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CONTENTS
UBI EasyCoder 101Technical ManualUBI Fingerprint5.1
Edition 2, October 1994Art. No. 1-960318-01 Continued!
Introduction Contents .................................................................................. 1FCC, DOC, and VDE Notices ................................................. 4Preface .................................................................................... 5
Models EasyCoder 101........................................................................ 6EasyCoder 101 E .................................................................... 8EasyCoder 101 SA ................................................................ 10
Installation Installation Check List ........................................................... 12Unpacking............................................................................. 13Mains Connection ................................................................. 14
Computer Connection ........................................................... 15
Starting Up Startup Files .......................................................................... 16Turning On the Printer........................................................... 16Messages at Startup ............................................................... 17
Setup Parameters General Information .............................................................. 18Contrast ................................................................................ 19Serial Communication ........................................................... 19Detection............................................................................... 22Media Size ............................................................................ 24Print Window (6 dots/mm printhead) ..................................... 26Print Window (8 dots/mm printhead) ..................................... 27Media Type ........................................................................... 28Print Defines ......................................................................... 28Performance .......................................................................... 30Memory Allocation ............................................................... 30
Setting Up EasyCoder 101 General Information .............................................................. 31
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Continued!
Setting Up General Information .............................................................. 32EasyCoder 101 E& 101 SA Entering the Setup Mode at Installation.................................. 33
Using the Keyboard in the Setup Mode.................................. 34Setup Mode Overview, Part 1 ................................................ 35Setup Mode Overview, Part 2 ................................................ 36Contrast ................................................................................ 37Serial Communication (SER-COM) ...................................... 37Detection............................................................................... 37Service .................................................................................. 40Media Size ............................................................................ 40Media Type ........................................................................... 41
Print Defines ......................................................................... 41Performance .......................................................................... 42Memory Allocation ............................................................... 42Leaving the Setup Mode ........................................................ 43
Printing Principles Direct Thermal Printing ......................................................... 44Dot Size ................................................................................ 44Conversion Table .................................................................. 44
Thermal Paper General Information .............................................................. 45Pre-printed Paper................................................................... 45Printhead Warranty ............................................................... 45Setup Options ........................................................................ 46Additional Thermal Papers .................................................... 47
Paper Dimensions Paper Roll ............................................................................. 48Non-adhesive Strip ................................................................ 49Self-adhesive Strip ................................................................ 50Self-adhesive Labels.............................................................. 51Tickets and Tags ................................................................... 52
Memory Card Adapter Memory Card Types ............................................................. 53Fitting a Memory Card .......................................................... 54
Removing a Memory Card .................................................... 54
Label-taken Sensor General Information .............................................................. 55Adjusting the Sensitivity........................................................ 56Program Example.................................................................. 57
Paper Cutter General Information .............................................................. 58Activating the Cutter ............................................................. 58Maintenance .......................................................................... 59Dimensions ........................................................................... 59
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Electronics Accessing the CPU Board ..................................................... 60CPU Board............................................................................ 61UBI FingerprintEPROM's .................................................... 62Configuration EPROM's ........................................................ 62RAM Memory ...................................................................... 63GAL Circuit .......................................................................... 63Real-time Clock Circuit ......................................................... 63Potentiometers....................................................................... 64
Interfaces Communication Port "uart1:"................................................. 65Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart1:" ................ 66
Serial Interface Board: 20 mA CL on "uart1:" ........................ 68Optional Interface Boards ...................................................... 71Parallel Interface Board ......................................................... 72Parallel Interface Board: "centronics:" ................................... 73Parallel Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart1:" ............. 75Triple Serial Interface Board .................................................. 77Triple Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart1:" ...... 78Triple Serial Interface Board: 20 mA CL on "uart1:".............. 80Triple Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart2:" ...... 82Triple Serial Interface Board: RS 232C (V24) on "uart3:" ...... 84
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Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitmenton the part of UBI Printer AB.
Copyright UBI Printer AB, 1994. All rights reserved. Published in Sweden.
EasyCoder, LabelShop and EasyPak are trademarks of United Barcode Industries (UBI).Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.Bitstream is a registered trademark of Bitstream, Inc.Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corp.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar Division of Textron inc.Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
FCC NoticeUnited States of America
WARNING:This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to providereasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipmentin a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatevermeasures may be required to correct the interference.
DOC NoticeCanada
Canadian Dept. of CommunicationREGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
(DOC-A)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out inthe radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.
Ministre des Communications du CanadaCONFORMITE DE REGLEMENTS
(DOC-A)
Le prsent appareil numrique nmet pas de bruits radio-lectriques dpassant les limites applicables aux appareilsnumriques de classe A prescrites dans le rglement sur brouillage radiolectrique dict par le Ministre desCommunications du Canada.
VDE NoticeGermany
ALLGEMEINE VORSCHRIFT:Reparaturen oder sonstige Eingriffe, die sich nicht auf normale Bedienung der Maschine beziehen, drfen ausschlielichnur von einem ausgebildeten, zustndigen Fachmannvorgenommen werden.
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PREFACE
TheEasyCoder 101 printer family comprises a number of directthermal printers with a print width of approximately 2 inches (5355 mm).
The EasyCoder 101 printers are manufactured in three mainmodels, each with two different printhead densities. The printerscan be customized by means of a number of options. Particulars ofthe three main models are given on the pages to follow.
This Technical Manual1is intended to facilitate installation andsetup. It also gives information on labels, tickets, tags and paperstrip.
The Technical Manualis supplemented by the following publica-tions:
EasyCoder 101, User's ManualGives information on how to run and maintain the printer and howto load paper supply.
UBI Shell 3.1 Standard and Enhanced, Startup ManualsGives information on how to run the UBI Shellstartup programinEasyCoder 101andEasyCoder 101 Erespectively.
EasyCoder 101, Service ManualGives information on troubleshooting, adjustments and repair ofthe variousEasyCoder 101printer models.
EasyCoder 101, Spare Parts CatalogueIllustrates the various spare parts and field-installable options.
UBI Fingerprint Programmer's Manual, v. 5.0Contains information on theUBI Fingerprint5.0software, whichis used to control the printer's functions and the printing.
UBI Fingerprint 5.1 Update InformationContains information on changes and new features in the UBIFingerprint 5.1software.
UBI Stand-Alone Concept, Operating InstructionsProvides information on the stand-alone software for the
EasyCoder 101 SAprinter.
UBI LabelShop, Operator's ManualInformation on how to use the UBI LabelShopWYSIWYG label-editing program forMicrosoft Windows.
UBI Windows Driver, Installation InstructionInformation on how to install and use the UBI Windows Driver.
UBI Macintosh Driver, Installation InstructionInformation on how to install and use the UBI Macintosh Driver.
1/. From October 1994, the nameTechnical Manual replaces the earlierdesignation Technical Description
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MODELS EasyCoder 101
TheEasyCoder 101is a rugged direct thermal printer for computer connection. It is available with 6 dots/
mm printhead density for EAN/UPC bar code printing, or 8 dots/mm for high quality printing of text, barcodes and images. This printer is prepared for theUBI LabelShoplabel-editing program, the UBI Windows
Driver(optional paralell interface board required), and the UBI Macintosh Driver, but it may optionallybe fitted with other standard or custom-made application programs. You may also create your ownprograms by means of the flexible UBI Fingerprintprogramming language.
TheEasyPak 101is a ready-to-use package containing an 8 dots/mmEasyCoder 101printer fitted witha Centronics interface, a memory card adapter and all cables and software required to connect it to apersonal computer fitted withMicrosoft Windows. The UBI Windows Drivermakes this model an ideallabel printer for a large number of programs run under Windows, and the UBI LabelShoplabel-editingprogram allows you to create your own labels, while you have full control of the final result on yourcomputer screen.
