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  • Page 1 Service Manual EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP Bar Code Label Printers...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Intermec Printer AB, 2002. 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, and PrintSet are trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp. Centronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Headlift Mechanism................78 8.10 Ribbon Assist Roller ................84 8.11 Media Feed Principles................86 9. Liner/Batch Takeup Kit Description....................88 Main Parts....................91 Liner/Batch Takeup Unit.................93 10. Label Taken Sensor 10.1 Description....................95 10.2 Installation....................96 10.3 Adjustments.....................98 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 4: Appendix 1

    Setup Mode Overview, Part 2 (FP v7.63)............195 Setup Mode Overview, Part 3 (FP v7.63)............196 Setup Mode Overview, Part 4 (FP v7.63)............197 Setup Mode Overview, Part 5 (FP v7.63)............198 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 5 Measuring the Break Torque................199 Appendix 3 Firmware Upgrading..................200 - Introduction..................... 200 - Upgrading From a Memory Card..............201 - Upgrading From the Host ................202 - Upgrading EasyLAN 100 i Firmware............205 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 6: Preface

    This Service Manual is intended to facilitate installation, trouble- 0.2 Preface shooting and repair of the Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP in the version delivered at the date of publishing. Thus, all information on the Intermec Fingerprint fi rmware is based on ver- sion 7.63.

  • Page 7: Notices And Approvals

    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 & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 8 Mats Gunnarssom 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 the manuals. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 9: Identifi Cation

    Chapter 1 1. Models and Options 1.1 Identifi cation The EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP each come in one main model; a combined direct thermal/thermal transfer printer with a setup keyboard and a 12 dots/mm printhead. EasyCoder 501 XP EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP &...
  • Page 10 There is no voltage switch-over. The machine label on the printer’s rear plate contains type, part number, serial number, and signs of approval. Machine Label EasyCoder 501 XP Machine Label EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Models and Options The EasyCoder 501 XP can be fi tted with a number of built-in 1.1 Identifi cation, cont. options: (see Chapter 11) • Paper Cutter • Label Taken Sensor (see Chapter 10) • Liner/Batch Takeup Unit (see Chapter 9) •...
  • Page 12 • Liner Takeup Unit • Fan-Fold Guides Kit (see Chapter 5) • Ribbon Low Sensor (see Chapter 12) Ribbon Low Sensor Fan-Fold Guides Label Taken Sensor Paper Cutter Liner Takeup Unit Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...
  • Page 13 - Check number and size of DRAM SIMMs. • Any optional interface board fi tted? - Check type, straps, and optional circuits. Refer to Chapters 15 and 16 for more information. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...
  • Page 14 Use the VERSION$ function to check version of the Inter- mec Fingerprint fi rmware. You can read the setup in the Setup Mode or by means of Intermec Shell, which also allows you to print test label #5 containing the present setup values.

  • Page 15: Easycoder 501 Xp Specifi Cations

    Std. 1 x 4MB Real-Time Clock 10+ years life Power Supply Input Voltage >90 to <264 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Maximum Power Consumption Continuous 175W; Peek 400W Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...
  • Page 16 2102 Kit Option Mounting kit /. The maximum 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 & 601 XP– Service Manual...

  • Page 17: Easycoder 601 Xp Specifi Cations

    Std. 1 x 4MB Real-Time Clock 10+ years life Power Supply Input Voltage >90 to <264 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 Maximum Power Consumption Continuous 175W; Peek 400W Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...
  • Page 18 2102 Kit Option Mounting kit /. The maximum 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 & 601 XP– Service Manual...

  • Page 19: Easycoder 501 Xp Measures

    An optional paper cutter increases the printer’s total length by 28 mm (1.1 inches). At least 90 mm (3.5 inches) of free space behind the printer is required for the connectors, and for inserting and removing a memory card. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...

  • Page 20: Easycoder 601 Xp Measures

    An optional paper cutter increases the printer’s total length by 28 mm (1.1 inches). At least 90 mm (3.5 inches) of free space behind the printer is required for the connectors, and for inserting and removing a memory card. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...

  • Page 21: Front

    We also recommend you to remove the left-hand cover before you start to fi t the keyboard/display assy. back into the front moulding, since it makes it easier to align the brackets with the grub screws. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 22 Two brackets at the lower edge are used to connect the plate to the front moulding using two 2 mm hexagon grub screws. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 23: Console

    (marked “Error”) is usually used to indicate that an error has occurred. Error LED (red) Ready LED (green) Power On LED (green) LCD Display Keyboard Connection Beeper Slave Processor Cable to CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Front and Keyboard 2.3 Console pcb, cont. DISPLAY 1-971704-01 1-971604-27 Component Side 1-971604-01 P01 1-971604-27 Soldering Side Test Points: C14 Lower soldering GND C14 Upper soldering Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 25 PB6/ATIn Ain/PA6 PB7/ATOut Ain/PA7 ST6265 GREEN RESET PC0/Ain PC1/Tin/Ain OSCout PC2/Sin/Ain OSCin 8MHz PC3/Sout/Ain IC3B PC4/SCK/Ain TEST 74HC05 IC3C IC2B Beeper 74HC05 RESET 74HC74 IC2A IC3A 74HC05 74HC74 1-971604-27 Schematics Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 26: Right-Hand Door

    Tighten the screws and check that the door runs freely and is kept shut by the magnetic lock. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 27: Front Hatch

    Alignment is performed in the same way as the right-hand door, see previous page. The front hatch can be removed by pushing it to the left when open (illustration shows an EasyCoder 501 XP). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 28: Left-Hand Cover

    #T10 Torx Screws #T10 Torx Screws Illustrations shows an EasyCoder 501 XP. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 29: Description

