Datamax DMX-I-4208 Label Printer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

you can go to go to the website of the printer and click on support ask in the help box (is there an adjustment procedure for those screws) they are normally set at factory if you can remember where they were its best to try to put back to the original place its a hit and miss on that issue but tech support for that printer should be able to answer that accurately!! Goodluck

Please tell your printer model. If the printer has a touch screen support you can view the ip from network settings option on the printer. You can also see the ip of the printer by connecting it to your computer through a normal cable and going to its properties.

If the ribbon is moving right on the I-4208 so far that you aren't getting print on the left of your label, the typical solution is to make sure that your ribbon roll is pushed all the way in, as far as it will go (at the top center of the printer on the black hub where the ribbon and it's cardboard core slide on). Similarly, make sure that the used ribbon that is winding on to the Rewind Hub at the top front is also in (to the left) as far as it will go).

Try changing the driver

Possible ribbon tear causes are: 1. Your Heat setting (Printhead temp) is too high - normal is about 10 2. You have something stuck on one of the surfaces the ribbon is contacting, i.e. a piece of label. 3. Something is out of place that is contacting the ribbon, i.e. a loose spring or wire. 4. Something is bent and/or out of alignment - look for where the ribbon starts tearing and examine that area carefully.

Sounds like your printhead is scratched, therefore needs to be replaced.

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.

On printer front panel, press Menu, go to System Settings, Communications, NIC Adapter.

Hold down the feed button on the front of the printer for a few seconds and watch for the contrast on the LCD panel to start changing. Keep holding it down (screen will cycle continuously from light to dark until you let go) until you get to the desired contrast then let go.

go to menu - system settings - reset

Move your green sensor. If still not working, you have to perform manual calibration.

Replace printhead and platen roller at the same time

Make sure the correct sensor is chosen. Then recalibrate. both explained in the user manual (supplied on disk that came with the printer)

emelish: If is constant the print label and skip label, you have adjust the label size in your software. If the label skip is not constant, then clean the label sensor, position it in better place and perform a quick calibration pressing and hold FEED button by 5-6 seconds and release it. Maybe you can do it once more time. Roberto Martinez

dkrueger105: The correct ribbon for this printer have ink inside, not outside. Change it because that cause a damage in springs in ribbon dispenser. Roberto Martinez

Morrisettepa: This error occur when the labels are not detected, 1. the label is out of sensor, 2. the label sensor is dirty or blocked. Clean it, adjust in correct position and perform a sensor calibration. Press and hold FEED button by 5-6 seconds and release it. In display you can see CALIBRATION SUCCESS, if not, then repeat the quick calibration.

tsilva557: Check the label position and make a quick sensor calibration, press and hold FEED button by 5 to 8 seconds.

Roberto Martinez
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snosel: The label sensor need calibration. Press and hold FEED button by 5 to 8 seconds. This method is a quick calibration. Or maybe need to make the complete calibration in printer menu.

Roberto Martinez
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g_atsebha: If label is correct, then clean the printhead using alcohol isopropilic or maybe the printhead need adjust.

Roberto Martinez
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bakery28: Loosen the top screws and then adjusts the position of the head with the front screws. This is a bit complicated and requires patience. Finally, tighten the top screws.

Roberto Martinez
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