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Intermec EasyCoder F4 Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation
P/N 1-960467-02
Edition 3
September 2000
EasyCoder F4
Bar Code Label Printer

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation P/N 1-960467-02 Edition 3 September 2000 EasyCoder F4 Bar Code Label Printer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Display Messages at Startup.............28 5. Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-through) ..............29 Tear-Off (Straight-through) with Quick-Load.........33 Peel-Off (Self-strip)................35 EasyCoder F4 External Supply (fanfold)..............39 Installation & Operation Edition 3, September 2000 Part No. 1-960467-02 Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 3 - IP Selection.................59 - IP Address ..................59 - Netmask..................59 - Default Router ................59 8. Setup Mode Entering the Setup Mode at Installation ......... 60 Navigating in Setup Mode ..............61 Setup Mode Overviews..............62 Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 4 Printhead Pressure................93 Ribbon Break Shaft Adjustment ............94 Appendix 1 Technical Data...................95 Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations .................97 • Direct Thermal Media ..............97 • Thermal Transfer Media..............97 • Media Roll Size ................98 Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 5: Copyright Information

    © Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2000. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Fingerprint, and LabelShop are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp. The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, InterDriver, PrintSet, and Duratherm are trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice (U.s.a.)

    EU Standard EN 55022 (The European Union) WARNING 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. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    ..............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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 8: Introduction Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The EasyCoder F4 is a sturdy medium-duty direct thermal/thermal transfer printer with a printhead resolution of 8 dots per mm (203.2 dots per inch) and a maximum print width of 104 mm (4.095 inches). It offers a large number of useful features, such as: •...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    The machine label is attached to the printer’s rear plate and contains Product Labeling information on type, model, and serial number as well as AC voltage. It also contains various signs of approval. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 10: Printing A Label Introduction

    InterDriver printer driver for various versions of Microsoft Windows. After you select the Windows Driver option in Intermec Shell, you can use the EasyCoder F4 printer the same way as you use any other printer to produce printouts from any standard Windows program.
  • Page 11 Do not take any action. By default, the display window will show the following message when the countdown is completed: Fingerprint 7.40 If this message is not shown, refer to “Selecting an Application” in Chapter 9 to select the “Fingerprint” application. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 12 < Shift> and <Feed> keys on the printer’s keyboard. Tear off the labels by grabbing the outer (right) edge and pulling downwards. Now you are ready to start programming your fi rst label. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 13: Using Intermec Fingerprint

    Chapter 2 Printing a Label Using Intermec The label we will design in Intermec Fingerprint will contain a box, an image, a bar code, and a line of text. Note that the illustrations Fingerprint are not reproductions of the label, but are merely intended to show the principles of label editing.
  • Page 14 BARFONT "Swiss 721 BT", 6 PRPOS 10,10 PRBOX 430,340,15 PRPOS 30,30 PRIMAGE "GLOBE.1" PRPOS 75,270 BARTYPE "CODE39" PRBAR "ABC" PRPOS 25,220 FONT "Swiss 721 BT", 6 PRTXT "My FIRST label" PRINTFEED Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 15 For more information on the subject of programming, please refer to the documentation of the Intermec Fingerprint programming language. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 16: Using Intermec Direct Protocol

    Printing a Label Using Intermec You can use Intermec Direct Protocol in many ways. This section shows you how to use Intermec Direct Protocol to create the same Direct Protocol label as the one you created using Intermec Fingerprint in the previous section.

  • Page 17: Installation Unpacking

    If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing, report it ted completely, depending on immediately to the distributor. area of distribution. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 18: Front View

    Intermec Fingerprint programming language and Intermec Shell. The printed labels, tickets, or tags are presented at the front of the print mechanism. Control Lamps Display Window Keyboard Print Key Print Mechanism Side Door Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 19: Rear View

    Provision for 1 or 2 Electronic Keys Provision for one Optional Interface Board On/Off Switch AC Power Cord Receptacle RS-232 Serial Interface ("uart1:") Memory Card Slot USB Socket (for future applications) Machine Label Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 20: Media Compartment

