Datamax E4203 manual Without any alignment unless the RTC option is installed

Extended System Commands

computer via the serial port, contains all parameters controlled by the <STX>Kc command, and may be used for restoring the printer’s configuration or for configuring other printers. Media sensing scaling values, TOF Bias, etc. may not be effective on other printers of the same type due to hardware tolerances.

Label Alignment – This function prevents labels with lengths that are less than the distance between the printhead and the Media Sensor from being wasted at power-up. See the appropriate Operator’s Manual for detailed information.

Note: The Real Time Clock (RTC) option allows the position-state of the label to be stored, thus eliminating the need for an alignment prior to the printing of the first label (assuming the label position has not moved while power was off). If the label stock has been changed then a Forced Alignment (the FEED Button is pressed and held for four seconds) is recommended.

Media Type,	Label
	Alignment	Description
Operation Mode
	Setting
Continuous stock; 6.5” or	Disabled	At power-up, printing will begin at the current label position
greater die-cut, notched and		without any alignment (unless the RTC option is installed).
reflective stocks; multiple
form lengths
6.5” or less die-cut, notched	Automatic	Use for easy label length changes, and to automatically set the
and reflective stocks		maximum label length. Press and hold the FEED Button four
		seconds and the printer will automatically measure the label
		length. Once loaded and aligned subsequent power-ups will
		result in no wasted labels.
	Enabled	Use for constant label lengths. Specify the Label Alignment
		Length using the <STX>KcAL command or the Setup Menu.
		Press and hold the FEED Button four seconds, or toggle
		printer power, then the printer will align with the specified
		length.
6.5” or less die-cut, notched	Automatic	This mode of operation requires a Label Alignment Length or
and reflective stocks with		that Label Alignment be set to AUTO. If either of these
the Present Sensor enabled		conditions is not met, the printer will not perform the
		alignment.

Label Alignment Length – This length, measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive labels, must be provided to the nearest hundredth of an inch. The number of labels that can be fit between the Media Sensor and the printhead will magnify any error in label alignment length. Errors are more favorable on the low side than on the high side.

Media Type – Sets printing for either direct thermal media or thermal transfer media.

No Paper Min / No Paper Min Reflective – Sets the Media Sensor reading for the Out Of Stock condition.

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