Datamax M-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual

Removal and Replacement
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Installation:
1. Place the Rear Lift Spring (short leg toward the Centerplate) onto the shoulder of the
Platen Block Hinge then lower the Printhead Assembly until aligned with the Plate Block
Hinge.
2. Place the Front Lift Spring (bent leg to captivate the Printhead Assembly) inline, against
the Printhead Assembly, then insert the Pivot Pin (solid end forward). Raise the
assembly and position the Front Lift Spring leg.
Printhead
Assembly
Pivot Pin
Platen
Block Hinge
Front
Lift Spring
Centerplate
Rear
Lift Spring
leg
3. Install and secure the Pivot Pin Screw. Test the Printhead Assembly for proper
movement and lift.
4. Attach the Drive Gear and Idler Post to the Centerplate with the Drive Gear Screw.
5. Carefully route the printhead cables through the Guard and then install the Printhead;
see Section 4.3.
6. Install the Front Cover (see Section 4.2) and the Side Cover Assembly (see Section 4.1).

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)