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Intermec easycoder f2 Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation
P/N 1-960456-01
Edition 2
March 2000
EasyCoder F2
Bar Code Label Printer

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation P/N 1-960456-01 Edition 2 March 2000 EasyCoder F2 Bar Code Label Printer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Keyboard ..................24 • Beeper.....................25 4. Starting Up Startup Files..................26 Electronic Keys..................26 Memory Card ..................27 Power On....................27 Display Messages at Startup.............28 EasyCoder F2 Installation & Operation Edition 1, March 2000 Part No. 1-960456-01 Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 3 - Testprint ..................50 - Print Speed...................52 - LTS (Label-Taken Sensor) ............52 • Network ..................52 7. Setup Mode Entering the Setup Mode at Installation ..........53 Navigating in Setup Mode ..............54 Setup Mode Overviews..............55 Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting list................74 11. Maintenance Printhead Cleaning................75 External Cleaning................78 Cleaning the Paper Guides ...............79 Printhead Replacement ..............80 12. Adjustments Narrow Labels Adjustment...............83 Label Stop Sensor Position ...............84 Printhead Pressure................85 Appendix 1 Technical Data...................86 Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 5: Copyright Information

    Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Printer AB. © Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2000. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Fingerprint, and LabelShop are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice (U.s.a.)

    EU Standard EN 55022 (The European Union) WARNING: This is a Class A ITE product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    ..............Mats Gunnarsson President /. Intermec assumes no responsibility as regards fulfi lling the CE Directive if the printer is handled, modifi ed or installed in other manners than those described in Intermec’s manuals. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The EasyCoder F2 is a sturdy medium-duty direct thermal printer with a printhead resolution of 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) and a maximum print width of 56 mm (2.2 inches). It offers a large number of useful facilities, such as..

  • Page 9: Safety Requirements

    Chapter 1 Introduction Safety Intermec assumes no responsibility as regards fulfi lling the CE Directive if the printer is handled, modifi ed or installed in any way Requirements other than that described in Intermec's manuals. Caution • Read this manual carefully before connecting the printer.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Microsoft Windows. After having selected the Windows Driver option in Intermec Shell, you can use the EasyCoder F2 printer the same way as e.g. a laser printer and produce printouts from any standard program in MS Windows.
  • Page 11 Fingerprint 7.31 If the display does not show this message, refer to chapter 8 “Intermec Shell Startup Program” and select the “Fingerprint” application. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 12 < Shift> and <Feed> keys on the printer’s keyboard. Tear off the labels by grabbing the outer (right) edge and pulling downwards. Now you are ready to start programming your fi rst label. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 13: Intermec Fingerprint

    Chapter 2 Print a Label Intermec The label we will design in Intermec Fingerprint will contain a box, an image, a bar code, and a line of text. Note that the illustrations Fingerprint are not reproductions of the label, but are merely intended to show the principles of label editing .
  • Page 14 BARFONT "Swiss 721 BT", 6 PRPOS 10,10 PRBOX 430,340,15 PRPOS 30,30 PRIMAGE "GLOBE.1" PRPOS 75,270 BARTYPE "CODE39" PRBAR "ABC" PRPOS 25,220 FONT "Swiss 721 BT", 6 PRTXT "My FIRST label" PRINTFEED Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 15 RUN ↵ A new copy of the label will be printed. The Intermec Fingerprint offers a lot of more advanced functions that allows you to create sophisticated application programs or to emulate other printer protocols. For more information on the subject of programming, please refer to the documentation of the Intermec Fingerprint programming language.

  • Page 16: Intermec Direct Protocol

    Chapter 2 Print a Label Intermec Direct The Intermec Direct Protocol can be used in many ways. Here, we will illustrate how to build a layout fi rst and then provide input Protocol data to variable fi elds in that layout, assuming that you have entered the Intermec Direct Protocol via Intermec Shell (see chapter 8).

