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Intermec EasyCoder F2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide EasyCoder F2 Bar Code Label Printer (Fingerprint Version)
  • 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

    2. Installation 3. Starting Up 4. Media Load 5. Thermal Transfer Printing 6. Setting Up the Printer Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Table of Contents ...1 FCC Notice (U.S.A.) ...4 DOC Notice (Canada) ...4 GS Notice (Germany)...4 EU Standard EN 55022 (The European Union)...4 Declaration of Conformity (CE) ...5...
  • Page 4 Terminal Setup ...65 • Starting Terminal Setup ...65 • Solving Communication Problems ...65 • Using Terminal Setup ...66 • Selecting an Application ...67 • Changing the Setup...68 • Exiting Terminal Setup ...69 Line Analyzer...70 Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 10. Troubleshooting 11. Maintenance 12. Adjustments Appendix 1 Technical Data Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Appendix 3 Interfaces Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Introduction ...71 Thermal Transfer Mechanism ...72 Side Doors ...72 Integral Liner Takeup Unit...72 Media Supply Hub...72 3-inch Adapter...72...

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice (U.s.a.)

    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. WARNING Canadian Dept. of Communication REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE (DOC-A) CONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS (DOC-A) ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT WARNING Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    /. 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 EasyCoder F2 –...

  • Page 8: Introduction Easycoder F2

    BASIC-like environment. EasyCoder F2 is also designed to work with the Intermec Direct Protocol programming language, the Intermec InterDriver and Intermec Labelshop. The InterDriver allows you to print labels from standard MS Windows applications, for example Microsoft Offi...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety Product Labeling Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if 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 10: Installation Unpacking

    Keep the packing materials in case you need to move or reship the printer. • Check the label on the printer’s rear plate, which gives the voltage, the part number, and the serial number. • Check that any options you ordered are included.

  • Page 11: 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 programing language and Intermec Shell. The printed labels, tickets, or tags are presented at the front of the print mechanism.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Chapter 2 Installation Rear View The rear plate contains the On/Off switch, the AC power cord receptacle, and various interface connectors and slots. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Bar Code Wand Interface Not used Provision for one Optional Interface Board...

  • Page 13: Media Compartment

    Description Print Mechanism Long Side Door Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The media compartment is either covered by a long side door that completely encloses the print mechanism and media com- partment, or a short side door that only covers the print mechanism and gives easy access to the media stock.

  • Page 14: Media Roll Supply Post

    (38 mm/1.5 inches) cores, causing media misalign- ment. Because the EasyCoder F2 has a modular design, it uses a media supply roll post that can be fi tted in three different positions inside the media compartment. The position depends on the type of side door (long or short) and whether or not the printer is fi...

  • Page 15: Media Supply Positions

    Maximum roll size is 213 mm (8.38 inches). • Position 3 is used when the printer has a short side door and an integral liner takeup unit. Maximum roll size is 213 mm (8.38 inches).

  • Page 16: Print Mechanism

    Printing” and Chapter 9 “Options” for illustrations of the ther- mal transfer mechanism, which is partly integrated with the print mechanism. Label Stop Sensor Position Adjustment (bottom sensor hidden) Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Locking Screw Edge Guide Printhead Lift Lever...

  • Page 17: Connections

    3 Connect the power cord between the receptacle on the rear plate and to the electrical outlet (>90 to <264 VAC). The Easycoder F2 is fi tted with one 25-pin D-style subminiature (DB25) female connector for the RS-232 serial interface port and one class B connector for the USB interface port (see Appendix •...

  • Page 18: Controls And Indicators

    Control Lamps Display Keyboard The EasyCoder F2 has several ways of communicating directly with its operator: three control lamps, a display window, a membrane-switch keyboard with 22 programmable keys, a big programmable “Print” button on the printer’s front, and a beeper.

  • Page 19: Beeper

    Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide 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 signals can be specifi...

  • Page 20: Starting Up

    fi le (autoexec.bat) in its memory. There are two cases: A The printer is only fi tted with the Intermec Shell fi le-manag- ing program, which allows the operator to choose between a variety of applications and functions.

