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Intermec EasyCoder F4 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instruc-
tions
EasyCoder F4
Cutter
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 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 Tech-
nologies Corp.
Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar Division of Textron Inc.
Intermec EasyCoder F4 Cutter – Installation Instructions Ed. 3 1
Chapter 1
Description
The cutter is a factory-installed or fi eld-installable option for
the EasyCoder F4-series printers. The cutter automatically cuts
off the media after printing according to instructions in the
controlling fi rmware (Intermec Fingerprint ≥7.50). The cut off
portions of media are presented at the front of the cutter and
can be collected on a removable tray.
The cutter can be tilted forward to facilitate media load. As a
safety measure, the cutter can only operate when being com-
pletely closed.
The cutter prevents an optional label taken sensor from work-
ing, even if it not necessary to remove it before fi tting the cutter.
The cutter is primarily intended to cut paper-based media in
the form of continuous stock. It is also possible to cut through
the liner between labels, but be careful not to cut through the
labels themselves, because the adhesive will stick to the cutting
blade and may cause malfunction.
Avoid cutting soft plastic-based media.
Minimum media thickness: 78µm
Maximum media thickness: 175µm
When a cutter is installed, the measures of the EasyCoder F4
are increased as follows (tray not included):
Measurement Increase
Length: 50 mm (1.97 in)
Width: 9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight: 1.16 kg (2.56 lb)
Cutter
Outfeed Slot
Removable
Tray
“Print” Button
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Chapter 2
The EasyCoder F4 Cutter is easy to install and requires no
modifi cation of the printer itself.
The installation kit contains:
- Cutter unit (1)
- Tray (1)
- Cable (1)
- Cable cover (1)
- #T20 Torx screws and washers (3)
- Installation Instructions (1)
The only tool required is a #T20 Torx screwdriver.
Install the cutter this way:
• Switch off the power and disconnect the power cord and pos-
sible communication cables.
• Remove the front/left side moulding that covers the electron-
ics compartment. The moulding is held by three #T20 Torx
screws as illustrated below.
• In case of an EasyCoder F4 Compact Industrial also remove
the front door.
• Lift the moulding straight up so the stiffeners inside the
moulding become disengaged from the bottom plate. Then
swing out the moulding, taking care not to damage the cable
that runs between the console PCB at the front of the mould-
ing and the CPU board. Disconnect the cable from the CPU
board and put the moulding aside.
• Turn the printer so it rests on its rear plate.
• Insert the cutter bracket between the printer’s bottom plate
and print mechanism so the three thread bushings on the
Installation
#T20 Torx Screws (3 pcs)
Front/Left Side Moulding
CPU Board
WARNING!
The electronics compartment
contains high voltage compo-
nents (380V). Always disconnect
the power cord before opening
the electronics compartment!
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Chapter 2 Installation
bracket fi ts into the corresponding holes in the printer’s
bottom plate. Fit it using the three #T20 Torx screws and
washers included in the kit.
• Route the cutter cable through the slot in the bottom plate
as illustrated above and connect it fi rmly to P55 at the lower
front corner of the CPU board (marked “cutter”).
Caution: The connector on the CPU board is rather tight and
can bend easily.
• Pull the cable forward towards the cutter so the slack comes
between printer and cutter. Lock it in place using the cable
cover and the existing #T20 Torx screw as illustrated above.
• Check that the cutter cable still is properly connected to the
CPU board.
• Swing the clip aside and connect the cable to the connector
on the cutter as shown above. Secure the cable with the clip.
• Put the printer back on its feet.
• Put back the front/left side cover. Route the console cable
above the ribbon motor so it runs between the ribbon motor
board and the center section (thermal transfer model only).
Connect the cable to P42 at the top/front corner of the CPU
board (marked “console”).
Cable
Bracket
Cable Cover
Connect to P55
on CPU board
#T20 Torx Screws
and washers (3)
Existing #T20 Torx Screw
Connect to Cutter
Clip
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Chapter 3
Operation
The cutter is activated by CUT or CUT ON statements, see
the Intermec Fingerprint v7.xx, Reference Manual or the Intermec
Direct Protocol v7.xx, Programmer's Guide. Application programs
may have related facilities for operating the cutter.
The edge will cut through the media approx. 33 mm (1.3
inches) in front of the printer’s dot line. The following values
are recommended for cutting:
Cut between labels
Start adjust .....................................: ± 0
Stop adjust .....................................: + 160
Cut between labels and print from leading edge on next label
Start adjust .....................................: - 250
Stop adjust .....................................: + 160
Cut variable length strip (no liner!)
Start adjust .....................................: - 250
Stop adjust .....................................: + 275
Refer to the printer’s User’s Guide for media load instructions.
Media Load
Fingerprint Control
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
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