Datamax M-Class Mark II Quick Start Guide

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Setup and Configuration (non-display models)
DMXConfig is a windows based configuration utility that allows the user to make changes to the existing printer
setup via a direct connection to the host computers serial and parallel connection.
If you wish to use DMXConfig to configure your printer please download the latest version from the Datamax-
O’Neil FTP site at: ftp.datamax-oneil.com.
Once you have downloaded and installed the DMXConfig utility:
1. Connect the host to the printer
with a serial or parallel cable.
2. Turn on the printer.
3. Launch the DMXConfig
utility.
4. Query the printer by using the
‘Query Printer’ toolbar button
(top-left). This will connect to
the printer and get the current
printer settings.
5. Next select the ‘Media
Settings’ tab, in the ‘Media
Type’ drop-down box select
‘Thermal Transfer’.
6. Send the settings to the printer
using the ‘Configure Printer’
toolbar button.
Once the previous steps have
been successfully completed you
may now print using ribbon.
If you wish to revert to printing
without ribbon, (Direct Thermal)
you will have to repeat this
procedure and select the ‘Direct
Thermal’ setting from the drop-
down box.

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)