Intermec PL4 Learning About the Printer

6 EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide

Learning About the Printer

The EasyCoder PL4 printer is a rugged, portable label and

receipt printer that provides:

• Print resolution of 203 dpi

• Print speeds up to 7.62 cm (3 inches) per second

• Serial or wireless communications options

Use the next two illustrations to familiarize yourself with the

printer.

Platen

roller Black mark

sensor

Rear

media slot

Media support

(2 places)

Self-strip

bar

Media

cover

Media support

disks (2 places)

Printhead

Control

panel

Latch

release

button

"D" rings

Media rollers

(2 places)

PL4U002.eps

Front view of the EasyCoder PL4

Contents

Main Page Contents Page Introducing the EasyCoder PL4 Printer Unpacking and Inspecting Reporting Damage Learning About the Printer Installing the Battery 1 2 3 4 Charging the Battery Using the Single Battery Charger 1 2 3 4 5 Using the 4-Pack Charger 1 EasyCoder PL4 Printer Users Guide 11 2 the orientation of the battery. 3 Page Understanding the Control Panels Standard Control Panel LCD Control Panel LCD Control Panel Functions Page Loading the Media 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page 4 Loading Fanfold Media 1 2 3 4 Verifying the Printer Is Working 1 2 3 24 EasyCoder PL4 Printer Users Guide XXEC00-10-0042 Beginning of second report EasyCoder PL4 Printer Users Guide 25 Bluetooth Software Version Bluetooth settings 802.11b section of report Bluetooth section of report 802.11b settings 26 EasyCoder PL4 Printer Users Guide Flash memory size Maximum label size Continuation of second report Amount of memory available Files loaded in printer memory (includes pre-scaled or scalable fonts) Establishing Communications With a Terminal Serial Cable Communications Page Terminals and Cables Bluetooth Communications Page 11 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Communications WLAN Module Using a Compact Flash Radio WLAN Module Using a PCMCIA Card Radio Setting Up LPD or TCP Printing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Setting Up WEP Encryption 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 Setting Up for POP3 E-mail Printing 1 2 3 4 Page Setting Up for Ad Hoc Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Setting Up the Software Downloading Firmware Using the Accessories Using the Belt Clip Using the Adjustable Shoulder Strap Maintaining the Printer Extending Battery Life Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the PL4 Printer Troubleshooting Understanding the Standard Control Panel LEDs Understanding the LCD Control Panel Icons Troubleshooting Printer Problems Printer Problems (continued) Page Using Communications Diagnostics Mode 1 2 3 Specifications Printing Specifications Memory/Communications Specifications Label Specifications Font/Bar Code Specifications- Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications (continued) Communications Port Accessories Page Page *073204-001*