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing, report it immediately to the distributor. /. Type and quantity may vary, or labels may be omitted, depending on area of distribu- tion. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 18: Front View

    These features allow the operator to control and set up the printer manually, in addition to the remote control facilities offered by the Intermec Fingerprint fi rmware and the Intermec Shell startup program. The printed labels, tickets or tags are fed out through the front...

  • Page 19: Rear View

    Bar Code Wand Connector Provision for 1 – 2 Electronic Keys Optional Interface Board Main Switch Mains Receptacle RS 232C Serial Interface ("uart1:") Memory Card Slot USB Interface (for future applications) Machine Sign Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 20: Media Compartment

    The paper supply can be from a hanger, or from an external supply behind the printer. There is also an optional rotating paper supply spool, see chapter 9 “Options”. Paper Hanger Print Mechanism Optional rewind unit with guide shaft Long Side Door Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 21 Make sure to fi t the hanger according to the size of the paper roll core. When the hanger is fi tted in its upper position, the screw will interfere with any small (38 mm/1.5") core causing paper misalignment. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 22 Maximum roll size is 203 mm (8"). • Position 4 is reserved for future development. The printer can also use an external paper supply located behind the paper compartment. Pos. 3 Pos. 2 Pos. 1 (Pos. 4) Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 23: Print Mechanism

    (≈200 dpi) thermal printhead with quick-mount fi ttings to facilitate replacement. Locking Nut Thermal Printhead Pressure Arm Tear Off Edge Platen Roller Label Stop Sensor Position Adjustment (bottom sensor hidden) Printhead Lift Knob Paper Guide Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 24: Connections

    3 Connect the power cable to the mains receptacle on the rear plate and to the electrical outlet. The Easycoder F2 is fi tted with one DB25 female connector for Computer the RS 232 serial interface port and one class B connector for the USB port (see Appendix 3).

  • Page 25: Controls And Indicators

    Chapter 3 Installation Controls and The EasyCoder F2 has several ways of communicating directly with its operator; three control lamps, a display window, a membrane- Indicators switch keyboard with 22 programmable keys, a big programmable “Print” button on the printer's front, and a beeper.

  • Page 26: Beeper

    Beeper The beeper notifi es the operator when an error has occurred and acknowledges that a key has been pressed. The Intermec Fingerprint programming language allows the key acknowledge signal to be turned off. The frequency and duration of the signal can be specifi ed at will.

  • Page 27: Startup Files

    B In addition to Intermec Shell, the printer is also fi tted with a custom-made application program that is design to perform a specifi c task, e.g. to print tickets, baggage tags, or product labels for a certain company: Such a program may be initiated by a startup fi...

  • Page 28: Memory Card

    Wait for a few moments, while the printer loads the program and runs some self-diagnostic tests. Then some kind of message will appear in the display window, depending on startup fi le. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 29: Display Messages At Startup

    2 sec. v.4.4 1 sec. v.4.4 Refer to chapter 8 for further information on Intermec Shell. The digits in the lower right corner of the display indicate the version of Intermec Shell. B. Custom-made Application Program (non-standard printers) Any other display message than those illustrated above indicates that the printer is running some custom-made, non-standard application program or that some error has occurred.

  • Page 30: Paper Load Tear-Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Tear-Off The EasyCoder F2 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the paper strip is to be torn off manually against the printer's tear-off edge.
  • Page 31 fl ush with the wall. Thread the paper through the print mechanism and push it inwards as far as it will go. This diagram shows the path of the paper web. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 32 Adjust the position of the green paper guide so to lower the printhead the paper is guided with a minimum of play. Adjust the paper feed by pressing the Feed Close the side door. key. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 Paper Load Tear-Off, cont'd. To tear off the paper, grab the outer edge and pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 34: Tear-Off With Quick-Load

