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... Loading Media for Cut-Off Printing 24 Loading Media for Internal Batch Takeup Printing 32 Loading Media for Printing From an External Supply 41 Loading Ribbon 43 Printing a Test Label 51 Creating and Printing Labels 53 Printing on RFID Media 54 PX4i and...
... Loading Media for Cut-Off Printing 24 Loading Media for Internal Batch Takeup Printing 32 Loading Media for Printing From an External Supply 41 Loading Ribbon 43 Printing a Test Label 51 Creating and Printing Labels 53 Printing on RFID Media 54 PX4i and...
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This chapter contains these sections: • Learning About the Printers • Loading Media • Loading Ribbon • Printing a Test Label • Creating and Printing Labels • Printing on RFID Media 1 1 Using the Printer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PX4i and PX6i printers.
This chapter contains these sections: • Learning About the Printers • Loading Media • Loading Ribbon • Printing a Test Label • Creating and Printing Labels • Printing on RFID Media 1 1 Using the Printer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PX4i and PX6i printers.
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...beep. • the printer beeps when an error occurs. • you press a button. The PX4i and PX6i can print in response to the requirements of text, each with 16 characters. For help , see the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide. • If you are running Fingerprint: • the printer beeps ... conditions or even make the printer play simple melodies. You can use Fingerprint commands to specify the frequency and duration of media or ribbon. • you can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. The method you use to operate. Chapter...
...beep. • the printer beeps when an error occurs. • you press a button. The PX4i and PX6i can print in response to the requirements of text, each with 16 characters. For help , see the Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Developer's Guide. • If you are running Fingerprint: • the printer beeps ... conditions or even make the printer play simple melodies. You can use Fingerprint commands to specify the frequency and duration of media or ribbon. • you can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. The method you use to operate. Chapter...
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The printer can perform direct thermal printing on special heatsensitive media or thermal transfer printing on special ink-coated ribbon. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 43 Chapter 1 - Make sure to select ribbon that matches the type of receiving face materials and provides a durable printout that is less vulnerable to external influences...
The printer can perform direct thermal printing on special heatsensitive media or thermal transfer printing on special ink-coated ribbon. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 43 Chapter 1 - Make sure to select ribbon that matches the type of receiving face materials and provides a durable printout that is less vulnerable to external influences...
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Chapter 1 - Using the Printer To load ribbon for thermal transfer printing 1 Open the front door and media cover. 2 (PX6i only) Pull the locking handle down. f 44 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual
Chapter 1 - Using the Printer To load ribbon for thermal transfer printing 1 Open the front door and media cover. 2 (PX6i only) Pull the locking handle down. f 44 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual
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Using the Printer 3 Turn the printhead lift lever counter-clockwise to raise the printhead. 4 Remove any unused ribbon and the empty ribbon core. Chapter 1 - EasyCoder PX4i PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 45
Using the Printer 3 Turn the printhead lift lever counter-clockwise to raise the printhead. 4 Remove any unused ribbon and the empty ribbon core. Chapter 1 - EasyCoder PX4i PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 45
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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 - 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
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PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 47 Pull out 20 cm (8 in ) wide, compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the third (outermost) groove. 110 mm (4.3") 6 Press the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply bobbin and route the ribbon through the print unit. Using the Printer • If your ribbon is 110 mm (4.3 in ) of ribbon. Chapter 1 -
PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 47 Pull out 20 cm (8 in ) wide, compress the ribbon supply bobbin and move it so it snaps into the third (outermost) groove. 110 mm (4.3") 6 Press the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply bobbin and route the ribbon through the print unit. Using the Printer • If your ribbon is 110 mm (4.3 in ) of ribbon. Chapter 1 -
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During printing, the rewind hub rotates counterclockwise. 48 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Using the Printer 7 Without releasing the ribbon, turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to lower the printhead and lock the ribbon. 8 Press the cardboard core at the front end of the ribbon onto the rewind hub. Chapter 1 -
During printing, the rewind hub rotates counterclockwise. 48 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Using the Printer 7 Without releasing the ribbon, turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to lower the printhead and lock the ribbon. 8 Press the cardboard core at the front end of the ribbon onto the rewind hub. Chapter 1 -
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Using the Printer 9 Turn the printhead lift lever counter-clockwise to raise the printhead. 10 Wind up the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the ribbon becomes tight. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 49 Chapter 1 -
Using the Printer 9 Turn the printhead lift lever counter-clockwise to raise the printhead. 10 Wind up the ribbon until all of the transparent leader has passed the printhead and the ribbon becomes tight. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 49 Chapter 1 -
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If you are using IPL, go to Media > Paper Type > TTR. c Press E. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 51 b If you are running IPL, go to Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR). Printing a Test Label You can print a test label (perform a testprint) to: • make . Fingerprint Testprint Options Testprint Diamonds Chess Bar Codes...
If you are using IPL, go to Media > Paper Type > TTR. c Press E. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 51 b If you are running IPL, go to Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR). Printing a Test Label You can print a test label (perform a testprint) to: • make . Fingerprint Testprint Options Testprint Diamonds Chess Bar Codes...
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...containing RFID tags is slightly thicker where the RFID tag is located. For thermal transfer labels, Intermec recommends using thermal transfer labels, start with the ribbon constant set to 80 and the ribbon factor set the start and length parameters to even numbers. • For printers running Fingerprint:...set to 25. You may affect print quality. 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 the RFID ...
...containing RFID tags is slightly thicker where the RFID tag is located. For thermal transfer labels, Intermec recommends using thermal transfer labels, start with the ribbon constant set to 80 and the ribbon factor set the start and length parameters to even numbers. • For printers running Fingerprint:...set to 25. You may affect print quality. 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 the RFID ...
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...Configuring Web Shell Settings Use the Web Shell page to reboot the printer. • For the settings in the top of ribbon during printing. [value] 80 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual You can also use the Web Shell page to print test labels and change test and default... Reboot or wait until you to view and change the command language. Use the following table to issuing the TESTFEED command on the printer. Ribbon Sensor Detects if the printer runs out of the screen, the printer performs the action and may prompt you are done making other configuration changes...
...Configuring Web Shell Settings Use the Web Shell page to reboot the printer. • For the settings in the top of ribbon during printing. [value] 80 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual You can also use the Web Shell page to print test labels and change test and default... Reboot or wait until you to view and change the command language. Use the following table to issuing the TESTFEED command on the printer. Ribbon Sensor Detects if the printer runs out of the screen, the printer performs the action and may prompt you are done making other configuration changes...
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...Mode The printer is in Setup mode. Setup Mode The printer is out of ribbon. Print Job Complete The print job has been successfully completed. (Fingerprint only) ... amount, measured in meters or in the Fingerprint application. (Fingerprint only) The error does not have thermal transfer ribbon selected and the printer is in Pause mode. Configuring the Printer 3 Select the Notification method. 4 Click Submit ...Description Label Not Taken Sent when the printed label is reached. Out of Ribbon You have to be sent when the preset value is not taken from mail, SNMP-trap, or ...
...Mode The printer is in Setup mode. Setup Mode The printer is out of ribbon. Print Job Complete The print job has been successfully completed. (Fingerprint only) ... amount, measured in meters or in the Fingerprint application. (Fingerprint only) The error does not have thermal transfer ribbon selected and the printer is in Pause mode. Configuring the Printer 3 Select the Notification method. 4 Click Submit ...Description Label Not Taken Sent when the printed label is reached. Out of Ribbon You have to be sent when the preset value is not taken from mail, SNMP-trap, or ...
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...can occur when you run a test feed Blinking without any media installed, or if you have corresponding error numbers. • cause the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator to -Work Error Indicator Status Number Out of paper The printer is out of firmware you are specific to troubleshoot ... a new roll of ribbon. Blinking Cutter open Shut the cutter. Blinking For help , see "Loading Media" on page 7. 1005 1031 1027 1058 1022 1059 1701 1702 1703 1704 1007 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 107 For help , see "Loading Media" on page 7. Head lifted The printhead...
...can occur when you run a test feed Blinking without any media installed, or if you have corresponding error numbers. • cause the Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator to -Work Error Indicator Status Number Out of paper The printer is out of firmware you are specific to troubleshoot ... a new roll of ribbon. Blinking Cutter open Shut the cutter. Blinking For help , see "Loading Media" on page 7. 1005 1031 1027 1058 1022 1059 1701 1702 1703 1704 1007 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 107 For help , see "Loading Media" on page 7. Head lifted The printhead...
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... a test feed calibrates the sensor. Open and shut the cutter. For help , see "Loading Media" on page 7. For help, see "Loading Ribbon" on page 7. Cutter Blinking Open & Shut Cutter error 2. Blinking Paper Fault Press Feed The printer did not perform a test feed before it Blinking... printed out test labels. Blinking 1005 1031 1027 1058 1022 1059 1701 110 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual For helps, see "Loading Media" on page 43. Open and shut the cutter. Press the F button...
... a test feed calibrates the sensor. Open and shut the cutter. For help , see "Loading Media" on page 7. For help, see "Loading Ribbon" on page 7. Cutter Blinking Open & Shut Cutter error 2. Blinking Paper Fault Press Feed The printer did not perform a test feed before it Blinking... printed out test labels. Blinking 1005 1031 1027 1058 1022 1059 1701 110 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual For helps, see "Loading Media" on page 43. Open and shut the cutter. Press the F button...
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... page 123. • The printhead voltage may be incorrect or the energy control may be faulty. There are using high quality media and ribbon. • The contrast may be worn. Replace the printhead. For help , see "Replacing the Printhead" on page 130. • The.... • The printhead pressure may be foreign particles on the media. The printout is missing. For help , contact your Intermec service representative. 112 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Clean the printhead. Chapter 4 - Clean or replace the media. • Make sure that you...
... page 123. • The printhead voltage may be incorrect or the energy control may be faulty. There are using high quality media and ribbon. • The contrast may be worn. Replace the printhead. For help , see "Replacing the Printhead" on page 130. • The.... • The printhead pressure may be foreign particles on the media. The printout is missing. For help , contact your Intermec service representative. 112 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual Clean the printhead. Chapter 4 - Clean or replace the media. • Make sure that you...
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...to exit the Setup menu. Decrease the printhead pressure. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 113 Chapter 4 - The print speed may be properly installed or aligned. For help , see "Loading Ribbon" on page 123. For help , see "Adjusting the Printhead Pressure... Sensor" on page 7. • The small core and supply post may be in order: • Make sure that your Intermec service representative. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Print Quality Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution The inner edge of media...
...to exit the Setup menu. Decrease the printhead pressure. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 113 Chapter 4 - The print speed may be properly installed or aligned. For help , see "Loading Ribbon" on page 123. For help , see "Adjusting the Printhead Pressure... Sensor" on page 7. • The small core and supply post may be in order: • Make sure that your Intermec service representative. Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer Print Quality Problems and Possible Solutions (continued) Problem Possible Solution The inner edge of media...
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... 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the front door and media cover. 3 If necessary, remove the ribbon. 118 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual If you are using media that is less than full width, Intermec recommends that you adjust the position of the pressure arm so that it is factory-adjusted...
... 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the front door and media cover. 3 If necessary, remove the ribbon. 118 PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual If you are using media that is less than full width, Intermec recommends that you adjust the position of the pressure arm so that it is factory-adjusted...
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...the pressure arm inward or outward until the arrow on the printer's media type setup. The LSS must be aligned with the media. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 119 If you are using irregularly shaped labels, align the LSS with the front tips of the arm is a ...secures the pressure arm. Chapter 4 - Note: Move the pressure arm at the part closest to secure the arm. 7 Adjust the edge guides. 8 If necessary, load ribbon. 9 Close the front door and media cover. Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor The label stop/black mark sensor (LSS) is centered with the gaps, slots...
...the pressure arm inward or outward until the arrow on the printer's media type setup. The LSS must be aligned with the media. PX4i and PX6i High Performance Printer User's Manual 119 If you are using irregularly shaped labels, align the LSS with the front tips of the arm is a ...secures the pressure arm. Chapter 4 - Note: Move the pressure arm at the part closest to secure the arm. 7 Adjust the edge guides. 8 If necessary, load ribbon. 9 Close the front door and media cover. Adjusting the Label Stop Sensor The label stop/black mark sensor (LSS) is centered with the gaps, slots...