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...OpenSSL Project for use , copy, modify, distribute and sell this software for any purpose. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyADC, EasyCoder, EasySet, Fingerprint, i-...Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W. This product includes software developed by Eric Young ([email protected]). This product uses Regex++, Index software during its documentation for any purpose is " without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation. ii PM4i Mid-Range Printer...
...OpenSSL Project for use , copy, modify, distribute and sell this software for any purpose. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyADC, EasyCoder, EasySet, Fingerprint, i-...Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W. This product includes software developed by Eric Young ([email protected]). This product uses Regex++, Index software during its documentation for any purpose is " without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation. ii PM4i Mid-Range Printer...
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...) and IPL (P/N 934-020-001) versions of the user's manuals. • Incorporated the EasyLAN User's Guide (P/N 1-960590-03) and the EasyCoder Printer RFID User's Guide (P/N 934-008-002) into this manual. • Removed configuration information from the EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Kit Installation Instructions (P/N 1-960589-01... interface • Monotype font support • Multiple network interfaces • Multiple firmware support • IPv6 functionality • Multiple NET connections PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual iii The document was previously released as 934-020-001.
...) and IPL (P/N 934-020-001) versions of the user's manuals. • Incorporated the EasyLAN User's Guide (P/N 1-960590-03) and the EasyCoder Printer RFID User's Guide (P/N 934-008-002) into this manual. • Removed configuration information from the EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Kit Installation Instructions (P/N 1-960589-01... interface • Monotype font support • Multiple network interfaces • Multiple firmware support • IPv6 functionality • Multiple NET connections PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual iii The document was previously released as 934-020-001.
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... xi Warranty Information xi Web Support xii Send Feedback xii Telephone Support xii Who Should Read This Manual xii Related Documents xiii 1 Using the Printer 1 Learning About the Printer 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 2 Selecting a Printer Language 3 Understanding the Control Panel 5 Understanding the Buttons 6 Understanding the LEDs 6 Understanding the Screen 7 Understanding the...29 Using the Rotating Media Supply Hub 30 Loading Ribbon 31 Printing a Test Label 37 Creating and Printing Labels 39 Printing on RFID Media 39 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual v
... xi Warranty Information xi Web Support xii Send Feedback xii Telephone Support xii Who Should Read This Manual xii Related Documents xiii 1 Using the Printer 1 Learning About the Printer 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 2 Selecting a Printer Language 3 Understanding the Control Panel 5 Understanding the Buttons 6 Understanding the LEDs 6 Understanding the Screen 7 Understanding the...29 Using the Rotating Media Supply Hub 30 Loading Ribbon 31 Printing a Test Label 37 Creating and Printing Labels 39 Printing on RFID Media 39 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual v
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...58 Connecting a USB Hub to the USB Host Port 59 3 Configuring the Printer 61 Configuring Your Printer 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Screen 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page 64 Configuring Communications Settings 65 Configuring Media Settings 65 Configuring Print Engine... LAN Settings 74 Configuring 802.1x Settings 75 Configuring SmartSystems Settings 77 Configuring Your Printer With PrintSet 77 Configuring Your Printer With Commands Sent From Your PC 78 Configuring Your Printer Using SmartSystems Foundation 78 vi PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
...58 Connecting a USB Hub to the USB Host Port 59 3 Configuring the Printer 61 Configuring Your Printer 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Screen 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page 64 Configuring Communications Settings 65 Configuring Media Settings 65 Configuring Print Engine... LAN Settings 74 Configuring 802.1x Settings 75 Configuring SmartSystems Settings 77 Configuring Your Printer With PrintSet 77 Configuring Your Printer With Commands Sent From Your PC 78 Configuring Your Printer Using SmartSystems Foundation 78 vi PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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...Ribbon Break Shaft 104 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor 105 Maintaining the Printer 106 Cleaning the Printer 106 Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer 107 Cleaning the Media Guides 107 Cleaning the Printhead 109 Replacing ...the Printhead 111 A Specifications 113 Specifications 114 Interfaces 116 RS-232 Serial Interface 116 USB Interface 117 USB Host Interface 118 Ethernet Interface 118 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 119 Media Specifications 120 Accessories for the Printer 129 PM4i Mid-Range Printer...