  • Page 21: Memory Card

    The memory card can be an SRAM card complying with the JEIDA-4 standard or a Flash Memory card from Intermec. Maximum size in both cases is 64Mbit (8MB). There are three types of Flash Memory cards: •...

  • Page 22: Switching On The Printer

    4 sec. v.4.8 3 sec. 2 sec. Refer to Chapter 8 for more 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 messages than those illustrated above indicates that the printer is running some custom-made, non-standard application program, or that some error has occurred.

  • Page 23: Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-Through)

    Open the side door. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The EasyCoder F2 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continu- ous stock in various forms. This section describes the case when the media is torn off manually against the printer’s tear bar. This method is also known as “straight-through printing.”...
  • Page 24 Fit a new roll of media on the supply post and adjust the edge guide so the roll becomes fl ush with the center section. This diagram shows the media path. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to engage the printhead. Close the side door. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 4 Adjust the position of the green edge guide so the media is guided with a minimum of play.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Media Load Tear-Off, cont. To tear off the media, grab the outer edge and pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Tear-Off (Straight-Through) With Quick-Load

    In addition to the media load procedure for tear-off (straight- through) operation described earlier in this chapter, the EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fi tted with a set of Quick-Load guides that makes media load much easier and quicker, especially if the printer has a short side door.
  • Page 28 Insert the media between the guides and feed it forward until the media reaches the platen roller and cannot be inserted any further. To tear off the media, grab the outer edge and pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Peel-Off (Self-Strip)

    Open the side door. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The EasyCoder F2 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continu- ous stock in various forms. This section describes the case when self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing.
  • Page 30 Remove any empty core from the media supply roll post. Remove labels from the fi rst 50 cm (20 inches) of the liner. Route the liner through the print mechanism and push it inwards. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 Press the handle to expand the takeup hub and secure the liner. Then rotate the hub counterclockwise until the liner becomes tight. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 4 Insert the start of the liner under the lip of the takeup hub, then rotate the hub counterclockwise a few turns to wind up some of the liner.
  • Page 32 Close the side door. Adjust the position of the green edge guide so the media is guided with a minimum of play. Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust the media feed. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: External Supply (Fanfold)

    Quick-Load guides), turn it to vertical position. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The EasyCoder F2 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and con- tinuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case the media supply is placed behind the printer, usually in the form of fanfolded tickets or tags.

  • Page 34: Thermal Transfer Printing

    Thermal Transfer Printing (option) Ribbon Load Open the side door. The EasyCoder F2 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and con- tionuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon. For thermal transfer printing, the printer must be fi...
  • Page 35 Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Unpack a roll of original Intermec thermal transfer ribbon. Route the ribbon through the print mechanism and pull out approximately 20 cm (8 inches) of...
  • Page 36 Slide the empty cardboard core onto the ribbon rewind hub so the ribbon is wound up when the hub rotates counterclockwise. Manually advance the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the ribbon becomes tight. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load, cont. Turn the printhead lift knob counterclockwise to engage the printhead. Close the side door. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Setting Up The Printer

    • Setup Mode - Press the <Setup> key on the printer’s built-in keyboard to enter the Setup Mode, or - select the Setup option in Intermec Shell to enter the Setup Mode, or - execute the Intermec Fingerprint SETUP instruction to enter the Setup Mode, or - access the Setup Mode via the printer’s home page using an...

  • Page 39: Default Setup

    The printer’s current setup values can be read from the printer’s display window by browsing through the Setup Mode, or from the host by browsing through the Terminal Setup of Intermec Shell. You can list the printer’s current setup values by printing test label #5 in the Setup Mode or by using Intermec Shell.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Printer, Cont

    For the serial communication channel "uart1", the following parameters can be set. Make sure they match the setup of the connected device or vice versa. If the setup of the printer and the setup of the host do not match, the response from the printer to host will be garbled.

  • Page 41: Character Length

    Eight bits are recommended, because that option allows more special characters and characters specifi c for foreign laguages to be used. Refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v7.61, Programmer’s Reference Manual for information on which charac- ters are available in various combinations of character length and character set.

