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  • Page 1 User’s Guide EasyCoder E4 Bar Code Label Printer...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2002. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Fingerprint, and LabelShop are registered trademarks of Intermec Technolo- gies Corp. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, InterDriver, PrintSet, and Duratherm are trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printing Test Labels ..............23 Printing a Label ................25 • Intermec InterDriver............25 • Intermec LabelShop.............25 • E4 Direct Protocol ..............25 4. Printer Setup Setup Methods ................26 Communication Setup...............27 Print Location Setup ..............30 Media Setup ................33 Print Setup..................34 Testfeed..................35 Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Preface

    Self-Adhesive Labels.............52 • Tickets with Gap ..............53 • Tickets with Black Mark............55 Transfer Ribbons ................55 • Ribbon Roll Size ..............55 New Supplies and Paper Type settings ........56 Appendix 3 Interfaces..................58 Parallel Interface................58 Serial Interface ................59 Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Fcc Notice (United States Of America)

    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 E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Mölndal 1999-09-01 ..............Mats Gunnarsson President /. Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if the printer is handled, modifi ed, or installed in other manners than those described in Intermec’s manuals. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Introduction Introduction

    ASCII output. The EasyCoder E4 can print labels, tickets, or tags in three ways: • Tear-off (Straight-through), where the media must be torn off manually against the tear bar. Self-adhesive labels will remain attached to the liner (backing paper) and must be removed by hand.

  • Page 8: Safety Requirements

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

  • Page 9: Installation

    230 VAC plug If the printer has been damaged in any way during transporta- tion, complain to the carrier immediately. If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing, report it immediately to the distributor. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Main Parts

    Liner Takeup Hub Printhead Lift Lever Guide Shafts The left side of the case is not designed to be opened by the operator. In this manual, the standard direct thermal/thermal transfer model is illustrated. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Linerless Model

    Front Cover Release with Edge Guide Bar Code Wand Interface (not used) Thermal Printhead Tear Bar Printhead Lift Lever Guide Shaft The left side of the case is not designed to be opened by the operator. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Connections

    Switch off both the PC and the EasyCoder E4 before connecting them together. The EasyCoder E4 is also fi tted with a Type 3 PCMCIA slot, which can hold up to two Type 1 or Type 2 PCMCIA cards (5V.) These can be Memory cards or Font cards and are optional.

  • Page 13: Controls And Indicators

    Chapter 2 Installation Controls and Indicators Power LED The EasyCoder E4 has one control (the Feed button) and one indicator (the Power LED.) The Power LED is tri-colored and indicates the status of the printer. LED shows Meaning No light:...

  • Page 14: Operation

    To facilitate media and ribbon load, you can remove the side cover by opening it halfway (45°) and lift the hinges out of their pockets in the bottom moulding. Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to Open the side and front covers. raise the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Push the media as far in as it will go and adjust the two parts of the ribbon/media sensor, over the the edge guide ring according to the width of the platen roller, and out through the feed-out slot. media. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 To tear off the media, pull it downwards against to a new type or brand of media, instead print a test the tear bar on standard printers and upwards on label as described at the end of this chapter. LinerLess printers. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Media Load - Peel-Off (Self-Strip)

    This section describes the case when self-adhesive labels are sepa- rated from the liner immediately after printing. The liner is then wound up on an integral liner takeup hub. This is also known as “Self-strip” operation. It cannot be with on the EasyCoder E4 LinerLess printer Caution! Before shipping the printer, always remove any roll from the media supply roll post.
  • Page 18 Push the new roll as far in as it will go and adjust Remove labels from the fi rst 40 cm (15 inches) of the the edge guide. liner. Lower the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 fi rst time or when switching to a new type or brand of media, instead print a test Close the covers. label as described at the end of this chapter. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Media Load - External Supply (Fan-Fold)

    Chapter 3 Operation Media Load – External Supply (Fan-fold) The EasyCoder E4 can print on various types of media placed externally behind the printer, for examples boxes of fan-folded tickets. LinerLess media cannot be placed externally. For smooth operation, ensure that the external media supply is placed lower than the printer’s intake slot.

  • Page 21: Media Load - Cut-Off (Option)

    Operation Media Load – Cut-Off (option) The standard model of EasyCoder E4 can as an option be fi tted with a paper cutter that can cut of paper strip or liner between labels. The thickness of the media to be cut should be within 78-175µm (equal to a paper weight between 78 and 175 g/m...

