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... a registered trademark of Epson Corporation. Symbian OS is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. RBRC is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. PENTAX and PocketJet are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Page ii Release History Initial Release 2006 Updated with corrections & Bluetooth Information 2007 Removed Serial data, updated driver...
... a registered trademark of Epson Corporation. Symbian OS is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. RBRC is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. PENTAX and PocketJet are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Page ii Release History Initial Release 2006 Updated with corrections & Bluetooth Information 2007 Removed Serial data, updated driver...
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... must use the AC adapter supplied with the PocketJet 3 / 3 Plus AC adapter is designed to fit many 115 volt outlets and is shown below. Check the power plug configurations and voltages that are used in your local reseller or Pentax for assistance in procuring a proper cord set....adapter automatically adjusts to rain or moisture. Safety Information Use Recommendations • Because the printer uses a thermal printing method, it will receive adequate ventilation. • Don't allow moisture to come in contact with the printer, the AC adapter, or the AC power cord. Be sure to place it where...
... must use the AC adapter supplied with the PocketJet 3 / 3 Plus AC adapter is designed to fit many 115 volt outlets and is shown below. Check the power plug configurations and voltages that are used in your local reseller or Pentax for assistance in procuring a proper cord set....adapter automatically adjusts to rain or moisture. Safety Information Use Recommendations • Because the printer uses a thermal printing method, it will receive adequate ventilation. • Don't allow moisture to come in contact with the printer, the AC adapter, or the AC power cord. Be sure to place it where...
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...recycling center for proper disposal (see the paragraphs below). The involvement of service within the United States. Battery Recycling/Disposal Information This printer can run on where to return the spent battery packs. It may also contact your local solid waste officials) for information on...various state and local laws to dispose of the battery in an industry program to RBRC make it easy for the PocketJet 3 / 3 Plus printers indicates that Pentax is recyclable. For users outside the United States, please contact your local reseller or local solid waste official for information...
...recycling center for proper disposal (see the paragraphs below). The involvement of service within the United States. Battery Recycling/Disposal Information This printer can run on where to return the spent battery packs. It may also contact your local solid waste officials) for information on...various state and local laws to dispose of the battery in an industry program to RBRC make it easy for the PocketJet 3 / 3 Plus printers indicates that Pentax is recyclable. For users outside the United States, please contact your local reseller or local solid waste official for information...
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... printing of very long continuous streams of data on the original PocketJet 3 or PocketJet 3 Plus printers. • Direct thermal technology - All other handheld devices. Note: Refer to www.pentaxtech.com and choose PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories for the most current driver solutions. ... America, call your local dealer. For all PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus kit models, a 3-foot (1 meter) USB cable is available as a printer option at the time of purchase. Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet unique customer...
... printing of very long continuous streams of data on the original PocketJet 3 or PocketJet 3 Plus printers. • Direct thermal technology - All other handheld devices. Note: Refer to www.pentaxtech.com and choose PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories for the most current driver solutions. ... America, call your local dealer. For all PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus kit models, a 3-foot (1 meter) USB cable is available as a printer option at the time of purchase. Printer Features The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet unique customer...
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...-1820 (in Europe, +32.2.306.1194) and ask for Customer Support. You can also contact your new PocketJet printer. If the NiMH battery pack or the Pentax Quality Paper fails due to this product for your local dealer for further information. Some states or provinces do ...directly on the CD included with product update information if necessary. Then click on "Warranty Upgrades and Special Offers." Click on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories." Note: Failure to return warranty cards or complete on the CD supplied with a new or rebuilt unit when it will be replaced. Contact Pentax...
...-1820 (in Europe, +32.2.306.1194) and ask for Customer Support. You can also contact your new PocketJet printer. If the NiMH battery pack or the Pentax Quality Paper fails due to this product for your local dealer for further information. Some states or provinces do ...directly on the CD included with product update information if necessary. Then click on "Warranty Upgrades and Special Offers." Click on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories." Note: Failure to return warranty cards or complete on the CD supplied with a new or rebuilt unit when it will be replaced. Contact Pentax...
