Intermec PM43 Service Manual

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Model
DOCUMENT NO.
PAGE
PM43 Service Work Instructions
PM43,PM43C
SWIPM43x-000
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14 of 70
Intermec Proprietary Document
OPERATION:
Printhead
This printer has a customer replaceable printhead for both PM43 and PM43c.
The printer firmware can detect new printhead and retrieve the printhead information including part number and serial
number of the printhead.
Tools Required
Description
Part Number
Isopropyl alcohol solution
Parts Required
Item
Part Number
Description
Qty
1
710-129S-001
THP, 203 dpi 4”, Assy Spare PM43
1
710-179S-001
THP, 300 dpi 4”, Assy Spare PM43
1
710-180S-001
THP, 406 dpi 4”, Assy Spare PM43
1
Printhead Assembly Replacement
1. Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the printhead
2. Detach the magnetic pressure arm from the printhead bracket and disconnect the two cables from the printhead as you
remove it from the printer. See Figure 1.
3. Connect the two printhead cables to the new printhead
4. As you insert the new printhead bracket into the printer, make sure the metal arms on the printhead go around the
magnetic pressure arm. Attach the magnetic pressure arm to the printhead.
Figure 1 Thermal Printhead
Cleaning Printhead
Recommended that the installed printhead be cleaned. To clean the printhead, the following are needed:
• Silicone cleaning fluid
• Lint-free cleaning cloth
• Thermal printhead cleaning swab, wipe, or pen
1
Printhead Cables
Magnetic Pressure Arm

Intermec PM43 Specifications

General

Color	-
Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Maximum print height	- mm
Maximum printing width	108 mm
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Optional connectivity	Bluetooth, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wired
Certification	RoHS, CE (EN55022 Class A), FCC Class A, UL/cUL, D Mark and CCC
Internal memory	128 MB
Built-in barcodes	1D, 2D
Image formats supported	BMP, GIF, PCX, PNG
Page description languages	DP, DPL, IPL, XML, ZPL II
Display	LCD
Control type	Touch
Product color	Gray
PC connection	RS-232
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	45 - 65 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	9 W
Media thickness	3 - 10.4 mm
Maximum label width	114 mm
Maximum roll diameter	80 mm
Languages support	CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, KOR, POR, RUS
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	483.54 mm
Width	284.2 mm
Height	294.61 mm
Weight	15820 g