Epson Pentax, PocketJet 3 User Manual

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Printer User’s Guide

The Future of Portable

Printing . . . Today!

BlackBerry is a registered trademark of Research in Motion. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Symbian OS is a registered trademark of Symbian Ltd. PALM and PALM OS are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc.

PENTAX and PocketJet are registered trademarks of Pentax Corporation. PSION is a registered trademark of Psion PLC.

RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

WINDOWS is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. VISTA is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

EPSON is a registered trademark of Epson Corporation.

Release History Initial Release 2006

Updated with corrections & Bluetooth Information 2007

Removed Serial data, updated driver and configuration information, added Bluetooth Gen. 3 2008

Copyright © 2004-2008 by PENTAX Imaging Company, A division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Contents

 

Safety Information ..................................................................................

vi

Printer Features .......................................................................................

ix

Warranty Information ..............................................................................

x

Chapter 1 – Setting Up the Printer................................................................

1

Unpacking 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

Via Infrared (IrDA)...........................................................................

17

Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models Only)...........................................

17

Printing ..................................................................................................

18

Turning the Printer OFF....................................................................

19

Making Prints Lighter or Darker.......................................................

19

Configuration Utility..............................................................................

20

Controllable Printer Features ............................................................

20

Installing the Configuration Program................................................

20

Using the Configuration Program .....................................................

21

Menu Bar...........................................................................................

22

Configuration Options.......................................................................

25

Printer Commands (Function Buttons) .............................................

35

Installing the Battery..............................................................................

38

Removing the Battery ............................................................................

40

Charging the Battery..............................................................................

41

Stopping the Charge Process.............................................................

41

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Tips on Using the Battery ......................................................................

42

Chapter 3 – 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 – Maintaining the Printer............................................................

47

Cleaning the Print Head .........................................................................

47

Cleaning the Platen Roller .....................................................................

49

Cleaning the Printer’s Exterior ..............................................................

51

Chapter 5 – Reference.................................................................................

53

Indicator Lights......................................................................................

53

Indicator Light Table.........................................................................

53

Indicator Light Warnings.......................................................................

54

Self-Test Feature....................................................................................

56

Chapter 6 – 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 – Technical Information.............................................................

63

Specifications.........................................................................................

63

Physical .............................................................................................

63

Printing..............................................................................................

63

Interfaces ...........................................................................................

64

Environmental ...................................................................................

64

Electrical............................................................................................

65

Regulatory .........................................................................................

65

Radio & Television Interference............................................................

74

United States FCC Regulations.........................................................

74

Canadian Regulations........................................................................

75

European Regulations .......................................................................

75

Chapter 8 – Ordering Information ..............................................................

77

Consumables ..........................................................................................

77

Accessories/Replacement Parts..............................................................

77

Uploadable Fonts ...................................................................................

78

Appendix I – Character Set Tables .............................................................

79

Index ...........................................................................................................

81

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Safety Information

Use Recommendations

Because the printer uses a thermal printing method, it produces heat during operation. Be sure to place it where it will receive adequate ventilation.

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 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 3 / 3 Plus 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.

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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) for 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 supplied for the PocketJet 3 / 3 Plus printers indicates that Pentax 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 make 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.

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EU Product Disposal

1) In the European Union:

If your product is marked with the symbol above, it means that used electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products.

Used electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery, and recycling of these products.

Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge.* In some countries, your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*Please contact your local authority for further details.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recover, and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2) In other countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further, collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

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Printer Features

The Pentax PocketJet® ultra-portable printers have been specifically designed to meet the growing demands of mobile workers.

The printer can be driven directly from Windows® (95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, CE, CE.NET, or Vista), Symbian/EPOC OS, Linux, and MAC OSX operating systems and other handheld devices. Most PocketPC, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Palm units require third party software.

Note: Refer to www.pentaxtech.com and choose PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories for the most current driver solutions.

