When printing a batch of labels larger than 1, the Datamax printer skips and leaves some labels blank and prints partial on others. When printer and thin client are rebooted, it will print labels correctly for a time and then start skipping labels. We have recalbrated numerous times and have also updated firmware. Any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
SOURCE: Datamax I-4208 not printing allocated amount of labels
Try printing 200 at a time, anything over that and it will cause the printer to skip numbers or overheat. 200 (with a 10 second delay) at a time may take a while longer, but it its much better to start over due to number skipping or other errors. I can account to this since we do inventories and we are asked to print 50K+ labels, and any time we want to save time by printing more only causes us more problems.
SOURCE: When we print labels, it
Hello, Nancy.
It's clearly your application, since a test print appears normal and all systems appear normal. Is it possible to reinstall your application ?
Hope this helps.
SOURCE: Datamax prints ten or so
First check the sensor is free of any label debris. Then follow instructions below: Three readings are required: .No Media .Lable Backing .Backing plus lable Standard Calibration Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment 5 Press the key. SENSOR CALIBRATION PERFORM CALIBRATION You are beginning the standard calibration procedure. 6 Press the key. Remove the media from the Media Sensor then press any key. REMOVE LABEL STOCK PRESS ANY KEY <yyy> This sets the parameter for the 'empty' value. Where 'yyy' is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading. 7 Proceed according to your media type: Die-cut stock: strip the media from the backing and then reinsert it into the sensor; adjust the Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the backing. Notched stock: adjust the Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the notch. Reflective stock: Adjust the Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the facedown black mark. Continuous stock: go to Step 8. Press any key to continue. SCAN BACKING PRESS ANY KEY <yyy> Or, for reflective media: SCAN MARK PRESS ANY KEY <yyy> This sets the parameter for the 'gap' or 'mark' value. Where 'yyy' is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading: useful in locating the best sensor position. ã Note: Never position the sensor over a perforation when recording a sensor reading. ã Note: Do not move the position of the Media Sensor after it has been adjusted. 8 Position the label (and backing, if any) under the Sensor Eye Mark. ã Note: If using preprinted media, ensure the label area under the sensor is free of preprinted text, graphics or borders. Press any key to continue. SCAN PAPER PRESS ANY KEY <yyy> This sets the parameter for the 'paper' value. Where 'yyy' is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading. Maintenance and Adjustments 5-3 Standard Calibration (continued) Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment 9 Observe the display. GAP MODE CALIBRATION COMPLETE Or, for reflective media: REFLECTIVE MODE CALIBRATION COMPLETE Or, for continuous media: CONTINUOUS MODE CALIBRATION COMPLETE The calibration was successful. See note below if another message was displayed. 10 Exit upon successful calibration: Back out of the menu tree by repeatedly pressing the key. If using gap or reflective media, press and hold the FEED key. The printer will begin advancing media; allow at least one label gap (or mark) to advance under the sensor. READY The printer is now ready to begin printing.
Standard Calibration is appropriate for most media types. During the process, the printhead assembly can be raised for visual access to the media and media sensor. In addition, displayed sensor readings can be used to indicate the best position over the media, which is helpful when using small, position-critical TOF notches or marks.
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