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User ’ s Guide EasyC oder P X4i Bar C ode Label Pr i nt e r (IPL V ersion)[...]

ii EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Intermec T echnologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th A ve. W . E verett, W A 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[...]

Document C hange Record This page recor ds changes to this document. The document was origi- nally released as version -00. V ersion Date Description of Change -00 May 2004 F or preproduction printers (Intermec internal use only) -01 Sept. 2004 F irst offi cial release. Supports IPL v2.30. EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) iii[...]

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EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) v Contents C ont ents Before Y ou Begin ........................................................................... ix Safety S ummary .............................................................. ix Safety I cons ..................................................................... x Global Services a[...]

vi EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Contents Cut-Off ........................................................................................ 22 P eel-Off (Self-strip) ...................................................................... 27 Internal Batch T akeup (Roll-to-roll) ............................................. 32 External[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) vii Contents 7 Setup Mode N avigating in Setup M ode ........................................................... 60 Setup M ode Overviews ................................................................ 62 8 Options Introduction ...........................................................................[...]

viii EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Contents A T echnical Specifi cations T echnical Data ............................................................................. 96 B Media Specifi ca tions Media R oll Size .......................................................................... 100 Media ...................................[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) ix Before Y ou Begin Before Y ou Begin This section provides y ou with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. S afety Summar y Y our safety is extremely important. Read and follo w all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and [...]

x EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Before Y ou Begin S afety Icons This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. Y ou may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD pr ocedures. A warning alerts y ou of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statemen[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) xi Before Y ou Begin Global Ser vices and S uppor t Warranty Informa tion T o understand the warranty for your Intermec pr oduct, visit the Intermec web site at http://www .intermec.com and click Service & S upport. The Intermec Global S ales & Service page appears. F rom the Service & Suppo[...]

xii EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Before Y ou Begin[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 1 1 Intr oduc tion This chapter introduces the EasyCoder PX4i printer . The chapter covers the follo wing topics: • Description of EasyCoder PX4i • Safety summary • P roduct identifi cation[...]

2 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 1 — Introduction Description of EasyCoder PX4i Printer The EasyCoder PX4i is a high-volume thermal transfer printer with a printhead resolution of 8 dots/mm = 203.2 dots/inch and a maximum print width of 112 mm (4.5 inches). The EasyCoder PX4i offers a large number of useful features, such as[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 3 Chapter 1 — Introduction S afety S ummar y Intermec assumes no responsibility r egarding the CE D irective if the printer is handled, modifi ed, or installed in any way other than that described in Intermec ’ s manuals. • Read this manual carefully befor e connecting the printer . • M oving p[...]

4 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 1 — Introduction[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 5 2 Installation This chapter explains how to unpack and install the EasyCoder PX4i and also describes the printer’ s vari- ous parts in detail. It co vers the following topics: • U npacking the printer • P ar ts on the printer’ s front • P ar ts on the printer’ s rear plate • P ar ts in t[...]

6 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 2 — Installation Unpacking the Printer Before you install the printer , examine the package for possible damage or missing parts: • Open the box and lift the printer out. • Check that the printer has not been visibly damaged during transpor- tation. Keep the packing materials in case you [...]

&BTZ$ PEFS  19J EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 7 Chapter 2 — Installation Front View At the front of the printer are the display windo w , the indicator lamps, and the keyboard. These features allow the operator to contr ol and set up the printer manually . The front door is held by a snap-lock. Open the fr ont door to[...]

8 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 2 — Installation Rear View The rear plate contains the On/Off switch, the A C power cor d socket, and various interface connectors and slots. On/Off Switch AC P ower cor d socket Memor y card slot Machine label RS-232 serial interface Pro vision for IEEE 1284 interface board (option) (not us[...]

& BTZ$ PEFS  1 9 J EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 9 Chapter 2 — Installation Media Compar tment The media compartment is cover ed by the side door which can be opened 180° downwar ds to provide full access for media and ribbon load. The door is held in closed position by a magnetic lock. It can be completely remo ved [...]

