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Intermec EasyCoder 101 User Manual

Installing easycoder printers in microsoft windows
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P/N 070768-001
Installing EasyCoder Printers
in Microsoft Windows

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  • Page 1 Guide P/N 070768-001 Installing EasyCoder Printers in Microsoft Windows...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
  • Page 5 To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local Intermec support services organization. In the U.S. call 1.800.755.5505, and in Canada call 1.800.688.7043. If you live outside the U.S. or Canada, you can find your local Intermec support services organization on the Intermec Web site at www.intermec.com.
  • Page 6 You may need additional information when working with the EasyCoder printers in a network or data collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com to download many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the...
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  • Page 9 For more information, see “Printing Protocols” in the Appendix. Before you download the new InterDriver Intermec printer drivers from your hard drive. For help, see “Deleting Intermec Printer Drivers From Your PC” in the Appendix. Note: Do not skip this step. If you try to copy over existing InterDriver printer drivers, you may inadvertently cause problems with your Microsoft Windows operating system.
  • Page 10 1. Connect your EasyCoder printer to your PC using a serial cable. 2. Ensure that PrintSet has been loaded on your PC. If not, locate the PrintSet application either at our Web site at www.Intermec.com or on the Printer Companion CD that was shipped with your printer. Follow the PrintSet installation instructions.
  • Page 11 The drivers and the controls are available either on Intermec’s Web site or on your Printer Companion CD. To find the drivers and controls on Intermec’s Web site, go to www. intermec.com and click on Support / Product Support / Downloads / InterDriver. Review the on-screen instructions and complete the steps to download the appropriate versions.
  • Page 12 Programs and select Intermec ActiveX Controls. Click on the uninstall program and follow the screen prompts to complete the uninstall tasks.) Note: Do not skip the uninstall step. If you try to copy over existing Intermec ActiveX Controls, you may inadvertently cause problems with your Microsoft Windows operating system.
  • Page 13 The IP Installer is used by EasyCoder IPL printers only. 1. Uninstall any existing AXIS IP Installer files. (From the Windows Start menu, open Programs and select Intermec AXIS Communications / IP Installer. Click on the uninstall program and follow the screen prompts to complete the uninstall tasks.) 2.
  • Page 14 Chapter 3. This method can be used to assign an IP address to either an IPL printer or a DP printer. If you prefer, you can assign an IP address to a DP printer using the keys on the printer's front panel.
  • Page 15 Exit DOS and return to Windows. You are now ready to add your EasyCoder printer to Microsoft Windows. To add a printer to Windows 95 or 98, see Chapter 2, or to add a printer to Windows NT, see Chapter 3.
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  • Page 19 Note: If you selected the NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing protocol, you must complete the "Adding NetBEUI to Windows 95 and Windows 98" procedure in the Appendix before proceeding with this chapter. 1. From the Windows Start Menu, open the Printers menu. 2. Double-click the Add Printer Icon.
  • Page 20 3. Click Next. 4. Click Local Printer, then click Next.
  • Page 21 5. Click Have Disk to add the Intermec printer driver, InterDriver. Note: If Intermec Printer Language (IPL) or Direct Protocol (DP) commands are to be used from a text file, select Generic, Generic / Text Printer. See your printer programming language reference manual for information about using a text editor, such as Notepad, to print labels.
  • Page 22 7. Locate the directory for the appropriate version of InterDriver, then click OK. For information about which driver to select for your printer, see Chapter 1. InterDriver for Direct Protocol Printers InterDriver for IPL Printers...
  • Page 23 8. Select the printer model, then click Next. For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers...
  • Page 24 9. Select Replace existing driver, then click Next. This screen will not be seen during the first installation of the InterDriver. For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers...
  • Page 25 10. Select the appropriate port for your printing protocol, then click Next. For NetBIOS/ NetBEUI printing protocol Select a port that follows the format AXnnnnnn.LP1 or ITCnnnnnn.FIF where nnnnnn matches the AXIS Ethernet adapter serial number. (For example: AX3548DE.LP1 ITC341C23.FIF) For LPR (TCP/ IP) printing protocol...
  • Page 26 11. Verify that the name of your printer appears in the Printer name box, then click Finish. Now that you have added your new EasyCoder printer to Windows, you are ready to configure the printer. 1. Place the cursor over the new printer icon and click the right mouse button. Select...
  • Page 27 2. From the Properties window, select the Details tab. Note: Skip steps 3 through 6 if you selected NetBIOS/NetBEUI printing protocol. 3. Click Add Port. LPR (TCP/IP) users only.
  • Page 28 5. Select the LRP (TCP/IP) printing protocol, and click OK. LPR (TCP/IP) users only. 6. Enter the printer IP address and enter pr1 for the logical printer name. Click OK. (If DHCP is enabled, enter the Printer Host name rather than the IP address.) LPR...
