Datamax Mark II User Manual

Chapter 2 – Printer Setup 11
d) Place the Ribbon Hub with the Core into the Take-Up Position in the Ribbon Handler and place the
Ribbon Hub with the Ribbon Roll into the Supply Position. Route the ribbon from the supply roll
around the Printhead Carrier Assembly to the take-up roll, as shown below.
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Take-Up Position
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Supply Position
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Right Side View
e) Affix the leader of the ribbon to the Core using tape. Rotate the Ribbon Hub several times to
secure the ribbon.
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f) Lower the Printhead Carrier Assembly and press downward until locked.
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Media Type (in the Setup Menu) must be set to Thermal Transfer when using ribbon; see Section 3.4.

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