10 EasyCoder P X4i User ’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 2 — Installation Print Mechanism The print mechanism features a high-performance thermal printhead with quick-mount fi ttings to facilitate replacement. Label stop sensor position adjustment screw Thermal printhead T ear bar Pressur e arm Printhead lift lever Edge guide Printhead pressure[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 11 Chapter 2 — Installation Connec tions Powe r 1 Place the printer on a level surface, near an AC outlet. Y ou should be able to access the printer to load supplies and to remo ve the printout. 2 Check that the printer is switched off. 3 Connect the power cor d from the socket on the rear plate to an[...]

12 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 2 — Installation Controls and Indic ators The EasyCoder PX4i has several ways of communicating directly with its operator: three colored indicator lamps, a display windo w , a membrane- switch keyboard with 8 keys and buttons on the printer ’ s front, and a beeper . Indic ator Lamps The in[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 13 Chapter 2 — Installation Display The display window contains an L CD (Liquid Crystal Display) with background illumination and two lines of text, each with 16 characters. I t shows a message when certain errors occur and guides the operator through upgrading, startup, and setup . The following erro[...]

14 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 2 — Installation Beeper The beeper acknowledges that a key has been pressed. O ptionally , an audible alarm can be enabled using an IPL command. I t will start beep- ing at paper out and ribbon our and will continue beeping until the start of reload.[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 15 3 Star ting Up This chapter explains how to start up the printer after installation or after having been switched off.[...]

16 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 3 — Starting Up Switching On the Printer Before switching on the printer , make the necessar y connections, and check that the printhead is engaged. S witch on the power using the On/O ff switch on the rear plate. The “P ower ” control lamp on the front panel lights up when the pow er is[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 17 4 Media Load This chapter explains how to load the printer with media, that is labels, tickets, tags, or strips, for the fol- lowing modes of operation: • T ear-Off (straight-through) • Cut-O ff (requires optional cutter) • P eel-Off (self-strip), requires optional integral self- strip unit wit[...]

18 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load T ear- O ff (Straight-through) The EasyCoder PX4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case when the media is torn off manually against the printer’ s tear bar . This method is also known as “ straight-throu[...]

2 3 1 4a EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 19 Chapter 4 — Media Load Open the front and side doors. T urn the printhead lift lever counter- clockwise to raise the printhead. Remove any empty core fr om the media supply hub. Fit a new roll of media on the media supply hub and push the roll inw ards as far as it will go. T ear- O ff , [...]

7 5 6 4b 20 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load T ear- O ff , cont. In case of a media roll with a 76 mm (3-inch) core, fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towar ds the print mechanism. The slack absorber can be rotated for better access and s[...]

&EED 0AUSE 8 9 10 11 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 21 Chapter 4 — Media Load Adjust the position of the green edge guides so the media is guided with a minimum of play . Close the front and side doors. T ear- O ff , cont. T urn the printhead lift lever to ”Closed” position. Press the F eed/P ause key to advanc e the me[...]

22 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load Cu t-Off The EasyCoder PX4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case when the media is to be cut off by an automatic paper cutter (option). Cut-off can be used for: • N on-adhesive continuous stock • Self-a[...]

&BT Z$P E FS   1 9 J 2 3 1 4a EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 23 Chapter 4 — Media Load Switch off the power . Open the cutter and the side door . T urn the printhead lift lever counter- clockwise to raise the printhead. Cu t-Off , cont. Remove any empty core fr om the media supply hub. Fit a new roll of media on the [...]

7 5 6 4b 24 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load In case of a media roll with a 76 mm (3-inch) core, fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. Route the media through the print unit and push it inwar ds as far as it will go. Cu t-Off , cont. Route the media underneath the slack absorber and forward towar ds[...]

&BT Z $ PEF S   1 9J &BT Z $ PEF S   1 9J 9 10 8 11 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 25 Chapter 4 — Media Load Cu t-Off , cont. Adjust the position of the green edge guides so the media is guided with a minimum of play . Route the media through the cutter between the two guide plates. Close the cutter unit [...]

&EED 0AUSE 12 26 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load Cu t-Off , cont. Press the F eed/P ause key to advanc e the media and adjust the media feed.[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 27 Chapter 4 — Media Load P eel- O ff (Self-strip) The EasyCoder PX4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case when self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing, which requir es an optional internal line[...]

