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Communicating With the Printer
You are now ready to print labels by downloading data from the host to your 4420 or 4440 printer.
Downloading is the universal term used to describe the transfer of information from the host to any
connected peripheral device, such as your printer. When you transfer data from your printer to
the host, you are performing a process called uploading.
You can use several methods to download information in your data collection system. The follow-
ing sections describe different ways to communicate with the printer.
Using the PrintSet Software
Use the PrintSet application software supplied with your printer to easily configure your printer
from your PC. You can also use PrintSet to:
• download graphics and fonts (including TrueType).
• print test labels.
• download configuration files.
Refer to the PrintSet online help for information on using PrintSet.
Using the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Command Set
You can create labels by downloading formats (designs) and data with IPL commands. You can
use IPL commands to perform any function or activate any feature of the printer except for those
features or functions that you set with the DIP switches. For help using IPL commands, see the
IPL Programming Reference Manual. You can find the IPL Programming Reference Manual on the
Internet at www.intermec.com/manuals/manuals.htm.
Using Third-Party Software
You can also use third-party software to set many of the printer parameters. You can configure
additional parameters by using the IPL command set or the printer’s DIP switches.
Use your third-party software to create label formats and convert graphics into a user-defined
character (UDC) format that your printer can interpret. Refer to your third-party documentation
that came with your software and the IPL Programming Reference Manual for more information.
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