Intermec EasyCoder PX4i User manual

Service Manual
EasyCoder PX4i and
EasyCoder PX6i
Bar Code Label
Printers

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Contents
Contents
Before You Begin.................................................................................................................vii
Safety Summary.................................................................................................vii
Safety Icons .......................................................................................................vii
Global Services and Support.............................................................................viii
Warranty Information............................................................................. viii
Web Support........................................................................................... viii
Telephone Support.................................................................................. viii
Who Should Read This Document?........................................................ viii
Related Documents................................................................................. viii
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ix
1 Models and Options
1.1 Identification..............................................................................................................2
1.2 EasyCoder PX4i Specifications ...................................................................................8
1.3 EasyCoder PX6i Specifications .................................................................................10
1.4 Measures EasyCoder PX4i........................................................................................12
1.5 Measures EasyCoder PX6i........................................................................................13
2 Front and Keyboard
2.1 Front........................................................................................................................16
2.2 Keyboard/Display ...................................................................................................17
2.3 Console pcb. ............................................................................................................21
3 Covers and Doors
3.1 Right-Hand Door ....................................................................................................26
3.2 Front Door...............................................................................................................27
3.3 Left-Hand Cover......................................................................................................28
4 Chassis
4.1 Description ..............................................................................................................30
4.2 Center Section .........................................................................................................32
4.3 Bottom Plate............................................................................................................32
4.4 Rear Plate.................................................................................................................33
5 Media Supply
5.1 Internal Supply ........................................................................................................36
5.2 Paper Sensor.............................................................................................................39
5.3 Three-inch Adapters.................................................................................................40
5.4 Media Roll Retainer .................................................................................................41
5.5 Fan-Fold Guides.......................................................................................................42
6 Label Slack Absorber
6.1 Description ..............................................................................................................46
6.2 Dismantling .............................................................................................................47

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7 Transfer Ribbon Mechanism
7.1 Description ..............................................................................................................50
7.2 Ribbon Supply Unit.................................................................................................51
7.3 Ribbon Rewind Unit................................................................................................54
7.4 Ribbon Sensor..........................................................................................................57
8 Print Unit
8.1 Description ..............................................................................................................60
8.2 Platen Roller ............................................................................................................67
8.3 Stepper Motor..........................................................................................................70
8.4 Belts.........................................................................................................................72
8.5 Label Stop Sensor.....................................................................................................76
8.6 Printhead .................................................................................................................84
8.7 Headlift Sensor ........................................................................................................93
8.8 Headlift Mechanism.................................................................................................96
8.9 Ribbon Assist Roller...............................................................................................100
8.10 Media Feed Principles ............................................................................................102
9 Liner Takeup Kit
9.1 Description ............................................................................................................106
9.2 Main Parts..............................................................................................................109
9.3 Liner/Batch Takeup Unit........................................................................................111
10 Label Taken Sensor
10.1 Description ............................................................................................................114
10.2 Installation.............................................................................................................115
10.3 Activating the LTS .................................................................................................116
10.4 Adjustment ............................................................................................................116
11 Paper Cutter
11.1 Description ............................................................................................................118
11.2 Installation.............................................................................................................119
11.3 Controlling the Cutter ...........................................................................................122
11.4 Media Load............................................................................................................122
11.5 Servicing ................................................................................................................123
11.6 Spring Replacement ...............................................................................................124
12 Electronics Compartment
11.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................126
11.2 Accessing the Electronics Compartment.................................................................126
11.3 Main Parts..............................................................................................................127
13 Power Supply
13.1 Description ............................................................................................................130
13.2 Replacements .........................................................................................................133
13.3 Components ..........................................................................................................134
13.4 Schematics .............................................................................................................136