High-quality images with a resolution of 203 by 200 dpi (for PocketJet 3) or 300 by 300 dpi (for PocketJet 3 Plus).

Print speed of up to three pages per minute.

Operation via AC adapter (that automatically senses and adjusts between 100 and 240 volt power), 12 Volt DC vehicle power, or an internal battery.

Interface via USB cable or IRDA. For all PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus kit models, a 3-foot (1 meter) USB cable is supplied. The printers may also be used with IrDA-capable hosts.

Integrated Bluetooth® connection is available as a printer option at the time of purchase.

Note: Pentax does not offer an upgrade option for Bluetooth on the original PocketJet 3 or PocketJet 3 Plus printers.

Direct thermal technology — 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 selection to allow printing of very long continuous streams of data on roll paper without a page break.

Automatic switching between Text Mode and Raster Mode (For more information see “A Note about Text Mode,” page 7).

Custom fonts may be developed for this printer to meet unique customer applications. For further information in N. America, call 1- 800-543-3860 or 303-460-1600. All other areas, call your local dealer.

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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 postpaid to an authorized Pentax service center. A return material authorization number (RMA) and proof of purchase are required—in the United States and Canada call Pentax Customer Support at 1-800-543-6144, ext. 1820.

Outside the United States and Canada, see the 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 CD supplied with the unit for details or you can log onto the Pentax web site at www.pentaxtech.com and choose “PocketJet Printers, Paper and Accessories.”

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 CD that came with your printer or register directly on-line at: www.pentaxtech.com/. Then click on “PocketJet Printers, Paper, and Accessories.” Click on “Warranty Upgrades and Special Offers.” Note: Failure to return warranty cards or complete on-line warranty information will not diminish your warranty rights.

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Epson Pentax, PocketJet 3 User Manual

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 may contain the items shown in Figure 1.

FIGURE 1. The contents of your printer kit

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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 “Charge the Battery,” page 4).

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 (100~240 VAC, 50-60 Hz).

FIGURE 2. Connecting the printer to an AC power outlet

The PocketJet works from DC sources from 10 to 17V, and can require as much as 2.6A. Operation below 14 volts may slow printing.

NOTE: The plug shown 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. A plug adapter or different cord may be necessary for AC power in other countries or you can contact your local reseller or Pentax for further assistance.

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Connecting to a DC Supply

The PocketJet can be powered from its internal NiMH battery or from a vehicle DC supply. To install the battery, see page 36. To connect your PocketJet to a “12-volt” vehicle DC supply to print or maintain the battery charge, 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 Ordering Information, Chapter 8.)

2.Connect the power cord to the PocketJet.

3.Turn on the vehicle power, and then turn on the PocketJet.

FIGURE 3. Connecting the printer to DC power

The PocketJet printer works from DC sources from 10V to 17V. Operation below 14 volts may slow printing.

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Using the Operation Panel

The operation panel consists of the main switch and three indicator lights. See Figure 4.

FIGURE 4. Operation panel

Main Switch Functions

Power ON: Push once while the printer is OFF.

Power OFF: Push twice quickly.

Manual Form Feed: With power ON and paper inserted, press and hold the main switch to feed (or eject) paper. In order to assure that printing is complete before permitting a form feed, manual form feeds cannot be performed for five seconds after the printer has received any data. The button must then be held down for 1-1/2 seconds to start the form feed.

Charge the Battery: With the printer off, push the main switch and hold it down for two or more seconds until the POWER indicator begins to blink. The POWER indicator light continues to blink until charging is complete.

To Power Off During Charge Mode: Push the main switch twice quickly (same as when in normal operating mode).

Service Mode: After powering the unit on, press and hold for 2 seconds until the DATA LED turns red. In this mode you may initiate self test printing (see Chapter 5) or head cleaning (see Chapter 4).

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NOTE: Additional functions such as Auto On, Auto Off, and PreFeed are available for your printer through the Configuration Utility. See pages 18-35 for details.

