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Datamax M-Class 4208 Thermal Label Printer

1. Now click Install Windows Driver Install Windows Driver e 3 The following screen should appear click Next gt A Make sure that Local Printer is selected and then click Next Add Printer mmm 6 mg scare Click on Have Disk Click Browse AGP Accu Set 1000SF 22007100 AGFA AccuSet 0005F 52 3 AGP ecru sed 150 NGFA eue ThODSF a0 3 108 AGF Ant ccutiet BU Pre HOSE M Class 127 7 Browse to the Drivers folder on the CD ROM make sure the file Datamax for 95 98 me 2000 and xp inf is selected and click OK ce S5 38 me S000 and xp art 9 m Printer Wizard te Select the M 4208 shaman jor 8 pto printer from the list and then click Next 8 Click OK 10 Your computer will now copy the necessary files from the CD ROM 1 1 Add Printer Wit rel When prompted to choose a port select FILE for now and click Next You will set up the network port from the printer properties later 13 From the Windows desktop click Start Settings Printers 128 Communications Par Communications Fort i inn a le nn dink DM FPO Dux PPE virtual peter pori for LEE virtual peister nar ter SS 12 Name your printer in the Printer name field Next select whether or not to set this printer a
2. 4 At this point you will accept the current values for test and exit the Printer Setup Procedure by simultaneously and briefly pressing the PAUSE CANCEL buttons Wait until the STOP light goes off LJ Note If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn off power to the printer before Step 5 5 Now you can save your changes and resume by simultaneously and briefly pressing the amp PAUSE Ki CANCEL buttons Wait until the amp STOP light goes off 26 M Class 6 To confirm that your changes have been made press the lt Q FEED W CANCEL buttons simultaneously this will print the Database Configuration Label The label should show the new Baud Rate value of 19200 WED NOVEMBER 10 323 Label 1 2005 211421231 VER M4206 05 08 11 07 03 BOOT 832923953 5B CODE 839235234 05H FPGA 83 2384 05B FONT 83 2460 01C UMOD 83 2472 01A 256K FLASH MODULE B SYSTEM FLASH SIZE 2 MBYTES SYSTEM RAM CHECKS GOOD SYSTEM RAM SIZE SYSTEM RAM AVAIL AUTO DETECTION CUTTER PRESENT SENSOR 4096 KBYTES 3180 KBYTES NOT DETECTED NOT DETECTED CURRENT STOP LOC__ EXPRESS SETUP MEDIA SENSOR PRINT METHOD TEAR EDGE TRANSFER OPTION CONTROL AUTO INPUT VALUES PAPER POL TRAN REFL RIBN TEMP VOLT PRESENT SENSOR M Class COUNTER INFORMATION ABSOLUTE VALUES LENGTH 773 INCHES TIME 20 HOURS RESETTABLE VALUES 7 16 2003 LENGTH 969 INCHES TIME 56 HOUR
3. Soft Reset To reset the printer and clear any temporary host settings With the printer On press and hold the CANCEL Key for approximately four seconds 86 M Class Level One Reset To return the printer to the factory default settings or if saved to restore the Factory Setting File Turn Off the printer O Press and hold the PAUSE and CANCEL Keys while turning On the printer continue to depress the keys until the READY message appears LJ Note This reset has the same effect as the System Settings Set Factory Defaults selection in the menu system See Section 5 1 for a listing of the factory default settings and Section 5 1 5 for information about the Factory Setting File Level Two Reset To return the printer to the factory default settings and clear all the calibration and adjustment parameters Turn Off the printer O Press and hold the PAUSE FEED and CANCEL Keys while turning On the printer continue to depress the keys until the READY message appears LJ Note After executing a Level 2 Reset the media calibration must be performed see Section 5 4 A listing of the factory default settings can be found in Section 5 1 M Class 87 6 8 Downloading Firmware and Fonts The operating programs and fonts for the printer are stored in Flash memory on the Main PCB When program updates and or new features are added they can be downloaded to the printer as follows 1 Ident
4. B068 98 M Class Mechanical Width Depth Height Weight Operating Temperature Humidity AC Input Voltage Printing Print Method Print Speed Resolution Tear Bar DRAM Memory FLASH Memory M Class Specliications 9 8 24 9 cm 18 06 45 9 cm 10 3 26 2 cm 21 5 Ibs 9 77 kg 40 F to 95 F 4 C to 35 C 10 95 non condensing 90 132 or 180 264 VAC 47 63 Hz auto ranging Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer optional 2 6 IPS 50 152 mm s M 4206 and M 4306 2 8 IPS 50 203 mm s M 4208 203 dpi 8 dots mm M 4206 and M 4208 300 dpi 11 8 dots mm M 4306 Tear Down 4MB M 4206 SMB M 4206 and M 4306 2MB 99 Media Ribbon Media Types Roll Fed Die Cut Continuous Fan Fold Max Media Width 4 65 118 mm Min Media Width 75 19 mm Max Print Width 4 25 108 mm M 4206 amp M 4208 4 16 106 mm M 4306 Print Length Range 25 99 6 2475 mm Media Thickness Range 0025 01 064 mm 254 mm Media Supply Roll Capacity 8 203 mm O D on a 3 0 76 2 mm core 7 178mm O D on a 1 5 38mm core Ribbon Width Range 1 0 4 5 25 114 mm Ribbon Roll Capacity Matched to media approx 1476 450 m long Ribbon Core 1 010 006 25 6 mm 2 mm inner diameter Communications Interface USB RS 232 DB 9 and IEEE 1284 Compliant Centronics Parallel Baud Speed 600 to 38 400 bits per second BPS Handshaking Xon Xoff CTS DTR
5. M Class 3 Slide the Roll Media onto the Media Hub and raise the Media Hub Guide The Media Hub Guide should be pushed inward so that it is just touching the Roll Media 4 Route the Media through the printer as shown Raise the Media Guide The Media Guide should be pushed inward so that it is just touching the edge of the Media a Roll Media 4 Ke 4 Media Guide wW Media Hub Guide 10 M Class 5 Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it locks into place Printhead Assembly Mr Jee Mr E RAO rot 6 Close the cover and press the lt 8 FEED button several times to position the media and ensure proper tracking If the printer does not correctly sense the top of each label as denoted by the Q ERROR light it may be necessary to Printers without front display Perform the Auto Media Sensor Calibration see section 4 7 1 Printers with front display Press and hold the lt FEED button until at least one label gap or mark is advanced then release For additional calibration procedures see section 5 4 Note The printer is factory set to use 4 inch media and ribbon if thermal transfer equipped When using a different width of media ribbon please refer to section 6 2 M Class 11 3 3 Media Sensor Adjustment The Media Sensor needs to be positioned so that the printer can detect the presence of media and the top of form except for continuous stock where the TOF is set through the f
6. Note To abort the save setting function delete all entered characters in the file name and press the ESCAPE Key Press the ESC Key repeatedly to save Save complete To restore a saved file using the the file name and return to Ready front panel see Section 5 1 5 M Class Ampenoix LF GPIO Port Description The printer can easily be programmed to interface with most applicator devices The GPIO functions can be enabled and configured via the menu system of the printer for non display printers see Section 4 or for display equipped printers see Section 5 Configured parameters are stored in non volatile memory and saved for subsequent power ups Printing with GPIO When the GPIO functions are enabled the printer will not print a label until the Start of Print signal goes active amp 7 Note When a label is ready to print but awaiting a Start of Print signal the prompting operation differs slightly depending upon equipment Non Display Models The STOP LED will flash Display Equipped Models The display will indicate WAITING FOR SIGNAL GPIO Port Configuration The connection to the GPIO signals can be accessed via the Option Port connector an 8 pin Molex Microfit 3 P N 44300 800 on the front of the printer or via the J connector an AMP P N 640456 8 on the Main PCB The pin outs for the respective connectors as viewed when facing the printer are as follows Option Port Connector M
7. connectivity Internal Ethernet Connectivity printers equipped with a front display only An internal Network Interface Controller NIC that enables the printer to provide Ethernet connectivity Features include Automatic selection of 10BaseT Thinnet or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet connection Integral HTTP Server to allow monitoring and management from a standard Web browser program FTP printing to allow printing directly from a Web browser or other FTP client LPR LPD over TCP IP for UNIX platforms and Microsoft s Windows Raw sockets support over selectable TCP IP port with filters for selected UNIX environment IP SNMP support of MIB 2 proprietary NIC MIB and public and proprietary private Printer MIB SNMP traps to alert administrators of printer errors paper ribbon out head up etc DHCP BootP and RARP services supported VVVVVVV V MCL printers equipped with a front display only A software tool suite designed for data collection applications Once enabled the printer can accept input data from peripheral devices such as barcode scanners weigh scales and keyboards without the need of a host computer requesting and sending data to locally resident lookup files or remote databases enhancing communication capabilities within your system while reducing your hardware investment 4 M Class Getting Started 2 0 Before Using the Printer Removing the Packaging Inspect the shipping container s for damag
8. en printer from the list and SS eclipse OTRA Soete Insert the manufacturer s installation disk and 6 H make sure that the corect drive is selected below x then click Next Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from H Drivers 1 5 Add Printer Wizard 1 6 Name Your Printer Printer Sharing You must assign a name to this printer fou can shane thit panter weth other network wpers Name your printer in Select whether or not to the Pu ine ramon d ror han durs bed keep e ans ar dol share this printer on Pup ype a now ora The shane rome wd bo vete holen reve field Next select LE your network Then FE Do nat share thit painter whether or not to set Datamax m 4208 A Click Next wo this printer as your Do you want to use this printer as the default printer default printer Then C Yes Click Next ae Cancel M Class 139 1 7 Select No then Click Next 19 If prompted with the Digital Signature Not Found window click Yes to continue installation 140 Add Printer Wizard Print Test Page To confirm that the printer is installed properly you can print a test page Do you want to print a test page C Yes No a Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware Printers has not passed windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with
9. er Printer dots Unlock Feature 180 203 Fault Handling Standard Vold Distance fi A password is required to change settings APBN C Direct Thermal S Tune Thermal Transfer fi 00 mches Maximum Label p 99 99 Length 6 0 25 niche Label Width 0 99 99 Sensor Calibration fi 08 mches 1 00 2 00 rte Gap Sensor Level P Refl Paper Level iss Refl Sensor Goin 7 H2144150475 26530 7 214415047 5 20 C Enabled 6 Disabled C Enabled Disabled C Secure Meru Disabled 8 Imperial C Metre C Allegro C Prodigy Plus C Prodigy amp Standard Standard Fonts CG Times User ID S50 pa inches 10 200 C Gap C Redoective G Continuous fie DD mches p 99 99 fe 26 inches 75 4 2 gt t 3 7 2 br 4 M Class System Settings Media Settings and Print Control continued Print Control Heat ig 30 Print Speed eo is 203 2 rim seu Feed Speed 8 0 ips 202 2 mm sec gt Reverse Speed 40 ias 101 6 mm sec Row Offset 0 00 irches Column Offset noo inches D 99 991 D 99 99 Present po irches Distance D 04 00 Unit Intormation Custom Adjustments nne Darkness 32 Contrast z TCP IP Configuration 1 64 1 64 F sem Seniras RO a Row Adjust L dets Column Adjust i dote Media Settings 100 100 Q 128 Prim Cont
10. Enable Macros IF vou are not sure and want to prevent any macros From running click Disable Macros Iv Always ask before opening workbooks with macros Tell Me More Enable Macros Do Not Open X Microsoft Excel gemmsglst xls 8 File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help J2 E small Ee EA NENENG NGE Tj GE NID COMMENTS 0000 System Messages 0001 0002 0003 1Aa 0007 Faults 25 0022 Warnings 33 0030 Conditions la 4 gt bi Sheets Sheetz Sheets Ready IDs SAY sesso Generate Source Files MAX MESSAGE ID 20 MID READY 20 MID PRINTING 20 MID PAUSED 20 MID CANCEL PRINT JOB 20 MID CLEARING FAULTS 10 MID OF 20 MID DOTCHECK IN PROGRESS 20 MID SYSTEM FAULT 20 MID ADC FAULT 20 MID HEAD UP FAULT 20 MID RIBBON FAULT 20 MID TOP OF FORM FA ULT 20 MID OUT OF STOCK 20 MID CUTTER FAULT 20 MID VERIFIER FAULT 20 MID RIBBONSAVER FAULT 20 MID POSITION FAULT 20 MID TEMPERATURE FAULT 20 MID DMA FAULT 20 MID PRINT ENGINE FA ULT 20 MID 24V OUT OF TOLERANCE 20 MID STROBE TIMING FAULT 20 MID WARNING RESOLVED 20 MID RIBBON LOW 20 MID G P MISSED 20 MID DOT FAILURE 20 MID B D SENSOR DELT 20 MID HOST CHANGES PENDING 20 MID LOW VOLTAGE 20 MID GOODBYE 20 MID REMOVE LABEL Se rfi BO zB e Generate DPL File s ENGLISH READY PRINTING PAUSED CANCEL PRINT JOB CLEARING FAULTS OF DOTCHECK IN PROGRESS SYSTEM FAULT ADC FAULT HEAD UP FAULT
11. SENSOR READINGS THR TRAN RIBM 24V 190 134 011 171 PS HD RANK 000 244 RIBBON SENSOR LIMITS RIBBON ADC LOW 007 RIBBON ADC HIGH 232 MCL OPTIONS MCL AT POWER UP DISABLED 65 5 3 3 Quick Ribbon Test Label The Quick Ribbon Test Label features a compliant picket fence bar code that can be used to verify thermal transfer and print quality functions To print a Quick Ribbon Test Label Quick Ribbon Test Press the Q TEST Key O Use the FWD Key to scroll to Ribbon Test Label n Use the ENT Key to select a quantity see Section 5 0 3 WII O Press the Q TEST Key to start printing 5 3 4 Validation Label The Validation Label is another useful tool for evaluating overall print quality To generate a Validation Label Bpi E 1 Bpi AaB5CcDdeEeFIGSRILEKKLINmNn 1Opt AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhliJjKkLIMmNn ABC Dior kig Mi lk Bul er Press the Q TEST Key Use the Fw Key to scroll to Validation Label TULIT TEAM O Use the ENT Key to select a quantity see Section 5 0 3 Press the Q TEST Key to start printing VALIDATION LABEL 66 M Class 5 3 5 Print Last Label Print Last Label reprints the last label format printed The format can be any of the Test Labels a label from the host or one recalled from memory LJ Note If a job was cancelled prior to its completion or if power has been removed since the last print job and the request for this label
12. dd Printer Wizard 4 Q elcome to the Add Printer it arene Eta The following screen G Make sure that Local This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer IN te paarden zc eco ann be you compa chok Local pris Id rs saeka bo connections another compi md etek prinir direciy in the network click Mr should appear click iau Printer is selected and To continue click Next I Local painter Next gt then click Next Aucnaicul detect and instal my Plug and Plap printer Mets printer TN M Class 133 Add Printer Wizard Select the Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Select the port you want your printer to use If the port is not listed you can create a 6 Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Welcome to the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Select on Create a new Click Next You uee lhe rata Io add a por lon a rend eec pote port and then select new part Sloe conning ne ht Standard TCP IP Port bi rna ia vd 2 The network is connected and configured from the dr op down yu Ets io hp designjet 10ps Copy 2 Dat menu Click Next LPT3 Printer Port COM1 Serial Port COM2 Serial Port PM Serial Part zl Note Most computers use the LPT1 port to communicate with a local printer Create a new port Type Standard TCP IP Port lt j Do coe check Hert Bf
13. media 1 Load media 2 Ensure that the labels are passing through the Media Sensor 3 Readjust the Media Sensor over the TOF mark see Section 3 3 4 If using media with large gaps adjust the Paper Out Distance see Section 5 1 2 5 Calibrate the printer see Section 5 4 Two possible causes Depending upon the cause 1 The printer was powered off or reset during a ribbon out of stock or TOF fault or 2 the printer was unable to complete the Media Calibration 1 Press the FEED Key in an attempt to identify and then clear the related fault condition or 2 if necessary calibrate the printer see Section 5 4 The printer has detected a Try cycling the printer power Off and On If the fault problem within the print does not clear call for service logic The system has detected a Try cycling the printer power Off and On If the fault RAM failure does not clear call for service 94 M Class Printer Fault Messages continued Displayed Message Possible Solution s Consistently low sensor Press any key to continue Ensure that the reflective mark readings were detected was inserted facedown in the media sensor during the appropriate calibration step also ensure that the reflective mark 1s made of carbon based ink and that the sensor is free of debris Retry calibration If the problem persists try an Advanced Entry Calibration see Section 5 4 3 Consistently high senso
14. that the Media Sensor is adjusted see Section 3 3 and that the printer 15 idle O Press and hold the lt FEED Key The printer will begin advancing media allow at least one label gap or mark to advance under the sensor before releasing the button Upon successful completion the Calibration Completed message will flash the printer will feed to the next label TOF and Ready will be displayed A Warning Low Backing message may appear if using notched media or media on a transparent liner however the calibration was successful Calibration Hint In certain cases the printer may have trouble differentiating between the label and liner If the printer stops feeding in the middle of a label or if Cannot Calibrate is displayed try calibrating over a longer distance e Press and hold the lt FEED Key to allow two or more gaps or marks to advance under the sensor If this fails see Standard Calibration Section 5 4 2 68 M Class 5 4 2 Standard Calibration Standard Calibration is appropriate for most media types During the process the printhead assembly can be raised for visual access to the media and media sensor In addition displayed sensor readings can be used to indicate the best position over the media which is helpful when using small position critical TOF notches or marks Three readings are required Empty No media in the sensor Gap or Mark Only the backing notch or reflective mark
15. 6 M Class Setting Up the Printer 3 0 Introduction This Section explains how to connect your printer load media and ribbon if equipped for thermal transfer 3 1 Connecting the Printer 3 1 1 Power Connection 4J Note Before connecting the AC Power Cord or interface cables to the printer ensure the Power On Off Switch is in the Off position 1 Place the printer on a firm level surface 2 Ensure that the Power Switch on the Printer is in the Off position 3 Connect the AC Power Cord to the receptacle on the back of the Printer and then plug the AC Power Cord into a properly grounded outlet The power supply automatically detects and then adjusts to the applied line voltage see Section 8 0 for the acceptable voltage ranges M Class 3 1 2 Interface Connection The printer can be connected to the host via the parallel USB serial or optional network interface The printer will automatically connect to the first port that delivers valid data Once established the printer s power must be cycled Off and On to change an interface connection The Parallel Connection needs a Centronics IEEE 1284 cable with a 36 pin male connector for unidirectional forward channel communications or an IEEE 1284 Compliant cable for bi directional communications forward and reverse channels Also for bi directional communications your host must have supporting software See Section 5 for more info
16. An IP Address assigned by a server has precedence over any static IP Address stored in the NIC Adapter DISABLED Disables IP Discovery 47 Note Select this option to ensure that any stored static IP is used by the NIC Adapter SET FACTORY DEFAULTS M Class 57 Communications continued HOST SETTINGS Settings which affect all communications with a host HOST TIMEOUT The number of seconds a communications port must be idle before the printer may eS 1 60 process data from a different port This value is also used to timeout an image label format download 1 e if at any time data flow stops before a complete label format is received the data will be ignored CONTROL CODES Allows the operator to change the prefix of the software commands interpreted by the printer STANDARD CODES Hex 01 SOH command Hex 02 STX command count by Hex 1B ESC Hex 0x0D Carriage Return Hex 5E SOH command Hex 7E STX command count by Hex 1B ESC Hex 0x0D Carriage Return Hex 5E SOH command Hex 7E STX command count by Hex 1B ESC Hex 0x7C Carriage Return CUSTOM CODES Each DPL command SOH STX CR and count by may be selected by entering the desired Hex code The and NY Keys will scroll the characters while the ENTER Key selects character and then advances the cursor FEEDBACK CHARACTERS Returns a Hex IE RS after each label successfully prints and a Hex 1F US after each
17. REVO The DOWN ARROW Key scrolls down through the alphanumeric underscore and delete character e Fw The UP ARROW Key scrolls up through the alphanumeric and underscore characters and the delete function e ENTE The ENTER Key accepts the displayed character and advances the cursor 0 ESC S Saves the displayed file M Class 147 To save a manually entered setup for example an application that required an Advanced Entry Calibration before beginning as a configuration file using the front panel Displayed Message Operator Action Comment s 1 148 Press the MENU Key You are entering Menu Mode Use the FWD Key to scroll to System The REV Key can also be used Settings Press the ENT Key to select System You are entering the System Settings menu Settings Press the ENT Key to select You are entering the Configuration File submenu Configuration File Press the FWOQ Key to scroll to Save The REVO Key can also be used Setting As Press the ENT Key Press the ESC Key to exit this selection Enter a file name using the REVO Key The Fw Key can also be used to scroll through the characters MW Note To change an accepted character select the delete function solid flashing block and press the ENTER Key Use the ENT Key to accept the Continue entering the file name in this manner character SPECIAL STOCK has been used as an example
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19. WIRT Bar Code WI EANI28 Bar Code WJ Code 128 Auto Code 128 with Auto Subset Switching NOL Bar Code WIk RSS Bar Code W1z MicroPDF417 Reduced Space Symbology H l mu M Class 113 Bar Code WIT TCIF Linked Barcode 3 of 9 TLC39 IN Anar ON A1B2C3DAAA 114 M Class Appendix Optional Internal Ethernet Printer Server printers with display only Indicators and Connector rint Server 10 Meg Ethernet Connection Indicator 100 Meg Ethernet 100M_ Indicates a valid 100 megabit Ethernet connection is present when Son Schon narator Data Received Indicator ht Data Transmit Indicator 10M Indicates a valid 10 megabit Ethernet connection is present when lit RX Flashes when data is being received by the printserver AOKI OOM Einemet Connector RJ 45 Connector TX Flashes when data is being transmitted by the printserver Setup and Configuration The Internal Ethernet Print Server can be configured in one of two ways gt Using IP Discovery DHCP or gt Using a static IP set using the printer s front panel 4J Note The factory default has IP Discovery Enabled If you do not wish to use the IP Discovery function be sure to set it to Disable using the printers front panel before connecting and powering on the printer M Class Configuration Using IP Discovery DHCP BootP and
20. press the lt Q FEED S CANCEL buttons simultaneously The first label printed will be the Database Configuration Label Label 1 WED NOVEMBER 10 2003 21 41 31 CONFIGURATION 323 SERIAL PORT SELECTED VER M4206 05 08 11 07 03 COUNTER INFORMATION 19 27 GBITS BOOT 83 2383 05E ABSOLUTE VALUES EDGE CODE 83 2385 05H LENGTH 773 INCHES MEDIA TYPE TRANSFER FPGA 83 2384 05B TIME 20 HOURS CONT FORM LENGTH__ 0 FONT 83 2460 01C RESETTABLE VALUES 7 16 2003 PRESENT ADJUST 128 UMOD 83 2472 01A LENGTH 969 INCHES SOP ADJUST 128 256K FLASH MODULE B TIME 56 HOURS TOF LOW 0 SYSTEM FLASH SIZE 2 MBYTES TOF DELTA 10 MEMORY CONFIGURATION TOF GAIN 7 INTERNAL MODULE A 128 OOS MAXVOLT 3 SCALABLE FONTS 64 LABEL ALIGNMENT AUTO LABEL SIZE 04261012 ALIGN LENGTH 611 AUTO DETECTION IN OPTION CONTROL AUTO CUTTER NOT DETECTED INPUT MODE DPL PRESENT SENSOR NOT DETECTED DPL EMULATION STANDARD CURRENT STOP LOC TEAR HEAT 10 EXACT TIME NO Label 2 TeL6 2003 SYSTEM RAM CHECKS GOOD SYSTEM RAM SIZE 4096 KBYTES SYSTEM RAM AVAIL 3180 KBYTES EXPRESS SETUP MEDIA SENSOR PRINT METHOD EDGE TRANSFER GPIO NO REPRINT SYMBOL SET NO NO PM OPTION CONTROL AUTO FONT SUBSTITUTION_ NONE IGNORE COMMANDS SYMBOL SET SELECT_ CNTRL CODES HEAT SPEED SOP OFFSET INPUT VALUES PAPER 207 POT 33 TRAN 157 REFL 0 RIBN 237 TEMP 64 VOLT 218 PRESENT SENSOR 0 M Class 35 The second label printed is the Test Label This label is used to test the condi
21. printable area and printed e Barcodes rotation 3 upside down right to left with row position less than barcode height result in row position equal to barcode height that 1s barcodes falling off label leading edge are pushed back onto the label e lt STX gt L Label Command followed by no printable fields result in no paper movement When disabled a blank label is printed Allegro Only e The row position is calculated based on 194 DPI COLUMN EMULATION Compensation for location of column position 0 via columnar dots per inch dp1 Not available in M 4306 emulation Dpi emulation smaller numbers shrink text from right to left M Class 53 System Settings continued SOP EMULATION Enables the lt STX gt O and STX f print positioning commands to allow backward compatibility with label formats designed for other printers 110 PRODPLUS Emulates the Prodigy Plus printer 220 ALLEGRO Emulates the Allegro printer 250 PRODIGY Emulates the Prodigy printer DISABLED No emulation natural start of print position System Commands lt STX gt O and lt STX gt f are ignored BACK AFTER PRINT When the present distance is set with the GPIO enabled this determines the timing of the label back up ENABLED Commands the printer to immediately back up the label after the applicator issued start of print signal is received for faster throughput DISABLED The printer will not initiate repositioning until the next
22. 13 Using the FWD Key select SHIM TEDM Tug election is denoted with an the Gain Number determined CE omo in Step 12 Press the ENT H Key to select the setting Or for reflective media Place the media in the Media Fr EGG Toug m Where yyy is a numerical value representing the Sensor Record the sensor pd Sis current sensor reading reading and label it P paper Or for reflective media O Place the backing mark or notch in the Media Sensor Record the sensor reading and label it G or M Gap or Mark Remove all media Record the sensor reading and label it E Empty Press the ESC Key Then HDUBHCED ENTRY The sensor readings must be manually entered into press the FwDG Key A va D the printer now 76 M Class Advanced Entry Calibration continued Operator Action Displayed Message Press the ENT Key The selection will flash and the display heading will ii change to indicate the item for entry Using the FWwD or the REVS ii 7 Key set the Paper level to the value determined in the previous step Press the ENT Key to set the entry indicated by the and advance the menu Or for reflective media Repeat for the Gap or Mark and Empty levels After all entries have been ZHVE TIM s From Ready press the FEED Key to advance to back out of the menu and then press the ENT Key to save the settings and return
23. 146 153 Fonts 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 Ka 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 8 32 48 57 60 62 67 69 78 83 84 88 90 Ed 32 126 128 169 171 173 181 184 189 190 198 199 208 216 222 224 237 241 243 246 250 255 Smooth Font 0 Dependent upon selected symbol set see the Downloadable Programmers Manual Scalable Font Not available on non display printers M Class 105 The table below lists the font sizes The numbers indicate the number of dots En 49 Ce SC Font2 ihi aj 210 22 Fot3 27 14 NENNEN ae Fonts 36 S 18 0 2D NERONE EE GNE NNNM eee Fm6 eG 23 3J 4 Som Jr us jr o So L Jpn gas L d9 S Font 0 96 character Font 1 145 character upper and alphanumeric upper and lower lower case alphanumeric w case descenders and ascenders Fort Font l REZA CO Ke ngih Oet 0123456789 lt gt 7 abcdefgh ijk ImnnoParstuuuxuz ti REKER C ac ee i1 iflf aft o ORSTUUWKYZ 7_ GayOUef xfa ioanN89 40 abcdeisehiikimnee Peratyuvwxgsiis Font 2 138 character Font 3 62 character alphanumeric upper and lower alphanumeric uppercase case FONT 3 Fen y t 4 a T 78 0123456789 ABCDEFGH JKLNOPORS TOK ZI 7 ABCDEF GHIJKLMN
24. 6 3 e Media Calibration may be needed non display printers see Section 4 7 display printers see Section 5 4 Skips labels when printing e The Media Sensor may be out of position readjust the position see Section 3 3 e The format may be within 1 8 inch of the label s trailing edge Try reducing or moving the format slightly The characters may be formatted outside the label dimensions Ensure the Unable to print rotated text row column values provide enough room for the height of the characters or bar code to be printed See the Class Series Programmer s Manual for details 92 M Class 7 1 Fault and Warning Messages Display Printers Only All printer functions are internally monitored If a problem Fault or a potential problem Warning is detected the Error Indicator will be illuminated A corresponding message will be displayed These messages along with possible solutions are described below Fault Messages Fault Messages receive the highest display priority If more than one fault is detected the display will toggle between messages MW Note To return to normal operation after the printer enters a fault condition the fault must be corrected and then the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the condition Printer Fault Messages Displayed Message Possible Solution s The printer has detected a Try cycling the printer power Off and On If the fault drop in the 24 volt power does not clear
25. Change Password About Datamax DATAMAX TCP IP Status Network Information MAC Address 00 00 70 00 30 02 Network Topology Ethernet Network Speed 100 Megabits sec Frame Type Ethernet IP Address 10 12 0 201 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 10 12 254 254 Destination Port 9100 SNMP Trap Destination 0 0 0 0 IP Discovery Disabled Primary Server Logged in 0 0 0 0 Secondary Server Logged in 0 0 0 0 Informational only this page contains an overview of the current network settings including discovery methods address settings network topology and speed M Class TCP IP Configuration Fixed IP Address users define the address here Usually printers in a network get a fixed IP Address because they are referred to by address rather than by name Enter a subnet mask Printer responses can only get across address ranges subnet mask if the Print Server sends them to the network s gateway server which transfers messages from one 2 e pe address range to another b b TCP IP Configuration Static IP Settings IP Address D fi Subnet Mask 255 4 fio Default Gateway Enter the address of the system s gateway Networked printers are addressed from other points in the network as well which means that DHCP Settings the Print Server needs to know a gateway address Most print protocols like lpr es
26. Current complete language files are about 7 000 bytes each but with product growth the total number of languages is expected to drop to seven M Class 145 146 M Class Appendix 5 Saving a Configuration File display equipped printers only The printer can save and restore complete printer settings including media calibration parameters as internal Configuration Files Here are the highlights and restrictions of this feature e Configuration files eliminate the need to repeat the manual steps of a special printer setup making future changeovers faster and easier e Configuration files can be setup saved and restored either from the host or via the front panel as C type files on Module Y under unique filenames that can be up to nineteen characters in length e Configuration files enable the host via special DPL commands to control parameters previously accessible only from the front panel consult the Class Series Programmers Manual for details e Regular host settings can not be saved using the front panel menu MW Note Configuration files will typically correspond to a particular printer and media application If a file will be shared among printers do NOT include unique parameters such as calibrations and adjustments because those settings will vary from one unit to another When using the front panel to save a configuration file the keypad functions within the Save Setting As submenu are as follows
27. Datamax authorization is required This function is used to unlock the additional optional features within the printer Datamax authorization 15 required 50 M Class System Settings continued SET FACTORY DEFAULTS Parameters in this menu listing with the lt symbol are the designated defaults SET FACTORY DEFAULTS Overwrite the current settings with the factory default settings or if selected wil restore the Factory Setting File MW Note The reset will be automatic If no Factory Setting File is used all menu settings will be restored except CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS and the media and ribbon sensor calibrations FORMAT ATTRIBUTES Affects the manner in which overlapping text and graphics are treated as the label is printed Consult the Class Series Programmer s Manual for details Intersecting text strings images and bar codes print on top of one another OPAQUE Interacting text strings images and bar codes are obliterated by those formatted last Each character cell is treated as opaque TRANSPARENT Intersecting text strings images and bar codes will not be printed An odd number of overlapping objects will print LABEL ROTATION Instructs the printer to rotate the label format 180 degrees before printing ENABLED Label formats are flipped top to bottom DISABLED Label formats are printed normally Instructs the printer whether to pre image the label format LJ Note This selection can affect the accuracy of tim
28. FAILURE 18 ANOM SALVA NASTRO BANDSPAR FEHLER ERROR ECONOM CINTA METAPHASIC FAILURE 19 ANON POSIZIONAMENTO POSITIONSFEHLER ERROR DE POSICION UNKNOWN COORDINATES FALLO DE TEMPERATURA ja CORE TEMP CRITICAL 24 ANOMALIA DMS DMA FEHLER ERROR DH COMPUTER MALFUNCTION ERROR MOTOR IMPRES ri engine fault PORT NACELL OFFLINE DIRECT HIT SUSTAINED 23 24V FUORI TOLLERANZA 24V BER TOLERANZ 24V FUERA TOLERANCIA PES ie RAe SAFETY LIHT EXCEEDED 24 ANON FASAT STROBE SIGNALFEHLER ERROR TIEMPO SENAL MEIINERT DAMP OFFLINE 25 AVVERTENZA RISOLTA WARNUNG AUFGEHOBEN ADVERTEN CORREGIDA ALL CLEAR 26 NASTRO BASSO FARBBAND ENDE CINTA BAJA TORPEDO TUBES LOW INTERVALLO SALTATO L CKE VERFEHLT ERROR DE SEPARACI N E SPATIAL ANOMALY 28 ANOMALIA PUNTO PUNKTAUSFALL FALLO PUNTO CABEZAL ilz SHIELDS COMPRIMISED SENSOR MALFUNCTION HOSTILE APPROACHING LOSING LIFE SUPPORT ABANDON SHIP SPECIFY COURSE HDG C TO THDITCE 30 HOD HOST IN ATTESA ERWARTE HOSTANDERUNG CAMBIOS PENDIENTES ADIOS 33 RIMUOVI ETICHETTA ETIKETT ENTFERNEN QUITAR ETIQUETA A BANGGA DE TLMDLELDA MP pi Sheet1 Sheet2 Sheet3 Ready O When editing has been completed highlight all of the columns you desire to create more than one language may be selected by pressing the letter above the column Microsoft Excel E4 Press the Generate DPL File s radio button A file will be generated for each of the
29. FILE Provides a list of available configuration files The selected file will be restored whenever a Level reset is performed see Section 6 7 INTERNAL MODULE D Sets the number of IK blocks allocated for the internal RAM D module 1024 KB 100 5120 DEFAULT MODULE Sets the default module used to store files when no other module is specified VD Available choices are G FLASH memory or DERAM memory SCALEABLE FONT CACHE Sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for the scaleable font engine Available 0312 KB 100 5120 memory dependent upon model SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLS Selects the code page used to print single byte fonts unless otherwise specified in DPL PC 850 MULTILINGUAL One of many selectable standard sets see the Class Series Programmer s Manual for details DOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS When equipped with the ILPC option this selects the code page used to print double byte fonts unless otherwise specified in DPL see the Class Series Programmer s Manual 9 Government Bureau Industry Standard Chinese PRC Japanese Industry Standard UC Shift Japanese Industry Standard TIME AND DATE Allows the user to set the time and date M Class 49 System Settings continued MEDIA COUNTERS Internal record of inches printed and time of use ABSOLUTE COUNTER Shows the number of inches printed since being set at the factory Not resettable RESETTABLE COUNTER The number of inches printed since the last reset User r
30. Manuals and Documentation Ss fie 3 Add Printer Wizard 4 Make sure that My Click Add Port Comp uter is selected Ecc s y L PDF Port Acrobat Distiller and then click Next f C LPT1 Local Port HP DeskJet C LPT2 Local Port CI LPT3 Local Port C COM1 Local Port D COMz Local Port 130 M Class 5 Add Printer Wizard 6 Printer Ports Double click LPR In the top field enter the Port Digital Network Port IP address of your Lama TCPAP Network Pot j printer In the bottom LP Pot field enter PORTI PDF Port E When finished click OK Newport C ese Add Printer Wizard a Add Printer Wizard Printer Ports Click Next Digital Network Port Hi Lexmark DLC Network Port TT C AWINNT PDF Port Acrobat Distiller Lexmark TCP IP Network Port Local Port O LPTI Local Port HP DeskJet LPR Port t WW V D LPT2 Local Port PDF Port i Seagull Scientific Port N a a is Q Add Printer Wizard 1 0 Add Printer Wizard Click on Have Disk Click Browse AGFA AccuSetSF v52 3 AGFA AccuSet 800 AGFA AccuSet 8005F 52 3 AGFA AccuSet 800SF v2013 108 000 M Class 131 1 1 Add Printer Wizard 1 2 Add Printer Wizard Browse to the Click OK Drivers Nt4 folder on the CD ROM make Locate File zx sure the file Datamax amp alae for nt 4 0 only is Datamax for nt 4 0 only for all oth
31. Press the FWD Key You are beginning the Advanced Entry Calibration Eye Mark and lower the or borders printhead assembly TERRE p Press the ENT Key to select GEIN TREM Lunet Where yyy is a numerical value representing the the setting denoted by an ERES ce ig current sensor reading useful in locating the best and then record the sensor sensor position reading the yyy value in a table similar to the one shown par REFL p ae amp 7 Note Never position the sensor over a perforation after Step 12 as a Label Value when recording a sensor reading Next press the FWD Key to increment the Gain Number Repeat this step for each of the Gain Numbers 00 32 meen ey KEE nn Zl If using preprinted media ensure the label area Place the label under the Sensor under the sensor is free of preprinted text graphics M Class 73 Advanced Entry Calibration continued Operator Action Displayed Message Where yyy is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading useful in locating the best sensor position Proceed according to your media type Or for reflective media Die cut stock strip the media from the backing and then GHIM REFL nt KI Note Never position the sensor over a perforation 5 HAG C o Eid when recording a sensor reading reinsert it into the sensor adjust the Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the backing Notched stock adjust the Sensor Eye Mark o
32. RARP Once the Ethernet Print Sever has been installed and connected plug in the power cord and Ethernet cable then turn the printer s power switch On DHCP BootP and RARP are server services that provide a method for assigning and maintaining IP addresses The Print Server obtains IP information from this service The factory default has IP Discovery enabled The Print Server makes IP requests at power up If using this method of discovery after the connection is established print a Configuration Label see below from the printer to obtain the IP Address and then use it to install your printer port and driver to complete your setup amp 7 Note Depending upon your server you may have to wait a minute or two for the assigned IP Address to appear on the Configuration Label COMMUNICATIONS PRINT CONTROL i To print a configuration label With the printer on loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and ribbon if printing with thermal transfer media Press the OQ TEST button once then use the FWD button scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION and press the OQ TEST button again to print PRINT SPEED FEED SPEED REVERSE SPEED ROW OFFSET COLUMN OFFSET PRESENT DISTANCE CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS DAGAN ESS CONTRAST ROW ADJUST 0 DOTS COLUMN ADJUST PRESENT ADJUST 64 DOTS PR NTEN OPTIONS ODULES A NOT INSTALLED B NOT INSTALLED D NOT INSTALLED F NOT INSTALLED L Y NOT INSTALLED Z NOT INSTALLED ESENT SENSO
33. TCP IP Port Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Add Port For which device do you want to add a port Enter the Printer Name or IP address and a port name for the desired device Printer Name or IP Address fi 0 12 0 215 e Port Name IP_10 12 0 215 pf ne cms Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard q Completing the Add Standard Ss TCP IP Printer Port Wizard H You have selected a port with the following characteristics SNMP No Protocol RAW Port 9100 Device 10 12 0 215 Port Name IP 10 12 0 215 Adapter Type Generic Network Card To complete this wizard click Finish M Cancel Click Next 8 Make sure Standard is selected and then click Next 10 Click on Have Disk Add Standard ULE SIF Printer Port Wizard Welcome to the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard ou uta lhe rataid lo add a poil lot a rd een pu n Belo contrumg be cure that T The derne re dure on 2 The netwerk i ennnerird and configured T contras Clack Ned Add Standard TLP IP Printer Port Wanara Additional Post Information Flequaed The dewice could nor be dented The denn ne pol lound on the velvet Be ame hat The device is bumed on 2 The nelwok n connected 3 The device i properly conligsed 4 The ad rett on the previout page H comeck If posu think the addres amp not comera click Back In etum bo Dee previews page Then comet thes addins and perf
34. batch of labels 1s printed ENABLED Feedback characters are sent to the host DISABLED No feedback characters are sent ESC SEQUENCES Allows data containing invalid ESC control code sequences to be processed helpful because some systems send a banner to the printer ENABLED Normal printer operating mode DISABLED ESC sequences are ignored and the data is processed Bitmapped font downloads are disabled in this mode HEAT COMMAND Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat Command providing compatibility with other DATAMAX printers ENABLED Normal printer operating mode DISABLED DPL Heat commands are ignored The heat value is controlled via the menu setting see Section 5 1 3 58 M Class Communications continued SPEED COMMANDS Allows the user to disable the DPL speed commands Print Feed Slew and Reverse ENABLED Normal printer operating mode DISABLED DPL speed commands are ignored The speeds are controlled via the menu setting see Section 5 1 3 TOF SENSING COMMANDS Allows the user to disable the DPL Top of Form commands Gap Continuous and Reflective Normal printer operating mode DISABLED DPL TOF commands are ignored The TOF is controlled via the menu setting see Section 5 1 2 SYMBOL SET COMMAND Allows the user to disable the DPL Single and Double Symbol Set selection commands ENABLED Normal printer operating mode DISABLED DPL Symbol Set commands are igno
35. data in the character string To print the Hex Dump Label Non display printers With the printer on loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and ribbon if printing with thermal transfer media press and hold the lt 2 FEED button while turning the printer on Continue holding the lt 8 FEED button until the STOP light turns off Now all data received by the printer will be output in hexadecimal code along with the printable ASCII equivalents as shown below To exit Hex Dump Mode simply turn the printer off and then back on Display printers To begin go to the Diagnostics menu and enable Hex Dump Mode see Section 5 1 7 Exit the menu and save the changes Now HEX DUMP MODE will be indicated by the display and all data sent to the printer will now be output in hexadecimal code along with the printable ASCII equivalents as shown below To exit Hex Dump Mode re enter the Diagnostics Menu and disable the Hex Dump Mode exit the menu then save the changes The figure below is a sample Hex Dump Label After sending a label format to the printer the hex code output will be immediate As a final note many software programs use bit mapping to construct the label making diagnosis difficult Contact Datamax Technical Support with any questions Le THET el 61166603 cH BF NT 6 AL L URL ID 1511 AHH ASAH Ald CHARA ETERS 1 6114682 dBA intg RUI 3 3 4 4 e c 3 3 4 3 3 2 10O P3 e A N CI ETT Li
36. default NO 25 GPIO 26 NO REPRINT Sets the printer s option port to function for GPIO When a fault condtions is detected printing stops and the ERROR applications see Appendix F for more light turns on After the problem is corrected the FEED Key must information be pressed to clear the fault The label in process is not reprinted Possible Values Possible Values YES or NO default NO YES or NO default NO NO NO REPRINT disabled reprinting will occur LJ Note All of the values for these Menu Items will be stored in non volatile memory for future power ups M Class 25 4 5 3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup The following is an example of Printer Setup modification Although this example will detail how to modify the serial Baud Rate the same method can be used to change any of the printer s menu item settings LJ Note It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the optional Present Sensor enabled Depending on label size this can cause unpredictable results 1 With printer Off and properly loaded with media press and hold the PAUSE button while powering On the printer Continue to hold the button until the amp STOP light turns off then release it 2 Press and hold the lt FEED button and count 7 flashes of the O ERROR light then release it The following printout should be produced BAUD RATE bps BAUD RATE bps
37. gt 04 16in 75 4 16 RIBBON LOW DIAMETER Sets the threshold for a low ribbon indication 1 38 in 1 00 2 00 SENSOR CALIBRATION Adjusts the printer to sense your media PERFORM CALIBRATION The user follows steps to allow the printer to calculate the empty gap or mark and paper values to set the media sensor The user directly inputs the best values to adjust the media sensor SENSOR LEVELS Sets threshold values for the media sensor parameters Manual entry for paper gap or mark and empty thresholds SENSOR GAIN Observe A D reading and set SENSOR GAIN Adjusts the sensitivity of the sensor for custom label stock 44 M Class CLEAN HEAD SCHEDULE 4 000 in 1000 Specifies the inch or centimeter count to reach before prompting a printhead cleaning If the number specified 1s exceeded three times the printer will fault until cleaning is initiated amp 7 Notes The default value zero disables this function Also the number specified is multiplied by one thousand CLEAN HEAD COUNTER Indicates the number of inches or centimeters since printhead cleaning was last 0 in initiated RESET COUNTER Allows the clean head counter to be set to zero CLEAN HEAD NOW Initiates printhead cleaning and resets the Clean Head Counter MW Notes Remove ribbon if installed Enter Menu Mode Media Settings Media Type and set the printer for Direct Thermal Ensure that full width media is installed See S
38. in the sensor Paper The label with the liner attached in the sensor To perform a Standard Calibration Operator Action Displayed Message Media should be loadedand the appropriate Sensor Type sih ala de Wait until the printer initializes about six selected seconds Turn On the printer Press the MENU Key You are entering Menu Mode Raise the printhead assembly 3 Press the ENT Key to enter PEDIG SETTINGS Sanan iseen the Media Settings menu l EUiM PIDE MEDIA SETTINGS Press the FWO Key and scroll ao Press the ESC 4 Key to abort this procedure to Sensor Calibration Press the ENT Key You are beginning the standard calibration procedure Press the ENT Key This sets the parameter for the empty value Remove the media from the Media Sensor then the Esc Where yyy is a numerical value representing the key current sensor reading M Class 69 Standard Calibration continued Operator Action Displayed Message Or for reflective media Proceed according to your media type Die cut stock strip the media from the backing and then reinsert it into the sensor This sets the parameter for the gap or mark value Where yyy is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading useful in locating the best sensor position adjust the Sensor Eye Mark when recording a sensor reading Notched stock adjust the Senso
39. label is ready to print May help prevent the curling of the label edge FONT EMULATION 6 The selected font is substituted for all Datamax internal fonts This function provides the printer to define a new default font without changing the host DPL data streams SSTANDARD FONTS DOO CG TIMES USERID S50 OOOO MENU LANGUAGE Selects the language in which the menu system messages and configuration label are shown Only languages that are resident will be available 54 M Class System Settings continued FAULT HANDLING When a fault condition ribbon out media out etc is detected this setting determines the level of intervention and the disposition of the label being printed at the time the fault occurred Selects the printer s action the action required by the operator and the label s reprint status STANDARD Printing stops and a fault message is displayed After the problem is corrected the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault The label in process is reprinted VOID AND RETRY Depending upon the RETRY COUNT one of the following actions when faulted e If the Retry Count setting has not been exceeded VOID is printed on the label in process and reprinting occurs automatically e If the Retry Count has been exceeded printing stops and a fault message is displayed After the problem is corrected the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault The label in process is reprinted or e If
40. one shown For more information see the table below 150 M Class M Class 151 152 M Class Warrant Datamax Barcode Products Limited Warranty Statement M Class Printer Printer Datamax warrants to Purchaser that under normal use and service the M Class Printer with the exception of the thermal printhead purchased hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 365 days from the date of shipment by Datamax Expendable and or consumable items or parts such as lamps fuses labels and ribbons are not covered under this warranty This warranty does not cover equipment or parts which have been misused altered neglected handled carelessly or used for purposes other than those for which they were manufactured This warranty also does not cover loss damages resulting from accident or damages resulting from unauthorized service Thermal Printhead This warranty is limited to a period of one year 365 days or 1 000 000 linear inches of use whichever comes first for the M Class thermal printhead This one year 365 days warranty is valid only if a Datamax approved thermal label media is used as defined in the then current Datamax list of approved thermal thermal transfer media a copy of which is available from Datamax Failure to use Datamax approved media is justification for invalidation of this thermal printhead warranty This warranty does not cover printheads
41. signal the top of form when the reflective sensor is enabled registration Repeatable top to bottom alignment of printed labels reverse speed The backward rate of media motion into the printer during tear off peel and present and cutting operations for positioning the label at the start of print position ribbon An extruded polyester tape with several layers of material one of which is ink like used to produce an image on the label Also referred to as foil ribbon wrinkle An undesirable overlapping of the ribbon during the printing process that leads to voids on the printed label typically caused by an improper ribbon width adjustment roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard core start of print The position on the label where the printing actually begins tag stock A heavy paper or synthetic printing material typically featuring a notch or black mark for TOF and no adhesive backing thermal transfer The printing method that creates an image by transferring ink from a ribbon onto the media using the heat from the thermal printhead TOF top of form The start of a new label as indicated by a label gap notch mark or programming void An undesirable blank space in a printed image 157 158 M Class
42. simultaneously and briefly Wait until the STOP light goes off M Class 39 4 7 2 Manual Media Sensor Calibration The Manual Media Sensor Calibration procedure should be used in cases where the printer continues to suffer from media sensing problems after performing or attempting to perform the Auto Media Sensor Calibration see Section 4 7 1 amp 7 Note Before calibrating be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type see Section 4 5 2 also ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down and the cover is closed To manually calibrate the media sensor 1 Hold the amp CANCEL button and power up the printer Continue to hold the button until the STOP light turns off then release the button Next press and hold the lt 8 FEED button continue to hold the button until the amp STOP light turns on then release the button 2 Remove all the material from the media sensor see Section 3 3 for the sensor s location close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and then press the amp CANCEL button The printer will flash the O ERROR light as it analyzes the no media condition 3 Position the backing material or the black reflective mark in the media sensor close the Printhead Carrier Assembly and then press the lt FEED button The printer will flash the amp ERROR light as it analyzes the top of form mark 4 Place the media with the backing attached if any in the media sensor close the Printh
43. this selection will print a VOID message 5 3 6 User Defined Label The User Defined Label reprints from a list of previously printed label formats Use the FWD Key to scroll through the listing then use the Q TEST Key to select and print the label LJ Note If a job was cancelled prior to its completion or if power has been removed since the last print job and the request for this label NO FILES AVAILABLE will be displayed and no printing will occur M Class 67 5 4 Media Sensor Calibration In addition to the Sensor Type selection Media Sensor calibration ensures that each label is detected correctly and reliably Perform calibration when the Uncalibrated message is displayed Three different methods are available to calibrate the printer Quick Standard and Advanced Entry 5 4 1 Quick Calibration At the factory the printer is calibrated to sense a wide range of media types Quick Media Calibration fine tunes the media sensor for your gap notch or reflective media application and is not required if you are using continuous media Perform this calibration during initial set up or after changing your media type MW Notes If Uncalibrated is displayed follow the Media Sensor Calibration procedure in Section 5 4 2 Also media containing large gaps may first require a change in the Paper Out Distance setting see Section 5 1 2 To calibrate Ensure that media is loaded see Section 3 2
44. to the Ready Mode LJ Note If the Advanced Entry Calibration fails try the following procedure Re enter Media Settings Calibration Advanced Entry Sensor Gain and lower the selected Gain Setting number by one to make the sensor less sensitive Select the new Gain Setting save the changes exit the menu and then test your media Repeat the procedure until a usable media setting is obtained M Class 77 78 M Class Waintenance and Aoyjustments 6 0 Introduction This Section details the cleaning adjusting and troubleshooting tips for the printer The following table outlines the recommended maintenance schedule for the various printer parts Printhead Turn off the printer before cleaning the After every roll of media printhead Use solvent on a cotton swab to clean the printhead from end to end Platen Roller Turn the power off Rotate the platen roller and After every roll of media clean it thoroughly with solvent and a cotton swab Peel Off Roller Rotate the peel off roller and clean it thoroughly After every roll of media with solvent and a cotton swab Air blow Monthly Mild detergent or desktop cleaner As needed Brush or vacuum cleaner As needed It is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used AN Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent always take the proper precautions when using this substance WARNING M Class 79 6 1 Cleaning the Printhead If print q
45. to the next menu item It also increments numerical values in most menu selections PAUSE 8 FEED Bl CANCEL GORE DEED ENC Oo Oo The ENTER Key selects the function item or displayed value It also moves between selections within multiple parameter fields ESC Y The ESCAPE Key moves to the previous menu level and finally back to the Ready Mode Q TEST When a print job is in progress pressing the TEST Key will terminate the job The printer will prompt you for confirmation if Yes the current job is cancelled and then Menu Mode is restored 40 M Class 5 0 3 Quick Test Mode Print Test Labels LJ Note The Quick Test Mode functions are disabled while processing data from communications interfaces until the Host Timeout M Class value expires Also You can program a time delay between the printings of test labels using the Print Test Rate feature see Section 5 1 7 REVO The LEFT ARROW Key scrolls to the previous test function e Fw The RIGHT ARROW Key scrolls to the next test function e ENTE The ENTER Key will change the selected test label quantity of 2 100 1000 or 9999 except the Configuration Label quantity of one Holding down the key scrolls quantities ESC S The ESCAPE Key will exit the Quick Test Mode without printing e Q TEST The TEST Key will print the selected test label at the selected quantity During test label printing this key also funct
46. used ribbon printed e Print any Internal Test Label non display printers see Section 4 8 display printers see Section 5 3 If an image printed then check the protocol and port settings for both the printer and host These must match e The heat setting may be too low Make an adjustment in the software program or through the Front Panel e The media ribbon combination may be incorrect Contact a Media Representative e The printhead or printhead cable s may be loose power Off the printer then reconnect e Ensure that the printer is at READY Nothing happens when trying to e Observe the Front Panel if the READY light does not flash as you send the print using a software program format check the protocol and port settings between the printer and host e Ensure the interface cable meets the requirements found in Section 3 1 2 M Class 91 If experiencing this problem Try this solution e The printhead may need cleaning see Section 6 1 e Adjust the Heat and Print Speed settings through the Front Panel or by host commands non display printers see Section 4 5 2 display printers see Section LLI e The media ribbon combination may not be compatible contact a Media Representative Poor print quality e The Printhead Leveling Cam may be incorrectly adjusted see Section 6 2 e The Platen Roller may be dirty or worn clean or call for service e The Printhead Burn Line may need adjusting see Section
47. 0 208 DO 240 L BE 6 210 242 7 243 8 ZE 244 9 213 245 0 96 214 246 215 247 2 98 216 D8 248 3 389 217 D9 249 250 Ll 9B 219 DB 6 220 252 7 D 221 DD 253 8 222 254 9 223 55 EA EB ED gn Lee M Notes For the hardware handshake XON XOFF commands XON Ctrl Q DCT XOFF Ctrl S DC3 The Euro character has been added to the table above at 255 FF as a Datamax standard for resident bit mapped fonts 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 9 CG Triumvirate 104 M Class Appendix Embedded Fonts and Barcodes All character fonts and barcodes available with the printer are described in this section Each font and barcode has a name associated with it for use in programming Human readable fonts have numeric names while barcode fonts have alpha names Fonts Fonts 0 through 8 use the slash zero conventions for distinguishing between the zero and the alphabetic O The slash can be removed with the label formatting command z These fonts are non proportional monospaced all of the characters take up the same amount of space when printed The Triumvirate font number 9 is a proportional font each character will take up a different amount of space when printed Font Valid ASCH Characters decimal Use with Record Structure Type 0 3212255 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144 146 153 Internal 154 156 157 165 168 225 255 Bit Mapped 32 35 38 40 58 65 90 128 142 144
48. AL THERMAL TRANSFER 4 CUTTER EQUIPPED Enables Disables the optional Media Cutter feature Possible Values AUTO NO YES 7 BAUD RATE Sets the serial port baud rate Must match the host setting Possible Values 600 to 38 4k default 9600 BPS 10 CONT FORM LENGTH Sets the page label size when the SENSOR TYPE is set to continuous media Possible Values Range 0 9999 default 100 Units 01 inch M Class 2 SENSOR TYPE Selects the sensor type used to detect the media s Top Of Form TOF mark Possible Values EDGE gap notch TOF marks REFL Reflective black marks CONT Continuous no TOF marks 5 SOP ADJUST Sets the start of print SOP location relative to the top of form Possible Values Range 0 255 nominal 128 0 close to edge 255 farthest from edge 8 DATA BITS Sets the serial data word length Must match the host setting Possible Values 8 7 11 OOS MAXVOLT Sets the media sensor level for the Out Of Stock condition Possible Values Range 0 16 nominal 2 Units 1 volt 3 PRESENT SENSOR Enables Disables the optional Present Sensor feature Possible Values AUTO NO YES 6 PRESENT ADJUST Specifies an additional amount to feed the label after printing Possible Values Range 0 255 nominal 128 0 close to edge 255 farthest from edge 9 CONTROL CODES Allows code se
49. LENGTH NO no Label Alignment used Sets label stopping and in certain cases the starting location for different printer configurations AUTO Automatically sets the stop location Installed options will be auto sensed and the appropriate stop position will automatically be set Host commands are ignored Sets stop position according to options installed If no options are installed the printer sets stop location to the next label s start of print Host commands will override M Class 21 INPUT MODE 22 DPL EMULATION Selects between the standard or template This instructs the firmware to process specific DPL data Start of interpretation of incoming data Print DPI and Imaging function according to the selected printer lation Possible Values emuiauon Possible Values DPL printer constructs the label using the standard DPL commands STANDARD LINE printer constructs the label using a ALLEGRO Allegro Emulation preloaded template form P PLUS Prodigy Plus Emulation PRODIGY Prodigy Emulation 23 HEAT 24 EXACT TIME Controls the burn time of the printhead This is Instructs the printer to wait until the system is idle before the next the equivalent of Heat Setting on most label label s data and time fields are formatted to eliminate any software programs discrepancy between the buffered and printed times Possible Values Possible Values Range 0 30 default 10 YES or NO
50. M Class Operator s Manual DATAMAX Copyright Information CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation CG Times based upon Times New Roman under license from the Monotype Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation All other brand and product names are trademarks service marks registered trademarks or registered service marks of their respective companies Firmware Software Agreement The enclosed Firmware Software resident in the Printer is owned by Licensor or its suppliers and is licensed for used only on a single printer in the user s Trade or Business The User agrees not to and not to authorize or permit any other person or party to duplicate or copy the Firmware or the information contained in the non volatile or programmable memory The firmware Software is protected by applicable copyright laws and Licensor retains all rights not expressly granted In no event will Licensor or its suppliers be liable for any damages or loss including direct incidental economic special or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Firmware Software Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Datamax Barcode Products Corporation No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the expressed wr
51. Nets ces Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard 8 Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard EI Add Port Additional Post Information Required 1 For which device do you want to add a port S The device could ner be identhed S In the Printer Name or Make sure Standard is Enter the Printer Name or IP address and a port name for the desired device x The delecled dence n of unknown i ihat IP Address field enter selected and then click The dee pop omda en the IP address of your Pinter Name orIP Address 012025 Next Either comeet the aces and perfon ancthes search nn the netwerk by aburing In Ihe previous wizard page or pelect the device hope il pou are ture the sddiess is conec printer The Port Port Name F 10120215 Name field does not need to be changed When finished click Next p Device Type amp landed C Custom 9 Confirm your settings Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard al LO Add Printer Wizard u Completing the Add Standard The manudachaer and mode determine which porter bo ure TCP IP Printer Port Wizard a B 5 You have selected a port with the following characteristics Click on Have Disk P y br marufnchrer ord model of your prindra U pour printer comae with an installation this tk click Have Tt no we Dick U pour printer is not babad conpull pour printer documentation for and then click F
52. OPORSTUUUXYZ abcae1 Shi mno lSLUUUXMH2ZKYI NUS ni ADI P C asaaceseli i BAE strove is CRREOU Re 3 ug e xfaicanNS90 106 M Class Font 4 62 character Font 5 62 character alphanumeric uppercase alphanumeric uppercase FONT 4 FONT 5 85 4 01234551 83 ntm ABCOEF GH1JKLMNOPORSTUVLIXYZ 0123435 093 CARECUEINGB ABCDEF GHI JKLMNOPORSTUVUXYZ CAREDUL NLI Font 6 62 character alphanumeric uppercase FONT 6 SAU 0123456 89 ABCDEF GHIJKL MNOPORS TUVWXYZ LAREDULUNCA M Class 107 Font 7 OCR A size I Font 8 OCR B size III Font 7 Font B I amp 578 Xt 4 0125456789 0123456789 lt gt lt gt CENSTYZ ABCDEF GHIJKLMNO PARSTUVWXYZIEN JATMA abcdef ghijklmno parstuvuxyzti il Font 9 Internal Triumvirate font Point sizes are selected by the number in the barcode height Larger point sizes can be obtained by increasing the height and width multipliers 48pt and 72pt fonts are generated by doubling the 24pt and 36pt fonts respectively see the Programmer s Manual for more information 6 pt ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZabcdefghijkImnoparstuvwxyzo123458786 8 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZabcdefghijkImnopqrstuvwxyz 10 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY Zabcdefghijklm 12 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY Zabc 14 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX 18 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR 24 pt ABCDEFGHIJKLM 30 pt ABCDEFGHIJ pt ABCDEFG 36 48 pt ABCD 108 M Class Barcodes Bar Code fonts have a
53. OPTIONS MODULES D FORMATTED G FORMATTED X FORMATTED Y FORMATTED PRESENT SENSOR NOT INSTALLED CUTTER NOT INSTALLED SYSTEM SETTINGS PROON SETTING FILE INTERNAL MODULE 1024 KB DEFAULT MODULE SO LABEL FONT CACHE SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLS PC 850 MULTILINGUAL DOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS UNICODE MEDIA COUNTERS ABSOLUTE COUNTERS RESETTABLE COUNTERS 374 07MAY2003 FORME ATTRIBUTES LABEL ROTATION DISABLED IMAGING MODE MULTIPLE LABEL PAUSE MODE DISABLED PEEL MODE DISABLED SECURITY DISABLED UNITS OF MEASURE IMPERIAL INPUT MODE DPL D EMULATION COLUMN EMULATION SOP EMULATION BACK AFTER PRINT DISA FONT EMULATION STANDARD FONTS MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH FAULT HANDLING LEVEL STANDARD VOID DISTANCE RETRY COUNT COMMUNICATIONS SERIAL PORT A BAUD RATE 9600 PROTOCOL BOTH PARITY NONE DATA BITS 8 STOR BS USB PORT INSTALLED PARALLEL PORT A PORT DIRECTION UNI DIRECTIONAL NIC ADAPTER MAC 00 0d 70 00 00 09 IP ADDRESS 192 000 000 192 SUBNET MASK 000 000 000 000 GATEWAY 000 000 000 000 SNMPTRAP DESTINATION 000 000 000 000 IP DISCOVERY ENABLED HOST SETTINGS HOST TIMEOUT 10 sec CONTROL CODES STANDARD CODES FEEDBACK CHARACTERS DISABLED ESC SEQUENCES HEAT COMMAND ABLED SPEED COMMANDS ENABLED TOF SENSING COMMANDS SYMBOL SET COMMAND om AL CODES DATA STX V SW SETTINGS ENABLED DIAGNOSTICS HEX DUMP MODE DISABLED PRINT TEST RATE min
54. Parity Even Odd or None Stop Bits 1 or 2 Data Bits 7 or 8 Fonts Non display Printers Display Printers gt 9 Bit Map Fonts rotated 0 90 180 270 degrees gt 10 smooth bitmap fonts 6pt 48pt gt AGFA Scalable Font Engine featuring CG Triumvirate regular and bold condensed scalable fonts with dynamic font attributes gt 9 Bit Map Fonts rotated 0 90 180 270 degrees gt 10 smooth bitmap fonts 6pt 48pt Embedded Bar Codes The printer is equipped with the most popular industry bar codes see Appendix B for a full listing and detailed information 100 M Class Approved Media To achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life Datamax specifies the use of DATAMAX brand media and ribbons These supplies are specially formulated for use in our printers use of non Datamax supplies may affect the print quality performance and life of the printer or its components For a current list of approved media and ribbons for use in direct thermal and thermal transfer applications please contact a Media Representative at 407 523 5650 Side View Top View i Media Dimensions Minimum B timer width 4S D Jabllegh J J G distance from the media s edge to the media sensor 2 250 p desees em I Jjdistanebetweenreflective marks J reflective mark length o d K fiabel repeat distance OO L Units of measure given in inches 2 The reflective black mark mu
55. R BAUD RATE PROTOCOL BOTH PARITY NONE DATA BITS STOP BITS SERIAL PORT B NOT INSTALLED PARALLEL PORT A PORT DIRECTION UNI DIRECTIONAL USB PORT INSTALLED NIC ADAPTER MAC 00 0d 70 00 00 09 ADDED Assigned IP SUBNET MASK 255 255 255 255 GATEWAY a Address SNMPTRAP DESTINATION 000 000 000 000 IP DISCOVERY HOST SETTINGS HOST TIMEGUT CONTROL CODES STANDARD CODES EDBACK CHAT Once you have obtained the assigned IP from the configuration label you can then install the port and printer driver using the Windows Add a Printer Wizard See section Installing the Printer Driver and Port in this document 116 M Class Configuration Using a Static IP Address Once the Ethernet Print Sever has been installed plug in the power cord but do not connect the Ethernet cable then turn the printer s power switch On 1 Verify the printer is in the Ready Mode Press the iz MENU button to enter the printer s menu Using the FWD button scroll to COMMUNICATIONS and press the ENT button Using the Fwo button scroll to NIC ADAPTER and press the ENT button Using the Fwo button scroll to IP DISCOVERY and press the ENT button Using the Fwo button scroll to DISABLED and press the ENT button Press the ESC button once to return to the NIC ADAPTER menu level Then use the FWD button scroll to IP ADDRESS and press the ENT button M Cla
56. RIBBON FAULT TOP OF FORM FAULT OUT OF STOCK CUTTER FAULT VERIFIER FAULT RIBBONSAVER FAULT POSITION FAULT TEMPERATURE FAULT DMA FAULT PRINT ENGINE FAULT 24V OUT OF TOLERANCE STROBE TIMING FAULT WARNING RESOLVED RIBBON LOW G P MISSED DOT FAILURE BAD SENSOR DELTA HOST CHANGES PENDING LOW VOLTAGE GOODBYE REMOVE LABEL FRANCAIS PRET PAUSE DE DEFAILLANCE SYSTEME DEFAILLANCE ADC TETE NON VEROUILLEE DEFAILLANCE RUBAN DEFAIL DEBUT D IMP RUPTURE PAPIER DEFAILLANCE COUTEAU DEFAILLANCE VERIFIC DEFAIL ECONOM RUBAIANOM SALVA NASTRG DEFAILLANCE POSITION ANOM POSIZIONAME DEFAILLANCE DMA DEFAILLANCE MOTEUR DEPASS TOLERANCE 24 24V FUORI TOLLER DEFAIL DUREE D IMPUIANOM FASAT STROE AVERTISSEMENT RESOLU AVVERTENZA RISOLT RUBAN FAIBLE INTERVALLE MANQUANT DEFAUT IMPRESSION ENLEVER ETIQUETTE ITALIANO PRONTO IN PAUSA CANCELLA ERRORI DI ANOMALIA SISTEMA ANOMALIA ADC ANOM TESTINA ALTA ANOMALIA NASTRO ANOMALIA BORDO SUE ESAURITO ANOMALIA TAGLIERIN ANOMALIA VERIFICAT ANOMALIA DHS NASTRO BASSO INTERVALLO SALTATG ANOMALIA PUNTO MOD HOST IN ATTES RIMUOVI ETICHETTA M Class Click On Column J and enter your new language or modify an existing one Tips A Message Size When entering new messages reference the MAX column this is the maximum number of characters allowed for this field Warnings are displayed when the number of characters is exceeded or when tryi
57. S 7 16 2003 MEMORY CONFIGURATION INTERNAL MODULE A 128 SCALABLE FONTS_ 64 LABEL SIZE 0426 10912 IN CONFIGURATION Label 2 SERIAL PORT SELECTED 19 2 BBITS EDGE MEDIA TYPE CONT FORM LENGTH PRESENT ADJUST SOP ADJUST TOF LOW TOF DELTA TOF GAIN OOS MAXVOLT LABEL ALIGNMENT ALIGN LENGTH OPTION CONTROL INPUT MODE DPL EMULATION HEAT EXACT TIME GPIO NO REPRINT SYMBOL SET FONT SUBSTITUTION IGNORE COMMANDS SYMBOL SET SELECT CNTRL CODES HEAT SPEED SOP OFFSET TRANSFER 0 128 128 0 0 10 10 7 5 9 2 AUTO 611 AUTO DPL STANDARD 10 NO NO NO PM NONE 4 6 Label Alignment The Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length is less than the distance between the printhead and the media sensor or where label waste at power up is a concern Label Alignment see table below 1s not recommended for label lengths greater than 6 5 inches or for media containing 2 or more form lengths Label Stock Label Alignment Setting NO NO Multiple length labels NO The Label Alignment function is chosen via the menu system see Section 4 5 or by host commands The three possible modes YES AUTO and NO are detailed in the following sections 6 5 inches or less YES or AUTO 4 6 1 Label Alignment YES In this mode the operator must supply an ALIGN LENGTH value This value must po be physically measured from leading edge to leading edge of two suc
58. T Key for approximately four seconds The printer will begin the cleaning routine In cases of heavy build up or if high heat values are typically used for printing flip the card over and repeat Step 3 Reinstall your ribbon and media if necessary readjust the Leveling Cam see Section 6 2 Lower and lock the printhead Close the cover M Class 81 6 2 Media Width Adjustment When printing on less than full width media adjust the printhead leveling cam for even pressure distribution as follows 1 With media loaded in the printer print a label and examine it Non display printers Simultaneously press the PAUSE lt FEED buttons Display printers See Section 5 3 1 2 While observing the printed labels loosen the Thumbscrew and move it to the left most position see Example 1 below 3 Next move the Thumbscrew to the right until the printed labels contain a complete even image see Example 2 Tighten the Thumbscrew IA 10pi Sp E Lia BU M pe Example 1 Over adjustment LU J ll Example 2 Correct adjustment opde sogn HRB AJ KK LN sopi Ee weri The proper adjustment produces a an image that fades across the complete image with even print label To correct this move the contrast across the label see note Thumbscrew to the right E below Too much adjustment produces 47 Note Under adjustment of the Leveling Cam can also cause problems including ribbon wrinkling l
59. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Important Safety Instructions This printer has been carefully designed to provide many years of safe reliable performance As with all types of electrical equipment however there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the device e Carefully read the installation and operating instructions provided with your printer e Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the printer e Place the printer on a flat firm solid surface e To protect your printer from overheating make sure all openings on the printer are not blocked e Do not place the printer on or near a heat source e Do not use your printer near water or spill liquid into it e Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on your printer If you are unsure check with your dealer or with your local power company e Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on If the power cord be
60. W Settings Hast Contral Codes Hex Dump Mede THR ise Hibbon AUC Lew UC Uredinecleonal ET Eli direztianal Baud Hate Pratacal Parly Data Bite Stop Bits Port Direction Serial Port BE Jeps amp None C Odd Even 87 a amp 1 n i Parallel Port B C Linideectiondl E Bidirectional ho Seconds Enabled 6 Disabled Enabled C Disabled Enabled t Disabled C Enabled Disabled Standard C Altemaie C Albemate 2 C Custom Conteol Codes Enabled Diana Disabled Enabled ESC sequences 3 C Disabled Speed Enabled Commands C Disabled Symbol Set C Enabled Commands Disabled sod Ox Di Custom p Cantal STA Ox Codes IHexadecimialj CR Oe ps COUNTBY Ux Ee A password is required bo change sellings C Enabled Disabled Apply Clem Sangar Headings Hony Gee Prim Test Rate Mink b TRAM RIEM Za Fs Hp RANK I71 2 172 oon 24 Dra Ribbon Sensor Limits U Ribbon ADE High del A password is regqurtd 1 change zetten M Class Network Print Options Heneork Print Opdons Primi w Mong C opus Page Test Page Koteork Statut CRIP Carliguration Salam Settings Nadia Sattenge Frinter Options Communicatiens lagnosilcs Kotwork Print Opens Hiner Me hor Parameters Ohanga amara Abou Daleman DATAMAX Reset Network Parameters Reset Network Parameters Unit information N
61. Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing pe Continue Anyway STOP Installation 18 Confirm your settings and then click Finish 20 Your computer will now copy the necessary files from the CD ROM The driver and port installation is now complete The printer can be selected through any window s application Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard nar hover saccessdully onmpleted Be Add Printer wizard Vou speched the lolo parker selbregt Hame Dakznax MAME ihaepans Col Sham Poi IP 10120215 Model Daama MAS Deis Test pase Tn rien His wani check Finish Completing the Add Printer Wizard nu have sucre hudby completed the Add Printer yard Wear rara tha iederen pas paliar p dpi T pn di To EIN DONIS ptem 32 reel deter ede HEBHBREBREBRERRE Creal Tarien this warned chek Finish 2 Back M Class Appendix D Menu System Multi Language Support aisplay equipped printers only This printer provides the user with the ability to download new menu system languages and or replace the Datamax provided translations A Microsoft Excel S
62. a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set M Class Possible Cause gt Set Label Alignment to AUTO Press and hold lt 8 FEED until Label Alignment is incorrect Pressing amp FEED successively results in a label length longer than actual one inch Tear Mode is selected but the label stop position present position is not far enough forward Tear Mode is selected but the label stop position present position is too far forward The 9 ERROR light illuminates during label alignment M Class Label Alignment Length is not correct The default Label Alignment Length is 1 00 and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length Another present position has been determined Enabling the Present Sensor causes the label stop position present position to be approximately 0 1 behind the peel bar OR The Present Adjust value is not correct Another present position has been determined OR The Present Adjust value is not correct The label supply is empty paper moves for automatic Label Alignment length measurement OR Measure the label length and use the Setup Menu to set the new length Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set Disable the Present Sensor OR Ensure the host computer is not providing a Present Distance shorter than is required for th
63. abel tracking and platen roller and printhead wear When changing to a different width of label always adjust the Leveling Cam 82 M Class 6 3 Printhead Burn Line Adjustment The Burn Line has been adjusted for strict compliance using 6 5 mil 0065 inch media ensuring print quality across a majority of media types In extreme cases however if media of a different thickness or rigidity is used for example heavy tag stock print quality can change 47 Note If you have questions contact a qualified technician or Datamax Technical Support before proceeding To adjust the Burn Line Locking Screws 1 Load the printer with your media and ribbon if required 2 Loosen the two Locking Screws approximately turn counter clockwise 3 Turn the Adjustment Screws counter clockwise until the burn line is past the platen roller vertex Print a test label the label should look light and uneven Non display printers Simultaneously press the PAUSE amp FEED buttons Adjustment Screws Display printers See Section 5 3 1 4 Tighten the Locking Screws just until they are snug tight enough to remove any play in the printhead assembly yet loose enough to allow the Adjustment Screws to move the printhead 5 Turn each Adjustment Screw clockwise about a turn or an 1 8 turn for finer adjustments see note below Print another test label and examine the print quality Repeat this step until labels are produced wi
64. ain PCB Connector J6 LEEEEEEE Each GPIO pin function is detailed in the table below M Class 149 M Class GPIO Port Connections and Functions Pin Signal Signal ee 2 5 VDC When active will begin print Recommend only setting this Start of Print bni Input signal to ACTIVE LOW When ready to print a label the applicator should hold this signal low for at least 50ms or until EOP goes not active See sample SOP circuit below End of Print Signifies the end of the print process Can be monitored to Programmable Output initiate next Start of Print sequence Minimum signal time 30ms 24 VDC 1 6 Amp fused Printer 24 VDC Given relative to the printer I The operation of this multi function port is configuration dependent For GPIO operation disable all optional functions not used i e Present Sensor and Cutter and set GPIO to YES or on display equipped models set GPIO Device to APPLICATOR Use the Configuration Set command lt STX gt Kc or program the selections on non display models via the Printer Setup Menu List or on display equipped models via the Menu System M Class Sample SOP Circuit GPIO Connector Pin Number Pin 3 should be pulled to 5 VDC In additional connections ea CC for the external Start of Print control can either be directly made to Pin 4 of the Option Port or Main PCB connector using a TTL level input or via an interface circuit similar to the
