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User's Guide EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer

1. 91 O Oaa astra ee ee el 92 Startino wir termes She laa opor iaa ee 93 Intermec Shely 1 Overview erene e ear aa 97 NG Ye V0 EE E E arte E E E E E E E EE EE E ON 98 9 Options downs eg 101 Introduction actin cuss tetsu het et A heen eee ae eee as eek ous 102 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version vii Emer Barek Takeup Ri sense Rs eds 103 Paper Cutter A ey nein bec aa ea a eaa be Melts Gnd Sad lead 103 E SR ete tte cated oe see eee eet 104 Media Rollers nee A 104 SINE ACAD te eat eae hee Meee Deeds 105 A ee 105 O AA States aad cds eae atta hae 105 CompactFlash Protection Platen euere ee See eae 105 Alphanumeric Keyboards gt 2wes nern ache ce Rae abe eee be ne eee es 106 Internac Boards ns alarde ate aod Foie aes 106 1 0 Troubleshooting 0 0 00 cece eee 107 Intermec Ready to Work Indicator 0 0 0 cece eee eens 108 Troubleshooting nee nee er rer Dee 111 1 1 Maintaining the Printer 115 Prinitnesd Cleaning rss chu ea e a a AA E E ESAE E 116 E E E T E E E gen aa A ERBE 120 Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor area sacas rondas 121 Replacing the Printhead 00 0 cece cece cece eee raras 123 Ms er E E aad nee tas 128 1 2 Adjustments l a 129 Narrow Medid zeessen een eures 130 Printhead Pressurer dai ie ii di 131 vill EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version kabel
2. Reading the Current Setup The printer s current setup values can be read from the printer s display window by browsing through the Setup Mode You can list the printer s current setup values by printing test label Setup Info in the Setup Mode or by using Intermec Shell The current setup values can be sent to the host via the standard serial communication channel using a SETUP WRITE uartl statement For more information see Intermec Fingerprint v8 3x Programmers Reference Manual P N 933 054 XXX Setup Parameters Serial Communication Z The serial communication parameters control the communication between the printer and the connected computer or other devices on the serial port uart1 and the optional serial ports uart2 uart3 uart4 and uart5 The optional ports require one or two optional interface boards The printer s firmware detects if an interface board is installed in the printer and presents additional sets of commu nication setup menus depending on type of communication refer to the overviews in Setup Mode on page 77 Note The serial communication parameters have no effect on parallel or EasyLAN communications or on the IN and OUT ports on the optional Serial Industrial Interface Board For the serial communication channel uart1 the following parameters can be set Make sure the printer s communication parameters match the setup of the connected device
3. e Are the label stop sensors free from dust and are the guides free from stuck labels or other objects that may interfere with the light that goes from one part of the LSS to the other If necessary clean the sensors e Does the media have some kind of preprint that can disturb the detection e Is there too little difference between the black marks and the surrounding areas 134 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 12 Adjustments e Does the liner have too little transparency e Does the LSS work with another type of media Remember to change the Media Type setup and perform a new TESTFEED EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 135 Chapter 12 Adjustments 136 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version A Technical Data This appendix lists the technical data for the printer Please note that Intermec reserves the right to change this information without prior notice and that this information does not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 137 Appendix A Technical Data Printing Print Technique Printhead Resolution Print Speed variable Print Width max Print Length max Media Width min max Media Roll Diameter max Media Roll Core Diameter Ribbon Width min max Ribbon Roll Dia
4. 1 i eget oe Sea pte eee yp eee a pe eee eee SoS eee See cet ror Tr nA A rat rr Der A AAA Rn a Hana aaa and 4 Press the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply bobbin 1 and route the ribbon through the print unit Pull out 20 cm 8 in of ribbon EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 55 Chapter 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing 5 Without releasing the ribbon turn the printhead lift lever to closed position to lock the ribbon 6 Press the cardboard core at the front end of the ribbon onto the rewind hub During printing the rewind hub will rotate counterclockwise 56 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing 7 Turn the printhead lift lever to the open position 8 Wind up the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the ribbon becomes tight EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 57 Chapter 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing 58 9 Turn the printhead lift lever to closed position EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 6 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes the various parameters that are used during Setup mode or in
5. A D WA Decrease increase value inside brackets EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 7 Setup Mode Serial Communication uart2 option Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 See Appendix C Interfaces for information on how the uart numbers relate to the physical communication ports SER COM UART2 Supported types RS 232 RS 44 Isolated full duplex RS 485 vA asta ee nee Eee SER COM UARTZ 1 SER COM UART2 Pp ser com UART2 SER COM UART2 W gt SER COM UART2 D gt SER COM UART2 BAUDRATE L BROT ADDR ___ 1 CHAR LENGTH 4 PARITY STOPBITS lt Q FLOWCONTROL vA VA vA vA vA vA BAUDRATE 9600 lt 1 RTS CTS lt q VA PROT ADDR y CHAR LENGTH DISABLE ry le j 3 Only displayed in case of RS485 RTS CTS DISABLE j I i I RS 232 only I I I I 1 SER COM UART2 gt SER COM UART2 gt NEW LINE REC BUF lt VA VA FLOW CONTROL gt FLOW CONTROL NEW LINE REC BUF ENQ ACK lt j XON XOFF CR LF i 1024 va w VA ENQ ACK XON XOFF p gt XON XOFF DISABLE DATA TO HOST lt q DATA FROM HOST VA VA RS 232 R5 422 DATA TO HOST DATA FROM HOST DISABLE j DISABLE j RS 232 RS 232 RS 422 RS 422 SER COM UART2 TRANS BUF VA VA TRANS BUF CONNECTED HW 1024 RS232 Read only I I I gt SER COM UART2 SER COM UART2 lt Q CONNECTED
6. men 0 0 0 ae VA CR LF EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 89 Chapter 7 Setup Mode 90 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program This chapter describes the Intermec Shell Startup program and covers the following topics e Introduction e Starting with Intermec Shell e Intermec Shell Overview e Line Analyzer EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 91 Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction Intermec Shell is a startup program which is a program that automatically starts running when the printer is switched on Intermec Shell helps the operator to choose between a number of standard or custom made application programs and to start certain useful facilities as listed below Application Programs Intermec Fingerprint for creating your own programs or to run the Intermec InterDriver Intermec Direct Protocol easy to use slave protocol LINE_AXP PRG line analyzer program Other application programs in the printer s memory A prerequisite for a program to appear as an option in Intermec Shell is that the program is provided with the extension PRG and is stored in the root of the directory cc gt gt cc 2 ele c or card1 However some original Intermec utility programs are excluded as long as they remain stored in cc 2
7. rom e ERRHAND PRG e FILELIST PRG e LBLSHTXT PRG e KAUTO PRG e SHELLXPPRG e WINXPPRG Other Facilities Setup Mode manual setup from printer s keyboard Print Setup printing setup on label Testfeed form feeds and auto adjust of the LSS Test Label printing of test labels Default setup resetting all setup parameters to default 92 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program e Software Update downloading data from a host to a CompactFlash card in the printer upgrading the printer s firmware from a Compact Flash card or upgrading the printer s firmware from a file in a PC e Reboot restarting the printer permanent memory device rom If you insert a memory card with another startup file before you switch on the printer or if there is a startup file stored in the printer s permanent memory device c this startup file will be used instead of Intermec Shell see Startup Files on page 18 Z Note Intermec Shell is factory installed in the printer s Starting with Intermec Shell A few seconds after you have switched on the power to the printer and the initialization is completed the countdown menu of the Intermec Shell program will be displayed ENTER SHELL 5 sec v 8 1 Now you have 5 seconds to enter Intermec Shell by pressing Enter The lower line tells you how much time you have left Should the
8. Intermec Supplies Thermal Transfer Printing 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi continued Ribbon Ribbon Label MaxRec Print Speed Type Speed Name Constant Factor Offset Dir1 amp 3 Dir 2847 TTR Gloss 83 25 0 250 250 Polyethylene HRO3 TTR High Gloss 88 25 0 150 225 Polyester 1 Exceeding the recommended print speed may cause the printhead to wear out prematurely If the ambient temperature is lower than 15 C 59 F decrease print speed by 50 mm sec 2 Applies to printing of text lines boxes images and picket fence bar codes 3 Applies to ladder bar codes 4 Requires high printhead pressure See Printhead Pressure on page 131 Direct Thermal Printing 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi Label Label MaxRec PrintSpeed Type Speed Name Constant Factor Dir 1 amp 3 Dir 2 amp 4 Top Coated Thermal Top Board 96 40 300 200 Standard Thermal Top 9 40 300 200 Thermal IR 96 40 250 200 Non Top Coated Thermal Eco 74 40 300 300 Standard Thermal Eco Board 61 40 300 250 Top Coated High Thermal Top Coated 85 40 300 300 Thermal Transfer Printing 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi Ribbon Ribbon Label MaxRec Print Speed Type Speed Name Constant Factor Offset Dir 1 amp 3 Dir 2 amp 4 GP02 TTR Uncoated 64 25 0 300 300 TTR Coated 63 25 0 300 300 TTR Premium 56 25 0 300 300 HP66 TTR Coated 71 25 0 300 300 TTR Premium 71 25 0 300 300 TTR Premium 99 25 0 300 300 Board 166 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version A
9. e Do not put your fingers inside the print mechanism when the power is on e Place the printer on an even surface which can support its weight of approximately 13 kg 28 5 Ib 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 e Carefully read the warning text on the envelope before using a cleaning card Product Identification The machine label is attached to the printer s rear plate and contains information on type model and serial number as well as AC voltage It also contains regulatory agency markings indicating compliance with specific agency regulations if any EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 4 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 2 Installation This chapter explains how to unpack and install the EasyCoder PX4i printer and also describes the printer s various parts in detail It covers the following topics e Unpacking the Printer e Connecting the Printer e Controls and Indicators EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking the Printer Before you install the printer unpack and examine it for possible damage or missing parts To unpack the printer 1 Open the box and lift the printer
10. provided there is a working two way communication Refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v8 3x Programmers Reference Manual Provided the printer is connected to a network all conditions that prevents printing are reported to the EasyADC Console The EasyADC Console is a PC based software which allows a supervisor to monitor all connected devices that have an Intermec Ready to Work indicator including handheld computers access points and printers Display Messages and LED Indications Error Event Operational Out of paper Next label not found Label not taken Out of transfer ribbon Head lifted Cutter does not respond Cutter error Cutter error2 Cutter error3 Cutter open LSS too high Ready to Work ErrorNumber Comment On 0 No error Blink 1005 Blink 1031 Blink Blink 1027 Blink 1022 Blink 1059 Blink 1701 Blink 1702 Blink 1703 Blink 1704 Blink 1007 108 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Display Messages and LED Indications continued Error Event Ready to Work Error Number Comment LSS too low Blink 1008 Testfeed not done Blink 1606 Pause Mode entered Blink Setup Mode entered Blink Including interactive setup from Fingerprint Direct Protocol IP link error Blink See note 1 2 and 3 IP configuration error Blink See note 1 3 and 4 Generic DP error Blink See note 5 Press any key to continue Blink See note 6 Application load
11. 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall Weak Printout Possible Cause Remedy Wrong media grade Change parameter Contrast value too Change parameter low Printhead pressure Adjust pressure too low Worn printhead Replace printhead Wrong printhead Replace CPU board voltage Printout Weaker On One Side Possible Cause Remedy Uneven printhead Adjust arm alignment pressure Weak Spots Possible Cause Remedy Foreign particles on Clean or replace media Media ribbon dont Change to matching match media Poor media or Select a better brand ribbon quality of media ribbon Worn printhead Replace printhead Worn platen roller Replace rollers Reference Setup Parameters on page 62 Setup Parameters on page 62 Printhead Pressure on page 131 Replacing the Printhead on page 123 Z Call Service Reference Printhead Pressure on page 131 Reference Loading Media on page 23 Loading Ribbon on page 52 Media on page 66 Intermec Supplies on page 161 Replacing the Printhead on page 123 Z Call Service EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 111 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Overall Dark Printout Possible Cause Remedy Reference Wrong media grade Change parameter Setup Parameters on page 62 Contrast valuetoo Change parameter Setup Parameters on high page 62 Printhead press
12. GAPS FIX LENGTH STRIP or VAR LENGTH STRIP e Perform a TESTFEED by simultaneously pressing Shift and Feed on the printers keyboard e Make sure that there is a label not a gap or mark at the LSS e Check that the media is routed as close to the center section as the guides allow e Enter the Setup Mode see Setup Mode on page 77 and go to Setup Mode Print Defines LSS Test LSS Auto e The menu should look like this with the cursor placed in the center LSS Auto u EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 133 Chapter 12 Adjustments Gap or slot detection Lift the printhead and pull out the media slowly When the LSS detects a gap or a detection slot the cursor moves to the right LSS Auto E Black mark detection Lift the printhead and pull out the media slowly When the LSS detects a black the cursor moves to the left LSS Auto E It is possible to refresh the centered cursor position by pressing W F4 If the cursor behaves as described above the LSS is working and is properly aligned with the gaps slots or black marks If the cursor does not react to a gap slot or black mark check the following e Is the LSS laterally aligned with the slots or black marks e Are both the upper and lower part of the LSS aligned with each other Is the transfer ribbon properly loaded so it does not interfere with the LSS See Loading Ribbon on page 52
13. High 70 50 200 1 Note that the preprint and varnish decrease the sensitivity of direct thermal media Thermal Transfer Printing e Ribbon Constant range 50 to 115 e Ribbon Factor range 10 to 50 e Label Offset range 50 to 50 e Ribbon Sensor auto adjustment e Low Diameter range 25 to 80 mm When adjusting the image darkness for non Intermec media and transfer ribbons set the Ribbon Factor to the recommended value for the type of thermal transfer ribbon Set the Ribbon Constant to the value listed below and decrease or increase it for lighter or darker images respectively until you are satisfied with the printout quality The Label Offset parameter is presently not used so keep it at the default value 0 Paper Type Settings Guide Thermal Transfer Ribbon Ribbon Max Print Type Constant Factor Speed Wax Europe 70 25 150 Wax U S A 70 25 150 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 71 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Paper Type Settings Guide Thermal Transfer continued Ribbon Ribbon Max Print Type Constant Factor Speed Wax Resin 80 25 150 200 Europe Wax Resin 90 25 150 200 U S A Resin Europe 90 30 200 Resin U S A 95 30 200 The Ribbon Sensor parameter is read only When performing a Testfeed or pressing Enter when the Ribbon Sensor menu is displayed the printer will feed out some media and autoadjust the sensor The resulting setting is displayed in th
14. Non adhesive continuous stock e Self adhesive continuous stock with liner e Self adhesive labels with liner gap or continuous stock e Tickets with gaps gap stock with or without perforations e Tickets with black marks mark stock with or without perforations An optional label taken sensor can hold the printing of the next copy in the batch until the present copy has been removed For more information see Label Taken Sensor on page 105 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media To load media for tear off operation 1 Open the front and side doors 2 Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise to raise the printhead EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 25 Chapter 4 Loading Media 4 In the case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 in core fit an adapter on the media supply hub 5 Fit a new roll of media onto the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as far as it will go 6 Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and then snap locked in open position 26 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 7 Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go 8 This diagram shows the path the med
15. Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 95 Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program IN Caution downloaded from a PC to a standard CompactFlash card inserted in the memory card slot in the printer s rear plate A typical application is to create a firmware upgrade card from an upgrade file stored in a PC You can use the card to upgrade the firmware in several printers simply by moving the card from printer to printer Just insert the card switch on the power and wait from the prompts to appear in the printer s display window Update firmware is used to directly upgrade the firmware of a specific printer from a new firmware version stored as a file in a PC If the printer is equipped with an EasyLAN Ethernet or Wireless board the user must have access rights to upgrade the firmware see the EasyLAN User s Guide for the Ethernet or Wireless board Ifthe CompactFlash card or upgrade file contains an earlier firmware version than the one in the printer the printer s firmware will be downgraded without warning Firmware upgrade files can be found on www intermec com or be obtained from your local Intermec distributor Reboot Corresponds to cycling the power to the printer To exit Intermec Shell without having selected any application select Reboot Then wait for the 5 seconds countdown to finish and the last selected application will be opened 96 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Ver
16. Serial Communication uart4 option Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 See Appendix C Interfaces for information on how the uart numbers relate to the physical communication ports SER COM UART4 Supported types RS 232 RS 422 isolated full duplex VA SER COM UART4 SER COM UART4 SER COM UART4 gt SER COM UART4 D gt SER COM UART4 gt BAUDRATE CHAR LENGTH PARITY STOPBITS lt Q FLOWCONTROL lt j vA VA va vA vA CHAR LENGTH PARITY STOPBITS FLOW CONTROL p BAUDRATE SORA AF i j e pise jy VA TIER ad m I RS 232 only SER COM VARTA P gt SER COM UART4 p gt SER COM UART4 gt SER COM VARTA NEW LINE lt 4 REC BUF lt Q TRANS BUF lt Q CONNECTED HW VA VA VA VA REC BUF TRANS BUF CONNECTED HW 1024 1024 RS232 Read only NEW LINE CR LF FLOW CONTROL p gt FLOW CONTROL ENQ ACK lt Q XON XOFF VA VA ENQ ACK XON XOFF p gt XON XOFF DISABLE DATA TO HOST lt q DATA FROM HOST VA VA RS 232 DATA TO HOST DATA FROM HOST fe hee DISABLE DISABLE RS 232 RS 232 RS 422 RS 422 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 87 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Serial Communication uart5 option Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 See Appendix C Interfaces for information on how the uart numbers relate to the physical communication ports SER COM UARTS Supported types RS 232 RS 4
17. User s Guide Fingerprint Version 151 Appendix B Media Specifications 152 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version C Interfaces This appendix describes the interface connectors found on the printer s rear plate It covers the following topics e RS 232 Interface e USB Interface e Bar Code Wand Interface e Optional Interfaces EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 153 Appendix C Interfaces RS 232 Interface Protocol For The Default Setup Baud rate I600 Character length 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 RTS CTS Disabled ENQ ACK Disabled XON XOEFF Disabled both ways New Line CR LF To change the interface settings see Setting Up the Printer on page 59 Signals On Printer s Serial Port uart1 DB 9 Signal Meaning 1 External 5V DC 2 TXD Transmit data 3 RXD Receive data 4 DSR Data set ready 5 GND Ground 6 DTR Data terminal ready A CTS Clear to send 8 RTS Request to send 9 Not Used The external 5 V is limited to 500 mA and is automatically switched off at overload 154 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix C Interfaces RS 232 uart1 RS 232 Interface Interface Cable Computer end Depends on computer model Printer end DB 9 plug USB Interface This printer supports USB v1 1 also called USB 2 0 full speed To use the USB
18. card will only fit in one way A memory card is only detected if it is inserted before the printer is started Z Note Always switch off the power before inserting or removing a EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 19 Chapter 3 Starting Up Switching On the Printer Before switching on the printer make the necessary connections and check that the printhead is engaged Switch on the power using the On Off switch on the rear plate The Power LED on the front panel lights up when the power is on Wait for a few moments while the printer loads the program and runs some self diagnostic tests The Display Window will show the following progress indicator Starting TET YT After a short time the printer is initialized The progress of the initialization is indicated by an increasing number of colons on the lower line in the display Initializing The type of startup file running in the printer is indicated by the message shown in the display window immediately after initialization A Intermec Shell Startup Program ENTER SHELL 5 sec v 8 1 4 sec v 8 1 3 sec v 8 1 2 sec v 8 1 1 sec v 8 1 Refer to Intermec Shell Startup Program on page 91 for more information on Intermec Shell The digits in the lower right corner of the display indicate the version of Intermec Shell 20 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Pri
19. data The same principles apply to XON XOFF sent by the host even if the percentage figure may differ By default XON XOFF is disabled for data in both directions New Line Selects the character s transmitted from the printer to specify the switch ing to a new line There are three options 64 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer e CR LF ASCII 13 10 decimals default e LF ASCII 10 decimals e CR ASCII 13 decimals Receive Buffer The receive buffer stores the input data before processing Default size is 1024 bytes Transmit Buffer The transmit buffer stores the output data to be transmitted before transmission Default size is 1024 btyes Feed Adjust The Feed Adjust part of the Setup Mode controls how much of the media is fed out or pulled back before and or after the actual printing These settings are global and will be effected regardless of which program is run ends of detection slots and the forward edges of black marks for detection all seen in relation to the feed direction Z Note The firmware uses the front edges of labels with gaps the Start Adjust The Start Adjust value is given as a positive or negative number of dots 1 dot 0 125 mm 4 9 mils Default value is 0 which places the origin a certain distance back from the forward edge of the copy e A positive start adjustment means that the specified length of med
20. disabled RTS high indicates that the transmitting unit is able to receive characters RTS low indicates that the receive buffer is filled to 75 see XON XOFF CTS high indicates that the unit transmitting the CTS signal is ready to receive data CTS low indicates that the receive buffer is full see XON XOFF In some computer programs for example MS Windows Terminal RTS CTS is designated Hardware ENQ ACK is a protocol where the communication is controlled by the control characters ENQ ASCII 05 dec and ACK ASCII 06 dec being transmitted on the same line as the data The sending unit transmits ENQ at regular intervals If the response ACK is not received the transmission is held up awaiting an ACK character from the receiving unit By default ENQ ACK is disabled XON XOFF is a protocol where the communication is controlled by the control characters XON ASCII 17 dec and XOFF ASCII 19 dec being transmitted on the same line as the data XON XOFF can be enabled disabled separately for data received from the host by the printer printer sends XON XOFF and for data transmitted to the host from the printer host sends XON XOFF XOFF is sent from the printer when its receive buffer is filled to 75 and the transmission from the host is held waiting for an XON character When enough data has been processed so the receive buffer is filled only to 50 the printer sends an XON character and the host resumes transmitting
21. error Blink See note 7 IRI blink by application Blink Set by Fingerprint instruction SYSHEALIH IRI off by application Off Set by Fingerprint instruction SYSHEALTH Application break Off See note 8 Printhead not found Off Rebooted Off Initializing Off Set at startup until operational Printer crash Off See note 3 and 9 Printer turned off Off Maintenance Off Set when upgrading Power supply Over Off 1718 temperature Printhead too hot Off 1088 See note 10 Note 1 This is only applicable for printers equipped with an EasyLAN interface Note 2 A printer that is equipped with an EasyLAN interface but is not connected to a network will have a blinking IRI To avoid this the user can set IP SELECTION to MANUAL and IP ADDRESS to 0 0 0 0 This will indicate that the user does not regard the lack of network connection as an error Note 3 No trap can be sent when this error event occurs Note 4 This error indicates that the printer has not received an IP address It is only applicable for printers with IP SELECTION set to DHCP and or BOOTP EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 109 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Note 5 In the Direct Protocol the user can enable error handling for specific errors using the ERROR statement When errors added to the built in error handling occur this event will be set The text included in the snmp trap is the standard text corresponding to t
22. hooked printhead bracket fingers from the shaft and pull out the printhead as far as the cables allow EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 125 Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer 6 Disconnect the cables from the printhead Note the snap lock on the inner connector Pull at the connectors not at the cables 8 Fit the hooks of the printhead bracket fingers onto the headlift shaft Make sure that the cables do not prevent the bracket fingers from being properly seated on the headlift shaft 126 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer 9 Close the printhead so the magnet engages the printhead bracket 10 Load a new supply of media and ribbon as described in Loading Media on page 23 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 127 Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer Media Jams Should a media jam occur in the print mechanism proceed this way to clear it To clear a media jam 1 Always switch off the power before starting to clear the jammed media 2 Raise the printhead and pull out the media 3 Ifthe media has been wound up on or has stuck to the platen roller carefully remove it by hand without using any sharp tools that can damage the delicate platen roller or printhead Avoid rotating the platen roller roller to rotate it is very important
23. interface for printing from a PC you need a special Intermec USB printer driver installed in your PC The printer is a so called self powered device We recommend that you only connect one printer to each USB port on the host either directly or via a hub Other devices like a keyboard and a mouse can be connected to the same hub If you need to connect more than one Intermec USB printer to a host you should use different USB ports Using a USB Class A B cable connect the Class A plug to your PC or hub and the Class B plug to your printer The USB interface is essentially a one way communication interface There is no communication setup for the USB port USB Class A connector EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 155 Appendix C Interfaces USB Class Bconnector USB usb1 USB Interface Bar Code Wand Interface The printer has a socket on the CPU board for connecting a bar code wand or scanner The socket is accessible through a slot in the printer s rear plate Ifa Code 128 bar code that contains the character FNC3 is read via this port the data will be treated as a setup string and will change the printer s setup accordingly A setup bar code may contain a single parameter or a combination of up to 3 or 4 setup parameters Refer to the EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup manual P N 1 960560 00 for more information on how to produce setup bar codes The
24. it will go 44 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 11 Route the labels around the guide plate and back under the print unit to the takeup hub 12 Wind up some of the media on the takeup hub 1 and secure it with the green clip 2 BES 13 This diagram shows the path the media will take through the printer EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 45 Chapter 4 Loading Media 14 Turn the printhead lift lever to the closed position 15 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play 46 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 17 Press Feed to advance the media and adjust the media feed External Supply Fanfold This section describes the case when an external media supply is used such as a stack of fanfold tickets or an external media roll It is possible to simply let the media enter the printer through either of the two slots in the rear plate However we recommend the optional Intermec Fanfold Kit which provides adjustable guides to more accurately guide the media into the printer The Fanfold Kit can be fitted to either the upper or the lower slot in the rear plate When using an external media supply take care to protect the media from dus
25. kit The paper cutter increases the printer s total weight by approximately 1 0 kg 2 2 lb and its length by 28 mm 1 1 in The paper cutter is intended to cut through continuous non adhesive paper based media or through the liner between labels It must not cut through any adhesive which would stick to the cutting parts and rapidly render the cutter inoperable possibly also causing damage to the electric motor Maximum thickness for normal paper based materials is 175 um 175 grams m2 The paper cutter can be tilted forward in order to facilitate cleaning and media load For media load instructions see Cut Off on page 29 The cutter is activated by CUT or CUT ON instructions see the Intermec Fingerprint v8 3x manuals EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 103 Chapter 9 Options The rotating edge will cut through the media approximately 37 mm 1 5 in in front of the printer s dot line The media feed should be adjusted accordingly see Setup Mode on page 77 Should you inadvertently cut through self adhesive labels you will have to clean the cutting parts Tilt the cutter unit down and wipe it using a piece of tissue moistened with isopropyl alcohol The cutting edge will rotate when the power is switched on A and when the printer is re booted Always keep the cutter in closed position during operation Switch off the power or disconnect the cutter before cleani
26. messages Intermec Ready To Work status and communication channel information Scroll between types of information after Fe pressing F5 i Possible error messages and information on active communications channels are shown in a loop In application programs created using the Intermec Fingerprint programming language the keys can be assigned to various functions or be disabled individually Since one key is assigned as shift key up to 44 different key combinations are possible An audible signal which can be turned off if so desired acknowledges that a key has been pressed Keyboard Color Code Yellow Operation of the printer operator level Green Setup or service site or service technician level White Data input to printer operator or technician level 14 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 2 Installation Beeper The beeper acknowledges that an error has occurred or a key has been pressed The Intermec Fingerprint programming language allows the key acknowledge signal to be turned off The frequency and duration of signals can be specified Thus it is possible to create different signals for different conditions or even to make the printer play simple melodies EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 15 Chapter 2 Installation 16 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 3 Starting Up This
27. mm 4 72 in Min width C 25 mm 1 00 in The recommended media thickness is 60 to 170 um 2 4 to 6 7 mils If thicker media is used print quality may be reduced Media stiffness must be balanced against thickness to maintain print quality Media rolls to be loaded inside the printer should be wound with the printable side facing outwards The media supply must not be exposed to dust sand or grit Any hard particles however small can damage the printhead 144 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix B Media Specifications Media Non Adhesive Strip a Media Width Minimum 25 mm 1 00 in Maximum 120 mm 4 72 in Media Type Setup e Fix length strip e Var length strip a ee gt EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 145 Appendix B Media Specifications Self Adhesive Strip a External Media Width including liner Minimum 25 mm 1 00 in Maximum 120 mm 4 72 in b Liner Width The liner must not extend more than a total of 1 6 mm 0 06 in past the edge of the face material and should protrude equally on both sides c Media Width excluding liner Minimum 23 8 mm 0 94 in Maximum 118 4 mm 4 66 in Media Type Setup e Fix length strip e Var length strip qd u A 146 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix B Media Specifications Sel
28. ned printout on most face materials with smooth EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 163 Appendix D Intermec Supplies surfaces They have good smear resistance and are most suitable for intricate logotypes and images on matte coated papers and synthetic face materials e High Resistance HR TMX 3200 transfer ribbons give an extremely durable printout which is resistant to most chemical agents and high temperatures However such transfer ribbons set high demands on the receiving face material which must be very smooth such as polyesters The use of HR TMX 3200 ribbons requires the print speed and the energy supplied by the printhead to be controlled with great accuracy according to the receiving face material Custom made setup options adapted for special applications can also be created Consult your Intermec distributor Bar Code Directions Note Intermec thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for the EasyCoder printheads In the tables on the pages that follow different maximum print speeds may be recommended depending on the direction of possible bar codes in the printout Generally ladder style bar codes are more demanding and may require a lower print speed especially in connection with a large media roll and or negative start adjust values see Print Speed on page 75 The illustration below shows how the two type of bar code directions relate to the me
