Datamax M-4206 manual Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

This printer has been carefully designed to provide many years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer:

Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided with your printer.

Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the printer.

Place the printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.

To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all openings on the printer are not blocked.

Do not place the printer on or near a heat source.

Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid into it.

Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on your printer. If you are unsure, check with your dealer or with your local power company.

Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on. If the power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately.

Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer.

Only qualified, trained service technicians should attempt to repair your printer.

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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 PrintingMedia/Ribbon CommunicationsFonts 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 PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability Glossary 4206 4206 4206