Intermec PF8D Printer User Manual
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1. 0000000 10 Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface 10 Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Darr 10 Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Darr 10 Installing the Printer Driver 2 eee eee 10 Turning Oni the Printer soc de See ees es aS Sa 15 Installing the Compact Flash PF8t Only 000 16 Understanding Auto Sensing Mode 2 17 Creating and Printing Labels 0 0 eee eens 18 Loading Medias r aR N aR GM eae d d n eS Serene N 18 Trader e E Ra Aig kodapodo ee aaa eat TN RE N okt 19 Loading Media for Tear off Operation 19 Loading Media for Peel Off Operation 44444044 22 Loading Media for Cut Off Operation 4 4444 23 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide v Contents Loading an Media from an External Supply 4444244000 23 Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8t Oud 000 00e cece eee ee ees 24 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 29 Troubleshooting en ctAraa tute itt roere Beco ii oba a 30 Upgrading the Firmware 0 kee kk 31 Cleaning the Case our Sauekbg oba a ogee ee ee aA eee AG he dy 31 Cleaning the Printhead 1 1 0 0 cece cece teen eens 31 Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure PF8t ond 32 Adjusting the Printhead Alignment 0 0 c cece eee eee eee ee 33 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor 0 0 0 0 eee cece eens 33 Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor 0 eee eee teens 342. You can select which memory source you want to use built in memory or compact flash Use Windows Hyper Terminal 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 compact flash memory MF Format the compact flash card For more information on ESim commands refer to the ESim for the PC4 PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmer Reference Manual P N 1 960629 xx Turn the printer power off when installing or removing the compact flash card To install the compact flash 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 4 Open and remove the compact flash card slot cover from the printer base PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Compact flash card slot cover 5 Insert the compact flash card in the compact flash adapter Make sure that the card is oriented correctly to fit in the slot Push firmly to seat the card 6 Install the compact flash card slot cover 7 Close 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
3. A Specifications cece 35 BE Bd Speci neat arin st Moto n icett sin rnehsa ator bintatet 36 RESt Specifications oroo dou Se OU SO el eee 40 R Se a asc tire O S ie edn oa 44 Cutter Gs ied aes 4 ad aa Ubn ee ta Pa ace wee Se ee ewes SORES 44 Stripper Mod le lt gea ar gece ace nebo precio slg tote ar ghee at A a 45 B Media Specifications 47 Direct Thermal Media dos n AA A BRA R S o K 48 Thermal Transfer Media dn Ad da tate Foo rror pon cael chs 48 Tanker Ribbons EE O awa eee 50 TI 51 Tags and Strip with Slots aoni a e a E a E RR E 52 vi PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Contents Tags and Strip with Black Marks 53 Plain Continuous Stock sess rren Miss osha eo A RRR A Mae RER 54 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide vii Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Safety Information A Warning A Caution Follow ESD Procedures d viii Your safety is extremely important Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment You can be seriously injured and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions This section explains how to identify and understand dangers warnings cautions and notes that are in this document You may also see icons whi
4. 4 8 TICKETS TAGS amp CONTINUOUS STRIP PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide 53 Appendix B Media Specifications Plain Continuous Stock 54 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 O command see ESim Programmers Reference Manual The length of each copy is decided by the size of the print image and any additional media feed is decided by the O command Continuous stock cannot be used in the Auto Sensing mode Tag or strip width a Maximum 116 0 mm 4 57 in Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 in CONTINUOUS STRIP VA VV VW 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 intermec com PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide P N 934 011 002
5. Auto Sensing mode 1 Load media in the printer 2 Press and hold the Feed button while turning the Power switch to the On position The status LED blinks green for 2 seconds blinks red for 2 seconds and then blinks green again Note If you are using continuous stock or gap media release the Feed button when the status LED is blinking green If you are using black marked media release the Feed button when the LED is blinking red PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 17 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 3 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 PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmers Reference Manual P N 1 960629 xx for additional information about Dump mode 4 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 sttaus LED will glow red indicating that the printer was reset to the default settings and then cycle to green Refer to the ESim for the PC4 PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmer s Reference Manual P N 1 960629 xx for an illustration an
6. Operation 30 to 85 non condensing Free air Storage 10 to 90 non condensing Free air Printer Dimensions 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 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 Note The total current output from the serial port cannot exceed 500 ma Serial Default 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit XON XOFF protocol Setting RTX CTS PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications RS 232 Housing 9 pin to 9 pin USB Interface Pin Function 1 VBUS 2 D 3 D 4 GND Connector Type B Parallel Interface Pin Function 1 Strobe 2 9 Data 0 7 10 Acknowledge 11 Busy 12 Paper empty 13 Select 14 Auto line feed 15 N C 16 N C 17 N C 18 5V max 500ma 19 30 Signal GND 31 Initialize 32 Error 33 Signal GND 34 35 N C 36 Select in Transmitter host printer host printer printer 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 PC PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 43 Appendix A Specifications Accessories Cutter Kit 44 Internal Interface Pin NO AON GO V