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MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101
Feature EasyCoder 101 Common Features EasyPak 101
Print Technique Direct ThermalPrinthead 6 or 8 dots/mm (153.9 or 203.2 dpi) 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi)Print Width (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 52.8 mm (2.08") or 55.0 mm (2.17") max. 55.0 mm (2.17")Media Width max. 58.0 mm (2.28")
Print Length (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 1650 mm (65") or 1250 mm (49") max. 1250 mm (49")Print Speed max. 75100 mm/sec. (34"/sec.)Fonts, expandable 4 times Min. 1 Bitmapped; Standard: 9 Bitmapped6
Smooth Fonts Yes, with UBI Toolbox
Print Directions for Text, Images, Lines, and Boxes 4Bar Code Generators 326
Internal Paper Roll Diameter max. 110 mm (4.33")Peel-Off Device Standard
Internal Rewind of Backing Paper and Labels StandardKeyboard, built-in Print button onlyDisplay 2 lines x 16 characters LCDDimensions (W x D x H) 186 x 360 x 183 mm (7.3 x 14.2 x 7.2")
Weight (excl. paper and options) 5.0 kgs (11 lbs)Ambient Operating Temperature +5C +40C (+41F +104F)Humidity 2080% non-condensingMicroprocessor 32 bit
Programming Language UBI Fingerprint 5.1Startup program UBI Shell 3.1 Standard EasyPak StartupOn-Board RAM Memory, standard Std: 128 kbytes; Max. 512 kbytes1 128 kbytesLabel End Sensor Standard
Mains Voltage (factory setup) 115/230 VAC, 60/50 Hz
Max. Power Consumption 300 W1 x RS 232C/20 mA Current Loop1, 4 Standard Not included1 x Centronics +1 x RS 232C Interface1, 5 Optional Yes
Memory Card Adapter1 Optional YesRS 232C Cable2 Optional YesCentronics Cable2 Optional YesExternal RS 232C Alpha-numeric Keyboard2 Optional Not included
External Paper Roll Holder2 Optional Not includedUBI Toolbox, PC Windows configuration support2 Optional Not includedUBI LabelShop, WYSIWYG Label Software for Windows2 Optional YesUBI Windows Driver2(excl. cable) Optional Yes
UBI Macintosh Driver2(incl. cable) Optional Not included
1/. Available as factory installed option or field-installable kit.2
/. Field-installable option only.3/. Factory-installed option only. Must be requested at time of order.4/. Standard Serial Interface Board. Can be replaced by optional interface board. Optional optocoplers required for 20 mA CL.5/. Replaces standard communication interface (i.e. Serial Interface Board).6/. See UBI Fingerprint 5.0 Programmer's Manual.
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TheEasyCoder 101 E (Enhanced)is a rugged multi-purpose direct-thermal printer, primarily intended
for computer connection, but can also be adapted for special applications thanks to its programmablekeyboard. It is available with 6 dots/mm printhead density for EAN/UPC bar code printing, or 8 dots/mmfor high quality printing of text, bar codes and images. This printer is prepared for the UBI LabelShoplabel-editing program, the UBI Windows Driver (optional parallel interface board required), and the UBI
Macintosh Driver, but it may optionally be fitted with other standard or custom-made applicationprograms. You may also create your own programs by means of the flexible UBI Fingerprintprogram-ming language.
TheEasyPak 101 Eis a ready-to-use packagage containing an 8 dots/mmEasyCoder 101 Eprinter fittedwith a Centronics interface, a memory card adapter and all cables and software required to connect it toa personal computer fitted withMicrosoft Windows. The UBI Windows Drivermakes this model an ideallabel printer for a large number of programs run under Windows, and the UBI LabelShoplabel-editing
program allows you to create your own labels while you have full control of the final result on yourcomputer screen.
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MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101 E
Feature EasyCoder 101 E Common Features EasyPak 101 E
Print Technique Direct ThermalPrinthead 6 or 8 dots/mm (153.9 or 203.2 dpi) 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi)Print Width (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 52.8 mm (2.08") or 55.0 mm (2.17") max. 55.0 mm (2.17")Media Width max. 58.0 mm (2.28")
Print Length (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 1650 mm (65") or 1250 mm (49") max. 1250 mm (49")Print Speed max. 75100 mm/sec. (34"/sec.)Fonts, expandable 4 times Min. 1 Bitmapped; Standard: 9 Bitmapped6
Smooth Fonts Yes, with UBI Toolbox
Print Directions for Text, Images, Lines, and Boxes 4Bar Code Generators 326
Internal Paper Roll Diameter max. 110 mm (4.33")Peel-Off Device Standard
Internal Rewind of Backing Paper and Labels StandardKeyboard, built-in 21 keys plus Print buttonDisplay 2 lines x 16 characters LCDDimensions (W x D x H) 186 x 360 x 183 mm (7.3 x 14.2 x 7.2")
Weight (excl. paper and options) 5.0 kgs (11 lbs)Ambient Operating Temperature +5C +40C (+41F +104F)Humidity 2080% non-condensingMicroprocessor 32 bit
Programming Language UBI Fingerprint 5.1Startup program UBI Shell 3.1 Enhanced EasyPak StartupOn-Board RAM Memory, standard Std: 128 kbytes; Max. 512 kbytes1 256 kbytesLabel End Sensor Standard
Mains Voltage (factory setup) 115/230 VAC, 60/50 Hz
Max. Power Consumption 300 W1 x RS 232C/20 mA Current Loop1, 4 Standard Not included1 x Centronics +1 x RS 232C Interface1, 5 Optional Yes
3 x RS 232C, or 2 x RS 232C +1 x 20 mA CL Interface1, 5 Optional YesLabel Taken Sensor (LTS)1 Optional Not includedReal Time Clock (RTC)1 Optional Not includedMemory Card Adapter1 Optional Yes
Cutter Unit Optional Not includedRS 232C Cable2 Optional YesCentronics Cable2 Optional YesExternal RS 232C Alpha-numeric Keyboard2 Optional Not included
External Paper Roll Holder2 Optional Not includedUBI Toolbox, PC Windows configuration support2 Optional Not includedUBI LabelShop, WYSIWYG Label Software for Windows2 Optional Yes
UBI Windows Driver2(excl. cable) Optional YesUBI Macintosh Driver2(incl. cable) Optional Not included
1/. Available as factory installed option or field-installable kit.2/. Field-installable option only.3/. Factory-installed option only. Must be requested at time of order.4/. Standard Serial Interface Board. Can be replaced by optional interface board. Optional optocoplers required for 20 mA CL.5/. Replaces standard communication interface (i.e. Serial Interface Board).6/. See UBI Fingerprint 5.0 Programmer's Manual.
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MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101 SA
TheEasyCoder 101 SA (Stand-Alone)printer is intended for applications, where the printer must be able
to operate without being connected to a computer. The operator can enter variable information intopreprogrammed label layouts and control the printing from the printer's own keyboard or from an externalalpha-numeric keyboard. Thus, this printer is fitted with special software in its configuration EPROM'sand an expanded RAM memory. The printer can be temporarily or permanently connected to a PC for up-or downloading of label texts and formats. TheEasyCoder 101 SAis available with 6 dots/mm for EAN/UPC bar code printing or 8 dots/mm printhead density for high quality printing of text, bar codes andimages. The software is described in a separate manual.
TheEasyPak 101 SAis a ready-to-use package containing an 8 dots/mmEasyCoder 101 SAprinter fittedwith a label-taken sensor, a memory card adapter, a real-time clock plus devices for label peel off andrewinding of the spent backing paper. The package also contains theUBI LabelShoplabel-editing programforMicrosoft Windowsand a connection cable. Plug the printer to a PC, create and download the label
formats and texts you need, and unplug it. Then you can move the printer anywhere you like, providedthere is a mains supply.
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Feature EasyCoder 101 SA Common Features EasyPak 101 SA
Print Technique Direct ThermalPrinthead 6 or 8 dots/mm (153.9 or 203.2 dpi) 8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi)Print Width (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 52.8 mm (2.08") or 55.0 mm (2.17") max. 55.0 mm (2.17")
Media Width max. 58.0 mm (2.28")Print Length (6 or 8 dots/mm respectively) max. 1650 mm (65") or 1250 mm (49") max. 1250 mm (49")Print Speed max. 75100 mm/sec. (34"/sec.)Fonts, expandable 4 times 10 Bitmapped6
Smooth Fonts Yes, with UBI ToolboxPrint Directions for Text, Images, Lines, and Boxes 4Bar Code Generators 106
Internal Paper Roll Diameter max. 110 mm (4.33")
Peel-Off Device Standard
Internal Rewind of Backing Paper and Labels StandardKeyboard, built-in 21 keys plus Print buttonDisplay 2 lines x 16 characters LCD
Dimensions (W x D x H) 186 x 360 x 183 mm (7.3 x 14.2 x 7.2")Weight (excl. paper and options) 5.0 kgs (11 lbs)Ambient Operating Temperature +5C +40C (+41F +104F)Humidity 2080% non-condensing
Microprocessor 32 bitProgramming Language UBI Fingerprint 5.1Startup program UBI Stand-Alone Concept 2.xxOn-Board RAM Memory, standard 512 kbytes
Label End Sensor StandardReal Time Clock (RTC)1 Standard
Mains Voltage (factory setup) 115/230 VAC, 60/50 HzMax. Power Consumption 300 W
1 x RS 232C/20 mA Current Loop1, 4 Standard Yes1 x Centronics +1 x RS 232C Interface1, 5 Optional Not included3 x RS 232C, or 2 x RS 232C +1 x 20 mA CL Interface1, 5 Optional Not includedLabel Taken Sensor (LTS)1 Optional Yes
Memory Card Adapter1 Optional YesCutter Unit Optional Not includedRS 232C Cable2 Optional YesCentronics Cable2 Optional Not included
External RS 232C Alpha-numeric Keyboard2 Optional Not includedExternal Paper Roll Holder2 Optional Not includedUBI Toolbox, PC Windows configuration support2 Optional Not includedUBI LabelShop, WYSIWYG Label Software for Windows2 Optional Yes
1/. Available as factory installed option or field-installable kit.2/. Field-installable option only.3/. Factory-installed option only. Must be requested at time of order.4/. Standard Serial Interface Board. Can be replaced by optional interface board. Optional optocoplers required for 20 mA CL.5/. Replaces standard communication interface (i.e. Serial Interface Board).6/. See UBI Stand-Alone Concept, Operating Instructions.
MODELS, cont'd. EasyCoder 101 SA
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Installation Check List
INSTALLATION
Unpack the printer as described on next page.
EasyPak:If you have anEasyPak101,EasyPak 101 E,orEasyPak 101 SApackage, follow the instructions in the enclosed UBI EasyPak
Getting Startedbooklet.
Standard EasyCoder printer:If you have a standardEasyCoder 101, EasyCoder 101 E, or
EasyCoder 101 SA printer, go on to next step.
Customized EasyCoder printer:If you have a customizedEasyCoder 101,EasyCoder 101 E,or
EasyCoder 101 SAprinter, check its CPU board and pinterfaceboard in regard of interface circuits and straps as described in thechapters Electronics and Interfaces at the end of thismanual. Then go on to next step.
Connect the printer to a mains socket as described later on in thischapter.
Connect the printer to its host computer by means of a suitablecommunication cable as described later in this chapter. (Refer tothe chapter Interfaces for more information on computerconnection and cable configurations). This step is not necessaryforEasyCoder 101 SA.
Load a supply of thermal paper, see the User's Manual.
If you want to use a memory card, insert it into the optionalmemory card adapter (see chapter Memory Card Adapter).
Check that the printhead is lowered.
If the printer is fitted with an optional paper cutter, check that thecutter unit is locked in closed position.
Turn on the power.
Depending on the printer's software, proceed according to oneof the five alternatives described in the chapter Starting Up.
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Before starting the installation, carefully examine the delivery forpossible damage or missing parts:
Open the box and lift the printer, together with the foam-plasticshock absorbers, out of the box.
Remove the shock absorbers and check that the machine has notbeen visibly damaged during the transportation. Keep the pack-ing material until you are sure that the printer functions properly.
The machine sign on the inside of the printer's right-hand doorgives information on: Type
Article Number Serial Number
Check the printer in regard to possible options ordered.
Check that the mains cord has a pin configuration that will fit intoa wall socket according to the local standard.
Should any kind of damage have occurred during transportation,immediately make a complaint to the carrier.
Any incorrect delivery or missing parts should be reported to thedistributor.
INSTALLATION, cont'd.
Unpacking
European type US/Canadian type GB type230V mains plug 115V mains plug 230V mains plug
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Make sure that the printer is set for the correct voltage bychecking the voltage sign on the printer's rear plate.
Fit the mains cord, which is included in the delivery, into themains receptacle. Connect the other end of the cord to agrounded wall socket. To avoid interference from noise, surgesand spikes, a dedicated line is preferred. If no such line isavailable, avoid lines to which electric motors, refrigerators andsimilar devices are connected.
The power can be turned on/off by means of the main switchsituated next to the mains receptacle. The Power LED on the
printer's front console indicates when the power is on.
INSTALLATION, cont'd.
CAUTION
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UBI Standard Cables
RS 232C Cables:Printer (DB25) to IBM-AT 1-975581-05Printer (DIN8) to IBM-AT 1-976954-00Printer (DB25) to IBM-XT 1-975580-05Printer DB25) to IBM-PS2 1-975580-05Printer (DB-25) to Mac 1-010007-00DB-25 Gender Changer 1-010008-00
Centronics Cable:DB-25/Centronics 1-010001-00
INSTALLATION, cont'd.
As standard, allEasyCoder 101printer models are fitted with onecommunication port for RS 232C on their rear plates1.
EasyPak 101 and EasyPak 101 Eprinters also have a parallelCentronics communication port.
EasyCoder 101 SAandEasyPak 101 SAprinters do not haveto beconnected to a computer, even if theEasyPak 101 SAis preparedfor connection to a PC in order to use the UBI LabelShopprogramfor label editing.
If there are other communication ports, or if you have ordered a non-standard printer, refer to the chapter Interfacesfor information
on how to connect the printer.With the exception ofEasyPakkits andMacintosh Driverkits, nocommunication cable is provided unless ordered separately. Referto the chapter Interfacesfor cable configuration descriptions.
Refer to the manual of the host computer or terminal for informationon how to connect the other end of the communication cable.
Computer Connection
CAUTION
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Parallel Port ("centronics:")(36-p female Centronics)
EasyPak 101 & 101 E Printers
CAUTION
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Serial RS 232C Port ("uart1:")(DB25 male)
Standard Printers(except EasyPak 101 & 101 E)
WARNING!When connecting printer and host,
the power should be off!
1/. As an option, this communication portcan be reconfigured for 20 mA Current
Loop (not if Centronics interface is fitted).
Hints: For UBI LabelShop or UBI Fingerprint programming, use the "uart1:" serial
RS 232C communication channel.
For UBI Windows Driver, use the "centronics:" parallel communicationchannel.
For the UBI Macintosh Driver, use the "uart1:" serial communicationchannel. A special cable with gender changer is included in the driver kit. Thiscable does neither fit "uart1:" on the Parallel Interface Board nor "uart2:"and "uart3:" on the Triple Serial Interface Board.
UBI's standard communication cables and adapters makes it possible toconnect the printer directly to the serial or parallel port of an IBM AT, XT orPS-2 personal computer, or the serial port of an Apple Macintosh computer.
Serial RS 232C Port ("uart1:")(8-p female mini-DIN)
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At startup, the behaviour of the printer is decided by the possibleexistence of a startup (autoexec) file, i.e. a program that automati-cally starts running when the printer is turned on. There are fivemajor possibilities:
A The printer is fitted with theEasyPak Startupprogram, whichallows the operator to switch between UBI LabelShopand UBIWindows Driver.
B The printer is fitted with the UBI Shellfile-managing program,which allows the operator to choose between a variety ofapplications and functions.
C The printer is fitted with the UBI Stand-Aloneprogram.D The printer is fitted with no startup fileat all.
E The printer is fitted with a custom-made application programthat is design to perform a specific task, e.g. to print airline ticket,baggage tags, or product labels for a certain company.
There can be one startup file stored in each of the following parts ofthe printer's memory: RAM, ROM, and memory cards. If there arestartup files stored in more than one place, they will be used with thefollowing priority:
1. Dos-formatted memory cards (SRAM).
2. Printer's RAM memory.3. Non DOS-formatted memory cards (SRAM or OTPROM).4. Printer's ROM memory, e.g. the configuration EPROM's.
This implies that if you have a startup file stored in the configu-ration EPROM's and insert a memory card with another startupfile before you turn on the printer, the startup file of the memorycard will be used.
The display will keep you informed on what happens and in manycases prompt you to take some kind of action, e.g. to choosebetween options. How to take action largely depends on the numberof keys available on the printer model in question.
Do not start the printer before you have made the necessaryconnections, inserted any memory card you want to use, andchecked that the printhead is lowered and the optional cutter is inclosed position.
Turn on the power by means of the main switch on the rear plate.The Power LED control lamp on the front panel lights up whenthe power is on. Wait for a few moments, while the printer loads theprogram and runs some self-diagnostic tests. Then some kind ofmessage will appear in the display window.
STARTING UP
Startup Files
Turning On the Printer
EPROM = Erasable ProgrammableRead-Only Memory
OTPROM = One-TimeProgrammable Read-Only Memory
RAM = Random Access MemoryROM = Read-Only MemorySRAM = Static Random Access
Memory
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STARTING UP, cont'd.
The type of startup file running in the printer is indicated by themessage shown in the display windowdirectlyafter power up.
A. EasyPak Startup Program(EasyPak 101 & 101 E):
LABELSHOP orWINDOWS DRIVER5 sec. 5 sec.4 sec. 4 sec.3 sec. 3 sec.2 sec. 2 sec.1 sec. 1 sec.
