Datamax E-4304 manual Fault LED

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Problem

Possible

 

Solution

Description

Cause

 

 

Tear Mode selected

Another present

Ø

Disable the Present Sensor.

but label stop

position has been

 

~OR~

position (present

determined.

 

Ø

Ensure the host computer is not

position) is not far

Enabling the

enough forward.

Present Sensor

 

providing a Present Distance

 

causes the label

 

shorter than is required for the

 

stop position

 

Tear Bar.

 

(present position)

 

 

 

to be

 

 

 

approximately

 

 

 

0.1” behind the

 

 

 

peel bar.

 

 

 

~OR~

 

 

 

The Present

Ø

Use the Menu Setup to modify

 

Adjust value is

 

 

the Present Adjust value.

 

not correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tear Mode selected

Another present

Ø

Ensure the host computer is not

but label stop

position has been

 

providing a Present Distance

position (present

determined.

 

longer than is required for the

position) is too far

 

 

Tear Bar.

forward.

~OR~

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Present

Ø

Use the Menu Setup to modify

 

 

the Present Adjust value.

 

Adjust value is

 

 

 

 

 

not correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAULT LED

The label supply

Ø

Load new label stock

illuminates during

is empty

 

 

label alignment

 

 

 

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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 PrinterOptional 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