7. 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 49 Appendix B Media Specifications Transfer Ribbons 50 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 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 Prin
8. Printers User s Guide 23 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8t Only Thermal transfer ribbons are reguired 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 guality 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 rearwards 2 Press the green release tabs at the bottom of the top cover on both sides of the printhead 24 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 3 Lift the print carriage halfway up while keeping the top 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 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 25 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 6 Close the print carriage by pressing firmly down on both sides A loud click indicates the print carriage locked into place 7 Firmly close the printer s top cover 8 Tap the Feed button until the status LED glows green When you switch between direct
9. R ONEN gt BE Eat N Pin DW RON gt UART1 Wafer N C TXD RXD CTS GND RTS E_MD RTS E_RST 5V GND 5V UART2 Wafer 5V CTS TXD RTS RXD GND Ethernet Module N C RXD TXD RTS GND CTS E MD CTS E RST 5V GND 5V Expansion Module 5V RTS RXD CTS TXD GND You can use these accessories sold and ordered separately with the PF8 printers Installation instructions are provided in each kit Serial and parallel cables media and transfer ribbons are also available for the PF8 printers To order accessories media or transfer ribbon contact your local Intermec sales representative The cutter is designed to cut off continuous paper based stock or liner between labels PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications Stripper Module The self strip feature peels the label away from the liner backing paper and presents the label to the operator for easier and faster on demand labeling PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 45 Appendix A Specifications 46 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 47 Appendix B Media Specifications Direct Thermal Media Intermec offers a premium and an economy grade of direct thermal media for the PF8 printers Premium Ouali
10. Server and xP Seppertnd Printons EasyCoder 91 201 301 401 501 501 XP 601 601 XP C4 E4 F2 F4 PFD PFA PF4ci PMI PD4 PO4L pZ Pri 3240 3400 34000 3440 3000 4400 4420 4440 4890 7421 T 4 The File Download Security Warning screen appears Click the Run button to run the exe or the Save button to save it to your PC to be run later In this procedure the Run button was selected File Download Security Warning xj Do you want to run or save this file m Name InterDriver7 exe Type Application 6 50 MB From D software InterDry Run Save Cancel While files from the Internet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not run or save this software What s the risk PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 11 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 5 The Internet Explorer Security Warning screen appears Click the Run button to start the InterDriver installation Open File Security Warning xj The publisher could not be verified Are you sure you want to run this software Mame Intermec 7 0 6 M 4 exe Publisher Unknown Publisher Type Application From C Intermec Run Cancel V Always ask before opening this file publisher You should only run software from publishers you trust This file does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its How can decide what software to run 6 Th
11. Wizard AT The wizard has finished installing the software for k Intermec PF8d Click Finish to close the wizard Back Cancel Turning On the Printer To power the printer 1 Place the printer on a stable surface 1 Danger of personal injury if the printer and power supply are operated in an environment where they can get wet Only use with Intermec power supply adapter harming P N 1 092363 xx N Place the power supply adapter in a suitable location between the printer and an electrical outlet The power supply adapter can be use for 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz The configuration of the supplied power cord differs according to national standards w Make sure the printer s On Off switch is in the Off position O 4 Insert the power cord s round connector into the power receptacle in the back of the printer Ww Insert the power cord plug into an AC socket Turn the On Off switch to the On position a PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 15 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 7 The status LED will cycle from red to green indicating that the power is turned on Installing the Compact Flash PF8t Only 16 A Caution The PF8t is supplied with 4MB flash memory and 8MB of SDRAM memory The built in memory can be expanded by using a compact flash card if more memory is reguired for your application You will need to purchase and install a compact flash adapter to use a CF card
12. version check the Intermec web site first This software can also be found on the PrinterCompanion CD The USB interface is not suitable for terminal connections or programming Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port You can use the serial connection with either LabelShop or the Intermec InterDriver You can also use it to send commands directly through the terminal connection A serial cable is not included with the printer 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 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 that is shipped with your PF8 printer or from the Intermec web site at http www intermec com support downloads index aspx To install InterDriver 1 Load the PrinterCompanion CD into your PC 2 On the main screen click the Software button and the InterDriver with ActiveX Controls introduction screen appears Click the Installation Instructions link at the bottom of the page 10 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 3 Click the Install InterDriver link s Can also ba dona ance driver tias ara ratallod on tha PC Sui erating systems Windows 96 Me 2000 2003
13. 90 5 927 876 6 088 049 6 345 920 There may be U S and Foreign Patents Pending x PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 1 Using the PF8 Printers Use this chapter to familiarize 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 per day 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 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 compact flash 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 sectio
14. Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure PF8t only When you print with different label materials or use different types of ribbons print quality may affected due to differences in the material If this happens you will need to adjust the thermal printhead pressure for the type of material you are using To adjust thermal printhead pressure 1 Turn off power to the printer 2 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Fold the cover upwards rearwards 3 Using a straight slot screwdriver turn the screws clockwise to increase printhead pressure or counterclockwise to decrease printhead pressure Adjustment screws 2 places PF8t 32 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Adjusting the Printhead Alignment You can improve the print guality by adjusting the alignment between the printhead and the platen roller e Turn the printhead adjusting screw counterclockwise or clockwise to adjust the contact surface alignment between the printhead and the platen roller PF8t Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor The built in label taken sensor can be enable to stop printing until a printed label is removed from the printer s output slot As long as the label taken sensor detects a label the printer will be busy and unable to receive data from the host When you are using the ESim protocol note the following e The label taken sen
15. Intermec V User s Guide Te PF8d PF8t Printers Intermec wT User s Guide Te PF8d Pf8t Printers Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headguarters 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 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All 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 Microsoft Corpor
16. Label roll outside diameter Max 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 Firmware ESim v7 x Software ActiveX Controls v1 3 InterDriver v7 06 M5 ESim Config Tool v2 1 LabelShop Patch v6 12 SP5 Resident Fonts 203 dpi 6 7 10 12 24 points 300 dpi 4 6 8 10 21 points Fonts Download 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 Image Handling BMP PCX Support ICO WME JPG EMF files through software Bar Codes Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C UCC EAN 128 UPC A E add on 2 amp 5 12 of 5 I 2 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 Interfaces Serial port RS 232 Baud rate 4800 to 115200 XON XOFE RTS CTS USB port v2 0 Parallel port Compatible mode Control Panel One tri color power LED Feed function button PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 41 Appendix A Specifications 42 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
17. Off media cannot be used with the cutter option Loading Media for Tear off Operation To load tear off media 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Fold the cover upwards rearwards 2 Pull or lift the spindle and remove the empty label roll core if present PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 19 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer PF8t Note The PF8d spindle lifts up but remains attached to the Z printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment 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 20 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 4 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward mechanism and open the print mechanism ribbon container to load media and access the media adjustment tabs t4 Note On the PF8t you will also need to press the locking PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 21 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 6 lt Close the top cover On the PF8t you will first need to close the print mechanism ribbon container before closing the cover Note If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media perform a label gap sensor adjustment as described on page 34 Loading Media for Peel Off
18. Operation To load peel off media 1 w N o 10 22 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Fold the cover upwards rearwards Open the peel off mechanism on the front of the printer 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 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 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 from another type or size of media perform a label gap sensor adjustment as described on page 34 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Loading Media for Cut Off Operation The cutter optional accessory cannot be used to cut through labels only through the liner between the labels Cutting through the labels will cause the adhesive to stick to cutting part
19. 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 29 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Troubleshooting Problem Solution or Reason LED not green when power Make sure connections on the power supply are securely plugged is on into the AC receptacle on the printer and to an AC outlet LED is green but printer will e Label taken sensor active label not removed not feed e Make sure correct type of interface cable is securely plugged in to both the printer and computer Printer seems to be working Direct Thermal Printing but nothing prints s Check that the heat sensitive side of the media faces the printhead 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 faces the media surface Print quality is poor Clean the printhead If cleaning the printhead does not improve print quality adjust the printhead contact Partial labels printed e Print carriage is not completely locked e Label caught on printhead Remove label and clean printhead Printer continues printor Label caught on the label gap sensor Open the top cover feed whe
20. ation 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 iii Document Change This page records changes to this document The document was originally released as version 001 Version Date Description of Change 002 8 07 Removed listing of accessories Revised information about installing and using a compact flash card Made a few minor format corrections PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide iv PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Contents Contents Before You Begin e tipa oa e a a N TRER N ela by viii Safety Information ea aY 0 Ke R NTR RTA R ET viii Global Services and Support 4444444444000 ix Warranty Information cece eee eee teens ix Web Support eee eee eee ix Telephone Supports Ea a gon oes organ cea penegne tee Re ix Who Should Read This Manual cee eee eee x Patent Informations tee RE Vener ees oe aide ol wah A hae x 1 Using the PF8 Printers 1 Introducing the PF8 Printers aA R E R R E A PR R T eee eee ee 2 Features of the PF8 Printers 0 44 0400 ences 3 Front Controls and Indicators lt lt lt lt lt lt lt eens 3 Media Compartiment se TX N ine ASK RR HT R ASA 4 Other Features and Connections lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 4 6 Understanding the LED Indicators eee tees 7 2 Installing the Printer 9 Connecting the Printer to Your Network
21. ch tell you when to follow ESD procedures A warning alerts you of an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment 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 This icon appears at the beginning of any procedure in this manual that could cause you to touch components such as printed circuit boards that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD When you see this icon you must follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment you are using Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 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 Service 8x Support gt Warranty 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 intermec custhelp com to review technical information
22. d explanation of the test label Creating and Printing Labels The PrinterCompanion CD that ships with the PF8 printers contains software programs that you can use to configure the printer to create a wide variety of labels These programs include e LabelShop v6 12 SP5 InterDriver v7 06 M5 e ESim Config Tool v2 1 Refer to the software documentation on the PrinterCompanion CD for detailed information about using these programs Loading Media Introduction 18 Both models of the PF8 printers can print on direct thermal media The PF8t also has the ability to print on thermal transfer media such as self adhesive labels non adhesive tags or continuous stock When printing on thermal transfer media you must also install a thermal transfer ribbon There are three ways of using media on the PF8 printers PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Tear Off Tear Off straight through media is fed out the front of the printers and can be torn off by pulling it upwards against the edge of the top cover Cut Off Cut Off media requires an optional paper cutter fitted on the front of the printer The cutter is not designed to cut through adhesive and doing so will cause the adhesive to stick to the cutting shears and prevent the cutter from operating Peel Off Peel Off self strip media means that self adhesive labels are automatically separated from the label backing after printing Peel
23. e Intermec End User License Agreement appears To continue with the installation read the agreement and select the radio button to accept the agreement and then click the Next button x License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully INTERMEC END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Important Carefully read this End User License Agreement EULA before installing or using the Software You may use the Software only if You agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If You do not agree to the terms of this EULA You may NOT use the Software and You MUST return the Software and or the equipment on which it is installed to Intermec for a refund ANY INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA 1 0 DEFINITIONS 1 1 Software means the computer programs acquired from Intermec or any Revisions thereto This may include programs written by Intermec as well as operating xl accept the terms in the license agreement C do not accept the terms in the license agreement lt Back Next gt Cancel 12 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 7 The Installation Directory screen appears The default installation directory is c Intermec InterDriver7 Click the Next button to use the default directory or specify a different location to install the files 8 Clear the Run Add Print Wizard after unpacking drive
24. g It supports seven languages and comes with comprehensive online help e An upgrade file ufz You can also download new upgrade files from www intermec com e A host PC running Microsoft Windows wich a USB parallel or serial RS 232 connection Parallel or USB connections are recommended 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 Intermec recommends using the special Cleaning Card P N 1 110501 00 and the procedure below to clean the printhead before loading a new media roll To clean the printhead 1 Turn off power to the printer 2 Open the top cover print carriage 3 Unload the media stock If you are doing thermal transfer printing also remove the transfer ribbon 4 Insert the cleaning card under the print carriage as when loading media Approximately 2 to 3 cm 1 in of the card should extend to the front of the printhead 5 Fold down the print carriage to the locked position PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 31 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 6 Use one hand to hold the printer and the other hand to pull the cleaning card forward until you pull the card out of the printer 7 Repeat Steps 4 6 to complete a second cleaning pass 8 Dispose of the used cleaning card and reload media and ribbon supplies
