PD41 - PD42: Commercial Printer
PD41 - PD42: Commercial Printer
PD41 - PD42: Commercial Printer
Commercial Printer
User’s Manual
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Contents
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Service Location Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loading Media for Tear-Off Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading Media for Peel-Off (Self-Strip) Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
RS-232 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
USB Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
USB Host Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Ethernet Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
I Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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Chapter 1 — Using the Printer
What’s New?
There have been many updates to the PD41 and PD42 printers. This
version of the printer user’s guide contains these changes:
• Ability to choose between these command languages: IPL, ESim,
ZSim, DSim, Fingerprint, and Direct Protocol.
• Support for IPv6.
• Ethernet is now standard on both printers.
• 802.11 option is available on both printers.
• USB mass storage device support for booting the printer and
downloading fonts.
The PD41 and PD42 Commercial Printers with an RC11
802.11b/g radio installed are Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability
with other 802.11b/g wireless LAN devices.
Print button
Media cover
Display
Print button
Media cover
CompactFlash
Choose command
language
PD42 Startup Screen: This screen appears the first time you turn on the
PD42.
The four LEDs can be on, off, or flashing depending on the state of
the printer.
Fingerprint
10.6.0
Test
Below the display screen, there are five buttons that act as “soft keys.”
The function of the buttons depends on the state of the printer. The
function of the button is indicated with a small icon in the screen
right above the associated button.
Performs a testfeed.
Test
Continue.
Saves to file.
The state of the printer also determines the functions and icons that
are active in the screen.
Fingerprint Idle
10.2.0
Running application
Setup, navigation
Test
i-mode
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
Printing
Paused
Testmode
TEST
Extended Testmode
TEST
Dumpmode
Upgrading
Loading Media
The printers can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock.
For more information on media types, media dimensions, and media
specifications, see “Media Specifications” on page 98.
3 Load a media roll onto the media supply hub. Be sure to push the
roll all the way against the inner wall of the printer and adjust the
edge guide.
Peel-off printing and batch takeup printing require you to install the
internal rewinder kit. For more information on the internal rewinder
kit, see “Accessories for the Printer” on page 107.
To load media for peel-off printing
1 Remove the thumbscrew that attaches the front cover and remove
it.
2 Open the media cover, pull out the printhead lever and turn it
counterclockwise. Lift up on the label feed guide.
3 Load a media roll onto the media supply hub. Be sure to push the
roll all the way against the inner wall of the printer and adjust the
edge guide.
4 Route the media through the print mechanism and back into the
media compartment.
5 Wrap the liner around the internal rewinder takeup roll and lock it
in place.
8 Push in on the lower part of the label taken sensor and bring it out
to a fully horizontal position.
= Ink in
= Ink out
3 Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon hub closest to the media roll
holder and slide the empty ribbon core onto the hub closest to the
front of the printer.
4 For ink out ribbon (—): route the ribbon around the printhead and
set the ink position lever to the left.
5 For ink in ribbon(---): route the ribbon around the printhead and
set the ink position lever to the right.
6 Load media in the printer For help, see “Loading Media for Tear-
Off Printing” on page 12 or “Loading Media for Peel-Off
(Self-Strip) Printing” on page 13.
7 Press the Print button to advance the media.
SELECT MEDIA
MARK
SELECT MEDIA
GAP
SELECT MEDIA
CONTINUOUS
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Chapter 2 — Connecting the Printer
Note: You cannot use the USB device port and IEEE 1284 port at the
same time. To select the active interface, go to Setup mode > COM: >
Interface.
Make sure the serial port settings on the printer match the settings on
the connected device. The default serial communication settings on
the printer are: 9600 baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no
flow control.
You can use a serial connection to communicate with your PC and
run PrintSet, LabelShop, or InterDriver. You can also use the serial
port to send commands directly to the printer through a terminal
connection, for instance with Telnet.
To connect the printer to a PC through the serial port, you need:
• DB9 to DB9 RS-232 cable (P/N 1-974024-018)
To connect the printer to a PC through the serial port
1 Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the back of the printer and
connect the other end of the cable to a serial COM port on the PC.
2 If necessary, change the PC serial port configuration to match
your printer.
To set up the printer to work in your wireless network, you need these
items:
• Serial cable (P/N 1-974024-018)
• Host PC running Windows or Linux
• PrintSet. You can download PrintSet from the Downloads page
for your printer on www.intermec.com or you can download it
from the PrinterCompanion CD that shipped with your printer.
• (optional) Serial port software such as HyperTerminal®
To set up the printer for wireless communications using PrintSet
1 Download and install PrintSet on your PC.
2 Connect one end of the serial cable to the back of the printer and
connect the other end of the cable to a serial COM port on the PC.
3 From the host PC, check the wireless settings. For help, see
“Manually Configuring IP Settings” on page 27.
If you are using IPL, send these commands to the printer:
<STX><SI>wt,SSID<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WEP<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WEP1<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,PAC<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,ACQUIRE_PAC<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WEP2<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WEP3<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WEP4<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,AUTH<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WPA<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WPA2<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,WPA_PSK<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,ROAM<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,CHANNEL<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,AP_MAC<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,SIGNAL<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,SPEED<ETX>
<STX><SI>wt,ACTIVE<ETX>
where xxxx is the unique username and the unique password for
this protocol.
4 If you are using EAP-FAST, you can use PAC and ACQUIRE_PAC
commands. The PAC setting specifies the PAC file to use for EAP-
FAST authentication. The ACQUIRE_PAC setting checks to see if
automatic PAC file provisioning is enabled. You can set
ACQUIRE_PAC to on or off.
• Send the following command to set PAC to use /tmp/my.pac
with a pass phrase of “verysecret”:
<STX><SI>ws,PAC,/tmp/my.pac @verysecret<ETX>
5 If you are using TTLS, you may need to send this command to set
the TTLS outer name:
<STX><SI>ws,TTLS_USER, xxxx <ETX>
Note: You can only connect one USB mass storage device and one
HID (keyboard or scanner) peripheral to the USB hub at a time.
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Chapter 3 — Configuring the Printer
Starting point
SETUP:
NET-COM, NET1
SETUP:
SER-COM, UART1
SETUP:
COM
SETUP:
PRINT DEFS
SETUP:
NETWORK
SETUP:
MEDIA
SETUP:
SETUP: EMULATION
FEEDADJ
Starting point
SETUP: SETUP:
SER-COM COM
SETUP:
CONFIGURATION
SETUP:
NETWORK
SETUP: SETUP:
MEDIA TEST/SERVICE
Starting point
SETUP:
SETUP: NET-COM, NET1
SERIAL-COM
SETUP:
SETUP: COM
DATE TIME
SETUP:
SETUP: NETWORK
CHARSET
SETUP:
SETUP: FEEDADJ
PRINT DEFS SETUP:
MEDIA
2 Enter the correct information for the media you are using.
3 Click Submit Setup.
Configuring Alerts
Use the Alerts page to view and change the printer alert settings.
To configure alerts
1 Click Printer > Alerts.
2 Change the alert settings:
• Choose Enabled or Disabled from the Setting list.
• Specify a Delay repeat in the text field.
• Select seconds or occurrences in the Delay Unit list.
• Enter a message in the Message text field.
3 Select the Notification method.
Note: You will only see the Wireless LAN settings if your printer has
the wireless interface option installed and the printer is using
Fingerprint 8.77 or later.
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Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer
Test
Label not taken. Printing has been stopped because a
label is obstructing the label taken
sensor. Remove the label to resume
printing.
LSS too high, LSS too Label stop sensor errors can occur
low. when you perform a testfeed without
any media installed or if you have
incorrect media settings.
To fix this error
1 Load the printer with media. For
help, see “The printers can enter
various states which indicate the
current mode of operation.” on
page 10.
2 Restart the printer in Test mode
and select the appropriate media
type. For help, see “Using
Testmode” on page 74.
Test
printer is skipping PD42 or by holding the print button more than
labels. one second on the PD41.
• Make sure the label gap sensor is aligned
properly and that it is clean. For help, see
“Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor” on
page 83.
