Datamax M-Class Mark II Series User Manual

Appendix D – Changing the Language 89
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Different languages and / or Datamax-O’Neil-provided translations can be downloaded to replace the
standard (English) menu of the printer by changing the spreadsheet that defines the system
dictionary. To change the language you will add a new language column (or modify the existing
column) in the spreadsheet, click on the “Generate DPL file(s)” radio button, and then send that file(s)
to the printer.
Software requirements for modifying the menu language are as follows:
• Microsoft
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Excel must be purchased by user;
• Img2dl.exe (provided at ftp://ftp.datamax-oneil.com/Anonymous/Firmware/EFIGS/) is a
program used during the process to create the DPL file; and,
• Common.xls (also provided at the web site above) is the Menu Dictionary.
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Place Img2dl.exe and Common.xls in the same directory.
Create a Menu Language by following these steps:
A. Invoke Excel and open the Common.xls file. After the file opens, the following screen appears:

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)