Intermec EasyCoder 401 User manual

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)
Leprésentappareilnumériquen´émet pasdebruits radio-électriquesdépassantles limitesapplicablesaux 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
TheIntermecEasyCoder401isaruggedindustrial
thermaltransfer/direct thermalprinter intendedfor
lowvolumelabelproductionofmax.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. thevarious Intermec LabelShop
label-designprogramsforMicrosoftWindows.Cus-
tom-madeapplicationscanbe written in the versa-
tile Basic-inspired Intermec Fingerprint program-
ming language.
The printer can also be connected to a PC running
andusedtoproduce printouts from standardappli-
cationprogramslikee.g.MicrosoftWordorMicro-
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 EasyCoder401can befittedwith a
scalablefontskitthatallowstheuseofoutlinefonts
in Speedo and TrueType format, a paper cutter or
label-taken sensor, and a real-time clock circuit.
Informationonthedifferentoptionscanbefoundin
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
• IntermecFingerprint6.13DirectProtocol,Pro-
grammer's Guide
• IntermecFingerprint6.13,Programmer'sGuide
• Intermec Fingerprint 6.13, Reference Manual
• Intermec LabelShop, various manuals
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Thermal Printer 401
N309
1-401011-11
Serial #
115-230V 2.6-1.3A 50-60Hz
INTERMEC PRINTER AB MADE IN SWEDEN
12223
ThisequipmentcomplieswiththerequirementsforaClassAcomputingdeviceinFCCRules
Part15SubpartJ.Operationofthisdeviceinaresidentialareamaycauseharmfulinterference
requiringtheusertotakewhateverstepsmaybenecessarytocorrecttheinterference.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER
Print Key
Label Taken Sensor
(option)
Display Window
LED Indicator Lamps
Cutter Interface Connector
Front Door
The front door can be swung open and removed
from the hinges. It can also be replaced by an
optional paper cutter unit.
Continued!
Voltage Switch
Provision for Parallel Interface Board
Display Contrast Adjustment
Main Switch
Mains Receptacle
Machine Sign
Lower External Paper Intake
Upper External Paper Intake
Serial Interface Connector "uart1:"

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The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the
right-handandfrontdoorsareswungopen.Althoughtheprinter
is operable when the doors are left opened or completely
removed, you are strongly recommended to keep them closed
duringnormaloperation,soastopreventtheprintermechanism
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.
Lock the adapter by means of the screw, making sure that the
screwhitstheevenlyroundedplasticsurface,ratherthantheleaf
spring or the cam.
IMPORTANT PRINTHEADANDRIBBONINFORMATION
Theuse of anythermal transfer ribbons, other thanthose suppliedby UBI, will invalidate
theprintheadwarranty. UBI thermal transfer ribbonsare engineeredspecifically for this printhead.
Thequality of thermal andthermal transfer media suppliesin this printer is also of great importance
for thequality of printingbar codesanda longlife of theprinthead. UBI hascarefully matchedthe
paper werecommend/provideto theneeds of this printer. Wetherefore strongly adviseof using
only UBI recommended/providedsupplies to ensure a high quality printing.
TEAR-OFF
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GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER, cont'd.
Paper Supply Spool
Transfer Ribbon Supply
Transfer Ribbon Take-Up
Printhead Lift Knob
Thermal
Printhead
Guide Ring
Dispenser Edge
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External Guides
(option)
3" Adapter

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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
fit the adapter on the paper supply spool.
Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push
the roll inwards as far as it will go.
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3
4b 5
4a
2
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38-40 mm
(1.5")
76 mm
(3")
Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the
print mechanism.

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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 minimum of play.
Close the front and side doors.
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Feed out two blank copies by pressing the <Print> key
twice. Tear off the paper by pulling it downwards.
# 1
# 2
2x
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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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3
5a 5b
4
2
Remove the empty paper core, if any.
Turn off the power using the switch on the rear plate.
Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push
the roll inwards as far as it will go.
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38-40 mm
(1.5")
76 mm
(3")
In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first
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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.
This diagram shows the path of the paper web.
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8
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Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.
Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the
print mechanism.
Adjust the green guide ring so the paper is guided with a
minimum of play.
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Thread the paper through the cutter between the two
guide plates.
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