Intermec 3400

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Setting Emulation Mode
If you are replacing an Intermec 8636 or 8646 printer with a 3400, 3440, or 3600
printer, you can keep your existing network, hardware, software, and label
formats by using Emulation mode. The labels produced on your new printer
will look like the ones that your old 86XX printer printed.
There are three ways to set the printer to Emulation mode:
• Use the DIP switches in the Test and Service DIP switch bank. For help, see
the following procedure.
• Use PrintSet to select either 100 dpi (10 mil) or 66 dpi (15 mil) mode. For
help, see the PrintSet online help.
• Use the IPL command set to select Emulation mode. For help, see the
IPL
Programming Reference Manual
.
To set the printer to Emulation mode using DIP switches
1. Upload label formats, fonts, and graphics from the 8636 or 8646 printer to
the host computer.
2. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position.
3. Disconnect the 86XX printer and install your printer. See Chapter 1 for
information on installing your printer.
4. Press and hold the Feed/Pause button while turning on the printer. The
printer prints the hardware configuration label.
5. In the top bank of the Test and Service DIP switches, turn on switches 1 and
3 and turn off switch 2.
6. Use the table below to help you choose the appropriate DIP switch settings:
Setting Description
Emulation 10 mil The printer emulates an 8636 or 8646 printer printing
multiples of 10 mil (0.01 inch) drag and 10 mil (0.01 inch)
picket bar codes.
Emulation 15 mil The printer emulates an 8636 or 8646 printer printing
multiples of 10 mil (0.01 inch) drag and 15 mil (0.015 inch)
picket bar codes.
Advanced 5 mil
(default)
The printer uses the 3400 and 3600 command set and
prints in multiples of 5 mil (0.005 inch) drag and 5 mil
(0.005 inch) picket bar codes.
Advanced 2.5 mil
(default on 3440)
The printer uses the 3440 command set and prints in
multiples of 2.5 mil (0.0025 inch) drag and 2.5 mil (0.0025
inch) picket bar codes.