Datamax M-4206 manual Incorrect. Pressing Not correct. The default

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Problem

Possible Cause

 

Solution

 

Label Alignment is

Label Alignment Length is

¾

Set Label Alignment to AUTO. Press and hold

 

 

FEED until

 

incorrect. Pressing

not correct. The default

 

paper moves for automatic Label Alignment length

 

 

 

 

FEED successively

Label Alignment Length is

 

measurement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

results in a label length

1.00”, and will result in

 

~OR~

 

longer than actual, one-

this behavior when any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inch.

larger label length is used

¾

Measure the label length and use the Setup Menu to set the new

 

 

 

 

without setting the

 

length. Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new

 

 

 

 

appropriate length

 

length has been set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tear Mode is selected

Another present position

¾

Disable the Present Sensor.

 

but the label stop

has been determined.

 

~OR~

 

position (present

Enabling the Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

position) is not far

Sensor causes the label

¾

Ensure the host computer is not providing a Present Distance

enough forward.

stop position (present

 

shorter than is required for the Tear Bar.

 

 

 

 

 

position) to be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

approximately 0.1” behind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the peel bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~OR~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Present Adjust value

¾

Use the Setup Menu to modify the Present Adjust value.

 

 

 

 

is not correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tear Mode is selected

Another present position

¾

Ensure the host computer is not providing a Present Distance

but the label stop

has been determined.

 

longer than is required for the Tear Bar.

 

position (present

 

 

 

 

 

 

position) is too far

~OR~

 

 

 

 

 

forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Present Adjust value

¾

Use the Setup Menu to modify the Present Adjust value.

 

 

 

 

is not correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

ERROR light

The label supply is empty

¾

Load media.

 

illuminates during label

 

 

 

 

 

 

alignment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual Copyright Information Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Printer Overview Troubleshooting Introduction About this Printer Standard FeaturesThermal Transfer Optional Features4206 Removing the Packaging Before Using the PrinterAdditional Requirements Inspecting the PrinterPower Connection Connecting the PrinterUSB Connection Interface ConnectionLoading Media 4206 4206 Sensor Eye Mark Position Media Sensor AdjustmentLoading Ribbon 4206 Ribbon Routing Coated Side In & Coated Side Out Lights Normal ModeButtons Normal Mode Button FunctionsExpress Setup Mode Button Functions To change Printer Setup Printer Setup Mode Button FunctionsMenu Item Values Numbers Items Printer Setup Menu ListMedia Type Sensor Type Menu Items and ValuesControl Codes Form Length Align Length Stop Location Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup New 19200 Baud Rate Label Alignment = YES Label AlignmentLabel Alignment = no Label Alignment = AutoProblem Possible Cause Solution Label Alignment TroubleshootingIncorrect. Pressing Not correct. The default To perform Calibration Calibration Mode Button FunctionsAuto Media Sensor Calibration Manual Media Sensor Calibration Internal Labels Database Configuration and Dot Check LabelsGood Dot Check Label To print the Test Label Test LabelTo print the Hex Dump Label Hex Dump LabelArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Media Width Adjustment Printhead Burn Line Adjustment Printhead Pressure Adjustment Removal Printhead ReplacementResetting to the Factory Defaults Darkness AdjustmentDownloading Firmware and Fonts Problem Situation Troubleshooting TipsUnacceptable print quality Skips every other label Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication Printing MechanicalEmbedded Bar Codes Media/RibbonCommunications FontsSide View Top View Approved Media4206 Ascii Control Code Chart XON Font Valid Ascii Characters decimal Use with Record Embedded Fonts and BarcodesAlphanumeric, upper and lower Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase 4206 Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii Characters Sum BarcodesFIM Barcode a Code 3 Barcode I Codabar Barcode T Telepen Barcode v FIM Bar Code W1c DataMatrix Thermal Printhead PrinterLimitation of Liability Warranty Service ProceduresGeneral Warranty Provisions Glossary 4206 4206 4206