Intermec PF4I manual Startup Files

Chapter 3—Starting Up

Startup Files

When the printer is switched on, its behavior depends on the existence of a startup file (autoexec.bat) in its memory. There are two cases:

AThe printer is only fitted with the Intermec Shell file-managing program, which allows the operator to choose between a variety of applications and functions.

BIn addition to Intermec Shell, the printer is also fitted with a custom- made application program that is design to perform a specific task, for example to print tickets, baggage tags, or product labels for a certain company. Such a program may be initiated by a startup file (autoexec. bat) stored in the printer’s permanent memory or in a memory card.

There can be one startup file stored in each of three different parts of the printer’s memory. If there are startup files stored in more than one part, only one will be used with the following priority:

1.An autoexec.bat file stored in a memory card, provided the card was inserted in the printer before the power was switched on.

2.An autoexec.bat file stored in the read/write part of the printer’s per- manent memory (device "/c").

3.The pup.bat file (Intermec Shell) in the read-only part of the printer’s permanent memory (device "/rom").

Note: If you insert a CompactFlash memory card that contains a startup file before you switch on the printer, this startup file will be used instead of Intermec Shell.

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