  • Page 42: New Line

    fi lled to 75%, and the transmission from the host is held, waiting for an XON character. When enough data have been processed so the receive buffer is fi lled only to 50%, the printer sends an XON character and the host resumes transmitting data.

  • Page 43: Feedadjust

    Start adjust: -56 dots Stop adjust: -44 dots Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 6 The Feedadjust part of the Setup Mode controls how much of the media is fed out or pulled back before and/or after the actual printing.

  • Page 44: Media

    Note that the temporary memory has other functions that also require some memory space. 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.
  • Page 45 Any object or fi eld extending outside the print window in any direction will either be clipped or cause an error condition (Error 1003 “Field out of label”), see Intermec Fingerprint v7.61, Programmer’s Reference Manual. max. 56.0 mm (2.2 in)

  • Page 46: Media Type

    “white dot” in an image or character cell) to allow the media to be properly torn off. It is important to select the correct media type, so the printer can indicate possible errors. Two error conditions may occur: •...

  • Page 47: Paper Type

    Setup Parameters, cont. Media, cont. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 6 Paper Type The Paper Type parameters control the heat emitted from the printhead to the direct thermal media or, optionally, the transfer ribbon in order to produce the dots that make up the printout image.
  • Page 48 Feed Direction Direct Thermal Printing Intermec recommends that you use the paper type and print speed settings listed below to produce the highest possible print quality under normal conditions and to ensure maximum life- time of the printhead. Label materials are available from Intermec either in standard types and sizes, or in special materials and sizes.
  • Page 49 /. Exceeding the recommended print speed may cause the printhead to wear out prematurely. If the ambient temperature is lower than +15°C (+59°F), decrease print speed by 50 mm/sec. /. Also applies to printing of text, images, lines, and boxes. /. Requires high printhead pressure (see Chapter 12 “Adjustments, Printhead Pressure”). Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Label Label Constant Factor...
  • Page 50 Label Label Constant Factor Ribbon Ribbon Label Constant Factor Offset Max Rec. Print Speed (mm/sec) Picket Fence Bar Code Ladder Bar Code Max Rec. Print Speed (mm/sec) Picket Fence Bar Code Ladder Bar Code Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Contrast

    Feedadjust parameter (same as the Intermec Fingerprint statement TESTFEED). The comparator and amplifi er values of the LSS are displayed (read-only information).
  • Page 52 Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer Setup Parameters, cont. Print Defi nes, cont. 706 ohms/8 dots Test Label #1 Test Label #3 Test Label #5a Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Test Label #2 Test Label #4 Test Label #5b...

  • Page 53: Print Speed

    Setup Parameters, cont. Print Defi nes, cont. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 6 Print Speed The print speed is variable between 100 and 200 mm/sec. Generally, the lower the speed, the better the printout quality. This is especially true when printing bar codes with the bars running across the media path (“ladder style”), when printing...

  • Page 54: Lts (Label Taken Sensor)

    • LTS Value Press <Enter>. You can enter a new value in the range indi- cated in the LTS Adjust menu (see above). Min/max values are in the range 0 to 10. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Setup Mode

    Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The method of entering the Setup Mode depends on which startup fi les are stored in the printer’s memory, a subject that was more thoroughly discussed in Chapter 3, “Starting Up.” EasyCoder F2 with Intermec Shell •...

  • Page 56: Navigating In Setup Mode

    Perform testfeeds in the Testfeed menu. Print test labels in the Test Label menu. Exit the Setup Mode. Can be used anywhere in Setup Mode. /. “Left”, “right”, “up”, and “down” refer to the overviews later in this chapter. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Setup Mode Overviews

    FEEDADJ: SETUP: FEEDADJ STARTADJ FEEDADJ FEEDADJ: STOPADJ Continued on next page! Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide BAUDRATE: LEGEND: 9600 Boxes with thick lines indicate default setup. Boxes with dotted lines indicate menus related to 19200 optional interface boards. 38400...
  • Page 58 REMOVE LABEL AND LTS ADJUST PRESS ENTER LTS: REMOVE LABEL LTS TEST ENTER TO STOP LTS: LTS VALUE: LTS VALUE [10]: Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide RIBBON CONSTANT: [90]: RIBBON FACTOR: [25]: LABEL OFFSET: [0]: LOW DIAMETER: [36]: LABEL CONSTANT: [85]:...
  • Page 59 Setup Mode Overview, Part 3 (Intermec Fingerprint v7.61) If an optional Double Serial or Industrial Interface Board is installed in the printer, additional menus will be displayed (in case of Double Serial Interface Board, also see Overview Part 4): SETUP:...
  • Page 60 Chapter 7 Setup Mode Setup Mode Overview, Part 4 (Intermec Fingerprint v7.61) If an optional Double Serial Interface Board is installed in the printer , additional menus will be displayed: SETUP: SER-COM,UART3: SER-COM,UART3 BAUDRATE SER-COM,UART3: CHAR LENGTH SER-COM,UART3: PARITY SER-COM,UART3:...
  • Page 61 Setup Mode Overview, Part 5 (Intermec Fingerprint v7.61) If an optional an EasyLAN 100i interface board is installed in the printer, additional menus will be displayed. SETUP: Standard Setup Mode See Overview Part 1 SER-COM, UART1 NET-COM,NET1: SETUP: NEW LINE...

  • Page 62: Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction

    fi le before you switch 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 Shell (see Chapter 3, “Startup Files”).

  • Page 63: Starting With Intermec Shell

    Terminal Setup is described later in this chapter. The lower line tells you how much time you have left. Should the time run out before you have taken any action to enter Intermec Shell, the last selected application in Intermec Shell will be opened. If you use the same application all the time, you will only need to switch on the power, once the application has been selected.
  • Page 64 Setup Mode. In Intermec Shell, the menus present the option in infi nite loops, To see all menus and options, refer to the overview in this chapter. The Select application lets you choose an application program that resides in the printer’s memory:...
  • Page 65 fi rmware version stored as a fi le in a PC. • Reboot has the same effect as cycling the power to the printer. To exit Intermec Shell without having selected any applica- tion, select Reboot. Then wait for the 5 seconds countdown to fi...

  • Page 66: Intermec Shell Diagram

    CENTRONICS STD I/O CHANNEL net1: STD I/O CHANNEL usb1: See the chapter “Setup Mode” DEFAULT SETUP PERFORMED PC-CARD ERASE TRANSFER FILE USING ZMODEM PROGRAMMING PC-CARD PROGRAMMING COMPLETED TRANSFER FILE USING ZMODEM Printer rebooted automatically. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Terminal Setup

    Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 8 The Terminal Setup program in Intermec Shell allows the opera- tor to control the whole Intermec Shell program remotely from a host computer or terminal and to read or change the printer’s setup.

  • Page 68: Using Terminal Setup

    Using Terminal Setup The Terminal Setup program uses prompts to help you navigate. You move around in this Intermec Shell program the same way as when you use the printer’s front panel. Comprehensive explanations of the various setup parameters can be found in Chapter 6, “Setting Up the Printer.”...

  • Page 69: Selecting An Application

    Terminal Setup, cont. Selecting an Application Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 8 This example shows how you can select the Intermec Fingerprint application: ---------------- SHELL SEL. APPLICATION ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y ---------------- SEL. APPLICATION CURRENT APPL.

  • Page 70: Changing The Setup

    Backspace Delete one character to the left of the cursor. To set up the printer or use any other of the facilities, answer N (No) to the “Select Application” prompt. The following example illustrates how to enter the Setup Mode:...

  • Page 71: Exiting Terminal Setup

    Terminal Setup, cont. Exiting Terminal Setup Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 8 To exit the Terminal Setup program, step through all the facility options and select Reboot, as illustrated below: ---------------- SHELL PRINT SETUP ---------------- (Y / N / B):N...

  • Page 72: Line Analyzer

    2 = "uart2:" 3 = "uart3:" 4 = "centronics:" 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...

  • Page 73: Options

    Transfer Ribbon Mechanism Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The EasyCoder F2 provides a high degree of fl exibility because it has a modular design. By adding options to the basic printer, the EasyCoder F2 can be adapted for a variety of applications.

