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IBM EasyCoder 3400e user manual Printer Options, Communication Interface, Finishers

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EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual

Printer Options

This page contains a list of the options you can use with the printer along with a brief description. Consult your Intermec representative to order any option.

Communication Interface

EasyLAN 10i Interface

This option lets you connect your printer to a 10bBaseT Ethernet network. Various network printing protocols are available. For more information, see your EasyLAN 10i documentation.

Twinax Interface

This option lets you connect your printer to an IBM twinaxial cable system with a twinax interface so your printer emulates an IBM 5256 Model 1 printer and can operate with an IBM System/34, System/36, System/38, or AS/400 host computer.

Coax Interface

The coax interface adapter allows the printer to emulate an IBM 3287 printer by connecting the printer to IBM 3270 Type A coaxial cable computer systems operating in the VTAM (CICS/IMS/TSO) or 8100 (DPPX) environments. With the coaxial adapter you can connect the printer to an IBM 3174/76/99 system controller/multiplexer.

Finishers

Cutter

Use the cutter option to cut continuous media into individual labels ready for use. This 3400 option works best for individual random lengths or short batches of different label lengths.

Batch Takeup

This device automatically spools labels as they are printed. This attachment is limited to small batches with maximum outer diameter (OD) of 12.7 centimeters (5 inches).

Self-Strip Printing

Use self-strip printing in applications where you want to apply labels to a surface immediately. After printing a label, the printer prints out the label with the backing removed. This option must be ordered when you order your printer.

