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Initial release of Change Updated document for new printer models and new symbologies. Content in : • the Fingerprint Programmer's Reference Manual (P/N 937-005-001). • the Intermec Fingerprint 8.00 Tutorial (P/N 1-960608-00). Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide iii Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. Version Number 002 001 Date 7/2009 7/2008 Description of this document was originally located in this document.
Initial release of Change Updated document for new printer models and new symbologies. Content in : • the Fingerprint Programmer's Reference Manual (P/N 937-005-001). • the Intermec Fingerprint 8.00 Tutorial (P/N 1-960608-00). Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide iii Document Change Record This page records changes to this document. Version Number 002 001 Date 7/2009 7/2008 Description of this document was originally located in this document.
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... 12 Sending Command Strings in Immediate Mode 12 About Programming Mode 13 Using Line Numbers 14 Programming Without Line Numbers 14 Sending Programs to the Printer 15 Commands for Editing Code 15 Using Conditional Instructions 16 Using an IF...THEN...[ELSE] Instruction 16 Using an IF...THEN...[ELSE]...END IF Instruction... About Branching 17 Branching to Subroutines 17 Instructions for Conditional Branching 18 Unconditional Branching Using a GOTO Statement 21 Branching to an Error-Handling Subroutine 21 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide v
... 12 Sending Command Strings in Immediate Mode 12 About Programming Mode 13 Using Line Numbers 14 Programming Without Line Numbers 14 Sending Programs to the Printer 15 Commands for Editing Code 15 Using Conditional Instructions 16 Using an IF...THEN...[ELSE] Instruction 16 Using an IF...THEN...[ELSE]...END IF Instruction... About Branching 17 Branching to Subroutines 17 Instructions for Conditional Branching 18 Unconditional Branching Using a GOTO Statement 21 Branching to an Error-Handling Subroutine 21 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide v
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... 30 Renaming a Program 30 Saving in CompactFlash Memory Cards 30 Creating a Startup Program 30 3 Managing Files 33 Using Directories in the Printer File System 34 Using Path Shortcuts 34 About File Types 35 Commands for Listing Files 35 Listing a File With the FILELIST Program 35...37 Using the TRANSFER KERMIT Statement 37 Using the ZMODEM Protocol 37 Using a TRANSFER STATUS Statement 37 Commands for Transferring Files Between Printers 38 Checking Transferred Files With CHECKSUM 38 Commands for Working With Arrays 38 Specifying Array Dimensions Using DIM 39 Sorting Arrays 39 ...
... 30 Renaming a Program 30 Saving in CompactFlash Memory Cards 30 Creating a Startup Program 30 3 Managing Files 33 Using Directories in the Printer File System 34 Using Path Shortcuts 34 About File Types 35 Commands for Listing Files 35 Listing a File With the FILELIST Program 35...37 Using the TRANSFER KERMIT Statement 37 Using the ZMODEM Protocol 37 Using a TRANSFER STATUS Statement 37 Commands for Transferring Files Between Printers 38 Checking Transferred Files With CHECKSUM 38 Commands for Working With Arrays 38 Specifying Array Dimensions Using DIM 39 Sorting Arrays 39 ...
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... the Last Field Read With LOC 51 Determining File Length With LOF 51 Input From the Printer Keypad 51 Controlling Communication 52 Using BUSY or READY Statements 52 Using an ON LINE | OFF LINE Statement 53 Controlling... Printer Response with VERBON | VERBOFF 53 Managing Background Communication 53 Background Communication Example 54 Retrieving Buffer Status With... to a Sequential File With PRINT 61 Printing Characters by ASCII Values With PRINTONE 61 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide vii
... the Last Field Read With LOC 51 Determining File Length With LOF 51 Input From the Printer Keypad 51 Controlling Communication 52 Using BUSY or READY Statements 52 Using an ON LINE | OFF LINE Statement 53 Controlling... Printer Response with VERBON | VERBOFF 53 Managing Background Communication 53 Background Communication Example 54 Retrieving Buffer Status With... to a Sequential File With PRINT 61 Printing Characters by ASCII Values With PRINTONE 61 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide vii
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... a CLOSE Statement 64 Finding the Last Field Read and Determining File Length With LOC and LOF 64 Output to Communication Channels 64 Output to the Printer Display 65 5 Managing Fonts, Bar Codes, and Images 67 Managing Fonts 68 About Font Types 69 Selecting Fonts 69 Controlling Font Direction, Size, Slant, and... White Printing With NORIMAGE or INVIMAGE 83 Specifying Text for Printing With PRTXT 84 Defining Borders With PRBOX 84 Summary for Text Fields 84 viii Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide
... a CLOSE Statement 64 Finding the Last Field Read and Determining File Length With LOC and LOF 64 Output to Communication Channels 64 Output to the Printer Display 65 5 Managing Fonts, Bar Codes, and Images 67 Managing Fonts 68 About Font Types 69 Selecting Fonts 69 Controlling Font Direction, Size, Slant, and... White Printing With NORIMAGE or INVIMAGE 83 Specifying Text for Printing With PRTXT 84 Defining Borders With PRBOX 84 Summary for Text Fields 84 viii Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide
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... Handling Errors With ERRHAND.PRG 101 Renumbering Lines When Merging Files 101 Merging Programs 101 Using the Print Key 102 7 Controlling the Printer 103 Using Fingerprint to Control the Printer 104 Controlling Media Feed 104 Adjusting Media Feed Distance With TESTFEED 104 Feeding Media With FORMFEED 104 Overriding Start and Stop Adjust... Repeating the Last Printing Operation With PRINTFEED 106 Enabling Manual Printing With PRINT KEY ON 107 Checking the Transfer Ribbon and Printhead With SYSVAR 107 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide ix
... Handling Errors With ERRHAND.PRG 101 Renumbering Lines When Merging Files 101 Merging Programs 101 Using the Print Key 102 7 Controlling the Printer 103 Using Fingerprint to Control the Printer 104 Controlling Media Feed 104 Adjusting Media Feed Distance With TESTFEED 104 Feeding Media With FORMFEED 104 Overriding Start and Stop Adjust... Repeating the Last Printing Operation With PRINTFEED 106 Enabling Manual Printing With PRINT KEY ON 107 Checking the Transfer Ribbon and Printhead With SYSVAR 107 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide ix
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... FUNCTEST or FUNCTEST 109 Reprinting Labels After Interruptions 109 About Batch Printing 109 Using the Printer Keypad 111 Branching to Subroutines With KEY...ON and ON KEY...GOSUB 111 Defining Audio...Mode 114 Using the Printer Display 114 Printing Text to the Display on PF/PM/PX-Series Printers 114 Controlling the Display Cursor on PF/PM/PX-Series Printers 115 Customizing the ...Hardware and Firmware Versions 122 Checking Immediate Mode and STDIO Status 123 Rebooting the Printer 123 About Printer Memory 124 Permanent Memory 124 Temporary Memory 124 Using Memory Cards 125 Other ...
... FUNCTEST or FUNCTEST 109 Reprinting Labels After Interruptions 109 About Batch Printing 109 Using the Printer Keypad 111 Branching to Subroutines With KEY...ON and ON KEY...GOSUB 111 Defining Audio...Mode 114 Using the Printer Display 114 Printing Text to the Display on PF/PM/PX-Series Printers 114 Controlling the Display Cursor on PF/PM/PX-Series Printers 115 Customizing the ...Hardware and Firmware Versions 122 Checking Immediate Mode and STDIO Status 123 Rebooting the Printer 123 About Printer Memory 124 Permanent Memory 124 Temporary Memory 124 Using Memory Cards 125 Other ...
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... 133 Using the ERRHAND.PRG Utility Program 134 Modifying ERRHAND Variables and Subroutines 134 Complete Listing of ERRHAND.PRG 135 Standard Error Codes 138 A Printer Keypad Layouts 139 PF2i, PF4i, PF4ci 140 PM4i 142 PX4i and PX6i Standard Keypad, PA30 144 PX4i, PX6i Alphanumeric Keypad 146 About ID Numbers and ASCII Values... PB32 151 B Character Sets and Keywords 153 Introduction to Character Sets 154 About the UTF-8 Character Set 155 Example 156 Reserved Keywords and Symbols 157 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide xi
... 133 Using the ERRHAND.PRG Utility Program 134 Modifying ERRHAND Variables and Subroutines 134 Complete Listing of ERRHAND.PRG 135 Standard Error Codes 138 A Printer Keypad Layouts 139 PF2i, PF4i, PF4ci 140 PM4i 142 PX4i and PX6i Standard Keypad, PA30 144 PX4i, PX6i Alphanumeric Keypad 146 About ID Numbers and ASCII Values... PB32 151 B Character Sets and Keywords 153 Introduction to Character Sets 154 About the UTF-8 Character Set 155 Example 156 Reserved Keywords and Symbols 157 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide xi
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... and their part numbers. You need to be familiar with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your local Intermec representative. xiv Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide and Canada, contact your Intermec printer. For technical support in the Intermec Fingerprint programming language. You should also be familiar with networking terms, such as PDF files) that you can download for...
... and their part numbers. You need to be familiar with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your local Intermec representative. xiv Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide and Canada, contact your Intermec printer. For technical support in the Intermec Fingerprint programming language. You should also be familiar with networking terms, such as PDF files) that you can download for...
