Datamax M-4206 manual Unacceptable print quality

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Unacceptable print quality

Dirty printhead: Clean the printhead (see Chapter 5).

The temperature setting may be incorrect for the media being used: Use the software program or DPL commands adjust the Heat Setting and Print Speed.

A mismatched incorrect ribbon/media combination is being used: Check the types being used.

Verify that the Media Type is set correctly for the printing method being used (see Chapter 4).

Faulty printhead: Replace it (see Chapter 5) or call for service.

The printer does not print or prints several labels at once:

The labels are incorrectly loaded: See the loading instructions on the inside cover of the printer or Chapter 3.

The media is not calibrated: Calibrate it (see Chapter 4).

The Media Sensor may need to be repositioned (see Chapter 3).

The media sensor or sensor circuitry may be defective: Call for service.

The ribbon does not advance

(The paper advances, but ribbon does not).

The ribbon may be installed incorrectly: Ensure that the ribbon’s inked side faces the paper. With most ribbons this can be verified by rubbing paper against the ribbon; the ink should smudge the paper. Or, if using label stock, the sticky side of a label will pull off the ink.

A mismatched ribbon/paper combination is resulting in an insufficient amount of friction between paper and ribbon: Ensure that the correct type of ribbon is being used with the media.

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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