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Contents

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer Page Contents Inspecting the Printer Tools for Cleaning the Printer Optimizing and Maintaining Print QualityUsing Test and Service Mode Procedures Printer Specifications A-3Bar Code Symbologies Supported A-8 Extended Character Sets B-6Communication Protocols C-3 Printer Serial Port C-11Full Ascii Table D-3 Full Ascii Control Characters Table D-5 ViiPage Safety Summary Warranty InformationBefore You Begin EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual AvertissementWhat You Will Find in This Manual About This ManualFor Information On Refer To Terms and Conventions TermsConventions Convention DescriptionOther Intermec Manuals XiiiPage Getting Started Page Getting to Know Your Printer Back View LEDPlugging In the Printer Preparing the Printer for InstallationTo plug in the printer Opening the Printer To open the printerLoading Media for Fanfold Printing To load media for fanfold printingHead lift lever To print the hardware configuration test label Printing the Hardware Configuration Test LabelHardware Configuration Test Label What the Hardware Configuration Test Label Tells You Connecting the Printer to Your SystemIf a Hardware Configuration Test Label Does Not Print Connecting Your Printer to a PC Connecting the Printer to a PC Serial PortUse Intermec Cable Part Number To connect your printer to a PC serial portConnecting the Printer to a PC Parallel Port Connecting Your Printer to a NetworkTo connect your printer to a PC parallel port Connecting the Printer to an AS/400 Connecting Your Printer to a NetworkConnecting the Printer to a Mainframe Cabling in Noisy Electrical EnvironmentsConfiguring the Serial Port for Communications To configure the printer serial portDIP Switch Setting Descriptions Parameter DescriptionBottom Bank Switch Number Verifying Printer Communications With Your System To verify communications with your systemAt the DOS prompt, type this command and press Enter Operating the Printer Page Learning How to Operate the Printer Understanding the Front PanelUnderstanding the Front Panel LEDs LEDUsing the Feed/Pause Button Printer Mode You Want To What to DoLoading Roll Media for Straight-Through Printing Loading Media Into the PrinterTo load the media Loading Roll Media for Straight-Through Printing Loading Media for Self-Strip Printing To load self-strip mediaLoading Media for Self-Strip Printing Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon To load thermal transfer ribbonLoading Thermal Transfer Ribbon Setting the Media Sensitivity Number To print a software configuration label Setting the MSN for Intermec Media and RibbonSensitivity Media or Ribbon Number Description 3400e Printer Direct Thermal Media Sensitivity Settings Setting the MSN for Other Media and RibbonApproximate Sensitivity Maximum Numbers Setting Direct Thermal Media Print Speed Using the PrintSet Software Using Third-Party SoftwareUsing Intermec Printer Language IPL Commands Communicating With the PrinterPrinting a Test Label To print the test labelPage Maintaining the Printer Page Tools for Cleaning the Printer Inspecting the PrinterMaintenance Schedule Printer Component Maintenance PeriodLocating the Printer Parts You Need to Maintain Cleaning the Printhead To clean the printheadCleaning the Printer Covers Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Drive Roller and Tear Bar To clean the drive roller and tear barCleaning the Media Guides and Media Path To clean the media guides and media pathCleaning the Label Sensors To clean the label sensorsCleaning the Label Sensors Page Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting Checklist Printer Operation ProblemsTroubleshooting Symptom Possible CausesSolution Troubleshooting Printer Operation Problems Print Quality ProblemsSymptom Possible Causes Solution Symptom Possible Causes Communication Problems and Preventing Data Loss Troubleshooting Print Quality ProblemsTo check for communication problems Optimizing Printer Performance Page Optimizing and Maintaining Print Quality Correcting Uneven Print QualityTo adjust the bias adjust screw Adjusting the Print Darkness To adjust the print darknessAdjusting the Label Mark Sensor To adjust the label mark sensorPlaten roller How Is the Printer Storage Memory Used? Using the Printer Memory EfficientlyMaking the Most of Your Memory How the Image Bands Command Works What Is an Image Band?Increasing Throughput Optimizing Print Speed and Image Band Setting To optimize the number of image bands for your print speedUsing Test and Service Mode Page To enter Test and Service mode Using Test and Service Mode ProceduresTo exit Test and Service mode Test and Service DIP Switch Settings TestsUsing Data Line Print To enter Data Line Print modePrinting Test Labels To print a test labelResetting the Memory on Your Printer Setting Configuration Commands in Test and Service ModeTo use memory reset Setting the Number of Dot Increments Configuration DIP Switch SettingsBottom Bank Adjusting the Label Rest Point To set the number of dot incrementsTo adjust the label rest point Top BankTo set the printer to Emulation mode using DIP switches Setting Emulation ModeSetting Description Using Forms Adjust FormatForms Adjust To set the X forms adjustTo set the Y forms adjust Specifications Page Printer Specifications SpecificationsPrinthead 200 dpi Printhead 400 dpiRibbon Printing SpeedMedia Number Description Minimum MaximumCommunication Interface Printer OptionsFinishers Specifications Signal Pin Return Direction DescriptionBar Code Symbologies Supported Hibc2D Stacked Symbologies 2D Symbologies2D Matrix Symbologies EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Character Sets Page International Character Sets Advanced Character TableEmulation Mode Character Table IBM Translation Character TableCode Page 850 Character Table Extended Character Sets 10 x 14 StandardMonospace fonts 6 point to 36 point OCR a Characters in Font C24 Page Communications Reference Page Intermec Standard Protocol Communication ProtocolsPrinter Status Character XON/XOFF Protocol Software and Hardware Flow Control Polling Mode D XON/XOFF, No Status ProtocolMulti-Drop Protocol User-Defined ProtocolCharacter Protocol Affected Communications Interfaces Host RequirementsCommunications Boundaries RS-232 Serial InterfaceRS-485 Serial Interface RS-422 Serial InterfaceInterface Pin No Name Operation RS-232 Null Modem Cable for PC/XT Part Number RS-232 Null Modem Cable for PC/AT Part NumberRS-422 Intermec Pin Assignments PIN Plug D-SUB Metal BackshellPrinter Serial Port Page Full Ascii Table Page Full Ascii Table Full Ascii TableBinary0 Hex1 Dec2 C393 Binary0 Hex1 Dec2 C393 Full Ascii Control Characters Table Control Character DefinitionPage Glossary Page Configuration Data Line Print modeGlossary G BackingEmulation mode Direct thermalFeed/Pause FieldGlossary G Graphic Human-readable Image bandsImaging IpsEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Margin MediaMnemonic code Multi-Drop protocolPolling Mode D protocol Glossary G Point sizePrint speed PrintheadSymbology EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual ScanSelective transfer Self-stripUser-Defined Characters UDC User-Defined Fonts UDFVariable data field XON/XOFF protocolPage Index Page Numbers IndexEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual LED RAM XON/XOFF