Datamax E-4204, E-4203, E-4304e manual Adjusting the Media Sensor

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3.2Adjusting the Media Sensor

The printer is available with a Fixed-Position Media Sensor or an Adjustable Media Sensor. To identify the type of sensor in your printer:

1.Open the cover.

2.Push down the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Carrier Assembly.

The Fixed-Position Media Sensor, shown below, cannot be moved. If your printer has this type of sensor, proceed to ‘Loading Media’ (Section 3.3).

Printhead

Carrier Assembly

Fixed- Po sition Media Sensor

Printhead Latch

The Adjustable Media Sensor (AMS), shown below, may need to be positioned.

Printhead

Carrier Assembly

Printhead Latch	Adjustable Media Sensor

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Copyright Information Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Page Printer Overview Troubleshooting Appendix a Page Introduction About this Printer Standard FeaturesAdjustable Media Sensor Optional FeaturesPresent Sensor Removing the Packaging Before Using the PrinterAdditional Requirements Inspecting the PrinterPower Connection Connecting the PrinterInterface Cables Interface ConnectionAdjusting the Media Sensor Die-cut Near the center of the label Gap Page Loading Media 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Loading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Ribbon 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Flash Memory Expansion 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Lights Buttons Normal Mode Button FunctionsTo change Printer Setup Printer Setup Mode Button FunctionsValues Menu Numbers Items Printer Setup Menu ListMedia Type Sensor Type Menu Items and ValuesControl Codes Form Length Align Length Stop Location Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup New 19200 Baud Rate Label Alignment = YES Label AlignmentLabel Alignment = no Label Alignment = AutoProblem Possible Cause Solution Label Alignment Troubleshooting~OR~ ~OR~ ~OR~ To perform Calibration Calibration Mode Button FunctionsAuto Media Sensor Calibration Manual Media Sensor Calibration Internal Labels Database Configuration and Dot Check LabelsGood Dot Check Label Hex Dump Label Test LabelTo exit the Hex Dump Mode Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Media Width Adjustment Ribbon Width Adjustment Fine Printhead Adjustment Removal Printhead ReplacementResetting to the Factory Defaults Darkness AdjustmentDownloading Firmware and Fonts Paused Light will flash during the download Problem Situation Troubleshooting TipsUnacceptable print quality Skips every other label Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication Printing MechanicalEmbedded Bar Codes Media/RibbonCommunications FontsDesignator Description Maximum1 Minimum1 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 Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii Characters Sum BarcodesFIM Barcode a Code 3 Barcode I Codabar Kmart NON EDI Barcode T Telepen Printer Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty StatementThermal Printhead Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty Provisions4203/E-4204/E-4304 Glossary 4203/E-4204/E-4304 4203/E-4204/E-4304 4203/E-4204/E-4304 4203/E-4204/E-4304 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Index Memory, 17, 24, 25, 27, 37, 38 Ribbon, 15, 16, 23, 44, 50, 52, 54, 55, 73, 76 4203/E-4204/E-4304