Refer to the UBI EasyPak 101 Getting Startedor UBI EasyPak101 E Getting Startedmanual for further information.
B. UBI Shell Startup Program(EasyCoder 101 & 101 E):
PRINT=UBI SHELL or ENTER=UBI SHELL5 sec. v.3.1 5 sec. v.3.14 sec. v.3.1 4 sec. v.3.13 sec. v.3.1 3 sec. v.3.12 sec. v.3.1 2 sec. v.3.11 sec. v.3.1 1 sec. v.3.1
Refer to the Startup Manualof UBI Shell Standard or UBI ShellEnhanced respectively for further information. The digits in thelower right corner of the display indicate the version of UBI Shell.
C. UBI Stand-Alone Program(EasyPak 101 SA & EasyCoder 101 SA):
UBI STAND-ALONEPlease wait 1min
Refer to the UBI Stand-Alone Concept, Operating Instructionsmanual for further information.
D. No Startup File(non-standard EasyCoder 101 & 101 E):
UBI Fingerprint5.1
Refer to the documentation of the corresponding version of UBIFingerprint for further information.
E. Custom-made Application Program(non-standard EasyCoder 101 & 101 E):
Any other display message than those illustrated above indicate thatthe printer is running some custom-made, non-standard applicationprogram or that some error has occurred.
Messages at Startup
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The setup allows you to adapt the printer for the desired type ofcomputer communication and to control the printing. The setupparameters are:
General Information
Parameter Options Default1
Printout contrast Variable (09) Middle (5)
Serial communication2: Baudrate 300 | 600 | 1200 | 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 384003 9600 Parity even | odd | mark | space | none none Character length 7 bits | 8 bits 7 bits No. of stop bits 1 bit | 2 bits 2 bits Type of flow control:
- RTS/CTS Enable | disable disable- ENQ/ACK Enable | disable disable- XON/XOFF, data from host Enable | disable enable- XON/XOFF, data to host Enable | disable enable
New line control char. fr. printer CR/LF | LF | CR CR/LF
Detection: Label stop sensor adjustment Variable n.a. Feed adjustment:
- Start adjust. +/- Variable 0- Stop adjust. +/- Variable 0
Service: Media size:
- X-start Variable (6 dots/mm: 0319; 8 dots/mm: 8 448) 0/8- Width Variable (6 dots/mm: 0320; 8 dots/mm: 0 440) 320/440- Length Variable, up to 9999 dots 1200/1200
Media type: Label (w gaps) | Ticket (w gaps) | Fix length strip | Var length strip Label (w gaps) Print defines:
- Printhead resistance Variable Acc. to printhead- Thermal paper type See the chapter Thermal Paper RICOH 130LAB/LAM- Test print A series of test labels can be printed4 n.a.
Performance: Normal | High | Ultra high Normal Memory allocation:
- Image buffer size Variable 24 kbyte5
- Receive buffer size2 Variable 300 byte5
- Transmission buffer size2 Variable 300 byte
1/. Default refers to the default setup values in the standard configuration EPROM's. A custom-made printer fitted withnon-standard configuration EPROM's may have a different combination of setup values.
2/. The software is able to detect if any of the optional serial interface boards is fitted. If so, the serial communicationparameters and the size of the communication buffers are set up separately for each of the communication channels"uart1:", "uart2:", and "uart3:". There is no communication setup for the optional Centronics parallel communicationchannel.
3/. Baudrate 38,400 is only available for "uart2:" and "uart3:" (requires a Triple Serial Interface Board).4/. Not available for EasyCoder 101.5/. Higher default value for EasyCoder 101 SA.
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This chapter explains the meaning of the various setup parameters.There are a number of ways to change the setup: By means of the Setup Mode as explained in the chapters Setting
Up EasyCoder 101 and Setting Up EasyCoder 101 E and 101SA.
By means of the Terminal Setup option in UBI Shell (EasyCoder101 only).
By means of Setup files. See the documentation of the UBIFingerprint software, SETUPstatement.
Note that the following setup options areexcludedin the EasyCoder101 printer model, since that model is never delivered with more
than oneserialcommunication channel: Serial communication setup for communication channels "uart2:"
and "uart3:". Communication buffer setup for communication channels "uart2:"
and "uart3:".
The contrast setup allows you to make minor adjustment of theprintout in regard of blackness, e.g., to adapt the printer to variationsin quality between different batches of the same paper quality.
The serial communication setup controls the communication be-tween the printer and the connected computer or other devices onthe standard serial communication channel "uart1:" and the op-tional serial channels "uart2:" and "uart3:". The latter two channelsrequire an optional Triple Serial Interface Board to be fitted. Theprinter's software detects if such a board is fitted and presentsadditional sets of communication setup menus for each serialchannel.
The serial communication setup has no consequence whatsoeverfor parallel communication via an optional parallel interface
board.
For each serial communication channel, the following parameterscan be set. Make sure they match the setup of the connected deviceor vice versa. The default setup (indicated by bold characters below)is selected as to make the printer understand and act upon UBIFingerprintinstructions transmitted from the host, regardless howthe host is set up. If the setup of the printer and the setup of the hostdo not match, the response from the printer to host will be garbled.
Serial Communication Baudrate Parity Character Length Stop Bits Flow Control New Line
Contrast
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Baudrate:The baudrate is the transmission speed in bits per second. Thefollowing baudrates can be selected:
300600
12002,4004,8009,600 Max. recommended baudrate for 20 mA current loop
19,20038,400 Only available on "uart2:" and "uart3:".
If communication problems occur, try a lower baudrate.
Parity:The parity decides how the software will check for transmissionerrors. There are five options:None Do not use in combination with 1 stop bit on "uart1:"EvenOddMarkSpace
Character Length:The character length specifies the number of bits in a character.
For most purposes 7 bits will be sufficient, but if special charactersor characters specific for other languages are to be used, 8 bits arerecommended. Refer to the UBI Fingerprintmanual for informa-tion on which characters are available in various combinations ofcharacter length and character set.
7 Characters ASCII 0 127 decimal can be transmitted.8 Characters ASCII 0 255 decimal can be transmitted.
Stop Bits:The number of stop bits specifies how many bits will define theend of a character. There are two options:
1 Do not use this option in combination with no parity on "uart1:"2
Flowcontrol:There are several different ways to control the exchange of databetween the printer and the connected computer or other device(Handshaking). Each option can be enabled or disabled sepa-rately, but normally only one alternative should be selected. Forgalvanically insulated interfaces (i.e. 20 mA current loop), ENQ/ACK or XON/XOFF are to prefer in order to retain interferenceprotection and limit the number of lines.
Serial Communication,cont'd.
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Serial Communication,cont'd.
Flowcontrol, cont'd:RTS/CTS
This is a protocol where the communication is controlled by currents throughseparate lines in the cable being set either to high or low. By default, this optionis disabled.
RTS high indicates that the unit transmitting the RTS signal is able to receivecharacters. RTS low indicates that the receive buffer is filled to 75% (see XON/XOFF).
CTS high indicates that the unit transmitting the CTS signal is ready to receivedata. CTS low indicates that the receive buffer is full (see XON/XOFF).
In some computer programs, e.g.MS Windows Terminal, RTS/CTS is desig-nated Hardware.
DTRDTR (Data Terminal Ready) is signal, which is not controlled in the setupmode, but by straps on the CPU board or interface board. DTR high indicatesthat the transmitting unit is turned on.
ENQ/ACKIn this protocol, the communication is controlled by the special charactersENQ (ASCII 05 dec.) and ACK (ASCII 06 dec.) being transmitted on the sameline as the data. The sending unit transmits ENQ at regular intervals. If theresponse ACK is not received the transmission is held up awaiting an ACKcharacter from the receiving unit. By default, this option is disabled.
XON/XOFFIn this protocol, the communication is controlled by the special charactersXON (ASCII 17 dec.) and XOFF (ASCII 19 dec.) being transmitted on the sameline as the data. XON/XOFF can be enabled/disabled separately for datareceived from the host by the printer (printer sends XON/XOFF), and for datatransmitted to the host from the printer (host sends XON/XOFF).
XOFF is sent from the printer when its receive buffer is filled by 75%, and thetransmission from the host is held up awaiting an XON character. Whenenough data have been processed that the receive buffer is filled only to 50%,the printer sends an XON character and the host resumes transmitting data.
The same principles apply to XON/XOFF sent by the host, even if the percent-age values may differ between various computers.
By default, XON/XOFF is enabled for data both ways.
New Line:This setup parameter allows you select the character(s) transmit-ted from the printer to specify the switching to a new line. Thereare three options:
CR/LF ASCII 13 dec. +ASCII 10 dec.LF ASCII 10 dec.CR ASCII 13 dec.
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The Detection facilities are used to adjust the label stop sensor(LSS) and to control the paper feed.
LSS Adjustment:
The LSS is a photo-electric detection device that controls the paperfeed. Situated inside the printing mechanism, it detects the frontedges of the labels or slits in tickets or tags.
It is most important that the sensor is properly adjusted in regard tosensitivity, so it can detect the difference between non-transparentpaper, semi-transparent backing paper (if any) and total absence ofpaper (i.e. a ticket detection slit, or an out of paper condition).
If the printer works as expected, there is no need to adjust the labelstop sensor, but if the printer starts to feed out labels or tickets in anunexpected manner, check that the paper web passes between thetwo legs of the fork-shaped sensor and that the sensor has notbecome dirty or blocked. Perform a few Testfeed operations toallow the sensor to auto-adjust itself. If the error remains, proceedaccording to the description of the Setup Mode for the printer modelin question.
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Detection LSS Adjustment Feed Adjustment
The Label Stop Sensor is situated immediately behind the printhead.
Label Stop Sensor(LSS)
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Feed Adjustment:
The feed adjustment contains two parameters, Start adjustmentand Stop adjustment, that will be effected regardless of whichprogram is run. Such global adjustments can be further modified forvarious purposes by the use of FORMFEEDstatements (see UBIFingerprint manual) within the currently running program.
Note:It is possible to turn off the label stop sensor for a certainamount of paper feed, and to override the start adjustment and stopadjustment setup by means of the UBI Fingerprint statement
LBLCOND, see the UBI Fingerprint manual.
TheStart Adjustmentis given as a positive or negative number ofdots:
A positivestart adjustment means that the specified length ofpaper web will be fed out beforethe printing starts. According-ly, the origo is moved away from the forward edge of the copy.(This has the same effect as a positive FORMFEED statementbefore a PRINTFEEDstatement).
A negativestart adjustment means that the specified length ofpaper web will be withdrawn beforethe printing starts. Accor-dingly, the origo is moved towards the forward edge of the copy.
(This has the same effect as a negative FORMFEEDstatementbefore a PRINTFEEDstatement).
The Stop Adjustmentis set up the same way.
A positivestop adjustment means that the specified length ofpaper web will be fed out after the printing is completed.Accordingly, the origo is moved away from the forward edge ofnextcopy. (This has the same effect as a positive FORMFEEDstatement after a PRINTFEEDstatement).
A negativestop adjustment means that the specified length ofpaper web will be withdrawn afterthe printing is completed.
Accordingly, the origo is moved towards the forward edge ofnextcopy. (This has the same effect as a negative FORMFEEDstatement after a PRINTFEEDstatement).
Detection, cont'd.
6 dots/mm(153.9 dpi):1 dot =0.165 mm =6.5 mils
8 dots/mm(203.2 dpi):1 dot =0.125 mm =4.9 mils
Rec. adjustments:Density: 6 dots/mm 8 dots/mm
Dispensing:Start adjust: -30 -40Stop adjust: 30 40
Tear Off:Start adjust: -56 -75Stop adjust: 56 75
Strip:Start adjust: -56 -75Stop adjust: 0 0
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X-start, Width and Length:
To protect the printhead from the potentially harmful condition ofprinting outside the paper web, a printable area must be specified bythe use of the setup parametersX-start, WidthandLength.
X-startspecifies the position of the origo along the dots on theprinthead. By default, the X-start is set as 0 (i.e., at dot No. 0) in6 dots/mm printers and as 8 (i.e., at dot No. 8) in 8 dots/mmprinters. In both cases, that is the dot closest to the printer'scentre-line wall that can be used for printing.
Printhead density 6 dots/mm 8 dots/mm
Number of dots: 320 4481
No. of innermost dot: 0 81
No. of outermost dot: 319 447Max. print width: 52.8 mm (2.08") 55.0 mm (2.17")
By setting a value larger than 0 for the X-start parameter, you willmove the origo outwards, away from the inner edge of the web.In other words, the larger X-start value the wider inner marginand the less printable area.
Widthspecifies the width of the printable area and is defined asa number of dots from the origo. The sum of the X-start value and
the width value gives the outer margin of the printable area, asillustrated on next page. The width must not be so large as toallow printing outside the paper web.
Provided a full width web is fitted, the maximum sum of the X-start and Width values are:
Density Dots
6 dots/mm (153.9 dpi) 3208 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) 440
Note:
It is important to change the width setup whenever a narrowpaper is used. Never print outside the paper web! That maycause damage to the printhead by overheating, since thepaper serves as a cooling media for the printhead dots.
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6 dots/mm(153.9 dpi):1 dot =0.165 mm =6.5 mils
8 dots/mm(203.2 dpi):1 dot =0.125 mm =4.9 mils
Media Size X-start Width Length
1/. Dots No. 0 7 are situated outside theweb.
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Media Size, cont'd.
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Lengthserves three purposes:
To decide the length of the printable area from origo and alongthe Y-coordinate as a number of dots (max. 9999).
To decide the amount of paper feed when using fix lengthstrip.
To set an emergency stop, which only works when theprinter is setup for Label (w gaps) or Ticket (w gaps). Ifthe label stop sensor has not detected a gap within 150% of theset length, the paper feed is automatically stopped to avoidfeeding out a whole roll of paper, e.g. because of a blocked orfaulty label stop sensor.
This implies that you can use label or tickets longer than theprintable area as illustrated by the following table:
Density: 6 dots/mm 8 dots/mm
Max. printable area (9999 dots): 1,650 mm (65.0") 1,250 mm (49.2")Max. label or ticket length: 2,475 mm (97.4") 1,875 mm (73.8")
By setting up the X-start, the Widthand theLength, you willcreate a print window in which the printing can be performed, asillustrated on the next two pages. Any object or field protrudingoutside the print window in any direction will cause an error
condition(Error 1003 Field out of label)and the printing will beinhibited.
6 dots/mm(153.9 dpi):1 dot =0.165 mm =6.5 mils
8 dots/mm(203.2 dpi):1 dot =0.125 mm =4.9 mils
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Print Window:6 dots/mm (153.9 dpi) printhead
PRINT WINDOW
X-start Width
OrigoDot No. 0 Dot No. 319
Length
Margin 3.6 mm(0.14")
Max print width: 52.8 mm(2.08")
Max web width: 58 mm(2.28")
Thermalprinthead
Paperfeed
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Print Window:8 dots/mm (203.2 dpi) printhead
PRINT WINDOW
X-start Width
OrigoDot No. 0 Dot No. 447
Length
Margin 3.0 mm(0.12")
Dot No. 7
Max print width: 55 mm(2.17")
Max web width: 58 mm(2.28")
Thermalprinthead
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The Media Type setup controls how the label stop sensor and thepaper feed work. There are four different media types:
Label (w gaps)is used for adhesive labels mounted on backingpaper.
Ticket (w gaps)is used for tickets and tags with detection slits.
Fix length stripmeans that the length of the print windowdecides the length of strip to be fed out.
Var length stripadds a sufficient amount of paper feed after thelast printable dot (may even be a blank space character or awhite dot in an image) to allow the strip to be torn off.
It is important to select the correct option, so the printer can indicatepossible paper errors. Two different error conditions may occur:
Error 1005 Out of paperindicates that the last ordered copycould not be printed because of an empty paper stock.
Error 1031 Next label not foundindicates that the last orderedlabel or ticket was successfully printed, but no more labels/ticketscan be printed because of an empty paper stock.
Head Resistance:
The power to the printhead must be adjusted according to theprinthead resistance. Obviously, that is done before the printer isdelivered, but whenever a replacement printhead is installed, thevalue needs to be adjusted. Each replacement printhead is markedwith its recommended resistance value. Be carefulwhen changingthe printhead resistance! An incorrect value may severely harm theprinthead and impair the printout quality.
Paper Type:
Different brands of thermal paper require the printhead to becontrolled according to the characteristics of the media in question.To obtain the best printout quality, the printer should be set up forthe brand of paper currently used.
Test Print:
This option allows you to print a series of test labels as illustratedon next page. The labels are the same as in the Test Labeloption inthe UBI Shellprogram and in theEasyPak Startupprogram.
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Print Defines Printhead Resistance Thermal Paper Type Test Print
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Print Defines, cont'd.
Note: The illustrations of the test labels are not representative of the printout quality to be expected from your printer.
First, four test labels intended to facititate adjustment of theprinthead alignment are printed. Then come two or more labelsshowing the printer's current setup, before the loop starts all overagain.
676 ohms / 8 dots
CODE39
1 234567 890128
Test label 1 Test label 2 Test label 3
CODE39
CODE39
PRINTCONFIG
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TRAST
5
LSS
ADJ
3
STARTADJ
0
STO
PADJ
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XSTART
0
WIDTH
448
LENGTH
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PAPERTYPE
RICOH130LAB/LAM
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NORMAL
ME
MORYALLOC
IMAG
EBUFFSIZE
24KBYTE
REC
BUFFUART1
300BYTE
TRANSBUFFUART1
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RT1
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PBITS
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Horizontal bar code printing(picket fence style)
Vertical bar code printing(ladder style)
The Performance setup allows you to select the printer's print speed.There are three options: Normal
High
Ultra high
These options translate to different nominal print speed dependingon type of printing:
Performance Text Printing Hor. bar code Vert. bar code
Normal 75 mm/s (3"/s) 75 mm/s (3"/s) 75 mm/s (3"/s)High 100 mm/s (4"/s) 100 mm/s (4"/s) 75 mm/s (3"/s)
Ultra high 100 mm/s (4"/s) 100 mm/s (4"/s) 100 mm/s (4"/s)
The Memory Allocation setup allows you to set the size for threekinds of memory buffers.
The Image Bufferstores the printout image before printing andduring batch printing. To ensure that high print speed is sus-tained during the printing of demanding label formats, the Image
Buffer may need to be increased.
The Receive Bufferstores the input data received on the serialcommunication channel "uart1:" before processing. The soft-ware is able to detect if an optional Triple Serial Interface Boardis fitted. If so, the size of the receive buffer for each serialcommunication channel ("uart1:", "uart2:" and "uart3:") can beset separately.
The Transmitter Bufferstores the output data on the serialcommunication channel "uart1:" before transmission. The soft-ware is able to detect if an optional Triple Serial Interface Board
is fitted. If so, the size of the transmitter buffer for each serialcommunication channel ("uart1:", "uart2:" and "uart3:") can beset separately.
SETUP PARAMETERS, cont'd.
Performance
Paperfeed
direction
Memory Allocation Image Buffer Receive Buffer(s) Transmitter Buffer(s)
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General Information The EasyCoder 101 is intended for applications, where the printingwill be controlled from a host computer and very little action isrequired by the operator. Accordingly, the printer is only fitted witha Print button, but no keyboard.
The EasyCoder 101 is not delivered with more than one serialinterface.
The method of changing the setup depends on whether the printeris fitted with some kind of startup file, a subject that was morethoroughly discussed in the chapter Starting Up earlier in thismanual. The alphabetic references below refer to that chapter.
A. EasyCoder 101 with EasyPak Startup:
There is no Setup Mode in theEasyPak Startupprogram, butsome setup parameters can be changed from withinUBI LabelShop,and for the UBI Windows Driver from Control Panel/Printers inMicrosoft Windows.
B. EasyCoder 101 with UBI Shell:
You can change any setup parameter via the Terminal Setupoption in UBI Shell.
You can change the printhead resistance and LSS setup via theSetupoption of UBI Shell.
As an alternative, you can also change the setup by means of asetup file, see SETUPstatement in the UBI Fingerprintmanual.
D. EasyCoder 101 with no startup file installed:
AnEasyCoder 101without any startup file can only be set up bymeans of setup files, see SETUPstatement in the UBI Fingerprintmanual.
E. EasyCoder 101 with a custom-made application program:
Normally, necessary provisions for changing the setup should beprovided by the program by means of setup files, see SETUPstatement in the UBI Fingerprint manual.
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SETTING UP EASYCODER 101 E and 101 SA
EasyCoder 101 E (Enhanced)is intended for applications, wherethe printer not only can be controlled from a host computer, but alsoto some extent from the its built-in membrane keyboard.
To allow full flexibility, each key is programmable and the key-board can be remapped.
Keys, that are not used, can be disabled and the beep signal, thatusually acknowledges a key being activated, can be turned off.Please refer to the UBI Fingerprintmanual, statements KEY ON/OFF, ON KEY GOSUBand KEY BEEPfor further information.
EasyCoder 101 Ecan be set up be means of setup files, but is also
provided with a Setup Mode which allows it to be set up in regardof all parameters by means of its own keyboard. The Setup Modecan be accessed via the UBI Shellprogram, by the issuing of theUBIFingerprintstatement SETUP, or by pressing the < Setup > key inthe UBI Fingerprint'simmediate mode.
InEasyPak 101 Eprinters you can access the Setup Mode by meansof the < Setup > key after either the UBI LabelShopor theWindows
Driveroption has been selected. In the latter case you can only usethe < Setup > key until the first transmission is received from thehost.
EasyCoder 101 SA (Stand-Alone)andEasyPak 101 SAprinters arefitted with a dedicated application program, which allows theoperator to control the printer from its own keyboard without anycomputer being connected. The Stand-Aloneprogram, which isdescribed in a separate manual, provides access to the Setup Mode,which is exactly the same as for EasyCoder 101 E, with theexception of some key designations.
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Entering the Setup Modeat Installation
The method of entering the Setup Mode depends on whether theprinter is fitted with some kind of startup file, a subject that wasmore thoroughly discussed in the chapter Starting Up earlier in thismanual, to which the alphabetic references below refer.
A. EasyCoder 101 E with EasyPak Startup:
Turn on the power. Select either the UBI LabelShopor the Windows Driveroption. Press the < Setup > key (in case of the Windows Driver, this
must be done before any data is received from the host). Set up the printer as described in this chapter. In case of UBI
LabelShop,do notchange the communication setup on "uart1:". Return to the selected option by pressing the < Setup > key.
B. EasyCoder 101 E with UBI Shell:
Turn on the power. When the display shows the message Print=UBI Shell; x sec.,
press < Enter >. Press the < Setup > key (this facility can be used anywhere
within UBI Shell). Set up the printer as described in this chapter. Return to UBI Shellby pressing the < Setup > key.
C. EasyCoder 101 SA: Turn on the power. In the Set Mode of the UBI Stand-Aloneprogram, select the
Setup option and then thePrinteroption. Set up the printer as described in this chapter. Exit to the UBI Stand-Aloneprogram by pressing < Save >.
D. EasyCoder 101 E with no startup file installed:
Turn on the power. In the immediate mode ofUBI Fingerprint, press the < Setup >
key. Set up the printer as described in this chapter.
Exit to the immediate mode of UBI Fingerprintby pressing the< Setup > key.
E. EasyCoder 101 E with a custom-made application program:
Normally, there will be no need to enter the Setup Mode forcustom-made application programs. Necessary provisions forchanging the setup, manually or automatically, should be pro-vided by the program.
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SETTING UP EASYCODER 101 E and 101 SA, cont'd.
While going through the setup procedure, you are guided by textsin the printer's display. You can step between setup menus, ac-knowledge displayed values, select or type new values etc. bymeans of some of the keys on the printer's keyboard (an externalkeyboard cannot be used within the Setup Mode):
Using the Keyboardin the Setup Mode:
201 IIE 201 IISA Application
InsF1 Used to view the current value of the LSS setup.
Used to move up between menus, to scroll backwards between options in
stacks, and to decrease the value of the contrast or the LSS 1 step.Used to move down between menus, to scroll forward between options instacks, and to increase the value of the contrast or the LSS 1 step.
Used to exit the Setup Mode and save the parameter values. It can be usedanywhere in the Setup Mode.
Used to indicate negative values.
Used to to auto-adjust the LSS/BMS and produce a paper feed.
Used to acknowledge a displayed value or choice, and to step forward to nextmenu or level.
Numeric keys 09 are used to enter passwords and numeric values.
Used to return to a previous menu and to clear erroneously entered values.
Used to print test labels.
F4
F5
Setup Save
Feed
. -Common
0 9-
C
(Print)
Enter
DISABLE
OPTION 3
OPTION 2
HEADLINE A:
STACK A
STACK A:
OPTION 1
HEADLINE B:
STACK B
STACK B:
ENABLE
Enter
Enter
Press F4/key to browse forward. Press Enter to select an option.
F5 F4
C
Enter
Main principles for moving between menus in the Setup Mode:
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Setup Mode Overview, Part 1
4800
2400
1200
600
300
38400
19200
UART3
UART2
SETUP:
CONTRAST
min CONTRAST max
SETUP:
SER-COM
SER-COM:
UART1
SER-COM:
BAUDRATE
BAUDRATE:
9600
SPACE
MARK
ODD
EVEN
SER-COM:
PARITY
PARITY:
NONE
8
SER-COM:
CHAR LENGTH
CHAR LENGTH:
7
1
SER-COM:
STOP BITS
STOP BITS:
2
SER-COM:
FLOWCONTROL
FLOWCONTROL:
RTS/CTS
ENABLE
RTS/CTS:
DISABLE
FLOWCONTROL:ENQ/ACK
ENABLE
ENQ/ACK:DISABLE
FLOWCONTROL:
XON/XOFF
XON/XOFF:
DATA FROM HOST
DISABLE
DATA FROM HOST:
ENABLE
XON/XOFF:
DATA TO HOST
DISABLE
DATA TO HOST:
ENABLE
CR
LF
SER-COM:
NEW LINE
NEW LINE:
CR/LF
SETUP:
DETECTION
DETECTION:
LSS ADJUST
LABEL GAP
DETECTION:
FEEDADJ
FEEDADJ:
STARTADJ
STARTADJ:
[0]:
FEEDADJ:
STOPADJ
STOPADJ:
[0]:
SETUP:
SERVICE
Enter
Enter
If an optional Triple SerialInterface Board is fitted,communication setupmenus for two additionalchannels ("uart2:" and "uart3:")will be displayed.
Press F4/key to increase 1 step
Baudrate 38,400 is onlyavailable on "uart2:" and "uart3:"
Press F1/Ins key to view current value Press F4/key to increase value 1 step Press Feed key to autoadjust the LSS and feed out 1 label.
Press Enter to enter the Service part (see next page). Press F5/>to go back to the Setup; Contrast menu. Press Setup/Save to exit the Setup Mode.
LEGEND:Boxes with thick lines indicate default setupBoxes with dotted lines indicate menus related tooptional interface boards.
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VAR LENGTH STRIP
FIX LENGTH STRIP
TICKET (w GAPS)
SETUP:
SERVICE
SETUP:
PASSWD:
SERVICE:
MEDIA SIZE
Enter
A series of test labels is printed in a loop.If printer is unable to print a test label, press F5/>key for a status report.
Press F4/key to return to Media Size menu. Press Setup/Save key to exit the Setup Mode.
MEDIA SIZE:
XSTART
XSTART:
[8]:
MEDIA SIZE:
WIDTH
WIDTH:
[440]:
MEDIA SIZE:
LENGTH
LENGTH:
[1200]:
SERVICE:
MEDIA TYPE
MEDIA TYPE:
LABEL (w GAPS)
SERVICE:
PRINT DEFS
PRINT DEFS:
HEAD RESIST
HEAD RESIST:
[nnn]:
PRINT DEFS:
PAPER TYPE
(designation)
(designation)
PAPER TYPE:
(designation)
PRINT DEFS:
TESTPRINT
= PRINT
= EXIT
ULTRA HIGH
HIGH
SERVICE:PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE:NORMAL
SERVICE:
MEMORY ALLOC
MEMORY ALLOC:
IMAGE BUFF SIZE
IMAGE BUFF SIZE:
[24Kb]:
MEMORY ALLOC:
REC BUF UART1
REC BUF UART1:
[300]:
MEMORY ALLOC:
TRANS BUF UART1
TRANS BUF UART1:
[300]:
MEMORY ALLOC:
REC BUF UART2
REC BUF UART2:
[300]:
MEMORY ALLOC:TRANS BUF UART2
TRANS BUF UART2:[300]:
MEMORY ALLOC:
REC BUF UART3
REC BUF UART3:
[300]:
MEMORY ALLOC:
TRANS BUF UART3
TRANS BUF UART3:
[300]:
Password: 1138
Printhead resistance must beset manually.
Refer to the chapter Thermal Paperfo a list of available setup options.
Enter
Enter
These menus are only displayed if an optionalTriple Serial Interface Board is fitted
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The printout contrast is set up by means of an analogous menu:
min CONTRAST max
The cursor in the menu indicates the current setup. Move the cursorto the left to decrease the blackness or to the right to increase it:
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Increase the printout blackness Decrease the printout blackness Acknowledge and proceed
Press repeatedly to step through all the communicationsetup menus. If an optional Triple Serial Interface Board is fitted,there will be three sets of communication parameters.
Check if the displayed parameters correspond to the protocol of thehost computer or terminal and change if necessary:
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Browse through a stack of options Return to higher level Acknowledge option and proceed
The detection part of the Setup Mode is used for adjusting the labelstop sensor and to control the paper feed.
Label stop sensor (LSS):
LABEL GAP
Often it will suffice just to perform a couple of TESTFEEDoperations by pressing < Feed >, which allows the printer toauto-adjust itself. A blank label (or the equivalent) will be fedout. When the paper feed operates as expected, you can exit theLSS adjustment by pressing < Enter >.
If you cannot make the paper feed operate properly by means ofTESTFEEDs, you will have to adjust the LSS as described below.Before the LSS is adjusted, the printer must be set up for the typeof paper web you intend to use, i.e. label (w gaps), ticket (w gaps)fix length strip, or var. length strip.
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Contrast
Continued!
Serial Communication(SER-COM) Baudrate Parity Character Length Stop Bits Flow control New line
Detection LSS Adjustment Start Adjustment Stop Adjustment
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Continued!
Label (w gaps):Put a piece of paper with backing paper between the two partsof the sensor. The cursor should appear at the left side of themenu:
LABEL GAP
Put a piece of backing paper without any label into the sensor.The cursor should move to the centre of the menu:
LABEL GAP
Finally remove all paper web from the sensor. The cursorshould move to the right side of the menu:
LABEL GAP
Ticket (w gaps), Fix Length Strip and Var. Length Strip:Put the paper between the two parts of the sensor, making surethere is no gap close to the LSS. The cursor should appear at theleft side of the menu:
LABEL GAP
In case of tickets, move the paper so the gap becomes situatedabove the sensor.
In case of strip, remove the paper completely.
In both cases, the cursor should move to the left side of the menu:
LABEL GAP
If the cursor is not situated correctly, the LSS must be adjusted.Start by turning the LSS potentiometer back and forth and try to
get the cursor to the correct position (see the chapter Electron-ics; Potentiometers later in this manual).
If you cannot make the LSS work correctly by means of thepotentiometer, you must change its light intensity level. You cancheck the present level of the LSS emitter by pressing the < F1 >key on anEasyCoder 101 Eor the < Ins > key on anEasyCoder101 SA. The value will be displayed in the centre of the menu,e.g.:
LABEL GAP
Detection, cont'd.
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Detection, cont'd.
Continued!
Press < F1 > or < Ins > again and the value disappears. Thisfacility can be used any time during the LSS setup operation.
Use the keys < F4 > / < F5 > or < > / < > to select anotherlevel. Each time you press the key, the level will change one stepin a loop of four levels (000-001-002-003-000....). Try differentcombinations of potentiometer settings and LSS levels until thecursor is positioned correctly.
When the adjustment looks right, press < Feed >. This willproduce a TESTFEED, i.e. it will make the printer feed out onelabel, ticket, tag or piece of strip in order to adjust itself and to
allow you to check that the paper feed works correctly. At leasttwo TESTFEEDs should be produced before you go on.
When you are satisfied that the LSS is set up correctly, press< Enter >. That will set the LSS and let you proceed to next partof the Detection setup. The following table summarizes the keysused for setting up the LSS adjustment:
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Display the current LSS level (toggle) Decrease level one step Increase level one step
Testfeed operation
Acknowledge setup and proceed
Feed adjustment:
STARTADJ:[0]:
The present value of the start adjustment is displayed withinbrackets. Accept the value by pressing < Enter >,or type a newvalue and press < Enter >.
STOPADJ:[0]:
The present value of the stop adjustment is displayed withinbrackets. Accept the value by pressing < Enter >, or type a newvalue and press < Enter >.
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New value numeric keys numeric keysNegative value Acknowledge setup and proceed
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The Service part of the Setup Mode is protected by a password toavoid unauthorized access. To enter Service, press < Enter >. Amenu asking for a password is displayed:
SETUP:PASSWD:
Using the numeric keys, type the password 1138and press < En-ter >. When typing the password, the digits will be indicated bystars (****) in the display as they are entered.
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Enter Service Enter password 1138+ 1138+Return to Contrast menu Exit Setup Mode
Three menus will successively be displayed. In each menu, thecurrent setup value is displayed within brackets, e.g.:
XSTART:[8]:
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Enter new value Numeric keys Numeric keysAcknowledge and proceed
WIDTH:[440]:
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Enter new value Numeric keys Numeric keysAcknowledge and proceed
LENGTH:
[1200]:
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Enter new value Numeric keys Numeric keysAcknowledge and proceed
Service
Media Size X-start Width Length
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Media Type
Continued!
A stack of four menus will be displayed, with the current media typeshown first:
MEDIA TYPE:LABEL (W GAPS )
TICKET (W GAPS)
FIX LENGTH STRIP
VAR LENGTH STRIP
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Browse to next option Select option and proceed
Printhead Resistance
HEAD RESIST[676]:
The current setup value is displayed within brackets.
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Enter new value numeric keys numeric keys
Acknowledge and proceed
Paper Type
A number of direct thermal paper type designations are displayedin a stack of menus, e.g.:
PAPER TYPE:RICOH 130LAB/LAM
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Browse to next option Select option and proceed
Testprint
A series of test labels can be printed. See illustrations in the chapterSetup Parametersearlier in this manual.
= PRINT = EXIT
Print Defines Printhead Resistance Paper Type Testprint
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Continued!
Testprint, cont'd.
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Print a new Test Label Check status Exit and proceed or or
When checking the printer's status, four possible error conditionsare checked with the following priority:1. Printhead lifted.2. Label not removed.3. Printer out of paper.
4. Printhead voltage too high.A text in the display will inform you if any of these error conditionshas occurred. Otherwise the text "Error stat: All systems: Go!"isdisplayed.
A stack of three menus is displayed:
PERFORMANCE:NORMAL
HIGH
ULTRA HIGH
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Browse to next option Select option and proceed
A number of menus will be displayed, depending on with howmany serial communication channels the printer is equipped. Ineach menu, the current size of the buffer is indicated withinbrackets, e.g.:
IMAGE BUFF SIZE:[24Kb]:
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Enter new value numeric keys numeric keysAcknowledge and proceed
Print Defines, cont'd.
Performance
Memory Allocation
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Memory Allocation, cont'd. REC BUF UART1:[300]:
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Enter new value numeric keys numeric keysAcknowledge and proceed
TRANS BUF UART1:[300]:
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Enter new value numeric keys numeric keysAcknowledge and proceed
The memory allocation menus conclude the Setup Mode. Press< C > to return to the main Memory Allocation menu. There youhave three options:
Action EasyCoder 101 E EasyCoder 101 SA
Return to Service: Media size menu Return to Setup; Service menu Exit Setup Mode
If you have entered the Setup Mode from the UBI Shellor the UBIStand-Aloneprogram, you will return to the program in questionwhen you press < Setup > or < Save > respectively.
If you have entered the Setup Mode from the immediate mode ofUBI Fingerprint, you will return there when you press the < Setup >key.
Note that anywhere in the Setup Mode, you can exit by pressing< Setup > or < Save >.
Leaving the Setup Mode
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PRINTING PRINCIPLES
The printing is produced by the thermal printhead, which consistsof a line of very small, closely spaced resistors on a ceramic tilefitted across the paper web. When a current is led through theresistors, commonly called dots, these will be heated veryquickly. The heating is controlled by a powerful 32-bit microproc-essor. When the current is shut off, the dots cool down just as fast.
The direct thermal printing method requires a special paper coatedwith a thin layer of heat-sensitive chemicals. As the paper is fed pastthe dots, the heat from the dots will make the chemicals react,producing a dark salt, which makes up the imprint under each dot.These black imprint can be combined into patterns, which make up
letters, bar codes, or images.
The basis for all measures and positioning in the UBI Fingerprintprogramming language is the size of printhead dots. For example,in an 8 dots/mm printhead, each dot has a nominal size of 0.125 mm(4.9 mils). This means that a heated dot under standardized condi-tions will produce a black spot which has a diameter of 0.125 mm.Depending on dot temperature, exposure time, paper characteris-tics etc., the spot may actually be somewhat smaller (weak print) orlarger (black print), but that does not affect the calculation of
distances, sizes and positions.The 6 dots/mm printhead contains 320 dots, which gives a maxi-mum print width of 52.8 mm (2.08").
The 8 dots/mm printhead contains 448 dots, but only 440 can beused for printing. They give a maximum print width of 55.0 mm(2.17").
The stepper motor, which feeds the paper web, is controlled in sucha way that all measures along the web should be given in dots too.
Density: 6 dots/mm(153.9 dpi) 8 dots/mm(203.2 dpi)1 dot 0.165 mm 0.125 mm1 dot 6.5 mils (0.0065") 4.9 mils (0.0049 ")1 mm 6 dots 8 dots1 inch 153.9 dots 203.2 dots1/16 inch 9.6 dots 12.7 dots
Direct Thermal Printing
Dot Size
Conversion Table
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THERMAL PAPER
UBI has specified two quality grades of direct thermalpaper:
Smudge Proof Quality, which sets high demands on printoutquality and resistance against moisture, high temperature, UV-light, plasticisers and vegetable oil.
Standard Quality, which has slightly lower specifications onprintout quality and no specified demands on resistance againstplasticisers and vegetable oil, but is in all other respects equal tothe Smudge Proof Quality.
To make full use of the excellent printing abilities of theEasyCoder
101 family of printers, only the best paper quality should be used,i.e. Smudge Proof Quality.
When using pre-printed thermal paper, we strongly advice againstusing background pre-print on such areas that are intended forthermal printing. Not only may the readability of bar codes beimpaired by an inappropriate background colour, but the pre-printink may also be too opaque or have such an insulating effect, thatthe legibility of text will be insufficient.
Make sure that the pre-print ink does not contain any titanium
dioxide (a white agent), which has a strong grinding effect that maywear out the printhead prematurely. The same applies to some typesof fluorescent ink. If possible, avoid ink containing sodium, chlo-rine and potassium, since these agents may adversely affect theprinthead through chemical corrosion.
If pre-printing cannot be avoided on areas intended for thermalprinting, the ink or varnish must be resistant to heat up to 225C(+437F) for at least 1 second at 2.0 kgs/cm2. Otherwise, the ink willmelt and clog the printhead.
Use of thermal papers other than those specified on next page mayresult in premature wear-out of the printhead.
Therefore, before using other thermal papers, these must be testedand approved by UBI. If not approved, the printhead warranty willnot apply. Only thermal paper from original manufacturers will beaccepted and tested
General Information
Pre-printed Paper
Printhead Warranty
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THERMAL PAPER, cont'd.
In the Service part of the Setup Mode, a number of thermal paperswill be presented in a stack of menus (Print defs: Paper type),depending on the density of the printhead.
PRINTHEAD DENSITY: 6 DOTS/MM
Supplier Type Quality Setup option Notes
Kanzaki KPT-86S Smudge proof KANZAKI 86S
Ricoh 120 LAB/LAM1 Smudge proof RICOH 120LAB/LAM130 LAB/LAM1 Smudge proof RICOH 130LAB/LAM
UBI Economy Standard UBI DT 110Premium Standard UBI DT 120 Semi topcoated
Premium Smudge Proof UBI DT 110 Topcoated
PRINTHEAD DENSITY: 8 DOTS/MM
Supplier Type Quality Setup option Notes
Kanzaki KPT-86S Smudge Proof KANZAKI 86S
Ricoh 130 LAB/LAM1 Smudge proof RICOH 130LAB/LAM
UBI Economy Standard UBI DT 110Premium Standard UBI DT 120 Semi topcoatedPremium Smudge Proof UBI DT 110 Topcoated
Setup Options
1/. Ricoh 130 is designated LAM in the U.S.A. and LAB elsewhere.
The paper settings above are optimized for bar code printing. Thismay cause an impression of a somewhat weak printout for pure textand image printing. Increasing the energy to the printhead willmake the printout blacker at the expense of the quality of bar codes.
When extra black printout is desired, use one of the following setupoptions (direct thermal printing only):
UBI DT 110+ Provides 15% more energy to printhead.
UBI DT 110++ Provides 30% more energy to printhead.
Due to the increased amount of energy to the printhead, a morefrequent cleaning of the printhead is recommended if preprint or
varnishes are used on the thermal paper in connection with thesesetup options.
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THERMAL PAPER, cont'd.
Supplier Type Quality Setup (6 dots/mm) Setup (8 dots/mm) Notes
Appleton T0972 Smudge proof UBI DT 120 UBI DT 120T0972IR Smudge proof UBI DT 120 IR-readableT1062A Smudge proof UBI DT 110 UBI DT 110
Blmberg T1968 SN Standard UBI DT 110 UBI DT 110
Fasson U.S. 90HC Smudge proof UBI DT 110 UBI DT 110
J ujo AP62KM-A Standard UBI DT 110 UBI DT 110TP62KM-A Standard RICOH 120LAB/