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1. Continued from SETUP Continued on the previous page TEST SERVICE 4 the next page VA TEST SERVICE gt TESTPRINT 4 VA TESTPRINT P TESTPRINT gt TESTPRINT P TESTPRINT gt CONFIG lt TEST LABELS lt q FORMAT 4 PAGE 4 VA VA VA VA CONFIG TEST LABELS FORMAT PAGE SW PITCH ALL ALL EW PRINT QUALITY WA A NETWORK ALL ALL p Scroll forward p gt Scroll forward PRINT FORMATS PRINT PAGES 4 Scroll back 4 Scroll back TESTPRINT p gt TESTPRINT UDC FONT VA VA UDC ALL VA ALL PRINT UDC TEST SERVICE p gt TEST SERVICE P TEST SERVICE DATA DUMP lt q MEMORY RESET 4 LSS TEST VA VA VA DATA DUMP MEMORY RESET LSS TEST NO ALL LSS AUTO YES CONFIGURATION VA Db Scroll forward p Scroll forward LSS AUTO Scroll back Scroll back a 64 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Setup Mode Media IPL v2 30 Continued from the previous page Chapter 7 Setup Mode 0 2 4 6 8 10 15 20 25 0 2 4 6 8 10 15 20 25 30 30 25 20 15 10 30 30 25 20 15 10 8 6 4 2 p gt Scroll forward 4 Scroll back 8 6 4 2 p Scroll forward 4 Scroll back 0 2 4 6 8 10 15 20 25 30 30 25 20 15 10 8 6 4 2 gt 4 Scroll forward Scroll back EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2. Use the upper slot in the rear plate when the supply is at the same level as the printer and when using peel off operation Use the lower slot in the rear plate when the supply is placed lower than the printer As an option the printer can be fitted with a set of fan fold guides in either slot The outer guide is adjustable for various media widths min 40 mm 1 58 in EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 39 Chapter 4 Media Load External Supply Fan fold cont Fit the fan fold guide in the upper slot when the supply is at the same level Fit the fan fold guide in the lower slot as the printer and when using peel off when the supply is placed lower than operation the printer 40 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Thermal Transfer Printing This chapter explains how to load the printer with ribbon for thermal transfer printing EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 41 Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load The EasyCoder PX4i 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 receiv ing face materials and gives a dura
3. eee 2 Safety SUIBDIAEY css ceres aaa a aaraa Re ceret edet pe bane 3 Product Identficdtton iiti tete ee rrr enn 3 Installation Unpacking the DEDEeE iere ttem rte ete ierra 6 Eronet VIEW sos ve o RE a gem Rd e n 7 hA 8 Media Compartment etica eset oi iE doeet 9 Prnt Mech ristti nana cce ierit etcetera one 10 nno lE 11 Powered E a s AVA 11 Gi m 11 Controls and Indicators eee 12 Indicator Lamps oi egeo n dieron EE HE 12 UP Eo E 13 Keyboard ern eee eee enne 13 Beepet 14 Starting Up Switching On the Printer eee teen eere ren 16 Media Load Tear Off Straight through eee 18 Contents Un vi Gute OFF e 22 Peel Of SelE SEHD c coo dete treno KE tente 27 Internal Batch Takeup Roll to roll sss 32 External Supply Fan fold eee 38 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Loading ete tarde UR 42 Setting Up the Printer DescriptiODeiece eec eo RR pee t e e op 48 Default Setup siya ieee rn nete pat peo e ETE Rete 49 Set p Parameters esi eere i ispod iva oks eda 50 Serial Communicat Onesie 50 Baud Rate eee eere dieere 50 Character Length cte rettet 50 Patityzoiieasnncwe e SURE 50 Stop DIS cine er reete er et een 51 Protocol reete 51 JI ATI 53 No ora A ra Ie detti mr 53 Data Dump su Gega aaa
4. SETUP Continued on SER COM 4 the next page VA SER COM gt SER COM P SER COM P SER COM P SER COM BAUDRATE lt q DATA BITS lt q Parity lt STOP BITS 4 PROTOCOL VA VA VA VA VA BAUDRATE DATA BITS PARITY STOP BITS PROTOCOL 9600 8 NONE 1 XON XOFF 19200 1 EVEN 2 STANDARD LE p gt Scroll forward gt Scroll forward 115200 A Scrollback lt Scroll back 1200 p Scroll forward 2400 4 Scroll back 4800 p Scroll forward Scroll back Legend Dotted boxes and lines indicate options Thick boxes indicate default options Values inside brackets indicate default settings 62 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 7 Setup Mode Setup Mode Network option IPL v2 30 ee These menus will only be displayed when an optional EasyLAN interface board is installed VA NETWORK gt NETWORK gt nemo gt NETWORK gt memo D gt IP SELECTION I ADDRESS lt NETMASK lt Q DEFAULT ROUTER lt q NAMESERVER lt q MAC ADDRESS VA VA VA VA VA VA IP ADDRESS NETMASK DEFAULT ROUTER NAMESERVER MAC ADDRESS DHCP BOOTP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 nnnnnnnnnnnn uk Read only Read only Read only Read only Read only BOOTP EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 63 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Setup Mode Test Service IPL v2 30
5. For information on how to set up operate configure and troubleshoot an EasyLAN interface please refer to the following manuals that are included in pdf format on the attached CD ROM EasyLAN Interface Kit Installation Instructions EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions e EasyLAN Users Guide EasyLAN Network Setup Users Guide EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 113 Appendix C Interfaces 114 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version D Intermec Supplies This appendix describes how to set up the printer for various types of direct thermal media or combinations of thermal transfer ribbons and receiving face materi als marketed by Intermec EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 115 Appendix D Intermec Supplies Setting the Media Sensitivity Number Media sensitivity is important because you use it to optimize print qual ity and print speed The three digit sensitivity specifies the amount of heat required by the printhead to image a label The amount of heat that each roll of media or ribbon requires is unique due to different chemis tries and manufacturing processes Intermec has developed heating schedules the amount of heat required to image a label to produce the highest possible print quality for Intermec media and ribbon combinations on Intermec printers Look for the three digit media sensitivity number on The side of the media roll Use the last three digits
6. Internal Batch Takeup cont Remove the tear bar from the print unit and replace it with the guide plate Fit a new roll of media on the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as far as it will go In case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 inch core first fit an adapter on the media supply hub Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and snap locked in open positon 34 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 4 Media Load Internal Batch Takeup cont Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go Pull out approximately 40 cm 15 in of labels Route the labels around the guide plate and back under the print unit to the takeup hub Wind up some of the media on the takeup hub 1 and secure it with the clip 2 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 35 Chapter 4 Media Load Internal Batch Takeup cont This diagram shows the media path Turn the printhead lift lever to Closed position Adjust the position of the green edge guides so the media is guided with a minimum of play Close the side door but keep the front door open 36 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 4 Media Load Internal Batch Takeup cont Press the
7. 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 infringe ment There are U S and foreign patents pending Kimdura is a registered trademark of Kimberly Clark Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Valeron is a registered trademark of Val ron Strength Films an ITW Company Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation ii EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Document Change Record This page records changes to this document The document was origi nally released as version 00 Version Date Description of Change 00 May 2004 For preproduction printers Intermec internal use only 01 Sept 2004 First official release Supports IPL v2 30 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version iii iv EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Contents Contents 3 4 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Before YOU Begin accidet n ERIS EUREN Pet edes ix Safety SUONA erriaren pd a Ed rd des ix Safety ICON Sase ai idiot sri a RE YD x Global Services and Support sss xi Warranty Information eere xi Web Suppott ee stern etn xi Telephone Support ae etn xi Who Should Read This Document xi Related Documents eene xi Introduction Description of EasyCoder PX4i Printer
8. 140 in the exam ple below of the 15 digit number stamped on the roll for the media sensitivity number A small label attached to the roll of media INTERMEC MEDIA PRODUCTS SENSITIVITY LABEL Intermec SENSITIVITY NUMBER 56 5x7 120066102605140 Use this three digit number to optimize print quality and print speed on your printer You can achieve the best print quality on the printer by using Intermec ribbon and media products The default printer setting for direct thermal media is 420 For thermal transfer media the default setting is 567 Use the information on the packaging that you saved when loading media and ribbon to determine the correct sensitivity number Use the Setup Mode see Sensitivity in Chapter 6 7 PrintSet your third party software or the Intermec printer language IPL command set to change the media sensitivity number For help on how to set the media sensitivity number using the printer command set see the DOS example on the following page 116 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix D Intermec Supplies The sensitivity number on each roll of thermal transfer media or ribbon has an asterisk in place of one of the digits To optimize the sensitiv ity number for thermal transfer media you combine the digits as in this example Media or Ribbon Sensitivity Description Rating Thermal transfer medi
9. 4 LTS CALIBRATION VA VA bo Scroll forward 4 Scroll back PRINT SPEED 4 IN SEC p Scroll forward 3 IN SEC lt Scroll back 10 IN SEC l p Scroll forward 4 Scroll back EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version LTS CALIBRATION PRESS ENTER Labels are fed out REMOVE LABEL AND PRESS ENTER Enter SENSITIVITY 9 OUT OF 8 14 Read only press lt Enter gt Return to the start of the loop 8 Options This chapter describes the options available for the EasyCoder PX4i printer The options can be factory installed field installed by an authorized service tech nician or in some cases installed by the operator EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 67 Chapter 8 Options Introduction The EasyCoder PX4i provides a high degree of flexibility because it has a modular design By adding options to the basic printer the EasyCoder PX4i 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 Fan fold 3 inch antenna guides adapter included Media roll retainer Label taken sensor Paper cutter Liner batch takeup 68 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 8 Options Liner Batch Takeup Kit This is a factory installed option only and is used to separate labe
