Intermec EasyCoder PF4i Service Manual

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Appendix B—Firmware Upgrading
Introduction
All EasyCoder PF2/4i-series printers can use both Fingerprint v8.xx and
IPL v2.xx fi rmware. There are many ways to upgrade or exchange printer’s
fi rmware. Use the most convenient way. You can either do it from host by
sending the fi le to the printer or by inserting a CompactFlash card in the
memory card slot at the printer’s rear plate. There are 3 different fi le types
containing the fi rmware. The fi le types are related to the way of upgrade
procedure. The fi les can be obtained from Intermec.
File Description
Another format is .uff fi les, which are created by, for instance, NetPrintSet.
They contain the kernel and optional instructions (if necessary), images,
fonts, etc. To be stored in CompactFlash memory cards.
General Principles
• During upgrading, do not switch off the printer. Wait and follow the
prompts in the printer’s display.
• If changing fi rmware from IPL to Fingerprint, we recommend to erase
memory to factory setup setting [FORMAT "/c",A] after the upgrade
procedure is completed.
• Some update of Fingerprint may show the error “mcs: Error during
setup” at host terminal. This just means that there was an instruction
that erased "/c" [FORMAT "/c",A]. This is a normal condition! The
error shows that no setup fi le [.setup.saved] is detected on "/c". The
"/rom" setup fi le is copied automatically into "/c" which gives printer a
factory setup setting.
• If an EasyLAN interface board is installed, by default only admin is
allowed to upgrade. See EasyLAN User's Guide for more information.
File name Type of fi le
1-972020-xx.bin (for FP)
1-972105-xx.bin (for IPL)
These .bin fi les contain the fi rmware kernel fi le only. To
be sent on serial port to printer using a communication
program, for example HyperTerminal or Printset, or via
FTP. Can also be stored on a CompactFlash card.
1-972021-xx.bin (for FP)
1-972106-xx.bin (for IPL)
These .bin fi les contain the fi rmware kernel fi le and the
factory default setup parameter values. To be stored on a
CompactFlash card.
Note: These fi les remove all fi les except the fi rmware
fi les, so it is advised to make a backup before running
such a fi le. They are primarily intended to allow restor-
ing forgotten passwords.

Intermec EasyCoder PF4i Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Standard interfaces	RS-232, USB 2.0
Internal memory	16 MB
Power consumption (standby)	15 W
Power consumption (printing)	300 W
Media thickness	3/7.5 mm
Maximum label width	104 mm
Maximum label length	0.4 m
Maximum roll diameter	152.4 /213 mm
Maximum internal memory	1 GB
Supported network protocols	TCP/IP, LPR/LPD, FTP, BOOTP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMPv3, SMTP, SNMP-MIB II
Product color	Blue, Silver
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	40 - 104 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	405 mm
Width	244 mm
Height	178 mm
Weight	8000 g