Datamax M-Class Mark II Series User Manual

Chapter 4 – Menu System 30
Printer Options
The Printer Options menu contains file-handling, module, and optional equipment settings:
 Modules
 Present Sensor
 Cutter
 RFID
 GPIO Port
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Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are only accessible through the Advanced Menu; also, certain
selections will appear only when equipped with that option.
The menu selections are defined as follows:
DISPLAYED ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION
MODULES Controls memory handling functions, where:
DIRECTORY * Allows viewing and printing of the available space and file types (including plug-in
files) present on a module. Only detected modules will be listed, and selecting ALL
will display all results. (See the Class Series 2 Programmer’s Manual for memory
allocation information.)
PRINT FILE Prints selections from stored file types:
File Extension Printed Result
DBM A font sample.
DCM The configuration commands contained in the file.
DIM The image.
DLB The stored label.
DLN The name of the language.
DMS The database contained in the file for RFID.
DPL A label format, if detected.
DTT A font sample.
PLU The names of the files contained in the plug-in directory.
PRN Is processed as a DPL file.
TXT Is processed as a DPL file.
PROCESS FILE * Selects from a list of available files for processing (as noted below); also, see
Section 5.10, File Handling Messages:
External File
Extension
Definition / Action Converted
Internal
Extension
BMP, PCX,
IMG, & F7B
Converts the black and white graphics file, image flip
assumed, and then stores the result in Module G.
DIM
BS Upgrades the printer boot-loader. ---
DPL If detected, a label format is printed. ---
LS Converts the translated message file, and then stores
the result in Module Y.
DLN
PLG Converts the plug-in file, and then stores the result as
specified by the file (typically Module X).
PLU
SFL & SFP Converts the bit-mapped font file and then stores the
result in Module G, where the last three characters of
the name will correspond to the Font ID. (If the
filename does not contain a Font ID, you will be
prompted to enter it.)
DBM
TTF Converts the true-type / scalable font file and then
stores the result in Module G, where the last two
characters of the name will correspond to the Font ID.
(If the filename does not contain a Font ID, you will be
prompted to enter it.)
DTT
ZS Upgrades the printer firmware. ---

Datamax M-Class Mark II Series Specifications

General

Memory	16 MB DRAM, 8 MB Flash
Operating Temperature	40°F to 95°F (4°C to 35°C)
Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi
Print Speed	152 mm per second
Interfaces	USB, Serial
Optional Interfaces	Wireless 802.11b/g
Media Sensor	Reflective and Transmissive
Media Type	Labels, Tags, Tickets
Media Width	19 to 118 mm
Media Thickness	0.0025 to 0.0100 inches (0.0635 to 0.254 mm)
Ribbon Width	1.0" (25.4 mm) to 4.09 inches (27 to 104 mm)
Ribbon Length	1968' (600 m)
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Max Print Length	99 inches (2514 mm)