Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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... or returns conditions for direct thermal or transfer printing. • SYSVAR(21)returns the printhead density in the system variable SYSVAR can be used to mark specified dots on the printhead that does not print properly, which can result in the Intermec Direct Protocol. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 107 Chapter...be issued in the Immediate Mode and in white lines across a printed bar code label. Use SET FAULTY DOT to check the transfer ribbon or printhead: • SYSVAR(20) returns if the printer is PRINT KEY OFF. You can only be detected by marking all previous ...
... or returns conditions for direct thermal or transfer printing. • SYSVAR(21)returns the printhead density in the system variable SYSVAR can be used to mark specified dots on the printhead that does not print properly, which can result in the Intermec Direct Protocol. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 107 Chapter...be issued in the Immediate Mode and in white lines across a printed bar code label. Use SET FAULTY DOT to check the transfer ribbon or printhead: • SYSVAR(20) returns if the printer is PRINT KEY OFF. You can only be detected by marking all previous ...
Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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...the printhead is lifted. Returns Data Send Ready (DSR) condition on . The next table lists SYSVAR values and the information returned. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 121 Using the SYSVAR System Variable Some sensors and other conditions can use SYSVAR to or less than the diameter ...Description Returns the number of dots in dots/mm. Returns the number of errors since last power on "uart2:". Returns 1 if a transfer ribbon is set up for direct thermal or 1 if set using SYSVAR(35): • If SYSVAR(35) = 0 (default), the setup is saved as a file and remains...
...the printhead is lifted. Returns Data Send Ready (DSR) condition on . The next table lists SYSVAR values and the information returned. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 121 Using the SYSVAR System Variable Some sensors and other conditions can use SYSVAR to or less than the diameter ...Description Returns the number of dots in dots/mm. Returns the number of errors since last power on "uart2:". Returns 1 if a transfer ribbon is set up for direct thermal or 1 if set using SYSVAR(35): • If SYSVAR(35) = 0 (default), the setup is saved as a file and remains...
Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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... multiple error conditions. The error can be resumed at any kind of error occurs when a program is OK. ERL returns the number of media 132 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide PRSTAT Error Values Value 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 128 Description Printer is OK Printhead lifted Label not removed (valid if Label... Taken Sensor is installed, and returns 0 if printer has no LTS) Label Stop Sensor does not detect a label Printer out of thermal transfer ribbon, or the printer is feeding Printer out of the line on page 18. Any other specified line. Error Handling Commands for direct...
... multiple error conditions. The error can be resumed at any kind of error occurs when a program is OK. ERL returns the number of media 132 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide PRSTAT Error Values Value 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 128 Description Printer is OK Printhead lifted Label not removed (valid if Label... Taken Sensor is installed, and returns 0 if printer has no LTS) Label Stop Sensor does not detect a label Printer out of thermal transfer ribbon, or the printer is feeding Printer out of the line on page 18. Any other specified line. Error Handling Commands for direct...
Intermec Direct Protocol 8.60 Programmer's Reference Manual
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...host computer, as described in the printer's User's Guide. It is , paper or similar) and, in case of thermal transfer printing, of thermal transfer ribbon. of stop bits: 1 • Flow control: none • New line: CR/LF (Carriage Return + Line Feed) 1.2 Media... and Ribbon Supply Check that the printer has an ample supply of media (that is possible to use a parallel communication board in the printer for setup and loading instructions. 2 Intermec...
...host computer, as described in the printer's User's Guide. It is , paper or similar) and, in case of thermal transfer printing, of thermal transfer ribbon. of stop bits: 1 • Flow control: none • New line: CR/LF (Carriage Return + Line Feed) 1.2 Media... and Ribbon Supply Check that the printer has an ample supply of media (that is possible to use a parallel communication board in the printer for setup and loading instructions. 2 Intermec...
