Intermec PM4I Manual de usuario
User’s Guide
EasyCoder PM4i
Bar Code Label
Printer
(IPL Version)
Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely
for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-
manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used
for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to
change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the
part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
© 2004 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar,
Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN,
Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under
license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS,
LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN, Nor*Ware, Pen*Key,
Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, UAP,
Universal Access Point, and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or regis-
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Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than
put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked
name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion,
and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringe-
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was origi-
nally released as version -00.
Version Date Description of Change
-00 May 2003 Supports original IPL version (v2.00).
-01 Oct. 2003 Revised to support IPL v2.10. Information about EasyLAN
Wireless interface added.
-02 Feb. 2004 Revised to support IPL v2.20. Information on Intermec
Readiness Indicator added. New method for returning to fac-
tory default added. More bar codes supported.
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FCC Notice (United States of America)
WARNING
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual,
may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursu-
ant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com-
mercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense
will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
DOC Notice (Canada)
Canadian Dept. of Communication
REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE (DOC-A)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise
emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.
Ministère des Communications du Canada
CONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS (DOC-A)
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radio-électriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A
prescrites dans le règlement sur brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
GS Notice (Germany)
ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT
Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe, die sich nicht auf normale Bedi-
enung der Maschine beziehen, dürfen ausschließlich nur von einem
ausgebildeten, zuständigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden.
EU Standard EN 55022 (The European Union)
WARNING
This is a Class A ITE product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
Intermec EasyCoder PM4i—User’s Guide (IPL version) v
Declaration of Conformity (CE)
We,
Intermec Printer AB
Box 123
S-431 22 Mölndal
Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility1that the product
EasyCoder PM4i
to which this declaration relates is in conformity
with the following standards
EMC:
EN 61000-6-4:2001
EN 61000-6-2:2001
Electrical Safety:
EN 60 950
following the provisions of Directives
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
Mölndal 2003-03-12
...................................................................
Per-Ove Jacobsson
1/. Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if the
printer is handled, modified, or installed in other manners than those
described in Intermec’s manuals.
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Contents
Contents
Before You Begin........................................................................... xi
Safety Summary.............................................................. xi
Safety Icons ................................................................... xii
Global Services and Support ....................................................... xiii
Warranty Information................................................... xiii
Web Support ................................................................ xiii
Telephone Support ....................................................... xiii
Related Documents ...................................................... xiii
1 Introduction
Description of EasyCoder PM4i Printer.........................................2
Safety Summary .............................................................................3
Product Identification ....................................................................3
2 Installation
Unpacking the Printer....................................................................6
Front View.....................................................................................7
Rear View ......................................................................................8
Media Compartment .....................................................................9
Description......................................................................9
Media Supply Roll Post .................................................10
Print Mechanism..........................................................................11
Connections.................................................................................12
Power ............................................................................12
Computer......................................................................12
Controls and Indicators ...............................................................13
Indicator Lamps ............................................................13
Display ..........................................................................14
Keyboard ....................................................................... 14
Beeper ...........................................................................14
3 Starting Up
Switching On the Printer .............................................................16
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4 Media Load
Tear-Off (Straight-through) .........................................................18
Peel-Off (Self-strip) ......................................................................22
Cut-Off........................................................................................27
External Supply (Fanfold) ............................................................31
5 Thermal Transfer Printing
Ribbon Load................................................................................34
6 Setting Up the Printer
Description. .................................................................................40
Default Setup...............................................................................41
Setup Parameters..........................................................................42
Serial Communication...................................................42
Baud Rate .......................................................42
Character Length ............................................42
Parity...............................................................42
Stop Bits..........................................................43
Protocol ..........................................................43
Test/Service ...................................................................45
Testprint..........................................................45
Data Dump.....................................................46
Memory Reset.................................................46
Media ............................................................................47
Media Type .....................................................47
Paper Type.......................................................47
Label Length ...................................................47
Sensitivity........................................................47
Darkness .........................................................48
Label Reset Point.............................................48
Form Adj Dots X ............................................48
Form Adj Dots Y.............................................48
Configuration................................................................49
Label Taken Sensor..........................................49
Emulation .......................................................49
Print Speed......................................................49
Cutter .............................................................49
Returning to Factory Default Setup .............................................50
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7 Setup Mode
Navigating in Setup Mode ...........................................................52
Setup Mode Overviews ................................................................54
8 Options
Introduction ................................................................................60
Integral Liner Takeup Unit...........................................................61
Paper Cutter.................................................................................61
Media Supply Hub.......................................................................61
Media Roll Retainer.....................................................................61
3-inch Adapter.............................................................................61
Label Taken Sensor ......................................................................61
Internal Fan-Fold Guide ..............................................................62
Side Door with Keylock ...............................................................62
Paper Sensor.................................................................................62
Thick Media Printhead ................................................................62
Interface Boards ...........................................................................62
9 Troubleshooting
Intermec Readiness Indicator .......................................................64
Troubleshooting List ....................................................................67
10
Maintenance
Printhead Cleaning ......................................................................70
External Cleaning ........................................................................73
Cleaning the Media Guides..........................................................74
Printhead Replacement ................................................................75
Media Jams ..................................................................................78
11 Adjustments
Narrow Media Adjustment...........................................................80
Label Stop Sensor Position Adjustment........................................81
Printhead Pressure........................................................................82
Ribbon Break Shaft......................................................................83
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A Technical Specifications
Technical Data .............................................................................86
B Media Specifications
Media Roll Size ............................................................................90
Media ..........................................................................................91
Non-Adhesive Strip .......................................................91
Self-Adhesive Strip.........................................................92
Self-Adhesive Labels.......................................................93
Tickets with Gap ...........................................................95
Tickets with Black Mark................................................97
C Interfaces
RS-232 Interface........................................................................100
Optional Interfaces ....................................................................101
D Intermec Supplies
Direct Thermal Media ...............................................................104
Thermal Transfer Media.............................................................105
Transfer Ribbons........................................................................106
Setting the Media Sensitivity Number........................................107
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