Datamax Mark II User Manual

10 Chapter 2 – Printer Setup
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Ribbon, required when printing on thermal transfer media, is loaded as follows:
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If equipped with the thermal transfer option, the printer is factory set to use ribbon; see Section 3.4 to
change this setting if using direct thermal media.
a) If installed in the Ribbon Handler, remove the Ribbon Hubs.
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Ribbon Handler
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Ribbon Hub
b) Slide a Ribbon Roll (with the leader positioned as shown below) onto a Ribbon Hub, and slide a
Ribbon Core onto the remaining Ribbon Hub.
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Ensure the inked side of the ribbon faces toward the media, not the printhead.
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Ribbon Core
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Ribbon Roll
c) Press the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Carrier Assembly.
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Printhead Latch
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Printhead Carrier Assembly

Datamax Mark II Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi
Max Print Speed	6 ips (152 mm/s)
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Parallel, Ethernet
Media Sensor	Reflective/Transmissive
Processor	32 bit RISC processor
Media Types	Labels, Tags, Tickets
Media Thickness	0.002 to 0.010 inches
Power Source	100-240V AC, 47-63 Hz
Ribbon Width	1.0 to 4.25 inches