Programming instructions

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Intermec Fingerprint 6.13 – Programmer's Guide
1. INTRODUCTION, cont'd.
2. Preface
Intermec Fingerprint is a Basic-inspired, printer-
resident programming language that has been de-
veloped for use with computer-controlled direct
thermal and thermal transfer printers manufactured
by Intermec Technologies Corp.
The Intermec Fingerprint firmware is an easy-to-
use intelligent programming tool for label format-
ting 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 your-
self that exactly fulfils your own unique require-
ments. Improvements or changes due to new de-
mands can be implemented quickly and without
vast expenses.
This version (6.13) of the Intermec Fingerprint
programming language has been further enhanced
by a number of new program instructions. It also
includes the Intermec Direct Protocol for combin-
ing variable input data from a host with predefined
label layouts, but is still compatible with all its
forerunners. A concise list of new features is found
on next page.
This tutorial manual describes how to start up
Intermec Fingerprint programming and how to use
the various instructions in their proper context.
Programming instructions are explained only
briefly. The Intermec Direct Protocol is described
in a separate Programmer's Guide.
The Intermec Fingerprint Reference Manual con-
tains detailed information on all programming in-
structions in the Intermec Fingerprint program-
ming language in alphabetical order. It also con-
tains other types of program-related information
that are 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 paper supply and
how to maintain the printer, can be found in the
Operator's Guide and User's Manual for the printer
model in question and in the software manuals, e.g.
Intermec Shell or Intermec Stand-Alone Concept.
The Technical Manual for each printer model
provides information on installation, setup, den-
sity, paper specifications, positioning, and other
technical data, which are specific for the printer
model in question. It also includes information on
optional equipment like interface boards, sensors,
cutters, and memory cards.
Intermec Fingerprint 6.13 supports:
• Intermec Shell 4.01 Enhanced & Standard
Startup program for EasyCoder printers with or
without a built-in keyboard
• Intermec Stand-Alone Concept
Startup program for EasyCoder Stand-Alone
printers, i.e. for printers without permanent
computer connection.
• Intermec LabelShop
A series of label-editing program for varrious
versions of MS Windows.
• Intermec Windows Drivers
For using an EasyCoder printer with most
programs run under various versions of MS
Windows.
For the sake of brevity, in this manual, the Intermec
brand will be implied in the names such as Intermec
Fingerprint, Intermec Shell, Intermec LabelShop,
Intermec EasyCoder etc.