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Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Product Service and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Send Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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About the PC42t Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Printer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About the Print Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Load Tear-Off Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Load External Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Load Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Connect the Printer to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About Printer Command Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About Direct Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About ESim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About ZSim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How to Set the Printer Command Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set the Command Language with the Print Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Set the Command Language from the Printer Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
About Test Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Print a Test Label When You Turn on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Print a Test Label When the Printer is Ready to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Install Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to Connect the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Connect the Printer with a USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect the Printer with a Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Connect the Printer to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connect a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Configure the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configure the Printer from the Printer Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configure the Printer with PrintSet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Upgrade the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Download the Printer Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Upgrade Firmware from a USB Storage Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshoot and Maintain the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Contact Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Locate the Printer Configuration and Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printer Problems and Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
How to Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clean the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replace the Printhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clean the Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Restore Default Settings with the Print Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Restore Default Settings from the Printer Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Restore Default Settings with PrintSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Clean the Interior of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Clean the Exterior of the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Supported Bar Code Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Default Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Serial Port Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ethernet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Media Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Print Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
General System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Manage I/O Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Manage Services Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
DNS Network Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Net1 Network Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
WINS Network Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Web Server Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Print Labels with INPrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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About the INPrint Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Print INPrint Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Predefined INPrint Label Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Customer Support
If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your product, contact
us by using one of these methods:
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For our latest contact information, please check our website.
Product Service and Repair
Honeywell International Inc. provides service for all of its products
through service centers throughout the world. To find your service
center, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and select Support > Contact
Support > Service and Repair. Contact your service center to obtain a
Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before you return the
product.
To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return your product to
Honeywell (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record.
Customer Support
Limited Warranty
For warranty information, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and click
Resources > Warranty.
The limited duration of the warranty for the PC42t printer is as follows:
• The duration of the limited warranty for printers is one year.
• The duration of the limited warranty for the printhead is six months.
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Warning: Moving parts are exposed when the cover is open. Make
sure the cover is closed before you operate the printer.
Warning: The printhead/motor may be hot. Allow the printhead/
motor to cool.
Warning: Do not put your fingers inside the print mechanism when
the power is on.
Warning: The tear bar contains sharp edges. Keep fingers and
other body parts away from the tear bar.
Caution: Read and review the warnings in this manual carefully
before connecting the printer.
Caution: Observe all safety and accident prevention regulations
applicable to your specific region and application.
Caution: Do not spray the printer with water. If you are using a host
to clean the premises in an industrial environment, remove the
printer or protect it carefully from spray and moisture.
Caution: You must implement both hardware and software safety
precautions to prevent the possibility of undefined system states.
Caution: You must make sure that dangerous conditions cannot
occur under any circumstances, even for a brief period of time.
Caution: Carefully read the warning text on the envelope before
using a cleaning card.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, keep the cover
closed and turn off the printer when not in use. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
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About the Printer
This chapter introduces the PC42t printer. It includes
descriptions of the printer features and basic operation.
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Power
Latch
Print Button
Status LED
Media Window
About the PC42t Printer
The PC42t printer is a lightweight, reliable printer that is easy to use. It is
designed to print up to 1000 labels a day. Printer features include:
• 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) printing.
• print speeds from 2 to 4 ips (inches per second).
• USB host port for connecting storage devices, scanners, or
keyboards.
• USB device port for connecting to a desktop PC.
• support for printer programming languages including Direct Protocol,
ZSim, and ESim.
• optional, factory-installed Ethernet interface.
• optional, factory-installed RS-232 serial port interface.
Printer Features
Use the next illustrations to locate printer features.
PC42t Front Panel
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Power port
External media
feed slot
USB host port
USB device port
Serial port
(optional)
Ethernet port
(optional)
About the Print Button
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Use the next table to understand the functions of the Print button.
How to Use the Print Button
Print Button Action Description
Press and hold the
Print button (while the
printer is starting up)
The printer calibrates the media, prints a
configuration label, and then lets you select the
printer command language: Direct Protocol,
ESim, or ZSim. Release the Print button when
the printer command language you want to use
prints out.
Press and hold the
Print button for two
The printer prints out several labels to calibrate
the media sensor (testfeed).
seconds and then
release (when the
printer is idle)
Press and hold the
Print button (when
The printer prints out several labels (testfeed)
and then prints the configuration label.
the printer is idle)
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How to Use the Print Button (continued)
Print Button Action Description
Press and release the
Print button
If the printer is idle, the printer advances media
to the beginning of the next label.
If the printer is printing, the printing pauses.
If the printer has been paused, printing resumes.
About the Status LED
The status LED turns green, orange, or red to indicate the current status
of the printer. Use the next table to understand the states of the status
LED.
Status LED
Status LED States
LED State Description
Slow blinking green The printer is just starting up.
Printing is paused.
Fast blinking green The printer is communicating.
The simulator (ZSim and ESim) is starting up.
Solid green The printer is idle and waiting for the next print job.
Blinking orange The printer is upgrading its firmware from an
inserted USB flash drive.
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Status LED States (continued)
LED State Description
Blinking red The printer is in Error mode. The printer may be
About Media
The printer can print on labels, tags, and continuous (receipt and linered)
media. The printer supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer
media. To use thermal transfer media, you also need thermal transfer
ribbon. The PC42t printer supports media from 1 to 4.33 inches (25 to
110 mm) wide.
