Option Installation, Ilpc | Datamax 4406, 4212, 4604, 4308, 4208

1.1 Option Installation

The following table lists the available options and the recommended qualification level of the installer. For detailed information concerning a specific option, contact your dealer or Datamax Technical Support.

Experience Level for Options Installation

Option

Recommended Installer

Cutters and trays: Light / Standard Duty	Operator
DMXNet	DMX Certified Technician
External Keyboard	Operator
External Media Rewinder	Operator
Font Expansion Card	DMX Certified Technician
ILPC	DMX Certified Technician
Internal Rewinder	Operator
I/O Expansion Card	DMX Certified Technician
Linear Scanner	Factory only
Peel and Present Mechanism	Operator
Present Sensor	Operator
RS-422 Serial Interface	DMX Certified Technician
Thermal Transfer Assembly	Operator
Twinax/Coax Interface	DMX Certified Technician
USB Port	DMX Certified Technician

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Datamax 4406, 4212, 4604, 4308, 4208 manual Option Installation, Ilpc

Contents

Operator’s Manual Page Copyright Information Firmware Software Agreement Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Contents Using the Front Panel Troubleshooting Appendix E Printer Overview About the Printer Standard Features Class Standard Features Listing Model DMXNet Ilpc CG Times Firmware Present Sensor Option Installation Ilpc Hardware Components Class Getting Started Unpacking the Printer Inspection Additional Requirements Media and Ribbon Selection Print Quality Controls Direct Thermal Media Type Print Speed Print Energy Setting Up the Printer Installation Parallel Port CommunicationsSerial Port Part Number NIC Adapter optional USB Port optional Loading Media Roll Media Fan-Fold Media Media Sensor Selection and Adjustment Media Sensor AdjustmentMedia Type Sensor Eye Mark Position Sensing Required Loading Ribbon Removal Ribbon Routing Diagrams Quick Media Calibration Calibration Hints Outputting Labels Rewinding Removal On-Demand Dispensing Removal Cutting Using the Front Panel Operation Menu Mode Configuration Ready Light ‘Flashing’ Quick Test Mode Print Test Labels 5 LCD Indicator LightsLiquid Crystal Display Resetting the Printer Soft Reset Menu System Menu Mode Entrance and Exit Prompts Media Settings Print Control Custom Adjustments Modules Printer OptionsPresent Sensor Cutter Scanner Used to set the specific number of barcodes Gpio Port System Settings Double Byte Symbols Print ConfigurationTime and Date Media Counters Configuration Level Imaging Mode SET Factory DefaultsFormat Attributes Pause Mode Peel ModeInput Mode Security Plus Emulation Allegro Emulation DPI Emulation SOP Emulation Column EmulationBack After Print Fault Handling Menu Language Distance to backup on the defective Serial Port a Serial Port B Parallel Port B Parallel Port aNIC Adapter Specifies the network gateway address Host Settings Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat Diagnostics HEX Dump ModeOptions Testing Print Test Rate Sensor Readings Ribbon Sensor Limits Display Messages User Prompts and Condition Messages Reset in PROGRESS’ Quick Test Mode Print Quality Label Configuration Label Quick Ribbon Test Label Dot Test Pattern Label Validation Label User Defined Label Standard Calibration Media Sensor CalibrationStep Operator Action Displayed Message Comment Standard Calibration Notched stock adjust Reflective stock AdjustDie-cut stock strip Continuous stock go to Or, for continuous media Advanced Entry Calibration As a Label Value Value Both sensor Readings mustBe above Values Using Key Selection is Select the Gain Number Press Key Selection Printhead Adjustments Leveling Cam Adjustment Burn Line Adjustment Printhead Replacement Maintenance Schedule Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Platen Roller Application Program Updates Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces Updating from the Ready Mode Updating from the Download Mode Possible Problems during an Update Boot Loader Program Updates Can be found at ftp//ftp.datamaxcorp.com Class Problem Resolution TroubleshootingIf experiencing this problem… Try this solution… If experiencing this problem… Try this solution… If there is an image on the used ribbon If there is no image on the used ribbon I & W Class Programmer’s Manual for Fault and Warning Messages Fault 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 moving If media is not moving DMX Printer has Possible low or fluctuating Hex Dump Mode 102 Class General Specifications Bar CodesFonts Electrical Environmental Requirements Printing SpecificationsMechanical Printing Specifications Media and Ribbon Requirements Media Dimensions Designator Description Maximum Minimum Approved Media Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix a Ascii Control Code Chart Available Fonts and Bar Codes Appendix BFont Valid Ascii Characters Font Height Width Spacing Page Page Symbology Bar Code Summary Data Bar Code F EAN-13 Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code p Postnet Bar Code O Code Bar Code T Telepen Print Resolutions and Maximum Label Widths Appendix CModule Assignments Inches Millimeters Printer Speed Ranges and Defaults Available Speeds and Default SettingsSpeed Range Default Setting Model Gpio Pin Functions Signal Description Name State Direction Appendix DGpio Port Description Gpio Port Connections Gpio Port Specifications Gpio Pin ConfigurationExternal Start of Print Control Menu System Multi-Language Support Appendix ERequired Software Comment Page Page Menu Language Error Message Description Advance File Handling InformationPage 126 Class Saving a Configuration File Appendix F Step Displayed Message Operator Action Comments Warranty Information Printer Warranty Service Procedures Thermal Printhead, Platen Roller, and Belts General Warranty Provisions Limitation of Liability 132 Class Glossary Page