PF8d/PF8t Printers User's Guide
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1. To enable the USB connection install the Intermec InterDriver software on your computer The USB interface is not suitable for terminal connections or programming See Installing the Printer Driver on page 8 Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port You can use the serial connection with either LabelShop or Intermec InterDriver You can also use it to send commands directly through the terminal connection Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Port You can use the parallel connection with LabelShop or Intermec InterDriver The parallel port supports Windows plug and play and additional status reporting Turning On the Printer There is a danger of personal injury if the printer and power supply are operated in an environment where they can get wet Use only Intermec power supply adapter Warning P N 1 092363 xx Place the printer on a stable surface 2 Place the power supply adapter in a suitable location between the printer and an electrical outlet The power supply adapter can be used for 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 3 Make sure the printer is off PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 9 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 4 Insert the round connector on the power cord into the power receptacle in the back of the printer 5 Insert the power cord plug into an AC socket 6 Turn the printer on 7 The status LED will change from red to green indicating that the power is turned on Installing th2. 13 add on 2 amp 5 Codabar Post NET MaxiCode PDF417 Datamatrix code QR code UPC SCC EAN UCC composite code Serial port RS 232 Baud rate 4800 to 115200 XON XOFE RTS CTS USB port v2 0 Parallel port Compatible mode One tri color power LED Feed function button Input 100 240V 1 6A 50 60 Hz Output 24V 2 5A Operation 5 C to 40 C 40 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F cULus FCC Class A CCC CE cUL BSMI Operation 30 to 85 non condensing Free air Storage 10 to 90 non condensing Free air Length 285 mm 11 2 in Height 172 mm 6 8 in Width 226 mm 8 9 in Weight 2 5 Kg 5 5 lbs PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications Communication Interfaces Serial Interface Connections Pin Host DB9 Socket Printer DB9 Plug 1 5V max 500ma 2 RXD TXD 3 TXD RXD 4 DTR N C 5 GND GND 6 DSR RTS 7 RTS CTS 8 CTS RTS 9 RI N C Serial default 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit XON XOFF protocol Setting RTS CTS RS 232 housing 9 pin to 9 pin Z Note The total current output from the serial port cannot exceed 500 mA USB Interface Pin Function 1 VBUS 2 D 3 D 4 GND Connector Type B Parallel Interface Pin Function Transmitter 1 Strobe host printer 2 9 Data 0 7 host 10 Acknowledge printer 11 Busy printer PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 37 Appendix A Specifications 38 Parallel I
3. PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Chapter B Media Specifications Coated Papers Coated papers have various coat weight smoothness and gloss To be used with HP TMX2200 and GP TMX1500 ribbons Examples of Coated Papers Europe North America TTR Matte Duratran II TTR Premium Duratran II Tag TTR Premium Board Polyethylene Plastics Good resistance to water and many common chemicals Can be used outdoors and offers good tear resistance Most often used in combination with HP TMX2200 ribbons Examples of Polyethylene Plastics Europe North America TTR Polyethylene Duratran II Kimdura TTR Gloss Polyethylene Duratran II Synthetic Tag Duratran II Syntran Polyesters The materials of choice in combination wich HR TMX3201 TMX3202 ribbons Gives high resistance to chemicals heat and mechanical abrasion Examples of Polyesters Europe North America TTR High Gloss Polyester Duratran II Gloss Polyester PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide 43 Appendix B Media Specifications Transfer Ribbons 44 Intermec offer three types of thermal transfer ribbons optimized for different purposes General Purpose GP TMX1500 General purpose transfer ribbons allow high speed printing and give a good printout but are somewhat sensitive to smearing These are best suited choice for uncoated and coated papers High Performance HP TMX2200 High performance transfer ribbons allow high speed printing and gives a highly readable and
4. Stripper Module The self strip feature peels the label away from the liner backing paper as it prints for faster on demand labeling PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 39 Appendix A Specifications 40 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide B Media Specifications This appendix explains the different types of media that the PF8 printers can use and indicates the allowed dimensions of that media PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide 41 Appendix B Media Specifications Direct Thermal Media Intermec offers a premium and an economy grade of direct thermal media for the PF8 printers Premium Quality Top coated media with high demands on printout quality and resistance against moisture plasticizers and vegetable oils Examples of Premium Quality Media Europe North America Thermal Top Board Duratherm Ltg Thermal Top Duratherm IR Thermal Top High Speed Economy Quality Uncoated media with less resistance to moisture plasticizers and vegetable oils In all other respects it is equal to premium quality Examples of Economy Quality Media Europe North America Thermal Eco Duratherm II Thermal Eco Board Duratherm II Tag Thermal Transfer Media 42 Intermec offers stock media for thermal transfer printing in a wide range of quality grades Uncoated Papers Used for economical high volume printing in combinations with GP TMX1500 ribbons Examples of Uncoated Papers Europe North America TTR Uncoated Not Available
