Document Outline

• Software
• Extended Maintenance
• Hardware Warranty
• Labels, Tags and Ribbons
• Table of Contents
• Table of Figures
• List of Tables
• Introduction
  • CodeWriter 4500 Series Models
    • 4505
    • 4505+
    • 4510
    • Internal Network Print Server Option
    • Internal TX/CX Option
    • Keyboard Option
  • CodeWriter 4500 Series Features
    • Features
    • Media Compatibility
  • Guide to the Operator’s Manual
    • • First Time Users
      • Connecting to a host computer
      • Settings for Label and Ribbons
      • Problems with the Printer
      • Getting the Most out of your 4500 Series Printer
• Quick Start Guide
  • Unpacking and Power Up
    • • Equipment Checklist
      • Applying Power to the Printer
  • Media Loading
    • • Loading and Feeding Label Roll
      • Loading and Feeding the Ribbon
  • Operator Panel Media Settings
    • • Set Label Parameters
      • Set Print Parameters
  • Printing Test Labels
    • • Feature/Settings Label
      • Print Test Label
  • Quick Start CD
    • • Connecting the Printer
      • Running the Quick Start CD
• Data Communications
  • Connecting to a Personal Computer
    • • Cable
      • Connecting the Cable
      • Configuring the Personal Computer
      • Sending Data to the Printer
  • Serial Port Specifications
    • • Cable Examples
  • Flow Control
    • • Hardware Flow Control
      • Xon/Xoff Flow Control
  • Operator Panel Settings for Data Communications
    • • Setting the Baud Rate
      • Setting the Flow Control Method
      • Setting RTS Polarity
      • Setting the DTR Polarity
      • Setting the Parity
      • Setting the Data Bits
      • Setting the Stop Bits
• Media Settings
  • Setting the Document Dimensions
    • • Die-Cut Labels
      • Black Bar Labels
      • Notch or Hole Label
      • Programming the Label Dimensions
  • Setting the Printing Method
    • • Programming the Print Method
  • Setting the Print Parameters
    • • Print Speed and Darkness
        • Balancing Speed and Darkness
      • Setting Print Speed and Darkness
      • Adjusting Print Position
      • Presentation Distance
      • Forward Distance
  • Bar Code Quality
    • • Bar Code Orientation
      • Bar Code Print Settings
• Operator Panel Reference
  • Display and Panel Keys
  • Off-line Menu Reference
    • • Print Parameters
      • Label Parameters
  • Default Parameter Values
    • Print Parameters
    • Label Parameters
    • I/O Configuration
    • System Parameters
  • Off-Line Menu Map
• Maintenance
  • Removing the Ribbon Take-up Roll
  • Printhead Cleaning
  • Paper Path Cleaning
• Troubleshooting Guide
  • Response to Display Messages
  • Print Quality Issues
    • • First Part of Label Content is Missing
      • Sides or Top of Label Content is Missing
      • Ribbon Wrinkling Causing Poor Print
      • Missing Dots in Label
  • Data Communications Issues
    • • PC Reports “Write Fault Error Writing to Device COMx”
      • Host System Does Not Report Errors, But Nothing Prints
  • Hex Dump Mode
    • • Controlling Hex Dump Mode
  • Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity
    • • Adjusting the Gap Sensor Sensitivity
        • Printer is Displaying “Media Out” Message
        • Printer is Displaying “Media Feed Fault” Message
      • Adjusting the Black Bar Sensor Sensitivity
        • Printer is Displaying “Media Out” Message
        • Printer is Displaying “Media Feed Fault” Message
      • Adjusting the Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity
        • Printer Displays “Remove Ribbon” Message in Direct Thermal Mode
        • Printer Displays “Ribbon Out” Message in Thermal Transfer Mode
  • Verifying the Sensor Operation
• Applications Overview
  • Printer Application Language – PAL
  • Label Genesis
  • PAL Fonts and Bar Codes
    • • Fonts
      • Bar Codes
  • PAL Quick Start
    • Establishing the Development Environment
      • Label Tutorial
• Specifications
  • Environmental
  • Physical
    • 4505
    • 4505+ and 4510
  • Power Input and Output
  • Media
    • Ribbon
    • Document (Label Stock)
  • Serial Communications
  • Printing
  • Processing
• Advanced Features
  • Flash Memory Management
    • • High Speed Firmware Update Download Mode
      • Auto-Baud Firmware Update Download Mode
      • PAL Application Bootstrap Bypass
      • Release Identification Message Pause
  • Print Darkness Control
    • • Setting Contrast and Preheat