Datamax M-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual

Adjustments and Maintenance
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• A worn platen (Section 2.1.3) or associated component (e.g., bearings); and,
• A dirty or worn ribbon path component (Section 2.1.4).
If all items are in good order, then Ribbon Path alignment may be needed, as follows:
1. Load 4-inch (102 mm) media. Load a matching width ribbon, but do not secure the
leader to the Ribbon Take-up Hub. Instead, allow the media and ribbon to feed together
from the printer.
2. Disengage the Media Width Adjustment; see Section 2.3.
3. Press FEED several times to normalize the path of the ribbon and media.
4. Press FEED several more times, observing the ribbon for rippling and bagging as it
travels down from the Ribbon Supply Hub and under the Printhead Assembly. If smooth,
proceed to Step 5; otherwise, loosen the Ribbon Idler Screw then, while repeatedly
pressing FEED, slowly turn the Ribbon Idler Cam until the ribbon is dispensed smoothly.
Carefully tighten the Ribbon Idler Screw and feed several more labels to verify
adjustment; repeat if necessary.

Datamax M-Class Mark II Specifications

General

Media Sensor	Adjustable reflective and transmissive sensors
Print Method	Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution	203 dpi
Memory	8 MB Flash, 16 MB SDRAM
Interface Options	USB, Serial, Ethernet, Parallel
Media Type	Roll-fed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, tags, ticket stock
Media Width	1.0 in (25.4 mm) to 4.65 in (118 mm)
Media Thickness	0.0025 in (0.0635 mm) to 0.010 in (0.254 mm)
Media Roll Diameter	8 inches (203 mm) max
Ribbon Width	1 to 4.33 inches (25.4 to 110 mm)
Ribbon Length	1968 ft (600 m)
Ribbon Core	1 inch (25.4 mm)
Label Width Range	1.0 in (25.4 mm) to 4.65 in (118 mm)
Label Length Range	0.25 to 39 inches (6.35 to 991 mm)