Intermec EasyCoder PL4 User manual

EasyCoder PL4
Printer
Quick Start Guide

Intermec Technologies Corporation
6001 36th Avenue West
Everett, WA 98203
U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505
U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947
Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043
Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-
6936
Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec
service supplier.
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided
solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or
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 in this manual are subject to
change without notice.
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Contents
Introducing the EasyCoder PL4 Printer............................... 4
Unpacking and Inspecting..................................... 4
Reporting Damage ................................................ 5
Learning About the Printer.................................................. 5
Installing the Battery............................................................ 7
Charging the Battery............................................................ 8
Understanding the Control Panels....................................... 9
Standard Control Panel ......................................... 9
LCD Control Panel............................................. 11
Loading the Media............................................................. 13
Verifying the Printer Is Working ....................................... 17
Using the Belt Clip............................................................ 22
Using the Adjustable Shoulder Strap.................................. 23
What To Do Next............................................................. 24
Specifications..................................................................... 24

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Introducing the EasyCoder PL4 Printer
Thank you for choosing the Intermec EasyCoder®PL4 Printer.
This rugged printer is sure to become a productive and efficient
addition to your workplace thanks to its innovative design.
Intermec ensures world-class support for all of your bar code
printers, software, and supplies.
This quick start guide gives you the information you need to
confirm the printer is working and start printing. For
information on connecting your printer to your network or
terminals, see the EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide
(P/N 073204).
The PL4 uses the CPL programming language. To create and
print labels using the CPL language, refer to the EasyCoder
PL-Series Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 073210).
You can also use our Intermec PL-Series Utility Software™
(PLUS™) to create labels and send files to your printer. The
manual and Intermec PLUS are available on the CD that came
with your printer and on our web site at www.intermec.com.
Unpacking and Inspecting
Remove the accessories, packing material, and printer from the
shipping container. Verify the contents of the shipping container
against the next list:
• PL4 printer with belt clip
• Battery
• Shoulder strap
• Cleaning pen
• PL4 Companion CD. This CD contains the EasyCoder PL4
Printer User’s Guide, the EasyCoder PL-Series Printer
Programmer’s Reference Manual, the Intermec PLUS
application, Windows drivers, and sample labels.
• A sample roll of continuous media
• Information on ordering media and contacting Intermec
product support
• This guide and Important PL-Series Printer Information!

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Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage:
• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Open the media cover (refer to “Loading the Media” later in
this guide) and inspect the media compartment for damage.
In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing
material.
Reporting Damage
If you discover shipping damage:
• Immediately notify and file a damage report with the
shipping company. Intermec is not responsible for any
damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not
cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.
• Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.
• Notify your authorized Intermec reseller or sales
representative.
Learning About the Printer
The EasyCoder PL4 printer is a rugged mobile label and receipt
printer that provides:
• Print resolution of 203 dpi
• Print speeds up to 7.62 cm (3 inches) per second
• Serial or wireless communications options
Use the next two illustrations to familiarize yourself with the
printer.

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Platen
roller Black mark
sensor
Rear
media slot
Media support
(2 places)
Self-strip
bar
Media
cover
Media support
disks (2 places)
Printhead
Control
panel
Latch
Latch
release
button
"D" rings
Media rollers
(2 places)
PL4Q002.eps
Front view of the EasyCoder PL4
Communications
port
Belt clip
Battery
Battery charging
recepticle
PL4Q005.eps
Back view of the EasyCoder PL4

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Installing the Battery
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged.
1 Unwrap the battery.
2 Rotate the belt clip to allow access to the battery
compartment.
3 Insert the battery into the printer.
Belt clip
Battery
Charger
jack
PL4Q006.eps
4 Press the battery into the printer until it locks in place.
When the battery is first installed, the Control Panel indicators
may briefly turn on and then go off, which indicates the battery
is not fully charged. For help, see “Charging the Battery” and
“Understanding the Control Panels” later in this guide.

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Charging the Battery
Do not attempt to charge batteries with the
charger while printing. Attempting to print
while charging can result in improperly
charged batteries.
Attention: Ne pas essayer de charger des
batteries à l’aide du chargeur pendant
l’impression. Toute tentative d’impression
pendant le processus de charge risque de
produire des batteries mal chargées.
You can order two chargers for the battery:
• Single battery charger (P/N AT15759-7) that comes with an
AC contact adapter for the U.S.A (110V). You can also order
a package of international contact adapters
(P/N AN16740-1).
Single
battery
charger
AC
contact
adapter
Charger
jack
PL4Q008.eps
Charger
LED

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• 4-Pack battery charger (P/N AT16305-2). You will need a
power supply for the charger.
Fault
Fast Charge
Fault
Fast Charge
Fault
Fast Charge
Ready
Power
Full Charge
Ready
Full Charge
Ready
Full Charge
Full Charge
Fault
Fast Charge
Ready
Power
supply
Power
indicator
Charger
bay
Green
indicator
Amber
indicator
PL4U009.eps
For help using the chargers, see the documentation that came
with the chargers.
Understanding the Control Panels
The EasyCoder PL4 comes with one of two possible control
panels:
• Standard control panel
• LCD control panel
Standard Control Panel
The next illustration shows the standard control panel with its
three buttons and two LEDs.

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Power
button
Green
LED
Yellow
LED
Feed
button
Function
button
PL4Q016.eps
Standard Control Panel Functions
Button or LED Function
Power button Turns the printer on and off.
Green LED Steady on light indicates power on or an established
RF link.
Fast blinking light indicates no RF link (on RF
equipped printers only).
Slow blink indicates a low battery.
For more information, see the EasyCoder PL4 Printer
User’s Guide.
Yellow LED Steady on light indicates an out of media or media
cover not closed error condition.
Fast blink indicates RF activity (on RF equipped
printers only).
Fast blink with a chime indicates that no application is
loaded.
For more information, see the EasyCoder PL4 Printer
User’s Guide.
Feed button Advances the media out one label or a software
determined length of media.