Intermec EasyCoder PD42 User Manual

Intermec EasyCoder PD42 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide EasyCoder® PD42 Printer...
  • Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2007 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the EasyCoder PD42 Printer ........2...
  • Page 4 Understanding Printer States ......... . 26 Understanding the Printer Startup Sequence ......30 Changing Configuration Settings.
  • Page 5 Cleaning the Media Compartment ....... 58 Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer ......58 Specification, Interfaces, and Options Printer Specifications.
  • Page 6 ........99 EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at Support > Warranty. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Before You Begin www.intermec.com...
  • Page 8: Web Support

    (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at information or to request technical support for your Intermec product. Telephone Support These services are available from Intermec. Services...
  • Page 9: Who Should Read This Manual

    This document provides you with information about the features of the PD42, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Related Documents This table contains a list of related Intermec documents and their part numbers. Document Title Intemec Fingerprint Programmer’s Reference Manual IPL Programmer’s Reference Manual...
  • Page 10 2 Click Service & Support > Manuals. 3 In the Select a Product field, choose the product whose documentation you want to download. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 11: Using The Printer

    Using the Printer This chapter includes the following sections: • Introducing the EasyCoder PD42 Printer • Features of the Printer • Working With the Print Button and LED Indicators • Working With the Display and the Soft Keys EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 12: Introducing The Easycoder Pd42 Printer

    Chapter 1 — Using the Printer Introducing the EasyCoder PD42 Printer The EasyCoder PD42 printer is a dependable and versatile printer suitable for medium-duty applications in manufacturing, transportation and warehouse environments. It has all-metal chassis and covers, proven printing mechanics, and powerful electronics providing sturdiness, performance, and reliability.
  • Page 13: Back View Of The Printer

    Back View of the Printer Side door Back View Back View: Connectors EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 1 — Using the Printer Intake for external media supply Machine labels USB host port Ethernet RJ-45 port USB port MAC address label...
  • Page 14: Media Compartment And Print Mechanism

    Media Compartment and Print Mechanism Media Compartment Label taken sensor Print Mechanism Ink position lever Edge guide Media supply post Ribbon supply shaft Ribbon rewind shaft Printhead balance boxes Thermal Tear bar printhead EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Ribbon Printhead lever Media feed rods...
  • Page 15: Firmware

    Firmware Your PD42 printer comes with either Fingerprint or IPL (Intermec Printer Language) firmware. The choice of firmware affects the functionality of the printer and how you interact with it. This manual contains information that applies exclusively to the type of firmware, so it is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself enough with your PD42 to know whether it runs Fingerprint or IPL.
  • Page 16: Working With The Print Button And Led Indicators

    LEDs and the Print Button Control LEDs Symbol The four LED indicators are on, off, or flashing depending on which state the printer is in. The Power LED ( ) is always on for all states except Power Off. “Understanding Printer States” on Color...
  • Page 17: Working With The Display And The Soft Keys

    The blue Ready-to-Work LED ( )shows the operational status of the printer. In simple terms, it is turned on when the printer is operational. The indicator is set to flash when the printer is receiving data or under certain “mild” error conditions, for...
  • Page 18 Below the display are five buttons that act as “soft keys,” which means that the function of each button depends on the state of the printer. The function is indicated with a small icon in the display just above the key itself.
  • Page 19: Installing The Printer

    • Connecting the Printer to Your System • Connecting Peripherals Through USB Host • Loading Media • Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon • Plugging in the Printer • Printing Test Labels • Creating and Printing a Label EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 20: Connecting The Printer To Your System

    Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface To use the USB connection, you need to install the Intermec InterDriver software on your computer. To ensure you get the latest version, check the Intermec web site first. This software can also be found on the PrinterCompanion CD along with instructions on how to install it.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Printer Through The Serial Port

    IP number from the network (DHCP) once it is turned on. You can use the network connection either with LabelShop or the Intermec InterDriver. You can also use it to directly send commands to the printer through a terminal connection (Telnet), or you can send instructions via FTP.
  • Page 22: Connecting Peripherals Through Usb Host

    Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 4 Enter the printer’s IP address in the address field of your web browser (for example http://255.255.255.001). This brings up the printer’s home page, where it is possible to check and modify various printer settings. Modifying settings requires a login name and a password: by default, these are set to “admin”...
  • Page 23: Connecting A Bar Code Scanner

    You can connect a bar code scanner of HID (Human Interface Device) type to the printer. The scanner will send data to the “console:” device in the same way as a USB keyboard. This data can then be used in a Fingerprint application.
  • Page 24: Connecting A Usb Hub

    Human Interface Device (keyboard or bar code scanner). Loading Media The EasyCoder PD42 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various formats. Refer to Appendix B, “Media Specifications”...
  • Page 25 2 Pull out the printhead lever and turn it counterclockwise. Lift the label feed guide. 3 Load a media roll onto the media supply hub. Be sure to push it all the way in. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer Label feed guide Printhead lever...
  • Page 26 5 If you are using fan-fold media, load it through the rear intake and route the it the same way as you would a media roll. 6 Reset the label feed guide and the printhead lever. 7 Close the side door. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 27: Loading Media For Peel-Off (Self-Strip) Operation

    2 Open the side door, mount the media roll, and route the media through the media feed rods (refer to Steps 1-4 in load media for tear-off operation” on page EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer ) to calibrate the printer’s sensors.
  • Page 28 3 Route the label liner through the print mechanism and back into the media compartment. 4 Wrap the liner around the takeup roll and lock it in place. 5 Reset the label feed guide and the printhead lever. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 29: Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon

    Make sure to select a ribbon type that matches the type of receiving material and set up the printer accordingly. The ribbon is normally loaded at the same time as a new media roll.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer The EasyCoder PD42 can use transfer ribbon rolls wound with the ink-coated side facing either outward or inward. To determine which type of ribbon you have, use a pen or another sharp object to scratch through the ribbon against a piece of paper.
  • Page 31 3 Slide the ribbon roll onto the right ribbon hub, and the empty ribbon core on the left hub. 4 “Ink out” ribbon only: route the ribbon and set the ink position lever as indicated below. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer...
  • Page 32: Plugging In The Printer

    5 “Ink in” ribbon only: route the ribbon and set the ink position lever as indicated below. 6 Load media in the printer, if you have not already done so. 7 Restart the printer and print test labels (See Labels” on page Plugging in the Printer 1 Make sure the Power switch is turned off.
  • Page 33: Printing Test Labels

    Printing Test Labels In order to verify that the printer is fully functional and to obtain its current configuration, you can print test labels for the various printer functions (for instance ,hardware and software configuration). To print a set of test labels from startup 1 Make sure the printer is turned off.
  • Page 34: Creating And Printing A Label

    Creating and Printing a Label There are many different ways you can create a label and send it to your printer. You can design labels in Fingerprint or IPL, use dedicated label design tools (such as LabelShop and XMLLabel), or use word processing software like Microsoft Word. Your choice of design tool will likely be influenced by your system setup and communication interface (Ethernet, USB, serial or parallel).
  • Page 35: Configuring The Printer

    Configuring the Printer This chapter contains the following sections: • Understanding Printer States • The Printer Startup Sequence • Changing Configuration Settings • Running Testmode and Extended Testmode • Upgrading the Firmware EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 36: Understanding Printer States

    Understanding Printer States The PD42 printer can enter a number of different states, which in turn indicate its current mode of operation. Information about the state of the printer is provided via the LEDs and the display. PD42 Printer States State...
  • Page 37 The Print button has different functionality depending on the state of the printer. Different actions can be carried out by pressing the button less than and more than one second respectively. An empty field means no action is performed. Print Button Function...
  • Page 38 Direct Protocol error handler. Ready/Data LED Error LED LEDs turned on one after the other. See Chapter 5 for description. See Chapter 5 for description. On/Flash On/Flash Flash On / Flash EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Fingerprint Idle 10.2.0 Running application Setup, navigation Setup, edit value i-mode F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Printing Paused Testmode Extended Testmode Dumpmode Upgrading Active soft keys in different printer states. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 40: Understanding The Printer Startup Sequence