  • Page 22: Ribbon Load

    Chapter 3 Operation The EasyCoder E4 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and con- Ribbon Load tinuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon. The EasCoder E4 LinerLess printer is not fi...
  • Page 23 Press the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spool and route the ribbon under the printhead with the ink- Unpack a roll of original Intermec thermal transfer coated side facing down. Pull out approx. 20 cm (8 inches) of ribbon and lower the printhead.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Operation Ribbon Load, cont. Close the front and side covers. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Printing Test Labels

    Chapter 3 Operation Printing Test Labels The EasyCoder E4 prints a test label containing the printer’s current setup and other useful information. It also contains a test bar and a crosshatch pattern that allow you to check that the printhead is performing correctly.
  • Page 26 /. The label size given on the test label is the size for which the printer has been set up. Thus, it is not neces- sarily the actual size of the labels loaded into the printer. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Printing A Label

    LabelShop, or the EasyCoder E4 Direct Protocol programming language. Intermec InterDriver If you are using the Intermec InterDriver for the EasyCoder E4: • Design a label in, for example, MS Offi ce or Intermec LabelShop. • Enter the number of copies required in the InterDriver appli- cation.

  • Page 28: Printer Setup

    Direct Protocol. There is also a number of supporting software packages from Intermec that can send setup data to the printer in a form that the Direct Protocol understands. Thus, you do not have to type intricate commands but only have to click an option or enter some data in menus presented in a Windows-compatible environment.

  • Page 29: Communication Setup

    Printer Setup Communication Setup The EasyCoder E4 can receive data on both the parallel and serial port, so there is no need to specify which port is to be used: • Either compose a text fi le containing the required setup com- mands and send it to the printer via the parallel port, •...
  • Page 30 In the setup string examples, Setup string, example: SETUP "SER-COM,UART1,STOPBITS,1" ↵ a double-headed arrow (as in “CHAR LENGTH”) indicates a ↔ mandatory space characters in the command line. Quotation marks (" ") are ASCII 34 dec. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 (ASCII 13 dec.) “CHAR LENGTH”) indicates a - LF (ASCII 10 dec.) ↔ mandatory space characters in the - CR/LF (ASCII 13 + ASCII 10 dec.) command line. Quotation marks (" ") are ASCII 34 dec. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Print Location Setup

    -250 Stop Adjust: +100 In the setup string examples, a double-headed arrow (as in “CHAR LENGTH”) indicates a ↔ mandatory space characters in the command line. Quotation marks (" ") are ASCII 34 dec. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 SIZE,LENGTH,800" ↵ SETUP "SERVICE,MEDIA ↔ In the setup string examples, a double-headed arrow (as in “CHAR LENGTH”) indicates a ↔ mandatory space characters in the command line. Quotation marks (" ") are ASCII 34 dec. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 WINDOW Origin (x=0; y=0) Dot-line on printhead X-start Width (x-dimension) FEED Dot 831 Dot 0 DIRECTION Path of Label Stop Sensor & 12 mm Label Taken Sensor (0.47 inches) max. 114 mm (4.49 inches) Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Media Setup

    Chapter 4 Printer Setup Media Setup • Media Type The EasyCoder E4 can be set to handle fi ve different types of direct thermal media or receiving face material: - Label with gaps - Ticket with marks - Ticket with gaps...

  • Page 36: Print Setup

    Chapter 4 Printer Setup Media Setup, cont. Always use ribbons and labels from Intermec. These have been carefully matched with the printhead. Other ribbons and labels may shorten the life of the printhead. Setup string, examples: Direct thermal printing (Economy grade) SUPPLIES,GQ90"...

  • Page 37: Testfeed

    The default value is 1200 dots (150 mm/5.9 inches) In the setup string examples, a double-headed arrow (as in “CHAR LENGTH”) indicates a ↔ mandatory space characters in the command line. Quotation marks (" ") are ASCII 34 dec. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Checklist troubles or fl aws in printout quality, and to decide when assis- tance from the Service dept. of the nearest Intermec distributor is required. Note that most problems are due to operating errors or normal wear of the printhead.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents as they may damage the surface of the printer. Wipe external surfaces with a soft damp cloth and, Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning. if necessary, a mild detergent. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Case, cont. Do not use any sharp tools to remove stuck labels. The Protect the printer from liquids at all times. printhead and platen roller are easily damaged. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Printhead

    Warning! Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly fl ammable, moderately toxic, and mildly irritating substance. Open the side and front covers. Raise the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 Remove the media and any transfer ribbon. previous page. Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead Pull the cleaning card out (1) and raise the printhead (1), then lower the printhead (2.) (2.) Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 (1), then lower the printhead (2.) Allow the cleaned printhead to dry for a couple Pull the cleaning card out (1) and raise the printhead of minutes before reloading media and possible (2.) transfer ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Platen Roller

