Epson 3 Plus - Manual

Tips on Using the Battery ...................................................................... 42 Chapter 3 – Tips on Using Paper ................................................................ 43 Inserting Paper .......................................................................................

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 Us...

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 ...

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 a...

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 oth...

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 Pe...

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 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 “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 ...

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 appropriat...

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, pres...

NOTE : Additional functions such as Auto On, Auto Off, and Pre- Feed 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 appe...

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 Win...

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...

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 In...

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. Th...

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...

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 a...

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. Page 13

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 Perfora...

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 ...

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-s...

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...

The green DATA indicator light blinks to indicate that the printer is receiving data from your computer. NOTE : If you 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 ...

Configuration Utility The CD supplied with PocketJet 3 and PocketJet 3Plus printers contains a configuration utility, a printer setup program that allows the user to modify storable configuration options for the printer. Changes to the default configuration options are in most cases relevant only wh...

Using the Configuration Program: • Connect an external printer power source, or be sure that the battery is freshly charged. • Assure that the Printer Driver has been installed and is functional. • Connect the supplied USB cable between the printer and host computer, or align the computer and printe...

Menu Bar File Menu: • Import – Load a configuration file that was saved previously using the Export feature. Note: You must then Save Config to set the printer to this configuration. • Export – Save a configuration to a file. Note: Bluetooth information is no longer stored in this file. If an old fi...

Configuration Options (Dropdown Menu Selections) Note: These configuration options are in most cases relevant only where the host computer will be sending simple text data to the printer and does not have a Pentax-supplied driver available. The options which are common to all operating systems inclu...

For standard paper sizes, this setting determines default margins and expected length for each printed page. For ‘Custom’ sizes, margins and length may be set using the commands ‘Form Length’, ‘Bottom Margin’, ‘Left Margin’ and ‘Right Margin’. ‘Letter’ size assumes an 8-1/2 x 11” page, and sets a to...

emulation in native serif and sans serif fonts in 10, 12, 15, and proportional sizes. Print Density: This sets the default print density (darkness) of the printing. Darker print will use more battery power, but may be easier to read if the font or other printed information is made up of very narrow ...

‘No Feed’ mode ignores all Form Feed commands, and does not advance the paper after printing. This can be of particular help to roll paper users who are printing only partial pages and do not wish to waste additional paper at the end of each document. The page may be manually advanced using the Main...

Form Length: This command can be used to set the form length of a ‘Custom’ size page. You may specify the vertical print area in text lines as defined by the ‘Text Line Spacing’ setting, or in inches. If using the ‘Lines’ method for setting “custom” form length, the physical height of the page is de...

allow you to print more characters across a line than larger characters (10 per inch). Each character in ‘10’, ‘12’, or ‘15’ per inch mode will use the same amount of horizontal space. If ‘Proportional’ is selected, each character uses an amount of horizontal space appropriate to the characters’ int...

Printer Commands (Function Buttons) See the buttons across the bottom of the window. Test Page : You can print a test page using the Configuration Utility or you can print test pages using the Main Switch (see “Self Test Feature,” page 54). Clicking on ‘Test Page’ will print a page showing the curre...

END OF PAGE AUTO POWER ON :Disabled PAGE LENGTH :66 1" PERF SKIP :Disabled BOTTOM MARGIN LINES :None PAGE SIZE :Letter LINE FEED PITCH :1/6 FONT :Serif PITCH SELECT :12cpi CONDENSED MODE PRINT :Disabled FONT ATTRIBUTE :Disabled CHARACTER TABLE ;Extended Graphics INTERNATIONAL CHAR SET :USA AUTO ...

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 ...

4. Grasp the battery removal ribbon, which is attached to the inside of the battery compartment. See Figure 12. CAUTION : If you 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 C...

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: If the battery removal ribbon is caught behind the ...

Charging the Battery Note: Batteries are shipped from the factory uncharged. Pentax recommends that a complete charging cycle (following steps 1 through 3 below) be completed before using the battery for the first time. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adapter ...

Tips on Using the Battery Darker prints discharge the battery faster than lighter prints do. Use the density adjustment from the driver dialog on your computer or use the Set-Up Utility to adjust lightness and darkness. See “Accessing Advanced Software Features” on p. 9. Page 42

Chapter 3 - Tips on Using Paper Inserting Paper 1. Use both hands to hold the paper straight while you insert it into the printer’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 ...

See “Form Feed Modes”, page 10, “Non-Perforated Roll Paper”, page 11, and “Perforated Roll Paper,” page 12. Use Pentax Quality Paper Pentax guarantees optimum compatibility with your PocketJet printer when you use Pentax Quality Paper. This paper is a thermal paper, which eliminates the use of toner...

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, us...

2. Gently pull the paper out of the printer. Pulling in either direction is acceptable. See Figure 16. CHARGE REFRESH ON OFF ERROR DAT A POWER FIGURE 16. Pulling jammed paper out of the printer 3. Close the release cover. 4. Reinsert a new sheet of paper in the printer and restart the job. Page 46

Chapter 4 - Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Print Head To maintain high print quality, clean the print head after 500 prints or whenever you detect broken or light characters on the page. NOTE : Defective or wrinkled paper can also cause broken or light characters. If the problem does not go aw...

POWER DA TA ERROR ON OFF Cleaning side FIGURE 17. 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. NOTE: Don’t ...

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 powered on without paper loaded. NOTE : If paper is loaded and detected by the printer when you ...

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 as a liquid dishwashing detergent. CAUTION: Avoid saturating the cloth. Do not allow water to get inside the pri...

Chapter 5 - Reference Indicator Lights The indicator lights tell you about the current status of the printer. Indicator Light Table = Solid = Blinking = Alternating Blinking POWER DATA ERROR = Doesn’t matter External power in use Battery in use, > 14.0 Volts Battery in use, > 13.1 Volts Batter...

POWER DATA ERROR Flash data storage is complete Bad checksum of flash data No battery found when charging Time-Out when charging Low Thermal Head temperature High Thermal Head temperature Data Receive Error Indicator Light Warnings The POWER indicator light does not light The printer is receiving no...

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”). • Installing the battery or connecting the printer to an AC outlet • Connecting the print...

The image is compressed 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 ...

The top margin is incorrect Make sure the correct margins have been set in the configuration utility and your 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 i...

Make sure the printer driver is not inadvertently set to “No Feed Mode.” You may advance the paper position by pressing and holding the main switch while paper is loaded. The printer ejects a partially printed page, and the green DATA indicator light remains lit or blinking Make sure the Paper Size ...

Chapter 7 - Technical Information Specifications Physical Height: 1.18 in. (30 mm) Width: 10.04 in. (255 mm) Depth: 2.17 in. (55 mm) Weight: 1.12 lb. (513 g) including battery Printing Method Direct thermal printing Resolution PocketJet 3 - 203 (H) by 200 (V) dpi PocketJet 3 Plus – 300 (H) by 300 (V...

Custom 4.13” (105mm) x 1.00” (25.4mm) minimum 8.6” (218.5mm) x 27 feet (8.23 m) (at 200 dpi) max. 8.6” (218.5mm) x 18 feet (5.49 m) (at 300 dpi) max. (14” (355.6 mm) maximum length recommended) Paper Type Thermal—Cut Sheet, Roll Paper, Perforated Roll, or Fanfold Paper Paper Loading Manual—Single Sh...

Electrical Pentax AC Power Supply Input: 100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz 1 A Maximum Output: 15 VDC Alternate Power Sources DC: 10.0~14.4V from NiMH battery DC: 10~17 VDC from an external source Printer Power Connector EIAJ RC-6705 Type A (2.1mm b arrel connector) Power Usage @ 14.4 VDC Operating: 2.6A contin...

Radio & 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 reside...

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 numérique respecte les limites de bruit radioélectrique applicables au...

Chapter 8 - Ordering Information You can order the following supplies, accessories and replacement parts for your printer. Consumables • Cut sheet Pentax Quality Paper (100-sheet boxes): - Letter size - Legal size - A4 size • Rolls of Pentax Quality Paper (100 ft.): - Letter width - A4 width - Perfo...

• If you are outside the U.S., contact the dealer where you purchased your printer for information about ordering supplies, accessories and replacement parts. Uploadable Fonts Custom fonts may be developed for this printer to meet unique customer applications. For further information in N. America, ...

Appendix I - Character Set Tables Extended Graphics Character Table MSB> 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F LSB 0 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ░ └ ╨ α ≡ 1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í ▒ ┴ ╤ ß ± 2 “ 2 B R b r é Æ ó ▓ ┬ ╥ Γ ≥ 3 # 3 C S c s â ô ú │ ├ ╙ π ≤ 4 $ 4 D T d t ä ö ñ ┤ ─ ╘ ∑ ⌠ 5 % 5 E U e u à ò Ñ ╡ ┼ ╒ σ ⌡ 6 & 6 ...

Index 2 2-Ply Mode , 10 2-ply paper, 10 A AC adapter, v, viii, 2, 38, 39, 40, 41, 54 AC power, v, 2, 18, 41, 54 AC power outlet, 2 accessories, 77, 78 Accessories/Replacement Parts, 77 Advanced Software Features , 10, 19, 42, 58 Auto-Off , 28 Auto-Off Timer , 19 Auto-On , 28 B Battery Charge Mode, 4...

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