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... Origin Dot #0 X-start value. For 300 dots/inch printheads, a dot = 0.00333 inches or 3.33 mils. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 79 The location of the label. 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. For 203 dots/inch printheads, a dot is executed. Chapter 6 -
... Origin Dot #0 X-start value. For 300 dots/inch printheads, a dot = 0.00333 inches or 3.33 mils. Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide 79 The location of the label. 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. For 203 dots/inch printheads, a dot is executed. Chapter 6 -
Fingerprint Developer's Guide (old)
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Controlling the Printer This example changes the "uart1:" settings: SETUP "SER-COM,UART1,TRANS BUF,2000" Saving the Setup You can decide whether a change in the printhead. For specific information on using SYSVAR, see the next section. Returns 1 if a power-up for direct thermal or 1 if set using SYSVAR(35): • If SYSVAR(35) = 0 (default), the setup is saved as a file and remains effective after a reboot or power down...
Controlling the Printer This example changes the "uart1:" settings: SETUP "SER-COM,UART1,TRANS BUF,2000" Saving the Setup You can decide whether a change in the printhead. For specific information on using SYSVAR, see the next section. Returns 1 if a power-up for direct thermal or 1 if set using SYSVAR(35): • If SYSVAR(35) = 0 (default), the setup is saved as a file and remains effective after a reboot or power down...
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... or completely by issuing a FILES statement in the printer. Note: Make backup copies on the host before you can use a CLEAR statement to empty all strings, set all variables to zero, and reset all arrays to free up memory space in temporary memory, you replace memory units or install additional memory in Immediate Mode. Formatting the Permanent Memory The printer permanent memory ("/c") can check the size of the printer memory. FORMAT "/c" erases all files in the...
... or completely by issuing a FILES statement in the printer. Note: Make backup copies on the host before you can use a CLEAR statement to empty all strings, set all variables to zero, and reset all arrays to free up memory space in temporary memory, you replace memory units or install additional memory in Immediate Mode. Formatting the Permanent Memory The printer permanent memory ("/c") can check the size of the printer memory. FORMAT "/c" erases all files in the...
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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...
Intermec Direct Protocol 8.60 Programmer's Reference Manual
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... channel busy and to set the "Status" LED solid red (assuming the printer is specified using an ERROR instruction. Examples: ERROR 1010,"HARDWARE ERROR"↵ ERROR 1029,"PRINTHEAD↔VOLT-↔↔AGE↔TOO↔HIGH"↵ The following error conditions are always handled without having to remove the message. 64 Intermec Direct Protocol v.8.60-Programmer's Reference Manual as listed below ). Character 17 is...
... channel busy and to set the "Status" LED solid red (assuming the printer is specified using an ERROR instruction. Examples: ERROR 1010,"HARDWARE ERROR"↵ ERROR 1029,"PRINTHEAD↔VOLT-↔↔AGE↔TOO↔HIGH"↵ The following error conditions are always handled without having to remove the message. 64 Intermec Direct Protocol v.8.60-Programmer's Reference Manual as listed below ). Character 17 is...
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... Head lifted. 1083 Ribbon low. 1023 Incomplete label. 1084 Paper low. 1024 File too large. 1085 Connection timed out. 1025 File does not exist. 1086 Secret not found. 1026 Label pending. 1087 Paper jam. 1027 Out of range. 1038 Communication checksum error. 1203 Font format error. 1039 Not mounted. 1204 Specifications not compatible with 1040 Unknown file operating system. Appendix A-Error Messages Code Message/Explanation Code Message...
... Head lifted. 1083 Ribbon low. 1023 Incomplete label. 1084 Paper low. 1024 File too large. 1085 Connection timed out. 1025 File does not exist. 1086 Secret not found. 1026 Label pending. 1087 Paper jam. 1027 Out of range. 1038 Communication checksum error. 1203 Font format error. 1039 Not mounted. 1204 Specifications not compatible with 1040 Unknown file operating system. Appendix A-Error Messages Code Message/Explanation Code Message...
Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide (old)
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To troubleshoot your printer 1 Send the "Error Code, Request" command (syntax ) to the printer and see if the printer returns an error message. 2 If the printer returns an error message, find it receives from the printer or have problems while operating the printer, follow the next procedure to correct the problem. 3 Clean the printer components and check all connections. Follow the instructions in the "Printer Operation Problems" and "Print Quality Problems" sections of the printer user's manual. How the Printer Handles Error Conditions...
