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PF
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Desktop Printer
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User’s Guide
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Intermec Technologies Corporation
Worldwide Headquarters
6001 36th Ave.W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to
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used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was
originally released as version 001.
Version Date Description of Change
005 11/2009 Added Ethernet port updates and upgrading
firmware information.
004 3/2009 Corrected information regarding media
specifications. Reformatted the manual to our new
template.
003 06/2008 Corrected printing speeds for various printhead
densities. Added procedure for adjusting Black
Mark/Label Stop sensor. Minor format corrections.
002 08/2007 Removed listing of accessories. Revised information
about installing and using a CompactFlash card.
Minor format corrections.
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Contents
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Service Location Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Using the PF8 Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Introducing the PF8 Printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features of the PF8 Printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Media Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Other Features and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contents
Understanding the LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading Tear-off Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading Self-Strip Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading Cut-Off Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Loading an Media from an External Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Turning On the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Performing a Testprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Creating and Printing Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Connecting the Printer to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Connecting the Printer to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Configuring the Printer Using the Printer’s Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuring the Printer Using PrintSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuring the Printer Using EasyLan Control Center Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configuring the Printer Using ESim Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Upgrading the Ethernet Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the CompactFlash Card (PF8t Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Cleaning the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure (PF8t only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Adjusting the Printhead Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Adjusting the Label Stop/Black Mark Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Printer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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PF8d Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
PF8t Printer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
PF8 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
RS-232 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
USB Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Internal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Direct Thermal Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Thermal Transfer Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Transfer Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Accessories for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Printer Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Contents
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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Information
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 warnings,
cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons
that 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.
Before You Begin
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 servicing.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain
special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.
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Before You Begin
Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support >
Returns and Repairs > Warranty.
Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document
is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily
represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with
all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose.
Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our
current manuals (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec
manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to
review technical information or to request technical support for your
Intermec product.
Telephone Support
In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505.
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. To search for your local representative, from the
Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us.
Service Location Support
For the most current listing of service locations, go to
www.intermec.com and click Support >Returns and Repairs >
Repair Locations.
For technical support in South Korea, use the after service locations
listed below:
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AWOO Systems
102-1304 SK Ventium
522 Dangjung-dong
Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do Korea, South 435-776
Contact: Mr. Sinbum Kang
Telephone: +82-31-436-1191
E-mail: mjyun@awoo.co.kr
IN Information System PTD LTD
6th Floor
Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95
Shinchun 3 Dong
Donggu, Daegu City, Korea
E-mail: jmyou@idif.co.kr or korlim@gw.idif.co.kr
Who Should Read This Manual
This user’s guide is for the person who is responsible for installing,
configuring, and maintaining the PF8d and PF8t printers.This user’s
guide provides you with information about the features of the PF8d
and PF8t printers, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain,
and troubleshoot them.
Before You Begin
Related Documents
This table contains a list of related Intermec documents.
Document Title
ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference
Manual
The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our
documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
To do wnload docume nts
1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Click Support > Manuals.
3 Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and
the Product field to help you locate the product whose
documentation you want to download.
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Before You Begin
Patent Information
Product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
5,581,293; 5,613,790; 5,927,876; 6,088,049; 6,345,920
There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Using the PF8 Printers
Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PF8 printers. In
this chapter you will find these sections:
• Introducing the PF8 Printers
• Features of the PF8 Printers
• Understanding the LED Indicators
• Loading Media
• Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)
• Turning On the Printer
• Performing a Testprint
• Creating and Printing Labels
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Introducing the PF8 Printers
The PF8 desktop printers are lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-use.
Both printers are designed to print a low volume of labels, less than
1000 labels, per day. There are two models of the PF8 printer:
• The PF8d is a 203 dpi direct thermal printer.
• The PF8t is a direct thermal or thermal transfer printer that is
available in 203 and 300 dpi models.
Both PF8 printers come with parallel, serial RS-232, and USB ports.
You can install a cutter or label stripper module accessory on both
models of the PF8. You can also install a CompactFlash card adapter
on the PF8t.
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.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, this manual uses the term PF8 to refer
to both the PF8d and PF8t printers.
What’s New
The PF8 printers support these new features:
• A new Ethernet port. For more information, see “Connecting the
Printer to Your Network” on page 40.
• Printer configuration using either PrintSet. For more information
see “Configuring the Printer” on page 41.
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Features of the PF8 Printers
PF8t
Serial
port
Power
switch
USB
port
Ethernet
port
Power
socket
Parallel
port
Fan-fold
label slot
PF8d
USB
port
Power
socket
Fan-fold
label slot
Serial
port
Ethernet
port
Parallel
port
This section describes the front controls and indicators, components
of the media compartment, and connections located on the back of
the PF8 printers.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the graphics in this document refer to
both the PF8t and PF8d.
Front Controls and Indicators
The PF8 printers are controlled by a Power switch, a Feed button, and
a multi-color status LED.
Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers
PF8d and PF8t Front Controls and Indicators
The Power switch is located on the side of the PF8d and on the back
of the PF8t. Use the table below to understand Feed button.
Understanding the Feed Button
Action Results
Tapping the feed button A quick press-and-release causes the media
to advance a short distance out of the
printer.
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Understanding the Feed Button (continued)
Action Results
Holding the Feed button
down
There are also cover open buttons located on each side of the printer
which you press to access the media compartment.
Media Compartment
The PF8t is a thermal transfer or direct thermal capable printer. The
media compartment accommodates the media supply and the
transfer ribbon supply. In direct thermal printers like the PF8d, the
top cover and the print mechanism are combined into a single unit.
Holding the button down when the power
is turned on causes the printer to enter
Media Sensing mode. The printer
configuration page prints when you release
the button.
