Intermec EasyCoder PF4i

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Questions and Answers

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Jennifer GarciaAug 19, 2025
How to fix overall weak printout on my Intermec EasyCoder PF4i?
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  Nicole LeeAug 19, 2025
  To resolve an overall weak printout on your Intermec Printer, consider these potential causes and solutions: * **Wrong Paper Type:** Change the paper type parameter. * **Contrast Value Too Low:** Adjust the contrast parameter. * **Printhead Pressure Too Low:** Adjust the printhead pressure. * **Worn Printhead:** Replace the printhead. * **Wrong Printhead Voltage:** Replace the CPU board.
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Janet HuynhAug 21, 2025
How to fix overall dark printout on my Intermec Printer?
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  silvabrandonAug 21, 2025
  To resolve an overall dark printout on your Intermec Printer, consider these potential causes and solutions: * **Wrong Paper Type:** Change the paper type parameter. * **Contrast Value Too High:** Adjust the contrast parameter. * **Printhead Pressure Too High:** Adjust the printhead pressure. * **Wrong Printhead Voltage:** Replace the CPU board.
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Rachel CarrollAug 25, 2025
What to do if my Intermec Printer has weak spots on printouts?
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  Taylor DuranAug 25, 2025
  If your Intermec Printer is producing printouts with weak spots, the issue might stem from: * **Foreign particles on media:** Clean or replace the media. * **Media/ribbon don’t match:** Change to matching media. * **Poor media or ribbon quality:** Select a better brand of media/ribbon. * **Worn printhead:** Replace the printhead. * **Worn platen roller:** Check or replace the platen roller.
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Tara HarrisAug 26, 2025
How to fix white vertical lines on Intermec EasyCoder PF4i Printer printouts?
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  Derrick AllenAug 27, 2025
  If you're seeing white vertical lines on your Intermec Printer's printouts, it could be due to: * **Printhead dirty:** Clean the printhead. * **Missing printhead dots:** Replace the printhead.
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vparksAug 28, 2025
Why is the media feed not working properly on my Intermec EasyCoder PF4i?
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  Debra JamesAug 28, 2025
  If the media feed isn't working correctly on your Intermec Printer, check the following: * **Changed media characteristics:** Perform a TEST-FEED. * **Wrong start- and stop adjust values:** Check and change the values. * **Wrong Media Type parameter:** Check and change the parameter. * **Wrong LSS position:** Check and change the position. * **Dirty sensors:** Clean media guides. * **Faulty sensors:** Replace the sensors.
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Bobby CummingsAug 30, 2025
How to stop excessive bleeding on printouts from my Intermec Printer?
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  robertobrienAug 30, 2025
  To address excessive bleeding in printouts from your Intermec Printer, check these potential causes: * **Wrong Paper Type:** Change the paper type parameter. * **Contrast Value Too High:** Change the contrast parameter. * **Printhead Pressure Too High:** Adjust the printhead pressure. * **Faulty energy control:** Replace the CPU board.
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Zoe MontoyaSep 1, 2025
What to do if the transfer ribbon breaks in my Intermec Printer?
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  Jose TravisSep 1, 2025
  If the transfer ribbon keeps breaking in your Intermec Printer, consider these solutions: * **Ribbon not fitted correctly:** Reload the ribbon. * **Wrong paper type parameter:** Change the parameter, then clean the printhead. * **Bad energy control:** Adjust the energy control.
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Mark AdamsSep 3, 2025
Why is the printout weaker on one side from Intermec EasyCoder PF4i?
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  Douglas SinghSep 3, 2025
  If your Intermec Printer's printout is weaker on one side, it's likely due to uneven printhead pressure. Adjust the arm alignment to correct this.
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Jesus PhillipsSep 5, 2025
How to remove dark lines along media path on Intermec EasyCoder PF4i Printer printouts?
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  Rebekah MasseySep 6, 2025
  If you notice dark lines along the media path on your Intermec Printer's printouts, it's probably due to foreign objects on the printhead. Clean the printhead to resolve this.
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richardroySep 8, 2025
Why is a large part of dot line missing on Intermec Printer printouts?
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  Matthew MackSep 8, 2025
  If a large part of the dot line is missing on your Intermec Printer's printouts, the cause could be: * **Wrong X-start or Width parameter:** Change the parameter. * **Failing printhead:** Replace the printhead. * **Failing strobe signal:** Check CPU-board.