    • The bottom plate Rear Plate • The rear plate Center Section Bottom Plate Rubber Foot (x4) EasyCoder 501 XP Rear Plate Center Section Bottom Plate Rubber Foot (x4) EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 30: Center Section

    The bottom plate is also fi tted with four hinges, two for the front hatch or cutter unit and the other two for the right-hand door. In case of misalignment, the hinges could be adjusted using a #T10 Torx key. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 31: Rear Plate

    On/Off Switch not used AC Power Cord Receptacle RS-232 Serial Interface ("uart1:") Upper External Media Intake Centronics Parallel Interface ("centronics:") Memory Card Slot Lower External Media Intake EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 32: Internal Supply

    Maximum diameter of an internal media roll is 205 mm (8 inches) and maximum width is 120 mm (4.7 inches) for EasyCoder 501 XP and 168 mm (6.61 inches) for EasyCoder 601 XP. Media Supply Hub Media Supply Hub Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 33 (short in EasyCoder 501 XP, long in EasyCoder 601 XP) Nylon Disc Spring Washer #T20 Torx Screw /. Refer to Appendix 2 for a descrip- tion of how to check the brake torque. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 34 76 mm (3 cont. inches) cores. EasyCoder 501 XP has one adapter and EasyCoder 601 XP has two. Each adapter is locked using a #T20 Torx screw. Be careful not to let the screw hit the leaf springs or the cams of the hub modules.
  • Page 35 5.1 Internal Supply, An optional media roll retainer can be pressed on the hub package (but not on the adapter) of an EasyCoder 501 XP in order to hold cont. large media rolls and to prevent the media from getting misaligned on the roll.

  • Page 36: External Supply

    Chapter 5 Media Supply 5.2 External Supply Instead of an internal media roll, the EasyCoder 501 XP/601 XP printers can also use media from an external supply, for example an external roll or a stack of fan-folded tickets. The media is inserted into the printer through either the upper or lower slot in Max.
  • Page 37 The principles are the same for EasyCoder 501 XP and EasyCoder 601 XP (the former is illus- trated on this and the next page).
  • Page 38 Note that if the printer is to be permanently used with an external media supply only, the internal media supply spool, together with the large crescent-shaped guide plate could easily be removed (see Chapter 5.1.) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 39: Description

    The guide is included in delivery of the printer, but is not fi tted as standard. Label Slack Absorber Edge Guide (not fi tted as standard) EasyCoder 501 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 40 Chapter 6 Label Slack Absorber 6.1 Description, cont. Label Slack Absorber Edge Guide (not fi tted as standard) EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 41: Dismantling

    Torsion Spring Shaft Grip (green) EasyCoder 501 XP #T20 Torx Screws (2x) Edge Guide (green) Flange #T10 Torx Screw Torsion Spring Shaft Grip (green) Edge Guide (green) EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 42: Description

    • Ribbon rewind unit (see Chapter 7.3) • Ribbon-end sensor (see Chapter 7.4) Ribbon Rewind Unit Ribbon Supply Unit Ribbon End Sensor Ribbon Rewind Unit Ribbon Supply Unit Ribbon End Sensor Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 43: Ribbon Supply Unit

    With the exception of the strength of the spring in the spring brake, Unit the ribbon supply unit is the same for EasyCoder 501 XP and EasyCoder 601 XP. It is used to accommodate the fresh supply of thermal transfer ribbon. For optimum printout quality and trouble- free operation, only original transfer ribbon from Intermec should be used.
  • Page 44 Use a 2 mm hexagon wrench to loosen the grub screw. /. Refer to Appendix 2 for a descrip- tion of how to check the brake torque. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 45: Ribbon Rewind Unit

    Chapter 7 Transfer Ribbon Mechanism Description 7.3 Ribbon Rewind The ribbon rewind unit is the same for EasyCoder 501 XP and Unit EasyCoder 601 XP. It pulls the transfer ribbon around the print- head and winds it up on a cardboard core. The unit is driven via a belt by the same stepper motor that drives the platen roller.
  • Page 46 Ball Bearing Ball Bearing Spring Washer Snap Rings Slide Bearing Flange Washer Carrier Washers Compression Spring Grub Screw 0–4 Torque Adjustment Friction Felt 0–1 Torque Adjustment Shaft #T20 Torx Screw Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 47: Ribbon End Sensor

    Chapter 7 Transfer Ribbon Mechanism Description 7.4 Ribbon End The ribbon end sensor is the same for EasyCoder 501 XP and Sensor EasyCoder 601 XP. It is a photoelectrical device that detects whether there is any thermal transfer ribbon loaded in the printer or not.
  • Page 48 If that does not help, fi t or remove the jumper on P56. If the sensor refuses to work, consider the possibility that the mirror plate may be bent before discarding the sensor. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 49: Description

    Chapter 7.3) and optional liner/batch takeup unit (see Chapter 9). Ribbon Rewind Unit Print Unit EasyCoder 501 XP Liner/Batch Takeup Unit (option) Ribbon Rewind Unit Print Unit Liner Takeup Unit EasyCoder 601 XP (option) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 50 fi tted. These belts have to be removed before the print unit can be pulled out. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 51 EasyCoder 501 XP 8.1 Description, cont. Belt to Ribbon Rewind Unit Stepper Motor Headlift Mechanism Ribbon Assist Roller Platen Roller Printhead Tear Bar Liner Drive Roller Label Stop Sensor (hidden) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 52 8.1 Description, cont. Belt to Ribbon Rewind Unit Stepper Motor Label Stop Sensor (hidden) Headlift Mechanism Ribbon Assist Roller Platen Roller Printhead Tear Bar Liner Drive Roller Locking Handle (in open position) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 53 fi tted to the center section and the ribbon rewind unit are not included. Note that some of the parts illustrated here are not available as separate spare parts, but must be bought as ready- assembled units. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 54 fi tted to the center section and the ribbon rewind unit are not included. Note that some of the parts illustrated here are not available as separate spare parts, but must be bought as ready- assembled units. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 55: Platen Roller