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Tear-Off with In addition the paper load procedure for tear-off operation described earlier in this chapter, the EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fi tted with Quick-Load a set of Quick-Load paper guides that makes paper load much easier and quicker, especially in connection with a short side door.
  • Page 35 Keep pushing the paper forward while To tear off the paper, grab the outer edge and pressing the Feed key. pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 36: Peel-Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Peel-Off The EasyCoder F2 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when self-adhesive labels are separated from a backing paper (liner) immediately after printing after which the backing paper is rewound internally in the printer.
  • Page 37 fl ush with the wall. as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 38 Press the handle to expand the rewinder and secure the paper. Then rotate the rewinder counter-clockwise until the web becomes tight. This diagram shows the path of the label web. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 39 Adjust the position of the green paper guide so to lower the printhead the paper is guided with a minimum of play. Adjust the paper feed by pressing the Feed Close the side door. key. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 40: External Supply

    Chapter 5 Paper Load External Supply The EasyCoder F2 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case the paper supply is placed behind the printer, usually in the form of fan-folded tickets and tags.

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Printer Description

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

  • Page 42: Default Setup

    #5 in the Setup Mode or using Intermec Shell. The current setup values can be returned to the host by means of a SETUP WRITE "uart1:" statement (see Intermec Fingerprint 7.xx Reference Manual). Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 43: Setup Parameters

    The baudrate is the transmission speed in bits per second. There are 10 options: • • • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 (default) • 19200 • 38400 • 57600 • 115200 Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 44: Character Length

    CTS high indicates that the unit transmitting the CTS signal is ready to receive data. CTS low indicates that the receive buffer is full (see XON/XOFF). In some computer programs, e.g. MS Windows Terminal, RTS/CTS is designated “Hardware”.' Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 45: New Line

    The receive buffer stores the input data received on the serial channel before processing. Default size is 300 bytes. Transmit Buffer The transmit buffer stores the output data received on the serial channel before transmission. Default size is 300 bytes. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 46: Net Communication

    Stop adjust: (-5.5 mm) the specifi ed value. • A negative stop adjustment means that the normal paper feed after the printing is completed will be decreased by the specifi ed value. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 47: Media

    To obtain a longer print area, the memory can be increased by fi tting a larger DRAM SIMM on the printer's CPU board as described in the Service Manual. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 48 4 mm (0.16") max. 56 mm (2.2") PRINT PRINT Length WINDOW WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width PAPER FEED Dot 447 Dot 0 DIRECTION 25 – 60 mm (1 – 2.36") Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 49: Media Type

    • Label Constant (range 50 – 115) • Label Factor (range 10– 50) See the list on next page for recommended settings for various types of standard Intermec direct thermal media. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 50 Setup Parameters, cont'd. Media, cont'd. Recommended Settings Intermec recommends the paper type and print speed settings listed below to produce the highest possible print quality under normal conditions and to ensure maximum lifetime of the printhead. Use the EasySet bar code wand for easy media setup. Label materials are available from Intermec either in standardized types and sizes, or in special materials and sizes on request.

  • Page 51: Contrast

    If the printer refuses to print a test label, press the <F3> key to fi nd out what is wrong, e.g. printhead lifted or out-of paper. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 52 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Setup Parameters, cont'd. Print Defi nes, cont'd. 706 ohms/8 dots Test Label #2 Test Label #1 Test Label #3 Test Label #4 Test Label #5a Test Label #5b Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 53: Print Speed

    IP address, the netmask, and the default router • IP Address for the EasyLAN 100i board, as described in separate manuals • Netmask delivered with the board. • Default router Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 54: Setup Mode Entering The Setup Mode At Installation

    Intermec Shell). • Set up the printer as described in this chapter. • Return to Intermec Shell by pressing the < Setup> key. B. EasyCoder F2 with a custom-made application program • Normally, there will be no need to enter the Setup Mode for custom-made application programs.

  • Page 55: Navigating In Setup Mode

    Print test labels in the Test Label menu. Exit the Setup Mode. (Can be used anywhere in the Setup Mode). /. “Left”, “right”, “up”, and “down” refer to the diagrams on the following pages. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 56: Setup Mode Overviews

    DATA FROM HOST DISABLE ENABLE SER-COM,UART1: REC BUF: REC BUF [300]: SER-COM,UART1: TRANS BUF: TRANS BUF [300]: STARTADJ: DETECTION: FEEDADJ: SETUP: [0]: FEEDADJ STARTADJ FEEDADJ FEEDADJ: STOPADJ: STOPADJ [0]: Continued on next page! Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 57 LTS TEST ENTER TO STOP LTS (Label-Taken Sensor) is installed in the printer. LTS: LTS VALUE: LTS VALUE [10]: • Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 58 CONNECTED HW RS232 • 422 ISOLATED • RS485 SER-COM,UART2: PROTOCOL ADDR. These menus are only displayed if RS 485 is selected on "uart2:" Enter printer's protocol address (0–31). PROTOCOL ADDR. [1]: Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 59 The selected type of hardware connection on "uart3:" SER-COM,UART3: CONNECTED HW: is displayed as one of the following alternatives (read-only): CONNECTED HW RS232 • RS232 • 422 NON ISOLATED • CURRENT LOOP Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 60 Use C-key to erase. NETMASK 255.255.0.0 Use keys . and 0–9 to enter router. NETWORK: DEFAULT ROUTER: Use C-key to erase. DEFAULT ROUTER 10.1.12.1 • Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 61: Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction

    fi le before you turn on the printer, or if there is a startup fi le stored in the printer's permanent memory (device "c:"), this startup fi le will be used instead of Intermec /. A prerequisite is that the program is Shell (see chapter 4;“Startup Files”).

  • Page 62: Starting Up With Intermec Shell

    Shell program will be displayed: ENTER=SHELL 5 sec. v.4.4 Now you have 5 seconds to enter Intermec Shell by pressing the <Enter> key. Provided you have a working two-way communication with a terminal program in a host computer, you may – as an alternative –...
  • Page 63 Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program Starting Up with In Intermec Shell, the options are presented in stacks of menus, organized as infi nite loops, where you can select the desired option, Intermec Shell, as illustrated by the diagram below.
  • Page 64 fi rmware version stored as a fi le in a PC. • Reboot has the same effect as turning off and on the power to the printer. To exit Intermec Shell without having selected any application program, use Reboot or restart the printer. Then wait for the 5 seconds countdown without taking any action, and the last selected application will be opened.

  • Page 65: Intermec Shell Diagram

    PC-CARD ERASE SHELL SOFTWARE UPDATE PC-CARD? TRANSFER FILE USING ZMODEM PROGRAMMING PC-CARD PROGRAMMING COMPLETED UPDATE: TRANSFER FILE Printer rebooted FIRMWARE USING ZMODEM automatically SHELL Restarts the printer (same as power off/on) REBOOT Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 66: Terminal Setup

    < Setup> key on the printer's built-in keyboard. Proceed as described in chapter 7 “Setup Mode”. Among the facilities in Intermec Shell, you will also fi nd a number of options that allow you to read or change the communication setup of the printer: •...

  • Page 67: Using Terminal Setup

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

  • Page 68: Selecting An Application

    Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program Terminal Setup, cont'd. Selecting an Application This example shows how you for example can select the Intermec Fingerprint application: ---------------- SHELL SEL. APPLICATION ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y ---------------- SEL. APPLICATION CURRENT APPL.

  • Page 69: Changing The Setup

    Specify negative values (same as < . >). Enter Acknowledge and move to next menu, perform testfeeds, or print test labels (same as <Enter>). Backspace Delete one character to the left of the cursor (same as <C>). Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 70: Exiting Terminal Setup

    (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL DEFAULT SETUP ---------------- (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL SOFTWARE UPDATE ---------------- (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL REBOOT ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 71: Line Analyzer

    5 = "net1:" If the printer is not fi tted with the specifi ed port, an error message appears in the display and you can select another port: Line Analyzer Error:56 Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 72: Options Introduction

    Options Introduction The EasyCoder F2 is designed to provide a high degree of fl exibility by means of a modular design. By adding a collection of optional devices to the basic concept, the printer can be adapted for a variety of applications.

