Intermec EasyCoder 401 Manuale utente

EasyCoder 401

Bar Code Label Printer

P/N 1-960368-03

Edition 4

September 1998

User’s Manual

Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

CONTENTS

Introduction Presentation of the EasyCoder 401 ............................................................. 3

Get to Know Your Printer Front View ................................................................................................. 4

Rear View .................................................................................................. 4

Paper Stock Compartment .......................................................................... 5

Paper Load Tear-Off ..................................................................................................... 6

Cut-Off....................................................................................................... 8

External Supply ........................................................................................ 11

Ribbon Load Loading the Thermal Transfer Ribbon ...................................................... 12

Maintenance Printhead Cleaning ................................................................................... 15

External Cleaning ..................................................................................... 17

Printhead Replacement ............................................................................. 18

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 19

Intermec EasyCoder 401

User's Manual

Edition 4, September 1998

Part No. 1-960368-03

Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a

commitment on the part of Intermec Printer AB.

EasyCoder, Fingerprint, and LabelShop are registred trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Speedo is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc.

TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

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 pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are

designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

Operation of this equipment 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.

DOC Notice

Canada

Canadian Dept. of Communication

REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE

(DOC-A)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out

in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.

✳ ✳ ✳

Ministère des Communications du Canada

CONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS

(DOC-A)

Leprésentappareilnumériquen´émet pasdebruits radio-électriquesdépassantles limitesapplicablesaux appareils

numériques de classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des

Communications du Canada.

Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

INTRODUCTION

TheIntermecEasyCoder401isaruggedindustrial

thermaltransfer/direct thermalprinter intendedfor

lowvolumelabelproductionofmax.1,000–2,000

labels/day.

The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host

computer using standard or custom-made applica-

tion software, e.g. thevarious Intermec LabelShop

label-designprogramsforMicrosoftWindows.Cus-

tom-madeapplicationscanbe written in the versa-

tile Basic-inspired Intermec Fingerprint program-

ming language.

The printer can also be connected to a PC running

andusedtoproduce printouts from standardappli-

cationprogramslikee.g.MicrosoftWordorMicro-

soft Excel. This requires an optional printer driver

program to be installed in the computer, and an

optional parallel interface board to be fitted in the

printer.

Optionally,the EasyCoder401can befittedwith a

scalablefontskitthatallowstheuseofoutlinefonts

in Speedo and TrueType format, a paper cutter or

label-taken sensor, and a real-time clock circuit.

Informationonthedifferentoptionscanbefoundin

the Intermec EasyCoder 401 Technical Manual,

which also describes installation and computer

connection.

The following manuals may also be of interest to

the operator or programmer:

• Intermec EasyCoder 401, Operator's Guide

• Intermec Shell Standard 4.01, Startup Manual

• Intermec EasyCoder 401 Technical Manual

• IntermecFingerprint6.13DirectProtocol,Pro-

grammer's Guide

• IntermecFingerprint6.13,Programmer'sGuide

• Intermec Fingerprint 6.13, Reference Manual

• Intermec LabelShop, various manuals

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Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

Thermal Printer 401

N309

1-401011-11

Serial #

115-230V 2.6-1.3A 50-60Hz

INTERMEC PRINTER AB MADE IN SWEDEN

12223

ThisequipmentcomplieswiththerequirementsforaClassAcomputingdeviceinFCCRules

Part15SubpartJ.Operationofthisdeviceinaresidentialareamaycauseharmfulinterference

requiringtheusertotakewhateverstepsmaybenecessarytocorrecttheinterference.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER

Print Key

Label Taken Sensor

(option)

Display Window

LED Indicator Lamps

Cutter Interface Connector

Front Door

The front door can be swung open and removed

from the hinges. It can also be replaced by an

optional paper cutter unit.

Continued!

Voltage Switch

Provision for Parallel Interface Board

Display Contrast Adjustment

Main Switch

Mains Receptacle

Machine Sign

Lower External Paper Intake

Upper External Paper Intake

Serial Interface Connector "uart1:"

Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the

right-handandfrontdoorsareswungopen.Althoughtheprinter

is operable when the doors are left opened or completely

removed, you are strongly recommended to keep them closed

duringnormaloperation,soastopreventtheprintermechanism

from being exposed to dust.

The adapter for 76 mm (3") paper roll cores is included in the

delivery and can be fitted on the paper supply spool.

Lock the adapter by means of the screw, making sure that the

screwhitstheevenlyroundedplasticsurface,ratherthantheleaf

spring or the cam.

IMPORTANT PRINTHEADANDRIBBONINFORMATION

Theuse of anythermal transfer ribbons, other thanthose suppliedby UBI, will invalidate

theprintheadwarranty. UBI thermal transfer ribbonsare engineeredspecifically for this printhead.

Thequality of thermal andthermal transfer media suppliesin this printer is also of great importance

for thequality of printingbar codesanda longlife of theprinthead. UBI hascarefully matchedthe

paper werecommend/provideto theneeds of this printer. Wetherefore strongly adviseof using

only UBI recommended/providedsupplies to ensure a high quality printing.

TEAR-OFF

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GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER, cont'd.

Paper Supply Spool

Transfer Ribbon Supply

Transfer Ribbon Take-Up

Printhead Lift Knob

Thermal

Printhead

Guide Ring

Dispenser Edge

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External Guides

(option)

3" Adapter

Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF

Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.

Remove the empty paper core, if any.

In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first

fit the adapter on the paper supply spool.

Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push

the roll inwards as far as it will go.

4b 5

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38-40 mm

(1.5")

76 mm

(3")

Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the

print mechanism.

Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF, cont'd.

8 9

Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.This diagram shows the path of the paper web.

Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position. Adjust the green guide ring so the paper is guided with a

minimum of play.

Close the front and side doors.

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Feed out two blank copies by pressing the <Print> key

twice. Tear off the paper by pulling it downwards.

# 1

# 2

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Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF

Open the optional cutter unit and the right-hand door.

Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.

5a 5b

Remove the empty paper core, if any.

Turn off the power using the switch on the rear plate.

Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push

the roll inwards as far as it will go.

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38-40 mm

(1.5")

76 mm

(3")

In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first

fit the adapter on the paper supply spool.

Intermec EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.

This diagram shows the path of the paper web.

10 11

Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.

Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the

print mechanism.

Adjust the green guide ring so the paper is guided with a

minimum of play.

Thread the paper through the cutter between the two

guide plates.

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