Datamax M-4206 manual Copyright Information

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Copyright Information:

CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation.

CG Times based upon Times New Roman under license from the Monotype Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

All other brand and product names are trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks of their respective companies.

Firmware (Software) Agreement

The enclosed Firmware (Software) resident in the Printer is owned by Licensor or its suppliers and is licensed for used only on a single printer in the user’s Trade or Business. The User agrees not to, and not to authorize or permit any other person or party to, duplicate or copy the Firmware or the information contained in the non-volatile or programmable memory. The firmware (Software) is protected by applicable copyright laws and Licensor retains all rights not expressly granted. In no event will Licensor or its suppliers be liable for any damages or loss, including direct, incidental, economic, special, or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use the Firmware (Software).

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Datamax Barcode Products Corporation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the expressed written permission of Datamax Corporation.

All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.

© Copyright 2002 by Datamax Corporation

Part Number: 88-2300-01

Revision: B

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Contents Operator’s Manual Copyright Information Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Printer Overview Troubleshooting Introduction Standard Features About this PrinterOptional Features Thermal Transfer4206 Before Using the Printer Removing the PackagingInspecting the Printer Additional RequirementsConnecting the Printer Power ConnectionInterface Connection USB ConnectionLoading Media 4206 4206 Media Sensor Adjustment Sensor Eye Mark PositionLoading Ribbon 4206 Ribbon Routing Coated Side In & Coated Side Out Normal Mode LightsNormal Mode Button Functions ButtonsExpress Setup Mode Button Functions Printer Setup Mode Button Functions To change Printer SetupPrinter Setup Menu List Menu Item Values Numbers ItemsMenu Items and Values Media Type Sensor TypeControl Codes Form Length Align Length Stop Location Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup New 19200 Baud Rate Label Alignment Label Alignment = YESLabel Alignment = Auto Label Alignment = noLabel Alignment Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionIncorrect. Pressing Not correct. The default Calibration Mode Button Functions To perform CalibrationAuto Media Sensor Calibration Manual Media Sensor Calibration Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels Internal LabelsGood Dot Check Label Test Label To print the Test LabelHex Dump Label To print the Hex Dump LabelArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Media Width Adjustment Printhead Burn Line Adjustment Printhead Pressure Adjustment Printhead Replacement RemovalDarkness Adjustment Resetting to the Factory DefaultsDownloading Firmware and Fonts Troubleshooting Tips Problem SituationUnacceptable print quality Skips every other label Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication Mechanical PrintingFonts Media/RibbonCommunications Embedded Bar CodesApproved Media Side View Top View4206 Ascii Control Code Chart XON Embedded Fonts and Barcodes Font Valid Ascii Characters decimal Use with RecordAlphanumeric, upper and lower Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase 4206 Barcodes Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii Characters SumFIM Barcode a Code 3 Barcode I Codabar Barcode T Telepen Barcode v FIM Bar Code W1c DataMatrix Printer Thermal PrintheadLimitation of Liability Warranty Service ProceduresGeneral Warranty Provisions Glossary 4206 4206 4206