Contents
Operator’s Manual
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Copyright Information
Agency Compliance and Approvals
Important Safety Instructions
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Printer Overview
Troubleshooting
Appendix a
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Introduction
About this Printer
Standard Features
Adjustable Media Sensor
Optional Features
Present Sensor
Removing the Packaging
Before Using the Printer
Additional Requirements
Inspecting the Printer
Power Connection
Connecting the Printer
Interface Cables
Interface Connection
Adjusting the Media Sensor
Die-cut Near the center of the label Gap
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Loading Media
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Loading Media for Peel Configuration
Loading Ribbon
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Flash Memory Expansion
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Lights
Buttons
Normal Mode Button Functions
To change Printer Setup
Printer Setup Mode Button Functions
Values Menu Numbers Items
Printer Setup Menu List
Media Type Sensor Type
Menu Items and Values
Control Codes Form Length
Align Length Stop Location
Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup
New 19200 Baud Rate
Label Alignment = YES
Label Alignment
Label Alignment = no
Label Alignment = Auto
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Label Alignment Troubleshooting
~OR~
~OR~
~OR~
To perform Calibration
Calibration Mode Button Functions
Auto Media Sensor Calibration
Manual Media Sensor Calibration
Internal Labels
Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels
Good Dot Check Label
Hex Dump Label
Test Label
To exit the Hex Dump Mode
Area Method Interval
Cleaning the Printhead
Media Width Adjustment
Ribbon Width Adjustment
Fine Printhead Adjustment
Removal
Printhead Replacement
Resetting to the Factory Defaults
Darkness Adjustment
Downloading Firmware and Fonts
Paused Light will flash during the download
Problem Situation
Troubleshooting Tips
Unacceptable print quality
Skips every other label
Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication
Printing
Mechanical
Communications
Media/Ribbon
Fonts
Embedded Bar Codes
Designator Description Maximum1 Minimum1
Approved Media
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Ascii Control Code Chart
XON
Font Valid Ascii Characters decimal Use with Record
Embedded Fonts and Barcodes
Alphanumeric, upper and lower
Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase
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Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii Characters Sum
Barcodes
FIM
Barcode a Code 3
Barcode I Codabar
Kmart NON EDI
Barcode T Telepen
Printer
Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement
Thermal Printhead
Warranty Service Procedures
Limitation of Liability
General Warranty Provisions
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Glossary
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Index
Memory, 17, 24, 25, 27, 37, 38
Ribbon, 15, 16, 23, 44, 50, 52, 54, 55, 73, 76
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