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Chapter 1 - Using the Printer Intake slot for external media supply Wireless antenna connector (option) On/Oﬀ switch CompactFlash (CF) card slot Ethernet interface Back View Provision for IEEE parallel interface board RS-232 serial interface AC Power cord socket USB interface USB host port Machine label Intake slot for external media supply Selecting a Printer Language Your printer comes loaded with different printer command languages. The first time you start your printer, you are prompted to select the command language. The printer language you choose affects the functionality of the printer and how you interact with it. Printer Command Language Descriptions Printer Language Description Fingerprint Intermec Fingerprint is a BASIC-inspired programming language you use to design label formats and write custom printer application software. Intermec Printer IPL is an easy-to-use programming language that lets you Language (IPL) design, download, and modify formats. ZSim ZSim is a Zebra™ interpreter program that interprets ZPL II or later programs. To setup, configure, and use ZSim, see the ZSim Programmer's Guide. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 3

Section	Page
Send Feedback	12
Global Services and Support	12
Warranty Information	12
Web Support	12
Send Feedback	12
Telephone Support	12
Who Should Read This Manual	13
Related Documents	13
Chapter 1 - Using the Printer	15
Learning About the Printers	16
Identifying the Parts of the Printer	16
Selecting a Printer Language	17
Understanding the Control Panel	19
Understanding the Buttons	19
Understanding the LEDs	20
Understanding the Screen	21
Understanding the Printer Sounds	21
Loading Media	21
Loading Media for Tear-Off Printing	22
Loading Media for Peel-Off Printing	29
Loading Media for Cut-Off Printing	38
Loading Media for Internal Batch Takeup Printing	46
Loading Media for Printing From an External Supply	55
Loading Ribbon	57
Printing a Test Label	65
Creating and Printing Labels	67
Printing on RFID Media	68
Chapter 2 - Connecting the Printer	69
Connecting the Printer to Your PC	70
Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the Serial Port	70
Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the USB Device Port	71
Connecting the Printer to a PC Through the IEEE 1284 Port	71
Connecting the Printer to Your Network	72
Setting Up Ethernet Communications	72
Manually Configuring IP Settings	74
Setting Up 802.11 Radio Communications	75
Configuring 802.11 Wireless Security Using Fingerprint	78
Configuring 802.11 Wireless Security Using IPL	81
Connecting Peripherals to the USB Host Port	84
Using a USB Mass Storage Device	85
Connecting a Keyboard to the USB Host Port	85
Connecting a Bar Code Scanner to the USB Host Port	86
Connecting a USB Hub to the USB Host Port	86
Chapter 3 - Configuring the Printer	87
Configuring Your Printer	88
Configuring Your Printer From the Screen	88
Configuring Your Printer From the Printer Home Page	90
Configuring Communications Settings	91
Configuring Media Settings	91
Configuring RFID Settings (Printer With RFID Option)	92
Configuring Print Engine Settings	93
Configuring Web Shell Settings	94
Configuring Alerts	95
Configuring General Network Settings	97
Configuring Mail Settings	99
Configuring SNMP Settings	101
Configuring TCP/IP Settings	103
Configuring the Network Type	105
Configuring Avalanche Settings	106
Configuring SmartSystems Settings	107
Configuring Wireless LAN Settings	108
Configuring 802.1x Settings	110
Configuring Your Printer With PrintSet	112
Configuring Your Printer With Commands Sent From Your PC	112
Configuring Your Printer Using SmartSystems Foundation	113
Configuring Your Printer Using Wavelink Avalanche	114
Choosing an Ethernet or Wireless Network	114
Choosing the Network Type From the Printer Screen	115
Choosing the Network Type Using Printer Commands	115
Upgrading Firmware	116
Downloading Fonts and Graphics	118
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer	119
Troubleshooting the Printer	120
Contacting Product Support	120
Understanding Error Messages	121
Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions	125
Resetting the Printer	131
Adjusting the Printer	132
Adjusting the Pressure Arm	132
Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor	133
Adjusting the Printhead Pressure	137
Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor	138
Maintaining the Printer	139
Cleaning the Printer	139
Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer	140
Cleaning the Media Guides	140
Cleaning the Printhead	142
Replacing the Printhead	144
Appendix A - Specifications	151
Specifications	152
Interfaces	154
RS-232 Serial Interface	154
USB Interface	155
USB Host Interface	156
Ethernet Interface	156
Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface	157
Media Specifications	158
Accessories for the Printer	169
Appendix B - Default Settings	171
Default Configuration	172
Fingerprint Default Configuration	172
IPL Default Configuration	175
Appendix C - Fingerprint and IPL Setup Menus	179
Fingerprint Setup Menus	180
Fingerprint Main Level Setup Menu	180
Fingerprint Ser-Com,UART1 Menu	180
Fingerprint Net-Com,NET1 Menu	180
Fingerprint COM Menu	181
Fingerprint Network Menu	181
Fingerprint RFID Menu	181
Fingerprint Feedadj Menu	181
Fingerprint Media Menu	182
Fingerprint Print Defs Menu	183
IPL Setup Menus	184
IPL Main Level Setup Menu	184
IPL Ser-Com Menu	184
IPL COM Menu	184
IPL Network Menu	185
IPL RFID Menu	185
IPL Test/Service Menu	185
IPL Media Menu	186
IPL Configuration Menu	186
Appendix D - Advanced Configuration	187
Printer File System (Fingerprint)	188
Device Tree Structure	188
Devices and Directories	188
Customizing the Printer Home Page	190
Web Style Guide Files	191
Content of a Web Style Guide File	191
Required Environment Variables	191
Optional Environment Variables	192
x-www-url-Encoding Syntax Rules	193
Memory and Storage	194
Creating a Web Style Guide File	194
Index	195
Numerics	196
A	196
B	196
C	196
D	196
E	197
F	197
G	197
H	197
I	198
K	198
L	198
M	199
N	199
O	199
P	199
R	200
S	201
T	201
U	202
V	202
W	202