    Chapter 3 — Configuring the Printer Understanding the Printer Startup Sequence When you switch on the printer, it will go through a sequence of steps in which it determines what settings should be set and what application (if any) should be started. Users that run Fingerprint firmware on their PD42 are given more options and more control over the printer’s startup behavior.
  • Page 41: Changing Configuration Settings

    Normal commands are LOAD and RUN. See the Intermec Fingerprint Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 937- 005-xxx) to learn how to create and save such a file to the printer. Printer Startup Sequence (IPL) 1 Check for firmware binary on CompactFlash card. If found, upgrade.
  • Page 42: Navigating In Setup Mode

    (Fingerprint) and Appendix D (IPL)). Each main node branches out to a number of sub-nodes. At startup, the firmware determines if optional equipment such as a cutter or an interface board is installed in the printer, and these are added to the Setup tree. SETUP:...
  • Page 43: Changing Configuration Settings With Printset 4

    Changing Configuration Settings With PrintSet 4 PrintSet 4 is a printer configuration tool which is available on the PrinterCompanion CD, and for download from the Intermec website. PrintSet 4 can communicate with your printer either via a serial cable or a network connection, and works on all PCs running Windows 98 (or later).
  • Page 44: Running Testmode And Extended Testmode

    Extended Testmode gives the user more options. Running Testmode Testmode performs the following sequence: 1 Select media type (gaps/mark/continuous). Note: IPL users should first verify that they have the correct HyperTerminal settings. See the screen capture below. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 3 Print test labels. 4 Enter Dumpmode. To run testmode 1 Make sure the printer is turned off, loaded with media and that the printhead is lowered. 2 Press and hold the blue Print button. 3 Keep the Print button pressed down, and turn on the power switch.
  • Page 46: Running Extended Testmode

    Dumpmode, and resetting to factory defaults. To run Extended Testmode 1 Make sure the printer is turned off, loaded with media, and that the printhead is lifted. 2 Press and hold the blue Print button.
  • Page 47 Test Labels Setup Info Dumpmode Factory Default Setup and Exit Exit EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 3 — Configuring the Printer Description This is the same media setup function as in Test mode, with the important difference that the printer performs a slow sensor calibration (slow testfeed).
  • Page 48: Upgrading The Firmware

    1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 2 Click Service & Support > Downloads. 3 In the Select a Product field, choose the EasyCoder PD42 and you will be presented with the latest software available. 4 Download the latest firmware version to your computer.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting And Maintaining The Printer

    This chapter covers the following topics: • Printer Operation Problems • Print Quality Problems • Troubleshooting Communication Problems • Contacting Product Support • Adjusting the Printer • Maintaining the Printer EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer...
  • Page 50: Printer Operation Problems

    Lower printhead. Maintenance. The printer is upgrading its firmware. Wait for it to complete the task. IP link error. Check if the network cable has been unplugged Press feed not done. Press Feed( EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide ) or Testfeed(...
  • Page 51 Display Error Messages (Blue Ready-to-Work LED Blinks) Error Symbol Error Message Display Error Messages (Error LED Blinks) Error Symbol Error Message EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Label not taken. LSS too high, LSS too low.
  • Page 52 Cutter not found. A cut-command has been sent but the printer cannot find the cutter. Check that the cutter is installed properly. Cutter not Check that the cutter is installed responding. properly. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide 19. This error page 109...
  • Page 53 Printer keeps printing or feeding when it should stop. Printing is slow. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Solution / Reason Check that the power cable is correctly connected to the printer and electrical outlet.
  • Page 54: Print Quality Problems

    Check printhead balance, see “Adjusting Printhead Balance” on page • Check if printhead needs cleaning, see “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 57 • Check that the ribbon does not wrinkle, see “Preventing Ribbon Wrinkling” on page EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Communication Problems

    Printout is not in desired position. Troubleshooting Communication Problems Use Dumpmode to verify that the printer is receiving data from the host correctly. Using the Line Analyzer (Fingerprint) In Dumpmode, the printer runs a Fingerprint program called Line Analyzer.
  • Page 56: Using Dumpmode (Ipl)

    • Total number of characters received so far Before you exit Dumpmode, you can choose to save the dump in the printer’s internal memory. The printer prints a label with the location of the saved file (the maximum size of the saved file is 128 kB).
  • Page 57: Contacting Product Support