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14 Driver Board
14.1 Description ............................................................................................................138
14.2 Replacement ..........................................................................................................138
14.3 Components ..........................................................................................................140
14.4 Schematics .............................................................................................................142
15 CPU Board
15.1 Description ............................................................................................................144
15.2 Circuits ..................................................................................................................145
15.3 Connections...........................................................................................................150
15.4 Test Points..............................................................................................................151
15.5 Startup ...................................................................................................................152
15.6 Components ..........................................................................................................153
15.7 Schematics .............................................................................................................155
15.8 Replacing the CPU board ......................................................................................164
16 Interfaces
16.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................166
16.2 Serial Communication Port "uart1:" ......................................................................167
16.3 USB Interface.........................................................................................................168
16.4 Bar Code Wand Interface .......................................................................................169
16.5 Installing an Optional Interface Board ...................................................................170
16.6 Serial/Industrial Interface Board.............................................................................174
16.7 Double Serial Interface Board ................................................................................184
16.8 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Board ........................................................................194
16.9 EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Board ........................................................................198
16.10 EasyLAN Wireless Interface Board.........................................................................203
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Diagnosing............................................................................................................210
17.2 No Reaction at Power Up......................................................................................213
17.3 Printer Stops Working after Startup....................................................................... 214
17.4 CPU Board Failures ..............................................................................................216
17.5 Power Supply Unit Failures ................................................................................... 218
17.6 Driver Board Failures ............................................................................................ 219
17.7 Console Errors ......................................................................................................220
17.8 Error Messages ...................................................................................................... 222
17.9 No Communication (general) ............................................................................... 224
17.10 No Serial Communication .................................................................................... 225
17.11 No Network Communication ...............................................................................227
17.12 Sensor Malfunctions..............................................................................................231
Label Stop Sensor (LSS) ................................................................................. 231
Headlift Sensor...............................................................................................232
Label Taken Sensor (LTS) ............................................................................... 232
Ribbon Sensor ................................................................................................233
Paper Sensor ...................................................................................................233
17.13 Printing Troubles...................................................................................................234
17.14 Transfer Ribbon Troubles ......................................................................................238
17.15 Liner Takeup Troubles........................................................................................... 240
17.16 Memory Card Troubles .........................................................................................241
17.17 Paper Cutter Troubles............................................................................................ 242

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A Program Overviews
Intermec Shell Overview ...................................................................................................246
Setup Mode Overviews (Fingerprint) ...............................................................................247
Setup Mode Overviews (IPL)............................................................................................256
B Firmware Upgrading
Introduction......................................................................................................................262
General Principles .............................................................................................................262
Upgrading From a Memory Card......................................................................................263
Upgrading From the Host.................................................................................................265
C Measuring the Break Torque
Measuring the Brake Torque .............................................................................................270

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Before You Begin
Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support infor-
mation, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cau-
tions 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.
Safety Icons
This 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.
This 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 guide-
lines to avoid damaging the equipment you are servicing.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain spe-
cial 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. The
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 repre-
sentative, from the Intermec web site, click Contact.
Who Should Read This Document?
This Service Manual provides you with in-depth information about the
EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers and how to maintain, repair, and trou-
bleshoot them. It is primarily intended for authorized service technicians.
Related Documents
The 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.
We recommend that the service technician keeps the following manuals
easily accessible in electronic or printed form:
• Intermec EasyCoder PX4i, User’s Guide (Fingerprint version)
• Intermec EasyCoder PX6i, User’s Guide (Fingerprint version)
• Intermec EasyCoder PX4i, User’s Guide (IPL version)
• Intermec EasyCoder PX6i, User’s Guide (IPL version)
• Intermec EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i, Spare Parts Catalog
• Installation Instructions for various options
• Intermec Direct Protocol v8.30 (or later), Programmer’s Reference Manual
• Intermec Fingerprint v8.00 (or later), Tutorial
• Intermec Fingerprint v8.30 (or later), Programmer’s Reference Manual
• IPL Programming, Reference Manual (rev. 007 or later)
• EasyLAN Interface Kit, Installation Instructions
• EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit, Installation Instructions
• EasyLAN, User’s Guide
• EasyLAN Network Setup, User’s Guide

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Before You Begin
Introduction
This Service Manual is intended to facilitate installation, troubleshoot-
ing and repair of the Intermec EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i printers in the
versions delivered at the date of publishing. Thus, all information on the
Intermec Fingerprint (FP) firmware is based on version 8.30 and informa-
tion on the Intermec Programming Language (IPL) is based on version
2.30. The on-going product improvement can be followed in the Printer
Technical Bulletins from Intermec.
Note that even if the printers are technical identical (with the exception of
the keyboard overlay), Fingerprint and IPL make the printer work quite
differently and certain devices and options are not supported by IPL.
Generally, illustrations in this manual show printers with a Fingerprint-
compatible keyboard.
Please note that the operations described in this manual only should be car-
ried out by skilled and authorized personnel with proper training and full
understanding of written English. The printers contain wires and circuits
with up to 380V, which implies the risk of electrical shock. Moving parts
may also cause harm, if incorrectly manipulated.
It is assumed that the reader possesses reasonable skills in mechanics and
electronics and is familiar with the Intermec programming languages
(Fingerprint or IPL) and their related standard application programs.
It is also assumed that the reader has access to the standard tools of an
electronics workshop.

