Configuration; Setting The Media Sensitivity Number (Msn); Setting Control Panel Permissions; Communication - Intermec EasyCoder 3400 Migration Manual

Configuration

Intermec strongly discourages installing additional printer drivers for the new printer. They are
not necessary and improperly installed or configured drivers may prevent the printer from
communicating successfully. If you choose to install additional printer drivers, ensure that you
thoroughly understand and are comfortable with changing operations and settings on the print
driver level.

Setting the Media Sensitivity Number (MSN)

The default settings for the newer Intermec printers are 567 for thermal transfer printing and 420 for direct
thermal. If necessary, follow the procedure in your printer user's guide to adjust the media sensitivity number.

Setting Control Panel Permissions

Using IPL commands, it is possible to lock down the control panel to prevent unauthorized access. If locked
down prematurely, however, the control panel cannot be used to set up the printer. If the control panel seems to
be unresponsive, this parameter may have been set. Refer to the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Command Reference
Manual (P/N 937-007-xxx) and look under Control Access Permission, Set.

Communication

On the older printers, communication parameters are set using the DIP switches at the rear of the printer. On the
new printer, they are set via the front panel and setup menus over an RS232 (serial) connection. Note that the old
terminology "Word Length" has been replaced by the term "Data Bits".

Serial Communication Parameters

Parameter
Word Length (Data Bits)
Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Protocol
• Use the Setup menus to manually enter the IP Address. The Setup menus are laid out in detail in the new
printer user's guide.
• Use the Network menu to assign the printer to the network. The Network menus are laid out in detail in the
new printer user's guide.
• Parallel connectivity is an optional interface on the newer printers. If you wish to continue using a parallel
connection, ensure that you order this interface when you order the new printer.
• The older printers use a DB-25 serial connector and the new printers use a DB-9. You may need a DB-9
Intermec serial cable (P/N 1-974024-018).
• You may need to know the previous printer's EasyLAN settings in order to configure the new printer's
interface. While the EasyLAN board is still installed, push the Test button on the rear of the interface board.
The printer prints out a label with the MAC address and other information. For more information, see the
EasyLAN User's Guide (P/N 1-960590-xx).
• To determine the new printer's IP address, use the Setup menu to have the printer print a test label. For help
using the Setup menu, see the printer user's guide. If necessary, the IP address can be manually entered. See
the printer user's guide for instructions on how to enter an IP address.
Printer Migration Guide
Default Value on New Printer
8
9600
None
1
XOn, XOff
3