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EasyCoder® PD41PrinterUser’s Guide

Before You Beginx EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideTo download documents1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.2 Click Service & Supp

Appendix E — Interfaces90 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideRS-232 Serial InterfaceProtocolTo change the Serial settings, see Chapter 5, “Configuring

Appendix E — InterfacesEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 91USB InterfaceThe printer supports USB v1.1 (also called USB 2.0 full speed). To use the U

Appendix E — Interfaces92 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideEasyLAN Ethernet InterfaceThe EasyLAN Ethernet interface has an RJ-45 socket for use with

Appendix E — InterfacesEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 9314 nAutoFd15-16 Not connected17 Chassis ground18 External +5V DC Max 500mA19-30 Signal gr

Appendix E — Interfaces94 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 95FOptionsThis appendix describes the options that add functionality to your EasyCoder PD41 Printer. For a complet

Appendix F — Options96 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideEasyLAN Ethernet InterfaceThe EasyLAN Ethernet Interface kit adds network capability to your

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EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 11Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the EasyCoder PD41, and explains how to get your new printer connected to

Chapter 1 — Getting Started2 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideDescription of EasyCoder PD41The EasyCoder PD41 printer is a dependable and versatile

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 32 Check that no visible damage has occurred during transportation. Keep the packing ma

Chapter 1 — Getting Started4 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideProduct IdentificationThe machine and serial number labels are attached to the printer

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 5Controls and IndicatorsFront panel: LEDs and the Print button.The blue button on the f

Chapter 1 — Getting Started6 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideRear ViewEasyCoder PD41: Rear ViewConnectorsRear view: Connection socketsSide doorInta

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 7Media CompartmentEasyCoder PD41: Media CompartmentPrint MechanismEasyCoder PD41: Print

Chapter 1 — Getting Started8 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideInstalling the PrinterPlugging in the Printer1 Make sure the Power Switch is turned of

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 9Connecting the Printer to your SystemThe EasyCoder PD41 is fitted with a USB Type B co

ii EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideIntermec Technologies CorporationCorporate Headquarters6001 36th Ave.W.Everett, WA 98203U.S.A.www.intermec.comTh

Chapter 1 — Getting Started10 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide3 Turn the printer off. Print a test label to find out which IP number has been assig

Chapter 1 — Getting StartedEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 112 Load media as described in Chapter 2, “Loading Media”.3 Press and hold down the blu

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EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 132Operating the PrinterThis chapter explains the basic operation of the printer. You will learn how to load media

Chapter 2 — Operating the Printer14 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideLoading MediaThe EasyCoder PD41 can print on labels, tickets, tags and continuo

Chapter 2 — Operating the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 15Tear-Off, continued3Lift the label feed guide.4Load a media roll onto the media

Chapter 2 — Operating the Printer16 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideTear-Off, continued7Route the media through the print mechanism.8If using fan-f

Chapter 2 — Operating the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 17Peel-Off (Self-Strip) OperationThis section describes the case when self-adhesi

Chapter 2 — Operating the Printer18 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuidePeel-Off, continued3Route the liner through the print mechanism and back as sho

Chapter 2 — Operating the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 19Peel-Off, continued7Push in the location indicated above to bring out the label

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide iiiContentsBefore You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viiSafety Information

Chapter 2 — Operating the Printer20 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideLoading Thermal Transfer RibbonThermal transfer printing makes it possible to u

Chapter 2 — Operating the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 21Loading Ribbon, continued3Push the ribbon roll onto the right ribbon hub, and t

Chapter 2 — Operating the Printer22 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideLoading Ribbon, continued6Reset the printhead lever to its original position. C

Chapter 2 — Operating the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 23LED indicators and the Print ButtonThe PD41 printer can enter the following dif

Chapter 2 — Operating the Printer24 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideThe green Ready/Data indicator will be turned on, off or flash depending on the

Chapter 2 — Operating the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 25Print Button functionStateButton pressed < 1 sButton pressed > 1 s“Double

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EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 273Maintaining the PrinterThis chapter explains basic maintenance of the printer. By following the instructions in

Chapter 3 — Maintaining the Printer28 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideGeneral Maintenance AdviceIn order to attain optimal productivity and a long

Chapter 3 — Maintaining the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 294 Use a cleaning card or a soft cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol

iv EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideLED indicators and the Print Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23LED indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 — Maintaining the Printer30 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideUse a soft cloth, possibly moistened with water or a mild detergent when clea

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 314TroubleshootingThis chapter helps to diagnose problems that may occur during printer operation and how to resol

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting32 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuidePrinter Operation ProblemsThe following table lists possible problems that affect the

Chapter 4 — TroubleshootingEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 33Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality ProblemsProblem Solution / ReasonPrintout is fade

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting34 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideReady-to-Work™ IndicatorThe blue Ready-to-Work LED is lit when the printer is operati

Chapter 4 — TroubleshootingEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 35Ribbon Shield AdjustmentThe ribbon shield mechanism is located on the thermal printhe

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting36 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guidetools that can damage the platen roller or printhead. Avoid rotating the platen rolle

Chapter 4 — TroubleshootingEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 375 Engage the printhead and load the ribbon.6 Test and readjust if necessary. (Tip: Us

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting38 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide5 Engage the printhead and load the ribbon.6 Test and readjust if necessary. (Tip: Us

Chapter 4 — TroubleshootingEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 39tighten both screws completely by turning them counterclockwise as far as they go and

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide vA Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Printer Specifications. . . . . . .

