UBI EasyCoder 201 II – User`s Manual CONTENTS
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1. OUR PRINTER cont d The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the right hand door is swung open Although the printer is operable when this door is left opened or completely removed you are strongly recommended to keep it closed during normal operation so as to prevent the printer mechanism from being exposed to dust Motor External Paper Intake Thermal Printhead oy a Dispenser Shaft optional Label Stop Sensor Guide Ring Clip Paper Supply Spool Backing Paper Take Up Printhead Lift Lever optional H ee Adapter for 76 mm 3 core UBI 5 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual PAPER LOAD Tear Off Roll with thermal layer facing outw ards CGI O A rrrniininieetk 1 1 _c c000u 9 e C rmm Roll w ith thermal layer facing inwards 1 Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise as far as it goes 2 Fit anew paper roll on the paper supply spool and push the roll inwards as far as it will go 3 Thread the paper underneath shaft of the printhead lift lever and under the upper leg of the label stop sensor 4 Thread the paper past the print roller 5 Adjustthe green guidering on the shaft so that the paper i2. Tighten the paper web and adjust the green guide ring so that the paper is guided with a minimum of play Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise until it snaps into locked position 10 Feed out at least one label UBI 7 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual PAPER LOAD cont d Big Roll Roll with thermal layer facing outw ards Roll with thermal layer facing inw ards 1 Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise as far as it goes 2 Fit anew paper roll on the paper supply spool and push the roll inwards as far as it will go Ifnecessary fit the 3 bobbin adapter onto the paper supply spool and secure it with the screw before fitting the paper roll 3 In case of a paper roll with the thermal layer facing inwards thread the paper above the guide shaft immediately to the rear of the printhead lift lever 4 Thread the paper underneath shaft of the printhead lift lever and under the upper leg of the label stop sensor 5 Thread the paper past the print roller 6 Adjust the green guide rings on the shafts so that the paper is guided with a minimum of play 7 Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise until it snaps into locked position 8 Feedoutat least one label To tear off the paper pull it upwards UBI 8 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual PAPER LOAD cont d External Su
3. UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual CONTENTS Introduction Presentation of the EasyCoder 201 models 3 Get to Know Your Printer Front VAC W persiani la so0 dos ioni za roc gio 4 DCR A ERRE RR RIE PRINT CORE EL IPIMICE EE 4 Paper Stock Compartimento 5 Paper Load eo na a tans A licia 6 PeelOfFE oricarei ai tetas ca cane a Ea SE AES 7 Big Roll ij ironia ne dodina bivani naa 8 External Supply isso hne nai a e agea 9 Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead and Print Roller 10 External Cleaning sessin lil alal 10 Protection Against DUst 1ccrrior tirare 10 Trouble Shooting Printo t TRO UBICS 555 ches senai i o E wee 11 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual Edition 2 October 1994 Article No 1 960324 01 E UBI EasyCoder 201 Il User s Manual Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of UBI Printer AB Copyright UBI Printer AB 1993 All rights reserved Published in Sweden EasyCoder and LabelShop are trademarks of United Barcode Industries UBI Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation FCC Notice United States of America WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance w
4. er 201 II User s Manual INTRODUCTION FU F2F3 64 Ez UBI EasyCoder 201 Il UBI EasyCoder 201 IIE The UBI EasyCoder 201 II is a series of medium to heavy duty direct thermal printers They come in three main models intended for different types of applications EasyCoder 201 II is mainly intended to be con trolled by a host computer using standard or custom made application software e g the UBI LabelShop label design program for Microsoft Windows Being a low cost alternative it has fewer options than the other members of the EasyCoder 201 II printer family Externally the EasyCoder 201 ITis distinguished by the absence of any built in keyboard EasyCoder 201 HE Enhanced offers a built in keyboard anda larger number of options inregard of computer connection It is recommended for installations where you want to switch between different application programs or create your own programs in the built in UBI Fingerprint programming language This printer model is easily recognized by its 21 key membrane setup keyboard F1 F5 e EasyCoder 201 IISA is very similar to the EasyCoder 201 IIE model but is fitted with a fe DO Ener UBI EasyCoder 201 IISA special Stand Alone software and a special keyboard which allows the printer to be operated independently without any computer connec tion The EasyCoder 201 IISA can easily be docked to a personal computer and loaded with label t
5. exts and formats created in the UBI LabelShop label editing program running under Microsoft Win dows Information on the different models and options can be found in the Technical Manual which also describes installation and computer connection The following manuals may be of interest to the operator or programmer e UBI Shell 3 1 Standard Startup Manual e UBI Shell 3 1 Enhanced Startup Manual e UBI EasyCoder 201 II Technical Manual e UBI Stand Alone Concept Operating Instructions e UBI Fingerprint 5 0 Programmer s Manual e UBI Fingerprint 5 1 Update Information e UBI LabelShop Operator s Manual e UBI Windows Driver Installation Instructions e UBI Macintosh Driver Installation Instructions UBI 3 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER LED Indicator Lamps Display Window Keyboard 3 3 different types yy Se Easy rj PE A Front Lid Print Output Slot Latch Print Button Right hand Door External Paper Intake Voltage Switch Provision for Optional Interface Connectors Serial Interface Connector uartl Main Switch Machine Sign Mains Receptacle Continued UBI 4 UBI EasyCoder 201 Il User s Manual GET TO KNOW Y
6. ith the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment inaresidential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference DOC Notice Canada Canadian Dept of Communication REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE DOC A This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication K Minist re des Communications du Canada CONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS DOC A Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada VDE Notice Germany ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe die sich nicht auf normale Bedienung der Maschine beziehen diirfen ausschlieBlich nur von einem ausgebildeten zust ndigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden UBI 2 UBI EasyCod
7. ong X start or Width setup Failing printhead Failing strobe signal Change Replace Check CPU board Technical M anual TPH Install Instructions Call Service Last part of label missing Too small image buffer Increase size Technical M anual Printout missing along inner edge Bad paper alignment X start setup too low Adjust Increase value User s M anual p 6 9 Technical M anual 11 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual NOTES
8. pply Note When an external paper supply is used take precautions to protect the paper stock from sand grit and other hard particle that may dam age the printhead The EasyCoder 201 II printers can use various types of external supplies e g boxes of fan folded tickets or an external paper roll thanks to its external paper intake The outer guide is adjustable for different paper widths The EasyCoder 201 II Bag Tag printer is fitted with guide rails under its bottom plate that makes it possible to thread the paper without opening the right hand door DD Sd 45 f 2 6 FL F2 4 ce Ve D l F3 Fa F5 Enter i ee 200 1 Turn the printhead lift knob counter clockwise as far as it goes 2 Pull out any remaining paper stock 3 Insert the new paper web between the guides underneath the printer s rear plate The thermal layer should face upwards 4 Gently push the paper web until it protrudes through the feed out slot at the front 6 Turn the printhead lift knob clockwise until it snaps into locked position 7 Feedoutat least one label To tear off the paper pull itupwards UBI 9 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Printhead and Print Roller WARNING The printhead and print roller are very delicate Never use any tools to remove stuck labels or to clean the printhead Ex
9. s guided with a minimum of play 6 Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise until it snaps into locked position 7 Feed outat least one label To tear off the paper pull itupwards UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual PAPER LOAD cont d Peel Off gt 3 KE _J i The dispenser shaft separates the labels from the backing paper Attach the backing paper to the take up shaft like this Then rotate the shaft c c w a few turns Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise as far as it goes Pull out the green clip on the backing paper take up and dispose of all wound up backing paper Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push the roll inwards as far as it will go Thread the paper underneath the shaft of the printhead lift lever and under the upper leg of the label stop sensor Thread the paper past the print roller Remove the labels from the first 25 cm 10 of the paper web Wrap the backing paper around the print roller and dispenser shaft as illustrated to the left Then thread it back under the print mechanism and the shaft of the printhead lift lever Fold the backing paper around the clip on the backing paper take up as illustrated to the left The rotate the shaft counter clockwise a few turns until the backing paper is firmly attached
10. ternal Cleaning Protection Against Dust Cleaning on a regular basis is important for life of the printer and for the printout quality 1 Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise and remove the paper web Insert a Printhead Cleaning Card into the print mechanism allowing 2 3 cm 1 to extend in front of the printhead Turn the knob clockwise to locked position and slowly pull out the cleaning card Repeat if necessary Using a piece of cloth or blotting paper slightly moistened with isopropanol clean the print roller and the dispenser edge Important Allow acouple of minutes for the cleaned parts to get dry before loading paper and ribbon Cleaning Card Wipe the outside surfaces using a damp piece of cloth If necessary add a mild detergent Be careful not to allow any water to penetrate into the interior of the printer CAUTION Remove the power cord before cleaning Dangerous voltage Protect paper and ribbon from dust by always keeping the stock compartment door closed In case of an external paper supply it is strongly recommended that both the actual supply and the web path be protected by some kind of dust cover Dirt sand grit etc may rapidly cause irreparable damage to the printhead UBI 10 UBI EasyCoder 201 II User s Manual TROUBLE SHOOTING Printout Troubles Symptom The list below is intended to help the operator to correct possible prin
11. tout troubles or flaws in printout quality and to decide when assistance from the Service dept of the nearest UBI distributor is required Note that most problems are due to operating errors or normal wear of the printhead Possible Cause Remedy Refer to Overall weak printout W rong Paper type setup Low Contrast setup Worn printhead Wrong printhead voltage Change Increase value Replace Repair CPU Technical M anual Technical M anual TPH Install Instructions Call Service Printout weaker on one side Uneven printhead pressure Adjust Call Service W eak spots Foreign particles on paper Poor paper quality Worn printhead Worn pressing roller Remove Use other media Replace Replace n a Technical M anual TPH Install Instructions Call Service Overall dark printout Wrong Paper Type setup Contrast setup too high W rong printhead voltage Change Decrease Repair CPU Technical M anual Technical M anual Call Service Excessive bleeding Wrong Paper Type setup Contrast setup too high Faulty energy control Change Decrease Check CPU board Technical M anual Technical M anual Call Service Dark lines along paper web White lines along paper web Foreign objects on printhead Printhead dirty Missing dots on printhead Clean Clean Replace User s M anual p 10 User s M anual p 10 TPH Install Instructions Large part of dot line missing Wr
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