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Intermec EASYCODER PD4 User's Manual

1. moi 0 6 M e m 000 7 Install the media as described in Chapter 4 Media Load section Tear off Straight through Recommended label paper length is at least 30 mm 1 18 in Note Make sure that the printer is set to use the cutter either Z in the Setup Mode see Chapter 7 or using an O command see ESim v5 xx for EasyCoder PD4 Programmers Reference Manual The label taken sensor cannot be used with the cutter 44 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 7 Troubleshooting This chapter lists various possible cases of inferior printout quality describes possible causes and sug gests remedies Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 45 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Error Handling When an error occurs the Error LED goes solid or flashing red and the beeper emits two beeps Provided the printer is fitted with a display two error message are displayed alternatingly for example 11 Print head lifted See manual for error handling details When all errors have been cleared the Error LED goes off the beeper emits a single beep and the printer returns to the same mode as when the error occurred which is indicated in the display window The printer s error handler can manage the following errors Description Display Message Action 01 Syntax error Press
2. Media Load section Peel off Self strip Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 41 Chapter 6 Options Cutter Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw that holds the front cover Remove the front cover Front cover Screw 2 Open the side door and remove the tear bar which is held by two Phillips screws CRE gt Screws Tear bar 42 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 6 Options 3 Attach the cutter mechanism to the printer using the two Phillips screws and washers included in the kit J Ext 000 4 Plug in the cable from the cutter into the rear one of the two con nectors in the center section and fasten the cable to the bottom plate using the two cable clips included in the kit Cutter connector Cutter cable Cable clips Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 43 Chapter 6 Options 5 Attach the cutter cover onto the cutter mechanism by first connecting the hooks on the back side of the cover over the cutter mechanism and then locking the cover with the screw at the bottom
3. Power Consumption Stand by 4W Peak 110W Sensors Label Gap Black Mark Yes Moveable left Out of Media aligned Printhead Lifted Yes Ribbon End Yes Label taken Yes Controls Control Lamps 3 Power Ready and Error Bi color Display Yes Graphic LCD with back ground light Control Keys 3 Feed Pause and Cancel Beeper Yes Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 71 Appendix A Technical Data Data Interfaces Serial 1 x RS 232 1 x USB Parallel Yes Accessories and Options Integral Self strip Unit Option For peel off with Liner Takeup operation Cutter Option 2MB Flash Memory Option Expansion Module Keyboard Display Unit Option EasyLAN 10 External Option Ethernet Adapter 7 Versions with graphic display front panel only 72 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide B Media Specifications This appendix specifies the physical measures for vari ous types of media Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 73 Appendix B Media Specifications Media Roll Size Roll diame ter Web width ax 212 mm h Max 1 18 nee 8 35in Min 25 mm im i s in UR Core diameter 38 to 76 2 mm 1 5to3 in 77 bo Core Diameters 38 to 76 2 mm 1 5 to 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 Internal Roll
4. Adjust for width of media roll Fold down for media load Be careful to flip the high edge guide straight up before closing the side door or the guide could be damaged Caution Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 67 Chapter 9 Adjustments 68 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide A Technical Data This appendix lists the technical data for the printer Please note that Intermec reserves the right to change without prior notice and that this information does not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 69 Appendix A Technical Data Table of Technical Data Printing Print Technique Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer Printhead Resolutions 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi or 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi Print Speed variable 50 8 to 152 4 mm sec 2 to 6 in sec 50 8 to 101 6 mm sec 2 to 4 in sec 8 dots mm 11 81 dots mm Print Width 25 to 104 mm 1 to 4 09 in 25 to 106 mm 1 to 4 17 in 8 dots mm 11 81 dots mm Print Length max 1 270 mm 50 in 558 8 mm 22 in 8 dots mm 11 81 dots mm Print Directions 4 Media Media Width 25 to 118 0 mm 1 to 4 65 inches Media Roll Diameter 212 mm 8 35 inches max Media Roll Core Diameter 38 1 to 76 2 mm 1 5 to 3 in Media Thickness 60 pm to 250 pm 2 3 to 9 8 mils Transfer Ribbon Material Wax hybrid or resin W
5. inches 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 5 mm 0 2 inches lt gt Detection Position Variable 0 to 57 mm 0 to 2 24 inches lt d 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 detection position e e Detection Slit Height Maximum 26 0 mm 1 02 inches Recommended 3 0 mm 0 12 inches Minimum 1 2 mm 0 05 inches Paper Type Setup Gap paper 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 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 79 Appendix B Media Specifications ipM DIRECTION 80 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Appendix B Media Specifications Tickets with Black Mark lt a gt Media Width Maximum 118 0 mm 4 65 inches Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 inches lt b gt Copy Length Maximum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 1270 mm 50 inches 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 558 8 mm 22 inches Minimum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 10 mm 0 39 inches 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 10 mm 0 39 inches lt gt Detection Position Variable 0 to 57 mm 0 to 2 24 inches lt d Black Mark Width The detectable width of the black mark should be at least 5 0 mm 0 2 inches on either side of the LSS detection point lt e gt Black Mark Length Maximum 25 mm 0 98 inches Common 5 mm 0 2 inches Minimum 3 mm 0 12 inches lt f
6. you should calibrate the label gap sensor and adjust the media feed in the Autosensing Mode see Chapter 9 Adjustments after you have loaded the media When loading a new roll of media from the same stock as before it is usually sufficient to press the Feed key and feed out a label 20 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 4 Loading Media Tear Off cont Pull out the printhead lever and flip it Open the side door counterclockwise a quarter of a turn Place the media roll onto the media supply roll post and align the media to Flip the label feed guide upward the printer s center section Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 21 Chapter 4 Loading Media Tear Off cont Align the edge guide with the media roll Avoid placing the guide so it breaks the rotation of the roll Route the media between the two label feed rods and under the moveable sensor to the tear bar This diagram shows the media path when using and internal supply This diagram shows the media path when using an external supply of for example fan folded tickets 22 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Us
7. 232 and is useful for error message handling see Intermec ESim v5 xx for EasyCoder PD4 Programmers Reference Manual Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 11 Chapter 2 Installation Controls and Indicators The EasyCoder PD4 has several ways of communicating directly with its operator Three control lamps agraphic display window with background illumination three control keys anda beeper Control Lamps The LED Light Emitting Diode control lamps are labelled Power Ready and Error Power solid green indicates that the power is on Ready solid green indicates that the printer is ready for use Ready flashing green indicates that the printer is in downloading mode Error solid red indicates that an error has occurred that is the printer is in error mode Error flashing indicates that the printer is in downloading mode Display The display window contains a graphic LCD Liquid Crystal Display with background illumination The display shows a fixed logotype plus two lines of text Control Keys There are three membrane switch type keys labelled Feed Pause and Cancel What happens when a key is pressed depends on in which mode the printer presently is see table on the next page Beeper The beeper notifies the operator when an error has occurred by two short beeps and emits one short beep when an error has been cleared 12 Intermec EasyCoder
8. EasyCoder PD4 Programmers Reference Manual The point of detection is approximately 15 mm 0 6 in outside the inner edge of the media path Note When using the printer for the first time or when chang Z ing to another media with different characteristics in regard of label length gap length and liner transparency you should calibrate the label gap sensor and adjust the media feed in the Autosensing Mode see Chapter 9 Adjustments after you have loaded the media When loading a new roll of media from the same stock as before it is usually sufficient to press the Feed key and feed out a label Note When the liner rewinds to about 110 mm in diameter Z the liner roll will touch the max liner rewind sensor and the printer will stop printing until the liner has been removed from the printer Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 25 Chapter 4 Loading Media Peel Off cont Screw Unscrew the front cover screw and remove the front cover Install the media as described for Tear Off operation 1 to 6 earlier in this chapter Peel off the labels from the first 40 cm 16 in of the liner and route the liner around the tear bar then back under the print mechanism and label feed rods to the t
9. EasyCoder PD4 is a basic performance thermal transfer direct ther mal label printer suitable for medium duty industrial applications With robust metal outer casing and inner mechanics the EasyCoder PD4 provides durability even in industrial environments The EasyCoder PD4 comes in three main versions A Printer with a three key front panel 203 dpi dots per inch print head and the options limited to keyboard display unit and EasyLAN 10 external Ethernet adapter B Printer with a graphic display and three key front panel for easy setup and monitoring 203 dpi printhead a real time clock and a label taken sensor The options include stripper and rewinder unit cutter memory expansion module external keyboard display unit and EasyLAN 10 external Ethernet adapter C Same as B but with a 300 dpi printhead Please refer to Appendix A Technical Data for more information Note Throughout this manual the printer models with a graphic display are described unless otherwise stated 2 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Safety Warnings Read this manual carefully before connecting the printer Moving parts are exposed when the side door is open so ensure that the door is closed before you operate the printer Do not open the front left hand cover Dangerous voltage Do not remove the bottom plate Dangerous voltage Do not put your fingers inside the print mechanism when the power is
10. Max diameter 212mm 8 35 inches Max width 118 mm 4 65 inches Min width 25mm 1 00 inches Thickness Gto250um 2 3 to 9 8 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 Readjustment of the printhead alignment vs the platen roll may be required see Chapter 9 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 hard particles however small can damage the printhead 74 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Appendix B Media Specifications Media Non Adhesive Strip lt a Media Width Maximum 118 0 mm 4 65 inches Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 inches Paper Type Setup Plain paper NON ADHESIVE STRIP Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 75 Appendix B Media Specifications Self Adhesive Strip lt a gt Media Width including liner Maximum 118 0 mm 4 65 inches Minimum 25 0 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 egually on both sides lt gt Media Width excluding liner Maximum 116 4 mm 4 58 inches Minimum 23 8 mm 0 94 inches Paper Type Setup Plain paper SELF ADHESIVE STRIP 76 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User
11. User s Guide 8 Maintaining the Printer This chapter describes how the operator can maintain the printer Regular maintenance is important for the printout quality and for the life of the printhead The chapter covers the following topics Printhead cleaning External cleaning e Printhead replacement Media jams Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 51 Chapter 8 Maintaining the Printer Printhead Cleaning Cleaning the printhead on a regular basis is important for the life of the printhead and for the printout quality You should clean the printhead using cleaning cards or a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol preferably each time you load a new supply of transfer ribbon Isopropyl alcohol CH CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a highly flammable moderately toxic and mildly irritating sub stance Warning 1 Open the side door 2 Remove the media and ribbon 3 Lift the printhead by pulling out the printhead lever and flipping it counterclockwise a quarter of a turn 4 Use a cleaning card or a soft cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol to dissolve any contamination at line of heat emitting dots at the front bottom edge of the printhead 5 After approximately 30 seconds carefully rub off any contamination Repeat if necessary Never use any hard or sharp tools to peel away stuck labels or similar The printhead is delicate and can easily be dam Caution aged 6 Allow the printhead to dry for
12. User s Guide 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 Serial port USB port Parallel port On Off Switch AC Power cord socket Intake slot for external fan fold supply 8 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 2 Installation Media Compartment The media compartment is covered by a side door that completely encloses the print mechanism and media compartment It can be opened 180 to provide full access to the media compartment The inspection window allows checking how much ribbon and media remains without having to open the door The media can be supplied from a supply post or from an external supply of fan folds behind the printer Side door opened Ink position lever Supply post Edge guide LJ a Ribbon supply shaft Ribbon rewind shaft Ribbon rod Printhead lever Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 9 Chapter 2 Installation Print Mechanism The print mechanism features either an 8 dot mm 203 2 dots inch or 11 81 dots mm 300 dots inch quick mount thermal printhead In front of the print mechanism is a fold out label taken sensor which can hold the printing of next label until the previous one has been removed Label taken sensor Label feed guide Printhead pressure Printhead a
13. a minute or so before loading a new supply of media and ribbon 52 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 8 Maintaining the Printer aa lt gt lix Clean the printhead dot line Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 53 Chapter 8 Maintaining the Printer External Cleaning 1 Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer If using the printer in an industrial environment where e premises may be cleaned using a water hose or steam move the printer to another room or cover it carefully with a plastic sheet and make absolutely sure that the power cord is unplugged Warning Clean the external surfaces using a soft cloth possibly slightly moisten with water or a mild detergent Stuck labels should be peeled away using your fingers only If necessary dissolve the adhesive using isopropyl alcohol first Isopropyl alcohol CH CHOH CAS 67 63 0 is a highly flammable moderately toxic and mildly irritating sub stance Warning 54 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 8 Maintaining the Printer Printhead Replacement The printhead is subject to wear both from the direct thermal media or ribbon and from the rapid heating and cooling process during printing Thus th
14. 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 viii Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 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 condition or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment A warning alerts you of an operating procedure practice Warning T A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to Caution 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 Follow ESD electrostatic discharge ESD When you see this icon you Procedures must follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment you are servicing Z Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide ix Before You Begin Global Services and Support Warranty Informa
15. erat 35 Navigating in the Setup Mode ss 35 Options Stripper and Internal Rewinder eee 40 Installation Instructions 40 Gilde heed ose r a kus gdon en o obl ceotesaaeatvaes E 42 Installation Instructions 42 Troubleshooting Error Handling iue ceo e t ertt terere iret 46 Clearing Media Jam in Cutter ss 49 Entering the Dump Mode 50 Maintaining the Printer Printhead Cleanings oneen te eere re e OD Gb RE 52 External Cleaning Jessie HR ERU IRE 54 Media abs oenen PCR ERE PM HP EUER TREE 56 Adjustments Printhead Balance Adjustment eere 58 Printhead Pressure Adjustment 59 Printhead Dot Line Position Adjustment sess 60 Label Gap Sensor Position Adjustment eee 62 Label Gap Sensor Calibration eee 63 Ribbon Tension Adjustment ennenen 64 Ribbon Shield Adjustment ss 65 Switching Edge Guide ie eed en eee 66 vi Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Contents Technical Data Table of Technical Data eese 70 Media Specifications Media Roll Size icti ore e E e itt 74 Oe uiuunt IM O 74 Internal Roller eer seein 74 hU EUR 75 Non Adhesive Strip 75 Self Adhesive Strip unie Hee eene 76 Self Adhesive Labels 77 Tickets with GApsucsse aeo bre DR UE CUR 79 Tickets with Black Mark ss 81 Interfaces RS 232 Interface arrati ane cree rere E eee sand creen Era ea
16. on Place the printer on an even surface which can support its weight of approximately 13 kg 28 7 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 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 4 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 2 Installation This chapter explains how to unpack and install the EasyCoder PD4 printer and also describes the printer s various parts in detail It covers the following topics Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Unpacking the printer Parts on the printer s 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 Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking the Printer Before you install the printer examine the package for possible damage or missing parts Open the box and lift the printer out Check that the printer has not been visibly damaged during transpor tation Keep the packing materials i
17. ribbon Check if media is jammed tangled up Check if mechanism is not locked and closed Check if label gap sensor is blocked by media Check cutter if any Printing started but nothing was printed on the label Check if media is placed upside down or if media is not suitable for the application Check if the ink coted side of the transfer ribbon faces the media Select the correct printer driver Select the correct media and print type Check that the printhead is properly con nected to the print mechanism When printing label is jammed tangled up Clear the media jam and if label is stuck on thermal printhead remove it using a cleaning card or a soft cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol When printing part of the print image was not printed along the feed direction Check if thermal printhead needs cleaning Check if application software has errors Check ribbon for creases and wrinkles See Ribbon Tension Adjustment and Ribbon Shield Adjustment in chapter 9 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 47 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Printout not in desired position Check for bad settings in the application or ESim command errors Check if label gap sensor is disturbed by media dust or erroneously loaded transfer ribbon Check lateral position of label gap sensor Calibrate label gap sensor in Autoadjust Mode Check the edge
18. ribbon as illustrated and stick it to the take up core Flip the printhead lever back to its original position and close the side door Ink outside the roll Ink inside the roll Check that the ink position lever above the ribbon supply hub is in correct position Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 31 Chapter 4 Loading Media 32 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 5 Printing This chapter describes how the operator can control the printing Additionally it describes the various parameters that are accessible in the Setup Mode to configure the printer for the user s specific reguire ments All these parameters and several others can also be set using ESim commands The chapter covers the following topics Controlling the printer Setup methods Navigating in the Setup Mode Setup options table Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 33 Chapter 5 Printing Controlling the Printing The printing is initiated from the host computer but the operator can control batch printing that is the printing of multiple labels Printing can only be performed when the printer is in the Direct Mode see Chapter 3 During printing the optional display shows the quantity of printed labels or similar fermec OBH The operator can temporarily pause the printing by pressing the Pause key This is indicated in the display like this The operator can also cancel the pri
19. the Feed key 02 Object exceeds image buffer border Press the Feed key 03 Data length error Press the Feed key 04 Insufficient memory to store data Press the Feed key 05 Memory configuration error Press the Feed key 07 Out of media Load new supply of media 08 Form or image name duplicate Press the Feed key 09 Form or image not found Press the Feed key 11 Print head lifted Close the printhead 13 Label taken sensor waiting Remove label 15 Rewinder is full Remove wound up liner 16 No form was retrieved before Press the Feed key 17 Out of ribbon Load new supply of ribbon 50 Does not fit in area specified Press the Feed key 51 Data length too long Press the Feed key 62 High print head temperature WAIT Wait for printhead to cool off 71 Default Setup retrieved RESET Switch power off on or send cmd 72 Flashing not completed RESET Switch power off on or send cmd 73 Download error RESET Switch power off on or send cmd 81 Cutter jammed or not installed Clear media from cutter or disable cutter 46 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Error Suggested action The Power control lamp does not shine and the LCD display if any shows no message after the power has been switched on Check the power cable Error LED light turns solid red after printing stops Check for bad software setting or ESim command errors Check if printer is out of media or
