Datamax Calibrate Your Printer's Media Sensor for Perfect Label Alignment

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4.6.1 Media Sensor Calibration Procedure

The ‘Media Sensor Calibration Procedure’ allows the operator to recalibrate the selected media sensor (reflective or gap) for a selected media. Follow the steps below to calibrate your sensor.

Note: Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type, see section 4.4.2, also be sure the printhead is latched down and the cover is closed.

1.Hold the button while powering up the printer, continue to hold the button until the PAUSED light turns off then release. Next press and hold the button, continue to hold the button until the PAUSED light turns on then release.

2. Place a sample of your media (with backing) over the media sensor, close the printhead, and then press the button. The printer will flash the FAULT light until it has finished analyzing the material.

3. Place a sample of your media backing or position the reflective mark of your continuous media over the media sensor, close the printhead, and then press the button. The printer will flash the FAULT light until it has finished analyzing the material.

4.Remove all media from the media sensor, close the printhead, and then press the button. The printer will flash the FAULT light until it has finished analyzing the media sensor for no media.

5.Once the calibration is complete (all three operations performed) press the

+ buttons simultaneously to accept the current calibration for “test” and

exit the .

6.Use the button, (feeds blank label) and the button, (prints test label) to test the current calibration.

Note: If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 7.

7.Now you can save your changes and resume by again pressing the + buttons simultaneously.

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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 Fonts Media/RibbonCommunications 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 I Codabar Barcode K PlesseyBarcode O Code Barcode p Postnet Kmart NON EDI Barcode T Telepen Barcode v FIM Bar Code W1c DataMatrixBar Code W1f Aztec Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability4203/E-4204/E-4304