Datamax M-Class User Manual

36 M-Class
The second label printed is the Test Label. This label is used to test the condition of the printhead, as shown below:
Good Print Quality Label:
Even pattern consistency
indicates correct printhead
operation.
Faulty Print Quality Label:
Streaks indicate a dirty or
faulty printhead. See Section
6.1 for cleaning instructions.

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)