Indicator Lights

The three indicator lights—POWER, DATA, and ERROR— show both normal operation and error conditions. Each light may appear as green, red, or orange, and may either stay lit continuously or blink. The meaning of the many possible indications of these lights is explained in more detail in Chapter 5.

Some of the more common indications follow:

POWER light is steady green: Power is on, external power.

POWER light is red or orange: The printer is operating on battery power. Color and blink/solid indicates approximate charge remaining.

POWER light is alternately blinking green/yellow: Battery is being discharged prior to charging.

POWER light is blinking green: Battery is charging.

DATA light is steady green: Unprinted data is in the printer buffer or a command has been received from the computer.

DATA light is blinking green: Printer is receiving data.

ERROR light is steady or blinking in any color: Except when sending new flash code or fonts, an error has occurred.

Please refer to the table in Chapter 5 that contains all combinations of indicator lights and their meanings.

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Notes:

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Chapter 2 - Using the Printer

Printing Solutions

Pentax provides printing solutions for many different operating systems and device types.

Device types include:

Windows systems, Mac OS X, and Linux

PDA Systems (Windows Mobile [Pocket PC] systems, Palm systems, Psion/Symbian EPOC systems, and Windows CE systems)

For most printer applications, your printer requires driver software to communicate with your computer. A CD with drivers and installation information is provided with your PocketJet kit. The supplied CD and the Pentax website both list driver version numbers. If the website version is newer (with a higher version number), we recommend that you install the website version. Browse to the Pentax web site, www.pentaxtech.com, and choose “PocketJet Printers and Accessories.”

Drivers that can be installed automatically, once selected from the Installation CD’s main setup program, are:

Windows 95/98/Me

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

PocketPC* applets – time trials only

Palm OS* applets – time trials only

Psion/Symbian (EPOC – V. 5 and V. 6)

Windows CE

*These operating systems do not support printing without the addition of a printing applet. Trial versions of the printing applet are supplied on the CD and on the Pentax website. Contact the 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.

Note: BlackBerry devices are supported through 3rd-party support and require Bluetooth compatibility. See www.pentaxtech.com for more information.

Drivers that must be installed manually from the CD are:

Linux – see the Read Me instructions in CD directory.

Mac OSX – see the Read Me instructions in CD directory.

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Please take time to fill out the warranty registration information on the installation CD before installing any drivers to assist with technical support, should you need it.

Driver Installation

CAUTION: Using a USB Interface - Please do NOT connect your PocketJet printer to your computer via the USB cable UNTIL you have performed the driver installation. If you accidentally do so, cancel the “New Hardware Wizard”, disconnect the printer, and begin the driver installation described below.

CAUTION: Using a Bluetooth Interface – Be sure to install a Bluetooth driver on your host computer before installing the PocketJet driver and Configuration Utility if you are going to use the Bluetooth interface.

CD Install

1.If you are installing PDA software, connect your PDA to your PC now (PDA means a WinCE, PocketPC, Palm OS, or Symbian OS device).

2.Insert the CD in your PC’s CD drive.

3.Select “Installation,” select your printer type, and click “Continue.”

4.Complete the Registration Information.

5.Select ALL operating systems you wish to install drivers for, and then click “Continue.” Note: Your Windows operating system will be selected by default.

6.Follow all on-screen instructions to install all the software you selected. Each option selected has its own installer. They will run one-by-one until all have been installed.

7.If installing PDA software, it may be necessary to “HotSync” with your PDA now.

8.Complete any additional warranty information requested and then submit the form using your preferred method.

9.Click “Exit” to close the CD or browse the CD to learn about additional solutions available for your PocketJet printer or other Pentax products.

Note: If the automatic CD installation does not proceed as explained above, use the manual install procedure below.

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Manual Install

Some operating systems require installing the driver manually, including Mac OS X and Linux, or you may want to manually install a Windows version. View the “Readme.txt” file on the CD for more information. Note that every driver can be installed manually if necessary.