    • Adjust the tension of the belts as described in Chapter 8.5 and put back the cover. Refer to illustration on the next two page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 56 Stepper Motor Belt to Ribbon Rewind Unit #T20 Torx Screw Belt to Platen Roller Pulley Ball Bearing Plastic Bearing Spacer Platen Roller Plastic Bearing Ball Bearing Bracket #T20 Torx Screw (1) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 57 #T20 Torx Screw Belt to Ribbon Rewind Unit #T20 Torx Screw Belt to Platen Roller Pulley Ball Bearing Plastic Bearing Spacer Platen Roller Plastic Bearing Ball Bearing Bracket #T20 Torx Screw (1) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 58: Stepper Motor

    • Connect the cable of the stepper motor to P420 on the CPU board (marked “STM1”.) • Adjust the tension of the belts as described in Chapter 8.5 and put back the cover. Refer to illustration on the next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 59 Stepper Motor Bracket Fitted to Center Section Belt (to Platen Roller) Fitted on Ribbon Assist Roller Shaft #T20 Torx Screws (3x) Fitted on Platen Roller Shaft Inner Print Unit Gable Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 60: Belts

    • Adjust the tension of the belts as described in Chapter 8.5 and put back the cover. Refer to illustration on the next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 61 There is no need to completely remove the ribbon rewind unit, only to rotate it in order to remove the tension to the belt. The prin- ciples for EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP are the same, except for the width of the print unit.

  • Page 62: Belt Adjustments

    fl ex just a little when you press it with your fi nger. #T20 Torx Screw Stepper Motor Pulley Stepper Motor Belt #T20 Torx Screw Platen Roller Pulley Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 63 If the idler roller starts to squeak, lubricate the inside of the belt with a small quantity of grease. Idler Roller #T20 Torx Screw Ribbon Rewind Unit Pulley Ribbon Assist Roller Pulley #T20 Torx Screw Belt Stepper Motor Stepper Motor Pulley Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 64: Label Stop Sensor

    “out-of-paper” condition is assumed. /. For detection of black marks on the top of the media, the cables from the two sensors could be switched on the CPU board. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 65 (pull back.) Gaps and black marks up to 256 dots (21.3 mm/0.84 inches) are allowed. Adjustment of the Sensitivity (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP) The LSS should always be adjusted after changing to another brand (sometimes even batch) of media, and when a defective sensor has been replaced.
  • Page 66 Chapter 8 Print Unit Adjustment of the Lateral Position (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP) 8.6 Label Stop Sensor, The label stop/black mark sensor (LSS) can be laterally adjusted cont. within a range of 0 to 50 mm (1.96 inches) from the inner edge of the media path by means of a screw accessible through the outer lower gable.
  • Page 67 Chapter 8 Print Unit Adjustment of the Lateral Position (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 8.6 Label Stop Sensor, XP), cont. cont. Upper part of LSS Detection Slot Linear Markings Adjustment Screw EasyCoder 601 XP. Upper part of print unit omitted to improve view.
  • Page 68 Chapter 8 Print Unit Removing the Guide Plates (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP) 8.6 Label Stop Sensor, The LSS guide plates will need to be removed for occasional cont. cleaning, replacement and when replacing a defective sensor. • To remove the upper guide plate, just pull it straight out.
  • Page 69 Note! The snap-lock is fragile. • Remove the two #T8 Torx screws that hold the defective sensor and replace it. LSS Bracket Upper Sensor Lower Sensor Snap-Lock Carriage Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 70: Label Stop Sensor

    Chapter 8 Print Unit 8.6 Label Stop Sensor, Replacing the Sensors, (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP) cont. To reassemble the LSS, proceed as follows: cont. • Thread the cables through the hole in the inner gable. • Place the inner, lower corner of the bracket into the groove in the carriage, almost at the innermost end.

  • Page 71: Printhead

    Information on how to switch between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing is provided in the User's Guides. The basis for all measures and positioning in the Intermec Fin- gerprint programming language is the size of printhead dots. In a12 dots/mm printhead, each dot has a nominal size of 0.083 mm (3.28 mils.) This means that a heated dot under standardized condi-...
  • Page 72 (to X2 on Power Supply) Illustration shows the printhead of an EasyCoder 501 XP. The printhead and bracket of the EasyCoder 601 XP is wider, else there is no difference. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 73 13.4 mm (0.52 in) 106.6 mm (4.2 in) PRINT PRINT Length WINDOW WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width FEED Dot 1279 Dot 0 DIRECTION max. 120 mm (4.7 in) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 74 2.7 mm (0.11 in) 165.3 mm (6.49 in) PRINT PRINT Length WINDOW WINDOW Origin Dot-line on printhead X-start Width FEED Dot 1983 DIRECTION Dot 0 max. 168 mm (6.61 in) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 75 • Switch on the power. The printer’s fi rmware automatically measures the printhead resistance at power-up. • Load media and, if so desired, transfer ribbon again. Refer to the illustrations on the next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 76 Chapter 8 Print Unit Replacing the Printhead (EasyCoder 501 XP) 8.7 Printhead, cont. Replacing the Printhead (EasyCoder 601 XP) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 77 Intermec labels or inks recommended by leading manufacturer’s of direct thermal media. The labels should not contain any aggressive substances such as chloride or grinding substances such as titanium dioxide. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 78: Headlift Sensor

    fi tted in the correct angle, a malfunction will occur. Adjusting the Sensor Arm (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP) • Perform an adjustment of the printhead pressure as described in WARNING! Chapter 8.9.
  • Page 79 Chapter 8 Print Unit Adjusting the Sensor Arm (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP), cont. 8.8 Headlift Sensor, Run this program to assist you in adjusting the headlift sensor cont. arm: Error LED on = Printhead open. Error LED off = Printhead closed.

