Intermec EasyCoder PF4ci User manual

Installation
Instructions
Cutter Kit
(for EasyCoder PF4i
and EasyCoder PF4i
Compact Industrial)

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
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Preface
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................. iv
Printer Firmware ........................................................................... iv
Installation Kit .............................................................................. iv
1 Description
General Information ......................................................................2
Media ............................................................................................3
Measures and Weight .....................................................................4
2
Physical Installation
Installation Instructions .................................................................6
3 Fingerprint Control
Activating the Cutter ....................................................................10
Controlling the Cut Position ........................................................10
4 IPL Control
Activating the Cutter ....................................................................12
Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions iii

Preface
iv Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions
Introduction
is Installation Instructions booklet describes how to install a cutter in
an EasyCoder PF4i or PF4i Compact Industrial printer.
e installation instructions also describes how to control the cutter in
Intermec Fingerprint and in Intermec Programming Language (IPL).
is kit must only be physically installed by an authorized
service technician. Intermec assumes no responsibility for
personal injury or damage to the equipment if the installa-
tion in performed by an unauthorized person.
Take precautions against electrostatic discharges, for exam-
ple by wearing grounded bracelets.
Printer Firmware
e printer must be fitted with Intermec Fingerprint v8.00 (or later) or
IPL v2.00 (or later).
Installation Kit
e Cutter Kit contains:
• One cutter unit
• One tray
• Two cables (one for EasyCoder PF4i, one for EasyCoder F4)
• One cable cover
• ree #T20 Torx screws
• ree washers
• One Installation Instruction booklet
e only tool required for the installation is a #T20 Torx screwdriver.

1 Description
Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions 1
is chapter describes the cutter and provides essen-
tial technical data.

2 Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions
Chapter 1 — Description
General Information
e cutter is a factory-installed or field-installable option for the
EasyCoder PF4i and PF4i Compact Industrial printers. e cutter auto-
matically cuts off the media after printing according to instructions in
the controlling firmware. e cut off portions of media are presented at
the front of the cutter and can be collected on a removable tray.
e cutter can be tilted forward to facilitate media load. As a safety mea-
sure, the cutter can only operate when being completely closed.
e cutter prevents an optional label taken sensor from working, even if
it not necessary to remove it before fitting the cutter.
Tray
Cutter unit

Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions 3
Chapter 1 — Description
Media
e cutter is primarily intended to cut paper-based media in the form
of continuous stock. It is also possible to cut through the liner between
labels, but be careful not to cut through the labels themselves, because
the adhesive will stick to the cutting blade and may cause malfunction.
Avoid cutting soft plastic-based media.
Minimum media thickness: 78µm
Maximum media thickness: 175µm

4 Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions
Chapter 1 — Description
Measures and Weight
When a cutter is installed, the measures of the printer are:
e weight is increased by 1.16 kg (2.56 pounds)
253 mm (9.96 in)
132 mm (5.20 in) 447.0 mm (17.60 in)

Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions 5
2 Physical Installation
is chapter describes how to physically install the
cutter in an EasyCoder PF4i or PF4i Compact Indus-
trial printer.
e electronics compartment contains
high voltage components (380V). Always
disconnect the power cord before opening
the electronics compartment!

6 Cutter Kit (EasyCoder PF4i-series) Installation Instructions
Chapter 2 — Physical Installation
Installation Instructions
• Switch off the power and disconnect the power cord and possible
communication cables.
• Remove the front/left side moulding that covers the electronics
compartment. e moulding is held by three #T20 Torx screws as
illustrated below.
• In case of an EasyCoder PF4i Compact Industrial also remove the
front door.
• Lift the moulding straight up so the stiffeners inside the mould-
ing become disengaged from the bottom plate. en swing out the
moulding, taking care not to damage the cable that runs between the
console PCB at the front of the moulding and the CPU board. Dis-
connect the cable from the CPU board and put the moulding aside.
• Close the right-hand door and turn the printer upside down.
#T20 Torx
screws (x3)
Front/Left-side
moulding
CPU board