Upgrading The Firmware - Intermec PF8d User Manual

Troubleshooting Printer Issues (continued)
Issue
Printing stops and
status LED glows
orange.
Label stuck on roller.
Label taken sensor does
not hold printing until
the label or tag has been
removed.
Indicator LED flashes
red and printing is
interrupted.

Upgrading the Firmware

PF8d/PF8t Printer User's Guide
Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer
Solution
•
Possible problem with label gap sensor. Perform an auto adjust in
Auto-Sensing mode.
•
Possible media jam. Open the printer and check for stuck labels or
ripped perforations.
•
Possible firmware problem.
page 25.
Open the peel-off mechanism and peel off the stuck label while
manually rotating the roller. Do not use any sharp tools to remove the
label. Clean the peel-off mechanism and printhead.
Printhead" on page
•
Label or tag bent down due to excessive length and/or too thin or
soft media.
•
Label or tag too short.
•
Label taken sensor or cable defective.
Overheated. Wait for the printer to cool down. When cool enough, the
LED changes to green and printing (if halted) resumes.
To upgrade the printer firmware you will need the following. Once
you have downloaded the upgrade files, launch the ESim Config Tool
and follow the instructions to upgrade the firmware.
• An upgrade file (.ufz). Download new firmware files from
www.intermec.com.
• A host computer running Microsoft Windows with a USB, parallel,
or serial RS-232 connection. Intermec recommends a parallel or
USB connection.
• The Intermec ESim Config Tool for the PF8 is on the
PrinterCompanion CD or can be downloaded from
www.intermec.com. Use the ESim Config Tool to install a
firmware upgrade file on the printer, download new fonts, and
manage printer memory. It supports seven languages and comes
with comprehensive online help.
See"Upgrading the Firmware" on
26.
See"Cleaning the
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