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Intermec EasyCoder PL4 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide EasyCoder PL4 Printer...
  • Page 2 U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947 Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043 Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936 Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier. The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the EasyCoder PL4 Printer... 5 Unpacking and Inspecting ... 5 Reporting Damage... 5 Learning About the Printer... 6 Installing the Battery ... 7 Charging the Battery ... 8 Using the Single Battery Charger ... 8 Using the 4-Pack Charger ... 10 Understanding the Control Panels...
  • Page 4 Using Communications Diagnostics Mode ... 57 Specifications... 58 Printing Specifications... 58 Memory/Communications Specifications ... 58 Label Specifications ... 59 Font/Bar Code Specifications ... 60 Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications ... 60 Communications Port ... 61 Accessories ... 62 EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Easycoder Pl4 Printer

    ™ (PLUS ) to create labels and send files to your printer. The manual and Intermec PLUS are available on the CD that came with your printer and on our web site at www.intermec.com. Unpacking and Inspecting Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage: •...

  • Page 6: Learning About The Printer

    Learning About the Printer The EasyCoder PL4 printer is a rugged, portable label and receipt printer that provides: • Print resolution of 203 dpi • Print speeds up to 7.62 cm (3 inches) per second • Serial or wireless communications options Use the next two illustrations to familiarize yourself with the printer.

  • Page 7: Installing The Battery

    Belt clip Charger jack Back view of the EasyCoder PL4 Installing the Battery Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged. Unwrap the battery. Rotate the belt clip to allow access to the battery compartment. Insert the battery into the printer. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Using the Single Battery Charger Using the single battery charger, you can charge the battery while it is in the printer or when it is removed. If the battery is in the printer, the printer must be turned off to charge the battery.
  • Page 9 To use the single battery charger (Optional) Install the battery in the printer. For help, see the previous section. Insert the AC contact adapter into the single battery charger.

  • Page 10: Using The 4-Pack Charger

    The charger is in trickle mode. The battery is ready for use. There is a problem with the battery. It may have an internal short or its charge monitoring circuitry may be malfunctioning. Do not use the battery. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 The indicators under the battery will allow you to monitor the charging process per the next table. Amber Flashing EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Power supply PL4U009.eps Power indicator...
  • Page 12 It creates a short circuit that could cause burns and other injuries or could start a fire. Use of any charger not approved specifically by Intermec for use with its batteries could cause damage to the battery pack or the printer and will void the warranty.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Control Panels

    Understanding the Control Panels The EasyCoder PL4 comes with one of two possible control panels: • The standard control panel • The LCD control panel Standard Control Panel The next illustration shows the standard control panel with its three buttons and two LEDs.

  • Page 14: Lcd Control Panel

    • Print a battery level report • Print the Local Area Network (LAN) status • Print a Bluetooth radio status • Print a media supply report For information on printer applications, see the EasyCoder PL-Series Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 A flashing icon indicates that a file is being downloaded to the printer. A flashing icon indicates that the printer does not detect any media. This could indicate an out of media condition or improperly loaded media. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 In addition to the status icons, the LCD control panel can display many of the printer’s settings and functions as text. Refer to the next table, “LCD Functions,” for the full set of printer features that are available with the LCD panel. To set these functions, see the EasyCoder PL-Series Printer Programmer’s...

  • Page 17: Loading The Media

    * The highest baud rate with consistent results is 38400. ** Some parameters, such as the WLAN ID number and non-standard no- activity time out values can be set using a PC running Intermec PLUS and a data cable link to the printer.
  • Page 18 Pull the media supports apart, insert the roll of media between them, and let the media supports close. Make sure the media pulls off the core in the direction shown in the next illustration. Media supports PL4U011.eps PL4U013.eps EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 The supports adjust themselves to the width of the media. The media should be able to spin freely on the supports. If you want to use the printer in Tear-Off mode, go to the next step. If you want to use the printer in Self-Strip mode, peel a few labels off of the media.
  • Page 20 Rotate the latch assembly until it locks in place. Turn on the printer or press the Feed button if the printer is already on. The printer advances the media. Tear-Off mode Media cover The printer advances the media to the next label, if printing labels.

  • Page 21: Loading Fanfold Media

    To load fanfold media Press the latch release button on the side of the printer. The latch assembly flips open automatically. Rotate the media cover back to expose the media compartment and the adjustable media supports.

  • Page 22: Verifying The Printer Is Working

    Close the media cover and then rotate the latch assembly until it locks in place. Turn on the printer or press the Feed button if the printer is already on. The printer advances the media to the next label, if printing labels.
  • Page 23 Press and release the Power button and keep the Feed button pressed. When printing starts, release the Feed button. The printer prints a line of interlocking “x” characters to make sure all elements of the printhead are working, prints out the version of software loaded in the printer, and then prints two reports.
  • Page 24 Beginning of second report 4 5 6 Unit serial number Application number Report appears only on units with wireless options installed. Units with no wireless options will print an empty line and resume the report. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Operating Mode: infrastructure Preamble Length: long Power Save: best Encryption: 128-bit Authentication: open system Kerberos: off Stored ESSID: TJX_2100 Associated ESSID: TJX_2100 802.11b section of report EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Bluetooth Software Version 1140850687 1000 Bluetooth settings 9600 9600 Enabled Enabled...
  • Page 26 Flash memory size Maximum label size 30,Cur: 6] 70,Cur: 11] :6.94(178) Chars 20-FF 20-80 20-59 20-FF 20-FF 20-44 20-FF Files loaded in printer memory Size (includes pre-scaled or 1427 scalable fonts) 4723 Amount of memory available EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Establishing Communications With A Terminal

    • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) per 802.11b specifications Serial Cable Communications All EasyCoder PL4 printers can communicate by serial cable. One end of the serial cable is an 8-pin circular DIN connector that plugs into the serial communications port on the side of the PL4 printer.
  • Page 28 Connecting the printer to a terminal Connecting the printer to a PC The next table indicates the Intermec terminals that have been tested with the PL4 printer and the part number for the cable you need to connect the terminal and printer.
  • Page 29 6640 and 665X 700 Series Mobile Computers RT1100/1700 Series RT1700 Series RT5900 Series EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Cable Part Number BL11757-000 with the communications dock (P/N TD2410A) or serial adapter cable (P/N 069591) BL11757-000 with the optical link adapter...

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Communications

    Bluetooth device can be either a master or a slave. This miniature network is sometimes referred to as a “piconet” and can consist of several Bluetooth enabled devices. Each Bluetooth PL4 has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) loaded into its module when manufactured. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 To print labels from a Bluetooth-enabled device Create a label file with a .LBL extension, and load it on your device. You can use Intermec PLUS to create your label file. For help, see the online help. Load the Bluetooth print utility for your processor on your...

  • Page 32: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Communications

    Note: The following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash) WLAN module is installed in the PL4 printer. The FCC ID number label is on the bottom of the printer. Use of the PL4 with the CF radio module meets the FCC requirements for radio frequency radiation exposure when worn in the standard configuration.
  • Page 33 à l’utilisateur. Il faut utiliser la configuration standard lors du port de l’imprimante. EasyCoder PL4 printers can be equipped with a radio in the standard PCMCIA footprint using the industry standard 802.11b protocol. These printers allow wireless communication as a node within a LAN and its wireless capabilities allow communications from any point within the LAN’s perimeter.
  • Page 34 TCP sockets printing is supported on most platforms, including Windows and Unix. Before setting up the printer, you need to know the following information about your wireless network. If you are not familiar with this information, please contact your network administrator for assistance.
  • Page 35 Note: If the printer times out, sending a print request through the 802.11b connection will not turn the printer on. Make sure the printer is on before sending your print request. To set up for LPD or TCP printing Print a configuration label. For help, see “Verifying the Printer Is Working”...
  • Page 36 Printer Is Working” earlier in this guide. Ping the IP address of the printer and verify acknowledgement (from a DOS prompt on Windows platforms). Print a test label via Intermec PLUS. Test using TCP sockets (port 6101) and LPD. Setting Up WEP Encryption PL4 printer Before setting up the printer, you need to know the WEP key that your wireless network is using.
  • Page 37 (such as HyperTerminal). Ensure your communications software matches the baud rate displayed in the configuration label generated in Step 1. Reset the printer to the factory network defaults by typing the following two commands in the serial communication program window: ! U1 DO “device.restore_defaults”...
  • Page 38 Turn the printer off and on. Test the WEP setup. For help, see the next procedure. To test the WEP setup Print a configuration label. For help, see “Verifying the Printer Is Working” earlier in this guide. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Ping the IP address of the printer and verify acknowledgement (from a DOS prompt on Windows platforms). Print a test label via Intermec PLUS. Test using TCP sockets (port 6101) and LPD. Setting Up for POP3 E-mail Printing Email From: PL4 printer The PL4 printer is capable of connecting to a POP3 mailbox.
  • Page 40 If it is not connected, please refer to “Setting Up for LPD or TCP Printing” or “Setting Up for WEP Encryption” earlier in this guide. Set the POP3 server IP address on the printer by issuing the following command via the serial port: ! U1 SETVAR “ip.pop3.server_addr”...
  • Page 41 Enable POP3 via the command: ! U1 SETVAR “ip.pop3.enable” “on” If you want the printer to display the headers of the e-mail messages when they are printed, issue the following command: ! U1 SETVAR “ip.pop3.print_headers” “on”...
  • Page 42 Setting Up for Ad Hoc Mode Hand-held computer This section explains how to set up your printer for Ad Hoc mode. You use Ad Hoc mode to communicate with a wireless device without using an access point. Before setting up the printer, you need to know the following information about your wireless network.
  • Page 43 Set the printer’s operating mode to ad hoc by issuing the following command: ! U1 SETVAR “wlan.operating_mode” “ad hoc” Set the encryption mode of the printer to off via the following command: ! U1 SETVAR “wlan.encryption_mode” “off” If a unit in your ad hoc network is acting as a DHCP server,...

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Software

    You can also use Intermec PLUS, the Windows creation program that uses a graphical interface to create and edit labels in the CPL language. PLUS is available either online at the Intermec web site or on the CD that ships with the printer. To install Intermec PLUS Insert the CD that came with your printer into the CD drive of your computer.

  • Page 45: Downloading Firmware

    PL4 printer. To download firmware Connect the PL4 printer to the serial port of your PC. On your PC, open Intermec PLUS. For help, see the previous section. From the Intermec PLUS main screen, click Printer and select 1 Send File. The Send File dialog box appears.

  • Page 46: Using The Accessories

    Click Send to download the firmware. Close Intermec PLUS. Using the Accessories There are several accessories available for use with the PL4 printer. This section shows you how to use the belt clip and the shoulder strap. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Using The Belt Clip

    The belt clip will pivot to allow you to move freely while wearing the printer. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Clip printer to belt...

  • Page 48: Using The Adjustable Shoulder Strap

    To use the shoulder strap, snap each end of the shoulder strap into the shoulder strap rings on the top of the printer. Slide the buckle away from or toward the printer until you achieve the desired length.

  • Page 49: Maintaining The Printer

    • VMU running charger: DC/DC 100 to 240 VDC (P/N CC16614-4) • Choose the media that is easiest to “burn.” An Intermec sales representative can help you determine the optimum media for your application. For contact information, see the media brochure that came with your printer.

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Printer

    • Pull the battery out of the printer if you will not be using the printer for a day or more and you are not performing a maintenance charge. • Consider purchasing an extra battery (P/N AT16293-2). • Remember that any rechargeable battery loses its ability to maintain a charge over time.
  • Page 51 Printers with linerless platens: Clean inside surfaces of edge guides and media support rollers with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Cleaning Interval After every five rolls of media or more often if necessary.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    You may have printer operation, print quality, or printer communications problems at some time during the life of the printer. It is easy to fix most of the problems and not delay operation of the printer for very long. Use the following tables to understand what the control panel is indicating and to help troubleshoot your printer problem.

  • Page 53: Understanding The Standard Control Panel Leds

    Understanding the Standard Control Panel LEDs If the printer is not functioning properly, refer to the table below to find the state of the two LEDs on the control panel. Use the “Printer Problems” table later in this guide to find your symptom and solution.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Printer Problems

    Troubleshooting Printer Problems If you are having a problem with your printer, look for your symptom in the Printer Problems table below and then try the solutions in the order they are listed. Printer Problems Symptom The printer has no power.
  • Page 55 Labels are jamming. The LCD screen is blank. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Solution Check the battery date code. If the battery is 1 to 2 years old, the short life may be due to normal aging. Recondition the battery.
  • Page 56 Make sure the printer is correctly configured for your POP3 settings. For help, see “Setting Up for POP3 E-mail Printing” earlier in this guide. For help getting the POP3 settings from the printer, see the EasyCoder PL-Series Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Using Communications Diagnostics Mode

    Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 317279. file has been deleted. You can DIAGS.BAT find this file on the CD that came with your printer. Use Intermec PLUS to load this file on your printer. file has been deleted. You INDEX.WML can find this file on the CD that came with your printer.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Additionally, a file with a .DMP extension containing the ASCII information is created and stored in the printer’s memory. You can view, clone, or delete the file using the Intermec PLUS application. To exit Communications Diagnostics mode and return the printer to normal operations 1 Turn the printer off.

  • Page 59: Label Specifications

    66.7 mm (2.625 inch) O.D. 19 mm (0.75 inch) minimum; 35.05 mm (1.38 inch) minimum diameter for linerless media Use Intermec-brand direct thermal media that is outside wound. Media may be reflective (black mark) sensing or transmissive (gap) sensing, die-cut, continuous, fanfold, or linerless.

  • Page 60: Font/Bar Code Specifications

    MSI/Plessey FIM/POSTNET UPC-A, 2 and 5 digit extensions UPC-E, 2 and 5 digit extensions MaxiCode PDF 417 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° 89 mm (3.5 inches) 190.5 mm (7.5 inches) 147.3 mm PL4U030.eps (5.8 inches) EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Communications Port

    Relative humidity Operation Storage Electrical Communications Port Pin # EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide 0.9 kg. (2.0 lbs.) -15°C to 50°C (5°F to 122°F) -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 10% to 40% for Bluetooth printer 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Battery: 7.2V (nominal) Lithium-Ion...

  • Page 62: Accessories

    • Package of ten cleaning pens (P/N AN11209-1) • Soft case (P/N DA16473-1) • Printer stand (P/N DA16269-1) • Data cables (for a list of available data cables, see “Serial Cable Communications” earlier in this guide) PL4U031.eps EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 For details about accessories, contact your local Intermec representative. EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com EasyCoder PL4 Printer User's Guide *073204-001* *073204-001*...

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