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out of ribbon, have ribbon installed (when
configured for direct thermal), be out of media,
have the printhead lifted, have a label obstructing
the printing path, or you may not have performed a
testfeed (hold Print button until several labels
print).
After you have fixed the error, press the Print
button to restart printing.
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Load Tear-Off Media
In tear-off printing mode, you manually tear off the media upward against
the tear bar.
1 Press in on the cover latches on both sides of the printer and open
the cover.
2 Press in on the top of both locking tabs to open the print and ribbon
mechanism.
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3 Insert the media spindle into the media roll. If there is an empty
media core in the media compartment, remove it.
• If you have a 1.0-inch core, insert the media spindle so that the
1”^ is facing upward.
• If you have a 1.5-inch core, insert the media spindle so that the
1.5”^ is facing upward.
4 Remove the Mylar
®
film from the black mark sensor.
5 Adjust the black mark sensor:
• If you are using black mark media, slide the black mark sensor so
that the marks pass over the sensor.
• For all other media types, make sure the black mark sensor is in
the center of the media path.
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6 Feed the media underneath the print and ribbon mechanism and to
the front of the printer.
7 Adjust the media holders to the width of the media or liner. Make sure
the media lays flat.
8 Lower the print and ribbon mechanism and press down until both
locking tabs snap into place.
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9 Close the cover.
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10 Press the Print button to feed media out to the first label in the roll.
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Load External Media
You can place the media supply, such as fanfold tickets or tags, behind
the printer. You need to purchase an external media holder separately.
Note: Make sure to protect the media from direct sunlight and from
dust, dirt, or other foreign particles that can impair the printout quality or
cause unnecessary wear to the printhead.
1 Place the media behind the printer.
2 Feed the media into the printer through the external media feed slot.
External media
feed slot
3 Thread the media through the printer and adjust the media holders
and sensor as you would for media that loads inside the printer.
Load Ribbon
You need to use thermal transfer ribbon to print on thermal transfer
media. Make sure to select ribbon that matches the face materials of the
media to obtain the best durability and print quality.
Note: The PC42t can only use ribbon that is “ink out,” which means that
the ribbon is loaded with the inked side (the dull side) facing out.
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1 Press in on the cover latches on both sides of the printer and open
the cover.
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2 Insert one ribbon adapter into the thermal transfer ribbon roll and
insert the other ribbon adapter into the empty ribbon takeup core.
If your media is not very wide, center the media and the empty ribbon
takeup core on the ribbon adapter.
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3 Place the thermal transfer ribbon roll between the rear ribbon
holders. The ribbon should come off of the roll as shown in the
illustration.
4 Place the empty ribbon takeup core between the front takeup core
holders.
5 Make sure both ribbon adapters are “locked” into the ribbon wheels
on the left side of the print and ribbon mechanism.
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6 Press in on the top of both locking tabs to open the print and ribbon
mechanism.
7 Feed the ribbon down through the opening in the bottom of the print
and ribbon mechanism, over the printhead and the front of the
mechanism, and attach it to the empty takeup core.
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8 Turn the slack wheel to take up slack in the ribbon. Make sure the
ribbon surface is smooth and that the ribbon is winding correctly.
9 Close the print and ribbon mechanism.
10 Close the printer cover.
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Connect the Printer to Power
Caution: Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the printer.
The use of a power adapter not approved by Honeywell voids the
product warranty and may damage the printer.
Caution: Turn the printer off when not in use.
1 Connect the power adapter to the power port on the rear of the
printer.
2 Connect the power adapter to AC power. When the adapter is
connected to AC power, the green LED in the adapter connector
turns on and stays on.
3 Press the Power switch to turn the power on. As the printer starts up,
the green LED turns on and blinks.
The green LED turns on solid green when the printer is ready to print.
You can now set the printer command language or a print a configuration
label. For help, see “How to Set the Printer Command Language” on
page 17 or “About Test Labels” on page 19.
About Printer Command Languages
A printer command language is a set of instructions that controls printer
functions:
• Configure the printer.
• Return the status of the printer.
• Control peripheral devices.
• Format a label or receipt for printing.
The printer supports these command languages and language simulator
support options:
• Direct Protocol (DP)
• ESim (EPL command language simulator)
• ZSim (ZPL command language simulator)
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About Direct Protocol
Direct Protocol (DP) is a flexible printer language that uses an intuitive
English-like syntax. Direct Protocol lets you combine predefined layouts
and variable data to create labels, tickets, and tags. If you are using bar
code software, like BarTender, select Direct Protocol (the factory default)
as your printer command language.
About ESim
ESim (EPL command language simulator) interprets Eltron® printing
language commands. If you are sending EPL label files to the printer,
select ESim as your printer command language. For more information,
see the ESim Command Reference Manual.
About ZSim
ZSim (ZPL-II command language simulator) interprets Zebra™
programs without requiring any host programming changes. If you are
sending ZPL label files to the printer, select ZSim as your printer
command language. For more information, see the ZSim Command
Reference.
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How to Set the Printer Command Language
You can use one of these methods to change the printer command
language:
•Print button
• Printer web page (with Ethernet option installed)
• Printset. For more information, see “Configure the Printer with
PrintSet” on page 27.
