Intermec EasyCoder 401 User Manual

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User's Manual
P/N 1-960408-01
Edition 2
September 1998
EasyCoder 401
LinerLess Label Printer

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual P/N 1-960408-01 Edition 2 September 1998 EasyCoder 401 LinerLess Label Printer...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EasyCoder 401 Linerless User's Manual Edition 2, September 1998 Part No. 1-960408-01 Presentation of the EasyCoder 401 Linerless models ... 3 Front View ... 4 Rear View ... 4 Paper Stock Compartment ... 5 EasyCoder 401 Linerless Tear-Off (LLT)... 6 EasyCoder 401 Linerless Cutter (LLC) ...
  • Page 3 Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Printer AB. © Copyright Intermec PTC AB, 1998. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. EasyCoder, Fingerprint, and LabelShop are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.
  • Page 4: Introduction Presentation Of The Easycoder 401 Linerless Models

    Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual INTRODUCTION EasyCoder 401 Linerless Tear-Off The Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless printers come in two main models: • EasyCoder 401 Linerless Tear-Off (LLT) • EasyCoder 401 Linerless Cutter (LLC) Both models are direct thermal printers intended for printing linerless self-adhesive labels.
  • Page 5: Get To Know Your Printer Front View

    (option for EC 401 LLT only) Front Door (or cutter) The front door can be swung open and removed from the hinges. In EasyCoder 401 LLC, it is replaced by a cutter unit, see next page. le s r fe...
  • Page 6: Paper Stock Compartment

    Paper Cutter (incl. LTS) Tear-Off Edge This illustration shows an EasyCoder 401 LLC printer. Printhead Lift Knob An adapter for 76 mm (3") paper roll cores is included in the delivery and can be fitted on the paper supply spool.
  • Page 7: Paper Load Easycoder 401 Linerless Tear-Off (Llt)

    Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual EasyCoder 401 LLT PAPER LOAD Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position. Turn the label slack absorber clockwise so it snap-locks into open position. Remove the empty paper core, if any.
  • Page 8 Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual PAPER LOAD, cont'd. EasyCoder 401 LLT Pull out the paper and thread it under the slack absorber and through the print unit as illustrated. Then push the Push the paper inwards as far as it will go in the print roll inwards as far as it will go.
  • Page 9 Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual EasyCoder 401 LLT PAPER LOAD, cont'd. Feed out two blank labels by pressing the <Print> key twice. Tear of the labels by pulling down at the outer side.
  • Page 10: Easycoder 401 Linerless Cutter (Llc)

    Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual EasyCoder 401 LLC PAPER LOAD Open the cutter unit and the right-hand door. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position. Turn the label slack absorber clockwise so it snap-locks into open position.
  • Page 11 Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual PAPER LOAD, cont'd. Pull out the paper and thread it under the slack absorber and through the print unit as illustrated. Then push the roll inwards as far as it will go. Thread the paper through the cutter so the equivalent of at least one label protrudes outside the cutter.
  • Page 12 Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual EasyCoder 401 LLC PAPER LOAD, cont'd. Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of the paper. Feed out and cut two blank copies by pressing the Close the right-hand door. <Print> key twice.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Printhead Cleaning

    Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual PRINTHEAD CLEANING Cleaning of the printhead on a regular basis, preferably in connection with paper reload, is important for the life of the printhead and for the printout quality. Below is a description on how to clean the printhead by means of Cleaning Cards.
  • Page 14 Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual PRINTHEAD CLEANING, cont'd. Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead (1). Pull out the cleaning card (1) and turn the printhead Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position (2). lift knob to “Load” position (2).
  • Page 15: External Cleaning

    Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual EXTERNAL CLEANING Wipe external surface with a soft cloth moistened with Always remove the power cord before cleaning! water and, if necessary, a mild detergent. Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck labels.
  • Page 16: Cutter Cleaning

    Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual CUTTER CLEANING /. In food industry and retail applications subject to specific regulations, the WD- 40 could be replaced with a pure consumable vegetable oil. After dis- solving the residue, carefully wipe clean the anvil blade.
  • Page 17: Printhead Replacement

    Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual PRINTHEAD REPLACEMENT Slot (for alternative position of guide screw) Locked Position Lock Handle Alternative position for guide screw The quick-mount thermal printhead is easy to replace: • Turn off the printer. • Open the front and right-hand doors.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    The list below is intended to help the operator to correct possible printout troubles or flaws in printout quality, and to decide when assistance from the Service dept. of the nearest Intermec dis- tributor is required. Note that most problems are due to operat- ing errors or normal wear of the printhead.
  • Page 19 Intermec EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual NOTES...

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