Page 1 Installation & Operation P/N 1-960549-00 Edition 1 October 2001 EasyCoder 501 E Bar Code Label Printer...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
5. Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-through) ..............27 Cut-Off ....................31 Peel-Off (Self-strip)................36 Internal Batch Takeup ...............41 External Supply .................46 EasyCoder 501 E Installation & Operation Edition 1, October 2001 Part No. 1-960549-00 Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 3 • Using Terminal Setup..............83 • Selecting an Application ...............84 • Changing the Setup ...............85 • Exiting Terminal Setup ..............86 • Setup Parameters ................87 Line Analyzer ..................89 Fonts Scaling ..................90 Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 4 - Self-Adhesive Strip..............129 - Self-Adhesive Labels..............130 - Tickets with Gap................131 - Tickets with Black Mark............132 • Transfer Ribbons................133 Appendix 3 CPU Board..................134 • Accessing the CPU Board............134 • Safety Instructions...............135 • Potentiometers................135 Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 5: Copyright Information
© Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2001. 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.)
Ministère des Communications du Canada. GS Notice (Germany) ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe, die sich nicht auf normale Bedienung der Maschine beziehen, dürfen ausschließlich nur von einem ausgebildeten, zuständigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)
..............Hans Lindén 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 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 8: Introduction Models
• EasyCoder 501 SA (Stand-Alone) is just as quick and ﬂ exible as the EasyCoder 501 E model, but is ﬁ tted with a special “Stand-Alone” software, which allows the printer to be operated independently, without any computer connection.
Page 9: Supplementing Manuals
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 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 10: Print 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 501 printer the same way as you use any other printer to produce printouts from any standard Windows program.
Page 11: Media Supply
For help, see Chapter 7. Startup and Communications Check Switch on the printer. Provided the printer is ﬁ tted with the Intermec Shell startup program, after initialization the countdown menu will appear in the display window, for example: ENTER=SHELL 5 sec.
Page 12 The printer will feed out two labels while adjusting its sensors and media feed mechanism. 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 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 13: Using Intermec Fingerprint
Chapter 2 Print 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 The lines will be listed in ascending order on the screen of your BARFONT ON BARFONT "SW030RSN.1" PRPOS 10,10 PRBOX 430,340,15 PRPOS 30,30 PRIMAGE "GLOBE.1" PRPOS 75,270 BARTYPE "CODE39" PRBAR "ABC" PRPOS 25,220 FONT "SW030RSN.1" PRTXT "My FIRST label" PRINTFEED Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 15 For more information on the subject of programming, please refer to the documentation of the Intermec Fingerprint programming language. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 16: Using Intermec Direct Protocol
Print 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 /. Type and quantity may vary, immediately to the distributor. or labels/ribbon may be omit- ted completely, depending on area of distribution. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 18: Front View
The printed labels, tickets, or tags are presented at the front of the print mechanism. Control Lamps Display Window Keyboard Cutter Connector Label Taken Sensor (option) Memory Card Slot Print Mechanism Front Door (or optional cutter) Side Door Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 19: Rear View
Provision for Optional Interface Board Voltage Switch (115/230 VAC) Upper External Media Slot Display Contrast Adjustment AC Power Cord Receptacle RS-232 Serial Interface ("uart1:") Machine Label Lower External Media Slot Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 20: Media Compartment
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Page 21 Chapter 3 Installation Media Com- The illustration below shows an EasyCoder 501 E with some options installed. There are more options that are not illustrated here. Refer partment, cont. the Appendix 1 for complete lists of standard features and options for the EasyCoder 501 E.
Page 22: Print Unit
(203.2 or 300 dots/inch) thermal printhead with quick-mount ﬁ ttings to facilitate replacement. Printhead Pressure Adjustment Printhead Lock Thermal Printhead Tear Bar Platen Roller Liner Drive Roller Printhead Lift Lever Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 23: Connections
230 VAC). 4 Connect the power cord between the receptacle on the rear plate and to the electrical outlet. The EasyCoder 501 E is always ﬁ tted with one 25-pin D-style Computer subminiature (DB25) female connector for the serial interface port "uart1:"...
Page 24: Controls And Indicators
Chapter 3 Installation Controls and The EasyCoder 501 E has several ways of communicating directly with its operator: three control lamps, a display window, a Indicators membrane-switch keyboard, and a beeper. The control lamps are colored LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and...
Page 25: Beeper
The frequency and duration of signals can be speciﬁ ed. Thus, it is possible to create different signals for different conditions or even to make the printer play simple melodies! Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 26: Starting Up Startup Files
There are three major possibilities: A The printer is ﬁ tted with the Intermec Shell Enhanced ﬁ le- managing program, which allows the operator to choose between a variety of applications and functions.
Page 27: Switching On The Printer
2 sec. v.4.01 1 sec. v.4.01 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. No Intermec Shell Program Installed (non-standard printers) Fingerprint 6.14...
Page 28: Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-Through)
Chapter 5 Media Load Tear-Off The EasyCoder 501 E can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This section 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 29 Fit a new roll of media on the supply hub and inches) core, ﬁ rst ﬁ t the adapter on the media push the roll inwards as far as it will go. supply hub. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 30 Then push the roll inward on the hub. the center section as far as it will go. Turn the printhead lift lever to “Print” posi- This diagram shows the media path. tion. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 31 (2). Close the front and side doors. Feed out two blank copies by pressing the Tear of the media by pulling it downwards Print key twice. against the tear bar. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 32: Cut-Off
Chapter 5 Media Load Cut-Off The EasyCoder 501 E printers can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case when the media is to be cut off by an optional automatic cutter.
Page 33 Remove any empty core from the media Fit a new roll of media on the supply hub and supply hub. push the roll inwards as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 34 Route the media under the guide plate of the label stop sensor and push it inwards towards This diagram shows the media path. the center section as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 35 (2). Close the cutter while pulling at the end of the Route the media through the cutter between the media. Close the right-hand door. two guide plates. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 36 Chapter 5 Media Load Cut-Off, cont. Feed out and cut two blank copies by pressing Switch on the power. the Print key twice. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 37: Peel-Off (Self-Strip)
Chapter 5 Media Load Peel-Off The EasyCoder 501 E printers can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case (Self-strip) when self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing. The liner is then wound up on an optional integral liner takeup hub.
Page 38 Remove any empty core from the media Fit a new roll of labels on the supply hub and supply hub. push the roll inwards as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 39 Route the media under the guide plate of the This diagram shows the path of the labels and label stop sensor and push it inwards towards the liner. the center section as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 40 Secure the liner to the takeup hub with the clip (1) and wind up some of the liner so it becomes Turn the printhead lift lever to “Print” posi- tight (2). tion. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 41 (2). Close the front and side doors. Close the front and side doors. Feed out two labels by pressing the Print key twice. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 42: Internal Batch Takeup
Chapter 5 Media Load Internal Batch The EasyCoder 501 E printers can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes Takeup the case when printed labels fitted 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 43 Loosen the two screws that hold the guide Remove the tear bar from the print unit and plate at the rear of the media compartment. replace it with the guide plate. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 44 Then push the roll inward on the hub. the center section as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 45 Route the media around the guide plate and Wind up some of the media on the takeup hub back under the print unit to the takeup hub. and secure it with the clip. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 46 Turn the printhead lift lever to “Print” posi- minimum of play (2). tion. Close the right-hand door but keep the front Feed two blank copies by pressing the Print door open. key. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 47: External Supply
Chapter 5 Media Load External Supply The EasyCoder 501 E can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when an external media supply is used, for example a stack of fan-fold tickets or an external media roll.
Page 48 Here is the same arrangement but with the fan Thread the media between the shafts. fold guide ﬁ tted at the lower slot. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 49: Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load
Speciﬁ cation”) and to set up the printer properly (see Chapter 7, “Setting Up the Printer”). The EasyCoder 501 E can only use transfer ribbon rolls wound with the ink-coated side facing inwards. Most transfer ribbons do not smear at room temperature.
Page 50 ﬁ rst (innermost) grove. so it snaps into the second grove. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 51 Without releasing the ribbon, turn the print- ﬁ tted so both spools will rotate counterclock- head lift lever to “Print” position so as to lock wise as illustrated above. the ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 52 Wind up the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the ribbon becomes tight. Then turn the printhead lift Close the front and side doors. lever to “Print position”. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 53: Setting Up The Printer Description
• 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.
Page 54: Default Setup
Terminal Setup of Intermec Shell. You can list the printer’s current setup values by printing test label #5 in the Setup Mode or by using Intermec Shell. The current setup values can be sent to the host via the standard serial communication channel using a SETUP WRITE "uart1:"...
Page 55: Setup Parameters
• 4800 • 9600 (default) • 19200 In case of communicatuions problems, try a lower baud rate. 9600 is the highest recommended baud rate for 20 mA current loop communication. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 56: Parity
The character length speciﬁ es the number of bits that will deﬁ ne a character. Eight bits allows more special characters and characters specific for foreign laguages to be used. Refer to the Intermec Fingerprint v6.14, Reference Manual for information on which characters are available in various combinations of character length and character set.
Page 57 XON character and the host resumes transmitting data. The same principles apply to XON/XOFF sent by the host, even if the percentage ﬁ gure may differ. By default, XON/XOFF is disabled for data both ways. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 58: New Line
An out-of-paper condition is assumed, when no interference to the beam has been detected within a feed length corresponding to the distance between the dot line on the printhead and the sensor. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 59: Feed Adjustment
The LSS is automatically ﬁ ne-adjusted when a Testfeed operation is performed. Moreover, the LSS emitters can be adjusted in regard of light intensity in the Setup part of Intermec Shell Enhanced (see Chapter 13) or by means of setup ﬁ les, and the LSS receiver can be adjusted by means of a potentiometer on the CPU board (see Appendix 3).
Page 60 Start adjust: -114 -171 adjusted after testing. Stop adjust: Cutting between labels: Start adjust: -294 -441 Stop adjust: +180 +270 Continuos stock (cut-off) Start adjust: -294 -441 Stop adjust: +250 +375 Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 61: Service
Any ﬁ eld protruding outside the print window in any direction will cause an error condition (Error 1003 “Field out of label”) and the printing will be inhibited. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 62 16 mm (0.63 in) 104 mm (4.1 in) PRINT Length WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width FEED Dot 831 DIRECTION Dot 0 max. 120 mm (4.7 in) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 63 13 mm (0.51 in) 104 mm (4.1") PRINT Length WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width FEED Dot 831 DIRECTION Dot 0 110 mm (4.33 in) max. 120 mm (4.7 in) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 64 0.8 mm (0.03 in) 10.9 mm (0.43 in) 108.3 mm (4.26 in) PRINT Length WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width FEED DIRECTION Dot 0 Dot 1279 max. 120 mm (4.7 in) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 65: 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 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 66: Print Defs
Type” parameter, where it is speciﬁ ed by the ﬁ rst 4 digits in its 13 digit code number. The ﬁ rst digit indicates direct thermal media (0) or thermal transfer ribbon (1). Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 67 The additional “Paper Type” options that can be found in the setup (“KANZAKI 86S” and “RICOH 130 LAB/LAM”) are included for compatibility reasons only and must not be understood as approval of media with the said designations. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 68 High Performance/ High Gloss White UBI HP 20 Premium Matte Coated UBI HR 31 High Resistance/ Polyester Gloss UBI HR 30 Super Premium Polyester Matte High /. Also try UBI HP 21. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 69 618 ohms / 8 dots Test Label 1 Test Label 2 CODE39 CODE39 1 23 45 67 890 12 8 Test Label 3 Test Label 4 Test Label 5... Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 70: Performance
100 mm/sec (4 in/sec) 100 mm/sec (4 in/sec) 100 mm/sec (4 in/sec) High 125 mm/sec (5 in/sec) 125 mm/sec (5 in/sec) 100 mm/sec (4 in/sec) Ultra High 125 mm/sec (5 in/sec) 125 mm/sec (5 in/sec) 125 mm/sec (5 in/sec) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 71: Memory Allocation
ﬁ rmware is able to detect if an optional serial interface board is installed. If so, the size of the transmit buffer for each serial communication channel ("uart1:", "uart2:", and "uart3:") can be set separately. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 72: Setup Mode Setting Up Easycoder 501 E
KEY ON/OFF, ON KEY GOSUB, and KEY BEEP for further information. EasyCoder 501 E can be set up using setup ﬁ les and setup strings (see SETUP statement in the Intermec Fingerprint v6.14, Reference Manual or in the Intermec Direct Protocol v6.13, Programmer’s...
Page 73: Entering Setup Mode At Installation
• Press the < Setup> key (this facility can be used anywhere within Intermec Shell Enhanced). • Set up the printer as described in this chapter. • Return to Intermec Shell Enhanced by pressing the < Setup> key. EasyCoder 501 E with no startup ﬁ le installed: •...
Page 74: Navigating In Setup Mode
OPTION 3 Enter • Press F4 to browse back. • Press F5 to browse forward. • Press Enter to select an option. HEADLINE B: STACK B: Enter STACK B ENABLE DISABLE Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 75: Setup Mode Overviews
• Press Enter to enter the Service part (see next page). SETUP: • Press F5 to go back to the “Setup; Contrast” menu. SERVICE • Press Setup to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 76 • Press F4 to return to the “Detection” menu in part 1. • Press F5 key to return to “Media Size” menu. • Press Setup to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 77: Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction
Intermec Shell is a startup program (also called “autoexec-ﬁ le”), which is a program that automatically starts running when the printer is switched on. Intermec Shell helps the operator to choose between a number of standard or custom-made application programs and to start certain useful facilities, as listed below.
Page 78 4. Printer’s ROM memory, for example the configuration EPROMs. This implies that if you, for example, have Intermec Shell stored in the printer’s conﬁ guration EPROMs and insert a memory card with another startup ﬁ le before you switch on the printer, the startup ﬁ le of the memory card will be used.
Page 79: 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 80 Chapter 9 Intermec Shell Startup Program Starting with Inter- In Intermec Shell, the menus present the option 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 lets you choose an application program that resides in the printer’s memory.
Page 81 Press <Enter> for each new label. • Font Scaling is only displayed in Intermec Shell when an optional Scaleable Fonts Kit is installed. The menu is the ﬁ rst...
Page 82: Intermec Shell V.4.01 Enhanced, Main Diagram
T T T or t t t to printer, when menus marked with a SHELL Exit Shell and enter last selected application! shade of grey are displayed! REBOOT Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: Selecting An Application
STD I/O CHANNEL UART1 ---------------- (Y / N / B):Y When you have answered the ﬁ nal prompt, the printer will exit Terminal Setup, reboot, and start the selected application. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 86: Changing The Setup
Are you sure? (Y / N):Y xf~xxff`xx~f`ffffffffffffffffffffxxxf`ff`ffffffffffffffffffffffffxx~fx Comment: Since you have changed the communication parameters, the messages from the printer will become garbled. Change the terminal’s setup so it matches the printer’s and press Enter. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 87: Exiting Terminal Setup
---------------- countdown menus, or return to SHELL the last selected application by REBOOT waiting for the countdown to be ---------------- completed without taking any (Y / N / B):Y action. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 88: Setup Parameters
New value: (0-9999) : MEDIA SIZE,LENGTH,1200 New value: (0-9999) : MEDIA TYPE,LABEL (w GAPS) New value: (1:LABEL (w GAPS) 2:TICKET (w MARK) 3:TICKET (w GAPS)) (4:FIX LENGTH STRIP 5:VAR LENGTH STRIP) : Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 89 New value: (0-9999) : MEMORY ALLOC,REC BUF UART1,300 New value: (0-99999) : MEMORY ALLOC,TRANS BUF UART1,300 New value: (0-99999) : End of setup, enter QUIT (Q), or QUIT and SAVE (S) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 90: Line Analyzer
4 = "centronics" 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 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 91: Fonts Scaling
Chapter 9 Intermec Shell Startup Program Font Scaling EasyCoder 501 E can be ﬁ tted with a “Scaleable Fonts Kit”, that allows the printer to use scaleable outline fonts in Speedo and (option) TrueType formats. The Intermec Shell startup program offers a convenient way of scaling outline fonts.
Page 92 • For printing across the media (DIR 1 & 3), select Direction 1. • For printing along the media (DIR 2 & 4), select Direction 2. Accept the default value 1, or change the direction by typing 2. Then press <Enter>. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 93 Then the menu changes automatically: FREE RAM SPACE nnnnnn bytes This menu shows the remaining number of free bytes in the printer's RAM memory. Press <Enter> to return to the ﬁ rst menu. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 94 If you do not intend to delete any more fonts, but want to return to the main menu press <C>. Pressing <C> a second time takes you back to Intermec Shell. On next page, you will ﬁ nd a schematic overview of the scaling of fonts in Intermec Shell.
Page 95 ASCII RANGE TO Sample DIRECTION:1 or 2 Sample SLANTING: Sample ROTATION: Sample SAVE? 1:Yes 2:No Printout sample SCALING FONT produced automatically PLEASE WAIT FREE RAM SPACE nnnnnn bytes Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 96: Introduction
Chapter 10 Options Introduction The EasyCoder 501 E provides a high degree of ﬂ exibility because it has a modular design. By adding options to the basic printer, the EasyCoder 501 E can be adapted for a variety of applications. Most...
Page 97 For safety reasons, the power to the printer should always be switched off before the cutter is opened. Keep ﬁ ngers away from cutting parts. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 98: Memory Card Adapter
Chapter 10 Options Memory Card The EasyCoder 501 E can be equipped with an optional memory card adapter inside the front door. Adapter Memory Card Types The printer’s Read-Only Memory ("rom:") or Random Access Memory ("ram:") can be supplemented by memory cards complying with the JEIDA-4 standard and with a maximum size of 2 Mbytes.
Page 99: Memory Card
• Before removing the memory card, switch off the power. • Open the front door and pull the card straight out. • Close the front door and switch on the power again. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 100: Liner Takeup Unit
ﬁ tted to either the upper or lower slot in the printer’s rear plate. The outer guide can be adjusted for various media widths. Refer to Chapter 3, “Installation/External Supply” for illustrations. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 101: Label Taken Sensor
A new copy will not be printed until the pending label has been removed. IMMEDIATE OFF FONT "SW030RSN" PRTXT "HELLO" LTS& ON PRINTFEED 10 Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 102: Ribbon Save Device
A spring-loaded pressing roller produces counter-pressure. Shortly before printing is to be resumed, the printhead is lowered, and the transfer ribbon starts running again. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 103 Performance (HP) ribbons. Certain combinations of GP ribbons and thick and/or coarse receiving paper in connection with Ribbon Save may result in a somewhat smudged printout quality. As a possible remedy, a change to HP ribbons is recommended. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 104: Ribbon Low/Media Low Sensor Kit
Chapter 10 Options Ribbon/Media Low As an option, the EasyCoder 501 E can be ﬁ tted with two sensors, which detect the rotation of the media supply hub and the ribbon Sensor Kit supply hub and update two counters, one for each sensor. Using...
Page 105: Scaleable Fonts Kit
Bitstream, Inc. and Apple Computer, Inc. respectively. There are thousands of different fonts available from Intermec at a low cost. The fonts come as ﬁ les in PC format and can be downloaded to the printer via the Kermit communication protocol (see later in this chapter) or be copied to a memory card, which is inserted in the printer's optional memory card adapter.
Page 106 BX000003.SPD. • At the bottom of the window, the progress of the transfer is shown. Downloading will take a minute or so, depending on the size of the ﬁ le. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 107: Printout Samples
Bitstream Letter Gothic 12 Pitch 0414 Roman Fixed Spacing Intermec0596.SPD Bitstream Monospace 821 0596 Roman Fixed Spacing Intermec0598.SPD Bitstream Monospace 821 0598 Bold Fixed Spacing Intermec0959.SPD Bitstream Zurich 0959 Extra Condensed Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 108: Clear Door Panel
Chapter 10 Options Clear Door Panel As standard, the EasyCoder 501 E is ﬁ tted with a solid door on its right side. This door can easily be replaced by a door with a clear panel that makes it possible to check the media supply without opening the door.
Page 109: Real Time Clock
Intermec Fingerprint v6.14, Reference Manual or in the Intermec Direct Protocol v6.13, Programmer's Guide.) The EasyCoder 501 E has one serial interface port ("uart1:"), see Interface Boards Appendix 4. In addition to this port, the printer can be ﬁ tted with the following optional interface boards: •...
Page 110: Troubleshooting List
Wrong start- and stop adjust values Check/change Chapter 7 Wrong Media Type parameter Check/change Chapter 7 Wrong sensor position Check/change Chapter 13 Dirty or blocked LSS Clean Chapter 12 Faulty sensors Replace Call Service Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 111: Printhead Cleaning
Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly ﬂ ammable, moderately toxic, and mildly irritating substance. Turn the printhead lift lever to “Load” posi- Open the front and side doors. tion. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 112 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 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 113 ﬂ uid to dissolve the residue. Pull out the cleaning card. If necessary, repeat Allow the cleaned parts to dry before loading the process with a fresh cleaning card. any media and ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 114: 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 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 115: Cleaning The Cutter (Option)
• Allow the cleaned parts to dry for a few minutes. • Fold up the cutter and switch on the power. Caution! Do not force the spring-loaded anvil blade open, or the spring may be weakened. Anvil Blade Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 116: Cleaning The Ribbon Save Device (Option)
Stud LSS Window Snap-Lock Upper Guide Lower Guide Snap-Lock The upper part of the print unit has been omitted to improve the view of the guides! Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 117: Printhead Replacement
Slot Slot (for alternative position of guide screw) Locked Position Lock Handle Open Position Guide Screw Alternative position for guide screw Printhead assy Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 118: Label Stop Sensor
In case of irregularly shaped labels, adjust the position so it corresponds to the front tip of the label. Handle Point of Detection Adjustment 0-50 mm (0-1.97 in) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 119 Upper Sensor Linerar Markings Adjustment Screw The upper part of the print unit is omitted to give a better view of the label stop sensor! Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 120 Programmer’s Guide). • The intensity of the LSS emitter can be adjusted in the Setup Mode (see later in this chapter) or using setup ﬁ les (see Intermec Fingerprint v6.14, Reference Manual). • The sensitivity of the LSS receiver can be adjusted using a potentiometer on the CPU board, see Appendix 3.
Page 121 In case of tickets, move the media so the gap becomes situated above the sensor. In case of strip, remove the media completely. In both cases, the cursor should move to the left side of the menu: LABEL <103> Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 122 • When you are satisﬁ ed that the LSS is set up correctly, press <Enter>. That will set the LSS and let you proceed to next part of the Detection setup, see Chapter 8. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 123: Display Contrast
LCD display on the printer’s front becomes clearly visible in the prevailing light conditions when viewed from a normal working position. Display Contrast Adjustment Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 124: Printhead Pressure
If the desired result cannot be obtained, increase or decrease the pressure by turning both knobs a quarter of a turn in the same direction, then ﬁ ne-adjust the outer knob. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 125: Technical Data
<60 dB(A) Electronics Microprocessor 32 bit RISC On-board RAM memory Std. 512 Kbytes; Max. 2MB Power Supply Input Voltage 115/230 VAC (+10%/-15%), 2.6/1.3A, 60/50 Hz Manual switch Maximum Power Consumption 300W Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 126 /. Pure direct thermal conﬁ guration is only available as a factory-installed option. /. Available as factory installed option or ﬁ eld-installable kit. /. Field-installable option only. /. Factory-installable option only. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 127: Media Speciﬁ Cations
Premium Quality. Examples: - Thermal Eco - Thermal 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.
Page 128: Media Roll Size
Caution! Any external media supply should be well protected against sand, grit, etc. Even very small but hard particles may cause severe harm to the printhead. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 129: Media
Appendix 2 Media Speciﬁ cations Media Non-Adhesive Strip Media Width Maximum: 120.0 mm (4.72 inches) Minimum: 25.4 mm (1.00 inches) Media Type Setup • Fix length strip • Var length strip Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 130: Self-Adhesive Strip
(4.66 inches) Minimum: 23.8 mm (0.94 inches) Media Type Setup • Fix length strip • Var length strip This type of media is not suitable for use with a cutter. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 131: Self-Adhesive Labels
1250 mm (49.2 inches) at 8 dots/mm and 833 mm (32.8 inches) at 11.81 dots/mm. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 132: Tickets With Gap
1250 mm (49.2 inches) at 8 dots/mm and 833 mm (32.8 inches) at 11.81 dots/mm. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 133: Tickets With Black Mark
Intermec Fingerprint mum print length is 1250 mm manuals. (49.2 inches) at 8 dots/mm and 833 mm (32.8 inches) at 11.81 Media Type Setup dots/mm. • Ticket (w mark) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 134: Transfer Ribbons