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting40 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide2 Check the point of detection from the front (with the printhead lifted.)Sensor leve

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 415Setting up the PrinterThe EasyCoder PD41 has many settings that control printer operation, communication settin

Chapter 5 — Setting up the Printer42 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideThe Printer Startup SequenceWhen switched on, the printer will go through a se

Chapter 5 — Setting up the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 43Printer Startup Sequence (IPL)1 Check for firmware binary on CompactFlash card

Chapter 5 — Setting up the Printer44 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideChanging Configuration SettingsThe complete list of setup options can be found

Chapter 5 — Setting up the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 45Hyperterminal settings (IPL only)For more information on how to change setup p

Chapter 5 — Setting up the Printer46 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideTestmode: ActivatingStepData/Ready Error RtW Button Comment1 1 Make sure the p

Chapter 5 — Setting up the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 47Extended TestmodeThe extended testmode can be used to run additional tests. Th

Chapter 5 — Setting up the Printer48 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideThe functions 7a-7e are described on the next page.Extended Testmode: Selectin

Chapter 5 — Setting up the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 49Extended Testmode: 7b - Test Label FunctionStepData/Ready Error RtW Button Com

vi EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideMedia Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Configuration Setup. . . .

Chapter 5 — Setting up the Printer50 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuidePress the button > 1 second to perform testfeed. When done, printer will be

Chapter 5 — Setting up the PrinterEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 51Upgrading FirmwareThe www.intermec.com web site contains the latest software t

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EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 53ATechnical DataThis Appendix lists technical specifications for the EasyCoder PD41. The appendix contains:• Tabl

Appendix A — Technical Data54 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuidePrinter SpecificationsPrinter Specifications TablePhysical DimensionsDimensions (WxLx

Appendix A — Technical DataEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 55Resident scaleable fonts 15Character Sets • 23 single-byte character sets standard.•

Appendix A — Technical Data56 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideSensorsLabel Gap/Black Mark/Out of MediaYesPrinthead Lifted YesLabel Taken YesRibbon

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 57BMedia SpecificationsThis appendix illustrates the different media types the EasyCoder PD41 can operate with, an

Appendix B — Media Specifications58 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideMedia Roll SizesThe media roll must comply with the following dimensions:Media

Appendix B — Media SpecificationsEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 59The media supply must not be exposed to sand, dust, grit etc. Any hard particle

Before You BeginEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide viiBefore You BeginThis section provides you with safety information, technical support informatio

Appendix B — Media Specifications60 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuidePaper Types and SizesNon-Adhesive StripPaper Type Setup•Variable length strip•F

Appendix B — Media SpecificationsEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 61Self-Adhesive StripPaper Type Setup•Variable length strip•Fixed length stripSel

Appendix B — Media Specifications62 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideSelf-Adhesive Labels* This is the print length limit set by memory constraints.

Appendix B — Media SpecificationsEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 63Self-adhesive LabelsabceSELF-ADHESIVELABELSbdFEEDDIRECTION

Appendix B — Media Specifications64 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideTickets with Gaps* This is the print length limit set by memory constraints.Pap

Appendix B — Media SpecificationsEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 65Tickets with GapsaTICKETS & TAGSFEEDDIRECTIONbedc

Appendix B — Media Specifications66 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideTickets with Black Mark* This is the print length limit set by memory constrain

Appendix B — Media SpecificationsEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 67Tickets with Black MarkNote: Preprint that may interfere with the detection of

Appendix B — Media Specifications68 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 69CSetup Parameters (Fingerprint)This appendix lists all of the setup parameters that you can configure to fit you

Before You Beginviii EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideGlobal Services and SupportWarranty InformationTo understand the warranty for your Intermec pr

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)70 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideSetup DescriptionThe printer’s Setup parameters are used to set the p

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 71• 115200Character LengthThe character length specifies the number of

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)72 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideXON/XOFF is a protocol in which communication is controlled by the co

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 73origin is moved further back from the forward edge of the copy.• A ne

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)74 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideWidthSpecifies the width of the printable area in number of dots from

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 75Print Window: 8 dots/mm standard printheadMedia TypeThe Media Type pa

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)76 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide• Error 1031 “Next label not found” indicates that the last ordered l

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 77Use the above settings as initial settings and adjust the Label Const

Appendix C — Setup Parameters (Fingerprint)78 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideContrastUse the contrast parameter to make minor adjustments of the b

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 79DSetup Parameters (IPL)This appendix lists all of the setup parameters that you can configure to fit your operat

Before You BeginEasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide ixOutside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your lo

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)80 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideSetup DescriptionThe printer’s Setup parameters are used to set the printer’s

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 81•4800• 9600 (default)• 19200• 38400• 57600• 115200Character LengthThe charact

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)82 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideProtocolXON/XOFF (default)In the XON/XOFF protocol, data fl ow control is ach

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 83characters. The printer responds to each status inquiry or message block with

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)84 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuidePaper TypeThe Paper Type parameters control how the transfer ribbon mechanism

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 85The media sensitivity number can also be changed using PrintSet, the printer’

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)86 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s GuideForm Adj Dots XSpecifies where the X-position of the origin should be placed

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 87<STX>R<ETX> Enter print/configuration mode<STX><SI>t

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)88 EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide

EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 89EInterfacesThis appendix describes the default interfaces, as well as the optional kits that add functionality t