Datamax M-Class Mark II User Manual

Appendix A – Specifications 71
Approved Media
To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax-O’Neil specifies the use of
Datamax-O’Neil brand media and ribbons. These supplies are specially formulated for use in our
printers; use of non-Datamax-O’Neil supplies may affect the print quality, performance, and life of
the printer or its components.
For a current list of approved media and ribbons for use in direct thermal and thermal transfer
applications, please contact a Media Representative at (407) 523-5650.
E
J
I
C
K
A
B
D
H
F
G
Side View
Top View
Media Dimensions
Designator Description Maximum
[1]
Minimum
[1]
A label width 4.65 .75
B liner width 4.65 .75
C gap (or notch) between labels
[3]
.25 .100
D label length
[3]
– .250
E media thickness .0100 .0025
F notch opening width .500 .200
G distance from the media’s edge to the
media sensor aperture (left justified)
2.250 .200
H reflective (black) mark width
[2]
4.65 .500
I distance between reflective marks
[3]
– .500
J reflective mark length
[3]
– .100
K label repeat distance
[3]
– .350
[1]
Units of measure given in inches.
[2]
The reflective (black) mark must be carbon based, placed on the backside of the stock, and
the reflectance shall be less than 10% at wavelengths of 950 and 640 nm.
[3]
The maximum allowable length of the combined label and gap (or mark) measurement cannot
exceed 99.99 inches.

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)