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1 Introduction to Fingerprint This chapter introduces Intermec Fingerprint and includes these topics: • What Is Fingerprint? • Which Printers Support Fingerprint? • Learning the Structure of Fingerprint Commands • Fingerprint Operating Modes • Sending Fingerprint Commands to the Printer Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 1
1 Introduction to Fingerprint This chapter introduces Intermec Fingerprint and includes these topics: • What Is Fingerprint? • Which Printers Support Fingerprint? • Learning the Structure of Fingerprint Commands • Fingerprint Operating Modes • Sending Fingerprint Commands to the Printer Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 1
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... variable input data with predefined label layouts. This guide includes information on printer-specific features, such as setting up the printer, loading printer firmware, or loading media, see the Intermec Direct Protocol Programmer's Reference Manual . A Fingerprint program can consist of ...card, or sent to perform a variety of Fingerprint Commands Fingerprint commands are text strings that include conditional branching and subroutines. Intermec Printer PA30 Print Engine PF2i, PF4i, PM4i, PX4i, PX6i PD41, PD42 PB21, PB31, PB22, PB32, PB50, PB51 Supports Fingerprint Version 8.x.x ...
... variable input data with predefined label layouts. This guide includes information on printer-specific features, such as setting up the printer, loading printer firmware, or loading media, see the Intermec Direct Protocol Programmer's Reference Manual . A Fingerprint program can consist of ...card, or sent to perform a variety of Fingerprint Commands Fingerprint commands are text strings that include conditional branching and subroutines. Intermec Printer PA30 Print Engine PF2i, PF4i, PM4i, PX4i, PX6i PD41, PD42 PB21, PB31, PB22, PB32, PB50, PB51 Supports Fingerprint Version 8.x.x ...
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...operating modes: • Immediate Mode. Sending Fingerprint Commands to the Printer To send Fingerprint commands to an Intermec printer, you need: • a terminal or host computer with other programs as the print feed. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 3 Specifies the insertion point for the program....Fingerprint Syntax" on page 13. Selects an image stored in Immediate Mode cannot be at the insertion point. Generally, commands sent in printer memory, where "Globe.1" is a numeric value indicating the x- For more information on page 12. • Programming Mode. Specifies ...
...operating modes: • Immediate Mode. Sending Fingerprint Commands to the Printer To send Fingerprint commands to an Intermec printer, you need: • a terminal or host computer with other programs as the print feed. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 3 Specifies the insertion point for the program....Fingerprint Syntax" on page 13. Selects an image stored in Immediate Mode cannot be at the insertion point. Generally, commands sent in printer memory, where "Globe.1" is a numeric value indicating the x- For more information on page 12. • Programming Mode. Specifies ...
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... its current setup parameters. SETUP WRITE Command Results: This screen shows some of the default settings. 4 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide For more information, see the user's guide for Fingerprint printers. The printer should now be connected to the printer. 5 In HyperTerminal, type the following text: SETUP WRITE "uart1:" 6 Press Enter. Continue with HyperTerminal 1 Connect...
... its current setup parameters. SETUP WRITE Command Results: This screen shows some of the default settings. 4 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide For more information, see the user's guide for Fingerprint printers. The printer should now be connected to the printer. 5 In HyperTerminal, type the following text: SETUP WRITE "uart1:" 6 Press Enter. Continue with HyperTerminal 1 Connect...
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2 Understanding Fingerprint Syntax This chapter explains the basics of Fingerprint command syntax and includes these sections: • Learning Fingerprint Syntax • About Devices • About Immediate Mode • About Programming Mode • Sending Programs to the Printer • Commands for Editing Code • Using Conditional Instructions • About Branching • About Loops • Structuring Your Program • Executing the Program • Breaking Program Execution • Breaking Program Execution Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 5
2 Understanding Fingerprint Syntax This chapter explains the basics of Fingerprint command syntax and includes these sections: • Learning Fingerprint Syntax • About Devices • About Immediate Mode • About Programming Mode • Sending Programs to the Printer • Commands for Editing Code • Using Conditional Instructions • About Branching • About Loops • Structuring Your Program • Executing the Program • Breaking Program Execution • Breaking Program Execution Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 5
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...Syntax Fingerprint syntax consists of a variety of statements. In some examples. Keywords generally indicate the action to be taken, the printer setting to a subroutine at line 1000. Copies a file. Keyword Examples Keyword BARSET COPY FORMAT DATE$ GOTO STORE IMAGE Description... Specifies a bar code. For specific command syntax, see the Fingerprint Command Reference Manual. A statement is not required. 6 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide Chapter 2 - ON BREAK 1 GOSUB indicates that on the first break interrupt instruction, the program must always ...
