Datamax M-Class Mark II User Manual

Appendix C – Paper Menu Setup 80
Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup
The following is an example of Printer Setup modification. Although this example will detail how to
modify the serial Baud Rate, the same method can be used to change any of the printer’s menu
item settings.
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It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the
optional Present Sensor enabled. Depending on label size this can cause unpredictable results.
1. With printer ‘Off’ and properly loaded with media, press and hold the
PAU S E
button while
powering ‘On’ the printer. Continue to hold the button until the
STOP
light turns off, and then
release it.
2. Press and hold the
FEED
button and count 7 flashes of the
ERROR
light, then release it.
The following printout should be produced:
3. Press the
PAU S E
button one time to increment to the 19200 bps value. The following
printout should be produced:
4. At this point you will accept the current values for “test” and exit the Printer Setup Procedure
by simultaneously and briefly pressing the
PAU S E
+
CANCEL
buttons. Wait until the
STOP
light goes off.
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If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn off
power to the printer before Step 5.
5. Now you can save your changes and resume
by simultaneously and briefly
pressing the
PAU S E
+
CANCEL
buttons. Wait until the
STOP
light goes off.

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)