Startup Files - Intermec EasyCoder PM4i User Manual

Chapter —Starting Up

Startup Files

When the printer is switched on, its behavior depends on the existence
of a startup file (autoexec.bat) in its memory. There are two cases:
A The printer is only fitted with the Intermec Shell file-managing
program, which allows the operator to choose between a variety of
applications and functions.
B In addition to Intermec Shell, the printer is also fitted with a custom-
made application program that is design to perform a specific task, for
example to print tickets, baggage tags, or product labels for a certain
company. Such a program may be initiated by a startup file (autoexec.
bat) stored in the printer's permanent memory or in a memory card.
There can be one startup file stored in each of three different parts of the
printer's memory. If there are startup files stored in more than one part,
only one will be used with the following priority:
1. An autoexec.bat file stored in a memory card, provided the card was
inserted in the printer before the power was switched on.
2. An autoexec.bat file stored in the read/write part of the printer's per-
manent memory (device "/c").
3. The pup.bat file (Intermec Shell) in the read-only part of the printer's
permanent memory (device "/rom").
Note: If you insert a CompactFlash memory card that contains
a startup file before you switch on the printer, this startup file
will be used instead of Intermec Shell.
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