5. 9 RI N C Serial default 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit XON XOFF protocol Setting RTS CTS RS 232 housing 9 pin to 9 pin Note The total current output from the serial port cannot exceed Z 500 mA PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 33 Appendix A Specifications 34 USB Interface Pin Function 1 VBUS 2 D 3 D 4 GND Connector Type B Parallel Interface Pin Function Transmitter 1 Strobe host printer 2 9 Data 0 7 host 10 Acknowledge printer 11 Busy printer 12 Paper empty printer 13 Select printer 14 Auto line feed host printer 15 NIC 16 N C 7 N C 18 5V max 500ma 19 30 Signal GND host 31 nitialize host printer 32 Error printer 33 Signal GND 34 35 N C 36 Select in host printer Handshake DSTB connects to the printer BUSY connects to the host Interface cable Parallel cable compatible with computer PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Internal Interface Pin NO ON GO V KR WO NH gt a Bo N PF8t Specifications Appendix A Specifications UART1 Wafer Ethernet Module N C N C TXD RXD RXD TXD CTS RTS GND GND RTS CTS E_MD E_MD RTS CTS E_RST E_RST 5V 5V GND GND 5V 5V General Specifications Resolution Print Mode CPU Memory Print Speed Print Length Print Width Sensor Type Sensor Detection Media PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 8 dot mm 203 dpi or 12 dot mm 300 dpi Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer 32 bi
6. defined printout on most face materials with smooth surfaces They have good smear resistance and are most suitable for intricate logotypes and images on matte coated papers and synthetic face materials High Resistance HR TMX3201 TMX3202 High resistance transfer ribbons give an extremely durable printout that is resistant to most chemical agents and high temperatures However such transfer ribbons set high demands on the receiving face material which must be very smooth such as polyesters Note Intermec thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for the PF8 printheads PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Chapter B Media Specifications Labels Media width includes liner a Maximum 116 0 mm 4 57 in Minimum 25 0 mm 1 in Label length b Minimum 6 35 mm 0 25 in Label gap height c Maximum 10 mm 0 39 in Minimum 2 mm 0 08 in Liner Opacity 75 u 1 A LABELS PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide 45 Appendix B Media Specifications Tags and Strip with Slots TICKETS TAGS amp CONTINUOUS STRIP Tag or strip width a Maximum 116 0 mm 4 57 in Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 in Tag length b Minimum 12 7 mm 0 50 in Detection slot width c Minimum 14 mm 0 55 in Detection slot height d Maximum 10 mm 0 39 in Minimum 3 mm 0 12 in The label gap sensor is offset 2 5 mm 0 10 in to the left of the cente
7. e Label taken sensor is on and the last label printed has not been removed e Make sure correct type of interface cable is securely plugged in to both the printer and computer Direct Thermal Printing e Check that the heat sensitive side of the media faces the printhead If not reload the media correctly e Verify that the media is intended for direct thermal printing by testing to see if the media is blackened by heat from a hot object 70 C 160 F or higher Thermal Transfer Printing e Verify that the printer is loaded with thermal transfer ribbon and that the ink coated side dull side of the ribbon is facing the media If not reload the ribbon correctly Clean the printhead See Cleaning the Printhead on page 26 If cleaning the printhead does not improve print quality adjust the printhead pressure See Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure PF8t only on page 26 e Print carriage is not fully locked Open the printer and lower the printhead completely e Label caught on printhead Remove label and clean printhead See Cleaning the Printhead on page 26 e Stuck label is blocking the label gap sensor Open the top cover remove the label and clean the printhead See Cleaning the Printhead on page 26 e Possible firmware problem See Upgrading the Firmware on page 25 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Troubleshooting Pr
8. in the same directory where LabelShop is installed Downloading and Installing LabelShop USB connection 1 Use the Windows Control Panel Add Remove Programs feature to uninstall all previous versions of LabelShop and service packs for LabelShop from the computer N Connect the printer to the computer using a USB connection w Install Windows Interdrivers version 7 1 4 or later These drivers are available on the PrinterCompanion CD or they can be downloaded from the Intermec web site 4 Download LabelShop from the Intermec web site or insert the PrinterCompanion CD If you download LabelShop you will need to unzip the files w Follow the installation prompts to install LabelShop in the default directory a Download Service Pack 5 for LabelShop from the Intermec web site and unzip the files Follow the installation prompts to install Service Pack 5 in the same directory where LabelShop is installed Loading Media Both models of the PF8 printers can print on direct thermal media The PF8t can also print on thermal transfer media such as self adhesive labels non adhesive tags or continuous stock Printing on thermal transfer media also requires a thermal transfer ribbon PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 13 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer There are three ways to handle media on the PF8 printers Tear off straight through media is fed out the front of the printers and is torn off by pulling
9. label taken sensor no longer detects a label When you are using the ESim protocol note the following e The label taken sensor must be enabled using the manual switch next to the sensor before it can be enabled or disabled using ESim commands e When switching between peel off tear off and cut off operation you must adjust the media feed in ESim by using a j command For more information see the ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Printer Programmers Reference Manual P N 937 011 xxx If you are using InterDriver you can select one of the following modes of operation without issuing commands Tear off e Peel off with label taken sensor enabled e Peel off with label taken sensor disabled The InterDriver files are on the PrinterCompanion CD or available for download from the Intermec web site at http www intermec com Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor The PF8 printers are fitted with a label gap sensor that detects the slots between tickets and tags or gaps between labels as media is fed past the sensor during printing The label gap sensor determines the length or tag or labels and controls the media and ribbon feed accordingly 28 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer The label gap sensor is a center aligned photoelectric sensor that measures the light that passes through the media path The transparency of the liner of a label supply may change from batch to batch mak