When using the cutter, • Make sure the media thickness does not exceed
the label is not cut 0.25 mm (9.8 mils).
straight. • Make sure the media is loaded correctly and
that it runs as close to the center section of the
printer as possible.
When using the cutter, • Make sure the cutter is installed propoerly.
the labels cannot feed • Make sure the paper feed rods are sticky.
or abnormal printing • Clean the media compartment. For help, see
occurs. “To clean the printhead” on page 88.
When using the Make sure the media is loaded correctly.
internal rewinder, the
printer malfunctions.
The printer keeps • Check the media settings.
printing or feeding • Check the label gap sensor position. For help,
when it should stop. see “Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor” on
page 83.
• Make sure the sensors are clean. For help, see
“To clean the printhead” on page 88.
Printing is slow. Make sure your printing application is working
correctly.
Using Testmode
Testmode is a simple linear sequence which requires little user input.
To use Testmode
1 Turn off the printer.
2 Load media and ribbon (if necessary). For help see, “Loading
Media” on page 11 and “Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon”
on page 17.
3 Press and hold the Print button.
4 Continue to keep the Print button pressed down and turn on the
Power switch. After approximately ten seconds, the printer screen
lights up, runs a media setup routine, enters Testmode, and three
of the LEDs start to flash one at a time (green, red, and then blue).
5 Continue to press the Print button until the printer starts cycling
through the selectable media types: gap, mark and continuous.
6 Select your media type by releasing the Print button when your
type of media appears on the screen.
SELECT MEDIA
MARK
SELECT MEDIA
GAP
SELECT MEDIA
CONTINUOUS
7 Press the Print button once or press the Cancel soft key ( ) to
exit Dump mode.
8 You can also save the dump by pressing the Save ( ) soft key.
SELECT MEDIA
TEST
1234567890 1234567890
Low Quality Printouts Caused by Ribbon Wrinkling
B
A
5 Close the printhead and using the slotted screwdriver to turn the
two screws at the top of the printhead bracket clockwise a single
turn.
6 If you are using thermal transfer ribbon, load it.
7 Test and readjust if necessary.
Sensor lever
3 Check the point of detection from the front with the printhead
lifted.
Point of
detection
If you are having detection problems, you can test the label stop
sensor in Setup mode on the PD42. The label stop sensor tests can
determine whether the sensor is in the right position, if it is blocked
by dust or stuck labels, or if it is defective in some way. Setup mode
has these two test functions:
• LSS Auto: Checks to make sure that the label stop sensor is
working properly and can detect gaps, slots, and black marks.
• LSS Manual: Shows the sensor setting established by the latest
Testfeed. LSS Manual is intended to be used by Intermec service
personnel only.
To run the LSS Auto test
1 Make sure the printer is correctly configured for the type of media
you are using.
Test
2 Press Testfeed ( ).
3 Make sure that there is a label, not a gap or black mark, at the
sensor.
4 Make sure that the media runs as close to the center of the printer
as the guides will allow.
5 Press Setup ( ).
6 Go to Print Defs > LSS Test > LSS Auto. The cursor will in the
center of the screen as shown below.
LSS AUTO
7 For gap or slot detection: Lift the printhead and slowly pull out
the media in the media feed direction. When the label stop sensor
detects a gap or a detection slot, the cursor moves to the right.
LSS AUTO
8 For black mark detection: Lift the printhead and slowly pull out
the media in the feed direction. When the label stop sensor detects
a black mark, the cursor moves to the left.
LSS AUTO
If the cursor does not detect a gap, slot, or black mark, check the
following:
• Is the label stop sensor laterally aligned with the slots or black
marks?
• Is the transfer ribbon properly loaded so it does not interfere
with the label stop sensor? For help, see “Loading Thermal
Transfer Ribbon” on page 17.
• Are the label stop sensor guides clean? If not, clean them as
described in the next section “Maintaining the Printer.”
• Does the media have preprint information on it that can make
detection harder?
• Is there too little contrast between the black marks and the
surrounding areas?
• Is the label liner not transparent enough?
• Does the label stop sensor work with another type of media?
Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before
cleaning the printer.
Never use hard or sharp tools to peel away stuck labels or other
material. The printhead is delicate and can easily be damaged.
Use a soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside
of the printer.
Isopropyl alcohol is a highly flammable, moderately toxic, and
mildly irritating substance.
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Appendix A — Specifications
Printer Specifications
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 453 x 273 x 270 mm (17.8 x 10.8 x 10.6 in)
Weight: 13 kg (28.7 lbs)
Power Specifications
Printer Voltage: x100 to 240 V, 2-1 A 50/60 Hz
Memory
• 8 MB Flash
• 16 MB SDRAM
• CompactFlash (CF) card (optional)
• USB memory device (optional)
Miscellaneous
• ARM 9 microprocessor
• 240 x 160 pixel LCD screen with LED backlight
Specification Description
Print Mode Direct Thermal
Thermal Transfer
Print Speed (variable) 50.8 to 152.4 mm/sec (2 to 6 in/sec) at 8
dots/mm 203 dpi
50.8 to 101.6 mm/sec (2 to 4 in/sec)
at 11.8 dots/mm 300 dpi
Printhead Resolution 8 dots/mm (203 dpi)
11.8 dots/mm (300 dpi)
Print Width (max) 104 mm (4.095 in)
105.7 mm (4.161 in) at 8 dots/mm 300 dpi
Media Width (min/max) 25 to 118 mm (1 to 4.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in) with cutter
Media Roll Diameter (max) 213 mm (8.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in) with internal rewinder
Medial Roll Core Diameter 38 to 40 mm (1.5 in) or 76 mm (3 in)
Media Thickness 60 μm to 250 μm (2.3 to 9.8 mils)
Ribbon Width (min/max) 30 to 110 mm (1.18 to 4.33 in)
Ribbon Roll Diameter (outer) 76 mm (2.99 in)
(max) 450 m (1475 ft) of ribbon
Ribbon Roll Core Diameter 25.4 mm (1.00 in)
(inner)
Interfaces
This section describes the standard interfaces available on the PD41
and PD42 printers.
The printer end of the serial cable is a DB9 pin and the PC end is
dependent on the model of the PC.
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
RS-232 Serial Cable DB9 Pins
USB Interface
The printer supports USB full speed v2.0 Host. To use the USB
interface to print from a PC, you need to have the Intermec
InterDriver printer driver installed on your PC. For help setting up
USB communications, see “Connecting the Printer to a PC
Through the USB Device Port” on page 24.
The printer is a “self-powered device.” Intermec recommends that you
only connect one printer to each USB port on the PC, either directly
or through a hub. You can connect other devices, such as a keyboard
or a mouse, to the same hub. If you need more than one USG printer
to a host, you should use different USB ports.
The USB cable that ships with the printer has a USB Type A connector
on one end to connect to the PC and a USB Type B connector on the
other end to connect to the printer. You do not need to configure
communications for the USB port.
1 2 3 4
Ethernet Interface
The Ethernet interface has an RJ-45 socket for use with a standard RJ-
45 cable. The interface supports 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (10BASE-
T, 100BASE-TX) and is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3u
standard. The network card MAC address can be found on the label
below the socket.
Ethernet Socket
Ethernet Connector
One yellow and one green LED indicate the network status.
Media Specifications
Core and Roll Specifications
Measurement Value
Core inside diameter, standard 38 to 40 mm (1.5 in)
Core inside diameter, with adapter 76.2 mm (3 in)
Core width must not protrude
outside the media
Maximum roll outside diameter 213 mm (8.38 in)
Minimum media width, standard 25 mm (1.00 in)
Minimum media width, fanfold guides 40 mm (1.57 in)
Minimum media width, non-adhesive strip 25.0 mm (1.00 in)
Maximum media width, non-adhesive strip 118 mm (4.65 in)
Minimum media width, self-adhesive strip, with liner 25.0 mm (1.00 in)
Maximum media width, self-adhesive strip, with liner 118 mm (4.65 in)
Minimum media width, self-adhesive strip, without 23.8 mm (0.94 in)
liner
Maximum media width, self-adhesive strip, without 116.4 mm (4.58 in)
liner
Non-Adhesive Strip
Media Width (a)
Measurement Value
Maximum 118 mm (4.65 in)
Minimum 25.0 mm (1.00 in)
Media Type
Set media type to one of these values:
• Fingerprint:
• FIX LENGTH STRIP
• VAR LENGTH STRIP
• IPL: CONTINUOUS
• ESim: CONTINUOUS
a
NON-ADHESIVE
STRIP
Non-Adhesive Strip
Self-Adhesive Strip
Media Width Including Liner (a)
Measurement Value
Maximum 118 mm (4.65 in)
Minimum 25.0 mm (1.00 in)
Liner (b)
The liner must not extend more than a total of 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
outside the face material and should protrude equally on both sides.
Media Type
Set media type to one of these values:
• Fingerprint:
• FIX LENGTH STRIP
• VAR LENGTH STRIP
• IPL: CONTINUOUS
• ESim: CONTINUOUS
a
SELF-ADHESIVE
STRIP
b b
Self-Adhesive Strip
Self-Adhesive Labels
Media Width Including Liner (a)
Measurement Value
Maximum 118 mm (4.65 in)
Minimum 25.0 mm (1.00 in)
Liner (b)
The backing paper must not extend more than a total of 1.6 mm
(0.06 in) outside the labels and should protrude equally on both sides.
The Label Stop Sensor (LSS) must be able to detect the extreme front
edges of the labels. You can move the sensor 0 to 57 mm (0 to 2.24 in)
fromt he inner edge of the media.
a
cc
SELF-ADHESIVE
STRIP
d
SELF-ADHESIVE
LABELS
b b
Feed direction
Self-Adhesive Labels
Media Type
Set media type to one of these values:
• Fingerprint: LABEL (w GAPS)
• IPL: GAP
• ESim: GAP/NOTCH
Media Type
Set media type to one of these values:
• Fingerprint: TICKET (w GAPS)
• IPL: MARK
• ESim: MARK
Note: Do not allow a perforation to break the edge of the media,
because the media may split and jam the printer.
b
c
e
d
Feed direction
Tickets With Gaps (Gap Stock)
Media Type
Set media type to one of these values:
• Fingerprint: TICKET (w MARK)
• IPL: MARK
• ESim: MARK
Note: The black mark should be non-reflective carbon black on a
whitish background. Do not allow a perforation to break the edge of
the media, because the media may split and jam the printer.
Note: Try to avoid preprint that may interfere with the detection of
the black mark. However, if your are running Fingerprint, you can use
the command LBLCOND to temporarily disable the sensor for a
specified amount of media feed to avoid unintentional detection. For
help, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual.
c b
e
d f
TICKETS
WITH MARKS
Feed direction
Tickets With Black Mark (Mark Stock)
Internal Rewinder
Use this accessory, which comes with a guide shaft, for peel-off (self-
strip) printing. You can also use the rewinder to roll up complete
batches of labels.
Paper Cutter
Use this accessory to cut off continuous paper-based stock or liner
between labels. You can collect the cut-off labels, tickets, or tags in an
optional tray.
If you are running Fingerprint or Direct Protocol, you can control the
paper cutter using the commands CUT, CUT ON, and CUT OFF. For
help, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual.
Font Card
The font card is a CompactFlash memory card loaded with double-
byte font sets including Kanji, Korean, Simplified Chinese and
Traditional Chinese.
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Appendix B — Default Settings
Default Configuration
Use this appendix to view the default settings on the printer. If you
need to restore factory defaults at any time, you can use PrintSet or
the printer home page to reset the printer.
To reset the printer to factory defaults using Printset
• Use the Factory Default Wizard in the Printer Tasks box.
To reset the printer to factory defaults using the home page
1 From the home page, click Printer > Web Shell.
2 Click Default Setup.
3 When prompted, click OK. The printer defaults are restored.
4 Reboot the printer.
The following tables list the default values of the configuration
commands supported on the PD41 and PD42 printers. If you restore
the printer to factory default settings, these are the values it uses.
