UBI EasyCoder 501 – User`s Manual CONTENTS
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1. UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual CONTENTS Introduction Get to Know Your Printer Paper Load Ribbon Load Maintenance Trouble Shooting UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual Edition 5 October 1994 Article No 1 960326 04 Presentation of the EasyCoder 501 models cccccccccseesseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeaes 3 PEON VAC W casecezenctocesrasssantesnentant E a amanda 4 RCIE VIO W o eau View us ua aceecaast eae saree amen an eamamuciaamaats 4 Paper Stock Compartment sursis i his ees 5 TO ee aa a a a tire Ont 6 Pec FOR ordonon NN NN 7 REWIN oaa T nreseee TOE en ee re aer cere 8 External Supply seriata E E S 9 Standard Mernod ciren a a OEA 10 Quick Load Ribbon Cassette option cccccsessseessseceeececeeceeeeeeeeeeees 11 Cleaning the Printhead and Print Roller 20 0 0 eccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 External Meanie saani a E E E E 12 Proteccion ASamst DUS Tereno a AT 12 Printout Trouble reer r Maan slathaceernnctelaeet ergs 13 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of UBI Printer AB Copyright UBI Printer AB 1994 All rights reserved Published in Sweden EasyCoder and LabelShop are trademarks of United Barcode Industries UBI Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Speedo is a trademark o2. Roll to Roll Guide Backing Paper Take Up optional optional Guide Slack Absorber Ri optional Ing or Guide Shaft S Adapter for 76 mm 3 core UBI 5 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual PAPER LOAD Tear Off 1 Turn the printhead lift knob to Load position 2 Fit anew paper roll on the paper supply spool and push the roll inwards as far as it will go 3 Thread the paper underneath the slack absorber or the corresponding shaft and under the guide plate of the label Stop sensor 4 Thread the paper past the print roller 5 Release the slack absorber Adjust the green guide ring so that the paper is guided with a minimum of play 6 Turn the printhead lift knob to Print position 7 Feed out at least one label To tear off the paper pull it downwards UBI 6 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual PAPER LOAD cont d The backing paper take up can accommodate the backing paper from a full roll of labels Open the front lid Turn the printhead lift knob to Load position Pull out the green clip on the backing paper take up and dispose of all wound up backing paper Fit a new paper roll on the paper supply spool and push the roll inwards as far as it will go Thread the paper underneath the slack absorber or the corresponding shaft and under the guide plate of the label Stop sensor Thread the paper past the print roller Remov
3. print roller and the roll to roll guide and back under the print mechanism the slack absorber and the guide shaft immediately behind it 8 Wind up the backing paper at least half a turn on the backing paper take up and secure it by means of the clip In case of narrow paper web wind up several turns of paper 9 Release the slack absorber Adjust the green guide ring so that the paper is guided with a minimum of play 10 Turn the printhead lift knob to Print position 11 Feed at least one label UBI 8 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual PAPER LOAD cont d External Supply The EasyCoder 501 printers can use various types of external supplies e g boxes of fan folded tickets or an external paper roll The upper intake should be used for stacks placed behind the printer The top of the stack should not be higher up than the intake The lower intake is preferred when a stack of fan folds is placed at a lower level than that of the printer Note When an external paper supply is used take precautions to protect the paper stock from sand grit and other hard particle that may damage the printhead UBI 9 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual RIBBON LOAD Standard Method To install a new thermal ribbon without the aid of a Quick Load Ribbon Cassette see next page proceed as follows 1 Lift up the printhead by turning the green pr
4. Display Window C Power C Ready Error EasyCoder 501 E Keyboard 3 different types Front Lid UB Print Output Slot Oe Oe CO OONO OO Q O OR Ome 0 S OOO TOO O O O O OOO Label Taken Sensor option Cutter Interface Connector Memory Card Adapter option The front lid can be swung open and removed from the hinges Upper External Paper Intake Main Switch Voltage Switch Mains Receptacle Provision for Optional Interface Connectors Display Contrast Adjustment Serial Interface Connector uartl Machine Sign Lower External Paper Intake Continued UBI 4 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER cont d The paper stock compartment becomes accessible when the right hand door is swung open Although the printer is operable _ when this door is left opened or completely removed you are strongly recommended to keep it closed during normal opera tion so as to prevent the printer mechanism from being exposed to dust A paper stock compartment door with an inspection window is available as an option The window makes it easier to check the consumption of paper and transfer ribbon Transfer Ribbon Take Up Transfer Ribbon Supply Paper Supply Spool Thermal Printhead Dispenser Edge P n Printhead Lift Knob ke o Guide Label Stop Senso Shaft Clip