10. roll up Fasten the loose end with a piece of tape or label to prevent the roll from unwrapping Ww Remove the rewind roll by pushing it to the left until the right end disengages then lift out Dispose of the used ribbon Note Keep the ribbon core You will need it the next time you load ribbon PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 21 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 22 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Use this chapter to troubleshoot and maintain your PF8d and PF8t printers This chapter contains these sections Troubleshooting e Upgrading the Firmware e Cleaning the Case e Cleaning the Printhead e Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure e Adjusting the Print Alignment e Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor e Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Troubleshooting The following table lists possible printer issues that may arise and how to solve them Troubleshooting Printer Issues Issue LED unlit when power is on LED is green but printer will not feed Printer seems to be working but nothing prints Print quality is poor Partial labels printed Printer continues to print or feed when it should stop printing 24 Solution Make sure connections on the power supply are securely plugged into the AC receptacle on the printer and to an AC outlet
11. the way to the right Do not touch the sensor itself as natural finger oils may dirty the optics 5 Lower the printhead close the printer and try printing again PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 29 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 30 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the PF8d and PF8t printers and their available features and options PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 31 Appendix A Specifications PF8d Specifications General Specifications Resolution Print Mode CPU Memory Print Speed Print Length Print Width Sensor Type Sensor Detection Media Firmware Software Resident Fonts Fonts Download Image Handling Bar Codes 8 dot mm 203 dpi Direct Thermal 32 bit 4 MB flash 8 MB SDRAM 2 3 and 4 ips Maximum 1727 mm 68 in Minimum 12 0 mm 0 47 in Maximum 104 mm 4 09 in Adjustable reflective sensor Fixed transmissive sensor is center aligned Label gap and black mark sensing Label length autosensing and or program command setting Label roll outside diameter Maximum 127 mm 5 in Core diameter 25 mm 38 mm 1 in 1 5 in Width 25 mm to 118 mm 1 in to 4 65 in Thickness 0 05 to 0 18 mm 002 to 007 in ESim v7 x or later ActiveX Controls v1 3 or later InterDriver v7 06 or later ESim Config Tool v2 1 or later LabelShop Patch v6 12 or later 6 7 10
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13. 12 24 points Windows bitmap font Can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally and vertically TrueType Font v2 xx can be rotated in 4 orientations BMP PCX Support ICO WME JPG EMF files through software Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C UCC EAN 128 UPC A E add on 2 amp 5 I 2 of 5 12 of 5 with check digit I 2 of 5 with human readable check digit EAN 8 13 add on 2 amp 5 Codabar Post NET MaxiCode PDF417 Datamatrix code QR code UPC SCC EAN UCC composite code PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications General Specifications continued Interfaces Serial port RS 232 Baud rate 1200 to 115200 XON XOFE RTS CTS USB port v2 0 Parallel port Compatible mode Control Panel One tri color power LED Feed function button Power Input 100 240V 1 6A 50 60 Hz Output 24V 2 5A Environment Operation 5 C to 40 C 40 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Certification cULus FCC Class A CCC CE cUL BSMI Humidity Operation 30 to 85 non condensing Free air Storage 10 to 90 non condensing Free air Printer Length 218 mm 8 58 in Dimensions Height 166 mm 6 53 in Width 168 mm 6 61 in Weight 2 0 Kg 4 4 lbs Communication Interfaces Serial Interface Connections Pin Host DB9 Socket Printer DB9 Plug 1 5V max 500ma 2 RXD TXD 3 TXD RXD 4 DTR N C 5 GND GND 6 DSR RTS 7 RTS CTS 8 CTS RTS
14. Intermec V User s Guide Te PF8d PF8t Printers Intermec V User s Guide Te PF8d PF8t Printers Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave W Everett WA 98203 U S A www intermec com The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec manufactured eguipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation 2007 2008 by Intermec Technologies Corporation AI rights reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand ArciTech Beverage Routebook CrossBar dcBrowser Duratherm EasyADC EasyCoder EasySet Fingerprint i gistics INCA under license Intellitag Intellitag Gen2 JANUS LabelShop MobileLAN Picolink Ready to Work RoutePower Sabre ScanPlus ShopScan Smart Mobile Computing SmartSystems TE 2000 Trakker Antares and Vista Powered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation There are U S and foreign patents as well as U S and foreign patents pending Wi Fi is a registered certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microso
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16. cover fully opened Insert a new ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply shaft 4 Feed the transfer ribbon from the ribbon supply shaft under the printhead 5 Wrap the ribbon around the ribbon shaft Using the tape fitted at the front of the ribbon leader attach the leader to the top of the rewind core Be careful to center align the ribbon leader with the core 6 Close the print carriage by pressing firmly down on both sides A loud click indicates the print carriage locked into place 20 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 7 Firmly close the printer s top cover 8 Tap the Feed button until the status LED turns green When you switch between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing or when you switch between different types of transfer ribbon you can remove a partially used transfer ribbon and save it for later use To remove a partially used ribbon Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Lift the cover upwards and rearwards N Press the green release tabs at the bottom of the top cover on both sides of the printhead and lift the print carriage halfway up while keeping the top cover fully opened w Using a pair of scissors cut the transfer ribbon just below the rewind roll 4 Rewind the unused ribbon onto the supply spool Remove the roll by pushing it to the left until the right end disengages then lift the