You may need to configure the media type and print method when you
set the command language through the printer web page or the printer
configuration software (not applicable when setting the printer command
language with the Print button).
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Set the Command Language with the Print Button
1 Make sure the printer has media and ribbon (if necessary) installed.
2 Turn off the printer.
3 Press and hold the Print button.
4 Turn the printer on. The green LED turns on and blinks.
The printer calibrates the media, prints out a configuration label, and
then it prints labels with the different command languages one at a
time at two second intervals.
5 When the label prints out with the command language you want to
use, release the Print button.
Set the Command Language from the Printer Web Page
To set the command language from the printer web page, you need to
turn on the printer and connect to your Ethernet network.
1 Make sure that the printer has media and ribbon (if necessary)
installed.
2 On your PC, open a browser.
3 In the Location or Address bar, type the printer IP address and
press Enter. The printer web page appears.
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4 Click Login. The Login page appears.
5 Type your Username and Password and click Login. The default
username is
6 Click the Configure tab.
7 Click System Settings > General.
8 Select the desired printer command language from the Command
Language list, and then click Save.
9 Click the Services tab.
10 Click Restart Printer, and then click Restart. The printer restarts in
the command language you selected.
itadmin and the default password is pass.
About Test Labels
You can print a test label to check print quality and get configuration
information, including lists of the fonts, images, and applications installed
on the printer. Use one of these methods to print a test label:
• when you turn on the printer.
• when the printer is ready to print.
• with the printer configuration software.
You can also print test labels from the printer web page, which requires a
network connection to a desktop PC. You need to know the printer IP
address to view the printer web page. It takes around 10 seconds to
acquire the IP address when you connect the printer through Ethernet. If
the test label shows the IP address as 0.0.0.0, wait 10 seconds and then
print another test label.
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Print a Test Label When You Turn on the Printer
You can print a test label when you first turn on the printer.
1 Make sure that the printer has media and ribbon (if necessary)
installed.
2 Connect the printer to power and turn on the printer.
3 Press and hold the Print button until the printer calibrates the media,
prints a configuration label, and then lets you select the printer
command language.
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Print a Test Label When the Printer is Ready to Print
You can print a test label when the printer is sitting idle and ready to
print.
1 Make sure that the printer has media and ribbon (if necessary)
installed.
2 Press and hold the Print button until the printer advances media to
the beginning of the next label. The printer will then print out a
Configuration label.
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Connect the Printer
This chapter explains how to download the Windows® printer
drivers and connect the PC42t printer to your PC and an
Ethernet network.
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Install Printer Drivers
Use InterDriver to install Microsoft Windows printer driver software on
your PC. InterDriver is included on the PrinterCompanion CD that
shipped with your printer. If you have not yet installed drivers on your PC,
run the PrinterCompanion CD and follow the instructions to connect your
printer and install the drivers.
If you do not have access to the PrinterCompanion CD but you still need
to install driver software, follow this procedure to download InterDriver
from the Honeywell website and install the drivers.
1 Open a web browser and go to www.honeywellaidc.com.
2 Select Support > Downloads.
3 Select these items:
a In the Product Category list, select Printers.
b In the Product Family list, select Fixed Printer.
c In the Product list, select PC42t Desktop Printer and then click
Submit.
4 In the downloads page, select the latest version of InterDriver. If a
Security Warning dialog box appears, click Run.
5 When asked if you want the program to make changes to your
computer, click Yes .
6 Follow the onscreen instructions to install InterDriver.
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How to Connect the Printer to Your PC
You can connect the printer to your PC using one of these cables:
• USB cable
• Serial cable
Connect the Printer with a USB Cable
The printer supports USB connections to a desktop PC. You do not need
to set any parameters for USB communications.
Note: You must install InterDriver to use a USB connection to a
Windows PC. For more information, see the PrinterCompanion CD that
came with your printer or the InterDriver installation instructions above.
1 Download and install InterDriver on your PC.
2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB device port on the
back of the printer and when prompted during the InterDriver
installation, connect the other end to your PC.
Connect the Printer with a Serial Cable
If you have the optional factory-installed serial port on your printer, you
can connect the printer to the serial port on a PC.
1 Connect one end of the serial cable to the connector on the back of
the printer and connect the other end to your PC.
2 Configure the serial port settings with the printer web page or with
PrintSet.
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Connect the Printer to Your Network
If your printer has a factory-installed optional Ethernet port, you can
connect the printer to your network. By default, the printer is configured
to obtain an IP address through DHCP. If your network uses a different
method to assign IP addresses, you need to configure the IP address
assignment method by using your printer configuration software through
a USB or an optional serial connection.
1 Turn on the printer.
2 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the printer and the other
end to the network.
3 Print a configuration label to find the IP address for the printer. For
help, see “About Test Labels” on page 19.
It takes approximately 10 seconds after the printer LED turns steady
green to obtain an IP address. If the configuration label prints an IP
address of 0.0.0.0, wait 10 seconds and print another label.
4 Configure any necessary Ethernet settings through the printer web
page or PrintSet.
Connect a USB Device
You can use the USB host interface port on the printer to connect
keyboards, bar code scanners, or a USB storage device.
1 If you are connecting a USB storage device, make sure the device
has a single partition and is formatted as FAT16 or FAT32.
