martin Mogendorff 28 January 1997 Martin Mogendorff Page 56 Radio amp 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV t
15. 30 Zaventem Belgium Title General Manager A Signatur Page 52 For PocketJet II units sold in the U S A the following document applies Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We Pentax Technologies Located at 100 Technology Drive Broomfield CO 80021 Phone 303 460 1600 Fex 303 460 1628 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified therein complies with ATCER Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed id identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 22 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Trade Name PocketJet II Model Number A4303A Sogmnature of Party Responsible Rober t A Bender Printed Name of Party Responsible Robert A Bender Executed on Date at Place 10 22 97 at Pentax Technologies Page 53 For PocketJet II units sold in the Europe the following document applies Declaration of Conf
16. 41 44 46 Indicator Light Table 37 End of Page Mode 21 48 EPOC 32 vii 9 12 13 Extended Warranty viii F Features Printer vii Advanced Software 20 Fixed Page Length Mode 21 22 Form Feed Modes 21 30 48 G Green Battery Indicator 4 5 19 27 28 H HPC 46 I Image Problems 44 Indicator Lights 4 5 39 42 Infinite Length Forms 22 Infinite Paper Size Selection vii 16 Infrared Adapter vii 8 48 57 Infrared Cable vii Inserting Paper 29 42 Installing the Battery 25 39 40 Installing Drivers 9 14 Interface Connector 8 46 Interface Cables vii 1 8 18 44 45 48 Page 62 L Laptop Computer 8 Light Battery 5 27 28 42 Light Data 5 Light Power 5 M Main Switch 4 18 19 26 27 33 35 36 38 Maintaining the Printer 35 Making Prints Lighter or Darker 20 Manual Form Feed 4 Multipage Documents with Tearoff 22 N NiMH Battery vi viii 7 26 48 57 No Feed Mode 21 45 48 57 No Feed Extra Feed Mode 21 Non Charging DC Adapter 3 4 57 Non Perforated Roll Paper Usage 22 O Operation Panel 4 Ordering Information 30 57 Accessories 57 Replacement Parts 58 Supplies 57 Outdoor Use Warning v Overheating Thermal Print Head 41 46 P Palm OS Systems vii 11 Pages Don t Print 47 Pages Partially Printed 47 Paper Inserting 4 15 19 29 32 42 44 45 Jam Clearing 31 32 42 Problems 44 Pentax Quality viii 18 32 42 43 Sizes 22 47 Tips on Using 29 32 Parallel Interface Cable vii 48 Perforated Roll P
17. C then click continue Select Show Me to get more information on using your PocketJet with Pocket PC devices then close that window and select one or more of the four drivers listed then click Continue For each driver selected you will now automatically run through each install program one by one and then you must synchronize with your PocketPC Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit it using your preferred method Click exit e Manual Install Bato Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive on your PC From the Start menu choose Run Choose Browse and find one of these five files For graphics lt CD Drive gt lt PJ200 or PJ2 gt PocketPC PocketPixPrint PocketPixPrint_Install exe For printing screen captures lt CD Drive gt lt PJ200 or PJ 2 gt PocketPC PocketShot PocketShot_Install exe For printing contents of clipboard lt CD Drive gt lt PJ200 or PJ 2 gt PocketPC PocketPrintClip PocketPrintClip_Install exe Page 10 e For printing MS Word Excel Outlook documents lt CD Drive gt lt PJ200 or PJ 2 gt PocketPC PrintPocketCE PrintPocketCE_Install exe e For printing from Pocket Internet Explorer lt CD Drive gt lt PJ200 or PJ 2 gt PocketPC PIEPrint PIE Print_install exe Note PIEPrint requires PocketPC 2002 or higher 1 Choose OK and follow the on screen instructions 2 Synchronize with your PocketPC
18. PENTAX Ocketet II PENTAX fOcketVer 200 Printer User s Guide The Future of Portable Printing Today BLACKBERRY is a trademark of Research In Motion Ltd EPOC32 is a trademark of Symbian PALM and PALM OS are trademarks of Palm Inc PENTAX and PocketJet are registered trademarks of Pentax Corporation PSION is a trademark of Psion PLC RBRC is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation RIM is a trademark of Research In Motion Ltd WINDOWS is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Copyright 1999 2002 2003 2004 by PENTAX Imaging Co All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice P N 203139 553 Page ii Contents Safety Information ante v Printer Features u an eel A a ete en tes vii Warranty Information see s R T E viii Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 2 0 4225 anal 1 Connecting to an AC Outlet nnennesnesenessennennennennennennennenennenennenn 2 Connecting to a DC Supply eeeseseesessessensennennennennenennennennennennnnn 3 Using the Operation Pael nar eseese siei 4 Main Switch Functions cccecccsceccsseeeeceseceeceeceecesecseeeeeeeeeneeeaees 4 PowerON ar E AD A AT TEREE 4 POWELORFR un a as an le ten 4 Manual Form Feed she essen 4 Charge the Batteri rennene eE A E S 4 To Power Off during Charge or Refresh Mode u 0 4 Indicator Lights 2 jet iss isses 5 DIPS w
19. Sal gt Sara gt C Fixed Page Length 1 Select Fixed Page Mode 2 If the length corresponds to one of the pre defined paper sizes Letter Legal or A4 select the desired paper size from the Advanced Features Setup using the Control Panel method instead of the application software s Print Setup in order to make it permanent under the Paper property sheet in Windows 95 or the options under Windows 3 1 3 If the fixed length desired is not one of these sizes use the Advanced Features setup as explained in 2 above to select User Defined Paper Size Set the width and length as desired D Multipage Documents with tear off for EACH page Note This feature is only available with Win 9x Me and has recently been added to the Win2k XP driver check the Pentax website for the latest driver Select Prompt for Win 9x or Roll Paper Pause for Win 2k XP for Paper Source on the Paper tab within the printer properties control panel This setting causes a dialog to be displayed before EVERY printed page including the first one Page 23 Perforated Roll Paper Usage 1 Select End of Page mode 2 Select Perf Letter or Perf A4 paper size This is very important because the printable area is smaller when using perforated paper compared to cut sheet paper WinCE Note Check the Perforated Paper box Protecting the Printer When you are not using the printer or charging
20. This is normal Each WinCE HPC has a different wait time after a print job completes before it sends an eject signal to the printer I can only print one copy of a document when using infrared then my WinCE HPC won t print any further This problem occurs when using certain HPCs HP 620LX and perhaps others Save and close all open documents which will close the application then reopen and print the desired document You can also try pressing the CONTROL period to toggle between documents without closing the application and try printing again Page 48 Chapter 7 Technical Information Specifications Physical Printing Method Resolution Density Speed Fonts Paper Sizes Paper Type Paper Loading Form Feed Modes Interface Height 1 18 in 30 mm Width 10 04 in 255 mm Depth 2 17 in 55 mm Weight 1 12 Ib 513 g including battery Direct thermal printing PocketJet 200 203 H by 200 V dpi PocketJet II 300 H by 300 V dpi Adjustable via control panel Up to three pages per minute at normal 5 density page coverage Any supplied by the application Letter 8 5 in by 11 in 216 mm by 279 mm Legal 8 5 in by 14 in 216 mm by 356 mm A4 8 27 in by 11 69 in 210 mm by 297 mm Custom 3 93 in by 1 00 in minimum 8 5 in x 100 in maximum 14 in maximum length recommended Thermal Cut Sheet or Roll Paper or Perforated Roll Paper Manual Single She
21. and hold it down for several seconds until the green BATTERY indicator lights and stays lit Press the main switch again and hold it until the BATTERY indicator begins to blink This bypasses the NiMH discharging process and begins to charge the NiMH battery immediately The green battery indicator light blinks until charging is complete To Power Off During Charge Mode Push the main switch twice quickly same as when in normal operating mode Page 4 Indicator Lights The three indicator lights POWER DATA and BATTERY show both normal operation and error conditions e Red POWER light is steady Power is on e Red POWER light is blinking An error has occurred e Green DATA light is steady Unprinted data is in the printer buffer or a command has been received from the computer e Green DATA light is blinking Printer is receiving data e Green BATTERY light is steady The battery charge is high or the battery is being discharged e Green BATTERY light is blinking The battery charge is low or the battery is being charged Chapter 5 Reference contains a table with all combinations of indicator lights and their meanings DIP Switches Four DIP switches control how the printer works Follow these steps to make sure the switches are set correctly Checking DIP Switches 1 Set the printer face down so that the battery compartment is towards you 2 Find the set of four DIP switches marked SW1 on the bottom of t
22. aper select this if you are using roll paper This Mode 1 defaults the Extra Feed to 1 inch Note The PocketJet II has an additional Mode called Roll Paper 2 that has a longer Extra Feed value Click Next to continue Pentax PocketJet 200 or II Roll Paper Infinite select this if you are using roll paper and are printing long continuous data such as geological recordings or polygraph tests d Pentax PocketJet 200 or II with Perforated Roll Paper select o this if you are using perforated roll or fanfold paper available with new drivers only Using perforated or fanfold paper gives you the advantage of having a virtual sheet feeder See the Pentax website www pentaxtech com for the most up to date driver You may load any combination of printer models if you will be using both sheet and roll paper however an installation for each model will be required When the desired model is selected click Next Note To use multiple types of paper for example both sheet paper and roll paper run installation program once for each type of paper Then choose appropriate printer model for paper being used 9 Follow the remaining on screen instructions 10 You will be prompted to insert your Windows NTCD Choose OK otherwise the installation will be canceled Page 17 a If you have the installation CD insert into the drive b If you do not have the installation CD the required
23. aper Usage 23 PDA 10 13 Platen Roller 33 35 36 42 43 PocketPC 10 Power Light 5 18 40 41 46 Power Off 4 41 Power Plug v Print Density 20 42 46 Page 63 Print Dialog 18 Print Head Cleaning 33 34 36 43 Print Speed vii 47 Printed Image Problems 42 Printer Driver Installation 9 PDA Systems 9 Pocket PC Systems 9 Palm OS Systems 11 RIM Blackberry Systems 12 Psion Systems 12 Windows CE Systems 13 Windows Systems 14 Windows 95 98 or Windows Me 14 Windows 3 1 15 Windows NT 4 0 15 Windows 2000 Windows XP 17 Printer s Exterior Cleaning 36 Printer Features vii Printing 18 Printing a Self Test Sheet 6 7 38 Protecting the Printer 24 Psion 13 R Radio amp Television Interference Canadian Regulations 58 European 58 United States FCC Regulations 57 RBRC vi Refreshing the Battery 4 26 27 Regulatory 48 54 Release Cover 29 31 32 42 43 Remove the Interface Connector 8 Removing the Battery 27 Remove the Cover 23 Replacement NiMH Batteries vi Replacement Parts 59 Resolution vii 47 RIM Blackberry Systems ii vii 12 Roll Paper vii 7 16 21 47 57 S Safety Information v Self Print 7 Self Test 40 Self Test Sheet 6 Serial Cable vii 8 13 18 48 57 Page 64 Serial Synchronization Cable 8 18 Setting DIP Switches 6 34 36 Specifications 49 Standard battery Charge 26 Stopping the Charge or Conditioning Process 29 Supplies 34 36 59 Synchronize with PC 10 12 System Requirements Wi
24. application s print dialog The POWER indicator light is blinking and the BATTERY indicator light is off en O The thermal print head has overheated Turn the printer off or wait until the POWER indicator light stops blinking before you continue printing The print job will continue if you do NOT turn the printer off and the print head cools down before a timeout occurs The POWER indicator light is blinking and the BATTERY indicator light is on The printer is attempting to charge the battery but it is not receiving any power Make sure you have connected the printer to either an AC power outlet See page 2 Connecting to an AC Outlet or a DC charging power adapter page 3 Page 43 Paper Problems The paper is jammed in the printer See page 31 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 29 Inserting Paper Also check the Print Density setting using the Advanced Software Features Chapter 2 The printer may be in Cleaning Mode Make sure the Cleaning Mode DIP switch 4 is ON Cleaning mode is on when the switch is in the OFF down position See page 33 Cleaning the Print Head Paper does not move through the printer even though the motor is running If the release cover has been left open close it completely Use Pe
25. apter make sure it is connected properly See page 2 Connecting to an AC Outlet Make sure the AC power outlet is live If you are using a DC adapter make sure power is connected The POWER and BATTERY indicator lights are blinking 9 0 A battery error has occurred Make sure the battery has been installed and connected properly See page 23 Installing the Battery If the battery is connected properly you may have attempted to charge the battery and it has become overheated during a discharge or charge cycle Allow the battery to cool before continuing to discharge or charge it If the indicator lights still show that a battery error has occurred the battery may be defective or the printer may need service Call Pentax or your local Authorized Service Center and ask for technical support The POWER DATA and BATTERY indicator lights are blinking A system error has occurred Turn the printer off and on again to clear the system error You may need to cancel the print job and repeat turning the printer off and on again If you cannot clear the error in this manner call technical support Page 42 The POWER and DATA indicator lights are blinking 9 9 amp A data I O error has occurred This requires cycling the PocketJet power off and on and then restarting the print job Note that if previous pages were successfully printed only the unprinted pages need to be resent This can be accomplished using the
26. com onlinewarranty on line_warranty htm Page viii 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 contains the items shown in Figure 1 You will have to select an interface cable for your system to add to the kit See Chapter 8 for options and accessories Thermal Paper 100 Sheets A Driver Disk Print Head Cleaning Cloth N Card FIGURE 1 The contents of your printer kit Page 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 Charging the Battery 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 To power receptacle FIGURE 2 Connecting the printer to an AC power outlet The PocketJet works from DC sources from 11 8 to 14 4V If the voltage drops below 11 8 the print quality will begin to degrade NOTE The plug on the AC power cord shown in Figure 2 is compatible with AC power outlets in the U S A Canada and some Central and South American countries Use a plug adapter if necessary or contact your local reseller or Pentax for further assistance Page 2 Connecting to a DC Supply To connect your Pocke
