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Intermec EasyCoder 301 Service Manual

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P/N 1-960420-02
Edition 3
September 1999
EasyCoder 301
Bar Code Label Printer

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  • Page 1 Service Manual P/N 1-960420-02 Edition 3 September 1999 EasyCoder 301 Bar Code Label Printer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Boot Restore ................. 47 11.6 Communication Ports ..............48 Intermec EasyCoder 301 11.7 Components .................. 50 Service Manual 11.8 Schematics ..................51 Edition 3, September 1999 11.9 Test Points ..................63 Part No. 1-960420-02 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • 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 Printer AB 1999. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. EasyCoder and LabelShop are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface This Service Manual is intended to facilitate installation, trouble- shooting and repair of the Intermec EasyCoder 301 in the version delivered at the date of publishing. Thus, all information on the firmware is based on version 2.00. The on-going product improve- ment can be followed in the Printer Technical Bulletins from Intermec.

  • Page 5: Notices And Approvals

    EU Standard EN 55022 (The European Union) WARNING: This is a Class A ITE product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    ..............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. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 7: Identification

    Chapter 1 1. Models and Options The EasyCoder 301 comes in a standard model for direct thermal Identification and thermal transfer printing and a LinerLess model for direct thermal printing on standard or linerless direct thermal paper. Both have a printhead density of 8 dots/mm (203.2 dots/inch). The...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Real Time Clock (RTC) Optional Label Taken Sensor (LTS) Fitted Paper Cutter Optional std. model only Scalable Fonts Built-in Memory Card Slot 1 PCMCIA 5V Type 3, or 2 PCMCIA 5V Type 1 or 2 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 9: Measures

    Measures 32.2 mm (1.27") 174 mm (6.85") 235.5 mm (9.27") 285 mm (11.22") 33 mm (1.30") 352.9 mm (13.89") An optional paper cutter increases the printer's total length to 396 mm (15.6"). Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 10: User Cover

    Release Button (user cover) Electrics Cover Front Cover User Cover 1/. The thermal transfer ribbon mechan- Release ism and the backing paper take up are (front cover) omitted in the LinerLess model. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 11: Front Cover

    • Using a piercer, pry out the L-shaped shaft inside each hinge in direction from the centre and out. • Fit the replacement front cover in reverse order. Hinges Light Guides for LTS Tear-off Edge (LinerLess model only) Front cover (completely opened). Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 12: Electrics Cover

    Replacement • Remove the electrics cover as described in chapter 2.3. • Lift the release button straight up. • Fit the replacement button in reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 13: Front

    Feed button must be kept pressed down during power up. By pressing and holding the Feed button for 3 seconds after printing the Test label, the printer will return to its default setup. /. Not in the LinerLess model. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 14: Interface Module

    • Insert a narrow screwdriver or similar into the hole in the centre of the Interface Module pcb and pry it out of the rails. • Disconnect the connector from J2. • Fit the replacement Interface Module in reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Front and Operator Interface Interface Module, Components cont'd. Schematics Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 16: Centre-Line Wall

    • Turn the printer upside down of some kind of soft material to avoid scratches. • Using e.g. a screwdriver, lift out the worn rubber foot. • Insert a replacement rubber foot in the hole and press so its shoulder engages the bottom plate. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 17: Internal Supply

    No such Adjust the moveable guide so its position matches the width of the restrictions apply to smaller paper rolls paper roll. or full size paper rolls in connection with tear-off operation. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 18 Inner Guide Ring (fixed position) Roller Shaft Outer Guide Ring (adjustable) Circlip Refer to the EasyCoder 301 (LinerLess) Installation & Operation /. Not in the LinerLess model. manual for complete loading instructions. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 19: External Supply

    Refer to the EasyCoder 301 (LinerLess) Installation & Operation manual for complete loading instructions. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 20: Description

    Finally, the used-up ribbon is wound up on the ribbon rewind spool. Ribbon Unwind Unit Ribbon Rewind Unit Break Shaft Ribbon/Media Sensor Refer to the EasyCoder 301 Installation & Operation manual for complete loading instructions. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 21: Ribbon Unwind Unit

