Contents
Operator’s Manual
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Copyright Information
Agency Compliance and Approvals
Important Safety Instructions
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Printer Overview
Troubleshooting
Appendix a
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Introduction
Standard Features
About this Printer
Optional Features
Adjustable Media Sensor
Present Sensor
Before Using the Printer
Removing the Packaging
Inspecting the Printer
Additional Requirements
Connecting the Printer
Power Connection
Interface Connection
Interface Cables
Adjusting the Media Sensor
Die-cut Near the center of the label Gap
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Loading Media
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Loading Media for Peel Configuration
Loading Ribbon
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Flash Memory Expansion
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Lights
Normal Mode Button Functions
Buttons
Printer Setup Mode Button Functions
To change Printer Setup
Printer Setup Menu List
Values Menu Numbers Items
Menu Items and Values
Media Type Sensor Type
Control Codes Form Length
Align Length Stop Location
Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup
New 19200 Baud Rate
Label Alignment
Label Alignment = YES
Label Alignment = Auto
Label Alignment = no
Label Alignment Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
~OR~
~OR~
~OR~
Calibration Mode Button Functions
To perform Calibration
Auto Media Sensor Calibration
Manual Media Sensor Calibration
Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels
Internal Labels
Good Dot Check Label
Test Label
Hex Dump Label
To exit the Hex Dump Mode
Area Method Interval
Cleaning the Printhead
Media Width Adjustment
Ribbon Width Adjustment
Fine Printhead Adjustment
Printhead Replacement
Removal
Resetting to the Factory Defaults
Darkness Adjustment
Downloading Firmware and Fonts
Paused Light will flash during the download
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Situation
Unacceptable print quality
Skips every other label
Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication
Mechanical
Printing
Fonts
Media/Ribbon
Communications
Embedded Bar Codes
Approved Media
Designator Description Maximum1 Minimum1
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Ascii Control Code Chart
XON
Embedded Fonts and Barcodes
Font Valid Ascii Characters decimal Use with Record
Alphanumeric, upper and lower
Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase
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Barcodes
Bar Code Type Length Check Valid Ascii Characters Sum
FIM
Barcode a Code 3
Barcode I Codabar
Kmart NON EDI
Barcode T Telepen
Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement
Printer
Warranty Service Procedures
Thermal Printhead
General Warranty Provisions
Limitation of Liability
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Glossary
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Index
Memory, 17, 24, 25, 27, 37, 38
Ribbon, 15, 16, 23, 44, 50, 52, 54, 55, 73, 76
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