2 Connect the device to the USB host port.
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Configure the Printer
You can configure your printer:
• from the printer web page.
• with PrintSet. PrintSet is available on the PrinterCompanion CD. The
latest version is available from the Honeywell web site at
www.honeywellaidc.com.
Configure the Printer from the Printer Web Page
You can configure most network settings from the printer web page.
1 Start a web browser on your PC.
2 In the address field, type the IP address of your printer and press
Enter. The printer web page appears.
Note: If you do not know the IP address of your printer, you can print
a configuration label. For more information, see “About Test
Labels” on page 19.
3 Click Login.
4 Type your Username and Password in the entry fields, and then
click Login. The default username is
password is
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5 Click Configure. The Configuration Summary page appears.
6 To see a list of printer settings, click Configuration Summary.
To configure printer settings, use the links in the navigation pane:
• For serial port settings, click Communications.
• For media, print quality, or performance settings, click Printing.
• For display, service, and general settings, and maintenance alert
message triggers, click System Settings.
• To set conditions that trigger error, warning, and information alert
messages, click Alerts.
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Configure the Printer with PrintSet
You can use PrintSet to easily change your printer configuration settings.
You can also use the setup wizards in PrintSet to guide you through
common configuration tasks.
1 Make sure that you have Windows XP or later running on your PC.
2 Install PrintSet from the PrinterCompanion CD.
3 Connect your printer to your PC using a serial, USB, or network
connection.
4 Launch PrintSet and start configuring your printer. For help, see the
PrintSet online help.
Upgrade the Firmware
You should check for periodic updates to the printer firmware. Updated
firmware can include bug fixes or additional features that you might find
useful. The latest version of the firmware is available from the PC42t
printer Downloads page on www.honeywellaidc.com.
You can upgrade the printer firmware with a USB storage device.
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Download the Printer Firmware Update
Before you can upgrade the printer firmware, you need to download the
upgrade file from the Honeywell website.
1 Go to the Honeywell website at www.honeywellaidc.com.
2 Click Support > Downloads.
3 Use Product Category, Product Family, and Product to select the
PC42t.
4 Click Submit. The latest software appears on the page.
5 Download the latest firmware version to your PC.
Upgrade Firmware from a USB Storage Device
Use a USB storage device to upgrade the printer firmware.
1 Make sure the USB storage device has a single partition and is
formatted as FAT16 or FAT32.
2 Download the printer firmware from the Honeywell website.
3 Copy the firmware upgrade file (typically a .bin format) to the root of a
USB storage device.
4 Turn off the printer.
5 Insert the USB storage device into one of the USB host ports.
6 Turn on the printer.
As the firmware upgrade file is loaded into the printer, the status LED
blinks orange. This process may take several minutes.
When the printer status LED turns solid green, the printer is ready to
use.
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Contact Product Support
If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the “Printer Problems
and Possible Solutions” on page 32, try one of these options:
• To find an answer to your question yourself, you can search the
database at www.hsmknowledgebase.com.
• To ask an expert a question in the U.S.A. and Canada, call
1-800-782-4263.
• To contact an expert outside the U.S.A. and Canada, go to
www.honeywellaidc.com > Contact.
Before you call Product Support, make sure you have this information
ready:
• Printer serial number
• Printer configuration number
• Firmware type and version
• Printer command language
• Serial port settings (if applicable)
• Media settings
• Ethernet settings (if applicable)
You can find all of this information on the printer web pages or on a test
label.
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Locate the Printer Configuration and Serial Numbers
You can also find the printer configuration and serial numbers on the
product label located on the bottom of the printer.
Configuration
Label
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Printer Problems and Possible Solutions
Use this section to find possible solutions to printer problems.
Printer Problems and Possible Solutions
Problem Possible Solution
The status LED if off, but the
power is on.
The status LED is green, but
the printer is not feeding media.
Only partial labels are being
printed.
The print quality is poor. Try these possible solutions:
The printer seems to be
working but nothing prints.
The printing stops and status
LED is red.
Make sure the connectors on the power supply are securely
plugged into the printer and an AC outlet.
Make sure the correct type of interface cable is securely
plugged into both the printer and computer.
Try these possible solutions:
• Make sure that the print and ribbon mechanism is fully
locked. Open the printer and lower the printhead
completely until both latches click into place.
• Check to see if a label is caught on the printhead. If you
find a caught label, remove the label and clean the
printhead. For help, see “Clean the Printhead” on
page 35.
• Clean the printhead. For help, see “Clean the
Printhead” on page 35.
• Make sure the ribbon is compatible with the media.
• Make sure the darkness setting is correct for the media
and ribbon combination.
For direct thermal printing, try these solutions:
• Make sure that the heat-sensitive side of the media is
facing the printhead.
• Verify that the media is direct thermal media by firmly
running your fingernail on the surface of the media. If
you see a black line, the media is direct thermal.
Try these possible solutions:
• Use PrintSet to check the printer error status.
• There may be a media jam. Open the printer and check
for stuck labels or ripped perforations.
• If a “Printhead Lifted” error is reported and the printhead
is closed, make sure the round white sticker is present
on the right side of the print and ribbon mechanism.