25. hnical specifications for the PF8d and PF8t printers and their available features and options PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 35 Appendix A Specifications PF8d Specifications 36 Resolution 8 dot mm 203 dpi Print Mode Direct Thermal CPU 32 bit Memory 4MB flash 8MB SDRAM Print Speed 2 3 and 4 ips Print Length Max 1727 mm 68 in Min 12 0 mm 0 47 in Print Width Max 104 mm 4 09 in Sensor Type Adjustable reflective sensor Fixed transmissive sensor center aligned Sensor Detection Label gap and black mark sensing Label length autosensing and or program command setting Media Label roll outside diameter Max 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 Firmware ESim v7 x Software ActiveX Controls v1 3 InterDriver v7 06 M5 ESim Config Tool v2 1 LabelShop Patch v6 12 SP5 Resident Fonts 6 7 10 12 24 points PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications Fonts Download 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 Image Handling BMP PCX Support ICO WME JPG EMF files through software Bar Codes Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C UCC EAN 128 UPC A E add on 2 amp 5 12 of 5 I 2 of 5 with check digit I 2 of 5
26. in Function 1 Strobe 2 9 Data 0 7 10 Acknowledge 11 Busy 12 Paper empty 13 Select 14 Auto line feed 15 N C 16 N C Uy N C 18 5V max 500ma 19 30 Signal GND 31 nitialize 32 Error 33 Signal GND 34 35 N C 36 Select in Transmitter host printer host printer printer 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 PC PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 39 Appendix A Specifications Internal Interface Pin NO AON GO V R ONEN gt BE Eat N PF8t Specifications 40 Resolution 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 8 dot mm 203 dpi or 12 dot mm 300 dpi Print Mode Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer CPU 32 bit Memory 4MB flash 8MB SDRAM Print Speed 2 3 and 4 ips Print Length 203 dpi Max 1727 mm 68 0 in Min 12 mm 0 47 in 300 dpi Max 900 mm 35 43 in Min 12 mm 0 47 in Print Width Max 104 mm 4 09 in Sensor Type Adjustable reflective sensor Fixed transmissive sensor center aligned PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications Sensor Detection Label gap and black mark sensing Label length autosensing and or program command setting Media
27. n 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 Indicators The PF8 printers are controlled by using 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 Tapping it When power is turned on and the printer is loaded with media and possibly ribbon tapping the Feed button causes the media to form feed e Holding it down When power is turned on holding the Feed button down causes the printer to enter Media Sensing mode and print the printer configuration page when the button is released There are also cover open buttons located on each side of the P printer which you press to access the media compartment Status LED Feed button PF8d and PF8t Front Controls PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Status LED Feed button AM Power ZZ lL switch C Cover over open open button button Power switch PF8t 3 Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers Media Compartment The PF8t is a thermal transfer direct thermal capable printer The media compartment for thermal transfer printers 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 S
28. n it should stop remove the label and clean the printhead using the Cleaning printing Card or isopropyl alcohol e Possible firmware problem Printing stops and indicator Possible problem with label gap sensor Perform an auto LED glows orange adjust in Auto Sensing mode e Possible media jam e Possible firmware problem 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 using the Cleaning Card or isopropyl alcohol Label taken sensor does not Label tag bend down due to excessive length and or too thin hold printing until the label or soft media tag has been removed e Label or tag too short s Label taken sensor or cable defective Indicator LED flashes red Overheated Wait for the printer to cool down and the indicator and printing is interrupted LED changes to green and printing if halted resumes 30 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the printer firmware you will need the following The Intermec ESim Config Tool for the PF8 which is on the PrinterCompanion CD that ships with the printer or can be downloaded at www intermec com You can use the Config Tool to download a new firmware version directly to the printer The Config Tool also supports font downloading and memory partitionin
29. or ribbon during printing the LED glows red Other status indicators are shown in the table below LED Status Indicators LED Green blinking Green blinking Green solid Green solid Green solid Orange solid Red blinking Red blinking Red solid PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Meaning Autosensing mode Downloading font form or graphic Dump mode Ready mode Print mode Boot mode Media jam overheated printhead or stepper motor Downloading firmware Error mode Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers 8 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 Connecting the Printer to Your Network e Turning on the Printer e Installing the Compact Flash PF8t Only e Understanding Auto Sensing Mode e Creating and Printing Labels e Loading Media e Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 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 t4 Note The PF8 printers ship with a USB cable Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface To use the USB connection you need to install the Intermec InterDriver software on your computer To ensure you get the latest
30. or to reguest technical support for your Intermec product Telephone Support These services are available from Intermec In the USA and Canada call 1 800 755 5505 and choose this option Services Description Order Intermec s Place an order 1 and then choose 2 products e Ask about an existing order Order Intermec Order printer labels and 1 and then choose 1 media ribbons Order spare Order spare parts 1 or 2 and then parts choose 4 Technical Talk to technical support 2 and then choose 2 Support about your Intermec product Service s Getareturn authorization 2 and then choose 1 number for authorized service center repair e Request an on site repair technician Service contracts Renew a contract ask about 1 or 2 and then an existing contract choose 3 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide ix Outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Intermec representative To search for your local representative from the Intermec web site click Contact 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 7