Intermec Direct Protocol 8.60 Programmer's Reference Manual
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... to be lifted and lowered, then a formfeed is shown. Press any key to thermal transfer printing. The printer waits for the ribbon to be removed or the setup to be changed in the setup, but must be...and message is shown at the first attempt to print if the media type has been changed from direct thermal to remove the message. If this formfeed produces an error, the process starts all over again. No fi.... After five formfeeds, the printer stops and waits for a ribbon load. Intermec Direct Protocol v.8.60-Programmer's Reference Manual 65
... to be lifted and lowered, then a formfeed is shown. Press any key to thermal transfer printing. The printer waits for the ribbon to be removed or the setup to be changed in the setup, but must be...and message is shown at the first attempt to print if the media type has been changed from direct thermal to remove the message. If this formfeed produces an error, the process starts all over again. No fi.... After five formfeeds, the printer stops and waits for a ribbon load. Intermec Direct Protocol v.8.60-Programmer's Reference Manual 65
Intermec Direct Protocol 8.60 Programmer's Reference Manual
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... type of error message (see 5.16) returns printer's paper type setup: 0= Direct thermal or 1= Thermal transfer returns status of the ribbon end sensors: 0=No ribbon or 1=Ribbon returns status of the ribbon low sensor: 0=Ribbon OK or 1=Ribbon low returns status of media feed. Chapter 6-Reading the Printer's Status 6.5 Reading System ...or value be returned to the host: ? Resolution 10 meters. Note: SYSVAR(24) is important for the operation of the Intermec Direct Protocol, since the last executed SYSVAR(24): 0=No; 1=Yes returns the length of the paper low sensor: 0=Media OK or...
... type of error message (see 5.16) returns printer's paper type setup: 0= Direct thermal or 1= Thermal transfer returns status of the ribbon end sensors: 0=No ribbon or 1=Ribbon returns status of the ribbon low sensor: 0=Ribbon OK or 1=Ribbon low returns status of media feed. Chapter 6-Reading the Printer's Status 6.5 Reading System ...or value be returned to the host: ? Resolution 10 meters. Note: SYSVAR(24) is important for the operation of the Intermec Direct Protocol, since the last executed SYSVAR(24): 0=No; 1=Yes returns the length of the paper low sensor: 0=Media OK or...
Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide (old)
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...table on Power-Up Enable or Disable Label Retract Set Print Speed Select Label Stock Type Set Printhead Test Parameters Set Label Width Set Ribbon Save Zone Audible Alarm Increase Takeup Motor Torque Enable or Disable Cutter Set Dark Adjust Adjust Label Rest Point Select TTR or Direct... Thermal Select Printhead Loading Mode IBM Language Translation Select Printer Language Set Pin 11/20 Protocol Set Label Retract Distance Enable or Disable Self-Strip 90 Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide
...table on Power-Up Enable or Disable Label Retract Set Print Speed Select Label Stock Type Set Printhead Test Parameters Set Label Width Set Ribbon Save Zone Audible Alarm Increase Takeup Motor Torque Enable or Disable Cutter Set Dark Adjust Adjust Label Rest Point Select TTR or Direct... Thermal Select Printhead Loading Mode IBM Language Translation Select Printer Language Set Pin 11/20 Protocol Set Label Retract Distance Enable or Disable Self-Strip 90 Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide
Thermal Printhead Installation Instructions
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...later will wear it . The heat from the dots is transferred to the direct thermal paper or the thermal transfer ribbon so as to prevent premature wear-out: • Clean the printhead regularly, as in the User's ...dots) on the dots will a dirty printhead produce an inferior printout, but any imprint. Too much energy to all thermal printers regardless of printer in combination with an optional printhead spring (EasyCoder PF4i only), the spring must be heated and ... Paper Type or Media Sensitivity setup in an EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact Industrial, PM4i, PX4i, or PX6i printer.
...later will wear it . The heat from the dots is transferred to the direct thermal paper or the thermal transfer ribbon so as to prevent premature wear-out: • Clean the printhead regularly, as in the User's ...dots) on the dots will a dirty printhead produce an inferior printout, but any imprint. Too much energy to all thermal printers regardless of printer in combination with an optional printhead spring (EasyCoder PF4i only), the spring must be heated and ... Paper Type or Media Sensitivity setup in an EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact Industrial, PM4i, PX4i, or PX6i printer.
Thermal Printhead Installation Instructions
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...are not in direct contact with some type of direct thermal media. Thus, at low temperatures, select as low a print speed as titanium dioxide. • Only use original Intermec transfer ribbons or ribbons recommended by leading manufacturers of varnish or non-standard top ...coating for direct thermal printing, use a higher printhead pressure than room temperatures and will not be cooled properly...
...are not in direct contact with some type of direct thermal media. Thus, at low temperatures, select as low a print speed as titanium dioxide. • Only use original Intermec transfer ribbons or ribbons recommended by leading manufacturers of varnish or non-standard top ...coating for direct thermal printing, use a higher printhead pressure than room temperatures and will not be cooled properly...
Thermal Printhead Installation Instructions
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...the side door (and the front door, if any). 3 Turn the printhead lift lever to raise the printhead. 4 Remove any remaining media and transfer ribbon. 5 Hold the pressure arm and press down the printhead bracket so it out as far as the cables allow. 7 Disconnect the cables from the magnet...Fit the printhead so the "fingers" engage the headlift shaft. Check that the label on the new printhead corresponds to the printer's User's Guide). Thermal Printhead Installation Instructions Installation Instructions (For illustrated instructions, refer to the label on the inner connector.
...the side door (and the front door, if any). 3 Turn the printhead lift lever to raise the printhead. 4 Remove any remaining media and transfer ribbon. 5 Hold the pressure arm and press down the printhead bracket so it out as far as the cables allow. 7 Disconnect the cables from the magnet...Fit the printhead so the "fingers" engage the headlift shaft. Check that the label on the new printhead corresponds to the printer's User's Guide). Thermal Printhead Installation Instructions Installation Instructions (For illustrated instructions, refer to the label on the inner connector.
EasyADC for Microsoft Great Plains Installation Guide
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... packet. STEP 1 Unpacking the EasyADC System Use this checklist to your EasyADC System components. Media for PM4i 2 rolls 4x6-inch label media 1 roll thermal transfer ribbon AC2 4-Bay Charging Dock AC2 charging dock Quick start guide EasyADC System Installation CD... WA22 WA22 access point Mounting bracket and hardware Documentation packet For a complete list of your Intermec consulting partner. Accessories box Includes the accessories specific to verify that you received all the components of the packet contents,...
... packet. STEP 1 Unpacking the EasyADC System Use this checklist to your EasyADC System components. Media for PM4i 2 rolls 4x6-inch label media 1 roll thermal transfer ribbon AC2 4-Bay Charging Dock AC2 charging dock Quick start guide EasyADC System Installation CD... WA22 WA22 access point Mounting bracket and hardware Documentation packet For a complete list of your Intermec consulting partner. Accessories box Includes the accessories specific to verify that you received all the components of the packet contents,...
EasyADC for Microsoft Great Plains Installation Guide
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... doors. Do not use with the EasyADC System. Connect the AC power cord to raise the printhead. STEP 6 Installing the PM4i Unpack the PM4i and its box of thermal transfer ribbon from the EasyADC Accessories box. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Printer Accessories box: • high edge guide (teal) ...of printer accessories. Get the 3.05 m (10 ft) Ethernet cable from the EasyADC shipping box. 28 29 Note: The sample media and ribbon in the printer box are described in this installation. Set these items from your own Ethernet cable if you need a longer cable run.
... doors. Do not use with the EasyADC System. Connect the AC power cord to raise the printhead. STEP 6 Installing the PM4i Unpack the PM4i and its box of thermal transfer ribbon from the EasyADC Accessories box. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Printer Accessories box: • high edge guide (teal) ...of printer accessories. Get the 3.05 m (10 ft) Ethernet cable from the EasyADC shipping box. 28 29 Note: The sample media and ribbon in the printer box are described in this installation. Set these items from your own Ethernet cable if you need a longer cable run.
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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.... Make sure to select ribbon that matches the type of receiving face materials and provides a durable printout that is less vulnerable to external influences, such as oil, chemicals, heat, and sunlight than direct thermal printing. Media cover Front door PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's ...Manual 31 Using the Printer Loading Ribbon The PM4i can use a wide range of receiving face material and set up the printer accordingly....
.... Make sure to select ribbon that matches the type of receiving face materials and provides a durable printout that is less vulnerable to external influences, such as oil, chemicals, heat, and sunlight than direct thermal printing. Media cover Front door PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's ...Manual 31 Using the Printer Loading Ribbon The PM4i can use a wide range of receiving face material and set up the printer accordingly....
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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d Press T to Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR). Printhead lift lever Printhead 11 Close the front door and media cover. 12 Set the Paper Type to exit the Setup menu. 36 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual a On your printer's keypad, press T to engage the printhead. b If you are using IPL, go to Media > Paper Type > TTR. Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 10 Turn the printhead lift knob counterclockwise to enter the Setup menu. c Press E. If you are using Fingerprint, go to Media > Paper Type > Transfer.
d Press T to Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR). Printhead lift lever Printhead 11 Close the front door and media cover. 12 Set the Paper Type to exit the Setup menu. 36 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual a On your printer's keypad, press T to engage the printhead. b If you are using IPL, go to Media > Paper Type > TTR. Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 10 Turn the printhead lift knob counterclockwise to enter the Setup menu. c Press E. If you are using Fingerprint, go to Media > Paper Type > Transfer.
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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... the UDCs stored in a single font. For more information, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. For thermal transfer labels, Intermec recommends using a high-quality ink ribbon, such as TMX 2304 or TMX 1500. Creating and Printing Labels The ...easiest way to create and print labels, is located. PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 39 You...