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Printer Problems and Possible Solutions (continued)
Problem Possible Solution
The printer continues to print or
feed when it should stop
printing
Check to see if a stuck label is blocking the label gap
sensor. Open the top cover, remove the label, and clean the
printhead. For help, see “Clean the Printhead” on
page 35.
How to Restore Default Settings
If you need to restore factory defaults at any time, you can use:
• the Print button.
• the printer web page.
• PrintSet.
Restore Default Settings with the Print Button
The easiest way to reset the printer to the factory default settings is with
the Print button.
1 Turn off the printer.
2 Press in on the cover latches on both sides of the printer and open
the cover.
3 Press in on the top of both locking tabs to open the print and ribbon
mechanism.
4 Turn the printer on.
5 When the status LED starts blinking green, press and hold the Print
button until the status LED turns off.
6 Make sure the media is loaded correctly.
7 Close the print and ribbon mechanism.
8 Close the cover.
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Restore Default Settings from the Printer Web Page
If the printer is connected to an Ethernet network, you can restore
default settings from the printer web page.
1 On your desktop PC, start a web browser.
2 In the address field, type the printer IP address and then press Enter.
The printer web page appears.
3 Click Login in the upper right corner of the screen. The Login page
appears.
4 Type your Username and Password in the entry fields and then click
Login. Use the default username of
password of
5 Click the Services tab > Restore Defaults.
pass.
itadmin and the default
6 Select the settings you want to restore:
• Check the Network settings check box to restore defaults for all
network connections, such as IP address and network name.
• Check the User-Installed Files check box to erase all files you
uploaded to the printer memory.
• Check the System Settings check box to restore defaults for
system settings, such as media width.
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7 Click Restore.
8 Click Yes to continue. The printer restarts and the settings you
selected are restored to default values.
Restore Default Settings with PrintSet
If you have PrintSet installed on your PC, you can use it to restore the
default settings on your printer.
• Use the Factory Default Wizard in the Printer Tasks box.
Clean the Printhead
Cleaning the printhead on a regular basis is important for the life of the
printhead and for the best print quality. You should clean the printhead
each time you replace the media. Follow this procedure to clean the
printhead using the cleaning card. If you need to clean additional residue
from the platen roller or tear bar, use a cotton swab moistened with
isopropyl alcohol.
Caution: Never use hard or sharp tools to peel away stuck labels or
other material. The printhead is delicate and can easily be
damaged.
1 Turn the printer off and disconnect the printer from power.
2 Open the printer, open the print mechanism, and remove the media
and ribbon (if installed).
3 Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead, and then lower
the print mechanism.
4 Pull out the cleaning card and raise the printhead.
5 Wait for approximately 30 seconds to allow the cleaning fluid to
dissolve the residue.
6 Print a test label to check for print quality. For help, see “Print a Test
Label When the Printer is Ready to Print” on page 20.
7 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 if necessary.
8 If necessary, clean residue from the platen roller or tear bar with a
cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
9 Once the parts are dry, replace the media (and ribbon) in the printer.
10 Close the printer, reconnect power, and turn on the printer.
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Replace the Printhead
You need to replace the printhead periodically when it wears out due to
the rapid heating and cooling process used during printing. How often
you need to replace the printhead depends on factors such as what type
of images you print, the type of media or ribbon you use, the amount of
energy to the printhead, the print speed, and the ambient temperature of
the room you print in. The firmware detects the new printhead when you
restart the printer.
1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
2 Press in on the cover latches on both sides of the printer and open
the cover.
3 Press in on the top of both locking tabs to open the print and ribbon
mechanism.
For a thermal transfer printer, remove the ribbon.
4 Pull the printhead latches apart one at a time until the printhead falls
forward away from the print mechanism.
5 Carefully slide the printhead out of the mechanism. The printhead is
still attached to the mechanism by a ribbon cable and a grounding
screw.
6 Unscrew the grounding screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
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7 Disconnect the cable from the printhead and remove the printhead
from the printer.
Warning: Do not touch the printhead surface area.
8 Insert the grounding screw into the grounding cable lug and then
fasten the screw to the new printhead.
9 Connect the ribbon cable to the new printhead.
10 Slide the printhead into the holders in the print mechanism.
11 Tilt the printhead up into the printer lid and press it into place.
12 When the printhead is in the correct position, the printhead latches
snap into place on the sides of the printhead.
For a thermal transfer printer, install the ribbon.
13 Close the print and ribbon mechanism and the cover.
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Clean the Platen Roller
Follow this procedure to remove, clean, and replace the platen roller as
part of standard maintenance for the printer. You should check the platen
roller for debris each time you load media and clean it if dirty.
Caution: Never use hard or sharp tools to peel away stuck labels or
other material. The platen roller is delicate and can easily be
damaged.
1 Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord.
2 Press in on the cover latches on both sides of the printer and open
the cover.
3 Press in on the top of both locking tabs to open the print and ribbon
mechanism.
4 Remove the installed media (and ribbon).
5 Pry up on the end of the platen roller near the gear.
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6 Pull up on the platen roller to remove it from the printer.
7 Remove any adhesive residue from the roller with a cotton swab
moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
8 Reverse Steps 5 and 6 to install the roller.
9 Lower the print and ribbon mechanism and press down on each side
until the locking tabs snap into place.
10 Close the cover.
Clean the Interior of the Printer
To keep the interior of the printer clean:
• Make sure the media path is clean.
• Make sure sensor mylar covers are free of fingerprints, oil, dirt, and
dust.
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Clean the Exterior of the Printer
Make sure to keep the exterior of the printer clean. Maintaining a clean
exterior will reduce the risk of dust or foreign particles reaching the
inside of the printer and affecting printer functionality. Make sure to keep
the surface surrounding the printer clean as well.
Honeywell has tested and recommends these cleaning products for
compatibility with the exterior of the PC42t printer.
Recommended Cleaners
Manufacturer Product
Homax Goo Gone
Johnson Virex TB
Metrex Cavi Wipes
Multiple suppliers 70% isopropyl alcohol
Orange-Sol Multi-Use Citrus
PDI SANI-CLOTH HB
PDI and others Alcohol Prep Pads
Quest Chemical Corporation Grime Buster
Spartan Super HDQL 10
Surgipath Cloro-Wipe Towelette
Techspray Renewal Eco-Shower
Veridien Viraguard
Vernacare Tuffiewipes
Ammonium chloride 10%
Ethylene glycol screen cleaner
Sodium hypochlorite 6%
SANI-CLOTH PLUS SUPER
SANI-CLOTH
®
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A
Specifications
This appendix contains specifications for the PC42t printer.
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Printer Specifications
PC42t Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 226 mm x 297 mm x 175 mm
(8.9 in x 11.7 in x 6.9 in)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Power Supply Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 1.5 A
Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
Relative Humidity: 15 to 80% non-condensing
PC42t Print Speed, Resolution, and General Media Specifications
Print Mode: Direct thermal, thermal transfer
Print Speed (variable): 50, 75, and 100 mm/sec (2, 3, and 4 ips)
Print Resolution: 203 dpi: 8 dots/mm
Print Width: 104 mm (4.09 in) max
Media Width: 25.4 to 110 mm (0.99 to 4.33 in)
Label Roll Diameter (maximum): 127 mm (5 in)
Label Length (minimum): 9.60 mm (.34 in)
Gap Length Between Labels: 2 to 4.5 mm (0.08 to 0.18 in)
Black Mark Length: 3 to 5 mm (0.12 to 0.19 in) can be adjusted from
center to extreme left
Media Thickness: 0.0762 to 0.254 mm (3 to 10 mil)
Liner Opacity (maximum): 76% (TAPPI T425)
Ribbon Width: 30 to 110 mm (1.18 to 4.33 in)
Ribbon Roll Diameter (maximum): 68 mm (2.68 in)
Ribbon Core (I.D.): 25.2 to 25.6 mm (0.99 to 1.01 in)
Ribbon Core Length: 30 to 110 mm (1.18 to 4.33 in) notched or notchless
Ribbon Wound Ink Side: Out only
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Memory
128 MB flash
64 MB SDRAM (printer use of memory will result in a lower value)
(optional) USB memory device, up to 32 GB
Supported Command Languages
Direct Protocol
ESim
ZSim
Sensors
Label gap sensor
Headlift sensor
Ribbon out sensor
Black mark sensor
Network Services
FTP
Line Printer Remote Protocol (LPR)
Telnet 9100
DHCP
Raw TCP
BOOTP
Web page
Universal Font Scaling Technology and Standard Latin Fonts
Andale Mono
Andale Mono Bold
Univers
Univers Bold
Univers Condensed Bold
OCR-A
OCR-B
CG Triumvirate Condensed Bold
MHeiGB18030C_Medium (Simplified Chinese GB18030)
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Supported Font Types
Tr ue Typ e
OpenType
Bitmap
Supported Graphic File Types
Supports 1-bit color depth (black and white) only:
PCX
PNG
GIF
BMP
Drivers
Support for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2003, and
Server 2008
Supports 32-bit and 64-bit editions
InterDriver also supports Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
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Supported Bar Code Symbologies
1D bar code symbologies:
• Codabar
• Code 11
• Code 39:
• Code 39 full ASCII
• Code 39 with checksum
• Code 93
• Code 128:
• Code 128 Subset A
• Code 128 Subset B
• Code 128 Subset C
• Code 128 UCC
• DUN-14/16
• EAN:
• EAN-8
• EAN-13
• EAN 128
• EAN 128 subset A
• EAN 128 Subset B
• EAN 128 Subset C
• HIBC 39
• HIBC 128
• Industrial 2 of 5
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• ISBT-128
• Matrix 2 of 5
• Straight 2 of 5
• UPC
• Add-on bar code symbologies:
• Add-on 2
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• Add-on 5
• UPC-5 digits Add-on code
2D bar code symbologies:
• Aztec
• Code 16K
• Code 49
• Data Matrix
• Dot Code
• Grid Matrix
• GS1 DataBar (previously called RSS-14):
• GS1 DataBar Expanded
• GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
• GS1 DataBar Limited
• GS1 DataBar Stacked
• GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
• GS1 DataBar Truncated
• MaxiCode
• MicroPDF417
• MSI (modified Plessey)
• PDF417
• Planet
• Plessey
• Postnet
• QR Code
• USPS 4-State Customer Bar Code
• Composite bar code symbologies:
• EAN-8 Composite (CC-A, CC-B)
• EAN-13 Composite (CC-A, CC-B)
• GS1 Composite (previously called EAN.UCC Composite)
• UPC-A Composite (CC-A, CC-B)
• UPC-E Composite (CC-A, CC-B)
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B
Default Settings
This appendix contains all of the default settings for the
printer.