To troubleshoot your printer 1 Send the "Error Code, Request" command (syntax ) to the printer and see if the printer returns an error message. 2 If the printer returns an error message, find it receives from the printer or have problems while operating the printer, follow the next procedure to correct the problem. 3 Clean the printer components and check all connections. Follow the instructions in the "Printer Operation Problems" and "Print Quality Problems" sections of the printer user's manual. How the Printer Handles Error Conditions...
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... text character, 4 error codes, listed, 71 conditions, handling, 70 handling, printer, 70 image overrun, 70 insufficient storage memory, 71 invalid numeric character, 71 parameter, 70 syntax, 70 escape print commands, 89 examples ASCII control codes, in command string, 4 bar code label, illustrated, 10 changing data in label format, 19 complex labels, 28 Direct Graphics mode, 66 graphics, using, 30 line and box fields, using , 30 sample label...
... text character, 4 error codes, listed, 71 conditions, handling, 70 handling, printer, 70 image overrun, 70 insufficient storage memory, 71 invalid numeric character, 71 parameter, 70 syntax, 70 escape print commands, 89 examples ASCII control codes, in command string, 4 bar code label, illustrated, 10 changing data in label format, 19 complex labels, 28 Direct Graphics mode, 66 graphics, using, 30 line and box fields, using , 30 sample label...
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See memory switching printer operating modes, 6 syntax errors, 70 T test and service commands, described, 3 Test and Service mode, entering, 6, 7 Traditional Chinese font, 42 troubleshooting, 70 TrueDoc fonts, printer compatibility, 38 TrueType fonts code pages, installing, 42 licensing, 43 memory required, 41 printer language, choosing, 41 U UDC, defined, 44 UDF, defined, 44 user-defined character fields, 12 user-defined characters Advanced mode, 48 creating, 44 Emulation mode, 45 one bit per byte, 45 six bits per...
See memory switching printer operating modes, 6 syntax errors, 70 T test and service commands, described, 3 Test and Service mode, entering, 6, 7 Traditional Chinese font, 42 troubleshooting, 70 TrueDoc fonts, printer compatibility, 38 TrueType fonts code pages, installing, 42 licensing, 43 memory required, 41 printer language, choosing, 41 U UDC, defined, 44 UDF, defined, 44 user-defined character fields, 12 user-defined characters Advanced mode, 48 creating, 44 Emulation mode, 45 one bit per byte, 45 six bits per...
PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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... Network Type Using Printer Commands 89 Upgrading Firmware 90 Downloading Fonts and Graphics 92 4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 93 Troubleshooting the Printer 94 Contacting Product Support 94 Understanding Error Messages 95 Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions 99 Resetting the Printer 104 Adjusting the Printer 105 Adjusting the Pressure Arm 106 Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor 107 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure 111 Adjusting the Ribbon Break Shaft 112 Installing Quick-Load Guides 112 Maintaining the Printer 115 Cleaning the Printer 115 Cleaning...
... Network Type Using Printer Commands 89 Upgrading Firmware 90 Downloading Fonts and Graphics 92 4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 93 Troubleshooting the Printer 94 Contacting Product Support 94 Understanding Error Messages 95 Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions 99 Resetting the Printer 104 Adjusting the Printer 105 Adjusting the Pressure Arm 106 Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor 107 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure 111 Adjusting the Ribbon Break Shaft 112 Installing Quick-Load Guides 112 Maintaining the Printer 115 Cleaning the Printer 115 Cleaning...
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... settings in the setup. Users allowed to enter the old password before you are setting up the printer from its internal keyboard. Configuring the Printer Understanding the General Network Settings (continued) Setting Old Admin Password New Admin Password Restrictions Description You need to change network settings: (Fingerprint only) Defines who may change the password. The new password you want to update: Defines who may perform a firmware upgrade using FTP, PrintSet, or IFAB. You cannot remove "admin" from a Compact Flash card. Users allowed to use...
