General Specifications, Bar Codes, Fonts, Electrical | Datamax 4308

Printer Specifications

7.0General Specifications

Bar Codes

(See the I &W Class Programmer’s Manual for details. See Appendix B for samples.)

Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128 (subsets A, B and C), Codabar, LOGMARS, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC 2 & 5 digit addendums, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN 2 & 5 digit addendums, UPC Random Weight, Code 93, Plessey, Universal Shipping Container Symbology, Code 128 MOD 43, Postnet, USS/EAN-128 Random Weight, Telepen, USD-8 (Code 11), UPS MaxiCode (modes 2 & 3), PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, and MicroPDF417.

Fonts

9 Bit-Mapped Fonts, rotatable 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees

CG Triumvirate	Scalable Font
CG Triumvirate	Condensed Bold Scalable Font

Communications

Interfaces:	EIA RS-232/DB-25 Serial, and
	IEEE 1284 Compliant Parallel
Serial Data Rates:	1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, and 38.4K baud.
Handshaking:	Xon/Xoff; CTS/DTR
Parity:	Even, Odd, or None
Stop Bits:	1 or 2
Data Bits:	7 or 8

Electrical

Input Voltage:	90 – 132 or 180 – 264 VAC @ 47–63 Hz, auto-
	ranging.
Power Consumption:	Typical Operating: 90 Watts / Standby: 10 Watts
Grounding:	Unit must be connected to a properly grounded
	receptacle.

I-Class	103

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Contents

Operator’s Manual Page Firmware Software Agreement Copyright Information Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Contents Using the Front Panel Troubleshooting Appendix E About the Printer Printer Overview Class Standard Features Listing Model Standard Features DMXNet Ilpc CG Times Firmware Present Sensor Ilpc Option Installation Hardware Components Class Unpacking the Printer Getting Started Additional Requirements Inspection Print Quality Controls Media and Ribbon Selection Direct Thermal Media Type Print Speed Print Energy Installation Setting Up the Printer Serial Port CommunicationsParallel Port NIC Adapter optional Part Number USB Port optional Loading Media Roll Media Fan-Fold Media Media Type Sensor Eye Mark Position Sensing Required Media Sensor AdjustmentMedia Sensor Selection and Adjustment Removal Loading Ribbon Ribbon Routing Diagrams Calibration Hints Quick Media Calibration Rewinding Outputting Labels Removal On-Demand Dispensing Removal Cutting Operation Using the Front Panel Menu Mode Configuration Ready Light ‘Flashing’ Quick Test Mode Print Test Labels Liquid Crystal Display Indicator Lights5 LCD Soft Reset Resetting the Printer Menu System Entrance and Exit Prompts Menu Mode Media Settings Print Control Custom Adjustments Present Sensor Printer OptionsModules Scanner Cutter Used to set the specific number of barcodes Gpio Port System Settings Print Configuration Double Byte SymbolsTime and Date Media Counters Configuration Level Format Attributes SET Factory DefaultsImaging Mode Peel Mode Pause ModeInput Mode Security Plus Emulation DPI Emulation Allegro Emulation Back After Print Column EmulationSOP Emulation Menu Language Fault Handling Distance to backup on the defective Serial Port B Serial Port a NIC Adapter Parallel Port aParallel Port B Specifies the network gateway address Host Settings Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat HEX Dump Mode DiagnosticsOptions Testing Print Test Rate Ribbon Sensor Limits Sensor Readings User Prompts and Condition Messages Display Messages Reset in PROGRESS’ Print Quality Label Quick Test Mode Configuration Label Quick Ribbon Test Label Dot Test Pattern Label User Defined Label Validation Label Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment Media Sensor CalibrationStandard Calibration Standard Calibration Reflective stock Adjust Notched stock adjustDie-cut stock strip Continuous stock go to Or, for continuous media Advanced Entry Calibration As a Label Value Value Readings must Both sensorBe above Values Using Key Selection is Select the Gain Number Press Key Selection Leveling Cam Adjustment Printhead Adjustments Burn Line Adjustment Printhead Replacement Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval Maintenance Schedule Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces Application Program Updates Updating from the Ready Mode Updating from the Download Mode Possible Problems during an Update Can be found at ftp//ftp.datamaxcorp.com Boot Loader Program Updates Class If experiencing this problem… Try this solution… TroubleshootingProblem Resolution If experiencing this problem… Try this solution… If there is no image on the used ribbon If there is an image on the used ribbon I & W Class Programmer’s Manual for Fault Messages Fault and Warning Messages ENB!GBVMU Two possible Depending upon the cause Consistently high Press any key to continue Linear Scanner Operation Instructions, or call for If media is not moving If media is moving DMX Printer has Possible low or fluctuating Hex Dump Mode 102 Class Bar Codes General SpecificationsFonts Electrical Mechanical Printing SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Media and Ribbon Requirements Printing Specifications Approved Media Media Dimensions Designator Description Maximum Minimum Appendix a Ascii Control Code Chart Ascii Control Code Chart Font Valid Ascii Characters Appendix BAvailable Fonts and Bar Codes Font Height Width Spacing Page Page Bar Code Summary Data Symbology Bar Code F EAN-13 Bar Code p Postnet Bar Code O Code Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code T Telepen Appendix C Print Resolutions and Maximum Label WidthsModule Assignments Inches Millimeters Speed Range Default Setting Model Available Speeds and Default SettingsPrinter Speed Ranges and Defaults Appendix D Gpio Pin Functions Signal Description Name State DirectionGpio Port Description Gpio Port Connections External Start of Print Control Gpio Pin ConfigurationGpio Port Specifications Required Software Comment Appendix EMenu System Multi-Language Support Page Page Advance File Handling Information Menu Language Error Message DescriptionPage 126 Class Appendix F Saving a Configuration File Step Displayed Message Operator Action Comments Printer Warranty Information Thermal Printhead, Platen Roller, and Belts Warranty Service Procedures Limitation of Liability General Warranty Provisions 132 Class Glossary Page