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User’s Guide
EasyCoder PC4
Bar Code Label
Printer
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Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Ave. W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. www.intermec.com The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec- manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do
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FCC Notice (United States of America) WARNING This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and foun o comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com- mercial environment. Op
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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1 Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch. 2 Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3 Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 4 Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte. 5 Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspan- nung eine Beschädigung vermieden. 6 Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in
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Safety Instructions 1 Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2 Please keep this User’s Guide for later reference. 3 Please protect this equipment from humidity. 4 Check the voltage of the power source before connecting the equip- ment to the power outlet. 5 If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equipment from the AC voltage to avoid damage by transient over voltage. 6 Never pour any liquid into any openings, this could cause fire or elec- trical shock. 7 Never open
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Declaration of Conformity (CE) We, Intermec Printer AB Flöjelbergsgatan 1C Box 123 S-431 22 Mölndal Sweden 1 declare under our sole responsibility that the product EasyCoder PC4 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards Safety: EN 60 950 EMC: Based upon EN 50081-2 Generic Emissions Standard Based upon EN 50 082-1 Generic Immunity Standard following the provisions of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Mölndal 2004-10-08 ......................................
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Contents Contents Before You Begin ............................................................................ x Safety Summary ............................................................... x Safety Icons .................................................................... xi Global Services and Support .......................................... xii Warranty Information ..................................... xii Web Support ................................................... xii Telephone Supp
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Contents Cut-Off .........................................................................17 Label Taken Sensor ........................................................18 Tear-Off Operation ......................................................................19 Peel-Off Operation ......................................................................21 Cut-Off Operation .......................................................................23 External Supply .........................................
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Contents Firmware Upgrading D Requirements ...............................................................................56 Using a PC ....................................................................56 Using a Memory Cartridge ............................................56 Instructions ..................................................................................57 Using a PC ....................................................................57 Using a Memory Cartridge ..............
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Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information. Safety Summary Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions. Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or ad
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Before You Begin Safety Icons This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures. A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment. A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that mus
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Before You Begin Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click Warranty. Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com to download our current documents in PDF format. To order printed versions of the I
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Introduction 1 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 1
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Chapter 1 — Introduction Description of EasyCoder PC4 Intermec EasyCoder PC4 is a series of dedicated direct thermal and com- bined thermal transfer/direct thermal printers with a printhead density of 203.2 dots per inch (8 dots per mm) or 300 dots per inch (11.81 dot per mm). 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 label
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Chapter 1 — Introduction Safety Summary Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if the printer is handled, modified, or installed in any way other than that described in Intermec’s manuals. • Read this manual carefully before connecting the printer. • Do not put your fingers inside the print mechanism when the power is on. • 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 premis
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Chapter 1 — Introduction 4 EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide
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Installation 2 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 5
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Chapter 2 — Installation Unpacking Before starting the installation, carefully examine the delivery for possible damage or missing parts: 1 Open the box and lift up the power supply unit, cables, and other parts. 2 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. 3 Check to make sure any options ordered are included. 4 Check the
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Chapter 2 — Installation Power Connection 1 Place the printer in a suitable location that allows easy access to printed labels and preferably also easy reload of media and transfer ribbon. The printer should only be operated while resting on a hori- zontal surface, like a table or similar. The printer and power supply unit must never be operated in a location where they can get wet. Personal injury could result! Only use with power supply adapter Intermec SPN- 470-24 P/N 1-092515-XX. 2 Place
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Memo r y Car tr i d g e 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! Installation of Memory Cartridge 1 Ensure that the On/Off switch on the printer is off (0). 2 Open the top cover by pressing the two locks on either side. 3 Remove the cartridge
