Intermec EasyCoder PX6i Manuale utente
User’s Guide
EasyCoder PX6i
Bar Code Label
Printer
(Fingerprint Version)
User’s Guide
EasyCoder PX6i
Bar Code Label
Printer
(Fingerprint Version)
ii EasyCoder PX6i User’s Guide (Fingerprint 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 (™ 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.
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Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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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 DAT printers
-01 Sept. 2004 For preproduction MAT printers
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Contents
Contents
Before You Begin........................................................................... ix
Safety Summary.............................................................. ix
Safety Icons ..................................................................... x
Global Services and Support ........................................... xi
Warranty Information ...................................... xi
Web Support.................................................... xi
Telephone Support ........................................... xi
Who Should Read This Document .................. xi
Related Documents.......................................... xi
1 Introduction
Description of EasyCoder PX6i Printer..........................................2
Safety Summary .............................................................................3
Product Identification ....................................................................3
2 Installation
Unpacking the Printer....................................................................6
Front View.....................................................................................7
Rear View ......................................................................................8
Media Compartment .....................................................................9
Print Mechanism..........................................................................10
Connections.................................................................................11
Power ............................................................................11
Computer......................................................................11
Controls and Indicators ...............................................................12
Indicator Lamps ............................................................12
Display ..........................................................................13
Keyboard ....................................................................... 13
Beeper ...........................................................................14
3 Starting Up
Startup Files .................................................................................16
Memory Card ..............................................................................17
Switching On the Printer .............................................................18
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4 Media Load
Tear-Off (Straight-through) .........................................................20
Cut-Off........................................................................................25
Peel-Off (Self-strip) ...................................................................... 30
External Supply (Fan-fold) ...........................................................36
5 Thermal Transfer Printing
Ribbon Load................................................................................40
6 Setting Up the Printer
Description. .................................................................................48
Default Setup...............................................................................49
Reading the Current Setup...........................................................50
Setup Parameters..........................................................................51
Serial Communication...................................................51
Baud Rate .......................................................51
Character Length ............................................52
Parity...............................................................52
Stop Bits..........................................................52
Flow Control...................................................52
New Line ........................................................53
Receive Buffer .................................................53
Transmit Buffer...............................................53
Feed Adjust....................................................................54
Start Adjust .....................................................54
Stop Adjust .....................................................54
Recommended Feed Adjustments....................55
Media ............................................................................56
Media Size.......................................................56
Media Type .....................................................59
Paper Type.......................................................60
Contrast..........................................................62
Paper Sensor....................................................62
Testfeed...........................................................62
Print Defines .................................................................63
Head Resistance ..............................................63
Testprint..........................................................63
Print Speed......................................................63
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LSS Test ..........................................................63
LTS (Label Taken Sensor)................................63
Returning to Factory Default Setup .............................................66
7 Setup Mode
Entering the Setup Mode at Installation.......................................68
Navigating in Setup Mode ...........................................................69
Setup Mode Overviews ................................................................71
8 Intermec Shell Startup Program
Introduction ................................................................................82
Starting with Intermec Shell.........................................................84
Intermec Shell Overview ..............................................................88
Line Analyzer ...............................................................................89
9 Options
Introduction ................................................................................92
Liner Takeup Unit........................................................................93
Paper Cutter.................................................................................93
Fan-fold Guides ...........................................................................94
3-inch Adapter.............................................................................94
Label Taken Sensor ......................................................................94
Real Time Clock ..........................................................................95
CompactFlash Protection Plate ....................................................95
Alphanumeric Keyboards .............................................................95
Interface Boards ...........................................................................95
10 Troubleshooting
Intermec Readiness Indicator .......................................................98
Troubleshooting List ..................................................................101
11 Maintenance
Printhead Cleaning ....................................................................104
External Cleaning ......................................................................108
Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor..................................................109
Printhead Replacement ..............................................................110
Media Jams ................................................................................114
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12 Adjustments
Narrow Media............................................................................116
Printhead Pressure......................................................................117
Label Stop Sensor.......................................................................118
A Technical Specifications
Technical Data ...........................................................................122
B Media Specifications
Media Roll Size..........................................................................126
Media ........................................................................................127
Non-Adhesive Strip .....................................................127
Self-Adhesive Strip.......................................................128
Self-Adhesive Labels.....................................................129
Tickets with Gap .........................................................131
Tickets with Black Mark..............................................133
C Interfaces
RS-232 Interface........................................................................136
USB Interface ............................................................................137
Bar Code Wand Interface...........................................................138
Optional Interfaces ....................................................................139
D Intermec Supplies
Direct Thermal Media................................................................144
Thermal Transfer Media.............................................................145
Transfer Ribbons........................................................................146
Bar Code Directions ..................................................................147
Recommended Paper Type Settings (Europe) .............................148
Recommended Paper Type Settings (North America).................150
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