Datamax E-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual

Label Formatting Command Functions
132 Class Series 2 Programmer’s Manual
M Select Mirror Mode
This command instructs the printer to “mirror” all subsequent print field records,
producing fields that are transposed visually.
Syntax:
M
Sample:
<STX>L
161100003200010 NOT MIRRORED<CR>
M<CR>
161100003000400 MIRRORED<CR>
E
Printed Result:
m Set Metric Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in metric. When this command is sent, all
measurements will be interpreted as metric values, (e.g., a column offset of 0010 will be
interpreted as 1.0 mm).
Syntax:
m
Sample:
<STX>L<CR>
m
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR>
E
The sample above prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at
location coordinates 10.0 mm, 10.0 mm.
n Set Inch (Imperial) Mode
This command sets the printer to measure in inches. When this command is sent, all
measurements will change to inches. Default mode, and is menu selectable.
Syntax:
n
Sample:
<STX>L<CR>
n
141100001000100SAMPLE LABEL<CR>
E
The sample above prints the text (SAMPLE LABEL) starting at
location coordinates 1.0 inch, 1.0 inch.

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