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Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation
P/N 1-960426-03
Edition 3
September 1998
EasyCoder 501 XP
Bar Code Label Printer

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation P/N 1-960426-03 Edition 3 September 1998 EasyCoder 501 XP Bar Code Label Printer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Electronic Keys ................ 24 Memory Cards ................. 25 Power On ................. 25 Display Messages at Startup ............. 26 EasyCoder 501 XP Installation & Operation Edition 3, September 1998 Part No. 1-960426-03 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 3 8. Setup Mode Entering the Setup Mode at Installation ........65 Navigating in Setup Mode ............66 Setup Mode Overview, Part 1 ..........67 Setup Mode Overview, Part 2 ..........68 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 4 External Cleaning ..............88 Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor Guides ........89 Printhead Replacement ............90 13. Adjustments Printhead Pressure ..............93 Narrow Labels Adjustment ............94 Label Stop Sensor Position ............95 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 5: Copyright Information

    Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commit- ment 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 6: Fcc Notice

    Le présent appareil numérique n´émet pas de bruits radio-électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    ..............Hans Lindén President /. Intermec assumes no responsibility as regards fulfilling the CE Directive if the printer is handled, modified or installed in other manners than those described in Intermec's manuals. A printout of this Declaration of Conformity is available, in all the official languages of the European Union, free of charge from all local Intermec Sales Units.

  • Page 8: Introduction Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction The EasyCoder 501 XP is a greatly enhanced version of the well- known EasyCoder 501 series of 4-inch thermal printers from Inter- mec. It features a completely new CPU board, power supply, and print mechanism, which provides an astounding print speed of up to 300 mm/sec (12"/sec) at 300 dpi.

  • Page 9: Safety Requirements

    The machine sign is attached to the printer's rear plate and contains Product Labelling information on type, model and serial number as well as mains volt- age. It is supplemented by various signs of approval. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 10: Print A Label Introduction

    Microsoft Windows. After having se- lected the Windows Driver option in Intermec Shell, you can use the EasyCoder 501 XP printer the same way as e.g. a laser printer and produce printouts from any standard program in MS Windows.
  • Page 11 Fingerprint 7.12 If the display does not show this message, refer to chapter 9 “Inter- mec Shell Startup Program” and select the “Fingerprint” applica- tion. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 12 <Shift> and <Feed> keys on the printer's keyboard. Tear off the labels by grabbing the outer (right) edge and pulling downwards. Now you are ready to start programming your first label. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 13: Intermec Fingerprint

    Chapter 2 Print a Label The label we will design in Intermec Fingerprint will contain a box, Intermec an image, a bar code, and a line of text. Note that the illustrations are not reproductions of the label, but are merely intended to show Fingerprint the principles of label editing .
  • Page 14 BARFONT "Swiss 721 BT", 6 PRPOS 10,10 PRBOX 430,340,15 PRPOS 30,30 PRIMAGE "GLOBE.1" PRPOS 75,270 BARTYPE "CODE39" PRBAR "ABC" PRPOS 25,220 FONT "Swiss 721 BT", 6 PRTXT "My FIRST label" PRINTFEED Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 15 For more information on the subject of programming, please refer to the documentation of the Intermec Fingerprint programming language. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 16: Intermec Direct Protocol

    Chapter 2 Print a Label The Intermec Direct Protocol can be used in many ways. Here, we Intermec Direct will illustrate how to build a layout first and then provide input data to variable fields in that layout, assuming that you have entered the Protocol Intermec Direct Protocol via Intermec Shell (see chapter 9).

  • Page 17: Installation Unpacking

    If the printer has been damaged in any way during transportation, complain to the carrier immediately. If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing, report it imme- diately to the distributor. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 18: Front View

    Connector for optional paper cutter (Not used in this printer model) Print Unit Front Door Refer to chapter 10 “Options” for information on possible optional devices fitted on the printer's front. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 19: Rear View

    Lower External Paper Intake e ra ta k a rt r to u ip g th ir in Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 20: Media Compartment

    180°, or be removed completely by pushing it rearwards. Compartment Ribbon Rewind Spool Paper Supply Ribbon Supply Spool Slack Absorber Refer to chapter 10 “Options” for information on possible optional devices fitted inside the printer's media compartment. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 21: Print Unit

    Paper Guide Printhead Lift Arm Thermal Printhead Tear Off/Dispensing Edge Upper Label Stop Sensor Guide (removable) Lower Label Stop Sensor Guide (removable) Label Stop Sensor Printhead Lift Knob Position Adjustment Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 22: Connections

    3 Connect the power cable to the mains receptacle on the rear plate and to the electrical outlet. The Easycoder 501 XP is fitted with a 36 pin female Centronics Computer connector for the parallel interface port and a DB25 male connector for the RS 232 serial interface port (see Appendix 3).

