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- Page 1 User’s Guide ZSim v5.XX for EasyCoder® PF2/4i, PX4/6i, PM4i and PD41...
- Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2005, 2006 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyADC, EasyCoder,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents What is ZSim? ................1 System Requirements ..............1 ZSim v5.XX vs. v4.XX ..............1 Loading ZSim to Your Printer ............1 Configuring ZSim – PF, PM and PX Printers .........2 Navigating the ZSim Configuration Menu ......2 Configuring ZSim – PD41 ............3 Configuring ZSim for the First Time ..........4 Configuring ZSim through text downloads ......4 Using the Configuration Menu ........7 Initial Setup Configuration Menu .....8... - Page 4 Peel Off Length ..........16 Permanent Save ..........16 Print Configuration Label .......17 Print Mode ............17 Redo Config ............17 Reset Tuning ...........17 Save Current ...........17 Select Character Set .........17 Simulation Resolution ........18 Units ...............18 Use Last Saved ..........18 X-Offset ............18 Y-Offset ............18 Troubleshooting ZSim ..............19 Entering Passwords ..............20 Modes................20...
- Page 5 Intermec Fingerprint programming language but has been list protected. The Software may include programs written by Intermec as well as programs written by others which have been incorporated into the Software by Intermec. The Software includes any disks or media on which it is recorded, any printed Documentation or any “on-line”...
- Page 6 You agree that if any unauthorized copies are made, or if the Software is used in violation of this License, Intermec shall have the right to obtain an injunction against the unauthorized copying or use, in addition to any other rights and remedies Intermec might have.
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Page 7: What Is Zsim
What is ZSim? ZSim is a Zebra™ interpreter program that allows you to use your legacy Zebra programs on an Intermec EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact Industrial, PM4i, PX4i, PX6i or PD41 printer with Fingerprint. All you need to do is download the ZSim program onto your printer, configure a few settings, and start sending Zebra commands. -
Page 8: Configuring Zsim - Pf, Pm And Px Printers
Memory card slot ZSim CompactFlash card Make sure you insert the card properly by looking at the arrows on the card. Do not use force to insert the card. 4 Turn off the printer and remove the ZSim card when the screen prompts you. -
Page 9: Configuring Zsim - Pd41
An Entry point is for input purpose, where you may enter some parameter value or turn on/off a function. It is defined by lead text on the first display row (without ending slash) and a cursor or the value “on/off” on the second display row. Description Setup Open and close the ZSim or Fingerprint menu... -
Page 10: Configuring Zsim For The First Time
Configuring ZSim for the First Time After you power on your printer, the ZSim menu takes you to the Initial Setup Configuration menu. Note: For the EasyCoder PD41, the configuration is generated automatically since no menu is available. More information can be found in the next section. -
Page 11: Printing A Configuration Label
ensure a secure update. Verify that the update has been carried out by printing a configuration label. Note: The default instruction prefix “^” and the default delimiter “,” are used in the samples at the end of the section. [ParamName] ParamNo ParamValue Default Comment... - Page 12 [ParamName] ParamNo ParamValue Default Comment Control Any ASCII char. Instruction Prefix Command Any ASCII char. Delimiter Units inch/mm 0=inch, 1=mm Optimize Batch -1/0 ON/OFF Y-offset in percent Skid comp.+/-0.1- Character Set Single byte char. set Media Type 0/1/2 0=GAPS, 1=STRIP, 2=MARK Paper Type auto...
