Datamax E-4203 User Manual

E-4203 / E-4204 / E-4304w/USBOperator’s Manual

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E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 11.0 IntroductionThe E-4203, E-4204, and E-4304 (hereafter referred to as ‘the printer’)are user-friendly printing devices that b

2 E-4203/E-4204/E-43041.1 About this PrinterThis printer offers the following standard and optional features:1.1.1 Standard FeaturesPrinting¾ Direct

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 31.1.2 Optional FeaturesAdjustable Media Sensor The Adjustable Media Sensor allows the printer to detect the positionof the gap,

4 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Present Sensor The Present Sensor allows the printer to be configured for “one up”printing. With the sensor installed, the prin

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 52.0 Before Using the PrinterRemoving the PackagingInspect the shipping container(s) for damage; if damage is evident notifythe s

6 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Inspecting the PrinterAfter removing the printer from the packaging material, check thecontents. The following items should be i

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 73.0 IntroductionThis chapter explains how to connect your printer, load media (andribbon, if equipped for thermal transfer), and

8 E-4203/E-4204/E-43043.1.2 Interface Connection The printer can be connected tothe host via a USB, serial orparallel cable. SerialConnectionParall

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 93.2 Adjusting the Media Sensor The printer is available with a Fixed-Position Media Sensor or anAdjustable Media Sensor. To ide

10 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304The position of the AMS is important for the proper detection of mediaand the label top of form (TOF). The table below indicate

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 11 Distance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media Edge ReferenceLetter (inches) (millimeters) A .180 4.6 B .500 12.7

12 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 2. Use a finger to move the Bottom Slide until your selected ReferenceLetter appears in the Setting Window of the slide.3. U

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 13 5. Slide the Media Guide and Media Hub Flange to the edge of themedia. 6. Close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and pre

14 E-4203/E-4204/E-43043.3.1 Loading Media for Peel Configuration 1. Open the cover. 2. Push the Printhead Latch down and raise the Printhead Carri

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 15 3.4 Loading Ribbon Ribbon is required with thermal transfer media. If your printer isequipped with the thermal transfer optio

16 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 6. Place the Ribbon Hubs back into the printer and route the ribbonthrough the Printhead Carrier Assembly, as shown below.

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 173.5 Flash Memory Expansion The printer can be equipped with the optional Flash Memory Expansion.This additional memory can be

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E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 194.0 IntroductionThe Front Panel consists ofthree indicator lights and threedual-function buttons. Thefunctions of these indica

Copyright Information:CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation.CG Times based upon Times New Roman under license from the MonotypeCorporation

20 E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.2 ButtonsThe three buttons (PAUSE, FEED and CANCEL) perform differentfunctions based on the printer’s operational mode. The p

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 214.4 Printer Setup Mode - Button FunctionsIn ‘Printer Setup’ mode, the buttons control the setting of the printer’soperational i

22 E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.4.1 Printer Setup Menu ListThe Printer Setup Menu List label, shown below, contains the printer’scurrent values for each menu

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 234.4.2 Menu Items and ValuesThe table below details the Printer Setup Menu List items with a briefdescription of the item’s func

24 E-4203/E-4204/E-43049) CONTROL CODESAllows code selection listed inProgrammer’s manual.Possible Values:* (STD) Standard Codes(ALT) Alternate Codes1

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 2519) ALIGN LENGTHLeading edge distance of twosuccessive labels. Must be entered if‘LABEL ALIGNMENT’ is set toYes (see Section 4.

26 E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.4.3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer SetupThe following is an example of Printer Setup modification. Although thisexa

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 276. To confirm that your changes have been made press the +buttons simultaneously, this will print the Database ConfigurationLab

28 E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.5 Label AlignmentThe Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length isless than the distance between the

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 294.5.2 Label Alignment = AUTOIn this mode, the printer automatically calculates the ‘ALIGN LENGTH’thus eliminating the need to p

Agency Compliance and Approvals:C US ListedUL1950 Information Technology EquipmentC22.2 No. 950-M93EN60950For 230 Volt Operation (Europe)

30 E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.5.4 Label Alignment TroubleshootingIf you experience label alignment problems, the following table offerspossible causes and

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 31Problem Possible Cause SolutionFirst label iswasted duringalignment. Alllabels thereafterprint to the correctstart of printposi

32 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Problem Possible Cause SolutionLabel Alignment isincorrect. PressingFEED successivelyresults in a shortlabel length, one-inch.L

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 33+Problem Possible Cause SolutionTear Mode isselected but thelabel stop position(present position) isnot far enoughforward.Anoth

34 E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.6 Calibration Mode – Button FunctionsIn ‘Calibration’ mode, the buttons allow the printer to adjust to the mediabeing used. C

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 354.6.1 Auto Media Sensor CalibrationAuto Media Sensor Calibration automatically establishes the optimumsensing values for the me

36 E-4203/E-4204/E-43044.6.2 Manual Media Sensor CalibrationThe Manual Media Sensor Calibration procedure should be used in caseswhere the printer con

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 37; Note: If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to theprevious calibration simply turn off the printer before Step

38 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 FRI AUGUST 024, 2001 19:29 236 VER: E4204 - 04.06 08/24/01 BOOT 83-2329-04A CODE 83-2325-04F FONT 83-2337-01A CPLD 592157-01

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 394.7.2 Test LabelThe Test Label is used to evaluate the current printer setup for printquality, label tracking, and print positi

Important Safety InstructionsThis printer has been carefully designed to provide many years of safe,reliable performance. As with all electrical equip

40 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304To print the Hex Dump Label:With the printer on, loaded with media (at least 4 inches wide) and ribbon(if printing with thermal

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 41 5.0 Introduction This chapter details the cleaning, adjusting, and troubleshooting tips forthe printer. The following table

42 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 5.1 Cleaning the Printhead WarningTurn ‘off’ the printer and unplug the unit from the AC outlet beforecleaning the printhead

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 435.2 Media Width Adjustment A Thumbwheel on the side of the Printhead Carrier Assembly allows theprinthead to be adjusted for v

44 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment The adjustable ribbon handler feature, found on printers equipped withthe thermal transfer option

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 45 5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment The Fine Printhead Adjustment Set Screw, located on top of the printheadcarrier assembly, is us

46 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 5.5 Printhead Replacement Removal: ; Notes: Always follow proper Electro Static Discharge procedures whenreplacing the print

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 475.6 Darkness Adjustment The Darkness Adjustment (located on the rear of the printer) allows theoperator to match the print cont

48 E-4203/E-4204/E-43043. The PAUSED Light will flash during the download.4. Following a successful download, the PAUSED Light willilluminate then th

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 49 6.0 Introduction Occasionally, situations arise that require troubleshooting. Possibleproblem situations and potential sol

50 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 Unacceptable print quality Dirty printhead: Clean the printhead (see Chapter 5). The temperature setting may be incorr

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 51 Skips every other label (Print quality is good, but every other label is skipped). The label is formatted too close to the

52 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 Label advances 1-2 inches before a fault indication The ribbon may be incorrectly installed. Ensure that theribbon’s inked

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 53MechanicalWidth 8.5” (21.6 cm)Depth 9.5” (24.1 cm)Height 6.25” (15.9 cm)Weight 4 lbs. (1.8 kg)Operating Temperature40 F to 95

54 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Media/RibbonMedia Types Roll-Fed, Die-Cut, Continuous, Fan-FoldMax. Media Width 4.3" (109.2 mm)Min. Media Width 1" (2

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 55Approved MediaTo achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamaxspecifies the use of DATAMAX brand media and

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E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 57ASCII Control Code ChartChar Dec He x Char Dec He x Char Dec Hex Char Dec He xCtrl @NUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60Ctrl ASOH 1 0

58 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304CharDec Hex Char De c Hex CharDec Hex Char De c HexÇ 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 ß 225 E1é 130 82 ó

59 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Embedded Fonts and BarcodesAll character fonts and barcodes available with the printer are describedin this section. Each fon

iPrinter Overview1.0 Introduction... 11.1 About this Printer ...

60 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304The table below lists the font sizes. The numbers indicate the number ofdots.FONT HEIGHT WIDTH SPACINGFont 0 7 5 1Font 1 13 7 2

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 61Font 4 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase.Font 5 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase.Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppe

62 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Font 7 OCR-A, size I. Font 8 OCR-B, size III.Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font.Point sizes are selected by the number in the

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 63BarcodesBar Code fonts have alpha names (left column in the table below). Uppercase alphanames will print barcodes with human-r

64 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Bar CodeIDType Length Check-sumValid ASCII Characters,decimal valuerepresentationu UPS MaxiCode withByte CountSpecified Yes Alp

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 65Barcode A Code 3 of 9 Barcode B UPC-ABarcode C UPC-E Barcode D Interleaved 2 of 5Barcode E Code 128 Barcode F EAN-13Barco

66 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Barcode I Codabar Barcode J Interleaved 2 of 5w/module 10 checksumBarcode K Plessey Barcode L Interleaved 2 of 5w/module 10

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 67Barcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code 128KMART NON EDIBarcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight

68 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Barcode T TelepenBarcode u UPS MaxiCodeBarcode v FIMBarcode z PDF417Bar Code W1c: DataMatrixBar Code W1d: QR CodeBar Code

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 69Datamax Barcode ProductsLimited Warranty StatementE-Class 4203/4204/4304 PrinterPrinterDatamax warrants to Purchaser that und

ii4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO ... 294.5.4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting ... 304.6 Calibration Mode – Button

70 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Thermal PrintheadThis warranty is limited to a period of one year, (365 days), or 1,000,000linear inches of use, whichever come

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 71General Warranty ProvisionsDatamax makes no warranty as to the design, capability, capacity orsuitability of any of its hardwar

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E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 73Glossaryalphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic, numeric, punctuationand other symbols.backing material The silicon-coated paper

74 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304cutter A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type bladeused to cut labels or tags following printing.defaults The fu

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 75font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particulartypeface.gap A space between die-cut or notched labels used to se

76 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304notched stock Media, typically tag stock, with holes or notchesin the material that is used to signal the top of form. Theprint

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 77tag stock A heavy paper or synthetic printing material, typicallyfeaturing a notch or black mark for TOF and no adhesivebacking

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E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 79IndexAaccessories CD-ROM, 1, 6adjustable media sensor, 3, 9 - 11, 50 -52, 55alphanumeric, 60, 61, 63, 64, 73, 75ASCII, 39, 57,

iiiAppendix AASCII Control Code Chart ... 57Appendix BEmbedded Fonts and Barcodes...

80 E-4203/E-4204/E-4304Hhardware handshake, 39, 54, 58hex dump, 39, 40Iinput mode, 25interfacing, 1, 2, 8, 54Interleaved 2 of 5, 54, 63, 65, 66interna

E-4203/E-4204/E-4304 81reverse speed, 76ribbon, 15, 16, 23, 44, 50, 52, 54, 55,73, 76, 77ribbon loading, 15, 16ribbon width adjustment, 44, 76ribbon w

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