  • Page 80: Headlift Mechanism

    fi xed alignment in the other two dimensions. Sensor Arm Return Spring Headlift Shaft Pressure Adjuster Linkage Headlift Sensor Headlift Arm Eccenter Printhead Pressure Grub Screw Printhead Lift Lever (factory-adjustment) EasyCoder 501 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 81 8.9 Headlift Mecha- nism, cont. Sensor Arm Return Spring Headlift Shaft Pressure Adjuster Linkage Headlift Sensor Headlift Arm Eccenter Printhead Pressure Grub Screw Printhead Lift Lever (factory-adjustment) EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 82 1 kp to a total of 4-5 kp (39.2-49.0 • Fine-adjust by means of test labels and the trial-and-error method (possibly after having loaded the transfer ribbon again). Refer to the illustrations on the next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 83 Chapter 8 Print Unit Printhead Pressure Adjustment (EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP) 8.9 Headlift Mecha- nism, cont. Adjustment Knob (green) EasyCoder 501 XP Adjustment Knob (green) EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 84 • After having centered the arm, lock it by tightening the knob. • Reload the ribbon, if any. Refer to the illustrations on the next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 85 Printhead Pressure Alignment Adjust (EasyCoder 501 XP and 8.9 Headlift Mecha- 601 XP) nism, cont. Knob Center of Media Tip of Headlift Arm EasyCoder 501 XP Knob Center of Media Tip of Headlift Arm EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 86: Ribbon Assist Roller

    • When you are satisfi ed that the problem is cleared, tighten the locking screw and test again by printing several more labels. Readjust if necessary. Refer to the illustrations on the next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 87 Ribbon Assist Roller Locking Screw #T20 Torx Screwdriver Wrinkling Turn Screwdriver EasyCoder 501 XP Inner side counterclockwise Outer side clockwise Ribbon Assist Roller Locking Screw #T20 Torx Screwdriver EasyCoder 601 XP Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 88: Media Feed Principles

    (>200 dots), or the media may come loose from platen roller. Tear off (print at top of label): 15.7 mm Start Adjust: -175 Stop Adjust: 0 Dot Line on Printhead Tear Off Edge Label Stop Sensor Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 89 If the black mark is placed further down the media path, this must be compensated for by a negative Stop Adjust set- ting. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 90: Description

    • A liner/batch takeup unit that takes up the spent liner or the printed media to be rewound for later use. • A guide plate (EasyCoder 501 XP only) that replaces the tear bar when labels or other types of printed media are wound up internally (also see Chapter 8.5.) When not used, the guide is...
  • Page 91 The liner takeup unit can accommodate the liner from a full roll of labels. EasyCoder 501 XP; Batch Takeup Operation The batch takeup unit can accommodate approx. of a full label roll. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 92 Chapter 9 Liner/Batch Takeup Kit EasyCoder 601 XP; Peel-Off (Self-strip) Operation 9.1 Description, cont. The liner takeup unit can accommodate the liner from a full roll of labels. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...

  • Page 93: Main Parts

    The stepper motor is connected to P421 on the CPU board, see Chapter 15.3. EasyCoder 501 XP Stepper Motor Motor Support Plate Belt to Liner/Batch Takeup Unit Belt to Liner Drive Roller Tension Roller Liner/Batch Takeup Unit Break Shaft Brace Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 94 Chapter 9 Liner/Batch Takeup Kit 9.2 Main Parts, cont. EasyCoder 601 XP Stepper Motor Motor Support Plate Belt to Liner Takeup Unit Belt to Liner Drive Roller Tension Roller Brace Liner Takeup Unit Break Shaft Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...

  • Page 95: Liner/Batch Takeup Unit

    Nylon Washer Friction Washer Compression Spring Washer Carrier #T20 Torx Screw Grub Screw Friction Felt /. Refer to Appendix 2 for a descrip- tion of how to check the brake torque. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 96 Snap Rings Hub Gable Slide Bearing Ball Bearings Hub Plate Pulley Flange Spring Shaft Slide Bearing Nylon Washer Friction Washer Compression Spring Carrier Washer #T20 Torx Screw Grub Screw Friction Felt Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP– Service Manual...

  • Page 97: Description

    Vertical detection range is adjustable from 5 mm (0.2 inches) above the edge of the tear bar to max. 50 mm (2 inches) below the edge (with strap fi tted on P55). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 98: Installation

    • Open the right-hand door and the front hatch, and remove the left-hand cover. • In not already done before delivery, press the refl ecting sensor assy. into the bracket as illustrated below. Bracket Sensor assy. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 99 • Connect the power cord and switch on the power. WARNING! The electronics compartment contains high voltage wires and components. Use a non-conductive screwdriver to avoid the risk of causing a short-circuit! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 100: Adjustments

    • Break the program by typing X on the host. When the label taken sensor works properly, put back the left- hand cover and close the front hatch and right-hand door. Then the printer is ready for operation. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 101: Description

    11. Cutter 11.1 Description The EasyCoder 501 XP can easily be fi tted with an optional cutter unless the printer is not already fi tted with an label taken sensor (see Chapter 10). The cutter unit is fi tted on the same hinges as the front door, which it replaces, and is connected by a single cable to the DIN-connector on the printer’s front.

