Datamax E-4203, E-4204, E-4304e manual Unacceptable print quality

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Unacceptable print quality

Dirty printhead: Clean the printhead (see Chapter 5).

The temperature setting may be incorrect for the media being used: Use the software program or DPL commands adjust the Heat Setting and Print Speed.

A mismatched incorrect ribbon/media combination is being used: Check the types being used.

Verify that the Media Type Switch is in the correct position for the printing method being used (see Section 3.4).

Faulty printhead: Replace it (see Chapter 5) or call for service.

The printer does not print or prints several labels at once:

The labels are incorrectly loaded: See the loading instructions on the inside cover of the printer or Chapter 3.

The media is not calibrated: Calibrate it (see Chapter 4).

If equipped, the Adjustable Media Sensor may need to be repositioned (see Chapter 3).

The media sensor or sensor circuitry may be defective: Call for service.

The ribbon does not advance

(The paper advances, but ribbon does not).

The ribbon may be installed incorrectly: Ensure that the ribbon’s inked side faces the paper. With most ribbons this can be verified by rubbing paper against the ribbon; the ink should smudge the paper. Or, if using label stock, the sticky side of a label will pull off the ink.

A mismatched ribbon/paper combination is resulting in an insufficient amount of friction between paper and ribbon: Ensure that the correct type of ribbon is being used with the media.

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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