20. the printhead lever and flipping it counterclockwise a quarter of a turn 4 Use a straight slot screwdriver to turn the screw at the top of the bal ance boxes clockwise to increase the pressure or counterclockwise to decrease the pressure oe Adjustment screws Cm 5 Engage the printhead and load the ribbon 6 Test and readjust if necessary Hint If you use direct thermal media you will not have to load and remove the ribbon over and over again Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 59 Chapter 9 Adjustments Printhead Dot Line Position Adjustment When using thick or stiff media the printhead needs to be moved for ward so the dot line becomes exactly aligned with the top of the platen roller Obviously the platen roller and printhead must also be completely in parallel To perform this adjustment follow the steps below 1 Open the top cover 2 Remove the ribbon 3 Important step Use a straight slot screwdriver to turn the two screws at the top of the printhead bracket counterclockwise a single turn 4 Lift the printhead by pulling out the printhead lever and flipping it counterclockwise a quarter of a turn 60 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 9 Adjustments 5 Turn both screws at the front of the printhead carefully clockwise a quarter of a turn at a time a full turn corresponds to 0 5 mm which is a lot Make sure to make identical adjustments o
21. will enter the Direct Mode which is indicated in the display window Ready to Print 16 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 3 Starting Up Direct Mode Ready to Print The Direct Mode is the normal idle mode where all commands from external ports are interpreted and normal control key actions are per formed During reception of data this message is shown in the display Receiving data In the Direct Mode you can use the keys for the following purposes Feed out one blank label or portion of continuous stock by pressing the Feed key Pause the Direct Mode by pressing the Pause key When the Direct Mode is paused this message is displayed Enter the Setup Mode by simultaneously pressing the Feed and Pause keys see Chapter 5 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 17 Chapter 3 Starting Up Printing a Test Label An easy way to check that the printer is working and find out how it is presently set up is to print a test label The test label can also be used to check the printout quality Switch off the power to the printer For best result load the printer with full width labels or tags and transfer ribbon as described in Chapter 4 Hold down the Feed key and turn on the power again Release the Feed key within 3 seconds The printer emits a beep and Self test is shown in the display if any Asingle test label is printed After the test label has been pr
22. 84 Protocol eges esses O O ERS 84 Interface Cable stesse tse rettet oreet treni 84 USB Interface canentes enoh eumd 85 Parallel interface dur e Ee bees 86 Firmware Upgrading Cunt 88 Instructions ace eerie beue t re Dye e RE vie 88 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide vii 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 damaged 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
23. A permanently enabled 19 30 Signal ground 31 Not connected 32 ERROR printer 33 Signal ground 34 36 Not connected 86 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide D Firmware Upgrading This appendix describes how to upgrade the printer with a new firmware version Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 87 Appendix D Firmware Upgrading Requirements To upgrade the printer s firmware via a cable connection from a PC run ning MS Windows you will need the following The Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Config Tool This is a free software running under Microsoft Windows It makes it possible to download various firmware version either directly to the printer or to a memory cartridge It also supports font downloading and memory partitioning The Config Tool supports seven languages and comes with a compre hensive on line help in English An upgrading file ufz The Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Config Tool comes with a collection of firmware upgrading files New files can be downloaded from the Intermec Web site http www intermec com and should be located in the subfolder Firmware A host computer running Microsoft Windows with a parallel USB or RS 232 connection to the EasyCoder PD4 Parallel or USB connec tions are recommended Instructions 1 Install the Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Config Tool in your PC 2 Run the PD4Conf exe program 3 Set up the parameters for the firmware download Use the on li
24. Intermec User s Guide EasyCoder PD4 Bar Code Label Printer 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 eguipment 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 2005 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 or symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion a
25. PD4 User s Guide Chapter 2 Installation Key Functions Mode Feed key Pause key Cancel key Startup Print test label or Enter Autosensing Cancel Pause key Enter Dump Mode Mode Enter Download press gt 3 sec Mode service only In Direct Mode Feed one copy Pause Direct Mode Pause Feed key Enter Setup Mode In Print Mode Pause Printing Mode In Error Mode Recover some error types In Setup Mode Select parameter Enter parameter Exit actual param or select parameter setup or set value to eter and go up one value parameter level In Dump Mode Enter Direct Mode Reset printer to default press gt 3 sec In paused Direct Enter Direct Mode Mode In paused Print Mode In Autosensing Mode Continue printing Cancel printing press gt 1 sec Cancel autosensing Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 13 Chapter 2 Installation 14 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 3 Starting Up This chapter explains how to start up the printer after installation or after having been switched off It covers the following topics Switching on the printer Direct Mode Printing a test label Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 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 in the lower position Switch on the power using the On Of switch o
26. S Request to send 9 Interface Cable Computer end Depends on computer model Printer end DB 9pin plug 84 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 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 from a PC you need a special Intermec USB printer driver installed in your PC The printer is a so called self powered device We recommend that you only connect one printer to each USB port on the host either directly or via a hub Other devices like a keyboard and a mouse can be connected to the same hub If you need to connect more than one Intermec USB printer to a host you should use different USB ports Using a USB Class A B cable connect the Class A plug to your PC or hub and the Class B plug to your printer There is no communication setup for the USB port USB Class B connector Connect to USB receptacle on the printer s rear plate Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 85 Appendix C Interface Parallel Interface Handshake DSTB connects to the printer BUSY connects to the host Interface cable Parallel cable compatible to IBM PC Pinout Description Pin Function Transmitter Comment 1 Strobe host 2 9 Data 0 7 host 10 Acknowledge printer il Busy printer 12 Paper empty printer 13 Select printer 14 16 Not connected 7 Chassis ground 18 External 5V DC Max 500m
27. akeup hub Wrap the liner counterclockwise around the takeup hub and secure it with the U shaped clip 26 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Peel Off cont Chapter 4 Loading Media 9 Je e o ee e 9 pio s A a ea TL Align the media with the center section and adjust the label feed guide Flip the guide back so it snaps to the rear label feed rod and close the printhead l 000 Put back the front cover and secure it with the screw Optionally press the lower part of the label taken sensor to flip it open When in use the label taken sensor should be in a horizontal position Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 27 Chapter 4 Loading Media Peel Off cont Close the side door Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust the media feed 28 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 4 Loading Media Thermal Transfer Printing The EasyCoder PD4 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 wid
28. djusters lever Thermal printhead fear bar 10 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 2 Installation Connections Power Place the printer on a level surface near an AC outlet You should be able to easily access the printer to load media and to remove the print out 2 Both the printer and the host computer must be switched off while they are being connected 3 Connect the power cord between the receptacle on the rear plate and to the electrical outlet 100 to 240 VAC Computer The EasyCoder PD4 is fitted with one 36 pin Centronics socket for the parallel interface one 9 pin D style subminiature DB9 socket for the RS 232 serial interface port and one class B connector for the USB inter face port see Appendix C Parallel Interface Use the parallel interface with Intermec LabelShop or the Intermec Inter Driver The parallel port supports error signal and paper end signal RS 232 Serial Interface Use the serial interface with Intermec LabelShop or the Intermec Inter Driver You can also use it for programming see Intermec ESim v5 xx for EasyCoder PD4 Programmers Reference Manual Before you can use the serial interface you may need to set up the communication parameters such as baud rate parity etc as described in Chapter 5 Printing USB Interface Use che USB interface with an USB compatible version of the Intermec InterDriver for printing Ihe USB interface works in the same manner as RS
29. e 63 Chapter 9 Adjustments Ribbon Tension Adjustment If ribbon wrinkling occurs during printing push the knob at the end of the ribbon supply hub inwards 1 and rotate it clockwise to increase the breaking force 2 If the printer have problems pulling the labels especially when using a ribbon less than 50 mm 2 in wide push the knob at the end of the ribbon supply hub inwards 1 and rotate it counterclockwise to decrease the breaking force 2 64 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 9 Adjustments Ribbon Shield Adjustment Ribbon wrinkling can also be avoided using the ribboon shield mecha nism The ribbon shield mechanism is located on the thermal printhead and has two adjustable screws A and B shown below If the label printout occurs as in Test label A turn screw A clockwise If the printout occurs as in Test label B turn screw B clockwise Turn the screw half a circle and perform a new test printing Continue until you achieve a smooth print quality Screw adjustment must not exceed two full turns In such a case paper feed may not be smooth and the screws need to be turned counterclockwise completely and readjusted from start a ifte IU Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 65 Chapter 9 Adjustments Switching Edge Guide As standard the EasyCoder PD4 is fitted with a low edge guide on the media supply roll post The low edge guide makes it simple to fit a media supply roll
30. e 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 firmware will not detect the new printhead resistance until While replacing the printhead the power must be off The the printer has been restarted Caution 4 Take precautions against electrostatic discharges by touch ing a grounded object for example the chassis of the printer assuming the printer is connected to a grounded wall Follow ESD socket Procedures Install a replacement printhead this way 1 Switch off the power to the printer 2 Open the side door 3 Lift the printhead by pulling out the printhead lever and flipping it counterclockwise a quarter of a turn 4 Remove any transfer ribbon 5 Pull out the printhead straight forward 6 Insert the replacement printhead so it engages the connectors on the printhead bracket 7 Reload the transfer ribbon close the printhead close the side door and switch on the power Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 55 Chapter 8 Maintaining the Printer 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 wo
31. e range of receiv ing face materials and gives a durable printout less vulnerable to fat chemicals heat sunlight etc than direct thermal printing Make sure to select a type of ribbon that matches the type of receiving face material and to set up the printer accordingly The EasyCoder PD4 can use transfer ribbon rolls wound with the ink coated side facing either outward or inward Illustrations in this manual generally show the ink coated side facing outward Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 29 Chapter 4 Loading Media Ribbon Load Pull out the printhead lever and flip it Open the side door counterclockwise a quarter of a turn Load a fresh ribbon roll onto the ribbon Ink facing outward on ribbon roll supply shaft A and an empty ribbon Route the ribbon as illustrated and stick core onto the ribbon rewind shaft B it to the take up core 30 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Ribbon Load cont Chapter 4 Loading Media Ink facing inward on ribbon roll Route the
32. er s Guide Tear Off cont Chapter 4 Loading Media Align the media with the center section and adjust the label feed guide Flip the guide back so it snaps to the rear label feed rod and close the printhead Optionally press the lower part of the label taken sensor to flip it open When in use the label taken sensor should be in a horizontal position Close the side door Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 23 Chapter 4 Loading Media Tear Off cont Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust the media feed 24 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 4 Loading Media Peel Off Self strip The EasyCoder PD4 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 The liner is then wound up on an optional integral liner takeup hub see Chapter 6 Options This is also known as Self strip operation Peel off can only be used for e Self adhesive labels with liner The label taken sensor can hold the printing of the next copy in the batch until the present copy has been removed see Chapter 2 Installation Print Mechanism The label taken sensor is enabled disabled using the ESim O command see the ESim v5 xx for
33. gt Black Mark Y Position It is recommended that you place the black mark as close to the front edge of the ticket as possible and use a negative Stop Adjust value to control the media feed so the tickets can be properly torn off Paper Type Setup Black mark Note Preprint that may interfere with the detection of the black mark should be avoided Note The black mark should be non reflective carbon black on Z a whitish background Do not allow any perforations to break the edge of the media as this may cause the media to split and jam the printer Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 81 Appendix B Media Specifications TICKETS WITH MARKS FEED DIRECTION 82 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 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 e Parallel Interface Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 83 Appendix C Interface RS 232 Interface Protocol Default setup Baud rate 9600 Char Length 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 Handshaking XON XOFF and RTS CTS To change the RS 232 interface settings see Chapter 5 Printing Signals on printer s serial port DB 9 Signal Meaning 1 External 5V DC Max 500mA permanently enabled p TXD Transmit data 3 RXD Receive data 4 5 GND Ground 6 7 CTS Clear to send 8 RI
34. guide and media guides Check the media too little liner transpar ency weak black marks or interfering preprint at the back of the media Check if platen roller needs cleaning or replacement When printing page skipping occurs Check if label gap sensor is disturbed by dust or foreign objects Weak printout Check density setting Check if thermal printhead needs cleaning Check printhead pressure Check printhead dot line position Uneven darkness across media path Check printhead balance When using cutter label was not cut straight Check if media is loaded correctly When using cutter label was not cut suc cessfully Check whether media thickness exceeds 0 16 mm 6 3 mils Check if media is loaded correctly When using cutter label could not feed or abnormal cutting occurs Check if cutter is installed properly Check if paper feed rods are sticky Clean if necessary using isopropyl alcohol When using stripper abnormal function occurs Check if stripper full sensor is working Check if media is loaded properly Z more information Note If further problems should occur please contact your distributor for 48 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Clearing Media Jam in Cutter To clear a media jam inside the cutter mechanism follow the instructions below 1 At media jams and cutter malfu
35. iei iese a T EE viii Safety SUNDAY iioc niet s en eee Ere RE RENE MISES viii Safety ICONS ciere deceret ara E E ix Global Services and Support 2 nee tene Heus x Warranty Information x Web Support sioe meth tp de E erts x Telephone Support 35 eee tte x Related Documents eiit iere erret x 1 Introduction Description of EasyCoder PDA reete tee 2 Safety WALES eccesso anten pete e orte N areia LEE 3 Product Identification 5 o rtc iir tee RERA 3 Installation Unpacking the Printers ecrit Ann 6 Front View P so 7 Rear Vile M T sep 8 Media Compartiment 2 ettet tte eer o ERR be pinea 9 PrintMecha risti ases e ENERO RE TER 10 CONNECTION scrisse te prt nre iret virtue meet rete reso 11 POWER SO E Das terre easi ee dae iae 11 eonim o 11 Controls and Indicators essen 12 Control Lips itae ao it e erret leere 12 Displayen eane eaa iie nea tip ater 12 Control Keys cette RE ue orba nisl baba 12 BGG CL adhe ta E T dress 12 Starting Up Switching On the Printers herd ere e Rn 16 Direct Mode eter tdt a ae tiec teres 17 Printing a lest Label 5i tee tte re Re etate 18 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide v Contents Loading Media Tear Off Straight through 4 20 Peel Off SelEstip siti au Det rare pe REC ns 25 Thermal Transfer Printing iter eere 29 Ribbon Load feit e hee t 30 Printing Controlling the Printing ssh 34 Serup Methods esiri ei ner
36. inding Ink on either inside or outside Ribbon Width 30 to 110 mm 1 18 to 4 33 in Ribbon Roll Diameter 76 mm 2 99 in equivalent to At ribbon thick outer 450 m 1 471 ft of ribbon ness 8 pm Inner Core Diameter 25 2 to 25 6 mm 1 00 inches Modes of Operation Tear Off Straight Yes through Peel Off Self strip Optional Cut Off Optional Firmware Operating System ESim v5 xx Latin Fonts 5 resident alphanumeric fonts Windows bitmap fonts can be down loaded 70 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Appendix A Technical Data Asian Fonts Asian fonts can be downloaded GB 2312 80 Chinese Big5 level 1 amp 2 KS X 11001 1992 JIS X0208 12977 Chinese Chinese Korean Japanese Built in bar code symbolo gies standard 34 Physical Measures Dimensions W x L x H 276 x 454 6 x 283 0 mm CI sx 1079 e JUL rs Weight excluding media amp 13 kg 28 7 pounds Environment Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 50 C 40 F to 122 F Operating Humidity 30 to 85 non condensing Free air Storage Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Free air Electronics Microprocessor 16 bit Standard Memory 2MB flash 2MB DRAM Real time Clock Yes Date time stamp Power Supply AC Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz
37. inted the printer automatically enters the Direct Mode Part No ESim version amp checksum 1 972660 00 PD4 ESim 5 00 E60E Serial RS 232 port setup see Y cmd gt Serial port 96 N 8 1 USB port USB Test pattern DRAM size installed DRAM 2048K installed Image buffer size p Image buffer size 1050K Flash memory size __ _ _ _ gt FLASH 2048K User 998K 338K Form memory used No of forms gt Fmem Used 004K 2 Graphic memory used No of images Gmem Used 002K 1 Font memory used No of fonts Emem Used 072K 2 Asian fonts memory used No of fonts AsianFont Used 582K 1 Character set see command 18 0 001 Speed Density Ref point Dir Errors S3 D10 R000 000 ZB US see S D R Z amp UN US cmds a832 00012 000 Label width Form length p Option D N see q amp Q cmds PRPER LINER 38 106 175 Options see O amp C cmd Date 07 04 03 LSS liner label detection level liner I Time 18 38 25 Date Time Example of a test label from an 203 2 dpi 8 dots mm EasyCoder PD4 For the meaning ofthe various commands refer to the ESim v5 xx for EasyCoder PD4 Programmer s Reference Manual 18 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 4 Loading Media This chapter explains how to load the printer with media
38. inthead and extends its life Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 37 Chapter 5 Printing 38 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 6 Options This chapter describes the options available for the EasyCoder PD4 printer The options can be factory installed field installed by an authorized service tech nician or installed by a trained operator The options are Stripper and Internal Rewinder Cutter Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 39 Chapter 6 Options Stripper and Internal Rewinder Installation Instructions 1 Remove the screw that holds the front cover Remove the front cover Front cover Screw 2 Open the side door and remove the rewinder option cover plate which is held by two Phillips screws Cover plate 40 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 6 Options 3 Remove the U shaped clip and attach the rewinder unit to the center section using the four screws included in the kit 4 Plug in the cable from the rewinder switch into the front one of the two connectors in the center section 5 Install che media as described in Chapter 4
39. n both the screws If you get lost tighten both screws by turning them counterclockwise as far as they go and start all over again 6 Engage the printhead and Lock the printhead by tightening the two screws at the top of the printhead bracket that is the reverse action of step 3 7 Load the ribbon only in case of thermal transfer printing 8 Test and readjust if necessary Hint If you use direct thermal media you will not have to load and remove the ribbon over and over again Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 61 Chapter 9 Adjustments Label Gap Sensor Position Adjustment The label gap black mark sensor is a photoelectric sensor that controls the printer s media feed by detecting gaps between labels or slots or black marks in continuous stock depending on the printer s setup in regard of media type see Chapter 5 Printing An obvious prerequisite is that the sensor must be aligned with the gaps slots or black marks If using irregularly shaped labels align the sensor with the front tips of the labels Use the lever at the rear side of the print mechanism to move the sensor inward or outward The point of detection can be seen from the front when the printhead is lifted Sensor lever Poin
40. n 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 PD4 printer Power cord Parallel cable High edge guide Empty ribbon core Supporting software and product information on CD Quick Start Guide Check that the power cord is appropriate for the local standard The printer works with 100 to 240 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 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 2 Installation Front View At the front of the printer are the display window the control lamps and the control keys These features allow the operator to control and set up the printer manually as described later in this chapter The printed labels tickets or tags are presented at the front of the print mechanism The front cover can be removed for loading of labels at peel off self strip operation and for installation of a cutter options Control lamps LCD display some models only Control keys Front cover Side door with inspection window Intermec EasyCoder PD4
41. n the rear plate The green Power control lamp on the front panel lights up when the power is on Wait for a few moments while the printer starts up Provided the printer is fitted with a display the following message is shown Intermec Flash Checking The startup takes just a few seconds The text line Flash Checking quickly disappears You can now divert from the normal startup proce dure by pressing the keys before the printer enters the Direct Mode Press the Feed key for less than 3 seconds to print a test label see later in this chapter Press the Feed key for more than 3 seconds to go to the Dump Mode Dump Mode means that the printer will print out the echo of the received ASCII data Use this capability to debug your software when the printer does not perform as you expect Also see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting e Press the Pause key to go to the Autosensing Mode which is used to calibrate the label gap sensor and adjust the amount of media feed according to the distance between gaps between labels detection slots in continuous stock or black marks at the back of the media web Also see Chapter 9 Adjustments Ifyou simultaneously press the Cancel and Pause keys you will go to the Download Mode which is used for service purposes only You can only exit the Download Mode by sending a Reset command A8 or rebooting the printer If you take none of the actions described above the printer
42. nctions switch off the power to the printer Never insert fingers or tools into the printer while the power is still on Warning 2 Insert a 3 mm hexagon screwdriver in the hole on the side of the cutter A and turn the cutter blade clockwise 3 After the media jam is cleared switch on the power to the printer and the cutter blade will go back to its original position Z Note It is recommended to use labels with a length of 30 mm 1 18 in or more Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 49 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Entering the Dump Mode In the Dump Mode the printer prints all received ASCII characters including control characters ASCII 00 31 decimal There is automatic line wrapping and if a label becomes completely filled the dump contin ues on a new label This facility is useful for debugging Enter the Dump Mode like this 1 Switch off the power to the printer 2 Press and hold the Feed key while you switch on the power again 3 The Feed key must be pressed for more than 2 seconds after power up else a test label will be printed 4 When the printer is in Dump Mode this message will be displayed provided the printer is fitted with an optional display Intermec How in Dump Mode In the Dump Mode you can reset the printer to its default setup values by pressing the Cancel key for 3 seconds or more To exit the Dump Mode and enter the Direct Mode tap the Feed key 50 Intermec EasyCoder PD4
43. nd to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringe ment There are U S and foreign patents pending The name Centronics is wholly owned by GENICOM Corporation Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation FCC Notice United States of America WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursu ant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com mercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference EMS and EMI Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relat ing to electromagnetic compatibility based on the standards EN50081 1 EN55022 CLASS A and EN61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 IEC Teil 2 3 4 The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide iii iv Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Contents Contents Before Vou Beg
44. ne help for instructions 4 Start the Firmware download wizard and follow the instructions on the screen Supported versions of MS Windows Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Win dows 2000 and Windows XP 88 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 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 PDA User s Guide 1 960614 01
45. nting of the remainder of a batch print job by pressing the Cancel key for more than 2 seconds When the printing is completed the display shows Print job finished 34 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 5 Printing Setup Methods The EasyCoder PD4 can be set up using two methods Using ESim Commands This method support all setup parameters and uses various ESim com mands transmitted from the host computer to the printer Please refer to ESim v5 xx for EasyCoder PD4 Programmer Reference Manual Using the display window and keys on the printers front panel This method only supports some setup parameters namely those that are important for the operator It can only be used if the printer has a display Navigating in the Setup Mode You can enter the Setup Mode from the Direct Mode by holding down the Pause key and simultaneously pressing the Feed key This display message will appear termec setup mode Select Enter Exit While you are in the Setup Mode the keys labelled Feed Pause and Cancel get new functions as indicated by the text in the bottom line of each display message Key Key label in display Function in the Setup Mode Feed Select Go to next option or level that is down in the table on the next page Pause Enter Select the displayed option or value that is to the right in the table on the next page Cancel Exit Leave the displayed level and go back to the pre
46. on the post but it only guides the core of the roll Therefore the EasyCoder PD4 is delivered with an enclosed high edge guide which the user can fit quite easily when the application so requires for example when the printer cannot be placed on a horizontal surface or when the media roll tends to unwind itself To replace the edge guide follow these steps 1 Unhook the coil spring from the hook at the bottom of the plastic edge guide underneath the post 2 Remove the coil spring and the washer then pull up the edge guide and save it away for possible later use Edge guide Hook A Washer Coil spring Ta 3 ae 3 Insert the hinged high edge guide into the slot in the post see the next page 4 First fit the washer and then the coil spring from underneath the post to the protruding part of the edge guide and engage the coil spring to the hook see the next page 5 The high edge guide is hinged to allow media load Before removing an empty core or loading a roll of media the guide must be flipped down to a horizontal attitude Likewise after loading the media it must be flipped back so it points straight up Like the low edge guide it can be adjusted along the post to fit different media widths see the next page 66 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 9 Adjustments Z ___ Edge guide o Hook H Washer Coil spring Post
47. s Guide Appendix B Media Specifications Self Adhesive Labels lt a Media Width including liner Maximum 118 0 mm 4 65 inches Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 inches lt b gt 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 lt Label Width excluding liner Maximum 116 4 mm 4 58 inches Minimum 23 8 mm 0 94 inches lt d Label Length Maximum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 1270 mm 50 inches 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 558 8 mm 22 inches Minimum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 5 mm 0 2 inches 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 5 mm 0 2 inches lt e gt Label Gap Maximum 26 0 mm 1 02 inches Recommended 3 0 mm 0 12 inches Minimum 1 2 mm 0 05 inches The Label gap sensor must be able to detect the extreme front edges of the labels It can be moved 0 to 57 mm 0 to 2 24 inches from the inner edge of the media see Chapter 9 Paper Type Setup Gap paper Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 77 Appendix B Media Specifications SELF ADHESIVE FEED DIRECTION 78 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Appendix B Media Specifications Tickets with Gaps lt a Media Width Maximum 118 0 mm 4 65 inches Minimum 25 0 mm 1 00 inches lt b gt Copy Length Maximum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 1270 mm 50 inches 11 81 dots mm 300 dpi 558 8 mm 22 inches Minimum 8 dots mm 203 2 dpi 5 mm 0 2
48. ss than full width it is recommended that you adjust the posi tion of the printhead balance boxes so the printhead gets an even pressure across the media A poorly adjusted printhead pressure may be detected by a weaker print out on either side of the media path To adjust the pressure proceed as follows 1 Open the top cover 2 Remove the ribbon 3 Lift the printhead by pulling out the printhead lever and flipping it counterclockwise a quarter of a turn 4 Move the balance box on the right side outer outward to the right for wider media and inwards to the left for more narrow media Balance box 5 Engage the printhead and load the ribbon 6 Test and readjust if necessary Hint If you use direct thermal media you will not have to load and remove the ribbon over and over again 58 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 9 Adjustments Printhead Pressure Adjustment The pressure of the thermal printhead against the platen roller is factory adjusted However if the printing is weaker on one side of the media or if the thermal transfer ribbon starts to crease indicated by unprinted white streaks along the media feed direction it may be necessary to readjust the printhead pressure Note Before readjusting the pressure try to fix the problem by moving the outer balance box as described earlier in this chapter 1 Open the top cover 2 Remove the ribbon 3 Lift the printhead by pulling out
49. t of detection 62 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 9 Adjustments Label Gap Sensor Calibration The label gap sensor will need to be calibrated and the media feed adjusted at the following occasions After media load when the printer is used for the first time After loading media that differs from the previously loaded in regard of type gaps black marks or continuous size and location of gaps or black marks or transparency of the liner When the printer starts feeding out labels or similar in an unexpected way or when the print image becomes positioned in the wrong place The calibration is performed in the Autosensing Mode Do like this 1 Switch off the printer 2 Switch on the printer while holding the Pause key 3 If the printer is fitted with a display it will show the following mes sage Autosensing mode 4 The printer will feed out some labels or similar while checking the characteristics of the media and autoadjust the sensitivity and the feed parameters 5 Provided the printer has a display one of the following messages is briefly displayed depending on type of media when the calibration is completed Plain paper Label Gap Black Mark Length 01234 dots Lensth 01234 dots 6 The printer switches automatically to the Direct Mode To break the Autosensing Mode before it is finished and enter the Direct Mode press the Cancel key Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guid
50. that is labels tickets tag or strips as well as transfer ribbon for the following modes of operation e Tear Off straight through e Peel Off self strip requires an optional stripper and internal rewinder Thermal transfer printing Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 19 Chapter 4 Loading Media Tear Off Straight through The EasyCoder PD4 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 with or without perforations The label taken sensor can hold the printing of the next copy in the batch until the present copy has been removed see Chapter 2 Installation Print Mechanism The label taken sensor is enabled disabled using the ESim O command see the ESim v5 xx for EasyCoder PD4 Programmers Reference Manual The point of detection is approximately 15 mm 0 6 in outside the inner edge of the media path Note When using the printer for the first time or when chang Z ing to another media with different characteristics in regard of label length gap length liner transparency black mark size or position etc
51. tion 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 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 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 x Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the EasyCoder PD4 printer The chapter covers the following topics Description of EasyCoder PD4 Safety summary Product identification Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Description of EasyCoder PD4 The
52. und 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 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 e Cut off any damaged or wrinkled part e 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 sub Warning stanice e Reload the media as described in Chapter 4 Switch on the power e Readjust the media feed by pressing the Feed key 56 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 9 Adjustments This chapter describes how the operator can adjust the p perator can adj printer The chapter covers the following topics Printhead balance adjustment e Printhead pressure adjustment Printhead dot line position adjustment Label gap sensor position adjustment Label gap sensor calibration Ribbon tension adjustment Ribbon shield Adjustment Switching edge guide Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 57 Chapter 9 Adjustments Printhead Balance Adjustment The printer is factory adjusted for full size media width When using media le
53. vious one that is up or to the left in the table on the next page Press the Feed key to go to the first menu in the Setup Mode Media Type The levels are endless loop where the presently selected options are indicated by inverted text white on black Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide 35 Chapter 5 Printing Setup Options Note Media Type Direct Thermal Default Thermal Transfer Density 1 lightest image see note on the Deuil 10 ma paga 15 darkest image Speed 2 per second 3 per second 4 per second Default 5 per second Not with 300 dpi 6 per second Not with 300 dpi Option Strip Mode Cutter Mode Option OE Default Paper type Black Mark Gap Paper Default Plain Paper Com Port Set Baud Rate 4800 bps 9600 bps Default 19200 bps 38400 bps Parity Setup No Parity Default Odd Parity Even Parity Data Length 7 bits 8 bits Default Stop bit 1 bits Default 2 bits LCD Language English Default Simplified Chinese Chinese characters Traditional Chinese Chinese characters Setting review Review setting items without any changes scroll by pressing Pause Exit Exit amp Save Default Exit amp No save 36 Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User s Guide Chapter 5 Printing Note Do not use a higher density setting than required for your media and application Lower density setting saves your pr

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