65. applicable for your printer model e Possible communications error Check the cable connection between the host and printer and ensure that a quality shielded cable is used e Possible Flash memory problem Call for service 88 M Class vrouwlesnooting 7 0 Problem Resolution Should a problem arise the information in this section will help you resolve it The following table lists problems that may not necessarily generate an error condition Items denoted with an asterisk are only for printers with displays LJ Note If you have questions contact a qualified technician or Datamax Technical Support If experiencing this problem Try this solution Observe the Ready Indicator as the format is sent to the printer If it does not Mes E OUE a te flash check the parallel cable type Also check the protocol and port settings P pue between the printer and host WARNING Use extreme care Turn Off and unplug the printer before proceeding Can not load media through the Ensure that the cutter is properly installed Plug in and turn On the printer You optional cutter should hear the cutter blade rotate and position itself properly However if the problem continues call for service The LCD is blank but the The display contrast may set too low Press and hold the MENU Key for 10 Ready Indicator is On seconds or until the display reappears The printer may require Calibration l l Printers without f
66. call for service supply The printer has detected an Try cycling the printer power Off and On If the fault analog to digital circuit does not clear call for service converter failure The printer has detected a WARNING Use extreme care Turn Off and unplug the printer cutter mechanism fault before proceeding Examine the cutter for obstructions and ensure that the cutter cable is properly installed Plug in and turn On the printer Press the FEED Key If the fault does not clear call for service The printer has detected a Try cycling the printer power Off and On If the fault Direct Memory Access j J does not clear call for service failure Consistently low sensor Press any key to continue Ensure that media was inserted in readings were detected the media sensor during the appropriate calibration step also ensure that the sensor is free of debris Retry the calibration If the problem persists try the Advanced Entry Calibration see Section 5 4 3 M Class 93 Printer Fault Messages continued Displayed Message Possible Solution s Consistently high sensor Press any key to continue Ensure that media was removed readings were detected from the media sensor during the appropriate calibration steps also ensure that no labels are stuck in the media sensor Retry the calibration If the problem persists call for Service The printer can not detect Try the following
67. cally install the printer for you To continue click Next omen M Class PATA MAA LA Min romala Flash Player amp i Manuals and Documentation s vs Reader Add Printer Wizard Local or Network Printer The maid needs bo kr which hope of primer lo p t up Saket the optan hast decries he gender you vrari lo uee Local painter attached bo this computer el Automation iy detect and instal my Plug amd Ploy printer TA nework prinira ci a printer attached tn another computes a on Toat upa nebunik panter thet i nol allached in a pint serves JJ ute the Local painter option 137 5 Select on Create a new port and then select Standard TCP IP Port from the drop down menu Click Next 7 In the Printer Name or IP Address field enter the IP address of your printer The Port Name field does not need to be changed When finished click Next 9 Confirm your settings and then click Finish 138 Add Printer Wizard i Select a Printer Port Computers communicate with printers through ports Select the port you want your printer to use If the port is not listed you can create a new port Use the following port LPTs Recommended Printer Port z Note Most computers use the LETI port to communicate with a local printer The connector for this port should look something like this NUS Create a new port Type of port Standard
68. cator lights a Liquid Crystal Display and five mode dependant keys The selectable modes Ready Menu and Quick Test and the related functions of the printer keys are detailed below amp Note To Adjust the LCD contrast press and hold the MENU key for 10 to 20 seconds to modify the LCD contrast level 5 0 1 Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light On W PAUSE The PAUSE Key temporarily suspends printing Pressing it again will return the printer to normal operation e lt 8 FEED The FEED Key advances one label and clears any corrected faults PAUSE 8 FEED 1 Pressing and holding causes the printer to perform a Quick Media Calibration see Section 5 4 1 DEC DRC o l Ki CANCEL The CANCEL Key pauses the printer and then prompts you for confirmation If yes the current job is cancelled The printer remains paused o Pressing and holding four seconds will reset the printer and clear temporary host settings soft reset iz MENU The MENU Key toggles between the Ready and Menu Modes In the Ready Mode pressing and holding four seconds will change the display contrast e Q TEST The TEST Key enters or exits the Quick Test Menu M Class 39 5 0 2 Menu Mode Configuration Ready Light Flashing 0 REVO The LEFT ARROW Key scrolls to the previous menu item on the same menu level It also decrements numerical values in most menu selections e FW The RIGHT ARROW Key scrolls
69. cause unpredictable results Printer and cutter faults are disabled during Printer Setup Procedure but can still occur while printing test labels If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous values simply turn off power to the printer If you wish to restore Factory Defaults see Section 6 7 To change Printer Setup PAUSE Press and hold during power up until the STOP light turns off Printer Setup Mode QD PAUSE Prints the Printer Setup Menu List see section 4 5 1 Press and jur Co lt 8 FEED Release Feeds one label for test Press and Greep H CANCEL Prints the Test Label for test PAUSE Saves the current values E TEE and resumes Normal Mode Enters Printer Setup Printer Setup Procedure Increments item s value Current Item and Value is printed a and Release Selects the next menu item Press and Direct Select menu item Hold eg 7 Error light flashes Baud Rate menu item 7 R CANCEL Decrements item s value Accepts the current T values for test Ri CANCEL LJ Note When adjusting CONT FORM LENGTH LABEL WIDTH or ALIGN LENGTH momentarily pressing F1 or F2 will change the value by one or hold down the button until the Fault light flashes to change the value by ten for each flash M Class 21 4 5 1 Printer Setup Menu List The Printer Setup Menu List label shown below contains the printer s curren
70. cessive labels as shown The measurement must be as accurate as possible For very short labels errors as small as 0 01 can result in noticeable print variations on the labels between the media sensor and the printhead The measured value must be sent to the printer via the host computer or entered using Wd the Printer Setup Mode see Section 4 5 AUN Length Then in Normal Mode press and hold the amp FEED button about 4 seconds The Lal gt printer will align the label to the top of form position a MW Note If media with a different label length is subsequently loaded the ALIGN LENGTH must be recalculated and re entered 28 M Class 4 6 2 Label Alignment AUTO In this mode the printer automatically calculates the ALIGN LENGTH thus eliminating the need to physically measure the label This mode is usually preferred in applications that require frequent media changes to labels of different lengths To perform an Auto Alignment in Normal Mode press and hold the lt Q FEED button about 4 seconds The printer will feed labels to calculate the label length Following the calculation the printer will save the measurement and align to the top of form position Auto Alignment can result in wasted labels during the measurement process the longer the label length the greater the waste Auto Alignment with the Present Sensor enabled If the printer is equipped with the Present Sensor option and that feature
71. comes damaged or frayed replace it immediately e Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer e Only qualified trained service technicians should attempt to repair your printer Contents Printer Overview EO al ole eoe t E ki AGOUEENIS PUNE Geneste enen reb abo desta 1 1 1 Standard Features nnn onnnennennennnn 1 1 2 Optional Features onsen eenn na eaaa eaaa Getting Started 2 0 Before Using the Printer ssussse Setting Up the Printer 90 TATFOGUCTION sce 3 1 Connecting the Printer anssen eenen eenen 3 1 1 Power Connection nee nennn enn eennnnns 3 1 2 Interface Connection nana eenen 3 2 Loading MEA eneen 3 3 Media Sensor Adjustment an anneen ennen 3 4 Loading PUDDON treden e tope eoe gone Da ba 9 4 1 RIDDON ROUN act cies cat eerte sca dice docet Using the Front Panel Non display printers AO IEOQUGCUOFP sakae A tener a a dv oett hue tus a aa tile LOMBA o S S 2 Mio 42 DONG waternamen tieners 18 4 3 Normal Mode Button Functions 19 4 4 Express Setup Mode Button Functions 20 4 5 Printer Setup Mode Button Functions 21 4 5 1 Printer Setup Menu List 22 4 5 2 Menu Items and Values 23 4 5 3 Step by Step Modification of the Printer Setup 26 46 babel AIQMIMENT enm
72. cs Programs used to locate and diagnose hardware problems die cut media Media that has been cut into a pattern using a press where the excess paper is removed leaving individual labels with gaps between them attached to a backing material direct thermal The printing method that uses a heat sensitive media and only the heat of the thermal printhead to create an image on the label M Class 155 156 direct thermal media Media coated with special chemicals that react and darken with the application of heat DPI dots per inch A measurement of print resolution rated in the number of thermal elements contained in one inch of the printhead Also referred to as resolution DPL Datamax Programming Language programming commands used specifically for control of and label production in Datamax printers A complete listing of commands can be found in the Programmer s Manual fan fold Media that is folded and stacked feed speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead in non printed areas and between labels Flash memory Non volatile memory does not require printer power to maintain data that can be erased and reprogrammed used to hold the printer s operating programs font A set of alphanumeric characters that share a particular typeface gap A space between die cut or notched labels used to sense the top of form IPS inches per second Imperial measurement of printer speeds label A paper or synthetic printi
73. ction 4 7 2 PAUSE Analyze for Paper Ge FEED Analyze for Backing or Mark J CANCEL Analyze Out of Media condition QD PAUSE Accepts the current values for test Xj CANCEL 32 M Class 4 7 1 Auto Media Sensor Calibration Auto Media Sensor Calibration automatically establishes the optimum sensing values for the media you are using MW Note Before calibrating be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type see Section 4 5 2 also ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down and the cover is closed To automatically calibrate the media sensor 1 With the desired media loaded hold the 8i CANCEL button while powering up the printer Continue to hold the button until the amp STOP light turns off then release it 2 Next press the amp PAUSE button The printer will feed approximately ten inches of media to calculate the TOF Delta and Low values to be used 3 Upon completion one of the following lights will flash five times to denote the result of the auto calibration attempt STOP light Successful calibration Proceed to Step 4 error light Unsuccessful calibration try again If the calibration continues to fail proceed to Section 4 7 2 7 Note If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 4 4 Now save the changes and resume by pressing the PAUSE W CANCEL buttons
74. dix C Optional Internal Ethernet Printer Server 115 Appendix D Menu System Multi Language Support 141 Advanced File Handling Information 145 Appendix E Saving a Configuration File nun nnrennn ennen 147 Appendix F GRIO POE DESCPUON meteen 149 Warranty ee ene 153 Glossary ee 155 vi 1 0 Introduction Congratulations on your M Class printer purchase 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 Available in direct and optional thermal transfer configurations the printers use unique front panel designs to simplify operation while its USB RS232 serial IEEE 1284 compliant parallel or optional M 4208 and M 4306 only internal print server allows easy interfacing to any 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 http 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 M Class 1 1 1 About this Print
75. dows based configuration utility that can simplify printer setup This application allows the user to make changes to the existing printer setup without using the front panel buttons Visit our website at www datamaxcorp com software m class for the latest releases DMX Config Features En D rm Printer Model Firmware Version Simplify Printer Setup Process el en gt Allows Real Time Control Query of Printer Configuration 5 gt Define and Save Optimal Configurations for Applications i e kan Ribbon Label Stock Combinations gt Saved Configurations can be Shared with other Printers and Sent via Email gt Download Files Formats and Fonts gt Query Memory Modules Sample screenshot M Class 17 4 1 Lights Normal power up Normal Mode Solid On Indicates the printer is in the Paused state Flashing When using the Peel amp Present Option Indicates a label is presented to the operator Indicates a top of form or mechanical error has occurred Solid On Indicates the printer is on and ready for printing Flashing Indicates the printer is receiving data from the host gt Both the READY C and Q STOP Lights will be on during power up initialization and a warm reset 4 2 Buttons The three buttons e PAUSE e FEED and Xi CANCEL perform different functions based on the printer s operational mode The printer operates in one of the following modes Normal Normal printer function
76. dress of the Print Server and press Enter The default IP Address is 192 0 0 192 amp 7 Note Consult with your system administrator for all necessary address printer and protocol information To change these settings you will be asked for an authentication password Type sysadm and click Apply Next you should see the Print Server s Unit Information page Unit Information Printer Printer Status Idle Error Message Printer Message READ Y Application Version 83 2107 D8A 07 25 6 04 2003 Unit Information Printer Key 420 M 0n0 D00000 842 Network Status Boot Loader Version 83 240E 07 Y 07 25 C8 L 8 2003 TCP IP Configuration MAC Address 03 02 70 02 02 55 System Settings Network Speed 1 Megabits sec Madia Settings ml Print Control Printer Options Communications Se Informational only this page contains an overview of the printer s type and status Network Print Options Reset Network Parameters The page also contains the printer s firmware version as well as its serial number and MAC address Change Password About Datamax DATAMAX M Class 119 Network Status 120 TE I land ii i Unit Information Network Status ii i I TCP IP Configuration System Settings Media Settings Print Control Printer Options Communications Diagnostics Network Print Options Reset Network Parameters
77. e If damage is evident immediately notify the shipping company to report the nature and extent of the damage The printer is carefully packaged to avoid any damage during transit In order to operate the printer you will need to remove the packaging materials for example the tape and foam that were placed in the printer for shipment Complete the following steps prior to connecting power or attempting to load media Ensure that the arrow on the box is pointing up and then open the box Remove the top piece of packing foam Lift the printer from the box Remove the printer from the plastic bag Y Vv Vv V Vv Remove any tape or additional packing foam from the inside of the printer amp 7 Note It is a good idea to save all packaging materials in the event that shipping the printer is ever required M Class 5 Inspecting the Printer After removing the printer from the packaging material check the contents The following items should be included gt Printer Power Cord CD ROM and Documentation Vv WV WV Any special or additionally purchased items Additional Requirements The following items are necessary for generating labels from your printer Contact your customer support or sales representative for advice on which media and software may best be suited for your application gt Serial USB or Parallel cable gt Ethernet cable for optional LAN connectivity gt Applicable Media gt Applicable Software
78. e Standard Datamax Printer leaves the factory with EFIGS loaded into module Y At this point Module Y is LOCKED and will only accept additional Language Downloads After downloading a language update Module Y is left UNLOCKED until the printer is reset or power is cycled In this state Module Y will accept font image and label format downloads The module will also honor the Clear Module request Therefore following an update it is recommended that a reset be performed to lock the module otherwise a software package may Clear All Modules thus destroying the new menu language s Module Y can be UNLOCKED by sending this DPL string lt STX gt KpY0 To restore the factory generated EFIGS image download the file 832296 08A to the printer This file is located on the Datamax FTP site The letter at the end of the file name e g A specifies the revision The latest revision will be available on the FTP site Downloading the same language twice will automatically delete the first occurrence but will not free the memory space Use the Pack Module feature see Section 5 1 4 or reload the FIGS file to free the space Deletion of the selected language will set the printer to English The total number of languages that the printer can now accept is limited to 10 but this number is dependent upon the size of each language translation The translation size will vary with the number of messages that are translated for that particular language
79. e Tear Bar Use the Setup Menu to modify the Present Adjust value Ensure the host computer is not providing a Present Distance longer than is required for the Tear Bar Use the Setup Menu to modify the Present Adjust value Load media 31 4 7 Calibration Mode Button Functions In Calibration mode the buttons allow the printer to adjust to the media being used Calibration can be performed either automatically or manually as detailed below M Notes Before calibrating ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down that the cover is closed and that the media sensor has been set for the appropriate media type see Section 4 5 2 Printer and cutter faults are disabled during Auto Media Calibration and Media Sensor Calibration but can still occur while printing test labels If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off power to the printer Also Factory Defaults can be restored see Section 6 7 To perform Calibration SY CANCEL Press and hold during power up until the STOP light turns off Calibration Mode QD PAUSE See section 4 7 1 lt 2 FEED P Rele ly Feeds one label for test Press and Until Paused light turns off e FEED Hold J CANCEL Prints the Test Label for test PAUSE ae the current values DONE ana resumes Normal Mode Mode DONE J CANCEL Media Sensor Calibration See se
80. e stamped labels and throughput MULTIPLE LABEL The printer images multiple labels as memory permits achieving the fastest throughput however if time stamping the time will reflect the moment the label is imaged rather than when actually printed SINGLE LABEL The printer images the next label only after the previous label has been successfully printed Single processing provides time stamps that are more accurate but it slows label throughput time PAUSE MODE When enabled suspends printing between each label until the PAUSE Key is pressed Requires an operator press the PAUSE Key after each label The printer completes label batch without pausing between labels M Class 51 System Settings continued PEEL MODE Specifies that a Feed operation be prevented when the label is presented and not removed or if the printer is to wait for the GPIO start of print signal Feed is inhibited according to the above criteria SECURITY Provides the user with the ability to password protect all settings available through the User Interface Default password is 1 2 3 4 SELECT SECURITY Enable or disable the security feature of the User Interface MENU AND TEST The Menu and Test areas will require a password before access is granted SECURE MENU The Menu area will require a password before access is granted DISABLED All menu items are accessible without protection MODIFY PASSWORD Modify the numeric password r
81. ead Carrier Assembly and then press the amp PAUSE button The printer will flash the amp ERROR light as it analyzes the material 5 Simultaneously and briefly press the amp PAUSE W CANCEL buttons to accept the calibration for test and exit the Media Sensor Calibration One of the following lights will flash five times to denote the result of the manual calibration attempt stop light Successful calibration Proceed to Step 6 ERROR light Unsuccessful calibration Retry the procedure beginning at Step 1 ON Use the lt FEED button feeds a label and the amp CANCEL button prints a test label to test the current calibration WJ Note If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 7 7 Now save the changes and resume by pressing the PAUSE CANCEL buttons simultaneously and briefly Wait until the amp STOP light goes off 34 M Class 4 8 Internal Labels The following section details the printer s internally generated configuration and test labels 4 8 1 Database Configuration and Test Labels The Database Configuration Label provides valuable printer information including the firmware version memory allocations enabled options and label counter data To print the Database Configuration and Test Labels With the printer on loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and ribbon if printing with thermal transfer media
82. ead Pressure Adjustment Screw to prevent ribbon smudging Excessive pressure can reduce the service life of the printhead and platen roller while unequal pressure may cause ribbon and label tracking problems 84 M Class 6 5 Printhead Replacement To replace a damaged printhead follow the procedure below MW Note Printheads are fragile use extreme care when handling and never use a sharp object on the surface If you have questions contact a qualified technician or Datamax Technical Support before proceeding 1 Touch a bare metal part of the printer s frame to discharge any static electricity that may be present on your body Printhead Mounting Screw 2 Turn Off and unplug the printer Open the cover if ribbon is installed remove it 3 With the printhead locked in the down position loosen the Printhead Mounting Screw it will remain in the assembly 4 Unlatch the Printhead Assembly While holding the Printhead raise the assembly Disconnect the two cables and then remove the old Printhead 5 While carefully holding the new Printhead connect both cables 6 Position the Printhead onto the Locating Pins in the Printhead Assembly and secure in place with the Printhead Mounting Screw do not over tighten 7 Clean the Printhead see Section 6 1 8 Reload ribbon if removed lower the printhead assembly and rotate the printhead latch back into the locked position 9 Use the Darkness Adjustm
83. ection 6 1 for detailed instructions M Class 45 5 1 3 Print Control HEAT 10 0 30 PRINT SPEED M 4206 gt 6 in s 2 6 M 4208 gt 8 in s 2 8 M 4306 gt 6 in s 2 6 FEED SPEED M 4206 gt 6 in s 2 6 M 4208 gt 8 in s 2 8 M 4306 gt 6 in s 2 6 REVERSE SPEED M 4206 gt 4 4 in s 2 5 M 4208 gt 4 4 in s 2 5 M 4306 gt 4 4 in s 2 5 ROW OFFSET lt 00 00in 0 99 99 COLUMN OFFSET lt 00 00in 0 99 99 PRESENT DISTANCE lt 0 00in 0 4 00 CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS DARKNESS 32 1 64 CONTRAST 32 1 64 ROW ADJUST 000 DOTS 150 150 COLUMN ADJUST lt 000 DOTS 0 128 PRESENT ADJUST 064 DOTS 0 128 46 Controls the burn time of the printhead This is the equivalent of Heat Setting on most label software programs Controls the rate of label movement during the printing process Controls the rate of label when the FEED Key is pressed Controls the rate of label movement during backup positioning for start of print cutting or present distance Shifts the vertical start of print position This is the user setting for row adjustment Shifts the horizontal left justified start of print position to the right without shifting the Label Width termination point to the right This is the user setting for Column Adjust Sets the label stop position past the start of print When the next label format is received it will automatically be back fed to the start position I
84. ed to indicate an operational state User Prompts and Condition Messages Displayed Message Condition s The printer is trying to clear a fault Occurs when the FEED Key is pressed after the condition correction of a fault A media calibration is being performed The FEED Key was pressed and held The CANCEL or TEST Key was The faulted label will be cancelled if ENTER is pressed during the fault handling pressed then the remaining labels in the batch process will be printed The CANCEL or TEST Key was The current print batch will be cancelled if pressed during a batch job ENTER is pressed the remaining labels will not be printed The printer is paused or offline The printer is in a paused condition 62 M Class User Prompts and Condition Messages Displayed Message Condition s Ready Mode A label is awaiting removal Normal power up and soft reset condition Normal power up and soft reset condition The media calibration is not set The print job is being processed M Class Normal operating mode The printer is ready to receive and process label formats The Present Sensor option is enabled and a label blocks the sensor Remove the label to continue printing Follows the SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS message after a reset or power up Occurs when the user resets the printer via the host or Front Panel Perform calibration see Section 5 4 Batch status indication updated with eac
85. either the internal module or scaleable font caches non display printers see Section 4 5 2 display printers see Section 5 1 5 e If using serial communications ensure that the interface cable meets the requirements found in Section 3 1 2 Information may be formatted outside the label dimensions Check your software program label size For display printers also check the values in the menu for Print Control Column Offset and Print Control Custom Adjustments Column Offset see Section 5 1 3 e Verify that the AC power cord connection has been made at both the outlet and the printer also ensure the power switch is On e Verify that the AC outlet is functioning or try moving the printer to another AC circuit e The AC cord may be damaged replace it e The line fuse may be blown call for service M Class If experiencing this problem Try this solution Examine the used ribbon for an image If there is an image on the used ribbon Verify that the ribbon was properly loaded per Section 3 4 f properly loaded the wrong coating configuration was used To verify the inked side press the adhesive backing of a label against the ribbon surface Ink will only lift from the coated side of the ribbon Clean the printhead see Section 6 1 then replace the ribbon with the correct type for the printer OE Section 3 4 Nothing is printing labels advance normally but no image 1s If there is no image on the
86. ent to match the print contrast of the new printhead to that of the old printhead for non display printers see Section 6 6 for display printers see Section 5 1 3 M Class 85 6 6 Darkness Adjustment Non display printers The Darkness Adjustment allows the operator to match the print contrast following a printhead replacement Turning the Darkness Adjustment clockwise will darken the print while turning it counterclockwise will lighten the print Compare a label printed with the old printhead and make this adjustment so Darkness that the new printhead matches the darkest portion of that label Adjustmnet Display equipped printers Use the menu to adjust Darkness see Section 5 1 3 Print Control Custom Adjustments amp 7 Note Large increases in the Darkness Adjustment can shorten printhead life If you need to increase the darkness of the printed labels try increasing the Heat value and or slow the Print Speed using your software program or via DPL commands 6 7 Resetting the Printer Non Display Printers With the printer power Off press and hold all three buttons while turning On the printer Continue to hold the buttons down until the sroP light turns off approximately 17 seconds The printer will now be set to the Factory Defaults See Section 4 5 1 for a listing of the factory default settings Display Printers Depending upon the method used there are three reset levels possible
87. equired to access the menu system when security is enabled UNITS OF MEASURE Selects the measurement system in which the system s settings are represented in the menu system and on configuration labels IMPERIAL Inch standard lengths and counters given in inches METRIC Metric standard lengths given in millimeters and counters in centimeters INPUT MODE Defines the type of printer language LINE Standard DPL processing with addition Line mode Template processing enabled Line Mode exacts data terminated by a carriage return to be inserted in a DPL template and printed 52 M Class System Settings continued Determines SOP Emulation start of print STX 2O see above Column not available with M 4306 Emulation see above positions barcodes as does selected printer Allegro Prodigy Plus and Prodigy emulations enabled e Data Terminator I 2 of 5 Barcodes IDs D J and L the first non numeric character processed will terminate the barcode data field e Bar Size I 2 of 5 Barcode ID L when the bar size is specified greater than P 25 the size is automatically decreased to 10 PRODIGY e Human Readable Fonts The EAN and UPC barcodes IDs B C F G M and N print a fixed font size e Lines and boxes Rotations 2 and 4 are affected by the vertical multi plication factor defined in the DPL Dxx command e Column positions greater than the printhead width are adjusted back to the
88. er This printer offers the following standard and optional features 1 1 1 Standard Features Printing gt Direct Thermal Printing On Demand and Batch Printing 203 DPI M 4206 and M 4208 300 DPI M 4306 Printhead Date and Time Stamp AGFA Scalable Font Engine 2 Resident Scaleable fonts CG Triumvirate regular and bold condensed M 4208 and M 4306 only Y VV ON WV Memory gt 2 MB FLASH Memory 256K available to user designated as Module B gt 4 MB DRAM Memory M 4206 gt 8 MB DRAM Memory M 4208 and M 4306 Interfaces gt USB interface gt DB 9 RS 232 serial interface gt IEEE 1284 Centronics parallel interface Operational gt Simple Media Loading gt Media Tearbar gt Fan fold media compatible from the bottom and rear of printer 2 M Class 1 1 2 Optional Features Thermal Transfer A printing method that uses ribbon to produce exceptional image clarity as compared to most direct thermal stocks Note that this option must be specified for use with either coated side in or coated side out ribbon Media Cutter A rotary type mechanism to automatically cut material with a maximum thickness of 010 254 mm into minimum lengths of 1 0 inches 25 4 mm Designed for ease of operation the Media Cutter is automatically detected configured and enabled when installed on the printer Peel and Present Mechanism also requires the Internal Rewind option An output control device that a
89. er operating systems use inf selected and click Open 1 3 1 4 Add Printer Wizard Select the M 4208 Name your printer in your p printer from the list and the Printer name then click Next Datamax 4212 field Next select Datamax 1 4308 Datamax 4406 whether or not to set Datamax l 4604 i i Datamax M 4206 this printer as your ax M 4208 default printer Then Click Next 1 5 Add Printer Wizard 1 6 Add Printer Wizard Select whether or not to Select No then Click share this printer on a d Finish your network Then EE Click Next Windows NT 3 5 or 3 51 x86 Windows NT 3 5 or 3 51 MIPS 17 Your computer will now copy the necessary files from the CD ROM The driver and port installation is now complete The printer can be selected through any window s application 132 M Class Windows 2000 Driver and Port Installation Insert the M Class CD ROM into your computer s drive VTAM AA The M Class CD ROM should start automatically if it does not Click Start and then select Run from the window s menu Then type d datamax exe where d is the location of the CD ROM 1 P Macromedia Mash Player 6 E q Ma rotiecdia Flash Mayer E At the main screen click a pr x r NOW click Install Install Windows Driver 2 z on your printer model gums Windows Driver pcm 1 KE Manuals and Documentation Sindee
90. esettable RESET COUNTER Resets the Resettable Counter to zero PRINT CONFIGURATION Prints the effective configuration of the system In addition if settings were changed that require a reset to become effective this will be indicated with the symbol A bulleted item e indicates that it was changed via the host but not saved in non volatile memory CONFIGURATION LEVEL To upgrade the application program resident software version of the printer the hardware and software compatibility levels must match for the update to be accepted This information is displayed here it is also printed on a configuration label PRINTER KEY Each printer has a unique Key number in the following form VVVV CWXX Vyyyyy ZZZ Where VVV epresents the model number of the application loaded CWX epresents the hardware software feature level where gt represents the printer class w represents hardware feature level of the main board ux represents the software feature level Software feature levels ar accepted up to the xx value increases beyond this level requir an authorization code 10 2 Standard DPL 20 Internal CG Times Font s a manufacturing date code sa unique time stamp APPLICATION VERSION Displays the Application version of the printer s firmware BOOT LOADER Displays the Boot Loader version of the printer s firmware This function is used to upgrade the software feature level of the printer
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92. etwork Stetus LCPAP Conligwatien System Settings Media Settings Print Control Printer Options Communicetions Diagnostics M Class Network Print Uptions Reset Netwerk Parameters Charge Password About Datomox A partner rs egun Ta piem Eu burglar Apply This page will allow the user to print either a Status or Test label from the printer A password is requi ed o change settings This page will allow the user to reset all network settings to factory defaults 125 Change Password 126 Change Password Customer Key Od Password New 2accword Retype New Password Unh Informader Network tohar TCP IP Configuration System Settings Media Se tings Print Control Printer Options Communications Diagnostics Network Print Options Resat Network Parameters Change Password About Datamax To change the default password of the Print Server sysadm enter the old password the new password and confirmation here M Class Installing the Printer Driver and Port Windows 95 98 Driver and Port Installation Insert the M Class CD ROM into your computer s drive The M Class CD ROM should start automatically if it does not Click Start and then select Run from the window s menu Then type d datamax exe where d is the location of the CD ROM 1 LF Mar anedia Flash Player amp At the main screen click on your printer model
93. f the present distance is set to zero the printer will operate without reversing These factory adjustments independently change the listed parameters to finely tune the printer and compensate for slight mechanical differences sometimes evident if multiple printers share label formats Controls the printhead strobe time to fine tune the HEAT setting It allows relative print edge gray adjustment for the print quality which allows fine tuning for specific media ribbon mix Shifts the vertical start of print position in dots upward or downward to fine tune the ROW OFFSET setting Shifts both the horizontal start of print position and the LABEL WIDTH termination point to the right in dots to fine tune the COLUMN OFFSET setting Adjusts the label stopping position in dots to fine tune the PRESENT DISTANCE setting M Class 5 1 4 Printer Options MODULES Memory available for user storage of graphics fonts and label formats The physical presence of the respective memory module must be detected to show the function selections in the menu system Prints a label directory of selected or of all available modules the available space on these modules the files present and the type of module and files The user may select from a list of available modules for formatting all data will be erased DELETE FILE The user may select from a list of available files for deleting protected modules will n NN not appear Bytes will not be ret
94. for an out of also ensure that the Media Guide 1s positioned properly stock condition see Section 3 2 The Leveling Cam may be improperly adjusted see Section 6 2 The label may be longer than the default value for maximum length Check the Media Settings Maximum Label Length see Section 5 1 2 The Media Sensor may be obstructed Check and carefully remove any obstruction labels paper dust adhesive etc If media is not moving The printhead assembly may not be latched close it 96 M Class Warning Messages Warning Messages are displayed for a period of five seconds If multiple warnings are detected the display will reflect the highest priority message Printer Warning Messages The printer has detected Replace the printhead if the print quality becomes defective printhead elements unacceptable The printer measured only a small Transparent backing or notched media typically gives difference between the empty X this indication In this case there may be a slight delay in and gap sensor readings the Out of Stock indication after the media supply is M Class Power has been removed and shutdown is in progress The host has pending configuration changes that will not take effect until a host reset command is issued The printer has detected a low operating voltage The printer was unable to save settings in permanent memory The printer was unable to find a DHCP server A high pri
95. h label printed 63 5 3 Quick Test Mode This section explains the functions of the resident Quick Tests accessible by pressing the Q TEST Key on the Front Panel amp 7 Notes 1 With the exception of the Configuration Label all Quick Test labels require 4 inch 102mm wide media to print the entire format If using narrower media change the Label Width setting Section 5 1 2 to match your media s width to avoid printing on the platen 2 During any Quick Test press the Q TEST Key or the ESC Key to stop printing 3 Using the Print Test Rate feature Section 5 1 7 a time delay can be set for printing labels in Quick Test Mode 5 3 1 Print Quality Label The Print Quality Label provides an indication of overall print quality at a pre selected heat and speed setting This format consists of compliant bar codes in fence and ladder orientations assorted font sizes and graphic fill patterns These can be used to ensure conformance as well as aesthetics To print a Print Quality Label Press the Q TEST Key Arensnest SHE ie tre 1 pl aBbCcDdEeFfG gHhl IRKLIM min m Use the FWD Key to scroll to Print Quality Label Tm n Use the ENTE Key to select a quantity see Section 5 0 3 O Press the Q TEST Key to start printing SAMPLE 64 M Class 5 3 2 Configuration Label The Configuration Label provides printer valuable database information as detailed in Section 5 1 To
96. i Kn Tesi page Ma T ckit lhi eral ckch Feet te Fit Add Printer wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard nar hover sasse completed Han Add Printer vizand ETE a mee ee a Ci do T ple dii Ta CINNT S palem apo DRIVERS Www Sone Toikan Hasc varad eck Farah M Class Windows XP Driver and Port Installation Insert the M Class CD ROM into your computer s drive The M Class CD ROM should start automatically if it does not Click Start and then select Run from the window s menu Then type d datamax exe where d is the location of the CD ROM 1 Macromedia Flash Planer 6 2 At the main screen click M 4206 Now click Install on your printer model siimi 00 Windows Driver M a3506 3 Add Printer Wizard d E 4 Welcome to the Add Printer Q Wizard The following screen Make sure that Local This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer should appear click connections Printer is selected and Next gt 4 then click Next If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects JJ through a USB port or any other hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 infrared and so on you do not need to use this wizard Click Cancel to close the wizard and then plug the printer s cable into your computer or point the printer toward your computer s infrared port and turn the printer on Windows will automati
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98. ify the new version for your model of printer from the Datamax Web site at www datamaxcorp com and download it onto your computer s hard drive or a floppy disk 2 Ensure that the printer is connected to the host via parallel port only and that the power is On Using the DOS copy command enter copy filename dlf lptl b non display printer firmware is dlf extension copy filename zs lpt1 b display printer firmware is zs extension Note Other programs e g hyper terminal and certain Windows Driver programs may also be used to download this file 3 The READY light will flash during the download 4 Following a successful download the amp STOP Light will illuminate then the printer will perform a cold reset The previous printer setup will not be affected unless substantial firmware data structure changes have occurred Print a Database Configuration Label to verify your new firmware version gt Following an unsuccessful download the ERROR Light will illuminate then the printer will perform a warm reset both the READY and STOP lights will be on during power up initialization The original firmware will remain operational If the printer fails to reset toggle the power Off and On Try re sending the file to the printer If the failure continues check the following possible causes e An invalid or corrupted file is being downloaded Ensure the file being downloaded is correct and
99. in wasted labels Label Alignment Length is not correct The default Label Alignment Length is 1 00 and will result in this behavior when any larger label length is used without setting the appropriate length gt Set Label Alignment to AUTO press and hold lt FEED until media moves for the automatic length measurement OR Re measure the Label Alignment Length Use Printer Setup mode to enter the new length Print a Database Configuration label to ensure the new length has been set Set Label Alignment to AUTO press and hold lt FEED until paper moves for automatic Label Alignment length measurement OR Re measure Label Alignment Length use Menu Setup to set new length ensure desired length has been set Obtain a slightly different label Alignment Length measurement Using the Label Alignment AUTO mode hold the lt FEED button to force an alignment and label measurement Ensuring slack in the label stock may result in a slightly different measurement The Alignment Length may also be set manually via the Setup Menu Increasing or decreasing the value by 1 or 2 units in 100 may help to prevent the wasted labels however this may result in incorrect print positions for labels that are short in length Set Label Alignment to AUTO Press and hold 8 FEED until paper moves for automatic Label Alignment Length measurement OR Measure the label length and use the Setup Menu to set the new length Print
100. inish compl printer SNMP Yes Protocol RAW Port 9100 Waru dh aras Printers Device 10 12 0 215 mm AGFAvccutet viz 3 A Api AGFAAcouseraf v5 3 Port Name IP 10 12 0 215 Anale ARFA Armer IIT Adapter Type Generic Network Card Pune Pak fun et BEF vag d Ar el Ab FA Accuter DOCS vn x 108 AST AR FA Arrubet 1000 ATEI Alib atn hk WEEE lus Hi EREN To complete this wizard click Finish Ceret lt Bem Finish Cancel Pr Fih 134 M Class 11 Click Browse 13 Click OK 15 Name your printer in the Printer name field Next select whether or not to set this printer as your default printer Then Click Next M Class Add Printer Wizard Add Printer Wizard The manufacturer and model determine which printer to use LES E Cy Install From Disk Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive cas selected and then click OK Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from Add Printer Wizard E u Add Printer Wizard The manufacturer and model determine which printer to use a I E feed Install From Disk Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the cas selected and then click OK gt x Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from E Drivers lt Back Next gt Cancel Add Printer Wizard Name Your Printer You must assign a name for this printer Supply a name for this printer Some programs do not suppo
101. inter Wizard Ke 1 8 Add Printer Wizard Completing the Add Printer Wizard Select No then Click Next 19 If prompted with the Digital Signature Not Found window click Yes to continue installation 136 Print Test Page To confirm that the printer is installed properly you can print a test page Do you want to print a test page C Yes No lt Boole Next gt Cancel Digital Signature Not Found X The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows Printers If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation Yes No More Info Confirm your settings and then click Finish 20 Your computer will now copy the necessary files from the CD ROM The driver and port installation is now complete The printer can be selected through any window s application Tou herve urn fully completed the Aded Printer vac rina spec pem Uhre hover rg inanem cells Hares Dates Mf ec Shared ak lt Ma Shared Port IP 1012 0 215 hindret Thrin MATE Defu
102. ions as a cancel key the printer will prompt you for confirmation before cancellation occurs 41 5 0 4 Indicator Lights PAUSE 8 FEED Igi CANCEL 5 0 5 LCD Q PAUSE amp FEED Bi CANCEL 42 READY On indicates that the printer is powered On and after initialization it indicates the Ready Mode Slow Flashing indicates Menu Mode Fast Flashing indicates data is being received and processed e STOP On indicates a Paused condition e Q ERROR Slow Flashing indicates a Warning Fast Flashing indicates a Fault See Section 7 1 for a listing of associated messages Liquid Crystal Display The display provides several types of information e Following a brief power up sequence initialization the Ready message e The time and date if the printer has received it from one of the following the host the front panel setting or the Time and Date option e A label counter during a batch print job e The Menu System when in Menu Mode e Any prompt condition downloading warning or fault message M Class 5 1 The Menu System Printer operation can be controlled through the user interface allowing the operator access to these six menu system branches Media Settings Print Control Printer Options System Settings Communications and Diagnostics While in the menu system the current selection will be indicated with an asterisk next to
103. is enabled while the label length is calculated the printer will pause and illuminate the amp STOP light after each movement The operator must press the amp PAUSE button for the alignment to continue This allows the operator to remove any labels as required however labels should not be forcibly removed since they may not actually be positioned for removal but at an interim position required for measurement 4 6 3 Label Alignment NO When Label Alignment is not enabled 1 e set to NO printing begins at the current label position without alignment assuming the label is at the start of print position Additionally if the label length is short labels between the printhead and the media sensor may be unused M Class 29 4 6 4 Label Alignment Troubleshooting If you experience label alignment problems the following table offers possible causes and solutions Possible Cause Attempting to perform Label Alignment results in no paper movement First label is wasted during alignment All labels thereafter print to the correct start of print position Label Alignment is incorrect Pressing amp FEED successively results in a short label length one inch 30 With the Present Sensor enabled Label Alignment cannot be performed without a Label Length Alignment Length is too long For labels whose length and stop position cause them to stop between labels on the media sensor the alignment function can result
104. itten permission of Datamax Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Copyright 2005 by Datamax Corporation Part Number 88 2313 01 Revision E Agency Compliance and Approvals UL60950 Information Technology Equipment C22 2 No 950 M93 C US Listed y EN60950 For 230 Volt Operation Europe Use a cord set marked HAR consisting of a min HOSVV F cord which has a minimum 0 75 square mm diameter conductors provided with an IEC 320 receptacle and a male plug for the country of installation rated 6A 250V F r 230 Volt Europa Ben tzen Sie ein Kabel das mit HAR markiert ist bestehend mindestens aus einem HO5VV F Kabel das mindestens 0 75 Quadratmillimeter Drahtdurchmesser hat sowie eine IEC320 Steckdose und einen f r das Land geeigneten Stecker 6A 250 Volt As an Energy Star Partner the manufacturer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product conforms to the following standards or other normative documents EMC EN 55022 1993 Class B EN 50024 1998 MEN Safety This product complies with the requirements of EN 60950 A11 1997 4 Ai A P Vu Gost R FCC This device complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A M Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
105. lection listed in Programmer s manual Possible Values STD Standard Codes ALT Alternate Codes 12 TOF GAIN Sets media sensor Top of Form gain value Possible Values Range 0 15 nominal 10 23 24 13 TOF DELTA Sets the minimum media sensor change required to signify a label gap or mark Possible Values Range 0 50 nominal 10 Units 1 volt 16 SCALABLE FONT Sets the number of memory blocks to allocate for scalable fonts Possible Values Range 0 128 default 64 Units 4K Bytes 19 ALIGN LENGTH Leading edge distance of two successive labels Must be entered if LABEL ALIGNMENT is set to Yes see Section 4 6 Possible Values 0 999 default 100 Units 01 inch 14 TOF LOW Sets the minimum media sensor reading for paper gap notch or mark reflective Possible Values Range 0 50 nominal 0 Units 0 1 volt 17 INTERNAL MODULE Sets the number of memory blocks to allocate for the internal RAM module Possible Values Range 0 128 default 128 Units 4K Bytes 20 OPTION CONTROL Possible Values 15 LABEL WIDTH Sets the label width Possible Values Range 75 426 default 426 Units Ol inch 18 LABEL ALIGNMENT Sets the label alignment method see Section 4 6 Possible Values YES user manually determines ALIGN LENGTH AUTO printer determines ALIGN
106. lpha names left column in the table below Uppercase alpha names will print barcodes with human readable interpretations Lowercase alpha names will print barcodes only The table is followed by visual samples Length Valid ASCII Characters decimal value representation ID sum Code 39 32 36 37 42 43 45 57 65 90 B b UPC A regular 11 Yes 48 57 Numeric only Option V used in the 6th amp 7th position UPC E zero suppression 6 Ye 48 57 Numeric only Interleaved 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 48 57 Numeric only Code 128 M 103 32 127 F f EAN 13 12 Yes 48 57 Numeric only Option V used in the 7th amp 8th position H h Health Industry Bar Code Code 39 Mod and 43 Varies M 43 32 36 39 42 43 45 57 65 90 checksum 36 43 45 58 65 68 I2 of 5 with modulo 10 checksum 48 57 Numeric only K k Plessey Up to 14 M 10 48 57 Numeric only Option is Last Character for Second M 11 checksum O o Code93 Varies No 35 38 42 58 6590 97 122 S p jPosnt Varies Yes 4857Numericony S Numeric only Q q_ SSCC 18 Serial Shipping Container Code 19 Yes 48 57 Numeric only gt o R r UCC EAN Code 128 18 48 57 Numeric only Ea eee S s UCC EAN 128 Random Weight 34 Yes 4857Numeconly WI EAN128 Code 128 with Auto Subset Switching Varies Yes Alphanumeric between B C M Class 109 Continued Length Valid ASCII Characters decimal value represe
107. n under the Ribbon Idler and then out the front of the printer approximately 12 inches M Class 13 Printhead Assembly 4 Close the Printhead Assembly and press down until it locks into place 5 Route the ribbon up and then around to the Ribbon Take Up Hub winding it several times in a clockwise direction to secure it in place Take up Hub 6 Close the cover and press the lt 2 FEED button several times to position the ribbon and ensure proper tracking 7 The Media Type setting within the printer s setup must be set to Thermal Transfer to print using a ribbon Printers without front display See section 4 5 2 Printers with front display See section 5 1 2 14 M Class 3 4 1 Ribbon Routing Coated Side In amp Coated Side Out MI Note Directional Arrows near the Ribbon Supply Hub indicate the correct ribbon route Ribbon types are available with the ink coating layer wound in or out These types are NOT interchangeable for use with the printer Ensure the inked side of the ribbon faces the media and NOT the printhead Ribbon Routing Diagrams Q EL pl l Coating Side Out Ribbon Supply Hub M Class 15 M Class 4 0 Introduction The Front Panel consists of three indicator lights and three function buttons The functions of these lights and controls are listed in the following sections 4 01 DMXContig DMXConfig located on the M class CD ROM is a Win
108. ng material typically with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing label length The distance from the top of the label to the bottom of the label as it exits the printer label repeat The distance from the top of one label to the top of the next label label tracking Excessive lateral side to side movement of the media as it travels under the printhead label width The left to right measurement of the label as it exits the printer mark Generalized term to indicate the label top of form light media Generalized term for all types of printing stocks including roll fed continuous die cut reflective and fanfold media hub Device in the printer used to support roll media media sensor An electronic device equipped with photosensors to detect media and the top of form on die cut notched or reflective media M Class M Class notched stock Media typically tag stock with holes or notches in the material that 1s used to signal the top of form The printer must be set to gap to use this media type preprinted media Label stock that contains borders text or graphics floodcoating etc perforation Small cuts extending through the backing and or label material to facilitate their separation Also referred to as perf print speed The speed at which the media moves under the printhead during the printing process reflective media Media imprinted with carbon based black marks on the underside of the material which is used to
109. ng to modify the MAX value Beware that cutting and pasting fields could defeat this warning system B Two Line Messages Some of the message are displayed as two lines These are indicated in the comment fields C Comments This field can be modified with no effect X Microsoft Excel gemmsglst xls 5 File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help 18 x IDS SAY eet ore we rz ORB 0m 2 Courier gt 10 B z uzzes s s e te e EBH 9 A JA m G H L 2 ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPANOL TREK 3 PRONTO BEREIT LISTO AWAITING ORDERS IMPRIMIENDO JIN PAUSA PAUSE EN PAUSA WARP DRIVE ENGAGED ALL STOP f print job ABORT MISSION 7 CANCELLA ERRORI FEHLER BESEITIGEN BORRAR ERRORES t ing faults RE INITIALIZING DI VON DE t FACTOR eck in progress 40 ANOMALIA SISTEMA SYSTEMFEHLER ERROR DE SISTEMA 14 ANOMALIA ADC ADC FEHLER ERROR DE ADC HULL BREACH DECK TEN 12 NOM TESTINA ALT DRUCKKOPF FEHLER CABEZAL LEVANTADO ENGINES OFFLINE 13 ANOMALIA NASTRO FARBBAND FEHLER ERROR DE CINTA ribbon fault PHASORS OFFLINE 44 ANOMALIA BORDO SUP OBERRAND FEHLER ERROR INICIO ETIO top of form fault UNABLE TO GO TO WARP 145 ESAURITO NICHT VERF GBAR SIN PAPEL f TORPEDO TUBES EMPTY 46 ANOMALIA TAGLIERINA SCHNEIDERFEHLER ERROR DE CORTADOR CASCADE FAILURE 47 ANOMALIA VERIFICAT PRUFERFEHLER ERROR DE VERIFICADOR TRACTOR BEAM
110. ntation ID W Code 128 Auto Vis f Ys Alphanumeric Reduced Space Symbology RSS RSS Yes 0 through 9 14 Truncated Stacked Stacked Omni directional and Limited Not available on non display printers Barcode A Code 39 Barcode B UPC A regular 8123456789 B 12345 67890 5 Barcode C UPC E zero suppression Barcode D Interleaved 2 of 5 123456798 Barcode E Code 128 Barcode F EAN 13 01234567890 ll 123456 789012 110 M Class Barcode G EAN 8 Barcode H Health Industry Bar Code Code 39 Mod and 43 checksum 01234565 Barcode I Codabar Barcode J Interleaved 2 of 5 w module 10 checksum ene MI Ill 012345678905 Barcode K Plessey Barcode L ITF SCC 14 12 of 5 Shipping Container Code 01234567890 B 12 34567 89012 8 Barcode M 2 Digit UPC Barcode N 5 Digit UPC addendum addendum Barcode O Code 93 Barcode p Postnet M Class 111 Barcode Q SSCC 18 Serial Shipping Barcode R UCC EAN Code 128 Container Code KMART NON EDI 34 56 898 123 4567 g Barcode S UCC EAN 128 Random Weight 01 100 36 5023260 11 330420 3202 001800 21 10123456 Barcode T Telepen Barcode u UPS MaxiCode M M ARAS 6 aS RBCDEF 112 M Class Barcode v FIM Barcode z PDF417 DT Bar Code W1c DataMatrix Bar Code W1d QR Code Bar Code W1g USD 8 Code 11
111. nthead temperature has been detected emptied no action is required The printer power switch was turned Off the line fuse has blown or AC line voltage has been lost To save changes send a host reset command in DPL or to discard changes perform a Soft Reset see Section 6 7 Possible low or fluctuating line voltage level Try moving the printer to another outlet When more than 50 black is being printed try reducing the Heat Value or the size of the black image If the condition persists call for service Possible faulty Main PCB If the condition persists call for service This message does not effect the operation of the printer and can be cleared from the display by pressing the 8 FEED button To stop this from reoccurring be sure the menu item IP DISCOVERY is set to DISABLED see Section 5 1 6 No action required Printing will resume after the printhead cools 97 7 2 Hex Dump Mode The Hex Dump Mode is a useful tool for diagnosing problems including communication and DPL syntax errors allowing a comparison of input strings sent by host to output data received by printer To decode this information the Class Series Programmer s Manual is an essential reference This output can be used for debugging the label format In addition by repeatedly sending a format this mode can uncover handshaking problems if they exist Handshaking problems are identified by sections of missing
112. ord length Eight bit Word length STOP BITS Sets the number of stop bits One stop bit Two stop bits PARALLEL PORT Ae Controls the communications settings for Parallel Port A Determines if data is sent from the printer to the host via the parallel port UNFDIRECTIONAL BI DIRECTIONAL Enables IEEE 1284 back channel operation a ea Communications continued NIC ADAPTER Network Interface Card Adapter optional If not present this displays NOT INSTALLED when accessed After making changes to these parameters save the changes exit the menu system the printer will then reset for the changes to take effect IP ADDRESS The static IP address of the NIC Adapter This is in standard dotted decimal format 2 E SUBNET MASK The static subnet assigned to the NIC Adapter E GATEWAY Specifies the network gateway address the NIC Adapter should use SNMPTRAP DESTINATION Selects the Network IP address where all SNMP Traps will be sent If zeroed no traps are sent The Receiver must have SNMP service installed IP DISCOVERY This is the address discovery method used by the NIC Adapter if a static address is not utilized If no server for any of the discovery methods is found the static value specified is used LJ Note For faster NIC Adapter boot times disable any discovery methods not used ENABLED Default Modifications to IP Subnet Mask or Gateway addresses will not be allowed WARNING
113. orm another search on the netwerk E yu am sune the address is coment select the device bape below Device Type v Handed I Custom selle Add Printer Wizard 7 Install Printer 5ofteare The manudacha r and mode deter which porter talean b ups 9 Elect the manuinchuner and model of your prinirr pour printer come with zn installation k dik chek Have Dick U pour printer is mot fated conitult pour printer documentation for competie pirka sollersie ME SF AGRA Accuses v52 3 Apt gr AGFA Arase v5 3 em Sgt Ali FA eh UO APS PS _ SFAGFAAccuter OOST 523 AET Wk AREA Amand OEE TND AED zl Gg Thee dives se degli ayn Windows Ue Have Dek lt Back Cure M Class 11 12 Install Printer Software The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use Click Browse Browse to the KE Drivers folder on the Lock in E Des Tote ER aka anih ine mah dian wear bso CD ROM make sure Em the file Datamax for inm 95 98 me 2000 and xp inf is selected and Copy manufacturer s files from click OK m Browse rut all Piinies Salta The hari diah ii und lel hetere whch Gots nolan En oor Latex hee SM SS ree ZOOL arnel pa red 13 14 Install Printer Software Install Printer S ofteare The manufacturer and model determine which printer software to use The marudactuner and riedel determine which preter soltiwane bo upe Click OK Select the M 4208
114. panel For more information on the function of these settings see the M Class Operator s Manual 122 Unit Information Network Status ICPAP Configuration System Settings Media Settings Print Control Printer Options Communications Diagnostics Network Print Options Reset Network Parameters Change Password About Datamax DATAMAX Unit Information Network Status TCP IP Configuration System Settings Media Settings Print Control Printer Options Communications Diagnostics Network Print Options Reset Network Parameters Change Password Aboul Datamax Default Module Single Byte Symbols Absolute Counter Resettable Counter Format Attributes Imaging Mode Peel Mode Input Mode SOP Emulation Back After Print Menu Language Column Emulation Level Retry Count Media Settings Media Type Label Length Paper Out Distance Ribbon Low Diameter Paper Sensor Level Tran Sensor Galn Mark Sensor Level Empty Sensor Level Internal Module D fo Scaleable Font Cache B2 KB Pra Double Byte Symbols fuc 7 18886 Date 5530 Date XOR C Opaque Label Retation Transparent C Single Label Pause Mode Multi Label C Enabled Select Security Disabled y m OPL Units of Measure C ire C 110 Prod Plus c un pena DPL Emulation 250 Prodigy Disable ce 1 Font Emulation Disabled Engish