The commands are grouped by function and reflect the organization
of the IPL and Fingerprint setup menus. For detailed information on
most of the commands, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command
Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. You can
download both documents from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com.
COM Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Interface USB Device
USB keyboard US
Network Parameters
Parameter Default Value
IP selection DHCP+BOOTP
IP address N/A
Netmask N/A
Default router N/A
IPv6 selection Auto
IPv6 address N/A
Nameserver N/A
Nameserver6 N/A
DHCP response Broadcast
MAC address N/A
Network type Ethernet
Test/Service Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Testprint N/A
Config
Test labels
Format
Page
UDC
Font
Data dump No
Memory reset All
LSS test LSS Auto
Cmd language N/A
Media Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Media type Gap
Paper type DT (Direct Thermal)
LBL length dots 1200 dots
Testfeed mode Fast
Sensitivity 420
Darkness 0
LBL rest point 0
Form adj dots X +0
Form adj dots Y +0
Configuration Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Emulation mode None
Print speed 5 in/sec
Cutter Not installed
COM Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Interface USB Device
USB keyboard US
Network Parameters
Parameter Default Value
IP selection DHCP+BOOTP
IP address N/A
Netmask N/A
Default router N/A
IPv6 selection Auto
IPv6 address N/A
Nameserver N/A
Nameserver6 N/A
DHCP response Broadcast
MAC address N/A
Network type Ethernet
Emulation Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Mode Disabled
Adjust
Base (mmX10) +88
Stop (mmX10) +55
Feedadjust Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Startadjust 0
Stopadjust 0
Media Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Xstart 0
Width 832 dots (203 dpi)
Length 1200 dots (203 dpi)
Media type Label (with gaps)
Paper type Thermal transfer
Contrastt +0%
Testfeed <no value>
Testfeed mode Fast
Len (slow mode) 0
COM Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Interface USB Device
USB keyboard US
Network Parameters
Parameter Default Value
IP selection DHCP+BOOTP
IP address N/A
Netmask N/A
Default router N/A
IPv6 selection Auto
IPv6 address N/A
Nameserver N/A
Nameserver6 N/A
DHCP response Broadcast
MAC address N/A
Feedadjust Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Top form backup Enable
Tear bar offset 106
Media Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Print method Thermal transfer
Density 10
Media type Continuous
Media size
Width: 832 (203 dpi)
Length: 1200 (203 dpi)
Point
Type: Global Ref (R)
X: 0
Y 0
Testfeed <no value>
Power up No motion
Head close No motion
Charset Paramters
Parameter Default Value
Charset Bits
The setup parameters of the printer control the way the printer
operates. This chapter provides an overview of the menu
structure you can use to configure setup parameters on the
PD42 printer. To change the setup parameters on the PD41, see
“Configuring the Printer” on page 42.
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Appendix C — Fingerprint, IPL, and ESim Setup Menus
SER-COM, UART1: SER-COM, UART1: SER-COM, UART1: SER-COM, UART1: SER-COM, UART1:
BAUDRATE CHAR LENGTH PARITY STOP BITS FLOWCONTROL
BAUDRATE; CHAR LENGTH PARITY: STOP BITS: FLOW CONTROL: FLOW CONTROL:
9600
BAUDRATE; 8 CHAR LENGTH NONE