  3 2 4 1 28 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load Open the front and side doors. T urn the printhead lift lever counter- clockwise to raise the printhead. Pull out the green clip (1) on the liner takeup hub and dispose of any w ound- up liner (2). P eel- O ff , cont. Remove any empty core fr om the medi[...]

7 6 5a 5b EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 29 Chapter 4 — Media Load P eel- O ff , cont. In case of a media roll with a 76 mm (3-inch) core, fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. Fit a new roll of media on the media supply hub and push the roll inw ards as far as it will go. Route the media underneath the slack absorber [...]

  &BTZ$ PEFS 1 9  J CMIN &BTZ$ PEFS 1 9  J 11 10 8 9 30 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load P eel- O ff , cont. Route the liner around the tear bar and back under the print unit. Pull out appro ximately 40 cm (15 in) of labels and remove the labels from th[...]

&EED 0AUSE 12 15 13 14 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 31 Chapter 4 — Media Load P eel- O ff , cont. Press the F eed/P ause key to advanc e the media and adjust the media feed. Close the front and side doors. T urn the printhead lift lever to ”Closed” position. Adjust the position of the green edge guides so the media is[...]

32 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load Internal Batch T akeup (Roll-to -roll) The EasyCoder PX4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This chapter describes the case when printed labels fi tted on liner (backing paper) or pre-perforated tickets and tags are wound up inside the[...]

3 4 1 2 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 33 Chapter 4 — Media Load Open the front and side doors. T urn the printhead lift lever counter- clockwise to raise the printhead. Remove any empty core fr om the media supply hub. Loosen the single scr ew that holds the guide plate at the rear of the media compartment. Internal Batch T akeup [...]

6b 7 5 6a 34 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load Remove the tear bar from the print unit and replace it with the guide plate. In case of a media roll with a 76 mm (3-inch) core, fi rst fi t an adapter on the media supply hub. Fit a new roll of media on the media supply hub and push the roll inw ards as far as it [...]

  &BTZ$ PEFS 1 9  J CMIN &BTZ$ PEFS  1 9  J 10 11 8 9 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 35 Chapter 4 — Media Load Route the media through the print unit and push it inwar ds as far as it will go. Pull out appro ximately 40 cm (15 in) of labels. Route the labels around the guid[...]

&BTZ$ PEFS 1 9  J 14 15 12 13 36 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load This diagram shows the media path. T urn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position. Adjust the position of the green edge guides so the media is guided with a minimum of play . Close the side door but keep the front door open.[...]

&BT Z $PEFS   1 9J &EED 0AUSE 16 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 37 Chapter 4 — Media Load Press the F eed/P ause key to advanc e the media and adjust the media feed. Internal Batch T akeup , cont.[...]

38 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load External S upply (F an-fold) This chapter describes the case when an external media supply is used, for example a stack of fan-fold tickets or an external media roll. I t is possible to simply let the media enter the printer through either of the two slots in the rear plate. H[...]

3 4 1 2 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 39 Chapter 4 — Media Load External S upply (F an-fold), cont . Use the upper slot in the rear plate when the supply is at the same level as the printer and when using peel-off operation. Use the lower slot in the rear plate when the supply is placed lower than the printer . As an option, the [...]

5 6 40 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load External S upply (F an-fold), cont . Fit the f an-fold guide in the upper slot when the supply is at the same level as the printer and when using peel-off operation. Fit the f an-fold guide in the lower slot when the supply is placed lower than the printer .[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 41 5 T hermal T ransf er Prin ting This chapter explains how to load the printer with ribbon for thermal transfer printing.[...]

42 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 5 — Thermal T ransfer Printing Ribbon Load The EasyCoder PX4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon. Thermal transfer printing makes it possi[...]

&BTZ$P EFS  1 9J &BTZ$P EFS  1 9J 2 4 3 1 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 43 Chapter 5 — Thermal T ransfer Printing Open the front and side doors. T urn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise the printhead . Unpack a roll of original Intermec thermal transfer ribbon. In case of ribbon reload , remove a[...]

 &BT Z $ PE FS1 9J  5c 5a 6 5b 44 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 5 — Thermal T ransfer Printing Ribbon Load, cont . In case of ribbon 55 to 60 mm (2.16 to 2.3 inches) wide, compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the fi rst (innermost) groove. In case of 88 to 90 mm (3.5 inche[...]

