Intermec EasyCoder 401 User manual

EasyCoder 401
Intermec
Brand
Intermec
Model
EasyCoder 401
Category
Label printers
Type
User manual

Intermec EasyCoder 401 is a rugged industrial thermal transfer/direct thermal printer intended for low volume label production. It features a front door that can be swung open and removed from the hinges, a main switch, a voltage switch, and a display window. Additionally, it has a print key, a cutter interface connector, a label taken sensor, and a provision for a parallel interface board. The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host computer using standard or custom-made application software, and it can also be connected to a PC running various programs.

Intermec EasyCoder 401 is a rugged industrial thermal transfer/direct thermal printer intended for low volume label production. It features a front door that can be swung open and removed from the hinges, a main switch, a voltage switch, and a display window. Additionally, it has a print key, a cutter interface connector, a label taken sensor, and a provision for a parallel interface board. The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host computer using standard or custom-made application software, and it can also be connected to a PC running various programs.

EasyCoder 401
Bar Code Label Printer
P/N 1-960368-03
Edition 4
September 1998
User’s Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction Presentation of the EasyCoder 401 ............................................................. 3
Get to Know Your Printer Front View ................................................................................................. 4
Rear View .................................................................................................. 4
Paper Stock Compartment .......................................................................... 5
Paper Load Tear-Off ..................................................................................................... 6
Cut-Off....................................................................................................... 8
External Supply ........................................................................................ 11
Ribbon Load Loading the Thermal Transfer Ribbon ...................................................... 12
Maintenance Printhead Cleaning ................................................................................... 15
External Cleaning ..................................................................................... 17
Printhead Replacement ............................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 19
Intermec EasyCoder 401
User's Manual
Edition 4, September 1998
Part No. 1-960368-03
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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 PTC AB, 1998. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden.
EasyCoder, Fingerprint, and LabelShop are registred trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corp.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Speedo is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc.
TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
FCC Notice
United States of America
WARNING:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
DOC Notice
Canada
Canadian Dept. of Communication
REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
(DOC-A)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out
in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.
✳ ✳ ✳
Ministère des Communications du Canada
CONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS
(DOC-A)
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.
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INTRODUCTION
The Intermec EasyCoder 401 is a rugged industrial
thermal transfer/direct thermal printer intended for
low volume label production of max. 1,000 – 2,000
labels/day.
The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host
computer using standard or custom-made applica-
tion software, e.g. the various Intermec LabelShop
label-design programs for Microsoft Windows. Cus-
tom-made applications can be written in the versa-
tile Basic-inspired Intermec Fingerprint program-
ming language.
The printer can also be connected to a PC running
and used to produce printouts from standard appli-
cation programs like e.g. Microsoft Word or Micro-
soft Excel. This requires an optional printer driver
program to be installed in the computer, and an
optional parallel interface board to be fitted in the
printer.
Optionally, the EasyCoder 401 can be fitted with a
scalable fonts kit that allows the use of outline fonts
in Speedo and TrueType format, a paper cutter or
label-taken sensor, and a real-time clock circuit.
Information on the different options can be found in
the Intermec EasyCoder 401 Technical Manual,
which also describes installation and computer
connection.
The following manuals may also be of interest to
the operator or programmer:
• Intermec EasyCoder 401, Operator's Guide
• Intermec Shell Standard 4.01, Startup Manual
• Intermec EasyCoder 401 Technical Manual
• Intermec Fingerprint 6.13 Direct Protocol, Pro-
grammer's Guide
• Intermec Fingerprint 6.13, Programmer's Guide
• Intermec Fingerprint 6.13, Reference Manual
• Intermec LabelShop, various manuals
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The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the
right-hand and front doors are swung open. Although the printer
is operable when the doors are left opened or completely
removed, you are strongly recommended to keep them closed
during normal operation, so as to prevent the printer mechanism
from being exposed to dust.
The adapter for 76 mm (3") paper roll cores is included in the
delivery and can be fitted on the paper supply spool.
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PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF
Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.
Remove the empty paper core, if any.
In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first
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PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF, cont'd.
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Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.This diagram shows the path of the paper web.
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.
Adjust the green guide ring so the paper is guided with a
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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF
Open the optional cutter unit and the right-hand door.
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.
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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.
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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.
