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Slide an Empty Media Core (3” diameter) onto the Rewind Core Adapter.

Slide the Rewind Retainer into the Empty Media Core then close the Locking Lever.

H-8308X users (all others go to Step K), close the Rewind Support then rotate the latch

1/4 turn clockwise to lock the Rewind Support.

K. With label stock installed as described in Loading Roll Media, repeatedly press the FEED

Key until about 20 inches (50 cm) of media has been output.

Summary of Contents for H-4212X

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Page 3: ...r 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 expressl...

Page 4: ...ficiency 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 prod...

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Page 6: ...printer on a flat firm surface y Do not place the printer upon or near a heat source y Never insert anything into the ventilation slots and openings of the printer y Do not use the printer near water...

Page 7: ...2 2 2 Connecting the Interface Cable s 9 2 2 3 Connecting to the SDIO Slot and USB Host Ports 11 Setting up the Printer 13 3 1 Media Loading 13 3 1 1 Internal Media Sources 15 3 1 2 External Media So...

Page 8: ...int Quality Label 71 4 3 2 Ribbon Test Label 72 4 3 3 Test Label 72 4 3 4 Validation Label 72 4 3 5 Print Configuration 73 4 3 6 Print Last Label 73 4 3 7 User Defined Label 73 Operating Adjusting and...

Page 9: ...n Filter 94 5 6 3 Cleaning the Interior Compartment 95 5 6 4 Cleaning the Media Sensing Components 95 5 6 5 Cleaning the Platen and Assist Rollers 96 5 6 6 Cleaning the Printhead 97 5 6 7 Cleaning the...

Page 10: ...endix B 135 Resolutions Widths Speeds Emulations and Custom Adjustment Settings 135 Appendix C 139 RS 422 485 Port Configuration 139 Appendix D 141 Changing the Display Language 141 Appendix E 145 Sav...

Page 11: ...d care To print label formats refer to the instructions provided with your labeling software or if you wish to write custom programs a copy of the Class Series Programmer s Manual can be found on the...

Page 12: ...AN X X X Fanfold Media Handling X X X Fault Handling with Reprint Void X X X Flash Memory MB 8 8 8 Graphics Display 128 x 64 pixels X X N A Graphics Display 240 X 320 pixels Optional Optional X Host A...

Page 13: ...tures available except as noted The following optional features are offered for the printer 40 mm Media Hub H 4xxx and H 4xxxX models only A media hub that accommodates 40 millimeter cores Cover Dampe...

Page 14: ...nal mechanism to wind printed labels or backing material when using a Peel and Present option into a maximum outer diameter roll of five and half inches 139 mm Internal Rewinder Powered Full Roll Tall...

Page 15: ...equire installation SDIO Interface and USB Host Ports H 4xxx models only An interface that accepts external memory storage devices for fonts graphics label formats and firmware as well as a port that...

Page 16: ...tinued Option Recommended Installer Peel and Present Mechanism Operator Present Sensor Operator RFID Ready and Full Upgrade DMX Certified Technician SDIO Interface and USB Host Ports DMX Certified Tec...

Page 17: ...r damage and if evident notify the shipping company before acceptance After removing the packaging check the contents of the shipment The following items are included Printer Power Cord Quick Start Gu...

Page 18: ...he printer features an auto ranging power supply and several different interface types for easy installation Ensure that the Power Switch is OFF when making printer connections 2 2 1 Connecting the Po...

Page 19: ...ion The Ethernet interface supports several menu selectable modes Depending on the length the cable should be Category Type 3 or better Refer to Appendix F for setup information Parallel Connection Th...

Page 20: ...al cables can be used with Xon Xoff handshaking USB Connection The USB interface connection may differ slightly depending upon the operating system and hardware configuration of the host computer Basi...

Page 21: ...afterward to be recognized all files must be placed into the resulting folder Use Windows Explorer or DMX Config see the Accessories CD ROM to download files to an external memory device for conversio...

Page 22: ...support plug and play USB Memory Drives After installing the drive in the printer Module H will be recognized Only one USB Memory Drive at a time will be recognized Before upgrading firmware via USB...

Page 23: ...ting up the Printer 3 1 Media Loading Load media according to its type and source after performing these prerequisites A Raise the cover B Rotate the Printhead Latch counterclockwise then raise the Pr...