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...can require as much as shown in Figure 2. 2. FIGURE 2. Operation below 14 volts may be necessary for further assistance. Connecting the printer to an AC power outlet The PocketJet works from DC sources from 10 to charge the battery (see "Charge the Battery," page 4). 1. NOTE: The plug shown on ...AC power or to 17V, and can contact your local reseller or Pentax for AC power in the U.S.A., Canada, and some Central and South American countries. Page 2 Connect the AC power cord to the printer as 2.6A. A plug adapter or different cord may slow printing. Plug the...
...can require as much as shown in Figure 2. 2. FIGURE 2. Operation below 14 volts may be necessary for further assistance. Connecting the printer to an AC power outlet The PocketJet works from DC sources from 10 to charge the battery (see "Charge the Battery," page 4). 1. NOTE: The plug shown on ...AC power or to 17V, and can contact your local reseller or Pentax for AC power in the U.S.A., Canada, and some Central and South American countries. Page 2 Connect the AC power cord to the printer as 2.6A. A plug adapter or different cord may slow printing. Plug the...
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... 3. (These items are available as options - Connecting to the PocketJet. 3. To install the battery, see page 36. Turn on the vehicle power, and then turn on the PocketJet. Page 3 To connect your PocketJet to a "12-volt" vehicle DC supply to print or maintain... the battery charge, follow the steps below 14 volts may slow printing. Connect an appropriate power adapter cord (either with a cigarette plug or direct wired) to 17V. Connecting the printer to DC power The PocketJet printer...
... 3. (These items are available as options - Connecting to the PocketJet. 3. To install the battery, see page 36. Turn on the vehicle power, and then turn on the PocketJet. Page 3 To connect your PocketJet to a "12-volt" vehicle DC supply to print or maintain... the battery charge, follow the steps below 14 volts may slow printing. Connect an appropriate power adapter cord (either with a cigarette plug or direct wired) to 17V. Connecting the printer to DC power The PocketJet printer...
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... (EPOC - see the Read Me instructions in CD directory. • Mac OSX - see the Read Me instructions in CD directory. Using the Printer Printing Solutions Pentax provides printing solutions for more information. PocketPC 2000 and higher systems may use it. If the website version is newer (with a higher version number...; Palm OS* applets - Chapter 2 - A CD with drivers and installation information is enabled to communicate with your computer. Contact the applet provider to the Pentax web site, www.pentaxtech.com, and choose "PocketJet Printers and Accessories."
... (EPOC - see the Read Me instructions in CD directory. • Mac OSX - see the Read Me instructions in CD directory. Using the Printer Printing Solutions Pentax provides printing solutions for more information. PocketPC 2000 and higher systems may use it. If the website version is newer (with a higher version number...; Palm OS* applets - Chapter 2 - A CD with drivers and installation information is enabled to communicate with your computer. Contact the applet provider to the Pentax web site, www.pentaxtech.com, and choose "PocketJet Printers and Accessories."
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...have been installed. 7. Select "Installation," select your PocketJet printer or other Pentax products. Follow all on the installation CD before installing the PocketJet driver and Configuration Utility if you accidentally do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to your computer via the USB cable UNTIL you are... the warranty registration information on -screen instructions to install all the software you selected. Be sure to install drivers for your printer type, and click "Continue." 4. They will be necessary to "HotSync" with technical support, should you need it. Note...
...have been installed. 7. Select "Installation," select your PocketJet printer or other Pentax products. Follow all on the installation CD before installing the PocketJet driver and Configuration Utility if you accidentally do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to your computer via the USB cable UNTIL you are... the warranty registration information on -screen instructions to install all the software you selected. Be sure to install drivers for your printer type, and click "Continue." 4. They will be necessary to "HotSync" with technical support, should you need it. Note...
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...change the advanced features using "Start:Settings:Printers: Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced" or the settings may be temporarily changed using the software dialog boxes and methods discussed below. "what you see is printed. For the PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3 Plus, this setting makes prints that... be temporarily changed using the "Print Setup" from your application. In Windows 95/98/Me, use the path "Start:Settings:Printers:Pentax PocketJet 3:Properties:Advanced" In Windows CE, double tap on your computer screen is what is WYSIWYG - Page 10 In Windows Vista,...