... the UDCs stored in a single font. For more information, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. For thermal transfer labels, Intermec recommends using a high-quality ink ribbon, such as TMX 2304 or TMX 1500. Creating and Printing Labels The ...easiest way to create and print labels, is located. PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 39 You...
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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For help configuring RFID parameters, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. 40 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual You may need to adjust this value depending on the type of media you choose. • To write to Gen 2 ... set to 80 and the ribbon factor set to 25. Chapter 1 - Using the Printer • For printers running Fingerprint: • If you are using the TAGFIELD command, set the start and length parameters of media you choose. • To write to Gen 2 RFID tags using thermal transfer labels, start with the ...
For help configuring RFID parameters, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. 40 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual You may need to adjust this value depending on the type of media you choose. • To write to Gen 2 ... set to 80 and the ribbon factor set to 25. Chapter 1 - Using the Printer • For printers running Fingerprint: • If you are using the TAGFIELD command, set the start and length parameters of media you choose. • To write to Gen 2 RFID tags using thermal transfer labels, start with the ...
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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Error Condition An error has occurred in the Fingerprint application. (Fingerprint only) The error does not have thermal transfer ribbon selected and the printer is in Setup mode. To configure alerts 1 Click Printer > Alerts. 2 Change the alert settings: • From the Setting list, choose ... job for the printer to view and change the printer alert settings. Print Job Complete The print job has been successfully completed. (Fingerprint only) PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 67 Configuring the Printer Configuring Alerts Use the Alerts page to send this alert.
Error Condition An error has occurred in the Fingerprint application. (Fingerprint only) The error does not have thermal transfer ribbon selected and the printer is in Setup mode. To configure alerts 1 Click Printer > Alerts. 2 Change the alert settings: • From the Setting list, choose ... job for the printer to view and change the printer alert settings. Print Job Complete The print job has been successfully completed. (Fingerprint only) PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 67 Configuring the Printer Configuring Alerts Use the Alerts page to send this alert.
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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...Ribbon" on my thermal The ink-coated side of the printout is compressed. Lower the print speed. When I feed or print a label, the Make sure Paper Type is set too low. Instead, it (TTR): spills out of the front of media you are using . • Make sure that your Intermec...to Media > Paper Type > TTR. 3 Press E. 4 Press T to adjust the media edge guide. PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 93 Chapter 4 - Reload the media. Move the post to Thermal Transfer Ribbon ribbon is fitted correctly. Increase the setting. The print speed may be set to the lower position. •...
...Ribbon" on my thermal The ink-coated side of the printout is compressed. Lower the print speed. When I feed or print a label, the Make sure Paper Type is set too low. Instead, it (TTR): spills out of the front of media you are using . • Make sure that your Intermec...to Media > Paper Type > TTR. 3 Press E. 4 Press T to adjust the media edge guide. PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 93 Chapter 4 - Reload the media. Move the post to Thermal Transfer Ribbon ribbon is fitted correctly. Increase the setting. The print speed may be set to the lower position. •...
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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...media. Adjusting the Printhead Pressure The pressure of the printhead and shorten its life. 102 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual But, you may increase the wear of the thermal printhead against the direct thermal media is factory-adjusted. Note: Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, ...For help , see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 31. • the LSS guides are aligned with the LSS. For help , see "Loading Ribbon" on page 106. • the media does not have some kind of preprint that may disturb detection. • there is enough difference between the...
...media. Adjusting the Printhead Pressure The pressure of the printhead and shorten its life. 102 PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual But, you may increase the wear of the thermal printhead against the direct thermal media is factory-adjusted. Note: Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, ...For help , see "Cleaning the Printer" on page 31. • the LSS guides are aligned with the LSS. For help , see "Loading Ribbon" on page 106. • the media does not have some kind of preprint that may disturb detection. • there is enough difference between the...
PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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...Open the front door and media cover. Media cover Front door PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 111 The firmware can only detect the new printhead when the printer is subject to wear both from the direct thermal media or ribbon and from the rapid heating and cooling process during printing. Chapter... replacing the printhead. How often you need to replace the printhead depends factors such as the print images, the type of direct thermal media or ribbon in use, the amount of energy to periodically replace the printhead. So, you need to the printhead, the print speed, and...
...Open the front door and media cover. Media cover Front door PM4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 111 The firmware can only detect the new printhead when the printer is subject to wear both from the direct thermal media or ribbon and from the rapid heating and cooling process during printing. Chapter... replacing the printhead. How often you need to replace the printhead depends factors such as the print images, the type of direct thermal media or ribbon in use, the amount of energy to periodically replace the printhead. So, you need to the printhead, the print speed, and...