Wearable Printers - Honeywell A700 Hardware Reference Manual

Wearable Printers

It may be more convenient or necessary for individual workers to be able to print from their
location for the purposes of affixing labels as part of their work operations.
Wearable printers, such as the PB50 from Intermec, can be an ideal choice for this type of
operation. These printers typically offer various interface modes including RS-232, WLAN or
Bluetooth.
Wireless Bluetooth printers are also available. These are discussed later in this document.
Troubleshooting Wearable Printers
The following issues can occur with wearable printers.
Battery wear – just like all mobile devices printer batteries are subject to wear. If a mobile
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printer does not function, a good first step is to assure that its battery is in charged.
Cord deterioration - repeated bending, pulling and stretching of the cord via normal wear
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and tear can cause it to fail. If a wired wearable printer is not printing, testing it with a cord
that is known to be good may resolve the issue.
Paper or ribbon issues – it's important to have supplies on-hand so that workers can
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quickly have them replenished.
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