27. d Adapter See the instructions that come with the Pentax Infrared Adapter for connection instructions Page 8 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Driver Installation Your printer requires software drivers to communicate with your computer and print properly A CD with drivers and installation information is provided with your PocketJet kit The newest information and drivers are available from the Pentax web site www pentaxtech com by selecting Technical Support The supplied driver CD and the website both list the latest driver version numbers If the website version is newer with a higher version number we recommend that you install the website version Please take time to fill out the warranty registration information before installing any drivers to ensure you the best technical support should you need it Drivers that can be installed automatically once selected from the CD s main setup program are PJ 200 PJI e Windows 95 98 Me X X e Windows NT4 X X e Windows 2000 XP X X e PocketPC applets time trials only X X e Palm OS applets time trials only Instep X X IS Complete and Stevens Creek X e Psion Symbian EPOC V 5 and V 6 X X e Windows CE X X e RIM Blackberry Contact Pentax Technical Support These operating systems do not support printing without the addition of a printing applet Trial versions of the printing applet are supplied on the driver CD and on the Pentax website Contact th
28. d to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that my cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Trade Name Model Number Signature of Party Responsible Printed name of Party Responsible Executed on Date at Place Page 51 For PocketJet 200 units sold in the Europe the following document applies Declaration of Conformity Product Identification Product Type Thermal Printer Product Name PocketJet 200 PT A4202 AC adapter PT 1101A Means of Conformity The above product has been tested to be in conformity with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC based on test results using harmonized standards in accordance with Article 10 1 of the Directive Standards Used EN50082 1 1994 IEC 1000 4 2 1994 EN50082 1 1992 TEC 801 3 1984 IEC 801 4 1988 Standard Used EN50081 1 1992 EN55022 1994 Class B EC Representative Pentax Technologies Europe Weiveldlaan 3 5 19
29. e 20 amp 21 for details using the DIP switches on the bottom of the printer as explained below See Figures 6a c below then turn the printer back on Note that the DIP switches are all set to the ON position at the factory as default positions CF SW1 Self Print ERS FIGURE 6a This mode allows you to print a test page consisting of a repeating pattern of various density bars down to the end of the page Set DIP switch 1 to OFF to enable the self print function Note that the test page size is US Letter ON E FE SW2 Paper Set Control Ns FIGURE 6b If this switch is in the OFF position paper in the printer will not be moved when the printer is powered up This is for using roll paper If this switch is in the ON position paper in the printer will be moved into position when the printer is powered up This is for using cut sheet paper ON 3 SW3 Auto Off Timer EN FIGURE 6c This mode applies only when the printer is powered by the NiMH battery It allows you to turn the Auto Off Timer on or off In the ON position it will turn the printer off after 120 seconds of no activity In the OFF position the printer will stay on until the battery is drained The default is ON ON wen A a s SW4 Cleaning Mode o FIGURE 6d DIP switch 4 is set to OFF to allow you to clean the PocketJet print head and maintain quality printing You must use the black felt cleaning paper that came with your printer The default swi
30. e applet provider to purchase the one you want after the trial period PocketPC 2000 and higher systems may use the WinCE driver if using application software that is enabled to use it Drivers that must be installed by following the instructions in this manual or from the HELP screen that pops up from the CD are e Windows 3 1 e Linux e DOS e SIBO Psion Workabout Page 9 PDA Systems Note If for any reason the drivers do not load automatically as described in the CD Install instructions use the Manual Install directions that follow PocketPC Systems Trial versions are available Each applet allows you to print different things from your Pocket PC including Pocket Word Excel Outlook documents clipboard documents screen shots image files and Pocket Internet Explorer documents Check www fieldsoftware com for the latest versions 1 C 2 D Install Connect your Pocket PC to your desktop or laptop PC Insert the Driver Disk CD in your CD drive Make sure CE Services or Active Sync is installed on your PC Select Installation select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet IL and click continue Complete the registration information and then click continue or click skip to proceed without completing the registration Select Pentax PocketJet 200 or PocketJet IL select PDA deselect any other operating system and click continue Select Pocket P
31. e reinstalled Choose Skip File instead Do this step choosing Skip File three times once for each of the three UNIDRYV files being installed if you do not have your CD c Ifyou have tried steps a and b and you find that the driver is not on your system contact Technical Support 1 Ifyou chose to Print Test Page while following the on screen instructions and the PocketJet is connected to your computer you have inserted paper into the printer and it is turned on the printer should now be printing Windows 3 1 e Manual Install 1 Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD disk drive 2 From the Control Panel double click Printers 3 Choose Add 4 Choose Install Unlisted or Updated Printer 5 Choose Browse 6 Follow the on screen instructions e In the Drives list box select the drive letter corresponding to your CD ROM drive e In the Folders list box double click on PJ200 or PJ2 e In the Folders list box double click on the Win31 directory e Choose the OEMSETUP INF file then click OK then follow any remaining onscreen instructions Windows NT 4 0 CD Install Check the Pentax website for the latest information on current drivers 1 Insert the Driver Disk CD into the computer s CD drive 2 Select Installation 3 Select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II then select continue 4 Fill in the request
32. echnician for help The use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits of FCC rules Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Pentax could void the user s authority to operate this equipment You may purchase a booklet prepared by the FCC entitled Interference Handbook stock number ISBN 0 16 041736 8 from the Superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Page 57 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 num rique respecte les limites de bruit radio lectrique applicables aux appariels num riques de Classe B pr scrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du Minist re des Communications European Regulations Bescheinigung des Herstellers Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt dab der die das bay Stead PENTAX Thermodrucker PT A4202 PocketJet 200 NEE PENTAX Thermodrucker PT A4303 PocketJet IP In bereinstimmung mit Bestimmungen der BMPT AmbtsblVfg 243 1991 funk entst rt ist Der vorschriftm ige Betrieb mancher Ger te z B Me sender kann allerdings gewissen Einschr kungen uterliegen Beachten Sie deshalb die Hinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung Dem Bundesambt F r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde da
33. ed product registration information and then click continue or click skip to proceed 5 Select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet IL select Windows NT and click continue The Autolnstall program will begin 6 Select Next 7 Select the Port 8 Select the Model 9 Select the printer name and the default 10 Click on Finish Page 16 11 Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit it using your preferred method e Manual Install If using the Add Printer Wizard to install drivers manually follow these instructions 1 Choose Start Settings Printers 2 Double click Add Printer 3 Select My Computer 4 Click Next 5 Select the desired port most likely LPT1 and click Next 6 Choose Have Disk 7 Choose Browse Co In the Drives list box select the drive letter corresponding to your CD ROM drive In the Folders list box double click on PJ200 or PJ2 In the Folders list box double click on WinNT4 directory Choose the PJ200NT INF or PJIINT INF file then click OK then follow any remaining onscreen instructions The screen should display the available printer models a o O Pentax PocketJet 200 or II Sheet Paper select this if you are using cut sheet paper Click Next to continue PocketJet 200 or ID Roll P