Print
mechanism
Spindle
Label roll
holder
Platen
cover
Label guide
(2 places)
Platen
cover
Platen
roller
Black mark
sensor
mp
PF8d Media Compartment
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PF8t Media Compartment
Cover open
button
Print
mechanism
Locking
mechanism
(2 places)
Label roll
core
Rewind shaft and empty
ribbon take up core
Label guide
(2 places)
Platen
roller
Black mark
sensor
Ribbon rewind
wheel
Print line
adjustment
gear
Other Features and Connections
The rear and underside of the printers contain USB, serial, and
parallel connections and additional features. The Ethernet port is
optional and is only available on specific models of the PF8d and
PF8t.
Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers
Note: On PF8d printers with an Ethernet port, the parallel port is not
available.
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PF8t
Serial
port
Power
switch
USB
port
Ethernet
port
Power
socket
Parallel
port
Fan-fold
label slot
PF8d
USB
port
Power
socket
Fan-fold
label slot
Serial
port
Ethernet
port
Parallel
port
Bottom case
cover
Wall-mount
holes
PF8d and PF8t Rear View Connections and Controls
The bottom of the PF8d also has hanger holes that allow you to wallmount the printer.
PF8d Wall-Mount Holes
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Understanding the LED Indicators
When power to the printer is switched on, the status LED turns green,
indicating that the printer is ready to accept print commands.
If the printer runs out of media or ribbon during printing, the LED
turns red.
Other status indicators are shown in the table below. For more
information on the various printer modes, see the ESim for the PC4,
PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual.
LED Status Indicators
LED Meaning
Green (blinking) Auto-Sensing mode
Green (blinking) Downloading font, form, or graphic
Green (solid) Dump mode
Green (solid) Ready mode
Green (solid) Print mode
Orange (solid) Boot mode
Red (blinking) Media jam, overheated printhead or stepper motor
Red (blinking) Downloading firmware
Red (solid) Error mode
Loading Media
Both models of the PF8 printers can print on direct thermal media.
The PF8t can also print on thermal transfer media such as selfadhesive labels, non-adhesive tags, or continuous stock. Printing on
thermal transfer media also requires a thermal transfer ribbon.
There are three ways to handle media on the PF8 printers:
• Tear-off (straight-through) media is fed out the front of the
printers and is torn off by pulling it upwards against the edge of
the top cover.
• Self-strip media requires an optional self-strip module that installs
on the front of the PF8.
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• Cut-off media requires an optional paper cutter fitted on the front
of the printer. The cutter is not designed to cut through adhesive;
adhesive sticks to the cutting shears and prevents the cutter from
operating. Self-strip media are self-adhesive labels that are
automatically separated from the label backing after printing.
Self-strip media cannot be used with the cutter option.
Loading Tear-off Media
1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards.
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2 Pull or lift the spindle and insert a fresh media roll onto the
spindle. If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty
label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle.
Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer
while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle
compartment.
3 Clamp the spindle in place.
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4 If you have a PF8t, press the locking mechanism and open the
print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access
the media adjustment tabs.
5 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward.
Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d
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6 Adjust the label guides to fit the media you are using.
Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8d
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7 On the PF8d, close the top cover. On the PF8t continue to
“Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)” on page 26.
Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from
another type or size of media, see “Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor”
on page 58.
Loading Self-Strip Media
The PF8 Stripper Module allows you to peel individual labels
automatically. To use self-strip media, you must purchase the Stripper
Module separately. For more information on the Stripper Module, see
“Accessories for the Printer” on page 73.
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To load self-strip media
1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards.
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2 Pull or lift the spindle and insert a fresh media roll onto the
spindle. If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty
label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle.
Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer
while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle
compartment.
3 Clamp the spindle in place.
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4 If you have a PF8t, press the locking mechanism and open the
print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access
the media adjustment tabs.
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5 Open the self-strip mechanism on the front of the printer.
Opening the Self-Strip Mechanism on the PF8d
Print mechanism
Opening the Self-Strip Mechanism on the PF8t
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6 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward.
Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d
Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8t
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7 Adjust the label guides to fit the media you are using.
Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8d
Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8t
8 Peel away the label from the first 10 cm (4 in) of the liner.
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9 Thread the liner around the peel-off bar and insert the liner inside
the peel-off mechanism so that it protrudes from the slot below
the mechanism.
Threading the Liner Inside the Peel-off Mechanism for PF8d
Print mechanism
Threading the Liner Inside the Peel-off Mechanism for PF8t
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10 Hold the labels and pull on the liner until it becomes tight.
11 Close the self-strip mechanism.
12 On the PF8d, close the top cover. On the PF8t continue to
“Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)” on page 26.
Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from
another type or size of media, see “Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor”
on page 58.
Loading Cut-Off Media
The PF8 Cutter allows you to cut non-perforated labels. You must
purchase the PF8 cutter separately. For more information on the
Cutter, see “Accessories for the Printer” on page 73.
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 parts and
prevent the cutter from working properly. Media rolls must be
wound with the printable side facing upward to prevent jamming
the cutter.
To lo ad cut-off media
1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards.
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2 Pull or lift the spindle and insert a fresh media roll onto the
spindle. If you are replacing a roll of media, remove the empty
label roll core and insert the new media roll onto the spindle.
Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer
while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle
compartment.
3 Clamp the spindle in place.
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4 If you have a PF8t, press the locking mechanism and open the
print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access
the media adjustment tabs.
5 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward.
Pulling the Label Forward on the PF8d
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6 Adjust the label guides to fit the media you are using.
Adjusting the Label Guides on the PF8d
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7 Route the media through the slot in the optional cutter
mechanism just in front of the tear bar.
Routing the Liner Inside the Cut-off Mechanism for the PF8d
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Print mechanism
Routing the Liner Inside the Cut-off Mechanism for the PF8t
8 On the PF8d, close the top cover. On the PF8t continue to
“Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)” on page 26.
Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from
another type or size of media, see “Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor”
on page 58.
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.
Note: Be careful to protect an external media supply from dirt, grit,
dust, water, and direct sunlight.
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Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only)
Thermal transfer ribbons are required when you print on thermal
transfer (non-heat-sensitive) media. The type of transfer ribbon you
use should match the face materials of the media to obtain the best
durability and print quality.
Note: The PF8t can use only ribbons that are “wind direction out”,
meaning the ribbon is loaded with the inked side (dull side) facing out.
Using thermal transfer ribbons that are “wind direction in”, meaning
the inked side is on the inside, cannot be loaded properly into the PF8t
and may result in damage to the rewind motor.
To lo ad a thermal transfer ribbon roll
1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards.
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2 If you have a PF8t, press the locking mechanism and open the
print mechanism and ribbon container to load media and access
the media adjustment tabs.
3 Insert the empty ribbon take up core onto the ribbon rewind
wheel. Make sure that the cardboard spindle is attached to the
core.
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4 Insert a new transfer ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply shaft.
5 Take the leader end of the transfer ribbon and attach the leader to
the top of the rewind core using tape. Be careful to center align the
ribbon leader with the core.
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6 Place the uptake roll and transfer media into their respective slots.
Uptake roll
Transfer media
7 Close the print carriage by pressing firmly down on both sides. A
loud click indicates the print carriage locked into place.
8 Firmly close the printer’s top cover.
9 Tap the Feed button until the status LED turns green.
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When you switch between direct thermal and thermal transfer
printing, or when you switch between different types of transfer
ribbon, you can remove a partially used transfer ribbon and save it for
later use.
To remove a partially used ribbon
1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and backwards.
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.
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.
Turning On the Printer
There is a danger of personal injury if the printer and power
supply are operated in an environment where they can get wet.
Use only Intermec power supply adapter P/N 1-092363-xx.
To turn on the printer
1 Place the printer on a stable surface.
2 Place the power supply adapter in a suitable location between the
printer and an electrical outlet. The power supply adapter can be
used for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz.
3 Make sure the printer is off.
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4 Insert the round connector on the power cord into the power
receptacle in the back of the printer.
5 Insert the power cord plug into an AC socket.
6 Turn the printer on.
7 The status LED will change from red to green indicating that the
power is turned on.
Performing a Testprint
Use the following procedure to perform a testprint.
1 Load media in the printer. For help, see the next section, Loading
Media.
2 Press and hold the Feed button while turning the printer on. The
status LED blinks green for 2 seconds, blinks red for 2 seconds,
and then blinks green again.
3 If using continuous stock or gap media, release the Feed button
when the LED is blinking green.
If using black marked media, release the Feed button when the
LED is blinking red.
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4 The printer automatically adjusts the label gap sensor and media
feed according to the characteristics of the media. The printer may
feed three to four labels before the adjustment is completed. If you
are using self-strip 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, PD41, and PD42
Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual for additional
information about Dump mode.
5 Press the Feed button once to return to normal operation, or press
and hold the Feed button for at least 3 seconds after the test label
prints to reset the printer to the default settings. The status LED
turns red to indicate that the printer was reset to the default
settings and then turns green.
Refer to the ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer
Programmer’s Reference Manual for an illustration and explanation
of the test label.
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Creating and Printing Labels
The easiest way to create and print labels, is to use the label design
software LabelShop®. You can download LabelShop from the
PrinterCompanion CD that shipped with your printer or you can
download it from the Downloads page for your printer on
www.intermec.com.
You can also use ESim to create and print labels. For more
information, see the ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer
Programmer’s Reference Manual.
To download and install LabelShop (serial or parallel connection)
1 Use the Windows Control Panel Add/Remove Programs feature to
uninstall all previous versions of LabelShop and service packs for
LabelShop from the computer.
2 Connect the printer to the computer using a serial or parallel
connection. For help, see “Connecting the Printer to Your PC”
on page 36.
3 Download LabelShop from the www.intermec.com or insert the
PrinterCompanion CD. If you download LabelShop, you will need
to unzip the files.
4 Follow the installation prompts to install LabelShop in the default
directory.
5 Download Service Pack 5 for LabelShop from the
www.intermec.com and unzip the files.
6 Follow the installation prompts to install Service Pack 5 in the
same directory where LabelShop is installed.
To download and install LabelShop (USB connection)
1 Use the Windows Control Panel Add/Remove Programs feature to
uninstall all previous versions of LabelShop and service packs for
LabelShop from the computer.
2 Connect the printer to the computer using a USB connection. For
help, see “Connecting the Printer to Your PC” on page 36.
3 Install Windows InterDriver version 7.1.4 or later. These drivers are
available on the PrinterCompanion CD or they can be downloaded
from the www.intermec.com.
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4 OpenLabelShop from the PrinterCompanion CD, or download it
from www.intermec.com. If you download LabelShop, you will
need to unzip the files.
5 Follow the installation prompts to install LabelShop in the default
directory.
6 Download Service Pack 5 for LabelShop from www.intermec.com
and unzip the files.
7 Follow the installation prompts to install Service Pack 5 in the
same directory where LabelShop is installed.
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Connecting the Printer
Use this chapter to connect the printer to your PC or your
network. In this chapter you will find these sections:
• Connecting the Printer to Your PC
• Connecting the Printer to Your Network
• Configuring the Printer
• Upgrading the Firmware
• Upgrading the Ethernet Firmware
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Connecting the Printer to Your PC
Depending on the model of PF8 printer you have, you can connect
PF8t or PF8d printer to your PC using a USB cable, parallel cable, or
serial cable. If you are connecting using a serial cable, you may send
commands to your printer using a terminal program like
HyperTerminal.
Note: On PF8d printers with an Ethernet port, the parallel port is not
available.
Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface
To connect the printer to a PC through the USB device port, you need
to install Intermec InterDriver® software and then connect the USB
cable to your PC.
The USB cable you need is included in the shipping box with the
printer. The InterDriver printer driver is available on the
PrinterCompanion CD that ships with the printer. To make sure you
have the latest version of InterDriver, you may want to go to the
downloads page for the printer on www.intermec.com.
To connect the printer through a USB port
1 Open the Interdriver executable.
2 The File Download - Security Warning screen appears. Click Run
to run the executable.
3 The Intermec End User License Agreement appears. Read the
agreement and select the radio button to accept the agreement,
and then click Next.
4 The Installation Directory screen appears. The default installation
directory is c:\Intermec\InterDriver7. Click Next to use the default
directory or specify a different location to install the files.
5 The Installation Information screen appears. Clear the Run Add
Print Wizard after unpacking drivers check box and click
Finish.
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6 On the New Hardware Wizard screen, select Install from a list or
specific location and then click Next to continue.
Note: For LPT connections, you must restart your computer for
Windows to detect the new hardware. For USB connections, the
New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically when the printer
is connected and turned on.
7 On the Search and Installation Options screen, click Next.
8 On the Hardware Installation warning screen, click Continue
Anyway.
9 Click Finish to exit the New Hardware Wizard. InterDriver files
are now installed on your computer.
10 Connect the USB cable to the connector on the back of the printer
and connect the other end to your PC. You do not need to set up
any parameters for USB communications.
Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port
The serial cable you need is included in the shipping box with the
printer. The serial communication parameters control the
communication between the printer and the PC connected on the
serial port, referred to as “uart1:” on the printer.
Make sure the serial port settings on the printer match the settings on
the connected device. The default serial communication settings on
the printer are: 9600 baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no
flow control.
You can use a serial connection to communicate with your PC and
run PrintSet, LabelShop, or InterDriver. You can also use the serial
port to send commands directly to the printer through a terminal
connection, for instance with HyperTerminal
To connect the printer to a PC through the serial port
1 Connect the serial cable to the connector on the back of the
printer and connect the other end to your PC.
2 If necessary, change the PC serial port configuration to match the
printer. On the desktop PC, start the HyperTerminal application
and click Start > All programs > Accessories >
Communications > HyperTerminal.
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3 Do one of the following:
• If it your first time connecting to the printer select a name and
for your connection and click OK.
• If you have saved a previous HyperTerminal connection, click
File > Open to open an existing connection.
4 On the Connect To dialog box, select COM1 from the Connect
Using drop-down list.
5 On the Port Settings tab, configure the port settings so they
match those of your printer.
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
6 Click OK.
7 Click the Settings tab.
8 Click ASCII Setup. The ASCII Setup window appears.
9 Check the following check boxes:
• Send line ends with line feed
• Echo typed characters locally
• Append line feeds to incoming line ends
10 Click OK to save and exit ASCII Setup.
11 Click OK.
12 Test your connection by typing UQ in all caps in the terminal
window. The UQ command returns the settings for the printer,
which will appear in the terminal window.
To send ESim commands
• Type any ESim commands in the terminal window, and then press
Enter. For a list of ESim commands, see ESim for the PC4, PF8,
PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual .
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Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Port
To connect the printer to a PC through the parallel device port, you
need to install Intermec InterDriver® software and then connect the
USB cable to your PC.
If you ordered a PF8 with a parallel port, the parallel cable you need is
included in the shipping box with the printer. The InterDriver printer
driver is available on the PrinterCompanion CD that ships with the
printer. To make sure you have the latest version of InterDriver, you
may want to go to the downloads page for the printer on
www.intermec.com.
To connect the printer to a PC through the parallel port
1 Open the Interdriver executable.
2 The File Download - Security Warning screen appears. Click Run
to run the executable.
3 The Intermec End User License Agreement screen appears. Read
the agreement and select the radio button to accept the agreement,
and then click Next.
4 The Installation Directory screen appears. The default installation
directory is c:\Intermec\InterDriver7. Click Next to use the default
directory or specify a different location to install the files.
5 The Installation Information screen appears. Clear the Run Add
Print Wizard after unpacking drivers check box and click
Finish.
6 On the New Hardware Wizard screen, select Install from a list or
specific location and then click Next to continue.
Note: For LPT connections, you must restart your computer for
Windows to detect the new hardware. For USB connections, the
New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically when the printer
is connected and turned on.
7 On the Search and Installation Options screen, click Next.
8 On the Hardware Installation warning screen, click Continue
Anyway.
9 Click Finish to exit the New Hardware Wizard. InterDriver files
are now installed on your computer.
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10 Connect the parallel port to the back of the printer and connect
the other end to your PC. You do not need to set up any
parameters for USB communications.
Connecting the Printer to Your Network
If your PF8 comes with an internal Ethernet card, you can connect
your printer to the network. The printer is set to automatically
retrieve an IP number from the network (DHCP) once it is turned on.
You can use the network connection either with LabelShop or the
Intermec InterDriver. You can also use it to directly send commands
to the printer through a terminal connection (HyperTerminal). For
terminal connections, it utilizes the Raw TCP protocol through port
9100.
An Ethernet cable does not ship with the PF8. To connect the printer
to your PC using the Ethernet port, you need to purchase an Ethernet
cable.
To connect your printer to the Ethernet network
1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the printer and the other
end to the network.
2 On the desktop PC, start the HyperTerminal application and click
Start > All programs > Accessories > Communications >
HyperTerminal.
3 Do one of the following
• If it your first time connecting to the printer, select a name and
for your connection and click OK. The HyperTerminal window
appears.
• If you have saved a previous HyperTerminal connection, click
File > Open to open an existing connection. The
HyperTerminal window appears.
4 Go to File > Properties. The Connect To page appears.
5 On the Connect To dialog box
a Select TCP/IP(Winstock) from the Connect Using drop-
down menu.
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b Enter the Host Address (ip address). To find your host address,
you can send an ESim command using a serial connection. For
help, see “Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port”
on page 37.
Or, you can create a test print. For help, see “Performing a
Testprint” on page 31.
c Enter 9100 for the Port number.
d Click OK to save your settings.
6 Enter
^XSET, USBETHERNET, 1
in the terminal window to enable an Ethernet connection.
7 Test your connection by typing
UQ
in all caps in the terminal window. The UQ command returns the
printer network settings, which will appear in the terminal
window.
To send ESim commands
• Type any ESim commands in the terminal window, and then press
Enter. For a list of ESim commands, see ESim for the PC4, PF8,
PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual.
Configuring the Printer
You can configure the printer using the printer’s home page, PrintSet,
or ESimcommands. The printer’s home page allows you to configure
most of the network settings you need and is the recommended
method for configuring your printer. You can also configure certain
parameters using the EasyLan Control Center tool (ECCT).
Note: EaslyLan Control Center Tool (ECCT) is a temporary tool
available on the Printer Companion CD. If PrintSet is not yet available
use ECCT as a temporary substitute for setting the TCP/IP and IP
address. For the latest version of PrintSet, see www.intermec.com.
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Configuring the Printer Using the Printer’s Home Page
1 In a HyperTerminal window, type :
! U1 getvar “ip.addr”
and press Enter. The IP address displays in the HyperTerminal
window.
2 Start a web browser.
3 In the address field type the IP address of your printer and press
Enter. The home page of the printer appears.
4 Click Login and enter your administrator name and password.
The Set General Configuration page appears.
5 On the navigation pane, click Configuration. The Configuration
page appears.
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6 Click on the settings listed on the Configuration page to
configure the network setting of your printer.
Configuring the Printer Using PrintSet
PrintSet is a printer configuration tool that allows you to easily
change your setup parameters. You can also use the setup wizards in
PrinSet to guide you through common configuration tasks.
To configure your printer using PrintSet
1 Make sure that you have a PC running Microsoft Windows 98 or
later.
2 Download PrintSet from the Downloads page of the Intermec web
site at www.intermec.com.
3 Connect your printer to your PC using a serial cable. For help, see
“Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port” on page 37.
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4 Install PrintSet and then use the PrintSet wizard to guide you
through common configuration tasks.
Configuring the Printer Using EasyLan Control Center Tool
The EasyLan Control Center tool (ECCT) is an alternative to PrintSet
that allows you to change a small set of configuration parameters. To
configure parameters unavailable on the EasyLan Control tool, use
the printer’s home page. Or, download the latest version of PrintSet
on www.intermec.com. You can also use the EasyLan Control Center
to access your printer’s home page.
To configure your printer using EasyLan Control Center Tool
1 Navigate to and download the EasyLan Control Center Tool from
the PrinterCompanion CD.
2 Start EasyLan Control Center. All the printers that are connected
to your network are listed in the tool. For help connecting your
printer to the network, see “Connecting the Printer to Your
Network” on page 40.
3 Double-click the printer you want to configure.
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4 Enter your username and password. The EasyLan Control Center
page appears.
5 Select the radio button to configure your printer to either
Automatically get IP by DHCP (default) or Static IP.
6 If you choose configure a Static IP, you can also set the following
parameters:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• DNS Server
To set the parameters listed in this step, enter a numerical value in the
box of the parameter you want to change.
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To view the printer’s home page
1 Navigate to and download the EasyLan Control Center tool from
the PrinterCompanion CD.
2 Start EasyLan Control Center. All the printers that are connected
to your network are listed in the tool. For help connecting your
printer to the network, see “Connecting the Printer to Your
Network” on page 40.
3 Right-click on the printer you want to configure and select Go to
Homepage. The home page of the printer appears.
Configuring the Printer Using ESim Commands
1 Using HyperTerminal, establish communication between the
printer and your PC. For help, see “Connecting the Printer
Through the Serial Port” on page 37 or “To connect your
printer to the Ethernet network” on page 40.
2 In the HyperTerminal window, type a network configuration
command and press Enter. For example, using ESim commands
you can:
• Set the IP address.
• Set the Gateway.
• Set the Nameserver.
For a list of network configuration commands, see ESim for the
PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference
Manual.
3 In they HyperTerminal window, type UQ and press Enter. The list
of network configurations set for the printer will display in the
window.
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Upgrading the Firmware
To upgrade the printer firmware, you must open the ESim
ConfigTool and use it to install the latest firmware files. The ESim
Config Tool is located on the PrinterCompanion CD that ships with
your printer. To make sure you have the latest version of the ESim
Config Tool, you may want to go to the downloads page for the
printer on www.intermec.com.
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To upgrade printer firmware
1 Make sure your printer is connect to your PC. For help, see
“Connecting the Printer to Your PC” on page 36.
2 Download the firmware (.ufz) files you want to upgrade to a
location on your PC. For the latest files, go to
www.intermec.com.
3 Open the ESim Config Tool. The Intermec ESim Config Tool
screen appears.
4 In the Select Port drop down, select COM1 or LPT1 (parallel
cable).
5 Select the appropriate printer.
6 Click the Firmware download tab.
7 Click the Start Firmware Update wizard.
8 Browse to and select the firmware (.ufz) files where you
downloaded the firmware files you want to upgrade to.
9 Click OK to upgrade the firmware.
Upgrading the Ethernet Firmware
To upgrade the Ethernet printer firmware, you must go to the home
page of the printer and install the latest Ethernet firmware files. To
upgrade printer firmware
1 Make sure your printer is connect to your PC. For help, see
“Connecting the Printer to Your PC” on page 36.
2 In the address field type the IP address of your printer and press
Enter. The home page of the printer appears.
3 Click Login and enter your administrator name and password.
The Set General Configuration page appears.
4 From the navigation pane, click Maintenance > Server Firmware
Update to download the Ethernet firmware (.bin) files upgrade
your Ethernet firmware.
