Intermec EasyCoder PD4 User Manual

Intermec EasyCoder PD4—User’s Guide 63
Chapter 9—Adjustments
Label Gap Sensor Calibration
e label gap sensor will need to be calibrated and the media feed
adjusted at the following occasions:
• After media load when the printer is used for the first time.
• After loading media that differs from the previously loaded in regard
of type (gaps, black marks, or continuous), size and location of gaps or
black marks, or transparency of the liner.
• When the printer starts feeding out labels or similar in an unexpected
way or when the print image becomes positioned in the wrong place.
e calibration is performed in the Autosensing Mode. Do like this:
1 Switch off the printer.
2 Switch on the printer while holding the Pause key.
3 If the printer is fitted with a display, it will show the following mes-
sage:
4 e printer will feed out some labels or similar while checking the
characteristics of the media and autoadjust the sensitivity and the feed
parameters.
5 Provided the printer has a display, one of the following messages is
briefly displayed depending on type of media, when the calibration is
completed:
6 e printer switches automatically to the Direct Mode.
To break the Autosensing Mode before it is finished and enter the
Direct Mode, press the Cancel key.

Intermec EasyCoder PD4 Specifications

General

Brand	Intermec
Model	EasyCoder PD4
Category	Label Maker
Language	English

Summary

Before You Begin

Safety Summary

Outlines critical safety information for handling and operating the printer.

Energized Equipment Safety

Warns against working on energized equipment without authorization and proper safety.

Safety Icons and Warnings

Explains the meaning of various safety icons and symbols used in the manual.

1 Introduction

Description of EasyCoder PD4

Provides a detailed description of the printer's features and capabilities.

Safety Warnings

Lists essential safety precautions to follow before operating the printer.

2 Installation

Connections

Covers power connection and various computer interface options like Parallel, RS-232, and USB.

Controls and Indicators

Explains the functions of control lamps, display, control keys, and beeper.

3 Starting Up

Switching on the Printer

Procedure for powering on the printer and initial startup messages.

Printing a Test Label

4 Loading Media

Tear-Off (Straight-through) Loading

Peel-Off (Self-strip) Loading

Thermal Transfer Printing and Ribbon Load

5 Printing

Controlling the Printing

Setup Methods and Navigation

Setup Options

6 Options

7 Troubleshooting

Error Handling and Codes

Explains printer error handling, LED indicators, beeper signals, and error codes.

Clearing Media Jams

Detailed procedures for clearing media jams in different printer areas.

Entering Dump Mode

8 Maintaining the Printer

Printhead Cleaning

Detailed steps and warnings for cleaning the printer's printhead.

External Cleaning

Printhead Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing the printer's printhead.

Media Jams

9 Adjustments

Printhead Adjustments

Printhead Dot Line Position

Label Gap Sensor Adjustments

Ribbon Tension and Shield Adjustment

D Firmware Upgrading

Firmware Upgrading Requirements

Firmware Upgrading Instructions