Communication Problems; Error Handling; Syntax Errors; Parameter Errors - Intermec EasyCoder 4100 User Manual

4100 Bar Code Label Printer User's Manual

Communication Problems

If your printer is not receiving downloaded data, try the solutions in the
accompanying table.
Symptom
Printer does not
communicate with
the host

Error Handling

This section describes how the 4100 printer handles certain error conditions it
may encounter in printer or programming commands.

Syntax Errors

The 4100 printer responds to syntax errors in the messages it receives from the
host by attempting to execute the commands. It will not ignore a command
with a syntax error. Instead, the printer will produce output even if it is
erroneous. This will give you indications about what went wrong and what
should be done to correct the problem.

Parameter Errors

Certain commands require mandatory or optional parameters. If these
parameters are not supplied, default values will be substituted. If a parameter
is above its maximum range limit, the maximum value will be used. If it falls
below the minimum range, the minimum value will be used. The range and
the default value for each command is listed in Chapter 7, "Printer
Commands."
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Cause
Serial port is incorrectly
configured.
Damaged or incorrect
I/O cable.
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Solution
Make sure the printer's serial
port settings match those of the
host. Print a software test
configuration label described in
Chapter 1 check the serial port
settings.
Check the connections at both
ends or replace the cable. See
Chapter 2 for cable information.
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