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... the Printer 1 Connecting to an AC Outlet 2 Connecting to a DC Supply 3 Using the Operation Panel 4 Main Switch Functions 4 Indicator Lights 5 Chapter 2 Using the Printer 7 Printing Solutions 7 Driver Installation 8 CD Install 8 Manual Install 9 Accessing Advanced Software Features 10 Text Mode 10 Density Modes 10 2-Ply Modes 10 Form Feed Modes 11 Selecting Media 11 Cut Sheet Paper 11 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 11 Perforated Roll Paper 12 Windows Advanced Features 14 Windows-Specific Operating System Features 15 Connecting to Your Computer 16 Via USB Cable 16...
... the Printer 1 Connecting to an AC Outlet 2 Connecting to a DC Supply 3 Using the Operation Panel 4 Main Switch Functions 4 Indicator Lights 5 Chapter 2 Using the Printer 7 Printing Solutions 7 Driver Installation 8 CD Install 8 Manual Install 9 Accessing Advanced Software Features 10 Text Mode 10 Density Modes 10 2-Ply Modes 10 Form Feed Modes 11 Selecting Media 11 Cut Sheet Paper 11 Non-Perforated Roll Paper 11 Perforated Roll Paper 12 Windows Advanced Features 14 Windows-Specific Operating System Features 15 Connecting to Your Computer 16 Via USB Cable 16...
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Troubleshooting 57 Overview 57 Paper Problems 58 Printed Image Problems 58 Pages Don't Print 61 Pages Are Partially Printed 61 Windows CE-related Problems 62 Bluetooth-related Problems 62 Chapter 7 - Tips on Using Paper 43 Inserting Paper 43 Use Pentax Quality Paper 44 Usage and Handling Instructions 44 Clearing a Paper Jam 45 Method 1 45 Method 2 45 Chapter 4 - Reference 53 Indicator Lights 53 Indicator Light Table 53 Indicator Light Warnings 54 Self-Test Feature 56 Chapter 6 - Ordering Information 77...
Troubleshooting 57 Overview 57 Paper Problems 58 Printed Image Problems 58 Pages Don't Print 61 Pages Are Partially Printed 61 Windows CE-related Problems 62 Bluetooth-related Problems 62 Chapter 7 - Tips on Using Paper 43 Inserting Paper 43 Use Pentax Quality Paper 44 Usage and Handling Instructions 44 Clearing a Paper Jam 45 Method 1 45 Method 2 45 Chapter 4 - Reference 53 Indicator Lights 53 Indicator Light Table 53 Indicator Light Warnings 54 Self-Test Feature 56 Chapter 6 - Ordering Information 77...
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... current driver solutions. • High-quality images with IrDA-capable hosts. • Integrated Bluetooth® connection is supplied. Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet unique customer applications. no toner, ribbons, or ink are needed. • Selectable paper types: cut sheet (US Letter, US legal, A4, or userdefined), roll (continuous or perforated), and fanfold. • "Infinite" paper size...
... current driver solutions. • High-quality images with IrDA-capable hosts. • Integrated Bluetooth® connection is supplied. Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet unique customer applications. no toner, ribbons, or ink are needed. • Selectable paper types: cut sheet (US Letter, US legal, A4, or userdefined), roll (continuous or perforated), and fanfold. • "Infinite" paper size...
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... installation information is enabled to purchase the one you install the website version. V. 5 and V. 6) • Windows CE * These operating systems do not support printing without the addition of the printing applet are : • Linux - Drivers that can be installed manually from the Installation CD's main setup program, are supported through 3rd-party support and require Bluetooth compatibility. Page 7 Contact the applet provider to use the WinCE driver if using application software...
... installation information is enabled to purchase the one you install the website version. V. 5 and V. 6) • Windows CE * These operating systems do not support printing without the addition of the printing applet are : • Linux - Drivers that can be installed manually from the Installation CD's main setup program, are supported through 3rd-party support and require Bluetooth compatibility. Page 7 Contact the applet provider to use the WinCE driver if using application software...
