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Intermec EasyCoder PD41 Programmer's Manual

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  • Page 1 Programmer’s Guide ZSim...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
  • Page 3 07/2006 Updated for version 5 of ZSim. Added 937-009-001 12/2007 Updated for new versions of Fingerprint 937-009-002 04/2008 Updated the manual to include support ZSim Programmer’s Guide Description of Change new commands. and supported printer models. Download and install process clarified. for the PB50 printer.
  • Page 4 ZSim Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements ......11 Loading ZSim on the Printer ..... . .11 Loading ZSim With a CompactFlash Card.
  • Page 6 Redo Config......31 Reset Tuning ......31 Save Current .
  • Page 7 License. If you do not agree to the terms of this License, you may NOT use the Soft- ware and you MUST return the Software to Intermec for a refund. ANY INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE SOFT- WARE INDICATES YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE.
  • Page 8 2. License The Software is licensed, not sold. Intermec hereby grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Software under the following conditions and limita- tions: a. You may install and use the Software solely on Systems. You may make copies of the Software only for installation and use on Systems which You own or operate.
  • Page 9 (iv) a treaty with the United States of America (U.S.A.) which allows for the recognition of the property rights claimed by Intermec or its suppliers in the Software. Any export or import of the Software to such country in viola- tion of this section is prohibited and shall constitute a breach of this License.
  • Page 10 ZSim Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 11: What Is Zsim

    What is ZSim? ZSim is a Zebra™ interpreter program that interprets legacy ZPL II or later programs on an Intermec EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact Industrial, PM4i, PX4i, PX6i , PD41, PD42, or PB50 Mobile Label printer with Fingerprint. To use ZSim, you need to load the ZSim program into the printer, configure a few settings, and start sending Zebra commands.
  • Page 12 To create the ZSim CompactFlash card 1 Download and extract the ZSim installation files from the Intermec web site or the PrinterCompanion CD. 2 Copy the installation files onto a CompactFlash card. To load ZSim on the printer with a CompactFlash card 1 Turn off your printer.

  • Page 13: Loading Zsim On The Printer With Fieldinstaller

    1 Connect the PB50 to your desktop PC with the serial cable. 2 Install FieldInstaller on your desktop PC. 3 Extract the ZSim files to your desktop PC. 4 Open FieldInstaller by going to Start > Programs > Intermec FieldInstaller > Intermec FieldInstaller. 5 In the Introduction page, click Next.

  • Page 14: Configuring Zsim For The First Time

    Some of the screens may vary a little from printer to printer, but the process is the same. Note: For the EasyCoder PD41, the initial configuration is generated automatically because it does not have a configuration menu. For more information, see the next section, on the PD41.”...
  • Page 15 Head Lowered Head Lifted Load New Media! Head Lift Waiting Media Cancel = F2 Parallel Initial Configuration Setup Menu ZSim Programmer’s Guide 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/...]...

  • Page 16: Configuring Zsim On The Pd41

    Configuring ZSim on the PD41 ZSim on the PD41 works a bit differently because the printer only has one key and does not have a liquid crystal display (LCD). Standard PD41 Key Functions Action Description FEED Key press < 1 second, when ZSim is idle CALIBRATE &...
  • Page 17 Configuration and Setup Text Commands [ParamName] No Label length Y-Offset X-Offset Sim resolution Label width Print Mode Start Adjust Stop Adjust Peel Off Cut Off Feed action at power up Feed action at head down In Port Default Media Darkness Optimize Barcode Size LTS-sensor...
  • Page 18 Configuration and Setup Text Commands (continued) [ParamName] No Optimize Batch 24 Y-offset in percent Character Set Media Type Paper Type XSTART Factory default Debug off/on Line Analyser Baud rate Char.length Parity Stop Bits Flowcontrol, RTS/CTS Xon/xoff data to host Xon/xoff data from host Configuration Examples Change Start Adjust to -130:...

