Datamax M-Class User Manual

M-Class 99
Approved Media
To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax specifies the use of DATAMAX
®
brand media and
ribbons. These supplies are specially formulated for use in our printers; use of non-Datamax 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.
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Side View
Top View
Media Dimensions
Designator Description Maximum
[1]
Minimum
[1]
A label width 4.65 1.00
B liner width 4.65 1.00
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 Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi
Print Speed	6 IPS (152 mm/s)
Interface	USB, Serial, Ethernet, Parallel
Media Sensor	Reflective and Transmissive
Supported Media Types	Labels, Tags
Media Thickness	0.0025" (0.0635 mm)