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... notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. For patent information, please refer to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a registered certification mark of Intermec Technologies Corporation. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. ii PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for use...
... notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. For patent information, please refer to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is a registered certification mark of Intermec Technologies Corporation. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. ii PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for use...
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PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual iii Document Change Record This page records changes to verify a USB mass storage device is supported by the printer. • Expanded the Upgrading Firmware procedure. Version Number 003 002 Date 1/2014 11/2010 Description of Change Updated Global Services and Support information. • Added methods to this document.
PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual iii Document Change Record This page records changes to verify a USB mass storage device is supported by the printer. • Expanded the Upgrading Firmware procedure. Version Number 003 002 Date 1/2014 11/2010 Description of Change Updated Global Services and Support information. • Added methods to this document.
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... a Test Label 19 Creating and Printing Labels 20 2 Connecting the Printer 21 Connecting the Printer to Your PC 22 Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the USB Device Port 22 Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the Serial Port 22 Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the IEEE 1284 Port 23 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual v
... a Test Label 19 Creating and Printing Labels 20 2 Connecting the Printer 21 Connecting the Printer to Your PC 22 Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the USB Device Port 22 Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the Serial Port 22 Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the IEEE 1284 Port 23 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual v
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... USB Hub to the USB Host Port 38 3 Configuring the Printer 39 Configuring the Printer 40 Configuring the PD42 Printer from the Screen 40 Configuring the Printer From the Home Page 42 Configuring Communications Settings 43 Configuring Media ...Printer Using Commands Sent From Your PC 57 Configuring the Printer Using SmartSystems Foundation 57 Choosing an Ethernet or Wireless Network 58 Using the PD42 Screen to Choose the Network Type 58 Using Printer Commands to Choose the Network Type 58 Upgrading the Firmware 59 Downloading Fonts and Graphics 62 vi PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer...
... USB Hub to the USB Host Port 38 3 Configuring the Printer 39 Configuring the Printer 40 Configuring the PD42 Printer from the Screen 40 Configuring the Printer From the Home Page 42 Configuring Communications Settings 43 Configuring Media ...Printer Using Commands Sent From Your PC 57 Configuring the Printer Using SmartSystems Foundation 57 Choosing an Ethernet or Wireless Network 58 Using the PD42 Screen to Choose the Network Type 58 Using Printer Commands to Choose the Network Type 58 Upgrading the Firmware 59 Downloading Fonts and Graphics 62 vi PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer...
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Contents 4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 65 Troubleshooting the Printer 66 Contacting Product Support 66 Understanding Error Messages on the PD42 67 Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions 69 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 72 Using the Line Analyzer in...of the Printer 90 A Specifications 91 Printer Specifications 92 Interfaces 94 RS-232 Serial Interface 94 USB Interface 95 USB Host Interface 96 Ethernet Interface 96 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 97 Media Specifications 98 Accessories for the Printer 107 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's...
Contents 4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 65 Troubleshooting the Printer 66 Contacting Product Support 66 Understanding Error Messages on the PD42 67 Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions 69 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 72 Using the Line Analyzer in...of the Printer 90 A Specifications 91 Printer Specifications 92 Interfaces 94 RS-232 Serial Interface 94 USB Interface 95 USB Host Interface 96 Ethernet Interface 96 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 97 Media Specifications 98 Accessories for the Printer 107 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's...
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Contents D Advanced Configuration 131 Printer File System (Fingerprint 132 Device Tree Structure 132 Devices and Directories 132 Customing the Printer Home Page 134 Web Style Guide Files 134 Content of a Web Style Guide File 135 Required Environment Variables 135 Optional Environment Variables 135 x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules 137 Memory and Storage 137 Creating a Web Style Guide File 137 I Index 139 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual ix
Contents D Advanced Configuration 131 Printer File System (Fingerprint 132 Device Tree Structure 132 Devices and Directories 132 Customing the Printer Home Page 134 Web Style Guide Files 134 Content of a Web Style Guide File 135 Required Environment Variables 135 Optional Environment Variables 135 x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules 137 Memory and Storage 137 Creating a Web Style Guide File 137 I Index 139 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual ix
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.... PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual xi Disclaimer of merchantability and fitness for additional product information. All warranties are in this document. A caution alerts you with all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. Note...: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs >...
.... PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual xi Disclaimer of merchantability and fitness for additional product information. All warranties are in this document. A caution alerts you with all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. Note...: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs >...
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... the features of our documentation. Telephone Support In the U.S.A. Outside the U.S.A. xii PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Before you work with the printer, you with your local Intermec representative. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to review technical information or to install, configure, operate...
... the features of our documentation. Telephone Support In the U.S.A. Outside the U.S.A. xii PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Before you work with the printer, you with your local Intermec representative. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to review technical information or to install, configure, operate...
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... for your product page. To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual xiii Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and the Product field to find the PD41 printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PD41. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If your product does...
... for your product page. To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual xiii Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and the Product field to find the PD41 printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PD41. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If your product does...
