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Intermec EasyCoder 4400 Getting Started Manual

Intermec easycoder 4400: user guide
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Getting Started Guide
P/N 054324-004
EasyCoder
4400 Printer
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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide P/N 054324-004 EasyCoder 4400 Printer ™...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
  • Page 5 The manuals and material listed below provide additional information about printing labels with your 4400 printer. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com for a list of available manuals or to access many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
  • Page 6 To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local Intermec sales organization. In the U.S. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada call 1-800-688-7043. Otherwise, refer to the Worldwide Sales & Service list that comes with this guide for the address and telephone number of your Intermec sales organization.
  • Page 7 HelvC Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this book 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 11 Courier Remove the accessories, packing material, and the printer from the shipping container. Set the printer on a clean, stable, flat surface and remove the packing material. Save the shipping container and packing materials in case you need to move or ship your printer.
  • Page 12 4400G001.eps Verify your order against the packing slip to ensure that your order is complete. If any parts are missing, please contact your local Intermec representative.
  • Page 13 C o d e 39 HelvC Helv Ital Courier The following illustrations identify the major components of your Intermec 4400 printer. Thermal transfer ribbon takeup hub Control panel Printhead Label gap sensor Label mark sensor External options communications port Platen roller...
  • Page 14 Fuse Power On/Off switch Optional I/O board port Serial communications port connector AC power receptacle 4400G.003...
  • Page 15 2. Set the power switch (located on the back panel of the printer) to the on ( l ) position. When the printer is fully powered, the power and online...
  • Page 16 The control panel provides direct control of the printer. Use the control panel for many tasks, such as setting the printer to offline before opening the cover. The control panel features a 32-character liquid crystal display, nine keys, and three status lights. The nine keys are divided into two sets: three operating keys for normal operation of the printer and six selection keys for entering menus to change the printer settings.
  • Page 17 C o d e 39 HelvC Helv Ital Courier The following illustration shows the six selection keys. Scroll through menu choices ALERT 0PEN Use this table and the circle illustration on page 1-11 to move around the circle and reach the menu selection you need. [SELECT] Outwards towards the edge of the circle.
  • Page 18 Operator menu. The circle on the next page lets you review all of the printer features at once. Once you become accustomed to using the circle to access the menus and features, you will find it quite useful when you need to quickly locate and change a feature.
  • Page 19 C o d e 39 HelvC Helv Ital Courier READY * Menu appears only if option is installed. † 8637/38 13mil for 6.5mil printhead. 4400G.007...
  • Page 20 You need to open the printer to load new media, correct printing problems, and perform maintenance procedures. 1. Press [ONLINE/OFFLINE]. The display reads: OFFLINE READY 2. Press [OPEN]. Lift the cover open to expose the paper path. The display reads:...
  • Page 21 Note: If you want to load your own roll of media, see “Loading a Roll of Media” later in this chapter. 1. Open the printer as described earlier in this chapter in “Opening the Printer.” 2. Remove the media from the media envelope. Lay it out flat, with the labels facing up.
  • Page 22 4. Feed one end of the media into the opening at the back of the printer. Continue feeding media until several inches extend out the front of the printer. 5. Adjust the edge guides so that the media does not shift as the label prints.
  • Page 23 The following procedures explain how to load roll media into the printer. The 4400 printer supports both direct thermal or thermal transfer media. The 4400 printer accepts both fanfold and roll media. If you are planning to use roll media, you need to install the media roll holder.
  • Page 24 3. Open the edge guides to accommodate the width of the media. Slide the edge guides apart by pulling on the edge guide tab. 4. Feed one end of the media into the opening at the back of the printer. continue feeding media until several inches extend out the front of the printer.
  • Page 25 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Open the printer as described earlier in this chapter in “Opening the Printer.” 3. Turn the large knob on the door 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
  • Page 26 6. Wind the ribbon onto the takeup core until the inked part of the ribbon is past the printhead. 7. Make sure that you enable the thermal transfer ribbon command for the printer. Use the control panel to access the Configuration menu, then select label, media type, and thermal transfer.