1.Place the Installation CD into the host CD drive.

2.Browse the CD to find the directory for your printer model.

3.Browse the CD to find the proper operating system folder (for Windows, either “<CD Drive>:\<printer> \Win2000-XP” or “<CD Drive>:\<printer>\Vista”.

4.For Vista only, browse the “x86” directory if you have 32-bit Vista or the “amd64” directory if you have 64-bit Vista.

5.Double-click on the appropriate file. For Windows, “PJ3plusBT- Install-Win2K.exe” or “PJ3plusBT-Install-Vista”.

6.Follow the on-screen instructions. Be sure to select the appropriate communication interface during installation, since this will provide helpful hints.

Consult the README.CHM file for more information.

If the installation does not proceed as explained above, contact Pentax Customer Service (1-800-543-6144).

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Accessing Advanced Software Features

Text Mode

The PocketJet 3 and 3 Plus printers can print either Raster Graphics or Text Mode. The choice is determined automatically by the data stream sent from the host device to the printer.

Raster Graphics is the most common form of usage for the PocketJet. The printer uses bit-mapped graphics as opposed to text. What you will see is WYSIWYG – “what you see is what you get” – meaning that what is on your computer screen is what is printed.

In Text Mode, the PocketJet will print only the characters contained in the resident character set. For the PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3 Plus, this character set is the Epson® ESC/P emulation in native serif and sans serif fonts in 10, 12, 15, and proportional sizes.

The following three features (Modes) can be accessed using the software dialog boxes and methods discussed below.

In Windows Vista, permanently change the advanced features using “Start:Control Panel:Printers:Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced or the settings may also be temporarily changed using the “Print Setup” from your application.

In Windows XP, permanently change the advanced features using “Start:Printers & Faxes” or the settings may also be temporarily changed using the “Print Setup” from your application.

In Windows 2000, permanently change the advanced features using “Start:Settings:Printers: Pentax PocketJet3:Printing Preferences:Advanced” or the settings may 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 the PocketJet printer icon in the Control Panel window.

Density Modes

You can set the print density to your preference from zero to 10. 0 is the lightest, 7 is the default (medium), and 10 is the darkest.

2-Ply Mode

For special applications where 2-ply paper is needed, this setting makes prints that are darker (and print slower) than the density mode set to 10 as listed above.

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Form Feed Modes

You can set how the printer ejects paper by using the following options.

Fixed Page Mode - the paper always feeds at the end of a job to complete the vertical page size specified (i.e., letter, legal, A4, or user-defined size). Use this with cut sheet paper

End of Page Mode - the printer feeds paper until an “out-of- paper” condition is found, or a maximum of 14” (35.6 cm). Use this with perforated paper.

No Feed Mode - there is no paper feed at the end of a job. This is typically used with non-perforated roll paper to save 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 3 or 300-dpi for PocketJet 3 Plus) after the end of a document.

NOTE: The “Extra Feed” mode only affects the last page of a document. 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.

Selecting Media

Cut Sheet Paper

1.Select “Fixed Page” mode.

2.Select the appropriate paper size (Letter, A4, or Legal).

3.In Windows 2000/XP, set the Paper Type to “Cutsheet.”

Non-Perforated Roll Paper

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.

When using Windows 2000/XP, for each case below, be sure to set the Paper Type to “Roll.”

A. Variable Length Forms (saves paper)

1.Select No Feed Mode.

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. On a PocketJet 3, this allows paper advancement from the print head area inside the printer to a position outside the printer. This

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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, and Win 2000/XP drivers)

1.Select No Feed Mode.

2.Select “Infinite Paper Size.”

3.Set the value of the No Feed Mode Extra Feed to the desired length.

4.Check to be sure that the Top/Bottom margins within your application software are set to zero (0).

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 was originally only available with Win 9x/Me and has recently been added to the Win2k/XP/Vista 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.