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Close the right-hand door.
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PAPER LOAD – EXTERNAL PAPER SUPPLY
The outer guide is adjustable for different paper widths.
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upper or lower slot in the rear plate.
As an option, the printer can be fitted with a set of
fan-fold guides in the upper intake slot only.
When an external paper supply is used, take precautions
to protect the paper stock from sand, grit and other hard
particles, that may damage the printhead!
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Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.
Open the Cleaning Card pouch. The cleaning card
contains isopropyl alcohol, see “Caution” above.
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Pull out the cleaning card. Repeat if necessary.
Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead (1).
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position (2).
Pull out the cleaning card (1) and turn the printhead
lift knob to “Load” position (2).
Insert the cleaning card under the printhead again (1).
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position (2).
➨
Allow the cleaned part to dry before loading the printer
with paper and thermal transfer ribbon.
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Wait for approx. 30 seconds.
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EXTERNAL CLEANING
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Always remove the power cord before cleaning!
Wipe external surface with a soft cloth moistened with
water and, if necessary, a mild detergent.
Never spray the printer. Protect the printer from water
when cleaning the premises.
Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck labels.
The printhead and the print roller are easily damaged.
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PRINTHEAD REPLACEMENT
The quick-mount thermal printhead is easy to replace:
• Turn off the printer.
• Open the front and right-hand doors.
• Lift the printhead and remove the paper and ribbon stocks.
• Turn the printhead lock handle counter-clockwise to open posi-
tion, see illustration.
• Remove the printhead assy carefully as far as the cables allow.
• Remove the two printhead cables by pulling at the connectors.
• If you want to change the lateral position of the printhead, move
the #T20 Torx screw to its alternative position.
• Connect the two cables to the printhead.
• Fit the replacement printhead assy back into the bracket so the
guide screw fits into its slot and the rear end of the assy is held by
the two lugs.
• Turn the locking handle clockwise to locked position.
• Load paper and transfer ribbon. Then lower the printhead.
• Turn on the power. At power-up, the printer will automatically
reset itself to the characteristics of the printhead in regard of head
resistance.
• Close the front and right-hand door and the printer is ready for
operation.
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Guide Screw
Slot
Lug
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Lock Handle
Locked Position
Alternative position
for guide screw
Printhead assy
Slot (for alternative position
of guide screw)
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Refer to
Overall weak printout Wrong Paper type setup Change setup Technical Manual
Low Contrast setup Change setup Technical Manual
Printhead pressure too low Adjust both knobs Technical Manual
Worn printhead Replace printhead User's Manual
Wrong printhead voltage Replace CPU board ☎ Call Service
Printout weaker on one side Uneven printhead pressure Adjust outer knob Technical Manual
Weak spots Foreign particles on paper/ribbon Clean n.a.
Paper/ribbon don't match Use other media Technical Manual
Poor paper or ribbon quality Use other media Technical Manual
Worn printhead Replace printhead User's Manual
Worn pressing roller Check/replace ☎ Call Service
Overall dark printout Wrong Paper Type setup Change setup Technical Manual
Too high Contrast setup value Change setup Technical Manual
Printhead pressure too high Adjust both knobs Technical Manual
Wrong printhead voltage Replace CPU board ☎ Call Service
Excessive bleeding Wrong Paper Type setup Change setup Technical Manual
Contrast setup value too high Change setup Technical Manual
Printhead pressure too high Adjust both knobs Technical Manual
Faulty energy control Replace CPU board ☎ Call Service
Transfer ribbon breaks Ribbon fitted around label stop sensor Reload ribbon User's Manual
Wrong Paper Type setup Change setup Technical Manual
Ribbon unwind unit stuck Adjust ☎ Call Service
Bad energy control Check CPU board ☎ Call Service
White parts at transfer printing Transfer ribbon wrinkled Adjust See next paragraph
Transfer ribbon wrinkles Incorrect paper guide ring adjustment Adjust User's Manual
Ribbon obstructed by printhead cable Clear n.a.
Too strong printhead pressure Adjust both knobs Technical Manual
Pivoting bobbin not centre-aligned Adjust User's Manual
Dark lines along paper web Foreign objects on printhead Clean printhead User's Manual
White lines along paper web Printhead dirty Clean printhead User's Manual
Missing dots on printhead Replace printhead User's Manual
Large part of dot line missing Wrong X-start or Width setup Change setup Technical Manual
Failing printhead Replace printhead User's Manual
Failing strobe signal Check CPU-board ☎ Call Service
Last part of label missing Too small image buffer Increase buffer Technical Manual
Printout missing along inner edge Bad paper alignment Adjust User's Manual
X-start setup value too low Increase Technical Manual
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The list below is intended to help the operator to correct possible
printout troubles or flaws in printout quality, and to decide when
assistance from the Service dept. of the nearest Intermec dis-
tributor is required. Note that most problems are due to operat-
ing errors or normal wear of the printhead.
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Intermec EasyCoder 401 User manual

EasyCoder 401
Intermec
Brand
Intermec
Model
EasyCoder 401
Category
Label printers
Type
User manual

Intermec EasyCoder 401 is a rugged industrial thermal transfer/direct thermal printer intended for low volume label production. It features a front door that can be swung open and removed from the hinges, a main switch, a voltage switch, and a display window. Additionally, it has a print key, a cutter interface connector, a label taken sensor, and a provision for a parallel interface board. The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host computer using standard or custom-made application software, and it can also be connected to a PC running various programs.

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