  • Page 27 C o d e 39 HelvC Helv Ital Courier View 1 View 2 4400G.014...
  • Page 28 1. Make sure that the grip on the knob is in the open (vertical) position. 2. Position the door on the printer and press it into place, making sure it seats evenly. 3. Lock the door into place by turning the knob 1/4 turn clockwise.
  • Page 29 C o d e 39 HelvC Helv Ital Courier 1. Close the printer by pressing down on the cover until it latches. The display shows the following: PRESS RELOAD 2. Press [FEED/RELOAD]. Media advances to the next label and the display...
  • Page 30 8. To exit from the Service Menu, press [CONTINUE]. The display shows: OFFLINE READY 9. Turn off the printer. Save the configuration test label for reference when you install and configure the printer. If you have trouble printing your configuration test label, try restoring the...
  • Page 31 C o d e 39 HelvC Helv Ital Courier Note: The parameters of the configuration test label shown here may not reflect the actual parameters of your test label. Hardware Configuration Label User Defined Configuration Label INTERMEC 4400 Printer 4400G.016...
  • Page 35 There is also a reference section for network installations. You can connect your 4400 printer to a PC, a local area network, an AS/400 (or other midrange computer), or a mainframe. This section provides the information necessary for connecting to any of these systems.
  • Page 36 PC. You must provide the correct cables for connecting the printer. Refer to the following instructions for cable information. Contact your Intermec representative for ordering assistance if you do not have the appropriate cables. To connect the 4400 to your PC serial port, you need a shielded EIA RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 electrical interface with a 25-pin D-style subminiature connector.
  • Page 37 Centronics interface adapter installed in the printer. a parallel cable to run between the printer and the PC. If you did not have the parallel interface installed at the factory, an Intermec technician can install the field-installable option (Intermec Part No. 068789) in the optional I/O board port of your printer.
  • Page 38 Serial communications port connector Fuse AC power Power On/Off switch receptacle AC power receptacle Fuse Power On/Off 4400G055.eps switch Optional I/O port with parallel connector installed External Ethernet Adapter 4400G050.eps 10BaseT connector Test button Power Network Serial communications port connector...
  • Page 39 NugFont C o d e 39 HelvC If you did not have the parallel interface installed at the factory, an Intermec technician can install the field-installable option (Intermec Part No. 069227) in the optional I/O board port of your printer.
  • Page 40 Once you have the printer connected to your system, you need to verify that the printer communicates with your system. The easiest way to test communications is to enable the Data Line Print command in the Service menu. You have two selections for Data Line Print: The printer prints all ASCII characters it receives from the host, including control characters.
  • Page 41 ^Z (Ctrl-Z) sends the information to the printer. The printer prints the following characters: Note: If you are using a different platform to communicate with your printer, please refer to your system user's manual and the 4400 Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual for help downloading commands.
  • Page 42 The printer’s main port settings should match those of your host computer or controlling device. If you need to change the defaults, follow the instructions in this section. This table summarizes the main port settings. The defaults are shown in bold type.
  • Page 43 [MENU] and repeat Steps 6 through 9. Note: You must cycle the printer power (turn the printer off and then on again) to put any changes into effect. Cycling the power after making a number of changes activates...
  • Page 44 IPL commands. The IPL commands can perform any function or activate any feature of the 4400 printer except for those features and functions that you set with the control panel. See Intermec’s IPL Programming Reference Manual, Part No. 066396, for information and instructions.
  • Page 47 C o d e 39 HelvC If your configuration test label is not satisfactory, or if you have trouble printing, your printer may have lost its configuration during shipment. 1. Start at the OFFLINE READY display (press [ONLINE/OFFLINE] if necessary).
  • Page 48 Intermec has developed heating schedules (the amount of heat required to image a label) to produce the highest possible print quality for Intermec media and ribbon combinations on Intermec printers. Look for the three digit media sensitivity number on: The side of the media roll.
