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... document are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec by Honeywell. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Fingerprint, Ready-to-Work,and SmartSystems are subject to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a trademark of Intermec by Honeywell. © 2012-2014 Intermec by Honeywell. ii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Information and specifications contained in the...
... document are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec by Honeywell. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Fingerprint, Ready-to-Work,and SmartSystems are subject to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a trademark of Intermec by Honeywell. © 2012-2014 Intermec by Honeywell. ii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Information and specifications contained in the...
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PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual iii The document was originally released as Revision 001. Updated to this document. Version Number Date 003 3/2014 002 9/2013 Description of the PM23c printer. Document Change Record This page records changes to support the release of Change Added updated information on installing InterDriver.
PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual iii The document was originally released as Revision 001. Updated to this document. Version Number Date 003 3/2014 002 9/2013 Description of the PM23c printer. Document Change Record This page records changes to support the release of Change Added updated information on installing InterDriver.
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...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 ...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 Printer User Manual v
...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 ...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 Printer User Manual v
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... 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...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 Mid-Range Printer User ...
... 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...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 Mid-Range Printer User ...
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... 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... 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-Range Printer User Manual vii
... 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... 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-Range Printer User Manual vii
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... Alerts 87 Configure Error Alert Notification 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 Main Menu 95 Restore Defaults with ...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 Adjust the Printhead Balance 106 Adjust the Printhead Pressure 107 Adjust the Label Gap and Black Mark Sensor 108 viii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer...
... Alerts 87 Configure Error Alert Notification 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 Main Menu 95 Restore Defaults with ...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 Adjust the Printhead Balance 106 Adjust the Printhead Pressure 107 Adjust the Label Gap and Black Mark Sensor 108 viii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer...
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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 ... 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 ... 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
Contents x PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual
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... the equipment. Read and follow the safety warnings and cautions. This section explains how to the persons working on an IT power system. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xi Warning: A warning alerts you to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of circumstances. Before You Begin Before You Begin..., and equipment and data can be strictly observed to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that are in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment.
... the equipment. Read and follow the safety warnings and cautions. This section explains how to the persons working on an IT power system. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xi Warning: A warning alerts you to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of circumstances. Before You Begin Before You Begin..., and equipment and data can be strictly observed to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that are in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment.
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... remove the bottom plate. Dangerous voltage! Caution: Do not spray the printer with water. Dangerous voltage! Warning: Do not put your specific region and application. If you place the printer on an even surface that dangerous conditions cannot occur under any circumstances, ... closed before you use a cleaning card, carefully read the warning text on . Caution: Before you operate the printer. xii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Caution: Observe all safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to prevent the possibility of time. Before You...
... remove the bottom plate. Dangerous voltage! Caution: Do not spray the printer with water. Dangerous voltage! Warning: Do not put your specific region and application. If you place the printer on an even surface that dangerous conditions cannot occur under any circumstances, ... closed before you use a cleaning card, carefully read the warning text on . Caution: Before you operate the printer. xii PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual Caution: Observe all safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to prevent the possibility of time. Before You...
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... Repairs > Warranty. and Canada, contact your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xiii Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your local Intermec representative. To search for your Intermec product. This document provides warnings regarding personal safety during operation...
... Repairs > Warranty. and Canada, contact your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us. PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual xiii Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your local Intermec representative. To search for your Intermec product. This document provides warnings regarding personal safety during operation...
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... Product Family, and Product to find the PM43 printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PM43 Mid-Range Printer. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 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 For example, to find...
... Product Family, and Product to find the PM43 printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PM43 Mid-Range Printer. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 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 For example, to find...
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... device port for connecting to a wireless network. About the Printer About the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer The PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers are the same 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. The internal parts and back connectors are rugged label...
... device port for connecting to a wireless network. About the Printer About the PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer The PM23c, PM43, and PM43c printers are the same 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. The internal parts and back connectors are rugged label...
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... and the Ready-to print. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 5 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 (no display) • Full...
... and the Ready-to print. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 5 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 (no display) • Full...
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...the Print button during startup to enter Calibration mode or to feed media, pause print jobs, and print. For example, the printer may be starting up or performing a firmware upgrade. About the Print Button The blue button on the front panel is turned ...restore defaults if the printhead is ready for a print job. Use this table to -Work Indicator Status Description On Blinking Printer is lifted. 6 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual Chapter 1 - About the Printer 3FBEZUP8PSL JOEJDBUPS Ready-to-Work Indicator Location Ready-to understand the functions of...
...the Print button during startup to enter Calibration mode or to feed media, pause print jobs, and print. For example, the printer may be starting up or performing a firmware upgrade. About the Print Button The blue button on the front panel is turned ...restore defaults if the printhead is ready for a print job. Use this table to -Work Indicator Status Description On Blinking Printer is lifted. 6 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual Chapter 1 - About the Printer 3FBEZUP8PSL JOEJDBUPS Ready-to-Work Indicator Location Ready-to understand the functions of...
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... it completely prints one label. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 7 About the Icon Front Panel The icon front panel contains icons that light up . About the Printer Print Button Behavior (Continued) State of the Printer Ready Printing Paused Error Printer Behavior Press the Print button to resume ... the Print button to advance media. If the print key feature is enabled (on a PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer Use this table to advance media if possible. The printer will stop or pause printing. Press and hold the Print button for more than two seconds to stop...
... it completely prints one label. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 7 About the Icon Front Panel The icon front panel contains icons that light up . About the Printer Print Button Behavior (Continued) State of the Printer Ready Printing Paused Error Printer Behavior Press the Print button to resume ... the Print button to advance media. If the print key feature is enabled (on a PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Printer Use this table to advance media if possible. The printer will stop or pause printing. Press and hold the Print button for more than two seconds to stop...
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... not installed. There are no configuration problems. Ribbon is out or there is a problem with the ribbon. Printhead is paused. The printer is lifted. Sending or receiving data. Out of media or there is lowered. Printhead is a problem with one of Front Panel Icons...Ribbon is not having any problems or the printer is ready for printing. Media is a printer problem not associated with the media (jammed, not loaded correctly). There is available and loaded correctly. The printhead is not paused. 8 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual There are no general errors....
... not installed. There are no configuration problems. Ribbon is out or there is a problem with the ribbon. Printhead is paused. The printer is lifted. Sending or receiving data. Out of media or there is lowered. Printhead is a problem with one of Front Panel Icons...Ribbon is not having any problems or the printer is ready for printing. Media is a printer problem not associated with the media (jammed, not loaded correctly). There is available and loaded correctly. The printhead is not paused. 8 PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual There are no general errors....
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... amber Off Description Maintenance is a resistive touch panel that supports touch input with fingers, gloved hands, or a stylus. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 9 The Full Touch Display Front Panel on a PM43 and PM23c Printer The full touch screen is required and a lifetime odometer setting has been reached. Once the process is complete, the...
... amber Off Description Maintenance is a resistive touch panel that supports touch input with fingers, gloved hands, or a stylus. PM23c, PM43, and PM43 Mid-Range Printer User Manual 9 The Full Touch Display Front Panel on a PM43 and PM23c Printer The full touch screen is required and a lifetime odometer setting has been reached. Once the process is complete, the...