  • Page 102: Controlling The Cutter

    Switch off the power or disconnect the cutter before cleaning. Keep fi ngers away from cutting parts! Do not force the spring-loaded anvil blade open more than 5-10 mm (0.2–0.4 inches), or the spring may be damaged. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 103: Installation

    • Connect the cable from the cutter unit to the female DIN con- nector on the printer’s front. DIN Connector Press Sideways Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 104 Then tilt the cutter up again and lock it in closed position. Check that the printhead is lowered and switch on the power. Now the printer is ready for operation. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 105: Spring Replacement

    • Remove the right-hand gable of the cutter mechanism (two #T20 Torx screws + three Posidrive screws). • Replace the spring and assemble in reverse order, making sure to put back all the washers. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 106: Description

    12. Ribbon Low Sensor 12.1 Description As an option, the EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP can be fi tted with a sensor, that detect the rotation of the ribbon supply hub and updates a counter. By means of a custom-made application pro-...

  • Page 107: Installation

    PRINT SYSVAR(13) instruction in Intermec Fingerprint while manually rotating the ribbon supply hub. Ribbon Low Sensor #T10 Torx Screw NOTE! The ribbon supply unit does not need to be removed! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 108: Introduction

    When fi tting back the cover plate, press it forcefully inwards against the conductive leaf springs before tightening the screws. Check that the cover is properly aligned with the front and does not interfere with the right-hand door. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 109: Main Parts

    CPU board. There is no difference between the electronics compartments of EasyCoder 501 XP and EasyCoder 601 XP. Power Supply Ribbon Supply Unit Ribbon Rewind Unit (hidden) Liner/Batch Takeup Motor CPU Board Print Unit Stepper Motor Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 110: Description

    Converter Pulse Width Pulse Width Rectifier 24V Modulator Modulator Forward (w. Power Factor Contr.) Buck Converter (24V ⇒ 5.3V) Temperature Control & Power Fail Interrupt Control Vout (24V & 42V) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 111 fi tted at the bottom of the PSU with four plastic screws and con- nected to X4. If a fuse is blown, do not try to repair the PSU, but replace the entire unit! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 112: Components

    Chapter 14 Power Supply 14.2 Components Power to CPU Board Low Voltage High Voltage 24 V Trim Potentiometer 1-971601-27 Front Side Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 113 Chapter 14 Power Supply 14.2 Components, cont. 1-971601-27 Back Side Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 114: Schematics

    Chapter 14 Power Supply 14.3 Schematics 1-971601-27 Main Schematics Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 115 Chapter 14 Power Supply 14.3 Schematics, cont. 1-971601-27 Buck Converter Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 116: Description

    I/O DATA Support Reset Chip & Stepper Watchdog Sensors Logic Driver I2C-BUS Expansion Electronic Slave Processor Key/RTC A/D Converter Flash Bar Code Electronic Electronic Optional DRAM Console Centronics Memory Wand Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 117: Circuits And Straps

    Reference Manual for a com- 256K Kernel home page plete list of fi les stored in "c:" and 192K Kernel "rom:" by default. TMP area Media feed info, odometer value Parameters Boot Startup Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 118 SIMM containing the boot sector is fi tted in P22 (ROM2) on the other board, or the boot sector will be overwritten. The Intermec Fingerprint fi rmware is stored in four 256K and one 192K sectors. These sectors are called by a common name the “Kernel”.
  • Page 119 Dispose of used Electronic Key Circuits according to local regulations for lithium The circuit also contains 4Kbits (500 bytes) of battery backed-up batteries. memory for the devices "lock:" and "storage:". Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 120 (also see Chapter 7.4). Debug Strap (P13) This strap is used for debugging and program development and must always be fi tted with a jumper during normal operation. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 121: Connectors

    P50 Headlift sensor option) P37 Console pcb P58 Cable to cutter interface on printer’s front P41 Thermal printhead data P31 Centronics interface board (see Chapter P420 Stepper motor 1 (print unit) 16.3) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 122: Special Devices

    JEIDA-4 PC Memory cards There are two types: • DOS-formatted memory cards Such cards can be both read from and written to. In Intermec Fingerprint they are referred to as device "card1:". • Non DOS-formatted memory cards Such cards are read-only and are referred to as device "rom:" in Intermec Fingerprint.
  • Page 123 For more demanding applications or for reading bar codes other than Code 128, choose a regular bar code scanner from Intermec’s wide product range and connect it to the serial port. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 124: Test Points

    Logic power, 5V ± 5% RESET High level = active printer Feed voltage for P24, 24V ±5% Printhead and cutter voltage, approx. 24V when active Feed voltage for stepper motors, 42V ±10% Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 125: Startup

    Chapter 15 CPU Board The prerequisite for Intermec Fingerprint to start is that a fl ash 15.6 Startup memory SIMM with a boot sector is fi tted in P22 (marked “ROM2 Boot-Bank”). A DRAM SIMM must also be installed in P23 (marked “RAM0”).

  • Page 126: Components

    Chapter 15 CPU Board 15.7 Components 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 127: Schematics

    Chapter 15 CPU Board Top Level 15.8 Schematics 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 128 Chapter 15 CPU Board 15.8 Schematics, cont. Core 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 129 Chapter 15 CPU Board Memory 15.8 Schematics, cont. 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 130 Chapter 15 CPU Board Peripherals 15.8 Schematics, cont. 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 131 Chapter 15 CPU Board Sensors 15.8 Schematics, cont. 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 132 Chapter 15 CPU Board Thermal Printhead Interface 15.8 Schematics, cont. 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 133 Chapter 15 CPU Board Stepper Motor Drivers 15.8 Schematics, cont. 1-971600-27 CPU Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 134: Introduction

    Chapter 16 16. Interfaces 16.1 Introduction The EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP are fi tted with a number of interfaces: • Operator interface consisting of the display, the keyboard, and the beeper, see Chapter 2. • Cutter Interface for connection of an optional paper cutter, see Chapter 11.