9 7 10 8 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 45 Chapter 5 — Thermal T ransfer Printing Without releasing the ribbon, turn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position to lock the ribbon. T urn the printhead lift lever to ”Open” position. Wind up the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the rib[...]

11 12 46 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 5 — Thermal T ransfer Printing Close the front and side door . T urn the printhead lift lever to “Closed” position. Ribbon Load, cont .[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 47 6 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes the various parameters that are used in the Setup M ode (see Chapter 7) or in the vari- ous application programs to confi gure the printer for the user’ s specifi c requirements. I t cov ers the following topics: • Description • Default setup ?[...]

48 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Description The setup controls the printer in regar d of serial communication, test and service operations, and specifi es which types of media and ribbon are loaded in the printer . Check the list below to see if the printer ’ s default setup matches your requi[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 49 Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Default Setup The printer’ s default setup is listed below (no options included): Ser-Com Baud rate 9600 bps Data bits 8 bits P arity N one Stop bits 1 bit P rotocol XON/X OFF T est/Service T estprint not applicable Data dump N o Memory reset not applicable LSS [...]

50 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Setup Parameters Serial Communic ation The serial communication parameters control the communication between the printer and the connected computer or other devices on the serial port. No t e : The serial communication parameters have no effect on parallel or EasyL[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 51 Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Stop Bits The number of stop bits specifi es how many bits will defi ne the end of a character . There are two options: • 1 (default) • 2 Protocol XON/X OFF (default) In the X ON/X OFF protocol, data fl ow control is achieved by using X ON (DC1) and XOFF (D[...]

52 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Intermec Standar d Prot ocol The Intermec P rinter Standard P rotocol is a half-duplex protocol. All data transmissions to the printer consist of status inquiry (ENQ), status dump (VT ), or message blocks. Each message block starts with the Start of T ext (ST X) ch[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 53 Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer T est/S er vice T estprint This part of the Setup M ode allows you to print various types of test labels. Go to the desired option and pr ess <Enter>. The printer will star t printing the test label or labels. P ress the <F eed/Pause> button to hold th[...]

54 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer T est Labels This option has two choices, Pitch and P rint Quality . • The Pitch label contains an even pattern of small dots that r eveals failing printhead dots and variations of printout darkness because of uneven printhead pressur e or bad energy regulation t[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 55 Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Media The media parameters tell the fi rmware the characteristics of the media that will be used, so the printout will be positioned correctly and get the best quality possible. Media Type The M edia T ype parameters control how the label stop sensor (LSS) and th[...]

56 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Darkness U se this parameter to make minor adjustments of the blackness in the printout, for example to adapt the printer to variations in quality between different batches of the same media quality . The value can be set within the range -10% to +10% where -10 is [...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 57 Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Confi guration Po wer Up Emula tion The emulation mode lets you print bar code labels that were originally designed on an 86XX printer in multiples of 10 or 15 mil. When the printer is working in emulation mode, not all IPL commands are sup- ported. F or a comple[...]

58 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer Returning to F ac tor y Default S etup There are thr ee ways to return to the factory default setup of the printer: A Insert a special CompactF lash memory card and restart the printer . B U se the Memory Reset option in the T est/Service part of the Setup Mo d e .[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 59 7 Setup Mode This chapter describes how to navigate in the setup mode, and provides o verviews of the Setup M ode.[...]

60 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 7 — Setup Mode Na vigating in Setup Mode Enter the Setup M ode by pressing the <Setup> key on the printer ’ s front panel. While going through the setup pr ocedure, you are guided b y texts in the printer’ s display . Y ou can navigate between setup menus, acknowl- edge displayed v[...]

SETUP: SER-COM SETUP: CONFIGURATION SETUP: MEDIA SETUP: TEST/SERVICE SETUP: NETWORK Option Starting point EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 61 Chapter 7 — Setup Mode The Setup M ode is organized as an endless loop , from which you can select a number of sub-categories. At startup, the fi rmware determines if an EasyLAN interface boar[...]

