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  • Page 1 User’s Guide EasyCoder 501 XP Bar Code Label Printer...
  • 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

    Display Messages at Startup ............18 4. Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-through) ............19 Cut-Off..................23 Peel-Off (Self-strip)..............28 Internal Batch Takeup ..............33 External Supply (Fanfold)............38 5. Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load................40 6. Setting Up the Printer Description.................44 Default Setup................45 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 8. Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction ................67 Starting with Intermec Shell............68 Intermec Shell v4.8 Diagram .............71 Line Analyzer................72 9. Options Introduction ................74 Liner/Batch Takeup Kit..............75 Paper Cutter................75 Fan Fold Guides .................76 Media Roll Retainer..............76 Edge Guide.................76 3-inch Adapter................76 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 • Parallel Interface..............102 • Bar Code Wand Interface ..........103 • Double Serial Interface Board (option) ......104 • Industrial/Serial Interface Board (option)......106 • EasyLAN 100i Interface Board (option) ......107 • Industrial Interface Board (option)........108 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice

    Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radio-électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    Mölndal 1998-09-01 ..............Mats Gunnarsson President /. 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’s manuals. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • Advanced ribbon-handling system to prevent ribbon wrink- ling • Built-in keyboard and display with backlight The EasyCoder 501 XP works both as a direct thermal printer and thermal transfer printer for tear-off (straight-through) opera- tion. An automatic paper cutter is available as an option and can be fi...

  • Page 9: Safety Requirements

    Chapter 1 Introduction Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if Safety 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

    /. Type and quantity may If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing, report it vary, or labels/ribbon may be immediately to the distributor. omitted completely, depend- ing on area of distribution. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Front View

    Keyboard Connector for optional paper cutter (Not used in this printer model) Print Unit Front Door Refer to Chapter 9 “Options” for information on possible optional devices fi tted on the printer’s front. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Bar Code Wand Connector On/Off Switch Not used AC Power Cord Receptacle RS-232 Serial Interface Connector ("uart1:") Upper External Media Intake Centronics Parallel Interface Memory Card Slot Machine Label Lower External Media Intake Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Media Compartment

    180°, or be removed completely by pushing it rearwards. Ribbon Rewind Hub Ribbon Supply Hub Media Supply Hub Slack Absorber Refer to Chapter 9 “Options” for information on possible optional devices fi tted inside the printer’s media compartment. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Print Unit

    Pressure Arm Locking Knob Printhead Pressure Adjustment Knob Edge Guide Pressure Arm Thermal Printhead Tear Bar Upper Label Stop Sensor Guide (removable) Printhead Lift Lever Lower Label Stop Sensor Guide (removable) Label Stop Sensor Position Adjustment Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Connections

    3 Connect the power cord to the receptacle on the rear plate and to an electrical outlet (>90 to <264 VAC.) The Easycoder 501 XP is fi tted with one 36-pin female Centron- Computer ics connector for the parallel interface port and a 25-pin D-style subminiature (DB-25) male connector for the RS-232 serial interface port (see Appendix 3, “Interfaces”).

  • Page 16: Controls And Indicators

    Chapter 2 Installation Controls and Indicators The EasyCoder 501 XP has several ways of communicating directly with its operator: three control lamps, a display window, a membrane-switch keyboard with 23 programmable keys, and a beeper. Power Ready Error EasyCoder P a u s e...

