Datamax Label Printer User Manual

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♦ Contents
♦Getting Started
1.0 Introduction ..................................................................... 1
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection................................................. 2
1.2 Additional Requirements .................................................. 2
1.3 Connecting Power ............................................................ 3
1.4 Interfacing to the Printer................................................... 4
1.5 Interface Cables ............................................................... 4
1.6 Loading Media................................................................. 5
1.7 Loading Media for Peel Configuration.............................. 6
1.8 Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer Option)..................... 7
1.9 Adjustments for Various Sizes of Ribbon or Media........... 9
1.9.1 Ribbon Width Adjustment ...................................... 9
1.9.2 Media Width Adjustment...............................................10
1.10 Power-up Configuration and Self-Test.............................. 11
1.11 Setting the Printer to the Factory Defaults......................... 12
1.12 Switches and Indicators.................................................... 13
1.13 Available Options ............................................................ 14
♦ Printing Labels
2.0 Introduction ..................................................................... 17
2.1 Programming Commands ................................................. 17
2.2 Programming Examples ................................................... 23
2.3 Configuration Command String........................................ 25
2.4 Memory Cartridges (Modules).......................................... 27
♦ Maintenance
3.0 Introduction ..................................................................... 28
3.1 Cleaning the Printhead...................................................... 29
3.2 Fine Printhead Adjustment................................................ 30
3.3 Printhead Replacement (203 DPI)..................................... 31
3.4 Printhead Replacement (300 DPI)..................................... 32

Datamax Label Printer Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi
Media Type	Labels, tags, receipts, or tickets
Media Thickness	0.0025 in (0.0635 mm) to 0.010 in (0.254 mm)
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Ethernet
Storage Temperature	140°F (-40°F to 60°C)
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model