Datamax E-Class Mark III User Manual

Chapter 2 – Printer Setup 11
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The printer is capable of using C.S.I (Coated Side In) and C.S.O (Coated Side Out) ribbons in the following
configurations:
½” Core Ribbons
Ribbon Core Width: 4.3 inches (110mm)
Ribbon Width: 1.0 - 4.3 inches (25 - 110mm); Centered on core
1” Core Ribbons (with Ribbon Core Adapters, see section 2.4.1.)
Ribbon Core Width: 1.0 - 4.3 inches (25 - 110mm); Centered
on Ribbon Core Adapters
Ribbon Width: 1.0 - 4.3 inches (25 - 110mm); Centered on core
Load ribbon as follows:
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If equipped with the thermal transfer option, the printer is factory set to use ribbon; see Section 3.4 to
change this setting if using direct thermal media.
1) Determine the type of ribbon (C.S.I or C.S.O) you are using.
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C.S.I Coated Side In Ribbon
C.S.O Coated Side Out Ribbon
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Ensure the inked side of the ribbon faces toward the label media, not the printhead.

Datamax E-Class Mark III Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Speed	Up to 6 ips
Max Print Width	4.25 inches
Media Sensor	Reflective and Transmissive
Interfaces	USB, Serial
Media Types	Labels, Tags, Wristbands
Media Width	0.75 in to 4.65 in
Media Thickness	0.0025 in to 0.0100 in