Datamax M-Class Mark II M-4206 Manuel d'utilisateur

M- 4206Operator’s Manual

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M-4206 52.0 Before Using the PrinterRemoving the PackagingInspect the shipping container(s) for damage; if damage is evident notify the shipping compa

6 M-4206Inspecting the PrinterAfter removing the printer from the packaging material, check the contents. The following items should be included:¾ Pr

M-4206 73.0 IntroductionThis chapter explains how to connect your printer, load media (and ribbon, if equipped for thermal transfer), and print aconfi

8 M-42063.1.2 Interface Connection The printer can be connected to the host via a USB, serial or parallel cable. The Printer will automatically conne

M-4206 9 3.2 Loading Media Load media into the printer as follows:1. Open the media cover and lower the Media Hub Guide and Media Guide. 2. Press in

10 M-4206 3. Slide the Roll Media onto the Media Hub and raise the Media Hub Guide. The Media Hub Guide should be pushedinward so that it is just tou

M-4206 11 5. Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it locks into place. 6. Close the cover and press the FEED button several times to

12 M-42063.3 Media Sensor Adjustment The Media Sensor needs to be positioned so that the printer can detect the presence of media and the top-of-form

M-4206 13 3.4 Loading Ribbon Ribbon is required with thermal transfer media. It is recommended that the width of the ribbon be slightly wider than the

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14 M-42064. Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until itlocks into place.5. Route the ribbon up and then around to the RibbonTake-Up Hub, wind

M-4206 153.4.1 Ribbon Routing (Coated Side In & Coated Side Out) ; Note: Directional Arrows near the Ribbon Supply Hub indicate the correct rib

16 M-42064.0 IntroductionThe Front Panel consists of three indicator lights and three functionbuttons. The functions of these lights and controls are

M-4206 174.2 ButtonsThe three buttons, PAU SE, FEED, and CANCEL perform different functions based on the printer’soperational mode. The printer opera

18 M-42064.4 Express Setup Mode - Button FunctionsThe Express Setup is a unique printer feature that allows users quick access to the most commonly us

M-4206 194.5 Printer Setup Mode - Button FunctionsIn ‘Printer Setup’ mode, the buttons control the setting of the printer’s operational items such as

20 M-42064.5.1 Printer Setup Menu ListThe Printer Setup Menu List label, shown below, contains the printer’s current values for each menu item that ca

M-4206 214.5.2 Menu Items and ValuesThe table below details the Printer Setup Menu List items with a brief description of the item’s function, and the

22 M-42069) CONTROL CODESAllows code selection listed inProgrammer’s manual.Possible Values:* (STD) Standard Codes(ALT) Alternate Codes10) CONT FORM L

M-4206 2319) ALIGN LENGTHLeading edge distance of twosuccessive labels. Must be entered if‘LABEL ALIGNMENT’ is set toYes (see Section 4.6).Possible Va

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24 M-42064.5.3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer SetupThe following is an example of Printer Setup modification. Although this example will det

M-4206 256. To confirm that your changes have been made press the FEED + CANCEL buttons simultaneously, this will print theDatabase Configuration Labe

26 M-42064.6 Label AlignmentThe Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length is less than the distance between the printhead and

M-4206 274.6.2 Label Alignment = AUTOIn this mode, the printer automatically calculates the ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ thus eliminating the need to physically mea

28 M-42064.6.4 Label Alignment TroubleshootingIf you experience label alignment problems, the following table offers possible causes and solutions.Pro

M-4206 29Problem Possible Cause SolutionLabel Alignment isincorrect. PressingFEED successivelyresults in a label lengthlonger than actual, one-inch.L

30 M-42064.7 Calibration Mode – Button FunctionsIn ‘Calibration’ mode, the buttons allow the printer to adjust to the media being used. Calibration ca

M-4206 314.7.1 Auto Media Sensor CalibrationAuto Media Sensor Calibration automatically establishes the optimum sensing values for the media you are u

32 M-42064.7.2 Manual Media Sensor CalibrationThe Manual Media Sensor Calibration procedure should be used in cases where the printer continues to suf

M-4206 334.8 Internal LabelsThe following section details the printer’s internally generated configuration and test labels.4.8.1 Database Configurati

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

34 M-4206 The second label printed is the Dot Check Label. This label is used to test the condition of the printhead, as shown below: Good Dot Chec

M-4206 354.8.2 Test LabelThe Test Label is used to evaluate the current printer setup for print quality, label tracking, and print positioning.To prin

36 M-42064.8.3 Hex Dump LabelThe Hex Dump Label is a useful tool in the diagnosis of problems including communications handshaking and DPL syntaxerror

M-4206 37 5.0 Introduction This chapter details the cleaning, adjusting, and troubleshooting tips for the printer. The following table outlines ther

38 M-4206 5.1 Cleaning the Printhead If print quality declines (symptoms include non-compliant bar codes, print dropouts, streaks), the typical cause

M-4206 395.2 Media Width Adjustment When printing on less than full width media, the printer has a printhead-leveling cam to adjust the right side of

40 M-4206 5.3 Printhead Burn Line Adjustment The Burn Line has been adjusted at the factory for strict compliance using 6.5-mil (.0065 inch) media, en

M-4206 41 5.4 Printhead Pressure AdjustmentTo accommodate a variety of media types, the pressure applied by the printhead assembly is adjustable. This

42 M-42065.5 Printhead Replacement Removal: ; Note: Printheads are fragile; use extreme care when handling and never use a sharp object on the surfac

M-4206 435.6 Darkness Adjustment The Darkness Adjustment allows the operator to match the printcontrast following a printhead replacement. Turning the

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44 M-42065.8 Downloading Firmware and FontsThe operating programs and fonts for the printer are stored in Flash memory on the Main PCB. When program u

M-4206 45 6.0 Introduction Occasionally, situations arise that require troubleshooting. Possible problem situations and potential solutions are li

46 M-4206 Unacceptable print quality Dirty printhead: Clean the printhead (see Chapter 5). The temperature setting may be incorrect for the me

M-4206 47 Skips every other label (Print quality is good, but every other label is skipped). The label is formatted too close to the top edge of t

48 M-4206 Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication The media may not be properly loaded: Reload it (see Chapter 3). When loading media e

M-4206 49MechanicalWidth 9.8” (24.9 cm)Depth 18.06” (45.9 cm)Height 10.3” (26.2 cm)Weight 21.5 lbs. (9.77 kg)Operating Temperature40 F to 95 F (4

50 M-4206Media/RibbonMedia Types Roll-Fed, Die-Cut, Continuous, Fan-FoldMax. Media Width 4.65" (118 mm)Min. Media Width 1" (25.4 mm)Max. Pri

M-4206 51Approved MediaTo achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax specifies the use of DATAMAX brand media andribbons. The

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M-4206 53ASCII Control Code ChartChar Dec He x Char Dec He x Char Dec He x Char Dec He xCtrl @NUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60Ctrl ASOH 1 01 ! 33 21 A 6

ii4.7 Calibration Mode – Button Functions... 304.7.1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration... 314.7.

54 M-4206CharDec Hex Char Dec Hex CharDec Hex Char Dec HexÇ 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 ß 225 E1é 130 82 ó 162 A2 194 C2 Ô

M-4206 55Embedded Fonts and BarcodesAll character fonts and barcodes available with the printer are described in this section. Each font and barcode

56 M-4206The table below lists the font sizes. The numbers indicate the number of dots.FONT HEIGHT WIDTH SPACINGFont 0 7 5 1Font 1 13 7 2Font 2 18 10

M-4206 57Font 4 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase.Font 5 62-characteralphanumeric, uppercase.Font 6 62-character alphanumeric, uppercase.

58 M-4206Font 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 barcode height

M-4206 59BarcodesBar Code fonts have alpha names (left column in the table below). Uppercase alpha names will print barcodes with human-readableinterp

60 M-4206Bar CodeIDType Length Check-sumValid ASCII Characters,decimal valuerepresentationu UPS MaxiCode withByte CountSpecified Yes Alphanumericv FIM

M-4206 61Barcode A Code 3 of 9 Barcode B UPC-ABarcode C UPC-E Barcode D Interleaved 2 of 5Barcode E Code 128 Barcode F EAN-13Barcode G EAN-8 Ba

62 M-4206Barcode I Codabar Barcode J Interleaved 2 of 5w/module 10 checksumBarcode K Plessey Barcode L Interleaved 2 of 5w/module 10 checksum ands

M-4206 63Barcode Q UCC/EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC/EAN Code 128KMART NON EDIBarcode S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random WeightBarcode T Telepen Barcode u UP

M-4206 11.0 IntroductionThe M-4206 (hereafter referred to as ‘the printer’) is a user-friendly printer that blends quality and durability into anaffor

64 M-4206Barcode v FIM Barcode z PDF417Bar Code W1c: DataMatrix Bar Code W1d: QR CodeBar Code W1f: Aztec Bar Code W1z: MicroPDF417Bar Code W1T: TC

M-4206 65Datamax Barcode ProductsLimited Warranty StatementM-Class™ PrinterPrinterDatamax warrants to Purchaser that under normal use and service, the

66 M-4206Warranty Service ProceduresIf a defect should occur during the warranty period, the defective unit shall be returned, freight and insurance p

M-4206 67Glossaryalphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation and other symbols.backing material The silicon-coated paper carrier mater

68 M-4206direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react and darken with the application of heat.DPI (dots per inch) A measurement

M-4206 69notched stock Media, typically tag stock, with holes or notches in the material that is used to signal the top ofform. The printer must be se

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2 M-42061.1 About this PrinterThis printer offers the following standard and optional features:1.1.1 Standard FeaturesPrinting¾ Direct Thermal Printi

M-4206 31.1.2 Optional FeaturesThermal Transfer A printing method that uses ribbon to produce exceptional image clarity, as compared to most direct th