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... install all the software you selected. CAUTION: Using a Bluetooth Interface - CD Install 1. Select "Installation," select your PocketJet printer or other Pentax products. Driver Installation CAUTION: Using a USB Interface - Complete the Registration Information. 5. They will be necessary to "HotSync" with technical support, should you need it may be selected by -one -by default. 6. Complete any drivers to install a Bluetooth driver on your PC's CD drive. 3. Please do so, cancel the "New...
... install all the software you selected. CAUTION: Using a Bluetooth Interface - CD Install 1. Select "Installation," select your PocketJet printer or other Pentax products. Driver Installation CAUTION: Using a USB Interface - Complete the Registration Information. 5. They will be necessary to "HotSync" with technical support, should you need it may be selected by -one -by default. 6. Complete any drivers to install a Bluetooth driver on your PC's CD drive. 3. Please do so, cancel the "New...
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.... The printer uses bit-mapped graphics as listed above. "what you see is printed. In Windows Vista, permanently change the advanced features using "Start:Control Panel:Printers:Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced or the settings may be temporarily changed using the "Print Setup" from your application. The following three features (Modes) can print either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. Page 10 Accessing Advanced Software Features Text Mode The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can be temporarily changed using the "Print Setup...
.... The printer uses bit-mapped graphics as listed above. "what you see is printed. In Windows Vista, permanently change the advanced features using "Start:Control Panel:Printers:Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced or the settings may be temporarily changed using the "Print Setup" from your application. The following three features (Modes) can print either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. Page 10 Accessing Advanced Software Features Text Mode The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can be temporarily changed using the "Print Setup...
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.../XP for Paper Source on the "Paper" tab within your application software are set to zero (0). If the length corresponds to one 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. Perforated Roll Paper 1. Select Fixed Page Mode. 2. Check to be displayed before EVERY printed page, including the first one of lines per page. This is...
.../XP for Paper Source on the "Paper" tab within your application software are set to zero (0). If the length corresponds to one 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. Perforated Roll Paper 1. Select Fixed Page Mode. 2. Check to be displayed before EVERY printed page, including the first one of lines per page. This is...
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... turned on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, & Accessories," then "Download Software" and then "View the latest PocketJet README file." 3. Page 17 A. If "pairing" is necessary using a PIN password, use the Configuration Program that accompanies your computer is automatically enabled. Make sure your PocketJet3 Bluetooth printer to set properly to send data via its infrared port, make sure the two infrared ports are aligned, and proceed to the PocketJet printer when it does not open (if it is not connected...
... turned on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, & Accessories," then "Download Software" and then "View the latest PocketJet README file." 3. Page 17 A. If "pairing" is necessary using a PIN password, use the Configuration Program that accompanies your computer is automatically enabled. Make sure your PocketJet3 Bluetooth printer to set properly to send data via its infrared port, make sure the two infrared ports are aligned, and proceed to the PocketJet printer when it does not open (if it is not connected...
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... same time automatically. Controllable Printer Features For Windows systems, Mac OSX, and PDA Systems (for Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98, and 95, the Configuration Program's SETUP utility will be sending simple text data and it does not have a Pentax-supplied driver. Changes to install drivers for systems with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to complete the installation. Installing the Configuration Program: When using the CD Installation...
... same time automatically. Controllable Printer Features For Windows systems, Mac OSX, and PDA Systems (for Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98, and 95, the Configuration Program's SETUP utility will be sending simple text data and it does not have a Pentax-supplied driver. Changes to install drivers for systems with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to complete the installation. Installing the Configuration Program: When using the CD Installation...
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... connecting to transmit your PIN code. Page 24 Click on "Close." When you forget your printer will be programmed using the Configuration Utility. Please use the USB cable or IRDA port to the printer. If your OS or application requires a PIN code, the PASSWORD for access as information including FAQ's and tips for your PIN code to program the PIN code. You may create a new code at any time...
... connecting to transmit your PIN code. Page 24 Click on "Close." When you forget your printer will be programmed using the Configuration Utility. Please use the USB cable or IRDA port to the printer. If your OS or application requires a PIN code, the PASSWORD for access as information including FAQ's and tips for your PIN code to program the PIN code. You may create a new code at any time...
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... user. Paper Size: Page 25 Printer: This selection lists print queues that corresponds to your connected printer. If using text mode, the following options should be displayed. The options which are in most cases only one that exist for the printer. If the queue lists more than one Pentax printer, select the one queue will be sending simple text data to all operating systems include AutoOn, Auto-Off, and Pre-feed...
