Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Programmer's Reference Manual

Chapter 6 — Retrieving and Printing a Form
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To have the printer prompt the operator to enter data, use the
serial interface for communication between printer and host and
send a UI command after each power-up, as shown.
It is not necessary to reset the counter start value. The counter
keeps track of the last number issued as long as the power
remains switched on and is the counter is updated according to
instructions in the form.
Printer Prompt Command Explanation
 CR/LF to start command structure
UI
Enables prompts command (optional)
UI80,001 Printer returns code page status
FR “TEST” 
Retrieve form
? 
Call for variables
Enter Product name:
EASYCODER 
Substitute variable V001
Enter Model number:
501SA 
Substitute variable V01
100001
100000 
Reset, accept, or enter 2 counter start value C0
Number of label sets Prompt
P1 Ignore
P1 
Enter P and quantity of labels
Copies of each label Prompt
1
2 
Enter number of copies 
Note: The optional Keyboard Display Unit automatically sends
the UI command at power-up.
Command Explanation
 CR/LF to start command structure
FR“TEST” 
Retrieve form
? 
Call for variables
EASYCODER 
Substitute variable V00
501SA 
Substitute variable V01
Dan 
Substitute variable V02

CR/LF to use existing counter value
P1,2 
Print 2 copies of a single label

Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Print Method	Direct Thermal
Max Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Max Print Speed	4 inches per second
Max Print Length	39 inches
Media Type	Roll-fed, die-cut, continuous, fanfold, tags, tickets
Media Width	1.0 - 4.65 inches
Media Thickness	0.06 mm (0.00236 in) to 0.18 mm (0.00708 in)
Interface	RS-232
Memory	4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity	10 to 90% non-condensing