  • Page 74: Thermal Transfer Mechanism

    It allows the use of both direct thermal and thermal transfer supplies. The EasyCoder F2 comes with either a short side door, which only covers the print mechanism or with a long side door, which encloses the entire media compartment. The long side door has a slot for external media supply.

  • Page 75: Real Time Clock

    10 years or more. A number of different interface boards are available for use with the 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 interface board.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Reload ribbon Perform a TESTFEED Check/change Check/change Check/change Clean media guides Replace Lower print speed Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Refer to Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 12 Chapter 11 ¤ Call Service Chapter 12 Chapters 4 & 5...

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Maintenance Printhead Cleaning Open the side door. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Cleaning the printhead on a regular basis is important for the life of the printhead and for the printout quality. You should clean the printhead each time you replace the media. This section describes how to clean the printhead using cleaning cards.
  • Page 78 Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead (1). Engage the printhead (2). Open the cleaning card envelope and pull out the cleaning card. Read the warning text. Pull out the cleaning card (1) and raise the printhead (2). Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 fl uid to dissolve the residue. Pull out the cleaning card. If necessary, repeat the process with a fresh cleaning card. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 11 Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead (1). Engage the printhead (2).

  • Page 80: External Cleaning

    Never spray the printer. Protect it from water when cleaning the premises. Wipe external surfaces with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent. Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck labels. The printhead and rollers are delicate. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Cleaning The Media Guides

    If the printer starts to feed our labels in an unexpected way, raise the upper guide as described below and check for any object that may block the beam of light (dust, stuck labels, adhesive residue, etc.).

  • Page 82: Printhead Replacement

    While replacing the printhead, the power should be off. Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Caution! the printhead.
  • Page 83 Disconnect the printhead bracket from the print mechanism as indicated by the arrows and pull out the printhead as far as the cables allow. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Chapter 11 Pull the printhead bracket away from the magnet in the pressure arm.
  • Page 84 Put back the printhead in reverse order and check that the printhead cables run freely. Load a new supply of media (and ribbon), as described earlier in this manual. Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Adjustments Narrow Media

    Screw Pressure Arm Center of Media Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The printer is factory-adjusted for full-size media width. When using media less than full width, it is recommended that you adjust the position of the pressure arm so it becomes centered with the media.

  • Page 86: Label Stop Sensor Position

    (see Chapter 6, “Setting Up the Printer”). An obvious prerequisite is that the LSS must be aligned with the gaps, slots, or black marks.

  • Page 87: Printhead Pressure

    Printhead Pressure Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The pressure of the thermal printhead against the direct thermal media is factory-adjusted. However, the use of thicker or thinner media than normal could require the printhead pressure to be readjusted. Using a straight-slot screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw clockwise for more pressure (+) or counterclockwise for less pres- sure (-).

  • Page 88: Ribbon Break Shaft (Option)

    (bw) to move the outer end of the break shaft backward. Important! Before readjusting the break shaft, make sure that there is no other cause for the wrinkling of the ribbon. (See Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting.”) Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Installing The Quick-Load Guides

    Lift up the upper media guide and pull out the green edge guide (save it for later use). Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The Quick-Load guides may, depending on model, be factory- installed or be enclosed in the box for optional installation by the user.

  • Page 90: Technical Data

    2 sockets for 2MB or 4MB each Option >90 to <264 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz IEC 61000-3-2 Continuous 140W; Peek 300W Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide = 448 dots Standard edge guide Quick-Load guides Short door/no takeup ≈ 200 m (655 ft) ribbon With liner takeup unit Incl.
  • Page 91 /. The max. print length is also restricted by the amount of free DRAM memory. /. Latin, Greek, and 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 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Appendix 2 Media Specifi Cations

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

  • Page 93: Thermal Transfer Media

    Thermal Transfer Media Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Intermec offers stock labels for thermal transfer printing in a wide range of quality grades. • Uncoated papers for economical high-volume printing to be used with GP/TMX 1100/TMX 1500 ribbons. Examples: - TTR Uncoated •...

  • Page 94: Media Roll Size

    The stiffness is also important and must be balanced against thickness to maintain print quality. Media rolls to be loaded inside the printer should be wound with the printable side facing outwards. The media supply must not be exposed to dust, sand, grit, etc.