17. e CompactFlash Card PF8t Only A Caution 10 The PF8t is supplied with 4 MB flash memory and 8 MB of SDRAM memory The built in memory can be expanded by using a CompactFlash card if more memory is required for your application You will need to purchase and install a CompactFlash adapter to use a CompactFlash card You can select which memory source you want to use Use Windows HyperTerminal to send an ESim M command to the printer to select your memory source You can only use one memory source ESim memory allocation commands are Mo Select built in memory M1 Select CompactFlash memory MF Format the CompactFlash card For more information on ESim commands refer to the ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmer Reference Manual P N 937 011 xxx Turn the printer power off when installing or removing the CompactFlash card To install the CompactFlash card 1 Turn the PF8t power off 2 Open the top cover by pressing the cover open buttons on either side of the top cover 3 Remove any media and the spindle PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 4 Open and remove the CompactFlash card slot cover from the printer base Compact flash card slot cover 5 Insert the CompactFlash card in the CompactFlash adapter Make sure that the card is oriented correctly to fit in the slot Push firmly to seat the card 6 Install the CompactFlash card slot cover 7 Clos
18. e the top cover and turn on the printer power Understanding Auto Sensing Mode The Auto Sensing mode can be used for the following e Adjusting the label gap sensor e Printing a test label with a test pattern and list of the printer s current settings e Entering Dump mode To use Auto Sensing mode 1 Load media in the printer 2 Press and hold the Feed button while turning the printer on The status LED blinks green for 2 seconds blinks red for 2 seconds and then blinks green again 3 If using continuous stock or gap media release the Feed button when the LED is blinking green If using black marked media release the Feed button when the LED is blinking red PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 11 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 4 The printer automatically adjusts the label gap sensor and media feed according to the characteristics of the media The printer may feed three to four labels before the adjustment is completed If you are using peel off media remove the labels as they are fed out After a short delay a test label will print and the printer will enter Dump mode See the ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmers Reference Manual P N 937 01 1 xxx for additional information about Dump mode 5 Press the Feed button once to return to normal operation or press and hold the Feed button for at least 3 seconds after the test label prints to reset the printer to the default settings The stat
19. empty 2 places ribbon take up core Black mark sensor Platen L roller PF8t Media Compartment 4 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers Other Features and Connections The rear and underside of the printers contain USB serial and parallel connections and additional features PF8d PFat Power SS socket gt E EN Power switch 8 Fan fold A USB he label slot Power T 7 X port Parallel Serial socket ESE port port gt Fan fold USB RS 232 port Parallel label slot PF8d and PF8t Rear View Connections and Controls The bottom of the PF8d also has hanger holes that allow you to wall mount the printer Wall mount holes nen NT case cover PF8d Wall Mount Holes PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 5 Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers Understanding the LED Indicators When power to the printer is switched on the status LED turns green indicating that the printer is ready to accept print commands If the printer runs out of media or ribbon during printing the LED turns red Other status indicators are shown in the table below For more information on the various printer modes see the ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmers Reference Manual P N 937 01 1 xxx LED Status Indicators LED Meaning Green blinking Auto Sensing mode Green blinking Green solid Green solid Green solid Orange solid Red blin
20. from another type or size of media see Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor on page 28 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 17 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Loading Media for Cut Off Operation The cutter optional accessory cannot be used to cut through A N labels only through the liner between the labels Cutting through the labels will cause the adhesive to stick to cutting parts and prevent the cutter from working properly Media rolls must be wound with the printable side facing upward to prevent jamming the cutter Caution To load cut off media 1 Press the release buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Fold the cover upwards and rearwards N Pull or lift the spindle and remove the empty label roll core if present Note The PF8d spindle lifts up but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment w Insert the spindle into the core of a fresh media roll Rotate the spindle to fit the inside diameter of the core see the core diameter markings on the spindle A Put the label between the label guides and pull the label forward w Adjust the label guide to fit the media you are using a Route the media through the slot in the optional cutter mechanism just in front of the tear bar Close the top cover Note If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media see Adjusti
21. ft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc U S A ii PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Document Change This page records changes to this document The document was originally released as version 001 Version Date Description of Change 002 08 2007 Removed listing of accessories Revised information about installing and using a CompactFlash card Minor format corrections 003 06 2008 Corrected printing speeds for various printhead densities Added procedure for adjusting Black Mark Label Stop sensor Minor format corrections PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide iii iv PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Contents Contents Before You Pegin 5 2 57 N ZR R 3 tales averse Muerte ak daty al tial Jda ix Safety Information eiee cise EIET ET PESEE ata KEUN EErEE ee ae ix Global Services and Support 4444444444400 ix Warranty Information A cece eee eee eee ix Web Support i052 eee hn da bo dk eee been ix Telephone Support 20 jap seics ees ccs eee a eee Lee oe X Service Location Support 4444444444444 x Who Should Read This Manual 000 xi Patent Information siminn hal Ra R wetsuit 6 EEE ta ace xi Related Documents prenia e sina Aha dala ten de sada Bony ae Je Pal n xi 1 Using the PF8 Printers 1 Introducing the PF8 Printers 0000000000000 ekk k 2 Features of the PF8 Printers lt 4040
