1. Isingeniso
This manual provides instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer. The PC41 is a desktop barcode label printer designed for direct thermal printing, featuring a 4-inch print width and multiple connectivity options including Serial, Parallel, and USB interfaces. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device.
2. Ulwazi Lokuphepha
Qaphela izinyathelo zokuphepha ezilandelayo ukuze uvimbele ukulimala kanye nomonakalo kuphrinta:
- Xhuma njalo iphrinta endaweni yokukhipha ugesi engasebenzi.
- Do not operate the printer in wet or excessively humid environments.
- Keep the printer away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Qinisekisa ukungena komoya okulungile eduze kwephrinta.
- Nqamula ugesi ngaphambi kokuhlanza noma ukwenza ukulungiswa.
- Gwema ukuthinta ikhanda lokuphrinta ngokushesha ngemva kokuphrinta, ngoba kungase kushise.
3. Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji
Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izinto zikhona kuphakheji:
- Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer
- Power Cord (US Power Cord)
- Ikhebula le-USB
- Quick Start Guide (may be included)
- Driver CD (may be included, or drivers available online)
4. Setha
4.1 Ukuqaqa nokubeka
Carefully remove the printer from its packaging. Place the printer on a stable, level surface with adequate space for label loading and output.
4.2 Amandla okuxhuma
- Connect the power cord to the printer's power input port.
- Xhuma enye ingxenye yentambo yamandla endaweni kagesi esekelwe phansi.
- Cindezela inkinobho yamandla ukuze uvule iphrinta.
Ukuxhuma kwiKhompyutha
The PC41 printer supports USB, Serial, and Parallel connections.
- Uxhumano lwe-USB: Xhuma isiphetho esisodwa sekhebula le-USB embobeni ye-USB yephrinta kanye nesinye ekugcineni embobeni ye-USB etholakalayo kukhompuyutha yakho.
- Uxhumano Lwe-serial: Connect a serial cable (not included) to the printer's serial port and to your computer's serial port.
- Ukuxhumana Okufanayo: Connect a parallel cable (not included) to the printer's parallel port and to your computer's parallel port.
4.4 Ukulayisha Amalebula
The PC41 is designed for direct thermal labels. Ensure the labels are compatible with direct thermal printing.
- Vula isembozo esiphezulu sephrinta.
- Place the roll of labels onto the media supply spindle, ensuring the labels feed from the bottom of the roll.
- Feed the leading edge of the labels through the media guides and under the print head assembly.
- Adjust the media guides to fit the width of your labels snugly but without restricting movement.
- Close the top cover. The printer may automatically calibrate or feed a few labels.

Figure 1: Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer in operation, showing a label exiting the printer. This image illustrates the compact design and the label output mechanism.
4.5 Ukufakwa komshayeli
Install the appropriate printer drivers on your computer. Drivers are typically available on a provided CD or can be downloaded from the Intermec (now Honeywell) support website. Follow the on-screen instructions for driver installation.
5. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza
5.1 Ukuphrinta Okuyisisekelo
- Qinisekisa ukuthi iphrinta ivuliwe futhi ixhunywe kukhompuyutha yakho.
- Load the desired labels into the printer.
- Open your label design software or application.
- Select the Intermec PC41 as your printer.
- Configure print settings such as label size, orientation, and quantity.
- Initiate the print job from your software.
5.2 Izibani Ezikhombisayo
The printer features indicator lights to communicate its status:
- Okuluhlaza Okuqinile: Iphrinta isilungile.
- Okuluhlaza Okukhanyayo: Data is being received or processed.
- Okubomvu Okuqinile: Error condition (e.g., out of labels, cover open). Refer to troubleshooting.
- Okubomvu Okukhanyayo: Print head overheating or other critical error.
6. Isondlo
Ukulungiswa njalo kuqinisekisa ukusebenza kahle futhi kwandisa isikhathi sokuphila kwephrinta yakho.
6.1 Ukuhlanza Ikhanda Lokuphrinta
The print head should be cleaned periodically, especially if print quality degrades.
- Vala futhi ukhiphe iphrinta.
- Vula ikhava ephezulu.
- Usebenzisa indwangu engenalo uthayela noma ipeni lokuhlanza ikhanda lokuphrinta elimanziswe nge-isopropyl alcohol, sula ngobumnene indawo yekhanda lokuphrinta.
- Vumela ikhanda lokuphrinta ukuthi lome ngokuphelele ngaphambi kokuvala ikhava bese unika amandla iphrinta.
6.2 Ukuhlanza Okujwayelekile
Sula ingaphandle lephrinta ngesithambile, damp indwangu. Ungasebenzisi izinto zokuhlanza abrasive noma izincibilikisi.
7. Ukuxazulula izinkinga
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your PC41 printer.
| Inkinga | Imbangela Engenzeka | Isixazululo |
|---|---|---|
| Iphrinta ayivuli. | Intambo kagesi ayixhunyiwe; indawo yokukhipha ugesi inephutha. | Qinisekisa ukuthi intambo kagesi ixhunywe kahle. Hlola indawo yokukhipha ngedivayisi ehlukile. |
| No labels are printing. | Out of labels; labels loaded incorrectly; printer not connected to computer; driver issue. | Load new labels correctly. Check cable connections. Reinstall printer drivers. |
| Ikhwalithi yokuphrinta ephansi (ifiphele, imigqa). | Dirty print head; incorrect media type; print head wear. | Clean the print head (see Section 6.1). Ensure correct direct thermal labels are used. If issue persists, contact support. |
| Printer status light is red. | Cover open; out of labels; media jam. | Close the top cover. Load labels. Clear any jammed media. |
8. Imininingwane
Key technical specifications for the Intermec Easycoder PC41 Thermal Label Printer:
- Igama Lemodeli: I-PC41A000000
- Ibhrendi: Intermec (now Honeywell)
- Ubuchwepheshe bokuphrinta: I-Direct Thermal
- Okukhiphayo Iphrinta: I-Monochrome
- Phrinta Ububanzi: 4 inches (as per description)
- Inkumbulo: 512KB RAM / 1MB Flash (as per description)
- Ubuchwepheshe bokuxhuma: USB, Serial (IEEE 1284), Parallel
- Amadivayisi Ahambisanayo: PC
- Imidiya yokuphrinta: Amalebula
- Isisindo Sento: 8.8 Amakhilogremu
- Okokuqala Okutholakalayo: Juni 18, 2014
9. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation provided with your purchase or visit the official Honeywell (formerly Intermec) support webindawo. Gcina irisidi yakho yokuthenga ukuze uthole izimangalo zewaranti.





