Datamax M-4206 manual Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication

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Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication

The media may not be properly loaded: Reload it (see Chapter 3). When loading media ensure that the media hub and media guide are against the media and that gaps or marks in the labels are in line with the media sensor.

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

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

STOP Light flashing

When the printer is equipped with the Peel and Present Options the STOP light will flash when a label is presented to the operator. This is considered normal.

If the printer is configured to use the Peel and Present option and yet the option is not installed or the option is removed with power on, the STOP light will flash to alert the operator.

Tracking Problems

The media may not be properly loaded: Reload it (see Chapter 3). When loading media ensure that the media hub and media guide are against the media and that gaps or marks in the labels are in line with the media sensor.

The media width adjustment may not be properly set: Readjust for the label width (see Chapter 5).

Ribbon Smudging during label back-feed

When printing with a ribbon, the width of the ribbon must be slightly wider than the label media being used. Ensure the ribbon width is approximately .125” (4mm) to .250”(7mm) wider then the label media.

Increase the inner (closest to centerplate) Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screw counterclockwise to increase the applied pressure (see Chapter 5).

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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 PrintheadWarranty Service Procedures General Warranty ProvisionsLimitation of Liability Glossary 4206 4206 4206