What to do if Printronix Auto ID T8204 shows bar code quiet zone too small?
If the Printronix Auto ID Label Maker indicates that the bar code quiet zone is too small, it is likely due to an incorrect form or host application design. You should fix the application. Alternatively, you can disable the ODV-2D feature by navigating to Control and then Quiet Zone in the menu.
Why does my Printronix Auto ID T8204 Label Maker show bar code improper data format?
The Printronix Auto ID Label Maker showing an improper data format for the bar code is due to an incorrect form or host application design. To resolve this, fix the application so that it sends data in the correct bar code format.
General| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Connectivity | USB, Serial, Ethernet |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.09 inches |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash |
| Operating Temperature | 41°F to 104°F (5 to 40°C) |
| Media Type | Labels, Tags |
| Ribbon Width | 1.0 to 4.33 inches |
| Ribbon Length | 984 feet |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
Measures reflectance values using a calibrated ISO compliant verifier.
Covers ISO/ANSI barcode grading methods and system design considerations for accuracy.
Details specific test conditions and wavelength usage for ISO/ANSI compliance.
Explains the exclusion of quiet zone from defects calculation for easier troubleshooting.
Introduces the ODV-2D as an integrated bar code validator for 1D/2D codes, detailing its functions.
Lists key features of the ODV-2D system, including supported printers and barcode types.
Details design parameters for the validator, including label size, barcode limits, and speed.
Explains how to identify ODV-2D status (enabled/disabled) on the ONLINE and Settings screens.
Details how ODV-2D is enabled/disabled by default based on printer configuration.
Outlines the three main reasons for calibrating the ODV-2D unit.
Explains how to use the demo page to test validator operation and demonstrate error conditions.
Provides a summary of the ODV-2D menu structure and its four main submenus.
Details how individual parameters are graded and combined for an overall ISO-compliant grade.
Explains the two available grading modes: ISO and Non-ISO.
Summarizes industry standard parameters used for barcode grading by the ODV-2D.
Details how to enable or disable the ODV-2D, including default settings and important considerations.
Advises on managing Energy Star settings to avoid long ODV revival times.
Explains how to check firmware and request validator reports for job analysis.
Covers configuring telemetry path, return data, and telemetry data types for output.
Explains how to clear statistics and reports stored by the ODV-2D.
Details the settings for enabling/disabling the ODV-2D validator and its active status.
Explains how to enable/disable automatic reports and set report timing.
Describes how to configure the telemetry path for sending validation data to a network port.
Details the data returned via the status port, including grade and barcode data.
Outlines the three types of reports (Short, Full, Validation) for telemetry data.
Details how the printer responds to errors based on the selected Validator Action setting.
Defines settings for quiet zones, which are crucial for accurate barcode scanning.
Configures the number of blank labels to skip after detecting bad labels.
Sets the visual style used to mark bad labels.
Configures retry attempts for bad barcodes and the action taken after retries are exhausted.
Manages saving and reprinting labels when a defect is detected.
Manages communication error handling and timeout configurations for the ODV-2D.
Selects which barcode orientations will be processed and graded by the ODV-2D.
Configures processing for graphics and specific barcode types like Code 39 and Code 128.
Details settings for various barcode symbologies including Code 93, Codabar, UPC/EAN, PDF417, and Data Matrix.
Configures QR code processing and selects the grading mode (ISO or Non-ISO).
Explains the two grading modes (ISO and Non-ISO) and their impact on parameter visibility.
Sets the pass/fail threshold for overall grade and enables data verification against emulations.
Defines the requirement for barcode decodability, factoring into the overall grade.
Configures parameters for percent decode, defects, and modulation for barcode grading.
Sets thresholds for edge contrast, minimum reflectance, and symbol contrast for grading.
Configures parameters for fixed pattern damage, axial, and grid non-uniformity in 2D barcodes.
Sets parameters for unused error correction, codeword yield, and global threshold.
Explains how to print a diagnostic scan report to determine barcode verification failure causes.
Describes how to print a scan reflectance profile of a picket fence barcode.
Configures horizontal magnification for scan profiles and prints current ODV-2D settings.
Details calibration processes for tilt, slope, and ambient lighting conditions.
Explains how to clear statistics and view counts for good barcodes, forms, and overstrike forms.
Details statistics on bar width deviation and the installed validator firmware version.
Displays the serial, IP, and MAC addresses of the installed ODV-2D unit.
Outlines print speed limitations and requirements for barcode size (height, complexity).
Discusses settings and adjustments for on-demand printing to ensure successful barcode validation.
Introduces PTX_SETUP commands for configuring ODV-2D symbologies, orientations, and label skipping.
Details PTX_SETUP commands for enabling/disabling specific barcode types like Codabar, UPC/EAN, PDF417, etc.
Provides a flowchart detailing the ODV-2D's 1-D barcode analysis steps and grading criteria.
Explains how the ODV-2D detects bad or missing barcodes and the printer's reaction.
Details the printer's response modes for errors, including Stop, Overstrike, Retry Form, and Stop & Retry.
Explains error action modes like Grade&Report, Rescan Form, Rescan&Retry, and Rescan&Stop.
Lists common error messages, their explanations, and suggested solutions for the ODV-2D.
Details error messages related to calibration, checksum, contrast, communication, and overall grade failures.
Addresses errors due to poor scanning (heat, media, head) and exceeding validator speed limits.
Covers issues with unscannable barcodes and validator communication problems.
Explains the error when validator and printer firmware codes are incompatible.
Lists common validator symptoms like no beam or pausing, and provides corresponding solutions.
Details common causes for barcode errors, including alignment, media issues, and size limitations.
Covers issues related to barcode types, spacing, printer speed, and media checks for validation.
Describes the simple cleaning procedure for the ODV-2D unit's glass.
Outlines the terms and conditions for using the printer's software, including license and warranty.
Details warranty disclaimers, limitations of liability, and termination of the software license agreement.
Lists the open source components used in the ODV-2D, their versions, and licenses.
Provides detailed information on specific open source components like Linux, OpenCV, and GNU C Libraries.
Describes ZXing Barcode Reader and Mongoose Web Server, their licenses, and usage.
Provides the full text of the GNU General Public License version 2.
Presents the full text of the GNU General Public License version 3.
Provides the full text of the GNU Lesser General Public License version 3.
Details the terms and conditions of the Apache License version 2.0.
Provides contact details for Printronix Auto ID Customer Support.
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