UBI EasyCoder 101 User manual

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UBI EasyCoder 101 –Technical Manual
CONTENTS
UBI EasyCoder 101
Technical Manual
UBI Fingerprint5.1
Edition 2, October 1994
Art. No. 1-960318-01 Continued!
Introduction Contents .................................................................................. 1
FCC, DOC, and VDE Notices ................................................. 4
Preface .................................................................................... 5
Models EasyCoder 101........................................................................ 6
EasyCoder 101 E .................................................................... 8
EasyCoder 101 SA ................................................................ 10
Installation Installation Check List........................................................... 12
Unpacking............................................................................. 13
Mains Connection ................................................................. 14
Computer Connection ........................................................... 15
Starting Up Startup Files .......................................................................... 16
Turning On the Printer........................................................... 16
Messages at Startup ............................................................... 17
Setup Parameters General Information .............................................................. 18
Contrast ................................................................................ 19
Serial Communication ........................................................... 19
Detection............................................................................... 22
Media Size ............................................................................ 24
Print Window (6 dots/mm printhead)..................................... 26
Print Window (8 dots/mm printhead)..................................... 27
Media Type........................................................................... 28
Print Defines ......................................................................... 28
Performance .......................................................................... 30
Memory Allocation ............................................................... 30
Setting Up EasyCoder 101 General Information .............................................................. 31

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CONTENTS, cont'd.
Continued!
Setting Up General Information .............................................................. 32
EasyCoder 101 E & 101 SA Entering the Setup Mode at Installation.................................. 33
Using the Keyboard in the Setup Mode.................................. 34
Setup Mode Overview, Part 1 ................................................ 35
Setup Mode Overview, Part 2 ................................................ 36
Contrast ................................................................................ 37
Serial Communication (SER-COM) ...................................... 37
Detection............................................................................... 37
Service .................................................................................. 40
Media Size ............................................................................ 40
Media Type........................................................................... 41
Print Defines ......................................................................... 41
Performance .......................................................................... 42
Memory Allocation ............................................................... 42
Leaving the Setup Mode........................................................ 43
Printing Principles Direct Thermal Printing......................................................... 44
Dot Size ................................................................................ 44
Conversion Table .................................................................. 44
Thermal Paper General Information .............................................................. 45
Pre-printed Paper................................................................... 45
Printhead Warranty ............................................................... 45
Setup Options........................................................................ 46
Additional Thermal Papers .................................................... 47
Paper Dimensions Paper Roll ............................................................................. 48
Non-adhesive Strip ................................................................ 49
Self-adhesive Strip ................................................................ 50
Self-adhesive Labels.............................................................. 51
Tickets and Tags ................................................................... 52
Memory Card Adapter Memory Card Types ............................................................. 53
Fitting a Memory Card .......................................................... 54
Removing a Memory Card .................................................... 54
Label-taken Sensor General Information .............................................................. 55
Adjusting the Sensitivity........................................................ 56
Program Example.................................................................. 57
Paper Cutter General Information .............................................................. 58
Activating the Cutter ............................................................. 58
Maintenance.......................................................................... 59
Dimensions ........................................................................... 59

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CONTENTS, cont'd.
Electronics Accessing the CPU Board ..................................................... 60
CPU Board............................................................................ 61
UBI Fingerprint EPROM's .................................................... 62
Configuration EPROM's........................................................ 62
RAM Memory ...................................................................... 63
GAL Circuit .......................................................................... 63
Real-time Clock Circuit......................................................... 63
Potentiometers....................................................................... 64
Interfaces Communication Port "uart1:"................................................. 65
Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart1:" ................ 66
Serial Interface Board: 20 mA CL on "uart1:"........................ 68
Optional Interface Boards ...................................................... 71
Parallel Interface Board ......................................................... 72
Parallel Interface Board: "centronics:" ................................... 73
Parallel Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart1:" ............. 75
Triple Serial Interface Board.................................................. 77
Triple Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart1:" ...... 78
Triple Serial Interface Board: 20 mA CL on "uart1:".............. 80
Triple Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart2:" ...... 82
Triple Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart3:" ...... 84

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Informationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutpriornoticeanddoesnotrepresentacommitment
on the part of UBI Printer AB.
© Copyright UBI Printer AB, 1994. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden.
EasyCoder, LabelShop and EasyPak are trademarks of United Barcode Industries (UBI).
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Bitstream is a registered trademark of Bitstream, Inc.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corp.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar Division of Textron 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
theinstructionsmanual,maycauseinterferencetoradiocommunications.Ithasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe
limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonableprotectionagainstsuchinterferencewhenoperatedinacommercialenvironment.Operationofthisequipment
inaresidentialareaislikelytocauseinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserathisownexpensewillberequiredtotakewhatever
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)
Le présent appareil numérique n´émet pas de bruits radio-électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.
VDE Notice
Germany
ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT:
Reparaturenoder sonstige Eingriffe,diesich nicht aufnormaleBedienung der Maschinebeziehen,dürfen ausschließlich
nur von einem ausgebildeten, zuständigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden.

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PREFACE
The EasyCoder 101 printer family comprises a number of direct
thermal printers with a print width of approximately 2 inches (53–
55 mm).
The EasyCoder 101 printers are manufactured in three main
models, each with two different printhead densities. The printers
canbe customized bymeans of anumber of options.Particulars of
the three main models are given on the pages to follow.
This Technical Manual1is intended to facilitate installation and
setup. It also gives information on labels, tickets, tags and paper
strip.
The Technical Manual is supplemented by the following publica-
tions:
• EasyCoder 101, User's Manual
Givesinformationonhowtorunandmaintaintheprinterandhow
to load paper supply.
• UBI Shell 3.1 Standard and Enhanced, Startup Manuals
Gives information on how to run the UBI Shell startup program
in EasyCoder 101 and EasyCoder 101 E respectively.
•EasyCoder 101, Service Manual
Givesinformation on troubleshooting,adjustmentsand repair of
the various EasyCoder 101 printer models.
•EasyCoder 101, Spare Parts Catalogue
Illustrates the various spare parts and field-installable options.
• UBI Fingerprint Programmer's Manual, v. 5.0
ContainsinformationontheUBIFingerprint5.0software,which
is used to control the printer's functions and the printing.
• UBI Fingerprint 5.1 Update Information
Contains information on changes and new features in the UBI
Fingerprint 5.1 software.
• UBI Stand-Alone Concept, Operating Instructions
Provides information on the stand-alone software for the
EasyCoder 101 SA printer.
• UBI LabelShop, Operator's Manual
InformationonhowtousetheUBILabelShopWYSIWYGlabel-
editing program for Microsoft Windows.
• UBI Windows Driver, Installation Instruction
Information on how to install and use the UBI Windows Driver.
• UBI Macintosh Driver, Installation Instruction
Informationonhow toinstallandusetheUBIMacintoshDriver.
1/. From October 1994, the name
“Technical Manual replaces the earlier
designation “Technical Description”

