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EasyCoder® 3400e Bar Code Label PrinterP/N 071881-001User’s Manual

EasyCoder® 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualxWarnings and CautionsThe warnings and cautions in this manual use the following format.WarningA

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual HelvC NugFont C 39A-6Printer OptionsThis page contains a list of the options you can use wi

HelvC NugFont C39 SpecificationsA-7AThe following pin descriptions are for the printer’s parallel interface connector:Signal Pin Return Direction D

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual HelvC NugFont C 39A-8Bar Code Symbologies SupportedThe e series printers support these bar

HelvC NugFont C39 SpecificationsA-9AUPC Universal Product Code (UPC) is a subset of EAN. It is a fixed length, numeric,continuous symbology empl

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual HelvC NugFont C 39A-10Data Matrix Data Matrix is a 2D matrix symbology which is made up

Character SetsB

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Character SetsB-3BThis chapter contains tables for the character sets that the 3400e printer supports. Toselect a character set, use PrintSet, your th

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualB-4Emulation Mode Character TableThis table shows the hex codes for the character sets that print

Character SetsB-5BCode Page 850 Character Table00102030405060708090A0B0C0D0E0F001112131415161718191A1B1C1D1E1F102122232425262728292A2B2C2D2E2F20313233

Before You BeginxiAbout This ManualAnalysts and programmers should use this manual to learn how to operate, program,and connect the EasyCoder® 3400e p

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualB-6Extended Character SetsEach internal font in the printer has a different character set associat

Character SetsB-7BCharacters in Fonts c20 8 point c21 12 pointc22 20 pointc25, c26, c28 outline fontsc30-c41 monospace fonts (6 point to 36 point)ØØ1Ø

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualB-8Characters in Font c23 OCR AØØ1Ø2Ø3Ø4Ø5Ø6Ø7Ø8Ø9ØAØBØCØDØEØFØØ1112131415161718191A1B1C1D1E1F1Ø21

Character SetsB-9BCharacters in Font c24 OCR B Size 2ØØ1Ø2Ø3Ø4Ø5Ø6Ø7Ø8Ø9ØAØBØCØDØEØFØØ1112131415161718191A1B1C1D1E1F1Ø2122232425262728292A2B2C2D2E2F2Ø

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Communications ReferenceC

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HelvC NugFont C39 Communications ReferenceC-3CCommunication ProtocolsCommunication protocols are important because they determine the transmissions

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C39C-4When the printer returns Buffer Now Full (<DC3>) status, it accepts th

HelvC NugFont C39 Communications ReferenceC-5CThis table shows the printer XON/XOFF operation:# of Bytes Received Online/Offline Pin 11/20 Transmit

EasyCoder® 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualxiiTerms and ConventionsListed below are special terms and conventions used throughout the manual

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C39C-6Note: Please use caution when replacing control characters with printable ch

HelvC NugFont C39 Communications ReferenceC-7CHost RequirementsYour printer has the following hardware and software requirements:•The host computer

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C39C-8RS-422 Serial InterfaceUse the RS-422 interface in long line point-to-point

HelvC NugFont C39 Communications ReferenceC-9CRS-232 Null Modem Cable for PC/XT (Part Number 048668)SHIELDPCPRINTER25-PIN (SOCKET) D-SUBMETAL BACKS

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C39C-10Straight Through DTE to DCE Cable for Use with a Modem (Part Number 043237S

HelvC NugFont C39 Communications ReferenceC-11CPrinter Serial PortThe rear panel of the printer contains the serial port connector. It is a 25-pinD

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Full ASCII TableD

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Full ASCII TableD-3DFull ASCII TableBinary0Hex1Dec2C393Char4Binary0Hex1Dec2C393Char400000000 00 00 %U NUL 00100000 20 32 SP SP500000001 01 01 $A SOH 0

Before You BeginxiiiOther Intermec ManualsYou may need additional information when working with printers in a data collectionsystem. Please visit our

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualD-4Full ASCII Table (continued)Binary0Hex1Dec2C393Char4Binary0Hex1Dec2C393Char401000000 40 64 %V @

Full ASCII TableD-5DFull ASCII Control Characters TableControlCharacter DefinitionControlCharacter DefinitionACK Acknowledgment FF Form FeedBEL Bell F

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GlossaryG

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GlossaryG-3GASCIIAmerican Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standard seven bit code almostalways transmitted with a parity bit for a total

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualG-4densityNumber of data characters that can be represented in a linear unit of measure. Oftenexpr

GlossaryG-5GgraphicA bitmap picture downloaded to the printer by the host before printing.HIBCHealth Industry Bar Code standard. A modified version of

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualG-6marginThe distance between the edge of a label and where the printing starts on that label. See

GlossaryG-7Gpoint sizeA unit of measure for font height; 72 points equals 1 inch as measured from slightlyabove the top of the uppercase letters to sl

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EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualG-8scanTo read a bar code with a device known as a scanner that converts optical informationinto e