  • Page 135: Serial Communication Port "Uart1

    The external +5V is limited to 200 mA and is automatically switched off at overload. It is intended to drive for example an external alphanumeric keyboard or a bar code reader. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 136: Parallel Interface "Centronics

    Chapter 16 Interfaces The EasyCoder 501 XP/601 XP are, as standard, fi tted with a sep- 16.3 Parallel arate Centronics communication board with a one-way parallel Communication Port port. In Intermec Fingerprint, this port is designated "centronics:". "centronics:" The Centronics pcb only supports the compatible mode, that is one-way communication only.
  • Page 137 IC3B IC3A IC2A IOD7 SYSCLK RESET ‹ BUSY PERR SELECT 74AC244 INIT ERROR IC2B ERROR ‹ 74AC244 INIT CGND IC3C 74HCT04 IC3D 74HCT04 IC3E 74HCT04 IC3F 74HCT04 1-971603-28 Centronics pcb.. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 138: Fitting Optional Interface Boards

    • Insert the interface board with the components side facing right, as seen from behind. Check that the board fi ts into the two square cut-outs on the left side of the slot. Interface Board Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 139 Industrial Interface pcb. (shown installed) • Fit the cable running from P81 on the CPU board to connector(s) on the interface board(s). Cable (EasyLAN 100i interface pcb) Optional interface pcb CPU pcb Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 140 • Connect the power cord and switch on the power. • In case of additional serial communication ports, enter the Setup Mode to set the proper communication parameters. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 141: Industrial/Serial Interface Board

    16.5 Serial/Industrial The Serial/Industrial Interface Board is an optional device that pro- Interface Board vides these EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP printers with two extra interfaces. There is also an Industrial Interface Board that has no serial port, see Chapter 16.8. This board allows an EasyLAN 100 interface board to be installed outside the Industrial Interface Board.
  • Page 142 Fit RS 232 circuit on IC2 No circuits on IC3, IC4 or IC18 IC18 Strap on S4 deactivated (fi tted on one pin only) Strap on S1 deactivated (fi tted on one pin only) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 143 1-971606-01.P01 IC17 IC10 IC14 IC13 REL1 REL2 REL3 REL4 IC12 IC11 No circuit on IC2 Fit RS-422 circuit on IC3 IC18 Fit strap on S4 Fit strap on S2 only Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 144 5 Volt for external use (max. 200 mA) -RS422I -RS-422 Receive Not connected +RS422O/+RS485 +RS-422 Transmit/+RS-485 RS-232 Data Terminal Ready -RS422O/-RS485 -RS-422 Transmit/-RS-485 RS 232 Ring Indicator Shield Optional shield for RS-422 and RS-485 24–25 Not connected Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 145 The Industrial Interface has no straps or circuits to be fi tted or removed. All signals are available on a female DB-44pin connec- tor and the various ports are controlled by the Intermec Fingerprint instructions PORTIN and PORTOUT ON/OFF (see Intermec Fin- gerprint v7.61, Programmer’s Reference Manual).
  • Page 146 Emitter Opto Out Channel 7 Out8c Collector Opto Out Channel 8 228 Out8e Emitter Opto Out Channel 8 IC13A OUT1c OUT1e TIL193B Simplifi ed schematics of a digital OUT port. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 147 Relay 3 Common REL4nc Relay 4 Normally Closed REL4no Relay 4 Normally Open REL4com Relay 4 Common REL1A REL1nc IC12D REL1B REL1no REL1com ULN2003A Simplifi ed schematics of a relay OUT port. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 148 Chapter 16 Interfaces Components 16.5 Serial/Industrial Interface Board, cont. 1-971606-01.P01 IC15 IC16 IC14 IC13 IC10 REL1 REL2 REL3 REL4 IC12 IC11 IC18 1-971606-25 Serial/Industrial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 149 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 1 16.5 Serial/Industrial Interface Board, cont. 1-971606-25 Serial/Industrial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 150 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 2 16.5 Serial/Industrial Interface Board, cont. 1-971606-25 Serial/Industrial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 151: Double Serial Interface Board

    16.6 Double Serial The Double Serial Interface Board (DUART) is an optional inter- Interface Board face board that provides EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP with two extra serial interfaces, "uart2:" and "uart3:". "uart2:" This interface can be fi tted with straps and circuits for one of the following alternatives: •...
  • Page 152 RS-232 circuit fi tted on IC2 No circuits on IC3, IC4 or IC18 IC18 Strap on S4 deactivated (fi tted on one pin only) Strap on S1 deactivated (fi tted on one pin only) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 153 IC15 RS422nonisol.: IC18, S1,S4 * Term. if end of cable Remove RS-232 circuit on IC2 Fit RS-422 circuit on IC3 IC18 Fit strap on S4 Fit strap on S2 only Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 154 RS-232 Data Terminal Ready -RS422O/-RS485 -RS-422 Transmit/-RS-485 RS-232 Ring Indicator Shield Optional shield for RS-422 and RS-485 24–25 Not connected /. The external 5V is automatically switched off at overload. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 155 RS485: IC4, S3, S4* RS422isolated: IC3, S2, S4 UART2 Strap on S5/S6 deactivated RS422nonisol.: IC18, S1,S4 IC15 * Term. if end of cable (fi tted on one pin only) IC18 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 156 No circuit on IC12 RS485: IC4, S3, S4* UART2 RS422isolated: IC3, S2, S4 IC15 RS422nonisol.: IC18, S1,S4 * Term. if end of cable Remove circuit on IC11 Fit strap on S6 IC18 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 157 -RS422O -RS-422 Transmit RS-232 Ring Indicator Shield Optional shield for RS 422 Not connected -RxD -TXD 20 mA current loop /. The external 5V is automatically switched off at overload. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 158 IC13 IC10 IC12 IC11 RS232: IC2 RS485: IC4, S3, S4* RS422isolated: IC3, S2, S4 UART2 RS422nonisol.: IC18, S1,S4 * Term. if end of cable IC18 1-971613-25 Double Serial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 159 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 1 16.6 Double Serial Interface Board, cont. 1-971613-25 Double Serial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 160 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 2 16.6 Double Serial Interface Board, cont. 1-971613-25 Double Serial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 161: Easylan 100I Interface Board

    The Intermec EasyLAN 100i Ethernet interface board is an Interface Board optional device for EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP which provides these printers with a 10BaseT Ethernet or 100BaseTX Fast Ether- net network connection. The EasyLAN 100i pcb may be factory- installed, but can also be fi...
  • Page 162 FOR 64 Mbit DRAM S12 - S13 B - POSITION C107 FOR 16 Mbit DRAM C108 C75 C76 C111 C105 C104 C112 C113 C102 C101 C118 C114 1-971614-25 Soldering Side Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 163 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 1 16.7 EasyLAN 100i Interface Board, cont. 1-971614-25 EasyLAN 100i Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 164 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 2 16.7 EasyLAN 100i Interface Board, cont. 1-971614-25 EasyLAN 100i Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 165 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 3 16.7 EasyLAN 100i Interface Board, cont. 1-971614-25 EasyLAN 100i Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 166: Industrial Interface Board

    The Industrial Interface Board is an optional device that provides face Board these EasyCoder 501 XP and 601 XP printers with one extra interface. This board allows an EasyLAN 100 interface board (see Chapter 16.7) to be installed outside the Industrial Interface Board.
  • Page 167 The Industrial Interface has no straps or circuits to be fi tted or removed. All signals are available on a female DB-44pin connec- tor and the various ports are controlled by the Intermec Fingerprint instructions PORTIN and PORTOUT ON/OFF (see Intermec Fin- gerprint v7.61, Programmer’s Reference Manual).
  • Page 168 Emitter Opto Out Channel 7 Out8c Collector Opto Out Channel 8 228 Out8e Emitter Opto Out Channel 8 IC13A OUT1c OUT1e TIL193B Simplifi ed schematics of a digital OUT port. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 169 Relay 3 Common REL4nc Relay 4 Normally Closed REL4no Relay 4 Normally Open REL4com Relay 4 Common REL1A REL1nc IC12D REL1B REL1no REL1com ULN2003A Simplifi ed schematics of a relay OUT port. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 170 Chapter 16 Interfaces Components 16.8 Industrial Inter- face Board, cont. 1-971606-02.P01 IC15 IC16 IC14 IC13 IC10 REL1 REL2 REL3 REL4 IC12 IC11 1-971606-30 Industrial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 171 Chapter 16 Interfaces 16.8 Industrial Inter- Schematics 1 face Board, cont. 1-971606-30 Industrial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 172 Chapter 16 Interfaces Schematics 2 16.8 Industrial Inter- face Board, cont. 1-971606-30 Industrial Interface pcb. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 173: Diagnosing The Printer

    The procedure of starting up Intermec Shell, regardless what auto- exec.bat fi les the printer’s memory contains, will be called the Test Mode. In fact, it is just a convenient way of accessing Intermec Shell and—via Intermec Shell—also the Setup Mode.
  • Page 174 - Media feed does not work properly • Transfer ribbon troubles 17.13 - Transfer ribbon gets wrinkled - Transfer ribbon breaks • Liner/batch takeup troubles 17.14 • Cutter troubles 17.15 • Memory card troubles 17.16 Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 175: No Reaction At Power Up

    - A new fan with higher capacity for extreme operating condi- tions is available as a spare part. • Faulty power supply unit. - Refer to Chapter 17.5. • Faulty console unit. - Refer to Chapter 17.6. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 176: Printer Stops Working After Startup

    • Error in the supply of AC power to the printer. - Refer to Chapter 17.2. • Faulty console, power LED, or cabling between CPU board and console. - Refer to Chapter 17.6. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 177: Cpu Board Failures

    - Execution of the initial boot sequence can be checked as described in Chapter 15.6. If the execution stops prematurely, note when it happens and contact our Technical Product Sup- port dept. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 178: Power Supply Unit Failures

    Trim the 5.3V using potentiometer R146 to 5.3V (only avail- able on power supply unit P/N 1-971601-27 or later.) - Check the voltage P24 ( 24V when active.) Has to be enabled. - Check the voltage V40 (42V ±10%.) Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 179: Console Errors

    - If there is no display function in the Test Mode, the display is out of order and the console unit needs to be replaced. Else, check out the custom-made program. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 180: Error Messages

    • In case the CPU is unable to access data on a given address, the internal program will light up the red error LED independently of any error handling program. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 181: No Communication (General)

    - Try connecting the printer to another host computer. • Erroneous data. - Check if the data string contains the correct characters using the Line Analyzer program included in Intermec Shell (see the User’s Guides). Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 182: No Serial Communication

    Intermec Direct Protocol, verbosity is disabled by default. Check the program for instructions that may affect the ver- bosity. - Verify that the correct communication port is selected as stan- dard IN/OUT channel. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 183: No Parallel Communication

    Do not attempt to repair a damaged interface board. • Wrong std IN channel selected in custom-made program. - Verify that the Centronics communication port is selected as standard IN channel. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 184: Sensor Malfunctions

    • Bad connection. - Check that the sensor’s cable is connected to P50 on the CPU board. Inspect cable for damage. • Faulty sensor. - Replace as described in Chapter 8.8. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 185: Ribbon End Sensor

