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Intermec EasyCoder 4100 User Manual (282 pages)

Bar Code Label Printer

Brand: Intermec | Category: Printer | Size: 1.43 MB

Table of Contents
5
System Commands
11
Before You Begin

19
- Warranty Information
  19
- Safety Summary
  19
- Warnings and Cautions
  20
- About this Manual
  21
- Loading Media
  21
- Customer Advisory
  23
Getting Started

25
Introduction to the 4100 Printer

27
- Printing Capabilities
  27
- Printer Components
  28
- Printer Component Descriptions (Front View)
  29
- Printer Component Descriptions (Front Interior)
  31
- Self-Strip Printing
  31
- Transfer on Switch
  31
- Printer Component Descriptions (Rear View)
  33
- DIP Switches
  33
- Printer Component Descriptions (Mechanism Detail)
  35
- Rewind Adapter
  35
- Printer Options
  36
  - Ribbon Save
    36
  - Cutter
    36
Unpacking the 4100

37
Preparing the Printer for Installation

38
- Plugging in the Printer
  38
  - Checking the DIP Switch Settings
    39
- Opening the Printer
  39
- Loading Media
  39
  - If You Have Difficulty Feeding the Media
    41
  - Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor
    41
- Printing Configuration Test Labels
  42
Installing the Printer

47
About Printer Installation

49
Preparing for Installation

49
- Serial Port
  49
- Situating the Printer
  50
Connecting the Printer to the Host

50
Configuring the Serial Port

54
- Serial Port Settings
  54
  - DIP Switch Settings
    55
  - Self-Strip
    55
  - Test and Service Mode
    55
Connecting the Printer to a Network

56
- Host Requirements
  56
- Communication Boundaries
  56
- Communication Protocols
  56
- Intermec "Standard" Protocol
  57
- Communication Interfaces
  60
  - RS-232C Serial Interface
    61
  - RS-485 Serial Interface
    62
  - RS-422 Serial Interface
    63
- Printer Serial Port
  63
Choosing the Correct Cable

63
Operating the Printer

69
About Printer Operation

71
Opening and Closing the Printer

71
- Opening the Printer
  72
- Closing the Printer
  72
Using the Front Control Panel

72
Loading Media into the Printer

73
- Batch Take-Up Printing
  73
- Straight-Through Printing
  73
- Straight-Through Printing
  74
- Self-Strip Printing
  76
  - Repositioning the Tear-Off Plate before Printing
    76
  - Loading the Media
    76
- Batch Take-Up Printing
  78
  - Installing the Rewind Adapter before Printing
    78
  - Loading the Media
    79
- Fanfold Printing
  80
Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor

81
- Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor for die Cut Media
  82
- Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor for Tag Stock
  82
Setting Media Sensitivity

82
- Setting the Approximate Sensitivity Rating for Your Media
  83
- Fine-Tuning the Sensitivity Rating
  83
Loading the Thermal Transfer Ribbon

85
Image Band Setting

86
Printing Labels

88
Routine Maintenance

89
About Printer Maintenance

91
- Safety Precautions
  91
Inspecting the Printer

92
Components You Should Maintain

93
- Lubrication
  94
Cleaning the Printer

94
- Cleaning the Drive Roller
  94
- Cleaning the Media Path
  95
- Cleaning the Printer Case
  95
- Cleaning the Printhead
  96
- Cleaning the Cutter Blades
  97
Adjusting the Printhead Support

98
- Cutter Blades
  98
Adjusting the Printhead Alignment

99
Replacing the Cutter Blade

101
Replacing the Fuse

105
About Troubleshooting

109
Troubleshooting Checklist

109
Printer Operation Problems

110
Print Quality Problems

111
Communication Problems

112
Error Handling

112
- Syntax Errors
  112
- Parameter Errors
  112
- Image Overrun Errors
  113
- Invalid Numeric Character Errors
  113
- Insufficient Storage RAM Errors
  113
Error Codes

114
Using Test and Service Mode

116
- Cloning
  117
- Data Line Print
  117
- Memory Reset
  117
- Selective Transfer
  117
- Printing Test Labels
  118
- Using Data Line Print
  118
- Performing Cloning
  119
- Performing Selective Transfer
  120
- Selective Transfer
  120
- Using Memory Reset
  121
Changing Configuration Commands in Test and Service Mode

122
- Test and Service Mode
  122
- Setting the Number of Dot Increments
  123
- Adjusting the Label Rest Point
  124
- Using 86XX Emulation Mode
  125
- Forms Adjust
  127
  - Setting the X Forms Adjust
    128
  - Setting the y Forms Adjust
    129
Using Test and Service Mode Commands

130
- Reflective Sensor Value
  130
Designing Labels and Using Commands

133
Introduction to Label Design

135
Using Label Formats

135
Communicating with the Printer

138
Creating Label Design Components

141
- Different Kinds of Fields
  142
- About Bar Code Symbologies
  142
- Character Fields and Fonts
  146
  - User-Defined Fonts
    147
  - Downloading Fonts
    148
- Lines and Boxes
  149
- Graphics
  150
  - One Bit Per Byte
    150
  - Downloading One Bit Per Byte Graphics
    151
  - Diamond Graphic
    152
  - Six Bits Per Byte
    152
Editing Labels and Working with Fields

154
- Editing Labels
  154
- Deleting Fields
  155
- Scaling Fields
  155
  - Magnifying Fonts and Character Fields
    155
  - Magnifying Bar Code Fields
    156
- Positioning Fields
  156
- Rotating Fields
  158
- Storing Label Formats
  159
- Designing Pages
  159
Format Examples

160
- Example 1
  160
- Example 2
  163
  - Graphic for Example 2
    163
Printer Commands

171
Introduction

173
Command Set Summary

173
- Summary of
  174
- 86XX Emulation Mode
  174
- Label Rest Point
  177
- Start and Stop Codes (Code 39)
  179
- Status Dump
  179
- Storage Area Usage
  179
- Top of Form
  179
- Transmissive Sensor Value
  179
- User-Defined Character
  179
- User-Defined Characters
  179
- User-Defined Font Character
  179
- Warm Boot
  179
- Width of Line, Box, Bar, or Character
  179
Using Printer Commands According to Function

180
- Program Mode
  180
  - Programming
    180
  - Editing a Page
    180
  - Editing a Format
    180
  - Using
    180
  - Editing
    180
  - Editing a Bar Code Field
    181
  - Editing a Human-Readable Field
    181
  - Editing an Interpretive Field
    181
  - Editing a Line Field
    181
  - Editing a UDC Field
    182
  - Editing a Box Field
    182
  - Editing a UDC
    182
  - Editing a Bitmap User-Defined Field
    182
- Immediate Commands
  182
- Editing
  182
- System Commands
  182
- Print Mode
  183
  - Print Commands
    183
  - Configuration Commands
    183
  - Transmit Commands
    184
  - Protocol Modification Commands
    184
  - Test and Service Commands
    184
  - Remaining Quantity and Batch Count
    184
Immediate Commands

185
- Abort Print Job
  185
- Error Code, Request
  185
- Label and Gap Length, Transmit
  185
- Remaining Quantity and Batch Count, Transmit
  186
- Reset
  186
- Status Dump
  186
- Status Enquiry
  187
Print Mode Commands

188
- 86XX Emulation Mode, Select
  189
- Advanced Mode, Select
  189
- Alphanumeric Field Separator
  189
- Batch Count, Set
  190
- Clear All Data
  190
- Clear Data from Current Field
  191
- Command Terminator 1
  191
- Command Terminator 2
  191
- Configuration Parameters, Transmit
  191
- Cut
  191
- Data Shift - International Characters
  192
- Field, Select
  192
- Field Decrement, Set
  192
- Field Increment, Set
  193
- First Data Entry Field, Select
  193
- Font, Transmit
  193
- Form Feed
  194
- Format, Select
  194
- Format, Transmit
  195
- Increment and Decrement, Disable
  195
- Next Data Entry Field, Select
  195
- Numeric Field Separator
  196
- Options Selected, Transmit
  196
- Page, Select
  196
- Page, Transmit
  197
- Print
  197
- Printhead Parameters, Transmit
  197
- Program Mode, Enter
  197
- Program Number, Transmit
  198
- Quantity Count, Set
  198
- Start and Stop Codes (Code 39), Print
  198
- Storage Area Usage, Transmit
  199
- Test and Service Mode, Enter
  199
- User-Defined Characters, Transmit
  199
- User-Defined Tables, Transmit
  200
- Warm Boot
  200
Configuration Commands

