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...Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 105 Troubleshooting the Printer 106 Contacting Product Support 106 Understanding Error Messages 107 Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions 111 Resetting the Printer 117 Adjusting the Printer 118 Adjusting the Pressure Arm 118 Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor 119 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure 123 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor...USB Host Interface 142 Ethernet Interface 142 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 143 Media Specifications 144 Accessories for the Printer 155 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual vii
...Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer 105 Troubleshooting the Printer 106 Contacting Product Support 106 Understanding Error Messages 107 Troubleshooting Printer Problems and Finding Solutions 111 Resetting the Printer 117 Adjusting the Printer 118 Adjusting the Pressure Arm 118 Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor 119 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure 123 Adjusting the Label Taken Sensor...USB Host Interface 142 Ethernet Interface 142 Parallel IEEE 1284 Interface 143 Media Specifications 144 Accessories for the Printer 155 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual vii
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... three LEDs: Power, Status, and the Intermec Readyto-Work® indicator. For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 106. Chapter 1 - Blinking green The printer is a printer error. For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 106. 6 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Status Solid green The printer is powered on and operating. Solid...
... three LEDs: Power, Status, and the Intermec Readyto-Work® indicator. For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 106. Chapter 1 - Blinking green The printer is a printer error. For more information, see "Troubleshooting the Printer" on page 106. 6 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Status Solid green The printer is powered on and operating. Solid...
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Using the Printer 11 (PX6i only) Push the locking handle up. 12 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play. 14 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer 11 (PX6i only) Push the locking handle up. 12 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play. 14 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
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Tear off , or self-strip mode, self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 15 Using the Printer 13 Close the front door and media cover. You can only be performed with the optional fanfold guide installed. • sets...8226; may limit registration performance when printing on labels that the next copy in the front door. 14 Press F to advance the media and adjust the media feed. Peel-off printing: • can also install an optional label taken sensor so that have a label length of the adhesive...
Tear off , or self-strip mode, self-adhesive labels are separated from the liner immediately after printing. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 15 Using the Printer 13 Close the front door and media cover. You can only be performed with the optional fanfold guide installed. • sets...8226; may limit registration performance when printing on labels that the next copy in the front door. 14 Press F to advance the media and adjust the media feed. Peel-off printing: • can also install an optional label taken sensor so that have a label length of the adhesive...
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PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 23 Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 15 (PX6i only) Push the locking handle up. 16 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play.
PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 23 Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 15 (PX6i only) Push the locking handle up. 16 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play.
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...in Setup mode. Cut-off the media. Using the Printer 17 Close the front door and media cover. 18 Press F to properly adjust the media feed. Make sure to advance the media and adjust the media feed. For help , see "Configuring Your Printer" on page 74. • is designed for Cut...to 120 lb). • cuts through labels, because the adhesive sticks to facilitate loading media. 24 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual For help , see "Configuring Your Printer From the Screen" on page 74. • should not be used for non-adhesive continuous stock and self-...
...in Setup mode. Cut-off the media. Using the Printer 17 Close the front door and media cover. 18 Press F to properly adjust the media feed. Make sure to advance the media and adjust the media feed. For help , see "Configuring Your Printer" on page 74. • is designed for Cut...to 120 lb). • cuts through labels, because the adhesive sticks to facilitate loading media. 24 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual For help , see "Configuring Your Printer From the Screen" on page 74. • should not be used for non-adhesive continuous stock and self-...
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PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 31 Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 12 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play. 13 Route the media through the cutter between the two guide plates.
PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 31 Chapter 1 - Using the Printer 12 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play. 13 Route the media through the cutter between the two guide plates.
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...of media: • Self-adhesive labels fitted on liner (backing paper) or pre-perforated tickets and tags are wound up inside the printer. Internal batch takeup can then be used for Internal Batch Takeup Printing In batch takeup mode, printed labels fitted on liner • Pre... with marks 32 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Batch takeup printing requires the optional factory-installed internal liner/batch takeup accessory. Using the Printer 14 Close the cutter while pulling on the power. 16 Press F to advance the media and adjust the media feed. The takeup...
...of media: • Self-adhesive labels fitted on liner (backing paper) or pre-perforated tickets and tags are wound up inside the printer. Internal batch takeup can then be used for Internal Batch Takeup Printing In batch takeup mode, printed labels fitted on liner • Pre... with marks 32 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Batch takeup printing requires the optional factory-installed internal liner/batch takeup accessory. Using the Printer 14 Close the cutter while pulling on the power. 16 Press F to advance the media and adjust the media feed. The takeup...