    Also see Chapter 10, “Options.” Thermal Transfer Mechanism (option) Media Supply Roll Post w. Guide Print Mechanism Optional Integral Liner Takeup with Guide Shaft Long Side Door Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Installation Media Compart- Since the EasyCoder F4 has a modular design, it uses a media supply roll post that can be fi tted in three different positions inside the ment, cont. media compartment. The position depends on the type of side door (long, short, or Megatop) and whether or not the printer is fi...
  • Page 22 • Position 4 is reserved for possible future development. The printer can also use an external media supply located behind the printer, unless it has an optional 8-inch Megatop. Pos. 3 Pos. 2 Pos. 1 (Pos. 4) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 23: Print Mechanism

    The thermal transfer ribbon mechanism is omitted in dedicated direct thermal printing models. Ribbon Supply Hub Ribbon Rewind Hub Thermal Printhead Tear Bar Platen Roller Pressure Arm Printhead Lift Lever Edge Guide Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 24: Connections

    (>90 - <264 VAC). Computer The EasyCoder F4 is fi tted with one 25-pin D-style subminiature (DB25) socket for the RS-232 serial interface port and one class B connector for the USB interface port (see Appendix 3).

  • Page 25: Controls And Indicators

    Chapter 3 Installation Controls and The EasyCoder F4 has several ways of communicating directly with its operator: three control lamps, a display window, a membrane- Indicators switch keyboard with 22 programmable keys, a big programmable “Print” button on the printer’s front, and a beeper.

  • Page 26: 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 turned off. The frequency and duration of other signals can be specifi...

  • Page 27: Starting Up Startup Files

    B In addition to Intermec Shell, the printer is also fi tted with a custom-made application program that is design to perform a specifi c task, for example to print tickets, baggage tags, or product labels for a certain company.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Display Messages At Startup

    2 sec. v.4.4 1 sec. v.4.4 Refer to Chapter 9 for more information on Intermec Shell. The digits in the lower right corner of the display window 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 either running some custom-made, non-standard application program, or that some error has occurred.

  • Page 30: Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-Through)

    Chapter 5 Media Load Tear-Off The EasyCoder F4 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the (Straight-through) media is to be torn off manually against the printer’s tear bar. This method is also known as “straight-through printing”.
  • Page 31 fl ush roll post. with the center section. Route the media through the print mechanism. Then push it inwards as far as it will go. This diagram shows the media path. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 32 Adjust the position of the green edge guide so to engage the printhead. the media is guided with a minimum of play. Press the Feed key to advance the media and Close the side door. adjust the media feed. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 Media Load Tear-Off, cont. To tear off the media, grab the outer edge and pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 34: Tear-Off (Straight-Through) With Quick-Load

    Chapter 5 Media Load Tear-Off with In addition to the media load procedure for tear-off (straight-through) operation described earlier in this chapter, the EasyCoder F4 can Quick-Load optionally be fi tted with a set of Quick-Load guides that makes media load much easier and quicker, especially if the printer (Straight-through) has a short side door.
  • Page 35 fi t the width of the media. Keep pushing the media forward while To tear off the media, grab the outer edge and pressing the Feed key. pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 36: Peel-Off (Self-Strip)

    Chapter 5 Media Load Peel-Off The EasyCoder F4 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when (Self-strip) self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing. The liner is then wound up on an integral liner takeup hub.
  • Page 37 Remove labels from the fi rst 50 cm (20 inches) adjust the edge guide so the roll becomes fl ush of the liner. Route the liner through the print mechanism and push it inwards. with the center section. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 38 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise This diagram shows the media and liner paths. to engage the printhead Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 39 Adjust the position of the green edge guide so the media is guided with a minimum of play. Close the side door. Press the Feed key to advance the media and adjust the media feed. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 40: External Supply (Fanfold)

    Chapter 5 Media Load External Supply The EasyCoder F4 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the media supply is placed behind the printer, usually in the form of fan folded tickets or tags.

  • Page 41: Ribbon Load

    Chapter 6 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load The EasyCoder F4 can print on labels, tickets, tags, and contionuous 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 fitted with a transfer ribbon mechanism.
  • Page 42 Slide the ribbon roll onto the supply hub so the Route the ribbon through the print mechanism ink-coated side faces down when the ribbon is and pull out approximately 20 cm (8 inches) routed through the print mechanism. of ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 43 Manually advance the ribbon until all of the Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise transparent leader has passed the printhead the printhead and release the ribbon. and the ribbon becomes tight. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 44 Chapter 6 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load, cont. Turn the printhead lift knob counterclockwise Close the side door. to engage the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 45: Description

    • Setup Mode - Press the < Setup> key on the printer’s built-in keyboard to enter the Setup Mode. - Select the Setup option in Intermec Shell to enter the Setup Mode. - Execute the Intermec Fingerprint SETUP instruction to enter the Setup Mode.

