Intermec EasyCoder 3400e User manual

3400, 4420, and 4440 Cutter
P/N 066391-001
User’s Manual

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Introduction to the Cutter
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This manual explains how to install and clean the cutter on your 3400, 4420, or 4440
printer. It also explains how to enable the cutter using PrintSet.
Introduction to the Cutter
With the cutter on your 3400, 4420, or 4440 printer, you can cut media into
individual labels of the same or random lengths that are ready for use. The
cutter blade is capable of cutting a wide range of die cut roll, continuous roll, or
fanfold media; however, the cutter performs best with 7- to 10-mil thickness tag
stock.
The cutter is mounted externally on the printer and cannot be used in
conjunction with the self-strip/batch takeup option.
Note: If you use the cutter on adhesive backed materials, cut the liner between the
labels. Cutting through adhesive is not recommended. You will need to clean the cutter
every 10,000 cuts or when it fails to cut cleanly if you cut through adhesive backed
material.
Cutter Parts and Function
The following table describes the parts and function of the cutter and how they
connect to the printer.
Name Description
Mounting plate Attaches the cutter to the printer. The mountin
g
plate has a
sprin
g
mounted hin
g
e that allows the cutter to swin
g
down so
that media can be fed easily through the cutter.
Cutter cable Powers and sends commands from the main PCB to the cutter.
Cutter connector Connects the cutter cable to the main PCB.
Cutter cover Prevents fin
g
ers from comin
g
into contact with the cutter blade.
It opens easily for cleaning.
Cutter blade Cuts the media when the printer reaches the end of the label.
Thumbscrews Attach the mountin
g
plate to the cutter and the cutter to the
mounting plate.

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Attaching the Cutter
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Unplug the printer power supply cord.
3. Remove the media cover.
A. Pull the bottom of the media cover away from the base of the printer.
B. Lift the front of the media cover upward to release it from the printer
frame.
C. Lift the media cover away from the top of the printer.
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4. Turn the head lift lever clockwise and pull the media back to the printhead.
5. Push down on the mounting plate below the hinge and hold it down with
the cutter pressed against the mounting plate.
6. Using the thumbscrews on the mounting plate, attach the cutter to the
mounting plate. Make sure the cutter cable goes through the notch in the
mounting plate.

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Attaching the Cutter to the Mounting Plate
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plate
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lever
Cable
notch
Thumbscrew
7. Plug the cutter cable into the cutter connector at the base of the inside wall
of the printer.
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8. Feed the media through the cutter. The media should extend out past the
opening in the cutter cover.
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9. Turn the head lift lever counterclockwise to secure the printhead.
10. Replace the media cover.
11. Plug in the printer power supply cord.
12. Turn on the printer.

Enabling the Cutter
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Enabling the Cutter
The following instructions use PrintSet to enable the cutter, but you can also
use the IPL to enable the cutter. For help, see the IPL Programming Reference
Manual.
1. Start PrintSet on your PC.
Note: Under the Printer Select menu, check that PrintSet is set up for your printer
configuration (3400, 4420, or 4440). To customize the configuration for your
printer, see the Help menu.
2. Click the Paper Handling button.

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3. From the Paper Handling dialog box, select Cutter.
4. Choose OK.
Note: If you want to change other configuration settings, you should do so before
going to Step 5. For help changing the configuration, see the Help menu.
5. Choose the Send Command button.
A message box appears asking if you want to overwrite the current printer
settings. Choose send to enable the cutter with either the default printer
configuration or the configuration you have created.
6. Exit PrintSet.
Note: To disable the cutter, use this procedure but deselect Cutter at Step 3.

Cleaning the Cutter
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Cleaning the Cutter
It is important that you routinely clean the cutter to keep it in excellent working
condition. If you are cutting through adhesive-backed media, you should clean
the cutter after every 10,000 cuts. To see the number of cuts made, print out a
hardware configuration test label as described in your printer user’s manual.
The information following “Labels Cut” indicates how many labels have been
cut since the cutter was installed. Use this number to determine when to clean
the cutter.
If you are not using adhesive-backed media, you should clean the cutter when
it no longer cuts precisely.
Warning
Use extreme caution when cleaning the cutter to avoid cutting yourself.
Avertissement
Lors du nettoyage de la barre coupante, prenez bien soin de ne pas vous
couper.
To clean the cutter blade and paper guide
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Unplug the printer power supply cord and the cutter cable.
3. Turn the head lift lever clockwise and back the media out of the cutter.
4. Using a straight-slot screwdriver, loosen the screw on the top of the cutter
and swing the cutter cover down.
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5. Push down on the tab so that the cutter blade swings forward.
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blade
6. With a cotton swab moistened with alcohol, clean the blade.
Note: Do not clean or get alcohol on the lubricated portions of the cutter.
7. Swing the blade up.
8. Remove any dust or media debris from inside the cutter.

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9. Lift the cutter cover up. When you close the cutter cover, you should hear a
soft click. If you do not hear a click, swing the cutter cover down and gently
pull the disable switch away from the cutter. The disable switch must touch
the safety tab on the cutter cover for the cutter to operate.
Safety tab
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10. With the cutter cover upright, tighten the screw on top of the cutter.
11. Pull out on the top of the cutter and swing the cutter down.

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12. Clean the paper guide with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
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13. Swing the cutter up.
14. Feed the media through the cutter. The media should extend out past the
opening in the cutter cover.
15. Turn the head lift lever counterclockwise to secure the printhead.
16. Plug in the printer power supply cord and the cutter cable.
17. Turn on the printer.

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
This section describes some possible problems and solutions. If these solutions
do not solve your problem, try the troubleshooting solutions in your printer
user’s manual or call your local Intermec service technician.
Problem Solution
The cutter does not cut cleanly
or the cut end is no longer
straight.
Ensure that the cutter is attached properly and that the
media is tracking properly.
Clean the cutter.
The cutter is jammed. If the media is not feeding properly into the cutter or
stacking up at the cutter output, check the paper
tracking.
Clean the cutter.
Determine whether the media is too limp or distorted
to track properly through the cutter.
The cutter is not cutting. Ensure that the cutter cable is connected.
Ensure that the cutter cover is fully closed and the
disable switch contacts the safety tab on the cutter
cover.
Use PrintSet to enable the cutter. If the cutter still does
not cut, make sure that your printer is communicating
with PrintSet. For help, see the PrintSet online help.
The label cut length is
incorrect. Make sure the cutter is in the upright position against the printer.
Ensure that the media is not binding in the media
pathway.
Ensure that the printer edge guides are properly
positioned.
Check the label rest point setting. For help, see the
PrintSet online help.
Media has bent edges after
the cut. Check media tracking or try a different kind of media.

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Cutter Specifications
Rating 1,000,000 cuts at 0.005-inch (0.012 mm) paper
thickness
500,000 cuts at 0.010-inch (0.025 mm) paper thickness
Cutting Method Guillotine-type blade
Mounting Attaches to the 3400C, 4420, or 4440 printer. Adds
0.5 inch (13 mm) to the printer’s length.
Media Type All types except pressure-sensitive adhesive,
polyester, polyethylene, Valeron tag, or Kimdura.
Kimdura is light weight and may produce a static
charge causing feeding and stacking problems.
Maximum Media Thickness 0.010 inch (0.25 mm)
Minimum Liner Weight 40 lb (18.16 kg) liner
Minimum Media Width 0.75 inch (19 mm)
Maximum Media Width 4.5 inches (115 mm)
Minimum Cut Length 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Note: Environmental conditions such as heat and humidity can affect whether a media
type will cut or not.