Intermec PX4i

Chapter 2 — Connecting the Printer
60 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User’s Manual
If you are using a parallel port to communicate with the printer, you
need:
• an IEEE 1284 interface adapter installed in the printer. If you do
not have the parallel interface installed in your printer, you can
purchase the field installable option and have it installed by an
authorized Intermec service technician. For help, contact your
Intermec representative.
• a parallel cable to run between the printer and the PC.
To connect your printer to a PC parallel port
• Connect the IEEE 1284 cable connector to the interface adapter
port on the back of the printer and connect the other end of the
cable into a parallel port on the PC.
Connecting the Printer to Your Network
You can connect your printer to your network using the:
• integrated Ethernet interface.
• optional 802.11 wireless interface.
These network interfaces provide features such as security, FTP server,
web server, and Alert handling.
Setting Up Ethernet Communications
Use the Ethernet port to set up the PX4i or PX6i as a network printer.
If Ethernet is selected as your Network Type, when you turn on your
printer, it automatically retrieves an IP address from the network
(DHCP+BOOTP). You can use the network connection with
LabelShop or the Intermec InterDriver. You can also use this
connection to send commands directly to the printer through a
terminal connection (Telnet) or FTP.