Datamax E-4203, E-4204, E-4304e manual Good Dot Check Label

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FRI AUGUST 024, 2001 19:29 236		CONFIGURATION
VER: E4204 - 04.06	08/24/01	DIRECT THERMAL
BOOT 83-2329-04A		SERIAL PORT SELECTED
CODE 83-2325-04F		19.2; 8BITS
FONT 83-2337-01A		EDGE
CPLD 592157-01C		CONT FORM LENGTH__			0
INTERNAL FLASH MODULE PRESENT		PRESENT ADJUST____			127
SYSTEM RAM CHECKS____ GOOD		SOP ADJUST________			127
SYSTEM RAM SIZE___	2015 KBYTES	TOF LOW___________			0	0
SYSTEM RAM AVAIL__	1244 KBYTES	TOF DELTA_________			10	10
REG POWER SUPPLY__	YES	TOF GAIN__________			12	10
		OOS MAXVOLT_______			3	3
		LABEL ALIGNMENT___			NO
		ALIGN LENGTH______			100
		STOP LOCATION_____		HOST
INPUT VALUES		COUNTER INFORMATION
PAPER_____________	255	ABSOLUTE VALUES		6-18-2001
DARKNESS__________	131	LENGTH____	773		INCHES
TRAN______________	255	TIME______		20	HOURS
REFL______________	149	RESETTABLE VALUES		6-22-2001
RIBN______________	87	LENGTH____	576		INCHES
TEMP______________	48	TIME______		10	HOURS
VOLT______________	223	MEMORY CONFIGURATION
		MEMORY CONFIGURATION
		INTERNAL MODULE______				15
		SCALABLE FONTS_______				32
		LABEL SIZE	0416:02157 IN

The second label printed is the Dot Check Label. This label is used to test the condition of the printhead, as shown below:

Good Dot Check Label:

Even pattern consistency indicates that the printhead is operating normally.

Faulty Dot Check Label:

Streaks in the patterns indicate a dirty or faulty printhead (see Chapter 5).

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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 PrintingMedia/Ribbon CommunicationsFonts 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