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  • Page 1 PF 8d | PF 8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2007-2009 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 06/2008 Corrected printing speeds for various printhead densities. Added procedure for adjusting Black Mark/Label Stop sensor. Minor format corrections. 08/2007 Removed listing of accessories. Revised information about installing and using a CompactFlash card. Minor format corrections. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface ......36 PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 PF8d Printer Specifications ........
  • Page 7 Printer Default Settings ..........76 PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Contents viii PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

  • Page 10: Global Services And Support

    Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.com and click Support >...

  • Page 11: Who Should Read This Manual

    This user’s guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the PF8d and PF8t printers.This user’s guide provides you with information about the features of the PF8d and PF8t printers, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot them.

  • Page 12: Patent Information

    Before You Begin Patent Information Product is covered by one or more of the following patents: 5,581,293; 5,613,790; 5,927,876; 6,088,049; 6,345,920 There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Using The Pf8 Printers

    Using the PF8 Printers Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PF8 printers. In this chapter you will find these sections: • Introducing the PF8 Printers • Features of the PF8 Printers • Understanding the LED Indicators • Loading Media •...

  • Page 14: Introducing The Pf8 Printers

    Both printers are designed to print a low volume of labels, less than 1000 labels, per day. There are two models of the PF8 printer: • The PF8d is a 203 dpi direct thermal printer. • The PF8t is a direct thermal or thermal transfer printer that is available in 203 and 300 dpi models.

  • Page 15: Features Of The Pf8 Printers

    PF8d and PF8t Front Controls and Indicators The Power switch is located on the side of the PF8d and on the back of the PF8t. Use the table below to understand Feed button. Understanding the Feed Button Action...

  • Page 16: Media Compartment

    The PF8t is a thermal transfer or direct thermal capable printer. The media compartment accommodates the media supply and the transfer ribbon supply. In direct thermal printers like the PF8d, the top cover and the print mechanism are combined into a single unit.

  • Page 17: Other Features And Connections

    The Ethernet port is optional and is only available on specific models of the PF8d and PF8t. Note: On PF8d printers with an Ethernet port, the parallel port is not available. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Serial port port port port PF8d and PF8t Rear View Connections and Controls The bottom of the PF8d also has hanger holes that allow you to wall- mount the printer. Wall-mount Bottom case holes cover PF8d Wall-Mount Holes PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Understanding The Led Indicators

    Tear-off (straight-through) media is fed out the front of the printers and is torn off by pulling it upwards against the edge of the top cover. • Self-strip media requires an optional self-strip module that installs on the front of the PF8. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Loading Tear-Off Media

    Self-strip media cannot be used with the cutter option. Loading Tear-off Media 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle. Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment.
  • Page 22 5 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward. Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8t 6 Adjust the label guides to fit the media you are using. Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8d PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Loading Self-Strip Media

    Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8t 7 On the PF8d, close the top cover. On the PF8t continue to “Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)” on page Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from “Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor”...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers To load self-strip media 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle. Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers 4 If you have a PF8t, press the locking mechanism and open the print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access the media adjustment tabs. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers 5 Open the self-strip mechanism on the front of the printer. Opening the Self-Strip Mechanism on the PF8d Print mechanism Opening the Self-Strip Mechanism on the PF8t PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers 6 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward. Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8t PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers 7 Adjust the label guides to fit the media you are using. Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8d Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8t 8 Peel away the label from the first 10 cm (4 in) of the liner.
  • Page 31 9 Thread the liner around the peel-off bar and insert the liner inside the peel-off mechanism so that it protrudes from the slot below the mechanism. Threading the Liner Inside the Peel-off Mechanism for PF8d Print mechanism Threading the Liner Inside the Peel-off Mechanism for PF8t...

  • Page 32: Loading Cut-Off Media

    10 Hold the labels and pull on the liner until it becomes tight. 11 Close the self-strip mechanism. 12 On the PF8d, close the top cover. On the PF8t continue to “Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)” on page Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media, see “Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor”...
  • Page 33 If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle. Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment.
  • Page 34 5 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward. Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8t 6 Adjust the label guides to fit the media you are using. Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8d PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8t 7 Route the media through the slot in the optional cutter mechanism just in front of the tear bar. Routing the Liner Inside the Cut-off Mechanism for the PF8d PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Loading An Media From An External Supply

    Print mechanism Routing the Liner Inside the Cut-off Mechanism for the PF8t 8 On the PF8d, close the top cover. On the PF8t continue to “Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)” on page Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media, see “Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor”...

  • Page 38: Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (Pf8T Only)

    To load a thermal transfer ribbon roll 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 3 Insert the empty ribbon take up core onto the ribbon rewind wheel. Make sure that the cardboard spindle is attached to the core. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 5 Take the leader end of the transfer ribbon and attach the leader to the top of the rewind core using tape. Be careful to center align the ribbon leader with the core. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 7 Close the print carriage by pressing firmly down on both sides. A loud click indicates the print carriage locked into place. 8 Firmly close the printer’s top cover. 9 Tap the Feed button until the status LED turns green. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Turning On The Printer

    There is a danger of personal injury if the printer and power supply are operated in an environment where they can get wet. Use only Intermec power supply adapter P/N 1-092363-xx. To turn on the printer 1 Place the printer on a stable surface.

  • Page 43: Performing A Testprint

    Refer to the ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual for an illustration and explanation of the test label. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Creating And Printing Labels

    “Connecting the Printer to Your PC” on page 3 Install Windows InterDriver version 7.1.4 or later. These drivers are available on the PrinterCompanion CD or they can be downloaded from the www.intermec.com. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers 4 OpenLabelShop from the PrinterCompanion CD, or download it from www.intermec.com. If you download LabelShop, you will need to unzip the files. 5 Follow the installation prompts to install LabelShop in the default directory.
  • Page 46 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer Use this chapter to connect the printer to your PC or your network. In this chapter you will find these sections: • Connecting the Printer to Your PC • Connecting the Printer to Your Network • Configuring the Printer •...

  • Page 48: Connecting The Printer To Your Pc

    Connecting the Printer to Your PC Depending on the model of PF8 printer you have, you can connect PF8t or PF8d printer to your PC using a USB cable, parallel cable, or serial cable. If you are connecting using a serial cable, you may send commands to your printer using a terminal program like HyperTerminal.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Printer Through The Serial Port

    2 If necessary, change the PC serial port configuration to match the printer. On the desktop PC, start the HyperTerminal application and click Start > All programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 To send ESim commands • Type any ESim commands in the terminal window, and then press Enter. For a list of ESim commands, see ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Connecting The Printer Through The Parallel Port

    Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Port To connect the printer to a PC through the parallel device port, you need to install Intermec InterDriver® software and then connect the USB cable to your PC. If you ordered a PF8 with a parallel port, the parallel cable you need is included in the shipping box with the printer.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Printer To Your Network

    IP number from the network (DHCP) once it is turned on. You can use the network connection either with LabelShop or the Intermec InterDriver. You can also use it to directly send commands to the printer through a terminal connection (HyperTerminal). For terminal connections, it utilizes the Raw TCP protocol through port 9100.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Printer

    Printer Companion CD. If PrintSet is not yet available use ECCT as a temporary substitute for setting the TCP/IP and IP address. For the latest version of PrintSet, see www.intermec.com. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Configuring The Printer Using The Printer's Home Page

    Enter. The home page of the printer appears. 4 Click Login and enter your administrator name and password. The Set General Configuration page appears. 5 On the navigation pane, click Configuration. The Configuration page appears. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Configuring The Printer Using Printset

    To configure your printer using PrintSet 1 Make sure that you have a PC running Microsoft Windows 98 or later. 2 Download PrintSet from the Downloads page of the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 3 Connect your printer to your PC using a serial cable. For help, see “Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port”...

  • Page 56: Configuring The Printer Using Easylan Control Center Tool

    For help connecting your printer to the network, see “Connecting the Printer to Your Network” on page 3 Double-click the printer you want to configure. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • DNS Server To set the parameters listed in this step, enter a numerical value in the box of the parameter you want to change. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Configuring The Printer Using Esim Commands

    PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual. 3 In they HyperTerminal window, type UQ and press Enter. The list of network configurations set for the printer will display in the window. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Upgrading The Firmware

    Config Tool is located on the PrinterCompanion CD that ships with your printer. To make sure you have the latest version of the ESim Config Tool, you may want to go to the downloads page for the printer on www.intermec.com. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Upgrading The Ethernet Firmware

    2 Download the firmware (.ufz) files you want to upgrade to a location on your PC. For the latest files, go to www.intermec.com. 3 Open the ESim Config Tool. The Intermec ESim Config Tool screen appears. 4 In the Select Port drop down, select COM1 or LPT1 (parallel cable).
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 — Connecting the Printer PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 — Connecting the Printer PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting And Maintaining The Printer

    Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Use this chapter to troubleshoot and maintain your PF8d and PF8t printers. This chapter contains these sections: • Troubleshooting • Installing the CompactFlash Card (PF8t Only) • Cleaning the Printer • Adjusting the Printer...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    See “Cleaning the should stop printing. Printhead” on page • Possible firmware problem. See “Installing the CompactFlash Card (PF8t Only)” on page PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Installing The Compactflash Card (Pf8T Only)

    HyperTerminal to send an ESim M command to the printer to select your memory source. You can only use one memory source. ESim memory allocation commands are: Select built-in memory Select CompactFlash memory Format the CompactFlash card PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Push firmly to seat the card. 6 Install the CompactFlash card slot cover. 7 Close the top cover and turn on the printer power. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Cleaning The Printer

    8 Dispose of the used cleaning card. Load printer with media and ribbon. Adjusting the Printer Keeping the printhead properly balanced is crucial for obtaining high quality printouts. Adjusting the printhead consists of adjusting the: • printhead pressure PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Thermal Printhead Pressure (Pf8T Only)

