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Datamax E-4204, E-4203, E-4304e manual Adjusting the Media Sensor

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3.2Adjusting the Media Sensor

3.2Adjusting the Media Sensor

The printer is available with a Fixed-Position Media Sensor or an Adjustable Media Sensor. To identify the type of sensor in your printer:

1.Open the cover.

2.Push down the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Carrier Assembly.

The Fixed-Position Media Sensor, shown below, cannot be moved. If your printer has this type of sensor, proceed to ‘Loading Media’ (Section 3.3).

Printhead

Carrier Assembly

Fixed- Po sition Media Sensor

Printhead Latch

The Adjustable Media Sensor (AMS), shown below, may need to be positioned.

Printhead

Carrier Assembly

Printhead Latch	Adjustable Media Sensor

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Datamax E-4204, E-4203, E-4304e manual Adjusting the Media Sensor

Contents

E-4203 / E-4204 / E-4304 Operator’s Manualw/USB Page Firmware Software Agreement Copyright InformationEN60950 Agency Compliance and ApprovalsC22.2 No. 950-M93 C US ListedImportant Safety Instructions Page Getting Started Setting Up the PrinterUsing the Front Panel Printer OverviewTroubleshooting Maintenance and AdjustmentsSpecifications ASCII Control Code Chart Appendix AAppendix B Appendix CPage Direct Thermal Model 1.0 IntroductionThermal Transfer Model Memory 1.1.1 Standard Features1.1 About this Printer PrintingExternal Media Supply Stand 1.1.2 Optional FeaturesAdjustable Media Sensor Heavy Duty Power SupplyThermal Transfer Present SensorRemoving the Packaging 2.0 Before Using the PrinterAdditional Requirements Inspecting the Printer3.1.1 Power Connection 3.1 Connecting the Printer3.0 Introduction 3.1.3 Interface Cables 3.1.2 Interface Connection3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor TOF Sensing Used Adjustable Media Sensor PositionSuggested Sensor Placement Media Typeinches ReferenceDistance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media Edge Letter3.3 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 To change Printer Setup 4.4 Printer Setup Mode - Button FunctionsMenu 4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu ListMenu Item Values1 MEDIA TYPE 4.4.2 Menu Items and Values5 SOP ADJUST 6 PRESENT ADJUST9 CONTROL CODES 21 INPUT MODE 19 ALIGN LENGTH20 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 Alignment4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO 4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTOAuto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled Possible Cause 4.5.4 Label Alignment TroubleshootingProblem SolutionSolution ProblemPossible Cause Solution ProblemPossible Cause Solution ProblemPossible Cause To perform Calibration 4.6 Calibration Mode - Button Functions4.6.1 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 Good Dot Check Label Faulty Dot Check Label4.7.3 Hex Dump Label 4.7.2 Test LabelTo print the Test Label To exit the Hex Dump Mode To print the Hex Dump LabelInterval 5.0 IntroductionArea Method5.1 Cleaning the Printhead 5.2 Media Width Adjustment 5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment 5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment Replacement 5.5 Printhead ReplacementRemoval copy filename.dlf lpt1/b 5.6 Darkness Adjustment5.7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults 5.8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts3. The PAUSED Light will flash during the download Page 6.1 Troubleshooting Tips6.0 Introduction Problem SituationThe printer does not print or prints several labels at once Unacceptable print qualityThe ribbon does not advance Prints light on the right side of the label Printer fails to power onSkips every other label Unable to print in rotationLabel advances 16 inches before a fault indication Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indicationTracking Problems E-4203 MechanicalPrinting optional power supplyEmbedded Bar Codes Media/RibbonCommunications FontsMaximum1 Approved MediaDesignator DescriptionE-4203/E-4204/E-4304 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 ASCII Control Code ChartCtrl S DC3 Notes For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commandsCtrl Q DC1 XOFFProgrammers Manual Embedded Fonts and BarcodesDependent upon selected symbol set see the Fontscase Font 0 96-character alphanumeric, upper and lower caseFont 2 138-character alphanumeric, upper and lowerFont 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase Font 4 62-characterFont 5 62-character alphanumeric, uppercasePoint sizes are selected by the number in the barcode height Font 7 OCR-A, sizeFont 8 OCR-B, size Font 9 Internal Triumvirate fontLength BarcodesBar Code TypeCheck Bar CodeType LengthBarcode E Code Barcode A Code 3 ofBarcode C UPC-E Barcode D Interleaved 2 ofBarcode K Plessey Barcode I CodabarBarcode J Interleaved 2 of w/module 10 checksumBarcode 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 Bar Code W1c DataMatrix Barcode T TelepenBarcode u UPS MaxiCode Barcode z PDF417 Barcode v FIMPrinter Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty StatementE-Class 4203/4204/4304 Printer 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