Intermec EasyCoder 601XP User manual

Installation
Instructions
Cutter Kit
(for EasyCoder PX4i,
PX6i, 501 XP, and
601 XP printers)

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction
Description.................................................................................... 2
2 Installation
Step-by-step instructions................................................................6
3 Controlling the Cutter
Fingerprint................................................................................... 10
IPL...............................................................................................10
4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning.......................................................................................12

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Contents

EasyCoder PX4/6i & 501/601 XP Cutter Kit Installation Instructions 1
1 Introduction
is chapter describes the cutter kits for EasyCoder
PX4i, PX6i, 501 XP, and 601 XP printers.

2 EasyCoder PX4/6i & 501/601 XP Cutter Kit Installation Instructions
Chapter 1 — Introduction
Description
e EasyCoder PX4i/PX6i and 501 XP/601 XP printers can easily
be fitted with an optional cutter, provided the printer is not already
fitted with an label-taken sensor. e cutters are almost identical with
exception for the width. Illustrations in this manual show EasyCoder
PX4i/PX6i printers, but the same principles apply to EasyCoder 501
XP/601 XP printers.
e cutter supports both Intermec Fingerprint and IPL.
e cutter unit is fitted on the same hinges as the front door, which it
replaces, and is connected by a single cable to the DIN-connector on the
printer’s front.
e cutter is available both as a factory-installed option and as a field-
installable upgrading kit. It can be installed by the operator.
e cutter is intended to cut through continuous non-adhesive paper
strip or through the backing paper between labels. It must not be used to
cut through any kind of adhesive or other soft material, that may stick to
the cutting parts and render the cutter inoperable and even damage the
electric motor by overheating.
Maximum paper thickness is 175 µm (≈175 grams/m2) for normal
paper-based materials.
Minimum practical copy length is 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
e cutter increases the printer’s total weight and length as follows:
EasyCoder PX4i/501 XP:
Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Length: 28 mm (1.1 inches)
EasyCoder PX6i/601 XP:
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.6 lbs)
Length: 28 mm (1.1 inches)
e cutter can be tilted forward in order to facilitate cleaning and paper
load.
e cutting edge will rotate to home position when the
power is turned on and when the printer is rebooted.
Always keep the cutter unit closed during operation.

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Chapter 1 — Introduction

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Chapter 1 — Introduction

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2 Installation
is chapter describes how to install the cutter on an
EasyCoder PX4i/PX6i or 501 XP/601 XP printer. No
tools are required.

Install the cutter as follows:
• Switch off the power and remove the power cord.
• Open the printer’s front door.
• Hold the printer firmly and press the front door sideways to the left so
as to disengage the hinges.
• Remove the door completely.
• Fit the cutter unit to the vacant hinges. Make sure that the lock-
ing plate snaps into the groove of the right-hand hinge and that the
angled plate at the bottom of the cutter is inserted under the printer's
bottom plate.
• Fit the cable from the cutter unit into the DIN connector on the
printer's front.
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Chapter 2 — Installation
• Tilt the cutter unit upwards until it locks into place. If the cutter
does not lock properly, the hinges of the cutter unit may need to be
adjusted using a #T10 Torx screwdriver.
• Put back the power cord and switch on power. e cutter will perform
an idle cycle in order to occupy its home position.
• Switch off the power. Tilt down the cutter and route the paper
through the cutter unit between the guide plates (also see the User’s
Guide for the printer in question). en tilt up the cutter again and
lock it in closed position.
• Check that the printhead is lowered and switch on the power. Now
the printer is ready for operation.

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Chapter 2 — Installation

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3 Controlling the Cutter
is chapter describes how the cutter is controlled
using Intermec Fingerprint or IPL.

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Chapter 3 — Controlling the Cutter
Fingerprint
e cutter is activated by CUT or CUT ON statements, see the Intermec
Fingerprint Progarmmer’s Reference Manual, or the Intermec Direct Protocol
Programmer’s Reference Manual. Application programs may have related
facilities for operating the cutter.
e edge will cut through the media approx. 37 mm (1.5 inches) in front
of the printer’s dot line. e following values are recommended for cut-
ting:
Type of Cutting 8 dots/mm printhead 11.81 dots/mm printhead
Cut between labels w. gaps
Start adjust: - 287 dots - 424 dots
Stop adjust: + 176 dots + 260 dots
Cut fix and variable length strip (no liner!)
Start adjust: - 294 dots - 434 dots
Stop adjust: + 298 dots + 440 dots
IPL
e cutter can be enabled/disabled in the Configuration part of the
setup mode or using the command <STX><SI>Cn<ETX>, where n=
0 disables the cutter and n=1 enables it. When the cutter is enabled, the
media feed is automatically adjusted for cut-off operation.
When the cutter is not enabled, a cut operation (advance label and cut)
can be executed using the command <STX><SO><ETX>.
Also see IPL Programming, Reference Manual.

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4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
is chapter describes how to troubleshoot and clean
the cutter.

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Chapter 4 — Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning
e cutter mechanism becomes accessible when the cover is opened.
e cutter shears will need to be cleaned from adhesive residue if the
cutter has been used for cutting through labels, something that is not
advisable. Use isopropyl alcohol (see warning text on the container), but
be careful only to apply it where there is any adhesive residue so you do
not dissolve the lubrication.
Do not force the spring-loaded anvil blade open more than 5-10 mm
(0.2–0.4 inches), or the spring may be damaged.
Switch off the power or disconnect the cutter before clean-
ing. Keep fingers away from cutting parts!
Fingerprint only
If the following errors occur, clean the shears from adhesive residue.
• 1701 “Cutter error1”
A cut has been performed but the shear has stopped on its way back to
home (bottom) position.
• 1702 “Cutter error2”
e cutter has failed to cut after several attempt (3 is default) and the
shear has returned to home (bottom) position.
• 1703 “Cutter error3”
e cutter has failed to cut and the shear has stopped before returning
to home (bottom) position.
If the cutter cable connector has come loose from DIN connector, Error
37, “Cutter device not found” or Error 1059, “Cutter does not respond” will
occur.
If the microswitch in the cutter assy is faulty, Error 1704, “Cutter open”
will occur, even if the cutter in fact is closed. Contact Service.
IPL only
IPL reports if the cutter has failed to return to home position by display-
ing the message “Open&shut cutter.” Follow that instruction. If the error
persists, clean the shears from adhesive residue. If this does not help,
contact Service.

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