...Syntax Fingerprint syntax consists of a variety of statements. In some examples. Keywords generally indicate the action to be taken, the printer setting to a subroutine at line 1000. Copies a file. Keyword Examples Keyword BARSET COPY FORMAT DATE$ GOTO STORE IMAGE Description... Specifies a bar code. For specific command syntax, see the Fingerprint Command Reference Manual. A statement is not required. 6 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide Chapter 2 - ON BREAK 1 GOSUB indicates that on the first break interrupt instruction, the program must always ...
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...13...etc.), should the need arise. If the current position of the insertion point +1... A function can restrict the printer to insert additional lines (for ASCII code 65. It is a statement which returns a value. With the setup option... Fingerprint Syntax Note: By default, if you can be issued on a line containing other instructions and to the printer. If you want to change such a line, you choose to separate the function from the keyword and statement that...If you must send the whole line again using a DELETE statement. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 7
...13...etc.), should the need arise. If the current position of the insertion point +1... A function can restrict the printer to insert additional lines (for ASCII code 65. It is a statement which returns a value. With the setup option... Fingerprint Syntax Note: By default, if you can be issued on a line containing other instructions and to the printer. If you want to change such a line, you choose to separate the function from the keyword and statement that...If you must send the whole line again using a DELETE statement. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 7
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... lock: Refers To Electronic key. Can Be OPENed For Input Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 11 Communication Devices Name Refers To Can Be OPENed For console: Printer display and/or keyboard Input/Output uart1: Serial communication port Input...communication (optional) Input/Output usb1: USB communication port Input/Output finisher: Printer finisher interface Input/Output Memory Devices Name /rom /c tmp: Refers To Printer firmware (Kernel) plus read-only memory card. Main printer memory. Understanding Fingerprint Syntax Examples of Logical Operator OR A B F ...
... lock: Refers To Electronic key. Can Be OPENed For Input Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 11 Communication Devices Name Refers To Can Be OPENed For console: Printer display and/or keyboard Input/Output uart1: Serial communication port Input...communication (optional) Input/Output usb1: USB communication port Input/Output finisher: Printer finisher interface Input/Output Memory Devices Name /rom /c tmp: Refers To Printer firmware (Kernel) plus read-only memory card. Main printer memory. Understanding Fingerprint Syntax Examples of Logical Operator OR A B F ...
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... , but ending in a single line: 12 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide Any command line not starting with communication (for example BREAK, BUSY/READY, COMSET), the keyboard/display unit and the communication channels are specified by numbers instead of label printers. • Send commands that can be lowercase ... at once as soon as DELETE, LOAD, MERGE, NEW, REBOOT, or RUN. Input/Output/Random Data from Code 128 bar code via printer bar Input code wand interface. This method resembles the so-called "Escape sequences" used in either Immediate or Programming Mode, such as a ...
... , but ending in a single line: 12 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide Any command line not starting with communication (for example BREAK, BUSY/READY, COMSET), the keyboard/display unit and the communication channels are specified by numbers instead of label printers. • Send commands that can be lowercase ... at once as soon as DELETE, LOAD, MERGE, NEW, REBOOT, or RUN. Input/Output/Random Data from Code 128 bar code via printer bar Input code wand interface. This method resembles the so-called "Escape sequences" used in either Immediate or Programming Mode, such as a ...
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...PT "Hello" PF Note: The last example uses abbreviations, such as a carriage return is executed when you need more information, see the Intermec Direct Protocol Programmer's Reference Manual. For more information, see "Commands for Programming Mode: • when a line starts with a number. ... includes a flexible errorhandler. As soon as PF for syntax errors. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 13 For more program lines. Branching and loops can be saved in the program to be created in printer memory and used anytime. Chapter 2 - Understanding Fingerprint Syntax PRPOS 160...
...PT "Hello" PF Note: The last example uses abbreviations, such as a carriage return is executed when you need more information, see the Intermec Direct Protocol Programmer's Reference Manual. For more information, see "Commands for Programming Mode: • when a line starts with a number. ... includes a flexible errorhandler. As soon as PF for syntax errors. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 13 For more program lines. Branching and loops can be saved in the program to be created in printer memory and used anytime. Chapter 2 - Understanding Fingerprint Syntax PRPOS 160...
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... are used in the next section. The next example shows a short program with a line label, which is listed. This orders the printer to execute all preceding lines in order to make them easier to understand. Then you can use a space character between lines to allow ...the colon). The line label must start of characters appended by a colon (:). Chapter 2 - Intermec recommends that you next send the LIST command, Fingerprint automatically adds the line numbers: 14 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide If you can write the program line by line numbers. For more complex ...
... are used in the next section. The next example shows a short program with a line label, which is listed. This orders the printer to execute all preceding lines in order to make them easier to understand. Then you can use a space character between lines to allow ...the colon). The line label must start of characters appended by a colon (:). Chapter 2 - Intermec recommends that you next send the LIST command, Fingerprint automatically adds the line numbers: 14 Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide If you can write the program line by line numbers. For more complex ...