Intermec PM4I User manual

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[RFID Movement]
[User Manual for Printing Labels]
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[RFID Movement]

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Table of Contents
Safety Summary................................ 3
Introduction....................................... 4
Media Load –Peel Off ..................... 5
Program Usage.................................. 8
Glossary .......................................... 13
Works Cited .................................... 14

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Safety Summary
Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if
the printer is handled, modified, or installed in any way other than
that described in Intermec’s manuals.
• Read this manual carefully before connecting the printer.
• Moving parts are exposed when the side doors are open, so
ensure that the doors are closed before you operate the printer.
• Do not open the front/left-hand cover. Dangerous voltage!
• Do not remove the bottom plate. Dangerous voltage!
• Do not put your fingers inside the print mechanism when the
power is on.
• Make sure that the side door cannot unintentionally swing down
when you have your fingers or hands inside the media
compartment. Risk of injury because of the weight of the side
door!
• Place the printer on an even surface which can support its weight
of approximately 13.5 kg (30 pounds) plus supplies.
• Do not spray the printer with water. If you are using a hose to
clean the premises in an industrial environment, remove the printer
or protect it carefully from spray and moisture.
• Carefully read the warning text on the envelope before using a
cleaning.
(Intermec)

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Introduction
The following is a user’s manual for the purpose of printing
RFID labels with an Intermec PM4I label printer using Seagull
Scientific Bartender Software.

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Media Load –Peel Off
The EasyCoder PM4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and
continuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case
when self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately
after printing, which requires optional integral self-strip unit with
liner take-up. This is also known as “Self-strip” operation.
Peel-off operation cannot be performed when an optional fan-fold
guide fitted. Peel-off can only be used for:
• Self-adhesive labels with liner, an optional label-taken sensor can
hold the printing of the next label in a batch until the present label
has been removed.
Note: Save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to
the media roll. You will need this number to set the media
sensitivity.
Note: Peel-off operation sets high demands on the media in regard
of label stiffness, release characteristics of the adhesive and liner,
resistance against electrostatic charging etc., so the labels will be
dispensed properly. Consult your media supplier or test the media
to ascertain that it is suitable for your application.
(Intermec)

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Figure 1: Loading Tags Started
Figure 2: Loading Tags Continued

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Figure 3: Finishing Loading Tags
(Intermec)

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Program Usage
Step 1
Find the program icon (Bartender) on the desktop and double
click it to open up the printing software.
Figure 4: Program Icon

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Step 2
The user is presented with a blank label format which they
have set up in advance; you must then click the print button in
the toolbar
Figure 5: Opening the Program

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Step 3
When you select the print button, you will be prompted for the
product code of Field Aviation for part numbers which must
be input in the database prior to use.
Figure 6: Inputting Product Numbers

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Step 4
After you have selected a valid product number you will be
prompted for a Lot Number to associate with the product, as
well as the number of labels that you would like to print.
Figure 7: Inputting Lot and Quantity

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Step 5
When you have selected the number of tags that you would like
to print the printer will begin its operation and a tag will be
printed. The corresponding highlighted colors on the tag show
lot number, serial number and product number in the
database.
Figure 8: Completed Label

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Glossary
RFID: Radio Frequency Identification
PM4I Label Printer: A thermal label printer that can write
information to both thermal labels and the RFID tag inlay
at the same time
Serial Number: A unique identifier for products
Lot Number: A number associated with the production
line run of an inventory part
Product Number: A number assigned to the product part
Field Aviation Product Number: A number assigned by
Field Aviation at the time of Production in their proprietary
inventory system

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Works Cited
Intermec. (n.d.). Retrieved 04 11, 2012, from Intermec PM4I User
Guide: http://www.intermec.ch/pdf/barcode-
etikettendrucker/handbuch_pm4i_ipl.pdf