Datamax M-Class Mark II User Manual

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Different languages and / or Datamax-O’Neil-provided translations can be downloaded to replace the
standard (English) menu of the printer by changing the spreadsheet that defines the system
dictionary. To change the language you will add a new language column (or modify the existing
column) in the spreadsheet, click on the “Generate DPL file(s)” radio button, and then send that file(s)
to the printer.
Software requirements for modifying the menu language are as follows:
• Microsoft
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Excel must be purchased by user;
• Img2dl.exe (provided at ftp://ftp.datamax-oneil.com/Anonymous/Firmware/EFIGS/) is a
program used during the process to create the DPL file; and,
• Common.xls (also provided at the web site above) is the Menu Dictionary.
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Place Img2dl.exe and Common.xls in the same directory.
Create a Menu Language by following these steps:
A. Invoke Excel and open the Common.xls file. After the file opens, the following screen appears:

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)