Rice Lake Datamax-ONeil I-4212e Mark II - Manual User Manual

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Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting

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Should a problem arise, the information in this section will help you resolve it. The following table

lists problems that may not necessarily generate an error condition. Items denoted with an

asterisk (*) are only for display-equipped printers.

If experiencing this problem…

Try this solution…

Can not communicate through the
parallel port:

Observe the Ready Indicator as the format is sent to the
printer. If it does not flash, check the parallel cable type.

Also, check the protocol and port settings between the

printer and host.

Can not load media through the

optional cutter:

WARNING!

Use extreme care. Turn ‘Off’ and unplug the

printer before proceeding.

Ensure that the cutter is properly installed. Plug in and turn

‘On’ the printer. You should hear the cutter blade rotate and
position itself properly. However, if the problem continues

call for service.

* The LCD is blank, but the Ready

Indicator is ‘On’:

The display contrast may set too low. Press and hold the

MENU Key for 3 seconds then use the up and down arrow
keys until the display reappears.

Erratic feeding:

The printer may require Calibration; see Section 3.4.

Erratic printing (instead of the label

format, strange characters are
printed):

The printer may be in Hex Dump Mode; see Section 6.2.

If using the serial port for communicating, check both the
host and printer port settings; the printer may be set to

eight data bits while the host is set to 7 (or vice versa).

Intellifont will not print:

Intellifont format is Little/Big Endian specific. The printer

uses Big Endian. Refer to your font supplier for information.

Light print on the right side (facing
the printer) of the label:

The Media Width Adjustment may be incorrectly adjusted;
see Section 5.3.

The Printhead or Platen Roller may be dirty or worn; clean
or call for service.

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