Datamax E-4203, E-4204, E-4304e manual Buttons, Normal Mode Button Functions

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4.2Buttons

The three buttons (PAUSE, FEED and CANCEL) perform different functions based on the printer’s operational mode. The printer operates in one of the following modes:

Normal: Normal printer functions. See Section 4.3.

Printer Setup: Allows changes to the printer’s operational settings. See Section 4.4.

Calibration: Allows the ‘calibration’ of the media being used for the correct sensing of the top of form. See Section 4.6.

4.3Normal Mode - Button Functions

In ‘Normal’ mode, the printer’s buttons control normal operations such as pause, feed, and cancel, as well as the test and reset functions by using button combinations as detailed below.

Normal Mode (Normal power-up)

F1 Pauses/Un-pauses the printer.

F2 Feeds one label. Also, clears fault conditions.

F2 Press and hold to perform Label Alignment; see Section 4.5.

F3 Cancels the current batch of labels. Press the Pause button to print the next batch of labels (if any) in the print buffer.

Button Combinations (push buttons simultaneously)

+	Prints the Test Label, see Section 4.7.2.

+Performs a warm reset and returns to the Normal Mode of operation.

+		Produces Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels.

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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 Standard Features About this PrinterOptional Features Adjustable Media SensorPresent Sensor Before Using the Printer Removing the PackagingInspecting the Printer Additional RequirementsConnecting the Printer Power ConnectionInterface Connection Interface CablesAdjusting 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 Normal Mode Button Functions ButtonsPrinter Setup Mode Button Functions To change Printer SetupPrinter Setup Menu List Values Menu Numbers ItemsMenu Items and Values Media Type Sensor TypeControl Codes Form Length Align Length Stop Location Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup New 19200 Baud Rate Label Alignment Label Alignment = YESLabel Alignment = Auto Label Alignment = noLabel Alignment Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution~OR~ ~OR~ ~OR~ Calibration Mode Button Functions To perform CalibrationAuto Media Sensor Calibration Manual Media Sensor Calibration Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels Internal LabelsGood Dot Check Label Test Label Hex Dump LabelTo exit the Hex Dump Mode Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Media Width Adjustment Ribbon Width Adjustment Fine Printhead Adjustment Printhead Replacement RemovalDarkness Adjustment Resetting to the Factory DefaultsDownloading Firmware and Fonts Paused Light will flash during the download Troubleshooting Tips Problem SituationUnacceptable print quality Skips every other label Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication Mechanical PrintingFonts Media/RibbonCommunications Embedded Bar CodesApproved Media Designator Description Maximum1 Minimum14203/E-4204/E-4304 Ascii Control Code Chart XON Embedded Fonts and Barcodes Font Valid Ascii Characters decimal Use with RecordAlphanumeric, upper and lower Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase 4203/E-4204/E-4304 Barcodes Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii Characters SumFIM Barcode a Code 3 Barcode I Codabar Kmart NON EDI Barcode T Telepen Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability4203/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