Intermec EasyCoder 3400 User Manual page 6

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Contents
Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon ...................................................................................22
Setting the Media Sensitivity Number ..............................................................................25
Communicating With the Printer.....................................................................................28
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Maintaining the Printer
Inspecting the Printer .......................................................................................................32
Tools for Cleaning the Printer ..........................................................................................32
Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................................................32
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklist................................................................................................42
Printer Operation Problems..............................................................................................42
Print Quality Problems.....................................................................................................44
Communication Problems................................................................................................45
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Optimizing Printer Performance
Optimizing and Maintaining Print Quality ......................................................................48
Correcting Uneven Print Quality......................................................................................48
Adjusting the Print Darkness ............................................................................................49
Adjusting the Label Mark Sensor ......................................................................................50
Using the Printer Memory Efficiently...............................................................................51
Increasing Throughput .....................................................................................................52
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Setting the MSN for Intermec Media and Ribbon...............................................26
Setting the MSN for Other Media and Ribbon ...................................................26
Using the PrintSet Software.................................................................................29
Using Third-Party Software.................................................................................29
Using Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Commands ............................................29
Printing a Test Label ...........................................................................................29
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Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................34
Cleaning the Printer Covers.................................................................................36
Cleaning the Drive Roller and Tear Bar...............................................................36
Cleaning the Media Guides and Media Path........................................................37
Cleaning the Label Sensors ..................................................................................38
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How Is the Printer RAM Used? ...........................................................................52
Making the Most of Your RAM ..........................................................................52
What Is an Image Band? ......................................................................................53
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