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Intermec F4 manual Media Type, Paper Type, Label Length

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Chapter 6 Setting Up the Printer

Setup Parameters, cont.

Media

•Media Type

•Paper Type

•Label Length

•Sensitivity

•Darkness

The media parameters tell the ﬁrmware the characteristics of the media that will be used, so the printout will be positioned correctly and get the best quality possible.

Media Type

The Media Type parameters control how the label stop sensor (LSS) and the media feed work. There are three media type options:

•Gap is used for adhesive labels mounted on liner (backing paper) or continuous paper stock with detection slots. Default.

•Mark is used for labels, tickets, or strip provided with black marks at the back.

•Continuous is used for continuous stock without any detection slots or black marks.

Paper Type

The Paper Type parameters control how the transfer ribbon mechanism and the ribbon sensor work. There are two paper type options:

•DT (Direct Thermal) is used for heat-sensitive media without any need for a thermal transfer ribbon. Default.

•TTR (Thermal Transfer) is used for non heat-sensitive receiving face materials in combination with a thermal transfer ribbon.

Label Length

The Label Length setup speciﬁes the length in dots of each copy along the media feed direction (X-coordinate). This is used for “label-out” detection.

Sensitivity (Media Sensitivity Number)

This setup parameter speciﬁes the characteristics of the direct thermal media or combination of receiving face material and thermal transfer ribbon, so the printer’s ﬁrmware can optimize the heating of the printhead and the print speed. Standard supplies from Intermec are labeled with a 3-digit media sensitivity number (see Appendix 2) which is used to specify the media grade. The media sensitivity number can also be changed using PrintSet, third-party software, or an IPL command (<SI>gn[,m]). Default is 420 for direct thermal printing and 567 for thermal transfer printing.

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Contents

EasyCoder F4 Bar Code Label Printer Contents Contents, Appendix DOC Notice Canada Canadian Dept. of Communication FCC Notice United States of AmericaMinistère des Communications du Canada GS Notice Germany89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Declaration of ConformityEasyCoder F4 Chapter IntroductionDescription Voltage range. It also contains various signs of approval Safety PrecautionsUnpacking InstallationFront View Rear View Media Compartment Media Compart- ment, Media Supply Positions Omitted in dedicated direct thermal printing models Print MechanismConnections Power ComputerControl Lamps Display Controls and IndicatorsBeeper KeyboardStarting Up Switching OnTear-Off Media LoadTear-Off, Media is guided with a minimum of play Pull downwards Tear-Off with Quick-Load Tear-Off with Quick-Load, Self-strip Peel-OffPeel-Off, Insert the start of the liner under the lip Peel-Off, Straight-through printing-preferably with Quick-Load External SupplyThere is no need to remove the media supply roll post Quality or cause unnecessary wear to the printheadRibbon Load Thermal Transfer PrintingRibbon Load, Setting Up the Printer Ribbon Load, Description Default Setup Setting Up the PrinterTest/Service CommunicationBaud Rate Serial CommunicationData Bits ParitySerial Communication, Protocol Setup Parameters,Printhead hot Label at strip pin Label skipping PrintingReady Serial Communication, Protocol,Testprint Test/ServiceTest/Service, Media Type MediaPaper Type Label LengthDarkness Darkest. Default value is 0%Media, Navigating in Setup Mode Setup ModeEntering Setup Mode At Installation Setup Mode Overview, Part From previous Press Setup to exit the Setup Mode Introduction OptionsInch Adapter DTP ModelIntegral Liner Takeup Unit Quick-Load Guides Label Taken Sensor Interface Boards Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Refer to TroubleshootingPrinthead Cleaning MaintenanceRemove any media and transfer ribbon Printhead Cleaning,Printhead Cleaning, External Cleaning Cleaning the Media Guides Printhead Replacement Printhead Replacement, Printhead Replacement, Narrow Media Adjustment AdjustmentsThree clicks out 12 mm Two clicks outFour clicks out 16 mm Five clicks out 20 mmPrinthead Pressure Ribbon Break Shaft Technical Data Sensors Accessories and OptionsControls Data InterfacesDirect Thermal Media Media SpeciﬁcationsTTR Premium Board TTR High Gloss PolyesterRoll Media Roll SizeCore Non-Adhesive Strip MediaSelf-Adhesive Strip Media,⇒ Media Width including liner Maximum 114.3 mm Minimum 23.8 mmMaximum Depends on Dram size Minimum Inches Self-Adhesive LabelsFollowing distances from the inner edge of the media Inches 12 mm 16 mm 20 mmMin. length between slots Tickets with GapMax. length between slots Depends on Dram size Five ﬁxed positions distance from inner edge of the mediaMaximum Depends on Dram size Minimum 20.0 mm Inches Tickets with Black MarkCommon 12.5 mm Inches Minimum MarkTransfer Ribbons Sensitivity Number Type the following command lines and press Enter Setting the Media Sensitivity Number,Where SIg1,567 sets the media sensitivity number to Media or RibbonDirect Thermal Media Sensitivity Settings Setting the Media Sensitivity Number,Thermal Transfer Media and Ribbon Sensitivity Settings Setting Direct Thermal MediaRS-232 Interface Default Communication SetupInterfaces Pin Signal Name Interface Cable ConnectorsIeee BoardEasyLAN 100i Interface Board Supported IPL-3 Commands Supported IPL-3 Commands, Supported IPL-3 Commands, ESCu SIF