10. Parity None Stop bits 1 bit Protocol XON XOFF Test Service Testprint not applicable Data dump No Memory reset not applicable LSS Test not applicable Media Media type Gap Paper type DT Label length dots 1200 dots Sensitivity 420 Darkness 096 Label rest point 0 dots Form adj dots X 0 dots Form adj dots Y 0 dots Ribbon low 0 mm Paper low 0 mm Configuration Power up emulation None Print speed 5 in sec Cutter Not installed Label taken sensor Not installed EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 49 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Setup Parameters Serial Communication The serial communication parameters control the communication between the printer and the connected computer or other devices on the serial port Note The serial communication parameters have no effect on s parallel or EasyLAN communications Make sure the printers communication parameters match the setup of the connected device 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 Baud Rate The baud rate is the transmission speed in bits per second There are 8 options 1200 2400 4800 9600 default 19200 38400 57600 115200 Data Bits Data bits specifies the number of bits that will define a character 7 Characters ASCII 000 to 127 decimal e 8 Characters ASCII 000 to 255 decimal default Parity The parity decides how
11. compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the first innermost groove In case of 88 to 90 mm 3 5 inches ribbon width compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the second groove de In case of 110 mm 4 3 inches ribbon width compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the third groove Press the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply bobbin 1 and route the ribbon through the print unit Pull out 20 cm 8 inches of ribbon 44 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Ribbon Load cont Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Without releasing the ribbon turn the printhead lift lever to Closed position to lock the ribbon N Press the cardboard core at the front end of the ribbon onto the rewind hub During printing the rewind hub will rotate counterclockwise Turn the printhead lift lever to Open position Wind up the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the ribbon becomes tight EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 45 Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load cont Turn the printhead lift lever to Closed position Close the front and side door 46 EasyCoder PX4i User s
12. 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 see Chapter 8 Options Note Save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to the media roll You will need this number to set the media sensitivity see Appendix D 18 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 4 Media Load Tear Off cont Turn the printhead lift lever counter Open the front and side doors clockwise to raise the printhead Fita new roll of media on the media Remove any empty core from the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as supply hub far as it will go EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 19 Chapter 4 Media Load Tear Off cont In case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 inch core first fit an adapter on the media supply hub Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and snap locked in open positon Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go This diagram shows the media path 20 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Tear Off cont Chapter 4 Media Load Turn the printhead lift lever to Closed position Adjust the position of the green edge guides so t
13. 12 85 kg 28 4 pounds 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 152 F 10 to 90 non condensing 96 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix A Technical Data Electronics Microprocessor On board Flash SIMMs On board SDRAM SIMM Power Supply AC Voltage PFC Regulation Power Consumption Sensors Label Gap Black Mark Out of Media Printhead Lifted Ribbon End Ribbon Low Paper Sensor Controls Indicator Lamps Display Keyboard Feed Pause button Beeper Data Interfaces Serial Connection for Optional Interface Boards Cutter Interface Memory Card Adapter 32 bit RISC 2 sockets for 4MB or 8MB each Std 1 x 4MB 1 socket for 16MB Std 16MB 90 to 265 VAC 45 to 65 Hz IEC 61000 3 2 Minimum 20W Continuous print ing average 125W Peak 400W Yes Variable posi tion Yes Yes Yes 3 2 x 16 character LCD Background light 7 keys membrane switch type 1 Yes 1 x RS 232 1 x USB 1 1 1 for EasyLAN 1 for other boards 1 1 CompactFlash cards EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 97 Appendix A Technical Data Accessories and Options Integral Self strip Unit with Option Liner Takeup Media Roll Retainer Fan fold Guide Cutter Label Taken Sensor Parallel Interface Board EasyLAN Ethernet Inter face EasyLAN Wireless Inter face CompactFlash Cards for various purposes Option Option Op
14. 2 Pull out the cleaning card If necessary repeat the process with a fresh cleaning card Allow the cleaned parts to dry before loading any media and ribbon 82 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version External Cleaning Chapter 10 Maintenance Always remove the power cord before cleaning Wipe external 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 Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck labels The printhead and rollers are delicate EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 83 Chapter 10 Maintenance Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor The label stop sensor which controls the media feed is partially enclosed by two plastic guides The guides have slots where the light between the upper and lower part of the label stop sensor can pass The guides must be kept free from stuck labels and other objects that can block the light If the printer starts to feed out labels in an unexpected way remove the two guides as described below and check for dust on the sensors or anything that may block 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 CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a highly flammable moderately toxic and
15. 6 143 mm 241 inches provided there is a sufficient amount of free SDRAM memory Minimum without LTS 8 0 mm 0 32 inches Minimum with LTS 12 0 mm 0 47 inches lt e gt Label Gap Maximum 25 0 mm 0 98 inches Recommended 3 0 mm 0 12 inches Minimum 1 27 mm 0 05 inches The Label Stop Sensor must be able to detect the extreme front edges of the labels Opacity The difference between in opacity between label plus liner and liner only should be 19 units Maximum liner opacity is 72 Media Type Setup Gap EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 103 Appendix B Media Specifications l l pie ed lt d re A g Ok x X N Z A b BS 4 4 b Feed direction 104 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix B Media Specifications Tickets with Gaps lt lt a gt Media Width Maximum 120 mm 4 72 inches Minimum 25 mm 1 00 inches b gt Copy Length Maximum 6 143 mm 241 inches provided there is a sufficient amount of free SDRAM memory Minimum without LTS 8 0 mm 0 32 inches Minimum with LTS 12 0 mm 0 47 inches lt c gt LSS Detection Position Variable see Chapter 11 lt d gt Detection Slit Length The length of the detection slit excluding corner radii must be mini mum 2 5 mm 0 10 inches on either side of the LSS detection position e lt e gt Detection Slit Height Maximum 25 0 mm 0 98 inc
16. Chapter 7 Display error messages and communication channel information Scroll between various types of information after pressing the i key Possible error messages and information on active communi cation channels are shown in a loop 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 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 13 Chapter 2 Installation Beeper The beeper acknowledges that a key has been pressed Optionally an audible alarm can be enabled using an IPL command It will start beep ing at paper out and ribbon our and will continue beeping until the start of reload 14 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 3 Starting Up This chapter explains how to start up the printer after installation or after having been switched off EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 15 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 control lamp 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 Starting iT TT E After a short time the printer is initialized The progre
17. Feed Pause key to advance the media and adjust the media feed EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 37 Chapter 4 Media Load External Supply Fan fold This chapter describes the case when an external media supply is used for example a stack of fan fold 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 to fit the optional Intermec Fan Fold Kit which provides better guidance of the media using adjustable guides The 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 dust 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 it accordingly External supply can be used for e Tear off operation e Cut off operation e Peel off operation upper slot only Internal batch takeup operation Note Save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to the media roll You will need this number to set the media sensitivity see Appendix D 38 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 4 Media Load External Supply Fan fold cont
18. Pause key to advance the media and adjust the media feed 26 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 4 Media Load Peel Off Self strip The EasyCoder PX4i 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 see Chapter 8 Options This is also known as Self strip operation Peel off can only be used for e 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 Chapter 9 Options Note Peel off operation sets high demands on the media in Z regard of label stiffness release characteristics of the adhesive and liner resistance against electrostatic charging etc so the labels will be dispensed properly Consult your media supplier or test the media to ascertain that it is suitable for your applica tion to the media roll You will need this number to set the media ka Note Save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached sensitivity see Appendix D EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 27 Chapter 4 Media Load Peel Off cont Open the front and side doors Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise to raise the printhead Pul
19. and lift the printer out Check that the printer has not been visibly damaged during transpor tation Keep the packing materials in case you need to move or reship the printer Check the label on the printer s rear plate which gives the voltage the part number and the serial number Check that any options you ordered are included Check that all the accessories are included As standard the box con tains Intermec EasyCoder PX4i printer Adapter for 3 inch media roll core Power cord Quality check card Cleaning card This Users Guide Compact disk CD with supporting software additional manuals and product information Check that the type of power cord is appropriate for the local stan dard The printer works within 90 to 265 VAC 50 to 60 Hz If the printer has been damaged in any way during transportation com plain to the carrier immediately If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing report it immediately to the distributor EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL 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 printers front Refer to Chapter 8 Options for information on possible optional devices fitted on the printer s fr
20. disa 54 Memory Reset oett tte rene inn 54 DW re niuo R N RR 55 Media Type re spei 55 Paper Lype i5 icones 55 Label Length siieenosom ponet 55 Sensitivity Media sensitivity number 55 Dark DESE cc 56 Label Rest Poltit inteso eire 56 Pario Adj Dots X 1 5 eee eset tet 56 Form Adj Dots Y ice ette tete 56 Ribbon Lows eine EE Re ege 56 Paper Lows ic ind a a tetra 56 Configuratio eoa io te eo uices 57 Epulatioti Aaa od ova 57 Print Speed aii o ale dopadne 57 Gutter Option e aa scent aes 57 Label Taken Sensor option 57 Returning to Factory Default Setup esee 58 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Contents 7 Setup Mode Navigating in Setup Mode eei RERO tees 60 Setup Mode Overviews eee 62 8 Options Introduction ue ai HER lees E sl ian 68 Taner Batch Takeup Wit iu aceti ot ere tee tete 69 Paper QUttef ocu ete Domani Ga pe DT DE HR EE eda 69 Fan Fold Guides eese enero tnos 70 Media Roll Retailer eee eda ia e e 70 3 Inch Adapter one e ene ge tete hens 70 Label Taken Sensor eese eene ener tnnt naca 70 Interfac Boards eiie ore nid ee Freie pit 71 9 Troubleshooting Intermec Readiness Indicator eee 74 Troubleshooting List naa orao daa denen 77 1 0 Maintenance Printhead Cleaning iiiter etate tette dti pie 80 External Cleating iuo an stun
21. is very important that the power has been Caution off for a minute or more If not the electronics can be dam aged beyond repair Cut off any damaged or wrinkled part Check if there is any adhesive somewhere in the print mechanism clean using a cleaning card or cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol CH CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a highly flammable moderately toxic and mildly irritating Warning substance Reload the media as described in Chapter 4 Switch on the power e Readjust the media feed by raising and closing the printhead and then pressing the lt Feed Pause gt key 88 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 1 1 Adjustments This chapter describes how the operator can adjust the printer The chapter covers the following topics Narrow media adjustment e Printhead pressure adjustment Label stop sensor adjustment EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 89 Chapter 11 Adjustments Narrow Media The printer is factory adjusted for full size media width When using media less than full width it is recommended that you adjust the pres sure arm so it becomes centered on the media Thereby an even pressure across the media is obtained A poorly adjusted pressure arm may be detected by a weaker printout on either side of the media path To adjust the pressure arm proceed as follows Remove the ribbon if any e Loosen the knob that holds the pressure arm Move the
22. mildly irritating sub Warning Stance Snap lock lt Pull the upper guide straight out Upper Press the snap lock lift the outer end part of print unit omitted for better of the lower guide and pull it out After view cleaning reassemble in reverse order 84 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 10 Maintenance Printhead Replacement 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 A firmware will not detect the new printhead resistance and Tauti density until the printer has been restarted aution Note Check that the density of the new printhead matches Z the printhead you are replacing However you can switch between densities at will but be advised that the printout will be affected accordingly Turn the printhead lift lever counter Open the front and side doors clockwise to raise the printhead EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 85 Chapter 10 Maintenance Printhead Replacement cont Pull th
23. of the media as this may cause the media to split and jam the printer EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 107 Appendix B Media Specifications gt Feed direction 108 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version C Interfaces This appendix describes the interface connectors found on the printer s rear plate It covers the follow ing topics e RS 232 interface USB interface Optional interfaces EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 109 Appendix C Interfaces RS 232 Interface Protocol Default setup Baud rate 9600 Char length 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 RTS CTS Disabled ENQ ACK Disabled XON XOFF Disabled both ways New Line CR LF To change the RS 232 interface settings see Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Signals on printers serial port DB 9 Signal Meaning 1 External 5V DC 2 TXD Transmit data 3 RXD Receive data 4 DSR Data set ready 5 GND Ground RS 232 6 DTR Data terminal ready 7 CTS Clear to send 8 RIS Request to send 9 Not used I The external 5V is limited to 500 mA and is automatically switched off at overload Interface Cable Computer end Depends on computer model Printer end DB 9 plug 110 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix C Interfaces USB Interface This printer supports USB v1 1 also called USB 2 0 full speed To use the USB interface for printing f
24. 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 Note 5 At most but not all printer crashes the console is reset This will make the IRI go off Note 6 If the printhead temperature raises above 100 C 212 F an error occurs and the printing will be paused until the printhead has cooled off Meanwhile the printer is able to receive commands and data until the buffer is filled The printing is automatically resumed when the printhead temperature has reached 85 C 185 F 76 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Symptom Overall weak print out Printout weaker on one side Weak spots Overall dark print out Excessive bleeding Dark lines along media path Possible Cause Wrong media grade Contrast value too low Printhead pressure too low Worn printhead Wrong printhead voltage Uneven printhead pressure Foreign particles on media Media ribbon don t match Poor media or ribbon quality Worn printhead Worn platen roller Wrong media grade Contrast value too high Printhead pressure t
25. 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 b gt Scroll forward A Scroll back SETUP gt Continued on MEDIA 4 the next page VA MEDIA gt MEDIA gt MEDIA gt MEDIA gt MEDIA b_ MEDIA TYPE lt PAPER TYPE LBL LENGTH DOTS 4 SENSITIVITY lt q DARKNESS 4 VA VA VA VA VA LBL LENGTH DOTS SENSITIVITY DARKNESS GAP J DT 1200 420 0 100 200 400 800 120 130 140 160 170 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 p Scroll forward 1200 1600 2000 180 222 226 236 238 9 10 10 9 8 7 p Scroll forward 4 Scrollback 2500 3000 3600 366 369 420 440 450 6 5 4 3 2 1 Scroll back 4200 4800 460 470 480 513 527 Db Scroll forward 333 563 565 567 623 p gt Scroll forward 4 Scroll back 627 633 647 673 6771 Scroll back 687 720 854 864 p Scroll forward 4 Scroll back MEDIA gt MEDIA gt MEDIA gt MEDIA gt MEDIA LBL REST POINT lt 4 FORM ADJ DOTS X Q FORM ADJ DOTS Y lt q RIBBON LOW lt Q PAPER LOW VA VA VA VA VA LBL REST POINT FORM ADJ DOTS X FORM ADJ DOTS Y RIBBON LOW PAPER LOW 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 gt lt Scroll forward Scroll back 65 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Setup Mode Configuration IPL v2 30 Continued from the previous page 66 SETUP CONFIGURATION 4 VA CONFIGURATION p gt CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION gt CONFIGURATION PWRUP EMULATION lt q PRINT SPEED lt q CUTTER
26. C2 Printing DC2 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 51 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Intermec Standard Protocol The Intermec Printer Standard Protocol is a half duplex protocol All data transmissions to the printer consist of status inquiry ENQ status dump VT or message blocks Each message block starts with the Start of Text STX character and ends with the End of Text ETX character Each message block must be 255 characters or less including the STX and ETX characters The printer responds to each status inquiry or message block with the printer status The host should check the printer status before downloading a message block to the printer ENQ causes the printer to transmit its highest priority status while VT instructs the printer to transmit all status that applies in the order of their priority The possible printer status in descending priorities are Condition Character Buffer already full GS Printhead raised US Ribbon fault US No label stock EM Buffer now full DC3 Printhead hot SI Label at strip pin FS Label skipping DCI Ready DCI Printing DCI 52 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Test Service Testprint This part of the Setup Mode allows you to print various types of test labels Go to the desired option and press Enter The printer will start printing the test label or labels Press the Feed Pause button to hold the printing temporaril
27. Guide IPL version 6 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes the various parameters that are used in the Setup Mode see Chapter 7 or in the vari ous application programs to configure the printer for the user s specific requirements It covers the following topics Description Default setup Setup Parameters in regard of communication test service media and configuration When measures are specified as dots the actual length in millimeters or inches depends on the printhead density Convert as follows 8 dots mm 203 2 dots inch printhead 1 dots 0 125 mm 0 0049 inches 4 9 mils EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 47 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Description 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 the Setup key on the printer s built in keyboard and follow the instructions in Chapter 7 Setup Mode 48 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Default Setup The printers default setup is listed below no options included Ser Com Baud rate 9600 bps Data bits 8 bits
28. a 56 The asterisk for the third digit is reserved to identify the ribbon s sensitivity number Thermal transfer ribbon 5 7 The asterisk for the second digit is reserved to identify the medias sensitivity number 567 Optimum sensitivity rating To set the sensitivity rating for direct thermal media use the three digit sensitivity rating located on the roll of media or listed later in this chap ter Use DOS to set the media sensitivity number on a PC like this 1 At the DOS prompt type the following command and press Enter MODE COM1 96 E 7 1 N 2 Type the following command lines and press Enter COPY CON COM1 lt STX gt lt SI gt g1 567 lt ETX gt Z where lt SI gt g1 567 sets the media sensitivity number to 567 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 117 Appendix D Intermec Supplies Direct Thermal Media Sensitivity Settings Sensitivity Level Setting Direct Thermal Media 700 Series High Sensitivity 720 Duratherm Lightning Plus 400 Series Medium Sensitivity 480 Duratherm Lightning IR Tag 470 Duratherm Lightning 460 Thermal Top IR 450 Duratherm Lightning IR 440 Thermal Eco 420 Duratherm Lightning 2 100 Series Low Sensitivity 180 Duratherm II 170 European Top Board 160 Duratherm II Tag 140 Thermal Top 130 Duratherm II 2 120 Thermal Eco Board 118 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix D Intermec Supplies Therma
29. a 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 pressed onto the media supply hub outside the media roll Operator installed no tools are required 3 inch Adapter The 3 inch 76 mm adapter is included in the package and makes it possible to use media rolls with 3 inch 76 mm inner diameter cardboard cores The adapter is pressed onto the media supply hub and is 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 Chapter 4 70 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 8 Options Label Taken Sensor The Label Taken Sensor LTS is a photoelectric sensor fitted to the center section inside the front door It allows the printers 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 Interface Boards A number of interface boards are available for use with the EasyCoder PX4i printer The interface boards are either factory fitted or can easily be fitted by an authorized service technician The EasyCode
30. an interval of 1 in sec The higher the print speed the more wear on the printhead so do not use a higher print speed than necessary Some direct thermal media or ribbon media combinations may not allow the highest alternatives without the printout quality being adversely affected Cutter option By default Not Installed is displayed If a cutter is installed you must manually indicate that condition to the firmware by selecting either Enable or Disable Once you have done that you can also use IPL commands to enable or disable the cutter lt STX gt R lt ETX gt enter print configuration mode lt STX gt SIcO lt ETX gt Disable cutter lt STX gt SIc1 lt ETX gt Enable cutter Label Taken Sensor option To make the printer work in self strip mode that is waiting for a label to be removed before the next label is printed the self strip mode must be enabled This can also be done by executing the following commands lt STX gt R lt ETX gt enter print configuration mode lt STX gt lt SI gt t0 lt ETX gt Disable self strip lt STX gt lt SI gt t1 lt ETX gt Enable self strip If the label taken sensor does not work properly the sensitivity can be calibrated in the Setup Mode Select LTS Calibration and follow the instructions in the display Make sure that no direct sunlight or interior lighting interferes with the label taken sensor EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 57 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Pri
31. ard particles however small can damage the printhead 100 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Media Non Adhesive Strip lt a gt Media Width Maximum Minimum Media Type Setup Continuous Ti AWAYAN ANN NNN AN Appendix B Media Specifications 120 mm 4 72 inches 25 mm 1 00 inches EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 101 Appendix B Media Specifications Self Adhesive Strip lt a gt Media Width including liner Maximum 120 mm 4 72 inches Minimum 25 mm 1 00 inches lt b gt Liner The liner must not extend more than a total of 1 6 mm 0 06 inches outside the face material and should protrude equally on both sides c Media Width excluding liner Maximum 118 4 mm 4 66 inches Minimum 23 8 mm 0 94 inches Media Type Setup Continuous KWAN hs Ji X 40 x bs b M gt 102 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix B Media Specifications Self Adhesive Labels a Media Width including liner Maximum 120 mm 4 72 inches Minimum 25 mm 1 00 inches lt b Liner The backing paper must not extend more than a total of 1 6 mm 0 06 inches outside the labels and should protrude equally on both side Rec ommended minimum transparency 4096 DIN 53147 c Label Width excluding liner Maximum 118 4 mm 4 66 inches Minimum 23 8 mm 0 94 inches lt d gt Label Length Maximum
32. arm inwards or outwards until the arrow on the tip of the arm becomes centered with 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 After having centered the arm lock it by tightening the knob Adjust the edge guides Reload the ribbon if any ae Center of media Pressure arm Edge guides 90 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 11 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 counter clockwise for less pressure Print a few labels preferably test labels see Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer and check the printout 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 Then turn the knob four full turns clockwise Fine adjust using the trial and error method Do not use a higher printh
33. ble 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 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 Even if ribbon usually is loaded in connection with media replenishment no loaded media are shown in the illustrations in this chapter in order to give a clearer view of the ribbon path Refer to Chapter 4 for media load instructions Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature Note Save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to the media roll You will need this number to set the media sensitivity see Appendix D 42 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Ribbon Load cont Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Open the front and side doors Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise the printhead In case of ribbon reload remove any used ribbon and empty ribbon core Unpack a roll of original Intermec thermal transfer ribbon EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 43 Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load cont In case of ribbon 55 to 60 mm 2 16 to 2 3 inches wide
34. den dida ERREUR 83 Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor ee 84 Printhead Replacement eite ete terre ce tenen 85 Media Jaitis eia i S RED pe ER o o 88 1 1 Adjustments Narrow Medierea ei citet tree ete ie 90 Printhead Presse ices bio usce ucl e seal DM 91 Label Stop Sensar cre ter tereti dein 92 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version vii Contents A B viii Technical Specifications Technical Data issue RIDENS 96 Media Specifications Media Boll Size ott teh etes 100 Medias a e Ve 101 NorizAdhesive Strip gu bei nai stekao 101 Self Adhesive Strips cete entere 102 Self Adhesive Labels ccccccccscessssesssessecesseesseeesseeseees 103 Tickets with Gap ecco pite tenete ta tikes 105 Tickets with Black Mark see 107 Interfaces RS 232 Titer aCe ceto PER te ttes 110 USB Interface ee Pe ee aR eue UE 111 Optional Interfaces eee t Ee t HERE HER TS 112 Intermec Supplies Setting the Media Sensitivity Number ess 116 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information technical support information and sources for additional product information Safety Summary 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 dama
35. e IPL version 59 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Navigating in Setup Mode Enter the Setup Mode by pressing the Setup key on the printers front panel While going through the setup procedure you are guided by texts in the printers display You can navigate between setup menus acknowl edge displayed values select or enter new values etc by using the keys on the printer s keyboard Move one step back on the same level Move up one level and escape without changing the setting Move forward on the same level Move down one level Acknowledge and move to next menu FEEL Exit the Setup Mode Can be used anywhere in Setup Mode 60 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 7 Setup Mode The Setup Mode is organized as an endless loop from which you can select a number of sub categories At startup the firmware determines if an EasyLAN interface board is installed in the printer If so the Network setup menus are shown in the Setup Mode The diagram below shows the options in the main loop Detailed over views are shown on the pages that follow Starting point NETWORK Option SETUP CONFIGURATION SETUP TEST SERVICE EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 61 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Setup Mode Serial Communication IPL v2 30
36. e equipment A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction or corruption or loss of data This icon appears at the beginning of any procedure in this manual that could cause you to touch components such as printed circuit boards that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD When you see this icon you must 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 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Before You Begin Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product visit the Intermec web site at http www intermec com and click Service amp Support The Intermec Global Sales amp Service page appears From the Service amp Support menu move your pointer over Support and then click Warranty Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at http www intermec com to download our current documents in PDF format To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distribu tor Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base Knowledge Central at http intermec custhelp com to review technical information or to request
