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... software. Fingerprint firmware is entered as downloading data from a host PC. For information on using Fingerprint to the printer from a host, configuring a bar code label format, enabling and disabling printer options, or starting a print job and returning print job status. Which Printers Support Fingerprint? This guide includes information on specific Fingerprint commands, see the printer user's guide. For more information on your Intermec printer. Note: Depending on printer-specific features, such as setting up the printer, loading printer firmware, or loading media...
... software. Fingerprint firmware is entered as downloading data from a host PC. For information on using Fingerprint to the printer from a host, configuring a bar code label format, enabling and disabling printer options, or starting a print job and returning print job status. Which Printers Support Fingerprint? This guide includes information on specific Fingerprint commands, see the printer user's guide. For more information on your Intermec printer. Note: Depending on printer-specific features, such as setting up the printer, loading printer firmware, or loading media...
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.... 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 Fingerprint printers. Chapter 1 - For more information, see the user's guide for your printer. 2 Turn the printer on your printer, change the HyperTerminal connection settings accordingly. SETUP WRITE Command Results: This screen shows some of the default settings. 4 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide Continue with HyperTerminal 1 Connect the printer to...
.... 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 Fingerprint printers. Chapter 1 - For more information, see the user's guide for your printer. 2 Turn the printer on your printer, change the HyperTerminal connection settings accordingly. SETUP WRITE Command Results: This screen shows some of the default settings. 4 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide Continue with HyperTerminal 1 Connect the printer to...
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... media that all fonts should print the same size regardless of measure is = 0.00492 inches or 4.92 mils. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 79 X-axis Anchor points Y-axis Field Origin Dot #0 X-start value. This value can be set by using a SETUP command, or by : • the printer X-start Insertion point Feed direction Field Positioning Settings About Units of Measure The unit of the printhead density. The location...
... media that all fonts should print the same size regardless of measure is = 0.00492 inches or 4.92 mils. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 79 X-axis Anchor points Y-axis Field Origin Dot #0 X-start value. This value can be set by using a SETUP command, or by : • the printer X-start Insertion point Feed direction Field Positioning Settings About Units of Measure The unit of the printhead density. The location...
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.... Returns Data Send Ready (DSR) condition on "uart3:". Returns the number of bytes received at out-of the media against the printhead should be read or set up for direct thermal or 1 if set using SYSVAR, see the next section. For more information, see the Fingerprint Command Reference Manual. Returns 1 if a power-up for thermal transfer printing. Chapter 7 - Controlling the Printer This example changes the "uart1:" settings: SETUP...
.... Returns Data Send Ready (DSR) condition on "uart3:". Returns the number of bytes received at out-of the media against the printhead should be read or set up for direct thermal or 1 if set using SYSVAR, see the next section. For more information, see the Fingerprint Command Reference Manual. Returns 1 if a power-up for thermal transfer printing. Chapter 7 - Controlling the Printer This example changes the "uart1:" settings: SETUP...
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... operation and are necessary for example ".profile". Formatting the Permanent Memory The printer permanent memory ("/c") can check the size of the printer memory. Chapter 7 - Controlling the Printer 10 CHDIR "tmp:" ..... 90 CHDIR "/c" Checking Free Memory You can be formatted either to KILL some programs or files, or to use the FRE function in a small instruction that returns the number of free bytes in a specified part of the memory in the printer...
... operation and are necessary for example ".profile". Formatting the Permanent Memory The printer permanent memory ("/c") can check the size of the printer memory. Chapter 7 - Controlling the Printer 10 CHDIR "tmp:" ..... 90 CHDIR "/c" Checking Free Memory You can be formatted either to KILL some programs or files, or to use the FRE function in a small instruction that returns the number of free bytes in a specified part of the memory in the printer...
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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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... 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...
PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide
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... 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 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer 1 Introducing the PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer 2 What's New 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 3 Understanding the Control Panel 3 Understanding the Printer Language 6 Changing the Printer Language 7 Understanding the Printer Sounds 9 Understanding the Backlight 10 Using the Batteries 10 Installing the Battery 11...
... 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 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer 1 Introducing the PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer 2 What's New 2 Identifying the Parts of the Printer 3 Understanding the Control Panel 3 Understanding the Printer Language 6 Changing the Printer Language 7 Understanding the Printer Sounds 9 Understanding the Backlight 10 Using the Batteries 10 Installing the Battery 11...
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... and type: {SYS:USH} 4 Send the enable administrator rights command: su -p pass admin 5 Send the run command to change the printer language: setlanguage IPL -r To change the printer language using a serial cable. b Replace the printer battery. c Turn the printer on page 29. 2 Start a communications program like HyperTerminal. 3 Enter U-shell. For help, see the language of you want to select the language. 8 Cold boot the printer: a Remove the printer battery. The Setup menu system appears 2 Press until you reach Print...
... and type: {SYS:USH} 4 Send the enable administrator rights command: su -p pass admin 5 Send the run command to change the printer language: setlanguage IPL -r To change the printer language using a serial cable. b Replace the printer battery. c Turn the printer on page 29. 2 Start a communications program like HyperTerminal. 3 Enter U-shell. For help, see the language of you want to select the language. 8 Cold boot the printer: a Remove the printer battery. The Setup menu system appears 2 Press until you reach Print...
