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UBI 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 without using a Ribbon Cassette ................................................. 12

Loading using a Ribbon Cassette .............................................................. 14

Maintenance Printhead Cleaning ................................................................................... 16

External Cleaning ..................................................................................... 18

Printhead Replacement ............................................................................. 19

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 20

UBI EasyCoder 401

User's Manual

Edition 2, September 1996

Article No. 1-960368-01

UBI 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 UBI Printer AB.

EasyCoder and LabelShop are trademarks of United Barcode Industries (UBI).

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)

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

Communications du Canada.

VDE Notice

Germany

ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT:

Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe, die sich nicht auf normale Bedienung der Maschine beziehen, dürfen

ausschließlich nur von einem ausgebildeten, zuständigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden.

UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual

INTRODUCTION

The UBI EasyCoder 401 is a rugged industrial

thermaltransfer/directthermal printerintendedfor

lowvolumelabelproductionofmax.1,000–2,000

labels/day.

The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host

computer using standard or custom-made applica-

tionsoftware,e.g.theUBI LabelShop label-design

program for Microsoft Windows. Custom-made

applications can be written in the versatile Basic-

inspired UBI Fingerprint programming language.

The printer can also be connected to an Apple

Macintoshcomputer oraPCrunningWindows3.1

andused to produce printouts fromstandard appli-

cationprogramslikee.g.MicrosoftWordorMicro-

soft Excel. This requires an optional printer driver

program to be installed in the computer, and – in

case of Windows – an optional parallel interface

board to be fitted in the printer.

Optionally,theEasyCoder401canbefittedwitha

scalablefontskitthatallowstheuseofoutlinefonts

in Speedo and TrueType format, a paper cutter or

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

Informationonthedifferentoptionscanbefoundin

the UBIEasyCoder 401 Technical Manual,which

also describes installation and computer connec-

tion.

The following manuals may be of interest to the

operator or programmer:

• UBI EasyCoder 401, Operator's Guide

• UBI Shell Standard, Startup Manual

• UBI EasyCoder 401 Technical Manual

• UBI Fingerprint Direct, Programmer's Guide

• UBI Fingerprint, Programmer's Guide

• UBI Fingerprint, Reference Manual

• UBI LabelShop, various manuals

• UBI Windows Driver, Installation Instructions

• UBI Macintosh Driver, Installation Instructions

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UBI PRINTER AB • SWEDEN

Type

Art. No.

Ser. No.

115/230 V 2.6/1.3 A 50–60 Hz

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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:"

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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 PRINTHEAD AND RIBBON INFORMATION

The use of any thermal transfer ribbons, other than those supplied by UBI, will invalidate 

the printhead warranty. UBI thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for this printhead.

The quality of thermal and thermal transfer media supplies in this printer is also of great importance 

for the quality of printing bar codes and a long life of the printhead. UBI has carefully matched the 

paper we recommend/provide to the needs of this printer. We therefore strongly advise of using

only UBI recommended/provided supplies to ensure a high quality printing.



TEAR-OFF

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

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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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Load

38-40 mm

(1.5")

76 mm

(3")

Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the

print mechanism.

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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.

Load

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.

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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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Load

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.

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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.

Load

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.

TEA

Load

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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.

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

Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of the paper.

Close the right-hand door.

Feed out and cut two blank copies by pressing the

<Print> key twice.

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