29. next page 81 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Feed Adjust Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 Continued from the SETUP y Continued on previous page FEEDADJ lt the next page VA FEEDADJ gt FEEDADJ STARTADJ STOPADJ VA VA 0 0 82 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 7 Setup Mode Media Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 Continued from SETUP gt Continued on the previous page MEDIA lt the next page VA MEDIA gt MEDIA gt MEDIA SIZE lt j MEDIA TYPE d VA VA MEDIA SIZE p gt MEDIA SIZE p gt MEDIA SIZE XSTART lt q WIDTH lt q LENGTH VA VA VA XSTART WIDTH LENGTH 24 872 1200 MEDIA TYPE LABEL w GAPS VAR LENGTH STRIP Scroll forward Scroll back MEDIA gt PAPER TYPE lt j VA PAPER TYPE gt TRANSFER lt j VA TRANSFER p gt TRANSFER p gt TRANSFER p gt TRANSFER p gt TRANSFER RIBBON CONSTANT lt Q RIBBON FACTOR lt LABEL OFFSET lt q RIBBON SENSOR lt q LOW DIAMETER VA VA VA VA VA RIBBON CONSTANT RIBBON FACTOR LABEL OFFSET RIBBON SENSOR LOW DIAMETER 90 25 0 14 0 MEDIA gt MEDIA gt CONTRAST lt q PAPER lt VA VA PAPER TYPE PAPER p gt PAPER DIRECT THERMAL PAPER SENSOR LOW DIAMETER VA VA VA DIRECT THERMAL gt DIRECT THERMAL PAPER SENSOR LOW DIAMETER LABEL CONSTANT LABEL FACTOR 10 0 v
30. slots Default e Mark is used for labels tickets or strip provided with black marks at the back e Continuous is used for continuous stock without any detection slots or black marks e Label with gaps is used for adhesive labels mounted on liner e Ticket with mark is used for labels tickets or continuous stock provided with black marks at the back EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 69 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer e Ticket with gaps is used for tickets and tags with detection slits e Fix length strip is used for continuous stock where the length of the print window decides the length of media to be fed out e Var length strip is used for continuous stock The size of the print image decides the length of each copy It is important to select the correct media type so the printer can indicate the following errors e Error 1005 Out of paper indicates that the last ordered copy could not be printed because of an empty media stock e Error 1031 Next label not found indicates that the last ordered label or ticket was successfully printed but no more labels tickets can be printed because of an empty media stock Paper Type The Paper Type parameters control the heat emitted from the printhead to the direct thermal media or optionally the transfer ribbon in order to produce the dots that make up the printout image Labels tickets tags strip and r
31. that the power has been off for a minute or more If not the electronics can be damaged beyond repair 1 If you must pull away the media by force causing the platen Caution 4 Cut off any damaged or wrinkled part 5 If there is any adhesive somewhere in the print mechanism remove it using a cleaning card or a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol CH 3 2CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a A highly flammable moderately toxic and mildly irritating substance Warning 6 Reload the media as described in Loading Media on page 23 7 Switch on the power 8 Readjust the media feed by raising and closing the printhead and then pressing Feed 128 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 12 Adjustments This chapter describes how the operator can adjust the printer The chapter covers the following topics e Narrow Media Adjustment e Printhead Pressure Adjustment e Label Stop Sensor Adjustment EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 129 Chapter 12 Adjustments Narrow Media The printer is factory adjusted for full size media width When using narrower media adjust the pressure arm so it remains centered on the media and applies pressure evenly A poorly adjusted pressure arm may be detected by a weaker printout on either side of the media path To adjust the pressure arm 1 Remove the ribbon if any 2 Loosen the kno
32. the printer s firmware to detect if the latest printed label ticket tag etc has been removed before printing another copy The label taken sensor is usually factory fitted but is also available as a kit for installation by an authorized service technician It cannot be fitted in combination with a paper cutter The LTS can be enabled or disabled by means of the instructions LIS amp ON and LIS amp OFF respectively in Intermec Fingerprint and the Intermec Direct Protocol Real Time Clock This factory or field installed circuit RTC relieves the operator or the host from having to set the clock calendar using the Intermec Fingerprint instructions DATE and TIMES after each power up The RTC has its own backup battery backup that will last 10 years or more CompactFlash Protection Plate The protection plate encloses an inserted CompactFlash card and makes it more difficult to steal see illustration in Memory Card on page 18 Operator installed EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 105 Chapter 9 Options Alphanumeric Keyboards The overlay of the printer s built in keyboard can be replaced with an alphanumeric overlay However such a keyboard requires an application program created using the Intermec Fingerprint programming language External alphanumeric keyboards can be connected to the serial port Interface Boards A number of interface boards are available for u
33. the various application programs to configure the printer for the user s specific requirements It covers the following topics e Description e Default Setup e Setup parameters for communication test service media and configuration When measurements are specified as dots the actual length in millimeters or inches depends on the printhead density Convert as follows 8 dots mm 203 dots inch printhead 1 dot 0 125 mm 0 0049 in 4 9 mils 11 81 dots mm 300 dots inch printhead 1 dot 0 085 mm 0 0033 in 3 3 mils EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 59 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Description 60 The setup controls the printer in regard of serial communication test and service operations and specifies which types of media and ribbon are loaded in the printer Check the list below to see if the printer s default setup matches your requirements If not you will have to change the setup To enter the Setup Mode press Setup on the printer built in keyboard and follow the instructions in Setup Mode on page 77 Setup Mode e Press Setup on the printer built in keyboard to enter the Setup Mode e Select the Setup option in Intermec Shell to enter the Setup Mode e Fxecute the Intermec Fingerprint SETUP instruction to enter the Setup Mode e Access the Setup Mode via the printer s home requires an optional EasyLAN interface board S
34. there is a sufficient amount of free SDRAM memory c LSS Detection Position Variable see Label Stop Sensor on page 132 d Black Mark Width Recommended 10 0 mm 0 39 in Minimum 5 0 mm 0 20 in Maximum Full media width e Black Mark Length Recommended 3 2 mm 0 13 in Minimum 1 27 mm 0 05in Maximum 25 0 mm 0 98 in f Black Mark Y Position It is recommended that you place the black mark as close to the front edge of the ticket as possible and use a negative Stop Adjust value to control the media feed so the tickets can be properly torn off The black mark can be placed either on the top or at the back of the media Black Mark Characteristics Maximum reflectance 15 940 nm Difference between mark and media 55 Media Type Setup Mark Stock Note Handle perforated media carefully to avoid rips or breaks along the perforations Broken or ripped perforations particularly at the edges may cause the media to break or misfeed during printing 150 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix B Media Specifications Note Preprint that may interfere with the detection of the black LS mark should be avoided However the Intermec Fingerprint statement LBLCOND allows the sensor to be temporarily disabled during a specified amount of media feed in order to avoid unintentional detection see Intermec Fingerprint manuals EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer
35. time run out before you have taken any action the last selected application in Intermec Shell will be opened If you use the same application all the time you will only need to switch on the power once the application has been selected If no other application has yet been selected the current version of Intermec Fingerprint will be opened with auto selected as std I O channel see Intermec Fingerprint manuals When the countdown is completed you will see these lines in the display FINGERPRINT 8 20 If you want to select another application just cycle the power and enter Intermec Shell before the countdown is completed EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 93 Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program 94 When you enter the Intermec Shell from the countdown menus the Select Application menu displays SHELL SEL APPLICATION In this menu you can choose between two options e Press Enter to go to menus where you can select an application program e Press P to go to the Facilities part of Intermec Shell Selecting an Application In Intermec Shell the menus present the options in infinite loops To see all menus and options refer to the overview in this chapter The Select application lets you choose an application program that resides in the printers memory e Current appl starts the last selected application by default Intermec Fingerprint with auto selected a
36. two ways to return to the factory default setup of the y y p printer e Insert a special CompactFlash memory card and restart the printer e Use the printer s built in keyboard To return to factory default setup using the keyboard 1 Lift the printhead 2 Switch on the power to the printer and press F5 i and wait until the printer beeps Quickly press the following keys v F4 4 F2 4 F2 4 Fl 3 The following message will be displayed Factory Default Enter Yes ESC NO EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 75 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer 76 4 Within 10 seconds press Enter to reset the printer to factory default The parameters will be reset and the printer will continue the normal startup If you press A F2 or wait until the 10 seconds time out has passed the normal startup process will continue without any reset being performed Note If any of the files card NOSHELL CFG Es rom NOSHELL CFG or c NOSHELL CFG exists in the printers memory no reset to factory default will be performed The factory default will remove all files used to store settings It will not reset settings that already has been read when the files are removed This means that EasyLAN Wireless settings SSID keys etc will retain their values from the previous start However the next reboot will reset them to factory default EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerpri
37. waiting for external resources or in need of user attention When the indicator is off the printer is not ready to operate Display The display window contains an LCD Liquid Crystal Display with background illumination and two lines of text each with 16 characters It provides information on installed firmware or running application prompts the operator in Intermec Shell and in the Setup Mode and can show information on possible errors and active communication channels The Intermec Fingerprint programming language and the Intermec Direct Protocol allow custom made messages to be composed and displayed according to the requirements of the application Keyboard The keyboard is of the membrane switch type and has 22 keys The keyboard is supplemented by a large Print button Some keys have hard coded functions in the startup and setup modes Keyboard Buttons Button Function Print button Feeds a page or pauses a print job Repeats last printed label Toggle between pause and printing when executing a print job EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 13 Chapter 2 Installation Keyboard Buttons continued Button Function Interrupt a running Fingerprint program Enter Setup Mode For more information see Setup Mode on page 77 Feed out a blank label or the equivalent Perform a Testfeed feed a blank label and Feed shift adjust the media feed Display error
38. 0 of a full size media roll Internal batch takeup can be used for e Self adhesive labels fitted on liner e Pre perforated tickets with gaps e Pre perforated tickets with marks 40 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media To load media for internal batch takeup operation 1 Open the front and side doors 2 Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise to raise the printhead EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 41 Chapter 4 Loading Media 4 Loosen the single screw that holds the guide plate at the rear of the media compartment 5 Remove the tear bar from the print unit and replace it with the guide plate 42 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 6 In the case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 in core fit an adapter on the media supply hub 7 Fit a new roll of media onto the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as far as it will go EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 43 Chapter 4 Loading Media 8 Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and then snap locked in open position 9 Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as
39. 22 non isolated full duplex 20 mA current loop VA SER COM UARTS SER COM UARTS gt SER COM UARTS P SER COM UARTS gt SER COM UART5 BAUDRATE CHAR LENGTH PARITY sTOPBITS lt Q FLOWCONTROL va vA va vA VA gt lt ae NONE 1 RTS CTS lt o B e em nr ar m I R52320m 4800 ao 9600 8 38400 li SER COM UARTS p gt ser com UARTS p gt SER COM UARTS P gt SER COM UARTS NEW LINE REC BUF TRANS BUF lt Q CONNECTED HW VA VA VA VA NEW LINE REC BUF TRANS BUF CONNECTED HW CR LF j 1024 1024 RS232 Read only FLOW CONTROL p FLOW CONTROL ENO ACK q X0N XO0FF VA VA ENO ACK KON XOFF p gt XON XOFF DISABLE DATA TO Host DATA FROM HOST VA VA RS 232 DATA TO HOST DATA FROM HOST RS 422 DISABLE DISABLE l a a e RS 232 RS 232 RS 422 RS 422 20mACL 20mACL 88 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 7 Setup Mode Network Communication net1 option Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 HT COM NET1 J oe These menus will only be displayed when an optional EasyLAN interface board is installed A ae A AS Ber O SELECTION AS IP ADDRESS AS NETMASK Ber ROUTER VA IP Fr BZ DEFAULT Fr Fr 0 0 0 BZ 0 0 0 Fr 0 0 0 Read only if DCHP and or BOOTP is selected IP SELECTION DHCP BOOTP BOOTP NETWORK A NAME SERVER oe ADDRESS NAME men ae ADDRESS
40. 23 Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing To load ribbon for thermal transfer operation 1 Open the front and side doors 2 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the printhead EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 53 Chapter 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing 4 Unpack a roll of original Intermec thermal transfer ribbon 5 Adjust the ribbon supply bobbin for your ribbon a If your ribbon is 55 to 60 mm 2 16 to 2 3 in wide compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the first innermost groove atan b If your ribbon is 88 to 90 mm 3 5 in wide compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the second groove 4 88 90 MM gt 3 5 E ee Sa paisa ee er eS SAE A ook eee coca roar Ir ra a en a ann atada A PA A E ese OTETO EES ee eee eee seees 54 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing c If your ribbon is 110 mm 4 3 in wide compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the third outermost groove Ananannanan a
41. 32 in Minimum with LTS 12 mm 0 47 in For more information see Label Taken Sensor on page 105 Maximum 8 dots mm 203 2 6 143 mm 241 in 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 4 162 mm 163 in provided there is a sufficient amount of free SDRAM memory Tickets With Gaps c LSS Detection Position Variable see Label Stop Sensor on page 132 148 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix B Media Specifications d Detection Slit Length The length of the detection slit excluding corner radii must be a minimum of 2 5 mm 0 10 in to either side right or left of the label stop sensor detection position e Detection Slit Height Recommended 1 6 mm 0 06 in Minimum 1 27 mm 0 05 in Maximum 25 0 mm 0 98 in Opacity Max opacity difference 48 Media Type Setup Gap Stock along the perforations Broken or ripped perforations particularly at the edges may cause the media to break or misfeed during printing Z Note Handle perforated media carefully to avoid rips or breaks e a gt EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 149 Appendix B Media Specifications Tickets With Black Mark ie a Media Width Minimum 25 mm 1 00 in Maximum 120 mm 4 72 in b Copy Length Minimum 20 0 mm 0 8 in Maximum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 6 143 mm 241 in 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 4 162 mm 163 in provided
42. A vA CONTRAST LABEL CONSTANT LABEL FACTOR 408 85 40 MEDIA TEST FEED VA TEST FEED 196 198 3 15 Press lt Enter gt to per form a testfeed Scroll forward Values are read only lt Scroll back EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 83 Chapter 7 Setup Mode 84 Continued from the previous page Print Defs Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 SETUP PRINT DEFS lt PRINT DEFS HEAD RESIST HEAD RESIST TESTPRINT PRINT SPEED nnn DIAMONDS j 200 BAR CODES 1 i BAR CODES 2 i HARDWARE INFO EA O installed Scroll forward lt Scroll back lt Enter gt to print lt gt for error info Read only A a a a di ad a il ad a id dj Only displayed if an optional LTS Label Taken Sensor is installed in the printer I l I l VA LTS LTS LTs LTS ADJUST LTS TEST LTS VALUE i VA VA VA REMOVE LABEL AND REMOVE LABEL LTS VALUE PRESS ENTER ENTER TO STOP 10 I VA 1 SENSITIVITY 10 LOUT_OF 9 10 p PRINT DEFS p PRINT DEFS gt lt Q TESTPRINT lt Q PRINT SPEED lt VA VA Only displayed if an Toggle between optional EasyLAN board 4 gain G and drive Return to the start of the Setup Mode loop SETUP SER COM UART1 or press lt Setup gt to exit the Setup Mode PRINT DEFS gt LSS TEST 4 VA LSS TEST B LSS TEST LSS AUTO 4 1SS MANUAL VA VA LSS AUTO LSS G 2 D 6
43. ESTI tae wooo aac og ne eS eae een eae a 34 Internal Batch Take p Roll to Roll a is Dee ae ewes 40 External Supply Eaton ee a re esse 47 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing 51 Lana R DOON recorda meer es La ent eases Ae 52 6 Setting Up the Printer 59 Desc PUO dape a a bs asii id 60 A ee eher 61 Reading the Current Setup s4 2u04u el isn dreier 62 Setup Parammerersa ce sie ad iu ne ee ibe ea s 62 Se al Communication see ea 62 Bardenas last na ee 63 Character encotrar da 63 Par O E LO A 63 Stop Biss nn a ada 63 Blow Concert 64 New nes eres fa a A 64 vi EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Receive Butler o ey Bee eh eee sees 65 Transmite Butler logar dro ruso 65 O sm ae Re een 65 O sed anes A Bidet toes a Achat ae aes 65 SOPAS st herren needs 65 Recommended Feed Adjustments 2020 eee eee 66 Medias fo ae energie ee 66 Ni A O ante aes 66 NIE IV Dee RN 69 Paper AP andado a sa 70 Contar A e sa a 72 A Sea Bares 73 DAA nn se ernennen ae 73 lead Resistanee aida pa SA rez 73 Testptint atras a dio ds dis sd 73 Prine Speed ra Bere eater A O ran 75 LSSI 75 LTS Label Taken Sensor 2 22 cc mc 75 Ret rnino to Factory Default Setup lt ii ceidadehindetdadbhiscesiadeks hae 73 7 Setup Mode 77 Entering Setup Mode at Installation 78 Nay satine inscetup Mod cra Ks iii 79 SEU Mode a c ORA 81 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program
44. HW 14 PROTOCOL ADDR I VA i PROTOCOL ADDR I I I I I I I I 1 Only displayed in case of RS485 on uart2 Enter printer s protocol address 0 31 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 85 Chapter 7 Setup Mode 86 Serial Communication uart3 option Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 See Appendix C Interfaces for information on how the uart numbers relate to the physical communication ports va Supported types RS 232 RS 422 non isolated full duplex 20 mA current loop SER COM UART3 SER COM UART3 SER COM UART3 SER COM UART3 SER COM UART3 gt BAUDRATE lt q CHAR LENGTH lt q PARITY lt q STOPBITS lt q FLOWCONTROL lt VA Vv VA VA A VA 9600 8 NONE 1 RTS CTS lt q ENQ ACK lt 38400 m 7A a RTS CTS ENQ ACK d DISABLE DISABLE RS 232 only RS 232 A 2m SER COM UART3 P SER COM UART3 p gt SER COM UART3 gt NEW LINE lt q REC_BUF lt q TRANS BUF 4 VA VA VA FLOW CONTROL NEW LINE REC BUF TRANS BUF XON XOFF CR LF 1024 1024 VA XON XOFF p gt XON XOFF DATA TO HOST lt DATA FROM HOST VA VA Al al DISABLE DISABLE RS 232 RS 232 RS 422 RS 422 20mACL 20mA CL SER COM UART3 CONNECTED HW VA CONNECTED HW RS232 Read only EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 7 Setup Mode
45. Intermec User s Guide o EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer Fingerprint Version Intermec a Vaj User s Guide ho EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer Fingerprint Version Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave W Everett WA 98203 U S A www intermec com The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation 2003 2008 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand ArciTech CrossBar Data Collection Browser dcBrowser Duratherm EasyCoder EasyLAN Enterprise Wireless LAN EZBuilder Fingerprint i gistics INCA under license InterDriver Intermec Printer Network Manager IRL JANUS LabelShop Mobile Framework MobileLAN Nor Ware Pen Key Precision Print PrintSet RoutePower TE 2000 Trakker Antares UAP Universal Access Point and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation There are U S and foreign patents as w
46. Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base Knowledge Central at www intermec com and click Support gt Knowledge Central to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product Telephone Support These services are available from Intermec Services Description Order Intermec Place an order products e Ask about an existing order Order Intermec Order printer labels and media ribbons Order spare Order spare parts parts Technical Talk to technical support Support about your Intermec product Service e Getareturn authorization number for authorized service center repair e Request an on site repair technician Service contracts Ask about an existing contract e Renew a contract e Inquire about repair billing or other service invoicing questions In the USA and Canada call 1 800 755 5505 and choose this option 1 and then choose 2 1 and then choose 1 1 or 2 and then choose 4 2 and then choose 2 2 and then choose 1 1 or 2 and then choose 3 xii EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Before You Begin Outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Intermec representative To search for your local representative from the Intermec web site click About Us gt Contact Us Service Location Support For the most current listing o
47. K 80 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 7 Setup Mode Setup Modes Serial Communication uart1 Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 SETUP B SETUP T PO SETUP A SETUP gt SETUP gt SER COM UARTI SER COM UARTZ_ 1 4 SER COM UARTS_ Iq NET COM NETL 1 NETO 1 VA See separate overview See separate overview See separate overview See separate overview SER COM UART1 SER COM UART1 SER COM UART1 P SER COM UART1 SER COM UART1 gt BAUDRATE lt q CHAR LENGTH lt q PARITY lt q STOPBITS lt q FLOWCONTROL lt VA VA VA VA Scroll forward lt Scroll back Scroll forward Scroll forward lt Scroll back XON XOFF CR LF TA A XON XOFF p gt XON XOFF DATA TO HOST DATA FROM HOST Z er crolli bac VA VA een DISABLE DISABLE gt Scroll forward Scroll forward lt Scroll back lt Scroll back Legend Dotted boxes and lines indicate options Thick boxes indicates default options Values inside brackets indicate default settings EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version VA I 1 RTS CTS lt q ENQ ACK lt gt VA VA Scroll forward RIS CTS EN Q ACK Scroll forward lt Scroll back lt Scroll back SER COM UART1 SER COM UART1 p gt SER COM UARTI NEW LINE REC BUF lt q TRANS BUF VA VA VA REC BUF TRANS BUF 1024 1024 Continued on the
48. PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 49 Chapter 4 Loading Media 50 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing This chapter explains how to load the printer with ribbon for thermal transfer printing EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 51 Chapter 5 Loading Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Printing Loading Ribbon 52 The EasyCoder PX4i printer can print on labels tickets tags and continuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special ink coated ribbon Thermal transfer printing makes it possible to use a wide range of receiving face materials and gives a durable printout less vulnerable to fat chemicals heat sunlight etc than direct thermal printing Make sure to select a type of ribbon that matches the type of receiving face material and to set up the printer accordingly The EasyCoder PX4i printer can use transfer ribbon rolls wound with the ink coated side facing either outward or inward Illustrations in this manual show the ink coated side facing inward Ribbon is usually loaded in connection with media replenishment but loaded media is not shown in the illustrations in this chapter in order to give a clearer view of the ribbon path For media load instructions see Loading Media on page
49. Stop Sensor ses er sc a rare 132 A Technical Data ooo 137 B Media Specifications ccccccceeccccnn 143 Medio S16 ln Bhat ee ot es re ea 144 Medi een ers een ee ee A EN 145 Non Adhesive Strip nalen ar alas ie 145 licita lote Iye Pa o ee eg 146 Sel Adhesive Tapeliai 22 028 a ars er are 147 Tickets O a EAA a whet 148 Tickets With Black Mark as sen ee ek ed re ea 150 C OP dar naenenueaeen cee 153 A Cc anreisen 154 Protocol For The Default Setup aci rita ee 154 liere aBer era sarah 155 VSB lote ic r darla ida 155 Bar Code Wand Interlace pras en a Ber ih 156 Optional tar ae 157 D Intermec Supplies occ 161 Direct Vienna Medid iaa sen er ta dade er de 162 Enermal Prams her e a ol do ae 162 A 163 Bar Code DECORA A ae Ass 164 Recommended Paper Type Settings Europe 0 cee eee eee ee 165 Recommended Paper Type Settings North America 2222020220 168 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version ix Before You Begin Before You Begin Safety Summary This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Your safety is extremely important Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment You can be seriously injured and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and ca
50. T SETUP EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 97 Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program Line Analyzer The Line Analyzer LINE_AXP PRG is a program written in the Intermec Fingerprint programming language and is intended to help solving possible communication problems As the name implies the Line Analyzer captures all incoming characters on a specified communication channel and prints them on one or more labels Printable characters are printed in black on white whereas control characters and space characters ASCII 000 032 dec are printed in white on black While the printer is receiving data the Ready LED blinks There is a 0 5 second time out That is if no more characters have been received after 0 5 second the program considers the transmission terminated and prints out a label As long as a continuous string of characters is being received the program wraps the lines until the label is full and then starts to print another label At the bottom of each label the following information is printed e Page number e Number of characters printed on the label e Total number of characters received so far The Line Analyzer is displayed as the option LINE_AXP PRG under the SEL APPLICATION menu After the Line Analyzer has been selected and the printer has started up again the printer feeds out two labels and the following menu is displayed Line Analyzer S
51. The printer is also designed to work with the Intermec Direct Protocol programming language Intermec InterDriver and Intermec LabelShop The InterDriver allows you to print labels from standard MS Windows applications for example Microsoft Office Intermec LabelShop is a series of label design programs that work under various versions of MS Windows 2 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 1 Introduction The EasyCoder PX4i supports 15 scalable Unicode TrueType and TrueDoc fonts as standard Additional fonts can be downloaded into the printer s Flash memory or be plugged in using a CompactFlash card The Unicode standard allows the use of special characters for various languages including non Latin fonts such as Arabic Cyrillic Chinese Japanese Korean Hebrew and similar A version of EasyCoder PX4i that supports the Intermec Programming Language IPL v2 30 is described in a special User s Guide 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 e Read this manual carefully before connecting the printer e Moving parts are exposed when the side doors are open so ensure that the doors are closed before you operate the printer e Do not remove the left hand cover Dangerous voltage e Do not remove the bottom plate Dangerous voltage
52. Use the printer s keyboard to navigate menus acknowledge displayed values or select or enter new values Note An external keyboard cannot be used inside the Setup Mode Keyboard Buttons for Setup Mode Button EIN Function Move one menu to the left on the same level or scroll back in a stack of options Move up one level Move one menu to the right on the same level or scroll forward in a stack of options Move down one level Display error messages at test label printing failure Enter numeric values Specify negative values leading position Clear displayed values Acknowledge and move to next menu or perform test feeds in the Testfeed menu or print test labels in the Test label menu Exit the Setup Mode Can be used anywhere in Setup Mode EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 79 Chapter 7 Setup Mode The Setup Mode is organized as an endless loop from which you can select a number of sub categories with a number of sub categories At startup the firmware determines if options such as label taken sensor or an interface board are installed in the printer Only installed options are shown in the Setup Mode The diagram below shows the options in the main loop Detailed overviews are shown on the following pages Starting point SETUP SER COM UART3 SETUP SER COM UART5 SETUP i NET COM NET1 y SETUP NETWOR
53. Weight excluding media 12 85 kg 28 4 lb Ambient Operating 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Temperature Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 152 F Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Electronics Microprocessor 32 bit RISC On board Flash SIMMs 2 sockets for 4 MB or 8 MB each Standard 1 x 4 MB On board SDRAM SIMM 1 socket for 16 MB Standard 16 MB Power Supply AC Voltage 90 to 265 VAC 45 to 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000 3 2 Power Consumption Minimum 20 W Continuous printing average 125 W Peak 400 W EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 139 Appendix A Technical Data 140 Sensors Label Gap Black Mark Out of Media Printhead Lifted Ribbon End Ribbon Low Paper Sensor Controls LEDs 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Variable position Display 2 x 16 character LCD Background light Keyboard 22 keys membrane switch type Print button 1 Beeper Yes Data Interfaces Serial 1x RS 232 1x USB Bar Code Wand Yes Connection for Optional 1 1 Interface Boards Cutter Interface 1 Memory Card Adapter 1 1 for EasyLAN 2 for other boards CompactFlash cards EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix A Technical Data Accessories and Options Integral Self strip Unit with Option 1 2 For peel off and Liner Takeup batch takeup Media Roll Retainer Option 3 Fanfold Guide Option 3 Cutter Option 3 Label Taken Sens
54. adjust 40 dots 60 dots 5 mm 0 20 in Cut between labels with gaps Start adjust 287 dots 424 dots 35 9 mm 1 41 in Stop adjust 176 dots 260 dots 22 mm 0 87 in Cut fix and variable length strip Start adjust 294 dots 434 dots 36 8 mm 1 45 in Stop adjust 298 dots 440 dots 37 3 mm 1 47 in The media parameters tell the firmware the characteristics of the media that will be used so the printout will be positioned correctly and get the best quality possible Media Size The size of the printable area is defined by three parameters X Start Width and Length EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer X Start Specifies the position of the origin along the dots on the printhead By default X Start is 24 dots which places the inner margin of the print arca 3 mm 0 118 in from the inner edge of the media and gives a maximum print width of 424 dots 53 mm 2 087 in This prevents printing outside labels when the liner is slightly wider than the labels If you want to use the entire media width reset the X Start value to 0 which gives a maximum print width of 448 dots 56 mm 2 205 in By increasing the value for the X Start parameter the origin will be moved outwards away from the inner edge of the media path In other words the larger X Start value the wider inner margin and the less available print width Width Specifies the width of the printable
55. area in number of dots from the origin Thus the sum of the X Start and width values gives the outer margin of the printable area The width should be set to prevent printing outside the media which may harm the printhead Length Specifies the length of the printable area in number of dots from the origin along the Y coordinate and allocates memory space for two identical image buffers in the printer s temporary memory The size of each buffer can be calculated using this formula Buffer size bits Print length in dots x Printhead width in dots Note The temporary memory has other functions that also Ls require some memory space To obtain a longer print area the memory can be increased by fitting a larger SDRAM SIMM on the printers CPU board as described in the Service Manual e The length setup also decides the amount of media feed when using fix length strip e The length setup creates an emergency stop which works when the printer is set up for Label with gaps Ticket with mark or Ticket with gaps If the label stop sensor EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 67 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer LSS has not detected a gap or mark within 150 of the set length the media feed is automatically stopped to avoid feeding out a whole roll of media because of an LSS malfunction By setting up the X Start the Width and the Length you will crea
56. at file Intermec Shell in the read only part of the printers permanent memory device rom Note If you insert a CompactFlash memory card that contains a startup file before you switch on the printer this startup file will be used instead of Intermec Shell If you want to use a memory card you must insert it into the slot in the printer s rear plate before you switch on the power The memory card must be a CompactFlash card SMB 1GB CompactFlash cards marked CF will not work You can use the CompactFlash card to expand the printer s storage memory card1 There are also three types of pre programmed CompactFlash cards 18 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 3 Starting Up e Font Cards provide additional fonts that can be used as long as the card remains inserted in the printer e Font Install Cards permanently install additional fonts in the printer which can be used even after the card has been removed e Firmware Cards automatically replace the printer s firmware usually with an updated version CompactFlash cards are widely used for consumers computer products like digital cameras You can get a certain protection from theft by installine an optional plate that covers an inserted Y g p p CompactFlash card CompactFlash memory card Be Protection plate with screw option CompactFlash memory card memory card The