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1 Models and Options
This chapter describes how to identify the various models in the EasyCoder
PX4/6i-series of printers, provides comprehensive technical specifications,
and gives all important measurements.

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1.1 Identification
Main Models
The EasyCoder PX4i and PX6i constitute a series of direct thermal/thermal
transfer printers, which can run either Intermec Fingerprint Programming
Language (FP) v8.30 (or later) or Intermec Programming Language (IPL)
v2.30 or later. Externally, the difference is visible on the keyboard overlay.
Fingerprint printers have 23 keys or a full alphanumeric keyboard and IPL
printers have 8 keys (see Chapter 2).
EasyCoder PX4i has a maximum print width of 112 mm (4.4 in).
EasyCoder PX6i has a maximum print width of 167.4 mm (6.59 in).
Printers running Fingerprint are available with an 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi)
or 11.81 dots/mm (300 dpi) printhead density, whereas printers running
IPL only are available with an 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) printhead.
A number of options and accessories, such as cutter, internal liner takeup,
label taken sensor, and various types of interface boards, allow the printers
to be tailor-made or adapted for specific applications.
EasyCoder PX4i
Fingerprint model
EasyCoder PX4i
IPL model
EasyCoder PX6i
Fingerprint model
EasyCoder PX6i
IPL model
Note: Unless otherwise stated, illustrations in this manual show an Easy-
Coder PX4i running Intermec Fingerprint.

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Machine
label
To identify the printer, start by reading the machine label attached to the
rear of the printer. The machine label contains type, part number, serial
number, and signs of approval.
The printer can use any 90 to 265 VAC, 45 to 65Hz voltage. The switched
power supply eliminates the need for any manual voltage selector.

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Cutter
Liner/batch takeup unit
Fan-fold guide
Media
roll
retainer
3-inch adapter
(included)
Label taken sensor
Alphanumeric
keyboard
(Fingerprint only)
EasyLAN antenna
Options for EasyCoder PX4i
The EasyCoder PX4i can be fitted with a number of options:
• Label Taken Sensor (see Chapter 10)
• Integral Liner/Batch Takeup Unit (see Chapter 9)
• 3-inch Adapter (for media supply hub) (see Chapter 5)
• Media Roll Retainer (for media supply hub) (see Chapter 5)
• Fan-Fold Guides (see Chapter 5)
• Cutter (see Chapter 11)
• Real Time Clock Circuit (not IPL) (see Chapter 15)
• Alphanumeric keyboard (not IPL) (see Chapter 2)
• One or two interface boards of various types
(only one parallel board with IPL) (see Chapter 16)
• EasyLAN interface (Ethernet or Wireless) (see Chapter 16)

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Cutter
Liner takeup unit
Fan-fold guide
3-inch adapters
(included)
Label taken sensor
Alphanumeric
keyboard
(Fingerprint only)
EasyLAN antenna
Options for EasyCoder PX6i
The EasyCoder PX6i can be fitted with a number of options:
• Label Taken Sensor (see Chapter 10)
• Integral Liner Takeup Unit (see Chapter 9)
• 3-inch Adapter (for media supply hub) (see Chapter 5)
• Fan-Fold Guides (see Chapter 5)
• Cutter (see Chapter 11)
• Real Time Clock Circuit (not IPL) (see Chapter 15)
• Alphanumeric keyboard (not IPL) (see Chapter 2)
• One or two interface boards of various types
(only one parallel board with IPL) (see Chapter 16)
• EasyLAN interface (Ethernet or Wireless) (see Chapter 16)

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Interfaces
The printers are as standard provided with one serial RS-232 port, one
serial USB port, and one wand interface. The wand interface is not sup-
ported by IPL. In addition, one EasyLAN interface and one or two extra
interface boards can be fitted, see Chapter 14. IPL does only support one
EasyLAN interface and one parallel interface board.
Serial Port (RS-232)
USB Port
Provision for
one or two interface
boards (only the left
slot used with IPL)
Provision for Ether-
net connector
Wand interface
(not used with IPL)
Provision for Easy-
LAN antenna

Checking Hardware and Firmware
Finally, you may want to inspect the electronics compartment. To do so,
carefully follow the instructions in Chapter 12.
Always switch off the power and remove the power cord before removing
the cover over the electronics compartment! Dangerous voltage!
In the electronics compartment, check:
• Type of CPU board?
- Check number and size of Flash SIMMs.
- Check size of SDRAM SIMM.
• Any optional interface board fitted?
- Check type, straps, and optional circuits.
Refer to Chapters 15 and 16 for more information.
Being delivered with either Intermec Fingerprint v8.30 programming lan-
guage or IPL v2.30 (or later versions), the printer can easily be converted
from Fingerprint to IPL or vice versa using a firmware card or special
software. The keyboard overlay will also need to be replaced. The type of
firmware is indicated by the messages in the display window at startup.
Fingerprint only
If the printer is working and possible startup program can be interrupted,
the type of program in the printer can be identified. Connect printer
and computer, open a suitable communication program, and start up the
printer in Fingerprint’s immediate mode. The instruction FILES allows
you to check what files the various parts of the printer's memory contain.
The statements FONTS and IMAGES can be used for the same purpose
regarding fonts and images. Use the VERSION$ function to check version
of the Intermec Fingerprint firmware.
You can read the setup in the Setup Mode or using Intermec Shell, which
also allows you to print test labels containing the present setup values. To
enter Shell if a custom-made autoexec-file prevents access, lift the printhead
and press any key on the printer's keyboard (except the <Shift> key),
then turn on the power while continuing to press the key. When the Shell
countdown begins, release the key and press <Enter> to start Shell. Do not
forget to lower the printhead if you want to print anything, for example
test labels. Refer to the User’s Guide and to Appendix A in this Service
Manual for more information on the Setup Mode and the Intermec Shell
startup program.
If the printer still does not work, you may need to interview the user.
IPL only
The Test/Service part of the Setup Mode allows several types of test labels
to be printed (see the User’s Guide and Appendix A). IPL also has a number
of commands that return valuable information on the printer’s status (see
IPL Programming, Reference Manual).
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Printing
Print Technique Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
Printhead Resolution 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) or
11.81 dots/mm (300 dpi) Not supported by IPL
Print Speed (variable) 100 to 300 mm/sec. (≈4 to 12 in./sec.)
Print Width (max) 112 mm (4.4 in.)
Print Length (max) 32767 dots
= 409.5 cm (161.25 in.) at 203.2 dpi1
= 277.5 cm (109.23 in.) at 300 dpi1
Media Width (min/max) 25 to 120 mm (1 to 4.72 in.)
Media Roll Diameter (max) 213 mm (8.38 in.)
205 mm (8.07 in.)
Tear-off & Cut-off
Peel-off & batch takeup
Media Roll Core Diameter 38 to 40 mm (1.5 in.) or
76 mm (3 in.) with adapter fitted
Ribbon Width (min/max) 55 to 120 mm (2.16 to 4.72 in.)
Ribbon Roll Diameter (outer), max. 80 mm (3.15 in.) ≈450 m (1476 ft) length
Ribbon Roll Core Diameter (inner) 25 mm (1.00 in.)
Print Directions 4
Modes of Operation
Tear-Off (Straight-through) Yes
Cut-Off Option With cutter
Peel-Off (Self-strip) Option With rewinder
Internal Batch Takeup Option With rewinder
Fingerprint Firmware
Operating System Intermec Fingerprint v8.30 Incl. Direct Protocol
Smooth Fonts TrueDoc and TrueType fonts
Resident Scaleable Fonts 15 Unicode fonts2
Resident Bar Codes 59
Startup Program (std) Intermec Shell v8.2
IPL Firmware
Operating System IPL v2.30
Smooth Fonts 13 scaleable + 21 simulated bitmap
Resident Bar Codes 44
Physical Measures
Dimensions (W × L × H) 275 × 482 × 238 mm
(10.8 × 19.0 × 9.4 in)
Weight (excluding media) 12.85 kg (28.4 pounds)