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Using the Printer 15 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play. 16 Close the media cover, but keep the front door open. 17 Press F to advance the media and adjust the media feed. 40 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer 15 Adjust the position of the green edge guides so that the media is guided with a minimum of play. 16 Close the media cover, but keep the front door open. 17 Press F to advance the media and adjust the media feed. 40 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
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...slot only) • Internal batch takeup Intermec strongly recommends using the fanfold guide accessory. This guide makes loading media easier and accurately guides the media. The outer guide is placed lower than the printer. The fanfold guide can be adjusted for various media widths. Note: Make sure...; Fit the fanfold guide into the lower slot in the rear plate when the supply is adjustable for various media widths down to the printhead. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 41 To load media for Printing From an External Supply You can impair the ...
...slot only) • Internal batch takeup Intermec strongly recommends using the fanfold guide accessory. This guide makes loading media easier and accurately guides the media. The outer guide is placed lower than the printer. The fanfold guide can be adjusted for various media widths. Note: Make sure...; Fit the fanfold guide into the lower slot in the rear plate when the supply is adjustable for various media widths down to the printhead. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 41 To load media for Printing From an External Supply You can impair the ...
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Using the Printer 5 Adjust the ribbon supply bobbin for your ribbon. • If your ribbon is 55 to 60 mm (2.16 to 2.3 in) wide, compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the first (innermost) groove. 55-60 mm (2.1-2.3") • If your ribbon is 88 to 90 mm (3.5 in) wide, compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the second groove. 80-90 mm (3.5") 46 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer 5 Adjust the ribbon supply bobbin for your ribbon. • If your ribbon is 55 to 60 mm (2.16 to 2.3 in) wide, compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the first (innermost) groove. 55-60 mm (2.1-2.3") • If your ribbon is 88 to 90 mm (3.5 in) wide, compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the second groove. 80-90 mm (3.5") 46 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Chapter 1 -
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... a testprint to perform. Printing a Test Label You can print a test label (perform a testprint) to: • make . PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 51 b If you are running Fingerprint, go to SETUP > PRINT DEFS > TESTPRINT. • If you are running IPL, go... Transfer. Prints a chess board pattern. Using the Printer 13 Set the Paper Type to enter the Setup menu. a On your printer's setup, hardware, and network information. • get RFID tag information. • check print quality and determine which adjustments to Media > Paper Type > TTR. c Press ...
... a testprint to perform. Printing a Test Label You can print a test label (perform a testprint) to: • make . PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 51 b If you are running Fingerprint, go to SETUP > PRINT DEFS > TESTPRINT. • If you are running IPL, go... Transfer. Prints a chess board pattern. Using the Printer 13 Set the Paper Type to enter the Setup menu. a On your printer's setup, hardware, and network information. • get RFID tag information. • check print quality and determine which adjustments to Media > Paper Type > TTR. c Press ...
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... RFID tags, set the start with the sensitivity set to 565. You may need to adjust these guidelines: • After you load RFID media, restart the printer or run a TESTFEED to let the printer identify the RFID media type. • If necessary, modify the TAGADJUST variable to make... as TMX 2304 or TMX 1500. For help configuring RFID parameters, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Using the Printer Printing on the type of media you are properly aligned with the antenna. ...
... RFID tags, set the start with the sensitivity set to 565. You may need to adjust these guidelines: • After you load RFID media, restart the printer or run a TESTFEED to let the printer identify the RFID media type. • If necessary, modify the TAGADJUST variable to make... as TMX 2304 or TMX 1500. For help configuring RFID parameters, see the Intermec Fingerprint Command Reference Manual or the IPL Command Reference Manual. 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Using the Printer Printing on the type of media you are properly aligned with the antenna. ...
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To configure print engine settings 1 Click Printer > Print Engine. 2 Enter the correct information for the print engine. 3 Click Submit Setup. The value of the head resistance is read-only and is measured by the firmware when the printer starts up. Chapter 3 - PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 79 Configuring the Printer Configuring Print Engine Settings Use the print engine page to adjust the media feed direction (start and stop adjust positions) and print speed.
To configure print engine settings 1 Click Printer > Print Engine. 2 Enter the correct information for the print engine. 3 Click Submit Setup. The value of the head resistance is read-only and is measured by the firmware when the printer starts up. Chapter 3 - PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 79 Configuring the Printer Configuring Print Engine Settings Use the print engine page to adjust the media feed direction (start and stop adjust positions) and print speed.