57. b that holds the pressure arm Move the arm inwards or outwards until the arrow on the tip of the arm becomes centered on the media stock While moving the arm push at the part where the knob is situated not at the tip If the arm is hard to move lift the printhead and pull the printhead bracket free from the magnet in the arm 3 Lock the arm in the new position by tightening the knob 4 Re adjust the edge guides 5 Reload the ribbon if any a gt e gt Center of media Pressure arm Pressure Arm adjustment 130 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 12 Adjustments Printhead Pressure The pressure of the thermal printhead against the ribbon or direct thermal media is factory adjusted However the use of thicker or thinner media than normal could require the printhead pressure to be readjusted Turn the adjustment knob clockwise for increased pressure or counterclockwise for less pressure Print a few labels preferably test labels and check the printout For help printing test labels see Setting Up the Printer on page 59 Increased pressure generally gives a darker printout and vice versa Repeat until the desired result is obtained To find the basic setting turn the knob counterclockwise until there is no pressure left Test with a piece of media under the printhead You should be able to pull it out without more than just a little resistance The
58. ble in reverse order 122 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer Replacing the Printhead IN Caution ES The printhead is subject to wear both from the direct thermal media or transfer ribbon and from the rapid heating and cooling process during printing Thus the printhead will require periodic replacement Time between printhead replacements depends on the print images the type of direct thermal media or ribbon in use the amount of energy to the printhead the print speed the ambient temperature and several other factors While replacing the printhead the power must be off The firmware will not detect the new printhead resistance and density until the printer has been restarted Note Check that the density of the new printhead matches the printhead you are replacing While you can switch between densities at will the printout will be affected accordingly To replace the printhead 1 Open the front and side doors EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 123 Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer 2 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the printhead 124 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer 4 Pull the printhead bracket away from the magnet in the pressure arm 5 Disconnect the
59. chapter explains how to start up the printer after installation or after having been switched off It covers the following topics e Startup Files e Memory Cards e Switching on the Printer EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 17 Chapter 3 Starting Up Startup Files ES Memory Card When the printer is switched on its behavior depends on the existence of a startup file autoexec bat in its memory There are two cases e The printer is only fitted with the Intermec Shell file managing program which allows the operator to choose between a variety of applications and functions e In addition to Intermec Shell the printer is also fitted with a custom made application program that is design to perform a specific task for example to print tickets baggage tags or product labels for a certain company Such a program may be initiated by a startup file autoexec bat stored in the printer s permanent memory or in a memory card There can be one startup file stored in each of three different parts of the printers memory If there are startup files stored in more than one part only one will be used with the following priority 1 An autoexec bat file stored in a memory card provided the card was inserted in the printer before the power was switched on 2 An autoexec bat file stored in the read write part of the 3 cc gt gt p printers permanent memory device c 3 The pup b
60. cutter The rotating cutting blade can be accidently activated while the cutter is open Io avoid any risk of injury to fingers always switch off the power before loading media and or ribbon in a cutter equipped printer EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 29 Chapter 4 Loading Media To load media for cut off operation 1 Switch off the power Open the cutter and the side door 2 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the printhead 30 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 4 In the case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 in core fit an adapter on the media supply hub 5 Fita new roll of media onto the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as far as it will go 6 Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and then snap locked in open position EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 31 Chapter 4 Loading Media 7 Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go 8 This diagram shows the path the media will take through the printer 32 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 10 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the me
61. dia is guided with a minimum of play plates 12 Close the cutter unit while pulling on the end of the media Close the side door and then switch the power on EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 33 Chapter 4 Loading Media 13 Press Feed to advance the media and adjust the media feed Peel Off Self Strip The EasyCoder PX4i printer 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 an optional internal liner batch takeup unit For more information see Liner Batch Takeup Kit on page 103 This is also known as Self strip operation Press Feed when loading the same type of media as before When switching to a new type of media or if the printer does not feed out the media properly simultaneously press Shift and Feed to perform a testfeed 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 See Label Taken Sensor on page 105 Z Note Peel off operation sets high demands on the media for proper label stiffness release characteristics of the adhesive and liner resistance against electrostatic charge and so on If these specific requirements are n
62. dia feed direction M o Picket Fence Ladder Feed Direction 164 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix D Intermec Supplies Recommended Paper Type Settings Europe Direct Thermal Printing 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi Type Speed Name Top Coated Thermal Top Board Standard Thermal Top Thermal IR Non Top Coated Thermal Eco Standard Thermal Eco Board Top Coated High Thermal Top Coated Label Constant 113 9 98 69 65 85 Label Factor 40 40 40 40 40 40 Thermal Transfer Printing 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi Type Speed Name GP02 TTR Uncoated TTR Coated TTR Premium HP66 TTR Coated TTR Premium TTR Premium Board TTR High Gloss White TTR Polyethylene TTR Gloss Polyethylene HP05 TTR Coated TTR Premium TTR Premium Board4 TTR High Gloss White TTR Polethylene Ribbon Constant 66 67 60 86 77 Ja 96 74 93 79 72 86 85 68 Ribbon Label Factor Offset 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 25 25 25 0 25 0 Max Rec Print Speed Dir 1 amp 3 Dir 28 4 150 300 250 300 150 300 300 300 200 300 300 300 Max Rec Print Speed Dir 1 amp 3 Dir 2 amp 4 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 165 Appendix D
63. e menu The Low Diameter parameter specifies the diameter of the ribbon supply roll where SYSVAR 26 switches from 0 to 1 SYSVAR 26 0 means that there is still a sufficient supply of ribbon whereas SYSVAR 26 1 means that it is time to consider replacing the ribbon supply The diameter is expressed in millimeters 1 mm 0 04 in and an accuracy of 3 mm can be expected Note that this setting has little effect unless SYSVAR 26 is read by a Fingerprint program However Error 1083 Ribbon Low is reported at every tenth printing operation By default the low diameter is 0 that is the ribbon low function is disabled Contrast Use the contrast parameter to make minor adjustments of the blackness in the printout for example to adapt the printer to variations in quality between different batches of the same media 11 options are displayed in an endless loop from 10 to 10 Default value is 0 The contrast is reset to the default 0 whenever a new paper type is specified regardless which method has been used 72 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Testfeed The sensitivity of the label stop sensor LSS may need to be adjusted when switching from one type of media to another This is especially the case when using adhesive labels since the transparency of the liner backing paper may vary When the Testfeed menu is displayed press Enter A nu
64. ee Setup Mode on page 77 and the EasyLAN documentation Intermec Fingerprint e Use setup strings to change individual setup parameters remotely from the host e Use setup files to create sets of setup parameters remotely from the host See the Intermec Fingerprint v8 3x manuals Intermec Direct Protocol e Use setup strings to change individual setup parameters remotely from the host See the Intermec Direct Protocol v8 3x manuals EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Default Setup Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer The printer s default setup is listed below with no options included Ser Com uart1 Baud rate Character length Parity Stop bits RTS CTS ENQ ACK XON XOFF data to host XON XOFF data from host New line Receive buffer Transmit buffer Feed Adjust 0 dots 0 dots Start adjust Stop adjust Media X Start Width Label length Media type Paper type Ribbon Constant Ribbon factor Label offset Ribbon sensor low diameter Contrast EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 9600 bps 8 bits None 1 bit Disable Disable Disable Disable CR LF 1024 bytes 1024 bytes 24 dots 424 dots 1200 dots Label with Gaps Thermal transfer 90 25 0 0 mm 0 61 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Media Paper sensor low diameter 0 mm Configuration Print speed 200 mm sec
65. ee 769700 bytes free 58 38 3 q mo on o o es 88 29 28 a8 gr o Rh Ze S o 58 gt no Lo ow D Noa DD MMM YY hh mm ss MCS1743 DD MMM YY hh mm ss DATA TO HOST DATA FROM HOST NEW LINE LOFFSET ON SENSOR ESTFEED HEAD RESIS PRINT SPEED Fingerprint Odometer Boot REC BUF TRANS BUF PRINT CONFIG LABI RIBI RIBBON LOW DIAMETER CONTRAST PAPER SENSOR PAPER LOW DIAMETER FIRMWARE Setup Info Hardware Info 74 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Print Speed The print speed is variable between 100 and 300 mm sec Generally the lower the speed the better the printout quality This is especially true when printing bar codes with the bars running across the media path ladder style when printing on demanding face materials and when printing at low ambient temperatures The default setting is 200 mm sec approximately 8 in sec Refer to Intermec Supplies on page 161 for recommended maximum print speed for various combinations of Intermec media and transfer ribbon LSS Test The function on the label stop sensor LSS can be tested automatically or manually as described in Adjustments on page 129 LTS Label Taken Sensor The sensitivity of the LTS can be tested and adjusted as described in Adjustments on page 129 Returning to Factory Default Setup Chere are
66. el port 1 6 1 Enter the desired communication port using the numeric keys on the printers keyboard 1 uartl 2 uart2 3 uart3 cc gt gt 4 centronics 98 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program 5 netl 6 usbl If the printer is not fitted with the specified port an error message appears in the display and you can select another port Line Analyzer Error 56 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 99 Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program 100 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 9 Options This chapter describes the options available for the EasyCoder PX4i printer The options can be factory installed field installed by an authorized service technician or in some cases installed by the operator EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 101 Chapter 9 Options Introduction The EasyCoder PX4i printer provides a high degree of flexibility because it has a modular design By adding options to the basic printer the EasyCoder PX4i printer can be adapted for a variety of applications Some options should be installed by an authorized service technician or are only available as factory installed options EasyLAN Wireless Fanfold 3 inch antenna guides adapter inc
67. ell as U S and foreign patents pending Throughout this manual trademarked names may be used Rather than put a trademark or symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement There are U S and foreign patents pending The name Centronics is wholly owned by GENICOM Corporation Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation TrueDoc is a registered trademark of Bitstream Inc TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Unicode is a trademark of Unicode Inc Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation ii EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Document Change Record This page records changes to this document The document was originally released as Version 00 Version Number Date Description of Change 00 05 2004 For preproduction DAT printers 01 09 2004 For preproduction MAT printers 001 06 2008 Revised to incorporate new changes and brought into FrameMaker 8 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version iii iv EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Contents B tore YOU DESIL a una ea dado ba ed x o ee ke ee ed x Do not repair or adjust alone un nn a eo Sx x TE A x REsUSC AL ION aa ae doe nd en ee men X Enero ced egt po nies dob
68. er Ribbon Breaks Possible Cause Remedy Reference Ribbon not fitted Reload ribbon correctly Loading Ribbon on correctly page 52 Wrong media grade Change parameter then Setup Parameters clean printhead on page 62 Bad energy control Adjust Call Service Transfer Ribbon Wrinkles Possible Cause Remedy Reference Faulty ribbon break shaft Adjust Narrow Media on adjustment page 130 Incorrect edge guide Adjust Loading Media on adjustment page 23 Printhead pressure too Adjust pressure Printhead Pressure on strong page 131 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 113 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting No Thermal Transfer Printout Possible Cause Remedy Reference Ink coated side of ribbon Reload ribbon Loading Ribbon is not facing media on page 52 Media Feed Not Working Properly Possible Cause Remedy Reference Changed media Press Print Loading Media characteristics on page 23 Wrong label rest Check change Setup parameter Parameters on page 62 Wrong Media Type Check change Setup parameter Parameters on page 62 Wrong LSS position Check change Label Stop Sensor on page 132 Dirty sensors Clean sensors Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor on page 121 Loose or missing adapter Replace and tighten set Tear Off screw Straight Through on page 24 Faulty sensors Replace sensors Call Service Compressed Text Or Bar Code Possible Cau
69. f exactly 1 cm 0 39 in This method is especially useful for black marks measure the lateral position of the black marks with a ruler before loading the media Detection slots Upper part of LSS Adjustment screw Label Stop Sensor adjustment 132 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 12 Adjustments In the Print Defines part of the Setup Mode you have two ways to test the label stop sensor if you have a detection problem LSS Auto and LSS Manual The menu provides only indications from the label stop sensor unit The testing menu can determine if the sensor unit is not physically in position is blocked by dust or stuck labels or is defective in some way Furthermore this is an aid if media has detection complications Note There is no way to adjust the LSS function The menus ES only indicate values from the LSS obtained by performing a TESTFEED operation ESS Auto is the quick and normal way to determine if the label stop sensor works properly and is able to detect gaps slots or black marks LSS Manual shows the actual setting provided by the latest TESTFEED operation It is also possible to try other settings LSS Manual is primarily intended for service and is not described in this manual LSS Auto e Check that the printer is set up for the type of media loaded in your printer Setup Mode Media Media type LABELS with GAPS TICKET with MARK TICKET with
70. f Adhesive Labels a External Media Width including liner Minimum 25 mm 1 00 in Maximum 120 mm 4 72 in b Liner Width The liner must not extend more than a total of 1 6 mm 0 06 in past the edge of the face material and should protrude equally on both sides Recommended minimum transparency 40 DIN 53147 c Media Width excluding liner Minimum 23 8 mm 0 94 in Maximum 118 4 mm 4 66 in d Label Length Minimum without LTS 8 mm 0 32 in Minimum with LTS 12 mm 0 47 in For more information see Label Taken Sensor on page 105 Maximum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 6 143 mm 241 in 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 4 162 mm 163 in provided that there is a sufficient amount of free SDRAM memory e Label Gap Recommended 3 0 mm 0 12 in Minimum 1 27 mm 0 05 in Maximum 25 0 mm 0 98 in The Label Stop Sensor must be able to detect the extreme front edges of the labels For more information see Label Stop Sensor on page 132 Opacity The difference between in opacity between label plus liner and liner only should be gt 19 units Maximum liner opacity is 72 Media Type Setup Label with gaps EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 147 Appendix B Media Specifications d e 7 N i b b k x y a Media Width Minimum 25 mm 1 00 in Maximum 120 mm 4 72 in b Liner Width Minimum without LTS 8 mm 0
