Chapter 1 — Using the PW50 Workboard Printer
4 PW50 Workboard Printer User Guide
Understanding the Ports and Optional Card Reader
The PW50 ports are located on the bottom of the printer.
PW50 Ports: Use this illustration to familiarize yourself with the PW50 ports.
PW50 Port Descriptions
Port Description
USB Allows USB devices to connect to the PW50.
Note: USB communications are not currently enabled on
the PW50. For more information, contact your Intermec
sales representative.
COM1 Allows RS-232 devices, such as PCs, to connect to the
PW50.
Power connector Connects the PW50 to an AC power supply.
DEX Provides support for DEX/UCS (Direct Exchange/
Uniform Communication Standard). The DEX port
allows two-way electronic transfer of invoice information
between a vendor’s mobile computer inserted in the
PW50 and a store’s inventory system.
Card reader
(optional)
Reads magnetic stripe cards and smart cards. For more
information, see “Using the Card Reader” on page 14.
USB
COM1
Power
connector
DEX
Note: To use the DEX port or the card reader, you must insert a
mobile computer into the PW50.