37. e Intermec device individually and as part of a solution The Intermec Readiness Indicator has three different states On Blinking and Off When the Indicator is off the device is not ready to operate individually or as part of a solution When the Indicator is blinking the device may be initializing waiting for external resources or in need of user atten tion And when the Indicator is On the device is ready for use as part of a solution Also see Chapter 9 12 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 2 Installation Display The display window contains an LCD Liquid Crystal Display with background illumination and two lines of text each with 16 characters It shows a message when certain errors occur and guides the operator through upgrading startup and setup The following errors are reported Error Displayed message Empty Paused PAUSE Out of media PAPER OUT Out of ribbon RIBBON OUT Printhead lifted PRINT HEAD UP PRESS FEED Cutter error OPEN amp SHUT CUTTER Ribbon fitted RIBBON FITTED Paper fault PAPER FAULT Power supply error PSU ERROR Power supply too hot PSU OVER TEMP Printhead too hot PRINTHEAD HOT Keyboard The keyboard is of the membrane switch type and has 7 keys The key board is supplemented by a large Feed Pause button Some keys have hard coded functions in the startup and setup modes Feed Pause button Feed Pause a print job Repeat last printed label Enter the Setup Mode see
38. e printhead and pull out the media slowly When the LSS detects a black mark the cursor moves to the left LSS Auto a It is possible to refresh the centered cursor position by pressing the lt V gt key EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 93 Chapter 11 Adjustments 94 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 on a gap slot or black mark check this Is the LSS laterally aligned with the slots or black marks 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 Chapter 5 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 not clean as described in Chapter 10 Does the media have some kind of preprint that can disturb the detection Is there too little difference between the black marks and the sur rounding areas Does the liner have too little transparency Does the LSS work with another type of media Remember to change the Media Type setup lift and lower the printhead and then press the lt Feed Pause gt key EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version A Technical Data This appendix lists the technical data for the printer Please n
39. e printhead bracket away from the magnet in the pressure arm Disconnect the hooked printhead bracket fingers from the shaft and pull out the printhead as far as the cables allow Disconnect the cables from the print head Note the snap lock on the inner connector Pull at the connectors not at the cables 86 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Printhead Replacement Chapter 10 Maintenance cont Connect the two cables to the replace ment printhead 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 Close the printhead so the magnet engages the printhead bracket Load a new supply of media and ribbon as described earlier in this manual EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 87 Chapter 10 Maintenance Media Jams Should a media jam occur in the print mechanism proceed this way to clear it Always switch off the power before starting to clear the jammed media Raise the printhead and pull out the media Ifthe media has been wound up or has stuck on the platen roller care fully remove it by hand without using any sharp tools that can damage the delicate platen roller or printhead Avoid rotating the platen roller If you must pull away the media by force causing the platen roller to rotate it
40. ead pressure than necessary because it may increase the wear of the printhead and shorten its life Caution Knob EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 91 Chapter 11 Adjustments Label Stop Sensor The label stop sensor LSS is a photoelectric sensor that controls the printers media feed by detecting gaps between labels or slots or black marks in continuous stock depending on the printers setup in regard of media type see Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer 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 inches 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 posi tion 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 centerpoint 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 posi tioning of the LSS because they are spaced with an interval of exactly 1 cm 0 39 inches This method is especially useful for black marks mea sure the lateral position of the black marks with a ruler before loading the media Det
41. ection slots Upper part of LSS Adjustment screw Upper part of print unit removed to improve visibility 92 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 11 Adjustments In the Test Service part of the Setup Mode you can test the label stop sensor if you have a detection problem The menu only provides 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 only indicate values obtained from the LSS Check that the printer is set up for the type of media loaded in your printer Setup Mode Media Media type Gap Mark or Continu ous Lift and lower the printhead then press the lt Feed Pause gt key Make sure that there is a label not a gap or mark at the LSS Check that the media is routed as close to the center section as the guides allow Enter the Setup Mode see Chapter 7 and go to Setup Mode Test Service gt gt LSS Test gt LSS Auto The menu should look like this with the cursor placed in the center LSS Auto m Gap 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 Mark detection Lift th
42. edia grade Bad energy control Faulty ribbon break shaft adjustment Incorrect edge guide adjustment Too strong printhead pressure Ink coated side does not face media Changed media characteristics Wrong label rest dots parameter Wrong Media Type parameter Wrong LSS position Dirty sensors Faulty sensors Too high print speed for large media roll Clean printhead Replace printhead Replace printhead Check CPU board Adjust Move post to lower pos Increase Reload ribbon Change parameter then clean printhead Adjust Adjust Adjust Adjust Reload ribbon Press the Print button Check change Check change Check change Clean Replace Lower print speed Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 T Call Service Chapter 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 10 Call Service Chapter 11 Chapter 4 Chapter 11 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 11 Chapter 10 T Call Service Chapter 6 78 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 1 0 Maintenance 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 e Printhead cleaning External cleaning Cleaning the label stop sensor Printhead replacement Media jams a When cleaning or replacing the printhead take ample precautions to A avoid electr
43. fntermec i vj User s Guide bem EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer IPL Version fatermec La Voi User s Guide Te EasyCoder PX4i Bar Code Label Printer IPL Version Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate 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 Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation 2004 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 regis tered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation Throughout this manual trademarked names may be used Rather than put a trademark
44. ged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circum stances 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 breath ing 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 autho rized emergency work on energized equipment be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version ix Before You Begin Safety Icons This section explains how to identify and understand dangers warnings cautions and notes that are in this document You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures A Warning AN Caution Follow ESD Procedures id 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 th
45. he media is guided with a minimum of play Close the front and side doors Press the Feed Pause key to advance the media and adjust the media feed Tear offthe media by grabbing the outer edge and pull downwards EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 21 Chapter 4 Media Load Cut Off The EasyCoder PX4i 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 Cut off can be used for e Non adhesive continuous stock 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 Ib 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 cutter the cutter is open To avoid any risk of injury to fingers always switch off the power before loading media and or ribbon in a cutter equipped printer T The rotating cutting blade can be accidently activated while Warning Note Save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to the media roll You will need this number to set the media sensitivity see Appendix D 22 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL ver
46. hes Recommended 1 6 mm 0 06 inches Minimum 1 27 mm 0 05 inches Opacity Max opacity difference 48 Media Type Setup Gap Note Do not allow any perforation to break the edge of the media as this may cause the media to split and jam the printer EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 105 Appendix B Media Specifications a l I Feed direction 106 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix B Media Specifications Tickets with Black Mark a Media Width Maximum 120 mm 4 72 inches Minimum 25 mm 1 00 inches b Copy Length Maximum 6 143 mm 241 inches provided there is a sufficient amount of free SDRAM memory Minimum 20 0 mm 0 8 inches lt lt c LSS Detection Position Variable see Chapter 11 lt lt d gt Black Mark Width Maximum Full media width Recommended 10 0 mm 0 39 inches Minimum 5 0 mm 0 20 inches lt e gt Black Mark Length Maximum 25 0 mm 0 98 inches Recommended 3 2 mm 0 13 inches Minimum 1 27 mm 0 05 inches lt 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 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 Ticket w mark Note Do not allow any perforations to break the edge
47. l Transfer Media and Ribbon Sensitivity Settings Sensitivity Level Setting Media Ribbon Stock 800 Series High Sensitivity 864 TTR Uncoated GP02 Paper 600 Series Medium Sensitivity 687 Duratran Valeron TMX2200 Plastic 677 Duratran II Syntran TMX2200 673 Duratran II Syntran TMX1500 633 Polyethylene HP05 627 Duratran Kimdura TMX2200 623 Duratran Kimdura TMX1500 500 Series Medium Sensitivity 567 Duratran II Labels TMX2200 Paper 565 TTR Premium Board HP05 563 Duratran II Labels TMX1500 333 TTR Premium Board HP05 527 Duratran II Tag 5 amp 7mil TMX2200 523 Duratran II Tag 5 amp 7mil TMX1500 513 TTR Coated HP05 300 Series Low Sensitivity 369 TTR High Gloss Polyester HR03 Plastic 366 Duratran II Gloss Polyester TMX3200 200 Series Low Sensitivity 236 Gloss White Kapton TMX3200 Kapton 226 Matte White Kapton TMX3200 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 119 Appendix D Intermec Supplies 120 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version fatermec Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett WA 98203 U S A tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 955 www intermec com EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 1 960625 01
48. l out the green clip 1 on the liner takeup hub and dispose of any wound up liner 2 Remove any empty core from the media supply hub 28 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Peel Off cont Chapter 4 Media Load Fita new roll of media on the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as far as it will go In case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 inch core first fit an adapter on the media supply hub Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and snap locked in open positon Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 29 Chapter 4 Media Load Peel Off cont Pull out approximately 40 cm 15 in of labels and remove the labels from the liner Route the liner around the tear bar and back under the print unit Secure the liner to the takeup hub with the clip 1 and rotate the hub 2 so the media becomes tight This diagram shows the media and liner paths 30 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Peel Off cont Chapter 4 Media Load Turn the printhead lift lever to Closed position Adjust the position of the green edge guides so the media is guided with a minimum of play Close the front and
49. ls from the liner and wind up the spent liner inside the printers media com partment 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 compart ment 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 compart ment 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 the sections Peel Off and Internal Batch Takeup of Chapter 4 Media Load Paper Cutter The EasyCoder PX4i can easily be fitted with an optional paper cutter provided the printer is not also equipped with a label taken sensor LTS The cutter unit replaces the front door using the same hinges It is con nected by a single cable to the DIN connector on the printer s front The paper cutter is available both as a factory installed option and as a opera tor installable kit 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
50. nnection and setup instructions 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 Press the i key to get information on the active communication channels Switch off both PC and printer before connecting them together EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 11 Chapter 2 Installation Controls and Indicators The EasyCoder PX4i has several ways of communicating directly with its operator three colored indicator lamps a display window a membrane switch keyboard with 8 keys and buttons on the printer s front and a beeper mo TE 2 atermec EasyCoder PX4i lt zu onom e Pause Ns P Indicator Lamps The indicators are colored LEDs Light Emitting Diodes and are used for the following purposes Power solid green indicates that the power is on Status solid green indicates that the printer is ready for use Status flashing green indicates that the printer is communicating Status solid red indicates an error condition see Chapter 9 oxo o Qj Intermec Readiness Indicator blue on blink or off Represented by a blue light on Intermec handheld computers access points and printers the Intermec Readiness Indicator is part of an exclusive monitoring system from Intermec The Intermec Readiness Indicator helps users quickly determine the readiness of th
51. nt to the printer s home page provided the printer has an optional EasyLAN connection Range 0 80 with preset values at an interval of 5 A value larger than 80 sets the ribbon sensor to 0 Default value 0 The ribbon low sensor can also be set using an IPL command lt STX gt lt SI gt kn lt ETX gt Paper Low Specifies the diameter in millimeters of the media supply roll for the paper sensor When the diameter of remaining media supply reaches the set value an SNMP trap is sent to the printer s home page provided the printer has an optional EasyLAN connection Range 0 150 with preset values at an interval of 10 A value larger than 150 sets the paper sensor to 0 Default value 0 The ribbon low sensor can also be set using an IPL command lt STX gt lt SI gt jn lt ETX gt 56 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Configuration Power Up Emulation The emulation mode lets you print bar code labels that were originally designed on an 86XX printer in multiples of 10 or 15 mil When the printer is working in emulation mode not all IPL commands are sup ported For a complete list of commands available during emulation mode see the latest version of the PL Programming Reference Manual P N 066396 XXX To return from emulation mode select emulation none default Print Speed You can select the print speed from 4 in sec 100 mm sec to 12 in sec 300 mm sec with
52. nter Returning to Factory Default Setup There are three ways to return to the factory default setup of the printer A Insert a special CompactFlash memory card and restart the printer B Use the Memory Reset option in the Test Service part of the Setup Mode C Use the printers built in keyboard as described below 1 Lift the printhead 2 Switch on the power to the printer and press the i key and wait until the printer beeps 3 Swiftly press the following keys lt V gt gt lt A Esc gt gt lt A Esc gt gt lt dd gt 4 The following message will be displayed Factory Default Enter Yes ESC No 5 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 lt 4 Esc gt or wait until the 10 seconds time out has passed the normal startup will continue without any reset being performed Note The factory default will remove all files used to store Z 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 pre vious start However the next reboot will reset them to factory default 58 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 7 Setup Mode This chapter describes how to navigate in the setup mode and provides overviews of the Setup Mode EasyCoder PX4i User s Guid
53. ont Indicator lamps Display window Keyboard Connector for optional Front door Side door EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL 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 Provision for EasyLAN Wireless antenna option Provision for EasyLAN Ethernet connection option j Intake slot for external Le media supply D Memory card slot Provision for IEEE 1284 _ interface board option NB On Off Switch not used AC Power cord socket RS 232 serial interface Machine label Intake slot for external media supply 8 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 2 Installation Media Compartment The media compartment is covered by the side door which can be opened 180 downwards to provide full access for media and ribbon load The door is held in closed position by a magnetic lock It can be completely removed by pushing it rearwards The media can be supplied from a rotating hub or from an external supply of fan folds behind the printer Also see Chapter 8 Options Side door Media suppl Ribbon supply hub roll hub P Ribbon rewind hub EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 9 Chapter 2 Installation Print Mechanism The print mechanism featu
54. oo high Wrong printhead voltage Wrong media grade Contrast value too high Printhead pressure too high Faulty energy control Foreign objects on printhead Remedy Change parameter Change parameter Adjust Replace printhead Replace CPU board Adjust arm align ment Clean or replace Change to matching media Select a better brand of media ribbon Replace printhead Check replace Change parameter Change parameter Adjust Replace CPU board Change parameter Change parameter Adjust Replace CPU board Clean printhead Refer to Chapter 6 Appendix D Chapter 6 Chapter 11 Chapter 10 Call Service Chapter 11 Chapters 4 amp 5 Chapter 6 Appendix D Chapter 10 T Call Service Chapter 6 Appendix D Chapter 6 Chapter 11 Call Service Chapter 6 Appendix D Chapter 6 Chapter 11 Call Service Chapter 10 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 77 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting White vertical lines Large part of dot line missing Printout missing along inner edge Transfer ribbon breaks Transfer ribbon wrinkles No thermal transfer printout Media feed not working properly Compressed text or bar code Printhead dirty Missing printhead dots Failing printhead Failing strobe signal Bad media align ment Small core amp supply post in upper pos X start parameter value too low Ribbon not fitted correctly Wrong m
55. ostatic discharges Follow ESD Procedures EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 79 Chapter 10 Maintenance 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 Isopropyl alcohol CH CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a highly flammable moderately toxic and mildly irritating sub Warning stance Turn the printhead lift lever counter Open the front and side doors clockwise to raise the printhead 80 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 10 Maintenance Printhead Cleaning cont Open the cleaning card envelope and pull out the cleaning card Read the warning text Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead 1 Engage the printhead Pull out the cleaning card 1 and raise 2 the printhead 2 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 81 Chapter 10 Maintenance Printhead Cleaning cont Wait for approx 30 seconds to allow the cleaning fluid to dissolve the residue Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead again 1 Engage the printhead
56. ote that Intermec reserves the right to change without prior notice and that this information does not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 95 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 Diameter outer max Ribbon Roll Core Dia meter inner Print Directions Modes of Operation Tear Off Straight through Cut Off Peel Off Self strip Internal Batch Takeup Firmware Operating System Smooth Fonts Resident bar codes Physical Measures Dimensions W x L x H Weight excluding media Ambient Operating Tem perature Storage Temperature Humidity Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 100 to 300 mm sec 4 to 12 in sec 112 mm 4 41 in DT 110 mm 4 33 in TIR 32767 dots 409 5 cm 161 25 in 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 or 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 25 mm 1 00 inches 4 Yes Option With cutter Option With rewinder Option With rewinder IPL v2 30 13 scalable 21 simulated bitmap 44 275 x 482 x 238 mm 10 8 x 19 0 x 9 4 in
57. pecify the media grade The media sensitivity number can also be changed using PrintSet third party software or an IPL command lt SI gt gn m Default is 420 for direct thermal printing and 567 for thermal transfer printing EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 55 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Darkness Use this 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 quality The value can be set within the range 10 to 10 where 10 is the lightest and 10 is the darkest Default value is 096 Label Rest Point Specifies where labels stop for removal Use this for peel off self strip applications Allowed range is 30 furthest back to 30 furthest for ward Default is 0 Also available as an IPL command lt SI gt fn Form Adj Dots X Specifies where the X position of the origin should be placed on the label Allowed range is 30 closest to the leading edge to 30 furthest from the leading edge Default is 0 Form Adj Dots Y Specifies where the Y position of the origin should be placed on the label Allowed range is 30 closest to the center section to 30 furthest from the center section Default is 0 Ribbon Low Specifies the value in millimeters of the ribbon supply roll for the ribbon sensor When the diameter of remaining ribbon supply roll reaches the set value an SNMP trap is se
58. r Built in RS 232 and USB interfaces Provision for one or two extra interface boards including wired or wireless EasyLAN connections and parallel interface Keyboard and display with backlight Support for network monitoring through optional software tools A large number of factory installed or field installable options are avail able so the printer can be configured for a wide range of applications See Chapter 8 and Appendix A for more information The printer is designed to work with the 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 The EasyCoder PX4i supports the Intermec Programming Language IPL v2 30 A version of EasyCoder PX4i that supports Intermec Fin gerprint v8 30 is described in a special User s Guide 2 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 1 Introduction 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 Read this manual carefully before connecting the printer Moving parts are exposed when the side doors are open so ensure that the doors are closed before you operate the printer Do not remove the left hand cover Dangerous voltage Do no
59. r PX4i can accommodate one EasyLAN interface board plus one other interface board EasyLAN boards e EasyLAN Ethernet interface e EasyLAN Wireless interface Other communication boards Parallel Interface Board IEEE 1284 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 71 Chapter 8 Options 72 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 9 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how the Intermec Readiness Indicators work It also lists various possible cases of inferior printout quality describes possible causes and suggests remedies EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 73 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Intermec Readiness Indicator The readiness of the printer individually or as a part of a solution is indicated by the blue Intermec Readiness Indicator IRI If the IRI blinks or is switched off the printer is not ready Further infor mation can be obtained in the display window by pressing the i key 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 Provided the printer is connected to a network all conditions that pre vents printing are reported to the Easy ADC Console The Easy ADC Console is a PC based software which allows a supervisor to monitor all connected devices that have an Intermec Readiness Indicator including handheld computers access points and printer
60. res 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 10 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 2 Installation Connections Power 1 Place the printer on a level surface near an AC outlet You should be able to access the printer to load supplies and to 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 elec trical outlet 90 to 265 VAC Computer The EasyCoder PX4i is fitted with one 9 pin D style subminiature DB9 socket for the RS 232 serial interface port and one class B connec tor for the USB interface port see Appendix C RS 232 Serial Interface Before you can use the serial interface you may need to set up the com munication parameters such as baud rate parity etc as described in Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer USB Interface The printer supports USB v1 1 There is no communication setup for USB For more information refer to Appendix C Optional Interface and Network Boards Several types are available see Chapter 8 Options Refer to Chapter 6 Chapter 7 and Appendix C for co
61. rmat This option prints labels for all the formats stored in the printers memory Page The Page Label tests the ability of the printer to receive and print single or multiple pages of label data that is sent from the host This option prints labels for all the pages stored in the printers memory UDC The UDC Label tests the ability of the printer to receive and print single or multiple user defined characters bitmap graphics that are sent from the host This option prints labels for all the UDCs stored in the printers memory Font The Font Label contains all the characters in a single font This option prints labels for all the user defined fonts UDF stored in the printer s memory Data Dump If data dump is enabled by selecting the Yes option the printer prints all data and protocol characters received on the serial port An ASCII and hexadecimal representation of each character is printed Memory Reset There are two options The memory will be reset to factory default as soon as an option has been selected and Enter is pressed Select between All which resets the entire memory and Configuration which just resets the configuration part of the memory LSS Test Refer to Chapter 11 Label Stop Sensor for description 54 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer The media parameters tell the firmware the characteristics of the media that will be used so the printo
62. rom 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 B connector Connect to USB receptacle on the printer s rear plate USB EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 111 Appendix C Interfaces Optional Interfaces The printer can optionally be fitted with an IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Board at the right hand side of the printer s rear plate Regardless of if any Parallel Interface Board is installed the printer can also be fitted with one of the following EasyLAN interface boards for connection to a Local Area Network LAN e EasyLAN Ethernet Interface e EasyLAN Wireless Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Board Parallel interface connector RJ 45 connector 112 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Appendix C Interfaces EasyLAN Wireless Interface a EasyLAN antenna
63. s 74 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Display Messages and LED Indications Error Event Operational Out of paper Out of transfer ribbon Transfer ribbon is installed Head lifted Cutter error Cutter error2 Cutter error3 Lss too high Lss too low Testfeed not done Press feed not done Pause mode entered Setup mode entered IP link error IP configuration error Printhead not found Rebooted Initializing Printer crash Printer turned off Maintenance Power supply Over tem perature Printhead hot IRI On Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Error Message Comment No error PAPER OUT RIBBON OUT RIBBON FITTED PRINTHEAD UP OPEN amp SHUT CUTTER OPEN amp SHUT CUTTER OPEN amp SHUT CUTTER PAPER FAULT PAPER FAULT PAPER FAULT PRESS FEED PAUSED Incl interactive setup See note 1 2 and 3 See note 1 3 and 4 NO PRINTHEAD Set at startup until operational See note 3 and 5 Set when upgrading PSU OVER TEMP PRINTHEAD See note 6 HOT EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 75 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 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
64. side doors Press the Feed Pause key to advance the media and adjust the media feed EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 31 Chapter 4 Media Load Internal Batch Takeup Roll to roll The EasyCoder PX4i can print on labels tickets tags and continuous stock in various forms This chapter 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 The takeup hub can accommodate 30 to 4096 of a full size media roll Internal batch takeup can be used for Self adhesive labels fitted on liner e Pre perforated tickets with gaps e Pre perforated tickets with marks Note Save the label indicating the sensitivity number attached to the media roll You will need this number to set the media sensitivity see Appendix D 32 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 4 Media Load Internal Batch Takeup cont Turn the printhead lift lever counter Open the front and side doors clockwise to raise the printhead Loosen the single screw that holds the Remove any empty core from the media guide plate at the rear of the media supply hub compartment EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 33 Chapter 4 Media Load
65. sion Cut Off cont Chapter 4 Media Load Switch off the power Open the cutter and the side door Turn the printhead lift lever counter clockwise to raise the printhead Remove any empty core from the media Fita new roll of media on the media supply hub and push the roll inwards as far as it will go supply hub EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 23 Chapter 4 Media Load Cut Off cont In case of a media roll with a 76 mm 3 inch core first fit an adapter on the media supply hub Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towards the print mechanism The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and snap locked in open positon Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go This diagram shows the media path 24 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Cut Off cont Chapter 4 Media Load Turn the printhead lift lever to Closed position Adjust the position of the green edge guides so the media is guided with a minimum of play Route the media through the cutter between the two guide plates Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of the media Close the side door and switch on the power EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 25 Chapter 4 Media Load Cut Off cont Press the Feed
66. ss of the initializa tion is indicated by an increasing number of colons on the lower line in the display Initializing When the initialization is completed a label is fed out The following message appears indicating that the printer is ready for operation IPL 2 30 The message indicates the IPL version number 16 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 4 Media Load This chapter explains how to load the printer with media that is labels tickets tags or strips for the fol lowing modes of operation e Tear Off straight through e Cut Off requires optional cutter e Peel Off self strip requires optional integral self strip unit with liner takeup Internal Batch Takeup requires optional integral self strip unit with liner takeup and rewind guide External Supply fan folds fan fold guide avail able as option EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 17 Chapter 4 Media Load Tear Off Straight through The EasyCoder PX4i 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 Tear off can be used for Non adhesive continuous stock e Self adhesive continuous stock with liner e Self adhesive labels with liner Tickets with gaps with or without perforations Tickets with black marks
67. t remove the bottom plate Dangerous voltage Do not put your fingers inside the print mechanism when the power is on Place the printer on an even surface which can support its weight of approximately 13 kg 28 5 pounds 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 pro tect it carefully from spray and moisture Carefully read the warning text on the envelope before using a clean ing 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 various signs of approval EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 4 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 2 Installation This chapter explains how to unpack and install the EasyCoder PX4i and also describes the printer s vari ous parts in detail It covers the following topics Unpacking the printer e Parts on the printers front Parts on the printer s rear plate Parts in the media compartment Parts in the print mechanism Connecting the printer Using the controls and understanding the indica tors EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking the Printer Before you install the printer examine the package for possible damage or missing parts Open the box
68. technical support for your Intermec product Telephone Support Contact your local Intermec representative To search for your local rep resentative from the Intermec web site click Contact Who Should Read This Document This User s Guide provides you with information about the features of the EasyCoder PX4i printer and how to install configure operate main tain and troubleshoot it Related Documents The Intermec web site at http www intermec com contains our current documents that you can download in PDF format To order printed ver sions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version xi Before You Begin xii EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the EasyCoder PX4i printer The chapter covers the following topics Description of EasyCoder PX4i Safety summary Product identification EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 1 Introduction Description of EasyCoder PX4i Printer The EasyCoder PX4i is a high volume thermal transfer printer with a printhead resolution of 8 dots mm 203 2 dots inch and a maximum print width of 112 mm 4 5 inches The EasyCoder PX4i offers a large number of useful features such as High speed printing up to 300 mm sec 12 inches sec Flash memory SIMMs for firmware fonts and bar codes Built in CompactFlash memory card adapte
69. the firmware will check for transmission errors There are four options None default Even Odd Space 50 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Stop Bits The number of stop bits specifies how many bits will define the end of a character There are two options 1 default 2 Protocol XON XOFF default In the XON XOFF protocol data flow control is achieved by using XON DC1 and XOFF DC3 characters Message blocks are not required to be bracketed by the Start of Text STX and End of Text ETX characters However at power up or after a reset all characters except ENQ or VT will be ignored until an STX is detected The mes sage length in this protocol is unrestricted That is the printer processes information as it is being downloaded and stops when there is no more information XON XOFF protocol conforms to generally accepted industry standards No end of message response is sent to the host other than XOFF An XON will be sent on power up Since DC1 and DC3 are used for data flow control the printer status characters are different than those of the Standard Protocol If the host ignores the printers XOFF the printer will resend an XOFF after receiv ing every 15 characters from the host Condition Character Buffer already full GS Printhead raised US Ribbon fault US No label stock EM Buffer now full DC4 Printhead hot SI Label at strip pin FS Label skipping D
70. thickness for normal paper based materials is 175 um 2175 grams m The paper cutter increases the printers total weight by approx 1 0 kg 2 2 pounds and its length by 28 mm 1 1 inches The paper cutter can be tilted forward in order to facilitate cleaning and media load For media load instructions see section Cut Off in Chap ter 4 Media Load Should you inadvertently have cut through self adhesive labels you will have to clean the cutting parts Tilt down the cutter and clean using a piece of tissue moistened with isopropyl alcohol EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 69 Chapter 8 Options 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 cleaning Keep your fingers away from cutting parts 1 The cutting edge will rotate when the power is switched on Warning Note The cutter must be enabled in the Configuration part of the Setup Mode see Chapters 6 and 7 Fan Fold Guides The fan fold guides provide a more exact guiding of the media when the supply is placed outside the media compartment for example a stack of fan folded 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 is included in the section External Supply in Chapter 4 Media Load Medi
71. tion Option Option Option Option Option For peel off and batch takeup IEEE 1284 8MB 1GB 1 The max print length is also restricted by the amount of free SDRAM memory Factory installed option Field installable kit Installation should be performed by a service technician Operator installable option 98 EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version B Media Specifications This appendix specifies the physical measures for vari ous types of media EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 99 Appendix B Media Specifications Media Roll Size Diameter A standard 38 40 mm 1 5 inches Diameter A with adapter 76 2mm 3 inches 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 Caution Roll Max diameter B tear off and cut off 213mm 8 38 inches Max diameter B peel off and batch takeup 205 mm 8 07 inches Max width C 120mm 4 72 inches Min width C 25mm 1 00 inches The recommended media thickness is 60 to 170um 2 4 to 6 7 mils Thicker media may be used but print quality will be reduced The stiffness is also important and 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 grit etc Any h
72. ut will be positioned correctly and get the best quality possible Media Type The Media Type parameters control how the label stop sensor LSS and the media feed work There are three media type options Gap is used for adhesive labels mounted on liner backing paper or continuous paper stock with detection slots Default Mark is used for labels tickets or strip provided with black marks at the back Continuous is used for continuous stock without any detection slots or black marks Paper Type The Paper Type parameters control how the transfer ribbon mechanism and the ribbon sensor work There are two paper type options DT Direct Thermal is used for heat sensitive media without any need for a thermal transfer ribbon Default TTR Thermal Transfer is used for non heat sensitive receiving face materials in combination with a thermal transfer ribbon Label Length Dots The Label Length setup specifies the length in dots of each copy along the media feed direction X coordinate This is used for label out detection Sensitivity Media Sensitivity Number This setup parameter specifies the characteristics of the direct thermal media or combination of receiving face material and thermal trans fer ribbon so the printer firmware can optimize the heating of the printhead and the print speed Standard supplies from Intermec are labeled with a 3 digit media sensitivity number see Appendix D which is used to s
73. y To resume printing press the lt Feed Pause gt button again The following options are available Configuration Select between software SW hardware HW and network The Software Configuration Label contains Current configuration parameters stored in the printers memory Defined pages Defined formats Defined graphics Defined fonts Any installed printer options The Hardware Configuration Label contains Printer memory information Printer mileage e Printhead settings Firmware checksum program and version number The Network Configuration Label contains WINS Name MAC Address P Selection P Address e Netmask Default Router Name Server Mail Server Primary WINS Server Secondary WINS Server Network Statistics EasyCoder PX4i User s Guide IPL version 53 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Test Labels This option has two choices Pitch and Print Quality The Pitch label contains an even pattern of small dots that reveals failing printhead dots and variations of printout darkness because of uneven printhead pressure or bad energy regulation to the printhead The Print Quality label contains number of bar codes with different characteristics and useful information on printer model program ver sion print speed and media sensitivity setup Format The Format Label contains a single format that you can use to evaluate the print quality of a particular fo

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