71. f service locations click Support gt Returns and Repairs gt Repair Locations For technical support in South Korea use the after service locations listed below AWOO Systems 102 1304 SK Ventium 522 Dangjung dong Gunpo si Gyeonggi do Korea South 435 776 Contact Mr Sinbum Kang Telephone 82 31 436 1191 E mail mjyun awoo co kr IN Information System PTD LID 6th Floor Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95 Shinchun 3 Dong Donggu Daegu City Korea E mail jmyou idif co kr or korlim gw idif co kr Who Should Read This Manual This User s Guide provides you with information about the features of the EasyCoder PX4i printer and how to install configure operate maintain and troubleshoot it Related Documents The Intermec web site at www intermec com contains our documents as PDF files that you can download for free To download documents 1 Visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com 2 Click Support gt Manuals 3 In the Select a Product field choose the product that you want to download documentation for To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact p your local Intermec representative or distributor EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version xiii Before You Begin xiv EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 7 Introduction This chapter introduces the EasyCoder PX4i printer and covers the following topics e Descripti
72. he error Note 6 If an error occurs in the Fingerprint immediate mode for example out of paper when the print key is pressed this event will be set Note 7 If an application is started but does not execute the IRI will blink This will occur for example if there is a syntax error in the loaded program file This is useful when a printer has an AUTOEXEC BAT file startup file that is supposed to run automatically Note 8 When execution is stopped with user break SHIFT PAUSE or due to a run time error the IRI shall be off It will be set to on if the user changes mode to Direct Protocol or runs an application If however the application program handles the user break ON BREAK or the runtime error ON ERROR GOTO the IRI will not be affected In this case it is up to the application to set the status Note 9 At most but not all printer crashes the console is reset This will make the IRI go off Note 10 If the printhead temperature raises above 100 C error 1088 occurs In Fingerprint printing will be aborted Resuming printing after the printhead has cooled off to 85 C must be handled by the application program In the Direct Protocol the printing is paused but will be automatically resumed when the printhead has cooled off to 85 C Meanwhile the printer is able to receive instructions and data until the buffer is filled 110 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter
73. ia will be fed out before the printing starts Thus the origin is moved further back from the forward edge of the copy e A negative start adjustment means that the specified length of media will be pulled back before the printing starts Thus the origin is moved towards the forward edge of the copy Stop Adjust The Stop Adjust value is given as a positive or negative number of dots 1 dot 0 125 mm 4 9 mils Default value is 0 which stops the media feed in a position suitable for tear off operation EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 65 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Media 66 e A positive stop adjustment means that the normal media feed after the printing is completed will be increased by the specified value e A negative stop adjustment means that the normal media feed after the printing is completed will be decreased by the specified value Recommended Feed Adjustments The following settings allow printing from the top of the label Minor deviations from the recommended values may be required due to various combinations of media types roll size type of media supply device and individual differences between printers Adjustment 8dots mm 11 81 dots mm type 203 2 dpi 300 dpi Distance Tear Off Straight through Start adjust 108 dots 160 dots 13 5 mm 0 54 in Stop adjust 0 dots 0 dots 0 Peel Off Self strip Start adjust 80 dots 118 dots 10 mm 0 39 in Stop
74. ia will take through the printer EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 27 Chapter 4 Loading Media 10 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play 12 Press Feed to advance the media and adjust the media feed Tear off the media by grabbing the outer edge and pulling downwards 28 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Cut Off A Warning Chapter 4 Loading Media The EasyCoder PX4i printer can print on labels tickets tags and continuous stock in various forms This section describes the case when the media is to be cut off by an automatic paper cutter option Press Feed when loading the same type of media as before When switching to a new type of media or if the printer does not feed out the media properly simultaneously press Shift and Feed to perform a testfeed Cut off can be used for e Non adhesive continuous stock e Self adhesive labels with liner cut only liner between labels The cutter is designed to cut through paper based media with a thickness between 60 and 175 um which roughly corresponds to a paper weight of 60 to 175 grams m basis weight 40 to 120 lb The cutter should not be used to cut through labels because the adhesive will stick to the shears which can damage the cutter The optional label taken sensor cannot be used with the
75. ibbons for various types of application are available from Intermec For the best printout quality and maximum life of the printhead use Intermec supplies Setup recommendations for Intermec supplies offered in Europe and North America are listed in Appendix D As a general rule high energy and or high print speed will shorten the life of the printhead Never use higher paper type and print speed settings than necessary for obtaining an acceptable printout quality and throughput speed If the ambient temperature is lower than 15 C 59 F decrease the speed by 50 mm sec Start by choosing between two alternatives e Direct Thermal printing default e Thermal Transfer printing option Your choice will decide which parameters to enter next Direct Thermal Printing e Label Constant range 50 to 115 e Label Factor range 10 to 50 70 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer When adjusting the image darkness for non Intermec direct thermal media set the Label Factor to the recommended value for the type of direct thermal media Set the Label Constant to the value listed below and decrease or increase it for lighter or darker images respectively until you are satisfied with the printout quality Paper Type Settings Guide Direct Thermal Max Print Sensitivity Label Constant Label Factor Speed Low 100 50 150 Standard 90 50 150 High 80 50 200 Ultra
76. kwise to raise the printhead 116 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer 3 Remove any media and transfer ribbon 4 Open the cleaning card envelope and pull out the cleaning card Read the warning text 5 Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead 1 Engage the printhead 2 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 117 yy oA N G2 I Qt A 7 gt 1 Engage the printhead 2 7 Wait for approximately 30 seconds to allow the cleaning fluid to dissolve the residue 8 Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead again Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer 6 Pull out the cleaning card 1 and raise the printhead 2 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 118 Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer 9 Pull out the cleaning card If necessary repeat the process with a fresh cleaning card 10 Allow the cleaned parts to dry completely before loading any media and ribbon 119 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer External Cleaning To clean the exterior of the printer 1 Always remove the power cord before cleaning 2 Wipe e
77. lamps Display window Keyboard Connector QD I for optional cutter Front door Side door Front View EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 7 Chapter 2 Installation Rear View The rear plate contains the On Off switch the AC power cord socket and various interface connectors and slots A SD S KY un Y am S q NE A I I l I l l I l 2 N Ni Rear View jem SSES 0 Provision for EasyLAN Wireless antenna option Provision for EasyLAN Ethernet connection option Intake slot for external media supply Memory card slot Provision for two optional interface boards On Off Switch Bar code wand socket wand AC Power cord socket RS 232 serial interface uart1 USB Interface usb1 Machine label Intake slot for external media supply 8 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 2 Installation Media Compartment The media compartment is covered by the side door which can be opened 180 downwards to provide complete access to the media and ribbon loading area The door is held closed by a magnetic lock It can be completely removed by opening it and then pulling it forward The media can be supplied from a rotating hub or from an external supply of fanfolded media behind the printer For more inf
78. luded Media roll retainer Alphanumeric keyboard Label taken sensor Paper cutter Liner batch takeup PX4i options 102 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 9 Options Liner Batch Takeup Kit This is a factory installed option only and is used to separate labels from the liner and wind up the spent liner inside the printers media compartment Labels tickets tags etc can be wound up inside the media compartment after printing by fitting a special guide to the front of the print unit The kit consists of a stepper motor that drives the liner drive roller in the print unit fitted as standard and a takeup hub in the media compartment A guide shaft is fitted to the center section immediately behind the slack absorber A guide plate is fitted at the rear of the media compartment and can be used to replace the standard tear bar on the print unit for batch takeup operation Operation and media load are described in Peel Off Self Strip on page 34 and Internal Batch Takeup Roll to Roll on page 40 Paper Cutter The EasyCoder PX4i printer can easily be fitted with an optional paper cutter The cutter unit replaces the front door or the label taken sensor LTS if one is equipped It is connected by a single cable to the DIN connector on the printer front The paper cutter is available both as a factory installed option and as a operator installable
79. mber of blank copies will be fed out until the firmware has decided the proper setting for the LSS At the same time the front edges of the labels tickets etc are detected so the feed control can position the media according to the Feed Adjust parameter same as the Intermec Fingerprint statement TESTFEED Four values used for troubleshooting the LSS are displayed read only information Print Defines Head Resistance The printhead resistance is measured automatically at startup read only information Testprint The test labels Diamonds Chess Bar Codes 1 and Bar Codes are used to check the printout quality and facilitate adjustment of the printhead pressure see Printhead Pressure on page 131 The test labels Setup Info and Hardware info list the printer s current setup and the installed electronic devices Test label Network Info is only printed if the printer has an optional EasyLAN interface board If the information does not fit on one label two or more labels will be printed If the printer refuses to print a test label press F5 i to find out what is wrong for example printhead lifted or out of paper EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 73 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Test Labels 974 ohms 11 81 dots mm Diamonds Chess CODE39 CODE39 1 45 Il 1 Bar Codes 1 Bar Codes 2 CODE39 568 bytes fr
80. meter outer max Print Technique Ribbon Roll Core Diameter inner Print Directions Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 100 to 300 mm sec 4 to 12 in sec 112 mm 4 41 in Direct Transfer 110 mm 4 33 in Thermal Transfer 32767 dots 409 5 cm 161 25 in at 203 2 dpi 277 5 cm 109 23 in at 300 dpi See Note 1 25 to 120 mm 1 to 4 72 in 213 mm 8 38 in Tear Off 205 mm 8 07 in Peel Off 38 to 40 mm 1 5 in 76 mm 3 in with adapter fitted 55 to 110 mm 2 17 to 4 33 in 80 mm 3 15 in 450 m 1476 ft of ribbon Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer 25 mm 1 in 4 Note 1 The maximum print length is also restricted by the amount of free SDRAM memory Modes of Operation Tear Off Straight through Yes Cut Off Peel Off Self strip Internal Batch Takeup Option With cutter Option With rewinder Option With rewinder EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix A Technical Data Firmware Operating System Intermec Incl Direct Protocol Fingerprint v8 30 Smooth Fonts True Doc and TrueType fonts Resident scalable fonts 15 Unicode fonts See Note 1 Resident bar codes 59 Startup Program std Intermec Shell v8 2 Note 1 Latin Greek and Cyrillic fonts according to Unicode standard are included Physical Measurements Dimensions W x L x H 275 x 482 x 238 mm 10 8 x 19 0 x 9 4 in
81. n an application program is started it may Selecting Other Facilities As an alternative to selecting an application you can step through a number of other useful facilities Setup Set up the printer using its built in keyboard see Setup Mode on page 77 Print Setup Produce a printout of the printer s current setup values test label Setup Info Testfeed Feed out a number of label ticket tag or portions of continuous stock while the printer auto adjusts its media feed and label stop black mark sensor It is recommended to perform a Testfeed each time you load a roll of labels from a new batch or a different brand Test Label Print a series of four test labels test labels Diamonds Chess Bar Codes 1 and Bar Codes 2 in order to test the printout quality and printhead alignment The labels are presented in an infinite loop so you can print the series over and over again Press Enter for each new label Default Setup Reset all setup parameters to their default values as listed in Default Setup on page 61 Software Update Using the Zmodem communication tool files can be downloaded from a PC either to be stored on a standard CompactFlash memory card or to upgrade the printer s firmware The following options are available e Update CompactFlash card allows the printer to be used as a CompactFlash card programming device Any files can be EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label
82. n isolated or 20 mA current loop uart2 RS 232 RS 422 non isolated RS 422 Isolated or RS 485 Industrial interface 8 digital In ports 8 digital Out ports 4 relay ports uart2 RS 232 RS 422 non isolated RS 422 Isolated or RS 485 centronics 158 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix C Interfaces Allowed Interface Combinations Left hand slot Double Serial Double Serial Double Serial Double Serial Serial Industrial Serial Industrial Serial Industrial Serial Industrial IEEE 1284 IEEE 1284 IEEE 1284 Remarks Ports uart2 uart3 uart2 uart3 uart2 uart3 uart2 uart3 uart2 uart2 uart2 uart2 centronics centronics centronics Right hand slot Ports Double Serial uart4 uart5 Serial Industrial uart4 IEEE 1284 centronics Serial Industrial uart3 Double Serial uart3 uart4 IEEE 1284 centronics Double Serial uart2 uart3 Serial Industrial uart2 e The left hand slot is the slot closest to the center section e Always start by fitting an interface board in the left hand slot e RS 485 is only supported by uart2 EasyLAN Ethernet Interface net1 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 159 Appendix C Interfaces EasyLAN Wireless Interface net1 For information on how to set up ope
83. n turn the knob four full turns clockwise Fine adjust using the trial and error method Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary Unnecessary pressure may increase the wear of the printhead and shorten its life IN e amp Q O RO Tr Caution Printhead pressure adjustment EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 131 Chapter 12 Adjustments Label Stop Sensor The label stop sensor LSS is a photoelectric sensor that controls the printer s media feed by detecting gaps between labels or slots or black marks in continuous stock depending on the printer s setup in regard of media type The LSS should be aligned with the gaps slots or black marks If using irregularly shaped labels align the LSS with the front tips of the labels The label stop black mark sensor LSS can be moved laterally within a range of 0 to 50 mm 0 to 1 96 in from the inner edge of the media path There is a screw running through the outer lower gable Turning the screw clockwise will move the LSS inwards and vice versa The position of the LSS in relation to the media is best checked by looking head on into the print unit when the printhead is raised Align the center point of the V shaped upper sensor with the center of the slots or marks to be detected The linear markings on the lower guide plate can also be used for positioning of the LSS because they are spaced with an interval o
84. ng Keep your fingers away from cutting edges Warning Fanfold Guides The fanfold guides provide more exact routing of the media when the supply is placed outside the media compartment such as a stack of fanfolded tickets The guides come as an operator installable kit with installation instructions The guides can be fitted in the upper or lower slot in the rear plate Instructions for loading the media are included in the section External Supply Fanfold on page 47 Media Roll Retainer The media roll retainer is intended for applications where the media may become misaligned on the media supply hub The plastic wing shaped retainer is simply slipped onto the media supply hub outside the media roll by the operator No tools are required 104 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 9 Options 3 inch Adapter The 3 in 76 mm adapter is included in the package and makes it possible to use media rolls with 3 in 76 mm inner diameter cardboard cores The adapter is pressed onto the media supply hub and held in place by a screw When fitting the adapters make sure that the screw hits a rounded plastic surface not a metal leaf spring Illustrations of how to load the media using the adapter can be found in Loading Media on page 23 Label Taken Sensor The Label Taken Sensor LTS is a photoelectric sensor fitted to the center section inside the front door It allows