  • Page 19: Using The Zsim Configuration Menu

    Using the ZSim Configuration Menu Use the Configuration Menu to change ZSim settings after you complete the initial configuration. You can access the ZSim Configuration menu at any time by pressing Setup and entering the password (1138). For help entering characters, see the section “Entering Parameters”...
  • Page 20 Press to put the printer in Standby mode. In Standby mode, power to the radio, the display, and the backlight are turned off. Press to turn the printer back on and put it in Ready mode. To enter the password on the PB50 1 Press to enter the number 1.
  • Page 21 Calibrate Print Mode Tear Off Peel Off Rewind Cutter Units Media Media Contrast Media Type Paper Type Media Size ZSim Configuration Menu ZSim Programmer’s Guide metric inches Media Contrast Continuous Non Cont. Mark Non Cont. Web Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal Label Length Label Length (mm/inches) XXXX...
  • Page 22 ZSim Configuration Menu (continued) ZSim Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 23 Character Set ZSim Configuration Menu (continued) ZSim Programmer’s Guide Character Set XXXX...
  • Page 24 Config Settings Display ZSim Configuration Menu (continued) Factory Defaults Use Last Saved Save Current Print Cfg-label Redo Config Contrast Backlight ZSim Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Configuration Commands

    Configuration Commands The following summaries describe each configuration command and list valid ranges and default values where applicable. Allow Reverse Purpose: Allows reverse printing (black background with white letters) on the label, either for the entire label (^LR) or for specific fields (^FR). Default: Calibrate Purpose:...

  • Page 26: Clear Permanent

    Y-position Clear Permanent Purpose: Erases all formats and images stored in the permanent memory of the printer. Default Start Adjust Purpose: Moves the origin towards or away from the edge of the label by a certain distance before printing starts.

  • Page 27: Factory Defaults

    Default: Feed to Web Input Port Purpose: Sets the type of input port you are using on your printer. Valid values are Parallel, USB, or Network. Default: Network Label Length Note: You can only set the Label Length if the Media Type is set to Continuous.

  • Page 28: Line Analyzer

    Default: 15 (0% in Fingerprint) Media Type Purpose: Sets the type of media used in the printer. Choices include: Continuous, Non-continuous with Mark, or Non-continuous with Gap. Terms that appear in the Media Type command are Zebra-specific. Use the following table to understand how to select the correct media type.

  • Page 29: Optimize Bar Code Magnification

    0 (no magnification) Note: When replacing a Zebra printer, choose an Intermec printer with the same printhead resolution. However, if you are replacing a 152 dpi Zebra printer, use an Intermec printer with a 300 dpi printhead. Optimize Batch Purpose: To obtain higher performance during batch printouts.

  • Page 30: Peel Off Length

    Peel Off Length Purpose: Sets the default distance the label should stop before the tear off bar when the printer is in Peel Off mode. Distance is measured in dots. Default Peel Off Lengths 203 DPI Printhead 300 DPI Printhead...

  • Page 31: Redo Config

    If you Clear the field, ZSim will parse the ^CI command again. Simulation Resolution Purpose: Sets the resolution of the Zebra printer being simulated. You can set this command to 152 dpi, 203 dpi, or 300 dpi. Note: Differences in resolution may cause degradation of bar code quality.

  • Page 32: Units

    Range ± 0 to 999 dots. Default: 0 dots Entering Parameters You enter parameters on the printer differently depending on the printer model. • Use the numeric keyboard to access the alpha characters on the PF/PM/PX printers.

  • Page 33: Switching Between Character Modes

    PF/PM/PX Alpha characters ´´ ´ &  PF/PM/PX Special Characters Switching Between Character Modes Use the ./- key to switch the keyboard between character modes. The current character mode is indicated by the appearance of the cursor. • An understroke cursor indicates that lowercase alpha characters are active.

  • Page 34: Selecting Characters

    Selecting Characters Each key on the printer keyboard can generate multiple characters. Press a key repeatedly to cycle through the options, just like on a cellular phone. Press 1 once to select 1, twice to select C, three times to select D, or four times to select E.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Zsim

    ^PH, ^PF, ^PO, ^PM, ^PQ, ^PR, ^PW ^SD, ^SN, ^SS, ^ST ^XA, ^XF, ^XG, ^XZ Troubleshooting ZSim If you have issues with the ZSim program on your printer, look for the symptom in the next table and then try the suggested solutions. Issues and Solutions...
  • Page 36 Issues and Solutions (continued) Issue Solution Label is partially You need to re-calibrate the ZSim program every printed, or the time you load a new type or size of media. You printout is offset on may also need to change the Default Start Adjust the label.
  • Page 38 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com ZSim Programmer’s Guide *937-009-002* P/N 937-009-002...

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