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User's Guide
EasyCoder PF4i
Bar Code Label
Printer
(IPL Version)

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  • Page 1 Intermec 条码打印机免费服务热线：400-1199-021 User’s Guide EasyCoder PF4i Bar Code Label Printer (IPL Version)
  • Page 2 User’s Guide EasyCoder PF4i Bar Code Label Printer (IPL Version)
  • Page 3 IntermecTechnologiesCorporation WorldwideHeadquarters 600136thAve.W. Everett,WA98203 U.S.A. www.intermec.com Theinformationcontainedhereinisprovidedsolelyforthepurposeofallowingcustomersto operateandserviceIntermec-manufacturedequipmentandisnottobereleased,reproduced,or usedforanyotherpurposewithoutwrittenpermissionofIntermecTechnologiesCorporation. Informationandspecificationscontainedinthisdocumentaresubjecttochangewithoutprior noticedanddonotrepresentacommitmentonthepartofIntermecTechnologiesCorporation. ©2003-2008byIntermecTechnologiesCorporation.Allrightsreserved. ThewordIntermec,theIntermeclogo,Norand,ArciTech,CrossBar,DataCollectionBrowser, dcBrowser,Duratherm,EasyCoder,EasyLAN,EnterpriseWirelessLAN,EZBuilder, Fingerprint,i-gistics,INCA(underlicense),InterDriver,IntermecPrinterNetworkManager, IRL,JANUS,LabelShop,MobileFramework,MobileLAN,Nor*Ware,Pen*Key,PrecisionPrint, PrintSet,RoutePower,TE2000,TrakkerAntares,UAP,UniversalAccessPoint,andVirtual WedgeareeithertrademarksorregisteredtrademarksofIntermecTechnologiesCorporation. ThereareU.S.andforeignpatentsaswellasU.S.andforeignpatentspending. Throughoutthismanual,trademarkednamesmaybeused.Ratherthanputatrademark(™or ® ) symbolineveryoccurrenceofatrademarkedname,westatethatweareusingthenamesonlyin aneditorialfashion,andtothebenefitofthetrademarkowner,withnointentionof infringement. KimduraisaregisteredtrademarkofKimberlyClark. MicrosoftisaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation. ValeronisaregisteredtrademarkofValéronStrengthFilms,anITWCompany. WindowsisatrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.
  • Page 4 Document Change Record Thispagerecordschangestothisdocument.Thedocumentwas originallyreleasedas1-960586-00. Version Number 934-027-00102/2008Updatedstyles,updatedMediaSensitivity Numberinformation,changedprintedsize to8.5x7”.
  • Page 6 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents BeforeYouBegin............xi SafetySummary..........xi Donotrepairoradjustalone......xi Firstaid..........xi Resuscitation........xi Energizedequipment........xi SafetyIcons..........xii GlobalServicesandSupport........xii ServiceLocationSupport........xiii WhoShouldReadThisManual.........xiv RelatedDocuments..........xiv Introduction DescriptionofEasyCoderPF4iPrinter........2 SafetySummary.............3 ProductIdentification..........3 ............5 Installation FrontView............6 RearView............7 MediaCompartment..........8 MediaSupplyRollPost........9 MediaSupplyPositions........10 PrintMechanism............11 Connections............12 ControlsandIndicators..........13 IndicatorLamps..........13 Display............14 Keyboard..........14 KeyboardColorCode.........15 Beeper..........15 SwitchingOnthePrinter..........15 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 8 Contents Media Load Tear-Off(Straight-Through)..........18 Tear-OffwithQuick-Load(StraightThrough)......23 Cut-Off............26 Peel-Off(Self-Strip)..........32 ExternalSupply(Fan-Fold)...........38 Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing RibbonLoad............42 Setting Up the Printer Description............50 DefaultSetup............50 SetupParameters........... SerialCommunication........BaudRate.......... DataBits........... Parity..........StopBits........... Protocol........... Test/Service..........Testprint........... DataDump........MemoryReset........Media............ MediaType........PaperType......... LabelLengthDots........Sensitivity(MediaSensitivityNumber)....Darkness........... LabelRestPoint........FormAdjDotsX........

  • Page 9: Setup Mode

    Contents FormAdjDotsY........57 Configuration..........57 EmulationMode........57 PrintSpeed.........57 Cutter(optional)........58 LabelTakenSensor(optional)......58 ReturningtoFactoryDefaultSetup........58 Setup Mode NavigatinginSetupMode..........62 SetupModes............63 SerialCommunications........63 Network(Optional)..........63 Test/Service..........64 Media.............65 Configuration..........65 Options Overview............68 DTPModel............68 SideDoorsandMegatop..........69 PaperCutter............69 IntegralLinerTakeupKit..........70 MediaSupplyHub..........70 3-inchAdapter.............70 LabelTakenSensor..........71 ThickMediaPrinthead..........71 InterfaceBoards............71 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Contents Troubleshooting IntermecReady-to-WorkIndicator........74 Troubleshooting............76 Maintenance PrintheadCleaning..........82 ExternalCleaning..........87 CleaningtheMediaGuides...........89 PrintheadReplacement..........91 MediaJams............96 Adjustments AdjustingforNarrowMedia..........98 AdjustingPrintheadPressure..........99 AdjustingtheLabelStopSensor........101 AdjustingtheRibbonBreakShaft........102 InstallingtheQuick-LoadGuides........103 ..........105 Technical Data ........109 Media Specifications MediaRollSize...........110 Core............110 Media...........110 Media............111 Self-AdhesiveStrip(ContinuousStock)......111 Self-AdhesiveLabels(GapStock).......112 viii...

  • Page 11: D Media Sensitivity Number

    Contents Non-AdhesiveStrip(ContinuousStock)......113 TicketsWithGaps(GapStock)........114 TicketsWithBlackMark(MarkStock)......115 Interfaces RS-232Interface...........118 ProtocolForTheDefaultSetup........118 InterfaceCable..........119 OptionalInterfaces..........119 Media Sensitivity Number AbouttheMediaSensitivityNumber(MSN)......122 DeterminingtheCurrentMediaSensitivitySetting......122 ChangingtheCurrentMediaSensitivitySetting......122 DeterminingtheMSNforIntermec-ApprovedMediaandRibbons....123 DeterminingtheMSNforOtherMediaandRibbons......123 MediaSensitivityNumbersforIntermec-ApprovedMediaandRibbons..124 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 12 Contents...

  • Page 13: Beforeyoubegin

    Safety Summary Yoursafetyisextremelyimportant.Readandfollowall warningsandcautionsinthisdocumentbeforehandling andoperatingIntermecequipment.Youcanbeseriously injured,andequipmentanddatacanbedamagedifyoudo notfollowthesafetywarningsandcautions. Do not repair or adjust alone Donotrepairoradjustenergizedequipmentaloneunder anycircumstances.Someonecapableofprovidingfirstaid mustalwaysbepresentforyoursafety. First aid Alwaysobtainfirstaidormedicalattentionimmediately afteraninjury.Neverneglectaninjury,nomatterhow slightitseems. Resuscitation Beginresuscitationimmediatelyifsomeoneisinjuredand stopsbreathing.Anydelaycouldresultindeath.Towork onornearhighvoltage,youshouldbefamiliarwith approvedindustrialfirstaidmethods. Energized equipment Neverworkonenergizedequipmentunlessauthorizedbya responsibleauthority.Energizedelectricalequipmentis dangerous.Electricalshockfromenergizedequipmentcan causedeath.Ifyoumustperformauthorizedemergency workonenergizedequipment,besurethatyoucomply strictlywithapprovedsafetyregulations. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 14: Safetyicons

    Before You Begin Safety Icons Thissectionexplainshowtoidentifyandunderstandthe warnings,cautions,andnotesthatareinthisdocument. YoumayalsoseeiconsthattellyouwhentofollowESD procedures. Awarningalertsyouofanoperatingprocedure,practice, condition,orstatementthatmustbestrictlyobservedtoavoid deathorseriousinjurytothepersonsworkingonthe equipment. Acautionalertsyoutoanoperatingprocedure,practice, condition,orstatementthatmustbestrictlyobservedto preventequipmentdamageordestruction,orcorruptionor lossofdata. Thisiconappearsatthebeginningofanyprocedureinthis manualthatcouldcauseyoutotouchcomponents(suchas printedcircuitboards)thataresusceptibletodamagefrom electrostaticdischarge(ESD).Whenyouseethisicon,youmust followstandardESDguidelinestoavoiddamagingthe equipmentyouareservicing Note:Noteseitherprovideextrainformationaboutatopicor containspecialinstructionsforhandlingaparticularconditionor setofcircumstances. Global Services and Support Warranty Information TounderstandthewarrantyforyourIntermecproduct,visit theIntermecwebsiteatwww.intermec.comandclick Service&Support.TheIntermecGlobalSales&Service pageappears.FromtheService&Supportmenu,move yourpointeroverSupport,andthenclickWarranty. Disclaimerofwarranties:Thesamplecodeincludedinthis documentispresentedforreferenceonlyanddoesnot necessarilyrepresentcomplete,testedprograms.Thecodeis...

  • Page 15: Servicelocationsupport

    Before You Begin provided“asiswithallfaults.”Allwarrantiesareexpressly disclaimed,includingtheimpliedwarrantiesof merchantabilityandfitnessforaparticularpurpose. Telephone Support TheseservicesareavailablefromIntermec Technologies Corporation Service OrderIntermec products OrderIntermecmediaOrderprinterlabelsandribbons. Orderspareparts TechnicalSupport Service Servicecontracts ·Renewacontract. ·Inquireaboutrepairbillingor otherserviceinvoicing questions. OutsidetheU.S.A.andCanada,contactyourlocal Intermecrepresentative.Tosearchforyourlocal representative,fromtheIntermecwebsite,clickAboutUs >ContactUs. Service Location Support Forthemostcurrentlistingofservicelocations,onthe Intermecwebsite,clickSupport>ReturnsandRepairs> RepairLocations.
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  • Page 17: Whoshouldreadthismanual

    Before You Begin FortechnicalsupportinSouthKorea,usetheafterservice locationslistedbelow: AWOOSystems 102-1304SKVentium 522Dangjung-dong Gunpo-si,Gyeonggi-doKorea,South435-776 Contact:Mr.SinbumKang Telephone:+82-31-436-1191 E-mail:mjyun@awoo.co.kr INInformationSystemPTDLTD 6thFloor DaeguVentureCenterBldg95 Shinchun3Dong Donggu,DaeguCity,Korea E-mail:jmyou@idif.co.krorkorlim@gw.idif.co.kr OutsidetheU.S.A.andCanada,contactyourlocal Intermecrepresentative.Tofindyourlocalrepresentative, fromtheIntermecwebsite,clickContact. Who Should Read This Manual ThisUser’sGuideprovidesyouwithinformationaboutthe featuresoftheEasyCoderPF4iprinterandhowtoinstall, configure,operate,maintain,andtroubleshootit. Related Documents TheIntermecwebsiteatwww.intermec.comcontainsour documents(asPDFfiles)thatyoucandownloadforfree. 1Todownloaddocuments 2VisittheIntermecwebsiteatwww.intermec.com. 3ClickSupport>Manuals. 4IntheSelectaProductfield,choosetheproductthatyou wanttodownloaddocumentationfor. ToorderprintedversionsoftheIntermecmanuals,contact yourlocalIntermecrepresentativeordistributor.

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Introduction ThischapterintroducestheEasyCoderPF4iprinterandcovers thefollowingtopics: ·DescriptionofEasyCoderPF4iprinter ·Safetysummary ·Productidentification EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 19: Descriptionofeasycoderpf4Iprinter

    Chapter 1 — Introduction Description of EasyCoder PF4i Printer TheEasyCoderPF4iprinterisamedium-dutydirectthermal/ thermaltransferprinterwithaprintheadresolutionof8dots/ mm(203dots/inch)andamaximumprintwidthis104mm(4 inches). TheEasyCoderPF4iprinteroffersalargenumberofuseful features: ·FlashmemorySIMMsforfirmware,fonts,barcodes,and applicationprograms ·Built-inCompactFlashmemorycardadapterforfirmware upgrading ·Built-inRS-232interface ·Provisionforextrainterfaceboardsincludingwiredand wirelessEasyLANconnections ·Keyboardanddisplaywithbacklightforimproveduser interface.s Alargenumberoffactory-installedorfield-installableoptionsare available,sotheprintercanbeconfiguredforawiderangeof applications.SeeChapter7,“Options”onpage67formore information. TheEasyCoderPF4iprinterdescribedinthismanualsupports theIntermecProgrammingLanguage(IPL)v2.30orlater.The EasyCoderPF4iprinterthatsupportsIntermecFingerprintis describedinitsownUser’sGuide.

  • Page 20: Safetysummary

    Chapter 1 — Introduction Safety Summary IntermecassumesnoresponsibilityregardingtheCEDirectiveif theprinterishandled,modified,orinstalledinanywayother thanthatdescribedinIntermec’smanuals. ·Readthismanualcarefullybeforeconnectingtheprinter. ·Movingpartsareexposedwhenthesidedoorsareopen,so ensurethatthedoorsareclosedbeforeyouoperatetheprinter. ·Donotremovetheleft-handcover.Dangerousvoltage! ·Donotremovethebottomplate.Dangerousvoltage! ·Donotputyourfingersinsidetheprintmechanismwhenthe powerison. ·Placetheprinteronanevensurfacewhichcansupportits weightofapproximately7to8kg(15.5to17.7pounds)plus supplies. ·Donotspraytheprinterwithwater.Ifyouareusingahoseto cleanthepremisesinanindustrialenvironment,removethe printerorprotectitcarefullyfromsprayandmoisture. ·Carefullyreadthewarningtextontheenvelopebeforeusinga cleaningcard. Product Identification Themachinelabelisattachedtotheprinter’srearplateand containsinformationontype,model,andserialnumberaswell asACvoltage.Italsocontainsregulatoryagencymarkings indicatingcompliancewithorapprovalbyspecificagency regulations,ifany. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 — Introduction...

  • Page 22: Installation

    Installation ThischapterexplainshowtoinstalltheEasyCoderPF4iprinter andalsodescribestheprinter’svariouspartsindetail.Itcoversthe followingtopics: ·Partsontheprinter’sfront ·Partsontheprinter’srearplate ·Partsinthemediacompartment ·Partsintheprintmechanism ·Connectingtotheprinter ·Usingthecontrolsandunderstandingtheindicators ·Switchingontheprinter EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 23: Frontview

    Chapter 2 — Installation Front View Atthefrontoftheprinterarethedisplaywindow,theindicator lamps,andthekeyboard.Thesefeaturesallowtheoperatorto controlandsetuptheprintermanually.Printedlabels,tickets,or tagsarepresentedatthefrontoftheprintmechanism.Referto Chapter7,“Options”onpage67,forinformationonpossible optionaldevicesthatcanbefittedontheprinter’sfront. Indicator lamps Display window Keyboard Feed/Pause button Print mechanism Front View of Printer...

  • Page 24: Rearview

    Provision for EasyLAN ethernet connection (option) Memory card slot (firmware upgrading only) Provivion for IEEE 1284 parallel interface board On/Off switch AC power cord socket RS-232 serial interface Machine label Rear View of Printer EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 25: Mediacompartment

    Chapter 2 — Installation Media Compartment Themediacompartmentiscoveredbyalongsidedoorthat completelyenclosestheprintmechanismandmedia compartment,orashortsidedoorthatonlycoverstheprint mechanismandgiveseasyaccesstothemediastock.Thedooris heldbyamagneticlock.Itcanbeopened180°toprovidefull accesstothemediacompartment. Media supply roll post with Thermal transfer mechanism Print mechanism Optional integral Long side door Media Compartment Themediacanbesuppliedfromarotatinghuborfroman externalsupplyoffan-foldedmediabehindtheprinter.Thereis alsoanoptionalrotatingmediasupplyhub.Formore information,seeChapter7,“Options”onpage67.

  • Page 26: Mediasupplyrollpost

    Chapter 2 — Installation Media Supply Roll Post TheEasyCoderPF4iusesamediasupplyrollpostthatcanbe fittedinthreedifferentpositionsinsidethemediacompartment. Thepositiondependsonthetypeofsidedoor(longorshort)and whetherornottheprinterisfittedwithanintegrallinertakeup. Alternatively,anexternalmediasupply(forexampleaboxoffan- foldedtickets)behindtheprintercanbeused.Arotatingmedia supplyhubisalsoavailableasanoption,seeChapter7, “Options”onpage67. Tomovetheposttoadifferentslot;removethescrew,twistthe postaquarterofaturn,andpullitout. Tofitthepost;rotateitaquarterofaturn,insertitintothe appropriateslotinthecentersection(seenextpage),andtwist backsothelipsengagethecutoutsinthesidesoftheslot.Move itup(largecore)ordown(smallcore)asfarasitgoesandsecure itwiththescrew. Themediasupplyrollpostfitsboth38-40mm(1.5inches)and 76mm(3.0inches)coressinceitcanbemovedverticallyinthe slotinthecentersection.Thebottompositionisintendedfor smallcoresandthetoppositionisforlargecores.Thepostis lockedbyastraight-slotscrewandhasamoveableedgeguideto fitvariousmediawidths. (1.5 Note:Makesuretoadjustthepositionofthepostaccordingto thesizeofthemediarollcore.Whenthepostisfittedinthetop position,theheadofthescrewwillinterferewithsmall(38mm/ 1.5inches)cores,causingmediamisalignment. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 27: Mediasupplypositions

    Chapter 2 — Installation Media Supply Positions Therearefoursetsofslotsandthreadedholesintheprinter’s centersectionforthemediasupplyrollpostorrotatinghub (optional).Theseslotsallowthelargestpossiblerollsizetofit, giventhelimitationsofanylinertakeupunitand/orthefull enclosureprovidedbythelongsidedoororMegatop.The positionsareindicatedbynumbersengravedinthecenter section.Theprintercanalsouseanexternalmediasupplylocated behindtheprinter,unlessithasanoptional8-inchMegatop ·Position1:Themediacompartmentisfullyenclosedbyalong sidedoor,regardlessoftheexistenceofanyintegrallinertakeup unit.Maximumrollsizeis152mm(6inches). ·Position2:Theshortsidedooronlyenclosestheprint mechanismanddoesnothaveanintegrallinertakeupunit. Maximumrollsizeis203mm(8.00inches). ·Position3L:Theshortsidedoorandanintegrallinertakeup unit.Thispositionisalsousedwiththeoptional8-inch Megatop.Formoreinformation,seeChapter7,“Options”on page67.Maximumrollsizeis213mm(8.38inches). ·Position4isnotused. Position 1 Position 4 (not used) Media Supply Positions...

  • Page 28: Printmechanism

    Chapter 2 — Installation Print Mechanism Theprintmechanismfeaturesahigh-performancethermal printheadwithquick-mountfittingstofacilitatereplacement. Thethermaltransferribbonmechanismisomittedindedicated directthermalprintingmodels. Ribbon rewind hub Thermal printhead Pressure arm Tear bar Platen roller Label stop sensor position adjustment (bottom sensor hidden) Print mechanism EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 29: Connections

    Chapter 2 — Installation Connections Beforeyoucanusetheserialinterface,youmayneedtosetupthe communicationparameters,suchasbaudrate,parity,etc.as describedinChapter5,“SettingUpthePrinter”onpage49. Severaltypesofoptionalinterfaceandnetworkboardsare available.Formoreinformation,seeChapter7,“Options”on page67.RefertoChapter5,“SettingUpthePrinter”on page49,Chapter6“SetupMode”onpage61,andAppendixC, “Interfaces”onpage117forconnectionandsetupinstructions. To connect the printer to power 1Placetheprinteronalevelsurface,nearanACoutlet.You shouldbeabletoeasilyaccesstheprintertoloadmediaandto removetheprintout. 2Checkandensurethattheprinterisswitchedoff. 3Connectthepowercordfromthesocketontherearplateto anelectricaloutlet(90to265VAC). To connect the printer to a computer ·TheEasycoderPF4iCompactIndustrialisfittedwithone9- pinD-stylesubminiature(DB9)socketfortheRS-232serial interfaceport.Formoreinformation,seeAppendixC, “Interfaces”onpage117.