    If you still need help after visiting Knowledge Central, you may need to call Product Support. To talk to an Intermec Product Support representative in the U.S.A. or Canada, call: 1-800-755-5505 Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative.
  • Page 58 To adjust ribbon shield 1 If the label printout matches Test label A, turn screw A clockwise. If the printout matches Test label B, turn screw B clockwise. Test Label A 1234567890 EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Test Label B...
  • Page 59: Clearing Media Jams

    8 Press the Print button to readjust the media feed. Adjusting the Printhead Keeping the printhead properly balanced is crucial for obtaining printouts of high quality. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer “Maintaining the “Loading Media” on...
  • Page 60: Adjusting Printhead Balance

    Adjusting Printhead Balance The printer is factory-adjusted for full-size media width. If you are using media with less than full media width, Intermec recommends that you adjust the position of the printhead balance boxes so that the printhead is appropriately pressured against the media.
  • Page 61: Adjusting Printhead Pressure

    It is also important to ensure that the printhead dot line and the platen roller are parallel. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer...
  • Page 62 6 Engage the printhead and lock it by tightening the two screws at the top of the printhead bracket, that is, the reverse action of Step 3. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 63: Adjusting The Label Gap Sensor

    1 Use the sensor lever at the rear side of the print mechanism to move the sensor inward or outward. Sensor lever 2 Check the point of detection from the front (with the printhead lifted.) EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer...
  • Page 64 Manual is intended for service and is not described in this document. To run the LSS Auto test function 1 Check that the printer is correctly set up for the type of media loaded in the printer (Setup ( 2 Press Testfeed ( 3 Make sure that there is a label–not a gap or mark–at the...
  • Page 65 10 If the cursor does not react on a gap, slot or black mark, control the following: • Is the LSS laterally aligned with the slots or black marks? EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer...
  • Page 66: Maintaining The Printer

    • Does the LSS work with another type of media? Maintaining the Printer In order to attain high productivity and a long life for your printer, Intermec recommends that you regularly inspect the printer and its environment to ensure that it is operated under optimal conditions.
  • Page 67: Cleaning The Printhead

    The printhead is delicate and can easily be damaged. 6 Allow the printhead to dry for a minute or more before loading a new supply of media and ribbon. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer CHOH] is a highly flammable,...
  • Page 68: Cleaning The Media Compartment

    Use a soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside of the printer. Be sure to keep the following parts clean: • Drive roller and tear bar • Media edge guides and media path •...
  • Page 69: Specification, Interfaces, And Options

    This appendix contains a general technical specification, as well as information about the printer interfaces and available options. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Specification, Interfaces, and Options...
  • Page 70: Printer Specifications

    104 mm (4.1 in) 105.7 mm (4.2 in) Fingerprint 1270 mm (50 in) 600 mm (23 in) 558.2 mm (22 in) 406.4 mm (16 in) Option with cutter Option with internal rewinder Fingerprint v10.x.x Includes Direct Protocol EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 Transfer Ribbon Material Winding Ribbon width Ribbon roll diameter (outer) EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix A — Specification, Interfaces, and Options TrueType and TrueDoc fonts • 23 single-byte character sets standard. • UTF-8 support as standard. IPL v10.x.x TrueType and TrueDoc fonts •...
  • Page 72 Real time clock 25.2 to 25.6 mm (1 in) LCD, 240*160 pixels with LED backlight Power, Data/Ready, Error, Ready-to-Work™ 1 Print Button + 5 Soft Keys ARM 9 8 MB flash, 16 MB SDRAM. Option Option EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 73: Interfaces

    Interfaces This section describes the standard interfaces, as well as the optional kits that add functionality to your EasyCoder PD42. RS-232 Serial Interface Protocol Parameter Baud rate Character Length Parity Stop bits Handshaking To change the serial settings, see Chapter 3, Printer.”...
  • Page 74: Usb Interface

    Intermec USB printer to a host, you should use different USB ports. The USB cable included with the EasyCoder PD42 has a USB Type A connector on one end to connect to a PC, and a USB Type B connector to connect to the printer.
  • Page 75: Usb Host Interface

