Programming instructions

Intermec Fingerprint v7.61 – Programmer’s Reference Manual Ed. 7 7
Chapter 1 Introduction
Intermec Fingerprint is a BASIC-inspired, printer-resident programming
language that has been developed for use with the Intermec EasyCoder XP-
and EasyCoder F-series of direct thermal and thermal transfer printers.
The Intermec Fingerprint fi rmware is an easy-to-use intelligent programming
tool for label formatting and printer customizing, which allows you to
design your own label formats and write your own printer application
software.
You may easily create a printer program by yourself that exactly fulfi ls your
own unique requirements. Improvements or changes due to new demands
can be implemented quickly and without vast expenses.
Intermec Fingerprint also contains an easy-to-use slave protocol, called
Intermec Direct Protocol. It allows layouts and variable data to be downloaded
from the host and combined into labels, tickets and tags with a minimum
of programming. Intermec Direct Protocol also includes a versatile error
handler and a fl exible counter function.
This Reference Manual contains detailed information on all programming
instructions in the Intermec Fingerprint programming language in alphabetical
order. It also contains other program-related information that is common for all
Intermec Fingerprint-compatible printer models from Intermec.
All information needed by the operator, like how to run the printer, how
to load the media or ribbon supply and how to maintain the printer, can
be found in the User’s Guide and the Installation & Operation manual
for the printer model in question.
In the Installation & Operation manual for each type of printer, you will
fi nd information on installation, setup, print resolution, media specifi cations,
relations between printhead and media, and other technical information,
which is specifi c for each printer model.
The Intermec Fingerprint v7.xx Programmer’s Guide supplements the
Reference Manual and gives a comprehensive introduction to Fingerprint
programming, even if some new features introduced with Fingerprint
v7.61 are not included.
IMPORTANT!
Note that version 7.0 and later versions of Intermec Fingerprint only apply
to the EasyCoder XP- and EasyCoder F-series printers. Current and
phased-out printer models not supporting Intermec Fingerprint 7.xx, but
restricted to Intermec Fingerprint 6.xx, are:
EasyCoder 101 EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
EasyCoder 201 IIS EasyCoder 201 II E EasyCoder 201 II SA
EasyCoder 401
EasyCoder 401 LinerLess
EasyCoder 501 S EasyCoder 501 E EasyCoder 501 SA
EasyCoder 501 Ticketing EasyCoder 501 LinerLess
EasyCoder 601 S EasyCoder 601 E
There are also a number of non Fingerprint-compatible printers in the
Intermec EasyCoder product range.
Preface