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Fastmark 4000 Series
Barcode Label Printer
Users Guide
Part No. 110121 A

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

AMT Datasouth Fastmark 4000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAMT Datasouth
ModelFastmark 4000 Series
CategoryLabel Maker
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions and Other Notices

Trademark Credits

Conventions

Technical Support

Product Description

Overview of Fastmark FM4000 Series Models

Unpacking and Inspection

Installation and Configuration

Setting up the Printer

Guidelines for placing and environmental requirements for printer setup.

Connecting the Power Cord

Connecting the Printer to Your Host

Loading the Ribbon

Loading Media

Changing Media Supply Spindle Position

Calibrating Media Sensors

Performing the Self Test

Resetting Printer to Factory Defaults

Panel Operation

Front Panel

Details the components of the printer's front panel.

LED Indicators

Front Panel Buttons

LCD Display (FM4602/FM4603)

Front Panel Set-up Menu

Procedure to Enter Set-up Mode

Set-up Mode Selection Items

Setting Display Language

Back Panel Overview

Back Panel Switches (FM4602/FM4603)

PS/2 Keyboard Interface (FM4602/FM4603)

Command Quick Reference

Command Set for PPLA

Lists commands for Printer Programming Language A (PPLA).

System Setting Commands

Commands that save parameters to non-volatile memory (E2PROM).

Interaction Commands

System Level Commands

Formatting Commands

Editing Commands

Font Downloading Commands

Command Set for PPLB

Printer Driver Information

Driver Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the printer driver on Windows.

How to Use the Driver

Instructions on accessing and configuring printer settings via the driver properties.

Paper Settings

Device Options

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

READY and MEDIA LED Blinking

Troubleshooting steps for when READY and MEDIA LEDs are blinking.

Ready and Ribbon LED Blinking

Troubleshooting steps for RIBBON OUT errors indicated by LEDs.

Ready LED Blinking (FM4402)

Ready LED Blinking (FM4602/FM4603)

No Output from Printer

Printhead Issues

Ribbon Rotation Issues

Print Quality Problems

Recovery After Errors

Preventive Maintenance

Cleaning the Printhead (TPH)

Detailed steps for cleaning the printer's printhead.

Cleaning the Platen Roller

Cleaning the Media Compartment

Appendix A: Printer Specifications

General Specifications

General technical specifications applicable to all models.

Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics

Optional Accessories

Appendix B: Interface Specifications

Introduction

Overview of the interface specifications covered in this appendix.

Serial Port

Pin assignments and definition for the RS-232 serial port.

Connection with Host

Serial Port Settings

Parallel (Centronics) Port

Auto Polling

Appendix C: Printer Status

Appendix D: ASCII Table

Appendix E: Fonts and Bar Codes for PPLA

Internal Fonts (PPLA)

Lists and displays internal fonts available for PPLA.

Courier Font Set

Internal Bar Codes (PPLA)

Appendix F: Fonts and Bar Codes for PPLB

Internal Fonts (PPLB)

Lists the 5 internal fonts available for PPLB emulation.

Internal Bar Codes (PPLB)

Appendix F: Stand-Alone Operation

Keyboard Operation

Step-by-step guide for connecting and using a keyboard with the printer.

Barcode Reader Operation