Datamax E-4304 manual Printer Overview

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Printer Overview

1.0

Introduction

1

1.1

About this Printer

2

 

1.1.1

Standard Features

2

 

1.1.2

Optional Features

3

Getting Started

2.0 Before using the Printer

5

Setting Up the Printer

3.0

Introduction

7

3.1

Connecting the Printer

7

 

3.1.1

Power Connection

7

 

3.1.2

Interface Connection

8

 

3.1.3

Interface Cables

8

3.2

Loading Media

9

 

3.2.1 Loading Media for Peel Configuration

10

3.3

Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer)

11

3.4

Flash Memory Expansion

13

Using the Front Panel

4.0

Front Panel Operation

15

4.1

Lights

15

4.2

Buttons

16

4.3

Normal Mode - Button Functions

16

4.4

Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions

17

 

4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu List

18

 

4.4.2 Menu Items and Values

19

 

4.4.3 Example of Changing Baud Rate

22

4.5

Label Alignment

25

 

4.5.1 Label Alignment = YES

25

 

4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTO

26

 

4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO

26

 

4.5.4 Label Alignment Recommended Settings

27

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Contents 4203 / E-4204 / E-4304 Page Part Number Firmware Software AgreementAgency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Page Printer Overview Label Alignment Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Direct Thermal Model IntroductionAbout this Printer Standard FeaturesThermal Transfer Optional Features4203/E-4204/E-4304 Removing the Packaging Before using the PrinterAdditional Requirements Inspecting the PrinterPower Connection Connecting the PrinterInterface Cables Interface ConnectionLoading Media Loading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Flash Memory Expansion 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Lights Front Panel OperationButtons Normal Mode Button FunctionsPrinter Setup Mode Button Functions Printer Setup Menu List Media Type Sensor Type Menu Items and ValuesRange 0 15 default = *10 Internal Module Example of Changing Baud Rate 4203/E-4204/E-4304 New ‘19.2’ Value Label Alignment = YES Label AlignmentLabel Alignment = no Label Alignment = AutoLabel Stock Label Alignment Setting Label Alignment Recommended SettingsProblem Possible Solution Description Label Alignment TroubleshootingProblem Possible Solution Description Cause Fault LED Calibration Mode Media Sensor Calibration Procedure Auto Media Calibration Procedure Internal Labels Database Configuration and Dot Check LabelGood Test Label Faulty Test LabelTo print the Test Label Test Label4203/E-4204/E-4304 Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Media Width Adjustment Ribbon Ribbon Width Direction of Rotation Ribbon Width AdjustmentFine Printhead Adjustment Removal Printhead ReplacementResetting to the Factory Defaults Darkness AdjustmentDownloading 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 Imbedded Bar Codes Media/RibbonCommunications FontsDesignator Description Approved Media4203/E-4204/E-4304 Ascii Control Code Chart XON Font Valid Ascii Characters decimal Use with Record Embedded Fonts and BarcodesAlphanumeric, upper and lower Alphanumeric, uppercase Page Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii Characters BarcodesUPS 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 Printer Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty StatementThermal Printhead Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty Provisions4203/E-4204/E-4304