31. pindle Label roll holder Label guide 2 places Platen T cover Black mark sensor PF8d Media Compartment PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers Cover open lt button Label roll core Print on z j mechanism rs Locking 4 Z mechanism 2 places Print line adjustment Rewind shaft Label guide gear and empty 2 places Ribbon ribbon take supply up core Black mark shaft Platen PF8t Media Compartment PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 5 Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers Other Features and Connections The rear and underside of the printers contain provide USB serial and parallel connections and additional features PF8d prat L Power SL socket ye S EN Power switch VW Fan fold USB Z label slot Power T 7 X port Parallel Serial socket ZRD port port tina 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 T case cover PF8d Wall Mount Holes 6 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Understanding the LED Indicators Chapter 1 Using the PF8 Printers When power to the printer to the printer is switched on the status LED turns green indicating that the printer is ready to accept print commands If che printer runs out of media and
32. rs check box and click the Finish button 9 On the New Hardware Wizard screen click the Install from a list or specific location radio button and then the Next button to continue Note For LPT connections you must restart your PC 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 Found New Hardware Wizard p Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Intermec PF8d 203 ESIM 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD ZE or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 13 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 10 Click che Next button on the Search and Installation Options screen Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options C Alntermec InterDriver 11 Click the Continue Anyway button on the Hardware Installation warning screen 14 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 12 Click the Finish button to exit the New Hardware Wizard InterDriver files are now installed on your PC Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware
33. s 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 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 4 Put the label between the label guides and pull the label forward Ww 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 t4 Note If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media perform a label gap sensor adjustment as described on page 34 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 PF8d PF8t
34. sor 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 If you are using InterDriver you can select a mode of operation without issuing commands You can select the following modes PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 33 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer s Tear off e Peel off with label taken sensor enabled s Peel off with label taken sensor disabled Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor 34 The PF8 printers are fitted with a label gap sensor that detects the slots between tickets and tags or gaps between labels as media if fed past the sensor during printing The label gap sensor determines the length or tag or labels and controls the media ribbon feed accordingly 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 making it difficult for the sensor to determine the length of the media If chis 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 17 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide A Specifications This appendix provides tec
35. ter 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 l a 1 I l l 1 I P K b P c LABELS ji A PSA PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide 51 Appendix B Media Specifications Tags and Strip with Slots Tag or strip width a Maximum 116 0 mm 4 57 in Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 in Tag length b Minimum 6 35 mm 0 25 in Detection slot width c Minimum 14 mm 0 55 in Detection slot height d Maximum 10 mm 0 39 in Minimum 1 mm 0 08 in The label gap sensor is offset 4 5 mm 0 177 in to the right of the center of the media path dS TICKETS TAGS amp CONTINUOUS STRIP 52 PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Chapter B Media Specifications Tags and Strip with Black Marks Tag or strip width a Maximum 116 0 mm 4 57 in Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 in Tag length b Minimum 6 35 mm 0 25 in Detection slot Black mark width c Minimum 28 mm 1 10 in Black mark height d Maximum 10 mm 0 39 in Minimum 3 mm 0 12 in The black mark sensor is offset 10 mm 0 394 in to the right of the center of the media path Max reflectance 5 at 940 nanometer Carbon black c p 1 il
36. 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 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover Fold the cover upwards rearwards 2 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 3 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 roll up Fasten the loose end with a piece of tape or label to prevent the roll from unwrapping 26 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 5 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 27 Chapter 2 Installing the Printer 28 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
37. ty 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 48 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 PF8d PF8t Printer User s Guide Chapter B Media Specifications Coated Papers Coated papers have various coat weight smoothness and gloss To be used wich 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
38. 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 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 Dimensions Length 218 mm 8 58 in Height 166 mm 6 53 in Width 168 mm 6 61 in Weight 2 0 Kg 4 4 lbs PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide 37 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 Z Note The total current output from the serial port cannot exceed 500 ma Serial Default 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit XON XOFF protocol Setting RTX CTS RS 232 Housing 9 pin to 9 pin USB Interface Pin Function 1 VBUS 2 D 3 D 4 GND Connector Type B 38 PF8d PF8t Printers User s Guide Appendix A Specifications Parallel Interface P
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