Setting emulation mode – IBM EasyCoder 3400e User Manual

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Setting Emulation Mode

If you are replacing an Intermec 8636 or 8646 printer with a 3400e printer, you can
keep your existing network, hardware, software, and label formats by using Emulation
mode. The labels produced on your new printer will look like the ones that your old
86XX printer printed.

There are three ways to set the printer to Emulation mode:

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Use the DIP switches in the Test and Service DIP switch bank. For help, see the
following procedure.

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Use PrintSet to select either 100 dpi (10 mil) or 66 dpi (15 mil) mode. For help, see
the PrintSet online help.

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Use the IPL command set to select Emulation mode. For help, see the IPL
Programming Reference Manual.

To set the printer to Emulation mode using DIP switches

1. Upload label formats, fonts, and graphics from the 8636 or 8646 printer to the host

computer.

2. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position.

3. Disconnect the 86XX printer and install your printer. See Chapter 1 for information

on installing your printer.

4. Press and hold the Feed/Pause button while turning on the printer. The printer

prints the hardware configuration label.

5. In the top bank of the Test and Service DIP switches, turn on switches 1 and 3 and

turn off switch 2.

6. Use the table below to help you choose the appropriate DIP switch settings:

Setting

Description

Emulation 10 mil

The printer emulates an 8636 or 8646 printer printing multiples
of 10 mil (0.01 inch) drag and 10 mil (0.01 inch) picket bar
codes.

Emulation 15 mil

The printer emulates an 8636 or 8646 printer printing multiples
of 10 mil (0.01 inch) drag and 15 mil (0.015 inch) picket bar
codes.

Advanced 5 mil
(default)

The printer uses the 3400 command set and prints in multiples of
5 mil (0.005 inch) drag and 5 mil (0.005 inch) picket bar codes.

7. To enable 10 mil emulation, turn on DIP switch 4 and turn off DIP switch 5.

To enable 15 mil emulation, turn on DIP switches 4 and 5.

To enable 5 mil Advanced mode, turn off DIP switches 4 and 5.