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Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual Introduction, Connecting the Printer, Power Connection

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

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3.0Introduction

3.0Introduction

This chapter explains how to connect your printer, load media (and ribbon, if equipped for thermal transfer), and print a configuration label.

3.1 Connecting the Printer

3.1.1 Power Connection

The printer is powered by an external power supply that connects as shown below. Several different power supplies are available depending upon the printer model.

	Model	Auto-Ranging	Power Supply Part Number*
	E-4203	No	110V: 50-2024-01
	E-4203	No	220V: 50-2034-01
			220V: 50-2034-01
	E-4203 with the 4 IPS option	Yes	50-2050-01
	E-4204	Yes	50-2050-01
	E-4304	Yes	50-2050-01

*An optional Heavy Duty Power Supply (50-2049-01), designed for use in high-demand applications, is available for use with all models; see Specifications for details.

Ensure that the power supply shipped with your printer is compatible with your electrical service.

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Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual Introduction, Connecting the Printer, Power Connection

Contents

w/USB Operator’s ManualE-4203 / E-4204 / E-4304 Page Firmware Software Agreement Copyright InformationC22.2 No. 950-M93 Agency Compliance and ApprovalsC US Listed EN60950Important Safety Instructions Page Using the Front Panel Setting Up the PrinterPrinter Overview Getting StartedSpecifications Maintenance and AdjustmentsTroubleshooting Appendix B Appendix AAppendix C ASCII Control Code ChartPage Thermal Transfer Model 1.0 IntroductionDirect Thermal Model 1.1 About this Printer 1.1.1 Standard FeaturesPrinting MemoryAdjustable Media Sensor 1.1.2 Optional FeaturesHeavy Duty Power Supply External Media Supply StandThermal Transfer Present SensorRemoving the Packaging 2.0 Before Using the PrinterAdditional Requirements Inspecting the Printer3.0 Introduction 3.1 Connecting the Printer3.1.1 Power Connection 3.1.3 Interface Cables 3.1.2 Interface Connection3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor Suggested Sensor Placement Adjustable Media Sensor PositionMedia Type TOF Sensing UsedDistance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media Edge ReferenceLetter 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 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 4.0 Introduction4.1 Lights Button Combinations push buttons simultaneously 4.3 Normal Mode - Button Functions4.2 Buttons To change Printer Setup 4.4 Printer Setup Mode - Button FunctionsMenu Item 4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu ListValues Menu5 SOP ADJUST 4.4.2 Menu Items and Values6 PRESENT ADJUST 1 MEDIA TYPE9 CONTROL CODES 19 ALIGN LENGTH 21 INPUT MODE20 STOP LOCATION Yes see Section4.4.3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 The new 19200 Baud Rate4.5.1 Label Alignment = YES 4.5 Label AlignmentAuto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled 4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTO4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO Problem 4.5.4 Label Alignment TroubleshootingSolution Possible CausePossible Cause ProblemSolution Possible Cause ProblemSolution Possible Cause ProblemSolution To perform Calibration 4.6 Calibration Mode - Button Functions4.6.1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration 4.6.2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration To print the Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels 4.7.1 Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels4.7 Internal Labels Good Dot Check Label Faulty Dot Check LabelTo print the Test Label 4.7.2 Test Label4.7.3 Hex Dump Label To print the Hex Dump Label To exit the Hex Dump ModeArea 5.0 IntroductionMethod Interval5.1 Cleaning the Printhead 5.2 Media Width Adjustment 5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment 5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment Removal 5.5 Printhead ReplacementReplacement 5.7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults 5.6 Darkness Adjustment5.8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts copy filename.dlf lpt1/b3. The PAUSED Light will flash during the download 6.0 Introduction 6.1 Troubleshooting TipsProblem Situation PageThe ribbon does not advance Unacceptable print qualityThe printer does not print or prints several labels at once Skips every other label Printer fails to power onUnable to print in rotation Prints light on the right side of the labelTracking Problems Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indicationLabel advances 16 inches before a fault indication Printing Mechanicaloptional power supply E-4203Communications Media/RibbonFonts Embedded Bar CodesDesignator Approved MediaDescription Maximum1E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 ASCII Control Code ChartCtrl Q DC1 Notes For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commandsXOFF Ctrl S DC3Dependent upon selected symbol set see the Embedded Fonts and BarcodesFonts Programmers ManualFont 2 138-character Font 0 96-character alphanumeric, upper and lower casealphanumeric, upper and lower caseFont 5 62-character Font 4 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercaseFont 8 OCR-B, size Font 7 OCR-A, sizeFont 9 Internal Triumvirate font Point sizes are selected by the number in the barcode heightBar Code BarcodesType LengthType Bar CodeLength CheckBarcode C UPC-E Barcode A Code 3 ofBarcode D Interleaved 2 of Barcode E CodeBarcode J Interleaved 2 of Barcode I Codabarw/module 10 checksum Barcode K PlesseyE-4203/E-4204/E-4304 Barcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random WeightBarcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code KMART NON EDI Barcode u UPS MaxiCode Barcode T TelepenBarcode z PDF417 Barcode v FIM Bar Code W1c DataMatrixE-Class 4203/4204/4304 Printer Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty StatementPrinter Thermal Printhead Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty ProvisionsE-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