PARITY: 1 STOP BITS: RTS/CTS ENQ/ACK
19200
BAUDRATE; 7 EVEN
PARITY: 2
38400
BAUDRATE; ODD
PARITY:
57600
BAUDRATE; Scroll forward RTS/CTS: ENQ-ACK:
MARK
PARITY: Scroll back
115200
BAUDRATE; SPACE DISABLE
ENQ/ACK: DISABLE
ENQ/ACK:
300
BAUDRATE; ENABLE ENABLE
600
BAUDRATE; Scroll forward
Scroll forward Scroll forward
1200
BAUDRATE; Scroll back
2400
BAUDRATE; Scroll back Scroll back
4800
Scroll forward
Scroll back
NET-COM, NET1
NEW LINE
NEW LINE:
CR/LF
BAUDRATE;
CRNEW LINE:
LF
COM: COM:
INTERFACE USB KEYBOARD
NETWORK: NETWORK:
IPV6 SELECTION IPV6 ADDRESS
MANUAL
EMULATION: EMULATION:
MODE ADJUST
MODE: ADJUST:
DISABLED
BAUDRATE; BASE (mmX10)
ADJUST:
E4 STOP (mmX10)
FEEDADJ: FEEDADJ:
STARTADJ STOPADJ
STARTADJ: STOPADJ:
[0]: [0]:
MEDIA: MEDIA:
MEDIA SIZE MEDIA TYPE
MEDIA:
PAPER TYPE
RIBBON CONSTANT: RIBBON FACTOR: LABEL OFFSET: LABEL CONSTANT LABEL FACTOR:
[90]: [25]: [0]: [85]: [40]:
PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS:
CMD Language CLIP DEFAULT TESTPRINT PRINT SPEED LSS TEST
CMD Language: CLIP DEFAULT: TESTPRINT: PRINT SPEED: LSS TEST: LSS TEST:
Fingerprint
CLIP DEFAULT: OFF
CLIP DEFAULT: DIAMONDS
TESTPRINT: [100]: LSS AUTO LSS MANUAL
Direct Protocol
TESTPRINT: ON CHESS
TESTPRINT:
IPL
TESTPRINT: BAR CODES #1
TESTPRINT: LSS AUTO: LSS [G: 2]D: 6
ESIM
TESTPRINT: BAR CODES #2
TESTPRINT:
ZSIM
TESTPRINT: SETUP INFO
TESTPRINT:
DSIM HARDWARE
TESTPRINT:INFO Only displayed if an Toggle between
NETWORK INFO optional EasyLAN board gain (G) and drive
is installed. (D)
Scroll forward
Scroll back Decrease/increase
<Enter> to print value inside
<?> for error info brackets
COM: COM:
INTERFACE USB KEYBOARD
NETWORK: NETWORK:
IPV6 SELECTION IPV6 ADDRESS
MANUAL
TEST/SERVICE:
TESTPRINT
TESTPRINT: TESTPRINT:
UDC FONT
UDC: FONT:
ALL ALL
ALL: ALL:
PRINT UDCs PRINT UDFs
MEDIA TYPE: PAPER TYPE: TESTFEED MODE: LBL LENGTH DOTS: SENSITIVITY:
GAP
CONFIG: DT
CONFIG: FAST
TESTFEED MODE: 1200 420
MARK
CONFIG: TTR SLOW 100/200/400/800/ 120/130/140/160/170/
CONTINUOUS Scroll forward Scroll forward 1200/1600/2000/ 180/222/226/236/238/
Scroll forward Scroll back Scroll back 2500/3000/3600/ 366/369/420/440/450/
Scroll back 4200/4800 460/470/480/513/527/
533/563/565/567/623/
Scroll forward 627/633/647/673/677/
Scroll back 687/720/854/864
Scroll forward
Scroll back
DARKNESS: LBL REST POINT: FORM ADJ DOTS X: FORM ADJ DOTS Y:
0 0 0 0
0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/ 0/2/4/6/8/10/15/20/25/ 0/2/4/6/8/10/15/20/25/ 0/2/4/6/8/10/15/20/25/
9/10/-10/-9/-8/-7/ 30/-30/-25/-20/-15/-10/ 30/-30/-25/-20/-15/-10/ 30/-30/-25/-20/-15/-10/
-6/-5/-4/-3/-2/-1 -8/-6/-4/-2 -8/-6/-4/-2 -8/-6/-4/-2
Scroll forward Scroll forward Scroll forward
Scroll forward Scroll back Scroll back Scroll back
Scroll back
NET-COM, NET1
NEW LINE
NEW LINE:
CR/LF
BAUDRATE;
CRNEW LINE:
LF
COM: COM:
INTERFACE USB KEYBOARD
NETWORK: NETWORK:
IPV6 SELECTION IPV6 ADDRESS
MANUAL
FEEDADJ: FEEDADJ:
TOP FORM BACKUP TEAR BAR OFFSET
PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS: PRINT DEFS:
PRINT SPEED PRINT DIRECTION SENSOR CUTTER CUT POSITION
CHARSET:
BITS
TOP FORM BACKUP:
CODE PAGE
DATE TIME: DATE TIME: DATE TIME: DATE TIME: DATE TIME: DATE TIME:
HOUR MINUTE SECONDS YEAR MONTH DAY
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Appendix D — Advanced Configuration
c
ADMIN
boot
card1
dev
pffs
rom
images
secure
tmp
/(root)
The root node is write protected to preserve the device and file
structure of the printer.