22. ibbon Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure PF8t only 26 When you print with different label materials or use different types of ribbons on the PF8t printer print quality may be affected due to differences in the material If this happens adjust the thermal printhead pressure appropriately for the type of material you are using To adjust thermal printhead pressure 1 Turn off power to the printer PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 2 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Lift the cover upwards and rearwards 3 Using a straight slot screwdriver turn the screws clockwise to increase printhead pressure or counterclockwise to decrease printhead pressure Adjustment screws PF8t printhead adjustment screws Adjusting the Printhead Alignment You can improve the print quality by adjusting the alignment between the printhead and the platen roller e Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise or clockwise to adjust the contact between the printhead and platen roller PF8t printhead alignment adjustment screw PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 27 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor The built in label taken sensor can be enabled to pause printing until a printed label is removed from the printer s output slot The printer will not continue printing until the
23. im 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 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 25 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Case Keep your PF8 printer clean by periodically wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents that will scratch the surface of the case Cleaning the Printhead When you are loading new media use the Cleaning Card P N 1 110501 00 to clean the printhead before resuming printing The Cleaning Card can also be used to remove label adhesive residue from the printhead To clean the printhead 1 Turn off power to the printer 2 Open the top cover and print carriage 3 Remove the media and if present also remove the transfer ribbon 4 Insert the cleaning card under the print carriage where the media would normally go Approximately 2 to 3 cm 1 in of the card should extend to the front of the printhead 5 Close the print carriage 6 Use one hand to hold the printer steady Use the other hand to pull the cleaning card forward until it is out of the printer 7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to complete a second cleaning pass 8 Dispose of the used cleaning card Load printer with media and r
24. ing it difficult for the sensor to determine the length of the media If this happens the status LED will change from green to orange indicating you need to adjust the sensor using the Auto Sensing mode For more information see Understanding Auto Sensing Mode on page 11 Adjusting the Label Stop Black Mark Sensor Z Note This sensor is only adjustable on the PF8t The default position of the Label Stop Sensor Black Mark sensor is all the way to the right of the slot at the center of the printer For an illustration see the Media Compartment on page 4 For most media this is the correct position On rare occasions such as unusually small labels or non typical placement of black marks or notches the sensor can be adjusted as necessary If you are using Gap sensing or Continuous stock this sensor MUST be in the default far right position or Out of Paper Media not Loaded or other media fault errors may continually occur To locate and adjust the Black Mark Label Stop Sensor 1 Open the top of the printer 2 Lift the printhead 3 The Black Mark sensor is right near the front of the printer just behind the roller in a groove that runs from the left side of the printer to the middle The sensor optics are visible as a small slit on the left and there is a ridged finger notch to the right 4 If the sensor is not all the way to the right put your fingertip in the ridged finger notch and slide the sensor all
25. inter Issues continued Issue Solution Printing stops and status Possible problem with label gap sensor Perform an auto adjust LED glows orange in Auto Sensing mode e Possible media jam Open the printer and check for stuck labels or ripped perforations e Possible firmware problem See Upgrading the Firmware on page 25 Label stuck on roller 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 See Cleaning the Printhead on page 26 Label taken sensor does e Label or tag bent down due to excessive length and or too thin not hold printing until the or soft media label or tag has been e Label or tag too short removed s Label taken sensor or cable defective Indicator LED flashes red Overheated Wait for the printer to cool down When cool enough and printing is the LED changes to green and printing if halted resumes interrupted Upgrading the Firmware 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 e An upgrade file ufz Download new firmware files from www intermec com e A host computer running Microsoft Windows with a USB parallel or serial RS 232 connection Intermec recommends a parallel or USB connection The Intermec ES
26. it upwards against the edge of the top cover e Cut off media requires an optional paper cutter fitted on the front of the printer The cutter is not designed to cut through adhesive adhesive sticks to the cutting shears and prevents the cutter from operating e Peel off self strip media are self adhesive labels that are automatically separated from the label backing after printing Peel Off media cannot be used with the cutter option Loading Media for Tear off Operation 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Lift the cover upwards and rearwards mechanism and open the print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access the media adjustment tabs Z Note On the PF8t you will also need to press the locking 2 Pull or lift the spindle and remove the empty label roll core if present The PF8d spindle lifts up but remains attached to the 14 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment PF8t 3 Insert the spindle into the core of a fresh media roll Rotate the spindle to fit the inside diameter of the core See the core diameter markings on the spindle PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 4 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward 5 Adjust the label guide to fit the media you are