...Ribbon Break Shaft 104 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor 105 Maintaining the Printer 106 Cleaning the Printer 106 Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer 107 Cleaning the Media Guides 107 Cleaning the Printhead 109 Replacing ...the Printhead 111 A Specifications 113 Specifications 114 Interfaces 116 RS-232 Serial Interface 116 USB Interface 117 USB Host Interface 118 Ethernet Interface 118 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 119 Media Specifications 120 Accessories for the Printer 129 PM4i Mid-Range Printer...
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.../Service Menu 147 IPL Media Menu 148 IPL Configuration Menu 148 D Advanced Configuration 149 Printer File System (Fingerprint 150 Device Tree Structure 150 Devices and Directories 150 Customizing the Printer Home Page 152 Web Style Guide Files 153 Content of a Web Style Guide File... 153 Required Environment Variables 153 Optional Environment Variables 154 x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules 155 Memory and Storage 156 Creating a Web Style Guide File 156 viii PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's...
.../Service Menu 147 IPL Media Menu 148 IPL Configuration Menu 148 D Advanced Configuration 149 Printer File System (Fingerprint 150 Device Tree Structure 150 Devices and Directories 150 Customizing the Printer Home Page 152 Web Style Guide Files 153 Content of a Web Style Guide File... 153 Required Environment Variables 153 Optional Environment Variables 154 x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules 155 Memory and Storage 156 Creating a Web Style Guide File 156 viii PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's...
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Contents I Index 157 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual ix
Contents I Index 157 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual ix
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...of data. A caution alerts you do not follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for additional product information. Read and follow the ...in this document. PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual xi Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you of circumstances. A warning alerts you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click ...
...of data. A caution alerts you do not follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for additional product information. Read and follow the ...in this document. PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual xi Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you of circumstances. A warning alerts you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click ...
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... reference only. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. To search for a particular purpose. xii PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Telephone Support In the U.S.A. All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for your local Intermec representative. Outside the U.S.A. This manual provides you should be familiar with information about this...
... reference only. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505. To search for a particular purpose. xii PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Telephone Support In the U.S.A. All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for your local Intermec representative. Outside the U.S.A. This manual provides you should be familiar with information about this...
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...Intermec documents you may find the PM4i printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PM4i. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If your product does not have its own product page, click Support > Manuals. Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and the Product field to your product. PM4i Mid-Range Printer... User's Manual xiii To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com contains our documents that you locate the documentation for free.
...Intermec documents you may find the PM4i printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PM4i. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If your product does not have its own product page, click Support > Manuals. Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and the Product field to your product. PM4i Mid-Range Printer... User's Manual xiii To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com contains our documents that you locate the documentation for free.
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... Screen Print button Keypad Side door Print mechanism Front door Front View 2 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 - Using the Printer Learning About the Printer The PM4i is a rugged label printer that includes integrated USB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces. Identifying the Parts of the Printer Use this section to familiarize yourself with the application for a host PC...
... Screen Print button Keypad Side door Print mechanism Front door Front View 2 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 - Using the Printer Learning About the Printer The PM4i is a rugged label printer that includes integrated USB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces. Identifying the Parts of the Printer Use this section to familiarize yourself with the application for a host PC...
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PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 3 Printer Language Descriptions Printer Language Description Fingerprint Intermec Fingerprint is a Zebra™ interpreter program that interprets ZPL II or later programs. To setup, configure, and use ZSim, see the DSim Programmer's Guide. ZSim ZSim is a BASIC-inspired, printer-resident programming language you Language (IPL) design, download, and modify formats. Chapter 1 - Intermec Printer IPL is a Datamax...
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 3 Printer Language Descriptions Printer Language Description Fingerprint Intermec Fingerprint is a Zebra™ interpreter program that interprets ZPL II or later programs. To setup, configure, and use ZSim, see the DSim Programmer's Guide. ZSim ZSim is a BASIC-inspired, printer-resident programming language you Language (IPL) design, download, and modify formats. Chapter 1 - Intermec Printer IPL is a Datamax...
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...you are currently running a particular printer language, you want to run on your printer. The language you select automatically runs each time you turn on your printer is running . Chapter 1 - The way that corresponds to SETUP > PRINT DEFS > CMD LANGUAGE. 4 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Status PM 4i ...F1=FP, F2=IPL F3=ZSIM, F4=DSIM F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Shift Setup Enter Startup Screen: This screen appears the first time you turn on your PM4i. Changing the Printer Language From the Setup Menu...
