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...to any such supplier for any infringement of such rights. 2.6 You may not remove, intentionally cover or alter any proprietary notices, copyright notices, labels or marks that are made if You retain no longer own or You cease to use the System(s) on the Software. 2.7 You agree that... You will be transferred unless You transfer all copies of Intermec. Intermec End User License Agreement Important: Carefully read this End User License Agreement (EULA) before installing or using the Software and must bear the copyright...
...to any such supplier for any infringement of such rights. 2.6 You may not remove, intentionally cover or alter any proprietary notices, copyright notices, labels or marks that are made if You retain no longer own or You cease to use the System(s) on the Software. 2.7 You agree that... You will be transferred unless You transfer all copies of Intermec. Intermec End User License Agreement Important: Carefully read this End User License Agreement (EULA) before installing or using the Software and must bear the copyright...
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...-Off Printing 24 Loading Media for Internal Batch Takeup Printing 32 Loading Media for Printing From an External Supply 41 Loading Ribbon 43 Printing a Test Label 51 Creating and Printing Labels 53 Printing on RFID Media 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual v
...-Off Printing 24 Loading Media for Internal Batch Takeup Printing 32 Loading Media for Printing From an External Supply 41 Loading Ribbon 43 Printing a Test Label 51 Creating and Printing Labels 53 Printing on RFID Media 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual v
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... Problems and Finding Solutions 111 Resetting the Printer 117 Adjusting the Printer 118 Adjusting the Pressure Arm 118 Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor 119 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure 123 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor 124 Maintaining the Printer 125 Cleaning the Printer 125 Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer 126 Cleaning the... Interface 140 USB Interface 141 USB Host Interface 142 Ethernet Interface 142 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 143 Media Specifications 144 Accessories for the Printer 155 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual vii
... Problems and Finding Solutions 111 Resetting the Printer 117 Adjusting the Printer 118 Adjusting the Pressure Arm 118 Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor 119 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure 123 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor 124 Maintaining the Printer 125 Cleaning the Printer 125 Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer 126 Cleaning the... Interface 140 USB Interface 141 USB Host Interface 142 Ethernet Interface 142 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 143 Media Specifications 144 Accessories for the Printer 155 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual vii
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This chapter contains these sections: • Learning About the Printers • Loading Media • Loading Ribbon • Printing a Test Label • Creating and Printing Labels • Printing on RFID Media 1 1 Using the Printer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PX4i and PX6i printers.
This chapter contains these sections: • Learning About the Printers • Loading Media • Loading Ribbon • Printing a Test Label • Creating and Printing Labels • Printing on RFID Media 1 1 Using the Printer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PX4i and PX6i printers.
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The first time you start your printer, you use to design label formats and write custom printer application software. Printer Command Language Descriptions Printer Language Description Fingerprint Intermec Fingerprint is a BASIC-inspired programming language you are prompted to -use ZSim, see the ZSim ...II or later programs. To setup, configure, and use programming language that lets you interact with different printer command languages. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 3 The printer language you choose affects the functionality of the printer and how...
The first time you start your printer, you use to design label formats and write custom printer application software. Printer Command Language Descriptions Printer Language Description Fingerprint Intermec Fingerprint is a BASIC-inspired programming language you are prompted to -use ZSim, see the ZSim ...II or later programs. To setup, configure, and use programming language that lets you interact with different printer command languages. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 3 The printer language you choose affects the functionality of the printer and how...
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...Pause + Shift Setup Feed P P + S E F Description Feeds or pauses a print job. Reprints the last printed label Pauses and resumes printing. Feeds a blank label or other media type. Chapter 1 - Using the Printer Changing the Printer Language From the Setup Menu (continued) Language ZSim... 4 5 6 Feed Enter 123 ./- 0 Clear Control Panel: Use this illustration to interact with the buttons and lights on the printer. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 5 Understanding the Buttons Use the buttons and button combinations to SETUP > PRINT DEFS > CMD LANGUAGE...
...Pause + Shift Setup Feed P P + S E F Description Feeds or pauses a print job. Reprints the last printed label Pauses and resumes printing. Feeds a blank label or other media type. Chapter 1 - Using the Printer Changing the Printer Language From the Setup Menu (continued) Language ZSim... 4 5 6 Feed Enter 123 ./- 0 Clear Control Panel: Use this illustration to interact with the buttons and lights on the printer. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 5 Understanding the Buttons Use the buttons and button combinations to SETUP > PRINT DEFS > CMD LANGUAGE...