  • Page 73: Side Doors

    Chapter 9 Options Side Doors The EasyCoder F2 comes with either a short side door, that only covers the print unit, or with a long side door, that encloses the entire paper compartment. The long side door has a slot for external paper supply.

  • Page 74: Label-Taken Sensor

    A number of different interface boards are available for use with the Interface Boards EasyCoder F2. The interface boards are either factory fi tted or can easily be fi tted by an authorized service technician. The EasyCoder F2 can accommodate one such interface board.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting List

    Wrong start- and stop adjust values Check/change Chapter 6 Wrong Media Type setup Check/change Chapter 6 Wrong sensor position Check/change Chapter 12 Dirty or blocked sensors Clean paper guides Chapter 11 Faulty sensors Replace Call Service Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 76: Maintenance Printhead Cleaning

    Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly fl ammable, moderately toxic and mildly irritating substance. Turn the printhead lift knob clockwise to lift Open the side door. the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 77 Read the warning text. Pull out the cleaning card (1) and open the Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead (2). printhead (1). Close the printhead (2). Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 78 fl uid to dissolve the residue. Allow the cleaned parts to dry before loading Pull out the cleaning card. If necessary, repeat any paper. the process with a new cleaning card. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 79: External Cleaning

    Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck Never spray the printer. Protect it from water labels. The printhead and rollers are delicate. when cleaning the premises. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 80: Cleaning The Paper Guides

    Tilt the upper guide upwards and clean the pull it outwards,disengaging it from the lower areas marked with grey. After cleaning, reas- guide. Take care not to damage the cable. semble in reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 81: Printhead Replacement

    Note! While replacing the printhead, the power should be switched off. Turn the printhead lift knob clockwise to lift Open the side door. the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 82 – as indicated by the arrows – and the snap-lock on the inner connector. Pull at the pull out the printhead as far as the cables allow. connectors – not the cables! Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 83 Load a new supply of paper as described ear- Close the printhead so the magnet engages the lier in this manual. printhead bracket. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 84: Adjustments Narrow Labels Adjustment

    If the arm is hard to move, lift the printhead and pull the printhead bracket free from the magnet in the arm. • After having centred the arm, lock it by tightening the nut. Pressure Arm Centre of Paper Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 85: Label Stop Sensor Position

    If using irregularly shaped labels, align the LSS with the front tips of the labels Upper part of LSS One Diode + One Sensor Lower part of LSS Print Unit (printhead and headlift shaft omitted for improved visibility) Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 86: Printhead Pressure

    (-) eight (8) full turns. Note! Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it may increase the wear of the printhead and thus shorten its life. Adjustment Screw Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 87: Appendix 1 Technical Data

    >90 – <264 V AC, 45 – 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Maximum Power Consumption Continuous 140 W; Peek 300W Sensors Label Gap/Black Mark/Out of Paper 5 fi xed positions Printhead Lifted Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 88 /. The max. print length is also restricted by the amount of free DRAM memory. /. Latin, Greek, an Cyrillic fonts accorded to Unicode standard are included. /. Depending on model, the printer may be delivered with either a long or a short side door. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 89: Media Specifi Cations

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

  • Page 90: Paper Roll Size

    Paper rolls fitted inside the printer should be wound with the printable side facing outwards. The paper supply must not be exposed to dust, sand, grit, etc. Any hard particles, however small, can damage the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 91: Paper

    ⇐ a ⇒ Web Width: Non-Adhesive Strip Maximum: 60.0 mm (2.36") Minimum (standard): 25.0 mm (1.00") Minimum (Quick-Load): 40.0 mm (1.57") Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 92: Self-Adhesive Strip

