Understanding The Printer Modes; Understanding Ready Mode; Understanding Pause Mode - Intermec PW50 User Manual

Understanding the Printer Modes

Understanding Ready Mode

Understanding Pause Mode

PW50 Workboard Printer User's Guide
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To upgrade your printer using a serial connection
1 Establish a serial connection between your PW50 and host PC. For
help, see "Setting Up Serial Communications" on page
2 Use ESC/P commands to send the upgrade file to the printer. For
help with ESC/P commands, see the
Reference Manual.
The PW50 starts the upgrade process. During the firmware
upgrade, the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator and the green
status LED blink. The PW50 beeps when it is done with the
upgrade.
3 Print a testprint to verify that your firmware was upgraded
correctly. For help, see
4 Cold boot the PW50. For help, see
page 27.
The PW50 has five modes to help you effectively interact with the
printer: Ready, Pause, Error, Test, and Upgrade. Use the following
sections to understand the different printer modes.
The printer is in Ready mode when the printer is on and ready to
print.
Use Pause mode to momentarily stop printing or to cancel a current
print job. Use the Feed button to both pause and resume printing.
To enter Pause mode
• Press the Feed button while the printer is printing.
To resume printing
• Press the Feed button while the printer is paused.
Chapter 2 — Configuring the PW50
ESC/P Programmer's
"Printing a Testprint" on page
"Cold Booting the PW50" on
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