Datalogic Scanning MX30 Barcode Reader User Manual
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1. E touto 45 Lroublesbooting Taps coeno a SU Qui 45 5 51 Appendix A ASCIE Control Code Char d re i 53 Appendix B Embedded Fonts and Barcodes sees 55 Appendix C Warranty Mato rman so resto pte da tete ht Et beu dese 65 Glossary 67 1 0 Introduction The M 4206 hereafter referred to as printer is a user friendly printer that blends 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 USB RS232 serial and IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interfaces allow easy connection to your host system 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 included CD ROM If you wish to write a custom program copy of the M 4206 Programmer Manual part number 88 2301 01 can also be found the CD ROM M 4206 1 1 1 About this Printer This printer offers the following standard and optional features 1 1 4 Standard Features Printing Direct Thermal Printing On Demand and Batch Printi2. Flashing lights indicates current item Sensor Type Media Option Control amp sroe ERROR Press button once PAUSE p AUTO Printer determines the Label Stop Position Direct Thermal No Ribbon stor Press again to toggle d m through selections t or i Reflective Thermal Transfer LO READY Hast controls the FEED Label Stop Position B 1 i Continous Turn the printer OFF to save settings 18 M 4206 4 5 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 Notes 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 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 6 PAUSE Press and hold during power up until the 67 STOP light turns off Printer Setup Mod
3. 0 005 in BAUD RATE bps DATA BITS CONTROL CODES CONT FORM LENGTH 0 01 in OOS 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 DPL EMULATION HEAT DPL STANDARD 10 Note When using narrow media the Menu Items column may be truncated 20 M 4206 4 5 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 A denotes the default setting M 4206 1 MEDIA TYPE Sets printing for direct thermal no ribbon or thermal transfer ribbon media Possible Values DIRECT THERMAL THERMAL TRANSFER 3 PRESENT SENSOR Enables Disables the optional Present Sensor feature Possible Values AUTO NO YES 5 SOP ADJUST Sets the start of print SOP location relative to the top of form Possible Values Range 0 255 nominal 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 9600 BPS 2 SENSOR TYPE Selects the sensor type used to detect the media s Top Of Form TOF mark Possible Values EDGE gap notch TOF marks REFL Reflective black marks CONT Continuous no TOF marks 4 CUTT
4. a 13 24 i Boy _ 195 X ue __ v s Font 0 96 character Font 1 145 character upper and alphanumeric upper and lower lower case alphanumeric w case descenders and ascenders Font Font 1 HEZR Xe ru 1 7 amp 0123456789 0123456789 27 ABCDEFGH IJKLMNOPQRSTUUUXYZ LN 1 _ abcdefgh ijk ImnoParstuuuxuz Ci ear ENE QRSTUUHXYZ N1 iounN222 x4 abcdeisehiiklmnoe i gt Font 2 138 character Font 3 62 character alphanumeric upper and lower alphanumeric uppercase case FONT 3 Font 2 a amp 0123455789 DUST RECIETOILKLINIPORSTUIQZ C aaac aeii 1414225 900 89 540 56 4206 Font 4 62 character Font 5 62 character alphanumeric uppercase alphanumeric uppercase FONT 4 4 70123456 CAA 5 TUULXYZ ABCDEF GHI JKLMNOPORSTUVUXYZ Font 6 62 character alphanumeric uppercase M 4206 F NT b 5 amp 0123456 189 ABCDEF GHI MNOPORS TUVWXYZ 57 Font 7 OCR A size I Font 8 OCR B size III Font 45 Font 8 5 0123456789 12345 784 lt gt 70 CENSTXZI ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PQ RSTUVUXYZDIN OATH abcdef ghijklmno pars
5. is Last Character for Second M 11 checksum I 2 of 5 with modulo 48 57 Numeric only 10 checksum amp bearer bars 5 addendum Eis AN addendum N n 48 57 Numeric only Q q UCC EAN Code 128 48 57 Numeric only R r UCC EAN Code 128 48 57 Numeric only K Mart NON EDI bar code re Random Weight T L UPS MaxiCode 84 Yes Alphanumeric M 4206 59 Byte Count 7 Z 417 with Byte Specified Yes Count Wie I 8 bit values Count QR Code Auto Alphanumeric format ID QR Code Manual format e S S S S All 8 bit values O Bar Code Type Length Check Valid ASCII Characters ID sum decimal value representation e e Single byte or Kanji double Count IT TCIF Linked Varies N phanumeric Barcode 3 of 9 TLC39 MicroP DF417 Varies 1 8 bit values WIZ MicroPDF417 with Specified Yes 8 bit values Byte Count 60 M 4206 Barcode A Code 3 of 9 0123456788 Barcode UPC E 12345 Barcode E Code 128 81 2345 57890 Barcode G EAN 8 M 4206 a1 Barcode UPC A 12345767898 Barcode D Interleaved 2 of 5 0123456790 Barcode Health Industry Barcode HIBC Barcode EAN 13 54567789 61 Barcode I Codabar TAA Barcode K Plessey 01234567890 Barcode M 2 Digit UPC addendum Barcode O Code 93 62 Barcode J Interleaved 2 of 5 w module 10 checksum 8012345678905 Barco
6. 3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup 24 Labe nb soe Doer e Mete eene iis 26 4 6 1 Label Alignment 26 4 6 2 Label Alignment AUTO 27 4 6 3 Label Alignment 27 4 6 4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting 28 4 7 4 8 Calibration Mode Button Functions 30 4 7 1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration 31 4 7 2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration 32 Internal Suc ePi 33 4 8 1 Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels 33 4 52 c eei tend cett 35 483 Hex Dump Label ote eda 36 Maintenance and Adjustments 25 0 roduc Uo 37 Cleaning the suce e te he e en riesen ut 38 5 2 Media Wid tle ZedpHSCHIe bw oio oes Eon 39 5 3 Printhead Burn Line 22 40 5 4 Printhead Pressure 4 5 5 Printhead Replacemeht eet gi 42 SO Darkness iuo 43 5 7 Resetting to the Factory 43 5 8 Downloading Firmware and 200 44 Troubleshooting 6 0 IBtFOQUCUODIua eres cider oet
7. 4206 45 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 15 set correctly for the printing method being used see Chapter 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 The Media Sensor may need to be repositioned see Chapter 3 The media sensor or sensor circuitry may be defective Call for service The ribbon does not advance The paper advances but ribbon does not 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 15 being used with the media 46 M 4206 Skips every other label Print quality 15 good
8. VALUES i LENGTH 13 INPUT URLUES 20 RESETTABLE VALUES 1 LENGTH 576 19 MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE fi SCALABLE FONTS PRESENT SENSOR____ LABEL SIZE 0426 11255 IN M 4206 25 4 6 Label Alignment The Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length 15 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 6 5 inches or less YES or AUTO Multiple length labels The Label Alignment function is chosen via the menu system see Section 4 5 or by host commands The three possible modes YES AUTO and NO are detailed in the following sections 4 6 1 Label Alignment YES In this mode the operator must supply an ALIGN LENGTH value This value must be physically measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive labels as shown The measurement must be as accurate as possible For very short labels errors as small as 0 01 can result in noticeable print variations on the labels between the media sensor and the printhead The measured value must be sent to the printer via the host computer or Alignment Length entered using the Printer Setup Mode see Section 4 5 Then in Normal Mode press and hold FEED button a