85. nt Version 7 Setup Mode This chapter describes how to enter the setup mode at installation explains how to navigate in the setup mode and provides overviews over which parameters and messages are available for the standard printer and with various interface boards EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 77 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Entering Setup Mode at Installation 78 The method of entering the Setup Mode depends on which startup files are stored in the printer s memory a subject that was more thoroughly discussed in Startup Files on page 18 EasyCoder PX4i with Intermec Shell 1 Switch on the power 2 When the display shows the message Enter Shell x sec press Enter 3 Press Setup this facility can be used anywhere within Intermec Shell 4 Set up the printer as described in this chapter 5 Return to Intermec Shell by pressing Setup EasyCoder PX4i with a custom made application program Normally there is no need to enter the Setup Mode when using application programs that start up automatically Necessary provisions for changing the setup manually or automatically should be provided by the program EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Navigating in Setup Mode Chapter 7 Setup Mode Enter the Setup Mode by pressing Setup on the printer s front panel Text in the display guide you through the setup procedure
86. nter User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 3 Starting Up B Custom Made Application Program Any other display messages than those illustrated above indicates that the printer is running some custom made non standard application program or that some error has occurred EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 21 Chapter 3 Starting Up 22 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 4 Loading Media This chapter explains how to load the printer with various kinds of continuous gap or mark media for the following modes of operation e Tear Off Straight Through e Cut Off Cutter e Peel Off Self adhesive Strip e Internal Batch Takeup Roll to Roll e External Supply Fanfold or Continuous Stock EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 23 Chapter 4 Loading Media Tear Off Straight Through 24 The EasyCoder PX4i printer can print on labels tickets tags and continuous stock in various forms This section describes the case when the media is torn off manually against the printer s tear bar This method is also known as straight through printing Press Feed when loading the same type of media as before When switching to a new type of media or if the printer does not feed out the media properly simultaneously press Shift and Feed to perform a testfeed Tear off can be used for e
87. nting of text lines boxes images and picket fence bar codes 3 Applies to ladder bar codes 4 Requires high printhead pressure See Printhead Pressure on page 131 170 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Intermec Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett Washington 98203 U S A tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 9551 www intermec com EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version P N 934 040 001
88. oading Media 10 Route the liner around the tear bar and back under the print unit 11 Secure the liner to the takeup hub with the green clip 1 and rotate the hub 2 until the media is pulled tight 12 This diagram shows the path the media and liner will take through the printer 38 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 13 Turn the printhead lift lever to the closed position 14 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 39 Chapter 4 Loading Media 16 Press Feed to advance the media and adjust the media feed Internal Batch Takeup Roll to Roll The EasyCoder PX4i printer can print on labels tickets tags and continuous stock in various forms This section describes the case when printed labels fitted on liner backing paper or pre perforated tickets and tags are wound up inside the printer The roll of printed labels tickets or tags can then be removed and be handled manually This requires an optional internal liner batch takeup unit Press Feed when loading the same type of media as before When switching to a new type of media or if the printer does not feed out the media properly simultaneously press Shift and Feed to perform a testfeed The takeup hub can accommodate 30 to 4
89. on of EasyCoder PX4i Printer e Safety Summary e Product Identification EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 1 Introduction Description of EasyCoder PX4i Printer The EasyCoder PX4i printer is an industrial rugged and high volume thermal transfer printer with a printhead resolution of 8 dots mm 203 2 dots inch or 11 81 dots mm 300 dots inch The maximum print width is 112 mm 4 5 in The EasyCoder PX4i printer offers a large number of useful features e High speed printing up to 300 mm sec 12 in sec e Flash memory SIMMs for firmware fonts bar codes and application programs e Built in CompactFlash memory card adapter e Built in RS 232 and USB interfaces e Provision for one or two extra interface boards including wired or wireless EasyLAN connections parallel interface double serial interfaces and serial industrial interfaces e Keyboard and display with backlight e Support for network monitoring through optional software tools A large number of factory installed or field installable options are available so the printer can be configured for a wide range of applications See Options on page 101 for more information The EasyCoder PX4i supports the unique and flexible Intermec Fingerprint v8 30 programming language which allows the user or third party developer to create custom made application programs and label formats in a BASIC like environment
90. on page 91 or using the Intermec Fingerprint instruction SETSTDIO see Intermec Fingerprint v8 3x Programmers Reference Manual Press F5 i to get information on the active communication channels Switch off both PC and printer before connecting them together Controls and Indicators The EasyCoder PX4i printer has several ways of communicating directly with its operator three colored LEDs a display window a membrane switch keyboard with 23 programmable keys and buttons on the front and a beeper ntermec EasyCoder PX4i 7 Le o Peuse setos CO 6 0 Fe eer r 2 0 0 E ec 0 E C Display and controls Indicator Lamps The indicators are colored LEDs Light Emitting Diodes and are used for the following purposes Power Power solid green indicates that the power is on Status Status solid green indicates that the printer is ready for use 12 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 2 Installation Status Of Status flashing green indicates that the printer is communicating Status Status solid red indicates an error condition see Troubleshooting on page 107 O Intermec Ready to Work indicator blue on blink or off The indicator has three different states On Blinking and Off When the indicator is On the printer is ready for use When the indicator is blinking the printer may be initializing
91. or Duratherm II 86 40 Duratherm II 2 88 40 Duratherm II Tag 68 40 Duratherm Lightning 69 40 Duratherm Lightning Plus 80 40 Duratherm Lightning IR 1s 40 Duratherm Lightning IR Tag 110 40 Thermal Transfer Printing 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi Type Speed Name TMX 1500 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Duratran II Label Duratran Il Syntran Duratran Kimdura Duratran S Ribbon Constant 53 64 64 63 Ribbon Label Factor Offset 25 0 25 0 25 0 25 0 Max Rec Dir 1 amp 37 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 Max Rec Dir 1 amp 37 200 200 200 200 Print Speed Dir 28 47 300 250 300 300 250 250 150 Print Speed Dir 28 47 200 200 200 200 169 Appendix D Intermec Supplies Thermal Transfer Printing 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi continued Ribbon Ribbon Label MaxRec Print Speed Type Speed Name Constant Factor Offset Dir1 amp 3 Dir 2 amp 4 Duratran Il Tag 57 25 0 200 200 TMX 2200 Duratran II 63 25 0 200 200 Labels Duratran II 66 25 0 200 200 Syntran Duratran 78 25 0 200 200 Kimdura Duratran Valeron 79 25 0 200 200 Duratran S Al 25 0 200 200 Duratran I Tag 64 25 0 200 200 TMX 3200 Duratran II 93 30 0 150 150 Gloss Polyester 1 Exceeding the recommended pring speed may cause the printhead to wear out prematurely If the ambient temperature is lower than 15 C 59 F decrease print speed by 50 mm sec 2 Applies to pri
92. or Option 1 2 Real Time Clock Option 1 2 10 years life Parallel Interface Board Option 1 2 IEEE 1284 Double Serial Interface Board Option 1 2 2 serial ports Serial Industrial Interface Board Option 1 2 EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Option 1 2 EasyLAN Wireless Interface Option 1 2 Built in Alphanumeric Keyboard Option 1 2 External Alphanumeric Option 3 Keyboard CompactFlash Protection Plate Option 3 CompactFlash Cards for various Option 3 8 MB 1 GB purposes Option 1 Factory installed option Option 2 Field installable kit Installation should be performed by a service technician Option 3 Operator installable option EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 141 Appendix A Technical Data 142 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version B Media Specifications This appendix specifies the physical measurements for various types of media EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 143 Appendix B Media Specifications Media Roll Size IN Caution Core diameter A standard 38 to 40 mm 1 5 in with adapter 76 2 mm 3 in Core Width Must not protrude outside the media The media must be wound up on the core in such a way that the printer can pull the end free Max diameter B tear off and cut off 213 mm 8 38 in Max diameter B peel off and batch takeup 205 mm 8 07 in Max width C 120
93. or vice versa If the setup of the printer and the setup of the host do not match the response from the printer to host will be garbled 62 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Baud Rate The baud rate is the transmission speed in bits per second There are 10 options e 300 e 600 e 1200 e 2400 e 4800 e 9600 default e 19200 e 38400 e 57600 e 115200 Character Length The character length specifies the number of bits that will define a character Eight bits are recommended because that option allows more special characters and characters specific for foreign languages to be used Refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v8 3x Programmers Reference Manual tor more information e 7 Characters ASCII 000 to 127 decimal e 8 Characters ASCII 000 to 255 decimal default Parity The parity decides how the firmware will check for transmission errors There are five options e None default e Even e Odd e Mark e Space Stop Bits The number of stop bits specifies how many bits will define the end of a character There are two options EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 63 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer e 1 default e 2 Flow Control RTS CTS is a protocol where the communication is controlled by currents through separate lines in the cable being set either to high or low By default this option is
94. ormation see Options on page 101 Side door Media suppl Ribbon supply hub roll hub Er Ribbon rewind hub Slack absorber Media Compartment EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 9 Chapter 2 Installation Print Mechanism 10 The print mechanism features a high performance thermal printhead with quick mount fittings to facilitate replacement Pressure arm locking knob Printhead pressure adjustment Pressure arm Thermal printhead Tear bar Upper label stop sensor guide removable Printhead lift lever Lower label stop sensor guide removable Label stop sensor position adjustment screw Print Mechanism EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 2 Installation Connecting the Printer To connect the printer to power 1 Place the printer on a level surface near an AC outlet You should be able to access the back front and sides of the printer as necessary to load supplies and remove the printout 2 Check that the printer is switched off 3 Connect the power cord from the socket on the rear plate to an electrical outlet 90 to 265 VAC Computer The EasyCoder PX4i printer is fitted with one 9 pin D style subminiature DB9 socket for the RS 232 serial interface port and one class B connector for the USB interface port For more information about ports see In
95. ot met the labels will not dispense properly Consult your media supplier or test the media to make sure it is suitable for your application 34 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media To load media for peel off operation 1 Open the front and side doors 2 Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise to raise the printhead 3 Pull out the green clip 1 on the liner takeup hub and dispose of any wound up liner 2 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 35 Chapter 4 Loading Media 4 Remove any empty core from the media supply hub 5 In the case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 in core fit an adapter on the media supply hub 6 Fit a new roll of media onto the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as far as it will go 36 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 7 Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and then snap locked in open position 8 Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go 9 Pull out approximately 40 cm 15 in of labels and remove the labels from the liner EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 37 Chapter 4 L
96. out 2 Check that the printer has not been visibly damaged during transportation Keep the packing materials in case you need to move or reship the printer 3 Check the label on the printer s rear plate which gives the voltage the part number and the serial number 4 Check that any options you ordered are included 5 Check that all the accessories are included e Intermec EasyCoder PX4i printer e Adapter for 3 in media roll core e Power cord e Quality check card e Cleaning card e Compact disk CD with supporting software additional manuals and product information 6 Check that the type of power cord is appropriate for the local standard The printer works within 90 to 265 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 7 If the printer has been damaged in any way during transportation report the damage to the carrier immediately 8 If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing report it immediately to the distributor 6 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 2 Installation Front View At the front of the printer are the display window the indicator lamps and the keyboard These features allow the operator to control and set up the printer manually The front door is held by a snap lock Open the front door to view the various parts on the printer s front Refer to Options on page 101 for information on possible optional devices fitted on the printer s front Indicator
97. ppendix D Intermec Supplies Thermal Transfer Printing 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi continued Ribbon Ribbon Label MaxRec Print Speed Type Speed Name Constant Factor Offset Dir 1 amp 3 Dir 2 amp 4 TTR High Gloss 84 25 0 300 300 White TTR 69 23 0 300 300 Polyethylene TTR Gloss 80 25 0 300 300 Polyethylene HP05 TTR Coated 84 25 0 250 250 TTR Premium 74 2 0 250 250 TTR Premium 92 25 0 250 250 Board TTR High Gloss 85 25 0 250 250 White TTR Polethylene 69 25 0 250 250 TTR Gloss 80 25 0 250 250 Polyethylene HRO3 TTR High Gloss 83 25 0 150 225 Polyester 1 Exceeding the recommended print speed may cause the printhead to wear out prematurely If the ambient temperature is lower than 15 C 59 F decrease print speed by 50 mm sec 2 Applies to printing of text lines boxes images and picket fence bar codes 3 Applies to ladder bar codes 4 Requires high printhead pressure See Printhead Pressure on page 131 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 167 Appendix D Intermec Supplies Recommended Paper Type Settings North America Direct Thermal Printing 8 dots mm 203 3 dpi Label Label MaxRec Print Speed Type Speed Name Constant Factor Dir1 amp 3 Dir 2 amp 4 Top Coated Duratherm II 85 40 300 300 Duratherm II 2 86 40 250 300 Standard Duratherm II Tag 68 40 300 300 Top Coated Duratherm Lightning 62 40 300 300 High Duratherm Lightning Plus 75 40 300 300 Durathe
98. prevent equipment damage or destruction or corruption or loss of data 1 A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice Caution This icon appears at the beginning of any procedure in this manual that could cause you to touch components such as A printed circuit boards that are susceptible to damage from Follow Esp electrostatic discharge ESD When you see this icon you must Procedures follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment you are servicing Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com and click Support gt Returns and Repairs gt Warranty Disclaimer of warranties The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only The code does not necessarily represent complete tested programs The code is cc gt gt provided as is with all faults All warranties are expressly disclaimed including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Xi Before You Begin Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www intermec com to download our current manuals in PDF To order printed versions of the
99. printer will acknowledge that a bar code has been successfully read by emitting a short beep signal If no FNC3 character is found in the bar code the data will be stored in a buffer which could be read by specifying the wand device The buffer is small so it is recommended to use short bar code data max 16 characters and read the buffer regularly to avoid overflow 156 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix C Interfaces For more demanding applications or for reading bar codes other than Code 128 choose a regular bar code scanner from Intermec s wide product range and connect it to a serial port Bar code wand interface wand Bar Code Wand Interface Optional Interfaces The printer can optionally be fitted with one or two of the following interface boards at the right hand side of the printer s rear plate e Double Serial Interface Board e Serial Industrial Interface Board e IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Board only one at a time Regardless of any of the interface boards mentioned above are installed the printer can also be fitted with one of the following EasyLAN interface boards for connection to a Local Area Network LAN e FasyLAN Ethernet Interface e EasyLAN Wireless Interface EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 157 Appendix C Interfaces Double Serial Interface Board uart3 RS 232 RS 422 no