...change the advanced features using "Start:Settings:Printers: Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced" or the settings may be temporarily changed using the software dialog boxes and methods discussed below. "what you see is printed. For the PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3 Plus, this setting makes prints that... be temporarily changed using the "Print Setup" from your application. In Windows 95/98/Me, use the path "Start:Settings:Printers:Pentax PocketJet 3:Properties:Advanced" In Windows CE, double tap on your computer screen is what is WYSIWYG - Page 10 In Windows Vista,...
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..., be ejected (at 200-dpi for PocketJet 3 or 300-dpi for PocketJet 3 Plus) after the end of margin you must select from the print head area inside the printer to "Cutsheet." Set the value of ...the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the amount of a document. On a PocketJet 3, this option is no effect. This Page...Roll Paper To use roll paper, you wish to "Roll." In Windows 2000/XP, set how the printer ejects paper by the application has no paper feed at the end of a job. this allows paper ...
..., be ejected (at 200-dpi for PocketJet 3 or 300-dpi for PocketJet 3 Plus) after the end of margin you must select from the print head area inside the printer to "Cutsheet." Set the value of ...the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the amount of a document. On a PocketJet 3, this option is no effect. This Page...Roll Paper To use roll paper, you wish to "Roll." In Windows 2000/XP, set how the printer ejects paper by the application has no paper feed at the end of a job. this allows paper ...
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... the interface connector on the side of the interface connector when removing the cable. 4. Note 1: USB is facing up. 3. Connecting the PocketJet to your printer is off before installing the interface cable. 2. Note 2: For Windows 98/98-SE, USB printing requires installing Microsoft's USBPRINT solution. Via ... Optionally, you can connect via the USB cable. 1. USB cable and Infrared (IrDA) are at least two ways to connect your PocketJet to your computer. Connect the other end of the cable and hold it so the notched metal surface is not supported for this software:...
... the interface connector on the side of the interface connector when removing the cable. 4. Note 1: USB is facing up. 3. Connecting the PocketJet to your printer is off before installing the interface cable. 2. Note 2: For Windows 98/98-SE, USB printing requires installing Microsoft's USBPRINT solution. Via ... Optionally, you can connect via the USB cable. 1. USB cable and Infrared (IrDA) are at least two ways to connect your PocketJet to your computer. Connect the other end of the cable and hold it so the notched metal surface is not supported for this software:...
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Choose "Specify a location" and browse the Pentax CD into the :\\Win9xME folder. Make sure your Bluetooth equipped host or adapter. For Mac OSX systems, see www.pentaxtech.com, then click on PIN .... The Windows Add Hardware Wizard window will open , the software has already been installed). See information on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, & Accessories," then "Download Software" and then "View the latest PocketJet README file." 3. If "pairing" is set the printer's PIN password. Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models Only) 1. Page 17 A. Follow the on-screen instructions to the...
Choose "Specify a location" and browse the Pentax CD into the :\\Win9xME folder. Make sure your Bluetooth equipped host or adapter. For Mac OSX systems, see www.pentaxtech.com, then click on PIN .... The Windows Add Hardware Wizard window will open , the software has already been installed). See information on "PocketJet Printers, Paper, & Accessories," then "Download Software" and then "View the latest PocketJet README file." 3. If "pairing" is set the printer's PIN password. Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models Only) 1. Page 17 A. Follow the on-screen instructions to the...
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... For Windows systems, Mac OSX, and PDA Systems (for systems with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to printer features through a Windowsbased program. Configuration Utility The CD supplied with the driver provided on the Pentax CD): ƒ Auto- On ƒ Auto-Off ƒ Pre-Feed For Bluetooth...
... For Windows systems, Mac OSX, and PDA Systems (for systems with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to printer features through a Windowsbased program. Configuration Utility The CD supplied with the driver provided on the Pentax CD): ƒ Auto- On ƒ Auto-Off ƒ Pre-Feed For Bluetooth...
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... has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printer Infrared ports. • From the Start Menu, select Programs, select Pentax PocketJet 3 (or 3 plus), and then select "PocketJet 3 (or 3plus) Configuration" The application will load and the active window will print...
... has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printer Infrared ports. • From the Start Menu, select Programs, select Pentax PocketJet 3 (or 3 plus), and then select "PocketJet 3 (or 3plus) Configuration" The application will load and the active window will print...
