Genicom PC4 manual Operation

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3Operation

This chapter describes how to control the printer, how to load it with media and ribbon, how to adjust the label gap sensor, and how to use the test mode.

EasyCoder PC4 User’s Guide

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Contents EasyCoder PC4 Bar Code Label Printer 6001 36th Ave. W DOC Notice Canada FCC Notice United States of AmericaEU Standard EN 55022 The European Union Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Safety Instructions EasyCoder PC4 Declaration of Conformity CEContents Technical Data TroubleshootingMedia Speciﬁcations InterfacesFirmware Upgrading Before You Begin Safety SummarySafety Icons Warranty Information Web Support Telephone Support Global Services and SupportIntroduction Description of EasyCoder PC4 Safety Summary Introduction Installation Unpacking Power Connection Memory Cartridge Installation of Memory CartridgeCentronics Parallel Interface Computer ConnectionUSB Interface Serial RS-232 InterfaceSoftware Installation Installation Operation On/Oﬀ Switch Controls and IndicatorsFeed Key Printer reset Indicator LampGreen solid Media loaded Media Compartment Tear-Oﬀ Media LoadLabel Taken Sensor Tear-Oﬀ Operation Operation Peel-Oﬀ Operation Operation Cut-Oﬀ Operation Operation External Supply Loading a Fresh Ribbon Roll Ribbon LoadRemoving a Partially Used Ribbon Label Gap Sensor AdjustmentTest Mode Operation Maintenance Printhead Cleaning External CleaningTroubleshooting Solution or Reason ProblemDirect Thermal Printing Thermal Transfer PrintingTechnical Data Net Weight DimensionsPower Ambient TemperatureMedia Printable AreaThermal Transfer Ribbons Printing SpeedFormatting Bar CodesMemory User Interface Accessories and OptionsAppendix a Technical Data Media Speciﬁcations Premium Quality Direct Thermal MediaEconomy Quality North AmericaUncoated Papers Thermal Transfer MediaCoated Papers Polyethylene PlasticsTransfer Ribbons Core Media Roll SizeRoll ← a → Media width incl. liner Labels← b → Label length ← c → Label gap height← a → Tag or strip width Tags and Strip with Slots← b → Tag length ← c → Detection slot width← c → Detection slot width ← c → Black mark width Tags and Strip with Black Marks← d → Black mark height Plain Continuous Stock Appendix B Media Speciﬁcations Interfaces Parallel Interface Pin Signal Name TransmitterDB-9 RS-232 Serial InterfaceUSB Interface Firmware Upgrading Using a Memory Cartridge Using a PCRequirements Instructions Appendix D Firmware Upgrading Page 960636-00