Intermec EasyCoder 4100, User Manual

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Operating the Printer
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Component Description
Power On Indicator Illuminates when the power switch on the rear panel is turned on.
Feed Button Advances the media to the first position on the next label or to the tear-off plate.
Holding this button down continuously advances the media.
Stop/Cancel Button Cancels the current print job. The printer continues to process subsequent
downloaded commands.
Pause Button Temporarily stops printing and host communications. Holds all data in memory
until the button is pressed a second time to resume printing.
Pause Indicator Illuminates when the pause button is pressed. Flashes when data is
downloading to the printer.
Paper/Ribbon Indicator Illuminates when the printer is out of paper or ribbon.
Darkness Control
Adjustment
(Potentiometer) Adjusts the resistance in a new printhead to print the same level of darkness as
the previous printhead. Do not use this to adjust the darkness of individual
labels or or print jobs. Instead, use the downloaded darkness command
described in Chapter 7.
Transfer On Switch Switch to off for direct thermal printing, or to on for thermal transfer printing.
Loading Media Into the Printer
The procedures on the next few pages explain how to load media (label stock)
into the printer. The 4100 printer is capable of four different types of printing,
and each type requires a different method of loading media. The four types of
printing are:
• Straight-through printing
• Batch take-up printing
• Self-strip printing
• Fanfold printing
When you load media, you can turn the power to the printer either on or off.
The following procedures for loading media assume the printer is turned on.
Note : If you are using media that is 3.5 inches or less in width, you will need to adjust
the printhead support to ensure optimum print quality. Refer to Chapter 4, “Routine
Maintenance,” for instructions.