9. be produced BAUD RATE bps BAUD RATE bps 4 At this point you will accept the current values for test and exit the Printer Setup Procedure by simultaneously and briefly pressing 6 PAUSE CANCEL buttons Wait until the amp STOP light goes off 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 Mode by simultaneously and briefly pressing 6 PAUSE W CANCEL buttons Wait until amp STOP light goes off 24 M 4206 6 To confirm that your changes have been made press the amp FEED CANCEL buttons simultaneously this will print the Database Configuration Label The label should show the new Baud Rate value of 19200 FRI JANUARY 10 2003 19 29 010 CONF IGURAT ION UER M4206 05 03 01 07 03 SERIAL PORT SELECTED BOOT 83 2383 05C 19 2 4 The new CODE 83 2385 05C EDGE 19200 FPGA 83 2384 05 MEDIA TYPE TRANSFER FONT 83 2386 05C CONT FORM LENGTH 0 Baud 296K FLASH MODULE PRESENT RDJUST 128 Rate SYSTEM FLASH SIZE 2 MBYTES SOP ADJUST 128 SYSTEM RAM CHECKS 0 0 SYSTEM SIZE 4096 KBYTES 10 10 SYSTEM 3180 KBYTES 3 2 AUTO DETECTION LABEL ALIGNMENT___ AUTO NOT DETECTED ALIGN LENGTH PRESENT SENSOR____NOT DETECTED CURRENT STOP LOC__TEAR EXPRESS SETUP MEDIA SENSOR PRINT METHOD OPTION CONTROL____ AUTO COUNTER INFORMATION ABSOLUTE
10. 10 14 TOF LOW Sets the minimum media sensor reading for paper gap notch or mark reflective Possible Values Range 0 50 nominal 0 Units 0 1 volt 16 SCALABLE FONT Sets the number of memory blocks to allocate for scalable fonts Possible Values Range 0 128 default 64 Units 4K Bytes 18 LABEL ALIGNMENT Sets the label alignment method see Section 4 6 Possible Values YES user manually determines ALIGN LENGTH AUTO printer determines ALIGN LENGTH NO Label Alignment used M 4206 19 ALIGN LENGTH 20 STOP LOCATION Leading edge distance of two Sets label stopping and in certain cases the starting successive labels Must be entered if location for different printer configurations LABEL ALIGNMENT is set to Yes see Section 4 6 Possible Values AUTO Automatically sets the stop location Installed options will be auto sensed and the 0 999 default 100 appropriate stop position will automatically Units 01 inch be set Host commands are ignored Possible Values Sets stop position according to options installed If no options are installed the printer sets stop location to the next label s start of print Host commands will override 21 INPUT MODE 22 DPL EMULATION Selects between the standard or This instructs the firmware to process specific DPL data template interpretation of incoming Start of Print DPI
11. C 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 Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided with your printer Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the printer Place the printer on a flat firm solid surface To protect your printer from overheating make sure all openings on the printer are not blocked Do not place the printer on or near a heat source Do not use your printer near water or spill liquid into it 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 Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on If the power cord becomes damaged or frayed r
12. ER EQUIPPED Enables Disables the optional Media Cutter feature Possible Values AUTO NO YES 6 PRESENT ADJUST Specifies an additional amount to feed the label after printing Possible Values Range 0 255 nominal 128 0 close to edge 255 farthest from edge 8 DATA BITS Sets the serial data word length Must match the host setting Possible Values 8 Y 21 22 9 CONTROL CODES Allows code selection listed Programmer s manual Possible Values STD Standard Codes ALT Alternate Codes 11 OOS MAXVOLT Sets the media sensor level for the Out Of Stock condition Possible Values Range 0 16 nominal 2 Units 1 volt 13 TOF DELTA Sets the minimum media sensor change required to signify a label gap or mark Possible Values Range 0 50 nominal 10 Units 1 volt 15 LABEL WIDTH Sets the label width Possible Values Range 75 426 default 426 Units 01 inch 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 10 CONT FORM LENGTH Sets the page label size when the SENSOR TYPE 15 set to continuous media Possible Values Range 0 9999 default 100 Units 01 inch 12 TOF GAIN Sets media sensor Top of Form gain value Possible Values Range 0 15 nominal
13. M 4206 Operator s Manual DATAMAX 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 the purchaser s personal use without the expressed writt
14. O When Label Alignment is not enabled 1 set to NO printing begins at the current label position without alignment assuming the label 15 at the start of print position Additionally if the label length is short labels between the printhead and the media sensor may be unused M 4206 27 4 6 4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting If you experience label alignment problems the following table offers possible causes and solutions Possible Cause Attempting to perform Label Alignment results in no paper movement First label is wasted during alignment AII labels thereafter print to the correct start of print position Label Alignment is incorrect Pressing amp FEED successively results in a short label length one inch 28 With the Present Sensor enabled Label Alignment cannot be performed without a Label Length Alignment Length is too long 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 Label Alignment Length 15 not correct The default Label Alignment Length 15 1 00 and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length gt Set Label Alignment to AUTO press and hold 9 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 Da
15. OP ADJUST 128 SYSTEM RAM CHECKS____ SYSTEM RAM SIZE 4096 KBYTES SYSTEM RAM 3180 KBYTES AUTO DETECTION NOT DETECTED PRESENT SENSOR____NOT DETECTED CURRENT STOP LOC__TEAR EXPRESS SETUP MEDIA SENSOR PRINT METHOD TRANSFER OPTION CONTROL____ AUTO COUNTER INFORMATION ABSOLUTE VALUES 1 LENGTH 773 INPUT URLUES 20 RESETTABLE VALUES 1 LENGTH 576 19 MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE SCALABLE FONTS PRESENT SENSOR LABEL SIZE 0426 11255 IN M 4206 33 The second label printed is the Dot Check Label This label is used to test the condition of the printhead as shown below 34 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 M 4206 4 8 2 Test Label The 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 6 PAUSE amp FEED buttons Aa nce E pP geni quem 1 AsBbCoDdEeFIG3Hh i KKLIMmNn 10pt AaBbCc DdEe FIGgH hlidjKkKLIMmNn o scil Dd i _ p pee LLL Full M 4206 35 4 8 3 Hex Dump Label The Hex Dump Label is a useful tool in the di
