Intermec EasyCoder PC4 Programmer's Reference Manual

Chapter 7 — Commands
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• Different ambient temperature and humidity.
The printed information may also require the density to be
adjusted. Typically, this applies to different bar code orientations
and densities. Refer to the tables in the pages that follow for
recommended initial settings.
Test after the print speed has been set, see “S - Speed Select” on
page 107, and make further adjustments until you have found
the settings which best apply to your unique application.
Example:
To select a printhead density of 9, enter the command below:
D9 
Recommended density settings are identified in the following
tables. Further adjustments might be necessary depending on
print speed, bar code density, orientation, and ambient
temperature/humidity conditions.
Recommended Density Settings For Direct Thermal Printing
Label/Tag Type
Recommended
Density at Speed
S = 2
Maximum Speed
Duratherm II D10 S3
Duratherm II Tag D9 S1
Duratherm Lightning D9 S3
Duratherm IR D7 S3
Thermal Top D8 S3
Thermal Eco D8 S3
Thermal Top Board D11 S2
Thermal Eco Board D7 S2
Thermal IR D12 S3
Thermal Top High Speed D6 S3
Duratherm Lightning D9 S3

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