... settings in the setup. Users allowed to enter the old password before you are setting up the printer from its internal keyboard. Configuring the Printer Understanding the General Network Settings (continued) Setting Old Admin Password New Admin Password Restrictions Description You need to change network settings: (Fingerprint only) Defines who may change the password. The new password you want to update: Defines who may perform a firmware upgrade using FTP, PrintSet, or IFAB. You cannot remove "admin" from a Compact Flash card. Users allowed to use...
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... may need to your network. • Make sure that your printer is not working properly. Networking Problems and Possible Solutions Problem I cannot connect to access your Intermec service representative. For help , see "Adjusting the Ribbon Break Shaft" on your computer to my printer home page. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Print Quality Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem The transfer ribbon wrinkles. For help , contact your printer's home page. 102 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter...
... may need to your network. • Make sure that your printer is not working properly. Networking Problems and Possible Solutions Problem I cannot connect to access your Intermec service representative. For help , see "Adjusting the Ribbon Break Shaft" on your computer to my printer home page. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Print Quality Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem The transfer ribbon wrinkles. For help , contact your printer's home page. 102 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Chapter...
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... 92 using to upgrade firmware 90 changing command language 4 Class 1 tag, troubleshooting 104 cleaning exterior 116 media guides 116 printhead 118 COM menu Fingerprint 157 IPL 160 command language changing from the Setup menu 4 changing from web page 68 selecting at startup 3 communications page 65 ports and options 126 setting up 802.11 radio 47 setting up Ethernet 44 settings, configuring 65 compressed printout, troubleshooting 101 configuration advanced 163 menu, IPL 162 settings, changing 62-87 contacting Product Support 94 control panel...
... 92 using to upgrade firmware 90 changing command language 4 Class 1 tag, troubleshooting 104 cleaning exterior 116 media guides 116 printhead 118 COM menu Fingerprint 157 IPL 160 command language changing from the Setup menu 4 changing from web page 68 selecting at startup 3 communications page 65 ports and options 126 setting up 802.11 radio 47 setting up Ethernet 44 settings, configuring 65 compressed printout, troubleshooting 101 configuration advanced 163 menu, IPL 162 settings, changing 62-87 contacting Product Support 94 control panel...
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... default configuration 148 Feedadj menu 157 Media menu 158 Net-Com, NET1 menu 156 Network menu 157 Print Defs menu 159 RFID menu 157 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Index Ser-Com, UART1 menu 156 Setup menu illustration 63 sounds, described 7 using commands to upgrade firmware 91 using to configure network type 89 using to configure the printer 86 using to download fonts and graphics 92 using to serially configure IP settings 46 firmware downloading updates 90 upgrading overview 90 using PrintSet 90 with CF card or USB...
... default configuration 148 Feedadj menu 157 Media menu 158 Net-Com, NET1 menu 156 Network menu 157 Print Defs menu 159 RFID menu 157 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Index Ser-Com, UART1 menu 156 Setup menu illustration 63 sounds, described 7 using commands to upgrade firmware 91 using to configure network type 89 using to configure the printer 86 using to download fonts and graphics 92 using to serially configure IP settings 46 firmware downloading updates 90 upgrading overview 90 using PrintSet 90 with CF card or USB...
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...Work Indicator odfefsc9r5ib-e9d9 6 IP address configuring manually 46 retrieving with DHCP 45 IP conmfiegsusraagteio9n6e,r9ro9r, error IP link error, error message 96 IP settings, configuring serially 46 IPL COM menu 160 command language changing 4 described 3 Configuration menu 162 configuring wireless security 53 default configuration 151 Media menu 162 Network menu 161 RFID menu 161 Ser-Com menu 160 Setup menu illustration 63 sounds, described 7 Test/Service menu 161 using commands to upgrade firmware 91 using to configure network type 89 using to configure the printer 86 using to download...
...Work Indicator odfefsc9r5ib-e9d9 6 IP address configuring manually 46 retrieving with DHCP 45 IP conmfiegsusraagteio9n6e,r9ro9r, error IP link error, error message 96 IP settings, configuring serially 46 IPL COM menu 160 command language changing 4 described 3 Configuration menu 162 configuring wireless security 53 default configuration 151 Media menu 162 Network menu 161 RFID menu 161 Ser-Com menu 160 Setup menu illustration 63 sounds, described 7 Test/Service menu 161 using commands to upgrade firmware 91 using to configure network type 89 using to configure the printer 86 using to download...