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Default Configuration
Use this appendix to view the default settings on the printer. If you
restore the printer to factory default settings, it will use the values listed
here. The order of the settings reflects the organization of the printer
web page.
Serial Port Settings
This section describes the serial port settings. To view these settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab >
Communications > Serial.
Note: These settings are not accessible unless you have the optional
serial port installed and a connection to a PC.
Serial Port Settings
Setting Description Default
Baud Rate Transmission speed in bits per second (bps) for the
serial port.
Data Bits Number of bits that define a character or byte. 8
Parity Specifies how the printer checks the integrity of the
transmitted data.
Stop Bits Number of bits sent at the end of every character to
allow the receiving signal hardware to detect the end
of a character and to resynchronize with the character
stream.
Hardware Specifies if hardware flow control (RTS/CTS) is used
to manage the rate of data transmission between the
device and the host.
ENQ/ACK Specifies if software flow control (ENQ/ACK) is used
to manage the rate of data transmission between the
device and the host.
XON/XOFF To Specifies if software flow control (XON/XOFF) is used
to manage the rate of data transmission to the host.
XON/XOFF From Specifies if software flow control (XON/XOFF) is used
to manage the rate of data transmission from the
host.
115200
None
1
Disable
Disable
Disable
Disable
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Serial Port Settings (continued)
Setting Description Default
New Line
Character
Defines the characters that the printer echoes to the
host to indicate that it has moved to a new line.
CR/LF
Ethernet Settings
This section describes the Ethernet IPv4 settings. To view these
settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab >
Communications > Ethernet.
Ethernet Settings
Setting Description Default
IP Assignment
Method
IP Address Specifies the unique network-level address that is
Subnet Mask Specifies a number that defines the range of IP
Default Router Specifies the IP address of a router that is used when a
DHCP Response Specifies if the printer receives DHCP responses by
Specifies how the printer obtains an IP address. DHCP
0.0.0.0
assigned to each device in a TCP/IP network (IPv4).
0.0.0.0
addresses that can be used in a TCP/IP network.
0.0.0.0
device sends a packet to another subnet or to an
unknown destination.
Br
broadcast or unicast.
Media Settings
This section describes media settings for the printer. To view these
settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > Printing >
Media.
Note: If the printer is not connected to a network, you need to use
PrintSet 5 through a USB connection to configure the media settings.
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Media Settings
Setting Description Default
Media Type Selects the type of media that is loaded in the printer. Media with Gaps
Print Method Selects the method of printing that the printer is using. Thermal Transfer
Media Margin (X) Sets the width of the margin from the left edge of the
label along the printhead to the edge of the printable
area. Unit of measurement is defined in the Unit of
Measurement parameter.
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Media Width Sets the width of the printable area measured from
the media margin (X) across the printhead. Unit of
measurement is defined in the Unit of Measure
parameter.
812 dots
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Media Settings (continued)
Setting Description Default
Media Length Sets the length of the printable area measured from
one edge of the label to the edge that is closest to the
printhead. Unit of measurement is defined in the Unit
of Measurement parameter.
1200 dots
Clip Default Determines if the printer prints items outside the
printable area of the label.
When this is set to Off, the printer returns an error if
any part of a bar code label cannot be printed
because that part extends beyond the printable area.
When this is set to On, the printer prints all bar code
labels, but may also print unreadable, incomplete
labels.
Start Adjust Sets the length of media the printer feeds (positive
value) or retracts (negative value) before printing a
label. Unit of measurement is defined in the Unit of
Measure parameter. Range is -9999 to +9999.
Stop Adjust Sets the length of media the printer feeds (positive
value) or retracts (negative value) after printing a
label. Unit of measurement is defined in the Unit of
Measure parameter. Range is -9999 to +9999.
Media Calibration
Mode
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Selects the mode the printer uses to calibrate media.
Use Slow if the printer has trouble identifying gaps or
marks in media
Off
0 dots
0 dots
Fast
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Media Settings (continued)
Setting Description Default
Length (Slow
Mode)
Power Up Action Sets the action when you turn the printer on:
Head Down
Action
If Media Calibration Mode is set to Slow, the printer
prints the media length plus 10 mm. This value sets
an additional amount of media to be printed. Unit of
measurement is defined in the Unit of Measurement
parameter. Range is 80 to 3200.
• No Action
• Formfeed - The printer feeds one label.
• Testfeed - The printer prints two configuration
labels as it calibrates the media sensors.
Sets the action when you close the print mechanism
after opening it:
• No Action
• Formfeed - The printer feeds one label.
• Testfeed - The printer prints two configuration
labels as it calibrates the media sensors.
0 dots
No Action
No Action
Print Quality Settings
This section describes print quality settings. To view these settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > Printing >
Print Quality.
Print Quality Settings
Setting Description Default
Print Speed Sets how fast the printer prints labels. The unit of
measure is defined in the Unit of Measure parameter.
