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IBM EasyCoder 3400e user manual Getting to Know Your Printer

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Getting Started	1

This chapter introduces the EasyCoder® 3400e printer and explains how to get your new printer running for the first time.

Getting to Know Your Printer

Features of your printer include:

•Support for direct thermal and thermal transfer printing applications. Chapters 1 and 2 explain how to load both types of media.

•An internal optional self-strip with integral liner takeup. See Chapter 2, “Operating the Printer,” for more information.

•An easy-to-use software application called PrintSet. PrintSet makes configuring your printer, downloading fonts and graphics, and printing a test label effortless.

•Minimal supervision and maintenance.

•Support for user-supplied fonts. You can easily download and print user-supplied fonts. See the PrintSet software application or the IPL Programming Reference Manual (Part No. 066396) for more information.

•Support for TrueType. You can easily download and print TrueType fonts. See the PrintSet software application or the IPL Programming Reference Manual for more information.

•e series—IEEE 1284 parallel port. Up to 8 ips (inches per second) print speed with selected media.

Use the following figures to familiarize yourself with your printer.

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IBM EasyCoder 3400e user manual Getting to Know Your Printer

Contents

User’s Manual EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label PrinterCanadian service and technical support Everett, WA U.S. service and technical supportOutside U.S. and Canada Contact your local Intermec service supplier Intermec Technologies Corporation 6001 36th Avenue West P.O. BoxOperating the Printer ContentsContents Preparing the Printer for InstallationMaintaining the Printer TroubleshootingLoading Thermal Transfer Ribbon Setting the Media Sensitivity Number Inspecting the Printer Tools for Cleaning the PrinterSpecifications Using Test and Service ModeContents Adjusting the Label Mark Sensor Using the Printer Memory EfficientlyCommunications Reference Character SetsBar Code Symbologies Supported A-8 EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualFull ASCII Table D G IGlossary Index ContentsPage Safety Summary Warranty InformationBefore You Begin Before You BeginEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Warnings and CautionsAvertissement ConseilWhat You Will Find in This Manual About This ManualBefore You Begin For Information OnEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Terms and ConventionsTerms Conventionsxiii Other Intermec ManualsBefore You Begin Page Getting Started Page Getting to Know Your Printer Optional I/O EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Front ViewBack View To plug in the printer Preparing the Printer for InstallationPlugging In the Printer To open the printer Opening the PrinterEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual To load media for fanfold printing Loading Media for Fanfold PrintingEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Media access slot Fanfold mediaLoading Media for Fanfold Printing Head lift leverHardware Configuration Test Label Printing the Hardware Configuration Test LabelTo print the hardware 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 EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualConnecting the Printer to a PC Serial Port Connecting Your Printer to a PCUse 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 NetworkEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual To connect your printer to a PC parallel port1-13 Connecting the Printer to an AS/400Connecting Your Printer to a Network Cabling in Noisy Electrical Environments Connecting the Printer to a MainframeEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual 1-14To configure the printer serial port Configuring the Serial Port for CommunicationsDIP Switch Setting Descriptions ParameterTop Bank Switch Number DIP Switch SettingsBottom Bank Switch Number EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-17 Verifying Printer Communications With Your SystemTo verify communications with your system 1. At the DOS prompt, type this command and press Enter Example of Using DOS to Verify Printer CommunicationsEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual 1-18Operating the Printer Page Understanding the Front Panel Learning How to Operate the PrinterEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Understanding the Front Panel LEDsPrinter Mode Using the Feed/Pause ButtonYou Want To What to DoLoading Roll Media for Straight-Through Printing Loading Media Into the PrinterEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual To load the mediaLoading Roll Media for Straight-Through Printing To load self-strip media Loading Media for Self-Strip PrintingEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Self-strip assist roller Loading Media for Self-Strip PrintingEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Loading Thermal Transfer RibbonTo load thermal transfer ribbon 2-102-11 Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon2-12 Setting the Media Sensitivity NumberEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual To print a software configuration label Setting the MSN for Intermec Media and RibbonSensitivity Media or Ribbon3400e Printer Direct Thermal Media Sensitivity Settings Setting the MSN for Other Media and RibbonSetting EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualMaximum SettingSensitivity NumbersUsing Third-Party Software Using the PrintSet SoftwareUsing Intermec Printer Language IPL Commands Communicating With the PrinterPrinting a Test Label 0123456789To print the test label 2-17Page Maintaining the Printer Page Inspecting the Printer Tools for Cleaning the PrinterMaintenance Period Maintenance ScheduleEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Printer ComponentPinch roller Locating the Printer Parts You Need to MaintainAvertissement To clean the printhead Cleaning the PrintheadEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual ConseilCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printer CoversEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Cleaning the Drive Roller and Tear BarTo clean the drive roller and tear bar To clean the