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Using the Printer Learning About the Printers The PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printers are referred to as "printer" unless the information is specific to familiarize yourself with a large graphical screen and programmable buttons. Control LEDs (4) Print button Front View of the Printer Use this manual, both models of the PD41 and PD42 printers. The PD42 features an intuitive user interface with...
Using the Printer Learning About the Printers The PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printers are referred to as "printer" unless the information is specific to familiarize yourself with a large graphical screen and programmable buttons. Control LEDs (4) Print button Front View of the Printer Use this manual, both models of the PD41 and PD42 printers. The PD42 features an intuitive user interface with...
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... of the PD42 Printer Chapter 1 - For more information see the following procedure. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 3 On the PD42 printer, you select the command language the first time you power up the printer. Display Soft keys (5) Control LEDs (4) Print button Front View of the PD41 and PD42 Printers Selecting the Printer Command Language The PD41 and PD42 printers come loaded...
... of the PD42 Printer Chapter 1 - For more information see the following procedure. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 3 On the PD42 printer, you select the command language the first time you power up the printer. Display Soft keys (5) Control LEDs (4) Print button Front View of the PD41 and PD42 Printers Selecting the Printer Command Language The PD41 and PD42 printers come loaded...
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... lets you design, download, and modify formats. ZSim is an easy-to use with it does not have a screen to run on your printer. 4 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Intermec Printer Language (IPL) is a Zebra™ interpreter program that interprets ZPL II or later programs. To set up , configure, and use programming language that...
... lets you design, download, and modify formats. ZSim is an easy-to use with it does not have a screen to run on your printer. 4 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Intermec Printer Language (IPL) is a Zebra™ interpreter program that interprets ZPL II or later programs. To set up , configure, and use programming language that...
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... Home Page" on page 42 or "Configuring the Printer Using PrintSet" on the PD42. Understanding the Front Panel The PD41 control panel consists of one button and four LEDs. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 5 Using the Printer Choose command language FP IPL ZSIM DSIM ESIM PD42 Startup Screen: This screen appears the first time you...
... Home Page" on page 42 or "Configuring the Printer Using PrintSet" on the PD42. Understanding the Front Panel The PD41 control panel consists of one button and four LEDs. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 5 Using the Printer Choose command language FP IPL ZSIM DSIM ESIM PD42 Startup Screen: This screen appears the first time you...
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...page 9. For more information, see "Printer Problems and Possible Solutions" on the state of the printer. The Print Button and Four Surrounding LEDs The four LEDs can be on, off, or flashing depending on page 69. 6 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Most causes of the Print... button is to receive data. There are hardware related. There is powered on. For help, see "Understanding Printer States" on the front panel is ready to feed media ...
...page 9. For more information, see "Printer Problems and Possible Solutions" on the state of the printer. The Print Button and Four Surrounding LEDs The four LEDs can be on, off, or flashing depending on page 69. 6 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Most causes of the Print... button is to receive data. There are hardware related. There is powered on. For help, see "Understanding Printer States" on the front panel is ready to feed media ...
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... Extended Testmode to -Work™ Blue Flashing blue Off Description Turns on page 74. Fingerprint 10.6.0 Test The PD42 Screen and Soft Keys PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 7 The printer is not fully operational because: • the printer is waiting for input from you if a specific error has occurred or if it is operational.
... Extended Testmode to -Work™ Blue Flashing blue Off Description Turns on page 74. Fingerprint 10.6.0 Test The PD42 Screen and Soft Keys PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 7 The printer is not fully operational because: • the printer is waiting for input from you if a specific error has occurred or if it is operational.
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...the previous option. Continue. Applies a setting or selects a command. The function of the printer. Feeds out media. Performs a testfeed. Pauses the printer. Decreases the selected number. Using the Printer Below the display screen, there are five buttons that act as "soft keys." Exits or... mode, and dump mode. Increases the selected number. Understanding the Soft Key Functions Soft Key F1 to file. 8 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Enters or exits Setup mode. Moves up a level in the screen right above the associated button. Test Enters or...
...the previous option. Continue. Applies a setting or selects a command. The function of the printer. Feeds out media. Performs a testfeed. Pauses the printer. Decreases the selected number. Using the Printer Below the display screen, there are five buttons that act as "soft keys." Exits or... mode, and dump mode. Increases the selected number. Understanding the Soft Key Functions Soft Key F1 to file. 8 PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual Enters or exits Setup mode. Moves up a level in the screen right above the associated button. Test Enters or...
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..., which indicate the current mode of the interface settings in 5 second intervals. Error The printer is printing labels. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 9 Information mode (i-mode) (PD42 only) You can enter various states which means it is idle. Dumpmode The printer is in an error state. For more information, see "Using Extended Testmode" on...
..., which indicate the current mode of the interface settings in 5 second intervals. Error The printer is printing labels. PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printer User's Manual 9 Information mode (i-mode) (PD42 only) You can enter various states which means it is idle. Dumpmode The printer is in an error state. For more information, see "Using Extended Testmode" on...