Datamax E-Class Mark II - 1 Overview; Who Should Use this Manual; The Scope of this Manual

Class Series 2 Programmer’s Manual 1
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Overview
Who Should Use this Manual
This manual is intended for programmers who wish to create their own label production
software.
The Scope of this Manual
This manual, arranged alphabetically by command, explains Datamax-O’Neil Programming
Language (DPL) and its related uses in the writing, loading and storing of programs for the
control and production of label formats (designs) for the following printers at, or above, the
listed firmware version below:
Printer Firmware Version
A-Class 11.08
A-Class Mark II 12.07
E-Class Mark II 12.01
E-Class Mark III 14.07
EX2 11.08
H-Class 12.071
I-Class 11.08
M-Class Mark II 12.071
MP Compact4 Mark II 14.02
Model distinctions, including configurations (i.e., Display or Non-Display) and equipment
types (e.g., GPIO-1, graphics display, RFID, etc.), will be indicated in this text to
differentiate command compatibility. The appendices of this manual also contain details that
cannot be ignored; the use of any command will require checking for possible exclusionary
conditions.
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See the <STX>KC command for information regarding attainment of the printer’s firmware
version; and then, if necessary, upgrade that firmware. Upgrades are available at
http://www.datamax-oneil.com.
• Programming information for Class Series printers (or firmware versions for Class Series
printers) not found in this manual can be found in the Class Series Programmer’s Manual
(part number 88-2316-01), except the S-Class printer and the legacy model printers which
can be found in the DPL Programmer’s Manual (part number 88-2051-01); and, for the E-
3202 see the E-3202 Programmer’s Manual (part number 88-2257-01). All manuals can be
downloaded from our web site at http://www.datamax-oneil.com
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• References to “Menu Settings” refer either to the set-up menu or to the system menu of
the printer; consult to the appropriate Operator’s Manual for details.
• Where applicable, printer responses to a host device will depend upon the communication
port, port settings, and cabling.