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... on specific Fingerprint commands, see the printer user's guide. Learning the Structure of Intermec Fingerprint and is a programming language you locate the product want to design custom label formats and printer application software. Each command is stored in the printer memory, loaded from a memory card, or sent to Fingerprint What Is Fingerprint? Chapter 1 - Fingerprint firmware is entered as downloading data from a host PC. The next table lists Intermec printers and supported...
... on specific Fingerprint commands, see the printer user's guide. Learning the Structure of Intermec Fingerprint and is a programming language you locate the product want to design custom label formats and printer application software. Each command is stored in the printer memory, loaded from a memory card, or sent to Fingerprint What Is Fingerprint? Chapter 1 - Fingerprint firmware is entered as downloading data from a host PC. The next table lists Intermec printers and supported...
Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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The printer returns its current setup parameters. SETUP WRITE Command Results: This screen shows some of the default settings. 4 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide If you have changed the communication settings on . 3 On the desktop PC, start the HyperTerminal application. 4 Configure HyperTerminal for a serial connection using these parameters: Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control 9600 8 None 1 XON/XOFF These serial connection parameters are the default for your desktop...
The printer returns its current setup parameters. SETUP WRITE Command Results: This screen shows some of the default settings. 4 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide If you have changed the communication settings on . 3 On the desktop PC, start the HyperTerminal application. 4 Configure HyperTerminal for a serial connection using these parameters: Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control 9600 8 None 1 XON/XOFF These serial connection parameters are the default for your desktop...
Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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... value. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 79 Designing Bar Code Labels Positioning Fields in the Layout All fields are specified in Setup Mode and changing the value. • the current Feed setting on the density of the label. Starting from the origin, the X-axis runs across the media path from left to right (as seen when facing the printer), and the...
... value. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 79 Designing Bar Code Labels Positioning Fields in the Layout All fields are specified in Setup Mode and changing the value. • the current Feed setting on the density of the label. Starting from the origin, the X-axis runs across the media path from left to right (as seen when facing the printer), and the...
Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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...'s Guide 121 For specific information on "uart2:". Returns 1 if a transfer ribbon is lifted. Chapter 7 - Returns the number of frames received at the execution of error messages transmitted by the printer. Returns Data Send Ready (DSR) condition on using SYSVAR(35): • If SYSVAR(35) = 0 (default), the setup is saved as a file and remains effective after a reboot or power down . Controlling the Printer This example changes the "uart1:" settings: SETUP...
...'s Guide 121 For specific information on "uart2:". Returns 1 if a transfer ribbon is lifted. Chapter 7 - Returns the number of frames received at the execution of error messages transmitted by the printer. Returns Data Send Ready (DSR) condition on using SYSVAR(35): • If SYSVAR(35) = 0 (default), the setup is saved as a file and remains effective after a reboot or power down . Controlling the Printer This example changes the "uart1:" settings: SETUP...
Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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... default values. If even more memory is by using the FORMAT command as follows: FORMAT "/c",A erases all files in the printer. FORMAT "/c" erases all arrays to free up memory space in temporary memory, you replace memory units or install additional memory in the "c:" device (hard formatting). Formatting the Permanent Memory The printer permanent memory ("/c") can use the FRE function in a small instruction that returns the number of free bytes in a specified part...
... default values. If even more memory is by using the FORMAT command as follows: FORMAT "/c",A erases all files in the printer. FORMAT "/c" erases all arrays to free up memory space in temporary memory, you replace memory units or install additional memory in the "c:" device (hard formatting). Formatting the Permanent Memory The printer permanent memory ("/c") can use the FRE function in a small instruction that returns the number of free bytes in a specified part...
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..., 88 dots, 79 example, 97 fields, checking size and position, 83 fields, positioning, 79 image fields, 87 insertion point, 80 current position of, 82 inverting intersection printing, 90 layouts, described, 78 line fields, 89 partial fields, printing, 89 print directions, 81 Print key, using, 102 printing commands, 105 rendering, 83 text fields, 83 units, 79 bar code record, for layouts, illustrated, 92 bar...
..., 88 dots, 79 example, 97 fields, checking size and position, 83 fields, positioning, 79 image fields, 87 insertion point, 80 current position of, 82 inverting intersection printing, 90 layouts, described, 78 line fields, 89 partial fields, printing, 89 print directions, 81 Print key, using, 102 printing commands, 105 rendering, 83 text fields, 83 units, 79 bar code record, for layouts, illustrated, 92 bar...
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... clear print buffer, 110 fields, in bar code labels, 79 FILE& LOAD, to download fonts to printer, 70 FILELIST, to list files line-by-line, 35 FILENAME$, 35 files, 35 binary files, transferring, 37 checking data transfer with CHECKSUM, 38 checking with TRANSFER STATUS, 37 commands for listing, 35 data files, described, 36 determining length with LOF, 49 executing data transfer with TRANSFER$, 36 program files, described, 36 text files, transferring, 37 transferring between printers, 38 transferring data between files with TRANSFERSET, 36 transferring with TRANSFER...
... clear print buffer, 110 fields, in bar code labels, 79 FILE& LOAD, to download fonts to printer, 70 FILELIST, to list files line-by-line, 35 FILENAME$, 35 files, 35 binary files, transferring, 37 checking data transfer with CHECKSUM, 38 checking with TRANSFER STATUS, 37 commands for listing, 35 data files, described, 36 determining length with LOF, 49 executing data transfer with TRANSFER$, 36 program files, described, 36 text files, transferring, 37 transferring between printers, 38 transferring data between files with TRANSFERSET, 36 transferring with TRANSFER...
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... data from, 51 LEDs, controlling, 117 media feed commands, 104 memory, described, 124 power failure, saving settings, 124 programs, sending to, 15 real-time clock, 118 rebooting, 123 to clear working memory, 15 using SETUP to control settings, 120 verbosity, controlling, 53 printer display, output to, 65 PRINTFEED batch printing, 109 default for bar code fields, 86 default for text fields, 84 default settings, 106 origin, described, 79 repeating last operation, 106 reprinting after interruptions, 109 printhead checking status with...
... data from, 51 LEDs, controlling, 117 media feed commands, 104 memory, described, 124 power failure, saving settings, 124 programs, sending to, 15 real-time clock, 118 rebooting, 123 to clear working memory, 15 using SETUP to control settings, 120 verbosity, controlling, 53 printer display, output to, 65 PRINTFEED batch printing, 109 default for bar code fields, 86 default for text fields, 84 default settings, 106 origin, described, 79 repeating last operation, 106 reprinting after interruptions, 109 printhead checking status with...
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... Print key, 102 paper cutter, enabling with CUT ON, 106 reprinting labels after interruptions, 109 using BARADJUST to change print position, 107 printing lines with PRINT, 58 PRINTONE, for printing characters by ASCII values, 59 PRINTONE#, 61 PRLINE, default for line fields, 89 Programming Mode, 13 IMMEDIATE OFF, 15 line numbers, using, 14 without line numbers, 14 programs auto-starting at boot time, 30 bar code labels, example, 97 branching to specific lines...
... Print key, 102 paper cutter, enabling with CUT ON, 106 reprinting labels after interruptions, 109 using BARADJUST to change print position, 107 printing lines with PRINT, 58 PRINTONE, for printing characters by ASCII values, 59 PRINTONE#, 61 PRLINE, default for line fields, 89 Programming Mode, 13 IMMEDIATE OFF, 15 line numbers, using, 14 without line numbers, 14 programs auto-starting at boot time, 30 bar code labels, example, 97 branching to specific lines...
PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide
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... PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide iii These changes were made for the 11.5.0 firmware release: • Updated the "Understanding the Printer Language" section to "Selecting the Printer Language." • Updated "Upgrading the Firmware" information. • Removed information on floodcoated media. • Added procedure for configuring wireless network with PrintSet. • Added an index. • Updated black mark sensor information. • Updated procedures for Bluetooth radio and addition of printhead lifted error message. • Added of Change...
... PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide iii These changes were made for the 11.5.0 firmware release: • Updated the "Understanding the Printer Language" section to "Selecting the Printer Language." • Updated "Upgrading the Firmware" information. • Removed information on floodcoated media. • Added procedure for configuring wireless network with PrintSet. • Added an index. • Updated black mark sensor information. • Updated procedures for Bluetooth radio and addition of printhead lifted error message. • Added of Change...
PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide
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... Before You Begin ix Safety Information ix Global Services and Support ix Warranty Information ix Web Support ix Send Feedback x Telephone Support x Who Should Read This Manual x Related Documents x 1 Using the Mobile Printer 1 Introducing the Mobile Printer 2 What's New 2 Features of the Printer 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 3 Understanding the Control Panel 3 Selecting the Printer Language 6 Understanding the Printer Sounds 9 Using the Batteries 9 Installing the Battery 10 Charging the Batteries 11...
... Before You Begin ix Safety Information ix Global Services and Support ix Warranty Information ix Web Support ix Send Feedback x Telephone Support x Who Should Read This Manual x Related Documents x 1 Using the Mobile Printer 1 Introducing the Mobile Printer 2 What's New 2 Features of the Printer 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 3 Understanding the Control Panel 3 Selecting the Printer Language 6 Understanding the Printer Sounds 9 Using the Batteries 9 Installing the Battery 10 Charging the Batteries 11...
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... and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide 9 Using the Mobile Printer Note: You cannot configure ESC/P from the Setup menu. You press any of the printer buttons. • The printer cannot feed paper or print a job because of fire or explosion. Use Intermec Model AB13 battery only. If your printer is no media. • An error occurs such as a paper jam or a print error. Understanding the Printer Sounds Sound Power Hardware Button Error Occurs When: • You connect the AC power cable or insert...
... and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide 9 Using the Mobile Printer Note: You cannot configure ESC/P from the Setup menu. You press any of the printer buttons. • The printer cannot feed paper or print a job because of fire or explosion. Use Intermec Model AB13 battery only. If your printer is no media. • An error occurs such as a paper jam or a print error. Understanding the Printer Sounds Sound Power Hardware Button Error Occurs When: • You connect the AC power cable or insert...
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... Feed to factory default settings. You are now in Dump mode with media. 2 Press the media cover release button to open the media cover. 3 Press the Standby button to Ready mode. PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide 25 Using the Mobile Printer 3 Release the buttons. The printer performs a test feed (sensor calibration), prints a series of test labels, and then starts Dump mode. For more difficult problems, including printing specific test labels, starting Dump mode, and resetting the printer to stop Extended Test mode. Understanding Extended Test Mode Use Extended Test mode...
... Feed to factory default settings. You are now in Dump mode with media. 2 Press the media cover release button to open the media cover. 3 Press the Standby button to Ready mode. PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide 25 Using the Mobile Printer 3 Release the buttons. The printer performs a test feed (sensor calibration), prints a series of test labels, and then starts Dump mode. For more difficult problems, including printing specific test labels, starting Dump mode, and resetting the printer to stop Extended Test mode. Understanding Extended Test Mode Use Extended Test mode...
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... Test mode. Each printer language has several different testprint options. The slow testfeed can help resolve gap or mark detection problems. This option allows you are ready to print, see "Troubleshooting Communication Problems" on page 58. Press to print test labels one at a time. For more information on Dump mode, see "Troubleshooting the Mobile Printer" on page 62. Using the Mobile Printer Options in Extended Test Mode Function Select Media Test Labels Dump Mode Factory Default Setup...
... Test mode. Each printer language has several different testprint options. The slow testfeed can help resolve gap or mark detection problems. This option allows you are ready to print, see "Troubleshooting Communication Problems" on page 58. Press to print test labels one at a time. For more information on Dump mode, see "Troubleshooting the Mobile Printer" on page 62. Using the Mobile Printer Options in Extended Test Mode Function Select Media Test Labels Dump Mode Factory Default Setup...
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... USB cable to the connector on the back of the printer and connect the other end to the printer through the serial port 1 Connect the serial cable to the connector on the printer. PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide 31 Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port You can also use a serial connection to as follows: Parameter Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Default Setting 115200 8 None 1 4 If you need a separately purchased serial cable (P/N 075497). The default serial communication settings...
... USB cable to the connector on the back of the printer and connect the other end to the printer through the serial port 1 Connect the serial cable to the connector on the printer. PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide 31 Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port You can also use a serial connection to as follows: Parameter Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Default Setting 115200 8 None 1 4 If you need a separately purchased serial cable (P/N 075497). The default serial communication settings...
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... STOPBITS PROTOCOL NETWORK IP SELECTION IP ADDRESS NETMASK DEFAULT ROUTER NAMESERVER MAC ADDRESS TEST/SERVICE TESTPRINT DATA DUMP MEMORY RESET CONFIG TEST LABELS FORMAT PAGE UDC FONT LSS TEST CMD LANGUAGE MEDIA MEDIA TYPE TESTFEED MODE LBL LENGTH DOTS LBL WIDTH DOTS SENSITIVITY DARKNESS LBL REST POINT FORM ADJ DOTS FORM ADJ DOTS X Y CONFIGURATION PWRUP EMULATION PRINT SPEED POWER LTS CALIBRATION LOW BATTERY SLEEP TIMER STANDBY TIMER DISPLAY ORIENTATION CONTRAST 80 PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide Appendix...
