Datamax E-Class Mark II Programmer's Manual

Appendix J – General Purpose Input Output Port Applications
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COM C (J4)
Serial Port C functions as an RS-232 interface or as a dedicated device interface, according
to jumper setting configurations indicated below:
COM C Jumper Setting Functions
Position
Function
JMP 12 JMP 13 JMP 14 JMP 15
RS-232 Communications On On On On
RFID Off On On On
Linear Scanner On Off On On
Remote Display On On Off On
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Jumper settings will override most printer menu settings; however, if COM C jumpers
are set for RS-232 communications with both the RFID and Linear Scanner options
menu-enabled the printer will automatically assign the Linear Scanner to COM C (J4).
COM D (J3)
Serial Port D is an RS-232 communications interface.
Indicators:
Real-time incoming (IN) and outgoing (OUT) signal activity can be observed via LEDs on the
card bracket. Sampled every millisecond, color change occurs with a corresponding change
of signal state.
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Unused, non-connected inputs and outputs will have an indeterminate state and assume a
value of 1 or 0.
Signal Out
Signal In

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