Page 24: ...D Rotate the Media Guide upward E Proceed according to the source of the media being installed If using internally supplied roll media sources see Section 3 1 1 or If using externally supplied sources...

Page 25: ...a completely onto the Media Hub B Route the media under the Media Guide Extrusion then out the front of the printer as shown C Rotate the Media Guide into the DOWN position and then slide the guide in...

Page 26: ...E If loading thermal transfer media also load ribbon see Section 3 3 E Lower the Printhead Assembly then rotate the Printhead Latch completely clockwise F Close the cover With READY displayed press a...

Page 27: ...sure that the material enters the printer with the black marks facing down B Route the media into the printer through the Rear Media Loading Slot or Bottom Media Loading Slot and if equipped over the...

Page 28: ...p F If loading thermal transfer media also load ribbon see Section 3 3 F Lower the Printhead Assembly then rotate the Printhead Latch completely clockwise G Close the cover With READY displayed press...

Page 29: ...can be rewound or with the addition of a Peel and Present option dispensed automatically for application If equipped follow the instructions below to begin using the Internal Rewinder A Press down on...

Page 30: ...Proceed according to your application To rewind labels onto an empty media core tall models only go to Step E To dispense labels using a Peel and Present option refer to the instructions included with...

Page 31: ...e Slots in the hub and then slide the Rewind Core Adapter onto the middle of the hub G Grasp the end of the hub and while pulling outward squeeze the hub together until it collapses then slide Rewind...

Page 32: ...Media Core then close the Locking Lever J H 8308X users all others go to Step K close the Rewind Support then rotate the latch 1 4 turn clockwise to lock the Rewind Support K With label stock install...

Page 33: ...r small labels using a Peel and Present option the following settings may require adjustment To maintain Top Of Form accuracy it may be necessary depending upon the print speed to reduce the torque se...

Page 34: ...er Core To switch from label rewinding to label peeling remove the Rewind Adapter Core as follows A Remove labels from the Internal Rewinder Open the Rewind Support 8 wide models only B Rotate the Rew...

Page 35: ...lustration below that identifies the location of the Media Sensor B Grasp the Slide Tab to position the Red Dot according to the Media Type as detailed below Media Sensor Adjustment Media Type Red Dot...

Page 36: ...at least one gap or mark advances see Section 3 4 If using REFLECTIVE or CONTINUOUS media select the appropriate SENSOR TYPE see Section 4 2 1 3 3 Ribbon Loading Ribbon required when printing on ther...

Page 37: ...Side In or Coated Side Out slide a Ribbon Roll completely onto the Ribbon Supply Hub as shown below The coated inked side of the ribbon must face the media Coated Side In CSI Ribbon Coated Side Out CS...

Page 38: ...ely clockwise G Close the cover With READY displayed press and hold the FEED Key until at least one gap or mark advances see Section 3 4 Remove used ribbon when the Ribbon Roll is depleted Pull the em...

Page 39: ...ul completion CALIBRATION COMPLETED will be displayed followed by READY If another message is displayed however see below If the printer displays CANNOT CALIBRATE or stops feeding mid label press and...

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Page 41: ...1 Layout The Control Panel is an event driven user interface composed of a graphics display and keyboard Note that depending upon the display size the layout and composition differs Small Display Con...

Page 42: ...notifications Display Size Large Icons Small Icons Indicators Current State Definition USB Memory or a USB Keyboard is detected An SD memory card is detected RFID is detected A wired network is detect...

Page 43: ...S DIAGNOSTICS MCL OPTIONS Entering the menu system takes the printer off line and halts the processing of new data Prompts may appear before menu access is granted and changes enacted see Section 5 1...

Page 44: ...lass Press the Menu Button to enter Menu Mode The following designations denote setting icons used in the menu listing below Symbol Definition Default setting Setting can only be changed via the Menu...

Page 45: ...el when the SENSOR TYPE is set to CONTINUOUS where 04 00 0 99 99 in Is the desired length of the format MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH Sets the distance that the printer will feed GAP or REFLECTIVE media before...

Page 46: ...media sensor see Section 5 2 where PERFORM CALIBRATION Allows automatic calibration where YES Establishes the best values based on sampled readings NO Exits the menu item without changing the current...

Page 47: ...Head Cleaning Fault will occur Zero 000 disables this function CLEAN HEAD COUNTER Indicates the number of inches or centimeters since a cleaning was last initiated RESET COUNTER Allows the Clean Head...