Summary

Introduction

Safety Summary

Crucial safety information and precautions for safe operation.

Description of EasyCoder PF4 i Compact Industrial

Detailed overview of the printer's features and capabilities.

Installation

Unpacking the Printer

Connections

How to connect the printer to power and computers.

Controls and Indicators

Starting Up

Startup Files

Memory Card

Switching On the Printer

Step-by-step guide to powering on the printer.

Media Load

Tear-Off (Straight-through)

Loading media for tear-off operation.

Tear-Off with Quick-Load (Straight-through)

Cut-Off

Loading media for use with the automatic paper cutter.

Peel-Off (Self-strip)

Loading self-adhesive labels for peel-off dispensing.

External Supply (Fan-fold)

Thermal Transfer Printing

Ribbon Load

Instructions for loading the thermal transfer ribbon.

Setting Up the Printer

Setup Mode

How to enter and use the printer's setup menu.

Intermec Fingerprint

Intermec Direct Protocol

Default Setup

Reading the Current Setup

Setup Parameters

Detailed configuration options for printer operation.

Serial Communication

Configuring serial port settings like Baud Rate and Parity.

Feed Adjust

Adjusting media feed for accurate printing.

Media

Defining media size and type for optimal printing.

Paper Type

Selecting direct thermal or thermal transfer printing settings.

Recommended Feed Adjustments

Print Speed

LSS Test

Returning to Factory Default Setup

Resetting printer settings to their original default values.

Setup Mode

Entering Setup Mode at Installation

Navigating in Setup Mode

Setup Mode; Serial Communication uart1:

Detailed setup flow for the UART1 serial port configuration.

Setup Mode; Media

Detailed setup flow for media parameters like type and size.

Setup Mode; Print Defs

Detailed setup flow for print definition parameters.

Troubleshooting

Intermec Readiness Indicator

Understanding the printer's status indicator lights.

Display Messages and LED Indications

Troubleshooting based on error messages and LED status.

Symptom;Possible;Remedy;Refer to Table

Common print quality issues and their solutions.

Maintenance

Printhead Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the printer's printhead.

Cleaning the Media Guides

Printhead Replacement

Instructions for replacing the printhead.

Media Jams

Steps to clear jammed media from the printer.

Adjustments

Narrow Media

Label Stop Sensor

How to adjust and test the label detection sensor.

Printhead Pressure

Adjusting the pressure of the printhead for optimal print quality.

Ribbon Break Shaft

LTS (Label Taken Sensor)

Interfaces

RS-232 Interface

Details on the serial communication port and its protocol.

USB Interface

Information about the USB connection and requirements.

Bar Code Wand Interface

Optional Interfaces

Intermec Supplies

Direct Thermal Media

Thermal Transfer Media

Transfer Ribbons

Recommended ribbon types for thermal transfer printing.

Intermec EasyCoder PF4i Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Standard interfaces	RS-232, USB 2.0
Internal memory	16 MB
Power consumption (standby)	15 W
Power consumption (printing)	300 W
Media thickness	3/7.5 mm
Maximum label width	104 mm
Maximum label length	0.4 m
Maximum roll diameter	152.4 /213 mm
Maximum internal memory	1 GB
Supported network protocols	TCP/IP, LPR/LPD, FTP, BOOTP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMPv3, SMTP, SNMP-MIB II
Product color	Blue, Silver
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	40 - 104 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %