Page 1 Service Manual EasyCoder PX4i and EasyCoder PX6i Bar Code Label Printers Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 2 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, repro- duced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rear Plate .........................33 Media Supply Internal Supply ......................36 Paper Sensor ......................39 Three-inch Adapters ....................40 Media Roll Retainer ....................41 Fan-Fold Guides .......................42 Label Slack Absorber Description ......................46 Dismantling ......................47 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 4 Electronics Compartment 11.1 Introduction ......................126 11.2 Accessing the Electronics Compartment ..............126 11.3 Main Parts ......................127 Power Supply 13.1 Description ......................130 13.2 Replacements ......................133 13.3 Components ......................134 13.4 Schematics ......................136 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 5 17.13 Printing Troubles ....................234 17.14 Transfer Ribbon Troubles ..................238 17.15 Liner Takeup Troubles ................... 240 17.16 Memory Card Troubles ..................241 17.17 Paper Cutter Troubles .................... 242 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 6 Setup Mode Overviews (IPL) ....................256 Firmware Upgrading Introduction........................262 General Principles ......................262 Upgrading From a Memory Card ..................263 Upgrading From the Host ....................265 Measuring the Break Torque Measuring the Brake Torque .....................270 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 7: Before You Begin
Safety Summary Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cau- tions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
Page 8: Global Services And Support
Intermec web site, click Contact. Who Should Read This Document? This Service Manual provides you with in-depth information about the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers and how to maintain, repair, and trou- bleshoot them. It is primarily intended for authorized service technicians. Related Documents The Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com...
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction This Service Manual is intended to facilitate installation, troubleshoot- ing and repair of the Intermec EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers in the versions delivered at the date of publishing. Thus, all information on the Intermec Fingerprint (FP) ﬁ rmware is based on version 8.30 and informa- tion on the Intermec Programming Language (IPL) is based on version 2.30.
Page 10 Before You Begin EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 11: Models And Options
Models and Options This chapter describes how to identify the various models in the EasyCoder PX4/6i-series of printers, provides comprehensive technical speciﬁ cations, and gives all important measurements. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 12: Identiﬁ Cation
Fingerprint printers have 23 keys or a full alphanumeric keyboard and IPL printers have 8 keys (see Chapter 2). EasyCoder PX4i has a maximum print width of 112 mm (4.4 in). EasyCoder PX6i has a maximum print width of 167.4 mm (6.59 in).
Page 13 The printer can use any 90 to 265 VAC, 45 to 65Hz voltage. The switched power supply eliminates the need for any manual voltage selector. Machine label EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 14 Chapter 1 — Models and Options Options for EasyCoder PX4i The EasyCoder PX4i can be ﬁ tted with a number of options: • Label Taken Sensor (see Chapter 10) • Integral Liner/Batch Takeup Unit (see Chapter 9) • 3-inch Adapter (for media supply hub) (see Chapter 5) •...
Page 15 (see Chapter 16) • EasyLAN interface (Ethernet or Wireless) (see Chapter 16) EasyLAN antenna 3-inch adapters (included) Fan-fold guide Alphanumeric keyboard (Fingerprint only) Label taken sensor Cutter Liner takeup unit EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 16 Provision for Ether- net connector Provision for one or two interface boards (only the left slot used with IPL) Wand interface (not used with IPL) Serial Port (RS-232) USB Port EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 17 Use the VERSION$ function to check version of the Intermec Fingerprint ﬁ rmware. You can read the setup in the Setup Mode or using Intermec Shell, which also allows you to print test labels containing the present setup values. To enter Shell if a custom-made autoexec-ﬁ...
Page 18: Easycoder Px4I Speciﬁ Cations
Electronics Microprocessor 32 bit RISC On-board Flash SIMMs 2 sockets for 4MB or 8MB each Std. 1 x 4MB On-board SDRAM SIMM 1 socket for 16MB (Std. 16MB) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 19 /. Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic fonts according to Unicode standard are included. /. Factory installed option /. Field-installable kit. Installation should be performed by a service technician. /. Operator-installable option. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 20: Easycoder Px6I Speciﬁ Cations
Electronics Microprocessor 32 bit RISC On-board Flash SIMMs 2 sockets for 4MB or 8MB each Std. 1 x 4MB On-board SDRAM SIMM 1 socket for 16MB (Std. 16MB) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 21 /. Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic fonts according to Unicode standard are included. /. Factory installed option /. Field-installable kit. Installation should be performed by a service technician. /. Operator-installable option. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 22: Measures Easycoder Px4I
An optional paper cutter increases the printer’s total length by 28 mm (1.1 inches). At least 90 mm (3.5 inches) of free space behind the printer is required for the connectors, and for inserting and removing a memory card. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 23: Measures Easycoder Px6I
An optional paper cutter increases the printer’s total length by 28 mm (1.1 inches). At least 90 mm (3.5 inches) of free space behind the printer is required for the connectors, and for inserting and removing a memory card. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 24 Chapter 1 — Models and Options EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 25: Front And Keyboard
Front and Keyboard This chapter describes the keyboard and display ﬁ tted at the front of the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers in both Fingerprint and IPL versions, the only differences being the designation on the overlay and the width of the front moulding.
Page 26: Front
At the top part of the front moulding, there is a cavity for the keyboard/ display assy. This assembly is afﬁ xed using two 2 mm hexagon grub screws underneath the keyboard part of the front moulding. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 27: Keyboard/Display
The membrane switch keyboard is connected to P2 on the console pcb. via a semi-transparent cable running through a slot in the plate. Console pcb. Keyboard plate Membrane-switch keyboard Overlay (5 types) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 28 Use isopropyl alcohol to remove any adhesive residue. There are three types of overlay for each printer model: EasyCoder PX4i Fingerprint version EasyCoder PX4i Fingerprint version, Alphanumeric keyboard (option) EasyCoder PX4i IPL version EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 29 Chapter 2 — Front and Keyboard EasyCoder PX6i Fingerprint version EasyCoder PX6i Fingerprint version, Alphanumeric keyboard (option) EasyCoder PX6i IPL version EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 30 Shift key, that provides a dual functionality to each of the other keys. The keys have ﬁ xed functions in the immediate and setup modes, but can also be assigned various functions in Intermec Fingerprint programs. In IPL, the keys are not user-programmable.
Page 31: Console Pcb
The center LED (marked “Status”) is solid green (OK), ﬂ ashing green (communicating) or solid red (error). The right-hand LED (Intermec Readiness Indicator) is solid blue, ﬂ ashing blue, or off which indicates the readiness of the printer to work as a part of a network solution (see the User’s Guide).
Page 32 Chapter 2 — Front and Keyboard 1-971653-30 Console pcb, Component Side 1-971653-30 Console pcb, Soldering Side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 33 Chapter 2 — Front and Keyboard 1-971653-30 Console pcb, Schematics EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 34 Chapter 2 — Front and Keyboard EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 35: Covers And Doors
Covers and Doors This chapter describes the covers and doors on the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers. It covers the following topics: • The right-hand door, that is, the doors that cover the print mechanism and media compartment. • The front door, that protects the front of the print mechanism.
