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...for any other purpose without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec by Honeywell 6001 36th Ave.W. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Fingerprint, Ready-to be released, reproduced, or used for the purpose of allowing ...without written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this document are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec by Honeywell. © 2012-2014 Intermec by Honeywell. ii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. Bluetooth is a registered certification mark of Bluetooth SIG,...
...for any other purpose without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec by Honeywell 6001 36th Ave.W. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Fingerprint, Ready-to be released, reproduced, or used for the purpose of allowing ...without written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this document are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec by Honeywell. © 2012-2014 Intermec by Honeywell. ii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. Bluetooth is a registered certification mark of Bluetooth SIG,...
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Document Change Record This page records changes to support the release of Change Added updated information on installing InterDriver. Updated to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Version Number Date 003 3/2014 002 9/2013 Description of the PM23c printer. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual iii
Document Change Record This page records changes to support the release of Change Added updated information on installing InterDriver. Updated to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001. Version Number Date 003 3/2014 002 9/2013 Description of the PM23c printer. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual iii
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...Information viii Web Support viii Send Feedback viii Telephone Support viii Who Should Read This Manual viii Related Documents ix 1 About the Printer 1 About the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer 2 Printer Features 2 About the Front Panel 5 About the Ready-to-Work Indicator 5 About the Print Button 6 About the Icon ... About ZSim 18 About DSim 18 About Smart Printing 18 How to Set the Printer Command Language 18 Set the Command Language from the Printer Web Page 18 Set the Command Language from the Main Menu 19 Printer Options and Accessories 19 PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range...
...Information viii Web Support viii Send Feedback viii Telephone Support viii Who Should Read This Manual viii Related Documents ix 1 About the Printer 1 About the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer 2 Printer Features 2 About the Front Panel 5 About the Ready-to-Work Indicator 5 About the Print Button 6 About the Icon ... About ZSim 18 About DSim 18 About Smart Printing 18 How to Set the Printer Command Language 18 Set the Command Language from the Printer Web Page 18 Set the Command Language from the Main Menu 19 Printer Options and Accessories 19 PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range...
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... for Cut-Off Printing 33 About Ribbon 35 Load Ribbon 35 Connect the Printer to Power 38 About Test Labels 39 Print a Test Label with the Icon Printer 39 Print a Test Label with the Full Touch Printer 39 Calibrate the Screen 40 Create and Print Labels 40 How to Print ... 42 3 Connect the Printer 45 About Printer Drivers 46 Install Printer Drivers 46 How to Connect the Printer to Your PC 47 Connect the Printer Using a Serial Cable 48 Connect the Printer Using a USB Cable 48 About the Parallel Port 48 Connect the Printer Using an IEEE 1284 Cable 48 vi PM23c, PM43, and PM43c ...
... for Cut-Off Printing 33 About Ribbon 35 Load Ribbon 35 Connect the Printer to Power 38 About Test Labels 39 Print a Test Label with the Icon Printer 39 Print a Test Label with the Full Touch Printer 39 Calibrate the Screen 40 Create and Print Labels 40 How to Print ... 42 3 Connect the Printer 45 About Printer Drivers 46 Install Printer Drivers 46 How to Connect the Printer to Your PC 47 Connect the Printer Using a Serial Cable 48 Connect the Printer Using a USB Cable 48 About the Parallel Port 48 Connect the Printer Using an IEEE 1284 Cable 48 vi PM23c, PM43, and PM43c ...
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... Communications from the Main Menu 55 About the USB Host Port 56 Connect a USB Device 56 4 Configure the Printer 59 How to Configure the Printer 60 About the Printer Configuration Menus 60 Configure the Printer from the Main Menu 68 Restrict Access to the Main Menu 68 Configure the...for the Ready Screen 76 About Printer Profiles 77 Save a Printer Profile from the Main Menu 77 Load a Printer Profile from the Main Menu 78 How to Load a Printer Profile with Programming Commands 78 Install or Export a Configuration File 79 Customize the Printer Web Page 80 PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-...