media guides and media path Cleaning the Media Guides and Media PathTo clean the label sensors Cleaning the Label SensorsEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual 3-10Upper media guide underside Cleaning brush Lower media guide Cleaning the Label Sensors3-11 Maintaining the PrinterPage Troubleshooting Page Printer Operation Problems Troubleshooting ChecklistTroubleshooting SymptomSymptom Printer Operation Problems continuedSolution EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualTroubleshooting Printer Operation Problems continued Print Quality ProblemsSymptom SymptomSymptom Print Quality Problems continuedSolution EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualTroubleshooting Print Quality Problems continued Communication Problems and Preventing Data LossSymptom SolutionEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual To check for communication problemsOptimizing Printer Performance Page Correcting Uneven Print Quality Optimizing and Maintaining Print QualityA R E To adjust the bias adjust screwE R A EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualTo adjust the print darkness Adjusting the Print DarknessEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Adjusting the Label Mark SensorTo adjust the label mark sensor Platen roller Adjusting the Label Mark SensorOptimizing Printer Performance How Is the Printer Storage Memory Used? Using the Printer Memory EfficientlyMaking the Most of Your Memory EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualIncreasing Throughput What Is an Image Band?How the Image Bands Command Works EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Optimizing Print Speed and Image Band SettingTo optimize the number of image bands for your print speed 5-10Using Test and Service Mode Page To exit Test and Service mode Using Test and Service Mode ProceduresTo enter Test and Service mode Default settings are noted with an Test and Service DIP Switch SettingsEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Top BankPrinting Test Labels Using Data Line PrintTo enter Data Line Print mode To print a test labelResetting the Memory on Your Printer Setting Configuration Commands in Test and Service ModeTo use memory reset EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualConfiguration DIP Switch Settings Setting the Number of Dot IncrementsEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Dot Increments DIP Switch SettingsBottom Bank 3XXXU.047To set the number of dot increments Adjusting the Label Rest PointSwitch settings for retracting label To adjust the label rest pointEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual 6-10To set the printer to Emulation mode using DIP switches Setting Emulation ModeSetting DescriptionFORMAT Using Forms AdjustEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual 6-126-13 X Forms AdjustTo set the X forms adjust To set the Y forms adjust Y Forms AdjustEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual 6-14Specifications Page Specifications Printer SpecificationsDimensions no options installed Electrical RequirementsPrinthead 400 dpi Printhead 200 dpiRibbon Printing SpeedSpecifications A MediaNumber DescriptionCommunication Interface Printer OptionsFinishers EasyLAN 10i InterfaceSignal SpecificationsReturn DirectionEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Bar Code Symbologies SupportedHIBC See the IPL Programming Reference Manual for a complete list2D Stacked Symbologies 2D Symbologies2D Matrix Symbologies Specifications AA-10 Data Matrix Data Matrix is a 2D matrix symbology which is made up of square modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern. The finder pattern is a perimeter to the data region and is one module wide. Two adjacent sides are solid dark lines. These lines are used to define physical size, orientation, and symbol distortionEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Character Sets Page Advanced Character Table International Character SetsEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Emulation Mode Character TableIBM Translation Character Table Code Page 850 Character Table EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Extended Character Sets10 x 14 Standard Characters in Fonts8 point Characters in Fonts c2012 point 20 pointCharacters in Font EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualOCR A 44XXU.071Character Sets Characters in FontOCR B Size 44XXU.072Page Communications Reference Page Intermec Standard Protocol Communication ProtocolsPrinter Status CharacterEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual XON/XOFF Protocol Software and Hardware Flow ControlXON/XOFF, No Status Protocol Polling Mode DMulti-Drop Protocol User-Defined ProtocolEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Note Please use caution when replacing control characters with printable characters. You cannot replace one control character with more than one printable characterCharacter Protocol AffectedHost Requirements Communications InterfacesCommunications Boundaries RS-232 Serial InterfaceRS-485 Serial Interface RS-422 Serial InterfaceEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual InterfaceRS-232 Null Modem Cable for PC/AT Part Number RS-232 Null Modem Cable for PC/XT Part NumberCommunications Reference 3XXXU.010RS-422 Intermec Pin Assignments EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualC-10 CHASSIS GROUNDC-11 Printer Serial PortPage Full ASCII Table Page Full ASCII Table Full ASCII TableBinary0 Hex1Full ASCII Table continued EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualBinary0 Hex1Full ASCII Table Full ASCII Control Characters TableControl CharacterPage Glossary Page Data Line Print mode configurationGlossary G ASCII backingEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual density Emulation modedirect thermal Feed/PauseHIBC Glossary G graphichuman-readable image bandsmedia EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual marginmnemonic code Multi-Drop protocolGlossary G point size Polling Mode D protocolprint speed printheadEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual scan symbologyselective transfer self-stripUser-Defined Characters UDC Glossary G UPCUser-Defined Fonts UDF variable data fieldPage Index Page Index NumbersEasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Index EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual Index