How do I set up an Intermec printer?

Use the Intermec printer to print bar code labels through a serial, LPT, or network (NIC) connection. You first need to set up the printer and computer to communicate with each other. You then need to set up FleetAnywhere, CommAnywhere, or RailAnywhere to use the correct printer codes.

Tip: If you attach an Intermec label printer to a client workstation, it limits printer access from other workstations and is therefore not recommended. If a workstation is shut down, for example, all printers attached to it are disabled. If you attach an Intermec label printer to a print server, it can accommodate multiple jobs and can remain in operation after workstations are shut down.

Enable the printer and computer to communicate

Step 1. Unzip and save the two files in Intermec.zip:

DOS command scripts: set1.cmd and set2.cmd (COM2 and COM2, respectively; substitute set1.cmd or set2.cmd [based on your com port] for setmode.cmd in the steps that follow)
File with Intermec printer commands: binlab.txt

Step 2. Connect the printer to either the COM1 or COM2 communications port on the computer.

Step 3. Turn off the printer.

Step 4. Reboot the computer.

Step 5. Move or copy the setmode.cmd file (from step 1) to the root of your C:\ drive.

Step 6. Open the setmode.cmd file in a text editor and edit it to point to the applicable com port (either com1 or com2).

Step 7. Save the file.

Step 8. Run the setmode.cmd file from a DOS prompt:

a. From a command prompt, type c:\setmode.cmd

b. Press Enter.

Step 9. Turn on the printer.

Step 10. Move or copy the binlab.txt file (from step 1) to the root of your C:\ drive.

Step 11. To test print, from a command prompt, type copy binlab.txt com1

Note: If you are using COM2, change the command to use COM2.

A successful test prints one label for the part NUTS AND BOLTS. It proves that the printer and computer are set up and communicating correctly.

Set up label printer types, printer devices/queues, and reports to use the correct codes

Part labels and bin labels use different codes, so you must set up two printer devices/queues and make sure that each uses the correct label printer type. Make sure that you have successfully printed a test label before you perform these steps. You can set up multiple label types (e.g., bin label, control label, part receipt label) that use the same printer type.

Step 1. Start FleetAnywhere, CommAnywhere, or RailAnywhere.

Step 2. Go to System Mgmt -> Setup -> Printers -> Label Printer Types.

Step 3. In the Printer Type field, select the applicable printer type and click Prepare For Copy .

Step 4. In the Printer Type field, type the applicable printer type.

Step 5. In the Label Type field, select BIN LABEL.

Step 6. Click Process .

Set up part labels

Step 1. Go to System Mgmt -> Setup -> Printers -> Printer Devices/Queues.

Step 2. Click Prepare for Insert .

Step 3. Select or complete the following:

a. Printer ID: BIN LABEL PRINTER

b. Description: BIN LABEL PRINTER

c. Printer type: select applicable printer type

d. Device/queue name: COM1:9600:E:7:1

Note: If you are using COM2, replace COM1 with COM2.

Step 4. Select the Send output to client station checkbox.

Step 5. Click Process .

Add the printer devices/queues for users who print labels

You need to set up the printer ID to be the default label printer for users. Once you set up the printer device/queue to send the output to a TXT file, you need to direct all control label message printouts to correct printer device/queue.

Step 1. Go to System Mgmt -> Setup -> Access Rights-> Users.

Step 2. On the Printers tab, filter on and retrieve data for the users who print labels.

Step 3. Click Prepare for Update and add the applicable bin label and receipt label printers for the users.

Step 4. Click Process .

Tip: Use the BIN LABEL PRINTER to print bin labels, such as the BIN LABELS report and the BIN LABELS screen. Use the RECEIPT LABEL PRINTER to print parts labels, such as from the Quick Orders and Receipts screens.

Fix the Bin Label report

Step 1. Go to Queries/Reports -> Query/Report Generator.

Step 2. In the grid in the top section of the screen, scroll down to and select PR:BIN LABELS.

Step 3. On the User-defined Items tab, in the box in the bottom left, click partid.

Step 4. Toward the end of the line of text in the top portion of the screen, change F<ETX> to F;<ETX>

Step 5. Go to the Manage tab and click the Save Report button.