    • Bad connection. - Check that the ribbon low sensor is connected to P57 on the CPU board and that the cable is undamaged. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 186 - The sensitivity of the sensor’s receiver and the light intensity of the sensor’s emitter are adjustable, see Chapter 10.3. • Defective sensor. - If still no reaction, the sensor is probably defective and should be replaced. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 187: Printing Troubles

    - Check that the printhead is completely lowered and pressing against the media with a suffi cient force, see Chapter 8.9. • Headlift sensor out of order. - Check the headlift sensor as described in Chapter 17.11. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 188: Overall Weak Printout

    - Verify that the direct thermal media or receiving face mate- rial and transfer ribbon in use match the paper type options selected in the Setup Mode. • Wrong printhead voltage. - Measure voltages V24 and P24, see Chapter 17.5. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 189: Weak Or Missing Printout Of Some Dots

    - The printhead is most certainly damaged too and will also need to be replaced. Description: Only fi rst part of label printed. Possible Causes and Suggested Remedies: • Bad headlift sensor adjustment. - Adjust as described in Chapter 8.8. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 190: Media Feed Does Not Work Properly

    • Power supply malfunction. - Check the voltage on test point V40 on the CPU board, see Chapter 15.5. If V40 is not +42V ±10%, the power supply unit is probably faulty. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 191: Transfer Ribbon Troubles

    (that is c.w. instead of c.c.w.), the brake springs may break. This typically occurs if the operator uses transfer ribbons with the ink on the wrong side. Replace the damaged unit. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 192: Liner/Batch Takeup Troubles

    • Bad internal rewind of printed labels. - Check that the batch takeup guide plate is fi tted correctly, see Chapter 9.1. - Check that the media is routed correctly as shown in Chapter 9.1. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 193: Cutter Troubles

    • No cause of malfunction could be found. - The cutter motor is probably defective. Replace either the entire cutter or just its mechanism. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 194: Memory Card Troubles

    - If you can communicate with the printer via a PC, you could see what fi les are stored in the memory card and the size of them with the aid of Intermec Fingerprint com- mands FILES "rom:" (non DOS-formatted cards), or FILES "card1:"...

  • Page 195: Intermec Shell V4.8 Overview

    Note! To enter Intermec Shell if a custom-made autoexec-fi le prevents access, lift the printhead and press any key on the printer's keyboard (except the <Shift> key), then switch on the power while continuing to press the key. When the Shell countdown begins, release the key and press <Enter> to start Shell. Do not forget to lower the printhead if you want to print for example test labels.

  • Page 196: Setup Mode Overview, Part 1 (Fp V7.63)

    DISABLE ENABLE SER-COM,UART1: REC BUF: REC BUF [300]: SER-COM,UART1: TRANS BUF: TRANS BUF [300]: STARTADJ: DETECTION: SETUP: FEEDADJ: [0]: FEEDADJ STARTADJ FEEDADJ FEEDADJ: STOPADJ: STOPADJ [0]: Continued on next page! Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 197: Setup Mode Overview, Part 2 (Fp V7.63)

    If no label is printed, press <F3> for error message. PRINT DEFS: PRINT SPEED: PRINT SPEED [150]: SETUP: NETWORK See Overview Part 5 • Press Setup key to exit the Setup Mode. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 198: Setup Mode Overview, Part 3 (Fp V7.63)

    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 & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 199: Setup Mode Overview, Part 4 (Fp V7.63)

    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 & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 200: Setup Mode Overview, Part 5 (Fp V7.63)

    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 & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 201: Measuring The Break Torque

    • Fit the end of the ribbon to the dynamometer and pull. • Read the dynamometer. • Calculate the torque using the formula: Torque (Nmm) = Radius (mm) × Force (N) Dynamometer Force Formula: Torque = Force x Radius Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 202: Appendix 3 Firmware Upgrading

    The error shows that no setup file [.setup.saved] is detected on "c:". At next reboot the "rom:" setup file is copied automatically into "c:" which gives printer a factory setup setting. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...

  • Page 203: Upgrading From A Memory Card

    2. Switch off the printer and remove the card. Printer is ready for use. 2 MB Flash cards with Fingerprint firmware can be ordered from Intermec. Empty 2 or 8 MB flash cards can be ordered from Inter- mec or procured locally. How to make upgrading card.

  • Page 204: Upgrading From The Host

    Host Install Intermec Printset software and a serial cable. Intermec PrintSet version 2.4 PC-software is included in the printer com- panion CD. It can also be obtained from the Intermec Printer Sup- port Web. 2. Terminal program Use Terminal program included in Windows (95/98/Me or NT/2000/XP) and a serial cable.
  • Page 205 The printer’s display will automatically show ongoing steps and the procudure ends with a normal startup of the printer. Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 206 1. Connect a parallel cable between the host and the optional par- allel port. 2. Start command prompt (DOS). 3. Start the printer and, via Intermec Shell, select the Fingerprint option with "centronics:" as standard IN/OUT channel. 4. Issue the instruction: COPY mcsXXXX.net lpt1:/b 5.

  • Page 207: Upgrading Easylan 100I Firmware

    Appendix 3 Firmware Upgrading Upgrading EasyLAN EasyLAN100i is a print server and can be added as an optional board on EasyCoder 501 XP/601 XP. The print server firmware is 100i Firmware stored in a flash memory on this board. 1. Set a manual IP address from printers keyboard.
  • Page 208 Notes Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual...
  • Page 210 Intermec Printer AB Idrottsvägen 10, P.O. Box 123 S-431 22 Mölndal, Sweden tel +46 31 869500 fax +46 31 869595 www.intermec.com EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP Service Manual *1-960562-00* *1-960562-00*...

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