Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP Service Manual page 11

Chapter 1 Models and Options
1.1 Identifi cation, cont.
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If the printer is working and possible startup program can be inter-
rupted, the type of program in the printer can be identifi ed. Connect
printer and computer, open a suitable communication program, and
start up the printer in Fingerprint's immediate mode. The instruc-
tion FILES allows you to check what fi les the various parts of the
printer's memory contain. The statements FONTS and IMAGES
can be used for the same purpose regarding fonts and images. Use
the VERSION$ function to check version of the Intermec Finger-
print fi rmware.
You can read the setup in the Setup Mode or by means of Intermec
Shell, which also allows you to print test label #5 containing the
present setup values. To enter Shell if a custom-made autoexec-fi le
prevents access, lift the printhead and press any key on the printer's
keyboard (except the <Shift> key), then turn on the power while
continuing to press the key. When the Shell countdown begins,
release the key and press <Enter> to start Shell. Do not forget to
lower the printhead if you want to print for example test labels.
Refer to the Installation & Operation manual and to Appendix 1 in
this Service Manual for more information on the Setup Mode and
the Intermec Shell startup program.
If the printer still does not work, you may need to interview the
user.
By now, you should have a fairly good idea what kind of printer
you will be working with. Compare with the list of standard fea-
tures and options on the next page.
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