Datamax E-4203 Manuel d'utilisateur

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Page 1 - Operator’s Manual

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

Page 3 - Firmware (Software) Agreement

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

Page 4 - Listed

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

Page 5 - Important Safety Instructions

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,

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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

Page 7 - Using the Front Panel

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

Page 8 - Specifications

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

Page 9 - Appendix C

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

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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

Page 11 - 1.0 Introduction

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

Page 13 - 1.1.2 Optional Features

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

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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

Page 15 - 2.0 Before Using the Printer

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

Page 16 - Additional Requirements

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

Page 17 - 3.0 Introduction

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

Page 18 - 3.1.3 Interface Cables

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

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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.

Page 20 - Measurement

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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Page 22 - 3.3 Loading Media

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

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

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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

Page 25 - 3.4 Loading Ribbon

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

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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

Page 27 - 3.5 Flash Memory Expansion

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

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

Page 29 - 4.1 Lights

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.

Page 30 - 4.2 Buttons

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

Page 31 - To change Printer Setup:

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

Page 32 - Menu Item

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

Page 33 - 4.4.2 Menu Items and Values

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

Page 34 - Section 4.5)

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

Page 35 - * = Default Setting

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

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

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

Page 38 - 4.5 Label Alignment

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

Page 39 - 4.5.3 Label Alignment = NO

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

Page 40 - Re-measure the Label

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

Page 41 - Re-measure Label Alignment

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

Page 42 - Set Label Alignment to

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

Page 43 - Ensure the host computer is

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

Page 44 - To perform Calibration:

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

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

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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

Page 47 - 4.7 Internal Labels

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

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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

Page 49 - 4.7.3 Hex Dump Label

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

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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

Page 51 - 5.0 Introduction

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

Page 52 - 5.1 Cleaning the Printhead

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

Page 53 - 5.2 Media Width Adjustment

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

Page 54 - 5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment

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

Page 55 - 5.4 Fine Printhead Adjustment

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

Page 57 - 5.6 Darkness Adjustment

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

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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

Page 59 - 6.1 Troubleshooting Tips

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

Page 60 - The ribbon does not advance

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

Page 61 - Printer fails to power on

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

Page 62 - Tracking Problems

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

Page 63 - Printing

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Page 64 - Embedded Bar Codes

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

Page 65 - Approved Media

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

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

Page 67 - ASCII Control Code Chart

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

Page 68 - XON = Ctrl Q (DC1)

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

Page 69 - Embedded Fonts and Barcodes

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

Page 70 - Font 3 62-character

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

Page 71 - Font 5 62-character

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

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

Page 73 - Barcodes

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

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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

Page 75 - Barcode (HIBC)

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

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

Page 77 - KMART NON EDI

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

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

Page 79 - Limited Warranty Statement

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

Page 80 - Thermal Printhead

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

Page 81 - Limitation of Liability

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

Page 83 - Glossary

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

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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

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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

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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,

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

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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

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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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