Perforated Roll Paper

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.

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Windows 2000/XP Note: Set “Paper Type” to “Perforated Roll.” This modifies the printable area for any paper size including custom sizes. This way you are not limited to “Perfletter” and “PerfA4” sizes.

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Windows Advanced Features Using the

Pentax Configuration Utility

Auto-On

Auto-Off

Pre-feed

These features can be accessed through Windows by using the Pentax Configuration Utility. Please see the Utility Installation instructions on page 18 and specific definitions of Auto-On, Auto-Off, and Pre-feed on pages 25 and 26.

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Windows-Specific Operating System Features

Windows Vista Notes:

1)The “Roll Paper Pause” feature is not available in Vista. If required, contact Technical Support.

2)This system supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Vista.

Windows 2000/XP Notes:

3)Paper Type Control – Select Cut Sheet, Roll, or Perforated Roll. This modifies the printable area of all paper sizes (Letter, Legal, A4, and Custom).

4)Using Custom Forms

a.Select Start:Settings:Printers: select Server Properties.

b.On the Forms Page, create a form for use with custom paper size.

c.Allowed sizes:

Minimum width = 4” (10.2 cm)

Maximum width = 8.5” (21.6 cm)

Minimum height = 2.00 “ (5.1 cm)

Maximum height = 65,535 print lines.

d.All forms created within these specifications will be displayed as paper size options.

Windows CE Notes:

1)Port Buffer Size – Controls the largest block of data sent to the printer port at one time. Set this to the largest value that works reliably on your CE device (larger=faster).

2)Perforated Paper – Modifies the printable area to assure proper function when using perforated paper.

3)Display This Dialog When Printing – If “on”, settings may be changed for every print job. To be sure the same settings are always used, set this to “off.” It may be turned “on” again using the Control Panel.

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Connecting to Your Computer

There are at least two ways to connect your PocketJet to your computer. USB cable and Infrared (IrDA) are both supported. Optionally, you can connect via a wireless Bluetooth connection if your printer is factory-configured for this method and your computer has Bluetooth installed.

Via USB Cable

CAUTION: Install the driver software before connecting the printer to the computer via the USB cable.

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.

3.Insert the printer end of the cable into the interface connector on the side of the printer. See example, Figure 7.

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 USB port on your computer.

Note 1: USB is not supported for Windows 95.

Note 2: For Windows 98/98-SE, USB printing requires installing Microsoft’s USBPRINT solution. To install this software:

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A.Connect the USB cable to the printer and computer.

B.The Windows Add Hardware Wizard window will open (if it does not open, the software has already been installed). Choose “Specify a location” and browse the Pentax CD into the <CD Drive>:\<Printer>\Win9xME folder.

C.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wizard installation.

Via Infrared (IrDA)

If a USB cable is not connected to the PocketJet printer when it is turned on, the infrared connection is automatically enabled. Make sure your computer is set properly to send data via its infrared port, make sure the two infrared ports are aligned, and proceed to print.

Note: Infrared is the only connection option for Windows 95.

Via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Models Only)

1.Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth equipped host computer or adapter to install any necessary hardware and software.

2.If "pairing" is necessary using a PIN password, use the Configuration Program that accompanies your PocketJet3 Bluetooth printer to set the printer's PIN password. Be sure to record the Comm Port number assignment for the printer. See information on PIN setting in “Bluetooth Menu,” page 20. For Mac OSX systems, see www.pentaxtech.com, then click on “PocketJet Printers, Paper, & Accessories,” then “Download Software” and then “View the latest PocketJet README file.”

3.Connect to the printer according to the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth equipped host or adapter.

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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 POWER indicator lights up. See Figure 8.

FIGURE 8. Turning the printer ON

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.

NOTE: You can print only one side of the paper. This is the smooth, coated side. See Chapter 3, “Tips on Using Paper.”

FIGURE 9. Inserting a sheet of paper

4. Print one or more pages from any software application.

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