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Datamax E-4304 Thermal Label Printer

1. B jBackingwidh 430 100 D jLaellngh 24 37597 E Total thickness 010 f 0025 FF Notch opening wih so 20 Distance from the edge of the media to 175 ui e with the Adjustable Media Sensor option 2 94 125 H Reflective mark wid 410 50 ia Distance between reflective marks J Reflective mark length Units of measure are in inches 2 The reflective black mark must be carbon based placed on the backside of the stock and the reflectance shall be less than 10 at wavelengths of 950 and 640 nm 3l The label length may vary up to 99 inches with printable area not exceeding the maximum label length This distance is inclusive of the minimum gap between labels This distance is inclusive of the minimum reflective mark E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 55 56 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Char Dec ore NUL fo cu son 1 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 m 10 6D o ur oF p 112 70 a rs n ji 14 7C_ 126 7E Lu 7r 57 h Hex Char Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex 80 fa fan NIN ooo a si f 19 c 130 82 6 194 C2 85 d 195 c3 132 84 i 19 C4 o 128 E 85 N 19 fes O 229 ES 134 86 166 198 c6 u 230 Bo Uo a 87 88 i 168 L 89 o ieo ao X i20 co E55 99 234 BA Uo A
2. Auto Media Calibration e and Release See Section 4 6 1 Feeds one label for test Press and hold until a Paused Light turns on Saves the current values and resumes Normal Mode Media Sensor Calibration F1 Analyze media F2 Analyze media backing material or reflective mark See Section 4 6 2 The Fault Indicator flashes during analysis t3 Analyze no media condition Accepts the current analysis for test 34 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 4 6 1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration Auto Media Sensor Calibration automatically establishes the optimum sensing values for the media you are using in the printer M Note Before calibrating be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type see Section 4 4 2 also ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down and the cover is closed To automatically calibrate the media sensor 1 With the desired media loaded hold the button while powering up the printer Continue to hold the button until the PAUSED Light turns off then release it 3 Next press the button The printer will feed approximately ten inches of media to calculate the TOF Delta and Low values to be used 4 Upon completion one of the following Indicators will flash five times to denote the result of the auto calibration attempt PAUSED Light Successful calibration Proceed to Step 5 FAULT Light Unsuccessful calibration Pr
3. 4 4 3 Step by Step Modification 4 5 Label Alignment ii oret cians kep ati koua yd kw 4 5 1 Label Alignment YES 4 5 2 Label Alignment AUTO 4 5 3 Label Alignment NO 4 5 4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting 30 4 6 Calibration Mode Button Functions 34 4 6 1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration 35 4 6 2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration 36 4 7 Internal ADCS is ik bi mre nh ie b mb b 37 4 7 1 Database Configuration Dot Check Labels 37 4 7 2 Test LADE oak ka ko ee ki rk ro ee Rcs 39 4 7 3 Hex Dump Label 39 Maintenance and Adjustments 5 0 IBItOdHUcllOll eo rr kk kk kk PER HS 41 5 1 Cleaning the Printhead sseuusssss 42 5 2 Media Width Adjustment sssuusssss 43 5 3 Ribbon Width Adjustment ss 44 5 4 Fine Printhead Adjustment 45 5 5 Printhead Replacement euussss 46 5 6 Darkness Adjustment seesssssss 47 5 7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults 47 5 8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts 47 Troubleshooting 9 0 ThOUOGUGHOTI aieo cae c EE Poe aa atem fo 49 5 1 Troubleshooting Tips ordo Pe
4. Uo 138 ip p iU 8A 0 A 88 12 in AB 203 sc 14 i72 ac 24 CC y 236 RC Em NEN x th a Sa ja elo 1 BS By TN fo jo O71 O71 OD fo ge g g e e Lala 9 sD hi fwsjfap 205 CD 8E 206 CE sF 207 CF 90 145 91 D 209 DI 92 147 93 94 24 r 149 95 fis Ds 25 FS 26 192 Bo fi 24 s 246 Fo 151 97 a 27 per 98 216 ps e 248 F8 99 185s B9 217 D9 249 F9 9A 218 DA 12850 FA 9B 29 DB 251 FB 9C 20 DC 282 FC oD Je is BD 2 pp 253_ F 9E 254 FE f 9F P 223 DF M Notes For the hardware handshake XON XOFF commands XON Ctrl Q DC1 XOFF Ctrl S DC3 The Euro character has been added to the table above at 255 FF as a Datamax standard for resident bit mapped fonts 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 9 CG Triumvirate 58 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Appendix Embedded Fonts and Barcodes All character fonts and barcodes available with the printer are described in this section Each font and barcode has a name associated with it for use in programming Human readable fonts have numeric names while barcode fonts have alpha names Fonts Fonts 0 through 8 use the slash zero conventions for distinguishing between the zero and the alphabetic O The slash can be removed with the label formatti
5. The International Language Print Capability consisting of one of the following gt CG Times western European Scalable font Kanji Gothic B Scalable font Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font Media Cutter The Media Cutter automatically cuts your tag or label media after printing This device mounts easily onto the front of the printer E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 3 Present Sensor The Present Sensor allows the printer to be configured for one up printing With the sensor installed the printer will not print the next label until the previously printed label has been removed from the printer Thermal Transfer The Thermal Transfer option allows the printer to use ribbon The ink wax from the ribbon transfers to the media to create an image with exceptional clarity and scanability do E 4208 E 4204 E 4304 Getting Starsed 2 0 Before Using the Printer Removing the Packaging Inspect the shipping container s for damage if damage is evident notify the shipping company to report the nature and extent of the damage The printer is carefully packaged to avoid any damage during transit In order to operate the printer you will need to remove the packaging materials 1 e tape and foam that were placed in the printer for shipment Complete the following steps prior to connecting power or attempting to load media Ensure that the arrow on the box is pointing up and then open the box gt Remove the packing f
6. black mark 55 buttons 19 22 34 C calibration 73 14 20 34 73 also see auto 35 manual 36 37 character set 73 checksum 63 66 73 Codabar 54 63 66 Code 128 54 63 65 67 Code 3 of 9 54 63 66 68 Code 93 54 63 66 communications 2 39 46 54 configuration label see Database Configuration Label continuous media 70 23 24 28 54 73 75 control codes 24 core diameter 2 3 15 54 73 76 cutter 3 21 23 25 34 54 74 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 D darkness adjustment 27 38 46 47 50 data bits 25 27 38 54 database configuration label 20 27 30 32 37 38 DataMatrix 54 64 68 73 defaults 21 23 25 34 47 74 die cut media 0 54 55 74 75 direct thermal 2 15 23 27 38 53 55 74 dot check label 20 37 38 downloads 47 48 DPI 53 74 DPL 25 39 74 E EAN 8 54 63 63 EAN 13 54 63 63 F factory defaults 21 23 25 34 47 74 fails to power on 49 51 fan fold 2 54 74 feed speed 74 FIM 64 68 fixed position media sensor 9 flash memory 17 47 48 53 74 fonts 2 3 17 24 27 38 47 54 58 62 73 75 front panel 19 22 G gap 10 23 24 52 55 73 77 79 H hardware handshake 39 54 58 hex dump 39 40 input mode 25 interfacing 1 2 8 54 Interleaved 2 of 5 54 63 65 66 internal labels 37 40 internal module 24 27 38 IPS 53 75 K Kanji 3 64 L label 6 10 14
7. can also be found on the Accessories CD ROM E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 1 1 1 About this Printer This printer offers the following standard and optional features 1 1 1 Standard Features Printing Direct Thermal Printing On Demand and Batch Printing 203 or 300 DPI Printhead model dependant AGFA Scalable Font Engine VNVNN Memory gt 1MB FLASH Memory gt 2MB DRAM Memory Interfaces gt RS 232 serial interface Centronics parallel interface Operational Simple Media Loading Media Tearbar Fan fold media compatible from rear of printer linch 25mm internal media supply core VVV WV 2 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 1 1 2 Optional Features Adjustable Media Sensor The Adjustable Media Sensor allows the printer to detect the position of the gap notch or reflective mark at many locations across the media External Media Supply Stand The External Media Supply Stand allows the printer to use large media supply rolls up to 8 inches in diameter and wound on one to three inch cores Not available for the E 4304 FLASH Memory Expansion The FLASH Expansion cartridges are used for permanent storage of custom fonts formats and graphics The FLASH memory cartridges cannot be used in conjunction with the ILPC option Heavy Duty Power Supply The Heavy Duty Power Supply is available for use in high demand applications This power supply will also increase the E 4203 s print speed capability to 4 IPS ILPC
8. 1 25 4 mm 4 09 104 mm 375 24 9 52 609 6 mm 0025 01 064 mm 254 mm up to 007 117 mm with optional Cutter E 4203 4 101 6 mm O D on 1 25 4 mm core E 4204 amp E 4304 5 127 0 mm O D on 1 25 4 mm core 1 0 4 3 25 110 mm Matched to media approx 361 110 m long with a 1 5 inch 38 mm O D on a 5 inch core RS 232 DB 9 and Centronics Parallel 600 to 38 400 bits per second BPS Xon Xoff CTS DTR Even Odd or None lor2 Tor8 9 Bit Map Fonts rotated 0 90 180 270 degrees Embedded Bar Codes Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 A B amp C Codabar LOGMARS UPC A UPC E UPC 2 amp 5 EAN 8 EAN 13 EAN 2 amp 5 UPC Random Weight Code 93 Plessey USCS Code 128 MOD 43 Postnet Uss EAN 128 Random Weight Telepen UPS Maxicode PDF417 DataMatrix Aztec QR Code MicroPDF417 and TLC39 54 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Approved Media To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life Datamax specifies the use of DATAMAX brand media and ribbons These supplies are specially formulated for use in our printers use of non Datamax supplies may affect the print quality performance and life of the printer or its components For a current list of approved media and ribbons for use in direct thermal and thermal transfer applications please contact a Media Representative at 407 523 5650 E G pes LI i o4 e
9. A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Important Safety Instructions This printer has been carefully designed to provide many years of safe reliable performance As with all electrical equipment there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the printer e Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided with your printer e Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the printer e Place the printer on a flat firm solid surface e To protect your printer from overheating make sure all openings on the printer are not blocked e Do not place the printer on or near a heat source e Do not use your printer near water or spill liquid into it e Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on your printer If you are unsure check with your dealer or with your local power company e Do not place the power c
10. Letter appears in the Setting Window of the slide 3 Use a finger to move the Top Slide until your selected Reference Letter appears in the Setting Window of the slide M Note The Top and Bottom Slides must be positioned over the same Reference Letter for proper media sensor function 4 Proceed to Loading Media Section 3 3 3 3 Loading Media Load media into the printer as follows 1 With the Cover open and the Printhead Carrier N Assembly raised remove Roll Media Hub Flange Medi smooth side toward media the Media Hub and insert it a SO through the Roll Media l with the labels spilling Ti A forward Printhead e Carrier X 2 Place the Media Hub Flange with its smooth side toward the media onto the Media Hub 3 Place the Media Hub flange and media onto the Standoffs in the printer 4 Route the media through the printer as shown below 12 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 I W li Slide Hub Flange Against Media I Media Sensor Under Media Slide Media Guide j Against Media Lupe A Align Media Flush Left 5 Slide the Media Guide and Media Hub Flange to the edge of the media 6 Close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and press down until it locks into place 7 Close the cover and press the Feed button several times to position the media and ensure proper tracking If the printer does not correctly sense the top of eac
11. Remove any installed media from the printer Expansion Cover 2 Usinga coin flathead screwdriver or similar object insert it into the Slot on the underside of the printer and gently pry the Expansion Cover from the printer 3 With its connector facing down as shown gently insert the Flash Memory Expansion Assembly into the Expansion Bay until Expansion the assembly is firmly seated Flash Memor 4 Plugin and turn on the Expansion Assembly printer M Note When using a blank expansion module for the first time the printer will automatically format it upon power up this initial format can take up to one minute to perform E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 17 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 4 0 Introduction The Front Panel consists of three indicator lights and three dual function buttons The functions of these indicators and controls are listed below A F3 Q Power Fault 4 1 Lights Normal power up Normal Mode O Fault Indicates a top of form or mechanical error has occurred Solid On Indicates the printer is in the Paused state Blinking Indicates the printer is receiving data from the host Indicates the printer is on gt Both the POWER and PAUSED Lights will be on during power up initialization and a warm reset E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 19 4 2 Buttons The three buttons PAUSE FEED and CANCEL perform different functions based on the
12. lt ABCDEF GHI JKLMNOPQRSTUULIXYZ EN abedef ghi Jk mnoparstuuuxy2 C asaacesei i i KA ekov ausietixfa i oun N220548 60 ye EL Si CEN E ons vii A y e umb ii To RI J L a nB pa 3 e a po e En pe e l TRA 5 k EE os en OW nn amp oo uo Font 1 145 character upper and lower case alphanumeric w descenders and ascenders Font 1 Vn 7 amp Q123456789 8 ABCDEFGH IJKLMNOPORSTUUHXYZ S 1 abcdefgh ijk Imnoparstuvuxyz Li Gi daaas if AA ek d au GOU Ex Sa ioanNaS Zaun Font 3 62 character alphanumeric uppercase FONT 3 SAA x 0123456789 ABCDEF GHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ CAAEOUEONCB E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Font 4 62 character Font 5 62 character alphanumeric uppercase alphanumeric uppercase FINT 5 L 0 0123456789 2 ECOEFGHTKLMNOPORSTUULxy2 RARUS WLZ Tob O8 3435 8 CRREDU UNLB ABCDEF GH JKLMNOPORSTUVLIKYZ CAR DUEONCO Font 6 62 character alphanumeric uppercase FONT 6 OAK 0123455 83 ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPORSTUVWXYZ CRREDUZUNCD E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 61 Font 7 OCR A size I Font 8 OCR B size III Font 7 Font B M n 0123456789 018305b784 2 9 OCENSTXZI ABCDEF GHIJKLMNO P RSTUVWXYZEN J Y abcdefghijklmno parstuvwxyz l Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font Point sizes are selected by the number in the barcode height Larger point sizes can be obtained by increasing the height and width
13. notch TOF marks REFL Reflective black marks CONT Continuous no TOF marks 3 PRESENT SENSOR Enables Disables the optional Present Sensor feature Possible Values 4 CUTTER EQUIPPED Enables Disables the optional Media Cutter feature Possible Values NO NO YES YES 5 SOP ADJUST 6 PRESENT ADJUST Sets the start of print SOP location relative to the top of form Possible Values Range 0 255 default 128 0 close to edge 255 farthest from edge Specifies an additional amount to feed the label after printing Possible Values Range 0 255 default 128 0 close to edge 255 farthest from edge 7 BAUD RATE Sets the serial port baud rate Must match the host setting Possible Values 600 to 38 4k default 2 9600 BPS 8 DATA BITS Sets the serial data word length Must match the host setting Possible Values 8 7 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 23 9 CONTROL CODES Allows code selection listed in Programmer s manual Possible Values STD Standard Codes ALT Alternate Codes 10 CONT FORM LENGTH Sets the page label size when the SENSOR TYPE is set to continuous media Possible Values Range 0 9999 default 100 Units 01 inch 11 OOS MAXVOLT Sets the media sensor level for the Out Of Stock condition Possible Values Range 0 16 default 2 Units 1 volt 12 TOF GA
14. E cass E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Operator s Manual DO NOT PRINT DO NOT PRINT Copyright Information CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation CG Times based upon Times New Roman under license from the Monotype Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation All other brand and product names are trademarks service marks registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective companies Firmware Software Agreement The enclosed Firmware Software resident in the Printer is owned by Licensor or its suppliers and is licensed for used only on a single printer in the user s Trade or Business The User agrees not to and not to authorize or permit any other person or party to duplicate or copy the Firmware or the information contained in the non volatile or programmable memory The firmware Software is protected by applicable copyright laws and Licensor retains all rights not expressly granted In no event will Licensor or its suppliers be liable for any damages or loss including direct incidental economic special or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Firmware Software Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Datamax Barcode Products Corporation No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose other than
15. Menu to value is not correct modify the Present Adjust value Tear Mode is Another present Ensure the host computer is selected but the label stop position present position is too far forward position has been determined OR The Present Adjust value is not correct not providing a Present Distance longer than is required for the Tear Bar Use the Setup Menu to modify the Present Adjust value The FAULT Indicator illuminates during label alignment The label supply is empty Load media E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 33 4 6 Calibration Mode Button Functions In Calibration mode the buttons allow the printer to adjust to the media being used Calibration can be performed either automatically or manually as detailed below M Notes Before calibrating ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down that the cover is closed and that the media sensor has been set for the appropriate media type see Section 4 4 2 Printer and cutter faults are disabled during Auto Media Calibration and Media Sensor Calibration but can still occur while printing test labels If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off power to the printer Also Factory Defaults can be restored see Section 5 7 To perform Calibration Press and hold during power up until the Paused Light turns off Calibration Mode
16. connected via both the interfaces it will automatically connect to the first port serial or parallel that transmits valid data After this connection has been made the printer s power must be cycled Off and On to change the interface connection 8 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 3 2 Adjusting the Media Sensor The printer is available with a Fixed Position Media Sensor or an Adjustable Media Sensor To identify the type of sensor in your printer Open the cover 2 Push down the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Carrier Assembly The Fixed Position Media Sensor shown below cannot be moved If your printer has this type of sensor proceed to Loading Media Section 3 3 Printhead Carrier Assembly Printhead Latch The Adjustable Media Sensor AMS shown below may need to be positioned Printhead Carrier Assembly Printhead Latch E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 9 The position of the AMS is important for the proper detection of media and the label top of form TOF The table below indicates suggested sensor positions for various media types Adjustable Media Sensor Position Media Type Suggested Sensor Placement TOF Sensing Used Near the center of the media Continuous Near the center of the label Near the center of the notch Near the center of the black mark Reflective Label TOF for continuous media is set via the Front Panel CONT FORM LENGTH or software see Section 4 4 2 To p