  • Page 95: Media

    Media Non-Adhesive Strip NON-ADHESIVE STRIP Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations ⇐ a ⇒ Media Width: Maximum: Minimum (standard): Minimum (Quick-Load): Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip 60.0 mm (2.36 inches) 25.0 mm...

  • Page 96: Self-Adhesive Strip

    ⇐ c ⇒ Media Width (excluding liner): Maximum: Minimum: Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide 60.0 mm (2.36 inches) 25.0 mm (1.00 inches) 40.0 mm (1.57 inches) 58.4 mm...

  • Page 97: Self-Adhesive Labels

    (e) to be larger than 7 mm (0.28 inches), that batch printing is used, and that no pull back of the media 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 98: Tickets With Gap

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

  • Page 99: Tickets With Black Mark

    LBLCOND statement allows the sensor to be temporarily disabled during a specifi ed amount of media feed in order to avoid uninten- tional detection, see Intermec Fingerprint manuals. 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 media as this may cause the media to split and jam the printer.

  • Page 100: Transfer Ribbons

    EasyCoder printheads. Intermec offer three ranges of thermal transfer ribbons optimized for different purposes: • General Purpose (GP/TMX 1100, TMX 1500) transfer rib- bons allow high speed printing and give a good printout, but are somewhat sensitive to smearing.

  • Page 101: Rs-232 Interface

    Interfaces RS-232 Interface "uart1:" Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The EasyCoder F2 has, as standard, three serial communication interfaces: RS-232 on "uart1:", USB, and Bar Code Wand. Protocol Default setup: Baud rate: 9600 Char. length 8 bits Parity: None...

  • Page 102: Usb Interface

    USB ports. Using a USB Class A/B cable, connect the Class A plug to your PC or hub and the Class B plug to your EasyCoder F2 printer. The USB interface is essentially a one-way communication inter- face and is thus not recommended for programming.

  • Page 103: Bar Code Wand Interface

    Bar Code Wand Interface Bar Code Wand Interface Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The printer was originally designed for connection of a bar code wand or scanner via a connector on the CPU board accessible through a slot in the printer’s rear plate.

  • Page 104: Double Serial Interface Board (Option)

    Chapter 8. The EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fi tted with a double serial interface board, which provides the printer with two more serial ports: "uart2:" and "uart3:". These ports can be confi gured for various types of serial communication according to the customer’s...
  • Page 105 Double Serial Interface Board, cont. "uart3:" Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide "uart3:" Serial Port Communication port "uart3:" uses a DB-25pin male connector. Signal Name Description Not connected RS-232 Transmitter RS-232 Receiver RS-232 Request To Send RS-232 Clear To Send...

  • Page 106: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Board (Option)

    Chapter 8. The EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fi tted with an IEEE 1284-I compatible parallel interface board in Intermec Fingerprint as device "centronics:". Select "centron- ics:" as the standard IN port using the instruction SETSTDIO (by default, "uart1:"...

  • Page 107: Industrial Interface Board (Option)

    Industrial Interface Board Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The EasyCoder F2 can optionally be fi tted with an Industrial Interface Board, which provides the printer with one extra serial communication port ("uart2:"). This port can be confi gured for...

  • Page 108: Easylan 100I Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces EasyLAN 100i Interface Board The Intermec EasyLAN 100i Ethernet interface board provides the printer with a 10BaseT Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet network connection. You can communicate with the printer via a LAN (Local Area Network) or provide the printer with its own home page, so you can reach the printer using a Web browser.

  • Page 109: Rfid 13.56 Mhz Interface Board (Option)

    RFID 13.56 MHz Interface Board Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide The RFID 13.56 interface kit consists on an RFID antenna fi tted inside the lower part of the print mechanism and an interface board. The interface board contains the harware for reading and writing 13.56 MHz RFID tags.
  • Page 110 Notes Intermec EasyCoder F2 – User’s Guide...
  • Page 112 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 F2 User’s Guide (Fingerprint Version) *1-960563-00* *1-960563-00*...

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