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cutter A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type blade used to cut labels or tags following printing.

defaults The functional setting values returned following a factory reset of the printer.

diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems.

die-cut media Media that has been cut into a pattern using a press, where the excess paper is removed leaving individual labels, with gaps between them, attached to a backing material.

direct thermal The printing method that uses a heat sensitive media and only the heat of the thermal printhead to create an image on the label.

direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react and darken with the application of heat.

DPI (dots per inch) A measurement of print resolution, rated in the number of thermal elements contained in one inch of the printhead. Also referred to as “resolution”.

DPL (Datamax Programming Language) programming commands used specifically for control of and label production in Datamax printers. A complete listing of commands can be found in the E-Class Programmer’s Manual.

fan-foldMedia that is folded and stacked.

feed speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead in non-printed areas and between labels.

Flash memory Non-volatile memory (does not require printer power to maintain data) that can be erased and reprogrammed, used to hold the printer’s operating programs.

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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