Datamax M-Class User Manual

M-Class 1
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an M-Class printer. The M-Class family, hereafter referred to as ‘the printer’, blends
the rugged durability of die-cast construction with state-of-the-art electronics and user-friendly features to redefine the
standard in industrial thermal printers. The printers, available in direct and optional thermal transfer configurations, use
unique front panel designs to simplify operation, while its USB, RS232 serial, IEEE 1284 compliant parallel, and an
optional internal printserver (M-4208 and M-4306 only) interfaces allow easy connection to your host system.
This manual provides all the information necessary to operate the printer.
To print labels or tags simply refer to the instructions included with the software you have chosen to create the labels. A
Windows™ printer driver can be found on our website (www.datamaxcorp.com) or on the included CD-ROM. If you wish
to write a custom program, a copy of the Class Series Programmer’s Manual can also be found on the CD-ROM.

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)