201
- 86XX or Advanced Mode on Power up
  201
- Amount of Storage, Define
  202
- Audible Alarm, Enable or Disable
  202
- Auto-Transmit 1, Enable
  202
- Auto-Transmit 2, Enable
  203
- Auto-Transmit 3, Enable
  203
- Auto-Transmit 1, 2, and 3, Disable
  203
- Control Panel Access Permission, Set
  204
- Cutter, Enable or Disable
  204
- Dark Adjust, Set
  204
- End-Of-Print Skip Distance, Set
  204
- IBM Language Translation, Enable or Disable
  205
- Intercharacter Delay, Set
  205
- Interlabel Ribbon Save, Enable or Disable
  205
- Label Rest Point, Adjust
  206
- Label Retract, Enable or Disable
  206
- Label Retract Distance, Set
  206
- Label Stock Type, Select
  207
- Label Width, Set
  207
- Maximum Label Length, Set
  207
- Media Sensitivity, Select
  207
- Message Delay, Set
  208
- Number of Image Bands, Set
  208
- Online or Offline on Power up
  208
- Postamble, Set
  209
- Preamble, Set
  209
- Print Speed, Set
  209
- Printer Language, Select
  210
- Printhead Pressure, Set
  210
- Printhead Test Parameters, Set
  210
- Ribbon Save Zones, Set
  210
- Self-Strip, Enable or Disable
  211
- Top of Form, Set
  211
Program Mode Commands

212
- Bar Code, Select Type
  213
- Upc
  216
- Bar Code Field, Create or Edit
  218
- Bitmap Cell Height for Graphic or UDF, Define
  219
- Bitmap Cell Width for Graphic or UDF, Define
  219
- Bitmap User-Defined Font, Clear or Define
  220
- Border Around Human-Readable Text, Define
  220
- Box Field, Create or Edit
  220
- Character Bitmap Origin Offset, Define
  221
- Character Rotation or Bar Code Ratio, Define
  221
- Code 39 Prefix Character, Define
  222
- Command Tables, Load
  222
- Current Edit Session, Save
  223
- Data Source for Format in a Page, Define
  223
- Field, Delete
  224
- Field Data, Define Source
  224
- Field Direction, Define
  225
- Field Origin, Define
  225
- Font Character Width, Define
  226
- Font Type, Select
  226
- Format, Create or Edit
  227
- Format, Erase
  227
- Format Direction in a Page, Define
  227
- Format Offset Within a Page, Define
  228
- Format Position from Page, Delete
  228
- Format Position in a Page, Assign
  228
- Graphic Type, Select
  228
- Graphic or UDC, Define
  229
- Height Magnification of Bar, Box, or UDC, Define
  229
- Human-Readable Field, Create or Edit
  230
- Intercharacter Space for UDF, Define
  230
- Interpretive Field, Edit
  231
- Interpretive Field, Enable or Disable
  231
- Length of Line or Box Field, Define
  231
- Line Field, Create or Edit
  232
- Outline Font, Clear or Create
  232
- Outline Font, Download
  232
- Page, Create or Edit
  233
- Page, Delete
  233
- Pitch Size, Set
  233
- Point Size, Set
  233
- Print Line Dot Count Limit, Set
  234
- Program Mode, Exit
  234
- User-Defined Character, Clear or Create
  234
- User-Defined Character Field, Create or Edit
  234
- User-Defined Font Character, Create
  235
- Width of Line, Box, Bar, or Character, Define
  235
Test and Service Mode Commands

236
User-Defined Interface Tables

237
- Print Commands (T=0)
  238
- Escape Print Commands (T=1)
  239
- Shift Print Commands (T=2)
  240
- Status Responses and Auto-Transmit Commands (T=3)
  241
- Protocol Commands (T=4)
  242
- Communication Protocol Characters
  243
Printer Functional Boundaries

244
Appendix

245
4100 Printer Specifications

247
- Dimensions (no Options Installed
  247
- Electrical Requirements
  247
- Printing Method
  247
- Printing Speed
  247
- Printhead
  247
- Media Specifications
  248
- Ribbon Specifications
  248
- Cutter Specifications
  248
- Environment
  248
- Communications
  249
- Fonts and Graphics
  249
- Character Sets
  249
- Bar Code Symbologies
  249
Factory Defaults

250
Extended Character Sets

251
International Character Sets

253
ASCII Translation Table

255
Configuration Parameters Upload

256
4100 Printer Options

257
- Present Sensor/Self-Strip
  257
- Memory Expansion
  257
- Cutter and Tray
  257
- Ribbon Save
  258
Glossary

259
- User-Defined Fonts
  267

Intermec EasyCoder 4100 Developer's Manual (116 pages)

Intermec Printer Language (IPL)

