Datamax DMX I-4206 Printer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

If the unit is set up for either(with the thermal trasnfer option- ribbon unwind and rewind assembly) you can use either ribbon- with thermal transfer stock, or direct thermal- with direct stock.
You can tell the stock by rubbing something across the stock to see if it will turn black, that is direct thermal stock.
If using direct, go into the setup and select media type- direct thermal.
If using ribbon- use thermal trasnfer option. But remember to install ribbon before calibration as ithe printer will error on out-of -ribbon.

pw4206: You must buy this spare part DPR15-3051-01 Assy, Printhead Carriage in Datamax.

samantha28: Press and hold CANCEL button by 5 to 8 seconds. Also cancel the print job in Windows spooler.

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The printer must be calibrated or the type of sensor is wrong. Verify that the sensor type is correct for your label (gap or black mark) and you can calibrate it by pressing the FEED key for about 5 seconds approximately.

If you are using direct thermal stock you do not need ribbon. Set the media type to direct not thermal transfer

Put the original printhead back in and test. If the original printhead prints even with missing elements then the new printhead may be bad.

We have depot repair @ 80.00 ea plus parts and shipping. www.clearprintsolutions.com

Definitely. possible solution match the width of your label and ribbon. if your ribbon is wider for .5 inch it should be good.
1. check your spindle alignment, printhead alignment and rotate the green knob on the printhead while printing so that you'll see the difference.

Sounds like you've run out of ink? If not then the ink has become dry and clogged the head.

Try using a alcohol solution (white spirit or a strong liquor like vodka will suffice) with a piece of paper towel to clean the head of the ink cartridge, then try printing a few times until it works well.

Otherwise, sounds like the cartridge needs repalcement.

Some changes were made on the I Class units and the new printheads do not work correctly in the discontinued 4206 models. You need part number DPO20-2262-01 for your I-4206.

its probably a issue of usb 1.0 and 2.0 ..change the usb port and see if the pc its making a sound when you plug it in ..ifthe computer makes a sound like a bel or a ping all you need its a driver for the printer to comunicate with the pc ..and this can be found on the net ..if the printer is Datamax dmx I-4206 this is the driver needed
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mhyjme2ymmz/Datamax.rar

Datamax Program Language (DPL) uses pcx and bmp graphic formats. The Adobe image must be opened in Adobe Reader and print using a windows driver. Use the datamax windows driver from www.seagullscientific.com

Just download from www.seagullscientific.com go and download windows printer driver

Hold in the Feed button for 4-5 seconds, which causes the printer to attempt to "Auto-calibrate." If that doesn't solve it, then slide out the Media Sensor (green plastic bar that sticks out over the labels) about 1 inch from all the way in ("in" = left if looking from front). Then press Feed to clear errors. If still get same error, then look for piece of label or ribbon stuck in that error - ok to blow out with canned air. Then try holding in Feed again for 4-5 seconds to Auto-calibrate again.

Service documents refer to calibration. It is a known issue. https://www.google.com/search?q=Datamax+O%27Neil+Mark+II+printer+prints+2+labels%2C+then+skips+one+label ..

I need more information. What system are you using to drive the printer with? If it is a Windows computer it is almost certain to be a faulty/outdated driver.

You can get labelling software such as nicelabel or bartender. They will call the info on the excel and print them out.

You need to replace the motor and the PSU.

Your program is most likely sending codes the printer does not understand. Try a test page from your driver if that works check the settings in your program. If it fails the driver test print you may have the wrong driver installed.

Have you calibrated the printer with the supplies in it?