Datamax E-4304 manual Inspecting the Printer, Additional Requirements

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Inspecting the Printer

After removing the printer from the packaging material, check the contents of the package. The following items should be included:

Ø Printer

Ø External power supply Ø Accessories CD

Ø Special or additional items purchased.

Additional Requirements

The following items are necessary for generating labels from your printer. Contact your customer support representative for advice on which media and software is best suited for your needs.

Ø Serial or parallel cable Ø Applicable media

Ø Applicable software

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Contents 4203 / E-4204 / E-4304 Page Firmware Software Agreement Part NumberAgency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Page Printer Overview Label Alignment Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Introduction Direct Thermal ModelStandard Features About this Printer Optional Features Thermal Transfer4203/E-4204/E-4304 Before using the Printer Removing the PackagingInspecting the Printer Additional RequirementsConnecting the Printer Power ConnectionInterface Connection Interface CablesLoading Media Loading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Flash Memory Expansion 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Front Panel Operation LightsNormal Mode Button Functions ButtonsPrinter Setup Mode Button Functions Printer Setup Menu List Menu Items and Values Media Type Sensor TypeRange 0 15 default = *10 Internal Module Example of Changing Baud Rate 4203/E-4204/E-4304 New ‘19.2’ Value Label Alignment Label Alignment = YESLabel Alignment = Auto Label Alignment = noLabel Alignment Recommended Settings Label Stock Label Alignment SettingLabel Alignment Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution DescriptionProblem Possible Solution Description Cause Fault LED Calibration Mode Media Sensor Calibration Procedure Auto Media Calibration Procedure Database Configuration and Dot Check Label Internal LabelsFaulty Test Label Good Test LabelTest Label To print the Test Label4203/E-4204/E-4304 Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Media Width Adjustment Ribbon Width Adjustment Ribbon Ribbon Width Direction of RotationFine Printhead Adjustment Printhead Replacement RemovalDarkness Adjustment Resetting to the Factory DefaultsDownloading Firmware and Fonts Problem Situation Unacceptable print quality Skips every other label Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication Printer Specifications Printer SpecificationsMechanical Flash Memory Media/Ribbon CommunicationsFonts Imbedded Bar CodesApproved Media Designator Description4203/E-4204/E-4304 Ascii Control Code Chart XON Embedded Fonts and Barcodes Font Valid Ascii Characters decimal Use with RecordAlphanumeric, upper and lower Alphanumeric, uppercase Page Barcodes Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii CharactersUPS Barcode H Health Industry Barcode K Plessey Barcode I CodabarBarcode O Code Barcode p Postnet Kmart NON EDI Barcode v FIM Bar Code W1c DataMatrix Barcode T TelepenBar Code W1f Aztec Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability4203/E-4204/E-4304