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MODELS EasyCoder 101
TheEasyCoder101isaruggeddirectthermalprinterforcomputerconnection.Itisavailablewith6dots/
mmprintheaddensityforEAN/UPCbarcodeprinting,or8dots/mmforhighqualityprintingof text, bar
codesandimages.ThisprinterispreparedfortheUBILabelShoplabel-editingprogram,theUBIWindows
Driver (optional paralell interface board required), and the UBI Macintosh Driver, but it may optionally
be fitted with other standard or custom-made application programs. You may also create your own
programs by means of the flexible UBI Fingerprint programming language.
The EasyPak 101 is a ready-to-use package containing an 8 dots/mm EasyCoder 101 printer fitted with
a Centronics interface, a memory card adapter and all cables and software required to connect it to a
personal computer fitted with Microsoft Windows. The UBI Windows Driver makes this model an ideal
label printer for a large number of programs run under Windows, and the UBI LabelShop label-editing
program allows you to create your own labels, while you have full control of the final result on your
computer screen.
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MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101
Feature EasyCoder 101 Common Features EasyPak 101
Print Technique Direct Thermal
Printhead 6 or 8 dots/mm (153.9 or 203.2 dpi) 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi)
Print Width (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 52.8 mm (2.08") or 55.0 mm (2.17") max. 55.0 mm (2.17")
MediaWidth max. 58.0 mm (2.28")
Print Length (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 1650 mm (65") or 1250 mm (49") max. 1250 mm (49")
Print Speed max. 75–100 mm/sec. (3–4"/sec.)
Fonts, expandable 4 times Min. 1 Bitmapped; Standard: 9 Bitmapped6
SmoothFonts Yes, with UBI Toolbox
Print Directions for Text, Images, Lines, and Boxes 4
Bar Code Generators 326
Internal Paper Roll Diameter max. 110 mm (4.33")
Peel-Off Device Standard
Internal Rewind of Backing Paper and Labels Standard
Keyboard,built-in Print button only
Display 2 lines x 16 characters LCD
Dimensions (W x D x H) 186 x 360 x 183 mm (7.3 x 14.2 x 7.2")
Weight (excl. paper and options) 5.0 kgs (11 lbs)
Ambient Operating Temperature + 5˚C – +40˚C (+41˚F – +104˚F)
Humidity 20–80% non-condensing
Microprocessor 32 bit
Programming Language UBI Fingerprint 5.1
Startup program UBI Shell 3.1 Standard EasyPak Startup
On-Board RAM Memory, standard Std: 128 kbytes; Max. 512 kbytes1128 kbytes
Label End Sensor Standard
Mains Voltage (factory setup) 115/230 VAC, 60/50 Hz
Max.Power Consumption 300 W
1 x RS 232C/20 mA Current Loop1, 4 Standard Notincluded
1 x Centronics + 1 x RS 232C Interface1, 5 Optional Yes
Memory Card Adapter1Optional Yes
RS232C Cable2Optional Yes
CentronicsCable2Optional Yes
ExternalRS 232C Alpha-numeric Keyboard2Optional Not included
ExternalPaper Roll Holder2Optional Not included
UBI Toolbox, PC Windows configuration support2Optional Not included
UBI LabelShop, WYSIWYG Label Software for Windows2Optional Yes
UBI Windows Driver2(excl. cable) Optional Yes
UBI Macintosh Driver2(incl. cable) Optional Not included
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/. Available as factory installed option or field-installable kit.
2
/. Field-installable option only.
3
/. Factory-installed option only. Must be requested at time of order.
4
/. Standard Serial Interface Board. Can be replaced by optional interface board. Optional optocoplers required for 20 mA CL.
5
/. Replaces standard communication interface (i.e. Serial Interface Board).
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/. See UBI Fingerprint 5.0 Programmer's Manual.

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MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101 E
The EasyCoder 101 E (Enhanced) is a rugged multi-purpose direct-thermal printer, primarily intended
for computer connection, but can also be adapted for special applications thanks to its programmable
keyboard.Itisavailablewith6dots/mmprintheaddensityforEAN/UPCbarcodeprinting,or8dots/mm
forhighqualityprintingoftext,barcodesandimages.ThisprinterispreparedfortheUBILabelShoplabel-
editing program, the UBI Windows Driver (optional parallel interface board required), and the UBI
Macintosh Driver, but it may optionally be fitted with other standard or custom-made application
programs. You may also create your own programs by means of the flexible UBI Fingerprint program-
ming language.
TheEasyPak101Eisaready-to-use packagage containing an 8 dots/mmEasyCoder101E printerfitted
with a Centronics interface, a memory card adapter and all cables and software required to connect it to
apersonalcomputerfittedwithMicrosoftWindows.TheUBIWindowsDrivermakesthismodelanideal
label printer for a large number of programs run under Windows, and the UBI LabelShop label-editing
program allows you to create your own labels while you have full control of the final result on your
computer screen.

