Dover Markem-Imaje 1050

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Instruction Manual32 pages

Questions and Answers

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Mary WallsAug 7, 2025
Why does my Dover Printer stop while printing?
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  Carla JonesAug 7, 2025
  If your Dover Printer stops while printing, it could be due to several reasons. Here are a few things to check: * The direction of travel for the pen may not be set correctly. Remember, this direction is determined by looking down at the top of the cartridge from the back. * The target might be too far from the pen. Ensure the distance is approximately 1/8” (3mm) or less. * The transport might be moving too fast. The maximum speed should be 333 ft/min at 300 DPI. * The print controller may have stopped responding. If it loses power, connectivity, or fails, the printer will halt. * A pen cartridge may have failed. If any connected pen fails after the print job starts, an error code will be printed, and printing will stop.
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Jennifer RiversAug 15, 2025
Why is the print quality poor on my Dover Printer?
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  kschmidtAug 16, 2025
  Poor print quality on your Dover Printer can stem from several factors. Here's what to investigate: * Verify the encoder settings in the Printer configuration and check to make sure encoder wheel is connected and turning. An improperly connected or configured encoder can cause issues. * Check that the edge sensor is triggering correctly. A faulty or disconnected edge sensor can affect quality. * In the Printer Configuration window under advanced settings ensure that the voltage and fire time are not too low. Invalid cartridges can lead to poor output. * Print nozzles can become clogged if the printer is idle and the cartridge is not capped. Addressing these points should help improve your print quality.
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sherrysuarezAug 27, 2025
What to do if my Dover Printer starts, but no images print?
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  Louis WintersAug 27, 2025
  If your Dover Printer starts but produces no images, here are a few potential causes: * Make sure the printer is powered on. * Verify that at least one pen with a print cartridge is available. * Run print preview for the job to make sure the images are not blank. The job may not have printable objects. * Clean the cartridge and replace if necessary. The pen cartridge nozzles may be clogged.

Summary

Safety Instructions

Introduction

Key Features

Lists the main capabilities and benefits of the Markem-Imaje 1050 printer.

Dynamic Data

Explains how data can be loaded from files or databases for dynamic printing.

Barcodes

Highlights the printer's support for various barcode formats and quality.

InfiniteDPI

Details the InfiniteDPI technology for flexible horizontal DPI printing.

User Security and Reporting

Describes role-based user security, auditing, and print history reporting.

Advanced Text Options

Covers features like True Type fonts, text rotation, and multiple fonts in one box.

Overview of Menus

Home Screen

Describes the main interface elements and their functions on the Home screen.

Job Selection Screen

Explains how to select, edit, or create jobs from the Job Selection screen.

Tools Menu

Lists and explains the various tools available for printer management and configuration.

Entering Text

Details the process of entering text using the on-screen keyboard.

Layout Designer;Editor

Dynamic Fields in a Layout

Explains how external data, timestamps, and shift codes are used as dynamic fields.

Creating a New Layout

Guides the user through setting up new print layouts with pen properties and DPI.

Layout Designer Menus

Provides an overview of the File, Edit, Layout, and Format menu options.

Creating Clocks, Timestamps, Shift Codes and User Inserts

Explains how to create and configure clocks for timestamps and shift codes.

Timestamps

Details adding and configuring timestamps with various format strings.

Shift Codes

Describes how to create shift codes with start times for job logic.

User Inserts

Explains how to define user prompts and default values for data entry.

Counters

Details how to set up counters for auto-incrementing values in layouts.

Adding and Editing Objects in a Layout

Covers basic object manipulation like moving, selecting, and linking pens.

Text Objects

Explains how to add, edit, and format text objects within a layout.

Barcodes

Guides on adding and configuring various barcode types like 1D, 2D, and postal.

Bitmaps

Details importing and adding bitmap images to layouts.

Conditional Bitmaps

Explains setting up bitmaps that display based on data field values.

Previewing a Layout

Describes how to preview created or edited jobs on the screen.

Data Workflow

Job Source Selection

Covers choosing between local or remote job sources for printing.

Data Source Selection

Details selecting data sources like databases, flat files, or remote TCP interfaces.

Remote Control

Explains configuring TCP/IP or serial port remote control for the printer.

Language

Covers selection of the user interface language.

Profile Management

Configuring Role-based Security

Details setting up user roles and their associated permissions.

Roles

Explains how to define tasks for administrator and other user roles.

Configure I;O

Windows Functions

Printing

Selecting a Job

Guides on choosing a job from the list for printing.

Loading and Viewing External Data

Details how to load and view data required for printing jobs.

Start;Pause Printing

Explains the controls for starting and pausing the printing process.

Ink Levels

Shows how to view ink levels and cartridge properties.

Printer Configuration

Print Head Properties

Details configuration of print heads, including direction and distance from sensor.

Distance from Sensor

Explains the sensor distance setting for print head timing.

Print Direction

Covers setting the print direction for the nozzles.

Stitching

Explains how stitching is used to overlap prints for easier image alignment.

Encoder and Edges

Configures the positional encoder and edge sensor for print accuracy.

External Encoder

Details the setup and configuration of external encoders.

Encoder Usage and InfiniteDPI

Explains encoder usage, InfiniteDPI, and their impact on print quality.

Upgrades

Covers firmware upgrades and replacing printer heads.

Advanced Properties

Configuration of advanced head properties like IP address, voltage, and fire time.

Images and Data

Configures data modes for sequential, single buffer, or repeat printing.

Spitting

Settings for spitting to clean nozzles, including lines, timeout, and distance.

Print History

Setting up a Printer

Printer Components

Lists the main hardware components of the printer system.

Encoder Speed Scaling

Details adjusting encoder speed for accurate print calibration.

Resolution and Barcodes

Backing Up and Restoring Data

Troubleshooting the Printer

Dover Markem-Imaje 1050 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Thermal Transfer
Technology	Thermal Transfer
Print Speed	Intermittent: Up to 600 mm/s; Continuous: Up to 1000 mm/s
Print Resolution	300 dpi
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Supported Materials	Labels