Datamax E-4204, E-4203, E-4304e manual Printer Setup Mode Button Functions, To change Printer Setup

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4.4Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions

In ‘Printer Setup’ mode, the buttons control the setting of the printer’s operational items such as media settings, communications, and options as detailed below.

;Notes: It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the optional Present Sensor enabled. Depending on label size this can cause unpredictable results.

Printer and cutter faults are disabled during , but can still occur while printing “test” labels.

If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values, simply turn off power to the printer.

If you wish to restore Factory Defaults see Section 5.7.

To change Printer Setup:

F1 (Press and hold during power-up until the Paused Light turns off)

Printer Setup Mode

F1

F2

F2

F3

Prints the ‘Printer Setup Menu List’, see section 4.4.1

(PressReleaseand)Feeds one label for “test”

(Press and hold to advance to the desired menu ) item by counting the number of Fault Light flashes

Prints the ‘Test Label’ for “test”

F1 + F3

Saves the current values

 

and resumes

 

 

Normal Mode

 

 

 

 

Printer Setup Procedure (Current Item and Value is printed)

 

 

 

 

F1

Increments item’s value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F2

(PressReleaseand)Selects the next menu item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F2

 

Press and

)

“Direct Select” menu item (e.g., 7 Fault Light flashes = Baud Rate,

 

 

 

 

 

(

Hold

 

 

menu item #7; see Section 4.4.3)

 

 

 

 

F3

Decrements item’s value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F1

+ F3

Accepts the current

 

 

 

 

values for “test”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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