  • Page 49 Direct Thermal Media Sensitivity Settings table later in this chapter. Use the PrintSet software, your third-party software, or the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) command set to change the media sensitivity number. For help setting the media sensitivity number using IPL commands, see the DOS example in the next section.
  • Page 50 <SI>g1,567 to 567. If you are not using Intermec media and ribbon, or you misplaced your packaging with the three-digit sensitivity number label on it, you can set the approximate sensitivity setting. The approximate sensitivity numbers are the first entry (in bold text) for each series in the media sensitivity settings table on the following pages.
  • Page 51 HelvC Use the following tables to find the correct sensitivity rating for you direct thermal media or thermal transfer media and ribbon combination. 700 Series High Sensitivity 400 Series Medium Sensitivity 100 Series Low Sensitivity NugFont C o d e 39 Duratherm Lightning Plus-1 Duratherm Lightning Plus-2 Duratherm Lightning IR-2...
  • Page 52 800 Series High Sensitivity (Paper) 600 Series Medium Sensitivity (Plastic) 500 Series Medium Sensitivity (Paper) 300 Series Low Sensitivity (Plastic) 200 Series Low Sensitivity (Plastic) European Uncoated/Standard Duratran I/Standard Duratran I Tag/Standard Duratran Matte Polyester/Premium Duratran Syntran/Premium Duratran Tyvek/Premium European Polyethylene/Premium Duratran Kimdura/Premium Duratran II-1/Premium Duratran European/Premium...
  • Page 53 C o d e 39 HelvC You can adjust the print darkness when the printer is online or offline. Use the dark adjust setting for fine-tuning only. Once you set the sensitivity rating, a darkness setting of zero should provide optimal print quality. However, as the printhead wears or if you use a lot of media, some adjustment may be necessary.
  • Page 54 Clean your printer regularly to maintain the quality of your labels and extend the life of your printer. The following table contains suggestions for cleaning the printer. To clean the printer effectively and safely use the following items: isopropyl alcohol, a cleaning brush, cotton swabs, and a clean lint-free cloth.
  • Page 55 The following procedures tell you how to access and clean the printer components without causing any damage. Note: Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning any components. The following procedures include instructions for opening the printer without power. To open the printer without power, you must remove the ribbon access door.
  • Page 56 4400G.023 Clean the case with a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol as necessary to remove dust from cooling vents. If the vents become obstructed, the printer may overheat, which can result in pauses while printing labels and damage to the electronic circuitry inside the printer.
  • Page 57 Nettoyez-la seulement avec de la ouate ou avec un linge propre et libre de peluches, humecté avec de l'alcool d'isopropyl. 1. Complete the steps in “Opening the Printer for Cleaning.” 2. Use a cotton swab or a clean, lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean the printhead.
  • Page 58 Cleaning the platen roller and tear bar maintains even contact between the media and the printhead. 1. Complete the steps in “Opening the Printer for Cleaning.” 2. Clean the platen roller with a brush and isopropyl alcohol. Make sure you rotate the roller to clean all areas.
  • Page 59 The label gap and label mark sensors should be checked for debris and cleaned after every ten rolls of media. 1. Complete the steps in “Opening the Printer for Cleaning.” 2. Clean both sensors with a brush and isopropyl alcohol. Make sure you clean both the label gap sensor and the label mark sensor.
  • Page 60 If debris spreads within the printhead the print quality will be affected. 1. Complete the steps in “Opening the Printer for Cleaning.” 2. Clean the flat surfaces of the paper path with a clean, lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 61 Always clean the edge guides immediately if a label jams in the printer. 1. Complete the steps in “Opening the Printer for Cleaning.”...
  • Page 62 If your printer is not operating correctly, try locating the problem in this table: No power or AC power cable is damaged or power loss. disconnected. Printer main power fuse is burnt out. The secondary fuse is blown. Labels stop Media is sticking to the paper indexing.
  • Page 63 [FEED/RELOAD] key while turning it on to bypass security levels. Clean the printhead. Clean the paper path. Contact your Intermec representative for suggestions on proper media or ribbons for your printing requirements. Try changing the dark adjust menu panel setting.