UBI EasyCoder 401 Linerless User manual

UBI EasyCoder 401 Linerless – User's Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction Presentation of the EasyCoder 401 Linerless models .................................. 3
Get to Know Your Printer Front View ................................................................................................. 4
Rear View .................................................................................................. 4
Paper Stock Compartment .......................................................................... 5
Paper Load EasyCoder 401 Linerless Tear-Off (LLT).................................................... 6
EasyCoder 401 Linerless Cutter (LLC)....................................................... 9
Maintenance Printhead Cleaning ................................................................................... 12
External Cleaning ..................................................................................... 14
Cutter Cleaning ........................................................................................ 15
Printhead Replacement ............................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 17
UBI EasyCoder 401 Linerless
User's Manual
Edition 1, March 1996
Article No. 1-960408-00

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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, 1996. 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)
Leprésentappareilnumériquen´émet pas debruitsradio-électriquesdépassantles limites 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
TheUBIEasyCoder401Linerlessprinterscomein
two main models:
• EasyCoder 401 Linerless Tear-Off (LLT)
• EasyCoder 401 Linerless Cutter (LLC)
Bothmodelsaredirectthermalprintersintendedfor
printing linerless self-adhesive labels. The main
difference between the models is that the Tear-Off
modelusespre-perforatedlinerlessstripwithblack
marks which is manually torn off, whereas the
Cuttermodelhasanautomaticpapercutterthatcuts
off labels from continuous linerless strip with or
without black marks.
Linerless printing eliminates the liner (backing
paper), that usually protects the adhesive side of
self-adhesive labels, and is thus more economi-
cal with 60% more labels per roll, which gives
fewerpaperreloads.Variablelabellengthallows
for fewer label sizes in stock. The environment
also benefits from less waste.
Thelinerlesspapergiveshigherresistanceagainst
chemicals, scratching and UV light and a darker
image with longer life than common direct ther-
mal labels with liner.
EasyCoder401Linerlessprinterscanbecontrolled
byahostcomputerusingstandardorcustom-made
applicationsoftware,e.g.theUBILabelShoplabel-
design program for Microsoft Windows. Custom-
made applications can be written in the versatile
Basic-inspiredUBIFingerprintprogramminglan-
guage.
Optionally, the EasyCoder 401 Linerless printers
canbefittedwithascalablefontskitthatallowsthe
useofoutlinefontsinSpeedoandTrueTypeformat
and a real-time clock circuit. The Tear-Off model
can also be fitted with a label-taken sensor or a
paper cutter.
Informationonthedifferentoptionscanbefoundin
the UBI EasyCoder 401 Linerless Technical
Manual,whichalsodescribesinstallationandcom-
puter connection.
The following manuals may be of interest to the
operator or programmer:
• UBI EasyCoder 401 LL, Operator's Guide
• UBI Shell Standard, Startup Manual
• UBI EasyCoder 401 LL Technical Manual
• UBI Fingerprint Direct, Programmer's Guide
• UBI Fingerprint, Programmer's Guide
• UBI Fingerprint, Reference Manual
• UBI LabelShop, various manuals
EasyCoder 401 Linerless Tear-Off EasyCoder 401 Linerless Cutter

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UBI PRINTER AB • SWEDEN
Type
Art. No.
Ser. No.
115/230 V 2.6/1.3 A 50–60 Hz
Print
Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 401
GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER
Print Key
Label Taken Sensor
(option for EC 401 LLT only)
Display Window
LED Indicator Lamps
Cutter Interface Connector
Front Door (or cutter)
The front door can be swung open and removed
from the hinges. In EasyCoder 401 LLC, it is
replaced by a cutter unit, see next page.
Continued!
Voltage Switch
Provision for Parallel Interface Board
Display Contrast Adjustment
Main Switch
Mains Receptacle
Machine Sign
Serial Interface Connector "uart1:"
This illustration shows an EasyCoder 401 LLT printer.
From behind, both models look identical.

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The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the
right-hand and front doors or cutter are swung open. Although
the printer is operable when the doors are left opened or
completely removed, you are strongly recommended to keep
themclosedduringnormaloperation,soastopreventtheprinter
mechanism from being exposed to dust.
This illustration shows an EasyCoder 401 LLC printer.
An adapter for 76 mm (3") paper roll cores is included in the
delivery and can be fitted on the paper supply spool.
Lock the adapter by means of the screw, making sure that the
screwhitstheevenlyroundedplasticsurface,ratherthantheleaf
spring or the cam.
Load
Print
IMPORTANT PRINTHEAD AND RIBBON INFORMATION
The use of any thermal transfer ribbons, other than those supplied by UBI, will invalidate 
the printhead warranty. UBI thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for this printhead.
The quality of thermal and thermal transfer media supplies in this printer is also of great importance 
for the quality of printing bar codes and a long life of the printhead. UBI has carefully matched the 
paper we recommend/provide to the needs of this printer. We therefore strongly advise of using
only UBI recommended/provided supplies to ensure a high quality printing.

TEAR-OFF
GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER, cont'd.
Paper Supply Spool
Printhead Lift Knob
Thermal
Printhead
Slack Absorber
Tear-Off Edge
Power Ready Error
Print
EasyCoder 401
Paper Cutter
(incl. LTS)

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PAPER LOAD EasyCoder 401 LLT
Open the front and right-hand doors. Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.
Remove the empty paper core, if any.
In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first
fit the adapter on the paper supply spool.Fit a new paper roll on the tip of the paper supply spool.
1
3
5a 5b
4
2
Power Ready Error
Print
EasyCoder 401
Turn the label slack absorber clockwise
so it snap-locks into open position.
38-40 mm
(1.5")
76 mm
(3")

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PAPER LOAD, cont'd. EasyCoder 401 LLT
6
8 9
7
Push the paper inwards as far as it will go in the print
unit. Make sure that it runs under the label stop sensor.
Pull out the paper and thread it under the slack absorber
and through the print unit as illustrated. Then push the
roll inwards as far as it will go.
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.
Release the slack absorber (1). Adjust the green guide
ring so the paper is guided with a minimum of play (2). Close the front and side doors.
10
Power Ready Error
Print
EasyCoder 401
11
IMPORTANT PRINTHEAD AND RIBBON INFORMATION
Theuse of any thermal transfer ribbons, other than those supplied by UBI, will invalidate 
theprinthead warranty. UBI thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for this printhead.
Thequality of thermal and thermal transfer media supplies in this printer is also of great importance 
forthe quality of printing bar codes and a long life of the printhead. UBI has carefully matched the 
paperwe recommend/provide to the needs of this printer. We therefore strongly advise of using
onlyUBI recommended/provided supplies to ensure a high quality printing.

TEAR-OFF
This diagram shows the label web path.
2.
1.

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Feed out two blank labels by pressing the <Print> key
twice.
Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 401
Print
2x
# 1
# 2
PAPER LOAD, cont'd. EasyCoder 401 LLT
12 13
Power Ready Error
EasyCoder 401
Print
Tear of the labels by pulling down at the outer side.

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PAPER LOAD EasyCoder 401 LLC
Open the cutter unit and the right-hand door.
1
3
5a 5b
4
2
Print
Power Ready Error
-
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.
Remove the empty paper core, if any.
In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first
fit the adapter on the paper supply spool.Fit a new paper roll on the tip of the paper supply spool.
Turn the label slack absorber clockwise
so it snap-locks into open position.
38-40 mm
(1.5")
76 mm
(3")

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PAPER LOAD, cont'd. EasyCoder 401 LLC
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8
10 11
9
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.
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Thread the paper through the cutter so the equivalent of
at least one label protrudes outside the cutter.
Pull out the paper and thread it under the slack absorber
and through the print unit as illustrated. Then push the
roll inwards as far as it will go.
IMPORTANT PRINTHEAD AND RIBBON INFORMATION
Theuse of any thermal transfer ribbons, other than those supplied by UBI, will invalidate 
theprinthead warranty. UBI thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for this printhead
Thequality of thermal and thermal transfer media supplies in this printer is also of great importa
n
forthe quality of printing bar codes and a long life of the printhead. UBI has carefully matched
th
paperwe recommend/provide to the needs of this printer. We therefore strongly advise of usi
n
onlyUBI recommended/provided supplies to ensure a high quality printing.

TEAR-OFF
Push the paper inwards as far as it will go in the print
unit. Make sure that it runs under the label stop sensor.
This diagram shows the label web path.
Release the slack absorber (1). Adjust the green guide
ring so the paper is guided with a minimum of play (2).
2.
1.