Datamax E-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual

Label Formatting Command Functions
128 Class Series 2 Programmer’s Manual
c Set Cut by Amount
This command is the same as the “:” command except only a two-digit value can be
entered. This command allows a predetermined number of labels to be printed before a
cut is initiated. 1 to 99 labels may be printed before a cut is made.
Syntax:
cnn
Where:
nn
-
Is a two-digit number indicating the number of labels
to be printed before a cut is performed. The default is
one.
Sample
<STX>L<CR>
c07<CR>
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR>
Q0021<CR>
E
The sample above instructs the printer to make cuts after labels
7, 14, and 21 have been printed. See Label Formatting Command
“:”.
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The cutter must be enabled and all mechanism interlocks closed for the cut operation.
D Set Dot Size Width and Height
This command is used to change the size of a printed dot, hence the print resolution –
dots per inch (DPI) of the print head. By changing the height of a dot, the maximum
length of a label can be increased or decreased. For the element sizes see Appendix K.
Syntax:
Dwh
Where:
w
- Is Dot Width multiplier 1 or 2.
h
-
Is Dot Height multiplier 1, 2, or 3.
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D11 is the default value for 300, 400 and 600 DPI printer models, while D22 is the
default value for all 203 DPI printer models.

Datamax E-Class Mark II Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm) or 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Operating Temperature	40°F to 95°F (4°C to 35°C)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Print Method	Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
Max Print Speed	6 inches per second (ips)
Memory	8 MB DRAM
Interface	Serial, Parallel, USB
Media Type	Labels, Tags, Receipts
Media Width	0.75" (19 mm) to 4.65" (118 mm)
Media Thickness	0.0025 to 0.008 inches (0.0635 to 0.2032 mm)
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz