Intermec EasyCoder PL4 User manual

EasyCoder PL4

Printer

User's Guide

Intermec Technologies Corporation

6001 36th Avenue West

Everett, WA 98203

U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505

U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947

Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043

Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936

Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service

supplier.

The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely

for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service

Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released,

reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission

of Intermec.

Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change

without notice.

2003 by Intermec Technologies Corporation

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, MobileLAN, JANUS, Trakker

Antares, EZBuilder, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, EasyCoder,

EasyLAN, TE 2000, Universal Access Point, UAP, IRL, and CrossBar

are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec

Corporation.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather

than put a trademark (or ) symbol in every occurrence of a

trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an

editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no

intention of infringement.

There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.

EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide iii

Contents

Introducing the EasyCoder PL4 Printer......................................... 5

Unpacking and Inspecting .............................................. 5

Reporting Damage.......................................................... 5

Learning About the Printer............................................................ 6

Installing the Battery ..................................................................... 7

Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 8

Using the Single Battery Charger .................................... 8

Using the 4-Pack Charger ............................................. 10

Understanding the Control Panels............................................... 13

Standard Control Panel................................................. 13

LCD Control Panel ...................................................... 14

Loading the Media ...................................................................... 17

Loading Fanfold Media ............................................................... 21

Verifying the Printer Is Working................................................. 22

Establishing Communications With a Terminal.......................... 27

Serial Cable Communications....................................... 27

Bluetooth Communications.......................................... 30

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

Communications ..................................................... 32

Setting Up the Software .............................................................. 44

Downloading Firmware............................................................... 45

Using the Accessories .................................................................. 46

Using the Belt Clip ....................................................... 47

Using the Adjustable Shoulder Strap ............................. 48

Maintaining the Printer............................................................... 49

Extending Battery Life .................................................. 49

Cleaning the Printer...................................................... 50

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Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 52

Understanding the Standard Control Panel LEDs ......... 53

Understanding the LCD Control Panel Icons................53

Troubleshooting Printer Problems................................. 54

Using Communications Diagnostics Mode ................... 57

Specifications............................................................................... 58

Printing Specifications................................................... 58

Memory/Communications Specifications...................... 58

Label Specifications....................................................... 59

Font/Bar Code Specifications ........................................ 60

Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications ...........60

Communications Port................................................... 61

Accessories .................................................................... 62

EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide 5

Introducing the EasyCoder PL4 Printer

Thank you for choosing the Intermec EasyCoder®PL4 Printer.

This rugged printer is sure to become a productive and efficient

addition to your workplace thanks to its innovative design.

Intermec ensures world-class support for all of your bar code

printers, software, and supplies.

This user’s guide gives you all the information necessary to

operate the PL4 printer.

The PL4 uses the CPL programming language. To create and

print labels using the CPL language, refer to the EasyCoder

PL-Series Printer Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 073210).

You can also use our Intermec PL-Series Utility Software™

(PLUS™) to create labels and send files to your printer. The

manual and Intermec PLUS are available on the CD that came

with your printer and on our web site at www.intermec.com.

Unpacking and Inspecting

Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage:

• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

• Open the media cover (refer to “Loading the Media” later in

this guide) and inspect the media compartment for damage.

In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing

material.

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage:

• Immediately notify and file a damage report with the

shipping company. Intermec is not responsible for any

damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not

cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.

• Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.

• Notify your authorized Intermec reseller or sales

representative.

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Learning About the Printer

The EasyCoder PL4 printer is a rugged, portable label and

receipt printer that provides:

• Print resolution of 203 dpi

• Print speeds up to 7.62 cm (3 inches) per second

• Serial or wireless communications options

Use the next two illustrations to familiarize yourself with the

printer.

Platen

roller Black mark

sensor

Rear

media slot

Media support

(2 places)

Self-strip

bar

Media

cover

Media support

disks (2 places)

Printhead

Control

panel

Latch

release

button

"D" rings

Media rollers

(2 places)

PL4U002.eps

Front view of the EasyCoder PL4

EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide 7

Communications

port

Belt clip

Battery

Charger

jack PL4U003.eps

Back view of the EasyCoder PL4

Installing the Battery

Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged.

1 Unwrap the battery.

2 Rotate the belt clip to allow access to the battery

compartment.

3 Insert the battery into the printer.

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Belt clip

Battery

Charger

jack

PL4U006.eps

4 Press the battery into the printer until it locks in place.

When the battery is first installed, the Control Panel indicators

may briefly turn on and then go off which indicates the battery

is not fully charged. For help, see “Using the Single Battery

Charger” and “Understanding the Control Panels” later in this

guide.

Charging the Battery

This section explains how to use the following chargers:

• Single battery charger (P/N AT15759-1) that comes with an

AC contact adapter for the U.S.A. (110V). You can also order

a set of international contact adapters (P/N AN16740-1).

• 4-pack battery charger (P/N AT16305-2) that is designed to

charge up to four PL4 batteries simultaneously. You must

remove the batteries from the printer to charge them.

Using the Single Battery Charger

Using the single battery charger, you can charge the battery

while it is in the printer or when it is removed. If the battery is

in the printer, the printer must be turned off to charge the

battery.

EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide 9

Do not attempt to charge batteries with the charger while

printing. Attempting to print while charging can result in

improperly charged batteries.

Attention: Ne pas essayer de charger des batteries à l’aide du

chargeur pendant l’impression. Toute tentative d’impression

pendant le processus de charge risque de produire des

batteries mal chargées.

To use the single battery charger

1 (Optional) Install the battery in the printer. For help, see the

previous section.

2 Insert the AC contact adapter into the single battery charger.

3 Plug the single battery charger into an AC wall receptacle.

4 Insert the charge cable into the charger jack.

Single

battery

charger

contact

adapter

Charger

jack

PL4U008.eps

Charger

LED

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5 The charger LED will indicate the status of the charger as

follows:

Charger LED Status Description

Steady on light The battery is undergoing a fast charge.

Slow blinking light The charger is in trickle mode. The battery

is ready for use.

Rapidly blinking light There is a problem with the battery. It may

have an internal short or its charge

monitoring circuitry may be

malfunctioning. Do not use the battery.

Using the 4-Pack Charger

Please follow these guidelines when situating the 4-pack charger:

• Do not place the charger in locations where liquids or

metallic objects may be dropped into the charging bays.

• Do not block the ventilating slots on the top and bottom

covers.

• Make sure the charger is plugged into a power source that

stays on for overnight charging.

To charge the battery with the 4-pack charger

1 Make sure the charger has been installed properly. See the

guide that came with your 4-pack charger for help. The

power indicator on the front panel should be on.

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