Datamax M-Class Mark II Series User Manual

Chapter 5 – Maintenance and Adjustments 53
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Non-display printers: The Darkness Adjustment allows the operator to match the print contrast
following a printhead replacement. Turning the Darkness Adjustment clockwise will darken the
print, while turning it counterclockwise will lighten the print. Compare a label printed with the old
printhead and make this adjustment so that the new printhead matches the darkest portion of
that label.
Display-equipped printers: Use the printer’s menu to adjust Darkness; see Section 4.5, Print
Control / Custom Adjustments.
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Darkness Adjustment
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Large increases in the ‘Darkness Adjustment’ can shorten printhead life. If you need to
increase the darkness of the printed labels, try increasing the Heat value and/or slow the Print
Speed using your software program or via DPL commands

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)