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... supported by tag type, error message 103 O optional environment variables, web style guide 168 out of paper, error message 96 out of transfer ribbon, error message 96 P paper cutter, accessory 145 paper fault, error message 98 paper out, error message 98 paper sensor, accessory 145 parallel port pins and descriptions 131 using to connect printer to PC 43 password changing with web page 71 home page 45 pause button, described 5 peel-off printing, loading media 16 performing a testprint 36 physical specifications 126 power LED, described 6 power specifications...
... supported by tag type, error message 103 O optional environment variables, web style guide 168 out of paper, error message 96 out of transfer ribbon, error message 96 P paper cutter, accessory 145 paper fault, error message 98 paper out, error message 98 paper sensor, accessory 145 parallel port pins and descriptions 131 using to connect printer to PC 43 password changing with web page 71 home page 45 pause button, described 5 peel-off printing, loading media 16 performing a testprint 36 physical specifications 126 power LED, described 6 power specifications...
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..., troubleshooting 99 PrintSet using to configure the printer 86 using to download fonts and graphics 92 using to set up wireless communications 48 using to upgrade firmware 90 Product Support, contacting 94 PSU over temperature, error message 98 R real time clock, accessory 146 replacing, printhead 120 required environment variables, web style guide 167 resetting the printer 104 RFID error codes, troubleshooting 104 media, printing on 39 menu Fingerprint 157 IPL 161 tsreottuinblgess,hcooontfiinggur1in0g3-61604 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
..., troubleshooting 99 PrintSet using to configure the printer 86 using to download fonts and graphics 92 using to set up wireless communications 48 using to upgrade firmware 90 Product Support, contacting 94 PSU over temperature, error message 98 R real time clock, accessory 146 replacing, printhead 120 required environment variables, web style guide 167 resetting the printer 104 RFID error codes, troubleshooting 104 media, printing on 39 menu Fingerprint 157 IPL 161 tsreottuinblgess,hcooontfiinggur1in0g3-61604 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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... network type 89 initial startup 4 understanding 6 using to configure the printer 62 security, configuring wireless 82 selecting a command language 3 self-adhesive labels, media specifications 136 self-adhesive strip, media specifications 134 self-strip printing, loading media 16 sensor, calibrating 98 Ser-Com, UART1 menu, Fingerprint 156 serial communications, configuring from web page 65 serial interface default settings 128 illustration and pin descriptions 128 serial port default communication settings 42 using to connect printer to PC 42 Setup button, described 5 Setup menu PF2i and PF4i...
... network type 89 initial startup 4 understanding 6 using to configure the printer 62 security, configuring wireless 82 selecting a command language 3 self-adhesive labels, media specifications 136 self-adhesive strip, media specifications 134 self-strip printing, loading media 16 sensor, calibrating 98 Ser-Com, UART1 menu, Fingerprint 156 serial communications, configuring from web page 65 serial interface default settings 128 illustration and pin descriptions 128 serial port default communication settings 42 using to connect printer to PC 42 Setup button, described 5 Setup menu PF2i and PF4i...
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... transfer ribbon, loading 30 thumb drive. See USB mass storage drive tickets with black mark, media specifications 142 tickets with gaps, media specifications 139 troubleshooting printer 94 resetting the printer 104 U updates, downloading firmware 90 upgrading firmware 90 URL encoding syntax rules, web style guide 169 USB host interface, pins and descriptions 130 hub, connecting to printer 59 interface description 129 USB device port, using to connect printer to PC 43 USB host port connecting a USB hub 59 connecting bar code scanner 58 connecting keyboard 58 connecting peripherals...
... transfer ribbon, loading 30 thumb drive. See USB mass storage drive tickets with black mark, media specifications 142 tickets with gaps, media specifications 139 troubleshooting printer 94 resetting the printer 104 U updates, downloading firmware 90 upgrading firmware 90 URL encoding syntax rules, web style guide 169 USB host interface, pins and descriptions 130 hub, connecting to printer 59 interface description 129 USB device port, using to connect printer to PC 43 USB host port connecting a USB hub 59 connecting bar code scanner 58 connecting keyboard 58 connecting peripherals...
