Datamax E-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual

Label Formatting Command Functions
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String
Characters
Print Values
String
Markers
Print Values
A
Week Day (Mon = 1, Sun = 7)
VW
24-hour time format
BCD
Day Name
XY
12-hour time format
EF
Month Number
Za
Minutes
GH...O
Month Name
gh
Seconds
PQ
Day
bc
AM or PM
RSTU
Year
def
Julian Date
Table 6-3: Time and Date String Characters and Markers
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When using substitution, you must ensure the converted string produces valid
characters for the selected bar code / font.
Sample 1:
<STX>L<CR>
121100001000100<STX>TBCD GHI PQ, TU<CR>
E<CR>
Sample 1 prints SUN DEC 21, 98.
Sample 2:
<STX>L<CR>
191100100100010<STX>TEF/PQ<CR>
E<CR>
Sample 2 prints 12/21.
Sample 3:
<STX>L<CR>
191100100100010ABC <STX>TEF/PQ<STX> DEF<CR>
E<CR>
Sample 3 prints ABC 12/21 DEF, and illustrates a method of
embedding the time string, where the string must be terminated
by <STX>.
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The samples above assume a current printer date of December 21, 1998.

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