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... < > F + S Performs a Testfeed (feeds a blank label and adjusts the media feed). I Displays error messages, Ready-to perform an action. Blinking green The printer is ready. Intermec Off Ready-to-Work Indicator The Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator is off when the printer: • is...on . Understanding the LEDs The printer has three LEDs: Power, Status, and the Intermec Readyto-Work® indicator. For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 106. 6 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer"...
... < > F + S Performs a Testfeed (feeds a blank label and adjusts the media feed). I Displays error messages, Ready-to perform an action. Blinking green The printer is ready. Intermec Off Ready-to-Work Indicator The Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator is off when the printer: • is...on . Understanding the LEDs The printer has three LEDs: Power, Status, and the Intermec Readyto-Work® indicator. For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 106. 6 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer"...
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...the Printer Understanding the Screen The screen provides background illumination and displays two lines of the application. Loading Media The PX4i and PX6i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. The method you use to load media depends on which ... and duration of media or ribbon. • you start, setup, and upgrade your printer. For help , see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. For help , see the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide. • If you are running Fingerprint: • the printer beeps when you press...
...the Printer Understanding the Screen The screen provides background illumination and displays two lines of the application. Loading Media The PX4i and PX6i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. The method you use to load media depends on which ... and duration of media or ribbon. • you start, setup, and upgrade your printer. For help , see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. For help , see the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide. • If you are running Fingerprint: • the printer beeps when you press...
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You need this number to set the media sensitivity. 8 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual You need this number ...self-strip) • Cut-off , or straight-through, printing mode, you are using IPL, save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to set the media sensitivity. Loading Media for the Printer" on page 155.... of media: • Non-adhesive continuous stock • Self-adhesive continuous stock with liner • Self-adhesive labels with liner • Tickets with gaps (gap stock), with or without perforations • Tickets with black marks ...
You need this number to set the media sensitivity. 8 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual You need this number ...self-strip) • Cut-off , or straight-through, printing mode, you are using IPL, save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to set the media sensitivity. Loading Media for the Printer" on page 155.... of media: • Non-adhesive continuous stock • Self-adhesive continuous stock with liner • Self-adhesive labels with liner • Tickets with gaps (gap stock), with or without perforations • Tickets with black marks ...
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...make sure that the media runs through the slot in ). Loading Media for the Printer" on labels that have a label length of the adhesive and liner, and resistance against electrostatic charging. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 15 Make sure that it downwards. Tear off ,... or self-strip mode, self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing. You can only be...
...make sure that the media runs through the slot in ). Loading Media for the Printer" on labels that have a label length of the adhesive and liner, and resistance against electrostatic charging. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 15 Make sure that it downwards. Tear off ,... or self-strip mode, self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing. You can only be...
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Using the Printer 10 Route the media through the print unit and push it in as far as it will go. 11 Pull out approximately 40 cm (15 in) of labels and remove the labels from the liner. 40 cm/15 in 20 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer 10 Route the media through the print unit and push it in as far as it will go. 11 Pull out approximately 40 cm (15 in) of labels and remove the labels from the liner. 40 cm/15 in 20 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
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...designed for Cut-Off Printing You can be enabled in front of 60 to 175 grams/m2 (basis weight 40 to facilitate loading media. 24 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual The cutter option: • is held by a latch inside the media compartment and can install ...the automatic paper cutter option to the shears, which can be used for non-adhesive continuous stock and self-adhesive labels with liner (cut only liner between 60 and 175 μm, roughly corresponding to a paper weight of the printer's dot line. For help , see...
...designed for Cut-Off Printing You can be enabled in front of 60 to 175 grams/m2 (basis weight 40 to facilitate loading media. 24 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual The cutter option: • is held by a latch inside the media compartment and can install ...the automatic paper cutter option to the shears, which can be used for non-adhesive continuous stock and self-adhesive labels with liner (cut only liner between 60 and 175 μm, roughly corresponding to a paper weight of the printer's dot line. For help , see...
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PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 25 Using the Printer • has a switch ...operating when it from cutting edges. Always keep the cutter in the open position. • can also install an optional label taken sensor so that prevents it is removed. Turn off the printer. 2 Open the cutter and media cover. You can... be fitted with an optional tray for collecting cutoff labels. • requires the front door to be removed. To load media for the Printer" on the power and reboot the printer....
PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 25 Using the Printer • has a switch ...operating when it from cutting edges. Always keep the cutter in the open position. • can also install an optional label taken sensor so that prevents it is removed. Turn off the printer. 2 Open the cutter and media cover. You can... be fitted with an optional tray for collecting cutoff labels. • requires the front door to be removed. To load media for the Printer" on the power and reboot the printer....