Page 36: Right-Hand Door
Magnetic lock Label Hinges Illustration shows the right-hand door of an EasyCoder PX4i. The door of the EasyCoder PX6i has a wider top part. Adjustment The hinges can be adjusted using two pairs of #T10 Torx screws visible on the outside. Possibly, the other parts of the hinges, which are ﬁ tted to the bottom plate, may require adjustment too.
Page 37: Front Door
Alignment is performed in the same way as the right-hand door, see the previous page. The front hatch can be removed by pushing it to the left when open (illustration shows an EasyCoder PX4i). EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 38: Left-Hand Cover
#T10 Torx screws (x4) #T10 Torx screws (x4) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 39: Chassis
Chassis This chapter describes the center section, bottom plate, rear plate, hinges, and rubber feet, of the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 40: Description
Rear plate • The bottom plate • The rear plate Center section Hinges Hinges (front door or cutter) Bottom plate Hinges Rubber foot (x4) (right-hand door) EasyCoder PX4i EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 41 Chapter 4 — Chassis The main differences between the chassis of EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i are the widths of the bottom plate and the rear plate. Rear plate Center section Hinges Bottom plate (front door Rubber foot (x4) Hinges or cutter)
Page 42: Center Section
The two keyholes must not be used to bolt the printer to a frame, or the bottom plate may be bent. These holes are intended for ﬁ xtures during manufacturing. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 43: Rear Plate
CompactFlash memory card slot Bar code wand Interface (not used with IPL) AC power cord receptacle RS-232 serial interface USB interface Upper external media intake Lower external media intake Machine label EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 44 Chapter 4 — Chassis EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 45: Media Supply
This chapter explains the rotating media supply hub with the 3-inch adapter, the media roll retainer, and the paper sensor. Finally, it describes how an external media supply can be used in an EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printer ﬁ tted with a fan-fold guide.
Page 46: Internal Supply
205 mm (8 inches). Maximum width is 120 mm (4.72 inches) for EasyCoder PX4i and 170 mm (6.69 inches) for EasyCoder PX6i. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 47 Chapter 5 — Media Supply Paper sensor Unwind unit Hub modules Guide plate EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 48 (4 in EasyCoder PX4i, Plate 5 in EasyCoder PX6i) Disc Felt Pad Shaft Nylon disc (short in EasyCoder PX4i, long in EasyCoder PX6i) Spring Washer #T20 Torx screw EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 49: Paper Sensor
• Remove the single #T10 Torx screw that holds the sensor to the center section. • Carefully pull out the sensor and its cable through the hole in the center section. • Install a new sensor assembly in reverse order. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 50: Three-Inch Adapters
76 mm (3 inches) cores. EasyCoder PX4i has one adapter and EasyCoder PX6i has two. Each adapter is locked using a #T20 Torx screw. Be careful not to let the screw hit the leaf springs or the cams of the hub modules.
Page 51: Media Roll Retainer
An optional media roll retainer can be pressed on the hub package (but not on the adapter) of an EasyCoder PX4i in order to hold large media rolls and to prevent the media from getting misaligned on the roll. The...
Page 52: Fan-Fold Guides
5.5 Fan-Fold Guides Description Instead of an internal media roll, the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers can also use media from an external supply, for example an external roll or a stack of fan-folded tickets. The media is inserted into the printer through either the upper or lower slot in rear plate.
Page 53 The bracket with the two guides can be ﬁ tted either at the upper or lower slot in the rear plate, depending on how the media supply is located in relation to the printer. The principles are the same for EasyCoder PX4i and EasyCoder PX6i.
Page 54 Note: If the printer is to be permanently used with an external media supply only, the entire internal media supply unit could easily be removed (see Chapter 5.1). EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 55: Label Slack Absorber
Label Slack Absorber This chapter describes the label slack absorber ﬁ tted as standard in the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers. It covers the following topics: • Description • Dismantling EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 56: Description
(see Chapter 5). Slack absorber Edge guide EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 57: Dismantling
The shaft should be screwed into the ﬂ ange with a tightening torque of 5 Nm. EasyCoder PX4i #T20 Torx screws (2x) Flange Torsion spring #T10 Torx screw Spacer #T10 Torx screw Grip (green) Edge guide (green) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 58 Chapter 6 — Label Slack Absorber EasyCoder PX6i #T20 Torx screws (2x) Flange Torsion spring #T10 Torx screw Spacer #T10 Torx screw Grip (green) Edge guide (green) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 59: Transfer Ribbon Mechanism
Transfer Ribbon Mechanism This chapter describes the mechanism that drives the thermal transfer ribbon in the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printer. It covers the following topics: • Description • Ribbon supply unit • Ribbon rewind unit • Ribbon sensor EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 60: Description
Chapter 7 — Transfer Ribbon Mechanism 7.1 Description The thermal transfer ribbon mechanism is standard in EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i. The mechanism consists of three main parts: • Ribbon supply unit (see Chapter 7.2) • Ribbon rewind unit (see Chapter 7.3) •...
Page 61: Ribbon Supply Unit
7.2 Ribbon Supply Unit Description The ribbon supply unit is the same for EasyCoder PX4i and EasyCoder PX6i with the exception of the strength of the spring in the spring brake. It is used to accommodate the fresh supply of thermal transfer ribbon. For optimum printout quality and trouble-free operation, only original transfer ribbon from Intermec should be used.
Page 62 Grub screw Brake sleeve Torque spring (diﬀ ers between models) Grub screw Locking washer Locking washer Ball bearing Fixing ring Flange Ball bearing Shaft Grooves Code disc Pivot assy. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 63 Chapter 7 — Transfer Ribbon Mechanism Replacement The unit is attached to the center section by two #T20 Torx screws inserted from the media compartment side. #T20 Torx screw #T20 Torx screw EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 64: Ribbon Rewind Unit
7.3 Ribbon Rewind Unit Description The ribbon rewind unit is the same for EasyCoder PX4i and EasyCoder PX6i. It pulls the transfer ribbon around the printhead and winds it up on a cardboard core. The unit is driven via a belt by the same stepper motor that drives the platen roller.
Page 65 Timing belt pulley Flange Torque spring Bobbin Brake sleeve Slide bearing Bobbin plate Locking washers (x3) Grub screw Flange Ball bearing Shaft Ball bearing Slide bearing Slide bearing EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 66 • Adjust the tension of the belt as described in Chapter 8.5. • Tighten the screws. Belt Pulley (hidden) Washer & #T20 Torx screw #T20 Torx screw EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 67: Ribbon Sensor
• Disconnect the sensor’s cable from J56 on the CPU board. • Remove the #T10 Torx screw that holds the sensor to the center section. • Install a replacement sensor unit in reverse order. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 68 80 sets the ribbon sensor to 0. Default value: 0 The ribbon low sensor can also be set using an IPL command: <STX><SI>kn<ETX> There is no facility for adjusting the sensitivity of the ribbon sensor in IPL. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 69: Print Unit
Print Unit This chapter describes the print unit of the EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printer and explains how to adjust the various functions and replace part subject to wear. It covers the following topics: • Description • Platen roller • Stepper motor •...
Page 70: Description
7.3) and optional liner/batch takeup unit (see Chapter 9). EasyCoder PX4i Provision for liner/batch takeup unit Ribbon rewind unit Print unit EasyCoder PX6i Ribbon rewind unit Provision for liner takeup unit Print unit EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 71 (ﬁ tted underneath the platen roller) is either idle or driven by a belt to the optional liner/batch takeup stepper motor. These belts have to be removed before the print unit can be pulled out. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 72 Chapter 8 — Print Unit EasyCoder PX4i The parts of the EasyCoder PX4i print unit, as seen from the media compartment side of the center section, are illustrated below. Cables are excluded. Pressure arm Stepper motor Belt to ribbon rewind unit...
Page 73 Belt to ribbon rewind unit Printhead position adjustment Pulleys Printhead pressure adjustment Printhead lift lever Platen roller Edge guide Tear bar Liner drive roller LSS adjustment Printhead with screw bracket EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 74 The idle pulley ﬁ tted to the center section and the ribbon rewind unit are not included. Note that many of the parts illustrated here are not available as separate spare parts, but must be bought as ready-assembled units. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 75 The idle pulley ﬁ tted to the center section and the ribbon rewind unit are not included. Note that many of the parts illustrated here are not available as separate spare parts, but must be bought as ready-assembled units. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 76 Chapter 8 — Print Unit The parts of the print mechanism ﬁ tted inside the electronics compart- ment in an EasyCoder PX4i printer are illustrated below. CPU board Driver board Ribbon rewind unit Idle roller Pulley & belt (liner drive roller) Pulley &...
Page 77: Platen Roller
• Adjust the tension of the belts as described in Chapter 8.4 and put back the cover. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 78 Stepper motor #T20 Torx screw Belt to platen roller Pulley Ball bearing Plastic bearing Spacer Platen roller Spacer Plastic bearing Ball bearing Bracket #T20 Torx screw EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 79 Stepper motor #T20 Torx screw Belt to platen roller Pulley Ball bearing Plastic bearing Spacer Bracket Platen roller Ball bearing Plastic bearing Bracket #T20 Torx screw EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 80: Stepper Motor
(P10). • Adjust the tension of the belts as described in Chapter 8.4 and put back the cover. Refer to illustration on the next page! EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 81 Idle roller with shaft (ﬁ tted to center section) Ribbon assist roller pulley Bracket (do not remove!) Platen roller belt Platen roller pulley Inner print unit gable EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 82: Belts
• Adjust the tension of the belts as described later in this chapter and put back the cover. Refer to illustration on the next page! EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 83 Chapter 8 — Print Unit #T20 Torx screws (×2) Ribbon rewind unit and Stepper motor ribbon assist roller belt Ribbon rewind unit Platen roller belt EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 84 ﬂ ex just a little when you press it with your ﬁ nger. #T20 Torx screw #T20 Torx screw Stepper motor pulley Stepper motor Belt Platen roller pulley EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 85 #T20 Torx screw inside media compartment Ribbon rewind unit pulley Idler roller Ribbon assist #T20 Torx screw roller pulley inside media compartment Belt Stepper motor pulley Stepper motor EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 86: Label Stop Sensor
150% of the set ticket length, a “next- label-not-found” condition is assumed. If a renewed print operation gives the same result, an “out-of-paper” condition is assumed. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 87 (Fingerprint) or by pressing the <Feed/ Pause> key (IPL). • Make sure that there is a label—not a gap or mark—at the LSS. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 88 - Does the liner have too little transparency? - Does the LSS work with another type of media? (Remember to change the Media Type setup and perform a new testfeed.) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 89 • Performing a TESTFEED by simultaneously pressing the “Shift” and “Feed” keys on the printer’s built-in keyboard. • Selecting the TESTFEED option in Intermec Shell. • Selecting the TESTFEED option in the Setup Mode. • Executing a TESTFEED statement in a Fingerprint program.
Page 90 Chapter 8 — Print Unit The label stop sensor/black mark sensor can be turned off for a speciﬁ ed amount of media feed using the LBLCOND statement, see Intermec Fin- gerprint v8.xx Programmer’s Reference Manual. IPL only The sensitivity of the LSS is conﬁ gured at startup. To force adjustment of the sensitivity (corresponding to a TESTFEED in Fingerprint), raise and close the printhead and then press the <Feed/Pause>...
Page 91 Do not use any other type of chemicals. Blow the sensors free from dust. Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly ﬂ ammable, moderately toxic, and mildly irritating substance. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 92 Note! The snap-lock is fragile. • Remove the two #TX8 Torx screws that hold the defective sensor and replace it. LSS bracket Upper sensor Lower sensor Snap-lock Carriage EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 93 • Put back the guide plates, the electronics compartment cover, and the power cord. • Adjust the lateral position of the LSS. Connect to J55 on CPU board Connect to J54 on CPU board Inner notch Outer notch Snap-Lock EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 94: Printhead
The thermal transfer method makes it possible to use a wide range of face materials for printing, for example papers, boards, plastics, foils, etc. However, an original transfer ribbon from Intermec should always be used. Information on how to switch between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing is provided in the User’s Guide.
Page 95 Label “Finger” Printhead ribbon break shaft Printhead Illustration shows the printhead of an EasyCoder PX4i. The printhead of EasyCoder PX6i looks in principle the same but is wider. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 96 Chapter 8 — Print Unit Print Window PX4i The EasyCoder PX4i has an 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) printhead or, in the Fingerprint version only, an 11.81 dots/mm (300 dpi) printhead. 8 dots/mm Printhead Density 8 dots/mm (203.2 dots per inch) Print width 112 mm (4.4 inches)
Page 97 11.81 dots/mm Printhead (not IPL) Density 11.81 dots/mm (300 dots per inch) Print width 112 mm (4.4 inches) Number of dots 1322 Dot size 0.085 mm (3.33 mils) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 98 Fingerprint version only, an 11.81 dots/mm (300 dpi) printhead. 8 dots/mm Printhead Density 8 dots/mm (203.2 dots per inch) Print width 167.4 mm (6.59 inches) Number of dots 1344 Dot size 0.125 mm (4.92 mils) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 99 11.81 dots/mm Printhead (not IPL) Density 11.81 dots/mm (300 dots per inch) Print width 167.4 mm (6.59 inches) Number of dots 1984 Dot size 0.085 mm (3.33 mils) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 100: Replacing The Printhead
• Load media and, if so required, transfer ribbon again. Refer to the illustrations on the next page! Detailed step-by-step illustra- tions can be found in the User's Guide, Chapter “Maintenance.” EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 101 Chapter 8 — Print Unit EasyCoder PX4i EasyCoder PX6i EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 102 • Follow the Intermec’s recommendations regarding Paper Type or Media Sensitivity setup. Too much energy to the printhead will wear it out rapidly.
