About These Instructions A terminal holder connects Intermec computers to the 6820, 6821, or 6822 printers. These instructions explain how to install the holder in the printer. For simplicity, these instructions refer to all compatible printers as the 6820.
655-441-001 (fixed printers only) (1ea.) CN70e If you are installing a Bluetooth-enabled holder, you also need: • the 6820 Printer Configuration Utility. • a programming cable (P/N 226-270-001) to connect the printer to your PC. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
1 year. If the hardware is installed by non-Intermec- authorized service personnel and there is a hardware failure, at Intermec’s sole discretion, if the cause of this failure is determined to be related to improper installation of the Bluetooth-enabled holder, any warranty periods remaining for any components of the kit will be voided.
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Location 1 or Location 2 inside the printer. Remove the screw to disconnect the ground cable and replace the screw in the same location. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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8 Disconnect the ground cable and carefully pull the ribbon cable out from under the printer mechanism. You may need to lift the mechanism out of the way. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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1 Remove the four screws that secure the access cover and remove the cover from the printer. Be careful not to lose the standoff under each screw. 2 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the extender cable in the printer. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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Screw (4 places) Access cover Standoff Holder (4 places) Extender cable Printer mechanism removed for clarity Disconnecting Cables For a Left-Side Holder 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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Note: Older CK61 holders may have two ground cables that must be disconnected before removing the holder from the printer as seen in the next illustrations. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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Screw (4 places) Printer mechanism removed for clarity Removing the Existing Holder (Left-Side): Older CK61 holder with two ground cables (shown here). 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
1 Lift and tilt the printer mechanism to the open position. 2 For the 700, CK61, and CN70/CN70e holders, continue with the next step. For the CN3/CN3e and CN4/CN4e holders, place four spacers (P/N 642-874-001) on the feet of the holder. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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5 Insert the ribbon cable connector into the connector in the printer. The connector is keyed and can only be inserted one way. 6 Tilt the printer mechanism back into place. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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For the CN3/CN3e or CN4/CN4e holder, route the cables through the bottom of the adapter (P/N 642-850-001) and place the holder in the adapter. Screw (4 places) Connector end of holder Adapter (CN3/CN4 only) 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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8 For the CN70/CN70e holders, install the ESD cover. Turn the printer over. b Remove the protective film from the ESD cover to expose the adhesive. Angle the ESD cover onto the holder and press firmly. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
Inserting the Computer in the Holder Use this section to insert the computer in the holder and to test the printer connection. The next illustrations show an Intermec 700 Color computer as an example. To insert the computer in the holder 1 Insert the top of the computer into the slide.
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2 Use the computer to push the slide to the end of its track. Slide Holder 3 Lower the bottom of the computer into the holder, and slide the computer into the docking connector until it is fully seated. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
1 Lift and tilt the printer mechanism to the open position. 2 If you are installing a Bluetooth holder, disconnect the holder ribbon cable, or the utility cannot communicate with the printer. Disconnect terminal holder ribbon cable for Bluetooth terminal holders 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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3 Plug the 6820 programming cable (P/N 226-270-001) into the side of the printer mechanism. 4 Connect the cable to your desktop PC. 5 Start the Printer Configuration Utility. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
More Information Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product. 6820 Series 80-Column Printer Terminal Holder Installation Instructions...
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