GlossaryG-9GUPCUniversal Product Code. A numeric, 12-digit bar code symbology used extensively inretail, particularly the grocery industry.User-Define

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IndexI

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HelvC NugFont C39 IndexI-3INumbers2D symbologies, A-9Code 16K, A-9Code 49, A-9Data Matrix, A-10Maxicode, A-10PDF417, A-986XX Emulation mode,

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualI-4configuring the serial port, 1-15connectingprinter to a mainframe, 1-14printer to a network,

HelvC NugFont C39 IndexI-5ILlabelformatpositioning along the length of label, 6-13formatpositioning parallel along width of label, 6-14mark senso

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualI-6printer (continued)options, A-6coax interface, A-6twinax interface, A-6plugging in, 1-5RAMa

HelvC NugFont C39 IndexI-7Itroubleshooting, 4-3checklist, 4-3communication problems, 4-7print quality problems, 4-5printer operation problems,

Getting Started1

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HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-31This chapter introduces the EasyCoder® 3400e printer and explains how to get yournew printer running for the f

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-4Front ViewPower/Data3400AlertFeed/PauseEmpty/PauseIntermecIntermecMedia accessdoorFeed/Pausebut

HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-51Preparing the Printer for InstallationBefore connecting your printer to your data collection system, you need

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EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-63. Plug the AC power cord into the receptacle at the rear of the printer. Plug the otherend of

HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-71Loading Media for Fanfold PrintingUse the sample of fanfold media provided in the Media Envelope to complete t

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-8Loading Media for Fanfold Printing1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8OI3XXXU.006Media

HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-91Printing the Hardware Configuration Test LabelYou can print the hardware configuration test label to test the

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-10What the Hardware Configuration Test Label Tells YouThe hardware test label provides these sta

HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-111Connecting Your Printer to a PCYou can connect your printer to either a serial port or parallel port on your

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-12Connecting the Printer to a PC Parallel PortIf you are using a parallel port to communicate wi

HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-131Connecting Your Printer to a NetworkHost computerPrinters (end devices)Printers (end devices)3XXXU.019ServerT

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-14If you did not have the twinax card installed at the factory, a field service techniciancan in

HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-151Configuring the Serial Port for CommunicationsYou need to configure the serial port of the printer to match t

ContentsiiiContentsBefore You Begin ixWarranty Information ixSafety Summary ixWarnings and Cautions xAbout This Manual xiOther Intermec Manuals

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-16DIP Switch Settings3XXXU.020ONO = OFF1 = ONMulti-Drop Address Selection*ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU

HelvC NugFont C39 Getting Started1-171Verifying Printer Communications With Your SystemAfter connecting the printer to your system, you need to tes

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual1-18Example of Using DOS to Verify Printer Communications1. At the DOS prompt, type this command a

Operating the Printer2

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HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-32Use this chapter to understand how to use the printer front panel, load roll media andmedia for self-str

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC *1233*2-4Understanding the Front Panel LEDsUse the front panel LEDs to monitor the status of

HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-52Using the Feed/Pause ButtonThe Feed/Pause button, located on the front of the printer, performs these fu

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC *1233*2-6Loading Media Into the PrinterYou can load media into the printer in three differen

HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-72Loading Roll Media for Straight-Through Printing3XXXU.026 MediaMediabackingMedia rollHead lift le

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualivLoading Media Into the Printer 2-6Loading Roll Media for Straight-Through Printing 2-6Loading

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC *1233*2-8Note: Refer to the label located on the inside of the media cover for directions on

HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-92Loading Media for Self-Strip Printing5. Unscrew the edge guide and slide it to the outer edge of the low

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC *1233*2-1012. Secure the media to the rewinder hub by snapping the rewinder clasp onto there

HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-112Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon3XXXU.028Power/DataIntermecIntermec3400AlertFeed/PauseEmpty/PauseRibbon

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC *1233*2-12Setting the Media Sensitivity NumberMedia sensitivity is important because you use

HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-132To print a software configuration label1. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position.2. Press and hold

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC *1233*2-14Setting the MSN for Other Media and RibbonIf you are not using Intermec media and

HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-1523400e Printer Thermal Transfer Media and Ribbon Sensitivity Settings (continued)Approximate Sensitivity

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC *1233*2-16Communicating With the PrinterYou are now ready to print labels by downloading dat

HelvC NugFont C39 Operating the Printer2-172Printing a Test LabelIf you would like to test your communications by downloading a label, follow theex

ContentsvAdjusting the Label Mark Sensor 5-6Using the Printer Memory Efficiently 5-8How Is the Printer Storage Memory Used? 5-8Making the Most of Y

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Maintaining the Printer3

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HelvC NugFont C39 Maintaining the Printer3-33This chapter contains cleaning procedures and a schedule detailing how often toperform maintenance pro

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C393-4Maintenance ScheduleClean your printer regularly to maintain the quality of

HelvC NugFont C39 Maintaining the Printer3-53Locating the Printer Parts You Need to Maintain3XXXU.032Power/DataIntermec3400AlertFeed/PauseEmpty/Pau

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C393-6Cleaning the PrintheadIn order for the printhead to provide good print quali

HelvC NugFont C39 Maintaining the Printer3-73Cleaning the Printhead3XXXU.033Power/DataIntermecIntermec3400AlertFeed/PauseEmpty/PausePrintheadRibbon

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C393-8Cleaning the Drive Roller and Tear BarCleaning the drive roller and tear bar

HelvC NugFont C39 Maintaining the Printer3-93Cleaning the Media Guides and Media PathYou should clean the media guides and media path regularly to

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualviPrinter Options A-6Communication Interface A-6EasyLAN 10i Interface A-6Twinax Interface A-6C

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C393-10Cleaning the Label SensorsThree label sensors on the printer require regula

HelvC NugFont C39 Maintaining the Printer3-113Cleaning the Label Sensors3XXXU.036Label gapsensorLabel marksensorLabel takensensorDriverollerCottons

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Troubleshooting4

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HelvC NugFont C39 Troubleshooting4-34This chapter provides some hints for troubleshooting error messages that the printersends to the host and prob

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C394-4Printer Operation Problems (continued)Symptom Possible Causes SolutionLabels

HelvC NugFont C39 Troubleshooting4-54Printer Operation Problems (continued)Symptom Possible Causes SolutionPrinter is notcommunicating, notprinting

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C394-6Print Quality Problems (continued)Symptom Possible Causes SolutionPrinting n

HelvC NugFont C39 Troubleshooting4-74Print Quality Problems (continued)Symptom Possible Causes SolutionPrint quality ispoor. (continued)Media may b

ContentsviiFull ASCII TableFull ASCII Table D-3Full ASCII Control Characters Table D-5GlossaryIndexDGI

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C394-8Hardware handshaking uses pin 11 or pin 20 of the RS-232 interface to contro

Optimizing Printer Performance5

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HelvC NugFont C39 Optimizing Printer Performance5-35This chapter explains how to optimize and maintain print quality, use the printermemory more ef

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C395-4To adjust the bias adjust screw1. Remove the media cover and locate the bias

HelvC NugFont C39 Optimizing Printer Performance5-55Adjusting the Print DarknessUse the darkness adjust control in combination with the PrintSet so

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C395-6Adjusting the Label Mark SensorThe label mark sensor detects the mark on the

HelvC NugFont C39 Optimizing Printer Performance5-75Adjusting the Label Mark Sensor3XXXU.040Label marksensor(The label mark sensor can be positione

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C395-8Using the Printer Memory EfficientlyTo receive the best performance from you

HelvC NugFont C39 Optimizing Printer Performance5-95If you find that it is necessary to increase your available memory, you can do one of thefollow

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EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s ManualHelvC NugFont C395-10The minimum number of required image bands is dependent upon the print spee

Using Test and Service Mode6

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HelvC NugFont C39 Using Test and Service Mode6-36This chapter explains the different procedures you can perform while the printer is inTest and Ser

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual6-4Use the information in the following table to set the DIP switches for the appropriateTest and

HelvC NugFont C39 Using Test and Service Mode6-56Printing Test LabelsThe printer can print a variety of test print labels that provide you with inf

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual6-6Resetting the Memory on Your PrinterUse memory reset if you want to return your printer to its

HelvC NugFont C39 Using Test and Service Mode6-76Configuration DIP Switch Settings3XXXU.0461 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual6-8Dot Increments DIP Switch Settings3XXXU.0471O1O1O1O1O1O1O1O1O1O1O1O1O1O1OO11OO11OO11OO11OO11OO1

HelvC NugFont C39 Using Test and Service Mode6-96To set the number of dot increments.1. In the top bank, turn the appropriate switches on or off fo

Before You BeginixBefore You BeginThis section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions,warnings and cautions, document form

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual6-10To adjust the label rest point1. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position.2. Press and hold

HelvC NugFont C39 Using Test and Service Mode6-116Setting Emulation ModeIf you are replacing an Intermec 8636 or 8646 printer with a 3400e printer,

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual6-128. Press the Feed/Pause button.The printer prints out the software configuration label. Verify

HelvC NugFont C39 Using Test and Service Mode6-136The default X origin is .25 centimeters (0.10 inch) (20 dot increments) from the edge ofthe label

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual6-145. Press the Feed/Pause button.The printer prints out the software configuration label using t

SpecificationsA

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HelvC NugFont C39 SpecificationsA-3APrinter SpecificationsThis section describes the specifications of the 3400e printer.Electrical RequirementsInp

EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual HelvC NugFont C 39A-4Printhead (200 dpi)Printed dot size 0.127 mm (0.00492 inch square)Widt

HelvC NugFont C39 SpecificationsA-5AMediaG3XXXU.O55DCABEFHNumber Description Minimum MaximumA Label width 16.5 mm (0.65 inch) 111.8 mm (4.4 inches)