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UBI EasyCoder 401 User Manual

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UBI EasyCoder 401 - User's Manual
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UBI EasyCoder 401
User's Manual
Edition 2, September 1996
Article No. 1-960368-01
Presentation of the EasyCoder 401 ............................................................. 3
Front View ................................................................................................. 4
Rear View .................................................................................................. 4
Paper Stock Compartment .......................................................................... 5
Tear-Off ..................................................................................................... 6
Cut-Off ....................................................................................................... 8
External Supply ........................................................................................ 11
Loading without using a Ribbon Cassette ................................................. 12
Loading using a Ribbon Cassette .............................................................. 14
Printhead Cleaning ................................................................................... 16
External Cleaning ..................................................................................... 18
Printhead Replacement ............................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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 ..................

  • Page 2: Ubi Easycoder

    Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of UBI Printer AB. © Copyright UBI Printer AB, 1996. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. EasyCoder and LabelShop are trademarks of United Barcode Industries (UBI).

  • Page 3: Introduction Presentation Of The Easycoder 401

    Information on the different options can be found in labels/day. the UBI EasyCoder 401 Technical Manual, which also describes installation and computer connec- The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host computer using standard or custom-made applica- tion. tion software, e.g. the UBI LabelShop label-design The following manuals may be of interest to the program for Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 4: Get To Know Your Printer Front View

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER LED Indicator Lamps Display Window Print Key Cutter Interface Connector Label Taken Sensor (option) 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.

  • Page 5: Paper Stock Compartment

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER, cont'd. The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the right-hand and front doors are swung open. Although the printer is operable when the doors are left opened or completely...

  • Page 6: Paper Load Tear-Off

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position. Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push Remove the empty paper core, if any.
  • Page 7 UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF, cont'd. This diagram shows the path of the paper web. Push the paper inwards as far as it will go. Adjust the green guide ring so the paper is guided with a Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print”...

  • Page 8: Cut-Off

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF Turn off the power using the switch on the rear plate. Open the optional cutter unit and the right-hand door. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position. Remove the empty paper core, if any.
  • Page 9 UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd. Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the print mechanism. This diagram shows the path of the paper web. Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.
  • Page 10 UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd. Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of the paper. Close the right-hand door. Turn on the power using the switch on the rear plate. Feed out and cut two blank copies by pressing the...

  • Page 11: External Supply

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PAPER LOAD – EXTERNAL PAPER SUPPLY The printer can be supplied with paper from e.g. an external label roll or a box of fan-fold tickets via the As an option, the printer can be fitted with a set of upper or lower slot in the rear plate.

  • Page 12: Ribbon Load Loading Without Using A Ribbon Cassette

    Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position. Unpack a roll of original UBI transfer ribbon. The use of any thermal transfer ribbon, other than those Pull out the used-up ribbon and the empty ribbon core.
  • Page 13 UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual RIBBON LOAD, cont'd. Without releasing the ribbon, turn the printhead lift knob Press the paper core at the front end of the ribbon onto to “Print” position so as to lock the ribbon. the take-up spool.

  • Page 14: Loading Using A Ribbon Cassette

    Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position. Unpack a roll of original UBI transfer ribbon. The use of any thermal transfer ribbon, other than those Pull out the used-up ribbon and the empty ribbon core.
  • Page 15 UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual RIBBON LOAD USING A RIBBON CASSETTE, cont'd. Align the spools on the ribbon cassette with the ribbon Wind up excessive ribbon on one of the spools so as to unwind and rewind spools on the printer and press the remove any slack.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Printhead Cleaning

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PRINTHEAD CLEANING Cleaning of the printhead on a regular basis, preferably in connection with each ribbon or 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 17 UBI EasyCoder 401 – 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 18: External Cleaning

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – 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 19: Printhead Replacement

    UBI EasyCoder 401 – User's Manual PRINTHEAD REPLACEMENT The quick-mount thermal printhead is easy to replace: • Turn off the printer. • Open the front and right-hand doors. • Lift the printhead and remove the paper and ribbon stocks. • Turn the printhead lock handle counter-clockwise to open posi- tion, see illustration.

  • Page 20: 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 UBI distributor is required. Note that most problems are due to operating errors or normal wear of the printhead.

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