Datamax M-Class Mark II User Manual

Chapter 4 – Menu System 28
Print Control
The Print Control menu contains printing throughput, offset and custom setup functions:
 Heat
 Print Speed
 Feed Speed
 Reverse Speed *
 Slew Speed *
 Row Offset
 Column Offset
 Present Distance
 TOF Precedence
 Custom Adjustments *
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Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are only accessible through the Advanced Menu.
The menu selections are defined as follows:
DISPLAYED ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION
HEAT Controls the burn time (0 - 30) of the printhead (and is equivalent to the Heat
setting in many software labeling programs), where:
10 Is the default setting.
PRINT SPEED Controls the rate of label movement during printing, where:
x.x in/sec
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On M-4210 models equipped with a Media Hanger in place of a Media Hub, high print speeds may
result in printing degradation. It is recommended to set the print speed at 8ips or less.
FEED SPEED Controls the rate of label movement between printing areas, where:
x.x in/sec
REVERSE SPEED Controls the rate of label movement (2.0 - 5.0 inches per second) during backup
positioning, where:
4.0 in/sec Is the default setting.
SLEW SPEED Controls the rate of label movement (2.0 - 16.0 inches per second) between
printing areas when using the GPIO function, where:
x.x in/sec
ROW OFFSET Shifts the vertical start of print position (0 - 99.99 inches) on the label, where:
00.00 in. Is the default setting.
COLUMN OFFSET Shifts the HORIZONTAL, left-justified start of print position to the right (0-99.99
inches), without shifting the LABEL WIDTH termination point to the right, where:
00.00 in. Is the default setting.

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)