Datamax M-4206 manual Troubleshooting

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4.7

Calibration Mode – Button Functions

30

 

4.7.1

Auto Media Sensor Calibration

31

 

4.7.2

Manual Media Sensor Calibration

32

4.8

Internal Labels

33

 

4.8.1 Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels

33

 

4.8.2

Test Label

35

 

4.8.3

Hex Dump Label

36

Maintenance and Adjustments

5.0

Introduction

37

5.1

Cleaning the Printhead

38

5.2

Media Width Adjustment

39

5.3

Printhead Burn Line Adjustment

40

5.4

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

41

5.5

Printhead Replacement

42

5.6

Darkness Adjustment

43

5.7

Resetting to the Factory Defaults

43

5.8

Downloading Firmware and Fonts

44

Troubleshooting

6.0

Introduction

45

6.1

Troubleshooting Tips

45

Specifications

51

Appendix A

 

ASCII Control Code Chart

53

Appendix B

 

Embedded Fonts and Barcodes

55

Appendix C

 

Warranty Information

65

Glossary

67

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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