BAUDRATE; 4800 BAUDRATE; 2400 BAUDRATE; 1200 BAUDRATE; 115200 BAUDRATE; 57500 BAUDRATE; 38400 BAUDRATE; 19200 PARITY: SPACE PARITY: ODD PARITY: EVEN CHAR LENGTH 7 STOP BITS: 2 SETUP: SER-COM SER-COM: BAUDRATE SER-COM: DATA BITS SER-COM: PARITY SER-COM: STOP BITS SER-COM: PROTOCOL BAUDRATE: 9600 DATA BITS: 8 PARITY: NONE STOP BITS: 1 ENQ/ACK: STANDA[...]

PARITY: BOOTP PARITY: DHCP PARITY: MANUAL SETUP: NETWORK NETWORK: IP SELECTION NETWORK: IP ADDRESS NETWORK: NETMASK NETWORK: DEFAULT ROUTER NETWORK: NAMESERVER IP SELECTION: DHCP+BOOTP IP ADDRESS: 0.0.0.0 NETMASK: 0.0.0.0 DEFAULT ROUTER: 0.0.0.0 NAMESERVER: 0.0.0.0 NETWORK: MAC ADDRESS MAC ADDRESS: nnnnnnnnnnnn Read-only Read-only Read-only Read-on[...]

TEST LABELS: PRINT QUALITY CONFIG: NETWORK CONFIG: HW SETUP: TEST/SERVICE TEST/SERVICE: TESTPRINT TESTPRINT: CONFIG TESTPRINT: FORMAT CONFIG: SW FORMAT: ALL ALL: PRINT FORMATS TESTPRINT: TEST LABELS TEST LABELS: PITCH TESTPRINT: PAGE PAGE: ALL ALL: PRINT PAGES TESTPRINT: UDC UDC: ALL ALL: PRINT UDC TESTPRINT: FONT Continued from the previous page C[...]

CONFIG: CONTINUOUS CONFIG: MARK SETUP: MEDIA MEDIA : MEDIA TYPE MEDIA TYPE: GAP MEDIA : PAPER TYPE Continued from the previous page Continued on the next page Scroll forward Scroll back CONFIG: TTR PAPER TYPE: DT MEDIA : LBL LENGTH DOTS LBL LENGTH DOTS: 1200 Scroll forward Scroll back Scroll forward Scroll back Scroll forward Scroll back MEDIA : SE[...]

PRINT SPPED: 12 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: 11 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: 10 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: 9 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: 8 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: 7 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: 6 IN/SEC PRINT SPPED: 5 IN/SEC SETUP: CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION: LTS CALIBRATION LTS CALIBRATION: PRESS <ENTER> REMOVE LABEL AND PRESS ENTER CONFIGURATION: PWRUP EMULATION Continued from the pre[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 67 8 Options This chapter describes the options available for the EasyCoder PX4i printer . The options can be factor y installed, fi eld-installed by an authorized service tech- nician, or in some cases installed by the operator .[...]

&BTZ $ P EFS 1 9J 68 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 8 — Options Introduc tion The EasyCoder PX4i provides a high degr ee of fl exibility because it has a modular design. By adding options to the basic printer , the EasyCoder PX4i can be adapted for a variety of applications. Some options should be installed by [...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 69 Chapter 8 — Options Liner/Batch T akeup Kit This is a factory-installed option only and is used to separate labels from the liner and wind up the spent liner inside the printer’ s media com- partment. Labels, tickets, tags, etc. can be wound up inside the media compartment after printing by fi t[...]

70 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 8 — Options The cutting edge will rotate when the po wer is switched on and when the printer is re-booted. Always keep the cutter in closed position during operation. S witch off the power or disconnect the cutter before cleaning. K eep y our fi ngers away from cutting parts! No t e : The c[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 71 Chapter 8 — Options Label T aken Sensor The Label T aken Sensor (L TS) is a photoelectric sensor fi tted to the center section inside the front door . I t allows the printer ’ s fi rmware to detect if the latest printed label, ticket, tag etc. has been remo ved before printing another copy . Th[...]

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EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 73 9 T roubleshooting This chapter describes how the I ntermec Readiness Indicators work. I t also lists various possible cases of inferior printout quality , describes possible causes, and suggests remedies.[...]

74 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 9 — T roublesho oting Intermec Readiness Indic ator The readiness of the printer , individually or as a par t of a solution, is indicated by the blue Intermec R eadiness Indicator (IRI). If the IRI blinks or is switched off, the printer is not r eady . Further infor- mation can be obtained i[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 75 Chapter 9 — T roublesho oting Display Messages and LED Indications Error/Ev ent IRI Error Message Comment Operational On No error Out of paper Blink P APER OUT Out of transfer ribbon Blink RIBBON OUT T ransfer ribbon is installed Blink RIBBON FITTED Head lifted Blink PRINTHEAD UP Cutter error1 Blin[...]

76 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 9 — T roublesho oting N ote 1: This is only applicable for printers equipped with an EasyLAN inter face. N ote 2: A printer that is equipped with an EasyLAN inter face, but is not connected to a network, will have a blinking IRI. T o avoid this, the user can set “IP SELECTION” to “MANU[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 77 Chapter 9 — T roublesho oting Symptom Possible C ause Remedy Refer to Overall weak print- out W rong media grade Change parameter Chapter 6, Appendix D Contrast value too low Change parameter Chapter 6 P rinthead pressure too low Adjust Chapter 11 W orn printhead Replace printhead Chapter 10 W rong[...]

78 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 9 — T roublesho oting White vertical lines P rinthead dir ty Clean printhead Chapter 10 Missing printhead dots Replace printhead Chapter 10 Large part of dot line missing F ailing printhead R eplace printhead Chapter 11 F ailing strobe signal Check CPU-board  Call Service P rintout missin[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 79 10 Maintenanc e This chapter describes how the operator can maintain the printer . Regular maintenance is important for the printout quality and for the life of the printhead. The chapter covers the follo wing topics: • P rinthead cleaning • External cleaning • Cleaning the label stop sensor ?[...]

1 2 80 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 10 — Maintenance Printhead Cleaning Cleaning the printhead on a regular basis is important for the life of the printhead and for the printout quality . Y ou should clean the printhead each time you replace the media. This section describes how to clean the printhead using cleaning cards.[...]

&BTZ$PEFS 1 9J &BTZ$PEFS   1 9J   &BTZ$ PEFS   1 9J DN JO   3 4 5 6 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 81 Chapter 10 — Maintenance Printhead Cleaning, cont. Remove any media and tr ansfer ribbon. Open the cleaning card env elope and pull out the cleaning card . [...]

&BTZ$PEFS   1 9J  &BTZ$PEFS   1 9J DN JO   $ P EFS   1 9J 9 8 10 7 82 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 10 — Maintenance Printhead Cleaning, cont. W ait for approx. 30 seconds to allo w the cleaning fl uid to dissolve the residue. Insert most of the cleaning c[...]

&BTZ$PEFS  1 9J 1 3 2 4 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 83 Chapter 10 — Maintenance External Cleaning Always remo ve the power cor d before cleaning! Wipe external surfaces with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent. Never use any sharp tools for removing stuck labels. The printhead and rollers [...]

1 2 84 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 10 — Maintenance Cleaning the L abel S top Sensor The label stop sensor , which controls the media feed, is partially enclosed by two plastic guides. The guides have slots where the light between the upper and lower part of the label stop sensor can pass. The guides must be kept free fro[...]

1 2 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 85 Chapter 10 — Maintenance Printhead Replacement The printhead is subject to wear both from the direct thermal media or transfer ribbon and from the rapid heating and cooling process during printing. Thus, the printhead will require periodic replacement. T ime between printhead r eplacements depe[...]

&BTZ$P EFS1 9J 3 4 6 5 86 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 10 — Maintenance Printhead Replacement, cont . Remove any media and tr ansfer ribbon. Pull the printhead br acket away from the magnet in the pressure arm. Disconnect the hooked printhead brack et fi ngers from the shaft and pull out the printhead as far [...]

$ P EFS   1 9J 9 8 7 10 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 87 Chapter 10 — Maintenance Connect the two cables to the replac e- ment printhead. Fit the hooks of the printhead br acket fi ngers onto the headlift shaft. Make sure that the cables do not prev ent the brack et fi ngers from being properly seated on the headlift sh[...]