Page 48: ...between printing areas where XX Xin sec Is the speed setting see Appendix C for the model dependant default and range REVERSE SPEED Controls the rate of label movement during backup positioning where...

Page 49: ...formats or for special printer specific formatting adjustments where DARKNESS 32 1 64 Controls the printhead strobe time see HEAT above to fine tune the solid areas of an image CONTRAST 32 1 64 Fine...

Page 50: ...x A PROCESS FILE Processes a selected file for use by the printer see File Handling Definitions Appendix A Formats a selected module see Appendix A FORMAT MODULE FORMAT MODULE will erase all data in t...

Page 51: ...ER Controls the Cutter option where MODE Sets the detection method and response of the printer where DISABLED Disables the option AUTO Detects enables and sets the label stop location for the cutter i...

Page 52: ...can help maximize throughput CODE 39 IATA CODABAR INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 CODE 93 CODE 128 MSI PLESSEY EAN 13 8 EAN 13 8 2 EAN 13 8 5 UPC A E UPC A E 2 UPC A E 5 Is are the bar code type...

Page 53: ...he measured bar code height REDUNDANCY LEVEL Ensures bar code integrity by specifying a consecutive number of identical decodes where READ BARCODE 2X 1X 6X Sets the read count e g a 3X setting require...

Page 54: ...956 MHz RFID option RFID POSITION Sets the RFID encoding position where 1 10in 0 4 00 Is the inlay location as referenced from the leading edge of the tag moving forward through the printer where 0 00...

Page 55: ...0 00 FF Is the hex value DSFID LOCK Locks the Data Storage Format Identifier value where ENABLED Is write protected DISABLED Is not protected EAS VALUE Selects the Electronic Article Surveillance valu...

Page 56: ...dBm Adjusts the applied power where 000 04 04 Is the power level in 1 0 dBm increments KILL CODE Sets the code to permanently deactivate the tag where 00 00 00 00 Is the code in the form B3 B2 B1 B0...

Page 57: ...printer to establish the tag to transducer distance and nominal power setting where YES Initiates the process CALIBRATING RFID will be displayed as media is scanned for the tag location and power foll...

Page 58: ...on PAUSE APPLICATOR 2 Enables the following GPIO parameters for label applicator functions Data Ready DRDY overlaps End of Print EOP signal by about 1 msec to indicate completion DRDY signal end inhib...

Page 59: ...gnal type generated to indicate a low ribbon condition as determined by RIBBON LOW DIAMETER see RIBBON LOW OPTIONS Section 4 2 1 where ACTIVE LOW Outputs a logic low when the roll reaches the setting...

Page 60: ...e Peel and Present option is not attached Upon power up the rewinder will turn slowly to tension the material ENABLED Enables the rewinder and generates an error if it cannot be detected Upon power up...

Page 61: ...removes that file from memory An active file can not be deleted FACTORY SETTING FILE Lists the files available and then after selection that file will be restored whenever a Level One reset is perfor...

Page 62: ...u Industry Standard Chinese PRC BIG 5 Selects Taiwan encoded TIME AND DATE Sets the time and date where SET HOUR 06 30 PM 20 AUG 2007 Enters the time and date information MEDIA COUNTERS Displays and c...

Page 63: ...eature level of the main board xx Is the software feature level 10 Standard DPL 20 Internal CG Times Font Features are accepted up to this value but increases beyond require authorization yyyyyy Is a...

Page 64: ...XOR Obliterates intersecting areas for example OPAQUE Overwrites intersecting areas with those last formatted for example LABEL ROTATION Allows the label format to be flipped 180 degrees where ENABLE...

Page 65: ...lows open access SECURE MENU Sets a password requirement for menu access MENU AND TEST Sets a password requirement for menu and test access ADVANCED MENU Sets a password requirement for Advanced Menu...

Page 66: ...h or mm thereby reducing the width of the produced format see Appendix B No adjustment occurs at the default setting ROW EMULATION Allows the row dot count to be adjusted where XXX XXX XXX DOTS Is the...

Page 67: ...lapse in fiftieth of a second increments after the next label format is received and processed to delay media repositioning FONT EMULATION Allows font substitution where STANDARD FONTS Prints using s...

Page 68: ...RETRY Actions depend upon the RETRY COUNT If the count has not been exceeded VOID is printed on the failed label and reprinting automatically occurs If the count has been exceeded printing stops and...

Page 69: ...Counts greater than one are only valid when equipped with the Linear Scanner or RFID option BACKFEED ON CLEAR Determines the printer s action after a fault is cleared where ENABLED Positions the label...

Page 70: ...8400 BPS 28800 BPS 19200 BPS 4800 BPS 2400 BPS 1200 BPS Is the serial speed in Bits Per Second PROTOCOL Sets the data flow control method handshaking where BOTH Uses XON XOFF and CTS DTR SOFTWARE Uses...

Page 71: ...turns data compliant back channel operation see Section 2 2 2 for cable requirements NIC ADAPTER Controls the communications settings for the network interface where QUICK SETUP Selects between wired...

Page 72: ...the WiFi signal strength noise and quality levels IP ADDRESS Specifies the static IP Address where 192 168 010 026 Is the address in standard octet format SUBNET MASK Specifies the static Subnet Mask...

Page 73: ...evices DISABLED Sends no messages NETWORK REPORT Allows a network status report to be viewed or printed with content similar to the example below NETWORK REPORT PRINTER STATUS MACO NOT SET IP ADDRESS...

Page 74: ...7E STX command count by Hex 1B ESC Hex 0x0D Carriage Return ALTERNATE CODES 2 Sets these interpretation codes Hex 5E SOH command Hex 7E STX command count by Hex 1B ESC Hex 0x7C Carriage Return CUSTOM...

Page 75: ...d where ENABLED Processes software commands normally DISABLED Controls the Sensor Type via the menu setting see Section 4 2 2 SYMBOL SET COMMAND Determines how host Single and Double Symbol Set comman...

Page 76: ...d label and U unknown C Is the number of expected reads for bar codes or tags given in two characters D Is the number of good reads for bar codes or tags given in two characters E Is the printer s int...

Page 77: ...igned OPTIONS TESTING Performs option diagnostics where TEST PRESENT SENSOR Tests the Present Sensor including the sensor in the Peel Present option where LABEL PRESENTED Is displayed when the sensor...

Page 78: ...EST GPIO OUTPUT EP RL SR MO RO DR OF 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 o1 o2 o3 o4 o5 o6 1 0 1 1 1 1 Displays output signal logic values for End of Print EP Ribbon Low RL Service Required SR Media Out MO Ribbon Out RO Da...

Page 79: ...in Allows a label to label delay 0 120 minutes when batch printing Test Labels where 000 0 120 Is the selected delay interval in minutes SENSOR READINGS Displays various sensor values 0 255 where THR...

Page 80: ...cept peripheral device input data where MCL AT POWER UP Allows MCL start up where ENABLED Sets MCL operation after power is cycled OFF and ON with the printer ready to accept data from barcode scanner...

Page 81: ...d set the Label Width To print a format highlight the selection in the Quick Test menu then input the desired quantity and press ENTER Press CANCEL to stop printing A printing delay can be set see Pri...

Page 82: ...nt functions and ribbon path alignment 4 3 3 Test Label The Test Label serves as an indicator of printhead functionality The format consists of patterns that exercise all thermal elements 4 3 4 Valida...

Page 83: ...ADER 83 2539 10A 10 00 01 26 2006 UNLOCKED CG TIMES FPGA HP10 iPH 5x 00289 MACM 00 0d 70 03 8b b9 4 3 6 Print Last Label Print Last Label reprints the most recent format output by the printer If a job...

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Page 85: ...nd Condition Messages Prompts appear when an action is required during operation while Condition Messages indicate an operational state Prompts and Condition Messages Displayed Message Description Act...

Page 86: ...SWORD 0 This is the menu gateway The four digit password must be entered for menu access INVALID ENTRY An incorrect entry has been made An invalid setting or selection was entered NOT INSTALLED The se...

Page 87: ...KEY The operation was successfully completed and now requires confirmation Press any key to continue SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS A reset via the host system or the Control Panel has occurred Allow the pr...

Page 88: ...eding ensure that the ADVANCED MENU is enabled see Section 4 2 4 and that the SENSOR TYPE is selected see Section 4 2 1 Step Action Displayed Message Comment A Turn ON the printer CANNOT CALIBRATE or...

Page 89: ...s the current sensor reading 1 See Section 3 2 for sensor adjustment instructions 2 Do not position a perforation over the sensor when taking the sample 3 For small notches or reflective marks ensure...

Page 90: ...COMPLETE Followed by READY The printer is now ready for use 5 2 2 Advanced Entry Calibration Advanced Entry is an alternate calibration method for special case media types where sensor readings are ta...

Page 91: ...NTER ADVANCED ENTRY Press EXIT to abort this procedure D Scroll to TRAN SENSOR GAIN or REFL SENSOR GAIN if using reflective media then press ENTER TRAN SENSOR GAIN yyy 0 31 25 The following examples d...

Page 92: ...for a gain setting of 00 where yyy represents the current sensor reading Sample Calibration Table Gain Number Label Value TOF Value Difference Value 00 252 01 02 31 Step Action Displayed Message Comm...

Page 93: ...0 31 31 1 Do not position the Media Sensor under a perforation and if using preprinted media ensure the label area placed over the sensor is free of text graphics lines etc 2 Do not move the Media Sen...

Page 94: ...Message Comment K In your sample calibration table where both the Label Value and TOF Value are at least 20 subtract the amounts and record the result as a Difference Value see below Identify the lar...

Page 95: ...ad Assembly Record the sensor reading as P B Raise the Printhead Assembly Place the liner notch or mark over the Media Sensor then lower and latch the Printhead Assembly Record the sensor reading as G...

Page 96: ...oll to GAP SENSOR LEVEL or if using reflective media MARK SENSOR LEVEL and then press ENTER Use the buttons to set the Gap or Mark value determined in Step M and then press ENTER GAP SENSOR LEVEL 0 25...

Page 97: ...ADY The printer is ready for use If the calibration attempt fails try desensitizing the sensor as follows Re enter the ADVANCED MENU Go to MEDIA SETTINGS SENSOR CALIBRATION ADVANCED ENTRY TRAN or REFL...

Page 98: ...rs all parameters To perform a Level Two Reset While turning ON the printer press and hold the three Soft Keys see Section 4 1 until the SYSTEM RESET message flashes Calibration will be required see S...

Page 99: ...m counter clockwise until the image fades across the label as shown in Example 1 below C While observing the printed output rotate the Leveling Cam clockwise until the image is complete with even cont...

Page 100: ...ia loaded download your label format or use a Test Menu format then begin printing a small batch of labels B While observing the printed output turn each Pressure Adjustment Screw use a small coin or...

Page 101: ...resent on your body B Unplug the printer and open the access cover If ribbon is installed remove it C Lower the Printhead Assembly and loosen the Printhead Mounting Screw H 8308X models feature two Pr...

Page 102: ...ween the current label and a previously printed label if necessary adjust the DARKNESS setting see Section 4 2 2 until similar black levels are produced 5 6 Maintenance This section details the recomm...

Page 103: ...inspection Compressed air soft brush lens tissue and or isopropyl alcohol see Section 5 6 4 Platen and Assist Rollers After each roll of media or ribbon sooner if needed Cotton swab or a cloth dampen...

Page 104: ...cord from the AC Receptacle B Using a soft cloth or sponge dampened with a non abrasive cleanser wipe the exterior surfaces clean C Allow the surfaces to dry before reconnecting power 5 6 2 Cleaning...

Page 105: ...r a soft brush clean all debris from Interior Compartment 5 6 4 Cleaning the Media Sensing Components Paper dust and adhesive from the media can accumulate on the sensing components and produce TOF pr...

Page 106: ...ollows A Turn OFF the Power Switch and unplug the power cord from the AC Receptacle B Raise the Cover then remove the Door and tearbar Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly C Rem...

Page 107: ...ant maintenance procedure the printer can be programmed to prompt you for cleaning see Section 4 2 1 Depending upon to the supplies and printing parameters used different methods are recommended for c...

Page 108: ...70 2013 01 for 6 inch cards C Close and lock the Printhead Latch and disengage the Leveling Cam D Close the cover then press and hold the TEST Button to initiate cleaning As an alternate enter the me...

Page 109: ...labels and examine them If streaking is still present the printhead may need to be replaced otherwise this completes the procedure 5 6 7 Cleaning the Ribbon Path Components Thermal Transfer equipped...

Page 110: ...ated as follows A Identify the desired version of firmware for the printer from our web site at http www datamaxcorp com and then download that file onto your computer s hard drive B Turn OFF the prin...

Page 111: ...che storage into the Flash memory Confirm the firmware version and try the download again however if the problem continues call for service ERROR ERASING FLASH Flash memory could not successfully be e...

Page 112: ...lay Action Comment s A READY Using the DOS copy command where filename is the program to be loaded and lpt1 is the selected interface port enter the following copy filename lpt1 As an example this wou...

Page 113: ...oaded font file on your computer s hard drive or floppy disk and then send that file to the printer If protected the destination module must be unprotected first With a successful download and install...

Page 114: ...the printer will perform an automatic reset SYSTEM FAULT Insufficient memory space for the file exists in the destination module Try selecting a different destination module or clear some space on the...

Page 115: ...tamax Technical Support 6 1 1 General Resolutions The following table lists problems that may not generate a printer message If experiencing this problem Try this solution Blank display but the backli...

Page 116: ...Big Endian refer to your font supplier for information Light print on the side of the label Check the following possibilities The Leveling Cam may be incorrectly adjusted see Section 5 4 1 or The Plat...

Page 117: ...re program or through the menu see Section 4 2 2 or If not reactive install different media No print using thermal transfer media labels advance normally Examine the used ribbon for an image then proc...

Page 118: ...nts of the printer and host and that it is properly connected or If Receiving Data is indicated enter COMMUNICATIONS ESC SEQUENCES and disable the setting see Section 4 2 5 Poor print quality Check th...

Page 119: ...24 volt power supply No action is required If the problem continues cycle the power OFF and ON DOT FAILURE Defective printhead elements have been detected Replace the printhead if print quality becom...

Page 120: ...in the acceptable parameter range Enter a different setting or parameter that falls within the acceptable range LOW VOLTAGE The printer has detected a low operating voltage Possible low or fluctuating...

Page 121: ...etected a Direct Memory Access failure Cycle printer power OFF and ON If the fault does not clear call for service GAP MODE CANNOT CALIBRATE Consistently low sensor readings have been detected for the...

Page 122: ...re that the Media Sensor is calibrated see Section 3 4 properly positioned see Section 3 2 and if the media has large gaps that the Paper Empty Distance is adjusted see Section 4 2 1 POSITION FAULT Po...

Page 123: ...the media sensor during the appropriate calibration steps also ensure that no labels are stuck in the media sensor Retry calibration see Section 5 2 If the problem persists call for service REWINDER...

Page 124: ...the FEED Key to clear the fault if the fault does not clear check the Ribbon Hubs for free movement Also ensure that the ribbon core fits snugly onto the supply hub and that the ribbon is not slippin...

Page 125: ...NSOR TYPE is REFLECTIVE this indication is given for Out Of Stock Check the following possibilities Calibration may be necessary see Section 3 4 The Media Sensor may need adjustment see Section 3 2 Th...

Page 126: ...TER Key Exit the menu system and save your changes Afterward HEX DUMP MODE will be displayed and all received data will be output in hexadecimal code along with the ASCII equivalents printed or saved...

Page 127: ...E 1284 Compliant Parallel Centronics and Ethernet Serial Data Rates RS 232 1200 to 115 000 bits per second Handshaking Xon Xoff CTS DTR Parity Even Odd or None Stop Bits 1 or 2 Data Bits 7 or 8 Electr...

Page 128: ...features of the printer models where the X suffix also denotes the tall version of the model H 4212 H 4310 H 4408 H 4606 Models Mechanical Height 13 inches 329 7 mm Width 12 6 inches 321 1 mm Depth 18...

Page 129: ...03 mm x 05 mm H 4408 0008 X 0015 02 mm x 04 mm H 4606 Tear Bar Downward tear Media Types Die Cut Notched Continuous and Reflective Roll or Fanfold Internal Capacity 8 inch 203mm Outer Diameter Roll on...

Page 130: ...en reflective marks 3 25 6 J Reflective mark length 3 08 2 K Label repeat distance 3 33 8 1 Units of measure are referenced by the direction of label feed 2 The reflective black mark must be carbon ba...

Page 131: ...052 11 mm x 13 mm H 4212X 0027 X 0043 07 mm x 11 mm H 4310X 0008 X 0015 02 mm x 04 mm H 4606X Tear Bar Downward tear Media Types Die Cut Notched Continuous and Reflective Roll or Fanfold Internal Capa...

Page 132: ...25 6 J Reflective mark length 3 08 2 K Label repeat distance 3 33 8 1 Units of measure are referenced by the direction of label feed 2 The reflective black mark must be carbon based placed on the bac...

Page 133: ...mm H 6210 0027 X 0043 07 mm x 11 mm H 6308 Tear Bar Downward tear Media Types Die Cut Notched Continuous and Reflective Roll or Fanfold Internal Capacity 8 inch 203mm Outer Diameter Roll on a standar...

Page 134: ...n reflective marks 3 25 6 J Reflective mark length 3 08 2 K Label repeat distance 3 33 8 1 Units of measure are referenced by the direction of label feed 2 The reflective black mark must be carbon bas...

Page 135: ...3 mm H 6212X 0027 X 0043 07 mm x 11 mm H 6310X Tear Bar Downward tear Media Types Die Cut Notched Continuous and Reflective Roll or Fanfold Internal Capacity 8 inch 203 mm Outer Diameter Roll on a sta...

Page 136: ...ween reflective marks 3 25 6 J Reflective mark length 3 08 2 K Label repeat distance 3 33 8 1 Units of measure are referenced by the direction of label feed 2 The reflective black mark must be carbon...

Page 137: ...Downward tear Media Types Die Cut Notched Continuous and Reflective Roll or Fanfold Internal Capacity 8 inch 203 mm Outer Diameter Roll on a standard 3 inch core or on a 40 mm core with the optional s...

Page 138: ...llowable length of the combined label and gap or mark measurement cannot exceed 99 99 inches 7 3 Approved Media and Ribbon Media and ribbon for thermal transfer is an important determinant in the thro...

Page 139: ...affect the print quality performance and life of the printer or its components For a current list of approved media please contact a Media Representative at 407 523 5650 Suggested direct thermal and...

Page 140: ...o lighten or darken the print contrast PRINT SPEED adjust this setting to regulate throughput where slow speeds allow more time for energy transfer and fast speeds may require more HEAT to achieve the...

Page 141: ...CX and IMG Industry standard black and white graphics formats BS Boot loader upgrade file F7B A 7 bit image load file LS Language message file in a single or double byte format generated from an Excel...

Page 142: ...ted by the printer cannot be copied from the Y module DPL A file containing control and or label data as typically generated by printer driver software DTT A true type or scalable font file created af...

Page 143: ...is normal when no files are available for processing also some files may not display or Following a Copy File request this is normal when no files are available for copying also internal database fil...

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Page 145: ...Default Setting H 4212 H 4212X 203 dots inch 8 dots mm 4 10 104 1 4 10 H 4310 H 4310X 300 dots inch 12 dots mm 4 16 105 7 4 16 H 4408 406 dots inch 16 dots mm 4 10 104 1 4 10 H 4606 H 4606X 600 dots...

Page 146: ...6 152 Print 2 6 51 152 4 102 Feed 2 8 51 203 4 102 Reverse 2 4 51 102 4 102 H 4606 H 4606X Slew 2 16 51 406 4 102 Print 2 10 51 254 6 152 Feed 2 12 51 305 6 152 Reverse 2 4 51 102 4 102 H 6210 Slew 2...

Page 147: ...030 100 100 H 4310 H 4310X H 6308 H 6310X H 8308X 150 3000 150 150 H 4408 200 4060 200 200 H 4606 H 4606X 300 6000 300 300 000 Column Row Emulation Ranges Emulation Ranges in dots Model Column Row Def...

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Page 149: ...ord 2 Remove the communication cables from the Main Board 3 Loosen and remove the two Screws securing the Main Board to the printer 4 Slide the Main Board out of the printer then move the jumpers acco...

Page 150: ...Main Board into the printer and secure it with the two previously removed Screws 6 Connect communication cables to the Main Board and plug in the power cord For RS 422 485 communications ensure that...

Page 151: ...le s radio button and then send that file s to the printer Software requirements for modifying the menu language are as follows Microsoft Excel must be purchased by user Img2dl exe provided at ftp ftp...

Page 152: ...g to modify the MAX value however cutting and pasting fields could defeat this warning system Two Line Messages Some of the message are displayed as two lines These are indicated in the comment fields...

Page 153: ...he entire column s or the desired language s by clicking on the column letter s After pressing the Generate DPL File s radio button the languages to convert were not correctly selected Message text ma...

Page 154: ...e twice will automatically delete the first occurrence but will not free the memory space Deletion of the selected language will reset the printer to English The total number of languages that the pri...

Page 155: ...layed Message A With the printer set for the configuration to be saved press the any Navigation Button SELECT FUNCTION B Scroll to ADVANCED MENU and then press the RIGHT Button Or to quit this procedu...

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Page 157: ...e turn ON the printer B Press the MENU Button then scroll to COMMUNICATIONS NIC ADAPTER IP ADDRESS C Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to increment or decrement each numeric value and the RIGHT button to mo...

Page 158: ...turn ON the printer Press the MENU Button B Scroll to COMMUNICATIONS NIC ADAPTER IP DISCOVERY Select ENABLED and press ENTER C Press EXIT and save your changes when prompted D Turn OFF the printer Co...

Page 159: ...ges using any Web browser Samples and comment text is given in the screenshots that follow Access the HTML Pages as follows A In your Web browser choose File Open B Enter the IP address of the Print S...

Page 160: ...150 H Class Network Status page TCP IP Configuration page...

Page 161: ...Settings Media Settings and Print Control pages Many internal settings can be controlled remotely For more information on the function of these settings see the corresponding function description in t...

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Page 163: ...H Class 153 Printer Options Communications and Diagnostics pages...

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Page 165: ...H Class 155 Reset Network Parameters page Change Password page...

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Page 167: ...e according to the host s operating system Windows 95 98 Driver and Port Installation 1 Start the Windows Add Printer Wizard and this screen should appear Click Next 2 Ensure that Local Printer is sel...

Page 168: ...6 Click OK 7 Select your printer from the list and then click Next 8 Your computer will now copy the necessary files from the CD ROM 9 When prompted to choose a port select FILE and click Next Later...

Page 169: ...esktop click Start Settings Printers 12 Once the Printers window opens right click on the printer icon and select Properties from the drop down menu 13 Click on the Details tab and then click Add Port...

Page 170: ...Name fields do not need to be changed When finished click OK 16 Click Apply and then click OK The driver and port installation is now complete The printer can be selected through any Window s applica...

Page 171: ...lation continued 3 Double click LPR Port 4 In the top field enter the IP address of your printer In the bottom field enter PORT1 When finished click OK 5 Click Close 6 Click Next 7 Click on Have Disk...

Page 172: ...nt 4 0 only is selected and click Open 10 Click OK 11 Select your printer from the list and then click Next 12 Name your printer in the Printer name field Next select whether or not to set this printe...

Page 173: ...s from the CD ROM The driver and port installation is now complete The printer can be selected through any Window s application Windows 2000 Driver and Port Installation 1 Start the Windows Add Printe...

Page 174: ...P Port from the drop down menu Click Next 4 Click Next 5 In the Printer Name or IP Address field enter the IP address of your printer The Port Name field does not need to be changed When finished clic...

Page 175: ...ROM ensure the file Datamax for 95 98 ME 2000 and xp inf is selected and click OK 11 Click OK 12 Select your printer from the list and then click Next 13 Name your printer in the Printer name field Ne...

Page 176: ...our settings and then click Finish 17 If prompted with the Digital Signature Not Found window click Yes to continue installation 18 Your computer will now copy the necessary files from the CD ROM The...

Page 177: ...Printer is selected and then click Next 3 Select on Create a new port and then select Standard TCP IP Port from the drop down menu Click Next 4 Click Next 5 In the Printer Name or IP Address field ent...

Page 178: ...then click Finish 8 Click on Have Disk 9 Insert the Accessories CD ROM and click Browse 10 Browse to the DRIVERS Seagull folder on the CD ROM ensure the file Datamax for 95 98 ME 2000 and xp inf is s...

Page 179: ...not to share this printer on your network Then Click Next 15 Select No then Click Next 16 Confirm your settings and then click Finish 17 If prompted with the Digital Signature Not Found window click C...

Page 180: ...170 H Class...

Page 181: ...ist 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...

Page 182: ...tation of Liability 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 perfo...

Page 183: ...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 o...

Page 184: ...inches per second Imperial measurement of printer speeds label A paper or synthetic printing material typically with adhesive backing label length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom...

Page 185: ...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...

Page 186: ...176 H Class...

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