Datamax M-Class User Manual

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4. Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it
locks into place.
5. Route the ribbon up and then around to the Ribbon
Take-Up Hub, winding it several times in a clockwise
direction to secure it in place.
6. Close the cover and press the
FEED
button several times to position the ribbon and ensure proper tracking.
7. The ‘Media Type’ setting within the printer’s setup must be set to ‘Thermal Transfer’ to print using a ribbon;
Printers without front display: See section 4.5.2
Printers with front display: See section 5.1.2

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)