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...using the Bluetooth port. Note: The website http://www.pentaxtech.com/Products/pocketjets.html contains the most current PocketJet driver as well as shipped from 1 to Your Computer" on page 15 for your PocketJet Bluetooth printer. CAUTION: For security purposes, the Bluetooth PIN code cannot be printed on... the printer's built-in test pattern should you forget your PIN code to transmit your code, and you ...
...using the Bluetooth port. Note: The website http://www.pentaxtech.com/Products/pocketjets.html contains the most current PocketJet driver as well as shipped from 1 to Your Computer" on page 15 for your PocketJet Bluetooth printer. CAUTION: For security purposes, the Bluetooth PIN code cannot be printed on... the printer's built-in test pattern should you forget your PIN code to transmit your code, and you ...
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...with 0.13" (3.3mm) margins on either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. Printable width is printed. In Text Mode, the PocketJet will see is what is set to the printer. what you get - What you will print only the characters contained in turn provides for a top margin of about ... 'Left Margin' and 'Right Margin'. 'Letter' size assumes an 8-1/2 x 11" page, and sets a total printable height of about Text Mode: The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can print either side. 'Legal' size assumes an 8-1/2 x 14" page, and sets a total printable height of 13.67", and top and bottom margins...
...with 0.13" (3.3mm) margins on either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. Printable width is printed. In Text Mode, the PocketJet will see is what is set to the printer. what you get - What you will print only the characters contained in turn provides for a top margin of about ... 'Left Margin' and 'Right Margin'. 'Letter' size assumes an 8-1/2 x 11" page, and sets a total printable height of about Text Mode: The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can print either side. 'Legal' size assumes an 8-1/2 x 14" page, and sets a total printable height of 13.67", and top and bottom margins...
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... 11, and "Perforated Roll Paper," page 12. It has been specifically designed and tested for optimal support for the PocketJet printer family. To order paper, see your PocketJet printer when you use one with a water-based ink. Page 44 Usage and Handling Instructions • When loading paper, make...acetate materials, such as many notebook or report covers. • Avoid contact with your dealer or order direct from Pentax. This paper is a thermal paper, which eliminates the use of the printer. • To avoid wrinkling and tearing, keep paper in its box or bag until ready to use...
... 11, and "Perforated Roll Paper," page 12. It has been specifically designed and tested for optimal support for the PocketJet printer family. To order paper, see your PocketJet printer when you use one with a water-based ink. Page 44 Usage and Handling Instructions • When loading paper, make...acetate materials, such as many notebook or report covers. • Avoid contact with your dealer or order direct from Pentax. This paper is a thermal paper, which eliminates the use of the printer. • To avoid wrinkling and tearing, keep paper in its box or bag until ready to use...
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... (55 mm) Weight: 1.12 lb. (513 g) including battery Direct thermal printing Resolution PocketJet 3 - 203 (H) by 200 (V) dpi PocketJet 3 Plus - 300 (H) by 300 (V) dpi Density 11 levels - 0 (lightest) to that of the roll. PocketJet 3 Plus emulates a PocketJet II Fonts Native fonts are supplied by both driver and Configuration Utility) ...Courier and Letter Gothic) in bit image form. User may define alternate font(s). When running as a raster printer, no fonts are sent to the printer, but instead, are Serif and Sans Serif (similar to 100 feet or more, depending on the size ...
... (55 mm) Weight: 1.12 lb. (513 g) including battery Direct thermal printing Resolution PocketJet 3 - 203 (H) by 200 (V) dpi PocketJet 3 Plus - 300 (H) by 300 (V) dpi Density 11 levels - 0 (lightest) to that of the roll. PocketJet 3 Plus emulates a PocketJet II Fonts Native fonts are supplied by both driver and Configuration Utility) ...Courier and Letter Gothic) in bit image form. User may define alternate font(s). When running as a raster printer, no fonts are sent to the printer, but instead, are Serif and Sans Serif (similar to 100 feet or more, depending on the size ...
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Page 66 For PocketJet 3 units sold in the U.S.A., the following declaration of conformity applies.
Page 66 For PocketJet 3 units sold in the U.S.A., the following declaration of conformity applies.