Brand: Intermec | Category: Printer | Size: 1.87 MB

Table of Contents
7
Before You Begin
11
- Safety Information
  11
- Global Services and Support
  11
  - Warranty Information
    11
  - Web Support
    11
  - Telephone Support
    12
  - Service Location Support
    12
- Who Should Read this Manual
  13
- Related Documents
  13
Introduction to IPL Commands

15
Designing Bar Code Labels

23
- Introduction to Label Formats
  24
- About Field Types
  24
  - Human-Readable Fields
    25
  - Bar Code Fields
    25
  - Line and Box Fields
    26
  - User-Defined Character or Graphic Fields
    26
- Working with Fields
  26
  - Editing Field Zero (H0)
    26
  - Numbering Fields in a Format
    27
  - About Interpretive Fields and Field Locations
    27
  - Editing Existing Fields
    28
  - Deleting Fields
    29
  - Positioning Fields
    29
  - Rotating Fields
    30
  - Scaling Fields
    31
    
    Magnifying Fonts and Character Fields
    31
    
    Magnifying Bar Code Fields
    32
- Specifying Data for Fields
  32
- Working with RFID Tags
  35
  - How to Write Data to an RFID Tag
    35
  - How Data Is Stored on an RFID Tag
    36
    
    Writing Hex or ASCII Formats
    36
    
    Writing Numerical Formats
    36
- Creating a Sample Label Format
  36
- Complex Label Design Examples
  42
Working with Fonts and Graphics

51
Advanced Printer Programming

71
- Using the Printer Memory Efficiently
  72
  - How Is the Printer Storage Memory Used
    72
  - Making the most of Your Storage Memory
    72
- Reimaging Modified Fields
  73
- Using Emulation Mode
  73
- Using Direct Graphics Mode
  77
  - What Is Run-Length Encoding
    78
    
    Immediate Commands
    78
    
    Compression Encoding Commands
    78
    
    Low Order Data
    79
    
    High Order Data
    79
    
    Bitmap Data
    79
  - Example of Direct Graphics Commands
    79
- Designing Pages
  81
Troubleshooting

83
Full ASCII Tables and International Character Sets

89
- Full ASCII Table
  90
- Full ASCII Control Characters Table
  92
- International Character Sets
  93
- Extended Character Sets
  96
User-Defined Interface Tables

101
- Print Commands (T = 0)
  102
- Escape Print Commands (T = 1)
  103
- Shift Print Commands (T = 2)
  104
- Status Responses and Auto-Transmit Commands (T = 3)
  105
- Protocol Commands (T = 4)
  106
- Communications Protocol Characters
  107
Index

109

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Getting Started

Introduction to the 4100 Printer

Unpacking the 4100

Preparing the Printer for Installation

Installing the Printer

About Printer Installation

Preparing for Installation

Connecting the Printer to the Host

Configuring the Serial Port

Connecting the Printer to a Network

Choosing the Correct Cable

Operating the Printer

About Printer Operation

Opening and Closing the Printer

Using the Front Control Panel

Loading Media into the Printer

Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor

Setting Media Sensitivity

Loading the Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Image Band Setting

Printing Labels

Routine Maintenance

About Printer Maintenance

Inspecting the Printer

Components You Should Maintain

Cleaning the Printer

Adjusting the Printhead Support

Adjusting the Printhead Alignment

Replacing the Cutter Blade

Replacing the Fuse

About Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Checklist

Printer Operation Problems

Print Quality Problems

Communication Problems

Error Handling

Error Codes

Using Test and Service Mode

Changing Configuration Commands in Test and Service Mode

Using Test and Service Mode Commands

Designing Labels and Using Commands

Introduction to Label Design

Using Label Formats

Communicating with the Printer

Creating Label Design Components

Editing Labels and Working with Fields

Format Examples

Printer Commands

Introduction

Command Set Summary

Using Printer Commands According to Function

Immediate Commands

Print Mode Commands

Configuration Commands

Program Mode Commands

Test and Service Mode Commands

User-Defined Interface Tables

Printer Functional Boundaries

Appendix

4100 Printer Specifications

Factory Defaults

Extended Character Sets

International Character Sets

ASCII Translation Table

Configuration Parameters Upload

4100 Printer Options

Glossary

Intermec EasyCoder 4100 Developer's Manual (116 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction to IPL Commands

Designing Bar Code Labels

Working with Fonts and Graphics

Advanced Printer Programming

Troubleshooting

Full ASCII Tables and International Character Sets

User-Defined Interface Tables