Intermec Understanding the Direct Mode of the PD4 Printer

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Chapter 3—Starting Up

Direct Mode

The Direct Mode is the normal idle mode, where all commands from external ports are interpreted and normal control key actions are per- formed. During reception of data, this message is shown in the display:

In the Direct Mode, you can use the keys for the following purposes:

•Feed out one blank label or portion of continuous stock by pressing the Feed key.

•Pause the Direct Mode by pressing the Pause key. When the Direct Mode is paused, this message is displayed:

•Enter the Setup Mode by simultaneously pressing the Feed and Pause keys (see Chapter 5).

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Contents EasyCoder PD4 Bar Code Label Printer Page EMS and EMI Compliance Statement FCC Notice United States of AmericaIntermec EasyCoder PD4-User’s Guide Contents Maintaining the Printer TroubleshootingAdjustments Loading MediaMedia Speciﬁcations Technical DataBefore You Begin Safety SummarySafety Icons Global Services and Support Warranty Information Web Support Telephone SupportRelated Documents Introduction Description of EasyCoder PD4 Product Identiﬁcation Safety WarningsIntroduction Installation Unpacking the Printer Front View Rear View Media Compartment Print Mechanism Power ConnectionsComputer Control Keys Controls and IndicatorsControl Lamps DisplayKey Functions Mode Feed key Pause key Cancel key Installation Starting Up Switching On the Printer Direct Mode Printing a Test Label Loading Media Tear-Oﬀ Straight-through Flip the label feed guide upward Tear-Oﬀ,Rotation of the roll Align the media with the center section Tear-Oﬀ, Peel-Oﬀ Self-strip Screw Peel-Oﬀ,Peel-Oﬀ, Peel-Oﬀ, Thermal Transfer Printing Ribbon Load Ink outside the roll Ribbon Load,Loading Media Printing Controlling the Printing Key Setup MethodsNavigating in the Setup Mode Key label in display Function in the Setup ModeSpeed Setup Options Media TypeSetting review DensityPrinting Intermec EasyCoder PD4-User’s Guide Printing Options Stripper and Internal Rewinder Installation InstructionsSwitch Rewinder cable Cutter Cutter connector Cutter cable Cable clips Options Troubleshooting Error Handling Description/Display MessageAction Printing stops Command errors Error Suggested actionPrintout 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 Cut oﬀ any damaged or wrinkled part Media JamsAdjustments Engage the printhead and load the ribbon Printhead Balance AdjustmentPrinthead Pressure Adjustment Printhead Dot Line Position Adjustment Adjustments Label Gap Sensor Position Adjustment Label Gap Sensor Calibration Ribbon Tension Adjustment 1234567890 Ribbon Shield AdjustmentPage For media load Intermec EasyCoder PD4-User’s Guide Technical Data Table of Technical Data Electronics Power SupplyPhysical Measures EnvironmentData Interfaces Media Speciﬁcations Media Roll Size CoreInternal Roll Non-Adhesive Strip Media⇒ Liner Self-Adhesive Strip⇒ Label Length Self-Adhesive LabelsSELF-ADHESIVE Labels Feed Direction Tickets with Gaps Tickets & Tags Feed Direction ⇒ Black Mark Width Tickets with Black MarkTickets With Marks Feed Direction Interfaces Interface Cable DB-9 Signal MeaningRS-232 Interface ProtocolUSB Interface Pin Function Transmitter Comment Parallel InterfaceFirmware Upgrading Instructions RequirementsPage 960614-01