Intermec PF8D User Manual

Chapter 1 — Using the PF8 Printers
PF8d and PF8t Desktop Printer User’s Guide 33
5 Press the Feed button once to return to normal operation.
Or, press and hold the Feed button for at least 3 seconds after the
test label prints to reset the printer to the default settings. The
status LED turns red to indicate that the printer was reset to the
default settings, and then it turns green.
Creating and Printing Labels
The easiest way to create and print labels, is to use the LabelShop®
label design software. You can download LabelShop from the
PrinterCompanion CD that shipped with your printer or from the
PF8 Downloads page on the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com.
You can also use ESim to create and print labels. For more
information, see the ESim for the PC4, PF8, PD41, and PD42 Printer
Programmer’s Reference Manual.
To download and install LabelShop (serial or parallel connection)
1 Use the Windows Control Panel Add/Remove Programs feature to
uninstall all previous versions of LabelShop and service packs for
LabelShop from your PC.
2 Connect your printer to your PC with a serial or parallel cable. For
help, see “Connecting the Printer to Your PC” on page 38.
3 Download LabelShop from the PrinterCompanion CD or the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com, and install the
application on your PC.
4 Download LabelShop Service Pack 5 from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com, and install the service pack in the same
directory as LabelShop on your PC.
To download and install LabelShop (USB connection)
1 Use the Windows Control Panel Add/Remove Programs feature to
uninstall all previous versions of LabelShop and service packs for
LabelShop from your PC.
2 Connect your printer to your PC with a USB cable. For help, see
“Connecting the Printer to Your PC” on page 38.

Intermec PF8D Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
RS-232 ports	1
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
Connectivity technology	Wired
Flash memory	4 MB
Certification	CE, FCC Class A, cULus, UL, GS, TUVGS, CCC, C-TICK, BSMI
Internal memory	8 MB
Built-in barcodes	MaxiCode, PDF417
Page description languages	EPL
Form factor	Desktop
Dimensions (WxDxH)	168 x 218 x 116 mm
Compatible operating systems	Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Pro/Server 2003/Vista
Core diameter	25.4 mm
Ribbon length	274.32 m
Maximum media length	1727 mm
Maximum roll diameter	127 mm
Supported paper width	104 mm
Maximum media length (imperial)	68 \
Supported paper width (imperial)	4.1 \
Power requirements	100–240 V AC/50–60 Hz, 1.9 A
AC adapter output current	3 A
AC adapter output voltage	24 V
Storage temperature (T-T)	40 - 104 °F
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2000 g