Intermec PD41 manual Connecting the Printer through the USB interface

Chapter 1 — Getting Started

Connecting the Printer through the USB interface

In order to use the USB connection, you need to install the Intermec InterDriver software on your computer. This can be found on the PrinterCompanion CD along with instructions on how to install it. The USB interface is not suitable for terminal connections and thus not for programming.

Connecting the Printer to a Network

The printer is set to automatically receive an IP number from the network (DHCP). The blue Ready-to-Work LED is lit steadily if the printer has been succesfully connected to the network. The IP number will be printed on the test label (see next section on how to print test labels), which can be used to check the printer’s settings on the printer home page. This is accessed by entering the printer’s IP number in the adress field of your web browser, for example http://255.255.255.001

If your network does not assign IP numbers automatically, or the Ready-to-Work indicator is flashing to indicate a network error, you can use PrintSet 4 (found on the Printer Companion CD) to correct the network settings. Alternatively, set up a terminal connection through the serial interface and use the Fingerprint SETUP command. See Chapter 5, “Configuring Setup”, or refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v10.X.X Programmer’s Reference

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The network connection can be used either with LabelShop or the Intermec InterDriver. It can also be used to directly send commands to the printer through a terminal connection, such as one established through the Windows HyperTerminal program. In this case, it utilizes the Raw TCP protocol through port 9100.

Connecting the Printer through the Serial Port

The serial connection can be used either with LabelShop or the Intermec InterDriver. It can also be used to directly send commands to the printer through a terminal connection, such as one established through the Windows HyperTerminal program. The printer’s default serial communication settings are: baud rate 9600, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. See Appendix C, “Setup parameters,” for more information.

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