27. k Run to run the executable The Internet Explorer Security Warning screen appears Click Run to start the InterDriver installation The Intermec End User License Agreement appears Read the agreement and select the radio button to accept the agreement and then click Next The Installation Directory screen appears The default installation directory is c Intermec InterDriver7 Click Next to use the default directory or specify a different location to install the files Clear the Run Add Print Wizard after unpacking drivers check box and click Finish On the New Hardware Wizard screen select Install from a list or specific location and then click Next to continue Note For LPT connections you must restart your computer for Windows to detect the new hardware For USB connections the New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically when the printer is connected and turned on 10 On the Search and Installation Options screen click Next PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 11 On the Hardware Installation warning screen click Continue Anyway 12 Click Finish to exit the New Hardware Wizard InterDriver files are now installed on your computer Connecting the Printer to Your Network All PF8 models are fitted with a 36 pin connector for the parallel interface port a 9 pin connector for the RS 232 serial interface port and a USB connector Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface
28. king Red blinking Red solid Downloading font form or graphic Dump mode Ready mode Print mode Boot mode Media jam overheated printhead or stepper motor Downloading firmware Error mode PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 2 Installing the Printer Use this chapter to install your PF8d and PF8t printers In this chapter you will find these sections e Installing the Printer Driver e Connecting the Printer to Your Network e Turning on the Printer e Installing the CompactFlash card PF8t Only e Understanding Auto Sensing Mode e Creating and Printing Labels e Loading Media Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Installing the Printer Driver You must install the Intermec InterDriver print driver in order to communicate with your PF8 printer The InterDriver files are on the PrinterCompanion CD or available for download from the Intermec web site at http www intermec com Click Support click Downloads and then search for interdriver j To install InterDriver 1 gt w wa M vo Load the PrinterCompanion CD into your desktop computer On the main screen click Software The InterDriver with ActiveX Controls introduction screen appears For a copy of these instructions click Installation Instructions at the bottom of the page Click Install InterDriver The File Download Security Warning screen appears Clic
29. lephone 82 31 436 1191 E mail sbkang awoo co kr IN Information System PTD LTD 6th Floor Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95 Shinchun 3 Dong Donggu Daegu City Korea E mail jmyou idif co kr or korlimegw idif co kr Who Should Read This Manual This user s guide is for the person who is responsible for installing configuring and maintaining the PF8d and PF8t printers This users guide provides you with information about the features of the PF8d and PF8t printers and how to install configure operate maintain and troubleshoot them Patent Information This product is protected by one or more of the following United States patents 5 581 293 5 613 790 5 927 876 6 088 049 6 345 920 There may be U S and Foreign Patents Pending Related Documents Document Title Part Number ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Printer Programmer 937 01 1 xxx Reference Manual The Intermec web site at www intermec com contains our documents as PDF files that you can download for free To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com 2 Click Support gt Manuals PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide xi Before You Begin xii 3 In the Select a Product field choose the product whose documentation you want to download To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 1 Using the PF8 Printers Use this chapter to fa
30. miliarize yourself with the PF8 printers In this chapter you will find these sections e Introducing the PF8 Printers e Features of the PF8 Printers e Understanding the LED Indicators PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers Introducing the PF8 Printers Follow ESD Procedures The PF8 are lightweight reliable and easy to use printers Both printers are designed to print a low volume of labels less than 1000 labels per day There are two models of the PF8 printer e The PF8d is a 203 dpi direct thermal printer e The PF8t is a direct thermal or thermal transfer printer that is available in 203 and 300 dpi models Both PF8 printers are provided with parallel serial RS 232 and USB ports As an option both models can be fitted with a cutter attachment or label stripper module The PF8t can also be fitted with a CompactFlash card adapter The discharge of electrostatic energy accumulated on the human body clothing or other surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components used in these printers Avoid touching the electrical connectors while unpacking or setting up your printer PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers Features of the PF8 Printers This section describes the front controls and indicators components of the media compartment and connections located on the rear of the PF8d and PF8t printers Front Controls and Indicat