    Clean the tear bar and the ribbon guides at the same time as the platen roller. Warning! Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly fl ammable, moderately toxic, and mildly irritating substance. Open the side and front covers. Raise the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Clean the exposed face of the platen roller while Remove the media and any transfer ribbon. rotating it manually. Clean the tear bar and the ribbon guides (if any). Reload the media and possible transfer ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Printhead

    Failure to adjust the printer to the printhead resistance may result in inferior printout quality or premature wear-out of the printhead. Open the side and front covers. Remove the media and any transfer ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 Raise the printhead. (2), and disconnect the cable (3.) Slide in the new printhead (1), connect the printhead cable (2), and hook the spring into position (3.) Reload the media and possible transfer ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Adjusting Printhead Pressure

    Equal pressure on both sides Push the media towards the center section Narrow media: Reduce pressure on the out- side edge so that the printhead remains level Push the media towards the center section Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Appendix 1 Technical Data

    20 to 80% non-condensing Sound Emission Level < 60 dB (A) Microprocessor 32 bit Firmware Intermec EasyCoder E4 Direct Protocol v2.10 Label and Ribbon End Sensors AC Input Voltage 110 to 120/220 to 240 VAC, 4/2A, 60/50Hz Build option PFC Regulation...

  • Page 50: Linerless Model

    20 to 80% non-condensing Sound Emission Level < 60 dB (A) Microprocessor 32 bit Firmware Intermec EasyCoder E4 Direct Protocol v2.10 Label End Sensor AC Input Voltage 110 to 120/220 to 240 VAC, 4/2A, 60/50Hz Build option PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Maximum Power Consumption Stand-by 30W;...

  • Page 51: Appendix 2 Media Specifi Cations

    Media rolls fi tted inside the printer should be wound with the printable side facing outwards. An external media supply must be protected from dust, sand, grit, etc. Any hard particles, even small ones, can damage the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Media

    Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Media ⇐ a ⇒ Media Width: Non-Adhesive Strip Maximum: 114.0 mm (4.5 inches) Minimum: 25.4 mm (1.00 inches) Media type setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip Non-Adhesive Strip Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Self-Adhesive Strip

    ⇐ c ⇒ Media Width (excluding liner): Maximum: 112.4 mm (4.44 inches) Minimum: 23.8 mm (0.94 inches) Self-Adhesive Media Type Setup: Strip • Fix length strip • Var length strip Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Self-Adhesive Labels

    Label Stop larger inner corner radius. Sensor position Media Type Setup: • Label (w gaps) Feed Direction 12 mm (0.47 inches) Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Tickets With Gap

    Do not allow any perforation to break the edge of the media, as Label Stop Sensor this may cause the media to split and jam the printer. position Feed 12 mm Direction (0.47 inches) Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Tickets With Black Mark

    Direction Media type setup: • Ticket (w mark) Do not allow any perforations to break the edge of the media, as this may cause the media to split and jam the printer. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Transfer Ribbons

    Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Transfer Ribbons Intermec offers three types of thermal transfer ribbons optimized for different purposes: • General Purpose (GP/TMX 1100. TMX 1500) transfer ribbons allow high speed printing and give a good printout, but are somewhat sensitive to smearing,They may be the best choice for uncoated and coated papers.

  • Page 58: New Supplies And Paper Type Settings

    Normal TMX 2500 Duratran II GG65 – High Normal Duratran II Tag GG65 – High Normal Kimdura GG65 – High High Kimdura Tag GG65 – High High TMX 3200 Polyester GJ105 – Normal Normal Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 Max. print speed: setting setting DIR 1 & 3 DIR 2 & 4 Intermec LinerLess GS103 see note Normal Normal Note: The new supplies setting GS103 approximately corresponds to the paper type setting UBI DT 110. Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Appendix 3 Interfaces

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Parallel Interface The EasyCoder E4 has two interfaces: Parallel Centronics and Serial RS-232. Standard IEEE 1284-I compliant Interface Cable Computer end: Depends on type of host computer. IBM-PC: DB-25pin male connector. Printer end: 36pin female Centronics connector.

  • Page 61: Serial Interface

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Serial Interface The EasyCoder E4 has two interfaces: Parallel Centronics and Serial RS-232. Protocol 9600 baud, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit (default). To change the serial interface settings, use the SETUP command. Interface Cable...
  • Page 62 Notes Intermec EasyCoder E4 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Intermec Printer AB Idrottsvägen 10, P.O. Box 123 S-431 22 Mölndal, Sweden tel +46 31 869500 fax +46 31 869595 www.intermec.com EasyCoder E4 User’s Guide *1-960565-00* *1-960565-00*...

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