17. media hub and media guide are against the media and that gaps or marks in the labels are in line with the media sensor The media width adjustment may not be properly set Readjust for the label width see Chapter 5 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Mechanical Width Depth Height Weight Operating Temperature AC Input Voltage Printing Print Method Print Speed Resolution Tear Bar DRAM Memory FLASH Memory E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Speciieations 8 5 21 6 cm 9 5 24 1 cm 6 25 15 9 cm 4 Ibs 1 8 kg 40 F to 95 F 4 C to 35 C 110V Standard Non Auto Ranging 50 2024 01 105 to 125 60 Hz 220V Standard Non Auto Ranging 50 2034 01 210 to 250 50 Hz Standard Auto Ranging 50 2050 01 100 to 240 50 60 Hz Heavy Duty Auto Ranging 50 2049 01 105 to 250 50 60 Hz Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer optional E 4203 1 4 IPS 25 4 101 6 mm s 4IPS requires optional power supply E 4204 amp E 4304 1 4 IPS 25 4 101 6 mm s E 4203 amp E 4204 203 dpi 8 dots mm E 4304 300 dpi 11 8 dots mm Tear up 2MB 1MB 53 Media Ribbon Media Types Max Media Width Min Media Width Max Print Width Print Length Range Media Thickness Range Media Supply Roll Capacity Ribbon Width Range Ribbon Roll Capacity Communications Interface Baud Speed Handshaking Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Fonts Roll Fed Die Cut Continuous Fan Fold 4 3 109 2 mm
18. multipliers 48pt and 72pt fonts are generated by doubling the 24pt and 36pt fonts respectively see the E Class Programmer s Manual for more information 6 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PQRSTUVW XYZabcdefgnijkImnoparstuvwyyz0123458786 8 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPGRSTUVWX YZabcdefghi jkImnopqrstuvwxyz 10 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZabcdefghijkim 12 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabc 14 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQORSTUVWX 18 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR 24 pt PABCDEFRCM 30 pt AB pt ABCDEFG 36 48 pt ABCD 62 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Barcodes Bar Code fonts have alpha names left column in the table below Uppercase alpha names will print barcodes with human readable interpretations Lowercase alpha names will print barcodes only The table is followed by visual samples Bar Code Type ID Code 3 of 9 B UPC E D d of 5 Code 128 a EAN 8 Health Industry Bar Code Codabar I2 of 5 with modulo 10 checksum K Plessey b k I1 I2 of 5 with modulo 10 checksum amp M m 2 digit UPC addendum n 5 digit UPC lo s N addendum Code 93 Postnet L bearer bars K Mart NON EDI S Random Weight UCC EAN Code 128 bar code Telepen UCC EAN Code 128 UCC EAN Code 128 UPS MaxiCode E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Interleaved 2 of 5 12 Length Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Up to 14 13 Varies Varies 19 18 34 Varies 8 e Valid ASCII Characters decimal
19. the purchaser s personal use without the expressed written permission of Datamax Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Copyright 2002 by Datamax Corporation Part Number 88 2256 01 Revision G Agency Compliance and Approvals C US Listed PRODUCT SERVICE UL1950 Information Technology Equipment C22 2 No 950 M93 EN60950 For 230 Volt Operation Europe Use a cord set marked HAR consisting of a min HOSVV F cord which has a minimum 0 75 square mm diameter conductors provided with an IEC 320 receptacle and a male plug for the country of installation rated 6A 250V F r 230 Volt Europa Ben tzen Sie ein Kabel das mit HAR markiert ist bestehend mindestens aus einem HOSVV F Kabel das mindestens 0 75 Quadratmillimeter Drahtdurchmesser hat sowie eine IEC320 Steckdose und einen f r das Land geeigneten Stecker 6A 250 Volt As an Energy Star Partner the manufacturer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product conforms to the following standards or other normative documents EMC EN 55022 1993 Class A EN 50024 1998 Safety This product complies with the requirements of EN 60950 A11 1997 Gost R FCC This device complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A M Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
20. 04 Problem Possible Cause Solution First label is wasted during alignment AII labels thereafter print to the correct start of print position Alignment Length is too long OR For labels whose length and stop position cause them to stop between labels on the media sensor the alignment function can result in wasted labels Set Label Alignment to AUTO press and hold FEED until paper moves for automatic Label Alignment length measurement OR Re measure Label Alignment Length use Menu Setup to set new length ensure desired length has been set Obtain a slightly different label Alignment Length measurement Using the Label Alignment AUTO mode hold the FEED button to force an alignment and label measurement Ensuring slack in the label stock may result in a slightly different measurement The Alignment Length may also be set manually via the Setup Menu Increasing or decreasing the value by 1 or 2 units in 100 may help to prevent the wasted labels however this may result in incorrect print positions for labels that are short in length E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 31 Problem Possible Cause Solution Label Alignment is Label Alignment Set Label Alignment to incorrect Pressing Length is not AUTO Press and hold FEED FEED successively correct The until paper moves for results in a short default Label automatic Label Alignment label length one Alignment Le
21. 11 1 61108883 2604 16FQ NT B AL L URLID 1611 aapassumn aana 10 A C To exit the Hex Dump Mode Turn the printer off WO 0000000000000 E 4208 E 4204 E 4304 Malintenance and Adjustments 5 0 Introduction This chapter details the cleaning adjusting and troubleshooting tips for the printer The following table outlines the recommended maintenance schedule for the various printer parts Area Method Printhead Turn off the printer before cleaning After every roll the printhead Use solvent on a of media cotton swab to clean the printhead from end to end Platen Roller Turn the power off Rotate the After every roll platen roller and clean it thoroughly of media with solvent and a cotton swab Peel Off Rotate the peel off roller and clean After every roll Roller it thoroughly with solvent and a of media cotton swab Media Path Solvent After every roll of media Solvent Air blow Mild detergent or desktop cleaner Brush or vacuum cleaner Tt is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used A Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent always take the proper J precautions when using this substance Warning E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 41 5 1 Cleaning the Printhead A Turn off the printer and unplug the unit from the AC outlet before p cleaning the printhead Warning 1 Turn off the printer and open the cover 2 Push the Printhead Latch down a
22. 123456780 Barcode H Health Industry Barcode HIBC 012345678900 Barcode F EAN 13 3456 789 65 Barcode I Codabar Barcode J Interleaved 2 of 5 w module 10 checksum l 012345678905 Barcode K Plessey Barcode L Interleaved 2 of 5 w module 10 checksum and T shipping bearer bars 12 34567 83012 8 Barcode M 2 Digit UPC Barcode N 5 Digit UPC addendum addendum Barcode O Code 93 Barcode p Postnet 66 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Barcode Q UCC EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC EAN Code 128 KMART NON EDI I 21 10073675029260 11 330420 3202 001800 21 10123456 CS Barcode S UCC EAN Code 128 Random Weight E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 67 Sas DA A kman e ye ye Mee AO Y n RBCDEF e Barcode T Telepen ON ye 4 MV dete bela Barcode u UPS MaxiCode oss li Barcode z PDF417 Bar Code W1d QR Code Keath Barcode v FIM Bar Code W1f Aztec Vue PAESI SE Bar Code W1z MicroPDF417 A1B2C3DAAA Bar Code WIT TCIF Linked Barcode 3 of 9 TLC39 68 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Pop erae Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement E Class 4203 4204 4304 Printer Printer Datamax warrants to Purchaser that under normal use and service the E Class 4203 4204 4304 Printer with the exception of the thermal printhead purchased hereunder sha
23. 20 23 25 37 43 47 49 52 55 73 77 label alignment 24 25 27 29 38 label alignment troubleshooting 30 33 label width 24 55 75 lights 19 loading media 12 14 52 loading ribbon 15 16 M manual calibration 36 37 media 70 12 16 20 23 25 28 30 34 37 41 43 45 47 49 52 54 55 73 77 also see continuous 0 23 24 28 54 73 75 die cut 10 54 55 74 75 direct thermal 23 27 38 55 74 fan fold 2 54 74 notched 0 75 76 reflective 0 23 24 36 55 75 76 roll 2 54 75 76 thermal transfer 15 16 23 53 77 media sensor 24 28 29 31 34 36 41 50 52 55 75 also see adjustable 9 71 50 52 55 fixed position 9 28 55 media sensor calibration 3 14 20 34 37 73 80 media type switch 5 50 memory 17 24 25 27 37 38 47 48 53 74 menu items 22 25 MicroPDF417 54 64 68 N no printing 50 notched stock 0 75 76 O OOS maxvolt 24 27 38 operating program 47 74 P packaging 5 6 parallel 8 54 PDF417 54 64 peel configuration and mode 4 21 25 26 33 41 76 perforation 76 Plessey 54 63 66 Postnet 54 63 66 power 5 6 27 28 36 51 53 preprint 76 present adjust 23 25 27 33 38 present sensor 4 21 23 26 29 30 33 print method 53 print quality 39 45 49 50 55 print speed 3 47 50 53 76 printer setup 21 28 30 39 48 printhead 16 28 2
24. 4 Yes 50 2050 01 An optional Heavy Duty Power Supply 50 2049 01 designed for use in high demand applications is available for use with all models see Specifications for details Ensure that the power supply shipped with your printer is compatible with your electrical service E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 7 3 1 2 Interface Connection The printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable Host Computer Serial Ports Parallel Port 25 Pin 9 Pin E ki ud s 7 30101 10101 wW Parallel Connection Pi Serial Connection 3 1 3 Interface Cables Choose a connection method that will best serve your purpose To connect the printer to the host s serial RS 232C interface use an acceptable cable configuration as shown below contact your reseller for ordering information Host DB 9S Printer DB 9P Host DB 25S Printer DB 9P TX 3 2 RX TX 2 2 RX RX 2 3 TX RX 3 3 TX 7 RTS m 7 RTS CTS mo ja DTR CTS 5 4 DTR DSR 6 8 CTS DSR 6 8 CTS GND 5 5 GND GND M GND DTR 4 DTR20 Shield Shield Shield Shield Part 32 2300 01 Part 32 2301 01 To connect the printer to the host s parallel interface use a Centronics parallel cable Note that the printer has a unique feature When
25. 9 38 41 43 45 47 50 51 53 55 73 77 printhead adjustment 45 printhead carrier assembly 9 12 16 35 36 42 43 45 46 51 printhead replacement 46 47 Q QR Code 54 64 68 R reflective media 10 23 24 36 55 75 76 registration 76 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 resolution 53 74 reverse speed 76 ribbon 15 16 23 44 50 52 54 55 73 76 77 ribbon loading 15 16 ribbon width adjustment 44 76 ribbon wrinkle 76 roll media 12 54 75 76 rotation 5 54 S scalable font 2 3 24 27 38 59 sensor type 23 24 serial 8 25 26 27 38 skips labels 51 standard features 2 start of print 23 29 31 76 stop location 25 27 38 T tag stock 3 73 74 76 77 Telepen 54 63 68 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 test label 20 39 thermal transfer 15 16 23 53 77 top of form 0 20 23 26 29 36 75 76 77 TOF delta 24 27 35 38 TOF gain 22 24 27 38 TOF low 24 27 38 tracking 3 14 39 43 52 75 troubleshooting 30 33 49 52 U UPC A 54 63 65 UPC E 54 63 65 UPS MaxiCode 54 63 64 68 V voids 76 77 W warranty 69 70 71 81 82 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304
26. D SOP ADJUST 27 Rate SYSTEM RAM SIZE 2015 KBYTES TOF LOW 0 0 SYSTEM RAM AVAIL 1244 KBYTES TOF DELTA 0 10 REG POWER SUPPLY YES TOF GAIN 2 10 OOS MAXVOLT 3 3 LABEL ALIGNMENT NO ALIGN LENGTH 00 STOP LOCATION HOST INPUT VALUES COUNTER INFORMATION PAPER 255 ABSOLUTE VALUES 6 18 2001 DARKNESS 131 LENGTH 773 INCHES TRAN 255 TIME 20 HOURS REFL 149 RESETTABLE VALUES 6 22 2001 RIBN 87 LENGTH 576 INCHES TEMP 48 TIME 10 HOURS VOLT 223 MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE 15 SCALABLE FONTS 32 LABEL SIZE 0416 02157 IN E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 27 4 5 Label Alignment The Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length is less than the distance between the printhead and the media sensor or where label waste at power up is a concern Label Alignment see table below is not recommended for label lengths greater than 6 5 inches or for media containing 2 or more form lengths Label Stock Label Alignment Setting Continuous NO 6 5 inches or less YES or AUTO 6 5 inches or more NO Multiple length labels NO The Label Alignment function is chosen via the menu system see Section 4 4 or by host commands The three possible modes YES AUTO and NO are detailed in the following sections 4 5 1 Label Alignment YES In this mode the operator must supply an J ALIGN LENGTH value This value must be physically measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive poo
27. IN Sets media sensor Top of Form gain value Possible Values Range 0 15 default 10 13 TOF DELTA Sets the minimum media sensor change required to signify a label gap or mark Possible Values Range 0 50 default 10 Units 1 volt 14 TOF LOW Sets the minimum media sensor reading for paper gap notch or mark reflective Possible Values Range 0 50 default 0 Units 0 1 volt 15 LABEL WIDTH Sets the label width Possible Values Range 75 410 default 410 Units 01 inch 16 SCALABLE FONT Sets the number of memory blocks to allocate for scalable fonts Possible Values Range 0 128 default 64 Units 4K Bytes 17 INTERNAL MODULE Sets the number of memory blocks to allocate for the internal RAM module Possible Values Range 0 128 default 128 Units 4K Bytes H1 The E 4304 has a default value of 64 18 LABEL ALIGNMENT Sets the label alignment method see Section 4 5 Possible Values YES user manually determines ALIGN LENGTH AUTO printer determines ALIGN LENGTH NO no Label Alignment used 24 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 19 ALIGN LENGTH Leading edge distance of two successive labels Must be entered if LABEL ALIGNMENT is set to Yes see Section 4 5 Possible Values 0 999 default 100 Units 01 inch 20 STOP LOCATION Sets label st
28. M Notes Always follow proper Electro Static Discharge procedures when replacing the printhead If thermal transfer equipped it is not necessary to remove the Ribbon Handler Assembly an access hole is provided 1 Turn off the printer 2 Loosen the Printhead Screw until it is free from the printhead Carefully unlatch the printhead carrier assembly and remove the printhead a 3 Remove the printhead cable from the back of the printhead f Disconnect Printhead Cable ki Replacement LA 1 Connect the printhead cable to the new printhead 2 Position the printhead in the printhead carrier assembly ensure that the printhead cable is not pinched and then tighten the Printhead Screw 3 Clean the Printhead see Section 5 1 and allow it to dry before use 4 Usethe Darkness Adjustment to match the print contrast of the new 46 printhead to that of the old printhead see Section 5 6 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 5 6 Darkness Adjustment The Darkness Adjustment located on the rear of the printer allows the operator to match the print contrast following a printhead replacement Turning the Darkness Adjustment clockwise will darken the print while turning it counterclockwise will lighten the print Compare a label printed with the old printhead and make this adjustment so that the new printhead matches the darkest portion of that label M Note Large increases in the Darknes
29. ance from the top of one label to the top of the next label label tracking Excessive lateral side to side movement of the media as it travels under the printhead label width The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the printer mark Generalized term to indicate the label top of form indicator media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks including roll fed continuous die cut reflective and fanfold media hub Device in the printer used to support roll media media sensor An electronic device equipped with photosensors to detect media and the top of form on die cut notched or reflective media E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 75 76 notched stock Media typically tag stock with holes or notches in the material that is used to signal the top of form The printer must be set to gap to use this media type preprinted media Label stock that contains borders text or graphics floodcoating etc perforation Small cuts extending through the backing and or label material to facilitate their separation Also referred to as perf print speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead during the printing process reflective media Media imprinted with carbon based black marks on the underside of the material which is used to signal the top of form when the reflective sensor is enabled registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels reverse speed The backwa
30. andler feature found on printers equipped with the thermal transfer option allows the optimum amount tension to be supplied by the ribbon supply hub To adjust 1 Turn off the printer 2 Hold the Hub and then rotate the Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob to meet your media ribbon width based on the table below Ensure that the Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob is turned fully to the clockwise or counterclockwise position The knob will no longer turn once it is in the proper position do not force or over turn this knob Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob Ribbon Size Ribbon Width Direction of Rotation Aa E 4208 E 4204 E 4304 5 4 Fine Printhead Adjustment The Fine Printhead Adjustment Set Screw located on top of the printhead carrier assembly is used for adjusting print quality This adjustment is set at the factory and should not need further adjustment however with the different types and thickness of media some re adjustment may be necessary if print quality suffers To adjust the printhead turn the Set Screw until optimum print quality is obtained some trial and error may be necessary Do not over tighten the Set Screw Adjust until optimum print quality is obtained Fine Printhead Adjustment Set Scre M Note If thermal transfer equipped it is not necessary to remove the Ribbon Handler Assembly an access hole is provided E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 45 5 5 Printhead Replacement Removal
31. ase Configuration and Dot Check Labels With the printer on loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and ribbon if printing with thermal transfer media press the 2 9 buttons simultaneously The first label printed will be the Database Configuration Label E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 37 RI AUGUST 024 2001 19 29 236 ER E4204 04 06 08 24 01 OOT 83 2329 04A ODE 83 2325 04F ONT 83 2337 01A PLD 592157 01C NTERNAL FLASH MODULE PRESENT YSTEM RAM CHECKS GOOD YSTEM RAM SIZE 2015 KBYTES YSTEM RAM AVAIL 1244 KBYTES EG POWER SUPPLY YES Juuununo loqts INPUT VALUES PAPER DARKNESS TRAN REFL RIBN TEMP VOLT CONFIGURATION DIRECT THERMAL SERIAL PORT SELECTED 19 2 8BITS EDGE CONT FORM LENGTH ESENT ADJUST ADJUST LOW DELTA GAIN MAXVOLT BEL ALIGNMENT ALIGN LENGTH STOP LOCATION COUNTER INFORMATION ABSOLUTE VALUES 6 LENGTH 773 INCHES TIME 20 HOURS RESETTABLE VALUES 6 22 2001 LENGTH 576 INCHES TIME 10 HOURS MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE 15 SCALABLE FONTS 32 LABEL SIZE 0416 02157 IN The second label printed is the Dot Check Label This label is used to test the condition of the printhead as shown below 38 Good Dot Check Label Even pattern consistency indicates that the printhead is operating normally Faulty Dot Check Label Streaks in the patterns indicate a dirty or faulty printhead see Chapter 5 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 4 7 2 Test Label T
32. be modified via the front panel See Section 4 4 2 for a detailed item description The Menu Item Numbers correspond to the item s position in the Menu List for selection when pressing the button during the Printer Setup Procedure see Section 4 4 For example to Direct Select the BAUD RATE Menu Item press and hold the button for 7 flashes of the FAULT Light or for the TOF GAIN item hold for 12 flashes etc Menu Item Values Menu Numbers Items DIRECT MEDIA TYPE EDGE SENSOR TYPE NO PRESENT SENSOR NO CUTTER EQUIPPED 127 SOP ADJUST 0 005 in PRESENT ADJ UST 0 005 in BAUD RATE bps DATA BITS CONTROL CODES CONT FORM LENGTH 0 01 in 00S MAXVOLT 0 1 Volts TOF GAIN TOF DELTA 0 1 Volts TOF LOW 0 1 Volts LABEL WIDTH 0 01 in SCALABLE FONT 4KB INTERNAL MODULE 4KB LABEL ALIGNMENT ALIGNMENT LENGTH 0 01 in STOP LOCATION INPUT MODE M Note When using narrow media the Menu Items column may be truncated 22 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 4 4 2 Menu Items and Values The table below details the Printer Setup Menu List items with a brief description of the item s function and the possible values 1 MEDIA TYPE Sets printing for direct thermal no ribbon or thermal transfer ribbon media Possible Values DIRECT THERMAL THERMAL TRANSFER 2 SENSOR TYPE Selects the sensor type used to detect the media s Top Of Form TOF mark Possible Values EDGE gap
