Operation | Genicom PC4 manual

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.

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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 CE Contents Technical Data TroubleshootingMedia Speciﬁcations Interfaces Firmware Upgrading Before You Begin Safety Summary Safety Icons Warranty Information Web Support Telephone Support Global Services and Support Introduction Description of EasyCoder PC4 Safety Summary Introduction Installation Unpacking Power Connection Memory Cartridge Installation of Memory Cartridge Centronics Parallel Interface Computer Connection USB Interface Serial RS-232 Interface Software Installation Installation Operation On/Oﬀ Switch Controls and IndicatorsFeed Key Printer reset Indicator LampGreen solid Media loaded Media Compartment Tear-Oﬀ Media Load Label Taken Sensor Tear-Oﬀ Operation Operation Peel-Oﬀ Operation Operation Cut-Oﬀ Operation Operation External Supply Loading a Fresh Ribbon Roll Ribbon Load Removing a Partially Used Ribbon Label Gap Sensor Adjustment Test Mode Operation Maintenance Printhead Cleaning External Cleaning Troubleshooting Solution or Reason ProblemDirect Thermal Printing Thermal Transfer Printing Technical Data Net Weight DimensionsPower Ambient Temperature Media Printable AreaThermal Transfer Ribbons Printing Speed Formatting Bar CodesMemory User Interface Accessories and Options Appendix a Technical Data Media Speciﬁcations Premium Quality Direct Thermal MediaEconomy Quality North America Uncoated Papers Thermal Transfer MediaCoated Papers Polyethylene Plastics Transfer 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 Transmitter DB-9 RS-232 Serial Interface USB Interface Firmware Upgrading Using a Memory Cartridge Using a PCRequirements Instructions Appendix D Firmware Upgrading Page 960636-00