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This chapter also contains information on booting the printer and performing routine maintenance. This chapter contains these sections: • Troubleshooting the Printer • Adjusting the Printer • Maintaining the Printer 105 4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer This chapter contains possible solutions to problems you may encounter while using the printer.
This chapter also contains information on booting the printer and performing routine maintenance. This chapter contains these sections: • Troubleshooting the Printer • Adjusting the Printer • Maintaining the Printer 105 4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer This chapter contains possible solutions to problems you may encounter while using the printer.
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...In most instances, when the printer Off crashes, the screen is reset which causes the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator to complete the task before taking any action. Increase the printhead pressure. Adjust the pressure arm. Wait for the printer to turn off Off Maintenance ...Off cool down. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer IPL Error Messages (continued) Message Description Ready-to-Work Error Indicator Status Number IP configuration error. For help , see "Adjusting the Printhead Pressure" on one side. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 111
...In most instances, when the printer Off crashes, the screen is reset which causes the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator to complete the task before taking any action. Increase the printhead pressure. Adjust the pressure arm. Wait for the printer to turn off Off Maintenance ...Off cool down. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer IPL Error Messages (continued) Message Description Ready-to-Work Error Indicator Status Number IP configuration error. For help , see "Adjusting the Printhead Pressure" on one side. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 111
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... than full width, Intermec recommends that you adjust the position of the media path. A poorly adjusted pressure arm may need to adjust your printer to accommodate your printing needs or improve performance. Chapter 4 - To adjust the pressure arm 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the ...3 If necessary, remove the ribbon. 118 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Adjusting the Printer You may be detected by a weaker printout on the media and provides even pressure. You can adjust the: • pressure arm. • label stop...
... than full width, Intermec recommends that you adjust the position of the media path. A poorly adjusted pressure arm may need to adjust your printer to accommodate your printing needs or improve performance. Chapter 4 - To adjust the pressure arm 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the ...3 If necessary, remove the ribbon. 118 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Adjusting the Printer You may be detected by a weaker printout on the media and provides even pressure. You can adjust the: • pressure arm. • label stop...
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... • Tighten the knob (+) as much as you may increase the wear of the thermal printhead against the direct thermal media is factory-adjusted. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 123 Note: Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it (-) four full turns. But, you can, and then loosen...
... • Tighten the knob (+) as much as you may increase the wear of the thermal printhead against the direct thermal media is factory-adjusted. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 123 Note: Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it (-) four full turns. But, you can, and then loosen...
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... 1 Press E. To adjust the LTS 1 Press T to enter the Setup menu, and use the keypad to go to the LTS menu: • If you are running IPL, go to 10). 124 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual The printer displays the sensitivity value ...that is working properly. 4 Press E to stop the test and exit. 1 Press E. 2 Enter a new LTS value within the range indicated in which the LTS will work. 3 Press E again to proceed to Modify 1 Press E. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Adjusting...
... 1 Press E. To adjust the LTS 1 Press T to enter the Setup menu, and use the keypad to go to the LTS menu: • If you are running IPL, go to 10). 124 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual The printer displays the sensitivity value ...that is working properly. 4 Press E to stop the test and exit. 1 Press E. 2 Enter a new LTS value within the range indicated in which the LTS will work. 3 Press E again to proceed to Modify 1 Press E. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Adjusting...
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... accessory 156 red light. Index 186 print engine settings, configuring 79 print speed, configuring 79 print width, max and min 139 printer adjusting 118 LSS 119 LTS 124 pressure arm 118 printhead pressure 123 back view 3 choosing network type from the screen configuring 7140-199 from... adjusting 123 replacing 130 up wireless communications 62 using to set up , error message 110 printhead hot, error message 111 printh1e0a9d,n1o1t1found, error message printhead too hot, error message 109 printing a test label 51 labels, how to 53 on 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User...
... accessory 156 red light. Index 186 print engine settings, configuring 79 print speed, configuring 79 print width, max and min 139 printer adjusting 118 LSS 119 LTS 124 pressure arm 118 printhead pressure 123 back view 3 choosing network type from the screen configuring 7140-199 from... adjusting 123 replacing 130 up wireless communications 62 using to set up , error message 110 printhead hot, error message 111 printh1e0a9d,n1o1t1found, error message printhead too hot, error message 109 printing a test label 51 labels, how to 53 on 54 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User...