5 Reboot your printer.
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3
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the
Printer
Use this chapter to troubleshoot and maintain your PF8d and
PF8t printers. This chapter contains these sections:
• Troubleshooting
• Installing the CompactFlash Card (PF8t Only)
• Cleaning the Printer
• Adjusting the Printer
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Troubleshooting
The following table lists possible printer issues that may arise and
how to solve them.
Troubleshooting Printer Issues
Issue Solution
LED unlit when power is
on.
LED is green but printer
will not feed.
Make sure connections on the power supply are securely plugged into
the AC receptacle on the printer and to an AC outlet.
• Label taken sensor is on and the last label printed has not been
removed.
• Make sure correct type of interface cable is securely plugged in to
both the printer and computer.
Printer seems to be
working but nothing
prints.
Direct Thermal Printing
• Check that the heat-sensitive side of the media faces the printhead. If
not, reload the media correctly.
• 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
• Verify that the printer is loaded with thermal transfer ribbon and
that the ink-coated side (dull side) of the ribbon is facing the media.
If not, reload the ribbon correctly.
Print quality is poor. Clean the printhead. See “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 55. If
cleaning the printhead does not improve print quality, adjust the
printhead pressure. See “Adjusting the Printer” on page 55.
Partial labels printed.
• Print carriage is not fully locked. Open the printer and lower the
printhead completely.
• Label caught on printhead. Remove label and clean printhead. See
“Cleaning the Printhead” on page 55.
Printer continues to
print or feed when it
should stop printing.
• Stuck label is blocking the label gap sensor. Open the top cover,
remove the label and clean the printhead. See “Cleaning the
Printhead” on page 55.
• Possible firmware problem. See “Installing the CompactFlash
Card (PF8t Only)” on page 53.
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Troubleshooting Printer Issues (continued)
Issue Solution
Printing stops and
status LED glows
orange.
• Possible problem with label gap sensor. Perform an auto adjust in
Auto-Sensing mode.
• Possible media jam. Open the printer and check for stuck labels or
ripped perforations.
• Possible firmware problem. See “Installing the CompactFlash
Card (PF8t Only)” on page 53.
Label stuck on roller. Open the self-strip mechanism and peel off the stuck label while
manually rotating the roller. Do not use any sharp tools to remove the
label. Clean the self-strip mechanism and printhead. See “Cleaning the
Printhead” on page 55.
Label taken sensor does
not hold printing until
the label or tag has been
removed.
Indicator LED flashes
red and printing is
interrupted.
• The label or tag is bent down due to excessive length and/or too thin
or soft media. Pull the media bck.
• The label or tag too short. Pull the media forward.
• The label taken sensor or cable is defective. Replace the label taken
sensor.
Overheated. Wait for the printer to cool down. When cool enough, the
LED changes to green and printing (if halted) resumes.
Installing the CompactFlash Card (PF8t Only)
The PF8t is supplied with 4 MB flash memory and 8 MB of SDRAM
memory. You can expand the built-in memory using a CompactFlash
card if your application requires more memory. You will need to
purchase and install a CompactFlash adapter to use a CompactFlash
card.
You can select which memory source you want to use. Use Windows
HyperTerminal to send an ESim M command to the printer to select
your memory source. You can only use one memory source.
ESim memory allocation commands are:
M0 Select built-in memory
M1 Select CompactFlash memory
MF Format the CompactFlash card
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CompactFlash
card slot cover
For more information on ESim commands, refer to the ESim for the
PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual
Turn the printer power off when installing or removing the
CompactFlash card.
To install the CompactFlash card
1 Turn the PF8t power off.
2 Open the top cover by pressing the cover open buttons on either
side of the top cover.
3 Remove any media and the spindle.
4 Open and remove the CompactFlash card slot cover from the
printer base.
.
‘
5 Insert the CompactFlash card in the CompactFlash adapter. Make
sure that the card is oriented correctly to fit in the slot. Push
firmly to seat the card.
6 Install the CompactFlash card slot cover.
7 Close the top cover and turn on the printer power.
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Cleaning the Printer
Clean your printer regularly to maintain the quality of your labels and
extend the life of your printer.
Cleaning the Case
Keep your PF8 printer clean by periodically wiping it with a soft cloth
dampened with water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents that
will scratch the surface of the case.
Cleaning the Printhead
When you are loading new media. use the Cleaning Card
(P/N 1-110501-00) to clean the printhead before resuming printing.
The Cleaning Card can also be used to remove label adhesive residue
from the printhead.
To clean the printhead
1 Turn off power to the printer.
2 Open the top cover and print carriage.
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3 Remove the media and, if present, also remove the transfer ribbon.
4 Insert the cleaning card under the print carriage where the media
would normally go. Approximately 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of the card
should extend to the front of the printhead.
5 Close the print carriage.
6 Use one hand to hold the printer steady. Use the other hand to
pull the cleaning card forward until it is out of the printer.
7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to complete a second cleaning pass.
8 Dispose of the used cleaning card. Load printer with media and
ribbon.
Adjusting the Printer
Keeping the printhead properly balanced is crucial for obtaining high
quality printouts. Adjusting the printhead consists of adjusting the:
• printhead pressure
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• printhead alignment
• printhead sensor mode (dotline)
Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure (PF8t only)
When you print with different label materials or use different types of
ribbons on the PF8t printer, print quality may be affected due to
differences in the material. If this happens, adjust the thermal
printhead pressure appropriately for the type of material you are
using.
To adjust thermal printhead pressure
1 Turn off power to the printer.
2 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the
top cover. Lift the cover upwards and rearwards.
3 Using a straight-slot screwdriver, turn the screws clockwise to
increase printhead pressure or counterclockwise to decrease
printhead pressure.
Adjustment
screws
(2 places)
Adjusting the Printhead Alignment
You can improve the print quality by adjusting the alignment between
the printhead and the platen roller.