31. ng the Label Gap Sensor on page 28 Loading an Media from an External Supply Insert the media through the slot in the back of the printer Follow the instructions for the type of media you are using The spindle is not used when using an external media supply Z Note Be careful to protect an external media supply from dirt grit dust water and direct sunlight 18 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8t Only Z Thermal transfer ribbons are required when you print on thermal transfer non heat sensitive media The type of transfer ribbon you use should match the face materials of the media to obtain the best durability and print quality Note The PF8t can use only ribbons that are wind direction out meaning the ribbon is loaded with the inked side dull side facing out Using thermal transfer ribbons that are wind direction in meaning the inked side is on the inside cannot be loaded properly into the PF8t and may result in damage to the rewind motor To load a fresh ribbon roll 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Fold the cover upwards and rearwards 2 Press the green release tabs at the bottom of the top cover on both sides of the printhead PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 19 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 3 Lift the print carriage halfway up while keeping the top
32. nterface continued Pin 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Function Paper empty Select Auto line feed N C N C N C 5V max 500ma Signal GND Initialize Error Signal GND N C Select in Transmitter printer printer host printer host host printer printer host printer Handshake DSTB connects to the printer BUSY connects to the host Interface cable Parallel cable compatible with computer Internal Interface UART1 Pin NO AON G V KR OKEN gt co N UART1 Wafer N C TXD RXD CTS GND RTS E_MD RTS E_RST 5V GND 5V Ethernet Module N C RXD TXD RTS GND CTS E_MD CTS E_RST 5V GND 5V PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications Internal Interface UART2 Accessories A Warning Pin UART2 Wafer Expansion Module 1 5V 5V 2 CTS RTS 3 TXD RXD 4 RTS CTS 5 RXD TXD 6 GND GND Accessories for the PF8 printers are sold and ordered separately Serial and parallel cables media and transfer ribbons are also available To order contact your local Intermec sales representative The Cutter Kit and Stripper Module must only be installed by an authorized service technician Intermec assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage if the installation is performed by an unauthorized person Cutter Kit The cutter is designed to cut continuous paper based stock or liner between labels
33. o o thats Waa ieee Gee eae 26 Cleaning the Printhead siesta ass Taca TTS RER Se aT 26 Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure PF8t ond 26 Adjusting the Printhead Alignment 0 0 c cece eects 27 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor 0 0 0 0 ccc eee eee cette 28 Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor 0 cece eect eens 28 Adjusting the Label Stop Black Mark Sensor 44444444 29 A Specifications a so Loe eae Oh Cran oetne 31 PF8d Spectators M55 ene 2 oes Sue came Roo ene whe afte ase 32 PF8t Specifications 4 34 34 sol ee Pes ee ee ba 35 Accessories hit Ge di b l Ste Oe sd cheese POR Eau 39 Cutter Kits caste sto ode EA Ga wk A BK AKA n a AS 39 Stripper Module soda 600 wt dna back z e me Sde 39 B Media Specifications 41 Direct Thermal Media 42 Thermal Transfer Media 23ers soy tea tia at hate fie o oo ono 42 Transfer Ribbons a an osson o ee ae ee a ee ee 44 vi PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Contents E TTT 45 Tags and Strip with Slots 4444400000000 0 k 46 Tags and Strip With Black Marks eee eee 46 Plain Continuous Stock 4444444444000 47 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide vii Contents viii PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Safety Information Caution This
34. ors The PF8 printers are controlled by a Power switch a Feed button and a multi color status LED The Power switch is located on the side of the PF8d and on the back of the PF8t You can use the Feed button in two ways e Tap it A quick press and release causes the media to advance a short distance out of the printer e Hold it down Holding the button down when the power is turned on causes the printer to enter Media Sensing mode The printer configuration page prints when you release the button There are also cover open buttons located on each side of the P printer which you press to access the media compartment Status LED Status LED Feed button Feed button Power L switch Cover Cover open open button button Power switch PF8d PF8d and PF8t Front Controls PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 3 Chapter 1 Using the PES Printers Media Compartment The PF8t is a thermal transfer or direct thermal capable printer The media compartment accommodates the media supply and the transfer ribbon supply In direct thermal printers like the PF8d the top cover and the print mechanism are combined into a single unit Print Spindle Label roll holder Label guide 2 places N Platen lt lt cover Black mark sensor Cover open P lt button Label roll core Print mechanism Locking mechanism 2 places Print line adjustment Rewind shaft Label guide gsar and
35. ou Begin Telephone Support These services are available from Intermec Services Order Intermec products Order Intermec media Order spare parts Technical Support Tal Service Service contracts Description Place an order Ask about an existing order Order printer labels and ribbons Order spare parts k to technical support about your Intermec product Get a return authorization number for authorized service center repair Request an on site repair technician Ask about an existing contract Renew a contract Inquire about repair billing or other service invoicing questions In the USA and Canada call 1 800 755 5505 and choose this option 1 and then choose 2 1 and then choose 1 1 or 2 and then choose 4 2 and then choose 2 2 and then choose 1 1 or 2 and then choose 3 Outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Intermec representative To search for your local representative from the Intermec web site click About Us gt Contact Us Service Location Support For the most current listing of service locations click Support gt Returns and Repairs gt Repair Locations For technical support in South Korea use the after service locations listed below PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Before You Begin AWOO Systems 102 1304 SK Ventium 522 Dangjung dong Gunpo si Gyeonggi do Korea South 435 776 Contact Mr Sinbum Kang Te
