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Datamax E-4204, E-4203, E-4304e manual

Models: E-4204 E-4203 E-4304e

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E-4203 / E-4204 / E-4304 Operator’s Manualw/USB Page Copyright Information Firmware Software AgreementC US Listed Agency Compliance and ApprovalsC22.2 No. 950-M93 EN60950Important Safety Instructions Page Printer Overview Setting Up the PrinterUsing the Front Panel Getting StartedTroubleshooting Maintenance and AdjustmentsSpecifications Appendix C Appendix AAppendix B ASCII Control Code ChartPage Direct Thermal Model 1.0 IntroductionThermal Transfer Model Printing 1.1.1 Standard Features1.1 About this Printer MemoryHeavy Duty Power Supply 1.1.2 Optional FeaturesAdjustable Media Sensor External Media Supply StandPresent Sensor Thermal Transfer2.0 Before Using the Printer Removing the PackagingInspecting the Printer Additional Requirements3.1.1 Power Connection 3.1 Connecting the Printer3.0 Introduction 3.1.2 Interface Connection 3.1.3 Interface Cables3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor Media Type Adjustable Media Sensor PositionSuggested Sensor Placement TOF Sensing UsedLetter ReferenceDistance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media Edge inches3.3 Loading Media 5. Slide the Media Guide and Media Hub Flange to the edge of the media 3.3.1 Loading Media for Peel Configuration 3.4 Loading Ribbon 6. Place the Ribbon Hubs back into the printer and route the ribbon through the Printhead Carrier Assembly, as shown below 3.5 Flash Memory Expansion E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 4.1 Lights 4.0 IntroductionE-4203/E-4204/E-4304 4.3 Normal Mode - Button Functions 4.2 ButtonsButton Combinations push buttons simultaneously 4.4 Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions To change Printer SetupValues 4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu ListMenu Item Menu6 PRESENT ADJUST 4.4.2 Menu Items and Values5 SOP ADJUST 1 MEDIA TYPE9 CONTROL CODES Yes see Section 19 ALIGN LENGTH20 STOP LOCATION 21 INPUT MODE4.4.3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup The new 19200 Baud Rate E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.5 Label Alignment 4.5.1 Label Alignment = YES4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO 4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTOAuto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled Solution 4.5.4 Label Alignment TroubleshootingProblem Possible CauseSolution ProblemPossible Cause Solution ProblemPossible Cause Solution ProblemPossible Cause 4.6 Calibration Mode - Button Functions To perform Calibration4.6.1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration 4.6.2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration 4.7 Internal Labels 4.7.1 Database Configuration and Dot Check LabelsTo print the Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels Faulty Dot Check Label Good Dot Check Label4.7.3 Hex Dump Label 4.7.2 Test LabelTo print the Test Label To print the Hex Dump Label To exit the Hex Dump ModeMethod 5.0 IntroductionArea Interval5.1 Cleaning the Printhead 5.2 Media Width Adjustment 5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment 5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment Replacement 5.5 Printhead ReplacementRemoval 5.8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts 5.6 Darkness Adjustment5.7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults copy filename.dlf lpt1/b3. The PAUSED Light will flash during the download Problem Situation 6.1 Troubleshooting Tips6.0 Introduction PageThe printer does not print or prints several labels at once Unacceptable print qualityThe ribbon does not advance Unable to print in rotation Printer fails to power onSkips every other label Prints light on the right side of the labelLabel advances 16 inches before a fault indication Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indicationTracking Problems optional power supply MechanicalPrinting E-4203Fonts Media/RibbonCommunications Embedded Bar CodesDescription Approved MediaDesignator Maximum1E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 ASCII Control Code Chart E-4203/E-4204/E-4304XOFF Notes For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commandsCtrl Q DC1 Ctrl S DC3Fonts Embedded Fonts and BarcodesDependent upon selected symbol set see the Programmers Manualalphanumeric, upper and lower Font 0 96-character alphanumeric, upper and lower caseFont 2 138-character casealphanumeric, uppercase Font 4 62-characterFont 5 62-character Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercaseFont 9 Internal Triumvirate font Font 7 OCR-A, sizeFont 8 OCR-B, size Point sizes are selected by the number in the barcode heightType BarcodesBar Code LengthLength Bar CodeType CheckBarcode D Interleaved 2 of Barcode A Code 3 ofBarcode C UPC-E Barcode E Codew/module 10 checksum Barcode I CodabarBarcode J Interleaved 2 of Barcode K PlesseyBarcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code KMART NON EDI Barcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random WeightE-4203/E-4204/E-4304 Barcode z PDF417 Barcode v FIM Barcode T TelepenBarcode u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code W1c DataMatrixPrinter Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty StatementE-Class 4203/4204/4304 Printer Warranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of LiabilityE-4203/E-4204/E-4304 Glossary diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels void An undesirable blank space in a printed image E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 Index Page Page E-4203/E-4204/E-4304