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MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101 E
Feature EasyCoder 101 E Common Features EasyPak 101 E
Print Technique Direct Thermal
Printhead 6 or 8 dots/mm (153.9 or 203.2 dpi) 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi)
Print Width (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 52.8 mm (2.08") or 55.0 mm (2.17") max. 55.0 mm (2.17")
MediaWidth max. 58.0 mm (2.28")
Print Length (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 1650 mm (65") or 1250 mm (49") max. 1250 mm (49")
Print Speed max. 75–100 mm/sec. (3–4"/sec.)
Fonts, expandable 4 times Min. 1 Bitmapped; Standard: 9 Bitmapped6
SmoothFonts Yes, with UBI Toolbox
Print Directions for Text, Images, Lines, and Boxes 4
Bar Code Generators 326
Internal Paper Roll Diameter max. 110 mm (4.33")
Peel-Off Device Standard
Internal Rewind of Backing Paper and Labels Standard
Keyboard, built-in 21 keys plus Print button
Display 2 lines x 16 characters LCD
Dimensions (W x D x H) 186 x 360 x 183 mm (7.3 x 14.2 x 7.2")
Weight (excl. paper and options) 5.0 kgs (11 lbs)
Ambient Operating Temperature + 5˚C – +40˚C (+41˚F – +104˚F)
Humidity 20–80% non-condensing
Microprocessor 32 bit
Programming Language UBI Fingerprint 5.1
Startupprogram UBIShell 3.1 Enhanced EasyPak Startup
On-Board RAM Memory, standard Std: 128 kbytes; Max. 512 kbytes1256 kbytes
Label End Sensor Standard
Mains Voltage (factory setup) 115/230 VAC, 60/50 Hz
Max.Power Consumption 300 W
1 x RS 232C/20 mA Current Loop1, 4 Standard Notincluded
1 x Centronics + 1 x RS 232C Interface1, 5 Optional Yes
3 x RS 232C, or 2 x RS 232C + 1 x 20 mA CL Interface1, 5 Optional Yes
LabelTaken Sensor (LTS)1Optional Not included
RealTime Clock (RTC)1Optional Not included
Memory Card Adapter1Optional Yes
CutterUnit Optional Notincluded
RS232C Cable2Optional Yes
CentronicsCable2Optional Yes
ExternalRS 232C Alpha-numeric Keyboard2Optional Not included
ExternalPaper Roll Holder2Optional Not included
UBI Toolbox, PC Windows configuration support2Optional Not included
UBI LabelShop, WYSIWYG Label Software for Windows2Optional Yes
UBI Windows Driver2(excl. cable) Optional Yes
UBI Macintosh Driver2(incl. cable) Optional Not included
1
/. Available as factory installed option or field-installable kit.
2
/. Field-installable option only.
3
/. Factory-installed option only. Must be requested at time of order.
4
/. Standard Serial Interface Board. Can be replaced by optional interface board. Optional optocoplers required for 20 mA CL.
5
/. Replaces standard communication interface (i.e. Serial Interface Board).
6
/. See UBI Fingerprint 5.0 Programmer's Manual.

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MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101 SA
The EasyCoder101SA (Stand-Alone) printer isintendedforapplications, where the printermustbeable
to operate without being connected to a computer. The operator can enter variable information into
preprogrammedlabellayoutsandcontroltheprintingfromtheprinter'sownkeyboardorfromanexternal
alpha-numeric keyboard. Thus, this printer is fitted with special software in its configuration EPROM's
andanexpandedRAMmemory.TheprintercanbetemporarilyorpermanentlyconnectedtoaPCforup-
ordownloading of labeltextsand formats. TheEasyCoder 101 SAisavailablewith 6dots/mmfor EAN/
UPC bar code printing or 8 dots/mm printhead density for high quality printing of text, bar codes and
images. The software is described in a separate manual.
TheEasyPak101SA isaready-to-usepackagecontainingan8 dots/mmEasyCoder101SA printerfitted
with a label-taken sensor, a memory card adapter, a real-time clock plus devices for label peel off and
rewindingofthespentbackingpaper.ThepackagealsocontainstheUBILabelShoplabel-editingprogram
for Microsoft Windows and a connection cable. Plug the printer to a PC, create and download the label
formats and texts you need, and unplug it. Then you can move the printer anywhere you like, provided
there is a mains supply.