16. able print quality are produced amp 7 Note When the Locking Screws are snug turning the Adjustment Screws counter clockwise will NOT move the printhead outward if you have adjusted the printhead too far inward restart the entire procedure 6 Tighten the Locking Screws Print a final Test label to verify the adjustment 40 M 4206 5 4 Printhead Pressure Adjustment To accommodate a variety of media types the pressure applied by the printhead assembly 15 adjustable This pressure 15 factory set to work with most media types so this adjustment should only be performed after attempting to improve print quality through the use of the 1 heat and or 2 print speed When adjusting use only the minimum pressure necessary for better imaging To adjust l Loadat least 4 102mm wide media and ribbon see Section 3 2 2 Ensure the Media Width Adjustment is set to its left most position see Section 5 2 3 Press the amp FEED CANCEL buttons simultaneously to print a Configuration Dot Check test label 4 Turn the Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screws counterclockwise to increase the applied pressure or clockwise to decrease it Make equal adjustments to each screw to achieve even print contrast across the media Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screws Note When using narrow media it is sometimes necessary to increase the pressure on the inner closest to centerplate Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screw to preven
17. agnosis 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 Programmer s Manual 1s 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 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 2 FEED button while turning the printer on Continue holding the amp FEED button until the amp STOP light turns off Now all data received by the printer will be output in hexadecimal code as shown below pc al 61186883 HH 1 o NT AL URL ID SIT ait CHARA TERES 1 ania its To exit the Hex Dump Mode Turn the printer off 36 M 4206 WMalngenanece XII JIDIS BERT 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 Method Printhead Turn off the printer before cleaning After every roll the prin
18. and Imaging function according to data the selected printer emulation Possible Values Possible Values DPL printer constructs the label STANDARD using the standard DPL ALLEGRO Allegro Emulation commands P PLUS Prodigy Plus Emulation LINE printer constructs the label using a preloaded template PRODIGY Prodigy Emulation form 23 HEAT Controls the burn time of the printhead This 15 the equivalent of Heat Setting on most label software programs Possible Values Range 0 30 default 10 Note All of the menu items listed in the previous section are stored in non volatile memory M 4206 23 4 5 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 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 6 PAUSE button while powering the printer Continue to hold the button until light turns off then release it 2 Press and hold the amp FEED button and count 7 flashes of ERROR light then release it The following printout should
19. ble fonts have numeric names while barcode fonts have alpha names Fonts Fonts 0 through 8 use the slash zero O conventions for distinguishing between the zero and the alphabetic O The slash can be removed with the label formatting 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 Font Valid ASCII Characters decimal Use with Record Structure Type 9 3242752955 o o 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 90 128 142 144 146 153 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 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 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 EN EN M 4206 55 The table below lists the font sizes The numbers indicate the number of dots E one Je 7 a up oc WA L Foul 1 4 Tm 99 o Fot2 18 160 2 Fm3 27 14 NIN Fot4 36 18 3 L Fos 5 93 O Fome
20. bout 4 PRENNE seconds The printer will align the label to the top of form position Note If media with a different label length is subsequently loaded the ALIGN LENGTH must be recalculated and re entered 26 M 4206 4 6 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 15 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 amp 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 Sensor option and that feature is enabled while the label length is calculated the printer will pause and illuminate the 5 light after each movement The operator must press 6 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 6 3 Label Alignment N
21. but every other label is skipped The label 15 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 The media is not calibrated Calibrate it see Chapter 4 The Media Sensor may need to be repositioned see Chapter 3 The media sensor or media sensor circuitry may be defective Call for service Unable to print in rotation 4 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 The media width adjustment 15 set for a narrower media width than 15 actually being used Adjust for the media width see Chapter 5 The printhead 1s not properly aligned Call for service The printhead carrier assembly is not latched down Latch it Printer fails to power on The AC wall outlet may be faulty Try another outlet A fuse may be blown Call for service The power supply may be faulty Call for service A defective power switch may exist on the printer Call for service Label advances 1 2 inches before a fault indication M 4206 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 in
22. de L Interleaved 2 of 5 w module 10 checksum and shipping bearer bars 12 34567 89012 Barcode N 5 Digit UPC addendum Barcode p Postnet M 4206 Barcode Q UCC EAN Code 128 Barcode R UCC EAN Code 128 KMART NON EDI 23455 B 9 34 56 899 123 Barcode S UCC EAN Code 128 Random Weight 01 100 35 590232650 11 330420 3202 001800 21 10123456 01 3456789 01 Barcode T Telepen Barcode u UPS MaxiCode EV USO Re 4206 63 Barcode v FIM Barcode z PDF417 Bar Code W1c DataMatrix Bar Code W1d QR Code Bar Code 12 MicroPDF417 E Bar Code WIT TCIF Linked Barcode 3 of 9 TLC39 A1B2C3DAAA 64 M 4206 Appendix Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement M Class Printer Printer Datamax warrants to Purchaser that under normal use and service the M Class M Printer with the exception of the thermal printhead purchased hereunder shall 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 manu
23. e 6 PAUSE Prints the Printer Setup Menu List see section 4 5 1 Press and 99 FEED 2 Feeds one label for test Press and _ Enters Printer Setup 48 FEED Hold 9 CANCEL Prints the Test Label for test PAUSE ri Saves the current values CANCEL and resumes Normal Mode a Procedure Current and Value is printed P LUD 6 PAUSE Increments item s value del FEED Press Selects the next menu item Release Press and Direct Select menu item Hold eg 7 Error light flashes Baud Rate menu item 7 54 CANCEL Decrements item s value Q diari Accepts the current RI CANCEL values for test CANCEL M 4206 19 4 5 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 be modified via the front panel See Section 4 5 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 9 FEED button during the Printer Setup Procedure see Section 4 5 For example to Direct Select the BAUD RATE Menu Item press and hold the amp FEED button for 7 flashes of the ERROR light and then release or for the TOF GAIN item hold amp FEED for 12 flashes etc Menu Item Values Menu Numbers Items DIRECT MEDIA TYPE SENSOR TYPE PRESENT SENSOR CUTTER EQUIPPED SOP ADJUST 0 005 in PRESENT ADJUST