  • Page 30: Controlsandindicators

    Chapter 2 — Installation Controls and Indicators TheEasyCoderPF4ihasseveralwaysofcommunicatingdirectly withitsoperator:threecoloredindicatorlamps,adisplay window,amembrane-switchkeyboardwith7keys,alargeFeed/ Pausebuttonontheprinter’sfront,andabeeper. Indicator Lamps TheindicatorsarecoloredLEDs(LightEmittingDiodes)andare usedforthefollowingpurposes: ·Power(solidgreen)indicatesthatthepowerison. ·Status(solidgreen)indicatesthattheprinterisreadyforuse. ·Status(flashinggreen)indicatesthattheprinteris communicating. ·Status(solidred)indicatesanerrorcondition.Formore information,seeChapter8,“Troubleshooting”onpage73. ·...
  • Page 31 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 32: Display

    Chapter 2 — Installation Display ThedisplaywindowcontainsanLCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay) withbackgroundilluminationandtwolinesoftext,eachwith16 characters.Itshowsamessagewhencertainerrorsoccurand guidestheoperatorthroughupgrading,startup,andsetup.The followingerrorsarereported: Error Messages and Conditions Message Displayed PAUSE PAPEROUT RIBBONOUT PRINTHEADUP/PRESS FEED OPEN&SHUTCUTTER RIBBONFITTED PAPERFAULT Keyboard Thekeyboardisofthemembrane-switchtypeandhassevenkeys, plusonelarge“Feed/Pause”button.Somekeyshavehard-coded functionsinStartupandSetupmodes.

  • Page 33: Keyboardcolorcode

    Chapter 2 — Installation Keyboard Color Code Yellow:Operationoftheprinter(operatorlevel) Green:Setuporservice(siteorservicetechnicianlevel) White:Datainputtoprinter(operatorortechnicianlevel) Beeper Thebeeperacknowledgesthatakeyhasbeenpressed.Optionally, anaudiblealarmcanbeenabledusinganIPLcommandthatwill startbeepingatpaperoutandribbonoutandcontinueuntilthe startofreload. Switching On the Printer Beforeswitchingontheprinter,makethenecessaryconnections, andcheckthattheprintheadisengaged. SwitchonthepowerusingtheOn/Offswitchontherearplate. The“Power”controllamponthefrontpanellightsupwhenthe powerison.Waitforafewmomentswhiletheprinterloadsthe programandrunssomeself-diagnostictests. Afterashorttime,theprinterisinitialized.Theprogressofthe initializationisindicatedbyanincreasingnumberofcolonson thelowerlineinthedisplay. Whentheinitializationiscompleted,alabelisfedout.The followingmessage,whichistheIPLversionnumber,appearsin theDisplayWindow,indicatingthattheprinterisreadyfor operation. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 — Installation...

  • Page 35: Media Load

    Media Load Thischapterexplainshowtoloadtheprinterwithvariouskinds ofcontinuous,gap,ormarkstockforthefollowingmodesof operation: ·Tear-Off(straight-through) ·Tear-OffwithQuickLoad(straightthrough) ·Cut-Off(requiresoptionalcutter) ·Peel-Off(self-adhesivestrip),requiresoptionalintegralself- stripunitwithlinertakeup ·ExternalSupply(fan-foldedstock) EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 36: Tear-Off(Straight-Through)

    Chapter 3 — Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-Through) TheEasyCoderPF4iprintercanprintonlabels,tickets,tags,and continuousstockinvariousforms.Thissectiondescribesthecase whenthemediaistornoffmanuallyagainsttheprinter’stearbar. Thismethodisalsoknownas“straight-throughprinting.” Tear-offcanbeusedfor: ·Non-adhesivecontinuousstock ·Self-adhesivecontinuousstockwithliner ·Self-adhesivelabelswithliner(gaporcontinuousstock) ·Ticketswithgaps(gapstock),withorwithoutperforations ·Ticketswithblackmarks(markstock),withorwithout perforations Anoptionallabeltakensensorcanholdtheprintingofthenext copyinthebatchuntilthepresentcopyhasbeenremoved.For moreinformation,see“LabelTakenSensor”onpage71. To load media for tear-off operation: 1Openthesidedoor.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 — Media Load 2Turntheprintheadliftleverclockwisetoraisetheprinthead. 3Removeanyemptycorefromthemediasupplyhub. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 — Media Load 4Fitanewrollofmediaontothemediasupplyhubandadjust theedgeguidesothattherollbecomesflushwiththecenter section. 5Routethemediaunderneaththeslackabsorberandforward towardstheprintmechanism.Theslackabsorbercanbe rotatedforbetteraccessandthensnap-lockedinopen position.Routethemediathroughtheprintunitandpushit inwardsasfarasitwillgo.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 — Media Load 6Thisdiagramshowsthepaththemediawilltakethroughthe printer. 7Turntheprintheadliftlevercounter-clockwisetothe“closed” positiontoengagetheprinthead. 8Adjustthepositionofthegreenedgeguidessothatthemedia isguidedwithaminimumofplay. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 — Media Load 9Closethesidedoor. 10PresstheFeed/Pausekeytoadvancethemediaandadjustthe mediafeed.

  • Page 41: Tear-Offwithquick-Load(Straightthrough)

    Chapter 3 — Media Load 11Tearoffthemediabygrabbingtheouteredgeandpulling downwards. Tear-Off with Quick-Load (Straight Through) Inadditiontothemedialoadprocedurefortear-off(straight- through)operationdescribedearlierinthischapter,the EasyCoderPF4icanoptionallybefittedwithasetofQuick-Load guidesthatmakesmedialoadmucheasierandquicker,especially iftheprinterhasashortsidedoor.SeeChapter10, “Adjustments”onpage97forinstallationinstructions. Quick-Loadcannotbecombinedwithpeel-off(self-strip) operation. Anoptionallabeltakensensorcanholdtheprintingofthenext copyinthebatchuntilthepresentcopyhasbeenremoved,see “LabelTakenSensor”onpage71. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 — Media Load To load media for Tear-Off with Quick-Load operation 1Removeanyemptycorefromthemediasupplyrollpost. 2Fitanewrollofmediaonthesupplypostandadjusttheedge guidesotherollbecomesflushwiththecentersection.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 — Media Load 3Ifnecessary,adjusttheouterQuick-Loadguidetofitthe widthofthemedia. 4Insertthemediabetweentheguidesandfeeditforwarduntil themediareachestheplatenrollerandcannotbeinsertedany further. 5KeeppushingthemediaforwardwhilepressingtheFeed/ Pausebutton. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 44: Cut-Off

    Chapter 3 — Media Load 6Totearoffthemedia,grabtheouteredgeandpull downwards. Cut-Off TheEasyCoderPF4iprintercanprintonlabels,tickets,tags,and continuousstockinvariousforms.Thissectiondescribesthecase whenthemediaistobecutoffbyanautomaticpapercutter (optional). Cut-offcanbeusedfor: ·Non-adhesivecontinuousstock ·Self-adhesivelabelswithliner(cutonlylinerbetweenlabels) Thecutterisdesignedtocutthroughpaper-basedmediawitha thicknessbetween60and175μm,whichroughlycorrespondsto apaperweightof60to175grams/m (basisweight40to120 lb.).Thecuttershouldnotbeusedtocutthroughlabelsbecause theadhesivewillsticktotheshears,whichcandamagethecutter. Theoptionallabeltakensensorcannotbeusedwiththecutter. Thepapercuttercanbeusedwithbothastandardedgeguideor Quick-Loadguidesandwithanytypeofsidedoor.Inthis chapter,aprinterwithastandardedgeguideandalongsidedoor isillustrated.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 — Media Load To load media for cut-off operation 1Switchoffthepower.Openthecutterandthesidedoor. 2Turntheprintheadliftleverclockwisetoraisetheprinthead. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 — Media Load 3Removeanyemptycorefromthemediasupplyrollpost. 4Fitanewrollofmediaonthesupplypostandadjusttheedge guidesotherollbecomesflushwiththecentersection.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 — Media Load 5Routethemediathroughtheprintmechanismandcutter. Thenpushittowardsthecentersectionasfarasitwillgo. 6Thisdiagramshowsthemediapath. 7Turntheprintheadliftlevercounterclockwisetoengagethe printhead. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 — Media Load 8Adjustthepositionofthegreenedgeguidesothemediais guidedwithaminimumofplay. 9Closethesidedoor.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 — Media Load 10Closethecutterwhilepullingonthemedia. 11Anoptionaltraycanbeattachedtothecuttertocollectthe cutofflabels,tickets,ortags. 12PresstheFeed/Pausebuttononthecuttertoadvancethe mediaandadjustthemediafeed. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 50: Peel-Off(Self-Strip)

    Chapter 3 — Media Load Peel-Off (Self-Strip) TheEasyCoderPF4iprintercanprintonlabels,tickets,tags,and continuousstockinvariousforms. Thissectiondescribesthecasewhenself-adhesivelabelsare separatedfromthelinerimmediatelyafterprinting,which requiresanoptionalinternallinertakeupunit.Formore information,see“IntegralLinerTakeupKit”onpage70.Thisis alsoknownas“Self-strip”operation. Peel-offcanonlybeusedforself-adhesivelabelswithliner. Anoptionallabel-takensensorcanholdtheprintingofthenext labelinabatchuntilthepresentlabelhasbeenremoved.For moreinformation,see“LabelTakenSensor”onpage71. Note:Peel-offoperationsetshighdemandsonthemediafor properlabelstiffness,releasecharacteristicsoftheadhesiveand liner,resistanceagainstelectrostaticcharge,andsoon.Ifthese specificrequirementsarenotmet,thelabelswillnotdispense properly.Consultyourmediasupplierortestthemediatomake sureitissuitableforyourapplication. To load media for peel-off operation: 1Openthesidedoor.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 — Media Load 2Turntheprintheadliftleverclockwisetoraisetheprinthead. 3Pulloutthehandletocollapsethetakeuphubandthen removeanyremainingliner. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 — Media Load 4Removeanyemptycorefromthemediasupplyrollpost. 5Fitanewrollofmediaontothemediasupplypostandadjust theedgeguidessothatthelabelrollbecomesflushwiththe centersection.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 — Media Load 6Pulloutapproximately50cm(20inches)oflabelsand removethelabelsfromtheliner.Routethelinerthroughthe printmechanismandpushitinwards. 7Routethelineraroundthetearbarandlinerdriverollerand backundertheprintmechanismandguideshaft. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 — Media Load 8Insertthestartofthelinerunderthelipofthetakeuphub andthenrotatethehubcounterclockwiseafewturnstowind upsomeoftheliner. 9Thisdiagramshowsthepaththemediaandlinerwilltake throughtheprinter. 10Turntheprintheadliftlevercounterclockwisetoengagethe printhead.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 — Media Load 11Adjustthepositionofthegreenedgeguidessothatthemedia isguidedwithaminimumofplay. 12Closethesidedoor. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 56: Externalsupply(Fan-Fold)

    Chapter 3 — Media Load 13PresstheFeed/Pausekeytoadvancethemediaandadjustthe mediafeed. External Supply (Fan-Fold) Thissectiondescribesthesetupwhenanexternalmediasupplyis usedsuchasastackoffan-foldedtickets.Externalsupplycanbe usedwithtear-off(straight-through)printing,andpreferably usingtheQuickLoadguides. Externalsupplycanbeusedwitheitherthsshortorlongside doorsandthereisnoneedtoremovethemediasupplypost. Whenusinganexternalmediasupply,takecaretoprotectthe mediafromdust,dirt,andotherforeignparticlesthatcanimpair theprintoutqualityorcauseunnecessaryweartotheprinthead. Dependingonbrandandquality,alldirectthermalmediaare moreorlesssensitivetoheat,directsunlight,moisture,oil, plasticizers,fat,andothersubstances.Protectthemedia accordingly.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 — Media Load Thisdiagramshowsthemediapathfromanexternalsupply.If usingthestandardedgeguide(asopposedtoQuick-Load guides),turnittoverticalposition. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 — Media Load...

