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UBI EasyCoder 601 E – User's Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction Presentation of the EasyCoder 601 E ........................................................ 3
Get to Know Your Printer Front View................................................................................................. 4
Rear View .................................................................................................. 4
Paper Stock Compartment ......................................................................... 5
Paper Load Tear-Off ..................................................................................................... 6
Cut-Off ...................................................................................................... 9
Peel-Off ................................................................................................... 12
External Supply ....................................................................................... 15
Ribbon Load Loading Instructions ................................................................................ 16
Ribbon Width Adjustment....................................................................... 18
Maintenance Printhead Cleaning .................................................................................. 19
External Cleaning .................................................................................... 21
Printhead Replacement ............................................................................ 22
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 23
UBI EasyCoder 601 E
User's Manual
Edition 2, December 1995
Article No. 1-960387-01

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Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of UBI Printer AB.
© Copyright UBI Printer AB, 1995. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden.
EasyCoder and LabelShop are trademarks of United Barcode Industries (UBI).
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Speedo is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc.
TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
FCC Notice
United States of America
WARNING:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
DOC Notice
Canada
Canadian Dept. of Communication
REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
(DOC-A)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out
in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.
✳ ✳ ✳
Ministère des Communications du Canada
CONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS
(DOC-A)
Leprésentappareil numériquen´émetpas debruitsradio-électriques dépassantleslimites applicablesauxappareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.
VDE Notice
Germany
ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT:
Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe, die sich nicht auf normale Bedienung der Maschine beziehen, dürfen
ausschließlich nur von einem ausgebildeten, zuständigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden.

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INTRODUCTION
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SetUp
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Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 601 E
The EasyCoder 601 E is a modular multipurpose
thermal transfer/direct thermal printer for wide
labels, tickets, tags or strip. The print width is 160
mm (6.3") and the printhead density is 8 dots per
mm (203.2 dots per inch).
As standard, the EasyCoder 601 E is provided
with facilities for peel-off operation, a real-time
clock and a label-taken sensor. A large number
options in regard of media handling and compu-
terconnectionmakesthisprinterhighlyflexible.
The EasyCoder 601 E is fitted with a software
package that can handle TrueType and Speedo
fonts. The 22-key setup keyboard and the built-
in UBI Shell startup program makes the printer
verysuitableforinstallations,whereyouwantto
switch between different application programs,
such as the UBI LabelShop label-editing pro-
gram for Windows, the UBI Windows Driver, or
the UBI Macintosh Driver. You can also edit
label layouts and add variable data by means of
the UBI Direct Protocol, or create your own
programs in the built-in UBI Fingerprint pro-
gramminglanguage.Comprehensiveinformation
on installation, setup, paper, transfer ribbons, op-
tions and computer connection can be found in the
Technical Manual.
The following manuals may be of interest to the
operator or programmer:
• UBI EasyCoder 601, Operator's Guide
• UBI Shell Enhanced, Startup Manual
• UBI EasyCoder 601, Technical Manual
• UBI Direct Protocol, Programmer's Guide
• UBI Fingerprint, Programmer's Guide
• UBI Fingerprint, Reference Manual
• UBI LabelShop, Operator's Manual
• UBI Windows Driver, Installation Instructions
• UBI Macintosh Driver, Installation Instructions

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GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER
Keyboard
Label Taken Sensor
Display Window
LED Indicator Lamps
Cutter Interface Connector
Memory Card Adapter
(option)
Front Door
The front door can be swung open
and removed from the hinges. It
can also be replaced by an
optional paper cutter unit.
UBI PRINTER AB • SWEDEN
Type
Art. No.
Ser. No.
115/230 V 2.6/1.3 A 50–60 Hz
Continued!
Voltage Switch
Provision for Optional Interface Connectors
Display Contrast Adjustment
Main Switch
Mains Receptacle
Machine Sign
Lower External Paper Intake
Upper External Paper Intake
Serial Interface Connector "uart1:"

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The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the
right-handandfrontdoorsareswungopen.Althoughtheprinter
is operable when the doors are left opened or completely
removed, you are strongly recommended to keep them closed
duringnormaloperation,soastopreventtheprintermechanism
from being exposed to dust.
Twoadaptersfor76mm (3")paperrollcoresare includedinthe
delivery and can be fitted on the paper supply spool.
Lock each adapter by means of the screw, making sure that the
screwhitstheevenlyroundedplasticsurface,ratherthantheleaf
spring or the cam.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER, cont'd.
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Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 601 E
Load
Print
Clip
Backing Paper
Take-Up
Guide
Shaft
Paper Supply Spool
Transfer Ribbon Supply
Transfer Ribbon Take-Up
Slack AbsorberLocking Arm
Printhead Lift Knob
Thermal
Printhead
Guide Ring
Dispenser Edge

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PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF
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F3
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F1 C
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Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 601 E
Load
Print
Open the front and right-hand doors. Fold the locking handle downward/outward.
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position. Remove the empty paper core, if any.
38-40 mm
(1.5")
76 mm
(3")
In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first
fit the two adapters on the paper supply spool.
Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push
the roll inwards as far as it will go.
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3
5a 5b
4
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Print

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PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF, cont'd.
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7
910
8
Rotate the label slack absorber 180˚ clockwise to open position (snap-lock). Then thread the paper underneath the
slack absorber and under the guide plate of the label stop sensor.
Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.This diagram shows the path of the paper web.
Load
Print
Load
Print
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position. Return the locking handle to closed position.

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PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF, cont'd.
Close the front and side doors.
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13 14
12
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F5
F4
F3
F1
F1 C
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Enter
2
1
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5
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SetUp
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8
7
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Print
Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 601 E
1. 2.
Release the slack absorber (1). Adjust the green guide
ring so the paper is guided with a minimum of play (2).
F5
F4
F3
F1
F1 C
0
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Enter
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2
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5
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Setup
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Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 601 E
F5
F4
F3
F1
F1 C
0
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Enter
3
2
1
Feed
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5
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Setup
9
8
7
Pause
Print
Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 601 E
# 1
# 2
2x
To tear off the paper, pull it downwards.
Feed out two blank copies by pressing
the <Print> key twice.

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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF
Open the optional cutter unit and the right-hand door.
Fold the locking handle downward/outward. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.
1
3
56a
4
2
Remove the empty paper core, if any.
Turn off the power using the switch on the rear plate.
Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push
the roll inwards as far as it will go.
F1 F2 F2 F4 F5 .0C
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456
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Enter
Feed
Setup
Pause
Print
EasyCoder 601 E
Power Ready Error
38-40 mm
(1.5")
Load
Print

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Rotate the label slack absorber 180˚ clockwise to open position (snap-lock). Then thread the paper underneath the
slack absorber and under the guide plate of the label stop sensor.
PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.
This diagram shows the path of the paper web.
6b
8
910
7
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.
76 mm
(3")
In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first
fit the two adapters on the paper supply spool.
Load
Print