How to FTP Print Stream to a TCP/IP Connected Direct Protocol Intermec Printer.

Description

When troubleshooting a printer issue, it can be useful to send the printer language directly to the printer, removing Loftware from the equation. This can be done in a number of ways, depending on the connection type and command language of the printer.

This article addresses sending the data directly to a TCP/IP Connected Direct Protocol Intermec Printer.

How to FTP Print Stream to a TCP/IP Connected Direct Protocol Intermec Printer

1. Copy the file supplied to a directory such as C:\Temp.
2. Open a command prompt and navigate to that folder (cd C:\Temp).
3. Open an ftp connection to the printer IP (ftp 172.16.xxx.xxx).
4. Enter the default username: admin and default password: pass (Note: The cursor does not move when entering the password.)
5. Type: bin and hit Enter.
6. Type: hash and hit Enter.
7. Type: put <filename> pr1.