    A leaf spring on the spool is used to engage the ribbon core. Complete assembly Shaft Avoid dismantling these parts! Inner Spring Holder Leaf Spring Spring Circlip Tube Outer Spring Holder Unwind Spool Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 22: Ribbon Rewind Unit

    Tooth Belt Pulley w. one-way clutch Complete assembly Bearing Avoid dismantling these parts! Shaft Washer Circlip Inner Spring Holder Spring Outer Spring Holder Leaf Spring Disk Brake Spring (3x) Rewind Spool Washer Circlip Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 23: Ribbon/Media Sensor

    • Fit a replacement sensor and reassemble the printer in reverse order. Note that the sensor's cables should run under the belts and /. Not in the LinerLess model. the stepper motor. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 24 Chapter 6 Transfer Ribbon Mechanism Ribbon/Media Components Sensor, cont'd. Schematics Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 25: Break Shaft

    The change may not be visible until after several decimetres (a few feet) of ribbon has been fed. • If required, readjust and test again until no wrinkling remains. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 26: Description

    (liner) in case of peel-off operation (standard model), or a specially non-stick coated paper guide (LinerLess model). Ribbon/Media Sensor (hidden) Adjustable Pressure Knobs Printhead Handle Spring Printhead w. Bracket Tear-Off Edge Paper Guide Platen Roller Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 27: Platen Roller

    Description The platen roller is subject to wear and may need occasional replacement. Regular cleaning, as described in the EasyCoder 301 (LinerLess) Installation & Operation manual, prolongs the life of the roller. Do not use any substance other than isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 28: Stepper Motor

    CPU board. • Adjust the tension of the long belt (see chapter 7.4). /. Not in the LinerLess model. • Fit back the CPU board and the electrics cover in reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 29: Belts

    • Adjust the tension of the belt(s) as described below. • Fit back the ESD plate , CPU board and the electrics cover in /. Not in the LinerLess model. reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 30 • Fit back the CPU board and the electrics cover in reverse order. /. Not in the LinerLess model. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 31: Ribbon/Media Sensor

    • Fit a replacement sensor and reassemble the printer in reverse order. Note that the sensor's cables should run under the belts and /. Not in the LinerLess model. the stepper motor. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 32 Chapter 7 Print Unit Ribbon/Media Components Sensor, cont'd. Ribbon/Media Sensor Black Mark Sensor (upper circuit board) (lower circuit board) Schematics Ribbon/Media Sensor Black Mark Sensor Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 33: Printhead

    Do not separate the substrate from the bracket! The printhead is connected to J9 on the CPU board by a flat cable with a 26-p female connector in each end. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 34 The printhead resistance is also measured when a test label is printed, see chapter 13.1. Failure to adjust the printer to the printhead resistance may result in inferior printout quality or premature wear-out of the printhead. /. Not in the LinerLess model. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 35 Warning! The cleaning card contains isopropyl alcohol [(CO CHOH], CAS 67-63-01, which is a highly flammable, moderately toxic and mildly irritating substance. /. Not in the LinerLess model. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 36: Headlift Mechanism

    Note that if the headlift handle is rotated 180 degrees to an upright position, the sensor will erroneously indicate printhead closed. Adjustable knobs Shaft Handle Closing the printhead Opening the printhead Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 37 Equal pressure on both sides Push the paper to the inside edge Narrow width paper: Reduce pressure on the outside edge so that the printhead remains level Push the paper to the inside edge Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 38: Media Take-Up Unit

    Tooth Belt Pulley w. one-way clutch Complete assembly Bearing Avoid dismantling these parts! Shaft Washer Circlip Inner Spring Holder Spring Outer Spring Holder Leaf Spring Disk Brake Circlip Spring (3x) Take-Up Spool Take-Up Pin Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 39: Description

    The LTS is enabled/disabled by the commands LTS& ON and LTS& OFF. The status of the LTS can also be read by means of a PRSTAT(AND 2) function, see the EasyCoder 301 Installation & Operation manual or the EasyCoder 301 Direct Protocol Program- mer's Guide.

  • Page 40: Sensor Module

    • Jerk the LTS casing up and down to disengage the snap locks. • Fit the replacement LTS module in reverse order. Components R139 R139 R141 R140 C71 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 41 Chapter 9 Label-Taken Sensor Sensor Module, Schematics cont'd. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 42: Light Guide

    • Replace the light guide with a new one. • Press the new locking washers (included with the replacement light guide) forcefully onto the pins so the light guide is held firmly. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 43: Accessing The Electronics Compartment

    High volt- age wires and circuits inside. 10.2 Main Parts Memory Card Adapter Operator Interface Cutter Interface Main Switch Wand Interface Mains Inlet Stepper Motor CPU board Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 44: Description

    Video Stepper 256K x 16 (256K x 16) x 2 Sensors Controller Driver DRAM FLASH Block diagram of the logics part of the CPU board. Refer to chapter 11.8 for detailed schematics. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 45 24V PH Over Voltage Pulse Width 24V Output Printhead Protection Modulator Control Power PH Power Block diagram of the power supply part of the CPU board. Refer to chapter 11.8 for detailed schematics. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 46: Replacement

    • Put back the four Posidrive screws. • Reconnect all cables see chapter 11.3. • If needed, perform a firmware installation as described in chapter 11.4. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 47: Connectors And Straps

    Serial Port J9 Printhead Parallel Port Screw J8 Mains Voltage Strap Screw Left side: 115V AC J10 Stepper Motor Right side: 230 V AC J7 Ribbon/Media Sensor Wand Connector Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 48: Firmware Update

    • Put back both straps on J1 in their original positions, i.e. on the left and centre pins. • Put back the electrics cover. • Install new firmware and fonts as described in chapter 11.4. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 49: Communication Ports

    Chapter 11 CPU Board 11.6 Communication Description The EasyCoder 301 is fitted with two communication ports on its Ports rear plate: • One-way parallel communication port • Two-way serial communication port Card 1 Card 2 Serial port Parallel port The printer will automatically switch between the two ports so as to detect all incoming data.
  • Page 50 IBM-XT:DB25 female connector IBM-PS2: DB25 female connector IBM-AT:DB9 female connector Printer end: DB9 male connector. Host EasyCoder 301 Host Signal DB-9 DB-9 Signal DB9 DB-25 Signal +5V 150mA – – /. Short-circuit protected. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 51: Components

    Chapter 11 CPU Board 11.7 Components Components of CPU board 1-301700-04 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 52: Schematics

    GND: 1, 12, 21, 35, 36, 45, 54, 66, 78, 90 96, 107, 119, 129, 138, 149, 159. _RESET CLOCK CAS0 CAS0 CAS1 CAS1 DQ10 DQ10 DQ11 DQ11 DQ12 DQ12 DQ13 DQ13 DQ14 DQ14 DQ15 DQ15 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 53 VCC: 7, 14, 29, 40, 48, 60, 71, 88, 93, _DREQ_SERIAL 102, 112, 123, 134, 144, 153. 74HCT04 GND: 1, 12, 21, 35, 36, 45, 54, 66, 78, RESET 90, 96, 107, 119, 129, 138, 149, 159. _RESET _RESET CLOCK CLOCK Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 54 100n 100n _CS(7:0) 100n IOW1 _WRL IOW2 100n IOR1 100n IOR2 RESET RESET T1IN T1OUT R1OUT R1IN T2IN T2OUT D(15:0) R2OUT R2IN Mounting holes SHELL CHASSIS PC_READY_B IRQ_BARCODE _SWITCH_PANEL _LED1 _LED2 CUT_START Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 55 74HCT04 _PC_REG_B ≥ 1 _PC_RST_B PC_CE1_B _PC_CD1_B _PC_CE1_B _PC_CD2_B _PC_CE2_B PCBVD1_B PC-WP_B 74HCT02 ≥ 1 PV_CE2_B D(15:0) FSYNC _CS(7:0) 74HCT04 RESET ≥ 1 74HCT02 ≥ 1 _PC_WAIT_A _WAIT 74HCT04 ≥ 1 _PC_WAIT_B Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 56 PHASE_B FSYNC _LABEL_THROUGH _LABEL_REFLECT _CS_PIC PIC16C54 Microcontroller 74F74 74F74 CLKOUT OSC1 RTCC MCLR _CMD CLOCK _CCLK _PH_CONT0 _PH_STROBE0 _PH_STROBE1 _PIC_RESET _PH_CONT1 _PH_LATCH _PH_STROBE2 _HEAD_OPEN _LSYNC 74F74 74F74 74HCT02 _PH_VLCK _RESET VCLK CLK4 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 57 CPU Board 1-301700-04; Stepper Motor Drivers cont'd. 3717 PHASE PHASE_A I0_A I1_A GND1 GND2 MOTOR CONNECTOR GND3 GND4 100n 820p 820p 3717 PHASE PHASE_B I0_B I1_B GND1 GND2 GND3 GND4 100n 820p 820p Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 58 220 pf _PH_STROBE1 220 pf 74HCT04 24V_PH PRINTHEAD CONNECTOR PH_VIDEO 220 pf _PH_LATCH 220 pf _PH_STROBE2 220 pf _PH_STROBE0 220 pf _PH_CONT0 220 pf PH_BEO R114 R153 220 pf _PH_VCLK 220 pf Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 59 VPP2 RESERVED (_IORD) RESERVED (_IOWR) _REG _PC_REG_B RESET PC_RST_B READY (_IREQ) PC_READY_B _WAIT _PC_WAIT_B _PC_CD1_B _CD1 _CD2 _PC_CD2_B BVD1 (_STSCHG) PC_BVD1_B BVD2 (_SPKR) PC_WP_B WP (_IOIS16) RESERVED (_INPACK) _VS1 _VS2 VPP1 VPP2 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 60 R146 120u 470u 2700u R132 R121 R123 R134 UC3844D8 BZX84C33 R122 100n SFH600-1opt7 R130 100n anode base COMP Vref catode collector Isense P0102AA TURNS RT-CT emitter R131 D3FS4A 100K R120 BC847B R118 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 61 GND2 GND13 TURNS R133 R144 100p GND6 2SK2185 100n TL431CD GND17 R125 TURNS GND10 BZX84C20 R143 R142 R152 R145 GND12 0R68 0R68 GND15 BZX84C20 GND14 GND4 R119 470R GND9 GND3 GND7 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 62 CUT_DONE CUTTER CUT_START CPU Board 1-301700-04; Headlift Sensor GL480 R110 _HEAD_OPEN R116 220R PT481F CPU Board 1-301700-04; Bar Code Wand Connection BARCODE Debugging only R109 OR-DEBUG PC_READY_A R108 OR-DEBUG _DEBUG_RST R107 IRQ_BARCODE Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 63 CPU Board 1-301700-04; Media Sensors Connection cont'd. 680R _LABEL_DRIVE_0 RIBBON AND LABEL EDGE SENSORS IMB10 R112 R111 R115 R113 _LABEL_DRIVE_1 150R _LABEL_DRIVE_2 IMB10 330R _LABEL_DRIVE_3 _LABEL_REFLECT _LABEL_THROUGH _RIBBON_PRESENT _LABEL_DRIVE_4 IMB10 _LABEL_TAKEN_TX 100R LABEL TAKEN _LABEL_TAKEN_RX Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 64: Test Points

    TP_40V R146 R144 R145 R147 Test Point Name Nominal Tolerance ± 5% TP_24V 24.72 V ± 5% TP_VCC 5.0 V ± 5% TP_PH 24V_PH 24.72 V ± 10% (unregulated) TP_40V 35.0 V Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 65: Paper Cutter 12.1 Description

    12. Paper Cutter 12.1 Description The standard model of EasyCoder 301 (as opposed to the LinerLess model) can easily be fitted with an optional Paper Cutter. The cutter unit is fitted on the same hinges as the front door, which it replaces, and is connected by a single cable to the upper-most connector on the printer's front.

  • Page 66: Controlling The Cutter

    • Turn the printer upside down and use a piercer to pry out the two L-shaped hinge pins that hold the front cover. Hinges Front Cover (open) • Remove the front cover completely. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 67 • Thread the paper through the slot in the cutter. • Close the cutter, connect the interface cable and power cord and, finally, turn on the power. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 68: Cleaning

    Should the cutter inadvertently have been used to cut through any adhesive, you should clean the cutter immediately. Tilt down the cutter and use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol, or a similar solvent, to wipe clean cutting parts. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting 13.1 Diagnosing The Printer

    • Transfer ribbon troubles ..........13.12 - Transfer ribbon gets wrinkled - Transfer ribbon breaks • Rewind troubles ............13.13 • Memory card troubles ..........13.14 • Paper cutter troubles ............ 13.15 Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 70: No Reaction At Power Up

    - Restart the printer. Check for disturbances coming via the mains supply, via a communication channel, or from other electrical appliances. • Startup error. - Reinstall the firmware, see chapter 11.4. • Boot sector lost. - Refer to chapter 11.5. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 71: Power Supply Failures

    - The cable between the CPU board and the interface module may be defective or not properly connected. Check cable and connector J2 on CPU board. • Defective interface module. - Replace. Do not attempt to repair. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 72: Error Messages

    The Direct Protocol is provided with an error-handler that can be designed to work according to the customer's requirements. Refer to the Intermec EasyCoder 301 Direct Protocol – Pro- grammer's Guide. • At every erroneous instruction, the printer transmits an error code on the selected standard OUT channel (serial communica- tion only), provided the verbosity is not turned off.

  • Page 73: No Communication (General)

    - RS 232C max. length 10–15 metres (33–49 ft). • Input buffer on host overflow. - The input buffer should normally be handled by the software of the host. Restart the host to empty its input buffer and try again. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 74: No Parallel Communication

    - The verbosity can be controlled by means of the Direct cont'd. Protocol instructions VERBON/VERBOFF and SYSVAR(18). In the Intermec Direct Protocol, verbosity is by default ena- bled. Check the program for instructions that may affect the verbosity. - Verify that the correct communication port is selected as standard IN/OUT channel.
  • Page 75 • Light guides broken or dirty. - Make sure that the light guides on the inside of the front cover are not broken or damaged and that their end surfaces are clean. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 76: Printing Troubles

    13.1. Troubles In case the printhead is suspected to be defect, it could be checked by the following instructions (see Intermec EasyCoder 301 Direct Protocol – Programmer's Guide): • FUNCTEST$ ("HEAD") •...
  • Page 77 - Print a test label as described in chapter 13.1 or use a HEAD command to measure the printhead resistance. • Wrong printhead voltage. - Measure voltages 24V and 24V_PH, see chapter 11.9. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 78 +24V. If too high, in the range of 40 to 50V, the trouble probably originates from the power supply. - The printhead is most certainly damaged too and will also need to be replaced. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 79 • Power supply malfunction. - Check the voltage on test point TP_40V on the CPU board, see chapter 11.9. If the 40V is not within limits, the power supply is probably faulty. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 80: Transfer Ribbon Troubles

    - Check that the printer is set up correctly for the type of thermal transfer ribbon in use, see Installation & Operation manual. • Wrong printhead voltage. - Check printhead voltage 24V_PH on test point TP_PH, see chapter 11.9. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

  • Page 81: Rewind Troubles

    - If you can communicate with the printer via a PC, you could see what files are stored in the memory card and the size of them with the aid of Intermec Direct Protocol commands FILES "card1:" and FILES "card2:".

  • Page 82: Paper Cutter Troubles

    2 seconds (time-out), the motor will stop. - Open the cutter, disconnect it and manually clear the paper jam. - Connect and close the cutter. - Issue a CUT command or reboot the printer to resume normal operation. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...
  • Page 83 Description: - The motor runs but the blade does not move. Troubles, cont'd. Possible Causes and Suggested Remedies: • The gear is broken - Replace the cutter mechanism or the entire cutter. Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3...

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