... Communications from the Main Menu 55 About the USB Host Port 56 Connect a USB Device 56 4 Configure the Printer 59 How to Configure the Printer 60 About the Printer Configuration Menus 60 Configure the Printer from the Main Menu 68 Restrict Access to the Main Menu 68 Configure the...for the Ready Screen 76 About Printer Profiles 77 Save a Printer Profile from the Main Menu 77 Load a Printer Profile from the Main Menu 78 How to Load a Printer Profile with Programming Commands 78 Install or Export a Configuration File 79 Customize the Printer Web Page 80 PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-...
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... 87 Maintenance and Error Alerts 87 Troubleshoot Printer Problems and Find Solutions 90 How to Restore Printer Defaults 94 Restore Defaults from the Printer Web Page 94 Restore Defaults from the ... Printer Firmware 96 Download the Printer Firmware Update 97 Upgrade Firmware from the Printer Web Page 97 Upgrade Firmware from a USB Storage Device 98 6 Maintain the Printer 99 How to Clean the Printer ...Clean the Exterior of the Printer 102 Clean the Cutter 102 Replace the Printhead 102 Replace the Platen Roller 104 How to Adjust the Printer 105 Prevent Ribbon Wrinkling 105...
... 87 Maintenance and Error Alerts 87 Troubleshoot Printer Problems and Find Solutions 90 How to Restore Printer Defaults 94 Restore Defaults from the Printer Web Page 94 Restore Defaults from the ... Printer Firmware 96 Download the Printer Firmware Update 97 Upgrade Firmware from the Printer Web Page 97 Upgrade Firmware from a USB Storage Device 98 6 Maintain the Printer 99 How to Clean the Printer ...Clean the Exterior of the Printer 102 Clean the Cutter 102 Replace the Printhead 102 Replace the Platen Roller 104 How to Adjust the Printer 105 Prevent Ribbon Wrinkling 105...
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Contents A Specifications 111 Printer Specifications 112 Interface Specifications 123 RS-232 Serial Interface 123 USB Device Interface 124 USB Host Interface 124 Ethernet Interface 125 B Default Settings 127 Default ... 142 System Maintenance Alert Settings 143 C Print Labels with INPrint 145 About the INPrint Page 146 Print INPrint Labels 146 Predefined INPrint Label Formats 148 PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual ix
Contents A Specifications 111 Printer Specifications 112 Interface Specifications 123 RS-232 Serial Interface 123 USB Device Interface 124 USB Host Interface 124 Ethernet Interface 125 B Default Settings 127 Default ... 142 System Maintenance Alert Settings 143 C Print Labels with INPrint 145 About the INPrint Page 146 Print INPrint Labels 146 Predefined INPrint Label Formats 148 PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual ix
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Contents x PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual
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... support information, and sources for handling a particular condition or set of data. Safety Precautions Note: You may use this printer on the equipment. This section explains how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that must be damaged if you... alerts you do not follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xi Warning: A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition,...
... support information, and sources for handling a particular condition or set of data. Safety Precautions Note: You may use this printer on the equipment. This section explains how to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that must be damaged if you... alerts you do not follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xi Warning: A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition,...
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.... Caution: You must ensure that can safely support its weight and supplies. Caution: Make sure you operate the printer. Make sure the cover is open the electronics cover. xii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Warning: Do not open . Warning: Do not put your specific region and application. Caution: You...
.... Caution: You must ensure that can safely support its weight and supplies. Caution: Make sure you operate the printer. Make sure the cover is open the electronics cover. xii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Warning: Do not open . Warning: Do not put your specific region and application. Caution: You...
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...This document provides warnings regarding personal safety during operation of the printer. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com. To provide feedback about the features of the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers, and how to download our current manuals (in PDF). and... Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xiii Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central...
...This document provides warnings regarding personal safety during operation of the printer. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com. To provide feedback about the features of the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers, and how to download our current manuals (in PDF). and... Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xiii Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central...
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... the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as .pdf files) that you can download for free. Before You Begin Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 2 Click the Products tab. 3 Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. xiv PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual...
... the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as .pdf files) that you can download for free. Before You Begin Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 2 Click the Products tab. 3 Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. xiv PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual...
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1 About the Printer This chapter introduces the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers, and includes descriptions of printer features and basic operation. 1
1 About the Printer This chapter introduces the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers, and includes descriptions of printer features and basic operation. 1
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... storage devices, scanners, or keyboards. • USB device port for printer programming languages including Intermec Fingerprint, Intermec Printer Language (IPL), Direct Protocol, DSim, and ZSim. • A wide range of... the illustrations in this manual show the PM43 printer. Printer Features Use these illustrations to a desktop PC. • Support for connecting to familiarize yourself with other 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN devices. The PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers...
... storage devices, scanners, or keyboards. • USB device port for printer programming languages including Intermec Fingerprint, Intermec Printer Language (IPL), Direct Protocol, DSim, and ZSim. • A wide range of... the illustrations in this manual show the PM43 printer. Printer Features Use these illustrations to a desktop PC. • Support for connecting to familiarize yourself with other 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN devices. The PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers...
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...panel contain the Print button and the Ready-to print. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 5 The PM43 with the full touch display also has a USB port on when the printer is ready to -Work indicator. About the Printer 0OPGGTXJUDI &UIFSOFUQPSU 34TFSJBMQPSU 64#...EFWJDFQPSU 64#IPTUQPSU "$1PXFS Back View of the PM43 Printer About the Front Panel There are two front panels available for the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers: • Icon...
...panel contain the Print button and the Ready-to print. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 5 The PM43 with the full touch display also has a USB port on when the printer is ready to -Work indicator. About the Printer 0OPGGTXJUDI &UIFSOFUQPSU 34TFSJBMQPSU 64#...EFWJDFQPSU 64#IPTUQPSU "$1PXFS Back View of the PM43 Printer About the Front Panel There are two front panels available for the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers: • Icon...
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... defaults if the printhead is lifted. 6 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual Print Button Behavior State of the Printer Starting Printer Behavior Press the Print button during startup to enter Calibration mode or to understand the functions of printer have a blue Print button. About the Printer 3FBEZUP8PSL JOEJDBUPS Ready-to-Work...
... defaults if the printhead is lifted. 6 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual Print Button Behavior State of the Printer Starting Printer Behavior Press the Print button during startup to enter Calibration mode or to understand the functions of printer have a blue Print button. About the Printer 3FBEZUP8PSL JOEJDBUPS Ready-to-Work...
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If the print key feature is enabled (on a PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer Use this table to understand what it completely prints one label. Press the Print button to perform a test feed. About the Icon Front Panel The ...icon front panel contains icons that light up to stop after it means when an icon lights up. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 7 Chapter 1 - Press and hold the Print button for more than two seconds to advance media if possible. The...
If the print key feature is enabled (on a PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer Use this table to understand what it completely prints one label. Press the Print button to perform a test feed. About the Icon Front Panel The ...icon front panel contains icons that light up to stop after it means when an icon lights up. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 7 Chapter 1 - Press and hold the Print button for more than two seconds to advance media if possible. The...
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... problem. There is available and loaded correctly. Printhead is enabled. Sending or receiving data. Bluetooth is lowered. The printer is not configured to use ribbon. If the printer has a label taken sensor installed and enabled, this icon indicates that a label has been printed but not yet ...removed. Ribbon is not having any problems or the printer is not paused. 8 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual About the Printer Names and Descriptions of the other icons. No data is too hot. Out of media or there...
... problem. There is available and loaded correctly. Printhead is enabled. Sending or receiving data. Bluetooth is lowered. The printer is not configured to use ribbon. If the printer has a label taken sensor installed and enabled, this icon indicates that a label has been printed but not yet ...removed. Ribbon is not having any problems or the printer is not paused. 8 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual About the Printer Names and Descriptions of the other icons. No data is too hot. Out of media or there...