100. ra asias depen X Sal Ns Toa RING xi Global Services and Support tao ences anes resus een es xi Warranty nto nn iii id xi WebSUPPO usara dadas ee xii Telephone Suppor za ae ei xii Service Location Supports xiii Who Should Read This Manual ooooooooooomcommomm xiii Related Document xiii 1 INCLOGUCHION enii een 1 Description of EasyCoder PX4i Printer eii EE 2 Ss A ee ee ee a Seh a e eee 3 Product Ideen en Alone nee ar paa EA RS 3 2 Installation 0 on 5 Wnpackine the Printer durado sais aden dba einher 6 PONE VIE ee eat er ee Re ere on ae 7 RO VIS rr ran rr EEES E EEE E E 8 Media Compania eddie ae ade 9 Phat Mechanic dencia deidad 10 Connecuno the Printer se ie iia tapes mane 11 COMPULEE ado a daa 11 RS 232 Serial Interface uart1 222 oc oo soon een nenn 11 USB nrerrieet as be cana cara aos do ai aa 11 Optional Interface and Network Boards Cuart2 uart3 uart4 uartd centronics and netl 11 Contr ls andIndieators oda WH oath a id er da 12 el AA O ede tun eo hw aoe 12 Display brits rines diia dove bene 13 o O en TEE ae 13 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version v 3 Starting A genen 17 Startup e 6 28 iy ui neues rare ae O a a NAR 18 Menor Card nen ver ines rr dede 18 Swichino Onthe Printer 222 een eine ee re 20 A Loading Media 2c cece cece 23 Tear Ooae Droni iii AA 24 A RN 29 A
101. rades Uncoated Papers Economical high volume printing To be used with GP TMX 1500 ribbons Examples Europe North America TTR Uncoated 162 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix D Intermec Supplies Coated Papers Various coat weight smoothness and gloss To be used with HP TMX 2500 and GP TMX 1100 TMX 1500 ribbons Examples Europe North America TTR Coated Duratran II TTR Premium Duratran II Tag TTR Premium Board Valeron Tag TTR High Gloss White Polyethylene Plastics These media have better resistance to water and many common chemicals than uncoated and coated papers They can be use outdoors and offer good tear resistance Most often used with HP TMX 2500 ribbons Examples Europe North America TTR Polyethylene Kimdura TTR Gloss Polyethylene Syntran Polyesters These media give high resistance to chemicals heat and mechanical abrasion with HR TMX 3200 ribbons Examples Europe North America TTR High Gloss Polyester PET Gloss Transfer Ribbons Intermec offer three ranges of thermal transfer ribbons optimized for different purposes e General Purpose GP TMX 1500 transfer ribbons allow high speed printing and give a good printout but are somewhat sensitive to smearing They may be the best choice for uncoated and coated papers e High Performance HP TMX 2200 TMX 2500 transfer ribbons allow high speed printing and give a highly readable and de
102. rate configure and troubleshoot an EasyLAN interface please refer to the following manuals included on the PrinterCompanion CD e EasyLAN Interface Kit Installation Instructions e EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions e EasyLAN Users Guide e EasyLAN Network Setup Users Guide 160 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version D Intermec Supplies This appendix describes the supplies offered by Intermec for use with this printer that is direct thermal media thermal transfer ribbons and receiving face materials for thermal transfer printing EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 161 Appendix D Intermec Supplies Direct Thermal Media Intermec offers two quality grades of direct thermal media for the Easy Coder printers Premium Quality Top coated media with high demands on printout quality and resistance against moisture plasticizers and vegetable oils Examples Europe North America Thermal Top Board Duratherm II Thermal Top Duratherm II Tag Thermal Top High Speed Duratherm Ltg Duratherm IR Economy Quality Non top coated media with less resistance to moisture plasticizers and vegetable oils In all other respects it is equal to Premium Quality Examples Europe North America Thermal Eco Thermal Eco Board Thermal Transfer Media Intermec offers stock labels for thermal transfer printing in a wide range of quality g
103. rm Lightning IR 65 40 250 300 Thermal Transfer Printing 8 dots mm 203 3 dpi Ribbon Ribbon Label MaxRec PrintSpeed Type Speed Name Constant Factor Offset Dir 1 amp 3 Dir 2 amp 4 TMX 1500 Duratran II 53 25 0 200 200 Label Duratran Il 64 25 0 200 200 Syntran Duratran 64 25 0 200 200 Kimdura Duratran S 63 25 0 200 200 Duratran II Tag 57 25 0 200 200 TMX 2200 Duratran II 63 25 0 200 200 Labels Duratran II 66 25 0 200 200 Syntran Duratran 78 25 0 200 200 Kimdura Duratran Valeron 79 25 0 200 200 Duratran S 71 25 0 200 200 168 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Appendix D Intermec Supplies Thermal Transfer Printing 8 dots mm 203 3 dpi continued Type Speed Name Duratran II Tag 64 TMX 3200 Duratran Il Gloss Polyester Ribbon Constant gt Ribbon Label Factor Offset 25 0 30 0 Max Rec Dir 18 3 200 150 Print Speed Dir 28 47 200 150 1 Exceeding the recommended pring speed may cause the printhead to wear out prematurely If the ambient temperature is lower than 15 C 59 F decrease print speed by 50 mm sec 2 Applies to printing of text lines boxes images and picket fence bar codes 3 Applies to ladder bar codes 4 Requires high printhead pressure See Printhead Pressure on page 131 Direct Thermal Printing 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi Type Speed Name Top Coated Standard Top Coated High Label Label Constant Fact
104. s standard I O channel e Fingerprint is used to create modify or run programs written in the Intermec Fingerprint programming language and to run the Intermec InterDriver This option requires that you also select a standard IN OUT channel which is the channel you want to use for communication between the printer and the computer Normally you select uart1 Refer to the Intermec Fingerprint manuals e Direct Protocol is an easy to use printer protocol for downloading label formats and variable input data to a printer from a host computer This option requires that you also select a standard IN OUT channel that is the serial channel you want to use for communication between the printer and the host Normally you select uart1 Refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v8 xx Command Reference Manual e LINE AXPPRG Line Analyzer is a Fingerprint program that captures characters received by the printer on a communication channel and prints them on labels e Other Application Programs will presented as additional options EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program automatically change the communication setup If another application is selected later this communication setup will remain valid unless the new application includes instructions that automatically change the setup The setup could also be changed manually in the Setup Mode Z Note Whe
105. se Remedy Reference Too high print speed for Reduce print speed Setup large media roll Parameters on page 62 114 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 11 Maintaining the Printer This chapter describes how the operator can maintain the printer Regular maintenance is important for the printout quality and for the life of the printhead The chapter covers the following topics Follow ESD Procedures Printhead Cleaning External Cleaning Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor Replacing the Printhead Media Jams 8 When cleaning or replacing the printhead take precautions to N avoid electrostatic discharges EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 115 Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer Printhead Cleaning Cleaning the printhead on a regular basis is important for the life of the printhead and for the printout quality You should clean the printhead each time you replace the media This section describes how to clean the printhead using cleaning cards If additional cleaning is required for example removing adhesive residue from the platen roller or tear bar use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol flammable moderately toxic and mildly irritating substance Isopropyl alcohol CH 3 2CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a highly Warning To clean the printhead 1 Open the front and side doors 2 Turn the printhead lift lever countercloc
106. se with the EasyCoder PX4i printer The interface boards are either factory fitted or can easily be fitted by an authorized service technician The EasyCoder PX4i printer can accommodate one EasyLAN interface board plus one or two other interface board EasyLAN boards e EasyLAN Ethernet interface e EasyLAN Wireless interface Other communication boards e Parallel Interface Board IEEE 1284 e Double Serial Interface Board e Serial Industrial Interface Board 106 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 10 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how the Intermec Ready to Work indicator and other indicators work It also lists various possible cases of inferior printout quality describes possible causes and suggests remedies EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 107 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Intermec Read y to Work Indicator The readiness of the printer individually or as a part of a solution is indicated by the blue Intermec Ready to Work indicator If the indicator blinks or is switched off the printer is not ready Further information can be obtained in the display window by pressing F5 i In case of several errors or similar conditions occurring simultaneously only the most significant error is displayed Once this error has been cleared next remaining error is displayed The printer will also return error messages to the host
107. sion Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program Intermec Shell v8 1 Overview IS titted STD I O CHANNEL ENTER SHELL SEL APPLICATION Direct Protocol 3 sec v 8 2 auto ENTER SHELL 2 sec v 8 2 STD I O CHANNEL uartl ENTER SHELL 1 sec v 8 2 Last selected application is started Default Fingerprint 8 30 w std I O auto GS N u lt o amp 2 2 e 5O Oo 2 N E Legend La Return to previous menu gt Proceed to next menu Accept displayed option and proceed or execute displayed option rer ea STD I O CHANNEL Perform a Testfeed anywhere in Intermec Shell Enter the Setup Mode from anywhere in Intermec Shell SEL APPL rom LINE AXP PRG SETUP ii ji See the chapter Setup Mode P gt setup Prints a list of current setup values test label Setup Info SHELL SETUP SHELL PRINT SETUP SHELL TESTFEED Performs a Testfeed feeds out a number of blank copies while autoadjusting the label stop sensor SHELL TEST LABEL Prints test labels Diamonds Chess Bar Codes 1 and Bar Codes 2 in a loop Press Enter for each new label Ca ARE YOU SURE enter DEFAULT SETUP enter SHELL UPDATE TRANSFER FILE gt TRANSFER K SHELL UPDATE TRANSFER FILE gt Enter Restarts the printer same as power off on automatically SHELL DEFAUL
108. t dirt and other foreign particles that can impair the printout quality or cause unnecessary wear to the printhead Depending on brand and quality all direct thermal media are more or less sensitive to heat direct sunlight moisture oil plasticizers fat and other substances Protect the media accordingly External supply can be used for e Tear off operation e Cut off operation e Peel off operation upper slot only e Internal batch takeup operation EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 47 Chapter 4 Loading Media To load media for external supply operation 1 Use the upper slot in the rear plate when the supply is at the same level as the printer or when using peel off operation 2 Use the lower slot in the rear plate when the supply is placed lower than the printer 3 The printer can be fitted with an optional set of fanfold guides in either slot 48 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 4 Loading Media 4 The outer guide is adjustable for various media widths The minimum is 40 mm 1 58 in 5 Fit the fanfold guide into the upper slot in the rear plate when the supply is at the same level as the printer or when using peel off operation 6 Fit the fanfold guide into the lower slot in the rear plate when the supply is placed lower than the printer EasyCoder
109. te a print window inside which the printing can be performed Any object or field extending outside the print window in any direction will either be clipped or cause an error condition Error 1003 Field out of label see Intermec Fingerprint v8 xx Command Reference Manual 8 mm 0 32 in lt lt max 112mm 4 4 in Length Origin Dot line PRINT WINDOW on printhead Soemmomamnmmmamoeobonooonon X start Dot 0 Width 1 896 FEED DIRECTION J lt 4 25 120 mm 1 4 7 in Print Window 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi printhead ee 1 r PS a a 1 1 1 1 1 Dot 895 68 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer 8 mm 0 32 in lt o 4 max 112mm 4 4 in WINDOW p j Length PRINT Origin Dot line f f on printhead Ss OOOO ODO OOOO 0000000000 00000000 00000000000 EEE ae Besa il Dot 1321 X start Width 1 1322 FEED Dot 0 DIRECTION lt 4 25 120 mm 1 4 7 in Print Window 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi printhead Media Type The Media Type parameters control how the label stop sensor LSS and the media feed work There are five media type options e Gap is used for adhesive labels mounted on liner backing paper or continuous paper stock with detection
110. terfaces on page 153 RS 232 Serial Interface uart1 Use the serial interface with Intermec LabelShop or the Intermec Inter Driver Also use it with the Intermec Direct Protocol or the Intermec Fingerprint programming language because you can receive error messages from your printer Before you can use the serial interface you may need to set up the communication parameters such as baud rate parity etc as described in Setting Up the Printer on page 59 USB Interface usb1 Use the USB interface with an USB compatible version of the Intermec InterDriver for printing The USB interface is not suitable for programming because the host cannot receive error messages from your printer Optional Interface and Network Boards uart27 uart3 uart47 uart5 centronics and net1 For details see Interface Boards on page 106 Refer to Setting Up the Printer on page 59 Navigating in Setup Mode on page 79 and Optional Interfaces on page 157 for connection and setup instructions EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 11 Chapter 2 Installation The printer can be set to scan all communication ports When it detects incoming data on a port the printer automatically switches to use that port for both input and output This facility auto can be selected in Intermec Shell see Intermec Shell Startup Program
111. ure Adjust Printhead Pressure on too high page 131 Wrong printhead Replace CPU board Call Service voltage Excessive Bleeding Possible Cause Remedy Reference Wrong media grade Change parameter Setup Parameters on page 62 Contrast value too Change parameter Setup Parameters on high page 62 Printhead pressure too Adjust pressure Printhead Pressure on high page 131 Faulty energy control Replace CPU board Call Service Dark Lines Along Media Path Possible Cause Remedy Reference Foreign objects on Clean printhead Printhead printhead Cleaning on page 116 White Vertical Lines Possible Cause Remedy Reference Printhead dirty Clean printhead Printhead Cleaning on page 116 Missing printhead Replace printhead Replacing the Printhead on page 123 112 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Large Part Of Dot Line Missing Possible Cause Remedy Reference Failing printhead Replace printhead Replacing the Printhead on page 123 Failing strobe signal Check CPU board Z Call Service Printout Missing Along Inner Edge Possible Cause Remedy Reference Bad media alignment Adjust Loading Media on page 23 Using small core with Move post to lower Installation on supply post in upper position page 5 position X start parameter value Increase value Setup Parameters too low on page 62 Transf
112. utions Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury Never neglect an injury no matter how slight it seems Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing Any delay could result in death To work on or near high voltage you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority Energized electrical equipment is dangerous Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Before You Begin Safety Icons This section explains how to identify and understand the warnings cautions and notes that are in this document You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures A warning alerts you of an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the Warning equipment condition or statement that must be strictly observed to
113. xternal surfaces with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent Never spray the printer Protect it from water when cleaning the premises 120 EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck labels The printhead and rollers are delicate Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor The label stop sensor which controls the media feed is partially enclosed by two plastic guides Light passes through slots between the upper and lower part of the sensor If the guides are not clean stuck labels or other objects may block the light beam If the printer starts to feed out labels in an unexpected way remove the guides as described below and check for anything blocking the beam of light If necessary clean the guides using a cleaning card or a soft cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol Do not use any other type of chemicals Isopropyl alcohol CH 3 2CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a highly A flammable moderately toxic and mildly irritating substance Warning EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer User s Guide Fingerprint Version 121 Chapter 11 Maintaining the Printer To clean the Label Stop Sensor 1 Pull the upper guide straight out Upper part of print unit omitted for better view 2 Press the snap lock lift the outer end of the lower guide and pull it out After cleaning reassem

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