    USB Host Interface The PD42 printer is equipped with a USB host interface, which means you can connect various USB devices (bar code scanners and keyboards of HID type, memory sticks and USB hubs) for use with the printer. EasyLAN Ethernet Interface The EasyLAN Ethernet interface has an RJ-45 socket for use with a standard RJ-45 cable.
  • Page 76: Parallel Ieee 1284 Interface

    34-35 Options This section describes the options that add functionality to your EasyCoder PD42 Printer. For a complete description and installations instructions, see the respective installation instructions document for each kit. Please note that several of these options can only be factory-installed or installed by an authorized service technician.
  • Page 77: Parallel Ieee 1284 Interface

    Real Time Clock The Real time clock circuit (RTC) relieves the operator or the host from having to set the clock/calendar using the Intermec Fingerprint instructions DATE$ and TIME$ after each power up. The RTC has its own backup battery that will last 10 years or more.
  • Page 78 Appendix A — Specification, Interfaces, and Options EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 79: Media Specifications

    This appendix explains the different media types the EasyCoder PD42 can operate with, and states the allowed dimensions of the paper, ribbon and rolls. This appendix covers the following topics: • Media Roll Sizes • Paper Types and Sizes EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 80: Media Roll Sizes

    38 to 76.2 mm (1.5 to 3 inches) Must not protrude outside the media. 212 mm 8.35 inches 190 mm 7.5 inches 118 mm 4.65 inches 114 mm 4.49 inches 25 mm 1.00 inches 60 to 250 μm 2.3 to 9.8 mils EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 81: Ribbon Size

    The outer dimensions of the ribbon roll may be: Max. diameter Max. width Min. width EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix B — Media Specifications 76 mm 2.99 inches 110 mm 4.33 inches 30 mm 1.18 inches...
  • Page 82: Paper Types And Sizes

    Appendix B — Media Specifications Paper Types and Sizes Non-Adhesive Strip a: Media Width Maximum: Minimum: Paper Type Setup • Variable length strip • Fixed length strip Non-Adhesive Strip 118.0 mm 25.0 mm NON-ADHESIVE STRIP EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide 4.65 inches 1.00 inches...
  • Page 83: Self-Adhesive Strip

    Media Width (excluding liner) Maximum: Minimum: Paper Type Setup • Variable length strip • Fixed length strip Self-Adhesive Strip EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix B — Media Specifications 118.0 mm 25.0 mm 116.4 mm 23.8 mm SELF-ADHESIVE STRIP 4.65 inches...
  • Page 84: Self-Adhesive Labels

    6 mm (0.2 in.) 6 mm (0.2 in.) 558.8 mm (22 in.)* 406.4 mm (16 in.) 6 mm (0.2 in.) 6 mm (0.2 in.) 26.0 mm 1.02 inches 1.2 mm 0.05 inches 3.0 mm 0.12 inches EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 Appendix B — Media Specifications SELF-ADHESIVE LABELS FEED DIRECTION Self-Adhesive Labels EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 86: Tickets With Gaps

    558.8 mm (22 in.)* 406.4 mm (16 in.) 6 mm (0.2 in.) 6 mm (0.2 in.) 0 to 57 mm 0 to 2.24 inches 26.0 mm 1.02 inches 1.2 mm 0.05 inches 3.0 mm 0.12 inches EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 Appendix B — Media Specifications TICKETS & TAGS FEED DIRECTION Tickets With Gaps EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 88: Tickets With Black Mark

    558.8 mm (22 in.)* 406.4 mm (16 in.) 6 mm (0.2 in.) 6 mm (0.2 in.) 0 to 57 mm 0 to 2.24 inches 25.0 mm 0.98 inches 3 mm 0.12 inches 5 mm 0.2 inches EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 Do not allow any perforations to break the edge of the media as this may cause the media to split and jam the printer. TICKETS WITH MARKS FEED DIRECTION Tickets With Black Mark EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Appendix B — Media Specifications EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 91: Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)

    • Setup Description • Navigating the Setup Tree • Serial Communication Setup • Com Setup • Emulation Setup • Feed Adjust Setup • Media Setup • Print Defs Setup • Network Setup EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)
  • Page 92: Setup Description

    PrintSet 4 program, which is included on the PrinterCompanion CD. PrintSet 4 can communicate with your printer either via a serial cable or a network connection. Navigating the Setup Tree This section provides an overview of the branches and nodes in the setup tree, as it is presented in the display window.
  • Page 93 DATA TO HOST: DATA FROM HOST: ENABLE ENABLE Scroll forward Scroll forward Scroll back Scroll back EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint) SER-COM, UART1: SER-COM, UART1: STOP BITS FLOWCONTROL STOP BITS: FLOW CONTROL: STOP BITS:...
  • Page 94 Scroll forward Scroll back Setup Mode: Emulation SETUP: EMULATION EMULATION: EMULATION: MODE ADJUST MODE: ADJUST: DISABLED BASE (mmX10) BAUDRATE; ADJUST: STOP (mmX10) Setup Mode: Feedadjust SETUP: FEEDADJ FEEDADJ: FEEDADJ: STARTADJ STOPADJ STARTADJ: STOPADJ: [0]: [0]: EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 CONTRAST: +10% CONTRAST: -10% CONTRAST: CONTRAST: CONTRAST: CONTRAST: Scroll forward Scroll back EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint) MEDIA: MEDIA TYPE MEDIA SIZE: MEDIA TYPE: LENGTH LABEL (w GAPS) MEDIA TYPE: TICKET (w MARK) MEDIA TYPE:...
  • Page 96 <?> for error info Setup Mode: Network (Option) PRINT DEFS: LSS TEST LSS TEST: LSS TEST: LSS AUTO LSS MANUAL LSS AUTO: LSS [G: 2]D: 6 Toggle between gain (G) and drive Decrease/increase value inside brackets EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 97: Serial Communication Setup

    For the serial communication channel ("uart1:"), the following parameters can be set. Make sure they match the setup of the connected device or vice versa. If the setup of the printer and the setup of the host do not match, the response from the printer to host will be garbled.
  • Page 98 HIGH or LOW. By default, this option is disabled. CTS on the Printer is connected to RTS on the PC and vice versa. CTS HIGH from the printer indicates that the unit is ready to receive data.
  • Page 99: Com Setup

    Interface If you have an optional Parallel IEEE 1284 interface installed in the printer, it cannot be used at the same time as the USB Device interface. In this menu, you can choose which interface is active. USB Keyboard...
  • Page 100: Feed Adjust Setup

    • A negative start adjustment means that the specified length of media will be pulled back before the printing starts. Thus, the origin is moved towards the forward edge of the copy. “Feed Adjust Setup” on page EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide 90. The unit is different...
  • Page 101: Media Setup

    Thus, the sum of the X-start and width values gives the outer margin of the printable area. The width should be set to prevent printing outside the media, which may harm the printhead. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)
  • Page 102 Any object or field extending outside the print window in any direction will either be clipped or cause an error condition (Error 1003 “Field out of label”), see Intermec Fingerprint Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 937-005-xxx). EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 • Var length strip is used for continuous stock. The size of the print images decides the length of each copy. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint) max. 104.0 mm (4.095 in)
  • Page 104 Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint) It is important to select the correct media type, so the printer can communicate the following error: • Error 1005 “Out of paper” indicates that the last ordered copy could not be printed because of an empty media stock.
  • Page 105 Use the above settings as initial values, and adjust the Ribbon Constant if necessary. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint) Max Print Label...
  • Page 106: Print Defs Setup

    The options are Slow and Fast (default). LEN (Slow Mode) When the Testfeed mode is set to slow, the printer will sample the media length plus 10mm. You can change the sample length by specifying the number of dots in LEN(Slow Mode), the minimum being the number of dots corresponding to 10mm.
  • Page 107: Network Setup

    Test label “Network Info” is only printed if the printer has an optional EasyLAN interface board. If the information does not fit on one label, two or more labels will be printed.
  • Page 108 Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint) EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 109: Setup Parameters (Ipl)

    • Printing Test Labels With IPL Commands • Navigating the Setup Tree • Serial Communication Setup • Com Setup • Test/Service Setup • Media Setup • Configuration Setup • Network Setup • Returning to Factory Default Setup EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 110: Setup Description