5. VDE Notice Germany ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe die sich nicht auf normale Bedienung der Maschine beziehen diirfen ausschlieBlich nur von einem ausgebildeten zustandigen Fachmann vorgenommen werden UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual INTRODUCTION The UBI EasyCoder 501 is a series of modular multipurpose thermal transfer direct thermal printers They come in three main models intended for different types of applications e EasyCoder 501 is mainly intended to be controlled by a host computer using standard or custom made application software e g the UBI LabelShop label design program for Microsoft Windows Being a low cost alternative it has a somewhat lower print speed and fewer options than the other members of this printer family EasyCoder 501 can be fitted with an optional scalable fonts kit that allows the use of outline fonts in Speedo and TrueType format Exter nally the EasyCoder 501 is distinguished by the single Print key on its front panel EasyCoder 501 E Enhanced offers higher print speed and a larger keyboard than EasyCoder 501 The large number options in regard of media hand ling and computer connection makes this printer a highly flexible alternative It is recommended for installations where you want to switch between different application programs or create your own programs 1n the built in UBI Fingerprint program ming language EasyCoder 501E can as an optio
6. e the labels from the first 40 cm 15 of the paper web Wrap the backing paper around the print roller and dispenser edge Then thread it back under the print mechanism the slack absorber and the guide shaft Wind up the backing paper at least half a turn on the backing paper take up and secure it by means of the clip In case of narrow labels wind up several turns of backing paper Release the slack absorber Adjust the green guide ring so that the paper is guided with a minimum of play 10 Turn the printhead lift knob to Print position 11 Close the front lid 12 Feed out at least one label UBI 7 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual PAPER LOAD cont d Rewind Note Approx 1 4 to 1 3 of a full label roll can be rewound internally 1 Turn the printhead lift knob to Load position 2 Pull out the green clip on the backing paper take up and dispose of all wound up backing paper 3 Fit anew paper roll on the paper supply spool and push the roll inwards as far as it will go 4 Thread the paper underneath the slack absorber or the corresponding shaft and under the guide plate of the label Stop sensor 5 Thread the paper past the print roller 6 Using a screwdriver remove the dispenser edge and replace it with the roll to roll guide as illustrated below Note When putting back the dispenser edge it should be fitted as far down as possible 7 Wrap the paper around the
7. f Bitstream Inc TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation FCC Notice United States of America WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference DOC Notice Canada Canadian Dept of Communication REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE DOC A This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication KOK OK Ministere des Communications du Canada CONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS DOC A Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada
8. ibbon rewinder belt too tight Adjust Call Service White parts at transfer printing Transfer ribbon wrinkled Adjust See next paragraph Transfer ribbon wrinkles Incorrect paper guide ring adjustment Adjust User s M anual p 6 8 Ribbon obstructed by printhead cable Check clear n a Too strong printhead pressure Adjust both knobs Technical M anual Bad ribbon guide plate adjustment Adjust Technical M anual Dark lines along paper web Foreign objects on printhead or ribbon guide plate Check clean User s M anual p 12 White lines along paper web Printhead dirty Check clean User s M anual p 12 M issing dots on printhead Replace printhead Technical M anual Large part of dot line missing Wrong X Start or W idth setup Check change Technical M anual Failing printhead Check replace Technical M anual amide a strobe signal Cranes CPU board TA Service Last Last partof label missing of label missing Too small Too small image buffer buffer Check increase Technical Manual M anual Printout missing along inner edge Bad paper alignment Adjust User s M anual p 6 8 X start setup too low Check increase Technical M anual UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual NOTES
9. inthead lift knob Warning P P a y 8 8 p The use of any thermal transfer the Load position and open the front lid Haar mi rt le pasts ry 2 Remove the used up ribbon by pulling out both the empty UBI will invalidate the printhea core and the one with rewound ribbon on warranty UBI thermal transfer ribbons are engineered specifically for this printhead Rewind Shaft 7 je 2 f rN Unwind Shaft Q The thermal transfer ribbon je ink does not smear at room AON temperature R a Label Stop Sensor 3 Putthe full ribbon stock onribbon unwind shaft Pay attention to how the ribbon is mounted see illustration 4 Thread the transparent start portion of the ribbon below the printhead and above the label stop sensor Pull out approx 20 cm 8 more ribbon measured from the printhead 5 Lower the printhead 6 Fit the rewind core onto the rewind shaft Pay attention to how the core is mounted see illustration 7 Lift the printhead 8 Manually or by means of the lt Feed gt or lt Print gt key rewind the ribbon until all of the transparent front portion has passed the printhead Note In case of ribbon wrinkling problems refer to the Technical Manual for instructions on how to adjust the print 9 Lower the printhead by turning the knob to the Print head pressure and the ribbon guide position plate 10 Print a few labels or tickets etc to check that ribbon and pape
10. lems are due to operating errors or normal wear of the printhead Symptom Possible Cause Overall weak printout Printhead pressure too low Adjust both knobs Technical M anual W rong Paper type setup Check change Technical M anual Low Contrast setup Check change Technical M anual Worn printhead Check replace Technical M anual W rong printhead voltage Check repair CPU Call Service Printout weaker on one side Uneven printhead pressure Adjust outer Knob Technical M anual Foreign particles on paper ribbon Remove n a Paper ribbon don t match Use other media Technical M anual Poor paper or ribbon quality Use other media Technical M anual Worn printhead Check replace Technical M anual Worn pressing roller Check replace Call Service Overall dark printout Printhead pressure too high Adjust both knobs Technical M anual W rong Paper Type setup Check change Technical M anual High Contrast setup Check change Technical M anual W rong printhead voltage Check repair CPU Call Service Excessive bleeding Printhead pressure too high Adjust both knobs Technical M anual W rong Paper Type setup Check change Technical M anual Contrast setup too high Check change Technical M anual Faulty energy control Check CPU board Call Service Transfer ribbon breaks Ribbon fitted around LSS Check adjust User s M anual p 10 W rong Paper Type setup Technical M anual Ribbon unwind unit stuck Call Service Bad energy control Check CPU board Call Service R
11. n be fitted with a scalable fonts kit that allows the use of outline fonts in Speedo and TrueType format This DOS SESE SIa5 POSeig R eS UBI EasyCoder 501 SA printer model is easily recognized by its 22 key membrane keyboard e EasyCoder 501 SA is justas quick and flexible as the EasyCoder 501 E model but is fitted with a special Stand Alone software which allows the printer to be operated independently without any computer connection This printer model is fitted with a large built in alphanumeric keyboard The EasyCoder 501 SA can easily be docked to a personal compu ter and loaded with label texts and formats created in the UBI LabelShop abel editing program running under Microsoft Windows Information on the different models and options can be found in the Technical Manual which also describes installation and computer connection The following manuals may be of interest to the operator or programmer e UBI Shell 3 1 Standard Startup Manual e UBI Shell 3 1 Enhanced Startup Manual e UBI EasyCoder 501 Technical Manual e UBI Stand Alone Concept Operating Instructions e UBI Fingerprint 5 0 Programmer s Manual e UBI Fingerprint 5 1 Update Information e UBI LabelShop Operator s Manual e UBI Windows Driver Installation Instructions e UBI Macintosh Driver Installation Instructions UBI 3 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual GET TO KNOW YOUR PRINTER LED Indicator Lamps
12. nd remove the paper web and the transfer ribbon 2 Insert a Printhead Cleaning Card into the print mechanism allowing 2 3 cm 1 to extend in front of the printhead 3 Turn the knob clockwise to Print position and slowly pull out the cleaning card Repeat if necessary 4 Using a piece of cloth or blotting paper slightly moistened with isopropanol clean the print roller the dispenser edge and the ribbon guide plate 5 Important Allow a couple of minutes for the cleaned parts to get dry before loading paper and ribbon Lift Knob Cleaning Card Wipe the outside surfaces using a damp piece of cloth If necessary add a mild detergent Be careful not to allow any water to penetrate into the interior of the printer CAUTION Remove the power cord before cleaning Dangerous voltage Protect paper and ribbon from dust by always keeping the stock compartment door closed In case of an external paper supply it is strongly recommended that both the actual supply and the web path be protected by some kind of dust cover Dirt sand grit etc may rapidly cause irreparable damage to the printhead UBI 12 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual TROUBLE SHOOTING Printout Troubles The list below is intended to help the operator to correct possible printout troubles or flaws in printout quality and to decide when assistance from the Service dept of the nearest UBI distributor is required Note that most prob
13. r are fed regularly UBI 10 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual RIBBON LOAD cont d Quick Load Ribbon Cassette option Loading the printer 1 2 Lift the printhead and remove used up ribbon stock Press a pre loaded ribbon cassette onto the two ribbon shafts on the printer as far as it goes Push the ribbon rolls inwards as far as they will go and hold them there while you pull out the cassette Manually or by means of the lt Feed gt or lt Print gt key rewind the ribbon until all of the transparent front portion has passed the printhead Lower the printhead by turning the knob to the Print position Print a few labels or tickets etc to check that ribbon and paper are fed regularly Loading the Ribbon Cassette 1 2 Put the cassette on its side with the shafts up Fit the ribbon roll on the rear shaft of the cassette and the empty roll on the front shaft with the ribbon running as indicated by the arrows on the side of the cassette UBI 11 UBI EasyCoder 501 User s Manual MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Printhead and Print Roller WARNING The printhead and print roller are very delicate Never use any tools to remove stuck labels or to clean the printhead External Cleaning Protection Against Dust Cleaning on a regular basis is important for life of the printer and for the printout quality 1 Turn the printhead lift knob to Load position a
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