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... the printer buttons. Using the PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer 7 Press to select. To change the printer language using the display and ESC/P 1 Make sure the printer is in the AC adapter. • You open the media door. • You close the media door. • You insert a cable. PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide 9 c Turn the printer on. The printer reboots automatically. Chapter 1 - b Replace the printer battery. Understanding the Printer Sounds Sound Power Hardware Button...
... the printer buttons. Using the PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer 7 Press to select. To change the printer language using the display and ESC/P 1 Make sure the printer is in the AC adapter. • You open the media door. • You close the media door. • You insert a cable. PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide 9 c Turn the printer on. The printer reboots automatically. Chapter 1 - b Replace the printer battery. Understanding the Printer Sounds Sound Power Hardware Button...
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... and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide 13 You should be using a power supply or in the 4-bay battery charger (Model AC18). • Do not set the backlight to look at the battery icons on the control panel of the printer. Battery charging error. Battery is no battery in Standby mode. • Remove the battery from the printer if you will not be able to replace...
... and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide 13 You should be using a power supply or in the 4-bay battery charger (Model AC18). • Do not set the backlight to look at the battery icons on the control panel of the printer. Battery charging error. Battery is no battery in Standby mode. • Remove the battery from the printer if you will not be able to replace...
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... requires little user interaction. Using Test Mode Test mode is in the order that they occur, such as a low battery or a paper fault. Chapter 1 - Two test modes are using. 22 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide Understanding Test Mode Use Test mode to verify printer settings, test printing, restore factory default settings, or enter Dump mode for information on page 54 for troubleshooting purposes. To enter Test mode 1 Make sure the printer is a simple sequence of media you encounter an error message, see "Understanding Error Messages" on...
... requires little user interaction. Using Test Mode Test mode is in the order that they occur, such as a low battery or a paper fault. Chapter 1 - Two test modes are using. 22 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide Understanding Test Mode Use Test mode to verify printer settings, test printing, restore factory default settings, or enter Dump mode for information on page 54 for troubleshooting purposes. To enter Test mode 1 Make sure the printer is a simple sequence of media you encounter an error message, see "Understanding Error Messages" on...
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... turn the printer off. 4 Press Feed and Standby buttons at the same time until CLOSE PRINTER DOOR appears on the screen. 5 Close the media cover. After you exit Dump mode, the printer returns to factory defaults. Chapter 1 - The printer is loaded with media. 2 Press the media cover release button to open the media cover. 3 Press the Standby button to exit Extended Test mode. Using Extended Test Mode Use Extended Test mode to run additional diagnostic tests, entering Dump mode, and resetting to Ready mode...
... turn the printer off. 4 Press Feed and Standby buttons at the same time until CLOSE PRINTER DOOR appears on the screen. 5 Close the media cover. After you exit Dump mode, the printer returns to factory defaults. Chapter 1 - The printer is loaded with media. 2 Press the media cover release button to open the media cover. 3 Press the Standby button to exit Extended Test mode. Using Extended Test Mode Use Extended Test mode to run additional diagnostic tests, entering Dump mode, and resetting to Ready mode...
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... to print the Config testprint of the printer language. To print a test page with a printer using ESC/P 1 Press and hold the Feed and Power button simultaneously until you are ready to exit Dump Mode. 26 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide You can select from several test page options for each of your choice. To print a self test with a printer using IPL 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Press until the printer shows the media you reach Test/Service...
... to print the Config testprint of the printer language. To print a test page with a printer using ESC/P 1 Press and hold the Feed and Power button simultaneously until you are ready to exit Dump Mode. 26 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide You can select from several test page options for each of your choice. To print a self test with a printer using IPL 1 Press the Setup button. 2 Press until the printer shows the media you reach Test/Service...
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... list, click Wireless Setup Wizard. To set up the printer for the administrator user name and password, type them on your PC. 2 On your PC, start PrintSet. 3 Select your access points. Connect the other end of the printer. These procedures include information on setting up the printer to the serial port on page 42. For LEAP authentication, the printer supports Open EAP, but does not support Network EAP. PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide...
... list, click Wireless Setup Wizard. To set up the printer for the administrator user name and password, type them on your PC. 2 On your PC, start PrintSet. 3 Select your access points. Connect the other end of the printer. These procedures include information on setting up the printer to the serial port on page 42. For LEAP authentication, the printer supports Open EAP, but does not support Network EAP. PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide...
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... media cover to charge the battery. Printer keeps printing • Check media settings. the desired position. Communications" on blinking. or feeding when it is not in • Check for errors in Ready mode. 56 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide The printer is not completely closed . Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PB21 and PB31 Possible Printer Error Icons and Messages (continued) Error Icon Error Message Door open Description The printer is not • Verify that the wireless settings...
... media cover to charge the battery. Printer keeps printing • Check media settings. the desired position. Communications" on blinking. or feeding when it is not in • Check for errors in Ready mode. 56 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide The printer is not completely closed . Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining the PB21 and PB31 Possible Printer Error Icons and Messages (continued) Error Icon Error Message Door open Description The printer is not • Verify that the wireless settings...
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... PROTOCOL Setup NETWORK TEST/SERVICE IP SELECTION TESTPRINT IP ADDRESS CONFIG MEDIA CONFIGURATION MEDIA TYPE PWRUP EMULATION PAPER TYPE PRINT SPEED POWER LOW BATTERY SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY ORIENTATION CONTRAST NETMASK DEFAULT ROUTER NAME SERVER TEST LABELS FORMAT PAGE TESTFEED MODE LTS CALIBRATION STANDBY TIMER LBL LENGTH DOTS SENSITIVITY MAC ADDRESS UDC DARKNESS FONT DATA DUMP MEMORY RESET LSS TEST LBL REST POINT FORM ADJ DOTS X FORM ADJ DOTS Y ADVANCED THERMAL MGMT MIN SPEED 80 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide...
... PROTOCOL Setup NETWORK TEST/SERVICE IP SELECTION TESTPRINT IP ADDRESS CONFIG MEDIA CONFIGURATION MEDIA TYPE PWRUP EMULATION PAPER TYPE PRINT SPEED POWER LOW BATTERY SLEEP TIMER DISPLAY ORIENTATION CONTRAST NETMASK DEFAULT ROUTER NAME SERVER TEST LABELS FORMAT PAGE TESTFEED MODE LTS CALIBRATION STANDBY TIMER LBL LENGTH DOTS SENSITIVITY MAC ADDRESS UDC DARKNESS FONT DATA DUMP MEMORY RESET LSS TEST LBL REST POINT FORM ADJ DOTS X FORM ADJ DOTS Y ADVANCED THERMAL MGMT MIN SPEED 80 PB21 and PB31 Mobile Receipt Printer User Guide...
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... connecting to the printer using USB 28 control panel features 3 D default settings ESC/P printers 76 Fingerprint printers 74, 75 display modes error 22 information 19 pause 20 ready 19 setup 20 test 22 downloading fonts and graphics 51 E error messages and icons door open 56 field out of label 55 IP configuration error 55 IP link error 55 LSS too high/low 55 out of paper 55 pause 55 printhead hot 55 upgrading 55 Error mode 22 ESC/P changing printer language 8 default settings...
... connecting to the printer using USB 28 control panel features 3 D default settings ESC/P printers 76 Fingerprint printers 74, 75 display modes error 22 information 19 pause 20 ready 19 setup 20 test 22 downloading fonts and graphics 51 E error messages and icons door open 56 field out of label 55 IP configuration error 55 IP link error 55 LSS too high/low 55 out of paper 55 pause 55 printhead hot 55 upgrading 55 Error mode 22 ESC/P changing printer language 8 default settings...
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... mode 20 power specifications 66 print speed and resolution 67 Index printer backlight 10 charging batteries 12 cleaning 60 cold booting 60 communication problems 58 configuring 42 control default panel 3 settings 74, 75 downloading fonts and graphics 51 features 2 home page 43 languages, choosing 6 loading media 14 memory 66 parts 2 printing a test page 26 Ready-to-Work indicator 5 soft keys 5 sounds, understanding 9 troubleshooting problems 56 using the batteries 10 using the buttons 4 Printer Home Page, upgrading firmware 46 printer language changing using...
... mode 20 power specifications 66 print speed and resolution 67 Index printer backlight 10 charging batteries 12 cleaning 60 cold booting 60 communication problems 58 configuring 42 control default panel 3 settings 74, 75 downloading fonts and graphics 51 features 2 home page 43 languages, choosing 6 loading media 14 memory 66 parts 2 printing a test page 26 Ready-to-Work indicator 5 soft keys 5 sounds, understanding 9 troubleshooting problems 56 using the batteries 10 using the buttons 4 Printer Home Page, upgrading firmware 46 printer language changing using...
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... Smart Card Reader 17 SmartSystems, changing configuration settings 44, 48 soft keys, using 5 sounds, status 9 specifications external fanfold media 68 media 67 memory 66 power 66 print speed and resolution 67 print technology 67 supported media 68 temperature and humidity 66 T temperature and humidity specifications 66 Test mode 22 test page, printing 26 troubleshooting communication problems 58 contacting product support 54 error messages 54 printer problems and solutions 56 using Dump mode in IPL 59 using the line analyzer in Fingerprint 58 U upgrading firmware using...
... Smart Card Reader 17 SmartSystems, changing configuration settings 44, 48 soft keys, using 5 sounds, status 9 specifications external fanfold media 68 media 67 memory 66 power 66 print speed and resolution 67 print technology 67 supported media 68 temperature and humidity 66 T temperature and humidity specifications 66 Test mode 22 test page, printing 26 troubleshooting communication problems 58 contacting product support 54 error messages 54 printer problems and solutions 56 using Dump mode in IPL 59 using the line analyzer in Fingerprint 58 U upgrading firmware using...