  • Page 59: Ribbon Load For Thermal Transfer Printing

    Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing Thischapterexplainshowtoloadtheprinterwithribbonfor thermaltransferprinting. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 60: Ribbonload

    Chapter 4 — Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load TheEasyCoderPF4iprintercanprintonlabels,tickets,tags,and continuousstockusingeitherdirectthermalprintingonspecial heat-sensitivemediaorthermaltransferprintingusingaspecial ink-coatedribbon.Mosttransferribbonsdonotsmearatroom temperature. Thermaltransferprintingmakesitpossibletouseawiderangeof receivingfacematerialsandgivesadurableprintoutless vulnerabletofat,chemicals,heat,orsunlightthandirectthermal printing.Makesuretoselectatypeofribbonthatmatchesthe typeofreceivingfacematerialandsetuptheprinter appropriately. TheEasyCoderPF4iprintercanusetransferribbonrollswound withtheink-coatedsidefacingeitheroutwardorinward. Illustrationsinthismanualshowtheink-coatedsidefacing inward. Ribbonisusuallyloadedinconnectionwithmedia replenishment,butloadedmediaisnotshownintheillustrations inthischapterinordertogiveaclearerviewoftheribbonpath. Formedialoadinstructions,seeChapter3,“MediaLoad”on page17. To load ribbon for thermal transfer operation: 1Openthesidedoor.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 — Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing 2Turntheprintheadliftleverclockwisetoraisetheprinthead. 3Ifyouarereloading,removeanyusedribbonandempty ribboncore. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 — Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing 4Slidetheribbonrollontothesupplyhubsotheink-coated sidefacesdownwhentheribbonisroutedthroughtheprint mechanism. 5Routetheribbonthroughtheprintmechanismandpullout approximately20cm(8inches)ofribbon.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 — Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing 6Withoutreleasingtheribbon,turntheprintheadliftlever counterclockwisetoengagetheprintheadandlockthe ribbon. 7Slidetheemptycardboardcoreontotheribbonrewindhub sotheribboniswoundupwhenthehubrotatescounter- clockwise. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 — Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing 8Turntheprintheadliftleverclockwisetoraisetheprinthead andreleasetheribbon. 9Manuallyadvancetheribbonuntilallofthetransparent leaderhaspassedtheprintheadandtheribbonbecomestight.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 — Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing 10Turntheprintheadliftknobcounterclockwisetoengagethe printhead. 11Closethesidedoor. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 66 Chapter 4 — Ribbon Load for Thermal Transfer Printing...

  • Page 67: Setting Up The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer Thischapterdescribesthevariousparametersthatareused duringSetupmodeorinthevariousapplicationprogramsto configuretheprinterfortheuser’sspecificrequirements.Itcovers thefollowingtopics: ·Description ·Defaultsetup ·Setupparametersforcommunication,test/service,media,and configuration. FormoreinformationonSetupMode,seeChapter6,“Setup Mode”onpage61. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 68: Description

    Chapter 5 — Setting Up the Printer Description Setupdefinestheprinter’sserialcommunication,testandservice operations,andspecifieswhichtypesofmediaandribbonare loadedintheprinter.Iftheprinter’sdefaultsetupdoesnotmeet yourrequirements,followtheinstructionsin“SetupMode”on page61tochangethesetup. Default Setup Thislistdoesnotincludeoptions. Ser-Com...
  • Page 69 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 70: Setupparameters

    Setup Parameters Serial Communication Theserialcommunicationparameterscontrolthe communicationbetweentheprinterandtheconnectedcomputer orotherdevicesontheserialport. Note:Theserialcommunicationparametershavenoeffecton parallelorEasyLANcommunications. Makesuretheprinter’scommunicationparametersmatchthe parameterssetupontheconnecteddeviceandviceversa.Ifthe printerandhostsetupsdonotmatch,theresponsefromthe printertohostwillbegarbled. Baud Rate Thebaudrateisthetransmissionspeedinbitspersecond.There are8options: ·1200 ·2400 ·4800 ·9600(default) ·19200 ·38400 ·57600 ·115200 Data Bits Databitsspecifiesthenumberofbitsthatwilldefineacharacter. ·7CharactersASCII000to127decimal ·8CharactersASCII000to255decimal(default) Parity Theparitydecideshowthefirmwarewillcheckfortransmission errors.Therearefouroptions:None(default),Even,Odd,and Space. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 71: Stopbits

    Chapter 5 — Setting Up the Printer Stop Bits Thenumberofstopbitsspecifieshowmanybitswilldefinethe endofacharacter.Therearetwooptions:1(default),2. Protocol XON/XOFF (default) IntheXON/XOFFprotocol,dataflowcontrolisachievedby usingXON(DC1)andXOFF(DC3)characters.Messageblocks arenotrequiredtobebracketedbytheStartofText(STX)and EndofText(ETX)characters.However,atpoweruporaftera resetallcharactersexceptENQorVTwillbeignoreduntilan STXisdetected.Themessagelengthinthisprotocolis unrestricted.Thatis,theprinterprocessesinformationasitis beingdownloadedandstopswhenthereisnomoreinformation. XON/XOFFprotocolconformstogenerallyacceptedindustry standards.Noend-of-messageresponseissenttothehostother thanXOFF.AnXONwillbesentonpowerup. SinceDC1andDC3areusedfordataflowcontrol,theprinter statuscharactersaredifferentthanthoseoftheStandard Protocol.Ifthehostignorestheprinter’sXOFF,theprinterwill resendanXOFFafterreceivingevery15charactersfromthehost.

  • Page 72: Test/Service

    Intermec Standard Protocol TheIntermecPrinterStandardProtocolisahalf-duplexprotocol. Alldatatransmissionstotheprinterconsistofstatusinquiry (ENQ),statusdump(VT),ormessageblocks.Eachmessage blockstartswiththeStartofText(STX)characterandendswith theEndofText(ETX)character.Eachmessageblockmustbe 255charactersorless,includingtheSTXandETXcharacters. Theprinterrespondstoeachstatusinquiryormessageblock withtheprinterstatus.Thehostshouldchecktheprinterstatus beforedownloadingamessageblocktotheprinter.ENQcauses theprintertotransmititshighestprioritystatus,whileVT instructstheprintertotransmitallstatusthatappliesintheorder oftheirpriority.Thepossibleprinterstatus,indescending priority,is: Condition Bufferalreadyfull Printheadraised Ribbonfault Nolabelstock Buffernowfull Printheadhot Labelatstrippin Labelskipping Ready Printing Test/Service Testprint ThispartoftheSetupModeallowsyoutoprintvarioustypesof testlabels.GotothedesiredoptionandpressEnter.Theprinter willstartprintingthetestlabelorlabels.PresstheFeed/Pause buttontoholdtheprintingtemporarily.Toresumeprinting, presstheFeed/Pausebuttonagain.Thefollowingoptionsare available: EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 73 Chapter 5 — Setting Up the Printer Configuration Choosesoftware(SW),hardware(HW),ornetwork. TheSoftwareConfigurationLabelcontains: ·Currentconfigurationparametersstoredintheprinter’s memory ·Definedpages ·Definedformats ·Definedgraphics ·Definedfonts ·Anyinstalledprinteroptions TheHardwareConfigurationLabelcontains: ·Printermemoryinformation ·Printermileage ·Printheadsettings ·Firmwarechecksum,program,andversionnumber TheNetworkConfigurationLabelcontains: ·WINSName ·MACAddress ·IPSelection ·IPAddress ·Netmask ·DefaultRouter ·NameServer ·MailServer ·PrimaryWINSServer ·SecondaryWINSServer ·NetworkStatistics...

  • Page 74: Datadump

    Page Label ThePageLabelteststheabilityoftheprintertoreceiveandprint singleormultiplepagesoflabeldatathatissentfromthehost. Thisoptionprintslabelsforallthepagesstoredintheprinter’s memory. UDC Label TheUDCLabelteststheabilityoftheprintertoreceiveand printsingleormultipleuser-definedcharacters(bitmapgraphics) thataresentfromthehost.Thisoptionprintslabelsforallthe UDCsstoredintheprinter’smemory. Font Label TheFontLabelcontainsallthecharactersinasinglefont.This optionprintslabelsforalltheuser-definedfonts(UDF)storedin theprinter’smemory. Data Dump Ifdatadumpisenabledbyselectingthe“Yes”option,theprinter printsalldataandprotocolcharactersreceivedontheserialport. AnASCIIandhexadecimalrepresentationofeachcharacteris printed. Memory Reset Therearetwooptions.Thememorywillberesettofactory defaultassoonasanoptionhasbeenselectedand<Enter>is pressed.Selectbetween“All”,whichresetstheentirememory, and“Configuration”,whichjustresetstheconfigurationpartof thememory. Media Themediaparameterstellthefirmwarethecharacteristicsofthe mediathatwillbeusedsothattheprintoutwillbepositioned correctlyforthebestpossiblequality. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 75: Mediatype

    Chapter 5 — Setting Up the Printer Media Type TheMediaTypeparameterscontrolhowthelabelstopsensor (LSS)andthemediafeedwork.Therearethreemediatype options: ·Gapisusedforadhesivelabelsmountedonliner(backing paper)orcontinuouspaperstockwithdetectionslots.Thisis thedefault. ·Markisusedforlabels,tickets,orstripprovidedwithblack marksattheback. ·Continuousisusedforcontinuousstockwithoutany detectionslotsorblackmarks. Paper Type ThePaperTypeparameterscontrolhowthetransferribbon mechanismandtheribbonsensorwork.Therearetwopaper typeoptions: ·DT(DirectThermal)isusedforheat-sensitivemediawithout anyneedforathermaltransferribbon.Thisisthedefault. ·TTR(ThermalTransfer)isusedfornonheat-sensitive receivingfacematerialsincombinationwithathermal transferribbon. Label Length Dots TheLabelLengthsetupspecifiesthelengthindotsofeachcopy alongthemediafeeddirection(X-coordinate).Thisisusedfor “label-out”detection.Aselectionofvaluesispresentedasaloop. Selectthevaluethatisclosesttotheactuallength.Defaultis 1200dots. Sensitivity (Media Sensitivity Number) Thissetupparameterspecifiesthecharacteristicsofthedirect thermalmediaorcombinationofreceivingfacematerialand thermaltransferribbon,sotheprinter’sfirmwarecanoptimize...