36. r of the media path Tags and Strip With Black Marks if B p ca TICKETS TAGS amp CONTINUOUS STRIP Tag or strip width a Maximum 116 0 mm 4 57 in Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 in Tag length b Minimum 12 7 mm 0 50 in Detection slot Black mark width c Minimum 14 mm 0 55 in Black mark height d Maximum 10 mm 0 39 in Minimum 3 mm 0 12 in The black mark sensor is centered on the media path Maximum reflectance 5 at 940 nanometers Carbon black 46 PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Chapter B Media Specifications Plain Continuous Stock The PF8 printers can use continuous stock without any detection slots or black marks The printer must be set for continuous stock by using the ESim Q command For more information see the ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Printer Programmers Reference Manual P N 937 01 1 xxx The length of each copy is decided by the size of the print image and any additional media feed is decided by the Q command Continuous stock cannot be used in the Auto Sensing mode Tag or strip width a a Maximum 116 0 mm 4 57 in Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 in CONTINUOUS STRIP PUMA VN V PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide 47 Appendix B Media Specifications 48 PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Intermec Worldwide Headguarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett Washington 98203 U S A tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 9551 www interme
37. section explains how to identify cautions and notes that are in this document A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction or corruption or loss of data Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com and click Support gt Returns and Repairs gt Warranty Disclaimer of warranties The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only The code does not necessarily represent complete tested programs The code is provided as is with all faults All warranties are expressly disclaimed including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com to download our current manuals in PDF To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base Knowledge Central at www intermec com and click Support gt Knowledge Central to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide ix Before Y
38. t 4 MB CompactFlash 8 MB SDRAM 203 dpi 2 3 and 4 ips 300 dpi 1 or 2 ips 203 dpi Maximum 1727 mm 68 0 in Minimum 12 mm 0 47 in 300 dpi Maximum 900 mm 35 43 in Minimum 12 mm 0 47 in Maximum 104 mm 4 09 in Adjustable reflective sensor Fixed transmissive sensor center aligned Label gap and black mark sensing label length autosensing or program command setting Label roll outside diameter Maximum 127 mm 5 00 in Core diameter 25 mm 38 mm 1 in 1 5 in Width 25 mm to 118 mm 1 in to 4 65 in Thickness 0 05 to 0 18 mm 0025 to 0098 in 35 Appendix A Specifications 36 General Specifications continued Firmware Software Resident Fonts Fonts Download Image Handling Bar Codes Interfaces Control Panel Power Environment Certification Humidity Printer Dimensions ESim v7 x or later ActiveX Controls v1 3 or later InterDriver v7 06 or later ESim Config Tool v2 1 or later LabelShop Patch v6 12 or later 203 dpi 6 7 10 12 24 points 300 dpi 4 6 8 10 21 points Windows bitmap font can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally and vertically TrueType Font v2 xx can be rotated in 4 orientations BMP PCX Support ICO WME JPG EMF files through software Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C UCC EAN 128 UPC A E add on 2 amp 5 I 2 of 5 1 2 of 5 with check digit I 2 of 5 with human readable check digit EAN 8
39. us LED turns red to indicate that the printer was reset to the default settings and then turns green Refer to the ESim for the PC4 and PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmer Reference Manual P N 937 011 xxx for an illustration and explanation of the test label Creating and Printing Labels The PrinterCompanion CD contains software programs that you can use to configure the printer to create a wide variety of labels These programs include e LabelShop version 6 12 or later InterDriver version 7 06 or later e ESim Config Tool version 2 1 or later Refer to the software documentation on the PrinterCompanion CD for detailed information about using these programs Downloading and Installing LabelShop serial or parallel connection 1 Use the Windows Control Panel Add Remove Programs feature to uninstall all previous versions of LabelShop and service packs for LabelShop from the computer 2 Connect the printer to the computer using a serial or parallel connection 12 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Www Download LabelShop from the Intermec web site or insert the PrinterCompanion CD If you download LabelShop you will need to unzip the files 4 Follow the installation prompts to install LabelShop in the default directory w Download Service Pack 5 for LabelShop from the Intermec web site and unzip the files a Follow the installation prompts to install Service Pack 5
40. using and close the top cover On the PF8t you will first need to close the print mechanism and ribbon container before closing the cover 16 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer another type or size of media see Adjusting the Label Gap Z Note If you are loading media for the first time or changing from Sensor on page 28 Loading Media for Peel Off Operation 1 w N MOO U no 10 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Lift the cover upwards and rearwards Open the peel off mechanism on the front of the printer Pull or lift che spindle and remove the empty label roll core if present Note The PF8d spindle lifts up but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment Insert the spindle into the core of a fresh media roll Rotate the spindle to fit the inside diameter of the core see the core diameter markings on the spindle Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward Peel away the label from the first 10 cm 4 in of the liner Thread the liner around the peel off bar and insert the liner inside the peel off mechanism so that it protrudes from the slot below the mechanism Hold the labels and pull on the liner until it becomes tight Close the peel off mechanism Close the top cover Note If you are loading media for the first time or changing
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