  • Page 29 7. From the Print to the following port: list box, select the port. Your selection depends on the printing protocol you will use. For NetBIOS/ NetBEUI For LPR (TCP/IP)
  • Page 30 8. Select the Page Setup tab. Set the Label Stock by picking from the predefined list or selecting a custom setting by clicking New. For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers...
  • Page 31 9. If you are installing an IPL printer, skip this step. Select the Stock tab. In Setup Options, select Use Current EasySet System / Printer Settings.
  • Page 32 For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers This completes the tasks to add a printer to Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98. See Chapter 4 for information about using Intermec ActiveX Controls to add bar codes to Windows Office applications.
  • Page 35 Note: If you selected the TCP/IP print protocol, you must complete the "Adding TCP/IP Printing to Windows NT" procedure in the Appendix before proceeding with this chapter. 1. From the Windows Start Menu, open the Printers menu. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon.
  • Page 36 3. Select My Computer, then click Next. 4. In the Add Printer Wizard window, Click Add Port.
  • Page 37 5. Select the appropriate port for the printing protocol being used, then click New Port. For NetBIOS/ NetBEUI For LPR (TCP/IP)
  • Page 38 AXnnnnnn.LP1 or ITCnnnnnn.FIF where nnnnnn matches the AXIS Ethernet adapter serial number. (For example: AX354666.LP1 or ITC003603.FIF) For LPR (TCP/IP) printing protocol Name of printer or print queue on server must be set to PR1. (This is a temporary setting.)
  • Page 39 8. Ensure that the port being used has a check in the box, then click Next. For NetBIOS/ NetBEUI For LPR (TCP/IP) 9. Click Have Disk.
  • Page 40 10. Locate the directory for the appropriate version of InterDriver, then click OK. For information about selecting the right driver, see Chapter 1. For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers...
  • Page 41 11. Select the printer model, then click Next. For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers...
  • Page 42 12. Select Replace existing driver, then click Next. 13. Verify that your newly installed printer appears in the Printer name window. Then click Next.
  • Page 43 14. Select Not shared, and click Next. 15. Select No, then click Finish.
  • Page 44 1. From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings and Printers. Move the cursor over the newly installed printer icon in the Printers window, and click the right mouse button. Select Document Defaults.
  • Page 45 2. Select the Page Setup tab, and set the Label Stock. Pick from the predefined list or select a custom setting by clicking New. For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers...
  • Page 46 3. For DP printers, select the Stock tab and check the Use Current EasySet System/Printer Settings box. Click OK. Skip this step if you are adding an IPL printer. 4. Move the cursor over the newly installed printer and click the right mouse button. Select Properties.
  • Page 47 Printers. Click the Print Test Label button and verify that a Test Label printed. For Direct Protocol Printers For IPL Printers This completes the tasks to add a printer to Microsoft Windows NT. See Chapter 4 for information about using Intermec ActiveX Controls to add bar codes to Windows Office applications.
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  • Page 51 Click OK. 3. From the Insert menu, select the Object command. 4. Select Intermec ActiveX Bar Code from the Object type list box. Click OK. The Intermec ActiveX Bar Code is inserted into your Word document. 5. Change the bar code properties.
  • Page 52 3. In Design view, open the Report you will modify. 4. From the Insert menu, select the Custom Control command. 5. Select Intermec ActiveX Bar Code from the Object type list box and click OK. The Intermec ActiveX Bar Code bar code is inserted into your Access document.
  • Page 53 7. Bind the data. a. From the Edit menu, select Report. b. From the View menu, select Properties and select the Data tab. c. Select Table or Query for the source data from the Record Source field. d. Close the Properties window. e.
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  • Page 57 PR1. If an IP address is required by your PC, you can assume that the printer also needs an IP address. You can check your PC for an IP address by accessing Windows Control Panel and clicking on the Network icon.
  • Page 58 *.inf that also contain Seagull in the text. Use the Advanced tab to enter text. 6. Reboot your PC. Your hard drive is now clear of old Intermec printer drivers and you are ready to install the new printer drivers. oss*.*...
  • Page 59 10. Close the Registry Editor window. Type Exit at the C: prompt to return to Windows. 11. Reboot your PC. Your hard drive is now clear of old Intermec printer drivers and you are ready to install the new printer drivers.
  • Page 60 If the Ethernet adapter uses a power supply, disconnect the power supply from the electrical source. If no power supply is required by the Ethernet adapter, turn off the printer. 3. Press and hold the AXIS adapter test button. While pressing the test button, turn on the AXIS adapter by turning on the printer or reconnecting the power supply cord.
  • Page 61 1. From Windows Start button, open the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon.
  • Page 62 3. Click Add. 4. Select Protocol, then click Add. 5. Select Microsoft and NetBEUI. Then click OK.
  • Page 63 1. From the Windows Start Menu, open the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon.
  • Page 64 3. Select the Services tab and click on Microsoft TCP/IP Printing. then click Add. 4. Select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing. Click OK.

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