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Troubleshooting
ASCII Control Code Chart
Suggested Sensor Placement
Warranty
Loading Media for Peel Configuration
Connecting the Printer
Problem
Resetting to the Factory Defaults
Setting Up the Printer
Notes For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands
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Contents
E-4203 / E-4204 / E-4304
Operator’s Manual
w/USB
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Copyright Information
Firmware Software Agreement
Agency Compliance and Approvals
C22.2 No. 950-M93
C US Listed
EN60950
Important Safety Instructions
Page
Setting Up the Printer
Using the Front Panel
Printer Overview
Getting Started
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Adjustments
Specifications
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
ASCII Control Code Chart
Page
Direct Thermal Model
1.0 Introduction
Thermal Transfer Model
1.1.1 Standard Features
1.1 About this Printer
Printing
Memory
1.1.2 Optional Features
Adjustable Media Sensor
Heavy Duty Power Supply
External Media Supply Stand
Present Sensor
Thermal Transfer
2.0 Before Using the Printer
Removing the Packaging
Inspecting the Printer
Additional Requirements
3.1.1 Power Connection
3.1 Connecting the Printer
3.0 Introduction
3.1.2 Interface Connection
3.1.3 Interface Cables
3.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor
Adjustable Media Sensor Position
Suggested Sensor Placement
Media Type
TOF Sensing Used
Reference
Distance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media Edge
Letter
inches
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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4.1 Lights
4.0 Introduction
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4.2 Buttons
4.3 Normal Mode - Button Functions
Button Combinations push buttons simultaneously
4.4 Printer Setup Mode - Button Functions
To change Printer Setup
4.4.1 Printer Setup Menu List
Menu Item
Values
Menu
4.4.2 Menu Items and Values
5 SOP ADJUST
6 PRESENT ADJUST
1 MEDIA TYPE
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
The new 19200 Baud Rate
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4.5 Label Alignment
4.5.1 Label Alignment = YES
4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO
4.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTO
Auto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled
4.5.4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Possible Cause
Solution
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Problem
Possible Cause
4.6 Calibration Mode - Button Functions
To perform Calibration
4.6.1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration
4.6.2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration
4.7 Internal Labels
4.7.1 Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels
To print the Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels
Faulty Dot Check Label
Good Dot Check Label
4.7.3 Hex Dump Label
4.7.2 Test Label
To print the Test Label
To exit the Hex Dump Mode
To print the Hex Dump Label
5.0 Introduction
Area
Method
Interval
5.1 Cleaning the Printhead
5.2 Media Width Adjustment
5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment
5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment
Replacement
5.5 Printhead Replacement
Removal
5.6 Darkness Adjustment
5.7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults
5.8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts
copy filename.dlf lpt1/b
3. The PAUSED Light will flash during the download
6.1 Troubleshooting Tips
6.0 Introduction
Problem Situation
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The printer does not print or prints several labels at once
Unacceptable print quality
The ribbon does not advance
Printer fails to power on
Skips every other label
Unable to print in rotation
Prints light on the right side of the label
Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication
Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication
Tracking Problems
Mechanical
Printing
optional power supply
E-4203
Media/Ribbon
Communications
Fonts
Embedded Bar Codes
Approved Media
Designator
Description
Maximum1
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ASCII Control Code Chart
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Notes For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands
Ctrl Q DC1
XOFF
Ctrl S DC3
Embedded Fonts and Barcodes
Dependent upon selected symbol set see the
Fonts
Programmers Manual
Font 0 96-character alphanumeric, upper and lower case
Font 2 138-character
alphanumeric, upper and lower
case
Font 4 62-character
Font 5 62-character
alphanumeric, uppercase
Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase
Font 7 OCR-A, size
Font 8 OCR-B, size
Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font
Point sizes are selected by the number in the barcode height
Barcodes
Bar Code
Type
Length
Bar Code
Type
Length
Check
Barcode A Code 3 of
Barcode C UPC-E
Barcode D Interleaved 2 of
Barcode E Code
Barcode I Codabar
Barcode J Interleaved 2 of
w/module 10 checksum
Barcode K Plessey
Barcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code KMART NON EDI
Barcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight
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Barcode T Telepen
Barcode u UPS MaxiCode
Barcode z PDF417 Barcode v FIM
Bar Code W1c DataMatrix
Printer
Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement
E-Class 4203/4204/4304 Printer
Warranty Service Procedures
Thermal Printhead
General Warranty Provisions
Limitation of Liability
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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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Index
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