Datamax E-4304 manual Introduction, Area Method Interval

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5.0 Introduction

This chapter covers the cleaning, adjusting, and some troubleshooting tips involved with your printer. In addition, the following table provides a recommended cleaning schedule for the various parts of your printer.

Area	Method	Interval
Printhead	Turn off the printer before cleaning	After every roll
	the printhead. Use solvent* on a	of media.
	cotton swab to clean the printhead
	from end to end.
Platen Roller	Turn the power off. Rotate the	After every roll
	platen roller and clean it thoroughly	of media.
	with solvent* and a cotton swab.
Peel-Off	Rotate the peel-off roller and clean	After every roll
Roller	it thoroughly with solvent* and a	of media.
	cotton swab.
Media Path	Solvent*	After every roll
		of media.
Peel/Tear Bar	Solvent*	As needed
Media Sensor	Air blow	Monthly
Exterior	Mild detergent or desktop cleaner.	As needed
Interior	Brush or vacuum cleaner	As needed.

* Recommend using a solvent that contains isopropyl alcohol.

Warning: Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent, always take the proper precautions when using this solvent.

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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 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