  • Page 46: 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 by printing test label #5 in the Setup Mode or by using Intermec Shell.

  • Page 47: Setup Parameters

    The baud rate is the transmission speed in bits per second. There are 10 options: • • • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 (default) • 19200 • 38400 • 57600 • 115200 Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 48: 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.xx Reference Manual for information on which characters are available in various combinations of character length and character set.

  • Page 49: New Line

    The receive buffer stores input data received on the serial channel before processing. Default size is 300 bytes. Transmit Buffer The transmit buffer stores output data to be transmitted on the serial channel before transmission. Default size is 300 bytes. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 50: Net Communication

    • A negative stop adjustment means that the normal amount of media feed after the printing is completed will be decreased by the specifi ed value. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 51: Media

    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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 52 Any object or field 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 v7.31 (or later), Reference Manual. 10.3 mm (0.41") max.

  • Page 53: Media Type

    Fingerprint program Direct Thermal Printing (v7.40 or later). This option contains two parameters: • Label Constant (range 50 – 115) • Label Factor (range 10 – 50) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 54 Setup Parameters, cont. Media, cont. Recommended Settings 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 lifetime of the printhead. Use the EasySet bar code wand for easy media setup.
  • Page 55 +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 13 “Adjustments, Printhead Pressure”.) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 56 +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 13 “Adjustments, Printhead Pressure.”) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 57: Contrast

    LSS. At the same time, the front edges of the labels, tickets, etc. are detected so the feed control can position the media according to the Feedadjust parameter (same as the Intermec Fingerprint statement TESTFEED). The comparator and amplifi er values of the LSS are displayed (read-only information).
  • Page 58 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Printer Setup Parameters, cont. Print Defi nes, cont. 681 ohms/8 dots Test Label #1 Test Label #2 Test Label #3 Test Label #4 Test Label #5 Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 59: Print Speed

    • If a negative start adjust is used, do not use a print speed > 125 mm/s. • Narrow media width may require further restrictions on print speed. • Avoid placing text and ladder-style bar codes close to the front edge of labels. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 60: Lts (Label Taken Sensor)

    IP address, the netmask, and the default router • IP Address for the EasyLAN 100i board, as described in separate manuals • Netmask delivered with the board. • Default router Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 61: Entering The Setup Mode At Installation

    • 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. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 62: Navigating In Setup Mode

    Print test labels in the Test Label menu. Exit the Setup Mode. (Can be used anywhere in the Setup Mode.) /. “Left”, “right”, “up”, and “down” refer to the overviews later in this chapter. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 63: 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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 64 NETWORK LTS (Label-Taken Sensor) LTS: LTS VALUE: See Overview Part 5 is installed in the printer. LTS VALUE [10]: • Press <Setup> to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 65 CONNECTED HW RS232 • 422 ISOLATED • RS485 SER-COM,UART2: PROTOCOL ADDR. These menus are only displayed if RS 485 is selected on "uart2:" Enter printer's protocol address (0–31). PROTOCOL ADDR. [1]: Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 66 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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 67 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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 68: 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 4, “Startup Files.”) /.

  • Page 69: Starting With Intermec Shell

    The 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 70 Chapter 9 Intermec Shell Startup Program Starting with Inter- In Intermec Shell, the menus present the options in infi nite loops. To see all the menus and options, refer to the overview later in mec Shell, cont. this chapter. Select Application The Select application option lets you choose an application program that is in in the printer’s memory.
  • Page 71 Reboot. Then wait for the 5 seconds countdown to fi nish, and the last selected application will be opened. /. Only Flash PC cards approved by Intermec can be used. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 72: Intermec Shell Overview

    PC-CARD ERASE SHELL SOFTWARE UPDATE PC-CARD? TRANSFER FILE USING ZMODEM PROGRAMMING PC-CARD PROGRAMMING COMPLETED UPDATE: TRANSFER FILE Printer rebooted FIRMWARE USING ZMODEM automatically SHELL Restarts the printer (same as power off/on) REBOOT Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 73: Terminal Setup

    < Setup> key on the printer’s built-in keyboard. Proceed as described in Chapter 8, “Setup Mode.” Among the facilities in Intermec Shell, you will also fi nd a number of options that allow you to read or change the communication setup of the printer: •...

  • Page 74: 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 7, “Setting Up the Printer.”...

  • Page 75: Selecting An Application

    Chapter 9 Intermec Shell Startup Program Terminal Setup, cont. Selecting an Application This example shows how you can select the Intermec Fingerprint application: ---------------- SHELL SEL. APPLICATION ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y ---------------- SEL. APPLICATION CURRENT APPL. ---------------- (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SEL.

  • Page 76: Changing The Setup

    Specify negative values (same as < . >). Enter Acknowledge and move to next menu, perform testfeeds, or print test labels (same as <Enter>). Backspace Delete one character to the left of the cursor (same as <C>). Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 77: Exiting Terminal Setup

    (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL DEFAULT SETUP ---------------- (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL SOFTWARE UPDATE ---------------- (Y / N / B):N ---------------- SHELL REBOOT ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 78: Line Analyzer

    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 Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 79: Options Introduction

    Chapter 10 Options Introduction The EasyCoder F4 is designed to provide a high degree of fl exibility because it has a modular design. By adding options to the basic printer, the EasyCoder F4 can be adapted for a variety of applications.

  • Page 80: Direct Thermal Model

    – no setup parameters for thermal transfer printing appear. Side Doors and The EasyCoder F4 comes with either a short side door, which only covers the print mechanism or with one of two types of long side Megatop doors, which encloses the entire media compartment.

  • Page 81: Quick-Load Guides

    Intermec Fingerprint program. A selection of setup bar codes is provided in Appendix 4. For further information on how to create setup bar codes, see the Intermec Fingerprint v7.xx, Reference Manual. The bar code wand is connected to the topmost connector on the printer’s rear plate, immediately to the right of the on/off switch.

  • Page 82: Interface Boards

    Interface Boards A number of different interface boards are available for use with the EasyCoder F4. The interface boards are either factory-fi tted or can easily be fi tted by an authorized service technician. The EasyCoder F4 can accommodate one interface board.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting List

    Dirty or blocked sensors Clean media guides Chapter 12 Faulty sensors Replace Call Service Compressed text or bar code Too high print speed for large media roll Lower print speed Chapter 7 Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 84 Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly fl ammable, moderately toxic, and mildly irritating substance. Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise Open the side door. the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 85: Maintenance Printhead Cleaning

    Read the warning text. Pull out the cleaning card (1) and raise the Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead (2). printhead (1). Engage the printhead (2). Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 86 fl uid to dissolve the residue. Allow the cleaned parts to dry before loading Pull out the cleaning card. If necessary, repeat any media and ribbon. the process with a fresh cleaning card. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 87: External Cleaning

    Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck Never spray the printer. Protect it from water labels. The printhead and rollers are delicate. when cleaning the premises. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 88: Cleaning The Media Guides

    Tilt the upper guide upwards and clean the pull it outwards,disengaging it from the lower areas marked with grey. After cleaning, reas- guide. Take care not to damage the cable. semble in reverse order. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 89: Printhead Replacement

    Caution! While replacing the printhead, the power should be off. Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise Open the side door. the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 90 Disconnect the cables from the printhead. Note mechanism as indicated by the arrows and pull the snap-lock on the inner connector. Pull at the out the printhead as far as the cables allow. connectors–not the cables! Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 91 Load a new supply of media and ribbon, as Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise described earlier in this manual. so the magnet engages the printhead bracket. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 92: Adjustments Narrow Media Adjustment

    • After having centred the arm, lock it by tightening the screw. Screw Pressure Arm Centre of Media Note! In order to provide a better view, the illustraton depicts a dedi- cated direct thermal printer. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 93: Label Stop Sensor Position

    One Sensor Five clicks out 20 mm .787 inches Upper part of LSS One Diode + One Sensor Lower part of LSS Print Mechanism (printhead and headlift shaft omitted for improved visibility) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 94: Printhead Pressure

    (-) six full turns. Caution! Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary because it may increase the wear of the printhead and shorten its life. Adjustment Screw Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 95: Ribbon Break Shaft Adjustment

    Important! Before readjusting the break shaft, make sure that there is no other cause for the wrinkling of the ribbon. (See Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting.”) Adjustment Screw Ribbon Break Shaft Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 96: Appendix 1 Technical Data

    Std. 4 MB Real-Time Clock Option 10+ years life Power Supply Mains Voltage >90 to <264 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Maximum Power Consumption Continuous 140W; Peek 300W Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 97 /. 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. /. Type of door fi tted at delivery depends on model. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 98: Appendix 2 Media Specifi Cations

    Premium Quality. Examples: - Economy - Eco Board Thermal Transfer Intermec offers stock labels for thermal transfer printing in a wide range of quality grades. Media • Uncoated papers for economical high-volume printing to be used with GP/Basewax/Standard ribbons. Examples: - Vellum •...

  • Page 99: 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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 100: Media

    Minimum (standard): 25.0 mm (1.00 inches) Minimum (narrow Quick-Load): 40.0 mm (1.57 inches) Minimum (wide Quick-Load): 80.0 mm (3.15 inches) Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 101: Self-Adhesive Strip

    Media Width (excluding liner): Maximum: 112.7 mm (4.43 inches) Minimum: 23.8 mm (0.94 inches) Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 102: Self-Adhesive Labels

    LABELS printing is used, and that no pull back of the paper 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. Label Gap: Maximum: 21.3 mm...

  • Page 103: Tickets With Gap

    (b) and the detection slit height (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 104: Tickets With Black Mark

    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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 105: Thermal Transfer Ribbons

    Custom-made setup options adapted for special applications can also be created. Consult your Intermec distributor. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 106: Interfaces

    Appendix 3 Interfaces RS-232 Interface The EasyCoder F4 has, as standard, two serial communication interfaces: RS-232 on "uart1:" and USB (see next page). Protocol Default setup: Baud rate: 9600 Char. length 8 bits Parity: None Stop bits: RTS/CTS Disabled ENQ/ACK:...

  • Page 107: Usb Interface

    USB = Universal Serial Bus Using an USB Class A - B cable, connect the Class A end to your PC or hub and the Class B end to your EasyCoder F4 printer. USB Class A connector. Connect to PC or hub.

  • Page 108: Double Serial Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Double Serial The EasyCoder F4 can optionally be fi tted with a double serial interface board, which provides the printer with two more serial Interface Board ports: "uart2:" and "uart3:". These ports can be confi gured for various types of serial communication according to the customer’s...
  • Page 109 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 F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 110: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces IEEE 1284 The EasyCoder F4 can optionally be fi tted with an IEEE 1284-I compatible parallel interface board . The parallel port is addressed Parallel Interface in Intermec Fingerprint as device "centronics:". Select "centronics:" as the standard IN port using the instruction SETSTDIO (by default, Board "uart1:"...

  • Page 111: Industrial Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Industrial The EasyCoder F4 can optionally be fitted with an Industrial Interface Board, which provides the printer with one extra serial Interface Board communication port ("uart2:"). This post can be confi gured for one of these options:...

  • Page 112: Easylan 100I Interface Board (Option)

    When an EasyLAN 100i interface board is installed in the printer, some extra menus will be added to the Setup Mode, see Chapter 7, “Setup Mode.” The Ethernet port is addressed as device "net1:" (communication channel 5). RJ-45 socket Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 113: Easyset Bar Code Wand Setup

    “Ready” control lamp options. For information on how to produce your on the printer’s front blinks briefl y. own setup bar codes, please refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v7.xx, Reference Manual. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 114: Serial Communication On "Uart1

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on "uart1:" Baud Rate Char. Length Parity Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 115 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on "uart1:", cont. No. of Stop Bits Reset comm. to default RTS/CTS ENQ/ACK XON/XOFF, Data to Host Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 116: Start- And Stopadjust

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on "uart1:", cont. XON/XOFF, Data from Host New Line Start- and Stopadjust Peel Off Default Tear Off Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 117: Contrast

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Contrast Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 118: Test Labels

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Test Labels Media Width Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 119: Media Length

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Media Length Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 120: Media Type

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Media Type Print Speed Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

  • Page 121: Paper Type

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type Direct Thermal Printing (Europe) Direct Thermal Printing (USA) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 122 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont. Thermal Transfer Printing (Europe) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 123 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont. Thermal Transfer Printing (Europe), cont. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 124 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont. Thermal Transfer Printing (Europe), cont. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 125 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont. Thermal Transfer Printing (U.S.A.) Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 126 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont. Thermal Transfer Printing (U.S.A.), cont. Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...
  • Page 127 Notes Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation Ed. 3...

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