Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual ~Or~

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Problem

Possible Cause

 

Solution

First label is

Alignment Length is

¾

Set Label Alignment to AUTO,

wasted during

too long.

 

press and hold FEED until

alignment. All

 

 

paper moves for automatic

labels thereafter

 

 

Label Alignment length

print to the correct

 

 

measurement.

start of print

~OR~

 

~OR~

position.

 

 

¾

Re-measure Label Alignment

 

 

 

 

 

Length, use Menu Setup to set

 

 

 

new length, ensure desired

 

For labels whose

 

length has been set.

 

 

 

 

length and stop

¾

Obtain a slightly different label

 

position cause them

 

Alignment Length

 

to stop between

 

measurement. Using the Label

 

labels on the media

 

Alignment AUTO mode, hold

 

sensor, the

 

the FEED button to force an

 

alignment function

 

alignment and label

 

can result in wasted

 

measurement. Ensuring slack

 

labels.

 

in the label stock may result in

 

 

 

a slightly different

 

 

 

measurement. The Alignment

 

 

 

Length may also be set

 

 

 

manually via the Setup Menu.

 

 

 

Increasing or decreasing the

 

 

 

value by 1 or 2 units (in./100)

 

 

 

may help to prevent the wasted

 

 

 

labels; however, this may

 

 

 

result in incorrect print

 

 

 

positions for labels that are

 

 

 

short in length.

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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 ReplacementDownloading Firmware and Fonts Darkness AdjustmentResetting to the Factory Defaults 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 MechanicalCommunications Media/RibbonFonts Embedded Bar CodesDesignator 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