Datamax 4604, 4212, 4406, 4308, 4208 manual I & W Class Programmer’s Manual for

If experiencing this problem…	Try this solution…
Nothing happens when trying	Ensure that the printer is at READY.
to print using a software	Observe the Front Panel, if the READY
program:
	light does not flash as you send the format
	check the protocol and port settings
	between the printer and host.
	Ensure the interface cable meets the
	requirements found in Section 3.0.1.
Poor print quality:	The printhead may need cleaning; see
	Section 5.3.1.
	Adjust the Heat and Print Speed settings
	through the Front Panel or by host
	commands; see Section 4.1.3. (The same
	functional commands from the host
	computer may override the menu settings;
	see Section 4.1.6.)
	The media/ribbon combination may not be
	compatible; see Section 2.1.
	The Printhead Leveling Cam may be
	incorrectly adjusted; see Section 5.1.1.
	The Platen Roller may be dirty or worn;
	see Section 5.3.2.
	The Printhead Burn Line may need
	adjusting; see Section 5.1.2.
Skips labels when printing:	Quick Media Calibration may be needed;
	see Section 3.4.
	The Media Sensor may be out of position;
	readjust the position; see Section 3.2.
	The format may be within 1/8 inch of the
	label’s edge. Try reducing or moving the
	format slightly.
Unable to print rotated text:	The characters may be formatted outside the
	label dimensions. Ensure the row/column
	values provide enough room for the height of
	the characters or bar code to be printed. See
	the I & W Class Programmer’s Manual for
	details.
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