33. e correction action is taken press the FEED button to clear the alarm Contact a qualified service technician for problems that persist or are not covered in this section 6 1 Troubleshooting Tips The following table lists the symptoms and the associated page numbers of the topics covered in the troubleshooting section Unable to print in rotation 4 Prints light on the right side of the label Label advances 1 2 inches before a fault indication Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication TrackingProblems 5S Tracking Problems E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 49 Unacceptable print quality Dirty printhead Clean the printhead see Chapter 5 The temperature setting may be incorrect for the media being used Use the software program or DPL commands adjust the Heat Setting and Print Speed A mismatched incorrect ribbon media combination is being used Check the types being used Verify that the Media Type Switch is in the correct position for the printing method being used see Section 3 4 Faulty printhead Replace it see Chapter 5 or call for service The printer does not print or prints several labels at once The labels are incorrectly loaded See the loading instructions on the inside cover of the printer or Chapter 3 The media is not calibrated Calibrate it see Chapter 4 If equipped the Adjustable Media Sensor may need to be repositioned see Chapter 3 The media sensor or sensor circuitry may be defect
34. ed while in Peel Mode or with the optional Present Sensor enabled Depending on label size this can cause unpredictable results Printer and cutter faults are disabled during Printer Setup Procedure but can still occur while printing test labels If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn off power to the printer If you wish to restore Factory Defaults see Section 5 7 To change Printer Setup en and hold during power up until the Paused Light turns off Printer Setup Mode Prints the Printer Setup Menu List see section 4 4 1 Press and reeds one label for test Release Press and hold to advance to the desired menu item by counting the number of Fault Light flashes F3 Prints the Test Label for test Saves the current values and resumes Normal Mode dnjes 1ejuug S19 u3 Printer Setup Procedure Increments item s value Current Item and Value is printed Press and F2 Release Selects the next menu item AHP ess ana Direct Select menu item e g 7 Fault Light flashes Baud Rate Hold menu item 7 see Section 4 4 3 F3 Decrements item s value F1 Accepts the current values for test E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 21 4 4 1 Printer Setup Menu List The Printer Setup Menu List label shown below contains the printer s current values for each menu item that can
35. ensor option and that feature is enabled while the label length is calculated the printer will pause and illuminate the PAUSE Light after each movement The operator must press the Pause Button for the alignment to continue This allows the operator to remove any labels as required however labels should not be forcibly removed since they may not actually be positioned for removal but at an interim position required for measurement 4 5 3 Label Alignment NO When Label Alignment is not enabled i e set to NO printing begins at the current label position without alignment assuming the label is at the start of print position Additionally if the label length is short labels between the printhead and the media sensor may be unused E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 29 4 5 4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting If you experience label alignment problems the following table offers possible causes and solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution Attempting to perform Label Alignment results in no paper movement With the Present Sensor enabled Label Alignment cannot be performed without a Label Length Set Label Alignment to AUTO press and hold FEED until media moves for the automatic length measurement OR Re measure the Label Alignment Length Use Printer Setup mode to enter the new length Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set 30 E 4203 E 4204 E 43
36. f your printer is equipped with the thermal transfer option and if you will be using thermal transfer media load ribbon as follows 1 Open the cover 2 Remove both Ribbon Hubs he Push in and lift fif to remove the Hubs 3 Slide a roll of Ribbon onto one A of the Ribbon Slide a Ribbon onto a Hub and an Empty Core onto a Hub Ribbon Hubs and an Empty Core onto the other hub 4 Push the Printhead Latch down and raise Direct the Printhead 5 Media Type Switch Carrier d 5 Assembly Transfer 5 Slide the Media Type Switch into the Transfer position E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 15 6 Place the Ribbon Hubs back into the printer and route the ribbon through the Printhead Carrier Assembly as shown below Wrap end of ribbon around empty core on Hub M Note Ensure the inked side of the ribbon faces the media and NOT the printhead 7 The Media Type setting within the printer s setup must be set to Thermal Transfer to print using a ribbon See Section 4 4 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 3 5 Flash Memory Expansion The printer can be equipped with the optional Flash Memory Expansion This additional memory can be used to store label formats and fonts for font downloading instructions see Section 5 8 To install the Flash Memory Expansion 1 Turn the power off and unplug the printer
37. h label as denoted by the FAULT Light it may be necessary to perform the Calibration Procedure Section 4 6 M Note The printer is factory set to use 4 inch media and ribbon if thermal transfer equipped When using a different width of media ribbon please refer to Chapter 5 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 13 3 3 1 Loading Media for Peel Configuration 1 2 Open the cover Push the Printhead Latch down and raise the Printhead Carrier Assembly Place a roll of media labels facing up on the Media Hub and insert them into the printer Slide the Media Hub Flange with its smooth side towards media onto the Media Hub Pull the Peel Lever forward to the Open position Remove 6 152 mm of labels from the backing Route the Media Backing over the Platen and Peel Bar and behind the Peel Roller and Fascia as shown below Peel Lever forward Open Push the Peel Lever back to the Closed position Close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and press down until it locks into place Close the cover and press the Feed button several times to advance the media and ensure proper tracking The labels will separate automatically as it is fed through the printer If the printer does not correctly sense the top of each label as denoted by the FAULT Light it may be necessary to perform the Calibration Procedure Section 4 6 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 3 4 Loading Ribbon Ribbon is required with thermal transfer media I
38. he Test Label is used to evaluate the current printer setup for print quality label tracking and print positioning To print the Test Label With the printer loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and ribbon if printing with thermal transfer media simultaneously press the f f buttons area anyen mm en fg ANA DO aC a get i p en Apt Aalie Cc Da f Sod Mer Nn 10pt Aa CeDdEertd glshli ALIM mNn z SAMPLE 4 7 3 Hex Dump Label The Hex Dump Label is a useful tool in the diagnosis of problems including communications handshaking and DPL syntax errors To generate a Hex Dump Label the printer enters into Hex Dump Mode In this mode all data sent to the printer will be immediately output in hexadecimal code along with the printable ASCII equivalents To decode this information the E Class Programmer s Manual is an essential reference As a final note many software programs use bit mapping to construct the label making diagnosis of this data difficult Contact Datamax Technical Support with any questions E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 39 To print the Hex Dump Label With the printer on loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and ribbon if printing with thermal transfer media press and hold the button while turning the printer on Continue holding the button until the PAUSED Light turns off Now all data received by the printer will be output in hexadecimal code as shown below L D
39. hile powering On the printer Continue to hold the button until the PAUSED Light turns off then release it 2 Press and hold the button and count 7 flashes of the FAULT Light then release it The following printout should be produced 7T 9600 BAUD RATE bps 3 Press the button one time to increment to the 19200 bps value The following printout should be produced BAUD RATE bps BAUD RATE bps 4 Atthis point you will accept the current values for test and exit the Printer Setup Procedure by simultaneously and briefly pressing the buttons Wait until the PAUSED Light goes off M Note If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn off power to the printer before Step 5 5 Now you can save your changes and resume Normal ModeJ by simultaneously and briefly pressing the buttons Wait until the PAUSED Light goes off 26 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 6 To confirm that your changes have been made press the buttons simultaneously this will print the Database Configuration Label The label should show the new Baud Rate value of 19200 FRI AUGUST 024 2001 19 29 236 CONFIGURATION VER E4204 04 06 08 24 01 DIRECT THERMAL BOOT 83 2329 04A SERIAL PORT SELECTED CODE 83 2325 04F 19 2 L The new FONT 83 2337 01A EDGE 19200 CPLD 592157 01C CONT FORM LENGTH 0 INTERNAL FLASH MODULE PRESENT PRESENT ADJUST 24 Baud SYSTEM RAM CHECKS GOO
40. ies of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the selection use efficiency and suitability of Datamax s products Limitation of Liability Em In no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any indirect special or consequential damages or lost profits arising out of or relating to Datamax s products or the performance or a breach thereof even if Datamax has been advised of the possibility thereof Datamax s liability if any to the purchaser or to the customer of the purchaser hereunder shall in no event exceed the total amounts paid to Datamax hereunder by the purchaser for a defective product In no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any damages resulting from or related to any failure or delay of Datamax in the delivery or installation of the computer hardware supplies or software or in the performance of any services Some states do not permit the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and in those states the foregoing limitations may not apply The warranties here give you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 71 72 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Glossary alphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic numeric punctuation and other symbols backing material The silicon coated paper carrier material to which labels with adhesive backing are affixed Also
41. ill not be affected unless substantial firmware data structure changes have occurred Print a Database Configuration Label to verify your new firmware version gt Following an unsuccessful download the FAULT Light will illuminate then the printer will perform a warm reset both the POWER and PAUSED Light will be on during power up initialization The original firmware will remain operational If the printer fails to reset toggle the power Off and On Try re sending the file to the printer If the failure continues check the following possible causes e Aninvalid or corrupted file is being downloaded Ensure the file being downloaded is correct and applicable for your printer model Possible communications error Check the cable connection between the host and printer and ensure that a quality shielded cable is used e Possible Flash memory problem Call for service If the printer fails to boot up after an unsuccessful download turn Off the power Simultaneously press and hold the FI and F3 buttons while powering On the printer Now try downloading the file to the printer 48 2000 0 0 0000 0 000 E 4208 E 4204 E 4304 IWroublesiooting 6 0 Introduction Occasionally situations arise that require troubleshooting Possible problem situations and potential solutions are listed in this section While not every situation is addressed you may find some of these tips helpful After th
42. ive Call for service The ribbon does not advance The paper advances but ribbon does not 50 The ribbon may be installed incorrectly Ensure that the ribbon s inked side faces the paper With most ribbons this can be verified by rubbing paper against the ribbon the ink should smudge the paper Or if using label stock the sticky side of a label will pull off the ink A mismatched ribbon paper combination is resulting in an insufficient amount of friction between paper and ribbon Ensure that the correct type of ribbon is being used with the media E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Skips every other label Print quality is good but every other label is skipped e The label is formatted too close to the top edge of the label Leave white space equal to 8 dot rows about 02 inch 5mm at the top of the label e The media is not calibrated Calibrate it see Chapter 4 e If equipped the Adjustable Media Sensor may need to be repositioned see Chapter 3 e The media sensor or media sensor circuitry may be defective Call for service Unable to print in rotation 4 e The characters are formatted outside the dimensions of the label Check that the row column values provide enough room for the height of the image being printed Prints light on the right side of the label e The media width adjustment is set for a narrower media width than is actually being used Adjust for the media width see Chapter 5 e The printhead i
43. labels as shown The measurement must be as accurate as possible For very short 4 t labels errors as small as 0 01 can result Alignment in noticeable print variations on the labels Mod between the media sensor and the printhead The measured value must be sent to the printer via the host computer or entered using the Printer Setup Mode see Section 4 4 Then in Normal Mode press and hold the FEED button about 4 seconds The printer will align the label to the top of form position M Note If media with a different label length is subsequently loaded the ALIGN LENGTH must be recalculated and re entered 28 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 4 5 2 Label Alignment AUTO In this mode the printer automatically calculates the ALIGN LENGTH thus eliminating the need to physically measure the label This mode is usually preferred in applications that require frequent media changes to labels of different lengths To perform an Auto Alignment in Normal Mode press and hold the FEED button about 4 seconds The printer will feed labels to calculate the label length Following the calculation the printer will save the measurement and align to the top of form position Auto Alignment can result in wasted labels during the measurement process the longer the label length the greater the waste Auto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled If the printer is equipped with the Present S
44. ll be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 365 days from the date of shipment by Datamax Expendable and or consumable items or parts such as lamps fuses labels and ribbons are not covered under this warranty This warranty does not cover equipment or parts which have been misused altered neglected handled carelessly or used for purposes other than those for which they were manufactured This warranty also does not cover loss damages resulting from accident or damages resulting from unauthorized service E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 69 Thermal Printhead This warranty is limited to a period of one year 365 days or 1 000 000 linear inches of use whichever comes first for the E Class 4203 4204 4304 thermal printhead This one year 365 days warranty is valid only if a Datamax approved thermal label media is used as defined in the then current Datamax list of approved thermal thermal transfer media a copy of which is available from Datamax Failure to use Datamax approved media is justification for invalidation of this thermal printhead warranty This warranty does not cover printheads which have been misused altered neglected handled carelessly or damaged due to improper cleaning or unauthorized repairs Warranty Service Procedures If a defect should occur during the warranty period the defective unit shall be returned freight and insurance prepaid in the original shipping containers to Data
45. max at 4501 Parkway Commerce Blvd Orlando Florida 32808 A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be issued before the product can be returned To open an RMA please call the Datamax Customer Service Department at 407 523 5550 Please include your RMA number on the outside of the box and on the shipping document Include a contact name action desired a detailed description of the problem s and examples when possible with the defective unit Datamax shall not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred in shipping Any warranty work to be performed by Datamax shall be subject to Datamax s confirmation that such product meets Datamax warranty In the event of a defect covered by its warranty Datamax will return the repaired or replaced product to the Purchaser at Datamax s cost With respect to a defect in hardware covered by the warranty the warranty shall continue in effect until the end of the original warranty period or for sixty 60 days after the repair or replacement whichever is later 70 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 General Warranty Provisions Datamax makes no warranty as to the design capability capacity or suitability of any of its hardware supplies or software Software is licensed on an as is basis without warranty Except and to the extent expressly provided in this warranty and in lieu of all other warranties there are no warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any warrant
46. nd raise the Printhead Carrier Assembly Allow the Printhead to cool 3 Using a Cotton Swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol rub the Cotton Swab along the Printhead ERED ee A ONE SIZ ei ja Cotton Swab ak N Latch AB E 4208 E 4204 E 4304 5 2 Media Width Adjustment A Thumbwheel on the side of the Printhead Carrier Assembly allows the printhead to be adjusted for various sizes of media When adjusting for narrow media move the Thumbwheel to the left clockwise conversely when adjusting for wide media move it to the right counterclockwise M Note The numbers on the Thumbwheel are for reference only and do not correspond to specific media widths To perform the media width adjustment 1 Load media into the printer Print a label press the 2 9 buttons simultaneously and examine it 2 If the printing appears too light on the right hand side of the label see example below then move the Thumbwheel to the right counterclock wise Print another label and examine it making additional adjustments as necessary Media Movement E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 43 The light print on the right side of this Dot Check Label indicates that the Thumbwheel should be adjusted to the right M Note If the media begins tracking to the right while printing the Thumbwheel should be adjusted to the left clockwise 5 3 Ribbon Width Adjustment The adjustable ribbon h
47. ng command Z These fonts are non proportional monospaced all of the characters take up the same amount of space when printed The Triumvirate font number 9 is a proportional font each character will take up a different amount of space when printed Valid ASCII Characters decimal Use with Record Structure Type 32 127 255 32 168 171 172 225 255 32 168 171 172 225 255 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 Internal 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 Bit Mapped 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 Fonts 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 32 126 32 48 57 60 62 67 69 78 83 84 88 90 32 126 128 169 171 173 181 184 189 190 198 199 208 216 222 224 237 241 243 246 250 255 Smooth Font Dependent upon selected symbol set see the Downloadable Programmers Manual Scalable Font 59 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 The table below lists the font sizes The numbers indicate the number of dots Font 0 96 character alphanumeric upper and lower case Font I H S7R CO Kaz 0123456789 lt gt 72 RBCCEF SmI JKLMNOP ORSTUUWXYZ 17_ abcde shiiklmnoe P amp rstuvwxa2t gt Font 2 138 character alphanumeric upper and lower case Font 2 7 amp 0123456789
