Intermec EasyCoder PX6i User manual

User’s Guide
EasyCoder PX6i
Bar Code Label
Printer
(IPL Version)

User’s Guide
EasyCoder PX6i
Bar Code Label
Printer
(IPL Version)

ii EasyCoder PX6i User’s Guide (IPL version)
Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely
for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-
manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used
for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to
change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the
part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
© 2004 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
The 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-
tered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than
put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked
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.
There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Kimdura is a registered trademark of Kimberly Clark.
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Valeron is a registered trademark of Valéron Strength Films, an ITW
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Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was origi-
nally released as version -00.
Version Date Description of Change
-00 May 2004 For preproduction printers (Intermec internal use only)
-01 Sept. 2004 First official release. Supports IPL v2.30.
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Contents
Contents
Before You Begin........................................................................... ix
Safety Summary.............................................................. ix
Safety Icons ..................................................................... x
Global Services and Support........................................... xi
Warranty Information ...................................... xi
Web Support.................................................... xi
Telephone Support ........................................... xi
Who Should Read This Document .................. xi
Related Documents.......................................... xi
1 Introduction
Description of EasyCoder PX6i Printer..........................................2
Safety Summary .............................................................................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
Indicator Lamps ............................................................12
Display ..........................................................................13
Keyboard .......................................................................13
Beeper ...........................................................................14
3 Starting Up
Switching On the Printer .............................................................16
4 Media Load
Tear-Off (Straight-through) .........................................................18

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Cut-Off........................................................................................23
Peel-Off (Self-strip) ...................................................................... 28
External Supply (Fan-fold) ...........................................................34
5 Thermal Transfer Printing
Ribbon Load................................................................................38
6 Setting Up the Printer
Description. .................................................................................46
Default Setup...............................................................................47
Setup Parameters..........................................................................48
Serial Communication...................................................48
Baud Rate .......................................................48
Character Length ............................................48
Parity...............................................................48
Stop Bits..........................................................49
Protocol ..........................................................49
Test/Service ...................................................................51
Testprint..........................................................51
Data Dump.....................................................52
Memory Reset.................................................52
Media ............................................................................53
Media Type ..................................................... 53
Paper Type....................................................... 53
Label Length ...................................................53
Sensitivity (Media sensitivity number).............53
Darkness .........................................................54
Label Rest Point ..............................................54
Form Adj Dots X ............................................54
Form Adj Dots Y.............................................54
Ribbon Low ....................................................54
Paper Low .......................................................54
Configuration................................................................55
Emulation .......................................................55
Print Speed......................................................55
Cutter (option)................................................55
Label Taken Sensor (option)............................55
Returning to Factory Default Setup .............................................56

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7 Setup Mode
Navigating in Setup Mode ...........................................................58
Setup Mode Overviews ................................................................60
8 Options
Introduction ................................................................................66
Liner Takeup Unit........................................................................ 67
Paper Cutter.................................................................................67
Fan-Fold Guides ..........................................................................68
3-inch Adapters............................................................................68
Label Taken Sensor ......................................................................68
Interface Boards ...........................................................................69
9 Troubleshooting
Intermec Readiness Indicator .......................................................72
Troubleshooting List ....................................................................75
10 Maintenance
Printhead Cleaning ......................................................................78
External Cleaning ........................................................................82
Cleaning the Label Stop Sensor....................................................83
Printhead Replacement ................................................................84
Media Jams ..................................................................................88
11 Adjustments
Narrow Media..............................................................................90
Printhead Pressure........................................................................91
Label Stop Sensor.........................................................................92

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A Technical Specifications
Technical Data ............................................................................. 96
B Media Specifications
Media Roll Size.......................................................................... 100
Media ........................................................................................101
Non-Adhesive Strip .....................................................101
Self-Adhesive Strip....................................................... 102
Self-Adhesive Labels.....................................................103
Tickets with Gap .........................................................105
Tickets with Black Mark..............................................107
C Interfaces
RS-232 Interface........................................................................110
USB Interface ............................................................................111
Optional Interfaces ....................................................................112
D Intermec Supplies
Setting the Media Sensitivity Number .......................................116