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Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP Installation & Operation Manual

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Installation & Operation
P/N 1-960426-04
Edition 4
March 2000

EasyCoder 501 XP

Bar Code Label Printer

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  • Page 1: Easycoder 501 Xp

    Installation & Operation P/N 1-960426-04 Edition 4 March 2000 EasyCoder 501 XP Bar Code Label Printer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. Starting Up Startup Files..................24 Electronic Keys................. 24 Memory Cards...................25 Power On....................25 Display Messages at Startup.............26 EasyCoder 501 XP Installation & Operation Edition 4, March 2000 Part No. 1-960426-04 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 3 • Print Defi nes:................63 - Head Resistance .................63 - Testprint ..................63 - Print Speed .................65 - Label-Taken Sensor..............65 • Network..................65 - IP Selection.................65 - IP Address ..................65 - Netmask..................65 - Default router................65 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting list................88 12. Maintenance Printhead Cleaning................89 External Cleaning................92 Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor Guides ..........93 Printhead Replacement ..............94 13. Adjustments Printhead Pressure................97 Narrow Labels Adjustment...............98 Label Stop Sensor Position ...............99 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 5: Copyright Information

    Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Printer AB. © Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2000. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden. EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Fingerprint, and LabelShop are registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.

  • 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 – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    ..............Mats Gunnarsson President /. Intermec assumes no responsibility as regards fulfi lling 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 – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • Built-in keyboard and display with backlight for improved user interface. The EasyCoder 501 XP works both as a direct thermal printer and thermal transfer printer for tear-off operation. An automatic paper cutter is available as an option and can be fi tted by the user without any tools in a few seconds.

  • Page 9: Safety Requirements

    The machine sign is attached to the printer's rear plate and contains Product Labelling information on type, model and serial number as well as mains voltage. It also shows various signs of approval. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Microsoft Windows. After having selected the Windows Driver option in Intermec Shell, you can use the EasyCoder 501 XP printer the same way as e.g. a laser printer and produce printouts from any standard program in MS Windows.
  • Page 11 Fingerprint 7.31 If the display does not show this message, refer to chapter 9 “Intermec Shell Startup Program” and select the “Fingerprint” application. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • 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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 13: Intermec Fingerprint

    Chapter 2 Print a Label 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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 15 For more information on the subject of programming, please refer to the documentation of the Intermec Fingerprint programming language. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 16: Intermec Direct Protocol

    Chapter 2 Print a Label Intermec Direct The Intermec Direct Protocol can be used in many ways. Here, we will illustrate how to build a layout fi rst and then provide input Protocol data to variable fi elds in that layout, assuming that you have entered the Intermec Direct Protocol via Intermec Shell (see chapter 9).

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    If the delivery is incorrect or any parts are missing, report it immediately to the distributor. /. Type and quantity depends on area of distribution. May be omitted in some areas. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 18: Front View

    Connector for optional paper cutter (Not used in this printer model) Print Unit Front Door Refer to chapter 10 “Options” for information on possible optional devices fi tted on the printer's front. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 19: Rear View

    Provision for 1 – 2 Electronic Keys Mains Receptacle RS 232C Serial Interface ("uart1:") Upper External Paper Intake Centronics Parallel Interface Machine Sign Memory Card Slot Lower External Paper Intake Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 20: Media Compartment

    180°, or be removed completely by pushing it rearwards. Ribbon Rewind Spool Paper Supply Ribbon Supply Spool Slack Absorber Refer to chapter 10 “Options” for information on possible optional devices fi tted inside the printer's media compartment. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 21: Print Unit

    Paper Guide Printhead Lift Arm Thermal Printhead Tear Off/Dispensing Edge Upper Label Stop Sensor Guide (removable) Lower Label Stop Sensor Guide (removable) Label Stop Sensor Printhead Lift Knob Position Adjustment Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 22: Connections

    Computer The Easycoder 501 XP is fi tted with a 36 pin female Centronics connector for the parallel interface port and a DB25 male connector for the RS 232 serial interface port (see Appendix 3).

  • Page 23: Controls And Indicators

    As one key is assigned as shift key, up to 44 different key combinations are possible. An audible signal, which can be turned off if so desired, acknowledges that a key has been pressed. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 24: Beeper

    The frequency and duration of the signal can be specifi ed at will. Thus, it is possible create different signals for different conditions or even to make the printer play simple melodies! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 25: Startup Files

    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, e.g. to print tickets, baggage tags, or product labels for a certain company: Such a program may be initiated by a startup fi...

  • Page 26: Memory Cards

    The memory card can be an SRAM card complying with the JEIDA-4 standard or Flash Memory card from Intermec. There are three types of Flash Memory Cards: • A Font Card provides additional fonts as long as it remains inserted in the printer.

  • Page 27: Display Messages At Startup

    2 sec. v.4.4 1 sec. v.4.4 Refer to chapter 9 for further 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 message than those illustrated above indicates that the printer is running some custom-made, non-standard application program or that some error has occurred.

  • Page 28: Paper Load Tear Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Tear Off The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the paper strip is to be torn off manually against the printer's tear-off edge.
  • Page 29 In case of paper roll with a 76 mm (3") core, fi rst and forward towards the print unit. The slack fi t the adapter on the paper supply spool. absorber can be rotated for better access. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 30 This diagram shows the path of the paper web. Turn the printhead lift knob to Adjust the position of the green paper guide so the “Closed” position. paper is guided with a minimum of play. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 31 Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously Close the front and right-hand doors. pressing the Shift and Feed keys. To tear off the paper, grab the outer edge and pull downwards. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 32: Cut Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Cut Off The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when the paper strip is automatically cut off after printing by means of an optional paper cutter.
  • Page 33 In case of paper roll with a 76 mm (3") core, fi rst and push the roll inwards as far as it will go. fi t the adapter on the paper supply spool. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 34 Turn the printhead lift knob to “Closed” position. This diagram shows the path of the paper web. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 35 Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of Turn on the power using the switch on the rear the paper. Close the right-hand door. plate. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Paper Load Cut Off, cont'd. Shift Feed Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously pressing the Shift and Feed keys. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 37: Peel Off

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Peel Off The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when precut labels fi tted on backing paper (liner) is to be separated from the backing paper after printing.
  • Page 38 In case of paper roll with a 76 mm (3") core, fi rst and push the roll inwards as far as it will go. fi t the adapter on the paper supply spool. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 39 Pull out approx. 40 cm (15") of label web and Thread the backing paper around the dispenser remove the labels from the backing paper. edge and back under the print unit. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 40 (2). backing paper. Turn the printhead lift knob to Adjust the position of the green paper guide so the “Closed” position. paper is guided with a minimum of play. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 41 Chapter 5 Paper Load Peel Off, cont'd. Shift Feed Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously Close the front and right-hand doors. pressing the Shift and Feed keys. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 42: Internal Rewind

    Chapter 5 Paper Load Internal Rewind The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when printed labels fi tted on backing paper (liner) or pre-perforated tickets and tags is rewound on a spool inside the printer.
  • Page 43 Remove the dispenser/tear off edge from the print Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool unit and replace it with the rewind guide. and push the roll inwards as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 44 Thread the paper through the print unit and push Pull out approximately 40 cm (15") of labels. it inwards as far as it will go. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 45 This diagram shows the path of the label web. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Closed” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 46 Close the right-hand door but keep the front door paper is guided with a minimum of play. open. Shift Feed Adjust the paper feed by simultaneously pressing the Shift and Feed keys. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 47: External Supply

    Chapter 5 Paper Load External Supply The EasyCoder 501 XP can print on labels, tickets, tags, and paper strip in various forms. This chapter describes the case when an external paper supply is used, e.g. a stack of fan-fold tickets or an external paper roll.
  • Page 48 Fit the fan fold guide in the upper slot, when the Fit the fan fold guide in the lower slot, when the supply is at the same level as the printer. paper supply is placed lower than the printer. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 49: Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load