... user. Paper Size: Page 25 Printer: This selection lists print queues that corresponds to your connected printer. If using text mode, the following options should be displayed. The options which are in most cases only one that exist for the printer. If the queue lists more than one Pentax printer, select the one queue will be sending simple text data to all operating systems include AutoOn, Auto-Off, and Pre-feed...
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... Feed' mode ignores all Form Feed commands, and does not advance the paper after printing. If Auto-On is set to 'Disabled', the printer will power up as soon as an external power source is connected to waste additional paper at the end of each document. This can be useful in certain mobile installations where access to the Main Switch is applied to the printer, there are printing only partial pages...
... Feed' mode ignores all Form Feed commands, and does not advance the paper after printing. If Auto-On is set to 'Disabled', the printer will power up as soon as an external power source is connected to waste additional paper at the end of each document. This can be useful in certain mobile installations where access to the Main Switch is applied to the printer, there are printing only partial pages...
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... perforated roll paper. However, roll paper users who leave paper loaded while powering the printer up/down may find that both , each line, you may select either a 10-minute or 30-minute time-out period. Page 29 If no data is the default 'Enabled' operation of these characters when they are executed when just one or the other of the printer. If your host sends only...
... perforated roll paper. However, roll paper users who leave paper loaded while powering the printer up/down may find that both , each line, you may select either a 10-minute or 30-minute time-out period. Page 29 If no data is the default 'Enabled' operation of these characters when they are executed when just one or the other of the printer. If your host sends only...
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... "Cleaning Mode". Page 36 Pentax PocketJet3plus Bluetooth Firmware Version 02.13 Current Settings AUTO POWER ON PAGE LENGTH 1" PERF SKIP BOTTOM MARGIN LINES PAGE SIZE LINE FEED PITCH FONT PITCH SELECT CONDENSED MODE PRINT FONT ATTRIBUTE CHARACTER TABLE INTERNATIONAL CHAR SET AUTO LINE FEED DENSITY LEVEL PAPER EJECT MODE BATERY POWER TIME-OUT BATTERY REFRESH INTERVAL BT PIN CODE USB SERIAL # DASH LINE BETWEEN PAGES :Disabled PRE-FEED ON POWER UP UPGRADE CODE :Disabled :66 :Disabled :None :Letter :1/6 :Serif :12cpi :Disabled :Disabled ;Extended Graphics :USA :Disabled :5 :Fixed Page Mode :10...
... "Cleaning Mode". Page 36 Pentax PocketJet3plus Bluetooth Firmware Version 02.13 Current Settings AUTO POWER ON PAGE LENGTH 1" PERF SKIP BOTTOM MARGIN LINES PAGE SIZE LINE FEED PITCH FONT PITCH SELECT CONDENSED MODE PRINT FONT ATTRIBUTE CHARACTER TABLE INTERNATIONAL CHAR SET AUTO LINE FEED DENSITY LEVEL PAPER EJECT MODE BATERY POWER TIME-OUT BATTERY REFRESH INTERVAL BT PIN CODE USB SERIAL # DASH LINE BETWEEN PAGES :Disabled PRE-FEED ON POWER UP UPGRADE CODE :Disabled :66 :Disabled :None :Letter :1/6 :Serif :12cpi :Disabled :Disabled ;Extended Graphics :USA :Disabled :5 :Fixed Page Mode :10...
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... the printer. Make sure the printer is loaded and detected by the printer when you press the main switch before 60 seconds has elapsed, this will be executed instead. 2. NOTE: If paper is powered on the page. The feed motor will illuminate. 3. The roller movement will shut off . Chapter 4 - If the problem does not go away after 500 prints or whenever you clean the print head...
... the printer. Make sure the printer is loaded and detected by the printer when you press the main switch before 60 seconds has elapsed, this will be executed instead. 2. NOTE: If paper is powered on the page. The feed motor will illuminate. 3. The roller movement will shut off . Chapter 4 - If the problem does not go away after 500 prints or whenever you clean the print head...