... STOPBITS PROTOCOL NETWORK IP SELECTION IP ADDRESS NETMASK DEFAULT ROUTER NAMESERVER MAC ADDRESS TEST/SERVICE TESTPRINT DATA DUMP MEMORY RESET CONFIG TEST LABELS FORMAT PAGE UDC FONT LSS TEST CMD LANGUAGE MEDIA MEDIA TYPE TESTFEED MODE LBL LENGTH DOTS LBL WIDTH DOTS SENSITIVITY DARKNESS LBL REST POINT FORM ADJ DOTS FORM ADJ DOTS X Y CONFIGURATION PWRUP EMULATION PRINT SPEED POWER LTS CALIBRATION LOW BATTERY SLEEP TIMER STANDBY TIMER DISPLAY ORIENTATION CONTRAST 80 PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide Appendix...
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... Low Battery option 12 model number 9, 76 power specifications 70, 76 safety 9 temperature 13 when to PC. See connect printer to replace 11 bin file. differences between PB50 and PB51 3, 72 display. See firmware, upgrade information. See 802.11 wireless, using USB 30-31 Control Panel backlight 12, 13 buttons 4 illustrated 3 layout 3-4 soft keys 5 D default password 37, 38, 40 default settings. communications ports. AE19 power supply; black mark. See Control Panel. See factory default settings. AV8 vehicle cradle; PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide...
... Low Battery option 12 model number 9, 76 power specifications 70, 76 safety 9 temperature 13 when to PC. See connect printer to replace 11 bin file. differences between PB50 and PB51 3, 72 display. See firmware, upgrade information. See 802.11 wireless, using USB 30-31 Control Panel backlight 12, 13 buttons 4 illustrated 3 layout 3-4 soft keys 5 D default password 37, 38, 40 default settings. communications ports. AE19 power supply; black mark. See Control Panel. See factory default settings. AV8 vehicle cradle; PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide...
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...-to upgrade firmware 51- 55 I identifying printer language 6 images 55 Info button functions 4 location 3 use as a soft key 5, 22 Information mode about 21-22 starting 25 stopping 25, 26 F factory default settings 25, 26 fanfold media, load 17 Feed button functions 4 location 3 use as a soft key 5 field out of paper (Fingerprint) 59 paper out (IPL) 59 pause 59 printhead hot 59 printhead lifted 60 testfeed not done 59 upgrading 59 See also troubleshooting. Line Analyzer 62...
...-to upgrade firmware 51- 55 I identifying printer language 6 images 55 Info button functions 4 location 3 use as a soft key 5, 22 Information mode about 21-22 starting 25 stopping 25, 26 F factory default settings 25, 26 fanfold media, load 17 Feed button functions 4 location 3 use as a soft key 5 field out of paper (Fingerprint) 59 paper out (IPL) 59 pause 59 printhead hot 59 printhead lifted 60 testfeed not done 59 upgrading 59 See also troubleshooting. Line Analyzer 62...
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power. See battery. See factory default settings. R Ready mode 21 Ready-to PC. See support. See Standby button. serial number 58 PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide printer calibrating the sensors 59 differences between PB50 and PB51 3, 72 find IP address 45, 49 intended uses 2 language 6 memory 70 operating temperatures 13, 70 password 37, 38, 40 platen roller 66 power specifications 70 print resolution 2, 70 printhead 66 printing speed 2, 70 quality 62, 72 sensor locations 66 serial number 58 size and...
power. See battery. See factory default settings. R Ready mode 21 Ready-to PC. See support. See Standby button. serial number 58 PB50 and PB51 Mobile Printer User Guide printer calibrating the sensors 59 differences between PB50 and PB51 3, 72 find IP address 45, 49 intended uses 2 language 6 memory 70 operating temperatures 13, 70 password 37, 38, 40 platen roller 66 power specifications 70 print resolution 2, 70 printhead 66 printing speed 2, 70 quality 62, 72 sensor locations 66 serial number 58 size and...
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... test page 62 USB connection 62 using to upgrade firmware 51 soft keys 5 sounds 9 Standby button functions 4 location 3 use as a soft key 5, 14, 17 Setup mode about 23-24 starting 4, 13 stopping 13 Standby Timer 12-13 stop printing, with ESC/P 27 Fingerprint 27 IPL 26 troubleshooting 62 testfeed 4, 59 testfeed not done error 59 testprint. See connecting printer to PC. Test Labels function 26 Test mode. settings about 42-46 changing, with the Control Panel...
... test page 62 USB connection 62 using to upgrade firmware 51 soft keys 5 sounds 9 Standby button functions 4 location 3 use as a soft key 5, 14, 17 Setup mode about 23-24 starting 4, 13 stopping 13 Standby Timer 12-13 stop printing, with ESC/P 27 Fingerprint 27 IPL 26 troubleshooting 62 testfeed 4, 59 testfeed not done error 59 testprint. See connecting printer to PC. Test Labels function 26 Test mode. settings about 42-46 changing, with the Control Panel...