Page 103: Headlift Sensor
Error LED goes out, which indicates the correct position. • Tighten the screw and check that the arm runs freely inside the fork- shaped sensor. • Put back the cover. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 104 1000 BREAK 1 OFF 1010 In IPL, check that the sensor is properly adjusted using the Label Path Open Sensor Value command (<STX>L<ETX>), see IPL Programming, Reference Manual. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 105 J58 (marked “HEADLIFT”) on the CPU board. • In Fingerprint, check that the sensor works properly using a PRSTAT statement, see Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Programmer’s Reference Manual. • In IPL, check that the sensor works properly using the Label Path Open Sensor Value command (<STX>L<ETX>), see IPL Programming, Refer-...
Page 106: Headlift Mechanism
ﬁ xed alignment in the other two dimensions. Return spring Headlift shaft Sensor arm Pressure adjuster Linkage Headlift arm Eccenter Printhead pressure Printhead lift lever grub screw (factory-adjustment) EasyCoder PX4i EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 107 Chapter 8 — Print Unit Return spring Sensor arm Headlift shaft Pressure adjuster Headlift sensor Linkage Headlift arm Printhead lift lever Printhead pressure grub screw (factory-adjustment) EasyCoder PX6i EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 108: Printhead Pressure Adjustment
1 kp to a total of 5 kp (49.0 N). • Fine-adjust using test labels and the trial-and-error method (if necessary after having loaded the transfer ribbon again). Refer to the illustrations on the next page! EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 109 Chapter 8 — Print Unit Adjustment knob (green) EasyCoder PX4i Adjustment knob (green) EasyCoder PX6i EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 110: Ribbon Assist Roller
• When you are satisﬁ ed that the problem is cleared, tighten the locking screw and test again by printing several more labels. Readjust if neces- sary. Refer to the illustrations on the next page! EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 111 #T20 Torx locking screw #T20 Torx screwdriver EasyCoder PX6i Ribbon assist roller #T20 Torx locking screw #T20 Torx screwdriver Wrinkling Turn Screwdriver Inner side Counterclockwise Outer side Clockwise EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 112: Media Feed Principles
Start and Stop Adjust values simply by calculation. Use the measurements given in this chapter to calculate rough starting points and use the trial-and-error method to ﬁ nd values that give the desired result. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 113 If the black mark is placed further down the media, this must be compensated for by a negative Stop Adjust setting. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 114 Label Rest Point parameter in the Setup Mode (See Appendix A, Setup/Media/Lbl Rest Point) or an <STX><SI>fn<ETX> command. The type of detection is decided by the Media Type parameter in the Setup Mode (See Appendix A, Setup→Media→Media Type). EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 115: Liner Takeup Kit
Liner Takeup Kit This chapter describes the optional liner takeup unit and covers the follow- ing topics: • Description • Main parts • Liner/batch takeup unit EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 116: Description
• A liner/batch takeup unit that takes up the spent liner or the printed media to be rewound for later use. • A guide plate (EasyCoder PX4i only) that replaces the tear bar when labels or other types of printed media are wound up internally (see below).
Page 117 The liner takeup unit can accommodate the liner from a full roll of labels. EasyCoder PX4i; Batch Takeup Operation The batch takeup unit can accommodate approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of a full label roll depending on media thickness. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 118 Chapter 9 — Liner Takeup Kit EasyCoder PX6i; Peel-Off (Self-strip) Operation The liner takeup unit can accommodate the liner from a full roll of labels. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 119: Main Parts
The stepper motor is connected to P11 on the driver board, see Chapter EasyCoder PX4i Stepper motor Motor support plate Belt to liner/batch takeup unit Belt to liner drive roller Tension roller Liner/batch takeup unit Brace Break shaft EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 120 Chapter 9 — Liner Takeup Kit EasyCoder PX6i Stepper motor Motor support plate Belt to liner takeup unit Belt to liner drive roller Tension roller Liner takeup unit Break shaft Brace EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 121: Liner/Batch Takeup Unit
Snap ring Snap ring Bobbin gable Bearing Pulley Bearing Bearing #T10 Torx screws (x2) Flange Spring Bobbin Brake sleeve Shaft Snap ring Bobbin plate Spring brake assy. Bearing EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 122 Snap ring Pulley Snap ring Bearing Bearing Bobbin gable Bobbin plate Bearing #T10 Torx screws (x2) Flange Spring Brake sleeve Snap ring Bobbin Shaft Bearing Spring brake assy. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 123: Label Taken Sensor
Label Taken Sensor This chapter describes the optional label taken sensor and covers the fol- lowing topics: • Description • Installation • Activating the LTS • Adjustment EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 124: Description
The point of detection of the LTS is situated 10 mm (0.39 inches) outside the inner edge of the media path and 22 mm (0.87 inches) in front of the dot line on the printhead. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 125: Installation
• Connect the cable to J53 on the CPU board. Be careful so the cable does not interfere with any moving mechanical parts or the transfer ribbon. • Put back the left-hand cover, connect the power cord and switch on the power. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 126: Activating The Lts
Fingerprint The sensitivity can be adjusted in the Setup Mode (see Appendix A), or by using setup ﬁ les or setup strings (see Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Program- mer’s Reference Manual). In the Setup Mode, the LTS setup options are only displayed if an optional label taken sensor is installed in the printer.
Page 127: Paper Cutter
Paper Cutter This chapter describes the optional paper cutters for EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i. The chapter covers the following topics: • Description • Installation • Controlling the cutter • Media load • Servicing • Spring replacement EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 128: Description
Chapter 11 — Paper Cutter 11.1 Description The EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i can easily be ﬁ tted with an optional cutter unless the printer is not already ﬁ tted with an label taken sensor (see Chapter 10). The cutter unit is ﬁ tted on the same hinges as the front door, which it replaces, and is connected by a single cable to the DIN-connector on the printer’s front.
Page 129: Installation
• Remove the door completely. • If the printer is ﬁ tted with a label taken sensor (LTS), it has to be removed before the cutter can be ﬁ tted, see Chapter 10. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 130 Check that the printhead is lowered and switch on the power. Now the printer is ready for operation. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 131 Chapter 11 — Paper Cutter Hinge Guide plates (insert media between the plates) Hinge EasyCoder PX4i Cutter Hinge Guide plates (insert media between the plates) Hinge EasyCoder PX6i Cutter EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 132: Controlling The Cutter
Chapter 11 — Paper Cutter 11.3 Controlling the Cutter Fingerprint The cutter is activated by CUT or CUT ON statements, see the Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, or the Intermec Direct Protocol v8.xx manuals. Applica- tion programs may have related facilities for operating the cutter.
Page 133: Servicing
IPL reports if the cutter has failed to return to home position by display- ing the message “Open&shut cutter.” Follow that instruction. If the error persists, clean the shears from adhesive residue and check the microswitch. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 134: Spring Replacement
• Remove the right-hand gable of the cutter mechanism (two #T20 Torx screws + three Posidrive screws). • Replace the spring and assemble in reverse order, making sure to put back all the washers. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 135: Electronics Compartment
Before starting to work inside the electronics compartment, take stan- dard precautions for avoiding electrostatic discharges. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 136: Introduction
12.2 Accessing the Electronics Compartment To gain access to the electronics compartment, remove the left-hand cover as described in Chapter 3.3. #T10 Torx screws (x4) #T10 Torx screws (x4) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 137: Main Parts
Chapter 12 — Electronics Compartment 12.3 Main Parts This is what you may see when you remove the front/left-hand cover from an EasyCoder PX4i or PX6i printer. Power supply Optional EasyLAN board Driver board Ribbon rewind unit (behind CPU board) Stepper motor (platen &...
Page 138 Chapter 12 — Electronics Compartment EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 139: Power Supply
Before touching the driver board, take precautions to avoid any electro- static discharges. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 140: Description
Chapter 13 — Power Supply 13.1 Description The Power Supply Unit (PSU) is identical in all EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i-series printers. It is situated inside the electronics compartment between the CPU board and the center section. No attempt to repair this unit is allowed. Never replace a blown fuse, but replace the entire PSU.
Page 141 PSU, because com- ponents may still work but be on the verge of failing. Thus, if a fuse blows, do not attempt repairing the PSU, but replace the entire unit! EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 142 The bracket is ﬁ tted to the center section and rear plate using a total of ﬁ ve #T20 Torx screws. Protection Sheet (shown separately) Bracket On/Oﬀ Switch Label Power cord socket PSU Board Power supply unit (simpliﬁ ed drawing) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 143: Replacements
• Assemble in reverse order. Fit the top screw at the rear plate ﬁ rst. Fit this screw ﬁ rst! #T20 Torx screws (x3) #T20 Torx screws (x2) PSU assy Cables to driver pcb EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 144: Components
Chapter 13 — Power Supply 13.3 Components 1-971632-25 Power Supply Unit; Component side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 145 Chapter 13 — Power Supply 1-971632-25 Power Supply Unit; Soldering side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 146: Schematics
Chapter 13 — Power Supply 13.4 Schematics 1-971632-25 Power Supply Unit; Schematics EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 147: Driver Board
Before touching the driver board, take precautions to avoid any electro- static discharges. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 148: Description
(see Chapter 17.6). • Assemble in reverse order. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 149 Chapter 14 — Driver Board The driver board and its attachment plate come as an assembled spare part. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 150: Components
Chapter 14 — Driver Board 14.3 Components 1-971652-26 Driver Board; Component Side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 151 Chapter 14 — Driver Board 1-971652-26 Driver Board; Soldering Side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 152: Schematics
Chapter 14 — Driver Board 14.4 Schematics 1-971652-26 Driver Board EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 153: Cpu Board
Before touching the CPU board, take precautions to avoid any electro- static discharges. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 154: Description
• A/D converter for sensor adjustment, etc. • Compact Flash memory card expansion • Expansion bus • PCI bus (custom) 1-971630-26 CPU board; Block Diagram (numbers refer to schematics in Chapter 15.7) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 155: Circuits
• Control logic for bar code wand and the electronic key/RTC • I C master • Beeper signal generation • Interface to A/D converter, console, ﬁ nisher, etc. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 156 2048K and the real kernel size to be used in /c. Refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Programmer’s Reference Manual for a complete list of ﬁ les stored in /c and /rom by default. The kernel includes Fingerprint or IPL ﬁ...
Page 157 4MB SIMM 1.8MB 5.8MB 4MB SIMM 8MB SIMM 1.8MB 9.8MB 8MB SIMM – 5.8MB – 5.8MB 8MB SIMM 4MB SIMM 5.8MB 9.8MB 13.8MB 8MB SIMM 8MB SIMM 5.8MB EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 158 Buffer size in kbytes × 2 = Memory requirement in kbytes Example: The number of dots on the 8 dots/mm printhead of an EasyCoder PX4i is 896. “Media; Length” is set to 1500 dots (= 187.5 mm/7.38 inches) [[(896 / 8) + 4) × (1500)] / 1024] × 2 = 340 kbyte total Regardless of memory size there is an absolute print length limit of 32,767 dots (4,095 mm/161.2 inches).
Page 159 (500 bytes) of battery backed-up memory for the devices "lock:" and "stor- age:". The Electronic Key Circuit (J30) contains an integrated lithium bat- tery. Replace only with original Electronic Key Circuits from Intermec. Dispose of used Electronic Key Circuits according to local regulations for lithium batteries.
Page 160: Connections
Console (keyboard, display, and print or feed/pause button) Right side (from top down) Ribbon Low sensor Power from driver board Data to printhead LSS (gap) LSS (black mark) Headlift sensor EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 161: Test Points
DONE High level = U30 programmed, see Chapter 15.5 DEBUG Startup check, see Chapter 15.5 WAND Use an oscilloscope. OK if there is a pulse train when the wand is reading a bar code. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 162: Startup
“OK” or “Fail” is returned on "uart1:". In addition, some other useful information is also returned. Refer to Appendix B for information on how to upgrade the ﬁ rmware. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 163: Components
Chapter 15 — CPU Board 15.6 Components 1-971630-51 CPU Board; Component Side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 164 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-51 CPU Board; Soldering Side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 165: Schematics
Chapter 15 — CPU Board 15.7 Schematics 1-971630-26 CPU Board; Core (Schematics #1) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 166 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; Flash Interfaces (Schematics #2) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 167 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; PSA (Schematics #3) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 168 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; Thermal Printhead Interface (Schematics #4) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 169 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; Internal Interfaces (Schematics #5) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 170 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; External Interfaces (Schematics #6) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 171 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; Power (Schematics #7) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 172 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; Pull-ups (Schematics #8) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 173 Chapter 15 — CPU Board 1-971630-26 CPU Board; Bypass/Decoupling (Schematics #9) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 174: Replacing The Cpu Board
All replacement CPU boards are preprogrammed for the Easy- Coder PF2/4i-series printers, which means that replacement CPU boards always must be reconﬁ gured after being installed in an EasyCoder PX4i or PX6i printer. If the printer feeds out labels in a peculiar way, the CPU board may be conﬁ...
Page 175 • EasyLAN interface boards EasyLAN Ethernet interface EasyLAN Wireless interface The EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i can—in addition to the standard built-in interfaces—also be ﬁ tted with one or two optional interface boards and one EasyLAN interface board. Note: Device designations, such as "uart1:", "usb1:", or "net1:", only apply to Fingerprint, not to IPL.
Page 176: Introduction
To select a speciﬁ c communication port as standard IN and/or standard OUT port, use an Intermec Fingerprint SETSTDIO statement (see Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Programmer’s Reference Manual).
