Datamax PE manual Interior, Exterior

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MAINTENANCE

6.0Introduction

The chapter covers the cleaning recommendations for your printer. The following items will help clean your printer safely and effectively.

Isopropyl alcohol

Cotton swabs

Clean, soft and lint-free cloth

Soft-bristle brush or compressed air

Mild detergent

CAUTION

For your safety and to avoid damaging the Printer, always power off and unplug the unit before cleaning.

Interior and Exterior Cleaning

Interior	During normal operation, dust particles from the
	label stock accumulate inside the printer. These
	particles can begin to foul the print. To prevent
	build-up, use a soft-bristle brush or compressed
	air as needed for removal.
Exterior	The exterior can be cleaned using a general
	purpose cleaner and a damp soft-cloth or
	sponge. Do not use abrasive cleansers or
	solvents.

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix DPage Introduction Printer OverviewRight-Hand Model Standard Features About This PrinterOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Before Using This Printer Getting StartedInspecting the Printer General Overview Right-Hand Model, External Front ViewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Setting Up the Printer Connecting the PrinterLoading Media Head-Lift LeverMedia Loading Media Loading detail Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Ribbon Loading PathJ-Hook Ribbon Removal Removal of a Partially Used Roll of RibbonRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Installing a Flash Cartridge Flash Cartridge Connector Location10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation Test Pattern Label 12 Test Pattern LabelPin 4 Not Used Applicator ConnectionApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Pin # Function Direction13 End Print Signal Options Description Options PortOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using the Printer’s Front Panel Using Your PrinterControl Buttons Menu Keypad LightsLCD Contrast Accessing the Menu Tree Basic FunctionsFactory preset Value range Advanced Setup PE Output SignalBackfeed Cntrl Heat SettingRibbon Low Backfeed Speed Print SpeedSlew Speed Label WidthSymbol Set Factory SettingsModify Password Security CheckFeedback Mode ProdigyPlus ModePause Mode Offset Bias *220Test Mode Comm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control CodesTest I/O Test PrintFront Panel Serial LoopbackPrint File Installed OptionsPrint Directory Copy ModuleSensor Definitions Inputs Sensor Name Possible ConditionPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Media Width Adjustment Example of the Media Width AdjustmentLabel Start of Print Label PresentationSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Interior ExteriorPrinter Cleaning Schedule Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Troubleshooting Tips Printer fails to power up no lightsBlack boxes in display Skips Labels every otherNo Print Poor Print QualityMissing Data in the printed label Alarm Description Error MessagesLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Character Dump Mode Ascii Character Dump LabelPage Ascii Control Chart Appendix aPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix B Available Fonts and BarcodesTable B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Human-Readable FontsTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Font Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height WidthPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Barcode Fonts Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii CharactersPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Cable Listing Appendix CTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix D Applicator Port Test BoxPE Series Operator’s Manual Error Codes Appendix EPE Series Operator’s Manual Printing Printer SpecificationsAppendix F CommunicationsPhysical ElectricalEnvironmental MediaFonts and Bar Codes Printer Dimensions Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical DimensionsMedia Specifications Table F-1 Acceptable Media SpecificationsTable F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview Media and Ribbon BasicsLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Appendix G Menu TreePE Series Operator’s Manual Printer Warranty InformationAppendix H Thermal printheadWarranty Service Procedures General Warranty ProvisionsLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual