Intermec PM4I, User Manual

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Chapter 3 — Starting Up
18 EasyCoder PM4i Printer User’s Guide (Fingerprint Version)
Startup Files
When the printer is switched on, its behavior depends on the
existence of a startup file (autoexec.bat) in its memory. There are
two cases:
1 The printer is only fitted with the Intermec Shell file-
managing program, which allows the operator to choose
between a variety of applications and functions.
2
In addition to Intermec Shell, the printer is also fitted with a
custom-made application program that is design to perform a
specifi c task, for example to print tickets, baggage tags, or
product labels for a certain company. Such a program may be
initiated by a startup file (autoexec.bat) stored in the printer’s
permanent memory or in a memory card.
There can be one startup file stored in each of three different
parts of the printer’s memory. If there are startup files stored in
more than one part, only one will be used with the following
priority:
1 An autoexec.bat file stored in a memory card, provided the
card was inserted in the printer before the power was switched
on.
2 An autoexec.bat file stored in the read/write part of the
printer’s permanent memory (device "/c").
3
The pup.bat file (Intermec Shell) in the read-only part of the
printer’s permanent memory (device "/rom").
Memory Card
If you want to use a memory card, you must insert it into the slot
in the printer’s rear plate before you switch on the power. The
memory card must be a CompactFlash card (8 MB-1 GB).
CompactFlash cards marked “CF+” will not work. You can use
the CompactFlash card to expand the printer’s storage memory
("card1:"). There are also three types of preprogrammed
CompactFlash cards:
Note: If you insert a CompactFlash memory card that contains a
startup file before you switch on the printer, this startup file will
be used instead of Intermec Shell.