  • Page 17: Beeper

    Beeper 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 switched off. The frequency and duration of the signal can be specifi...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Memory Cards

    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 20: Switching On The Printer

    2 sec. v.4.8 1 sec. v.4.8 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 21: Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-Through)

    Chapter 4 Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-through) The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous 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 22 In case of media roll with a 76 mm (3-inch) core, forward towards the print unit. The slack absorber fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. can be rotated for better access. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 This diagram shows the media path. Adjust the position of the green edge guide so the Turn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position. media is guided with a minimum of play. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 Tear-Off, cont. Feed Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust Close the front and right-hand doors. the media feed. To tear off the media, grab the outer edge and pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Cut-Off

    Chapter 4 Media Load The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and Cut-Off continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the media is automatically cut off after printing using an optional paper cutter.
  • Page 26 Fit a new roll of media on the media supply hub and In case of media roll with a 76 mm (3-inch) core, push the roll inwards as far as it will go. fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Route the media through the print unit and push it can be rotated for better access. inwards as far as it will go. This diagram shows the media path. Turn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of the Switch on the power using the On/Off switch on media. Close the right-hand door. the rear plate. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Media Load Cut-Off, cont. Feed Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust the media feed. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Peel-Off (Self-Strip)

    Chapter 4 Media Load Peel-Off (Self-strip) The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when precut labels fi tted on liner (backing paper) are to be separated from the liner immediately after printing. This requires an optional internal liner/batch takeup unit, on which the liner is wound up after the labels have been printed and dispensed.
  • Page 31 Fit a new media roll on the media supply hub and In case of media roll with a 76 mm (3-inch) core, push the roll inwards as far as it will go. fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 Pull out approximately 40 cm (15 inches) of labels Route the liner around the tear bar and back under and remove the labels from the liner. the print unit. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 (2.) the liner. Adjust the position of the green edge guide so the Turn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position. media is guided with a minimum of play. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Media Load Peel-Off, cont. Feed Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust Close the front and right-hand doors. the media feed. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Internal Batch Takeup

    Chapter 4 Media Load Internal Batch Takeup The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when printed labels fi tted on liner (backing paper) or pre- perforated tickets and tags are wound up inside the printer. The roll of printed labels, tickets, or tags can then be removed and be handled manually.
  • Page 36 Fit a new media roll on the media supply hub and Remove the tear bar from the print unit and replace push the roll inwards as far as it will go. it with the guide plate. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. can be rotated for better access. Route the media through the print unit and push it inwards as far as it will go. Pull out approximately 40 cm (15 inches) of labels. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Wind up some of the media on the takeup hub and under the print unit to the takeup hub. secure it with the clip. This diagram shows the media path. Turn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Adjust the position of the green edge guide so the Close the right-hand door but keep the front door media is guided with a minimum of play. open. Feed Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust the media feed. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: External Supply (Fanfold)

    It is possible to simply let the media enter the printer through either of the two slots in the rear plate. However, we recommend to fi t the optional Intermec Fan-Fold Kit, which provides better guidance of the media using adjustable guides. The kit can be fi...
  • Page 41 Fit the fan fold guide in the upper slot, when the supply is at the same level as the printer and when Fit the fan fold guide in the lower slot, when the using peel-off operation. supply is placed lower than the printer. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Thermal Transfer Printing

    Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing The EasyCoder 501 XP can print labels, tickets, tags, and con- Ribbon Load tinuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon. Thermal transfer printing makes it possible to use a wide range of receiving face material.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load, cont. In case of ribbon reload, remove any used ribbon Unpack a roll of original Intermec thermal transfer and empty ribbon core. ribbon. 88 – 90 mm 60 mm (3.5") (2.3") In case of ribbon up to 60 mm (2.3 inches) wide, In case of 88 to 90 mm (3.5 inches) ribbon width,...
  • Page 44 Press the cardboard core at the front end of the ribbon Without releasing the ribbon, turn the printhead lift onto the rewind hub. During printing, both hubs lever to “Closed” position to lock the ribbon. should rotate counterclockwise. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Wind up the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the ribbon Turn the printhead lift lever to “Open” position. becomes tight. Turn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position. Close the front and right-hand doors. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Default Setup

    Setup Mode. You can list the printer’s current setup values by printing test label #5 in the Setup Mode or by using Intermec Shell. The current setup values can be sent to the host via the standard serial communication channel using a SETUP WRITE "uart1:"...

  • Page 48: Setting Up The Printer, Cont

    Baud Rate The baud rate is the transmission speed in bits per second. There are 9 options: • • • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 (default) • 19200 • 38400 • 57600 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Character Length

    Eight bits are recommended, because that option allows more special characters and characters specifi c for foreign languages 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 50: New Line

    The receive buffer stores the input data received on the serial channel before processing. Default size is 300 bytes. Transmit Buffer The transmit buffer stores the output data to be transmitted on the serial channel before transmission. Default size is 300 bytes. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Feedadjust

    • A negative stop adjustment means that the normal media feed after the printing is completed will be decreased by the Peel-Off: specifi ed value. Start adjust: -115 dots Stop adjust: -60 dots Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: 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. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 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. 13.4 mm (0.52 in) max.

  • Page 54: Media Type

    • Error 1031 “Next label not found” indicates that the last ordered label or ticket was successfully printed, but no more labels/tickets can be printed because of an empty media stock. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Paper Type

    (range 10 to 50) • Label Offset (range -50 to 50) Direct Thermal Printing This option contains two parameters: • Label Constant (range 50 to 115) • Label Factor (range 10 to 50) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 Ribbon Constant value for the ribbon quality in question. 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.
  • Page 57 /. 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 100 mm/sec. /. Also applies to printing of text, images, lines, and boxes. /. Requires high printhead pressure (see Chapter 12 “Adjustments, Printhead Pressure”). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 +15°C (+59°F), decrease print speed by 100 mm/sec. /. Also applies to printing of text, images, lines, and boxes. /. Requires high printhead pressure (see Chapter 12 “Adjustments, Printhead Pressure”), Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: 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 60 Setup Parameters, cont. Print Defi nes, cont. 1109 ohms/12 dots Test Label #1 Test Label #2 CODE39 CODE39 1 23 45 67 890 12 8 Test Label #4 Test Label #3 Test Label #5 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Print Speed

    Refer to the tables under “Media” earlier in this chapter for maximum print speed values. The default setting is 150 mm/sec. ( 6 inches/sec.). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Setup Mode

    • Set up the printer as described in this chapter. • Return to Intermec Shell by pressing <Setup>. EasyCoder 501 XP with a custom-made application program • Normally, there is no need to enter the Setup Mode for custom-made application programs. Necessary provisions for changing the setup, manually or automatically, should be provided by the program.

  • Page 63: Navigating In Setup Mode

    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 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Setup Mode Overviews

    DATA FROM HOST DISABLE ENABLE SER-COM,UART1: REC BUF: REC BUF [300]: SER-COM,UART1: TRANS BUF: TRANS BUF [300]: STARTADJ: SETUP: DETECTION: FEEDADJ: [0]: FEEDADJ FEEDADJ STARTADJ FEEDADJ: STOPADJ: STOPADJ [0]: Continued on next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 <F5> = NEXT #1 If no label is printed, press <F3> for error message. PRINT DEFS: PRINT SPEED: PRINT SPEED [100]: SETUP: NETWORK See Overview Part 5 • Press <Setup> to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 • 422 NON ISOLATED CONNECTED HW RS232 • 422 ISOLATED • RS485 SER-COM,UART2: PROTOCOL ADDR. These menus are only displayed if RS 485 is selected on "uart2:" PROTOCOL ADDR. Enter printer's protocol address (0–31). [1]: Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 [300]: The selected type of hardware connection on "uart3:" SER-COM,UART3: CONNECTED HW: is displayed as one of the following alternatives (read-only): CONNECTED HW RS232 • RS232 • 422 NON ISOLATED • CURRENT LOOP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 68 255.255.255.0 Use <C> to erase Use <.> and <0> - <9> NETWORK: DEFAULT ROUTER: to set default router. DEFAULT ROUTER 192.168.1.1 Use <C> to erase. • Press <Setup> to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Starting With Intermec Shell

    5 sec. v.4.8 Now you have 5 seconds to enter Intermec Shell by pressing <Enter>. 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.
  • Page 71 Starting with Intermec Shell, cont. Select Application 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 72 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 73: Intermec Shell V4.8 Diagram

    UPDATE: PC-CARD ERASE SHELL PC-CARD? SOFTWARE UPDATE TRANSFER FILE USING ZMODEM PROGRAMMING PC-CARD PROGRAMMING COMPLETED SHELL UPDATE: TRANSFER FILE REBOOT FIRMWARE USING ZMODEM Printer rebooted Restarts the printer (same as power off/on) automatically. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Line Analyzer

    Chapter 8 Intermec Shell Startup Program The Line Analyzer (LINE_AXP .PRG) is a program written in Line Analyzer the Intermec Fingerprint programming language and is intended to help solving possible communication problems. As the name implies, the Line Analyzer captures all incoming characters on a specifi...
  • Page 75 Then send the instruction FILES "tmp:" to check that the fi le has been stored in "temp:" with the fi le name "linedump.txt". The fi le can be sent to the host or be copied to "c:" for later analyzing. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 76: Options

    Chapter 9 Options The EasyCoder 501 XP is designed to provide a high degree of Introduction fl exibility because it has a modular design. By adding options to the basic printer, the EasyCoder 501 XP can be adapted for a variety of applications. Most options can easily be installed...

  • Page 77: Liner/Batch Takeup Kit

    Operation and media load are described in the sections “Peel- Off” and “Internal Batch Takeup” of Chapter 4, “Media Load.” The EasyCoder 501 XP can easily be fi tted with an optional Paper Cutter paper cutter, provided the printer is not also equipped with a label taken sensor (LTS.) The cutter unit is fi...

  • Page 78: Fan Fold Guides

    fi tted in combination with a paper cutter. The LTS can be enabled or disabled by means of the instruc- tions LTS& ON and LTS& OFF respectively in Intermec Fingerprint and the Intermec Direct Protocol. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Appendix

    A number of optional interface boards are available for use Interface Boards with the EasyCoder 501 XP . The interface boards are either factory-fi tted or can easily be installed by an authorized service technician. The EasyCoder 501 XP can usually accommodate one interface board.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Adjust Chapter 4 Ribbon obstructed by printhead cable Clear n.a. Too strong printhead pressure Adjust Chapter 12 Ribbon supply hub not centered Adjust Chapter 5 Faulty ribbon assist roller adjustment Adjust Call Service Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Warning! Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly fl am- mable, moderately toxic, and mildly irritating substance. Turn the printhead lift lever to “Open” position. Open the front and right-hand doors. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 82 Remove any media and transfer ribbon. cleaning card. Read the warning text. Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead Pull out the cleaning card (1) and raise the printhead (1). Close the printhead (2). (2). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 (1) again. Close the printhead (2). Pull out the cleaning card. If necessary, repeat the Allow the cleaned parts to dry before loading any process with a fresh cleaning card. media (and ribbon). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: External Cleaning

    Never spray the printer. Protect it from water when Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck labels. cleaning the premises. The printhead and rollers are delicate. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Cleaning The Label Stop Sensor Guides

    Press the snap-lock, lift the outer end of the lower guide and pull it out. After cleaning, reassemble Pull the upper guide straight out. in reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Printhead Replacement

    Caution! While replacing the printhead, the power should be off. Turn the printhead lift lever to “Open” position. Open the front and right-hand doors. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 Disconnect the two cables from the printhead. Note from the shaft and pull out the printhead as far the snap-lock on the outer connector. Pull at the as the cables allow. connectors–not at the cables! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 Fit the hooks of the printhead bracket fi ngers onto head. the headlift shaft. Close the printhead so the magnet engages the Load a new supply of media and ribbon, as described printhead bracket. earlier in this manual. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Adjustments Narrow Media

    • After having centered the arm, lock it by tightening the knob. • Reload the ribbon, if any. Knob Pressure Arm Center of Media Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Printhead Pressure

    Then turn the knob three to four full turns clockwise. Fine-adjust using the trial-and-error method. Caution! Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it may increase the wear of the printhead and shorten its life. Knob Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Label Stop Sensor

    (measure the lateral position of the black marks with a ruler before loading the media.) Upper part of LSS Detection Slots Adjustment Screw Upper part of print unit removed to improve visibility. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Appendix 1 Technical Data

    2 sockets for 4 – 32 MB Std. 1 x 4MB Real-Time Clock 10+ years life Power Supply AC Voltage >90 to <264 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Maximum Power Consumption Continuous 175W; Peek 400W Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 Flash Memory Cards Option 64Mbit (8MB) /. The max. print length is also restricted by the amount of free DRAM memory. /. Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic fonts according to Unicode standard are included. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 94: 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 95: Thermal Transfer Media

    Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Thermal Transfer Media 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 1500 ribbons. Examples: - TTR Uncoated •...

  • Page 96: Media Roll Size

    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. Any hard particles, however small, can damage the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Media

    Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Media Media Width: Non-Adhesive Strip Maximum: 120.0 mm (4.72 inches) Minimum: 25.4 mm (1.00 inches) Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip NON-ADHESIVE STRIP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 98 (4.66 inches) Minimum: 23.8 mm (0.94 inches) Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip SELF-ADHESIVE • Var length strip STRIP Caution! This type of media is not suitable for use with a paper cutter. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 (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 SELF-ADHESIVE LABELS up to the user to test this in his unique application.
  • Page 100 (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 101 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. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Thermal Transfer Ribbons

    Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Intermec offer three ranges of thermal transfer ribbons optimized Transfer Ribbons for different purposes: • General Purpose (GP/TMX 1500) transfer ribbons allow Important! high speed printing and give a good printout, but are some- Intermec thermal transfer what sensitive to smearing.

  • Page 103: Interface

    Appendix 3 Interfaces The EasyCoder 501 XP has, as standard, three communication RS-232 Interface interfaces: RS-232, Centronics, and Bar Code Wand. Protocol Default setup: Baud rate: 9600 Char. length 8 bits Parity: None Stop bits: RTS/CTS Disabled ENQ/ACK: Disabled XON/XOFF:...

  • Page 104: Appendix 3 Interfaces

    Appendix 3 Interfaces The EasyCoder 501 XP has, as standard, one parallel Centronics Parallel Interface communication port. Three different types of Centronics devices can be selected for this port in the compatible mode using the Intermec Fingerprint instruction SYSVAR(25), see Intermec Fingerprint v7.61, Programmer’s Reference Manual:...

  • Page 105: Bar Code Wand Interface

    For more demanding applications or for reading bar codes other than Code 128, choose a regular bar code scanner from Inter- Bar Code Wand mec’s wide product range and connect it to the serial port. Interface Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Double Serial Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Double Serial Interface Board The EasyCoder 501 XP 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 request.
  • Page 107 RS-232 Data Terminal Ready -RS422O -RS-422 Transmit RS-232 Ring Indicator Shield Optional shield for RS-422 Not connected -RxD -TXD 20 mA current loop /. The external 5V is automatically switched off at overload. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – User’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Industrial/Serial Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Industrial/Serial Interface Board Industrial Interface The EasyCoder 501 XP can optionally be fi tted with an Industrial/Serial Interface Board, which provides the printer with one extra serial communication port ("uart2:"). This port can be confi gured for one of these options:...

  • Page 109: 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 110: Industrial Interface Board (Option)

    EasyLAN 100i interface board.) This is presently the only case when two interface boards can be installed in the same EasyCoder 501 XP . EasyLAN 100i interface Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – 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 501 XP User’s Guide *1-960567-00* *1-960567-00*...

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