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..., reproduced, or used for use , copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and its operational phases. ii PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual www.intermec.com The information contained herein is accompanied by Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without fee, provided that the above copyright...
..., reproduced, or used for use , copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and its operational phases. ii PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual www.intermec.com The information contained herein is accompanied by Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without fee, provided that the above copyright...
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... (P/N 934-020-001) versions of the user's manuals. • Incorporated the EasyLAN User's Guide (P/N 1-960590-03) and the EasyCoder Printer RFID User's Guide (P/N 934-008-002) into Adobe FrameMaker 8.0. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual iii Bring into this manual. • Removed configuration information from the EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Kit Installation Instructions (P/N 1-960589...
... (P/N 934-020-001) versions of the user's manuals. • Incorporated the EasyLAN User's Guide (P/N 1-960590-03) and the EasyCoder Printer RFID User's Guide (P/N 934-008-002) into Adobe FrameMaker 8.0. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual iii Bring into this manual. • Removed configuration information from the EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Kit Installation Instructions (P/N 1-960589...
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Information on Intermec Ready-To-Work Indicator added. Supports original IPL version (v2.00). More bar codes supported. Revised to factory default added. New method for returning to support IPL v2.10. iv PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Information about EasyLAN Wireless interface added. Version Number 02 01 00 Date 2/2004 10/2003 5/2003 Description of Change Revised to support IPL v2.20.
Information on Intermec Ready-To-Work Indicator added. Supports original IPL version (v2.00). More bar codes supported. Revised to factory default added. New method for returning to support IPL v2.10. iv PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Information about EasyLAN Wireless interface added. Version Number 02 01 00 Date 2/2004 10/2003 5/2003 Description of Change Revised to support IPL v2.20.
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... LEDs 6 Understanding the Screen 6 Understanding the Printer Sounds 7 Loading Media 7 Loading Media for Tear-Off Printing 8 Loading Tear-Off Media With Quick-Load Guides 14 Loading Media for Peel-Off Printing 16 Loading Media for Cut-Off Printing (PF4i Only 24 Loading Media From an External Supply... 30 Loading Ribbon 30 Printing a Test Label 36 Creating and Printing Labels 39 Printing on RFID Media (PF2i Only 39 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual v
... LEDs 6 Understanding the Screen 6 Understanding the Printer Sounds 7 Loading Media 7 Loading Media for Tear-Off Printing 8 Loading Tear-Off Media With Quick-Load Guides 14 Loading Media for Peel-Off Printing 16 Loading Media for Cut-Off Printing (PF4i Only 24 Loading Media From an External Supply... 30 Loading Ribbon 30 Printing a Test Label 36 Creating and Printing Labels 39 Printing on RFID Media (PF2i Only 39 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual v
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...Connecting a USB Hub to the USB Host Port 59 3 Configuring the Printer 61 Configuring Your Printer 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Screen 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page 64 Configuring Communications Settings 65 Configuring Media Settings 65 Configuring RFID... 82 Configuring 802.1x Settings 84 Configuring Your Printer With PrintSet 86 Configuring Your Printer With Commands Sent From Your PC 86 Configuring Your Printer Using SmartSystems Foundation 87 Configuring Your Printer Using Wavelink Avalanche 88 vi PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
...Connecting a USB Hub to the USB Host Port 59 3 Configuring the Printer 61 Configuring Your Printer 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Screen 62 Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page 64 Configuring Communications Settings 65 Configuring Media Settings 65 Configuring RFID... 82 Configuring 802.1x Settings 84 Configuring Your Printer With PrintSet 86 Configuring Your Printer With Commands Sent From Your PC 86 Configuring Your Printer Using SmartSystems Foundation 87 Configuring Your Printer Using Wavelink Avalanche 88 vi PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual
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...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 the Exterior of the Printer 116 Cleaning the Media Guides 116 Cleaning the Printhead 118 Replacing the Printhead 120 A Specifications 125 Specifications 126 Interfaces ... Serial Interface 128 USB Interface 129 USB Host Interface 130 Ethernet Interface 130 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 131 Media Specifications 132 Accessories for the Printer 145 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual vii
...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 the Exterior of the Printer 116 Cleaning the Media Guides 116 Cleaning the Printhead 118 Replacing the Printhead 120 A Specifications 125 Specifications 126 Interfaces ... Serial Interface 128 USB Interface 129 USB Host Interface 130 Ethernet Interface 130 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 131 Media Specifications 132 Accessories for the Printer 145 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual vii
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.../Service Menu 161 IPL Media Menu 162 IPL Configuration Menu 162 D Advanced Configuration 163 Printer File System (Fingerprint 164 Device Tree Structure 164 Devices and Directories 164 Customizing the Printer Home Page 166 Web Style Guide Files 167 Content of a Web Style Guide File ...167 Required Environment Variables 167 Optional Environment Variables 168 x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules 169 Memory and Storage 170 Creating a Web Style Guide File 170 viii PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User...
.../Service Menu 161 IPL Media Menu 162 IPL Configuration Menu 162 D Advanced Configuration 163 Printer File System (Fingerprint 164 Device Tree Structure 164 Devices and Directories 164 Customizing the Printer Home Page 166 Web Style Guide Files 167 Content of a Web Style Guide File ...167 Required Environment Variables 167 Optional Environment Variables 168 x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules 169 Memory and Storage 170 Creating a Web Style Guide File 170 viii PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User...
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Contents I Index 171 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual ix
Contents I Index 171 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual ix
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...beginning of circumstances. This section explains how to avoid damaging the equipment you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual xi When you see this icon, you must be damaged if you are in this document. Note: Notes either ...to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that must follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to prevent...
...beginning of circumstances. This section explains how to avoid damaging the equipment you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual xi When you see this icon, you must be damaged if you are in this document. Note: Notes either ...to identify and understand warnings, cautions, and notes that must follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to prevent...
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... or to request technical support for your local representative, from the Intermec website, click About Us > Contact Us. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com. xii PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Web Support Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. Telephone Support In...
... or to request technical support for your local representative, from the Intermec website, click About Us > Contact Us. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com. xii PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Web Support Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty. Telephone Support In...
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..., maintain, and troubleshoot it. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual xiii Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and the Product field to your product page. Related Documents Here are some related Intermec documents you may find the PF2i printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PF2i. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If...
..., maintain, and troubleshoot it. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual xiii Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and the Product field to your product page. Related Documents Here are some related Intermec documents you may find the PF2i printer product page, click Printers and Media > Industrial Printers > PF2i. 4 Click the Manuals tab. 5 If...
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Throughout this section to changes in host environments or applications. Identifying the Parts of the printer. Using the Printer Learning About the Printer The PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printers are referred to as "printer" unless otherwise noted. The PF2i and PF4i include integrated USB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces and can easily adapt to familiarize yourself with the parts...
Throughout this section to changes in host environments or applications. Identifying the Parts of the printer. Using the Printer Learning About the Printer The PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printers are referred to as "printer" unless otherwise noted. The PF2i and PF4i include integrated USB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces and can easily adapt to familiarize yourself with the parts...
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.... Printer Language Descriptions Printer Language Description Fingerprint Intermec Fingerprint is a Datamax™ simulation program that lets you are prompted to design label formats and write custom printer application software. The language you select automatically runs each time you use DSim, see the ZSim Programmer's Guide. The first time you start your printer. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User...
.... Printer Language Descriptions Printer Language Description Fingerprint Intermec Fingerprint is a Datamax™ simulation program that lets you are prompted to design label formats and write custom printer application software. The language you select automatically runs each time you use DSim, see the ZSim Programmer's Guide. The first time you start your printer. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User...
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...first time you turn on page 64. 4 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Once your printer is running . The way that corresponds to the printer language you can also change the printer language from the printer's home page. The language you select automatically runs each ... DEFS > CMD LANGUAGE. 1 Press T. 2 Enter the Fingerprint password: 8311. 3 Press E. 4 Go to run on your printer. For help, see "Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page" on your printer language • Press the key that you turn on which language you are currently running a particular...
...first time you turn on page 64. 4 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual Once your printer is running . The way that corresponds to the printer language you can also change the printer language from the printer's home page. The language you select automatically runs each ... DEFS > CMD LANGUAGE. 1 Press T. 2 Enter the Fingerprint password: 8311. 3 Press E. 4 Go to run on your printer. For help, see "Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page" on your printer language • Press the key that you turn on which language you are currently running a particular...
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... familiarize yourself with the printer. Status PF4i Shift F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 7 8 9 Pause 4 5 6 Setup 1 2 3 Feed ./- 0 Clear Enter Control Panel: Use this illustration to interact with the buttons and lights on the printer. For help, see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide.... are using Fingerprint applications, you press I Display error messages, Ready-to each button or disable individual buttons. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 5 L or R After you can assign custom functions to -Work status, and communication channel information. Chapter...
... familiarize yourself with the printer. Status PF4i Shift F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 7 8 9 Pause 4 5 6 Setup 1 2 3 Feed ./- 0 Clear Enter Control Panel: Use this illustration to interact with the buttons and lights on the printer. For help, see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide.... are using Fingerprint applications, you press I Display error messages, Ready-to each button or disable individual buttons. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 5 L or R After you can assign custom functions to -Work status, and communication channel information. Chapter...
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...Description Power is communicating. Intermec Off Ready-to perform an action. Using the Printer Understanding the LEDs The printer has three LEDs: Power, Status, and the Intermec Readyto-Work® indicator...printer is initializing. • The printer is waiting for external resources. • There is a printer error that requires you press the I button). • firmware is ready. Status Status Solid green The printer is being upgraded. The screen displays error messages, as well as useful information when you start, setup, and upgrade your printer. 6 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer...
...Description Power is communicating. Intermec Off Ready-to perform an action. Using the Printer Understanding the LEDs The printer has three LEDs: Power, Status, and the Intermec Readyto-Work® indicator...printer is initializing. • The printer is waiting for external resources. • There is a printer error that requires you press the I button). • firmware is ready. Status Status Solid green The printer is being upgraded. The screen displays error messages, as well as useful information when you start, setup, and upgrade your printer. 6 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer...
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... a Fingerprint command to operate. For help , see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. For help , see the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide. • If you are running Fingerprint: • the printer beeps when you want the printer to turn off (self-strip) • External supply PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 7 You can also use Fingerprint commands...
... a Fingerprint command to operate. For help , see the Intermec Fingerprint Developer's Guide. For help , see the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide. • If you are running Fingerprint: • the printer beeps when you want the printer to turn off (self-strip) • External supply PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 7 You can also use Fingerprint commands...
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...sensitivity number attached to load the same type of media. In tear-off the media against the printer's tear bar. Loading Media for the Printer" on page 145. 8 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual For more information, see "Accessories for Tear-Off Printing In tear-off, or ...straight-through, printing mode, you change the media type, or if the printer does not feed the media properly, ...
...sensitivity number attached to load the same type of media. In tear-off the media against the printer's tear bar. Loading Media for the Printer" on page 145. 8 PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual For more information, see "Accessories for Tear-Off Printing In tear-off, or ...straight-through, printing mode, you change the media type, or if the printer does not feed the media properly, ...
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Using the Printer 2 To raise the printhead, turn the printhead lift lever clockwise. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 9 To load media for tear-off printing 1 Open the media cover. Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer 2 To raise the printhead, turn the printhead lift lever clockwise. PF2i and PF4i Mid-Range Printer User's Manual 9 To load media for tear-off printing 1 Open the media cover. Chapter 1 -