Intermec EasyCoder PF4i Bedienungsanleitung
User’s Guide
EasyCoder PF4i
Bar Code Label
Printer
(Fingerprint Version)
Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely
for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and 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 contained in this document are subject to
change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the
part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
© 2004 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar,
Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN,
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license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS,
LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN, Nor*Ware, Pen*Key,
Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, UAP,
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was origi-
nally released as version -00.
Version Date Description of Change
-00 May 2003 Supports original Fingerprint version (v8.00).
-01 Oct. 2003 Revised to support Fingerprint v8.10. Information about
EasyLAN Wireless interface added.
-02 Feb. 2004 Revised to support Fingerprint v8.20 and Intermec Shell
v8.1. Information on Intermec Readiness Indicator added.
New method for returning to factory default added. New
setup node for LSS test added. More bar codes supported.
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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 pursu-
ant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com-
mercial 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)
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.
GS Notice (Germany)
ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT
Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe, die sich nicht auf normale Bedi-
enung der Maschine beziehen, dürfen ausschließlich nur von einem
ausgebildeten, zuständigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden.
EU Standard EN 55022 (The European Union)
WARNING
This is a Class A ITE product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
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Declaration of Conformity (CE)
We,
Intermec Printer AB
Box 123
S-431 22 Mölndal
Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility1that the product
EasyCoder PF4i
to which this declaration relates is in conformity
with the following standards
EMC:
EN 61000-6-4:2001
EN 61000-6-2:2001
Electrical Safety:
EN 60 950
following the provisions of Directives
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
Mölndal 2003-03-12
...................................................................
Per-Ove Jacobsson
1/. Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if the
printer is handled, modified, or installed in other manners than those
described in Intermec’s manuals.
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Contents
Contents
FCC Notice (U.S.A.) ................................................................... vii
DOC Notice (Canada) ................................................................ vii
GS Notice (Germany).................................................................. vii
EU Standard EN 55022 (The European Union).......................... vii
Declaration of Conformity (CE)................................................. viii
1 Introduction
Description of EasyCoder PF4i......................................................2
Safety Summary .............................................................................3
Product Identification ....................................................................3
2 Installation
Unpacking the Printer....................................................................6
Front View.....................................................................................7
Rear View ......................................................................................8
Media Compartment .....................................................................9
Description......................................................................9
Media Supply Roll Post .................................................10
Media Supply Positions..................................................11
Print Mechanism..........................................................................12
Connections ..................................................................12
Power ............................................................................12
Computer......................................................................12
Controls and Indicators ...............................................................14
Indicator Lamps ............................................................14
Display ..........................................................................15
Keyboard ....................................................................... 15
Beeper ...........................................................................16
3 Starting Up
Startup Files .................................................................................18
Memory Card ..............................................................................19
Switching On the Printer .............................................................20
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4 Media Load
Tear-Off (Straight-through) .........................................................22
Tear-Off (Straight-through) with Quick-Load..............................26
Cut-Off........................................................................................29
Peel-Off (Self-strip) ......................................................................33
External Supply (Fanfold) ............................................................38
5 Thermal Transfer Printing
Ribbon Load................................................................................40
6 Setting Up the Printer
Description. .................................................................................46
Default Setup...............................................................................47
Reading the Current Setup...........................................................48
Setup Parameters..........................................................................49
Serial Communication...................................................49
Baud Rate .......................................................49
Character Length ............................................50
Parity...............................................................50
Stop Bits..........................................................50
Flow Control...................................................50
New Line ........................................................51
Receive Buffer .................................................51
Transmit Buffer...............................................51
Feed Adjust....................................................................52
Start Adjust .....................................................52
Stop Adjust .....................................................52
Recommended Feed Adjustments....................53
Media ............................................................................54
Media Size.......................................................54
Media Type .....................................................56
Paper Type.......................................................57
Contrast..........................................................59
Testfeed...........................................................59
Print Defines .................................................................59
Head Resistance ..............................................59
Testprint..........................................................59
Print Speed......................................................61
LSS (Label Stop Sensor) ..................................61
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LTS (Label Taken Sensor)................................61
Returning to Factory Default Setup .............................................62
7 Setup Mode
Entering the Setup Mode at Installation.......................................64
Navigating in Setup Mode ...........................................................65
Setup Mode Overviews ................................................................67
8 Intermec Shell Startup Program
Introduction ................................................................................76
Starting with Intermec Shell.........................................................78
Intermec Shell Overview ..............................................................82
Line Analyzer ...............................................................................83
9 Options
Introduction ................................................................................86
DTP Model .................................................................................87
Side Doors and Megatop..............................................................87
Paper Cutter.................................................................................87
Integral Liner Takeup Unit...........................................................87
Media Supply Hub.......................................................................88
3-inch Adapter.............................................................................88
Label Taken Sensor ......................................................................88
Real Time Clock ..........................................................................88
CompactFlash Protection Plate ....................................................89
Special Printheads ........................................................................89
Interface Boards ...........................................................................89
10 Troubleshooting
Intermec Readiness Indicator .......................................................92
Troubleshooting List ....................................................................95
11 Maintenance
Printhead Cleaning ......................................................................98
External Cleaning ......................................................................101
Cleaning the Media Guides........................................................102
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Printhead Replacement ..............................................................103
Media Jams ................................................................................106
12 Adjustments
Narrow Media............................................................................108
Label Stop Sensor ......................................................................110
Printhead Pressure......................................................................113
Ribbon Break Shaft....................................................................114
Installing the Quick-Load Guides ..............................................115
Label Taken Sensor ....................................................................116
A Technical Specifications
Technical Data ...........................................................................118
B Media Specifications
Media Roll Size ..........................................................................122
Media ........................................................................................124
Non-Adhesive Strip .....................................................124
Self-Adhesive Strip.......................................................125
Self-Adhesive Labels.....................................................126
Tickets with Gap .........................................................128
Tickets with Black Mark..............................................130
C Interfaces
RS-232 Interface........................................................................134
USB Interface ............................................................................135
Bar Code Wand Interface...........................................................136
Optional Interfaces ....................................................................137
D Intermec Supplies
Direct Thermal Media ...............................................................140
Thermal Transfer Media.............................................................141
Transfer Ribbons........................................................................142
Bar Code Directions ..................................................................143
Recommended Paper Type Settings (Europe) .............................144
Recommended Paper Type Settings (North America).................146
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