Media Hubs92-2491-01 Rev.B

Datamax M-class Mark II Manual

who should use this manual

important safety instructions

special instructions

configuration commands

control code command functions

alternate control code modes

immediate command functions

soh a send ascii status string

soh b toggle pause

soh c stop/cancel

stx k}m manual media calibration

stx kar read data from rfid tag

stx kaw write data to rfid tag

stx kc get configuration

stx kc configuration set

stx kd set file as factory default

stx kf select factory defaults

stx ki gpio input

stx ko gpio output

stx kp module protection

stx kr reset memory configuration

stx kta write application family identifier (afi) to tag

stx kte write electronic article surveillance (eas) bit

stx ktr read data from rfid tag

stx ktw write data to rfid tag

stx kub read data from gen2 tag section

stx kur read data from rfid tag

stx kuw write data to rfid tag

stx kx delete configuration file

set format attribute

bar code magnification

set dot size width and height

terminate label formatting mode and print label

place data in global register

enter heat setting

select mirror mode

set print speed

set quantity of labels to print

recall stored label format

set field data line terminator

terminate label formatting mode

make last field entered increment

make last field entered decrement

set count by amount

special label formatting command functions

c###d assign font id number

s###w font descriptor

format record commands

generating records

record structure types

appendix a

appendix b

appendix c

appendix d

appendix e

appendix f

bar code default widths and heights

appendix g

appendix h

appendix i

double-byte symbols, chinese, kanji, and korean

appendix j

appendix k

print resolutions and maximum width & record column values

column, present, & row adjust fine tune range

memory module identifiers and allocations

appendix l

appendix m

appendix n

appendix o

programming examples

appendix q

appendix r

appendix s

appendix t

appendix u

control panel button sequences

appendix v

M-Class Mark II

copyright information

maintenance and adjustments

interface connection

Loading Media

ready mode functions

Windows Driver

important notes

quick calibration

Media Calibration

The User Menu

media settings

print control

printer options

system settings

mcl options

Cleaning the Printhead

Media Width Adjustment

Printhead Replacement

Hex Dump Mode

fault messages

warning messages

embedded fonts and barcodes

approved media

printer setup menu list

menu items and values

step by step modification of the printer setup

label alignment troubleshooting

auto media sensor calibration

manual media sensor calibration

Overview

about this printer

2 Adjustments and Maintenance

adjustments and maintenance

Introduction

Cotton Swab Procedure

Cleaning Card Procedure

Cleaning Film Procedure

Cleaning the Media Sensor

Cleaning the Ribbon Path

Media Sensor Calibration

Manual Calibration

Calibrating Display-Equipped Models

Standard Calibration

Advanced Entry Calibration

Printhead Burn Line Adjustment

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

Darkness Adjustment

Resetting the Printer

Printhead Voltage Adjustment

3 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

troubleshooting

problem isolation

no power

error light on

media sensor fault

ribbon sensor fault

stop light on

no communications

hex dump mode

4 Removal and Replacement

Removal and Replacement

side cover assembly

front cover

front panel pcb

printhead assembly

head pressure cams and springs

main logic pcb

power supply pcb

media sensor

drive motor

platen and assist roller

thermal transfer assembly

supply hub

internal rewinder

spur gear

media supply assembly

media hub

getting started

standard calibration

The Test Menu