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Datamax E-4203 About this Printer, Standard Features, Printing, Memory, Interfaces, Operational

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

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1.1About this Printer

1.1About this Printer

This printer offers the following standard and optional features:

1.1.1 Standard Features

Printing

¾Direct Thermal Printing

¾On Demand and Batch Printing

¾203 or 300 DPI Printhead (model dependant)

¾AGFA Scalable Font Engine

Memory

¾1 MB FLASH Memory

¾2 MB DRAM Memory

Interfaces

¾RS-232 serial interface

¾Centronics parallel interface

¾USB Port

Operational

¾Simple Media Loading

¾Media Tearbar

¾Fan-fold media compatible from rear of printer

¾1inch (25mm) internal media supply core

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Datamax E-4203, E-4204, E-4304e manual About this Printer, Standard Features, Printing, Memory, Interfaces, Operational

Contents

Operator’s Manual E-4203 / E-4204 / E-4304w/USB Page Copyright Information Firmware Software AgreementAgency Compliance and Approvals C22.2 No. 950-M93C US Listed EN60950Important Safety Instructions Page Setting Up the Printer Using the Front PanelPrinter Overview Getting StartedMaintenance and Adjustments TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix A Appendix BAppendix C ASCII Control Code ChartPage 1.0 Introduction Direct Thermal ModelThermal Transfer Model 1.1.1 Standard Features 1.1 About this PrinterPrinting Memory1.1.2 Optional Features Adjustable Media SensorHeavy Duty Power Supply External Media Supply StandPresent Sensor Thermal Transfer2.0 Before Using the Printer Removing the PackagingInspecting the Printer Additional Requirements3.1 Connecting the Printer 3.1.1 Power Connection3.0 Introduction 3.1.2 Interface Connection 3.1.3 Interface Cables3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor Adjustable Media Sensor Position Suggested Sensor PlacementMedia Type TOF Sensing UsedReference Distance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media EdgeLetter 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 4.0 Introduction 4.1 LightsE-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 Setup4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu List Menu ItemValues Menu4.4.2 Menu Items and Values 5 SOP ADJUST6 PRESENT ADJUST 1 MEDIA TYPE9 CONTROL CODES 21 INPUT MODE 19 ALIGN LENGTH20 STOP LOCATION Yes see Section4.4.3 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 = YES4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTO 4.5.3 Label Alignment = NOAuto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled 4.5.4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Possible CauseProblem SolutionPossible Cause Problem SolutionPossible Cause Problem SolutionPossible Cause 4.6 Calibration Mode - Button Functions To perform Calibration4.6.1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration 4.6.2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration 4.7.1 Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels 4.7 Internal LabelsTo print the Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels Faulty Dot Check Label Good Dot Check Label4.7.2 Test Label 4.7.3 Hex Dump LabelTo print the Test Label To exit the Hex Dump Mode To print the Hex Dump Label5.0 Introduction AreaMethod Interval5.1 Cleaning the Printhead 5.2 Media Width Adjustment 5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment 5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment 5.5 Printhead Replacement ReplacementRemoval 5.6 Darkness Adjustment 5.7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults5.8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts copy filename.dlf lpt1/b3. The PAUSED Light will flash during the download 6.1 Troubleshooting Tips 6.0 IntroductionProblem Situation PageUnacceptable print quality The printer does not print or prints several labels at onceThe ribbon does not advance Printer fails to power on Skips every other labelUnable to print in rotation Prints light on the right side of the labelLabel advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication Label advances 16 inches before a fault indicationTracking Problems Mechanical Printingoptional power supply E-4203Media/Ribbon CommunicationsFonts Embedded Bar CodesApproved Media DesignatorDescription Maximum1E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 ASCII Control Code Chart E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Notes For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands Ctrl Q DC1XOFF Ctrl S DC3Embedded Fonts and Barcodes Dependent upon selected symbol set see theFonts Programmers ManualFont 0 96-character alphanumeric, upper and lower case Font 2 138-characteralphanumeric, upper and lower caseFont 4 62-character Font 5 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercaseFont 7 OCR-A, size Font 8 OCR-B, sizeFont 9 Internal Triumvirate font Point sizes are selected by the number in the barcode heightBarcodes Bar CodeType LengthBar Code TypeLength CheckBarcode A Code 3 of Barcode C UPC-EBarcode D Interleaved 2 of Barcode E CodeBarcode I Codabar Barcode J Interleaved 2 ofw/module 10 checksum Barcode K PlesseyBarcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight Barcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code KMART NON EDIE-4203/E-4204/E-4304 Barcode T Telepen Barcode u UPS MaxiCodeBarcode z PDF417 Barcode v FIM Bar Code W1c DataMatrixDatamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement PrinterE-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