Quick Ribbon Test Label | Datamax 4208, 4212, 4406, 4604, 4308

4.3.3Quick Ribbon Test Label

The Quick Ribbon Test Label features a compliant picket-fence bar code that can be used to verify thermal transfer and print quality functions. To print a Quick Ribbon Test Label:

n Press the				Key.

oUse the Key to scroll to ‘Ribbon Test Label’.

pUse the Key to select a quantity; see Section 4.0.3.

q Press the				Key to start printing.
q Press the				Key to start printing.

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Datamax 4208, 4212, 4406, 4604, 4308 manual Quick Ribbon Test Label

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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 Serial Port CommunicationsParallel Port Part Number NIC Adapter optional 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 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 Liquid Crystal Display Indicator Lights5 LCD Resetting the Printer Soft Reset Menu System Menu Mode Entrance and Exit Prompts Media Settings Print Control Custom Adjustments Present Sensor Printer OptionsModules Cutter Scanner Used to set the specific number of barcodes Gpio Port System Settings Time and Date Double Byte SymbolsPrint Configuration Media Counters Configuration Level Format Attributes SET Factory DefaultsImaging Mode Input Mode Pause ModePeel Mode Security Plus Emulation Allegro Emulation DPI Emulation Back After Print Column EmulationSOP Emulation Fault Handling Menu Language Distance to backup on the defective Serial Port a Serial Port B NIC Adapter Parallel Port aParallel Port B Specifies the network gateway address Host Settings Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat Options Testing DiagnosticsHEX Dump Mode 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 Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment Media Sensor CalibrationStandard Calibration Standard Calibration Die-cut stock strip Notched stock adjustReflective stock Adjust Continuous stock go to Or, for continuous media Advanced Entry Calibration As a Label Value Value Be above Both sensorReadings must 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 If experiencing this problem… Try this solution… TroubleshootingProblem Resolution 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 Fonts General SpecificationsBar Codes Electrical Mechanical Printing SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Printing Specifications Media and Ribbon Requirements Media Dimensions Designator Description Maximum Minimum Approved Media Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix a Ascii Control Code Chart Font Valid Ascii Characters Appendix BAvailable Fonts and Bar Codes 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 Module Assignments Print Resolutions and Maximum Label WidthsAppendix C Inches Millimeters Speed Range Default Setting Model Available Speeds and Default SettingsPrinter Speed Ranges and Defaults Gpio Port Description Gpio Pin Functions Signal Description Name State DirectionAppendix D Gpio Port Connections External Start of Print Control Gpio Pin ConfigurationGpio Port Specifications Required Software Comment Appendix EMenu System Multi-Language Support 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