    PrintSet 4 program, which is included on the PrinterCompanion CD. PrintSet 4 can communicate with your printer either via a serial cable or a network connection. Printing Test Labels With IPL Commands Test labels that give detailed information about the printer’s...
  • Page 111 USB DEVICE BAUDRATE; USB KEYBOARD: IEEE 1284 SWEDISH USB KEYBOARD: FRENCH USB KEYBOARD: GERMAN Scroll forward Scroll back EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL) SER-COM: SER-COM: STOP BITS PROTOCOL STOP BITS: PROTOCOL: STOP BITS: XON_XOFF ENQ/ACK:...
  • Page 112 DATA DUMP: MEMORY RESET: CONFIG: CONFIG: CONFIGURATION Scroll forward Scroll forward Scroll back Scroll back TESTPRINT: TESTPRINT: FORMAT PAGE FORMAT: PAGE: ALL: ALL: PRINT FORMATS PRINT PAGES TEST/SERVICE: LSS TEST LSS TEST: LSS AUTO LSS AUTO: EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 IP ADDRESS: NETMASK: DHCP+BOOTP 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 PARITY: MANUAL PARITY: DHCP PARITY: BOOTP EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL) MEDIA : MEDIA : LBL LENGTH DOTS SENSITIVITY LBL LENGTH DOTS: SENSITIVITY: 1200 TESTFEED MODE: SLOW 100/200/400/800/...
  • Page 114: Serial Communication Setup

    Make sure the printer’s communication parameters match the setup of the connected device or vice versa. If the setup of the printer and the setup of the host do not match, the response from the printer to host will be garbled.
  • Page 115 No end-of-message response is sent to the host other than XOFF. An XON will be sent on power up. Since DC1 and DC3 are used for data flow control, the printer status characters are different than those of the Standard Protocol.
  • Page 116: Com Setup

    Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL) • XON/XOFF+Status • Intermec Standard Protocol The Intermec Printer Standard Protocol is a half-duplex protocol. All data transmissions to the printer consist of status inquiry (ENQ), status dump (VT), or message blocks. Each message block starts with the Start of Text (STX) character and ends with the End of Text (ETX) character.
  • Page 117: Test/Service Setup

    Config Choose between software (SW), hardware (HW), and Network test labels (Network is only available if the printer is equipped with an EasyLAN Network card). The Software Configuration Label contains this information: • Current configuration parameters stored in the printer’s memory •...
  • Page 118 Page The Page Label tests the ability of the printer to receive and print single or multiple pages of label data that is sent from the host. This option prints labels for all the pages stored in the printer’s memory.
  • Page 119: Media Setup

    Data Dump If data dump is enabled by selecting the “Yes” option, the printer listens on all ports and prints all data and protocol characters received. An ASCII and hexadecimal representation of each character is printed. Memory Reset This feature allows you to reset the factory default settings of the printer.
  • Page 120 Standard supplies from Intermec are labeled with a 3-digit media sensitivity number which is used to specify the media grade. Look for the media sensitivity number on: •...
  • Page 121 EasyCoder PD42. 3 Scroll to the bottom of the page and click PD41/PD42 Heat Settings (PDF). Users outside the U.S.A. and Canada should visit the Intermec regional website, or contact their Intermec sales representative. EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)
  • Page 122: Configuration Setup

    Darkness Use this parameter to make minor adjustments of the blackness in the printout, for example to adapt the printer to variations in quality between different batches of the same media type. The value can be set within the range -10% to +10% where -10 is the lightest and 10 is the darkest.
  • Page 123: Network Setup

    Cutter (option) Once a cutter has been installed in the printer, it must also be enabled in the firmware. IPL commands are used to enable/ disable the cutter in configuration mode: <STX>R<ETX> <STX><SI>c1<ETX> <STX><SI>c0<ETX> Network Setup Please refer to the EasyLAN User’s Guide (P/N 1-960590-xx) for information on the network setup parameters.
  • Page 124 Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL) EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 126 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com EasyCoder PD42 Printer User’s Guide *934-009-002* P/N 934-009-002...

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