  • Page 76: Formadjdotsy

    Form Adj Dots X SpecifieswheretheX-positionoftheoriginshouldbeplacedon thelabel.Thevalidrangeis-30(closesttotheleadingedge)to30 (furthestfromtheleadingedge).Defaultis0. Form Adj Dots Y SpecifieswheretheY-positionoftheoriginshouldbeplacedon thelabel.Thevalidrangeis-30(closesttothecentersection)to 30(furthestfromthecentersection).Defaultis0. Configuration Emulation Mode Theemulationmodeletsyouprintbarcodelabelsthatwere originallydesignedonan86XXprinterinmultiplesof10or15 mil.Whentheprinterisworkinginemulationmode,notallIPL commandsaresupported.Foracompletelistofcommands availableduringemulationmode,seethelatestversionofthe IPL ProgrammingReferenceManual (P/N066396-xxx). Toexitemulationmode,selectemulation“None”.Thisisthe default. Print Speed Youcanselecttheprintspeedfrom4in/sec(100mm/sec)to8in/ sec(200mm/sec)withanintervalof1in/sec.Thehigherthe printspeed,themorewearontheprinthead,sodonotusea higherprintspeedthannecessary.Somedirectthermalmediaor ribbon/mediacombinationsmaynotallowthehighest alternativeswithouttheprintoutqualitybeingadverselyaffected. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 77: Cutter(Optional)

    Chapter 5 — Setting Up the Printer Cutter (optional) Bydefault,“NotInstalled”isdisplayed.Ifacutterisinstalled, youmustmanuallyindicatethatconditiontothefirmwareby selectingeither“Enable”or“Disable.”Onceyouhavedonethat, youcanalsouseIPLcommandstoenableordisablethecutter: <STX>R<ETX>enterprint/configurationmode <STX>c0<ETX>Disablecutter <STX>c1<ETX>Enablecutter Label Taken Sensor (optional) Tomaketheprinterworkinself-stripmode,whichmeansit waitsforalabeltoberemovedbeforethenextlabelisprinted,the self-stripmodemustbeenabled.Thiscanalsobedoneby executingthefollowingcommands: <STX>R<ETX>enterprint/configurationmode <STX><SI>t0<ETX>Disableself-strip <STX><SI>t1<ETX>Enableself-strip Ifthelabeltakensensordoesnotworkproperly,thesensitivity canbecalibratedusingSetupMode.Select“LTSCalibration” andfollowtheinstructionsinthedisplay.Makesurethatno directsunlightorinteriorlightinginterfereswiththelabeltaken sensor. Returning to Factory Default Setup Therearethreewaystoreturntothefactorydefaultsetupofthe printer: ·InsertaspecialCompactFlashmemorycardandrestartthe printer.
  • Page 78 Chapter 5 — Setting Up the Printer To return to factory default setup using the keyboard 1Lifttheprinthead. 2Switchonthepowertotheprinterandpressthe<i>keyand waituntiltheprinterbeeps. 3Swiftlypressthefollowingkeys. 4Thefollowingmessagewillbedisplayed: 5Within10seconds,pressEntertoresettheprintertofactory default.Theparameterswillberesetandtheprinterwill continuethenormalstartup. Ifyoupressorwaituntilthe10secondstime-out haspassed,thenormalstartupprocesswillcontinuewithout anyresetbeingperformed. Note:Resettingtothefactorydefaultwillresetallfilesusedto storesettings,butitdoesnotaffectsettingsthatwerealready loadedbeforethefileswereremoved.Thismeansthat,for example,EasyLANWirelesssettings(SSID,keys,etc.)retain theirvaluesuntilthenextreboot.Toreloadallsettings,resetthe printertothefactorydefaultsandthenrebootit. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 79 Chapter 5 — Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 80: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode ThischapterdescribeshowtonavigateSetupModeandprovides overviewsofSetupMode. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 81: Navigatinginsetupmode

    Chapter 6 — Setup Mode Navigating in Setup Mode EntertheSetupModebypressingtheSetupkeyontheprinter’s frontpanel.Textinthedisplayguideyouthroughthesetup procedure.Usetheprinter’skeyboardtonavigatemenus, acknowledgedisplayedvalues,orselectorenternewvalues. Moveonestepbackonthesamelevel. Moveuponelevelwithoutchangingthesetting. Moveforwardonthesamelevel. Movedownonelevel. Acknowledgeandmovetonextmenu. ExitSetupMode.CanbeusedanywhereinSetupMode. SetupModeisorganizedasanendlessloopwithanumberof sub-categories.Atstartup,thefirmwaredeterminesifan EasyLANinterfaceboardisinstalledintheprinter.Ifso,the NetworksetupmenusareshownintheSetupMode. Thediagrambelowshowstheoptionsinthemainloop.Detailed overviewsareshownonthefollowingpages.

  • Page 82: Setupmodes

    Scroll forward Scroll back Network (Optional) SETUP: NETWORK NETWORK: IP SELECTION IP SELECTION: DHCP+BOOTP P A R I T Y : PARITY: M A N U A L D H C P PARITY: BOOTP EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 83: Test/Service

    Chapter 6 — Setup Mode Test/Service Continued from the previous page TESTPRINT: CONFIG CONFIG: SWCONFIG: T E S T HWCONFIG: NETWORK Scroll forward Scroll back TESTPRINT: UDC: ALL: PRINT UDC T E ST/S E RVIC E : DATA DUMP DATA DUMP: NOCONFIG: A L L Scroll forward...

  • Page 84: Media

    P R I N T Scroll forward P R I N T Scroll back P R I N T 1 0 P R I N T 1 1 P R I N T Scroll back EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 85 Chapter 6 — Setup Mode...

  • Page 86: Options

    Options ThischapterdescribestheoptionsavailablefortheEasyCoder PF4iprinter.Theoptionscanbefactoryinstalled,field-installed byanauthorizedservicetechnician,orinsomecasesinstalledby theoperator. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 87: Overview

    Chapter 7 — Options Overview TheEasyCoderPF4iprinterprovidesahighdegreeofflexibility becauseithasamodulardesign.Byaddingoptionstothebasic printer,theEasyCoderPF4iprintercanbeadaptedforavariety ofapplications.Someoptionsshouldbeinstalledbyan authorizedservicetechnicianorareonlyavailableasfactory- installedoptions. Covers Printhead spring Interface board (various types) Media supply Label taken sensor 1.5inch rotating supply hub Paper cutter Short side door Cutter tray Long side door printhead DTP Model Inthededicateddirectthermalprinting(DTP)model,the thermaltransferribbonmechanismisomitted.Theprinter’s defaultsetupchangestodirectthermalprintingandsetup...

  • Page 88: Sidedoorsandmegatop

    “MediaLoad”onpage17. Paper Cutter Thepapercutterisavailablebothasafactory-installedoption andasaoperator-installablekit.Theoptionalpapercutteris designedtocutoffcontinuousfeedpaper-basedstockorliner betweenlabels.Maximumthicknessfornormalpaper-based materialsis175μm(˜175grams/m2).Thecut-offtags,tickets, orlabelscanbecollectedinanoptionaltray. Thepapercutterincreasestheprinter’stotalweightby approximately1.0kg(2.2pounds)anditslengthby28mm(1.1 inches). Thepapercutterisintendedtocutthroughcontinuousnon- adhesivepaper-basedmediaorthroughthelinerbetweenlabels. Itmustnotcutthroughanyadhesive,whichwouldsticktothe cuttingpartsandrapidlyrenderthecutterinoperableand possiblyalsocausedamagetotheelectricmotor.Ifyoucut throughadhesive,youmayhavetocleanthecuttingparts.Tilt thecutterunitdownandwipeitusingapieceoftissuemoistened withisopropylalcohol. Formedialoadinstructions,see“Cut-Off”onpage26. Thecuttingedgewillrotatewhenthepowerisswitchedon andwhentheprinterisre-booted.Alwayskeepthecutterin closedpositionduringoperation.Switchoffthepoweror disconnectthecutterbeforecleaning.Keepyourfingersaway fromcuttingedges! EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 89: Integrallinertakeupkit

    Chapter 7 — Options Note:ThecuttermustbeenabledduringConfigurationinSetup Mode.Formoreinformation,see“Cutter”onpage50and “PaperCutter”onpage69. Integral Liner Takeup Kit Theintegrallinertakeupunitisanoptionaldeviceforpeel-off (self-strip)operation,whichmeansthelabelsareseparatedfroma liner(backingpaper)afterprintingandthelineriswoundupon aninternalhub.Theunitalsoincludesaguideshaft.Peel-off operationcannotbecombinedwithQuick-Loadguides. Thisisafactory-installedoptiononlyandisusedtoseparate labelsfromthelinerandwindupthespentlinerinsidethe printer’smediacompartment.Labels,tickets,tags,etc.canbe woundupinsidethemediacompartmentafterprintingbyfitting aspecialguidetothefrontoftheprintunit. Thekitconsistsofasteppermotorthatdrivesthelinerdrive rollerintheprintunit(fittedasstandard)andatakeuphubin themediacompartment.Aguideshaftisfittedtothecenter sectionimmediatelybehindtheslackabsorber.Aguideplateis fittedattherearofthemediacompartmentandcanbeusedto replacethestandardtearbarontheprintunitforbatchtakeup operation. OperationandmedialoadaredescribedinChapter3,“Media Load”onpage17. Media Supply Hub Therotatingmediasupplyhubisdesignedtofitmediarollcores withaninternaldiameterof38-40mm(1.5inch).Thehubcan befittedinthesamepositionsasthesupplyrollpost,seeChapter 2.Beingfactoryinstalled,thepositionofthemediasupplyhubis notintendedtobechangedbytheoperator. 3-inch Adapter The3-inch/76mmadapterisincludedinthepackageandmakes itpossibletousemediarollswith3inch/76mminnerdiameter cardboardcores.

