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Preface
Introduction
This Installation Instructions booklet describes how to install an IEEE
1284 Parallel interface board in an EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact
Industrial, or PM4i printer.
The installation instructions describes how to physically install the
interface board in a printer and how to confi gure the two serial commu-
nication ports.
This interface kit must only be physically installed by an
authorized service technician. Intermec assumes no respon-
sibility for personal injury or damage to the equipment if
the installation in performed by an unauthorized person.
Take precautions against electrostatic discharges, for
example by wearing grounded bracelets.
Printer Firmware
The printer must be fi tted with Intermec Fingerprint v8.00 (or later)
or IPL v2.00 (or later). In Intermec Fingerprint, the parallel port is
addressed as "centronics:" (communication channel #4).
Installation Kit
The IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Kit contains:
• One IEEE 1284 parallel interface board.
• One hexagonal spacer (only used for two interface boards on a PM4i)
• Two fl at cables
• One Installation Instruction booklet
The only tools required for the installation are #T10 and #T20 Torx
screwdrivers plus a small wrench.
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IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Kit Installation Instructions
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