Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual Troubleshooting

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	4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO	29
	4.5.4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting	30
4.6	Calibration Mode – Button Functions	34
	4.6.1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration	35
	4.6.2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration	36
4.7	Internal Labels	37
	4.7.1 Database Configuration/Dot Check Labels.. 37
	4.7.2 Test Label	39
	4.7.3 Hex Dump Label	39
Maintenance and Adjustments
5.0	Introduction	41
5.1	Cleaning the Printhead	42
5.2	Media Width Adjustment	43
5.3	Ribbon Width Adjustment	44
5.4	Fine Printhead Adjustment	45
5.5	Printhead Replacement	46
5.6	Darkness Adjustment	47
5.7	Resetting to the Factory Defaults	47
5.8	Downloading Firmware and Fonts	47
Troubleshooting
6.0	Introduction	49
6.1	Troubleshooting Tips	49
Specifications
Mechanical		53
Printing		53
Media/Ribbon		54
Communications		54
Fonts		54
Embedded Bar Codes		54
Approved Media		55

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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 RemovalDownloading Firmware and Fonts Darkness AdjustmentResetting to the Factory Defaults 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