UBI EasyCoder 401 User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction Presentation of the EasyCoder 401 ............................................................. 3
Get to Know Your Printer Front View ................................................................................................. 4
Rear View .................................................................................................. 4
Paper Stock Compartment .......................................................................... 5
Paper Load Tear-Off ..................................................................................................... 6
Cut-Off ....................................................................................................... 8
External Supply ........................................................................................ 11
Ribbon Load Loading without using a Ribbon Cassette ................................................. 12
Loading using a Ribbon Cassette .............................................................. 14
Maintenance Printhead Cleaning ................................................................................... 16
External Cleaning ..................................................................................... 18
Printhead Replacement ............................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 20
UBI EasyCoder 401
User's Manual
Edition 2, September 1996
Article No. 1-960368-01

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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, 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´émetpasdebruitsradio-électriquesdépassantleslimitesapplicablesauxappareils
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
The UBI EasyCoder 401 is a rugged industrial
thermaltransfer/directthermal printerintendedfor
lowvolumelabelproductionofmax.1,000–2,000
labels/day.
The EasyCoder 401 can be controlled by a host
computer using standard or custom-made applica-
tionsoftware,e.g.theUBI LabelShop label-design
program for Microsoft Windows. Custom-made
applications can be written in the versatile Basic-
inspired UBI Fingerprint programming language.
The printer can also be connected to an Apple
Macintoshcomputer oraPCrunningWindows3.1
andused to produce printouts fromstandard appli-
cationprogramslikee.g.MicrosoftWordorMicro-
soft Excel. This requires an optional printer driver
program to be installed in the computer, and – in
case of Windows – an optional parallel interface
board to be fitted in the printer.
Optionally,theEasyCoder401canbefittedwitha
scalablefontskitthatallowstheuseofoutlinefonts
in Speedo and TrueType format, a paper cutter or
label-taken sensor, and a real-time clock circuit.
Informationonthedifferentoptionscanbefoundin
the UBIEasyCoder 401 Technical Manual,which
also describes installation and computer connec-
tion.
The following manuals may be of interest to the
operator or programmer:
• UBI EasyCoder 401, Operator's Guide
• UBI Shell Standard, Startup Manual
• UBI EasyCoder 401 Technical Manual
• UBI Fingerprint Direct, Programmer's Guide
• UBI Fingerprint, Programmer's Guide
• UBI Fingerprint, Reference Manual
• UBI LabelShop, various manuals
• UBI Windows Driver, Installation Instructions
• UBI Macintosh Driver, Installation Instructions
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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
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GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER
Print Key
Label Taken Sensor
(option)
Display Window
LED Indicator Lamps
Cutter Interface Connector
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.
Continued!
Voltage Switch
Provision for Parallel Interface Board
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.
The 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.
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
Transfer Ribbon Supply
Transfer Ribbon Take-Up
Printhead Lift Knob
Thermal
Printhead
Guide Ring
Dispenser Edge
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External Guides
(option)
3" Adapter

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PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF
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 paper supply spool and push
the roll inwards as far as it will go.
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3
4b 5
4a
2
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Load
Print
38-40 mm
(1.5")
76 mm
(3")
Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the
print mechanism.

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PAPER LOAD – TEAR OFF, cont'd.
6
8 9
7
Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.This diagram shows the path of the paper web.
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.
Load
Print
Adjust the green guide ring so the paper is guided with a
minimum of play.
Close the front and side doors.
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Feed out two blank copies by pressing the <Print> key
twice. Tear off the paper by pulling it downwards.
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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF
Open the optional cutter unit and the right-hand door.
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Load” position.
1
3
5a 5b
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.
EasyCoder 401
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Load
Print
38-40 mm
(1.5")
76 mm
(3")
In case of paper roll with a 76.2 mm (3 inches) core, first
fit the adapter on the paper supply spool.

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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.
This diagram shows the path of the paper web.
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8
10 11
9
Turn the printhead lift knob to “Print” position.Push the paper inwards as far as it will go.
Load
Print
Thread the paper underneath the guide shaft behind the
print mechanism.
Adjust the green guide ring so the paper is guided with a
minimum of play.
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Thread the paper through the cutter between the two
guide plates.
Th
th
TEA
Load
Print
Print

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PAPER LOAD – CUT OFF, cont'd.
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14
13
Turn on the power using the switch on the rear plate.
Close the cutter unit while pulling at the end of the paper.
Close the right-hand door.
Feed out and cut two blank copies by pressing the
<Print> key twice.
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2x
# 2
# 1