Intermec manual Description of EasyCoder PD4

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Chapter 1—Introduction

Description of EasyCoder PD4

The EasyCoder PD4 is a basic-performance thermal transfer/direct ther- mal label printer suitable for medium-duty industrial applications. With robust metal outer casing and inner mechanics, the EasyCoder PD4 provides durability, even in industrial environments.

The EasyCoder PD4 comes in three main versions:

APrinter with a three-key front panel, 203 dpi (dots per inch) print- head, and the options limited to keyboard/display unit and EasyLAN 10 external Ethernet adapter.

BPrinter with a graphic display and three-key front panel for easy setup and monitoring, 203 dpi printhead, a real-time clock, and a label taken sensor. The options include stripper and rewinder unit, cutter, memory expansion module, external keyboard/display unit, and EasyLAN 10 external Ethernet adapter.

CSame as B, but with a 300 dpi printhead.

Please refer to Appendix A, “Technical Data” for more information.

Note: Throughout this manual, the printer models with a graphic display are described, unless otherwise stated.

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Intermec EasyCoder PD4—User’s Guide

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Contents EasyCoder PD4 Bar Code Label Printer Page FCC Notice United States of America EMS and EMI Compliance StatementIntermec EasyCoder PD4-User’s Guide Contents Troubleshooting AdjustmentsLoading Media Maintaining the PrinterTechnical Data Media SpecificationsSafety Summary Before You Begin Safety Icons Global Services and Support Warranty Information Web Support Telephone SupportRelated Documents Introduction Description of EasyCoder PD4 Safety Warnings Product IdentificationIntroduction Installation Unpacking the Printer Front View Rear View Media Compartment Print Mechanism Power ConnectionsComputer Controls and Indicators Control LampsDisplay Control KeysMode Feed key Pause key Cancel key Key FunctionsInstallation Starting Up Switching On the Printer Direct Mode Printing a Test Label Loading Media Tear-Off Straight-through Tear-Off, Flip the label feed guide upwardRotation of the roll Align the media with the center section Tear-Off, Peel-Off Self-strip Peel-Off, ScrewPeel-Off, Peel-Off, Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load Ribbon Load, Ink outside the rollLoading Media Printing Controlling the Printing Setup Methods Navigating in the Setup ModeKey label in display Function in the Setup Mode KeySetup Options Media Type Setting reviewDensity SpeedPrinting Intermec EasyCoder PD4-User’s Guide Printing Options Installation Instructions Stripper and Internal RewinderSwitch Rewinder cable Cutter Cutter connector Cutter cable Cable clips Options Troubleshooting Error Handling Description/Display MessageAction Error Suggested action Printing stops Command errorsPrintout not in desired position Clearing Media Jam in Cutter Entering the Dump Mode Maintaining the Printer Printhead Cleaning Clean the printhead dot line External Cleaning Printhead Replacement Media Jams Cut off any damaged or wrinkled partAdjustments Printhead Balance Adjustment Engage the printhead and load the ribbonPrinthead Pressure Adjustment Printhead Dot Line Position Adjustment Adjustments Label Gap Sensor Position Adjustment Label Gap Sensor Calibration Ribbon Tension Adjustment Ribbon Shield Adjustment 1234567890Page For media load Intermec EasyCoder PD4-User’s Guide Technical Data Table of Technical Data Power Supply Physical MeasuresEnvironment ElectronicsData Interfaces Media Specifications Media Roll Size CoreInternal Roll Media Non-Adhesive StripSelf-Adhesive Strip ⇒ LinerSelf-Adhesive Labels ⇒ Label LengthSELF-ADHESIVE Labels Feed Direction Tickets with Gaps Tickets & Tags Feed Direction Tickets with Black Mark ⇒ Black Mark WidthTickets With Marks Feed Direction Interfaces DB-9 Signal Meaning RS-232 InterfaceProtocol Interface CableUSB Interface Parallel Interface Pin Function Transmitter CommentFirmware Upgrading Requirements InstructionsPage 960614-01