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  • Page 1 User’s Guide EasyCoder PC4 Bar Code Label Printer...
  • Page 2 There are U.S. and foreign patents pending. The name Centronics is wholly owned by GENICOM Corporation. Kimdura is a registered trademark of Kimberly Clark. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3 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. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

    Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. d. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt. e. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. Nur mit dem Schaltnetzteil Intermec/SPN-470-24 benutzen. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to the User’s Guide. d. The equipment has dropped and been damaged. e. If the equipment has obvious signs of breakage. For use only with power supply Intermec/SPN-470-24. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)

    Based upon EN 50 082-1 Generic Immunity Standard following the provisions of Directives /. Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if the printer is handled, modified, or installed in other manners than those described Intermec Printer AB Flöjelbergsgatan 1C Box 123 S-431 22 Mölndal...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin ... x Safety Summary ... x Safety Icons ... xi Global Services and Support ... xii Introduction Description of EasyCoder PC4..2 Safety Summary ... 3 Product Identification ... 3 Installation Unpacking... 6 Power Connection ... 7 Memory Cartridge ...
  • Page 8 Labels ... 46 Tags and Strip with Slots ... 47 Tags and Strip with Black Marks ... 48 Plain Continuous Stock ... 49 Interfaces Parallel Interface..52 RS-232 Serial Interface ... 53 USB Interface ... 54 viii EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Firmware Upgrading Requirements ... 56 Using a PC ... 56 Using a Memory Cartridge ... 56 Instructions ... 57 Using a PC ... 57 Using a Memory Cartridge ... 57 EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide Contents...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform autho- rized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Safety Icons

    ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment you are servicing. Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide Before You Begin...

  • Page 12: Global Services And Support

    Intermec web site, click Contact. Who Should Read This Document? This User’s Guide provides you with information about the features of the EasyCoder PC4 printer and how to install, configure, operate, main- tain, and troubleshoot it. Related Documents The Intermec web site at documents that you can download in PDF format.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter introduces the EasyCoder PC4 printer. The chapter covers the following topics: • Description of EasyCoder PC4 • Safety summary • Product identification EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Description Of Easycoder Pc4

    The EasyCoder PC4 printers are fitted with parallel Centronics, serial RS-232 and USB ports as standard. As an option, the EasyCoder PC4 can be fitted with a paper cutter that cuts continuous strip or liner between labels or a battery pack.

  • Page 15: Safety Summary

    • Place the printer on an even surface which can support its weight. • Do not spray the printer with water. If you are using a hose to clean the premises in an industrial environment, remove the printer or pro- tect it carefully from spray and moisture.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 — Introduction EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation This chapter how an EasyCoder PC4 is unpacked, connected to a power source, and connected to a computer. It also explains how to install the software and how to expand the memory using a memory cartridge. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Unpacking

    Open the box and lift up the power supply unit, cables, and other parts. Remove the upper foam-plastic shock absorber and lift up the printer. Check that no visible damage has occurred during the transportation. Keep the packing material in case you need to move or reship the printer.

  • Page 19: Power Connection

    AC wall socket. The power can be switched on/off by means of the On/Off switch situated at the back of the printer. The indicator lamp on the printer lights green, red, or orange to indicate that the power is on. (It also indicates various conditions, see Chapter 3.)

  • Page 20: Memory Cartridge

    Chapter 2 — Installation Memory Cartridge The EasyCoder PC4 is fitted with 1 MB built-in flash memory and 2 MB DRAM. The built-in memory can be expanded using an exchange- able memory cartridge with 1MB of Flash memory. When fitting or removing a memory cartridge, the power to the printer must be off!

  • Page 21: Computer Connection

    Chapter 2 — Installation Computer Connection All EasyCoder PC4 models are fitted with a 36pin female Centronics connector for the parallel interface port, a DB-9pin female connector for the RS-232 serial interface port, and a USB connector. Though all ports can be connected simultaneously, only one should be used at a time.

  • Page 22: Serial Rs-232 Interface

    Appendix C. USB Interface The EasyCoder PC4 supports USB v1.1 (also called USB 2.0 full speed). To use the USB interface for printing from a PC, you need a special Intermec USB printer driver installed in your PC.

  • Page 23: Software Installation

    Intermec USB printer driver, which is included on the CD-ROM that comes with the printer. If you run your EasyCoder PC4 from a PC under Windows 98/Me, or Windows NT 4.0/W2000/XP, you may want to install the Intermec InterDriver and the Intermec LabelShop START found on the CD- ROM that comes with the printer.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 — Installation EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation This chapter describes how to control the printer, how to load it with media and ribbon, how to adjust the label gap sensor, and how to use the test mode. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Controls And Indicators

    Chapter 3 — Operation Controls and Indicators The EasyCoder PC4 is controlled by the operator by means of an On/ Off switch, a “Feed” key, and a multi-color indicator lamp. Indicator lamp Feed key On/Off Switch The On/Off switch is located at the back of the printer.

  • Page 27: Indicator Lamp

    If the printer is out of media and/or ribbon, the indicator lamp will glow red. Any error condition, such as label stop sensor problems, media jams, or...

  • Page 28: Media Compartment

    Label gap/ black mark sensor Top cover release Platen roller Label taken sensor Tear bar Ribbon supply hub Ribbon rewind hub Print mechanism Media roll spindle Edge guide adjustment wheel Peel-off bar Peel-off mechanism or paper cutter EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Media Load

    Chapter 3 — Operation Media Load Introduction The EasyCoder PC4 can print on heat-sensitive direct thermal paper, and in case of the thermal transfer model also on non heat-sensitive receiving face materials, in the form of self-adhesive labels, non-adhesive tags, or continuous stock.

  • Page 30: Label Taken Sensor

    The built-in Label Taken Sensor (LTS) can be enabled to hold the printing until the previous label (or similar) has been removed from the printer's outfeed slot. As long as the sensor detects a label, the printer will be BUSY and cannot receive data from host.

  • Page 31: Tear-Off Operation

    (see markings on the spindle). Wind the green edge guide wheel towards the front of the printer so you can fit the media roll between the guides. Place the media roll and spindle in the media compartment and snap the spindle into the slots on either side.
  • Page 32 28. Else, tap the Feed key either 4 times or until the indicator lamp glows green. If the printer did run out of media while printing, the printing will automatically be resumed. Else, tear off excessive media by pulling it upwards against the tear bar.

  • Page 33: Peel-Off Operation

    (see markings on the spindle). Wind the green edge guide wheel towards the front of the printer so you can fit the label roll between the guides. Place the label roll and spindle in the media compartment and snap the spindle into the slots on either side.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 — Operation Wind the green edge guide wheel towards the rear of the printer so the rear edge guides just touch the label roll without actually breaking its rotation. Thread the labels through the slits in the front edge guides.

  • Page 35: Cut-Off Operation

    (see markings on the spindle). Wind the green edge guide wheel towards the front of the printer so you can fit the roll between the guides. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Place the roll and spindle in the media compartment and snap the spindle into the slots on either side. Wind the green edge guide wheel towards the rear of the printer so the rear edge guides just touch the media roll without actually break- ing its rotation.

  • Page 37: External Supply

    Follow the loading instructions for the type of operation in question, but ignore all paragraphs concerning the internal spindle. Instead, insert the media through the slot at the back of the printer (see illustrations). Be careful to protect any external media supply from dirt, grit, dust, water, and direct sunlight.

  • Page 38: Ribbon Load

    Loading a Fresh Ribbon Roll Open the printer's top cover by pressing the release buttons on both sides and folding the cover upwards/rearwards. Press the green release tabs at the bottom of the top cover on both sides of the printhead and fold down the print carriage halfway (45°...

  • Page 39: Removing A Partially Used Ribbon

    Open the printer's top cover by pressing the release buttons on both sides and folding the cover upwards/rearwards.

  • Page 40: Label Gap Sensor

    Label Gap Sensor Adjustment The EasyCoder PC4 printer is fitted with a label gap sensor that detects slots between tickets and tags, or gaps between labels, as the media is fed past the sensor during printing. Thus the firmware can determine the length of the tags or labels and control the media/ribbon feed accord- ingly.

  • Page 41: Test Mode

    The Test Mode can be used for four main purposes: • To adjust the Label Gap Sensor. • To print a Test Label with a test pattern and a list of the printer's cur- rent setup. • To enter the Dump Mode.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 — Operation EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter explains how to clean the printer externally and how to clean the printhead. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: External Cleaning

    External Cleaning Keep your EasyCoder PC4 clean by periodically wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents as they will scratch the surface.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter contains instructions for solving the most common problems the may occur when using an EasyCoder PC4. The troubleshooting is restricted to the operator level. If the problem cannot be solved using this list, please contact the ditributor.

  • Page 46: Problems And Solutions Or Reasons

    Control lamp does Make sure connectors on power supply are securely plugged not light green into the receptacle on the printer and to an AC outlet. when power is on. Control lamp lights Label taken sensor active, label not removed.

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical Data This appendix lists the technical data for the EasyCoder PC4. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Tear-off /peel-off or cut-off operation Dimensions Length: Length with cutter: Width: Height: Net Weight Thermal transfer printer, excl. power supply, media, cable, cutter, battery pack, and memory cartridge: Power Separate power supply unit; Input: Output: Interfaces 1 × RS-232 serial (DB-9pin) 1 ×...

  • Page 49: Printable Area

    Text, bar codes, and graphics can be printed in four directions. Fonts 5 resident alphanumeric fonts (can be magnified up to 8 times horizontally and 9 times vertically) EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide Appendix A — Technical Data 108.0 mm (4.25 inches) 102.2 mm...
  • Page 50 UPC E std, 2 digit add-on, or 5 digit add-on UPC Interleaved 2 of 5 PDF417 MaxiCode Data Matrix QR Code EAN.UCC Composit Formatting Print formats can be preprogrammed in flash memory Memory Flash Memory: DRAM Memory: 1 MB 2 MB EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 Serial Communication Cable (RS-232) Parallel Communication Cable (Centronics) Paper Cutter Printhead V-spring for stiff/thick media Keyboard/Display Unit Mobile Battery Unit Battery Pack Battery Charger EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide Appendix A — Technical Data One “Feed” button 1 multi-color LED indicator.
  • Page 52 Appendix A — Technical Data EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Media Specifications

    Media Specifications This appendix specifies the physical characteristics and sizes for the direct thermal media, receiving face materials, and thermal transfer ribbons that can be used in an EasyCoder PC4 printer. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Direct Thermal Media

    Non top-coated media with less resistance to moisture, plasticizers and vegetable oils. In all other respects, it is equal to Premium Quality. Examples... Europe Thermal Eco Thermal Eco Board North America Duratherm II, Duratherm II Tag Duratherm Ltg. Duratherm IR North America – EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Thermal Transfer Media

    The materials of choice in combination with HR/TMX 3200 ribbons. Give high resistance to chemicals, heat, and mechanical abrasion. Exam- ples... Europe TTR High Gloss Polyester EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide Appendix B — Media Specifications North America – North America...

  • Page 56: Transfer Ribbons

    The use of HR/TMX 3200 ribbons requires the print speed and the energy supplied by the printhead to be controlled with great accu- racy according to the receiving face material. Consult your Intermec distributor. Note: Intermec thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifi- cally for the EasyCoder printheads. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Media Roll Size

    Protect the media against sand, grit, and other hard par- ticles during printing and storage. Keep the cover closed. Even very small foreign particles may cause severe harm to the delicate printhead. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide Appendix B — Media Specifications 25.4 or 38.1 mm (1.0 or 1.5 inches) 118 mm (4.65 inches)

  • Page 58: Labels

    25.0 mm ← b → Label length: Minimum: 6.35 mm ← c → Label gap height: Maximum: 10 mm Minimum: 2 mm Liner: Opacity: 75% LABELS (4.57 inches) (1 inches) (.25 inches) (.39 inches) (.08 inches) EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Tags And Strip With Slots

    Minimum: The label gap sensor is offset 4.5 mm (0.177 inches) to the right of the center of the media path. TICKETS,TAGS, & CONTINUOUS STRIP EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide Appendix B — Media Specifications 116.0 mm (4.57 inches) 25.0 mm (1.00 inches)

  • Page 60: Tags And Strip With Black Marks

    Max. reflectance 5% at 940 nanometer. Carbon black. TICKETS,TAGS, & CONTINUOUS STRIP 116.0 mm (4.57 inches) 25.0 mm (1.00 inches) 6.35 mm (0.25 inches) 28 mm (1.10 inches) 10 mm (0.39 inches) 3 mm 0.12 inches) EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Plain Continuous Stock

    Plain Continuous Stock The EasyCoder PC4 can use continuous stock without any detection slots or black marks. The printer must be set for continuous stock by the Q command (see Intermec ESim v6.XX, Programmer’s Reference Manual). The length of each copy is decided by the size of the print image and any additional media feed is decided by the Q command.
  • Page 62 Appendix B — Media Specifications EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Interfaces

    Interfaces This appendix describes the signals on the serial RS- 232 port and the parallel IEEE 1284 port. The USB port has a standard USB socket. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Parallel Interface

    /.The combined load on the external +5V on both the parallel and the serial port must not exceed a total of 500 mA. DSTB to printer and BUSY to host. 36-pin female Centronics connector. Transmitter Host Host Printer Printer Printer Chassis ground Max. 500 mA Printer EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Rs-232 Serial Interface

    EasyCoder PC4 Signal DB-9 /.The combined load on the external +5V on both the parallel and the serial port must not exceed a total of 500 mA. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide DB-9pin female RS-232 connector. Signal DB-9 +5V 500 mA –...

  • Page 66: Usb Interface

    Appendix C — Interfaces USB Interface Printer end of USB cable Computer end of USB cable EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Easycoder Pc4 User's Guide

    Firmware Upgrading This appendix describes how to upgrade the printer‘s firmware. EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Requirements

    To upgrade the printer’s firmware via a cable connection from a PC run- ning MS Windows, you will need the following: • The Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config Tool. This is a free software running under Microsoft Windows various firmware version either directly to the printer or to a memory cartridge.

  • Page 69: Instructions

    Instructions Using a PC Install the Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Config Tool in your PC. Run the PC4Conf.exe program. Set up the parameters for the firmware download. Use the on-line help for instructions. Start the Firmware download wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 70 Press the Feed key and keep it pressed and at the same time switch on the power to the printer (also see “Test Mode” on page 29). A test label will be printed. Check the version number on the test label to verify that the upgrading has been successful.
  • Page 72 Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide *1-960636-00* *1-960636-00*...

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