Intermec EasyCoder 3400e User Manual

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Loading Media for Self-Strip Printing
5. Unscrew the edge guide and slide it to the outer edge of the lower media guide.
Screw it in place.
Note:
If you are replacing the empty media roll with a new roll of the same width,
you do not need to adjust the edge guide.
6. Pull down on the lower media guide to allow easy access to the media path.
7. Unroll several inches of media, insert it between the upper media guide and the
lower media guide, and out the front of the printer.
8. Release the lower media guide and adjust the edge guide to position the media
firmly against the inside wall of the printer.
9. Pull out 25.4 to 30.48 centimeters (10 to 12 inches) of media and remove the
exposed labels from the media liner.
10. Open the media access door and thread the media liner under the self-strip assist
roller and over the rewinder hub in a clockwise direction.
11. Remove the clasp from the rewinder hub and wind approximately 5.08 centimeters
(2 inches) of media liner clockwise over the rewinder hub.
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Intermec EasyCoder 3400e Specifications

Cutting Specifications

rating for 0.005-inch paper	1, 000, 000 cuts
rating for 0.010-inch paper	500, 000 cuts
cutting method	Guillotine-type blade

Dimensions and Mounting

adds to printer length	0.5 inch
minimum media width	0.75 inch
maximum media width	4.5 inches

Media Specifications

maximum media thickness	0.010 inch
minimum liner weight	40 lb
minimum cut length	1.0 inch

Summary

Before You Begin

Warranty and Contact Information

Details on warranty provisions and how to contact sales and service.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Essential safety guidelines, warnings, and cautions for equipment operation.

Manual Conventions and Structure

Explains formatting conventions, warnings, and the manual's organization.

Additional Documentation

Information on obtaining other Intermec manuals.

Getting Started

Printer Overview and Initial Setup

Introduces the printer and covers initial setup like plugging in and media loading.

System Connectivity and Configuration

Guides on connecting the printer to PCs, networks, AS/400, and configuring the serial port.

Verifying Printer System Communications

Procedures to test and confirm printer-host communication links.

Operating the Printer

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Explanation of front panel LEDs and the Feed/Pause button.

Printer Operation: Media and Ribbon Loading

Step-by-step guides for loading media and thermal transfer ribbon.

Setting Media Sensitivity Number

Importance and method for setting media sensitivity for optimal print quality.

Printer Communication and Testing

Methods for communicating with the printer and printing test labels.

Maintaining the Printer

Printer Inspection, Tools, and Schedule

Regular checks, necessary supplies, and recommended cleaning frequency for maintenance.

Cleaning Key Printer Components

Detailed procedures for cleaning the printhead, rollers, guides, and sensors.

Troubleshooting Printer Issues

Initial Troubleshooting and Operation Problems

Basic diagnostic steps and solutions for common printer operation issues.

Addressing Print Quality and Communication Errors

Solutions for print quality problems and troubleshooting communication errors.

Optimizing Printer Performance

Improving Print Quality and Settings

Adjusting settings like bias screw and print darkness for optimal print.

Label Mark Sensor and Memory Management

Adjusting the label mark sensor and using printer memory efficiently.

Increasing Printing Throughput

Methods to optimize print speed and throughput with image bands.

Using Test and Service Mode

Test and Service Mode Procedures

Steps to enter, exit, and perform functions in Test and Service mode.

Printing Test Labels and Data Line Print

How to print test labels and use Data Line Print mode for testing.

Memory Reset and DIP Switch Configuration

Resetting memory and changing settings via DIP switches for various functions.

Printer Specifications

General Electrical, Environmental, and Dimensions

Details on electrical, environmental, communications, and physical attributes.

Printhead, Ribbon, Speed, and Media Specs

Technical details for printheads, ribbon, speed, fonts, and media.

Supported Bar Code Symbologies

List and descriptions of all supported bar code symbologies.

Character Sets

International, Emulation, and IBM Translation Character Tables

Hex codes for international characters in various modes and translations.

Code Page 850 and Extended Character Sets

Character mapping for Code Page 850 and extended sets.

Communications Reference

Communication Protocols Overview

Explanation of transmission standards and protocols like Intermec Standard and XON/XOFF.

Serial Interface Details and Pinouts

Information on RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 interfaces and port pinouts.

Full ASCII Table

Complete ASCII Character Reference

Comprehensive table of ASCII characters with binary, hex, and decimal codes.

ASCII Control Character Definitions

Definitions and meanings of standard ASCII control characters.

Glossary

Key Technical Terms

Definitions of essential terms like ASCII, bar code, configuration, printhead, serial, and protocols.