48. ngth Length measurement inch is 1 00 and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length OR Measure the label length and use the Setup Menu to set the new length Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set Label Alignment is incorrect Pressing FEED successively results in a label length longer than actual one inch Label Alignment Length is not correct The default Label Alignment Length is 1 00 and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length Set Label Alignment to AUTO Press and hold FEED until paper moves for automatic Label Alignment length measurement OR Measure the label length and use the Setup Menu to set the new length Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set 32 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Problem Possible Cause Solution Tear Mode is Another present Disable the Present Sensor selected but the position has been OR label stop position determined present position is Enabling the Ensure the host computer is not far enough Present Sensor not providing a Present forward causes the label Distance shorter than is stop position required for the Tear Bar present position to be approximately 0 1 behind the peel bar OR The Present Adjust Use the Setup
49. oam cardboard divider and power supply box Liftthe printer from the box and remove the packing foam Remove the printer from the plastic bag M Note It is a good idea to save all packaging materials in the event that shipping the printer is ever required E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 5 Inspecting the Printer After removing the printer from the packaging material check the contents The following items should be included Printer Power supply Accessories CD ROM Any special or additionally purchased items YYYY Additional Requirements The following items are necessary for generating labels from your printer Contact your customer support representative for advice on which media and software may best be suited for your application gt Serial or parallel cable gt Applicable media gt Applicable software 6 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Setting Uo tne Printer 3 0 Introduction This chapter explains how to connect your printer load media and ribbon if equipped for thermal transfer and print a configuration label 3 1 Connecting the Printer 3 1 1 Power Connection The printer is powered by an external power supply that connects as shown below Several different power supplies are available depending upon the printer model Auto Ranging Power Supply Part Number 110V 50 2024 01 E 4203 220V 50 2034 01 E 4203 with the 4 IPS option Yes 50 2050 01 E 4204 Yes 50 2050 01 E 430
50. oceed to Section 4 6 2 M Note If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 5 5 Now save the changes and resume by pressing the buttons simultaneously and briefly Wait until the PAUSED Light goes off E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 35 4 6 2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration The Manual Media Sensor Calibration procedure should be used in cases where the printer continues to suffer from media sensing problems after performing or attempting to perform the Auto Media Sensor Calibration see Section 4 6 1 M Note Before calibrating be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type see Section 4 4 2 also ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down and the cover is closed To manually calibrate the media sensor 1 Hold the button and power up the printer Continue to hold the button until the PAUSED Light turns off then release the button Next press and hold the 2 button continue to hold the button until the PAUSED Light turns on then release the button 2 Place the media with the backing attached if any over the media sensor see Section 3 2 for the sensor s location close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and then press the button The printer will flash the FAULT Light as it analyzes the material 3 Position the backing material or the black reflective mark over the media sensor close the Printhead Carrier A
51. opping and in certain cases the starting location for different printer configurations Possible Values HOST uses host values of SOP and PRESENT ADJUST PEEL sets the stop location just behind the peel bar of the optional Peel Mechanism CUT sets stop location at the blade of the optional Media Cutter COVER sets stop location at the tear plate on the printer s cover uses normal start location and ignores the host command NONE 21 INPUT MODE Selects between the standard or template interpretation of incoming data Possible Values DPL printer constructs the label using the standard DPL commands printer constructs the label using a preloaded template form LINE Default Setting M Note All of the menu items listed in the previous section are stored in non volatile memory E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 25 4 4 3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup The following is an example of Printer Setup modification Although this example will detail how to modify the serial Baud Rate the same method can be used to change any of the printer s menu item settings M Note It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the optional Present Sensor enabled Depending on label size this can cause unpredictable results 1 With printer Off and properly loaded with media press and hold the button w
52. ord where it will be walked on If the power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately e Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer e Only qualified trained service technicians should attempt to repair your printer Contents Printer Overview TO MFOOUCTOMN ta ka e a e eka kt ken ak LEER EE UI Gud e fek kafe date 1 1 About this Printer 1 1 1 Standard Features 5 rre 1 1 2 Optional Features ssss Getting Started 2 0 Before using the Printer Setting Up the Printer 9 0 IMMOOUCHOMN S oii ire b 3 1 Connecting the Printer ssesseseusssss 3 1 1 Power Connection sssss 3 1 2 Interface Connection 3 1 3 Interface Cables ssss 3 2 Adjusting the Media Sensor 3 3 Loading Media seesesseees 3 3 1 Loading Media for Peel Configuration 9 4 Loading RID DOM ies Sas oke kd redire ones 3 5 Flash Memory Expansion s Using the Front Panel 4 0 Introduction sseeseeseseeen nn NIB oo PECES 4 4 Printer Setup Mode Button Functions 4 4 1 Printer Setup Menu List 4 4 2 Menu Items and Values
53. printer s operational mode The printer operates in one of the following modes Normal Normal printer functions See Section 4 3 Printer Setup Allows changes to the printer s operational settings See Section 4 4 Calibration Allows the calibration of the media being used for the correct sensing of the top of form See Section 4 6 4 3 Normal Mode Button Functions In Normal mode the printer s buttons control normal operations such as pause feed and cancel as well as the test and reset functions by using button combinations as detailed below Normal Mode Pauses Un pauses the printer Normal power up F2 Feeds one label Also clears fault conditions Press and hold to perform Label Alignment see Section 4 5 Cancels the current batch of labels Press the Pause button to print the next batch of labels if any in the print buffer Button Combinations push buttons simultaneously ED F2 Prints the Test Label see Section 4 7 2 E G Performs a warm reset and returns to the Normal Mode of operation Produces Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels 20 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 4 4 Printer Setup Mode Button Functions In Printer Setup mode the buttons control the setting of the printer s operational items such as media settings communications and options as detailed below M Notes It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be enter
54. r tonis 49 Specifications ise MH Dc 53 PANN NON e se See ca E RD 53 NGGia FD DON pe eti 54 Communications iuie ccoc iere rp ses ban Bennet nnn a penne uer on 54 FO CA Se koki kk no aea ua Maid 54 Embedded Bar Codes eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 54 Approved Media doen eir petite ok ken ddmi sac 55 Appendix A ASCII Control Code Chart esses 57 Appendix B Embedded Fonts and Barcodes 59 Appendix C Warranty Information esessseeeseeeeeees 69 Glossary ower ee e m en a ke 73 1 0 Introduction The E 4203 E 4204 and E 4304 hereafter referred to as the printer are user friendly printing devices that blend quality and durability into an affordable package The printer available in direct and optional thermal transfer configurations uses a unique front panel design to simplify operation while its RS232 serial and parallel interfaces allow easy connection to your host system Direct Thermal Model This manual provides all the information necessary to operate the printer To print labels or tags simply refer to the instructions included with the software you have chosen to create the labels A Windows printer driver can be found on our website www datamaxcorp com or on the Datamax Accessories CD ROM If you wish to write a custom program a copy of the E Class Programmer s Manual part number 88 2265 01
55. rd rate of media motion into the printer during tear off peel and present and cutting operations for positioning the label at the start of print position ribbon An extruded polyester tape with several layers of material one of which is ink like used to produce an image on the label Also referred to as foil ribbon wrinkle An undesirable overlapping of the ribbon during the printing process that leads to voids on the printed label typically caused by an improper ribbon width adjustment roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard core start of print The position on the label where the printing actually begins E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 tag stock A heavy paper or synthetic printing material typically featuring a notch or black mark for TOF and no adhesive backing thermal transfer The printing method that creates an image by transferring ink from a ribbon onto the media using the heat from the thermal printhead TOF top of form The start of a new label as indicated by a label gap notch mark or programming void An undesirable blank space in a printed image E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 77 78 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 A accessories CD ROM 6 adjustable media sensor 3 9 11 50 52 55 alphanumeric 60 61 63 64 73 75 ASCII 39 57 59 63 64 auto calibration 35 Aztec 54 64 68 B backing material 24 36 55 73 77 bar code 51 54 63 68 73 baud rate 22 23 26 27 54
56. referred to as liner bar code A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of machine readable marks The basic categories are divided into one dimensional UPC Code 39 Postnet etc and two dimensional barcodes DataMatrix MaxiCode PDF417 etc burn line The row of thermal elements in the printhead that create the images on the media calibration The process through which sensor readings are entered into the printer for correct sensor function for example detection of a given media type and TOF positioning character set The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols contained in a given font checksum An alphanumeric error detection method used in many bar code symbologies for informational security continuous media An uninterrupted roll or box of label or tag media that contains no gap notch or mark to separate individual labels or tags core diameter The inside diameter measurement of the cardboard core at the center of a ribbon or media roll E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 73 74 cutter A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type blade used to cut labels or tags following printing defaults The functional setting values returned following a factory reset of the printer diagnostics Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems die cut media Media that has been cut into a pattern using a press where the excess paper is removed leaving individual labels with gaps between them at
57. roperly position the AMS you will need to know where the TOF mark is located on your media For more information on media see Specifications Depending of your media type take a measurement from the left justified media edge across to the center of the TOF mark as suggested in the table above The following example illustrates the measurement of notched media M Note Reflective marks are placed on the underside of the media Media Movement Measurement N A Notch p xan Left Justified To simplify the adjustment the AMS uses Reference Letter designators that correspond to the following TOF mark distances 10 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Distance of the TOF Mark Distance from the Media Edge Letter inches millimeters ERE p r uu 3 d00 254 1 E 125 238318 4 evi fes EN poo ae PGS 45 n H 20 sos I 01225 252 L7 1 250 po 635 n KO 0275 2 6PD 269 k Al ale rl Position the Adjustable Media Sensor as follows 1 Based on the measurement made earlier choose the Reference Letter that best corresponds to the location of your TOF mark a Reference Letters Setting Window Setting Window L Reference Letters E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 11 2 Usea finger to move the Bottom Slide until your selected Reference
58. s Adjustment can shorten printhead life If you need to increase the darkness of the printed labels increase the Heat value and or slow the Print Speed using your software program or via DPL commands 5 7 Resetting to the Factory Defaults With the printer power Off press and hold the FI F2 and F3 buttons while turning On the printer Continue to hold the buttons down until the PAUSED Light turns off The printer will now be set to the Factory Defaults See Section 4 4 1 for a listing of the factory default settings 5 8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts The operating programs and fonts for the printer are stored in Flash memory on the Main PCB When program updates and or new features are added they can be downloaded to the printer as follows 1 Identify the new version for your model of printer from the Datamax FTP site at ftp ftp datamaxcorp com and download it onto your computer s hard drive or a floppy disk 2 Ensure that the printer is connected to the host and that the power is On Using the DOS copy command enter copy filename dlf lpti b M Note Other programs e g hyper terminal and certain Windows Driver programs may also be used to download this file E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 47 3 The PAUSED Light will flash during the download 4 Following a successful download the PAUSED Light will illuminate then the printer will perform a cold reset The previous printer setup w
59. s not properly aligned Call for service e The printhead carrier assembly is not latched down Latch it Printer fails to power on e The AC wall outlet may be faulty Try another outlet e A fuse may be blown Call for service e The power supply may be faulty Replace it e A defective power switch may exist on the printer Call for service E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 51 Label advances 1 2 inches before a fault indication The ribbon may be incorrectly installed Ensure that the ribbon s inked side faces the paper With most ribbons this can be verified by rubbing paper against the ribbon the ink should smudge the paper Or if using label stock the sticky side of a label will pull off the ink A mismatched ribbon paper combination is resulting in an insufficient amount of friction between paper and ribbon Ensure that the correct type of ribbon is being used with the media Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication The media may not be properly loaded Reload it see Chapter 5 When loading media ensure that the media hub and media guide are against the media and that gaps or marks in the labels are in line with the media sensor If equipped the Adjustable Media Sensor may need to be repositioned see Chapter 3 The media sensor or media sensor circuitry may be defective Call for service Tracking Problems 52 The media may not be properly loaded Reload it see Chapter 5 When loading media ensure that the
60. ssembly and then press the button The printer will flash the FAULT Light as it analyzes the top of form mark 4 Remove all the material from the media sensor close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and then press the button The printer will flash the FAULT Light as it analyzes the no media condition 5 Simultaneously and briefly press the buttons to accept the calibration for test and exit the Media Sensor Calibration One of the following Indicators will flash five times to denote the result of the manual calibration attempt PAUSED Light Successful calibration Proceed to Step 6 FAULT Light Unsuccessful calibration Retry the procedure beginning at Step 1 6 Use the button feeds a label and the button prints a test label to test the current calibration 36 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 M Note If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 7 7 Now save the changes and resume by pressing the EHE buttons simultaneously and briefly Wait until the PAUSED Light goes off 4 7 Internal Labels The following section details the printer s internally generated configuration and test labels 4 7 1 Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels The Database Configuration Label provides valuable printer information including the firmware version memory allocations enabled options and label counter data To print the Datab
61. tached to a backing material direct thermal The printing method that uses a heat sensitive media and only the heat of the thermal printhead to create an image on the label direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react and darken with the application of heat DPI dots per inch A measurement of print resolution rated in the number of thermal elements contained in one inch of the printhead Also referred to as resolution DPL Datamax Programming Language programming commands used specifically for control of and label production in Datamax printers A complete listing of commands can be found in the E Class Programmer s Manual fan fold Media that is folded and stacked feed speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead in non printed areas and between labels Flash memory Non volatile memory does not require printer power to maintain data that can be erased and reprogrammed used to hold the printer s operating programs E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface gap A space between die cut or notched labels used to sense the top of form IPS inches per second Imperial measurement of printer speeds label A paper or synthetic printing material typically with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing label length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the label as it exits the printer label repeat The dist
62. value representation 32 36 37 42 43 45 57 65 90 48 57 Numeric only Option V used in the 6th amp 7th position 48 57 Numeric only 48 57 Numeric only 32 127 48 57 Numeric only Option V used in the 7th amp 8th position 48 57 Numeric only 32 36 39 42 43 45 57 65 90 36 43 45 58 65 68 48 57 Numeric only 48 57 Numeric only Option is Last Character for Second M 11 checksum 48 57 Numeric only 48 57 Numeric only 48 57 Numeric only 35 38 42 58 65 90 97 122 48 57 Numeric only 48 57 Numeric only 48 57 Numeric only Valid ASCII Characters sum decimal value representation UPS MaxiCode with s Alphanumeric Byte Count A B C D PDF417 s All PDF417 with Byte Specified All Count DataMatrix All 8 bit values DataMatrix with Byte Specified All 8 bit values Count QR Code Manual Varies Single byte or Kanji double format byte s All 8 bit values Aztec with Byte All 8 bit values Count TCIF Linked Varies Alphanumeric Barcode 3 of 9 TLC39 MicroPDF417 All 8 bit values MicroPDF417 with Specified All 8 bit values Byte Count QR Code Auto Varies Alphanumeric format 64 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Barcode A Code 3 of 9 0123456788 Barcode C UPC E ni2345 Barcode E Code 128 01234567890 Barcode G EAN 8 123 E 4203 E 4204 E 4304 Barcode B UPC A 8 Il LI Barcode D Interleaved 2 of 5 0

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