34. entax is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these battery packs at the end of their useful life when taken out of service within the United States The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to putting spent NiMH battery packs into the trash or municipal waste stream which is illegal in some areas Pentax payments to RBRC makes it easy for you to drop the spent battery pack at local retailers of replacement NiMH batteries or at authorized Pentax product service centers You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery packs The involvement of Pentax in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources For users outside the United States please contact your local reseller or local solid waste official for information on recycling your used batteries Page vi Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet ultra portable printers have been specifically designed to meet the growing demands of mobile workers The Pentax PocketJet printer features include e The printer can be driven directly from most Windows Windows CE Psion Symbian EPOC PocketPC Palm Blackberry Linux DOS and SIBO Psion Workabout operating systems and other handheld device software applications with the supplied drivers Note Refer to the Pentax website www pentaxtech com and click on printers for the most cur
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36. et No Feed Mode Fixed Page Mode End of Page Mode Page 49 Standard Environmental Temperature Humidity Electrical Power Supply Power Usage Optional Battery Type Battery Yield Regulatory Engine Hirose NX 25 connector Host Wireless Infrared Adapter 6 amp 4 Serial Cable 3 amp 6 Parallel Cable 4 USB Cable amp 10 USB Cable IR Cable Bluetooth Adapter Cable requires 3 party Bluetooth to parallel adapter Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 5 to 122 F 15 to 50 C Operating 30 80 RH non condensing Storage 30 85 RH non condensing AC 100 240 volts 50 or 60 Hz with AC Adapter DC 11 8 14 4V from NiMH battery DC 12VDC from Car Adapter Operating 106 watts maximum Standby 13 watts Rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH 80 to 100 pages per charge depending on page coverage CSA UL IEC FCC Page 50 For PocketJet 200 units sold in the U S A the following document applies Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We Pentax Technologies Located at 100 Technology Drive Broomfield CO 80021 Phone 303 460 1600 Fax 303 460 1628 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and foun
37. f Timer Feature cccccssscsssccsscessscessccsssessssesseeesssesseeeses 40 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting OVERVIEW is nds twee EE TE E E a a ewer ees 41 Indicator Light Warnings ccceecseseeeceseeeeseeneeeseeseeeeeeseeeeesaeeeeene 42 Paper Problems 23224048 ide ae A R Printed Image Problems Pages D nt Print dann ernten eriari nee chen Pages Are Partially Printed enhsikenssiehneen 47 Windows CE related Problems 2222snnnnennennennenennennenn 48 Chapter 7 Technical Information SPeCifICAtONS ieee nee nde wave Sie A EE 49 Radio amp Television Interference uenesesseesensensennennenennenennennen 57 United States FCC Regulations nesesssessennennennenenennennennenn 57 Canadian Regulations German Regulations essi edie ea aes Moet ah ea dash Chapter 8 Ordering Information SUPP ES 3 sess cscs a e a a dinates Gaeta a nda adits Wane Accessories Replacement Parts Index Page iv Safety Information Use Recommendations e Because the printer uses a thermal printing method it produces heat during operation Be sure to place it where it will receive adequate ventilation e 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 Caution Using AC Power To use AC power with or
38. fixes many of the settings Density can be modified using Start Settings Printers Properties In Windows 2000 XP access the advanced features using Start Settings Printers Pentax PocketJet 200 or II Printing Preferences Advanced NOTE Changing features from your software application s Print Setup will permanently change the Density and Form Feed Mode Other features such as paper size orientation and intensity which can be accessed from the options button may only be changed temporarily Use the Control Panel to permanently change these settings Density Modes You can set the print density from O light through 10 dark to your preference Form Feed Modes You can set how the printer ejects paper by using the following options e No Feed Mode there is no paper feed at the end of a job This is typically used with non perforated roll paper No Feed Mode Extra Feed this option is used in conjunction with the No Feed Mode to eject paper by setting the number of lines to be ejected at 200 dpi for PocketJet 200 or 300 dpi for PocketJet II after the end of a document NOTE The Extra Feed mode only affects the last page of a document if it is multipage The bottom margin as selected by the application has no effect The top margin actually defines the total top and bottom margin between pages of a multi page job Page 21 Fixed Page Mode the paper always feeds at the end of a job
39. g the Printer OFF Press the main switch twice quickly to turn the printer off NOTE Jfa battery is powering the printer and the Auto Off Timer feature is enabled the printer will turn itself off automatically after two minutes of inactivity Making Prints Lighter or Darker You can make prints lighter or darker by using the Print Density Setting in the printer driver dialog See Advanced Features below NOTE Changing the density setting results in slight changes in the printer s speed and the number of pages that can be printed on a battery charge Light print density may indicate too low a voltage less than 11 8 volts if the unit is being powered by a vehicle DC supply Check and correct the supply voltage if needed or be sure the vehicle engine is running Page 20 Advanced Software Features These features can be accessed using the software dialog boxes and methods discussed below For more detailed information view the Read Me file on the driver CD In Windows CE double tap on the PocketJet printer icon in the Control Panel window In Windows 95 98 Me use the path Start Settings Printers Pentax PocketJet 200 or PocketJet I Properties Advanced In Windows 3 x access the advanced features using the path Control Panel Printers Pentax PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II Setup or with your application software s Print Setup In Windows NT you must install the correct printer model as each model
40. he printer See Figure 5 swt ON OFF Battery compartment FIGURE 5 Checking the printer s DIP switches 3 Check the settings of the DIP switches NOTE At the factory all DIP switches are set to ON up Fora table listing the function of each DIP switch see next page Page 5 Setting DIP Switches 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Set the printer face down so that the battery compartment is towards you 3 Using a pointed object such as a mechanical pencil or paper clip gently move each DIP switch to the desired position towards you for OFF away from you for ON 4 Turn the printer face up turn the printer on and continue Printing a Self Test Sheet 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Using a pointed object such as a mechanical pencil or paper clip gently move DIP switch 1 to the OFF position all others should be in the ON position 3 Place a sheet of paper in the printer 4 Press the power switch once quickly A test pattern should be printed on this paper as it is fed through the printer 5 If you need to print multiple test pages repeat steps through 4 above as needed 6 When finished turn the Printer off and reset DIP switch 1 to the ON position Page 6 DIP Switch Functions Control Modes There are four control modes and one control function available Turn the printer off select the mode s you desire see pag
41. he dealer where you purchased your printer for information about ordering supplies accessories and replacement parts Page 60 Index A AC Adapter v vi vii 2 42 50 AC Cable vi 23 59 AC Power v vi 2 39 AC Power Outlet 2 19 27 41 Accessories 1 59 Advanced Software Features 20 Auto Off Timer 4 7 20 40 B Battery Charging vi vii 2 4 23 27 28 Connector 24 26 Compartment 5 6 24 25 Cover 24 26 Discharging 4 7 27 Error 41 Installation 24 26 Life 4 Overheating 25 41 Recycling Information vi Refreshing 4 27 28 Removal 25 26 Seasoned 27 Tips on Using 28 Blackberry vii 12 Battery Removal Ribbon 24 25 C CD Driver viii 9 10 17 Charge Mode 27 Charging Adapter 3 Charging the Battery 4 28 Checking DIP Switches 5 Cleaning Mode 7 33 36 42 Cleaning Cloth 36 58 Platen Roller 37 42 43 Print Head 7 35 36 42 Printer Exterior 38 Clearing a Paper Jam 33 Conditioning Charge 28 Connecting to aDC Supply 3 Connecting to an AC Outlet 2 Connecting to Your Computer 8 Page 61 Control Modes 7 Customer Support i viii Cut Sheet Paper Usage 22 D Darker Prints 27 Data Indicator 19 41 45 DC Adapter 18 26 40 41 43 48 DC Supply 3 20 Declarations of Conformity 51 56 Density Modes 21 DIP Switches 33 DIP Switch Functions 7 Direct Thermal Technology vii 47 Discharged Battery 4 5 26 27 Drivers Printer vii 9 11 20 Driver CD vii 9 11 Driver Installation 9 14 E Errors 5 33 35 37 40
42. it is connected firmly and correctly If possible replace the interface cable with another and permanently replace it if it is defective Page 46 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 If paper has not already been inserted into the printer insert a new sheet of paper and the print job should proceed The application should be sending data to the printer but the green DATA indicator is not lit Make sure the interface cable is properly connected to both the printer and the host computer or that the infrared unit is properly connected and oriented toward the infrared unit on the computer See Connecting to your Computer Pages Are Partially Printed The green DATA indicator light goes out while a page remains in the printer The software application may not have sent a full page of data Restart the print job The application may have sent the wrong information about page size or you may have put in the wrong paper size Check the application and the print driver for the proper page size Check to be sure the application setting and the page size are the same Adjust one or the othe
43. itches onns ieia ul ae ee gt Checking DIP Switches cessessnnesnennenennenennennennenennenennennennen 5 Setting DIP S witCh S ii eek 6 Printing a Self Test Sheet uenenesnenssessennennennennenennennnennenn 6 DIP Switch Functions Control Modes c cccscccsseeseesteeeseseeseeeeee 7 Connecting to Your Computer unesssessensensennenenennenennennennennennnnnen 8 Via Cableto a PDA 3 5 ets ahieseieieatnesietse teren laane 8 Via PC or Laptop Computer uenesesessensensennennennennennnennennenenn 8 Via Infrared Ad pfer e 2 en A a 8 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Driver Installation tee ie ahnen 9 PDA Systems sn een eines E 10 Pocket PC Systemsin nenene a ngstet 10 Palm OS Systems st RIM Blackberry Systems uuenesessessesnennenennenersennennennenennenennen 12 Psion Symbian Systems EPOC Version 5 and Version 6 12 Windows CE Systems uuesensensesnennenessennennennennennennnnnenenonnen a Windows Systems eiis inen een hassen System Requirements ses sessessesssseseseresesseseresesesesessesisesesesssssssese Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows Me 36 Windows 3 bormi e a Rente REA A 16 Windows NIA Orsonin haare e E hE a s a Windows 2000 Windows XP Printing et esse nennt nenne E O ERER e EEEE Turning the Printer Off ueeessesnessesersensennennenennenensennennonnen Making Prints Lighter or Darker Advanced Software Features uenessesne
44. n loading paper make sure the smooth coated side faces the back of the printer To avoid wrinkling and tearing keep paper in its box or bag until ready to use e Do not fold crease or wrinkle paper prior to loading it into the printer e When storing paper avoid high temperatures and humidity e Avoid prolonged exposure to intense ultraviolet light e Avoid contact with Diazo blueprint carbonless or castcoated papers e Avoid contact with vinyl or acetate materials such as many notebook or report covers e Avoid contact with organic solvents oils and ammonia e When using a colored marker be sure to use one with a water based ink If you use a solvent based marker it may darken the paper Page 32 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 See Figure 15 FIGURE 15 Opening the release cover Page 33 2 Gently pull the paper out of the printer Pulling in either direction is acceptable See Figure 16 FIGURE 16 Pulling jammed paper
45. n order to print you must disable the Remote Link by setting it to off e Manual Install 1 Establish a connection from your Psion Symbian EPOC device to your PC You must have installed the connection software that came with our device to do this Enable Remote Link Select System File Menu Tools Remote Link and choose the desired interface method Infrared or Cable Make sure no other applications have control of the port Select Mobile Devices File Communications Auto Connect and choose Only While Mobile Devices Window Is Open Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive on your PC From the Start menu choose Run Choose Browse and locate the most appropriate Pentax sis file on the CD lt CD Drive gt lt PJ2 or PJ200 gt EPOC Symbian lt ERS or ER6 gt Pentax sis Choose OK and follow the on screen instructions Page 13 Windows CE Systems Refer to the Pentax website at www pentaxtech com for the most current driver solutions 1 2 Install Windows CE Services or Active Sync on your desktop computer Connect your Windows CE device to your desktop computer with the serial cable provided Insert the Driver Disk CD into the desktop computer s CD drive Select Installation select PocketJet200 or PocketJet IL and click continue Complete the registration information and then click continue or click skip to proceed without
46. ndows 14 T Technical Information 49 Technical Support 9 39 Tips on Using Paper 31 Tips on Using the Battery 29 Troubleshooting 41 Turning the PrinterON 4 18 20 Turning the Printer OFF 4 20 U Unpacking the Printer 1 USB Cable vii 8 48 Use Recommendations v Using the Operation Panel 4 Using the Printer 9 Using Paper Tips on 29 V Variable Length Forms 21 Vehicle Mounts 57 Vehicle Power vii 3 20 48 Ww Warranty Information viii Warranty Registration 9 10 13 15 16 Windows 2000 9 18 Windows 3 1 9 16 22 44 Windows 95 9 15 20 22 Windows 98 9 15 20 Windows CE vii 13 14 18 22 58 Windows CE related Problems 48 Windows Me 15 Windows NT 9 16 20 21 Windows XP 18 Page 65 PENTAX Ocketet II PENTAX ckever 200 User s Guide PENTAX Imaging Company a division of PENTAX of America Inc 600 12 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 1 800 453 6144 ext 1820 8 a m to 5 p m Mountain Time M F Outside US Contact your local reseller or any of the Authorized Service Centers Ordering Supplies Accessories or Replacement Parts In US 1 800 543 6144 8 a m to 5 p m Mountain Time M F Outside US Contact your printer deal
47. nersensennennennennennennennnennenn Density Modessa 22 2 in nie E E A ERTS Form Feed Modes BR Windows CE Serial Handshake and Port Buffer Size 22 Cut Sheet Paper Usage net 22 Non Perforated Roll Paper Usage u uunsensensennennenneneenennennen 22 Page iii Perforated Roll Paper Usage 0 0 0 cececeseseeseeseeeceeseeeetseeseeeeeee 24 Protecting the Primter cceceeceesesscceceseeeseeeceeeeeceseeseeeeeeeeeeseeseees Installing the Battery iscsi kincaid eisernen Removing the Battery Charging the Battery uunesesessessennennennennenennennennenenannonsennenennen Charging the Battery Conditioning Charge Stopping the Charge or Conditioning Process uene 28 Tips on Using the Battery aoinean aa nes 29 Chapter 3 Tips on Using Paper Inserting Papers sn ke Hessen iehtanseeinen bentieneeee Always Use Pentax Quality Paper Usage and Handling Instructions useseseesensennennennenenennenennen Elearing a Paper Jam u uren steinerne ists Method 1 Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Print Head 220200240nneneneenennennennenenennnnennennen 35 Cleaning the Platen Roller nenesenessessensennennenneneenennennennenn 37 Cleaning the Printer s Exterior uucessesnenseseesensensennennenennenennennen 38 Chapter 5 Reference Indicator Lights rs a 2 een 39 Self Test Feature rion iier alten innen aa eea esanei 40 Auto Of
48. ntax Quality paper only Heavy paper may not feed through the printer If the release cover is closed and you are using Pentax Quality paper the printer may have a damaged drive system Call technical support Printed Image Problems The printed image is out of alignment Make sure you are using the Pentax Quality paper Make sure you are inserting the paper correctly See page 29 Inserting Paper Check to see whether the platen roller is dirty If it is clean it Follow the instructions for Cleaning the Platen Roller page 35 The print quality is poor and the image is too light or dark Raise or lower the density setting using the printer driver See page 20 Making Prints Lighter or Darker Make sure you are using recommended Pentax Quality Paper Page 44 The image is squashed 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 image has light or white vertical lines Make sure the release cover was not left open during printing If it is open close it completely Clean the print head Follow the instructions in Cleaning the Print Head page 33
49. ntinue The AutoInstall program will begin 6 Select Next 7 Select Port and then Next 8 Choose a name and a default preference then Next 9 Click Finish 10 Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit it using your preferred method e Manual Install If using the Add Printer Wizard to install drivers manually follow these instructions 1 Choose Start Settings Printers 2 Double click Add Printer 3 Click Next 4 Select Local Printer and Next This step is not required on all versions unless connected to a network drive 5 Choose Have Disk 6 Choose Browse a Inthe folders list double click on PJ200 or PJ2 directory b In the folders list double click on the Win9xMe directory c Find the PJII95 INF or PJ200_95 INF file click OK and then OK 7 Pentax PocketJet 200 or Pentax PocketJet II should be displayed then click Next 8 Follow the on screen directions to set up the printer as desired 9 You will be prompted to insert your Windows diskettes or CD Page 15 10 Choose OK otherwise the installation will be canceled a Ifyou have the installation diskettes or CD insert them into the appropriate drive b If you do not have the installation diskettes or CD the required files may already be on your system and do not need to b
50. ormity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We Pentax Technologies Europe Located at Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Belgium Phone 32 2 720 2424 Fax 32 2 720 7776 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified therein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed id identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 22 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 85 15 101 to 15 109 Trade Name PocketJet II Model Number A4303A Sogmnature of Party Responsible Martin Mogendor Printed Name of Party Responsible Martin Mogendorff Executed on Date at Place 10 22 97 at Pentax Technologies Page 54 Declaration of Conformity Product Identification Product Type Power Supply Product Name PocketJet PT 1102A Means of Conformity The above product has been tested to be in conformity with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC ba
51. out of the printer 3 Close the release cover 4 Reinsert a new sheet of paper in the printer and restart the job Page 34 Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Print Head To maintain high print quality clean the print head after 200 to 300 prints or whenever you detect broken or light characters on the page ee W gt y 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 Make sure the printer is off Set the Cleaning Mode to ON using DIP switch 4 as shown in Figure 17 With Switch 4 in the OFF position the other three switches have no effect Om ii TNO FIGURE 17 Setting the DIP switches for Cleaning Mode Press the main switch once quickly to turn the printer ON and then press the main switch once again quickly to start the printer platen roller turning Insert the black cleaning cloth that came with the printer into the printer s paper input slot with the rough black side which contains the cleaning material towards the rear of the printer The printer pulls the cleaning cloth through See Figure 18 CAUTION If paper is in the printer when Cleaning Mode is initiated or during Cleaning Mode operation a printer system error will result The roller may be stopped by pressing the main switch briefly once more Otherwise the roller
52. per that you are loading into the printer If the application or printer driver has been set to print legal size paper and you insert letter size paper the image will require two sheets Adjust the application or printer driver settings as needed or reduce the print image within your application to fit on the letter size page The data lights will flash to indicate that data is still in the printer after the page has completed printing Certain colors of text do not print Choose a different color of text The Windows 3 1 Universal Print Driver is limited to 8 colors specific colors not total colors The side margins are incorrect Check to make sure the correct margins have been set in the software application Adjust the left margin as needed Make sure the software application or the printer driver has been set to print the same size paper that you are loading into the printer If the application or printer driver has been set to print a different width paper the image will not print in the proper horizontal position Adjust the application or printer driver as needed The print does not contain the proper characters Make sure you have defined the proper character set in the software application If not correct change it Trying another font may tell you if the original font was in error The print contains random dots Check the printer driver to make sure it is set correctly Check the parallel interface cable to make sure
53. postpaid to an authorized Pentax service center A return material authorization number RMA and proof of purchase are required in the continental United States call Pentax Customer Support at 1 800 543 6144 ext 1820 Outside the continental United States see the driver CD supplied with this product for contact information and warranty details You can also contact your local dealer for information See the warranty information on the driver CD supplied with the unit for details or you can log onto the Pentax web site at www pentaxtech com TechSupport faxmailwarrantyform htm If the NiMH battery pack or the Pentax Quality Paper fails due to defects in material or workmanship within the first 90 days of ownership it will be replaced Contact Pentax or your local reseller for further information Pentax makes no other warranty either expressed or implied with respect to this product Some states or provinces do not allow limitations so the above limitation may not apply to you Extended Warranty See the information on the CD included with your PocketJet printer for extended warranty information or contact Pentax at 1 303 460 1820 in Europe 32 2 306 1194 and ask for Customer Support Warranty Registration We recommend that you register your printer so that we can contact you with product update information if necessary Please use the driver CD that came with your printer or register directly on line at www pentaxtech
54. r if necessary Make sure the printer driver is not inadvertently set to No Feed Mode 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 The printer stops printing The POWER indicator light is blinking and the BATTERY indicator light is off Page 47 The print head has overheated Turn the printer off and allow it to cool before continuing to print The printer may overheat if you use it over an extended period at a very high print density 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 Make sure the printer cable is connected or the IrDa ports are aligned if using infrared Make sure the WinCE HPC is not connected to a PC Try resetting the WinCE HPC according to the manufacturer s directions I must always select landscape mode when trying to print This is required by Windows CE version 2 0 There seems to be no way to print from my application Your application may not support printing under Windows CE Call the application vendor and request an update The printing is VERY slow Some WinCE HPCs print more quickly with infrared than cable Try both methods to determine the best for you I have to wait for a period of time after the last line of a print job for the paper to eject
55. r out FIGURE 13 Instructions for removing the battery Page 27 Charging the Battery Note Batteries are shipped from the factory uncharged Charging the Battery Charging the battery tops off the charge without first discharging the battery 1 Make sure the printer is connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adapter and power cord or the DC charging type adapter 2 Make sure the printer is off 3 Press the main switch and hold it down for a few seconds until the green BATTERY indicator light stays lit This puts the printer in Conditioning mode and starts discharging the battery 4 Press the main switch and hold it down for a few seconds until the green BATTERY indicator light starts to blink This bypasses the discharging process and puts the printer in Charge mode which charges the battery immediately The green BATTERY indicator light blinks until charging is complete At the first charge of a fully discharged battery the printer will be at 60 of capacity The time to charge to 60 capacity is 70 minutes This will yield approximately 60 pages per charge To have 100 capacity immediately repeat steps 1 through 4 The time to charge to 100 capacity is an additional 60 minutes for a total of 130 minutes A battery at 100 charge will yield approximately 100 pages of printing When the printer finishes refreshing the battery it automatically turns itself off and the green BATTERY indicator light goe
56. rent driver solutions e High quality images with a resolution of 203 by 200 dpi for PocketJet 200 or 300 by 300 dpi for PocketJet ID e Print speed of up to three pages per minute e Operation via AC adapter that automatically senses and adjusts between 100 and 240 volt power 12 Volt DC vehicle power or an internal battery e Interface via cable or wireless infrared adapter For PocketJet 200 select from 4 interface kits 6 serial cable Infrared cable 3 parallel cable or USB cable For PocketJet II a 3 parallel cable or USB cable is supplied in the kit Other cables can be separately purchased for either printer No separate interface cards are required e Direct thermal technology no toner ribbons or ink are needed e Selectable paper sources cut sheet US Letter US legal A4 or user defined and roll paper continuous or perforated Note An updated driver is needed for perforated paper either from the supplied CD V 2 0 or higher or from the Pentax website www pentaxtech com e Infinite paper size selection to allow printing of very long continuous streams of data on roll paper without a page break Page vii 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
57. rinter 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 Inserting paper If the paper is skewed after the printer pulls it into the starting position you can correct the situation as follows e If the printer does not start to print immediately open the release cover as far back as it will go See Figure 16 page 32 Pull the paper out close the cover and reinsert paper e If the printer does start to print wait for the page to be printed and then reprint that page if necessary NOTE If you insert paper into the printer before you start the print job you will have time to adjust the paper if it is skewed after the printer pulls it into the starting position Page 31 See Advanced Features Form Feed Modes Advanced Features Non Perforated Roll Paper Usage and Advanced Features Perforated Roll Paper in Chapter 2 Always Use Pentax Quality Paper Pentax guarantees optimum compatibility with your PocketJet printer when you use Pentax Quality Paper The PocketJet never needs toner ribbons or ink because it uses Pentax high quality paper specifically designed for it To order paper see your dealer or order direct from Pentax Refer to Chapter 8 Ordering Information Usage and Handling Instructions e Whe
58. s inverkehrbringen dieses Ger tes angezeigt und die Berechtigug zur berpr fung der Serei auf die Einhaltung der Bestimmungen einger umt PENTAX TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE N V Zaventem Belgium Page 58 Chapter 8 Ordering Information You can order the following supplies accessories and replacement parts for your printer Supplies e Cut sheet Pentax Quality Paper 100 sheet boxes Letter size Legal size A4 size e Rolls of Pentax Quality Paper 100 ft Letter width A4 width Perforated Paper Accessories Replacement Parts Note Depending on the kit these items may be included not optional e 6 PDA serial cable for connecting to PDA synchronization cable or cradle e 4 PC serial cable for connecting to desktop or notebook PCs e 3 Parallel cable e 6 Parallel cable e USB cable e Bluetooth adapter cable e Wireless infrared adapter unit e NiMH battery e Non Charging car adapter e Running Charging car adapter e Carrying case with room for a spare battery e Vehicle Mount printer an droll paper e Desktop Caddy e Cleaning cloth e AC power cable You can order the items above on the Pentax online store at http www pentaxtech com For the name of the closest dealer call the following numbers e If you are in the U S call Pentax at 1 800 543 6144 from 8 a m to 5 p m Mountain Time Monday through Friday and ask for Sales Page 59 e If you are outside the U S contact t
59. s the cleaning material towards the front of the printer The printer pulls the Cleaning Cloth through See Figure 19 Cleaning side FIGURE 19 Cleaning the platen roller CAUTION If paper is in the printer when Cleaning Mode is initiated or during Cleaning Mode operation a printer system error will result Page 37 5 The roller may be stopped by pressing the main switch briefly once more Otherwise the roller movement will stop automatically after about 60 seconds In either case the printer remains in Cleaning Mode until the printer is turned OFF the Cleaning Mode is disabled by resetting the DIP switch and the printer is turned back ON 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 6 Reset the Cleaning Mode to OFF by turning the printer off resetting DIP switch 4 and turning the printer back on NOTE Don t throw the cleaning cloth away after you clean the platen roller It should last for the life of the printer Keep the cleaning cloth with your printer supplies and use it whenever you need to clean the platen roller or the print head 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
60. s off Conditioning Charge 1 Make sure the printer is connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adapter and power cord or the DC charging type adapter See page 2 Connecting to an AC Outlet 2 Make sure the printer is off 3 Press the main switch and hold it down for a few seconds until the green BATTERY indicator light stays lit This puts the printer in Conditioning mode which completely discharges the battery and then charges a fully discharged battery to about 60 of its full capacity Page 28 The green BATTERY indicator light stays lit continuously until discharging is complete then it blinks until charging is complete When the printer finishes charging the battery it automatically turns itself off and the green BATTERY indicator light goes off NOTE Periodically perhaps one out of every 10 charges you should perform the Conditioning Charge to help extend battery life Stopping the Charge or Conditioning Process If you want to stop the printer while it is in Charge or Conditioning mode press the main switch twice quickly Tips on Using the Battery e Darker prints discharge the battery faster than lighter prints do Use the density adjustment on your computer to adjust lightness and darkness See Advanced Software Features on page 20 Page 29 Notes Page 30 Chapter 3 Tips on Using Paper Inserting Paper 1 Use both hands to hold the paper straight while you insert it into the p
61. sed on test results using harmonised standards in accordance with Article 10 1 of the Directive Standards Used EN50082 1 1994 IEC 1000 4 2 1994 EN50082 1 1992 IEC 801 3 1984 IEC801 4 1988 Standard Used EN50081 1 1992 EN55022 1994 Class B The above product has been tested to be in conformity with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Amended by 93 68 EED Directive Standard Used EN60950 1992 A1 A2 1993 IEC950 1992 A1 A2 1993 modified The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed for Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC is 97 EC Representative Pentax Technologies Europe Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Belgium Title Sales amp Marketing Manager Signature Martin Mogendorff 28 January 1997 Martin Mogendorff Page 55 Declaration of Conformity Product Identification Product Type Power Supply Product Name PocketJet PT 1102B Means of Conformity The above product has been tested to be in conformity with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC based on test results using harmonised standards in accordance with Article 10 1 of the Directive Standards Used EN50082 1 1994 IEC 1000 4 2 1994 EN50082 1 1992 IEC 801 3 1984 IEC801 4 1988 Standard Used EN50081 1 1992 EN55022 1994 Class B The above product has been tested to be in conformity with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Amended by 93 68 EED Directive Standard Used EN60950 1992 A1 A2 1993 IEC950 199
62. t the Display This Dialog When Printing to prevent having to respond to this box for every print job Cut Sheet Paper Usage 1 Select Fixed Page mode 2 Select the appropriate paper size Letter A4 Legal Non Perforated Roll Paper Usage To use roll paper you must select from either fixed page length using Fixed Page Mode or variable page length using the No Feed Mode and selecting a page eject length using the No Feed Mode Extra Feed option A Variable Length Forms saves paper 1 Select No Feed Mode Page 22 2 Set the value of the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the amount of margin you wish to have between the final printed line and the end of the document For example 200 lines equal 1 inch This allows paper advancement from the print head area inside the printer to a position outside the printer This 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 Win NT and Win 2000 XP drivers Select No Feed Mode Select Infinite Paper Size Set the value of the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the desired length Check to be sure that the Top Bottom margins within your application software are set to zero 0
63. tJet to a 12 volt vehicle DC supply 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 Chapter 8 Ordering 2 Connect the power cord to the Pocketlet 3 Turn on the vehicle power then turn on the PocketJet To power DC Cable plug Non Charging Adapter Charging Adapter FIGURE 3 Connecting the printer to DC power The PocketJet printer works from DC sources from 11 8 to 14 4V If the voltage drops below 11 8 the printer will cease to function until the battery is recharged Page 3 Using the Operation Panel The operation panel consists of the main switch and three indicator lights See Figure 4 Main Switch Green BATTERY Indicator Green DATA Indicator Red POWER Indicator FIGURE 4 Operation panel Main Switch Functions Power ON Push once quickly while the printer is OFF Power OFF Push twice quickly NOTE The printer automatically powers off when running under battery power and if there has been no activity for 2 minutes no data received no paper inserted etc but only if the auto off timer is active See p 38 Auto Off Timer Feature Manual Form Feed With power ON and paper inserted press and hold the main switch to feed or eject paper Charge the Battery With the printer off push the main switch
64. tall 1 Establish a connection from your Psion Symbian EPOC device to your PC You must have installed the connection software that came with our device to do this e Enable Remote Link Select System File Menu Tools Remote Link and choose the desired interface method Infrared or Cable e Make sure no other applications have control of the port Select Mobile Devices File Communications Auto Connect and choose Only While Mobile Devices Window Is Open 2 Insert the Driver Disk CD into the CD drive on your PC From the Start menu choose Run 4 Choose Browse and locate the most appropriate Pentax sis file on the CD e lt CD Drive gt lt PJ2 or PJ200 gt EPOC Symbian lt ERS or ER6 gt Pentax sis 5 Insert the Driver Disk CD in your CD drive W Page 12 11 12 Select Installation select PocketJet 200 or PocketJet IL and click continue Complete the registration information and then click continue or click skip to proceed without completing the registration information Select Pentax PocketJet 200 or PocketJet II select PDA deselect any other operating system and click continue Select Symbian EPOC then click continue Select Version 5 or Version 6 as appropriate then click continue Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit it using your preferred method I
65. tch setting is ON cleaning mode is OFF NOTE In this mode the other three switches have no effect You may leave them in previously set positions Page 7 Connecting to Your Computer Via Cable to a PDA such as a Pocket PC Win CE Palm or RIM OS device 1 Make sure your printer is off before installing the interface cable 2 Take the printer end of the cable and hold it so the notched metal surface is facing up All cables will have this connector as shown in the serial cable example below 3 Insert the printer end of the cable into the interface connector on the side of the printer See example Figure 7 This is the proper connection regardless if this is a serial parallel Infrared or USB cable Interface connector see detail below Notched metal surface top To HPC serial synchronization cable Serial to Parallel interface cable Small catches FIGURE 7 Connecting the PocketJet to your computer CAUTION Always insert and remove the interface connector gently Press the latching devices on each side of the interface connector when removing the cable 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial synchronization cable provided with your PDA Via PC or Laptop Computer If you want to connect your PocketJet to a PC or laptop computer use the Infrared Adapter or one of the other optional interface cables PC Serial Parallel USB etc but not the 6 serial cable Via Infrare
66. without the battery installed you must use the AC adapter supplied with the printer The AC adapter allows you to connect to worldwide 100 240 volt power outlets The power cord supplied with the PocketJet 200 PocketJet II AC adapter is designed to fit many 115 volt outlets and is shown below The AC adapter automatically adjusts to the correct voltage when connected Check the power plug configurations and voltages that are used in your country If you need a different plug or power cord you can either purchase a plug adapter locally or contact your local reseller or Pentax for assistance in procuring a proper cord set Y Page v Unplug AC Cable when Printer is Not in Use Always unplug the AC cable from the AC power outlet when you stop using the printer or finish charging the battery The transformer inside the AC adapter generates heat while it is plugged in Unplugging the AC adapter extends its life 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 or 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 The RBRC seal on the NiMH battery pack contained in the PocketJet 200 PocketJet II printer indicates that P

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