    Adjustment screws (2 places) Adjusting the Printhead Alignment You can improve the print quality by adjusting the alignment between the printhead and the platen roller. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Label Taken Sensor

    ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual If you are using InterDriver you can select one of the following modes of operation without issuing commands: • Tear-off • Self-strip with label taken sensor enabled PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Label Gap Sensor

    Self-strip with label taken sensor disabled The InterDriver files are on the PrinterCompanion CD or available for download from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor The PF8 printers are fitted with a label gap sensor that detects the slots between tickets and tags or gaps between labels as media is fed past the sensor during printing.
  • Page 71 Do not touch the sensor itself, as natural finger oils may dirty the optics. 5 Lower the printhead, close the printer, and try printing again. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications This appendix contains specifications for the printer and media. It also contains information on the accessories for the printers.

  • Page 74: Pf8D Printer Specifications

    Print Speed (variable) 2, 3, and 4 ips Printhead Resolution 8 dot/mm (203 dpi) Print Width (max) 104 mm (4.09 in) Media Width (min/max) 25 mm to 118 mm (1 in to 4.65 in) PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Pf8T Printer Specifications

    10 to 90% non-condensing Communications and Connectivity • Serial port (RS-232) • USB device Ethernet (Optional) • • IEEE 1284 parallel port Memory • 4 MB Flash • 8 MB SDRAM • CompactFlash (CF) card (optional) PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 76: Pf8 Interfaces

    Use this table to understand the default settings of the serial port. Default Settings of the Serial Port Parameter Default Settings Baud rate 9600 Character Length or data bits Parity None Stop Bits Handshaking XON/XOFF PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Usb Interface

    Note: The total current output from the serial port cannot exceed 500 mA. USB Interface Use this table to understand the USB cable interface. USB Cable Pins and Descriptions Function VBUS Connector Type: B PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Parallel Interface

    Handshake: DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host Interface cable: Parallel cable compatible with computer. Internal Interface Use this table to understand the internal interface for the PF8. Internal Interface Pins and Descriptions UART1 Wafer Ethernet Module PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Media Specifications

    E_RST E_RST Media Specifications Direct Thermal Media Intermec offers a premium and an economy grade of direct thermal media for the PF8 printers. Premium Quality Top-coated media with high demands on printout quality and resistance against moisture, plasticizers and vegetable oils.

  • Page 80: Thermal Transfer Media

    Thermal Eco Duratherm II Thermal Eco Board Duratherm II Tag Thermal Transfer Media Intermec offers stock media for thermal transfer printing in a wide range of quality grades. Uncoated Papers Used for economical high-volume printing in combinations with GP/ TMX1500 ribbons.
  • Page 81 The materials of choice in combination with HR/TMX3201/ TMX3202 ribbons. Gives high resistance to chemicals, heat, and mechanical abrasion. Examples of Polyesters Europe North America TTR High Gloss Polyester Duratran II Gloss Polyester PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Labels

    Maximum:116.0 mm (4.57 in) Minimum: 25.0 mm (1 in) Label length (b) Minimum: 12.0 mm (0.5 in) Label gap height (c) Maximum: 10 mm (0.39 in) Minimum: 3 mm (0.12 in) Liner Opacity: 75% LABELS PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 Maximum: 10.0 mm (0.39 in) Minimum: 3.0 mm (0.12 in) The label gap sensor is offset Tickets, Tags, & 2.5 mm (0.10 in) to the left of the Continuous Strip center of the media path. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 84 Q command. Continuous stock cannot be used in the Auto-Sensing mode. Tag or strip width (a) Maximum: 116.0 mm (4.57 in) Minimum: 25.0 mm (1.00 in) PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Transfer Ribbons

    Appendix A — Printer Specifications Transfer Ribbons Intermec offer three types of thermal transfer ribbons optimized for different purposes: General Purpose (GP/TMX1500) General purpose transfer ribbons allow high speed printing and give a good printout, but are somewhat sensitive to smearing. These are best suited choice for uncoated and coated papers.
  • Page 86 Appendix A — Printer Specifications Stripper Module The self-strip feature peels the label away from the liner (backing paper) as it prints for faster on-demand labeling. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Default Settings

    Default Settings...

  • Page 88: Default Configuration

    6 Reboot the printer. The following tables list the default values of the configuration commands supported on the PF8d and PF8t printers. If you restore the printer to factory default settings, these are the values it uses. Printer Default Settings...
  • Page 89 Parameter Default Value Testprint Data dump Media Parameters Parameter Default Value Media type Paper type DT (Direct Thermal) LBL dots 1200 dots Darkness LBL reset point Form adjust dots X Form adjust Y PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Appendix B — Default Settings Configuration Parameters Parameter Default Value Emulation mode N//A Print speed 2 in/sec Cutter Not installed PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 91 Appendix B — Default Settings PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Appendix B — Default Settings PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 94 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com © 2009 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide *934-011-005* P/N 934-011-005...

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