Custom-made setup options adapted for special applications can also be created. Consult your Intermec distributor. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 135: Cpu Board
• Open the right-hand door and remove the four #T10 Torx screws Dangerous voltage! at the top of the cover plate. • Remove the cover plate. • Reassemble in reverse order. 4 Screws Cover Plate 4 Screws Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 136: Safety Instructions
• Label taken sensor (LTS) adjustment • Ribbon end sensor (R-End) adjustment Label Taken Sensor Label Stop Sensor Ribbon End Sensor Power On Indicator POWER ON R-END Ribbon End Sensor Strap P-604 Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 137 Before changing the setting of a potentiometer, always make sure that the corresponding sensor is clean, free from obstructions (for example pieces of labels or adhesive residue), and properly aligned. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 138: Interfaces
IMPORTANT! A shielded communication cable is required in order to comply with the FCC/DOC approval and to avoid the risk of interference to radio communications. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 139 P-203 External 5 Volt the terminal, PC, or other device Jumper ﬁ tted connects +5V to pin 16. Caution! Max 200 mA. connected to this port! Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 140 /. If the communication cable is not conﬁ gured to transmit any CTS signal to the printer, a permanent CTS signal will automatically be produced. /. Requires a strap ﬁ tted on P-203, see previous page. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 141 ﬁ tted on the CPU board: P-203 (external +5 VDC) P-202 (interface select) P203 IC-207 (RS-422 circuit) P202 P208 P206 P209 P207 P204 IC-207 P205 P-204 to P-209 (comm. straps) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 142 P-205, P-207, and P-209. +5V +5V P-201 ("uart1:") P-208 P-209 + RS422 IN - RS422 IN IC-207 /RXD /TXD + RS422 OUT - RS422 OUT P-206 P-207 P-204 P-205 Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 143 A transmission speed between 300 and 9,600 baud is recommended. P-203 (external +5 VDC) P203 P-202 (interface select) P202 IC-205 IC-206 IC-205 & IC-206 (optocouplers) Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 144 – 20 mA* Pin 16 + 5 VDC, 200 mA (if jumper ﬁ tted on P-203) Pin 18 RXD + Pin 25 RXD – *. In case of printer being active receiver. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 145: Serial Interface Board (Option)
Appendix 4 Interfaces Serial Interface The EasyCoder 501 E can optionally be ﬁ tted with a serial interface board, which provides the printer with two more serial ports: Board (option) "uart2:" and "uart3:". "uart3:" can be conﬁ gured for two types of serial communication according to the customer’s request.
Page 146 -TXD 20 mA current loop /. Enabled by a strap being ﬁ tted on P-6. /. DTR permanently high. Refer to the installation instructions for the Serial Interface Board for further information. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 147: Rs-422/485 Interface Board (Option)
Appendix 4 Interfaces RS-422/485 Inter- The EasyCoder 501 E can optionally be ﬁ tted with an RS-422/485 serial interface board, which provides the printer with two more face Board (option) serial ports: "uart2:" and "uart3:". "uart2:" can be conﬁ gured for two types of serial communication according to the customer’s...
Page 148 Not connected /. Enabled by a strap being ﬁ tted on P-6. /. DTR permanently high. "uart3:" Refer to the installation instructions for the RS-422/485 Interface Board for further information. Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...
Page 149: Parallel Interface Board (Option)
Appendix 4 Interfaces Parallel Interface The EasyCoder 501 E can optionally be ﬁ tted with a parallel interface board. The parallel port is addressed in Intermec Fingerprint Board (option) as device "centronics:". Select "centronics:" as the standard IN port using the instruction SETSTDIO (by default, "uart1:" is std...
Page 150: Industrial Interface Board (Option)
Appendix 4 Interfaces Industrial The EasyCoder 501 E can optionally be ﬁ tted with an Industrial Interface Board, which provides the printer with one extra serial Interface Board communication port ("uart3:") for RS-232. The Industrial Interface Board also has a connector with:...
Page 151 Notes Intermec EasyCoder 501 E – Installation & Operation Ed. 1...

Intermec EasyCoder 501 E Installation & Operation Manual

Preface Table of Contents

1 Introduction Models

2 Print a Label Introduction

3 Installation Unpacking

4 Starting up Startup Files

5 Media Load Tear-Off (Straight-Through)

6 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load

7 Setting up the Printer Description

8 Setup Mode Setting up Easycoder 501 E

9 Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction

Appendix 1 Media Speciﬁ Cations

Appendix 2 Direct Thermal Media

Appendix 3 Accessing the CPU Board

Appendix 4 Standard Interface "Uart1

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