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Page 13: Using The Configuration Menu
Using the Configuration Menu You need to update configuration commands when you perform functions such as changing media. You can access the Configuration menu at any time by pressing Setup. For help locating the command you want to change, see the Configuration Command Menu. See the section ”Understanding the Configuration Commands”... -
Page 14: Initial Setup Configuration Menu
Initial Setup Configuration Menu Start Up Initial Setup <ENTER> = Start ENTER Load Media! <ENTER> = Continue Sim.Resolution: [203/300/152 (DPI)] Paper Type: [Direct Thermal/...] Print Mode: [Tear Off/Peel Off/...] Media Type: [Non Cont. Gap/Cont/...] Calibrating Head Lowered Media ... Head Lifted Measured Length Load New Media! 4,178 in... -
Page 15: Configuration Command Menu, Part 1
Configuration Command Menu, Part 1 Calibrate Print Mode Tear Off Peel Off Rewind Cutter Units inches Media Media Contrast Media Contrast Media Type Continuous Non Cont. Mark Non Cont. Web Paper Type Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal Media Size Label Length Label Length (mm/inches) XXXX Label Width... -
Page 16: Configuration Command Menu, Part 2
Configuration Command Menu, Part 2 ZSim v5.XX User‘s Guide... -
Page 17: Configuration Command Menu, Part 3
Configuration Command Menu, Part 3 Input Port Network COMParams Parallel Serial IPParams Select Character Set Select Character Set XXXX ZSim v5.XX User‘s Guide... -
Page 18: Understanding The Configuration Commands
Understanding the Configuration Commands Use the following configuration command descriptions to understand the parameters you are setting with the ZSim program. Allow Reverse Purpose: Allows reverse printing on the label, both for the entire label (^LR) and for specific fields (^FR). Default: Calibrate Measures the label length and calibrates the sensors. -
Page 19: Default Stop Adjust
length of media will be fed out before printing starts. A negative start adjustment means that the specified length of media will be pulled back before printing starts. Default: Printer Model: PF2/4i PM4i PX4/6i PD41 Start Adjust (dots): -100 -100 -133 Default Stop Adjust Determines how much media in [dots] feeds through... -
Page 20: Label Length
Label Length Purpose: Specifies the length of the labels in [inches] or [mm] depending on the units selected. This parameter is automatically set during the Initial Setup Configuration process. Note: You can only set the label length if the Media Type is set to Continuous. -
Page 21: Media Type
Fixed length strip Optimize Bar Code Magnification Purpose: It is highly recommended to use an Intermec printer with the same printhead resolution as the replaced Zebra printer. In case of replacing a 152 dpi Zebra printer, use an Intermec printer with 300 dpi printhead. -
Page 22: Optimize Image Magnification
Default: Optimize Image Magnification Purpose: It is highly recommended to use an Intermec printer with the same printhead resolution as the replaced Zebra printer. In case of replacing a 152 dpi Zebra printer, use an Intermec printer with 300 dpi printhead. -
Page 23: Print Configuration Label
formats, but they will not be loaded when the printer starts up. Default: Print Configuration Label Purpose: Prints the current ZSim configuration settings on a label. Print Mode Purpose: Determines the printer operating mode and sets the label origin to suit the corresponding mode: •... -
Page 24: Simulation Resolution
^CI command again. Simulation Resolution Purpose: Set the resolution of the Zebra printer being simulated. You can set this command to 152 dpi, 203 dpi, or 300 dpi. Note: The resolution between the simulated printer and your printer may cause a difference in bar code quality. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Zsim
Troubleshooting ZSim If you have problems using the ZSim program on your printer, look for your symptom in the next table and then try the suggested solutions. Symptoms and Solutions Symptom Solution Label is partially printed, or the You need to calibrate the ZSim program every time you load new media. -
Page 26: Entering Passwords
Entering Passwords When entering IP parameters from the Simulators menu, the user may be requested for a password for the administrator. This will happen only if the password has been changed to other value than the default value. In this case the display will show the following prompt: Admin Password: Since there are no alpha keys on the printer’s keyboard, you will need to encode alpha and special characters using the numeric part of the... -
Page 27: Selecting Characters
Selecting Characters Each key on the printer’s keyboard gives access to one, two, or three characters. Alternative characters are selected by hitting a key repeatedly, similar to a cellular phone. For example, hit <1> once to select 1, hit <1> twice to select C, hit <1> three times to select D, hit <1>... -
Page 28: Zpl Commands Supported By Zsim
ZPL Commands Supported by ZSim ^Ax: (x=0-9,A-Z), ^A@ ^B1, ^B2, ^B3, ^B5, ^B7, ^B8, ^B9, ^BA, ^BC, ^BD, ^BE, ^BF, ^BI, ^BJ, ^BK, ^BL, ^BM, ^BP, ^BS, ^BU, ^BY ^CC, ^CD, ^CF, ^CI, ^CT, ^CW ~CC, ~CD, ~CT ^DF, ^DG, ^DT, ^DU ^EF, ^EG ^FB, ^FC, ^FD, ^FH, ^FN, ^FO, ^FR, ^FS, ^FT, ^FV, ^FW, ^FX ~HI, ~HM, ~HS... - Page 30 Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com ZSim v5.XX—User’s Guide *1-960612-02* P/N 1-960612-02...