  • Page 23: Controls And Indicators

    Chapter 3 Installation The EasyCoder 501 XP has several ways of communicating di- Controls and rectly with its operator; three control lamps, a display window, a membrane-switch keyboard with 23 programmable keys, and a Indicators beeper. The control lamps are coloured LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and...

  • Page 24: Beeper

    The frequency and duration of the signal can be speci- fied at will. Thus, it is possible create different signals for different conditions or even to make the printer play simple melodies! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 25: Starting Up Startup Files

    In addition to Intermec Shell, the printer is also fitted with a custom-made application program that is design to perform a specific task, e.g. to print tickets, baggage tags, or product labels for a certain company: Such a program may be initiated by a startup file (autoexec.bat) stored in the printer's permanent...

  • Page 26: Memory Cards

    The memory card can be an SRAM card complying with the JEIDA-4 standard or Flash Memory card from Intermec. There are three types of Flash Memory Cards: • A Font Card provides additional fonts as long as it remains inserted in the printer.

  • Page 27: Display Messages At Startup

    2 sec. v.4.2 1 sec. v.4.2 Refer to chapter 9 for further information on Intermec Shell. The digits in the lower right corner of the display indicate the version of Intermec Shell. B. Custom-made Application Program (non-standard printers) Any other display message than those illustrated above indicates that the printer is running some custom-made, non-standard appli- cation program or that some error has occurred.

  • Page 28: Paper Load Tear Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper Tear Off strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the paper strip is to be torn off manually against the printer's tear-off edge.
  • Page 29 In case of paper roll with a 76 mm (3") core, and forward towards the print unit. The slack first fit the adapter on the paper supply spool. absorber can be rotated for better access. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 30 This diagram shows the path of the paper web. Turn the printhead lift knob to Adjust the position of the green paper guide so “Closed” position. the paper is guided with a minimum of play. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 31 Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously Close the front and right-hand doors. pressing the Shift and Feed keys. To tear off the paper, grab the outer edge and pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 32: Cut Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper Cut Off strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the paper strip is automatically cut off after printing by means of an optional paper cutter.
  • Page 33 In case of paper roll with a 76 mm (3") core, and push the roll inwards as far as it will go. first fit the adapter on the paper supply spool. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 34 Turn the printhead lift knob to This diagram shows the path of the paper web. “Closed” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 35 Turn on the power using the switch on the rear Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of plate. the paper. Close the right-hand door. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Paper Load Cut Off, cont'd. Shift Feed Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously pressing the Shift and Feed keys. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 37: Peel Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper Peel Off strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when precut labels fitted on backing paper (liner) is to be separated from the backing paper after printing.
  • Page 38 In case of paper roll with a 76 mm (3") core, and push the roll inwards as far as it will go. first fit the adapter on the paper supply spool. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 39 Pull out approx. 40 cm (15") of label web and Thread the backing paper around the dispenser remove the labels from the backing paper. edge and back under the print unit. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 40 (2). the backing paper. Turn the printhead lift knob to Adjust the position of the green paper guide so “Closed” position. the paper is guided with a minimum of play. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 41: Peel Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Peel Off, cont'd. Shift Feed Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously Close the front and right-hand doors. pressing the Shift and Feed keys. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 42: Internal Rewind

    Chapter 5 Paper Load The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper Internal Rewind strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when printed labels fitted on backing paper (liner) or pre-perforated tickets and tags is rewound on a spool inside the printer. The roll of printed labels, tickets or tags can then be removed from the spool and be handled manually.
  • Page 43 Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool print unit and replace it with the rewind guide. and push the roll inwards as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 44 Thread the paper through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go. Pull out approximately 40 cm (15") of labels. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 45 Turn the printhead lift knob to This diagram shows the path of the label web. “Closed” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 46 Close the right-hand door but keep the front the paper is guided with a minimum of play. door open. Shift Feed Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously pressing the Shift and Feed keys. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 47: External Supply

    Chapter 5 Paper Load The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper External Supply strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when an ex- ternal paper supply is used, e.g. a stack of fan-fold tickets or an external paper roll.
  • Page 48 Fit the fan fold guide in the upper slot, when the Fit the fan fold guide in the lower slot, when the supply is at the same level as the printer. paper supply is placed lower than the printer. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 49: Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load

    Chapter 6 Thermal Transfer Printing The EasyCoder 501 XP can print labels, tickets, tags etc. using ei- Ribbon Load ther direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive paper or ther- mal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon. The thermal transfer printing allows a wide range of reciving face materials to be used.
  • Page 50 In case of 88-90 mm (3.5") ribbon width, compress the bobbin and move it so it snaps into compress the bobbin and move it so it snaps into the first (innermost) groove. the 2:nd groove. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 51 Press the cardboard core at the front end of the Without releasing the ribbon, turn the printhead ribbon onto the take-up spool. Both spools lift knob to “Closed” position to lock the ribbon. should rotate counter-clockwise. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 52 Turn the printhead lift knob to “Open” position. becomes tight. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Closed” position. Close the front and right-hand doors. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 53: Setting Up The Printer Description

    • In the Setup Mode: - Press the <Setup> key on the printer's built-in keyboard to enter the Setup Mode. - Select the Setup option in Intermec Shell to enter the Setup Mode. - Execute the Intermec Fingerprint SETUP instruction to enter the Setup Mode.

  • Page 54: Default Setup

    #5 in the Setup Mode or using Intermec Shell. The current setup values can be returned to the host by means of a SETUP WRITE "uart1:" statement (see Intermec Fingerprint 7.12 Reference Manual). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 55: Setup Parameters

    Manual for information on which characters are available in vari- ous combinations of character length and character set. • 7 Characters ASCII 0 – 127 decimal • 8 Characters ASCII 0 – 255 decimal (default) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 56: Parity

    ENQ at regular intervals. If the response ACK is not received the transmission is held up awaiting an ACK character from the receiving unit. By default, ENQ/ACK is disabled. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 57: New Line

    In case of an optional interface board, you can read (but not set) the type of connected hardware as one of the following alternatives: • RS232 • 422 non isolated • 422 isolated Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 58: Feedadjust

    Typically, this is used for peel off operation, where it is desired that the label is not completely separated from the backing paper, but remains hanging on to it by its rear edge. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 59: Media

    To obtain a longer print area, the memory can be increased by fitting more or larger DRAM SIMMs on the printer's CPU board as described in the Service Manual. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 60 (Error 1003 “Field out of la- bel”). 13.4 mm (0.52") 106.6 mm (4.2") PRINT PRINT Length WINDOW WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width PAPER FEED DIRECTION Dot 1279 Dot 0 max. 120 mm (4.7") Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 61: Media Type

    (range 10 – 50) • Label Offset (range -50 – 50) Direct Thermal Printing This option contains two parameters: • Label Constant (range 50 – 115) • Label Factor (range 10 – 50) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 62 Matte Coated Transfer Premium HP07 Premium Tag Matte Coated Transfer Premium Polyethylene Matt HP66 Premium Tag Matte Coated High Gloss White Polyethylene Gloss Transfer Premium Polyethylene Matt HR03 Polyester Gloss Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 63: Contrast

    -10% to +10%. Default value is 0%. The contrast is reset to default (±0) whenever a new paper type is specified, regardless which method has been used. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 64: Testfeed

    (“ladder style”), when printing on demanding face materials, and when printing at low ambient temperatures. Refer to the the tables on the two previous pages for maximum print speed values. The default setting is 150 mm/sec. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 65 Print Defines, cont'd. 1109 ohms/12 dots Test Label #1 Test Label #2 CODE39 CODE39 1 23 45 67 890 12 8 Test Label #3 Test Label #4 Test Label #5 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 66: Setup Mode Entering The Setup Mode At Installation

    • Return to Intermec Shell by pressing the <Setup> key. B. EasyCoder 501 XP with no startup file installed • Turn on the power. • In the immediate mode of Intermec Fingerprint, press the <Setup> key. • Set up the printer as described in this chapter.