/c (or c:)
/c or c: is the user file system. You can create directories here to store
files such as programs, fonts, and images.
/dev
This directory is where devices used for input/output, such as uart1,
Flash, net1, parallel IEEE 1284, and so on are located.
• PD42
The web server checks the available hardware and then displays the
correct model name in the web page. If the page has to show a
different name of the printer, the web style guide file has to contain
the optional variable printer=your name.
• The split point between one web style guide and the other cannot
be in the middle of a line. The last line of the file has to be
consistent in the syntax and the first line of the following web style
guide file has to be a new line.
• If variables are specified more than one time, the last value is the
one assumed.
Intermec recommends that you use the FTP server to transfer the
files.
Example (the default Web Style Guide):
bgco=%23ffffff&loat=src%3d\%22/rom/images/
itclogo1.gif\%22+align%3dbottom+alt%3d\%22Intermec_
Technologies_Corporation\ %22+border%3d0
&cona=Intermec+Technologies+Corporation&coli=copyrigh
t.htmf&suli=support.htmf&suna=Support&suon=t&trna=Eas
yCoder
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Index
SmartSystems troubleshooting
configuring with web page 58 communication problems 72
Foundation, using to configure printer 66
printer 59
SNMP U
configuring with web page 51 uart1, serial port 24
setting descriptions 52 updates, downloading firmware 61
soft keys upgrading firmware 61
understanding 9 URL encoding syntax rules, web
using PD42 8 style guide 137
specifications USB
humidity 92 host interface, pins and
media 98 descriptions 96
physical 92 hub, connecting to printer 39
power 92 interface description 95
printer 92 USB device port, using to connect
temperature 92 printer to PC 24
SSID 55 USB host port
startup screen, PD42 printer 5 connecting a USB hub 39
style guide connecting bar code scanner 39
content of web 135 connecting keyboard 38
creating web 137 connecting peripherals 37
memory and storage 137 USB mass storage device
optional environment variables using to upgrade firmware 62
135 using with printer 38
required environment variables W
135
URL encoding syntax rules 137 Wavelink Avalanche, configuring
web pages 134 from web page 54
web page
T customizing the home page 134
TCP/IP modifying printer 131
configuring with web page 52 style guide files 134
setting descriptions 53 using to configure printer 44
tear-off printing, loading media 12 using to upgrade firmware 62
temperature specifications 92 web pages
test labels creating a web style guide 137
printing 20 style guide content 135
printing from web page 46 Web Shell
Testmode, using to troubleshoot setting descriptions 47
74 settings, configuring 46
Test/Service menu, IPL 124 web style guide files 134
Testfeed WEP
soft key 9 configuring with Fingerprint 35
not done, error message 68 configuring with IPL 32
thermal transfer ribbon, loading 17 keys 55
tickets with black mark, media web page setting and description
specifications 105 55
tickets with gaps, media Wi-Fi certified information 2
specifications 103 wireless 802.11 kit accessory 107
wireless LAN, configuring from
web page 55
wireless security
configuring from web page 55
configuring with Fingerprint 34
configuring with IPL 31
WPA 56
configuring with Fingerprint 36
configuring with IPL 33
WPA2
configuring with Fingerprint 36
configuring with IPL 33
WPA2-PSK
configuring with Fingerprint 35
configuring with IPL 32
WPA-PSK 56
configuring with Fingerprint 35
configuring with IPL 32
Z
ZSim, language description 5
*934-009-003*
P/N 935-032-001