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CONTENTS
UBI EasyCoder 71 – Introduction
Introduction
Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Preface ....................................................................................................... 3
Notices Required by National Authorities:
FCC Notice (U.S.A.) ............................................................................. 4
DOC Notice (Canada) ........................................................................... 4
VDE Notice (Germany) ........................................................................ 4
Installation Instructions
Unpacking ................................................................................................. 5
Mains Connection ..................................................................................... 6
Battery Pack (option):
Installation ............................................................................................ 7
Operation .............................................................................................. 8
Paper Load:
Standard Model ..................................................................................... 9
Self-strip Model (option) ..................................................................... 10
Test Mode:
Printing Test Labels ............................................................................ 11
Computer Connection:
Centronics Parallel Interface ............................................................... 12
RS 232C Serial Interface ..................................................................... 12
Cables ................................................................................................. 12
UBI Windows Driver Installation:
Step-by-Step Instructions .................................................................... 13
Application Notes ............................................................................... 18
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Memory Cartridge ................................................................................. 19
Cleaning:
External Cleaning ............................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 21
Removing Caught Label:
Introduction ........................................................................................ 22
Remove the Access Cover and optional Self-strip Device ................... 23
Remove the Enclosure Top ................................................................. 24
Remove Caught Label from Printhead ................................................ 25
Remove Caught Label from Mechanism ............................................. 27
Printhead Replacement:
Remove Printhead ............................................................................... 29
Install Printhead .................................................................................. 30
Specifications
Thermal Paper:
General Information ............................................................................ 31
Pre-printed Paper ................................................................................ 31
Recommended Paper Brands .............................................................. 31
Paper Dimensions:
Paper Roll ........................................................................................... 32
Self-adhesive Labels ........................................................................... 33
Tags .................................................................................................... 34
Technical Data ........................................................................................ 35
Programming
Introduction:
General Information ............................................................................ 36
General Programming Information ..................................................... 37
Program Check List ............................................................................ 40
Communication Command:
Y
Serial Port Setting ....................................................................... 41
Memory Management Command:
M
Memory Allocation ..................................................................... 42
Character Set Selection Command:
I
Character Set Selection ............................................................... 44
Continued!
UBI EasyCoder
71
Instruction Book
Edition 2, April 1994
Art. No. 1-960319-01