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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.
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.
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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 .
vi EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Contents Cut-Off ........................................................................................ 22 P eel-Off (Self-strip) ......................................................................
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 .....................
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.
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.
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.
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 • Sa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
&BTZ$ PEFS 19J 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 .
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.
& 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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
&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.
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).
&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.
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.
&BT Z $ PEF S 1 9J &BT Z $ PEF S 1 9J 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 .
&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.
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).
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.
&BTZ$ PEFS 1 9 J CMIN &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.
&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.
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.
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.
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.
&BTZ$ PEFS 1 9 J CMIN &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.
&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 .
&BT Z $PEFS 1 9J &EED 0AUSE 16 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 37 Chapter 4 — Media Load Press the F eed/P ause key to advanc e the media and adjust the media feed.
38 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load External S upply (F an-fold) This chapter describes the case when an external media supply is used, for example a stack of fan-fold tickets or an external media roll. I t is possible to simply let the media enter the printer through either of the two slots in the rear plate.
3 4 1 2 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 39 Chapter 4 — Media Load External S upply (F an-fold), cont . Use the upper slot in the rear plate when the supply is at the same level as the printer and when using peel-off operation. Use the lower slot in the rear plate when the supply is placed lower than the printer .
5 6 40 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 4 — Media Load External S upply (F an-fold), cont . Fit the f an-fold guide in the upper slot when the supply is at the same level as the printer and when using peel-off operation. Fit the f an-fold guide in the lower slot when the supply is placed lower than the printer .
EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 41 5 T hermal T ransf er Prin ting This chapter explains how to load the printer with ribbon for thermal transfer printing.
42 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 5 — Thermal T ransfer Printing Ribbon Load The EasyCoder PX4i can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock using either direct thermal printing on special heat-sensitive media or thermal transfer printing using a special ink-coated ribbon.
&BTZ$P EFS 1 9J &BTZ$P EFS 1 9J 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 .
&BT Z $ PE FS1 9J 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 Dat.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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: .
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.
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 T.
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 PA.
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 .
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 9J 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.
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.
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.
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.
72 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 8 — Options.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 La.
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.
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.
&BTZ$PEFS 1 9J &BTZ$PEFS 1 9J &BTZ$ PEFS 1 9J 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.
&BTZ$PEFS 1 9J &BTZ$PEFS 1 9J DN JO $ P EFS 1 9J 9 8 10 7 82 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 10 — Maintenance Printhead Cleaning, cont. W ait for approx.
&BTZ$PEFS 1 9J 1 3 2 4 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 83 Chapter 10 — Maintenance External Cleaning Always remo ve the power cor d before cleaning! Wipe external surfaces with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent.
1 2 84 EasyCoder PX4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Chapter 10 — Maintenance Cleaning the L abel S top Sensor The label stop sensor , which controls the media feed, is partially enclosed by two plastic guides. The guides have slots where the light between the upper and lower part of the label stop sensor can pass.
1 2 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) 85 Chapter 10 — Maintenance Printhead Replacement The printhead is subject to wear both from the direct thermal media or transfer ribbon and from the rapid heating and cooling process during printing.
&BTZ$P EFS1 9J 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.
$ P EFS 1 9J 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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
/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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 o.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 int.
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 Disab.
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.
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.
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 .
114 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix C — Inter faces.
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.
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.
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 Sensitivit.
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 ig.
120 EasyCoder P X4i User’ s Guide (IPL version) Appendix D — Intermec Supplies.
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Intermec T echnologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, W A 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Intermec PX4I è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Intermec PX4I - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Intermec PX4I imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Intermec PX4I ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Intermec PX4I, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Intermec PX4I.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Intermec PX4I. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Intermec PX4I insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
