Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual Label Alignment = YES

4.5Label Alignment

The Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length is less than the distance between the printhead and the media sensor or where label waste at power-up is a concern. Label Alignment (see table below) is not recommended for label lengths greater than 6.5 inches or for media containing 2 or more form lengths.

Label Stock	Label Alignment Setting
Continuous	NO
6.5 inches or less	YES or AUTO
6.5 inches or more	NO
Multiple length labels	NO

The Label Alignment function is chosen via the menu system (see Section 4.4) or by host commands. The three possible modes, YES, AUTO, and NO, are detailed in the following sections.

4.5.1 Label Alignment = YES

In this mode, the operator must supply an ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ value. This value must be physically measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive labels, as shown. The measurement must be as accurate as possible. For very short labels, errors as small as 0.01” can result in noticeable print variations on the labels between the media sensor and the printhead.

The measured value must be sent to the printer via the host computer or entered using the Printer Setup Mode (see Section 4.4).

Then, in Normal Mode, press and hold the FEED button (about 4 seconds). The printer will align the label to the top of form position.

;Note: If media with a different label length is subsequently loaded, the ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ must be recalculated and re-entered.

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