AMT Datasouth 4500 Series manual Datasouth CodeWriter 4500 Disclaimer of Warranties, Software

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Datasouth CodeWriter 4500 Disclaimer of Warranties

Software

All software is licensed “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Datasouth Computer and it’s authorized sales agent have no liability or responsibility to you or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused, or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by the software system (hardware, software, manuals, and labels), nor for indirect, special, or consequential damages. In no event will Datasouth Computer be liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use any program produced by Datasouth Computer or any authorized dealer advised of the possibility of such damages occurring. No person has the authority to modify such limitations, unless obtained in writing and signed by a corporate officer at Datasouth Computer. Acceptance of software is conditional on the acceptance of this disclaimer. Use of the hardware/software constitutes acceptance of this disclaimer.

Extended Maintenance

Datasouth Computer provides telephone support and maintenance following delivery of your printer. Contact Datasouth for details and current pricing on extended maintenance.

Hardware Warranty

Hardware provided with your system is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship. Refer to the warranty information included with the printer for details. Call East Coast customer support at (800) 476-2450 or West Coast Customer Support at ( 800) 962-7344 for return authorization.

Labels, Tags and Ribbons

Only previously authorized label and ribbon material may be used in this printer. Due to variations in label and ribbon quality, use of unauthorized material may damage the printer and may void the warranty. Check with your Datasouth Dealer for a list of authorized materials.

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Contents CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator’s Manual Page Warnung Warnung Adventercia Datasouth CodeWriter 4500 Disclaimer of Warranties Extended MaintenanceHardware Warranty SoftwareDatasouth Table of Contents Contents Table of Figures Introduction CodeWriter 4500 Series ModelsOperator Panel Document Exit Tear Bar CodeWriter 4505 Front/Side View External Media Feed SlotCodeWriter 4500 Series Features Features Media CompatibilityGuide to the Operator’s Manual This Page Intentionally Blank Unpacking and Power Up Equipment ChecklistQuick Start Guide Applying Power to the Printer Media Loading Loading and Feeding Label RollLoading and Feeding the Ribbon Ribbon Take-Up Ribbon Supply Roll Ribbon Guide BarOperator Panel Media Settings CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator PanelSet Label Parameters Without saving. Press the saving the changes Set Print Parameters Printer Model Print Speed 4505 100% 4505+ 4510 50%Feature/Settings Label Printing Test LabelsPrint Test Label Connecting the Printer Quick Start CDRunning the Quick Start CD Data Communications Connecting to a Personal ComputerConnecting the Cable CablePort Settings Value Bits per second Configuring the Personal ComputerSettings Control Panel Mode COMx9600,n,8,1Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 where x = the COM port number Sending Data to the PrinterType File.pal COMx Serial Port Specifications Cable ExamplesSeries Printer DCE Modem DB25 Connector Flow Control Hardware Flow ControlXon/Xoff Flow Control DSRSetting the Flow Control Method Operator Panel Settings for Data CommunicationsSetting the Baud Rate Setting RTS PolaritySetting the Data Bits Setting the DTR PolaritySetting the Parity Setting the Stop BitsThis Page Intentionally Blank Media Settings Setting the Document DimensionsDie-Cut Labels Black Bar Labels Notch or Hole LabelProgramming the Label Dimensions Enter to save new defaults. PressPressing the settings Setting the Printing Method Programming the Print MethodSetting the Print Parameters Print Speed and DarknessSetting Print Speed and Darkness Speed DarknessAdjusting Print Position Presentation Distance Forward DistanceBar Code Quality Bar Code OrientationPicket Fence Horizontal Bar Code Ladder Vertical Bar Code Bar Code Print Settings This Page Intentionally Blank Operator Panel Reference Display and Panel KeysOff-line Menu Reference Printing Speed as a Accessing this parameterParameter Values Description Print Speed % 80% 100% Percentage of the printer’sLabel Parameters Config Firmware Part No Firmware part number Settings LabelSystem Params Revision are displayedPrint Parameters Default Parameter ValuesConfiguration System ParametersOff-Line Menu Map Maintenance Removing the Ribbon Take-up RollPrinthead Cleaning Paper Path CleaningHeater Line Location Troubleshooting Guide Response to Display MessagesRemove Ribbon Print or CANCEL? Media Feed Fault Print or CANCEL? Halt Sides or Top of Label Content is Missing Print Quality IssuesFirst Part of Label Content is Missing Ribbon Wrinkling Causing Poor PrintMissing Dots in Label Data Communications Issues PC Reports Write Fault Error Writing to Device COMxHost System Does Not Report Errors, But Nothing Prints Hex Dump Mode Controlling Hex Dump ModeAdjusting Sensor Sensitivity Adjusting the Gap Sensor SensitivityPrinter is Displaying Media Feed Fault Message Adjusting the Black Bar Sensor Sensitivity Press the Pause key. This takes you to the off-line menu Adjusting the Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Printer Displays Ribbon Out Message in Thermal Transfer Mode Key until the Enter to Select Diagnostics is displayed Verifying the Sensor OperationThis Page Intentionally Blank Applications Overview Printer Application Language PALLabel Genesis PAL Fonts and Bar Codes FontsBar Codes Bar CodeEAN-13 EAN13 Codabar Postnet Maxicode MSI Plessy PAL Quick Start Establishing the Development EnvironmentHas been typed so far Function Keystroke Hex ValuePAL will display the line as it Undo Ctrl/ULabel Tutorial Label OutputPAL Command Sequence Hello WorldPAL Coordinate System Printing a Line Applications Overview PAL Command Sequence Label Output World!Hello Hello WorldLabel Output World Printing a Bar CodeApplications Guide Environmental SpecificationsPower Input and Output PhysicalPrinting MediaSerial Communications ProcessingAuto-Baud Firmware Update Download Mode Advanced FeaturesHigh Speed Firmware Update Download Mode Flash Memory ManagementPAL Application Bootstrap Bypass Release Identification Message PauseEnter to save new defaults . Press Setting Contrast and PreheatKey until Enter to Select Expert Settings is displayed Print Darkness ControlAdvanced Features