Ambient Operating Temperature +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +152°F)
Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing
Electronics
Microprocessor 32 bit RISC
On-board Flash SIMMs 2 sockets for 4MB or 8MB each Std. 1 x 4MB
On-board SDRAM SIMM 1 socket for 16MB (Std. 16MB)
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Power Supply
AC Voltage 90 to 265 VAC, 45 to 65 Hz
PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2
Power Consumption Standby 20W; Continuous, average 175W;
Peak 400W
Sensors
Label Gap/Black Mark/Out of Media Yes Variable position
Printhead Lifted Yes
Ribbon End/Ribbon Low Yes
Paper Sensor Yes
Controls
Indicator Lamps 3
Display 2 x 16 character LCD Background light
Keyboard (Fingerprint) 22 keys membrane-switch type
Keyboard (IPL) 7 keys membrane-switch type
Print (FP) or Feed/Pause (IPL) button 1
Beeper Yes
Data Interfaces
Serial 1 x RS-232 + 1 x USB
Bar Code Wand Yes Not supported by IPL
Connection for Optional Interface Boards 1 EasyLAN + 2 other (Fingerprint/DP)
IPL: 1 other + 1 EasyLAN
Cutter Interface 1
Memory Card Adapter 1, for CompactFlash cards IPL: Not as memory
Accessories and Options
Integral Self-strip Unit with Liner Takeup Option3,4 For peel-off and batch
takeup
Media Roll Retainer Option5
Fan-fold Guide Option5
Cutter Option5
Label Taken Sensor Option3,4
Real Time Clock Option3,4 Not supported by IPL
RS-232 Cable Option
Parallel Interface Cable Option
Parallel Interface Board Option
Double Serial Interface Board Option3,4 Not supported by IPL
Serial/Industrial Interface Board Option3,4 Not supported by IPL
EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Option3,4
EasyLAN Wireless Interface Option3,4
Built-in Alphanumeric Keyboard Option3,4 Not supported by IPL
External Keyboard Converter Option5
CompactFlash Cards Option58MB-1GB
CompactFlash Protection Plate Option5
1/. The max. print length is also restricted by the amount of free SDRAM memory.
2/. Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic fonts according to Unicode standard are included.
3/. Factory installed option
4/. Field-installable kit. Installation should be performed by a service technician.
5/. Operator-installable option.
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Printing
Print Technique Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
Printhead Resolution 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) or
11.81 dots/mm (300 dpi) Not supported by IPL
Print Speed (variable) 100 to 225 mm/sec. (≈4 to 8.85 in./sec.)
Print Width (max) 167.4 mm (6.59 in.)
Print Length (max) 32767 dots
= 409.5 cm (161.25 in.) at 203.2 dpi1
= 277.5 cm (109.23 in.) at 300 dpi1
Media Width (min/max) 76 to 170 mm (3 to 6.69 in.)
Media Roll Diameter (max) 213 mm (8.38 in.)
205 mm (8.07 in.)
Tear-off & Cut-off
Peel-off & batch takeup
Media Roll Core Diameter 38 to 40 mm (1.5 in.) or
76 mm (3 in.) with adapter fitted
Ribbon Width (min/max) 76.2 to 170 mm (3 to 6.69 in.)
Ribbon Roll Diameter (outer), max. 80 mm (3.15 in.) ≈450 m (1476 ft) length
Ribbon Roll Core Diameter (inner) 25 mm (1.00 in.)
Print Directions 4
Modes of Operation
Tear-Off (Straight-through) Yes
Cut-Off Option With cutter
Peel-Off (Self-strip) Option With rewinder
Fingerprint Firmware
Operating System Intermec Fingerprint v8.30 Incl. Direct Protocol
Smooth Fonts TrueDoc and TrueType fonts
Resident Scaleable Fonts 15 Unicode fonts2
Resident Bar Codes 59
Startup Program (std) Intermec Shell v8.2
IPL Firmware
Operating System IPL v2.30
Smooth Fonts 13 scaleable + 21 simulated bitmap
Resident Bar Codes 44
Physical Measures
Dimensions (W × L × H) 335 × 482 × 238 mm
(13.2 × 19.0 × 9.4 in)
Weight (excluding media) 14.8 kg (32.6 pounds)
Ambient Operating Temperature +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +152°F)
Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing
Electronics
Microprocessor 32 bit RISC
On-board Flash SIMMs 2 sockets for 4MB or 8MB each Std. 1 x 4MB
On-board SDRAM SIMM 1 socket for 16MB (Std. 16MB)
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1.3 EasyCoder PX6i Specifications