24. e back of the Printer and then plug the AC Power Cord into a properly grounded outlet The power supply automatically detects and then adjusts to the applied line voltage see Section 7 0 for the acceptable voltage ranges M 4206 7 3 1 2 Interface Connection The printer can be connected to the host via a USB serial or parallel cable The Printer will automatically connect to the first port USB serial or parallel that transmits valid data After this connection has been made the printer s power must be cycled and to change the interface connection USB Connection The USB Interface 15 supported in Windows 95 and greater Depending upon the operating system of your host computer installation may differ slightly Parallel Connection The parallel interface requires a Centronics IEEE 1284 cable with a 36 pin male connector Bi directional mode is IEEE 1284 Compliant using forward and reverse channel communications In this mode data can be sent to the host provided it 15 also IEEE 1284 Compliant and has supporting software Serial Connection The serial interface supports RS 232C communications via a DB 9 connector The following list of serial port settings is menu selectable and must match the host computer s serial port settings see Chapter 4 Baud Rate Default 9600 bps Word Length Default 8 bits In addition to the port settings the serial interface cable wiring must have specific c
25. ead Also referred to as resolution DPL Datamax Programming Language programming commands used specifically for control of and label production in Datamax printers complete listing of commands can be found in the Programmer 5 Manual fan fold Media that 1s 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 font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface space between die cut or notched labels used to sense top of form IPS inches per second Imperial measurement of printer speeds label 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 distance 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 light media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks including roll fed continuous die cut reflective and fanfold media hub Device in t
26. easure given in inches 2l 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 Pl The maximum allowable length of the combined label and gap or mark measurement can not exceed 99 99 inches M 4206 51 52 4206 53 EE i EE ASCII Control Code Chart M 4206 Notes For the hardware handshake XON XOFF commands 54 128 u n 1 2 80 86 89 8A 8B 0 fu 1 8D _ 2 8E 3 8F 4 90 6 92 NE sjo ICN o 1197 2 98 La FM S EN ERN Poa NEN 12 CEE nx p pe e p Ta 160 16 EHE CtuQ DC1 CtrlS DC3 Dec Hex 225 C rn 231_ 7 230 231 233 234 235 Cm m 234 EA 235 EB 236 237 238 239 240 FO 24 F 242 F2 243 24 F4 245 5 46 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 M 4206 DOMED 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 reada
27. ee Section 5 6 42 M 4206 5 6 Darkness Adjustment The Darkness Adjustment 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 Darkness with the old printhead and make this adjustment so that new Adjustmnet printhead matches the darkest portion of that label Note Large increases in Darkness Adjustment can shorten printhead life If you need to increase the darkness of the printed labels try increasing the Heat value and or slow the Print Speed using your software program or via DPL commands 5 Resetting to the Factory Defaults With the printer power Off press and hold all three buttons while turning On the printer Continue to hold the buttons down until stop light turns off approximately 17 seconds The printer will now be set to the Factory Defaults See Section 4 5 1 for a listing of the factory default settings Resetting to Factory Defaults will not effect the following settings 5 SOP ADJUST 12 TOF GAIN 6 PRESENT ADJUST 13 TOF DELTA 11 5 MAXVOLT 14 TOF LOW M 4206 43 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 dow
28. efective 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 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 warranties 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 I R X AA A Y In no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any indirect special or consequential damages or lost profits arising ou
29. en permission of Datamax Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Copyright 2002 by Datamax Corporation Part Number 88 2300 01 Revision B Agency Compliance and Approvals 0 Listed UL60950 Information Technology Equipment C22 2 No 950 M93 EN60950 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 4 C For 230 Volt Operation Europe Use a cord set marked consisting of a rated 6A 250V F r 230 Volt Europa Ben tzen Sie em Kabel das mit HAR markiert ist bestehend mindestens aus HOS5VV 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 B EN 50024 1998 Safety This product complies with the requirements of EN 60950 A11 1997 P T Gost R BEO1 FCC M Note This device complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FC
30. eplace it immediately Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer Only qualified trained service technicians should attempt to repair your printer Contents Printer Overview 1 0 1 1 ene D UAI 1 About THIS PEDE 2 LL Standard Rab A 2 Optional pta 3 Getting Started 2 0 Before Us me the Panter ei cert ito Pee 5 Setting Up Printer 3 0 3 1 22 3 3 3 4 PTO GUC O10 Des tuns cele te pet ep tet Connectinp the Printer 7 Connector oot toe T 3 1 2 COne CHON sereine RR Ee bed 8 Loads oi uei tenn PHP MA 9 Media Sensor Adjustment 22221 12 Loading RiDDON to o n Res 13 SAI Ribbon o itp C o rne 15 Using the Front Panel 4 0 4 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 Introdue auto 16 ee ee See et on ee 16 51 MET 17 Normal Mode Button 8 2222 17 Express Setup Mode Button Functions 18 Printer Setup Mode Button 19 4 5 Printer Setup Menu 185 20 4 5 2 Menu Items and Values 0021 21 4 5
31. factured This warranty also does not cover loss damages resulting from accident or damages resulting from unauthorized service 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 M Class 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 M 4206 65 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 Datamax 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 d
32. h adjustment roll media form of media that 15 wound upon a cardboard core start of print The position on the label where the printing actually begins 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 69 70 4206
33. h the coating side in or ribbons with the coating side out To load 7 Note Using a ribbon that is slightly wider than your media and liner if any will help protect against printhead wear Printhead Latch 1 Open the media cover Press in on the Printhead Latch and raise the printhead assembly Ribbon Roll Ribbon Supply Hub 2 Slide the Ribbon Roll onto the Ribbon Supply Hub until it rests against the hub s flange Ensure the ribbon unwinds in the correct direction see 3 4 1 for examples Illustrations depict a Coated Side In assembly Ribbon Idler 3 Route the ribbon under the Ribbon Idler and then out the front of the printer approximately 12 inches M 4206 13 Printhead Assembly 4 Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it locks into place 5 Route the ribbon up and then around to the Ribbon Take Up Hub winding it several times in a clockwise direction to secure it in place Take up Hub 6 Close the cover and press the lt FEED button several times to position the ribbon and ensure proper tracking 7 setting within the printer s setup must be set to Thermal Transfer to print using a ribbon see section 4 5 2 14 M 4206 3 4 1 Ribbon Routing Coated Side In amp Coated Side Out Note Directional Arrows near the Ribbon Supply Hub indicate the correct ribbon route Ribbon types are available with the ink coating layer wo
34. he appropriate media type see Section 4 5 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 CANCEL button while powering up the printer Continue to hold the button until 5 light turns off then release it 2 Next press 6 PAUSE button The printer will feed approximately ten inches of media to calculate the TOF Delta and Low values to be used 3 Upon completion one of the following lights will flash five times to denote the result of the auto calibration attempt 5 light Successful calibration Proceed to Step 4 ERROR light Unsuccessful calibration try again If the calibration continues to fail proceed to Section 4 7 2 Note If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 4 4 Now save the changes and resume Normal Mode by pressing the 6 PAUSE CANCEL buttons simultaneously and briefly Wait until the STOP light goes off M 4206 31 4 7 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 7 1 Note Before calibrating be sure the media sensor is set for the appro
35. he printer used to support roll media media sensor electronic device equipped with photosensors to detect media and the top of form on die cut notched or reflective media M 4206 M 4206 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 1s used to signal the top of form when the reflective sensor 15 enabled registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels reverse speed The backward 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 widt
36. ing If the printer does not correctly sense top of each label as denoted by the ERROR light it may be necessary to perform the Calibration Procedure see section 4 7 1 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 section 5 2 M 4206 11 3 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 except for continuous stock where the TOF is set through the front panel see CONT FORM LENGTH Section 4 5 2 To adjust With media loaded as described in Section 3 2 grasp the Slide Tab and move the Sensor Eye Mark into position over media according to the table below If loading media return to the media loading instructions Media Sensor Selection and Adjustment Media Type Sensor Eye Mark Position Sensing Required Die cut Near the middle of the label Centered over the notch Centered over the black mark Near the middle of the media Section 4 5 2 for Sensor Type selection Slide Tab Sensor Eye Mark 12 M 4206 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 media being used Depending upon the type of Ribbon Supply Hub see 3 4 1 for examples the printer must use either ribbons wit
37. inted label External Keyboard specify voltage country requirement when ordering A portable keyboard display terminal the DMX Passport for stand alone printing External Ethernet Connectivity uses printer s parallel port The DMX100 External Print Server is an external Network Interface Controller NIC that enables the printer to provide Ethernet connectivity FLASH Memory Expansion requires new main PCB An optional main PCB assembly is available with 4MB Flash memory expansion for International Language Printing Capability LPC and or additional fonts and graphics ILPC The International Language Print Capability consisting of one of the following CG Times western European Scalable font Kanji Gothic B Scalable font Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font Korean Hangul font VVVV M 4206 3 M 4206 Gerang 2 0 Before Using the Printer Removing the Packaging Inspect the shipping container s for damage 1f damage 15 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 gt Ensure that the arrow on the box is pointing up and then open the box Remove the to
38. k A mismatched ribbon paper combination is resulting in an insufficient amount of friction between paper and ribbon Ensure that the correct type of ribbon 15 being used with the media 47 Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication The media may not be properly loaded Reload it see Chapter 3 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 The Media Sensor may need to be repositioned see Chapter 3 The media sensor or media sensor circuitry may be defective Call for service STOP Light flashing When the printer is equipped with the Peel and Present Options amp STOP light will flash when a label is presented to the operator This is considered normal If the printer is configured to use the Peel and Present option and yet the option is not installed or the option 15 removed with power on the stop light will flash to alert the operator Tracking Problems The media may not be properly loaded Reload it see Chapter 3 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 The media width adjustment may not be properly set Readjust for the label width see Chapter 5 Ribbon Smudging during label back feed When printing with a ribbon the width of the ribbon must be slightly wider than the label
39. libration of the media being used for the correct sensing of the top of form See Section 4 7 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 power up Normal Mode Pauses Un pauses the printer Feeds one label Clears fault conditions Press and Hold to perform Alignment see section 4 6 Ki CANCEL Cancels the current batch of labels Press the Pause button to print the next batch of labels in the printer s buffer Button Combinations push buttons simultaneously Quse 6 PAUSE 54 Performs a warm reset and returns to the Normal Mode of operation lt FEED 54 CANCEL Produces Database Configuration and Dot Check Labels see Section 4 8 1 M 4206 17 4 4 Express Setup Mode Button Functions The Express Setup is a unique printer feature that allows users quick access to the most commonly used printer settings The selected setting 15 represent by a specific combination of the printer s indicator lights for each of the three items Sensor Type Media Type and Option Control To enter the Express Setup Press and Hold the amp 2 buttons and turn the printer ON 0 Continue to hold the buttons release when all lights flash approx 17 seconds Use the buttons for setup
40. manually as detailed below 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 5 2 Printer and cutter faults are disabled during Auto Media Calibration 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 4 CANCEL Press and hold during power up until the 67 STOP light turns off Calibration Mode QD PAUSE See section 4 7 1 Press and FEED Release J Feeds one label for test lt ie FEED Press and Ya Until Paused light turns off Hold f CANCEL Prints the Test Label for test 6 PAUSE Saves the current values i CANCEL and resumes Normal Mode Media Sensor Calibration Analyze for Paper See section 4 7 2 Analyze for Backing or Mark 64 CANCEL Analyze Out of Media condition n Accepts the current values for test 1 CANCEL 30 M 4206 4 7 1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration Auto Media Sensor Calibration automatically establishes the optimum sensing values for the media you are using in the printer Note Before calibrating be sure the media sensor is set for t
41. media being used Ensure the ribbon width is approximately 125 4mm to 250 7mm wider then the label media Increase the inner closest to centerplate Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screw counterclockwise to increase the applied pressure see Chapter 5 48 M 4206 Mechanical Width Depth Height Weight Operating Temperature Humidity AC Input Voltage Printing Print Method Print Speed Resolution Tear Bar DRAM Memory FLASH Memory M 4206 el ome 9 8 24 9 cm 18 06 45 9 cm 10 3 26 2 cm 21 5 Ibs 9 77 kg 40 Fto95 F 4 Cto35 C 10 95 non condensing 90 132 or 180 264 VAC 47 63 Hz auto ranging Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer optional 2 6 IPS 50 152 mm s 203 dpi 8 dots mm Tear Down 4MB 2MB 49 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 Ribbon Core Communications Interface Baud Speed Handshaking Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Fonts Roll Fed Die Cut Continuous Fan Fold 4 65 118 mm 1 25 4 mm 4 09 104 mm 25 99 6 2475 mm 0025 01 064 mm 254 mm 8 203 mm O D on 1 5 3 0 38 76 2 mm cores 1 0 4 5 25 114 mm Matched to media approx 1476 450 m long 1 010 006 25 6 mm 2 mm inner diameter USB RS 232 DB 9 and IEEE 1284 Complia
42. n Proceed to Step 6 ERROR light Unsuccessful calibration Retry the procedure beginning at Step 1 ON Use the 2 FEED button feeds a label and the 8 CANCEL button prints a test label to test the current calibration 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 6 PAUSE CANCEL buttons simultaneously and briefly Wait until the 5 light goes off 32 M 4206 4 8 Internal Labels The following section details the printer s internally generated configuration and test labels 4 8 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 Database 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 lt FEED JR CANCEL buttons simultaneously The first label printed will be the Database Configuration Label FRI JANUARY 10 2003 19 29 010 CONF IGURAT ION VER M4206 05 03 01 07 03 SERIAL PORT SELECTED BOOT 83 2383 05C 19 2 8BITS CODE 83 2385 05C EDGE FPGA 83 2384 05R MEDIA TYPE TRANSFER FONT 83 2386 05C CONT FORM LENGTH 0 296K FLASH MODULE PRESENT RDJUST 3 128 SYSTEM FLASH SIZE 2 MBYTES S
43. ng 203 DPI Printhead AGFA Scalable Font Engine Date and Time Stamp VVVV WV Memory gt 2MB FLASH Memory 256K available to user designated Module B gt 4MB DRAM Memory Interfaces gt USB interface gt DB 9 RS 232 serial interface gt 1284 Centronics parallel interface Operational gt Simple Media Loading gt Media Tearbar gt Fan fold media compatible from the bottom and rear of printer M 4206 1 1 2 Optional Features Thermal Transfer A printing method that uses ribbon to produce exceptional image clarity as compared to most direct thermal media types This option must be specified for use with either coated side in ribbon or coated side out ribbon Media Cutter A rotary type mechanism to automatically cut material with a maximum thickness of 010 254 mm into minimum lengths of 1 25 inches 31 8 mm Peel and Present Mechanism requires the Internal Rewind option An output control device that automatically separates printed labels from the backing material and allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously printed label Minimum label length is 1 5 inches 38 mm Internal Rewind An internal mechanism to wind four inch outer diameter rolls of printed labels or the label backing material when using the Peel and Present option Present Sensor An output control device that allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously pr
44. nloaded to the printer as follows 1 Identify the new version for your model of printer from the Datamax Web site at www 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 via parallel port only and that the power is On Using the DOS command enter copy filename dlf lptl b Note Other programs e g hyper terminal and certain Windows Driver programs may also be used to download this file 3 READY Q light will flash during the download 4 Following a successful download 5 Light will illuminate then the printer will perform a cold reset The previous printer setup will 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 ERROR Light will illuminate then the printer will perform a warm reset both the READY and sTOP lights will be on during power up initialization The original firmware will remain operational If the printer fails to reset toggle the power Off and Try re sending the file to the printer If the failure continues check the following possible causes An invalid or corrupted file is being downloaded Ensure the file being downloaded is correct and applicable for your printer model Possible communications e
45. nt Centronics Parallel 600 to 38 400 bits per second BPS Xon Xoff CTS DTR Even Odd or None or 2 7 or 8 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 50 M 4206 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 oide View Top View Media Dimensions B 1 46 100 C egap ormotch betweenlabe O o 25 00 B fee e 2 O 4 4 _ F Jj nothopeningwidh opening width 77 Ree aperture left justified H reflective black mark width 45 500 L ta reflective mai 9 J reflective mark length 00 0 1 10 40 distance CT TTC SO Units of m
46. on present position 15 too far forward The amp ERROR light illuminates during label alignment M 4206 Label Alignment Length is not correct The default Label Alignment Length 15 1 00 and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length Another present position has been determined Enabling the Present Sensor causes the label stop position present position to be approximately 0 1 behind the peel bar OR The Present Adjust value is not correct Another present position has been determined OR The Present Adjust value is not correct The label supply is empty 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 Disable the Present Sensor OR Ensure the host computer 15 not providing a Present Distance shorter than is required for the Tear Bar Use the Setup Menu to modify the Present Adjust value Ensure the host computer 15 not providing a Present Distance longer than is required for the Tear Bar Use the Setup Menu to modify the Present Adjust value Load media 29 4 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
