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User’s Guide PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide PF8d/Pf8t Printers Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. www.intermec.com The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2007 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyADC, EasyCoder, EasySet, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under license), Intellitag, Intellitag Gen2, JANUS, LabelShop, MobileLAN, Picolink, Ready-to-Work, RoutePower, Sabre, ScanPlus, ShopScan, Smart Mobile Computing, SmartSystems, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, and Vista Powered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation. There are U.S. and foreign patents as well as U.S. and foreign patents pending. Wi-Fi is a registered certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. ii PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Document Change This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as version 001. iii Version Date Description of Change 002 8/07 Removed listing of accessories. Revised information about installing and using a compact flash card. Made a few minor format corrections. PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide iv PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Contents Contents Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 1 Using the PF8 Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introducing the PF8 Printers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features of the PF8 Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Media Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other Features and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Understanding the LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Installing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connecting the Printer to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning On the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing the Compact Flash (PF8t Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Creating and Printing Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Loading Media for Tear-off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Loading Media for Peel-Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Loading Media for Cut-Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide v Contents Loading an Media from an External Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon (PF8t Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cleaning the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure (PF8t only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adjusting the Printhead Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 PF8d Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 PF8t Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cutter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Stripper Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 B Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Direct Thermal Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Thermal Transfer Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Transfer Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tags and Strip with Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 vi PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Contents Tags and Strip with Black Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Plain Continuous Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide vii Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. Safety Information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions. This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons which tell you when to follow ESD procedures. A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment. A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data. This icon appears at the beginning of any procedure in this manual that could cause you to touch components (such as printed circuit boards) that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). When you see this icon, you must follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment you are using. Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances. viii PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support > Warranty. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product. Telephone Support These services are available from Intermec. Services Description Order Intermec • Place an order. products • Ask about an existing order. Order Intermec Order printer labels and media ribbons. Order spare Order spare parts. parts Technical Talk to technical support Support about your Intermec product. Service • Get a return authorization number for authorized service center repair. • Request an on-site repair technician. Service contracts Renew a contract, ask about an existing contract. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide In the USA and Canada call 1-800755-5505 and choose this option 1 and then choose 2 1 and then choose 1 1 or 2 and then choose 4 2 and then choose 2 2 and then choose 1 1 or 2 and then choose 3 ix Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click Contact. Who Should Read This Manual This user’s guide is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the PF8d and PF8t printers. This 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. Patent Information This product is protected by one or more of the following United States patents: 5,581,293; 5,613,790; 5,927,876; 6,088,049; 6,345,920 There may be U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. x PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 1 Using the PF8 Printers Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PF8 printers. In this chapter you will find these sections: • Introducing the PF8 Printers • Features of the PF8 Printers • Understanding the LED Indicators PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 1 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Introducing the PF8 Printers The PF8 are lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-use printers. Both printers are designed to print a low volume of labels per day (less than 1000 labels per day). There are two models of the PF8 printer: • The PF8d is a 203 dpi direct thermal printer. • The PF8t is a direct thermal/thermal transfer printer that is available in 203 and 300 dpi models. Both PF8 printers are provided with parallel, serial RS-232, and USB ports. As an option, both models can be fitted with a cutter attachment, or label stripper module. The PF8t can also be fitted with a compact flash card adapter. The discharge of electrostatic energy accumulated on the human body, clothing, or other surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components used in these printers. Avoid touching the electrical connectors while unpacking or setting up your printer. 2 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Features of the PF8 Printers This section describes the front controls and indicators, components of the media compartment, and connections located on the rear of the PF8d and PF8t printers. Front Controls and Indicators The PF8 printers are controlled by using a Power switch, a Feed button, and a multi-color status LED. The Power switch is located on the side of the PF8d and on the back of the PF8t. You can use the Feed button in two ways: • Tapping it When power is turned on and the printer is loaded with media (and possibly ribbon), tapping the Feed button causes the media to form feed. • Holding it down When power is turned on, holding the Feed button down causes the printer to enter Media Sensing mode and print the printer configuration page when the button is released. There are also cover open buttons located on each side of the printer which you press to access the media compartment. Status LED Status LED Feed button Feed button Power switch Cover open button Cover open button Power switch PF8d PF8t PF8d and PF8t Front Controls PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 3 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Media Compartment The PF8t is a thermal transfer/direct thermal capable printer. The media compartment for thermal transfer printers accommodates the media supply and the transfer ribbon supply. In direct thermal printers like the PF8d, the top cover and the print mechanism are combined into a single unit. Print mechanism Spindle Label roll holder Label guide (2 places) Platen cover Platen cover Platen roller Black mark sensor PF8d Media Compartment 4 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Cover open button Label roll core Ribbon rewind wheel Print mechanism Locking mechanism (2 places) Rewind shaft and empty ribbon take up core Label guide (2 places) Black mark sensor Print line adjustment gear Ribbon supply shaft Platen roller PF8t Media Compartment PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 5 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Other Features and Connections The rear and underside of the printers contain provide USB, serial, and parallel connections and additional features. PF8d PF8t Power switch Power socket USB port Parallel Serial port port (RS-232) Fan-fold label slot Power socket USB port Parallel port Serial port Fan-fold label slot PF8d and PF8t Rear View Connections and Controls The bottom of the PF8d also has hanger holes that allow you to wall-mount the printer. Wall-mount holes Bottom case cover PF8d Wall-Mount Holes 6 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers Understanding the LED Indicators When power to the printer to the printer is switched on, the status LED turns green indicating that the printer is ready to accept print commands. If the printer runs out of media and/or ribbon during printing, the LED glows red. Other status indicators are shown in the table below: LED Status Indicators LED Meaning Green (blinking) Green (blinking) Autosensing mode Downloading font, form, or graphic Dump mode Ready mode Print mode Boot mode Media jam, overheated printhead or stepper motor Downloading firmware Error mode Green (solid) Green (solid) Green (solid) Orange (solid) Red (blinking) Red (blinking) Red (solid) PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 7 Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers 8 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 2 Installing the Printer Use this chapter to install your PF8d and PF8t printers. In this chapter you will find these sections: • Connecting the Printer to Your Network • Turning on the Printer • Installing the Compact Flash (PF8t Only) • Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode • Creating and Printing Labels • Loading Media • Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 9 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer Connecting the Printer to Your Network All PF8 models are fitted with a 36-pin connector for the parallel interface port, a 9-pin connector for the RS-232 serial interface port, and a USB connector. Note: The PF8 printers ship with a USB cable. Connecting the Printer Through the USB Interface To use the USB connection, you need to install the Intermec InterDriver software on your computer. To ensure you get the latest version, check the Intermec web site first. This software can also be found on the PrinterCompanion CD. The USB interface is not suitable for terminal connections or programming. Connecting the Printer Through the Serial Port You can use the serial connection with either LabelShop or the Intermec InterDriver. You can also use it to send commands directly through the terminal connection. A serial cable is not included with the printer. Connecting the Printer Through the Parallel Port You can use the parallel connection with LabelShop or Intermec InterDriver. The parallel port supports Windows plug and play and additional status reporting. Installing the Printer Driver You must install the Intermec InterDriver print driver in order to communicate with your PF8 printer. The InterDriver files are on the PrinterCompanion CD that is shipped with your PF8 printer or from the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com/ support/downloads/index.aspx. To install InterDriver 1 Load the PrinterCompanion CD into your PC. 2 On the main screen, click the Software button and the InterDriver with ActiveX Controls introduction screen appears. Click the Installation Instructions link at the bottom of the page. 10 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 3 Click the Install InterDriver link. 4 The File Download - Security Warning screen appears. Click the Run button to run the .exe or the Save button to save it to your PC to be run later. In this procedure, the Run button was selected. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 11 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 5 The Internet Explorer - Security Warning screen appears. Click the Run button to start the InterDriver installation. 6 The Intermec End User License Agreement appears. To continue with the installation, read the agreement and select the radio button to accept the agreement, and then click the Next button. 12 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 7 The Installation Directory screen appears. The default installation directory is c:\Intermec\InterDriver7. Click the Next button to use the default directory or specify a different location to install the files. 8 Clear the Run Add Print Wizard after unpacking drivers check box and click the Finish button. 9 On the New Hardware Wizard screen, click the Install from a list or specific location radio button and then the Next button to continue. Note: For LPT connections, you must restart your PC for Windows to detect the new hardware. For USB connections, the New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically when the printer is connected and turned on. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 13 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 10 Click the Next button on the Search and Installation Options screen. 11 Click the Continue Anyway button on the Hardware Installation warning screen. 14 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 12 Click the Finish button to exit the New Hardware Wizard. InterDriver files are now installed on your PC. Turning On the Printer To power the printer 1 Place the printer on a stable surface. Danger of personal injury if the printer and power supply are operated in an environment where they can get wet. Only use with Intermec power supply adapter P/N 1-092363-xx. 2 Place the power supply adapter in a suitable location between the printer and an electrical outlet. The power supply adapter can be use for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz. The configuration of the supplied power cord differs according to national standards. 3 Make sure the printer’s On/Off switch is in the Off position (O). 4 Insert the power cord’s round connector into the power receptacle in the back of the printer. 5 Insert the power cord plug into an AC socket. 6 Turn the On/Off switch to the On position (⎯). PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 15 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 7 The status LED will cycle from red to green indicating that the power is turned on. Installing the Compact Flash (PF8t Only) The PF8t is supplied with 4MB flash memory and 8MB of SDRAM memory. The built-in memory can be expanded by using a compact flash card if more memory is required for your application. You will need to purchase and install a compact flash adapter to use a CF card. You can select which memory source you want to use: built-in memory or compact flash. 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 compact flash memory MF Format the compact flash card For more information on ESim commands, refer to the ESim for the PC4/PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 1-960629-xx). Turn the printer power off when installing or removing the compact flash card. To install the compact flash card 1 Turn the PF8t power off. 2 Open the top cover by pressing the cover open buttons on either side of the top cover. 3 Remove any media and the spindle. 4 Open and remove the compact flash card slot cover from the printer base. 16 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer Compact flash card slot cover 5 Insert the compact flash card in the compact flash adapter. Make sure that the card is oriented correctly to fit in the slot. Push firmly to seat the card. 6 Install the compact flash card slot cover. 