Darkness Sets the image darkness for media and ribbon. Adjust
this parameter with the Media Sensitivity parameter.
Range is 1 to 100.
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General System Settings
This section describes general system settings. To view these settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > System
Settings > General.
General System Settings
Setting Description Default
System Name Sets the network identification name (WINS
name) of the printer.
System Location Sets the location of the printer. Empty string
System Contact Sets the name of the printer administrator. Empty string
Display Language Selects the language the printer uses to print
text on the test labels.
Display Language
(Web Page)
Keyboard Input Selects the language of the external keyboard
Time Sets the current time. System time
Command
Language
Unit of Measure Selects the unit of measure that is used to
Zero with Slash Determines how zero is printed or displayed on
Selects the language the printer uses to display
text on the web page.
that is connected to the printer.
Sets the printer command language. If
changed, it requires a restart of the printer.
define several printing parameters.
the screen. Disable is zero (0), Enable is (Ø).
Printer model number
plus the serial number.
For example,
PC42-14295B1F48
Simplified Chinese
Simplified Chinese
U.S./U.K.
Direct Protocol
Dots
Disable (0)
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Manage I/O Settings
This section describes system I/O settings for the printer. To view these
settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > System
Settings > Manage I/O.
Manage I/O Settings
Setting Description Default
Ethernet Allows the printer to communicate using
Ethernet.
Enable
Manage Services Settings
This section lists the system services you can manage from the printer.
You will only see Manage Services from the menus if you have an
Ethernet module installed in the printer. To view these services:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > System
Settings > Manage Services.
Manage Services Settings
Setting Description Default
Web Server Determines if the web server is enabled in the
printer.
FTP Determines if the printer can use FTP (File
Transfer Protocol).
Net1 Determines if the printer can use Telnet to
communicate with Direct Protocol (Fingerprint).
LPR Determines if the printer can use the LPR (Line
Printer Server) daemon.
Telnet Determines if the printer can use Telnet to
communicate with another device.
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
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DNS Network Services
This section describes the DNS settings for the printer. To view these
settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > Network
Settings > DNS.
DNS Network Services Settings
Setting Description Default
Primary DNS
Server
Secondary DNS
Server
Sets the IP address of the primary server to
which the printer sends DNS requests. The
DNS server retains IP addresses and routing
information for the TCP/IP network.
Sets the IP address of the secondary server to
which the printer sends DNS requests. The
DNS server retains IP addresses and routing
information for the TCP/IP network.
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
Net1 Network Services
This section describes the Net1 settings for the printer. To view these
settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > Network
Settings > Net1.
Net1 Network Services Settings
Setting Description Default
Queue Selects how the printer handles multiple Net1
connections.
Port Number Sets the port number that defines the Net1 TCP
port. The range is from 0 to 65535.
New Line
Character
Defines the characters that the printer echoes
to the host to indicate that it has moved to a new
line.
On
9100
CR/LF
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WINS Network Services
This section describes the WINS settings for the printer. To view these
settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > Network
Settings > WINS.
WINS Network Services Settings
Setting Description Default
Primary WINS
Server
Secondary WINS
Server
Sets the IP address of the primary server to
which the printer sends WINS requests. The
WINS server retains IP addresses and routing
information for the TCP/IP network.
Sets the IP address of the secondary server to
which the printer sends WINS requests. The
WINS server retains IP addresses and routing
information for the TCP/IP network.
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
Web Server Network Services
This section describes the Web Server settings for the printer. To view
these settings:
• From the printer web page, click the Configure tab > Network
Settings > Web Server.
Web Server Network Services Settings
Setting Description Default
Image Buffer Determines if the image buffer appears in the
printer web page.
Enable
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C
Print Labels with INPrint
This appendix explains how to use the INPrint feature to print
labels.
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About the INPrint Page
The INPrint page features sample web forms you can use to quickly and
easily print single labels if you are using the Direct Protocol language on
your printer. You select a web form from the list and type information in
the fields for that label.
The printer firmware includes several predefined label formats. You can
also copy your own label formats to the printer and print them from this
page.
PC42t INPrint Web Page
Print INPrint Labels
If the printer is connected to an Ethernet network, you can print labels by
entering information in a web form. You access web forms through the
printer web page.
1 On your desktop PC, start a browser.
2 In the address bar, type the IP address of your printer and press
Enter. The printer web page appears.
3 Click Login. The Login page appears.
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4 Type your Username and Password and then click Login. The
default value for Username is
Password is
5 Click the INPrint tab.
6 Select the web form you want to print:
• If you created the web form yourself, click Customer
Downloaded and then select the web form from the list.
• If you want to use one of the Resident web forms, click Resident
and then select the web form from the list.
7 Type information in the web form as needed.
8 (Optional) To preview the label on the screen, click Preview.
pass.
itadmin and the default value for
An Example of a Resident Return Address Label
9 To print the label, click Print.
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Appendix C — Print Labels with INPrint
Predefined INPrint Label Formats
Predefined INPrint Label Formats and Sample Illustrations
Format Name Sample
203_returnadd_3x1.lbx
203_in_demo_4x6.lbx
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Predefined INPrint Label Formats and Sample Illustrations
(continued)
Format Name Sample
203_shipaddr_4x6.lbx
203_packslip_4x6.lbx
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