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... be replaced with a clean copy of Pentax Quality paper in "Service Mode". Page 56 The red DATA light will print automatically. After the print is not being flashed, this error may indicate bad memory components or other problems that the file itself is corrupt and should be loaded in the printer. 2. The test page (see page 34) contains firmware level, image quality, and configuration information. 1. Self-Test Feature The Self-Test Feature can also be used to print a letter-size page test page without connection...
... be replaced with a clean copy of Pentax Quality paper in "Service Mode". Page 56 The red DATA light will print automatically. After the print is not being flashed, this error may indicate bad memory components or other problems that the file itself is corrupt and should be loaded in the printer. 2. The test page (see page 34) contains firmware level, image quality, and configuration information. 1. Self-Test Feature The Self-Test Feature can also be used to print a letter-size page test page without connection...
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... connected to "No Feed Mode." Make sure the printer driver is VERY slow Some WinCE HPCs print more quickly with infrared than cable. Page 62 The printer ejects a partially printed page, and the green DATA indicator light remains lit or blinking Make sure the Paper Size selection is loaded. The printing is not inadvertently set to a PC. Windows CE-related Problems I try to the manufacturer's directions. Each WinCE HPC has a different wait time after the last line...
... connected to "No Feed Mode." Make sure the printer driver is VERY slow Some WinCE HPCs print more quickly with infrared than cable. Page 62 The printer ejects a partially printed page, and the green DATA indicator light remains lit or blinking Make sure the Paper Size selection is loaded. The printing is not inadvertently set to a PC. Windows CE-related Problems I try to the manufacturer's directions. Each WinCE HPC has a different wait time after the last line...
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..., 70, 71, 72, 73 density mode, 10 Direct thermal technology, viii driver CD, ix, 7 driver installation, 8 Driver Installation, 8, 20 Driver Installation CD, 7 drivers, viii, 7, 8, 12, 20 E Emulation, 63 End of Page Mode, 11 EPOC, viii, 7 Errors Indicator Light Table, 53 EU Product Disposal, vii Extended Warranty, ix F Factory Reset, 37 fixed page length, 11 Fixed Page Mode, 11 flash data, 53, 54 Fonts, 63 Form Feed Mode, 11, 27, 31 G green indicator light, 5, 19, 45, 60, 61...
..., 70, 71, 72, 73 density mode, 10 Direct thermal technology, viii driver CD, ix, 7 driver installation, 8 Driver Installation, 8, 20 Driver Installation CD, 7 drivers, viii, 7, 8, 12, 20 E Emulation, 63 End of Page Mode, 11 EPOC, viii, 7 Errors Indicator Light Table, 53 EU Product Disposal, vii Extended Warranty, ix F Factory Reset, 37 fixed page length, 11 Fixed Page Mode, 11 flash data, 53, 54 Fonts, 63 Form Feed Mode, 11, 27, 31 G green indicator light, 5, 19, 45, 60, 61...
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..., 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", 12 N No Feed Mode, 11 No Feed Mode Extra Feed, 11 O Operation Panel, 4 Ordering Information, 77 ornage indicator light, 5 Outdoor Use Warning, v P Pages Are Partially Printed, 61 Pages Don't Print, 61 PALM, ii Page...
..., 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", 12 N No Feed Mode, 11 No Feed Mode Extra Feed, 11 O Operation Panel, 4 Ordering Information, 77 ornage indicator light, 5 Outdoor Use Warning, v P Pages Are Partially Printed, 61 Pages Don't Print, 61 PALM, ii Page...
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... 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 density, 10 Print Density, 19, 27, 58 Print Density Setting, 19 print speed, 19 Print speed, viii Print Speed, 63 Printed Image Problem, 58 Printer Commands (Function Buttons), 35 Printer Driver, 21 Printer Driver Installation Automatic CD Installation, 7 Manual, 7 Printer Features, viii Printer Queues, 25 Printing, 18 Printing Solutions, 7 Psion, 7 Page...
... 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 density, 10 Print Density, 19, 27, 58 Print Density Setting, 19 print speed, 19 Print speed, viii Print Speed, 63 Printed Image Problem, 58 Printer Commands (Function Buttons), 35 Printer Driver, 21 Printer Driver Installation Automatic CD Installation, 7 Manual, 7 Printer Features, viii Printer Queues, 25 Printing, 18 Printing Solutions, 7 Psion, 7 Page...