Page 177: Serial Communication Port "Uart1
Chapter 16 — Interfaces 16.2 RS-232 Serial Communication Port ("uart1:") The EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers are always ﬁ tted with one RS- 232 communication port. In Intermec Fingerprint, this port is designated "uart1:" (uart = Universal Asynchronous Receiver and Transmitter.) The circuitry is ﬁ...
Page 178: Usb Interface
Chapter 16 — Interfaces 16.3 USB Interface ("usb1:") The EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers are, as standard, ﬁ tted with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface connector on the CPU board. ("usb1:") The supported USB version is USB 1.1 (also called “USB 2.0 full speed”).
Page 179: Bar Code Wand Interface
For more demanding applications or for reading bar codes other than Code 128, choose a regular bar code scanner from Intermec’s wide product range and connect it to a serial port.
Page 180: Installing An Optional Interface Board
• Attach the ﬂ at cable included in the kit to connector J62 (marked “EXP BOARD”) on the CPU board (see illustration on the next page). • Insert the interface board with the component side facing right, as seen from behind. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 181 RS232: IC11, J2A RS422: IC12, J3, J4 IC10 RS485: IC13, J1, J4* * IF END OF CABLE UARTA IC13 IC11 IC12 EXP BOARD Hexagonal Flat cable spacer (two types) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 182 • Connect the power cord and switch on the power. • In case the interface board provides additional serial communication ports, enter the Setup Mode to set the proper communication param- eters for these ports. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 183 Also make sure that the “legs” of the circuit ﬁ t into the slots in the socket and are not bent. Take ample pre- cautions to protect the board and circuits from electrostatic discharges. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 184: Serial/Industrial Interface Board
16.6 Serial/Industrial Interface Board (Fingerprint only) Description The Serial/Industrial Interface Board is a Fingerprint-only optional device for EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i. It provides these printers with two extra interfaces. The Serial/Industrial Interface kit contains: • One Industrial Interface Board ﬁ tted with straps and circuits for RS-232 •...
Page 185 RS-232 as standard but can be reconﬁ gured for two other types of serial communication by ﬁ tting certain driver circuits and straps. The circuits can be ordered separately from Intermec: • RS-422 isolated, full duplex • RS-485 isolated, half duplex ("uart2:" only!)
Page 186 J2:A which spoils the galvanical isolation -TXD +TXD +Transmit data +RXD -RXD +RXD +Receive data +TXD – +5V DC if GND strap GNDE Ground fitted -RXD -Receive data -TXD -Transmit data – EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 187 1,200 m (4,000 ft). We only recommend RS-485 for existing applications and advice the customer to consider a LAN network solution for new applications. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 188 The Industrial Interface has no straps or circuits to be ﬁ tted or removed. All signals are available on a DB-44pin socket and the various ports are controlled by the Intermec Fingerprint instructions PORTIN and POR- TOUT ON/OFF (see Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Programmer's Reference Manual).
Page 189 Emitter Opto Out Channel 8 The Fingerprint reference numbers inside the parentheses refer to a second Serial/Industrial interface board. OUTc OUTa Simpliﬁ ed schematics of a digital OUT port. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 190 The Fingerprint reference numbers inside the parentheses refer to a second Serial/Industrial interface board. REL no REL nc REL com Simpliﬁ ed schematics of a relay OUT port. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 191 REL4 REL3 REL2 REL1 RS232: IC11, J2A RS422: IC12, J3, J4 RS485: IC13, J1, J4* *: IF END OF CABLE IC10 UARTA 1-971643-26 Serial/Industrial Interface Board; Component side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 192 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Schematics; Serial Port ("uart2:", "uart3:", or "uart4:") 1-971643-26 Serial/Industrial Interface Board; Schematics 1 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 193 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Schematics; Industrial Interface 1-971643-26 Serial/Industrial Interface Board; Schematics 2 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 194: Double Serial Interface Board
16.7 Double Serial Interface Board (Fingerprint only) Description The Double Serial Interface Board (DUART) is a Fingerprint-only optional device for EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers. It provides these printers with two extra serial interfaces. "uart2:", "uart3:", or "uart4:" This interface (marked “UART A” on the interface board) can be ﬁ tted with straps and circuits for one of the following alternatives: •...
Page 195 Receive data RXD in CTS in Data set ready TXD out DTR out +5V DC Ground Data terminal ready Clear to send Request to send – Not used EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 196 J2:A which spoils the galvanical isolation -TXD +TXD +Transmit data +RXD -RXD +RXD +Receive data +TXD +5V (0.5 A) – if GND strap GNDE Ground fitted -RXD -Receive data -TXD -Transmit data – EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 197 1,200 m (4,000 ft). We only recommend RS-485 for existing applications and advice the customer to consider a LAN network solution for new applications. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 198 Receive data RXD in CTS in TXD out Data set ready DTR out +5V DC Ground Data terminal ready Clear to send Request to send – Not used EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 199 J6 B to J6 A. -TXD +TXD +Transmit data +RXD -RXD +RXD +Receive data +TXD – +5V (0.5 A) GNDE Ground -RXD -Receive data -TXD -Transmit data – EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 200 +Transmit data +TXD +RXD +Receive data +5V DC if GND strap – fitted GNDE Ground -RXD -Receive data -TXD -Transmit data – Note: Max. recommended baud rate 9600. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 201 RS485: IC13, J1, J4* *: IF END OF CABLE *: IF END OF CABLE *: IF END OF CABLE IC10 UARTA UARTA UARTA 1-971642-26 Double Serial Interface Board; Component side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 202 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Schematics UART A 1-971642-26 Double Serial Interface Board; Schematics 1 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 203 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Schematics UART B 1-971642-26 Double Serial Interface Board; Schematics 2 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 204: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Board
Coder PX4i and PX6i printers. It provides these printers with one parallel interface port and is supported by both Fingerprint and IPL. The parallel communication port is addressed in Intermec Fingerprint as device centronics: (communication channel 4). The board is IEEE1284-I compatible.
Page 205 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 BUSY SELECT SCREEN External +5VDC max 500 mA (automatic switch- off at overload, short-circuit protected) INIT ERROR SELECTIN EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 206 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Components 1-971641-02 1-971641-27 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Board; Component side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 207 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Schematics 1-971641-27 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Board; Schematics EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 208: Easylan Ethernet Interface Board
Description This section describes how to install an EasyLAN Ethernet network inter- face in an EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printer and how to connect it to a 100base TX Fast LAN, WAN, Intranet, or Internet network via a wired connection.
Page 209 • After startup, enter the Setup Mode to set up the network parameters. See Appendix A. Setting the network parameters in IPL, when the server does not support DHCP or BOOTP, is described in EasyLAN Interface kit, Installation Instructions. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 210 Network extension cable Cable tie Light guide #T20 Torx screw and spacer RJ-45 Ethernet connector EasyLAN Ethernet interface board RJ-45 Ethernet connector ("net1:") Serial number label (MAC address) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 211 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Components 1-971645-26 EasyLAN Interface Board; Component side 1-971645-26 EasyLAN Interface Board; Soldering side EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 212 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Schematics 1-971645-26 EasyLAN Interface Board; Schematics EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 213: Easylan Wireless Interface Board
Description This section describes how to install an EasyLAN Wireless network inter- face in an EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printer and how to connect it to a LAN, WAN, Intranet, or Internet network via a wireless connection. The installation instructions describes how to physically install the inter- face board in a printer.
Page 214 • From the inside of the electronics compartment, insert the antenna connector through the round hole in the rear plate and lock it with the washer and nut on the outside. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 215 This requires a server that supports DHCP and/or BOOTP. See EasyLAN Wireless Kit, Installation Instructions. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 216 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Cable tie Cable clips Light guide #T20 Torx screw and spacer Antenna cable Antenna EasyLAN adapter board Antenna (packed separately when the EasyLAN Wireless interface is factory-installed) EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 217 Chapter 16 — Interfaces Components Primary Side Secondary Side 1-971646-26 Adapter Board EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 218 LED_LINKN TERMINATION OF UNUSED MINI-PCI SIGNALS DECOUPLING IC2 3.3V UNUSED PART AC_CODEC_ID0_N AC_CODEC_ID1_N AHCT123 CLKRUN_N CEXT AC_SYNC REXT/CEXT AC_BIT_CLK AC_SDATA_OUT DO NOT POPULATE AC_RESET_N VCC=5V;GND=GND 1-971646-26 Adapter Board EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 219: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to diagnose and ﬁ x troubles that may occur in an EasyCoder PX4i or PX6i printer, even if great effort has been made to safeguard troublefree printing. Some parts are, however, subject to wear and may need periodical replacement, such as the printhead.
Page 220: Diagnosing
17.1 Diagnosing To diagnose the printer for faults, take steps in the following order: • In case the printer is running the Intermec Fingerprint ﬁ rmware, use Intermec Shell to check printer’s setup and functions. Intermec Shell can be accessed regardless of any running autoexec.bat ﬁ les as described below.
Page 221 Chapter 17 — Troubleshooting • Restart the printer and leave the Test Mode. Refer to the Intermec Shell Overview in Appendix 1 or in the User’s Guide. If the printer works normally in the Test Mode, it is likely that the mal- function is either due to communication problems, abnormal conditions at the site of operation, or a custom-made program.
Page 222 17.13 - Transfer ribbon breaks - Transfer ribbon wrinkles - No transfer printout • Liner takeup troubles 17.14 • Memory card troubles 17.15 • Paper cutter troubles 17.16 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 223: No Reaction At Power Up
• Faulty power supply unit. - Refer to Chapter 17.5. • Faulty driver board. - Refer to Chapter 17.6. • Faulty console unit. - Refer to Chapter 17.7. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 224: Printer Stops Working After Startup
- Refer to Chapter 17.4. • Power Supply Unit failures. - Refer to Chapter 17.5. • Driver board failures. - Refer to Chapter 17.6. • Console errors. - Refer to Chapter 17.7. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 225 • Error in the supply of AC power to the printer. - Refer to Chapter 17.2. • Faulty console, faulty power LED, or faulty cabling between CPU board and console. - Refer to Chapter 17.7. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 226: Cpu Board Failures
Chapter 15.5. If the execution stops prematurely, try changing to a Flash SIMM that works in another printer. If that does not help, note where the startup sequence is halted and contact Intermec’s Printer Product Support dept. - If there is no reaction neither on the display nor on the serial channel, there is a major error on the CPU board.
Page 227 If the fuses blows again, replace the CPU board. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 228: Power Supply Unit Failures
If any of the fuses F1 or F2 has blown, replace the entire power supply unit. Do not replace a blown fuse and do not attempt to repair the power supply unit (see “Warning” notice above). EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 229: Driver Board Failures
F1 has blown because of a short-circuit of your own doing. In that case, you can cut off the legs of the fuse and solder a new 4A fuse in its place. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 230: Console Errors
• Keyboard damaged by moisture. - Soaking the keyboard with, for example, water or cleaning ﬂ uids, may cause short-circuits. Let it dry, replace if necessary. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 231 - If there is no display function in the Test Mode, the display is out of order and the console unit needs to be replaced. Else, check out the custom-made program. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 232: Error Messages
• The printer stops functioning. • The Error LED is usually lit. • Consult the Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Programmer’s Reference Manual or IPL Programming, Reference Manual for the meaning of the different error codes and use that information to correct the error.
Page 233 • In case the CPU is unable to access data on a given address, the internal program will light up the red error LED regardless of any error-handling program. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 234: No Communication (General)
- Try connecting the printer to another host computer. • Erroneous data. - If using Fingerprint, check if the data string contains the correct char- acters using the Line Analyzer program included in Intermec Shell (see the User’s Guide). EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 235: No Serial Communication
- RS-232 max. 10-17 m (33-49 ft). - RS-422 max. 1,200 m (4,000 ft). - RS-485 max. 1,200 m (4,000 ft). - Current Loop max. 500 m (1,500 ft). EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 236 • No response from printer a custom-made program is run (Fingerprint only). - The verbosity can be controlled using the Fingerprint instructions VERBON/VERBOFF and SYSVAR(18). In the Intermec Direct Pro- tocol, verbosity is disabled by default. Check the program for instruc- tions that affect the verbosity.
Page 237: No Network Communication
10 Mbps wired networks. - Check that the network cable is connected correctly to the network wall socket, hub, or similar and to the RJ-45 socket on the printer’s rear plate. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 238 Sometimes, just moving the printer around a little may help. For demanding applications, Intermec offers a series of high gain antennas that can replace the standard antenna. - Check SSID settings.
Page 239 < > and < > keys to browse to the IP address. In Fingerprint, a prerequisite is that the standard IN port is set either to "auto" or "net1:", which can be done using Intermec Shell. Another method is using the Setup Mode: Press the <Setup>...
Page 240 - Try moving either the printer or the access point (or both) or con- sider ﬁ tting a higher gain antenna. • Slow response. - Too many devices associated with the same access point. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 241: Sensor Malfunctions
- Reconﬁ gure the CPU board as described in Chapter 15.8. Note: The LSS Test option in the Setup Mode is useful for identifying LSS troubles. Refer to Chapter 8.5. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 242: Headlift Sensor
• Interference from sunlight or lamps. - Shield the sensor from interfering light source. • Defective sensor. - If still no reaction, the sensor is probably defective. Replace. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 243: Ribbon Sensor
• Bad detection pattern inside media supply bobbin. - Check the black and silvery sector pattern at the inner end of the media supply bobbin for scratches or dust. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 244: Printing Troubles
The best way to start is to get an overall check of the printout quality by printing a series of test labels in the Test Mode. If you suspect a defective printhead, you can check it out using the fol- lowing Intermec Fingerprint instructions (see Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Programmer’s Reference Manual): • FUNCTEST$ ("HEAD") •...