...you are currently running a particular printer language, you want to run on your printer. The language you select automatically runs each time you turn on your printer is running . Chapter 1 - The way that corresponds to SETUP > PRINT DEFS > CMD LANGUAGE. 4 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Status PM 4i ...F1=FP, F2=IPL F3=ZSIM, F4=DSIM F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Shift Setup Enter Startup Screen: This screen appears the first time you turn on your PM4i. Changing the Printer Language From the Setup Menu...
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Using the Printer You can also change the printer language from the printer's home page. Status PM4i F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Shift Setup Enter 7 8 9 Pause 4 5 6 Feed 123 ./- 0 Clear PM4i Control Panel: Use this illustration to interact with the buttons and lights on page 64. Understanding the Control Panel The control panel provides buttons, LEDs, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) for you to familiarize yourself with the printer. For help, see "Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page" on the PM4i. Chapter 1 - PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 5
Using the Printer You can also change the printer language from the printer's home page. Status PM4i F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Shift Setup Enter 7 8 9 Pause 4 5 6 Feed 123 ./- 0 Clear PM4i Control Panel: Use this illustration to interact with the buttons and lights on page 64. Understanding the Control Panel The control panel provides buttons, LEDs, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) for you to familiarize yourself with the printer. For help, see "Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page" on the PM4i. Chapter 1 - PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 5
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... the last printed label Pauses and resumes printing. Solid green The printer is a printer error. Solid red There is ready. For help, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 86. 6 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Understanding the LEDs LED Power Status State Description Solid... application. F Feeds a blank label or other media type. For more information, see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. F + S Perform a Testfeed (feed a blank label and adjust the media feed). Understanding the LEDs The PM4i has three LEDs: Power, Status, and the...
... the last printed label Pauses and resumes printing. Solid green The printer is a printer error. Solid red There is ready. For help, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 86. 6 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Understanding the LEDs LED Power Status State Description Solid... application. F Feeds a blank label or other media type. For more information, see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. F + S Perform a Testfeed (feed a blank label and adjust the media feed). Understanding the LEDs The PM4i has three LEDs: Power, Status, and the...
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Chapter 1 - PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 7 Understanding the Screen The screen provides background illumination and displays two lines of these conditions: • The printer is initializing. • The printer is waiting for external resources. • There is being upgraded. The ...86. Using the Printer Understanding the LEDs (continued) LED State Intermec Off Ready-to-Work Indicator Solid blue Blinking blue Description The Intermec Ready-to the requirements of the application. The Intermec Fingerprint programming language and Intermec Direct Protocol allow ...
Chapter 1 - PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 7 Understanding the Screen The screen provides background illumination and displays two lines of these conditions: • The printer is initializing. • The printer is waiting for external resources. • There is being upgraded. The ...86. Using the Printer Understanding the LEDs (continued) LED State Intermec Off Ready-to-Work Indicator Solid blue Blinking blue Description The Intermec Ready-to the requirements of the application. The Intermec Fingerprint programming language and Intermec Direct Protocol allow ...
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... ribbon. • you can also use an IPL command to certain actions. For help , see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. 8 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 - You can use a Fingerprint command to turn off this beep. • the printer beeps when an error occurs. • you press a button. The sounds that are played depend on...
... ribbon. • you can also use an IPL command to certain actions. For help , see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. 8 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 - You can use a Fingerprint command to turn off this beep. • the printer beeps when an error occurs. • you press a button. The sounds that are played depend on...
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PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 9 If you are using IPL, save the label with or without perforations • Tickets with black marks (mark stock), with the sensitivity number ... roll. If you are using Fingerprint, use to load media depends on page 129. Using the Printer Loading Media The PM4i can print in various forms. The method you want the printer to perform a "testfeed." Chapter 1 - The PM4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in these types of media. For more...
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 9 If you are using IPL, save the label with or without perforations • Tickets with black marks (mark stock), with the sensitivity number ... roll. If you are using Fingerprint, use to load media depends on page 129. Using the Printer Loading Media The PM4i can print in various forms. The method you want the printer to perform a "testfeed." Chapter 1 - The PM4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in these types of media. For more...
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Using the Printer To load media for tear-off printing 1 Open the front door and media cover. Media cover Front door 10 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer To load media for tear-off printing 1 Open the front door and media cover. Media cover Front door 10 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -