Datamax PE manual Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

This printer has been carefully designed to give you 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.

Mount the printer to 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 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 Printer Overview IntroductionRight-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 Options Port DescriptionOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using Your Printer Using the Printer’s Front PanelControl Buttons Lights Menu KeypadLCD Contrast Accessing the Menu Tree Basic FunctionsFactory preset Value range Advanced Setup PE Output SignalHeat Setting Backfeed CntrlRibbon 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 ExteriorCleaning Schedule Printer 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 Error Messages Alarm DescriptionLCD 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 Appendix C Cable ListingTable 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 SpecificationsMedia and Ribbon Basics Table F-2 Media and Ribbon OverviewLabel 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