47. onnections pin outs for proper data exchange between the host and printer The different serial cable pin outs and part numbers are in the following table contact your reseller for ordering information CTS 8 DSR GND 5 DTR 4 shield Printer DB 9P 2 RX 3 TX 7 RTS 4 DTR 8 CTS 5 GND shield Part 32 2300 01 Host OB 258 Printer 9 TX 2 2 RX RX 3 3 TX 7 RTS CTS 5 E DTR DSR 6 8 CTS GND 7 5 GND DTR 20 shield Shield Part 32 2301 01 M 4206 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 on the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly Printhead Latch Media Hub Guide M 4206 Slide the Roll Media onto the Media Hub and raise the Media Hub Guide The Media Hub Guide should be pushed inward so that it 15 just touching the Roll Media Route the Media through the printer as shown Raise the Media Guide The Media Guide should be pushed inward so that it is just touching the edge of the Media Roll Media ff 4 7 0 Media Guide Media Hub Guide 10 M 4206 5 Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it locks into place Printhead Assembly MS 6 Close the cover and press the amp FEED button several times to position the media and ensure proper track
48. osition Close the cover Plug in and turn the printer Feed several labels to normalize tracking Printhead Latch Printhead Assembly Cotton Swab M 4206 5 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 the printhead for even pressure distribution To adjust the leveling cam 1 With media loaded in the printer print a label press the amp FEED CANCEL buttons simultaneously and examine it 2 While observing the printed labels loosen the Thumbscrew and move it to left most position see Example 1 below 3 Next move the Thumbscrew to the right until the printed labels contain a complete even image see Example 2 Tighten the Thumbscrew Thumbscrew Example 1 Over adjustment Too much adjustment produces an image that fades across the label To correct this move the Thumbscrew to the right Example 2 Correct adjustment The proper adjustment produces a complete image with even print contrast across the label see note below ng rs ae iiqennininidienliqqlc iid ARR UENIUNT E DICERE EE aii ao se Ey Eus El Us aqnam s DE 1 TALI Das ue Li la m Vr 5 7 i Cy dd pu i TT 1 A 67 Note Under adjustment of the Leveling Cam Problems can include ribbon wrinkling label tracking and platen roller and p
49. p piece of packing foam gt Lift the printer from the box Remove the printer from the plastic bag Remove any tape or additional packing foam from the inside of the printer Note It is a good idea to save all packaging materials in the event that shipping the printer is ever required M 4206 5 Inspecting the Printer After removing the printer from the packaging material check the contents The following items should be included Printer Power Cord CD ROM and Documentation Any special or additionally purchased items VNNN Additional Requirements The following items are necessary for generating labels from your printer Contact your customer support or sales representative for advice on which media and software may best be suited for your application Serial USB or Parallel cable Applicable Media Applicable Software 6 M 4206 Wo 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 7 Note When connecting the AC Power Cord or interface cables to the printer ensure the Power On Off Switch is in the Off position 1 Place the printer on a firm level surface 2 Ensure that the Power Switch on the Printer is in the Off position 3 Connect the AC Power Cord to the receptacle on th
50. priate media type see Section 4 5 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 amp CANCEL button and power up the printer Continue to hold the button until STOP light turns off then release the button Next press and hold the 9 FEED button continue to hold the button until amp STOP light turns on then release the button 2 Remove all the material from the media sensor see Section 3 3 for the sensor s location close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and then press the CANCEL button The printer will flash the ERROR light as it analyzes the no media condition 3 Position the backing material or the black reflective mark in the media sensor close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and then press the lt FEED button The printer will flash the light as it analyzes the top of form mark 4 Place the media with the backing attached if any in the media sensor close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and then press 60 PAUSE button The printer will flash the amp ERROR light as it analyzes the material 5 Simultaneously and briefly press the 6 PAUSE W CANCEL buttons to accept the calibration for test and exit the Media Sensor Calibration One of the following lights will flash five times to denote the result of the manual calibration attempt stop light Successful calibratio
51. 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 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 attached 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 67 68 direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react and darken with the application of heat DPI dots per inch measurement of print resolution rated the number of thermal elements contained in one inch of the printh
52. rinthead wear M 4206 39 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 ensuring print quality across a majority of media types In extreme cases however if media of a different thickness or rigidity 15 used for example heavy tag stock print quality can change Typically thicker media requires a slight forward adjustment while thinner media requires a slight backward adjustment Re If you have questions contact a qualified technician or Datamax Technical Support before proceeding To adjust the Burn Line Locking Screws 1 Load the printer with your media and ribbon if required 2 Loosen the two Locking Screws approximately turn counter clockwise 3 Turn the Adjustment Screws counter clockwise until the burn line is past the platen roller vertex Print a test label press the 6 PAUSE 8 FEED buttons simultaneously The label should look light and uneven 4 Tighten the Locking Screws just until they are snug tight enough to remove any play in the printhead assembly yet loose enough to allow the Adjustment Screws to move the printhead Adjustment Screws 5 Turn each Adjustment Screw clockwise about a 1 4 turn or an 1 8 turn for finer adjustments see note below Print another test label and examine the print quality Repeat this step until the labels are produced with even print contrast and accept
53. rror Check the cable connection between the host and printer and ensure that a quality shielded cable 15 used 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 6 PAUSE W CANCEL buttons while powering On the printer Now try downloading the file to the printer 44 M 4206 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 the correction action 15 taken press the amp 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 of the topics covered in the troubleshooting section Problem Situation Unacceptable print quality The printer does not print or prints several labels at once The ribbon does not advance Skips every other label Unable to print in rotation 4 Prints light on the right side of the label Printer fails to turn on Label advances 1 2 inches before a fault indication Label advances 16 inches before a fault indication STOP light flashing Tracking Problems Ribbon Smudging with narrow media during label back feed M
54. t 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 1f 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 10 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 66 M 4206 M 4206 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 referred to as liner bar code 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
55. t ribbon smudging Note Excessive pressure can reduce the service life of the printhead and platen roller Unequal pressure may cause ribbon and label tracking problems M 4206 41 5 5 Printhead Replacement Removal Note Printheads are fragile use extreme care when handling and never use a sharp object on the surface If you have questions contact a qualified technician or Datamax Technical Support before proceeding 1 Touch a bare metal part of the printer s frame to discharge any static electricity that may be present on Printhead Mounting your body Screw 2 Turn Off and unplug the printer Open the cover if ribbon is installed remove it 3 With the printhead locked in the down position loosen the Printhead Mounting Screw it will remain in the assembly 4 Unlatch the Printhead Assembly While holding the Printhead raise the assembly Disconnect the two cables and then remove the old Printhead 5 While carefully holding the new Printhead connect both cables 6 Position the Printhead onto the Locating Pins in the Printhead Assembly and secure in place with the Printhead Mounting Screw do not over tighten 7 Clean the Printhead see Section 5 1 8 Reload ribbon if removed lower the printhead assembly and rotate the printhead latch back into the locked position 9 Use the Darkness Adjustment to match the print contrast of the new printhead to that of the old printhead s
56. tabase Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set Set Label Alignment to AUTO press and hold amp 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 amp 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 1n 100 may help to prevent the wasted labels however this may result in incorrect print positions for labels that are short in length Set Label Alignment to AUTO Press and hold 9 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 M 4206 Possible Cause SetLabel Alignment to AUTO Press and hold FEED until Label Alignment is incorrect Pressing amp FEED successively results in a label length longer than actual one inch Tear Mode 15 selected but the label stop position present position is not far enough forward Tear Mode 15 selected but the label stop positi
57. thead 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 t is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent always take the proper Warning precautions when using this substance M 4206 37 5 1 Cleaning the Printhead If print quality declines symptoms include non compliant bar codes print dropouts streaks the typical cause 15 debris build up on the printhead Furthermore when the build up is not removed it may lead to element failure greatly reducing the life of the printhead To clean the printhead l 38 Turn Off and unplug the printer Open the cover Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly Allow the printhead to cool before proceeding Move media and ribbon away from the printhead as necessary Using a Cotton Swab moistened not soaked with isopropyl alcohol gently wipe away any build up on the printhead surface paying close attention to the Burn Line Allow the printhead to dry Replace the ribbon and media Lower the Printhead Assembly back to the locked p
58. tuvuxyzt 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 multipliers 48pt and 72pt fonts are generated by doubling the 24pt and 36pt fonts respectively see the Programmer s Manual for more information 6 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PORSTUVWYXYZabcdetghijkImnoparstuvwxyzO123456786 8 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX Y ZabcdefghijkImnopqrstuvwxyz 10 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY Zabcdefghijklm 12 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabc 14 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX 18 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR 24 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLM 30 pt ABCDEFGHIJ 13 ABCDEFG pt ABCD 58 M 4206 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 15 followed by visual samples Bar Code Type Length Check Valid ASCII Characters ID sum decimal value representation UPC A a 57 Numeric only Option V used in the 6th amp 7th position C c UPC E 48 57 Numeric only D d Interleaved 2 of 5 I Varies 48 57 Numeric only 2 of 5 EIS E 32 127 F f 48 57 Numeric only Option V used in the 7th amp 8th position G g Yes 48 57 Numeric only H h Health NIS Bar 22 36 39 42 43 45 57 65 Code l i 43 45 58 65 68 10 checksum Plessey to 14 10 48 57 Numeric only Option
59. und in or out These types are NOT interchangeable for use with the printer 7 Note Ensure the inked side of the ribbon faces the media and NOT the printhead Ribbon Routing Diagrams Coating Side Out Ribbon Supply Hub M 4206 15 4 0 Introduction The Front Panel consists of three indicator lights and three function buttons The functions of these lights and controls are listed in the following sections 4 1 Lights Normal power up Normal Mode Solid On Indicates the printer is in the Paused state Flashing When using the Peel amp Present Option Indicates a label is presented to the operator Indicates a top of form or mechanical error has occurred Solid On Indicates the printer is on and ready for printing Flashing Indicates the printer is receiving data from the host gt READY C and STOP Lights will be on during power up initialization and a warm reset 16 M 4206 4 2 Buttons The three buttons 6 PAUSE lt FEED and 84 CANCEL perform different functions based on the printers operational mode The printer operates in one of the following modes Normal Normal printer functions See Section 4 3 Express Setup Allows quick access to the most common printer settings Sensor Type Media Type and Option Control See Section 4 4 Printer Setup Allows changes to the printer s operational settings See Section 4 5 Calibration Allows the ca
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