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Intermec F4 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Refer to

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Chapter 9

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Remedy	Refer to

Overall weak printout	Wrong media grade	Change parameter	Appendix 2, Chapter 6
	Contrast value too low	Change parameter	Chapter 6
	Printhead pressure too low	Adjust	Chapter 11
	Worn printhead	Replace printhead	Chapter 10
	Wrong printhead voltage	Replace CPU board	☎ Call Service

Printout weaker on one side	Uneven printhead pressure	Adjust arm alignment	Chapter 11
Weak spots	Foreign particles on media	Clean or replace	Chapters 4 & 5
	Media/ribbon don’t match	Change to matching media	Appendix 4
	Poor media or ribbon quality	Use Intermec media/ribbon	Appendix 2
	Worn printhead	Replace printhead	Chapter 10
	Worn platen roller	Check/replace	☎ Call Service

Overall dark printout	Wrong media grade	Change parameter	Appendix 2, Chapter 6
	Contrast value too high	Change parameter	Chapter 6
	Printhead pressure too high	Adjust	Chapter 11
	Wrong printhead voltage	Replace CPU board	☎ Call Service

Excessive bleeding	Wrong media grade	Change parameter	Appendix 2, Chapter 6
	Contrast setup value too high	Change parameter	Chapter 6
	Printhead pressure too high	Adjust	Chapter 11
	Faulty energy control	Replace CPU board	☎ Call Service

Dark lines along media path	Foreign objects on printhead	Clean printhead	Chapter 10

White lines along media path	Printhead dirty	Clean printhead	Chapter 10
	Missing dots on printhead	Replace printhead	Chapter 10

Large part of dot line missing	Failing printhead	Replace printhead	Chapter 10
	Failing strobe signal	Check CPU-board	☎ Call Service

Printout missing along inner edge	Bad media alignment	Adjust	Chapter 4
	Small core & supply post in upper pos.	Move post to lower pos.	Chapter 2
Transfer ribbon breaks	Ribbon not ﬁ tted correctly	Reload ribbon	Chapter 5
	Wrong media grade (too much energy)	Change parameter,	Appendix 2, Chapter 6
		then clean printhead	Chapter 11
	Bad energy control	Adjust	☎ Call Service
Transfer ribbon wrinkles	Faulty ribbon break shaft adjustment	Adjust	Chapter 11
	Incorrect edge guide adjustment	Adjust	Chapter 4
	Too strong printhead pressure	Adjust	Chapter 11

No thermal transfer printout	Ink-coated side does not face media	Reload ribbon	Chapter 5

Media feed not working properly	Changed media characteristics	Press Feed	Chapter 4
	Wrong label rest dots parameter	Check/change	Chapter 6
	Wrong sensor position	Check/change	Chapter 11
	Dirty or blocked sensors	Clean media guides	Chapter 10
	Faulty sensors	Replace	☎ Call Service

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Contents

EasyCoder F4 Bar Code Label Printer Contents Contents, Appendix Ministère des Communications du Canada FCC Notice United States of AmericaDOC Notice Canada Canadian Dept. of Communication GS Notice Germany89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Declaration of ConformityEasyCoder F4 Chapter IntroductionDescription Safety Precautions Voltage range. It also contains various signs of approvalInstallation UnpackingFront View Rear View Media Compartment Media Compart- ment, Media Supply Positions Print Mechanism Omitted in dedicated direct thermal printing modelsPower Computer ConnectionsControls and Indicators Control Lamps DisplayKeyboard BeeperSwitching On Starting UpMedia Load Tear-OffTear-Off, Media is guided with a minimum of play Pull downwards Tear-Off with Quick-Load Tear-Off with Quick-Load, Peel-Off Self-stripPeel-Off, Insert the start of the liner under the lip Peel-Off, There is no need to remove the media supply roll post External SupplyStraight-through printing-preferably with Quick-Load Quality or cause unnecessary wear to the printheadThermal Transfer Printing Ribbon LoadRibbon Load, Setting Up the Printer Ribbon Load, Test/Service Setting Up the PrinterDescription Default Setup CommunicationData Bits Serial CommunicationBaud Rate ParityPrinthead hot Label at strip pin Label skipping Setup Parameters,Serial Communication, Protocol PrintingSerial Communication, Protocol, ReadyTest/Service TestprintTest/Service, Paper Type MediaMedia 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 Options IntroductionInch Adapter DTP ModelIntegral Liner Takeup Unit Quick-Load Guides Label Taken Sensor Interface Boards Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Refer toMaintenance Printhead CleaningPrinthead Cleaning, Remove any media and transfer ribbonPrinthead Cleaning, External Cleaning Cleaning the Media Guides Printhead Replacement Printhead Replacement, Printhead Replacement, Adjustments Narrow Media AdjustmentFour clicks out 16 mm Two clicks outThree clicks out 12 mm Five clicks out 20 mmPrinthead Pressure Ribbon Break Shaft Technical Data Controls Accessories and OptionsSensors Data InterfacesTTR Premium Board Media SpeciﬁcationsDirect Thermal Media TTR High Gloss PolyesterRoll Media Roll SizeCore Media Non-Adhesive Strip⇒ Media Width including liner Maximum 114.3 mm Media,Self-Adhesive Strip Minimum 23.8 mmFollowing distances from the inner edge of the media Self-Adhesive LabelsMaximum Depends on Dram size Minimum Inches Inches 12 mm 16 mm 20 mmMax. length between slots Depends on Dram size Tickets with GapMin. length between slots Five ﬁxed positions distance from inner edge of the mediaCommon 12.5 mm Inches Minimum Tickets with Black MarkMaximum Depends on Dram size Minimum 20.0 mm Inches MarkTransfer Ribbons Sensitivity Number Where SIg1,567 sets the media sensitivity number to Setting the Media Sensitivity Number,Type the following command lines and press Enter Media or RibbonThermal Transfer Media and Ribbon Sensitivity Settings Setting the Media Sensitivity Number,Direct Thermal Media Sensitivity Settings Setting Direct Thermal MediaRS-232 Interface Default Communication SetupInterfaces Ieee Interface Cable ConnectorsPin Signal Name BoardEasyLAN 100i Interface Board Supported IPL-3 Commands Supported IPL-3 Commands, Supported IPL-3 Commands, SIF ESCu