    (0.06") outside the paper and should protrude equally on both sides. ⇐ c ⇒ Paper Width (excluding backing paper): Maximum: 58.4 mm (2.30") Minimum: 23.8 mm (0.94") Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 93: Self-Adhesive Labels

    (d) and the label gap (e) to be larger than 7 mm (0.28"), that batch printing is used, and that no pull back of the paper is performed. Intermec does not guarantee that such short labels will work, but it is up to the user to test this in his unique application.

  • Page 94: Tickets With Gap

    (b) and the detection slit height (e) to be larger than 7 mm (0.28"), that batch printing is used, and that no pull back of the paper is performed. Intermec does not guarantee that such short labels will work, but it is up to the user to test this in his unique application.

  • Page 95: Tickets With Black Mark

    The black mark should be non-refl ective carbon black on a whitish background. Do not allow any perforations to break the edge of the web, as this may cause the web to split, resulting in a paper jam. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 96: Communication Cables

    Appendix 3 Interfaces RS 232C Interface The EasyCoder F2 has – as standard – two serial communication interfaces: RS 232C on "uart1:" and USB (see next page). Protocol Default setup: Baudrate: 9600 Char. length 8 bits Parity: None Stop bits: 1...

  • Page 97: Usb Interface

    Using an USB Class A - B cable, connect the Class A end to your PC USB = Universal Serial Bus or hub and the Class B end to your EasyCoder F2 printer. USB Class A connector. Connect to PC or hub.

  • Page 98: Double Serial Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Double Serial The EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fi tted with an extra double serial interface board, which provides the printer with two more Interface Board serial ports; "uart2:" and "uart3:". These ports can be confi gured for various types of serial communication in combination according to the customer's request.
  • Page 99 RS 232 Ring Indicator Shield Optional shield for RS 422 and RS 485 Not connected -RxD -TXD 20 mA current loop /. The external 5V is automatically turned off at overload. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 100: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces IEEE 1284 The EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fi tted with an IEEE 1284-I compatible parallel interface board . The parallel port is addressed Parallel Interface in Intermec Fingerprint as device "centronics:". Select "centronics:" as standard IN port by means of the instruction SETSTDIO (by Board default, "uart1:"...

  • Page 101: Industrial Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Industrial The EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fitted with an Industrial Interface Board, that provides the printer with one extra serial Interface Board communication port ("uart2:"), which can be confi gured for one of the following alternatives...

  • Page 102: Easylan 100I Interface Board (Option)

    When an EasyLAN 100i interface board is fi tted in the printer, some extra menus will be added to the Setup Mode (see chapter 7 “Setup Mode”). The Ethernet port is addressed in Intermec Fingerprint 7.3 or later as device "net1:" (communication channel 5).

  • Page 103: Easyset Bar Code Wand Setup

    Ready control lamp options. For information on how to produce your on the printer’s front blinks briefl y. own setup bar codes, please refer to the Intermec Fingerprint 7.31 Reference Manual. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 104: Serial Communication On "Uart1

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on "uart1:" Baudrate Char. Length Parity Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...
  • Page 105 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on "uart1:", cont'd. No. of Stop Bits Reset comm. to default RTS/CTS ENQ/ACK XON/XOFF, Data to Host Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 106: Start- And Stopadjust

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on ”uart1:”, cont’d. XON/XOFF, Data from Host New Line Start- and Stopadjust Tear Off Peel Off Default Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 107: Contrast

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Contrast Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 108: Test Labels

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Test Labels Media Width Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 109: Media Length

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Media Length Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 110: Media Type

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Media Type Print Speed Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

  • Page 111: Paper Type

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type Direct Thermal Printing (Europe) Direct Thermal Printing (USA) Intermec EasyCoder F2 – Installation & Operation Ed. 2...

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