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... pre-perforated tickets and tags are wound up inside the printer. Using the Printer 14 Close the cutter while pulling on the end of printed labels, tickets, or tags can then be used for Internal Batch Takeup Printing In batch takeup mode, printed... labels fitted on the power. 16 Press F to 40% of media: • Self-adhesive labels fitted on liner • Pre-perforated tickets with gaps • Pre-perforated tickets with marks 32 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual
... pre-perforated tickets and tags are wound up inside the printer. Using the Printer 14 Close the cutter while pulling on the end of printed labels, tickets, or tags can then be used for Internal Batch Takeup Printing In batch takeup mode, printed... labels fitted on the power. 16 Press F to 40% of media: • Self-adhesive labels fitted on liner • Pre-perforated tickets with gaps • Pre-perforated tickets with marks 32 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual
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Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 10 Route the media through the print unit and push it in as far as it will go. 11 Pull out approximately 40 cm (15 in) of labels. 40 cm/15 in PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 37
Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 10 Route the media through the print unit and push it in as far as it will go. 11 Pull out approximately 40 cm (15 in) of labels. 40 cm/15 in PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 37
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Using the Printer 12 Route the labels around the guide plate and back under the print unit to the takeup hub. 13 Wind up some of the media on the takeup hub and secure it with the green clip. Winding and Securing the Media 38 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer 12 Route the labels around the guide plate and back under the print unit to the takeup hub. 13 Wind up some of the media on the takeup hub and secure it with the green clip. Winding and Securing the Media 38 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
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... the Setup menu. Prints a chess board pattern. c Press E. Prints a horizontal set of bar codes. Prints a vertical set of bar codes. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 51 Using the Printer 13 Set the Paper Type to exit the Setup menu. d Press T to Thermal ...Transfer Ribbon (TTR). For more information, see the next tables. Chapter 1 - Printing a Test Label You can print a test label (perform a testprint) to: • make sure that your printer is working properly. • get your printer's keypad, press T to ...
... the Setup menu. Prints a chess board pattern. c Press E. Prints a horizontal set of bar codes. Prints a vertical set of bar codes. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 51 Using the Printer 13 Set the Paper Type to exit the Setup menu. d Press T to Thermal ...Transfer Ribbon (TTR). For more information, see the next tables. Chapter 1 - Printing a Test Label You can print a test label (perform a testprint) to: • make sure that your printer is working properly. • get your printer's keypad, press T to ...
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...codes with different characteristics and useful information about the printer model, program version, print speed, and media sensitivity setup. 52 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual printer mileage; Contains WINS name, MAC address, IP selection, IP address, netmask..., primary WINS server, secondary WINS server, and network statistics. IPL Testprint Options Testprint Config SW HW Network RFID Test Label Test Labels Pitch Print Quality Description Contains current configuration parameters stored in the printer's memory, defined pages, defined formats, defined graphics...
...codes with different characteristics and useful information about the printer model, program version, print speed, and media sensitivity setup. 52 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual printer mileage; Contains WINS name, MAC address, IP selection, IP address, netmask..., primary WINS server, secondary WINS server, and network statistics. IPL Testprint Options Testprint Config SW HW Network RFID Test Label Test Labels Pitch Print Quality Description Contains current configuration parameters stored in the printer's memory, defined pages, defined formats, defined graphics...
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...the ability of the printer to evaluate the print quality of label data that shipped with your printer on the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. You can use the label design software LabelShop®. This option prints labels for all the UDCs stored in the printer's memory. ...formats stored in a single font. This option prints labels for all the user-defined fonts (UDF) stored in the printer's memory. For more information, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 53 Chapter...
...the ability of the printer to evaluate the print quality of label data that shipped with your printer on the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. You can use the label design software LabelShop®. This option prints labels for all the UDCs stored in the printer's memory. ...formats stored in a single font. This option prints labels for all the user-defined fonts (UDF) stored in the printer's memory. For more information, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 53 Chapter...
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.... • If necessary, avoid printing on RFID Media Media containing RFID tags is slightly thicker where the RFID tag is located. For thermal transfer labels, Intermec recommends using the TAGFIELD command, set the start and length parameters to even numbers. • For printers running Fingerprint: • If you are... this value depending on the type of media you choose. • To write to 565. For help configuring RFID parameters, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual
.... • If necessary, avoid printing on RFID Media Media containing RFID tags is slightly thicker where the RFID tag is located. For thermal transfer labels, Intermec recommends using the TAGFIELD command, set the start and length parameters to even numbers. • For printers running Fingerprint: • If you are... this value depending on the type of media you choose. • To write to 565. For help configuring RFID parameters, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual