Datamax M-Class Mark II Series User Manual

Appendix C – Paper Menu Setup 80
Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup
The following is an example of Printer Setup modification. Although this example will detail how to
modify the serial Baud Rate, the same method can be used to change any of the printer’s menu
item settings.
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It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the
optional Present Sensor enabled. Depending on label size this can cause unpredictable results.
1. With printer ‘Off’ and properly loaded with media, press and hold the
PAU S E
button while
powering ‘On’ the printer. Continue to hold the button until the
STOP
light turns off, and then
release it.
2. Press and hold the
FEED
button and count 7 flashes of the
ERROR
light, then release it.
The following printout should be produced:
3. Press the
PAU S E
button one time to increment to the 19200 bps value. The following
printout should be produced:
4. At this point you will accept the current values for “test” and exit the Printer Setup Procedure
by simultaneously and briefly pressing the
PAU S E
+
CANCEL
buttons. Wait until the
STOP
light goes off.
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If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn off
power to the printer before Step 5.
5. Now you can save your changes and resume
by simultaneously and briefly
pressing the
PAU S E
+
CANCEL
buttons. Wait until the
STOP
light goes off.

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)