    Chapter 6 Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load The EasyCoder 501 XP can print labels, tickets, tags etc. using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive paper or thermal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon. The thermal transfer printing allows a wide range of receiving face materials to be used.
  • Page 50 In case of 88-90 mm (3.5") ribbon width, com- press the bobbin and move it so it snaps into the press the bobbin and move it so it snaps into the fi rst (innermost) groove. 2:nd groove. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 51 Press the cardboard core at the front end of the Without releasing the ribbon, turn the printhead ribbon onto the take-up spool. Both spools should lift knob to “Closed” position to lock the rotate counter-clockwise. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 52 Turn the printhead lift knob to “Open” position. becomes tight. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Closed” position. Close the front and right-hand doors. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 53: Setting Up The Printer Description

    • In the 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 54: Default Setup

    #5 in the Setup Mode or using Intermec Shell. The current setup values can be returned to the host by means of a SETUP WRITE "uart1:" statement (see Intermec Fingerprint 7.xx Reference Manual). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 55: Setup Parameters

    The baudrate is the transmission speed in bits per second. There are 9 options: • • • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 (default) • 19200 • 38400 • 57600 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 56: Character Length

    CTS high indicates that the unit transmitting the CTS signal is ready to receive data. CTS low indicates that the receive buffer is full (see XON/XOFF). In some computer programs, e.g. MS Windows Terminal, RTS/CTS is designated “Hardware”.' Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 57: 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 received on the serial channel before transmission. Default size is 300 bytes. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 58: Net Communication

    • A negative stop adjustment means that the normal paper is 175 dots which approximately feed after the printing is completed will be decreased by equals the distance between dot the specifi ed value. line and tear-off edge. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 59: 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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 60 13.4 mm (0.52") 106.6 mm (4.2") PRINT PRINT Length WINDOW WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width PAPER FEED Dot 1279 Dot 0 DIRECTION max. 120 mm (4.7") Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 61: Media Type

    (range 10 – 50) • Label Offset (range -50 – 50) Direct Thermal Printing This option contains two parameters: • Label Constant (range 50 – 115) • Label Factor (range 10 – 50) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 62 Matte Coated Transfer Premium HP07 Premium Tag Matte Coated Transfer Premium Polyethylene Matt HP66 Premium Tag Matte Coated High Gloss White Polyethylene Gloss Transfer Premium Polyethylene Matt HR03 Polyester Gloss Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 63 Max Rec. Print Speed (mm/sec) Speed Designation Constant Factor Picket Fence Bar Code Ladder Bar Code Top Coated/ Duratherm II Tag Standard Duratherm II Top Coated/ Duratherm Ltg High Duratherm IR Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 64: Contrast

    If the printer refuses to print a test label, press the <F3> key to fi nd out what is wrong, e.g. printhead lifted or out-of paper. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 65 Print Defi nes, cont'd. 1109 ohms/12 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 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 66: Print Speed

    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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 67: Setup Mode Entering The Setup Mode At Installation

    Intermec Shell). • Set up the printer as described in this chapter. • Return to Intermec Shell by pressing the < Setup> key. B. EasyCoder 501 XP with a custom-made application program • Normally, there will be no need to enter the Setup Mode for custom-made application programs.

  • Page 68: 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 diagrams on the following pages. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 69: Setup Mode Overviews

    DISABLE ENABLE SER-COM,UART1: REC BUF: REC BUF [300]: SER-COM,UART1: TRANS BUF: TRANS BUF [300]: STARTADJ: DETECTION: SETUP: FEEDADJ: [0]: FEEDADJ FEEDADJ STARTADJ FEEDADJ: STOPADJ: STOPADJ [0]: Continued on next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 70 NETWORK LTS (Label-Taken Sensor) LTS: LTS VALUE: is installed in the printer. See Overview Part 5 LTS VALUE [10]: • Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 71 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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 72 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 – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 73 Use C-key to erase. NETMASK 255.255.0.0 Use keys . and 0–9 to enter router. NETWORK: DEFAULT ROUTER: Use C-key to erase. DEFAULT ROUTER 10.1.12.1 • Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 74: Intermec Shell Startup Program Introduction

    fi le before you turn 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 75: Starting Up With Intermec Shell

    Shell program will be displayed: ENTER=SHELL 5 sec. v.4.4 Now you have 5 seconds to enter Intermec Shell by pressing the <Enter> key. Provided you have a working two-way communication with a terminal program in a host computer, you may – as an alternative –...

  • Page 76: Starting Up With Intermec Shell

    Chapter 9 Intermec Shell Startup Program Starting Up with In Intermec Shell, the options are presented in stacks of menus, organized as infi nite loops, where you can select the desired option, Intermec Shell, as illustrated by the diagram below.
  • Page 77 Reboot or restart the printer. Then wait for the 5 seconds countdown without taking any action, and the last selected application will be opened. /. Only Flash PC-cards approved by Intermec can be used. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 78: Intermec Shell 4.4 Diagram

    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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Using Terminal Setup

    Terminal Setup, cont'd. Using Terminal Setup The Terminal Setup program is self-instructing by means of prompts. You can move around in Intermec Shell in the same manner as when you control Intermec Shell manually by means of the printer's display and keyboard.

  • Page 81: Selecting An Application

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

  • Page 82: 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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 83: 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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 84: 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 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 85: Options Introduction

    Chapter 10 Options Introduction The EasyCoder 501 XP is designed to provide a high degree of fl exibility by means of a modular design. By adding a collection of optional devices to the basic concept, the printer can be adapted for a variety of applications.

  • Page 86: Peel Off/Rewind Kit

    Operation and paper load are described in the sections “Peel Off” and “Internal Rewind” of chapter 5 “Paper Load”. The EasyCoder 501 XP can easily be fi tted with an optional paper Paper Cutter cutter, provided the printer is not also equipped with a label-taken sensor (LTS).

  • Page 87: Fan Fold Guides

    3" Adapter The 3 inch/76 mm adapter is included in each delivery of the EasyCoder 501 XP and makes it possible to use paper rolls with 3 inch/76 mm inner diameter paper cores. The adapter is pressed onto the paper supply spool and held in place by a screw.

  • Page 88: Ribbon Low Sensor

    A number of different interface boards are available for use with the Interface Boards EasyCoder 501 XP. The interface boards are either factory fi tted or can easily be fi tted by an authorized service technician. Each board is delivered with installation instructions and complete descriptions of signals and connectors.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting List

    Replace printhead Chapter 12 Failing strobe signal Check CPU-board Call Service Printout missing along inner edge Bad paper alignment Adjust Chapter 5 X-start setup value too low Increase Chapter 7 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 90: Maintenance Printhead Cleaning

    Isopropyl alcohol [(CH CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly fl ammable, moderately toxic and mildly irritating substance. Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Open” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 91 Read the warning text. Insert most of the cleaning card under the print- Pull out the cleaning card (1) and open the print- head (1). Close the printhead (2). head (2). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 92 (1) again. Close the printhead (2). Pull out the cleaning card. If necessary, repeat Allow the cleaned parts to dry before loading the process with a new cleaning card. paper and transfer ribbon. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 93: 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 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Label Stop Sensor Guides

    CHOH; CAS 67-63-0] is a highly 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 – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 95: Printhead Replacement

    Note! While replacing the printhead, the power should be switched off. Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Open” position. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 96 Disconnect the two cables from the printhead. from shaft and pull out the printhead as far as the Note the snap-lock on the white connector. Pull at cables allow. the connectors – not the cables! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 97 Fit the hooks of the printhead bracket fi ngers onto right. the headlift shaft. Close the printhead so the magnet engages the Load a new supply of paper and ribbon as printhead bracket. decribed earlier in this manual. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 98: Adjustments Printhead Pressure

    Fine-adjust using the trial-and-error method. NOTE! Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it may increase the wear of the printhead and thus shorten its life. Knob Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 99: Narrow Labels Adjustment

    • After having centred the arm, lock it by tightening the knob. • Reload the ribbon, if any. Knob Headlift Arm Centre of paper Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 100: Label Stop Sensor Position

    If using irregularly shaped labels, align the LSS with the front tips of the labels. Upper part of LSS Detection Slot Adjustment Screw Upper part of print unit removed to improve view. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    Real-Time Clock Option 10+ years life Power Supply Mains Voltage >90 – <264 V AC, 45 – 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Continuous 175 W; Peek ≈350W Maximum Power Consumption Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 102 Electronic Keys Option /. 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 – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 103: Media Specifi Cations

    Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Direct Thermal Intermec offers two quality grades of direct thermal paper for the EasyCoder range of printers: Labels • Premium Quality: Top-coated papers with high demands on printout quality and resistance against moisture, plasticisers and vegetable oils.

  • Page 104: Paper Roll Size

    Any hard particles, Paper rolls fitted inside the printer should be wound with the however small, can damage the printable side facing outwards. printhead. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 105: Paper

    Appendix 2 Media Specifi cations Paper ⇐ a ⇒ Web Width: Non-Adhesive Strip Maximum: 120.0 mm (4.72") Minimum: 25.4 mm (1.00") Media Type Setup: • Fix lenght strip • Var lenght strip NON-ADHESIVE STRIP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 106 23.8 mm (0.94") Media Type Setup: • Fix length strip • Var length strip SELF-ADHESIVE STRIP Note! This type of paper is not suitable for use with a paper cutter. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 107 (d) and the label gap (e) to be larger than 7 mm (0.28"), that batch 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 SELF-ADHESIVE is up to the user to test this in his unique application.
  • Page 108 Media Type Setup: • Ticket (w gaps) Do not allow any perforation to break the edge of the web, as this may cause the web to split, resulting in a paper jam. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 109 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 web, as this may cause the web to split, resulting in a paper jam. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 110: Transfer Ribbons

    Custom-made setup options adapted for special applications can also be created. Consult your Intermec distributor. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 111: Interfaces

    Appendix 3 Interfaces RS 232C Interface The EasyCoder 501 XP has – as standard – one serial communication interface: RS 232C on "uart1:". Protocol "uart1:" Default setup: Baudrate: 9600 Char. length 8 bits Parity: None Stop bits: RTS/CTS Disabled ENQ/ACK:...

  • Page 112: Parallel Interface

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Parallel Interface The EasyCoder 501 XP has – as standard – one parallel Centronics 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 7.31 Reference Manual:...

  • Page 113: Double Serial Interface Board (Option)

    Appendix 3 Interfaces Double Serial The EasyCoder 501 XP can optionally be fi tted with an extra double serial interface board, which provides the printer with two more Interface Board serial ports; "uart2:" and "uart3:". These ports can be confi gured for various types of serial communication in combination according to the customer's request.
  • Page 114 RS 232 Ring Indicator Shield Optional shield for RS 422 and RS 485 Not connected -RxD -TXD 20 mA current loop /. The external 5V is automatically turned off at overload. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 115: Industrial Interface Board (Option)

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

  • Page 116: Easylan 100I Interface Board (Option)

    Setup Mode (see chapter 8 “Setup Mode”). The Ethernet port is addressed in Intermec Fingerprint 7.3 or later as device "net1:" (communication channel 5). RJ-45 connector Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 117: 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 7.31 Reference Manual. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 118: Serial Communication On "Uart1

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on "uart1:" Baudrate Char. Length Parity Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 119 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on "uart1:", cont'd. No. of Stop Bits Reset comm. to default RTS/CTS ENQ/ACK XON/XOFF, Data to Host Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 120: Start- And Stopadjust

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Serial Communication on ”uart1:”, cont’d. XON/XOFF, Data from Host New Line Start- and Stopadjust Tear Off Peel Off Cut Off Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 121: Contrast

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Contrast Test Labels Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 122: Media Width

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Test Labels, cont'd. Media Width Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 123: Media Length

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Media Length Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 124: Media Type

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Media Type Print Speed Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

  • Page 125: Paper Type

    Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type Direct Thermal Printing (Europe) Direct Thermal Printing (USA) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 126 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont'd. Thermal Transfer Printing (Europe) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 127 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont'd. Thermal Transfer Printing (Europe), cont'd. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 128 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont'd. Thermal Transfer Printing (U.S.A.) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...
  • Page 129 Appendix 4 EasySet Bar Code Wand Setup Paper Type, cont'd. Thermal Transfer Printing (U.S.A.), cont'd. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 4...

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