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Adjustment
screw
• Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise or clockwise to
adjust the contact between the printhead and platen roller.
PF8t Printhead Alignment Adjustment Screw
Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor
The built-in label taken sensor can be enabled to pause printing until
a printed label is removed from the printer’s output slot. The printer
will not continue printing until the label taken sensor no longer
detects a label.
When you are using the ESim protocol, note the following:
• The label taken sensor must be enabled using the manual switch
next to the sensor before it can be enabled or disabled using ESim
commands.
• When switching between self-strip, tear-off, and cut-off operation,
you must adjust the media feed in ESim by using a j command.
For more information, see the
PD42 Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual
ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and
.
If you are using InterDriver you can select one of the following modes
of operation without issuing commands:
• Tear-off
• Self-strip with label taken sensor enabled
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• Self-strip with label taken sensor disabled
The InterDriver files are on the PrinterCompanion CD or available for
download from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor
The PF8 printers are fitted with a label gap sensor that detects the
slots between tickets and tags or gaps between labels as media is fed
past the sensor during printing. The label gap sensor determines the
length or tag or labels and controls the media and ribbon feed
accordingly.
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 this happens, the status LED will change from green to
orange, indicating you need to adjust the sensor using the AutoSensing mode. For more information, see “Loading Media” on
page 7.
Adjusting the Label Stop/Black Mark Sensor
Note: This sensor is only adjustable on the PF8t.
The default position of the Label Stop Sensor/Black Mark sensor is all
the way to the right of the slot, at the center of the printer. For an
illustration, see the “Front Controls and Indicators” on page 3. For
most media, this is the correct position. On rare occasions, such as
unusually small labels or non-typical placement of black marks or
notches, the sensor can be adjusted as necessary.
If you are using Gap sensing or Continuous stock, this sensor MUST
be in the default, far-right position, or “Out of Paper”, “Media not
Loaded”, or other media fault errors may continually occur.
To locate and adjust the black mark/label stop sensor
1 Open the top of the printer.
2 Lift the printhead.
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3 The Black Mark sensor is right near the front of the printer, just
behind the roller, in a groove that runs from the left side of the
printer to the middle. The sensor optics are visible as a small slit
on the left, and there is a ridged finger-notch to the right.
4 If the sensor is not all the way to the right, put your fingertip in
the ridged finger-notch and slide the sensor all the way to the
right. Do not touch the sensor itself, as natural finger oils may
dirty the optics.
5 Lower the printhead, close the printer, and try printing again.
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A
Printer Specifications
This appendix contains specifications for the printer and media.
It also contains information on the accessories for the printers.
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PF8d Printer Specifications
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 218 x 166x 168 mm (8.58 x 6.53 x 6.61 in)
Weight: 2.0 Kg (4.4 lbs)
Power Specifications
Printer Voltage: x100 to 240 V, 1-6A 50/60 Hz
Temperature and Humidity Specifications
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Operating Humidity: 30 to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
Communications and Connectivity
• Serial port (RS-232)
• USB device
• Ethernet (Optional)
• IEEE 1284 parallel port
Memory
• 4 MB Flash
• 8 MB SDRAM
• CompactFlash (CF) card (optional)
• USB memory device (optional)
PF8d Print Speed and Resolution
Specification Description
Print Mode Direct Thermal
Print Speed (variable) 2, 3, and 4 ips
Printhead Resolution 8 dot/mm (203 dpi)
Print Width (max) 104 mm (4.09 in)
Media Width (min/max) 25 mm to 118 mm (1 in to 4.65 in)
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PF8d Print Speed and Resolution (continued)
Specification Description
Media Roll Diameter
Medial Roll Core Diameter 25 mm, 38 mm (1 in, 1.5 in)
Media Thickness Thickness: 0.05 to 0.18 mm (.002 to .007
PF8t Printer Specifications
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 285 x 172 x 226 mm (11.2 x 6.8 x 8.9 in)
Weight: 2.5 Kg (5.5 lb)
Power Specifications
Printer Voltage: x100 to 240 V, 1-6A 50/60 Hz
Temperature and Humidity Specifications
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
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in)
Operating Humidity: 30 to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
Communications and Connectivity
• Serial port (RS-232)
• USB device
• Ethernet (Optional)
• IEEE 1284 parallel port
Memory
• 4 MB Flash
• 8 MB SDRAM
• CompactFlash (CF) card (optional)
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PF8t Print Speed and Resolution
Specification Description
Print Mode Direct Thermal
Print Speed (variable) 2, 3, and 4 ips
Printhead Resolution 8 dot/mm (203 dpi)
Print Width (max) 104 mm (4.09 in)
Media Width (min/max) 25 mm to 118 mm (1 in to 4.65 in)
Media Roll Diameter
Medial Roll Core Diameter 25 mm, 38 mm (1 in, 1.5 in)
Media Thickness Thickness: 0.05 to 0.18 mm (.002 to .007
Ribbon Width
Ribbon Roll Diameter (outer)
(max)
Ribbon Roll Core Diameter
(inner)
in)
PF8 Interfaces
RS-232 Serial Interface
Use this table to understand the default settings of the serial port.
Default Settings of the Serial Port
Parameter Default Settings
Baud rate 9600
Character Length or data bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Handshaking XON/XOFF
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Serial Cable Pins and Descriptions
Pin Host - DB9 Socket Printer - DB9 Plug
1 +5V, max 500ma
2RXDTXD
3TXDRXD
4DTRN/C
5 GND GND
6DSRRTS
7RTSCTS
8CTSRTS
9RIN/C
Setting: RTS/CTS
RS-232 housing: 9-pin to 9-pin
Note: The total current output from the serial port cannot
exceed 500 mA.
USB Interface
Use this table to understand the USB cable interface.
