Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User manual

User’s Guide
EasyCoder PD4
Bar Code Label
Printer

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
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for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-
manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used
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change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the
part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
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e word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar,
Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN,
Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under
license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS,
LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN, Nor*Ware, Pen*Key,
Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, UAP,
Universal Access Point, and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or regis-
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roughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than
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name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion,
and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringe-
ment.
ere are U.S. and foreign patents pending.
e name Centronics is wholly owned by GENICOM Corporation.
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FCC Notice (United States of America)
WARNING
is 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 pursu-
ant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com-
mercial 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.
EMS and EMI Compliance Statement
is equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relat-
ing to electromagnetic compatibility based on the standards EN50081-1
(EN55022 CLASS A) and EN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-8/-11 (IEC Teil
2,3,4). e equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the
European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted
emissions limits.

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Contents
Contents
Before You Begin ......................................................................... viii
Safety Summary ............................................................ viii
Safety Icons .................................................................... ix
Global Services and Support .......................................................... x
Warranty Information ...................................................... x
Web Support ................................................................... x
Telephone Support .......................................................... x
Related Documents ......................................................... x
1 Introduction
Description of EasyCoder PD4 ......................................................2
Safety Warnings .............................................................................3
Product Identification ....................................................................3
2 Installation
Unpacking the Printer ....................................................................6
Front View .....................................................................................7
Rear View ......................................................................................8
Media Compartment .....................................................................9
Print Mechanism ..........................................................................10
Connections .................................................................................11
Power ............................................................................11
Computer ......................................................................11
Controls and Indicators ...............................................................12
Control Lamps ..............................................................12
Display ..........................................................................12
Control Keys .................................................................12
Beeper ...........................................................................12
3 Starting Up
Switching On the Printer .............................................................16
Direct Mode ................................................................................17
Printing a Test Label .....................................................................18

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4 Loading Media
Tear-Off (Straight-through) .........................................................20
Peel-Off (Self-strip) .....................................................................25
ermal Transfer Printing ............................................................29
Ribbon Load ................................................................................30
5 Printing
Controlling the Printing ...............................................................34
Setup Methods .............................................................................35
Navigating in the Setup Mode .....................................................35
6 Options
Stripper and Internal Rewinder ....................................................40
Installation Instructions .................................................40
Cutter ..........................................................................................42
Installation Instructions .................................................42
7 Troubleshooting
Error Handling ............................................................................46
Clearing Media Jam in Cutter ......................................................49
Entering the Dump Mode ............................................................50
8 Maintaining the Printer
Printhead Cleaning ......................................................................52
External Cleaning ........................................................................54
Media Jams ..................................................................................56
9 Adjustments
Printhead Balance Adjustment .....................................................58
Printhead Pressure Adjustment .....................................................59
Printhead Dot Line Position Adjustment .....................................60
Label Gap Sensor Position Adjustment ........................................62
Label Gap Sensor Calibration ......................................................63
Ribbon Tension Adjustment .........................................................64
Ribbon Shield Adjustment ...........................................................65
Switching Edge Guide ..................................................................66

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Contents
A Technical Data
Table of Technical Data ................................................................70
B Media Specifications
Media Roll Size ............................................................................74
Core ..............................................................................74
Internal Roll ..................................................................74
Media ..........................................................................................75
Non-Adhesive Strip .......................................................75
Self-Adhesive Strip .........................................................76
Self-Adhesive Labels .......................................................77
Tickets with Gaps ..........................................................79
Tickets with Black Mark ................................................81
C Interfaces
RS-232 Interface ..........................................................................84
Protocol .........................................................................84
Interface Cable ..............................................................84
USB Interface ..............................................................................85
Parallel Interface ...........................................................................86
D Firmware Upgrading
Requirements ...............................................................................88
Instructions ..................................................................................88

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Before You Begin
Before You Begin
is section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and
cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec
equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be
damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
Do not repair or adjust alone
Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circum-
stances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present
for your safety.
First aid
Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury.
Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation
Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breath-
ing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage,
you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.
Energized equipment
Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible
authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock
from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform autho-
rized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply
strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Before You Begin
Safety Icons
is section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings,
cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons
that tell you when to follow ESD procedures.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to
avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the
equipment.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to
prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or
loss of data.
is icon appears at the beginning of any procedure in this
manual that could cause you to touch components (such as
printed circuit boards) that are susceptible to damage from
electrostatic discharge (ESD). When you see this icon, you
must follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the
equipment you are servicing.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition
or set of circumstances.

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Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com and click Service &
Support. e Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the
Service & Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then
click Warranty.
Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com to download
our current documents in PDF format. To order printed versions of the
Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distribu-
tor.
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
http://intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to
request technical support for your Intermec product.
Telephone Support
Contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local rep-
resentative, from the Intermec web site, click Contact.
Related Documents
e Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com contains our current
documents that you can download in PDF format. To order printed ver-
sions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative
or distributor.