Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

This printer has been carefully designed to provide many years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer:

Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided with your printer.

Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the printer.

Place the printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.

To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all openings on the printer are not blocked.

Do not place the printer on or near a heat source.

Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid into it.

Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on your printer. If you are unsure, check with your dealer or with your local power company.

Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on. If the power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately.

Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer.

Only qualified, trained service technicians should attempt to repair your printer.

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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