Page 245 - Verify that setup matches the direct thermal media or the combi- nation of transfer ribbon and media. • Wrong printhead voltage. - Measure the +24 VDC on the CPU board, see Chapter 17.3 “No printout at all.” EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 246 If too high, in the range of 40 to 50V during printing, replace the power supply unit. - The printhead is most certainly damaged too and will also need to be replaced. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 247 Paper dust or adhesive residue can deteriorate the media feed function or make the media slip. • Intermec Fingerprint instruction missing. - Verify that a print command is actually issued in the current Intermec Fingerprint program. • Power Supply Unit malfunction or bad connection.
Page 248: Transfer Ribbon Troubles
• Bad ribbon break shaft adjustment. - Check the adjustment of the ribbon assist roller, see Chapter 8.9. Do not change the adjustment before you have performed all other checks mentioned above. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 249 • Printer is set up for direct thermal printing, but a ribbon is loaded. - Remove ribbon or change the paper type setup to thermal transfer. • Ribbon rewinder belt broken. - Replace as described in Chapter 8.4. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 250: Liner Takeup Troubles
- Check if the stepper motor runs. If not, check as for “Media feed does not work” in Chapter 17.13. - Check if both the belts from the stepper motor are broken or have come off the pulleys, see Chapter 9.2. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 251: Memory Card Troubles
- If the memory card is formated for FAT32, an "ERROR 41" message will occur. - Try to format the card in the printer using the Fingerprint instruction FORMAT "card1:",A. Also see Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Program- mer’s Reference Manual. • Hardware error.
Page 252: Paper Cutter Troubles
Fingerprint statements CUT or CUT ON/OFF correctly. See the Intermec Fingerprint v8.xx, Programmer’s Reference Manual. - If using IPL, check that the cutter has been enabled in the Setup Mode. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 253 - In IPL, adjust the media feed by pressing the Feed/Pause button. - Check Start- and Stopadjust setup values (Fingerprint only). - Check application for FORMFEED<nnn> instructions (Fingerprint only). EasyCoder PX4i and PX6 Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Page 255: Program Overviews
Program Overviews This appendix shows overviews of the Intermec Shell and the Intermec Fingerprint Setup Mode followed by overviews of the IPL Setup Mode. Refer to the User’s Guides for information on the various parameters and instructions for navigation. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
Page 256: Intermec Shell Overview
Restarts the printer (same as power off/on) automatically. Note: To enter Intermec Shell if an autoexec-ﬁ le prevents access, lift the printhead and press any key (except the <Shift> key), then turn on the power while continuing to press the key. When the Shell countdown begins, release the key and press <Enter>...
Page 257: Setup Mode Overviews (Fingerprint)
Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Ser-Com, uart1: EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 258: Feed Adjust
Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Feed Adjust EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 259 Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Media EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 260: Print Defs
Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Print Defs EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 261 Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Ser-Com, uart2 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 262 Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Ser-Com, uart3 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 263 Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Ser-Com, uart4 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 264 Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Ser-Com, uart5 EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 265 Appendix A — Program Overviews Setup Mode Overview (FP v8.30) Network Communication EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 266: Setup Mode Overviews (Ipl)
BAUDRATE; PARITY: Scroll forward Scroll forward 57500 BAUDRATE; SPACE Scroll back Scroll back 115200 BAUDRATE; Scroll forward 1200 BAUDRATE; Scroll back 2400 BAUDRATE; 4800 Scroll forward Scroll back EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 267 MAC ADDRESS IP SELECTION: IP ADDRESS: NETMASK: DEFAULT ROUTER: NAMESERVER: MAC ADDRESS: DHCP+BOOTP 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 nnnnnnnnnnnn PARITY: MANUAL PARITY: Read-only Read-only Read-only Read-only Read-only DHCP PARITY: BOOTP EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 268 TEST/SERVICE: DATA DUMP MEMORY RESET LSS TEST LSS TEST: DATA DUMP: MEMORY RESET: LSS AUTO CONFIG: CONFIG: CONFIGURATION Scroll forward Scroll forward LSS AUTO: Scroll back Scroll back EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 269 30/-30/-25/-20/-15/-10/ 40/45/50/55/60/65/70/ 80/90/100/110/120/130/ -8/-6/-4/-2 -8/-6/-4/-2 -8/-6/-4/-2 75/80 140/150 Scroll forward Scroll forward Scroll forward Scroll forward Scroll forward Scroll back Scroll back Scroll back Scroll back Scroll back EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 270 Scroll back 9 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: <Enter> 10 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: SENSITIVITY 9 11 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: OUT OF 8-14 12 IN/SEC Read only, press<Enter> Scroll forward Scroll back EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 271: Firmware Upgrading
Firmware Upgrading This appendix describes various methods for upgrading the printer’s ﬁ rm- ware and for switching from Intermec Fingerprint to IPL or vice versa. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 272: Introduction
Appendix B — Firmware Upgrading Introduction All EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers can use both Fingerprint v8.xx and IPL v2.xx ﬁ rmware. There are many ways to upgrade or exchange printer’s ﬁ rmware. Use the most convenient way. You can either do it from host by sending the ﬁ...
Page 273: Upgrading From A Memory Card
2 Switch off the printer and remove the card. Printer is ready for use. CompactFlash cards with ﬁ rmware (Fingerprint or IPL) can be ordered from Intermec. Empty CompactFlash cards can be ordered from Intermec or procured locally. If there are more than one ﬁ rmware ﬁ les on the memory card, it is not foreseeable which one will be selected.
Page 274 LOAD "/rom/SHELLXP.PRG" MERGE "/rom/ERRHAND.PRG" 3 In Shell, select the option “UPDATE: COMPACT FLASH?” and press <Enter>. 4 Send the .bin or .uff ﬁ le from the host using zmodem. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 275: Upgrading From The Host
Upgrading From the Host Software Suggestions 1. Intermec PrintSet (IPL and Fingerprint) Install Intermec Printset software and a serial cable. Intermec PrintSet is included in the printer companion CD. It can also be obtained from the Intermec Printer Support Web.
Page 276 8 The printer’s display will automatically show ongoing steps. The proce- dure ends with a normal startup of the printer. /. In Intermec Shell it is also possible to select printer to be in the receiving mode. Start up Intermec Shell and use <⇒> to browse to “Software Update\Update:Firmware”. (You have one minute to send the ﬁ...
Page 277 How to use Intermec NetPrintSet and serial cable (Fingerprint only) What is NetPrintSet NetPrintSet is a printer conﬁ guration utility for Intermec printers that allows you to upgrade or conﬁ gure the printer. Makes font upgrades and other maintenance a child’s play. Available both as Netscape plugin and standalone executable.
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Page 279 Measuring the Brake Torque This appendix describes a simple way to measure the brake torque when advanced tools are not available. EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Page 280: Measuring The Brake Torque
• Fit the end of the ribbon to the dynamometer and pull. • Read the dynamometer. • Calculate the torque using the formula: Torque (Nmm) = Radius (mm) × Force (N) Dynamometer Force Formula: Torque = Force x Radius EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i Service Manual Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Page 282 Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com EasyCoder PX4i & PX6i Service Manual *1-960624-00* *1-960624-00* Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

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