Test Pattern Label | Datamax PE specs

3.8Test Pattern Label

The second of the labels is the Test Pattern Label, see Figure 3-12. This matrix is useful to determine the Printhead condition. For more information concerning maintenance, see Section 6.

Good test label indicates Printhead is operating normally.

Streaks in test label indicate a dirty or faulty Printhead. (See Chapter 6 for cleaning instructions).

Figure 3-12 Test Pattern Label

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PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix DPage Printer Overview IntroductionRight-Hand Model About This Printer Standard Features Optional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Getting Started Before Using This Printer Inspecting the Printer Right-Hand Model, External Front View General Overview Right-hand Model, Interior Front View Connecting the Printer Setting Up the Printer Head-Lift Lever Loading Media Media Loading Media Loading detail Ribbon Loading Path Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer J-Hook Removal of a Partially Used Roll of Ribbon Ribbon Removal Removal of a Completely Used Ribbon Flash Cartridge Connector Location Installing a Flash Cartridge 10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation 12 Test Pattern Label Test Pattern Label Applicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Applicator ConnectionPin 4 Not Used Pin # Function Direction 13 End Print Signal Options Options Port DescriptionOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using Your Printer Using the Printer’s Front PanelControl Buttons Lights Menu KeypadLCD Contrast Basic Functions Accessing the Menu Tree Factory preset Value range PE Output Signal Advanced Setup Heat Setting Backfeed CntrlRibbon Low Slew Speed Print SpeedBackfeed Speed Label Width Modify Password Factory SettingsSymbol Set Security Check Pause Mode ProdigyPlus ModeFeedback Mode Offset Bias *220 Comm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control Codes Test Mode Front Panel Test PrintTest I/O Serial Loopback Print Directory Installed OptionsPrint File Copy Module Inputs Sensor Name Possible Condition Sensor Definitions PE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Example of the Media Width Adjustment Media Width Adjustment Label Presentation Label Start of Print Setting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Exterior Interior Cleaning Schedule Printer Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Platen Roller Printer fails to power up no lights Troubleshooting Tips Skips Labels every other Black boxes in display Poor Print Quality No Print Missing Data in the printed label Error Messages Alarm DescriptionLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Ascii Character Dump Label Character Dump ModePage Appendix a Ascii Control Chart PE Series Operator’s Manual Available Fonts and Barcodes Appendix B Table B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Human-Readable FontsTable B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height WidthPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii Characters Barcode Fonts PE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Appendix C Cable ListingTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Applicator Port Test Box Appendix D PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix E Error Codes PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix F Printer SpecificationsPrinting Communications Environmental ElectricalPhysical Media Fonts and Bar Codes Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical Dimensions Printer Dimensions Table F-1 Acceptable Media Specifications Media Specifications Media and Ribbon Basics Table F-2 Media and Ribbon OverviewLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Menu Tree Appendix G PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix H Warranty InformationPrinter Thermal printhead General Warranty Provisions Warranty Service Procedures Limitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual