Genicom PC4 manual 6001 36th Ave. W

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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 not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

© 2004 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN, Nor*Ware, Pen*Key, Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, UAP, Universal Access Point, and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringe- ment.

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. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Contents EasyCoder PC4 Bar Code Label Printer 6001 36th Ave. W EU Standard EN 55022 The European Union FCC Notice United States of AmericaDOC Notice Canada Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity CE EasyCoder PC4Contents Media Specifications TroubleshootingTechnical Data InterfacesFirmware Upgrading Safety Summary Before You BeginSafety Icons Global Services and Support Warranty Information Web Support Telephone SupportIntroduction Description of EasyCoder PC4 Safety Summary Introduction Installation Unpacking Power Connection Installation of Memory Cartridge Memory CartridgeComputer Connection Centronics Parallel InterfaceSerial RS-232 Interface USB InterfaceSoftware Installation Installation Operation Feed Key Controls and IndicatorsOn/Off Switch Green solid Media loaded Indicator LampPrinter reset Media Compartment Media Load Tear-OffLabel Taken Sensor Tear-Off Operation Operation Peel-Off Operation Operation Cut-Off Operation Operation External Supply Ribbon Load Loading a Fresh Ribbon RollRemoving a Partially Used Ribbon Adjustment Label Gap SensorTest Mode Operation Maintenance External Cleaning Printhead CleaningTroubleshooting Direct Thermal Printing ProblemSolution or Reason Thermal Transfer PrintingTechnical Data Power DimensionsNet Weight Ambient TemperatureThermal Transfer Ribbons Printable AreaMedia Printing SpeedMemory Bar CodesFormatting Accessories and Options User InterfaceAppendix a Technical Data Media Specifications Economy Quality Direct Thermal MediaPremium Quality North AmericaCoated Papers Thermal Transfer MediaUncoated Papers Polyethylene PlasticsTransfer Ribbons Roll Media Roll SizeCore ← b → Label length Labels← a → Media width incl. liner ← c → Label gap height← b → Tag length Tags and Strip with Slots← a → Tag or strip width ← c → Detection slot width← d → Black mark height Tags and Strip with Black Marks← c → Detection slot width ← c → Black mark width Plain Continuous Stock Appendix B Media Specifications Interfaces Pin Signal Name Transmitter Parallel InterfaceRS-232 Serial Interface DB-9USB Interface Firmware Upgrading Requirements Using a PCUsing a Memory Cartridge Instructions Appendix D Firmware Upgrading Page 960636-00