  • Page 90: Labeltakensensor

    Label Taken Sensor TheLabelTakenSensor(LTS)isaphotoelectricsensorfittedto thecentersectioninsidethefrontdoor.Itallowstheprinter’s firmwaretodetectifthelatestprintedlabel,ticket,ortaghas beenremovedbeforeprintinganothercopy. Thelabeltakensensorisusuallyfactory-fitted,butisalso availableasakitforinstallationbyanauthorizedservice technician.Itcannotbefittedincombinationwithapaper cutter. Thick Media Printhead Inadditiontothestandardprinthead,whichisdesignedfora maximummediathicknessof175μm(7mils)thereisan optionalprintheadforthickmedia(170to220μm/6.6to8.7 mils).Theprintheadcaneasilybereplacedorexchangedbythe operatorasdescribedinChapter9,“Maintenance”onpage81. Interface Boards Anumberofinterfaceboardsareavailableforusewiththe EasyCoderPF4iprinter.Theinterfaceboardsareeitherfactory- fittedorcaneasilybefittedbyanauthorizedservicetechnician. TheEasyCoderPF4iprintercanaccommodateoneEasyLAN interfaceboardplusoneotherinterfaceboard. EasyLANboards: ·EasyLANEthernetinterface ·EasyLANWirelessinterface Othercommunicationboards: ·ParallelInterfaceBoard(IEEE1284) EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 91 Chapter 7 — Options...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ThischapterdescribeshowtheIntermecReady-to-Work Indicatorandotherindicatorswork.Italsolistsvariouspossible casesofinferiorprintoutquality,describespossiblecauses,and suggestsremedies. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 93 Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator Thereadinessoftheprinter,individuallyorasapartofa solution,isindicatedbytheblueIntermecReady-to-Work Indicator(RTW). IftheRTWblinksorisswitchedoff,theprinterisnotready. Furtherinformationcanbeobtainedinthedisplaywindowby pressingtheikey.Incaseofseveralerrorsorsimilarconditions occurringsimultaneously,onlythemostsignificanterroris displayed.Oncethiserrorhasbeencleared,nextremainingerror isdisplayed. Providedtheprinterisconnectedtoanetwork,allconditions thatpreventsprintingarereportedtotheEasyADCConsole. TheEasyADCConsoleisaPC-basedsoftwarewhichallowsa supervisortomonitorallconnecteddevicesthathavean IntermecReady-to-WorkIndicator,includinghandheld computers,accesspoints,andprinters. Displayed Error Messages and LED Indicators Error/Event Operational Outofpaper Outoftransferribbon Transferribbonis installed Headlifted Cuttererror1 Cuttererror2 Cuttererror3 Lsstoohigh Lsstoolow...
  • Page 94 Notanerror.
  • Page 95 Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting Displayed Error Messages and LED Indicators (continued) Error/Event Pausemodeentered Setupmodeentered IPlinkerror IPconfigurationerror Printheadnotfound Rebooted Initializing Printercrash Printerturnedoff Maintenance Powersupplyover temperature Printheadhot Note1:Thisisonlyapplicableforprintersequippedwithan EasyLANinterface. Note2:AprinterthatisequippedwithanEasyLANinterface, butisnotconnectedtoanetwork,willhaveablinkingRTW.To avoidthis,set“IPSELECTION”to“MANUAL”and“IP ADDRESS”to“0.0.0.0”.Thiswillindicatethatthelackof networkconnectionisnotanerror. Note3:Notrapcanbesentwhenthiserror/eventoccurs. Note4:Thiserrorindicatesthattheprinterhasnotreceivedan...
  • Page 96 IPaddress.ItisonlyapplicableforprinterswithIP SELECTIONsettoDHCPand/orBOOTP. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 97 Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting Note5:Atmost,butnotall,printercrashes,theconsoleisreset. ThiswillmaketheRTWgooff. Note6:Iftheprintheadtemperaturerisesabove100°C(212°F), anerroroccursandtheprintingwillbepauseduntilthe printheadhascooledoff.Meanwhile,theprinterisabletoreceive commandsanddatauntilthebufferisfilled.Theprintingis automaticallyresumedwhentheprintheadtemperaturehas reached85°C(185°F). Troubleshooting Overall Weak Printout Possible Cause Wrongmediagrade Contrastvaluetoolow Printheadpressuretoolow Wornprinthead Wrongprintheadvoltage Printout Weaker On One Side Possible Cause Unevenprintheadpressure Weak Spots Possible Cause Foreignparticlesonmedia Media/ribbondon’tmatch PoormediaorribbonqualitySelectabetter brandofmedia/ ribbon Wornprinthead Wornplatenroller...
  • Page 98 Wrongprintheadvoltage Excessive Bleeding Possible Cause Wrongmediagrade Contrastvaluetoohigh Printheadpressuretoohigh Faultyenergycontrol Dark Lines Along Media Path Possible Cause Foreignobjectsonprinthead White Vertical Lines Possible Cause Printheaddirty Missingprinthead Large Part Of Dot Line Missing Possible Cause Failingprinthead Failingstrobesignal EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 99 Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting Printout Missing Along Inner Edge Possible Cause Badmediaalignment Usingsmallcorewithsupply postinupperposition. X-startparametervaluetoolowIncreasevalue Transfer Ribbon Breaks Possible Cause Ribbonnotfittedcorrectly Wrongmediagrade cleanprinthead Badenergycontrol Transfer Ribbon Wrinkles Possible Cause FaultyribbonbreakshaftadjustmentAdjustshaft. Incorrectedgeguideadjustment Printheadpressuretoostrong No Thermal Transfer Printout Possible Cause Ink-coatedsideofribbonisnotfacing media Media Feed Not Working Properly Possible Cause Changedmediacharacteristics...
  • Page 100 Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting Media Feed Not Working Properly (continued) Possible Cause Dirtysensors Faultysensors Compressed Text Or Bar Code Possible Cause ToohighprintspeedforlargemediaReduceprintspeedChapter5 roll EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 101 Chapter 8 — Troubleshooting...

  • Page 102: Maintenance

    Maintenance Thischapterdescribeshowtheoperatorcanmaintaintheprinter. Regularmaintenanceisimportantfortheprintoutqualityand forthelifeoftheprinthead.Thechaptercoversthefollowing topics: ·Printheadcleaning ·Externalcleaning ·Cleaningthelabelstopsensor ·Printheadreplacement ·Mediajams Whencleaningorreplacingtheprinthead,takeample precautionstoavoidelectrostaticdischarges. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 103: Printheadcleaning

    Chapter 9 — Maintenance Printhead Cleaning Cleaningtheprintheadonaregularbasisisimportantforthelife oftheprintheadandfortheprintoutquality.Youshouldclean theprintheadeachtimeyoureplacethemedia.Thissection describeshowtocleantheprintheadusingcleaningcards.If additionalcleaningisrequired,forexampleremovingadhesive residuefromtheplatenrollerortearbar,useacottonswab moistenedwithisopropylalcohol. Isopropylalcohol[(CH-3)2CHOH;CAS67-63-0]isahighly flammable,moderatelytoxic,andmildlyirritatingsubstance. To clean the printhead 1Openthesidedoor.
  • Page 104 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 2Turntheprintheadliftlevercounterclockwisetoraisethe printhead. 3Removeanymediaandtransferribbon. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 105 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 4Openthecleaningcardenvelopeandpulloutthecleaning card.Readthewarningtext. 5Insertmostofthecleaningcardundertheprinthead(1). Engagetheprinthead(2).
  • Page 106 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 6Pulloutthecleaningcard(1)andraisetheprinthead(2). 7Waitforapproximately30secondstoallowthecleaningfluid todissolvetheresidue. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 107 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 8Insertmostofthecleaningcardundertheprintheadagain (1).Engagetheprinthead(2). 9Pulloutthecleaningcard.Ifnecessary,repeattheprocesswith afreshcleaningcard.

  • Page 108: Externalcleaning

    Chapter 9 — Maintenance 10Allowthecleanedpartstodrycompletelybeforeloadingany mediaorribbon. External Cleaning To clean the exterior of the printer 1Alwaysremovethepowercordbeforecleaning! EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 109 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 2Wipeexternalsurfaceswithasoftclothslightlymoistened withwateroramilddetergent. 3Neverspraytheprinter.Protectitfromwaterwhencleaning thepremises. 4Neveruseanysharptoolsforremovingstucklabels.The printheadandrollersaredelicate.

  • Page 110: Cleaningthemediaguides

    Chapter 9 — Maintenance Cleaning the Media Guides Thelabelstopsensor,whichcontrolsthemediafeed,ispartially enclosedbytwoplasticguides.Lightpassesthroughslots betweentheupperandlowerpartofthesensor.Iftheseareasare notclean,stucklabelsorotherobjectsmayblockthelightbeam andthelabelstopsensorwillnotfunction. Iftheprinterstartstofeedoutlabelsinanunexpectedway, removetheguidesasdescribedbelowandcheckforanything blockingthebeamoflight,suchasdust,stucklabels,oradhesive residue.Ifnecessary,cleantheguidesusingacleaningcardora softclothsoakedwithisopropylalcohol.Donotuseanyother typeofchemicals. Isopropylalcohol[(CH-3)2CHOH;CAS67-63-0]isahighly flammable,moderatelytoxic,andmildlyirritatingsubstance. To clean the Media Guides 1Pulltheupperguidestraightout.(Upperpartofprintunit omittedforbetterview.) EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 111 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 2Pressthesnap-lock,lifttheouterendofthelowerguideand pullitout. 3Checkforanythingblockingthebeamoflight,suchasdust, stucklabels,oradhesiveresidue.Ifnecessary,cleantheguides usingacleaningcardorasoftclothsoakedwithisopropyl alcohol.Donotuseanyothertypeofchemical. Isopropylalcohol[(CH-3)2CHOH;CAS67-63-0]isahighly flammable,moderatelytoxic,andmildlyirritatingsubstance. 4Aftercleaning,reassembleinreverseorder.

  • Page 112: Printheadreplacement

    Chapter 9 — Maintenance Printhead Replacement Theprintheadissubjecttowearbothfromthedirectthermal mediaortransferribbonandfromtherapidheatingandcooling processduringprinting.Thismeansthattheprintheadwill requireperiodicreplacement. Timebetweenprintheadreplacementsdependsontheprint images,thetypeofdirectthermalmediaorribboninuse,the amountofenergytotheprinthead,theprintspeed,theambient temperature,andseveralotherfactors. Whilereplacingtheprinthead,thepowermustbeoff.The firmwarewillnotdetectthenewprintheadresistanceand densityuntiltheprinterhasbeenrestarted. To replace the printhead 1Openthesidedoor. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 113 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 2Turntheprintheadliftlevercounter-clockwisetoraisethe printhead. 3Removeanymediaandtransferribbon.
  • Page 114 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 4Pulltheprintheadbracketawayfromthemagnetinthe pressurearm. 5Disconnectthehookedprintheadbracketfingersfromthe shaftandpullouttheprintheadasfarasthecablesallow. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 115 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 6Disconnectthecablesfromtheprinthead.Notethesnap-lock ontheinnerconnector.Pullontheconnectors,notonthe cables. 7Connectthetwocablestothereplacementprinthead.
  • Page 116 Chapter 9 — Maintenance 8Fitthehooksoftheprintheadbracketfingersontothe headliftshaft.Makesurethatthecablesdonotpreventthe bracketfingersfrombeingproperlyseated. 9Closetheprintheadsothemagnetengagestheprinthead bracket. 10Loadanewsupplyofmediaandribbonasdescribedearlierin thismanual. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 117: Mediajams

    Chapter 9 — Maintenance Media Jams Shouldamediajamoccurintheprintmechanism,proceedthis waytoclearit. To clear a media jam 1Alwaysswitchoffthepowerbeforestartingtoclearthe jammedmedia. 2Raisetheprintheadandpulloutthemedia. 3Ifthemediahasbeenwounduponorhasstucktotheplaten roller,carefullyremoveitbyhandwithoutusinganysharp toolsthatcandamagethedelicateplatenrollerorprinthead. Avoidrotatingtheplatenroller. Ifyoumustpullawaythemediabyforcecausingthe platenrollertorotate,itisveryimportantthatthepower hasbeenoffforaminuteormore.Ifnot,theelectronics canbedamagedbeyondrepair. 4Cutoffanydamagedorwrinkledpart. 5Checkifthereisanyadhesivesomewhereintheprint mechanism.Ifthereis,removeitusingacleaningcardora cottonswabsoakedinisopropylalcohol. Isopropylalcohol[(CH-3)2CHOH;CAS67-63-0]isa highlyflammable,moderatelytoxic,andmildlyirritating substance. 6ReloadthemediaasdescribedinChapter3. 7Switchonthepower. 8Readjustthemediafeedbyraisingandclosingtheprinthead andthenpressingtheFeed/Pausekey.
  • Page 118 Adjustments Thischapterdescribeshowtheoperatorcanadjusttheprinter. Thechaptercoversthefollowingtopics: ·Narrowmediaadjustment ·Labelstopsensoradjustment ·Printheadpressureadjustment ·RibbonBreakshaftadjustment ·Quick-Loadguidesinstallation EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 119: Adjustingfornarrowmedia

    Chapter 10 — Adjustments Adjusting for Narrow Media Theprinterisfactory-adjustedforfullsizemediawidth.When usingnarrowermedia,adjustthepressurearmsoitremains centeredonthemediaandappliespressureevenly. Apoorlyadjustedpressurearmmaybedetectedbyaweaker printoutoneithersideofthemediapath. Screw Center of media Pressure arm A dedicated direct thermal EasyCode PF4i Printer To adjust the pressure arm for narrow media 1Removetheribbon,ifany. 2Loosentheknobthatholdsthepressurearm.

  • Page 120: Adjustingprintheadpressure

    Chapter 10 — Adjustments 3Movethearminwardsoroutwardsuntilthearrowonthetip ofthearmbecomescenteredonthemediastock.Pushatthe partwheretheknobissituated,notatthetip.Ifthearmis hardtomove,lifttheprintheadandpulltheprinthead bracketfreefromthemagnetinthearm. 4Lockthearminthenew,centeredpositionbytighteningthe knob. 5Re-adjusttheedgeguides. 6Reloadtheribbon,ifany. Adjusting Printhead Pressure Thepressureofthethermalprintheadagainsttheribbonor directthermalmediaisfactoryadjusted.However,theuseof thickerorthinnermediathannormalcouldrequiretheprinthead pressuretobereadjusted. Usingastraight-slotscrewdriver,turntheadjustmentscrew clockwiseformorepressure(+)orcounterclockwiseforless pressure(-).Printafewlabels,preferablyTestlabels,andcheck theprintout.Forhelpprintingtestlabels,see“Testprint”on page53.Increasedpressuregenerallygivesadarkerprintoutand viceversa.Repeatuntilthedesiredresultisobtained. Donotuseahigherprintheadpressurethannecessary. Unnecessarypressuremayincreasethewearoftheprinthead andshortenitslife. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 121 Chapter 10 — Adjustments Toreturntothefactorysetting,tightenthescrew(+)asfarasit goesandthenloosenit(-)fourfullturns.Testwithapieceof mediaundertheprinthead.Youshouldbeabletopullitout withoutmorethanjustalittleresistance. Adjustment screw Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screw...

  • Page 122: Adjustingthelabelstopsensor

    Thevariousdetectionpointsofthesensorinrelationtotheinner edgeofthemediaareasfollows: Oneclickout Twoclicksout Threeclicksout Fourclicksout Fiveclicksout One diode + One sensor Upper part of LSS Lower part of LSS One diode + One sensor Label Stop Sensor Parts and Location EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 123: Adjustingtheribbonbreakshaft

    Chapter 10 — Adjustments Adjusting the Ribbon Break Shaft Ifribbonwrinklingoccurs,youmayneedtoadjustthealignment ofthefrontribbonbreakshaftsothatitrunsparalleltothe printheadandtheribbonsupplyandrewindhubs.The adjustmentisdoneusingastraightslotscrewthatislocated immediatelybehindthefrontribbonbreakshaft. Beforereadjustingthebreakshaft,makesurethatthereisno othercauseforthewrinklingoftheribbon.(SeeChapter8, “Troubleshooting”onpage73.) ·Iftheribbontendstoslideoutwards,turnthescrewcarefully clockwise(forwards)tomovetheouterendofthebreakshaft forward. ·Iftheribbontendstoslideinwards,turnthescrewcarefully counterclockwise(backwards)tomovetheouterendofthe breakshaftbackward. Adjustment screw Ribbon break shaft Ribbon Break Shaft Adjustment Screw...

  • Page 124: Installingthequick-Loadguides

    Chapter 10 — Adjustments Installing the Quick-Load Guides TheQuick-Loadguidesmay,dependingonmodel,befactory- installedorbeenclosedintheboxforoptionalinstallationbythe user.Theyreplacethestandardedgeguide. TherearetwotypesofQuick-LoadGuide.Thenarrowtypeis usedwithmediathatis40-114.3mm(1.57-4.5inches)wide, andthewidetypeisusedformediabetween80and114.3mm (3.15-4.5inches).Theinnerguideshouldbefittedflushtothe centersection,whereastheouteroftheguideisadjustablefor variousmediawidths. TheQuick-Loadguidesfacilitatemedialoadfrombehindthe printmechanismandhelpguidingthemediawhenusingan externalsupply.RefertoChapter3,“Tear-OffwithQuick-Load (StraightThrough)”onpage23forloadinginstructions. Quick-Loadguidescannotbeusedforpeel-offoperation.The standardring-shapededgeguideisusedwhenyouwanttoload themediafromthesideratherthanfrombehindandisalsoused forpeel-offoperation. To install the Quick-Load Guides 1Liftuptheuppermediaguideandpulloutthegreenedge guide.Donotdiscardtheedgeguide. EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 125 Chapter 10 — Adjustments 2PressthewideornarrowQuick-Loadguidesontotheshaftas illustrated,makingsurethatthenotchesfittherailattherear ofthelowermediaguide.

  • Page 126: Technical Data

    Technical Data Thisappendixliststhetechnicaldatafortheprinter.Pleasenote thatIntermecreservestherighttochangethisinformation withoutpriornoticeandthatthisinformationdoesnotrepresent acommitmentonthepartofIntermec. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 127 Chapter A — Technical Data Printing PrintTechnique PrintheadResolution PrintSpeed(variable) PrintWidth(max) PrintLength(max) MediaWidth(min/max) StandardEdgeGuides MediaWidth(min/max) Quick-LoadGuides MediaRollDiameter(max) MediaRollCoreDiameter RibbonWidth(min/max) RibbonRollDiameter(outer), max. RibbonRollCoreDiameter (inner) PrintDirections Modes of Operation Tear-Off(Straight-through) Cut-Off Peel-Off(Self-strip) Firmware OperatingSystem SmoothFonts Built-inbarcodesymbologies38...
  • Page 128 Chapter A — Technical Data Physical Measurements Dimensions(W×L×H) Withlongsidedoor Dimensions(W×L×H) Withpapercutterinstalled Dimensions(W×L×H) With8-inchMegatopinstalled Weight(excludingmedia) AmbientOperatingTemperature Humidity Electronics Microprocessor On-boardFlashSIMMs On-boardSDRAMSIMM Standard8MB Power Supply ACVoltage PFCRegulation PowerConsumption Sensors LabelGap/BlackMark/OutofMediaYes Fivefixedpositions. PrintheadLifted RibbonEnd/RibbonLow Thermaltransfermodelonly. Controls IndicatorLamps Display EasyCoder PF4i User ’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 129 Chapter A — Technical Data Controls Keyboard Feed/Pausebutton Beeper Data Interfaces Serial ConnectionforOptional InterfaceBoards MemoryCardAdapter Accessories and Options ThickMediaPrinthead IntegralSelf-stripUnitwithLiner Takeup RotatingMediaSupplyHub 3-inchAdapterforMediaSupplyHub Cutter ShortSideDoor LongSideDoor LongSideDoorwith8-inchMegatop LabelTakenSensorOption RS-232CableOption ParallelInterfaceCable ParallelInterfaceBoardOption EasyLANEthernetInterface EasyLANWirelessInterface CompactFlashCards Note1:Themaximumprintlengthisalsorestrictedbythe amountoffreeSDRAMmemory. Note2:Dependingonmodel,theprintermaybedeliveredwith oneofthreetypesofdoors.

  • Page 130: Media Specifications

    Media Specifications Thisappendixspecifiesthephysicalmeasuresforvarioustypesof media. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 131: Mediarollsize

    Chapter B — Media Specifications Media Roll Size Core Diameter(A),standard:38-40mm(1.5inches),withadapter: 76.2mm(3inches) Width:Mustnotprotrudeoutsidethemedia. Themediamustbewounduponthecoreinsuchawaythatthe printercanpulltheendfree. Media Diameter: ·Position1 ·Position2 ·Position3 Maximum:114.3mm/4.50inches Minimum(standard):25mm/1.00inches Minimum(Quick-Load):40mm/1.57inches...

  • Page 132: Media

    Therecommendedmediathicknessis175μm(7mils)withthe standardprintheador220μm(8.7mils)withthespecialthick mediaprinthead.Ifthickermediaisused,printqualitymaybe reduced.Mediastiffnessmustbebalancedagainstthicknessto maintainprintquality.Mediarollstobeloadedinsidetheprinter shouldbewoundwiththeprintablesidefacingoutwards. Themediasupplymustnotbeexposedtodust,sand,orgrit.Any hardparticles,howeversmall,candamagetheprinthead. Media Self-Adhesive Strip (Continuous Stock) (a)ExternalMediaWidth (includingliner) Maximum:114.3mm(4.5 inches) Minimum(standard):25mm (1.00inches) Minimum(narrowQuick- Load):40mm(1.57inches) Minimum(wideQuick-Load): SELF-ADHESIVE STRIP (b)LinerWidth Thelinermustnotextendmore thanatotalof1.6mm(0.06 inch)pasttheedgeoftheface materialandshouldprotrude equallyonbothsides. (c)InternalMediaWidth(excludingbacking) Maximum:112.7mm(4.43inches) Minimum:23.8mm(0.94inches) MediaTypeSetup:ContinuousStock EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 133: Self-Adhesivelabels(Gapstock)

    Chapter B — Media Specifications Self-Adhesive Labels (Gap Stock) SELF-ADHESIVE LABELS...
  • Page 134 Quick-Load): 80mm(3.15inches) (b)LinerWidth Thelinermustnotextend (d)LabelLength Minimum:8mm(0.32inches) Maximum:6,143mm(241inches),providedthatthereisa sufficientamountoffreeSDRAMmemory Underidealcircumstances,aminimumlabellengthof4mm (0.16inches)couldbeused.Itrequiresthatthesumofthelabel length(d)andthelabelgap(e)islargerthan7mm(0.28inches), thatbatchprintingisused,andthatnopullbackofthemediais performed.Intermecdoesnotguaranteethatsuchshortlabels willwork;itisuptotheusertotestit.

  • Page 135: Non-Adhesivestrip(Continuousstock)

    Chapter B — Media Specifications (e)LabelGap Recommended:3.0mm(0.12inches) Minimum:1.20mm(0.05inches) Maximum:21.3mm(0.83inches) TheLabelStopSensormustbeabletodetecttheextremefront edgesofthelabels.Formoreinformation,see“Adjustingthe LabelStopSensor”onpage101. MediaTypeSetup:GapStock Non-Adhesive Strip (Continuous Stock) (a)MediaWidth Maximum:114.3mm(4.5inches) Minimum(standard):25mm(1.00 inches) Minimum(narrowQuick-Load):40 mm(1.57inches) Minimum(wideQuick-Load):80 mm(3.15inches) NON-ADHESIVE STRIP MediaTypeSetup:ContinuousStock EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 136: Ticketswithgaps(Gapstock)

    Chapter B — Media Specifications Tickets With Gaps (Gap Stock) willwork;itisuptotheusertotestit. (c)LSSDetectionPosition:Fivepositions,see“LabelTaken Sensor”onpage71. (d)DetectionLength Thelengthofthedetectionslit(excludingcornerradii)mustbea minimumof2.5mm(0.10inches)toeitherside(rightorleft)of thelabelstopsensordetectionposition. (e)DetectionHeight Recommended:1.6mm(0.06inches) Minimum:1.27mm(0.05inches) Maximum:21.3mm(0.83inches)

  • Page 137: Ticketswithblackmark(Markstock)

    Chapter B — Media Specifications MediaTypeSetup:GapStock Note:Handleperforatedmediacarefullytoavoidripsorbreaksalong theperforations.Brokenorrippedperforations,particularlyatthe edges,maycausethemediatobreakormisfeedduringprinting. Tickets With Black Mark (Mark Stock) Note:Preprintthatmayinterferewiththedetectionoftheblackmark shouldbeavoided. Note:Theblackmarkshouldbenon-reflectivecarbonblackona whitishbackground. Minimum:20.0mm(0.8inches) TICKETS WITH MARKS...
  • Page 138 FEED DIRECTION (e)BlackMarkLength Common:12.5mm(0.5inches) Minimum:5.0mm(0.20inches) Maximum:21.3mm(0.83inches) EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 139 Chapter B — Media Specifications (f)BlackMarkY-Position Theblackmarkshouldbeasclosetothefrontedgeoftheticket aspossible,eitheronthetoporonthebackofthemedia. MediaTypeSetup:MarkStock Note:Handleperforatedmediacarefullytoavoidripsorbreaksalong theperforations.Brokenorrippedperforations,particularlyatthe edges,maycausethemediatobreakormisfeedduringprinting.

  • Page 140: Rs-232Interface

    Interfaces Thisappendixdescribestheinterfaceconnectorsfoundonthe printer’srearplate.Itcoversthefollowingtopics: ·RS-232interface ·Optionalinterfaces EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)

  • Page 141: Protocolforthedefaultsetup

    Chapter C — Interfaces RS-232 Interface Protocol For The Default Setup Tochangetheinterfacesettings,seeChapter5,“SettingUpthe Printer”onpage49 Baudrate:9600 Characterlength:8bits Parity:None Stopbits:1 RTS/CTS:Disabled ENQ/ACK:Disabled XON/XOFF:Disabled(bothways) NewLine:CR/LF RS-232 SIgnals On Printer’s Serial Port DB-9...

  • Page 143: Interfacecable

    Chapter C — Interfaces *Theexternal+5Vislimitedto500mAandisautomatically switchedoffatoverload. Interface Cable Computerend:Dependsoncomputermodel Printerend:DB-9plug Optional Interfaces TheprintercanoptionallybefittedwithanIEEE1284Parallel InterfaceBoardattheright-handsideoftheprinter’srearplate. TheprintercanalsobefittedwithoneofthefollowingEasyLAN interfaceboardsforconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN). ·EasyLANEthernetInterface ·EasyLANWirelessInterface IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Board Parallel interface connector EasyLAN Ethernet Interface RJ-45 EasyLAN connector EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 144 Chapter C — Interfaces EasyLAN Wireless Interface EasyLAN antenna...
  • Page 145 Media Sensitivity Number ThisappendixdescribeshowtodeterminethecorrectMedia SensitivityNumber(MSN)forvarioustypesofdirectthermal mediaorthermaltransferribbon.Italsoincludesinstructionson howtodeterminetheprinter’scurrentmediasensitivitysetting andhowtoadjustit. EasyCoder PF4i User ’ s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 146 Chapter D — Media Sensitivity Number About the Media Sensitivity Number (MSN) Themediasensitivitynumber(MSN)specifiestheamountof heattheprintheadneedstoimagealabel.Theamountofheat requiredisuniqueduetodifferentchemistriesand manufacturingprocesses.Settingthemediasensitivitycorrectly optimizesbothprintqualityandprintspeed. IntermechasdeterminedMSNsthatproducethehighestpossible printqualityforIntermecmediaandribboncombinationson Intermecprinters. Determining Current Media Sensitivity Setting YoucanuseSetupmodetoprintoutaconfigurationlabelthat includestheprinter’scurrentmediasensitivitysetting.For instructions,see“Test/Service”onpage64. Bydefault,theMSNfordirectthermalmediais420and567for thermaltransfermedia. Changing the Current Media Sensitivity Setting UsetheSetupMode,PrintSet,third-partysoftware,orthe Intermecprinterlanguage(IPL)commandsettochangethe printer’smediasensitivitynumber.Thefollowingexamplesets theMSNto567usingtheIPLcommandset. To set the sensitivity rating 1Findthethree-digitsensitivityrating.
  • Page 147 EasyCoder PF4i User’s Guide (IPL Version)
  • Page 148 Chapter D — Media Sensitivity Number Determining the MSN for Intermec-Approved Media Ribbons Todetermineanexactmediasensitivitynumber,obtainthepart numberofyourmediaand/orribbonandcall1-800-755-5505, press1andthen1.Thepartnumbermaybeprintedonthe outsideoftheboxcarton. Boththethermaltransfermediaandribbonhaveasensitivity number.TodeterminetheMSN,combinethedigits.Notethat “combine”doesnotmean“add”. Media or Ribbon Thermaltransfermedia56* Thermaltransferribbon5*7 number. Determining the MSN for Other Media and Ribbons IfyouarenotusingIntermec-approvedmediaandribbon,you canstillachievegoodprintqualitybysettinganapproximate mediasensitivitynumber. Ifyourmediaisnotlistedinthetablebelow,butasimilarmedia is,usetheapproximatesensitivitylevellistedinthefirstcolumn toachieveacceptableprintquality.Forexample:800,700,100.

  • Page 150: Media Sensitivity Number

    Chapter D — Media Sensitivity Number Media Sensitivity Numbers for Intermec-Approved Media and Ribbons MSNsforpopularIntermec-approvedmediaandribbons. Direct Thermal Media Sensitivity Settings Sensitivity Level 400SeriesMediumSensitivity 100SeriesLowSensitivity Thermal Transfer Media and Ribbon Sensitivity Settings Sensitivity Level 800SeriesHighSensitivity(Paper)864 600SeriesMediumSensitivity (Synthetic) 500SeriesMediumSensitivity (Paper) 300SeriesLowSensitivity (Synthetic)
  • Page 151 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com EasyCoder PF4i Bar Code Label Printer *934-027-001* P/N 934-027-001...

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