88 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 10 — Maintenance Media Jams Should a media jam occur in the print mechanism, proceed this way to clear it: • Always switch off the power befor e starting to clear the jammed media. • Raise the printhead and pull out the media. • If the media has been wound up or has stuck on the platen[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 89 11 A djustments This chapter describes how the operator can adjust the printer . The chapter covers the following topics: • N arrow media adjustment • P rinthead pressure adjustment • Label stop sensor adjustment[...]

90 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 11 — Adjustments Narrow Media The printer is factory-adjusted for full size media width. When using media less than full width, it is recommended that you adjust the pres- sure arm so it becomes centered on the media. Thereby , an even pressure across the media is obtained. A poorly adjusted[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 91 Chapter 11 — Adjustments Printhead Pressure The pressure of the thermal printhead against the ribbon or dir ect thermal media is factory adjusted. Howev er , the use of thicker or thinner media than normal could require the printhead pr essure to be readjusted. T urn the adjustment knob clockwise f[...]

/54 ). 92 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 11 — Adjustments Label S top Sensor The label stop sensor (LSS) is a photoelectric sensor that controls the printer’ s media feed by detecting gaps between labels or slots or black marks in continuous stock, depending on the printer ’ s setup in regard of media type (see Chapter 6[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 93 Chapter 11 — Adjustments In the T est/Service part of the Setup Mode, y ou can test the label stop sensor if you have a detection problem. The menu only provides indications fr om the label stop sensor unit. The testing menu can determine if the sensor unit is not physically in position, is blocked[...]

94 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 11 — Adjustments • If the cursor behaves as described abo ve, the LSS is working and is properly aligned with the gaps, slots, or black marks. • If the cursor does not react on a gap , slot, or black mark, check this: - Is the LSS laterally aligned with the slots or black marks? - Are bo[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 95 A T echnical Data This appendix lists the technical data for the printer . Please note that Intermec r eserves the right to change without prior notice and that this information does not represent a commitment on the part of I ntermec.[...]

96 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix A — T echnical Data Printing P rint T echnique Direct Thermal and Thermal T ransfer P rinthead Resolution 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) P rint Speed (variable) 100 to 300 mm/sec. ( ≈ 4 to 12 in./sec.) P rint Width (max) 112 mm (4.41 in.) 110 mm (4.33 in.) DT TTR P rint Length (max) 32767 dots = 4[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 97 Appendix A — T echnical Data Electronics Microprocessor 32 bit RISC On-board F lash SIMMs 2 sockets for 4MB or 8MB each Std. 1 × 4MB On-board SDRAM SIMM 1 socket for 16MB Std. 16 MB Po wer Supply AC V oltage 90 to 265 V AC, 45 to 65 Hz PFC Regulation IEC 61000-3-2 P ower Consumption Minimum 20W ; [...]

98 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix A — T echnical Data Acc essories and Options Integral Self-strip U nit with Liner T akeup Option 2,3 F or peel-off and batch takeup Media R oll Retainer Option 4 F an-fold Guide Option 4 Cutter Option 4 Label T aken Sensor Option 2,3 P arallel Interface Board Option 2,3 IEEE 1284 EasyLAN Et[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 99 B Media Specifi cations This appendix specifi es the physical measures for vari- ous types of media.[...]

100 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix B — Media Specifi cations Media Roll Size Core Diameter (A), standar d: 38-40 mm (1.5 inches) Diameter (A), with adapter: 76.2 mm (3 inches) Width: M ust not protrude outside the media. The media must be wound up on the core in such a way that the printer can pull the end free. Roll Max.[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 101 Appendix B — Media Specifi cations Media Non-Adhesive Strip ⇐ a ⇒ Media Width Maximum: 120 mm (4.72 inches) Minimum: 25 mm (1.00 inches) Media Type Setup • Continuous[...]

102 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix B — Media Specifi cations Self-Adhesiv e Strip ⇐ a ⇒ Media Width (including liner) Maximum: 120 mm (4.72 inches) Minimum: 25 mm (1.00 inches) ⇐ b ⇒ Liner The liner must not extend more than a total of 1.6 mm (0.06 inches) outside the face material and should protrude equally on b[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 103 Appendix B — Media Specifi cations Self-Adhesiv e Labels ⇐ a ⇒ Media Width (including liner) Maximum: 120 mm (4.72 inches) Minimum: 25 mm (1.00 inches) ⇐ b ⇒ Liner The backing paper must not extend more than a total of 1.6 mm (0.06 inches) outside the labels and should protrude equally on[...]

B C D F C E 104 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix B — Media Specifi cations F eed direction[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 105 Appendix B — Media Specifi cations Tickets with Gaps ⇐ a ⇒ Media Width Maximum: 120 mm (4.72 inches) Minimum: 25 mm (1.00 inches) ⇐ b ⇒ Copy Length Maximum: 6,143 mm (241 inches) provided ther e is a suffi cient amount of free SDRAM memory Minimum (without L TS): 8.0 mm (0.32 inches) Min[...]

B C F E D 106 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix B — Media Specifi cations F eed direction[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 107 Appendix B — Media Specifi cations Tickets with Black Mark ⇐ a ⇒ Media Width Maximum: 120 mm (4.72 inches) Minimum: 25 mm (1.00 inches) ⇐ b ⇒ Copy Length Maximum: 6,143 mm (241 inches) provided ther e is a suffi cient amount of free SDRAM memory Minimum: 20.0 mm (0.8 inches) ⇐ c ⇒ LS[...]

B D F E G C 108 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix B — Media Specifi cations F eed direction[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 109 C Inter faces This appendix describes the interface connectors found on the printer’ s rear plate. It co vers the follow- ing topics: • RS-232 interface • USB interface • Optional interfaces[...]

110 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix C — Inter faces RS -232 Inter face Protocol Default setup: Baud rate: 9600 Char . length 8 bits P arity: N one S top bits: 1 R TS/CTS Disabled ENQ/ACK: D isabled X ON/XOFF: Disabled (both ways) N ew Line: CR/LF T o change the RS-232 interface settings, see Chapter 6, “Setting U p the P [...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 111 Appendix C — Inter faces USB Inter face This printer supports USB v1.1 (also called USB 2.0 full speed). T o use the USB interface for printing from a PC, you need a special Intermec USB printer driver installed in your PC. The printer is a so ca lled “self- powered dev ice. ” W e recommend th[...]

112 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix C — Inter faces EasyLAN Ethernet Interface Optional Inter faces The printer can optionally be fi tted with an IEEE 1284 P arallel Interface Board at the right-hand side of the printer ’ s rear plate. Regar dless of if any P arallel Interface Board is installed, the printer can also be [...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 113 Appendix C — Inter faces EasyLAN antenna EasyLAN W ireless Interface F or information on how to set up , operate, confi gure, and troubleshoot an EasyLAN interface, please refer to the following manuals that are included in .pdf format on the attached CD-R OM: • EasyLAN I nterface Kit, Installa[...]

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EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 115 D Intermec Supplies This appendix describes how to set up the printer for various types of direct thermal media or combinations of thermal transfer ribbons and receiving face materi- als marketed by I ntermec.[...]

120066102605140 120066102605140 INTERMEC MEDIA PRODUCTS SENSITIVITY LABEL 56 Intermec SENSITIVITY NUMBER 57 116 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix D — Intermec Supplies Setting the Media S ensitivity Number M edia sensitivity is important because you use it to optimize print qual- ity and print speed. The three-digit sensitivi[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 117 Appendix D — Intermec Supplies The sensitivity number on each roll of thermal transfer media or ribbon has an asterisk (*) in place of one of the digits. T o optimize the sensitiv- ity number for thermal transfer media, you combine the digits as in this example. Media or Ribbon Sensitivity Rating [...]

118 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix D — Intermec Supplies Direct Thermal Media Sensitivit y Settings Sensitivity Level Setting Direct Thermal Media 700 Series H igh Sensitivity 720 Duratherm Lightning Plus 400 Series M edium Sensitivity 480 Duratherm Lightning IR T ag 470 Duratherm Lightning 460 Thermal T op IR 450 Durather[...]

EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 119 Appendix D — Intermec Supplies Thermal T ransfer Media and Ribbon S ensitivity Settings Sensitivity Level Setting Media/Ribbon Stock 800 Series H igh Sensitivity (P aper) 864 TTR Uncoated/GP02 600 Series M edium Sensitivity (Plastic) 687 Duratran V aleron/TMX2200 677 Duratran II Syntran/TMX2200 67[...]

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