USB Cable Pins and Descriptions
Pin Function
1VBUS
2D-
3D+
4GND
Connector Type: B
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Parallel Interface
Use this table to understand the pins for the parallel cable.
Parallel Cable Pins and Descriptions
Pin Function Transmitter
1 /Strobe host/printer
2-9 Data 0-7 host
10 /Acknowledge printer
11 Busy printer
12 /Paper empty printer
13 /Select printer
14 /Auto line feed host/printer
15 N/C
16 N/C
17 N/C
18 +5V, max 500ma
19-30 Signal GND host
31 /Initialize host/printer
32 /Error printer
33 Signal GND
34-35 N/C
36 /Select in host/printer
Handshake: DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host
Interface cable: Parallel cable compatible with computer.
Internal Interface
Use this table to understand the internal interface for the PF8.
Internal Interface Pins and Descriptions
Pin UART1 Wafer Ethernet Module
1N.CN.C
2TXDRXD
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Internal Interface Pins and Descriptions (continued)
Pin UART1 Wafer Ethernet Module
3RXDTXD
4CTSRTS
5 GND GND
6RTSCTS
7 E_MD E_MD
8RTSCTS
9 E_RST E_RST
10 +5V +5V
11 GND GND
12 +5V +5V
Media Specifications
Direct Thermal Media
Intermec offers a premium and an economy grade of direct thermal
media for the PF8 printers.
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Premium Quality
Top-coated media with high demands on printout quality and
resistance against moisture, plasticizers and vegetable oils.
Examples of Premium Quality Media
Europe North America
Thermal Top Board Duratherm Ltg.
Thermal Top Duratherm IR
Thermal Top High Speed
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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
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
Coated Papers
Coated papers have various coat-weight, smoothness, and gloss. To be
used with HP/TMX2200 and GP/TMX1500 ribbons.
Examples of Coated Papers
Europe North America
TTR Matte Duratran II
TTR Premium Duratran II Tag
TTR Premium Board
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Polyethylene Plastics
Good resistance to water and many common chemicals. Can be used
outdoors and offers good tear resistance. Most often used in
combination with HP/TMX2200 ribbons.
Examples of Polyethylene Plastics
Europe North America
TTR Polyethylene Duratran II Kimdura
TTR Gloss Polyethylene Duratran II Synthetic Tag
Duratran II Syntran
Polyesters
The materials of choice in combination with 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
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a
b
c
LABELS
Labels
Non-Continuous
Media width includes liner (a)
Maximum:116.0 mm (4.57 in)
Minimum: 25.0 mm (1 in)
Label length (b)
Minimum: 12.0 mm (0.5 in)
Label gap height (c)
Maximum: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum: 3 mm (0.12 in)
Liner
Opacity: 75%
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Tags and Strip With Slots
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a
b
c
d
Tickets, Tags, &
Continuous Strip
Tag or strip width (a)
Maximum: 116.0 mm (4.57 in)
Minimum: 25.0 mm (1.00 in)
Tag length (b)
Minimum: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Detection slot width (c)
Minimum: 14.0 mm (0.55 in)
Detection slot height (d)
Maximum: 10.0 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
The label gap sensor is offset
2.5 mm (0.10 in) to the left of the
center of the media path.
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b
c
d
Tickets, Tags, &
Continuous Strip
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: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Detection slot/Black mark
width (c)
Minimum: 14.0 mm (0.55 in)
Black mark height (d)
Maximum: 10.0 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
The black mark sensor is centered
on the media path.
Maximum reflectance 5% at 940
nanometers. Carbon black.
Plain Continuous Stock
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The PF8 printers can use continuous stock without any detection
slots or black marks. The printer must be set for continuous stock by
using the ESim Q command. For more information, see the
the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer Programmer’s 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 Q 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)
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Transfer Ribbons
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.
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Note: Intermec thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for
the PF8 printheads.
Accessories for the Printer
Accessories for the PF8 printers are sold and ordered separately. Serial
and parallel cables, media, and transfer ribbons are also available. To
order, contact your local Intermec sales representative.
The Cutter Kit and Stripper Module must only be installed by an
authorized service technician. Intermec assumes no
responsibility for personal injury or damage if the installation is
performed by an unauthorized person.
Cutter Kit
The cutter is designed to cut continuous paper-based stock or liner
between labels.
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Stripper Module
The self-strip feature peels the label away from the liner (backing
paper) as it prints for faster on-demand labeling.
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Default Settings
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Default Configuration
Use this appendix to view the default settings on the printer. If you
need to restore factory defaults at any time, you can use PrintSet or
the printer home page to reset the printer.
To reset the printer to factory defaults using Printset
• Use the Factory Default Wizard in the Printer Tasks box.
To reset the printer to factory defaults using the home page
1 Start a web browser.
2 In the address field type the IP address of your printer and press
Enter. The printer's home page appears.
3 Click Login and enter your administrator name and password.
The Set General Configuration page appears.
4 On the navigation pane, click Configuration. The Configuration
page appears.
5 Click TCP/IP > Reset.
6 Reboot the printer.
The following tables list the default values of the configuration
commands supported on the PF8d and PF8t printers. If you restore
the printer to factory default settings, these are the values it uses.
Printer Default Settings
Serial Communication Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Baud rate 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Protocol XON/XOFF
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COM Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Interface USB Device
USB keyboard US
Network Parameters
Parameter Default Value
IP Selection DHCP
IP Address N/A
Netmask N/A
Default router N/A
DHCP response N/A
MAC address N/A
Test/Service Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Testprint N/A
Data dump Off
Media Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Media type Gap
Paper type DT (Direct Thermal)
LBL dots 1200 dots
Darkness 12
LBL reset point 0
Form adjust dots X +0
Form adjust Y +0
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Configuration Parameters
Parameter Default Value
Emulation mode N//A
Print speed 2 in/sec
Cutter Not installed
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