7 Close the top cover and turn on the printer power. Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode The Auto-Sensing mode can be used for the following: • Adjusting the label gap sensor • Printing a test label with a test pattern and list of the printer’s current settings • Entering Dump mode To use Auto-Sensing mode 1 Load media in the printer. 2 Press and hold the Feed button while turning the Power switch to the On position (⎯). The status LED blinks green for 2 seconds, blinks red for 2 seconds, and then blinks green again. Note: If you are using continuous stock or gap media, release the Feed button when the status LED is blinking green. If you are using black marked media, release the Feed button when the LED is blinking red. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 17 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 3 The printer automatically adjusts the label gap sensor and media feed according to the characteristics of the media. The printer may feed three to four labels before the adjustment is completed. If you are using peel-off media, remove the labels as they are fed out. After a short delay, a test label will print and the printer will enter Dump mode. See the ESim for the PC4/PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 1-960629-xx) for additional information about Dump mode. 4 Press the Feed button once to return to normal operation, or press and hold the Feed button for at least 3 seconds after the test label prints to reset the printer to the default settings. The sttaus LED will glow red indicating that the printer was reset to the default settings and then cycle to green. Refer to the ESim for the PC4/PF8 Bar Code Label Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 1-960629-xx) for an illustration and explanation of the test label. Creating and Printing Labels The PrinterCompanion CD that ships with the PF8 printers contains software programs that you can use to configure the printer to create a wide variety of labels. These programs include: • LabelShop (v6.12, SP5) • InterDriver (v7.06 M5) • ESim Config Tool (v2.1) Refer to the software documentation on the PrinterCompanion CD for detailed information about using these programs. Loading Media Introduction Both models of the PF8 printers can print on direct thermal media. The PF8t also has the ability to print on thermal transfer media such as self-adhesive labels, non-adhesive tags, or continuous stock. When printing on thermal transfer media you must also install a thermal transfer ribbon. There are three ways of using media on the PF8 printers: 18 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer Tear-Off Tear-Off (straight-through) media is fed out the front of the printers and can be torn off by pulling it upwards against the edge of the top cover. Cut-Off Cut-Off media requires an optional paper cutter fitted on the front of the printer. The cutter is not designed to cut through adhesive and doing so will cause the adhesive to stick to the cutting shears and prevent the cutter from operating. Peel-Off Peel-Off (self-strip) media means that self-adhesive labels are automatically separated from the label backing after printing. Peel-Off media cannot be used with the cutter option. Loading Media for Tear-off Operation To load tear-off media 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Fold the cover upwards/rearwards. 2 Pull or lift the spindle and remove the empty label roll core (if present). PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 19 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer PF8d PF8t Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment. 3 Insert the spindle into the core of a fresh media roll. Rotate the spindle to fit the inside diameter of the core (see the core diameter markings on the spindle). 20 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 4 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward. Note: On the PF8t you will also need to press the locking mechanism and open the print mechanism/ribbon container to load media and access the media adjustment tabs. PF8d PF8t 5 Adjust the label guide to fit the media you are using. PF8d PF8t PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 21 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 6 Close the top cover. On the PF8t you will first need to close the print mechanism/ribbon container before closing the cover. Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media, perform a label gap sensor adjustment as described on page 34. Loading Media for Peel-Off Operation To load peel-off media 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Fold the cover upwards/rearwards. 2 Open the peel-off mechanism on the front of the printer. 3 Pull or lift the spindle and remove the empty label roll core (if present). Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment. 4 Insert the spindle into the core of a fresh media roll. Rotate the spindle to fit the inside diameter of the core (see the core diameter markings on the spindle). 5 Put the label between the label guides and pull it forward. 6 Peel away the label from the first 10 cm (4 in) of the liner. 7 Thread the liner around the peel-off bar and insert inside the peel-off mechanism so that it protrudes from the slot below the mechanism. 8 Hold the labels and pull on the liner until it becomes tight. 9 Close the peel-off mechanism. 10 Close the top cover. Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media, perform a label gap sensor adjustment as described on page 34. 22 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer Loading Media for Cut-Off Operation The cutter (optional accessory) cannot be used to cut through labels, only through the liner between the labels. Cutting through the labels will cause the adhesive to stick to cutting 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 load cut-off media 1 Press the release buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Fold the cover upwards/rearwards. 2 Pull or lift the spindle and remove the empty label roll core (if present). Note: The PF8d spindle lifts up, but remains attached to the printer while the PF8t spindle lifts completely out of the spindle compartment. 3 Insert the spindle into the core of a fresh media roll. Rotate the spindle to fit the inside diameter of the core (see the core diameter markings on the spindle). 4 Put the label between the label guides and pull the label forward. 5 Adjust the label guide to fit the media you are using. 6 Route the media through the slot in the optional cutter mechanism just in front of the tear bar. 7 Close the top cover. Note: If you are loading media for the first time or changing from another type or size of media, perform a label gap sensor adjustment as described on page 34. 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. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 23 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 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. To load a fresh ribbon roll 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Fold the cover upwards/rearwards. 2 Press the green release tabs at the bottom of the top cover on both sides of the printhead. 24 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 3 Lift the print carriage halfway up while keeping the top cover fully opened. Insert a new ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply shaft. 4 Feed the transfer ribbon from the ribbon supply shaft under the printhead. 5 Wrap the ribbon around the ribbon shaft. Using the tape fitted at the front of the ribbon leader, attach the leader to the top of the rewind core. Be careful to center align the ribbon leader with the core. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 25 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 6 Close the print carriage by pressing firmly down on both sides. A loud click indicates the print carriage locked into place. 7 Firmly close the printer’s top cover. 8 Tap the Feed button until the status LED glows green. When you switch between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, or when you switch between different types of transfer ribbon, you can remove a partially used transfer ribbon and save it for later use. To remove a partially used ribbon 1 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Fold the cover upwards/rearwards. 2 Press the green release tabs at the bottom of the top cover on both sides of the printhead and lift the print carriage halfway up while keeping the top cover fully opened. 3 Using a pair of scissors, cut the transfer ribbon just below the rewind roll. 4 Rewind the unused ribbon onto the supply spool. Remove the roll by pushing it to the left until the right end disengages then lift the roll up. Fasten the loose end with a piece of tape or label to prevent the roll from unwrapping. 26 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 5 Remove the rewind roll by pushing it to the left until the right end disengages, then lift out. Dispose of the used ribbon. Note: Keep the ribbon core. You will need it the next time you load ribbon. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 27 Chapter 2 — Installing the Printer 28 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 3 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Use this chapter to troubleshoot and maintain your PF8d and PF8t printers. This chapter contains these sections: • Troubleshooting • Upgrading the Firmware • Cleaning the Case • Cleaning the Printhead • Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure • Adjusting the Print Alignment • Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor • Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 29 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Troubleshooting Problem Solution or Reason LED not green when power 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 active, label not removed. • Make sure correct type of interface cable is securely plugged in to both the printer and computer. Printer seems to be working Direct Thermal Printing but nothing prints. • Check that the heat sensitive side of the media faces the printhead. • 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 faces the media surface. Print quality is poor. Clean the printhead. If cleaning the printhead does not improve print quality, adjust the printhead contact. Partial labels printed. • Print carriage is not completely locked. • Label caught on printhead. Remove label and clean printhead. Printer continues print or • Label caught on the label gap sensor. Open the top cover, feed when it should stop remove the label and clean the printhead using the Cleaning printing. Card or isopropyl alcohol. • Possible firmware problem. Printing stops and indicator • Possible problem with label gap sensor. Perform an auto LED glows orange. adjust in Auto-Sensing mode. • Possible media jam. • Possible firmware problem. Label stuck on roller. Open the peel-off mechanism and peel off the stuck label while manually rotating the roller. Do not use any sharp tools to remove the label. Clean the peel-off mechanism using the Cleaning Card or isopropyl alcohol. Label taken sensor does not • Label/tag bend down due to excessive length and/or too thin hold printing until the label/ or soft media. tag has been removed. • Label or tag too short. • Label taken sensor or cable defective. Indicator LED flashes red Overheated. Wait for the printer to cool down and the indicator and printing is interrupted. LED changes to green and printing (if halted) resumes. 30 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the printer firmware you will need the following: • The Intermec ESim Config Tool for the PF8, which is on the PrinterCompanion CD that ships with the printer, or can be downloaded at www.intermec.com. You can use the Config Tool to download a new firmware version directly to the printer. The Config Tool also supports font downloading and memory partitioning. It supports seven languages and comes with comprehensive online help. • An upgrade file (.ufz). You can also download new upgrade files from www.intermec.com. • A host PC running Microsoft Windows with a USB, parallel, or serial RS-232 connection. Parallel or USB connections are recommended. Cleaning the Case Keep your PF8 printer clean by periodically wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents that will scratch the surface of the case. Cleaning the Printhead Intermec recommends using the special Cleaning Card (P/N 1-110501-00) and the procedure below to clean the printhead before loading a new media roll. To clean the printhead 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Open the top cover/print carriage. 3 Unload the media stock. If you are doing thermal transfer printing, also remove the transfer ribbon. 4 Insert the cleaning card under the print carriage as when loading media. Approximately 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of the card should extend to the front of the printhead. 5 Fold down the print carriage to the locked position. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 31 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 6 Use one hand to hold the printer and the other hand to pull the cleaning card forward until you pull the card out of the printer. 7 Repeat Steps 4-6 to complete a second cleaning pass. 8 Dispose of the used cleaning card and reload media and ribbon supplies. Adjusting the Thermal Printhead Pressure (PF8t only) When you print with different label materials or use different types of ribbons, print quality may affected due to differences in the material. If this happens you will need to adjust the thermal printhead pressure for the type of material you are using. To adjust thermal printhead pressure 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Press the cover open buttons on both sides of the case to open the top cover. Fold the cover upwards/rearwards. 3 Using a straight-slot screwdriver, turn the screws clockwise to increase printhead pressure or counterclockwise to decrease printhead pressure. Adjustment screws (2 places) PF8t 32 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Adjusting the Printhead Alignment You can improve the print quality by adjusting the alignment between the printhead and the platen roller. • Turn the printhead adjusting screw counterclockwise or clockwise to adjust the contact surface (alignment) between the printhead and the platen roller. Adjustment screw PF8t Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor The built-in label taken sensor can be enable to stop printing until a printed label is removed from the printer’s output slot. As long as the label taken sensor detects a label, the printer will be busy and unable to receive data from the host. When you are using the ESim protocol, note the following: • 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 peel-off, tear-off, and cut-off operation, you must adjust the media feed in ESim by using a j command. If you are using InterDriver you can select a mode of operation without issuing commands. You can select the following modes: PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 33 Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer • Tear-off • Peel-off with label taken sensor enabled • Peel-off with label taken sensor disabled 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 if fed past the sensor during printing. The label gap sensor determines the length or tag or labels and controls the media/ ribbon feed accordingly. The label gap sensor is a center-aligned photoelectric sensor that measures the light that passes through the media path. The transparency of the liner of a label supply may change from batch to batch, making it difficult for the sensor to determine the length of the media. If this happens, the status LED will change from green to orange, indicating you need to adjust the sensor using the Auto-Sensing mode. For more information see “Understanding Auto-Sensing Mode” on page 17. 34 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide A Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the PF8d and PF8t printers and their available features and options. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 35 Appendix A — Specifications PF8d Specifications Resolution 8 dot/mm (203 dpi) Print Mode Direct Thermal CPU 32 bit Memory 4MB flash, 8MB SDRAM Print Speed 2, 3, and 4 ips Print Length Max. 1727 mm (68 in) Min. 12.0 mm (0.47 in) Print Width Max. 104 mm (4.09 in) Sensor Type Adjustable reflective sensor, Fixed transmissive sensor center aligned Sensor Detection Label gap and black mark sensing, Label length autosensing and/ or program command setting Media Label roll outside diameter: Max. 127 mm (5 in) Core diameter: 25 mm, 38 mm (1 in, 1.5 in) Width: 25 mm to 118 mm (1 in to 4.65 in) Thickness: 0.05 to 0.18 mm (.002 to .007 in) Firmware ESim (v7.x) Software ActiveX Controls (v1.3) InterDriver (v7.06 M5) ESim Config Tool (v2.1) LabelShop Patch (v6.12 SP5) Resident Fonts 6, 7, 10, 12, 24 points 36 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Appendix A — Specifications Fonts Download Windows bitmap font: Can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally and vertically TrueType Font: v2.xx can be rotated in 4 orientations Image Handling BMP, PCX, Support ICO, WMF, JPG, EMF files through software. Bar Codes Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with check digit, I 2 of 5 with human readable check digit, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, MaxiCode, PDF417, Datamatrix code, QR code, UPC SCC, EAN?UCC composite code Interfaces Serial port: RS-232 (Baud rate: 1200 to 115200, XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS) USB port: v2.0 Parallel port: Compatible mode Control Panel One tri-color power LED, Feed function button. Power Input: ~100-240V 1,6A 50/60 Hz Output: 24V 2,5A Environment Operation: 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) Storage: -20°C to 50°C) (-4°F to 122°F) Certification cULus, FCC Class A, CCC, CE, cUL, BSMI Humidity Operation: 30% to 85%, non-condensing. Free air Storage: 10% to 90%, non-condensing. Free air Printer Dimensions Length: 218 mm (8.58 in) Height: 166 mm (6.53 in) Width: 168 mm (6.61 in) Weight: 2.0 Kg (4.4 lbs) PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 37 Appendix A — Specifications Communication Interfaces Serial Interface Connections Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Host - DB9 Socket Printer - DB9 Plug RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI +5V, max 500ma TXD RXD N/C GND RTS CTS RTS N/C Note: The total current output from the serial port cannot exceed 500 ma. Serial Default: 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF protocol Setting: RTX/CTS RS-232 Housing: 9-pin to 9-pin USB Interface Pin Function 1 2 3 4 VBUS DD+ GND Connector Type: B 38 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Appendix A — Specifications Parallel Interface Pin Function Transmitter 1 2-9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19-30 31 32 33 34-35 36 /Strobe Data 0-7 /Acknowledge Busy /Paper empty /Select /Auto line feed N/C N/C N/C +5V, max 500ma Signal GND /Initialize /Error Signal GND N/C /Select in host/printer host printer printer printer printer host/printer host host/printer printer host/printer Handshake: DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host Interface cable: Parallel cable compatible with PC PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 39 Appendix A — Specifications Internal Interface Pin UART1 Wafer Ethernet Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N.C TXD RXD CTS GND RTS E_MD RTS E_RST +5V GND +5V N.C RXD TXD RTS GND CTS E_MD CTS E_RST +5V GND +5V PF8t Specifications Resolution 8 dot/mm (203 dpi) or 12 dot/mm (300 dpi) Print Mode Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer CPU 32 bit Memory 4MB flash, 8MB SDRAM Print Speed 2, 3, and 4 ips Print Length 203 dpi 300 dpi Max. 1727 mm (68.0 in) Min. 12 mm (0.47 in) Max. 900 mm (35.43 in) Min. 12 mm (0.47 in) Print Width Max. 104 mm (4.09 in) Sensor Type Adjustable reflective sensor, Fixed transmissive sensor center aligned 40 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Appendix A — Specifications Sensor Detection Label gap and black mark sensing, Label length autosensing and/ or program command setting Media Label roll outside diameter: Max. 127 mm (5.00 in) Core diameter: 25 mm, 38 mm (1 in, 1.5 in) Width: 25 mm to 118 mm (1 in to 4.65 in) Thickness: 0.05 to 0.18 mm (.0025 to .0098 in) Firmware ESim (v7.x) Software ActiveX Controls (v1.3) InterDriver (v7.06 M5) ESim Config Tool (v2.1) LabelShop Patch (v6.12 SP5) Resident Fonts 203 dpi: 6, 7, 10, 12, 24 points 300 dpi: 4, 6, 8, 10, 21 points Fonts Download Windows bitmap font: can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally and vertically TrueType Font: v2.xx can be rotated in 4 orientations Image Handling BMP, PCX, Support ICO, WMF, JPG, EMF files through software. Bar Codes Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with check digit, I 2 of 5 with human readable check digit, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, MaxiCode, PDF417, Datamatrix code, QR code, UPC SCC, EAN?UCC composite code Interfaces Serial port: RS-232 (Baud rate: 4800 to 115200, XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS) USB port: v2.0 Parallel port: Compatible mode Control Panel One tri-color power LED, Feed function button PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 41 Appendix A — Specifications Power Input: ~100-240V 1,6A 50/60 Hz Output: 24V 2,5A Environment Operation: 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) Storage: -20°C to 50°C) (-4°F to 122°F) Certification cULus, FCC Class A, CCC, CE, cUL, BSMI Humidity Operation: 30% to 85%, non-condensing. Free air Storage: 10% to 90%, non-condensing. Free air Printer Dimensions Length: 285 mm (11.2 in) Height: 172 mm (6.8 in) Width: 226 mm (8.9 in) Weight: 2.5 Kg (5.5 lbs) Communication Interfaces Serial Interface Connections Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Host - DB9 Socket Printer - DB9 Plug RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI +5V, max 500ma TXD RXD N/C GND RTS CTS RTS N/C Note: The total current output from the serial port cannot exceed 500 ma. Serial Default: 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF protocol Setting: RTX/CTS 42 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Appendix A — Specifications RS-232 Housing: 9-pin to 9-pin USB Interface Pin Function 1 2 3 4 VBUS DD+ GND Connector Type: B Parallel Interface Pin Function Transmitter 1 2-9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19-30 31 32 33 34-35 36 /Strobe Data 0-7 /Acknowledge Busy /Paper empty /Select /Auto line feed N/C N/C N/C +5V, max 500ma Signal GND /Initialize /Error Signal GND N/C /Select in host/printer host printer printer printer printer host/printer host host/printer printer host/printer Handshake: DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host Interface cable: Parallel cable compatible with PC PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 43 Appendix A — Specifications Internal Interface Pin UART1 Wafer Ethernet Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N.C TXD RXD CTS GND RTS E_MD RTS E_RST +5V GND +5V N.C RXD TXD RTS GND CTS E_MD CTS E_RST +5V GND +5V Pin UART2 Wafer Expansion Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 +5V CTS TXD RTS RXD GND +5V RTS RXD CTS TXD GND Accessories You can use these accessories (sold and ordered separately) with the PF8 printers. Installation instructions are provided in each kit. Serial and parallel cables, media, and transfer ribbons are also available for the PF8 printers. To order accessories, media, or transfer ribbon, contact your local Intermec sales representative. Cutter Kit The cutter is designed to cut off continuous paper-based stock or liner between labels. 44 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide Appendix A — Specifications Stripper Module The self-strip feature peels the label away from the liner (backing paper) and presents the label to the operator for easier and faster on-demand labeling. PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide 45 Appendix A — Specifications 46 PF8d/PF8t Printers User’s Guide B Media Specifications This appendix explains the different types of media that the PF8 printers can use and indicates the allowed dimensions of that media. PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide 47 Appendix B — Media Specifications Direct Thermal Media Intermec offers a premium and an economy grade of direct thermal media for the PF8 printers: Premium 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 Thermal Top Thermal Top High Speed Duratherm Ltg. Duratherm IR 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 Thermal Eco Board Duratherm II 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 48 Europe North America TTR Uncoated Not Available PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Chapter B — Media Specifications Coated Papers Coated papers have various coat-weight, smoothness, and gloss. To be used with HP/TMX2200 and GP/TMX1500 ribbons. Examples of Coated Papers Europe North America TTR Matte TTR Premium TTR Premium Board Duratran II Duratran II Tag 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 TTR Gloss Polyethylene Duratran II Kimdura 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 PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide 49 Appendix B — Media Specifications 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. Note: Intermec thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for the PF8 printheads. 50 PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Chapter B — Media Specifications Labels Media width includes liner (a) Maximum:116.0 mm (4.57 in) Minimum: 25.0 mm (1 in) Label length (b) Minimum: 6.35 mm (0.25 in) Label gap height (c) Maximum: 10 mm (0.39 in) Minimum: 2 mm (0.08 in) Liner Opacity: 75% a b c LABELS PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide 51 Appendix B — Media Specifications Tags and Strip with Slots Tag or strip width (a) Maximum: 116.0 mm (4.57 in) Minimum: 25.0 mm (1.00 in) Tag length (b) Minimum: 6.35 mm (0.25 in) Detection slot width (c) Minimum: 14 mm (0.55 in) Detection slot height (d) Maximum: 10 mm (0.39 in) Minimum: 1 mm (0.08 in) The label gap sensor is offset 4.5 mm (0.177 in) to the right of the center of the media path. a b c d TICKETS,TAGS, & CONTINUOUS STRIP 52 PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Chapter B — Media Specifications Tags and Strip with Black Marks Tag or strip width (a) Maximum: 116.0 mm (4.57 in) Minimum: 25.0 mm (1.00 in) Tag length (b) Minimum: 6.35 mm (0.25 in) Detection slot/Black mark width (c) Minimum: 28 mm (1.10 in) Black mark height (d) Maximum: 10 mm (0.39 in) Minimum: 3 mm (0.12 in) The black mark sensor is offset 10 mm (0.394 in) to the right of the center of the media path. Max. reflectance 5% at 940 nanometer. Carbon black. a b c d TICKETS,TAGS, & CONTINUOUS STRIP PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide 53 Appendix B — Media Specifications Plain Continuous Stock The PF8 printers can use continuous stock without any detection slots or black marks. The printer must be set for continuous stock by using the ESim Q command (see ESim 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) a CONTINUOUS STRIP 54 PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com PF8d/PF8t Printer User’s Guide *934-011-002* P/N 934-011-002
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