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Troubleshooting
ASCII Control Code Chart
Suggested Sensor Placement
Warranty
Connecting the Printer
Problem
To change Printer Setup
Faulty Dot Check Label
Adjustable Media Sensor
Setting Up the Printer
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Font 4
62-character
Font 5
62-character
alphanumeric, uppercase.
alphanumeric, uppercase.
Font 6
62-character
alphanumeric, uppercase.
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Contents
w/USB
Operator’s Manual
E-4203 / E-4204 / E-4304
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Firmware Software Agreement
Copyright Information
EN60950
Agency Compliance and Approvals
C22.2 No. 950-M93
C US Listed
Important Safety Instructions
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Getting Started
Setting Up the Printer
Using the Front Panel
Printer Overview
Specifications
Maintenance and Adjustments
Troubleshooting
ASCII Control Code Chart
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
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Thermal Transfer Model
1.0 Introduction
Direct Thermal Model
Memory
1.1.1 Standard Features
1.1 About this Printer
Printing
External Media Supply Stand
1.1.2 Optional Features
Adjustable Media Sensor
Heavy Duty Power Supply
Thermal Transfer
Present Sensor
Removing the Packaging
2.0 Before Using the Printer
Additional Requirements
Inspecting the Printer
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Connecting the Printer
3.1.1 Power Connection
3.1.3 Interface Cables
3.1.2 Interface Connection
3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor
TOF Sensing Used
Adjustable Media Sensor Position
Suggested Sensor Placement
Media Type
inches
Reference
Distance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media Edge
Letter
3.3 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
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4.0 Introduction
4.1 Lights
Button Combinations push buttons simultaneously
4.2 Buttons
4.3 Normal Mode - Button Functions
To change Printer Setup
4.4 Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions
Menu
4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu List
Menu Item
Values
1 MEDIA TYPE
4.4.2 Menu Items and Values
5 SOP ADJUST
6 PRESENT ADJUST
9 CONTROL CODES
21 INPUT MODE
19 ALIGN LENGTH
20 STOP LOCATION
Yes see Section
4.4.3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup
E-4203/E-4204/E-4304
The new 19200 Baud Rate
4.5.1 Label Alignment = YES
4.5 Label Alignment
Auto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled
4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTO
4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO
Possible Cause
4.5.4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Possible Cause
Problem
Solution
Possible Cause
Problem
Solution
Possible Cause
Problem
Solution
To perform Calibration
4.6 Calibration Mode - Button Functions
4.6.1 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 Labels
4.7 Internal Labels
Good Dot Check Label
Faulty Dot Check Label
To print the Test Label
4.7.2 Test Label
4.7.3 Hex Dump Label
To exit the Hex Dump Mode
To print the Hex Dump Label
Interval
5.0 Introduction
Area
Method
5.1 Cleaning the Printhead
5.2 Media Width Adjustment
5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment
5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment
Removal
5.5 Printhead Replacement
Replacement
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5.6 Darkness Adjustment
5.7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults
5.8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts
3. The PAUSED Light will flash during the download
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6.1 Troubleshooting Tips
6.0 Introduction
Problem Situation
The ribbon does not advance
Unacceptable print quality
The printer does not print or prints several labels at once
Prints light on the right side of the label
Printer fails to power on
Skips every other label
Unable to print in rotation
Tracking Problems
Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication
Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication
E-4203
Mechanical
Printing
optional power supply
Embedded Bar Codes
Media/Ribbon
Communications
Fonts
Maximum1
Approved Media
Designator
Description
E-4203/E-4204/E-4304
E-4203/E-4204/E-4304
ASCII Control Code Chart
Ctrl S DC3
Notes For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands
Ctrl Q DC1
XOFF
Programmers Manual
Embedded Fonts and Barcodes
Dependent upon selected symbol set see the
Fonts
case
Font 0 96-character alphanumeric, upper and lower case
Font 2 138-character
alphanumeric, upper and lower
Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase
Font 4 62-character
Font 5 62-character
alphanumeric, uppercase
Point sizes are selected by the number in the barcode height
Font 7 OCR-A, size
Font 8 OCR-B, size
Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font
Length
Barcodes
Bar Code
Type
Check
Bar Code
Type
Length
Barcode E Code
Barcode A Code 3 of
Barcode C UPC-E
Barcode D Interleaved 2 of
Barcode K Plessey
Barcode I Codabar
Barcode J Interleaved 2 of
w/module 10 checksum
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Barcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight
Barcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code KMART NON EDI
Bar Code W1c DataMatrix
Barcode T Telepen
Barcode u UPS MaxiCode
Barcode z PDF417 Barcode v FIM
E-Class 4203/4204/4304 Printer
Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement
Printer
Thermal Printhead
Warranty Service Procedures
Limitation of Liability
General Warranty Provisions
E-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
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