  • Page 67: Navigating In Setup Mode

    Print test labels in the Test Label menu. Exit the Setup Mode. (Can be used anywhere in the Setup Mode). /. “Left”, “right”, “up”, and “down” refer to the diagrams on the following pages. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 68: Setup Mode Overview, Part 1

    (read-only): CONNECTED HW RS232 • RS 232 • 422 NON ISOLATED • 422 ISOLATED STARTADJ: DETECTION: SETUP: FEEDADJ: FEEDADJ STARTADJ [0]: FEEDADJ FEEDADJ: STOPADJ: STOPADJ [0]: Continued on next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 69: Setup Mode Overview, Part 2

    <F5> = NEXT #1 If no label is printed, press <F3> for error message. PRINT DEFS: PRINT SPEED: PRINT SPEED [150]: • Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 70: Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction

    Introduction file”), i.e. a program that automatically starts running when the printer is turned on. Intermec Shell helps the operator to choose between a number of standard or custom-made application programs and to start certain useful facilities, as listed below.

  • Page 71: Starting Up With Intermec Shell

    ENTER=SHELL 5 sec. v.4.2 Now you have 5 seconds to enter Intermec Shell by pressing the <Enter> key. Provided you have a working two-way communication with a ter- minal program in a host computer, you may – as an alternative –...
  • Page 72 Chapter 9 Intermec Shell Startup Program In Intermec Shell, the options are presented in stacks of menus, Starting Up with organized as infinite loops, where you can select the desired option, as illustrated by the diagram below. Intermec Shell, Select Application cont'd.
  • Page 73 5 seconds countdown without taking any action, and the last selected application will be opened. /. Only Flash PC-cards from Intermec and approved for the EasyCoder 501 XP/601 XP series can be used. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 74: Intermec Shell Diagram

    TRANSFER FILE USING ZMODEM PROGRAMMING PC-CARD PROGRAMMING COMPLETED UPDATE: TRANSFER FILE Printer rebooted FIRMWARE USING ZMODEM automatically SHELL Restarts the printer (same as power off/on) REBOOT Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 75: Terminal Setup

    <Setup> key on the printer's built-in keyboard. Proceed as described in chapter 8 “Setup Mode”. Among the facilities in Intermec Shell, you will also find a number of options that allow you to read or change the communication setup of the printer: •...

  • Page 76: Using Terminal Setup

    The Terminal Setup program is self-instructing by means of prompts. Using Terminal Setup You can move around in Intermec Shell in the same manner as when you control Intermec Shell manually by means of the print- er's display and keyboard.

  • Page 77: Selecting An Application

    Chapter 9 Intermec Shell Startup Program Terminal Setup, cont'd. This example shows how you for example can select the Intermec Selecting an Application Fingerprint application: ---------------- SHELL SEL. APPLICATION ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y ---------------- SEL. APPLICATION CURRENT APPL.

  • Page 78: Changing The Setup

    Specify negative values (same as < . >). Enter Acknowledge and move to next menu, perform testfeeds, or print test labels (same as <Enter>). Backspace Delete one character to the left of the cursor (same as <C>). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 79: Exiting Terminal Setup

    (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL DEFAULT SETUP ---------------- (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL SOFTWARE UPDATE ---------------- (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL REBOOT ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 80: Line Analyzer

    2 = "uart2:" 4 = "centronics:" If the printer is not fitted with the specified port, an error message appears in the display and you can select another port: Line Analyzer Error:56 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 81: Options Introduction

    Chapter 10 Options The EasyCoder 501 XP is designed to provide a high degree of Introduction flexibility by means of a modular design. By adding a collection of optional devices to the basic concept, the printer can be adapted for a variety of applications.

  • Page 82: Peel Off/Rewind Kit

    Operation and paper load are described in the sections “Peel Off” and “Internal Rewind” of chapter 5 “Paper Load”. The EasyCoder 501 XP can easily be fitted with an optional paper Paper Cutter cutter, provided the printer is not also equipped with a label-taken sensor (LTS).

  • Page 83: Fan Fold Guides

    The LTS can be enabled or disabled by means of the instructions LTS& ON and LTS& OFF respectively in Intermec Fingerprint and the Intermec Direct Protocol. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 84: Ribbon Low Sensor

    A number of different interface boards are or will become available Interface Boards for use with the EasyCoder 501 XP. The interface boards are either factory fitted or can easily be fitted by an authorized service techni- cian. Each board is delivered with installation instructions and com- plete descriptions of signals and connectors.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting List

    Replace printhead Chapter 12 Failing strobe signal Check CPU-board Call Service Printout missing along inner edge Bad paper alignment Adjust Chapter 5 X-start setup value too low Increase Chapter 7 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 86: Maintenance Printhead Cleaning

    Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly flammable, moderately toxic and mildly irritating substance. Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Open” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 87 Read the warning text. Insert most of the cleaning card under the Pull out the cleaning card (1) and open the printhead (1). Close the printhead (2). printhead (2). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 88 (1) again. Close the printhead (2). Pull out the cleaning card. If necessary, repeat Allow the cleaned parts to dry before loading the process with a new cleaning card. paper and transfer ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 89: External Cleaning

    Always remove the power cord before cleaning! detergent. Never spray the printer. Protect it from water Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck when cleaning the premises. labels. The printhead and rollers are delicate. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Label Stop Sensor Guides

    Press the snap-lock, lift the outer end of the lower guide and pull it out. After cleaning, Pull the upper guide straight out. reassemble in reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 91: Printhead Replacement

    Note! While replacing the printhead, the power should be switched off. Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Open” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 92: Printhead Replacement

    Disconnect the two cables from the printhead. from shaft and pull out the printhead as far as Note the snap-lock on the white connector. Pull the cables allow. at the connectors – not the cables! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 93 Close the printhead so the magnet engages the Load a new supply of paper and ribbon as printhead bracket. decribed earlier in this manual. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 94: Adjustments Printhead Pressure

    Fine-adjust using the trial-and-error method. NOTE! Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it may increase the wear of the printhead and thus shorten its life. Knob Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 95: Narrow Labels Adjustment

    • After having centred the arm, lock it by tightening the knob. • Reload the ribbon, if any. Knob Headlift Arm Centre of paper Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 96: Label Stop Sensor Position

    If using irregularly shaped labels, align the LSS with the front tips of the labels Upper part of LSS Detection Slot Adjustment Screw Upper part of print unit removed to improve view. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Real-Time Clock 10+ years life Power Supply Mains Voltage >90 – <264 V AC, 45 – 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Continuous 175W; Peek ≈ 350W Maximum Power Consumption Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 98: Appendix 1

    RS 232C Cable Option Centronics Cable Option EasySet Bar Code Wand Option For quick setup Industrial Interface Board Option External Alphanumeric Keyboard Option Flash Memory Cards Option Electronic Keys Option Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 99: Media Specifications

    Appendix 2 Media Specifications Intermec offers two quality grades of direct thermal paper for the Direct Thermal EasyCoder range of printers: Labels • Premium Quality: Top-coated papers with high demands on printout quality and resistance against moisture, plasticisers and vegetable oils. Examples...

  • Page 100: Paper Roll Size

    Any hard particles, Paper rolls fitted inside the printer should be wound with the print- however small, can damage the able side facing outwards. printhead. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 101: Paper

    ⇐ a ⇒ Web Width: Non-Adhesive Strip Maximum ......: 120.0 mm (4.72") Minimum ......: 25.4 mm (1.00") Media Type Setup: • Fix lenght strip • Var lenght strip NON-ADHESIVE STRIP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 102 23.8 mm (0.94") Media Type Setup: • Fix lenght strip • Var lenght strip SELF-ADHESIVE STRIP Note! This type of paper is not suitable for use with a paper cutter. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 103 (d) and the label gap (e) to be larger than 7 mm (0.28"), that batch printing is used, and that no pull back of the paper is performed. SELF-ADHESIVE Intermec does not guarantee that such short labels will work, but it LABELS is up to the user to test this in his unique application.
  • Page 104 Media Type Setup: • Ticket (w gaps) Do not allow any perforation to break the edge of the web, as this may cause the web to split, resulting in a paper jam. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 105 The black mark should be non-reflective carbon black on a whitish background. Do not allow any perforations to break the edge of the web, as this may cause the web to split, resulting in a paper jam. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 106: Transfer Ribbons

    Custom- made setup options adapted for special applications can also be created. Consult your Intermec distributor. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 107: Appendix 3

    Appendix 3 Communication Cables The EasyCoder 501 XP has – as standard – one serial communica- Serial Interface tion interface: RS 232C on "uart1:". Protocol Default setup: Baudrate: 9600 Char. length 8 bits Parity: None Stop bits: RTS/CTS Disabled ENQ/ACK: Disabled...

  • Page 108: Parallel Interface

    Appendix 3 Communication Cables The EasyCoder 501 XP has – as standard – one parallel Centronics Parallel Interface communication port. Three different types of Centronics devices can be selected for this port in the compatible mode using the Intermec Fingerprint instruction SYSVAR(25), see Intermec Fin- gerprint 7.12 Reference Manual:...
  • Page 109 Notes Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

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