Intermec EasyCoder 4420 User manual

4420 and 4440 Printer
Self-Strip/Batch Takeup
P/N 066393-002
User’s Manual

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Introduction to the Self-Strip/Batch Takeup Option
The self-strip/batch takeup option enables the 4420 or 4440 printer to operate in
Self-Strip or Batch mode. When you use the printer in Self-Strip mode, the
printer strips each label off of the backing as it leaves the printer. When you use
the printer in Batch mode, the printer can collect an entire roll of media on the
media takeup hub.
This manual explains how to:
•load media to use self-strip.
•load media to use batch takeup.
•configure the printer for Self-Strip or Batch mode.
•clean the self-strip roller and sensors.
•troubleshoot the self-strip/batch takeup option.
Loading Media for Self-Strip
Self-strip allows you to apply labels as soon as they are printed by having the
printer peel the media backing away from individual labels one at a time. The
label taken sensor signals the printer that a label has been removed so that it
will print the next label.
For optimal performance, load your printer with Intermec self-strip media.
Fanfold media is not recommended because the backing might tear along the
perforation.
Note: After the printer prints the last label and passes the end of the media roll through
the printhead, the takeup hub will turn for a few revolutions before stopping.
To load media for self-strip
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Load media into the printer, leaving the media cover off. For help, see your
printer user’s manual.
3. Turn the head lift lever clockwise to raise the printhead.

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4. Open the media access door.
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Power/Data
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access
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lift lever
5. Route the media below the self-strip roller.
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Power/Data
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6. Place the end of the media in the media slot.
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Power/Data
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Media slot
7. Turn the media lock clockwise to lock the media in place.
8. Turn the takeup hub counterclockwise until the media fits snugly against
the takeup hub.
9. Turn the head lift lever counterclockwise to secure the printhead.
10. Close the media access door and replace the media cover.
11. On the back of the printer, turn on DIP switch number 8 on the top bank of
DIP switches.
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12. Turn on the printer.
13. Configure the printer for Self-Strip mode. For help, see “Configuring Your
Printer for Self-Strip or Batch” later in this document.

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Loading Media for Batch Takeup
Use batch takeup to collect printed media onto the takeup hub. The media can
spool directly onto the takeup hub or onto a core.
Note: After the printer prints the last label and passes the end of the media roll through
the printhead, the takeup hub will turn for a few revolutions before stopping.
To load media for batch takeup
1. Turn off the printer
2. Load media into the printer, leaving the media cover off. For help, see your
user’s manual.
3. Turn the head lift lever clockwise to raise the printhead.
4. Hook the batch guide over the top of the media access door and push down
on the bottom of the batch guide to latch it into place.
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Power/Data
Alert
Empty/Pause
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5. Route the media around the batch guide.
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Power/Data
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hub
6. To have the media rolled onto the takeup hub, place the end of the media in
the media slot and turn the media lock clockwise to lock the media into
place.
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To have the media rolled onto an empty core, place the core onto the takeup
hub, turn the media lock clockwise to lock the core into place, and tape the
end of the media to the core.
Feed/Pause
Power/Data
Alert
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core
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lock
7. Turn the media takeup hub counterclockwise until the media fits snugly
against the takeup hub.
8. Turn the head lift lever counterclockwise to secure the printhead.
9. Replace the media cover.
10. In the back of the printer, turn on DIP switch number 8 on the top bank of
DIP switches.
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11. Turn on the printer.
12. Configure the printer for batch. For help, see “Configuring Your Printer for
Self-Strip or Batch” later in this document.

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Configuring Your Printer for Self-Strip or Batch
The following procedure explains how to use PrintSet to enable either Self-Strip
or Batch mode. To operate in Self-Strip mode, the media must be loaded onto
the takeup hub. The printer can operate in Batch mode without the media being
loaded onto the takeup hub; the printed media will collect in front of the
printer instead of into a roll on the takeup hub.
This procedure also explains setting the label width and configuring the printer
for a hot and humid environment.
To configure your printer for Self-Strip or Batch mode
1. Connect the printer to your PC and start PrintSet.
Note: Under the Printer Select menu, check that PrintSet is set up for your printer
(4420 or 4440). To customize the configuration for your printer, see the Help
menu.
2. Click the Paper Handling button.
3. From the Paper Handling dialog box, select Self-Strip or Batch.

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4. If you work in a hot or humid environment (temperature at or above 104°F
[40°C] and humidity at or above 90 percent), select the Hot/Humid
Environment box.
5. Choose OK.
6. Click the Paper Type button.
7. From the Paper Type dialog box, set the Label Width to match the width of
the media in the printer. The default setting is 4 inches.
8. For Self-Strip mode, make sure you select Gap under Label Stock.
9. Choose OK.
Note: If you want to change other configuration settings, you should do so before
going to Step 10. For help changing the configuration, see the Help menu.