Datamax I-Class Mark II User Manual

Chapter 2 - Printer Setup 11
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The OPTIMedia function is designed to reduce set up time when using Datamax-O’Neil branded
media and ribbons. This feature enables the printer to automatically adjust print heat and print
speed settings to optimum levels to produce the best possible print quality. By using the model
number prefix of the media and ribbon (printed on the shipping box), the printer can be quickly
configured to produce optimum print quality for that particular media and ribbon combination.
To make the OPTImedia selection.
1. Press the MENU BUTTON.
2. Make sure MEDIA SETTINGS is highlighted then press the ENTER KEY.
3. Make sure OPTimedia is highlighted then press the ENTER KEY.
4. Using the DOWN BUTTON, Scroll to the model number prefix of the label media being used
and then press the ENTER KEY.
5. For direct thermal media; an ‘OK’ will be displayed, then press the EXIT KEY to exit the
menu system.
For thermal transfer media; the printer will now prompt for selection of the ribbon
being used. Scroll to the model prefix of the ribbon being used and then press the ENTER
KEY. An ‘OK’ will be displayed, then press the EXIT KEY to exit the menu system.
The printer is now ready to print using the media/ribbon selections made.

Datamax I-Class Mark II Specifications

General

Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Print Resolution	203 dpi
Print Width	4.09 inches
Memory	16 MB DRAM, 8 MB Flash
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Ethernet
Media Handling	Roll-fed
Media Width	1.0" – 4.65" (25.4 mm – 118 mm)
Media Thickness	0.0025" – 0.010" (0.0635 mm – 0.254 mm)
Ribbon Width	1.0" – 4.5" (25.4 mm – 114.3 mm)
Ribbon Length	1968 feet (600 meters)
Print Speed	up to 12 ips
Dimensions	12.7" H x 12.6" W x 18.6" D (322.6 mm H x 320 mm W x 472.4 mm D)