Intermec EasyCoder PD41 User Manual

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting
EasyCoder PD41 Printer User’s Guide 33
Print Quality Problems
Print Quality Problems
Problem Solution / Reason
Printout is faded or weak • Fingerprint users: Check the media
settings: Constant, Factor and
Contrast.
• IPL users: Check the Sensitivity setting.
• Check if printhead needs cleaning.
• Check printhead pressure.
• Check printhead dotline position.
Printer is working but
nothing is printed
• Check if media is placed upside down.
• Ensure that the ink-side of the ribbon
faces the media.
• Select the correct media type, direct
thermal or thermal transfer printing.
• Check that the printhead is correctly
connected to the print mechanism.
Only partial labels are
printed
• Check printhead balance. See later in
this chapter.
Part of the images is not
printed along the feed
direction
• Check if printhead needs cleaning.
• Check that the ribbon does not
wrinkle, and follow instructions on
ribbon adjustments in this chapter.
Printout darkness is
uneven across media path
• Check printhead balance.
• Check printhead pressure.
Printout is not in desired
position
•Check for errors in printing software
application.
• Check if label gap sensor is disturbed
by media, dust or ribbon.
• Check the lateral position of label gap
sensor.
• Check the edge guide and media guide.
• Check the media (insufficient
transparency, interfering preprint lines
in black mark operation, etc.)
• Check if platen roller needs cleaning or
replacement.

Intermec EasyCoder PD41 Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Standard interfaces	RS-232, USB 2.0
Internal memory	16 MB
Power requirements	100-240 VAC ±10%, 45-65 Hz
Media thickness	2.3 - 9.8 mm
Maximum label width	104 mm
Maximum label length	0.15 m
Maximum roll diameter	213 mm
Maximum internal memory	1 GB
Supported network protocols	TCP/IP, LPR/LPD, FTP, BOOTP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMPv3, SMTP, SNMP-MIB II
Operating temperature (T-T)	40 - 104 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 85 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	453 mm
Width	273 mm
Height	270 mm
Weight	13000 g