115. preadsheet defines the menu dictionary the user adds a new language column or modifies an existing column in the spreadsheet clicks on the Generate DPL file s radio button and sends the generated DPL file s to the printer Here are the highlights and restrictions of the feature e The printer can register up to 10 different display languages including EFIGS e The EFIGS languages and any additional languages are stored on Module Y a 64KB Flash Module located on the Main PCB e Itis okay to download menu files generated for a lesser firmware revision to new firmware any messages that are not defined are displayed in English e For the procedures below the printer will accept the menu downloads from any available port e The language creation programs support Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT and Windows 2000 Required Software Microsoft Excel 97 Must be purchased by user Img2dl exe Program used during the process to create DPL file Gemmsgxls xls Datamax recommends that the Img2dl exe and Gemmsgxls xls files reside in the same directory M Class 141 Creating a Menu Language Invoke Excel and open the gemmsglst xls file Excel opens the file and the following screen appears 142 Microsoft Excel The workbook you are opening contains macros Some macros may contain viruses that could be harmful to your computer IF wou are sure this workbook is From a trusted source click
116. print a Configuration Label Press the Q TEST Key Use the FWD Key to scroll to Print Configuration Press the Q TEST Key to print 47 Note The contents of this label may vary with the application version and printer model and equipped options To capture all the information use media at least 2 inches wide 51mm with the Label Width setting matched accordingly see Section 5 1 2 M Class CONFIGURATION FRI 09 38PM 21NOV2003 PRINTER KEY 4208 MD10 030915 198 APPLICATION VERSION 83 2407 08B 8 01 1 14 2004 MCL Version E aN BOOT LOAD 83 2406 08B zb 01 01 14 2004 SYSTEM INFORMATION PRINT BUFFER SIZE 117 in FLASH SIZE 2 MB RAM TEST PASS OPTIONAL LANGUAGES NONE CONFIGURATION FILE NONE MEDIA SETTINGS MEDIA TYPE RIBBON TRANSFER SENSOR TYPE LABEL LENGTH 04 00 in MM LABEL LENGTH PAPER OUT DISTANCE LABEL WIDTH 4 16 in RIBBON LOW DIAMETER SENSOR CALIBRATION PAPER SENSOR LEVEL GAP SENSOR LEVEL TRAN SENSOR LEVEL REFL PAPER LEVEL MARK SENSOR LEVEL REEL SENSOR LEVEL EMPTY SENSOR LEVEL CLEAN HEAD SCHEDULE 000 in 1 SEEN HEAD COUNTER In PRINT CONTROL HE PRINT SPEED 6 0 in sec FEED SPEED 6 0 in sec REVERSE SPEED 4 0 in sec ROW OFFSET 00 00 inches COLUMN OFFSET 00 00 inches PRESENT DISTANCE 0 00 inches CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS DARKNESS 32 CONTRAST ROW ADJUST 0 DOTS COLUMN ADJUST 0 DOTS PRESENT ADJUST 64 DOTS PRINTER
117. printer s indicator lights for each of the three items Sensor Type Media Type and Option Control To enter the Express Setup Press and Hold the e amp buttons and turn the printer ON B D Continue to hold the buttons release when all lights flash approx 17 seconds Use the ruse 8 r mce buttons for setup Flashing lights indicates current item 3 Sensor Type Media Type IE Option Control gt Press button once IR CANCEL to inspect or change 3 y current setting amp ERROR tp stor AUTO Gap or i ERROR Printer determines the READY en a Label Stop Position Direct Thermal No Ribbon m e STOP p em z toggle L 6 ERROR S um rough selections uis rore Reflective Thermal Transfer rmn p inenen Host cortirols the Ii CANCEL Label Stop Position B k e ERROR rM Continous GD PAUSE Turn the printer OFF to save settings 20 M Class 4 5 Printer Setup Mode Button Functions In Printer Setup mode the buttons control the setting of the printer s operational items such as media settings communications and options as detailed below MW Notes It is recommended that the Printer Setup Mode not be entered while in Peel Mode or with the optional Present Sensor enabled Depending on label size this can
118. r Eye Mark over the center of the notch Reflective stock Adjust the Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the facedown black mark Continuous stock go to Step 8 Press the ESC key to continue 47 Note Do NOT move the position of the Media Sensor after it has been adjusted Position the label and backing if any under the Sensor Eye Mark This sets the parameter for the paper value Where yyy is a numerical value representing the current sensor reading LJ Note If using preprinted media ensure the label area under the sensor is free of preprinted text graphics or borders Press the ESC 9 key to continue 70 M Class Standard Calibration continued Observe the display GP The calibration was successful See note below if another message was displayed Or for reflective media 9 e Or for continuous media Exit upon successful THU 11 310 Skand The printer 1s now ready to begin printing calibration Back out of the y menu tree by repeatedly If this calibration was unsuccessful go to Section pressing the ESC Key 5 4 3 If using gap or reflective media press and hold the amp FEED Key The printer will begin advancing media allow at least one label gap or mark to advance under the sensor LJ Note A Warning Low Backing message indicates that the calibration was successful with notched media or media on a transparent liner see Section 7 1 for detail
119. r Press any key to continue Ensure that media was removed readings were detected from the media sensor during the appropriate calibration steps also ensure that no labels are stuck in the media sensor Retry the calibration If the problem persists call for service The ribbon sensor values Try the following have changed or the printer 1 detects no or only sporadic ribbon supply hub movement 2 Check the ribbon supply and ribbon take up hubs for obstructions that may be stopping movement Ensure that ribbon is correctly loaded and that the printhead assembly is latched 3 Ensure that the ribbon core fits snugly on the ribbon supply hub 4 Ensure that the media and paper combination 1s not slipping usually caused by an incorrect match The printer has shutdown to Turn Off the printer until cool to prevent permanent allow the printhead damage due to an excessive printhead temperature temperature to cool M Class 95 Printer Fault Messages continued Displayed Message Possible Solution s The printer could not find the If media is moving TOF mark within the El Press the FEED Key It may be necessary to re calibrate maximum label length setting deore A or it found a TOF in an P mn unexpected place The Media Sensor may be out of position Readjust it see Section 3 3 MW Note When the printer i set panes ans eda ae The media may not be properly loaded Reload media fault is given
120. r suitability of any of its hardware supplies or software Software is licensed on an as is basis without warranty Except and to the extent expressly provided in this warranty and in lieu of all other warranties there are no warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the selection use efficiency and suitability of Datamax s products Limitation of Liability jana ans In no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any indirect special or consequential damages or lost profits arising out of or relating to Datamax s products or the performance or a breach thereof even if Datamax has been advised of the possibility thereof Datamax s liability if any to the purchaser or to the customer of the purchaser hereunder shall in no event exceed the total amounts paid to Datamax hereunder by the purchaser for a defective product In no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any damages resulting from or related to any failure or delay of Datamax in the delivery or installation of the computer hardware supplies or software or in the performance of any services Some states do not permit the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and in those states the foregoing limitations may not apply The warranties here give you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights
121. red The Symbol Set selection is controlled via the menu setting see Section 5 1 5 CNTRL CODES DATA Allows the user to remove control codes data lt 20 Hex from the data fields The selected line terminator is processed Normal printer operating mode DPL Control Code SOH STX CR ESC and functions are ignored STX V SW SETTINGS Allows the user to disable DPL software switch settings commands ENABLED Normal printer operating mode DISABLED DPL option enable command lt STX gt V is ignored M Class 5 1 7 Diagnostics HEX DUMP MODE Most commonly used for troubleshooting Prints data and instructions received from the host rather than interpreting them as label formats see Section 7 2 ENABLED Prints raw ASCII data received from the host rather than executing the commands DISABLED Executes and prints label formats normal operating mode PERFORM TEST The test will cycle the selected number of times 1 10 or 100 with the results PRINT TEST RATE min The number of minutes to delay between the printing of batches of Quick Test 000 0 120 Labels SENSOR READINGS Analog Sensor readings are displayed THR TRAN RIBM 24V PS HD RANK She a D sensor values are displayed Maximum values are shown in this example where THR thermistor sensor TRAN transmissive gap media sensor REFL is shown if the SENSOR TYPE Is set to reflective RIB M ribbon motion sensor 24V 24
122. rieved until the module that contained the deleted file 1s packed Packing the module removes files marked as deleted and defragments existing file structures to recover space PRESENT SENSOR Used for on demand label dispensing where a printed label blocking the sensor will inhibit further printing until removed The physical presence of the Present Sensor must be detected to show the ENABLE DISABLE selections else NOT INSTALLED will be displayed momentarily MODE Sets Present Sensor to desired mode of operation Enables the present sensor when option is installed present sensor or peel and present mechanism Stop location present distance is automatically set appropriately for the installed hardware ENABLED Enables the sensor for on demand printing Stop location present distance is automatically set appropriately for the installed hardware DISABLED Disables the sensor RETRACTION DELAY Time delay prior to moving label to next start of print in milliseconds 4070x10mS 1 255 M Class 47 CUTTER Used to cut media into separate labels The physical presence of a device must be detected to show the ENABLE DISABLE selections else NOT INSTALLED will be momentarily displayed AUTO Enables the cutter when option is installed Stop location present distance is automatically set appropriately for the installed hardware Enables cutting DISABLED Disables cutting GPIO PORT Used to interface the printer to ex
123. rmation The USB Connection needs a USB cable and is supported in Windows 95 and greater operating systems Depending upon the Operating system of your host computer installation requirements may differ slightly The Serial Connection needs a serial interface cable with specific pin outs for proper communications part numbers and pin outs are given below contact your reseller to order The interface supports RS 232C communications via a DB 9 connector Serial port settings are menu selectable and must match your host s serial port settings see Section 4 for non display printers or Section 5 for display equipped printers Printer DB 9P Host DB 25S 2 RX TX 2 3 TX RX 3 7 RTS CTS 8 4 DTR CTS 5 Printer DB 9P 2 RX 3 TX 7 RTS 4 DTR DSR 6 8 CTS DSR 6 8 CTS GND o GND GND o GND DTR 4 DTR20 Shield Shield Shield configuration Shield Part 32 2300 01 Part 32 2301 01 The Optional Internal Ethernet Print Server is available only for display equipped printers When using this interface refer to Appendix C or the instructions included with the option for proper cabling setup and M Class 3 2 Loading Media Load media into the printer as follows 1 Open the media cover and lower the Media Hub Guide and Media Guide 2 Press in on the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly Printhead Latch Media Hub Guide
124. rol TE a Prosent Adjust 64 dets Printer Options D 128 gt communicato z E A 3assword s requred to change settinje Diagnostics Network Print Options Reset Network Parameters Apply Clear Change Password About Datamax DATAMAX Printer Options Communications and Diagnostics M Class Printer Options Auto Auto Present Sensor C Enabled Cutter C Enabled C Disabled C Disabled Retract Delay 70 x 10ms 1 255 A password is required to change settings Unit Information Network Status Apply Clear TCP IP Configuration System Settings Media Settings Print Control Printer Options Communications Diagnostics Network Print Options Reset Network Parameters Change Password About Datamax DATAMAX 123 Printer Options Communications and Diagnostics continued Communications 124 CAP Contiquration Systam Sattlnge Baud Kate Prat cal Pars Dara Bits Stop Hits Serial Pow A a bps EET Hone Odd Even Cr ga amp 1 C2 Parallel Port A Port Mra cilam METTI Network Print Options ezel Hebwork Parameters Change Password TCPAP Configuration System Satiings Modia 5 Communications METTE Hoteork Print Options Parama Change Password About Datamax DATAMAX Hast Timan Feedback Characters Heal Command TOF Sensing Commands STE S
125. ront display Perform calibration see section 4 7 1 Erratic feeding Printers with front display Press and hold the lt Q FEED button until at least one label gap or mark is advanced The printer may be in Hex Dump Mode see Section 7 2 Erratic printing instead of the label format strange characters are printed If using the serial port for communicating check both the host and printer port settings the printer may be set to eight data bits while the host is set to 7 or vice versa M Class 89 If experiencing this problem Try this solution Intellifont will not print Light print on the right side facing the printer of the label Missing information in the printed label Missing print on left or right side of the label No power all indicator lights are Off 90 Intellifont format is Little Big Endian specific The printer uses Big Endian Refer to your font supplier for information e The Printhead Leveling Cam may be incorrectly adjusted see Section 6 2 e The Printhead or Platen Roller may be dirty or worn clean or call for service e Check the label format for character placement outside the dimensions of the label all row column values must allow enough space for the height length of the characters and bar codes to be printed within the format size e The available memory may have been exceeded by the memory requirement of the label format Try reducing the memory allocated to
126. ront panel To adjust With media loaded as described in Section 3 2 grasp the Slide Tab and move the Sensor Eye Mark into position over media according to the table below If loading media return to the media loading instructions Media Sensor Selection and Adjustment Media Type Sensor Eye Mark Position Sensing Required Die cut Near the middle of the label Gap Notched Centered over the notch Gap Reflective Centered over the black mark Reflective Continuous Near the middle of the media Continuous Slide Tab Sensor Eye Mark 12 M Class 3 4 Loading Ribbon Ribbon is required with thermal transfer media It is recommended that the width of the ribbon be slightly wider than the media being used Depending upon the type of Ribbon Supply Hub see 3 4 1 for examples the printer must use either ribbons with the coating side in or ribbons with the coating side out To load MW Note Using a ribbon that is slightly wider than your media and liner if any will help protect against printhead wear Printhead Latch 1 Open the media cover Press in on the Printhead Latch and raise the printhead assembly Ribbon Roll Ribbon Supply Hub 2 Slide the Ribbon Roll onto the Ribbon Supply Hub until it rests against the hub s flange Ensure the ribbon unwinds in the correct direction see 3 4 1 for examples Illustrations depict a Coated Side In assembly Ribbon Idler 3 Route the ribbo
127. rt server and printer name combinations of more than 31 characters Printer name Datamax M 4208 Do you want your Windows based programs to use this printer as the default printer Yes No Cancel 12 Browse to the Drivers folder on the CD ROM make sure the file Datamax for 95 98 me 2000 and xp inf is selected and click OK 14 Select the M 4208 printer from the list and then click Next 16 Select whether or not to share this printer on your network Then Click Next Add printer Wizard s Add Printer Wizard The marufschaat And medal determine which perder to ute fig instal From Otek A Ei cate de dd Look wi 300m 25 ct fhe Datamax ter 95 38 me 2000 and vent pe m Add Printer Wizard The manu schaner and model determinee which parker ha ure mu Select the manufacturer and model of pour prinia lE pour printer came with zn installalion te HR eae jis rat Fished conbull pour printer documentation for amp GUN parikan Paints Dakem 42127 Daana 1 130 D sari 4 4 D Drake ABT Ine MAG y abaran 4S Add Printer Wizard Printer Sharing You can share this printer with other network users Indicate whether you want this printer to be available to other users If you share this printer you must provide a share name Do not share this printer C Shareas DatamaxM 135 1 Add Pr
128. s See Section 4 3 Express Setup Allows quick access to the most common printer settings Sensor Type Media Type and Option Control See Section 4 4 Printer Setup Allows changes to the printer s operational settings See Section 4 5 Calibration Allows the calibration of the media being used for the correct sensing of the top of form See Section 4 7 18 M Class 4 3 Normal Mode Button Functions In Normal mode the printer s buttons control normal operations such as pause feed and cancel as well as the test and reset functions by using button combinations as detailed below Normal power up Normal Mode Pauses Un pauses the printer Feeds one label Clears fault conditions Press and Hold to perform Label Alignment see section 4 6 64 CANCEL Cancels the current batch of labels Press the Pause button to print the next batch of labels in the printer s buffer Button Combinations push buttons simultaneously D PAUSE e FEED Prints the Test Label see Section 4 8 2 Q PAUSE oza CANCEL Performs a warm reset and returns to the Normal Mode of operation lt FEED oza CANCEL Produces Database Configuration and Test Labels see Section 4 8 1 M Class 19 4 4 Express Setup Mode Button Functions The Express Setup is a unique printer feature that allows users quick access to the most commonly used printer settings The selected setting is represent by a specific combination of the
129. s on this and other possible messages M Class 71 5 4 3 Advanced Entry Calibration amp 7 Note Advanced Entry Calibration will override all previous calibration settings this method should be used only when Standard Calibration has failed Advanced Entry Calibration is the alternate method for special case media types The procedure has two parts 1 You must list the sensor readings for the label and TOF values using different algorithms 2 From your list the best algorithm is chosen new readings taken and those values entered To perform an Advanced Entry Calibration Operator Action Displayed Message Media should be loaded and HEL TBROTED Wait until the printer initializes about six seconds the appropriate Sensor Type selected Turn On the printer Press the I MENU Key LN You are entering Menu Mode Raise the printhead assembly Press the ENT Key to enter kan i 5 aa us See Section 5 1 2 for menu layout the Media Settings menu Press the FWD Key and scroll 5225 7E IDEs Press the ESC Q Key to abort this procedure to Sensor Calibration Press the ENT Key Es You are entering the calibration submenu 72 M Class Advanced Entry Calibration continued Operator Action Displayed Message Press the FWOQ Key to scroll to Advanced Entry You are entering Advanced Entry Calibration ENT Press the Key Press the ESC Key to abort this procedure FWD
130. s your default printer Then Click Finish 14 Once the Printers window opens right click on the printer icon and select Properties from the drop down menu t Tae Install From Disk x FADereers d ei 2a La ej ene IESUS re Copying MICE Add Printer Wizard Lo Printers M Class 1 ETTTTENXETTT rs 1 6 Click on the Details tab and then click Add Port In the Add Port window Select Other and Seagull Scientific Port and then click OR Hieron LISE Part Maniar 1 1 8 mmm MALIH Prapertres In the Name or IP d Click Apply and then Address field enter the EEE Pon MM RR click OK IP address of your PLE Creal printer The Port The driver and port Number and Port un installation is now Name fields do not complete The printer need to be changed can be selected through When finished click any window s OK application M Class 129 Windows NT 4 0 Driver and Port Installation Insert the M Class CD ROM into your computer s drive Le AAA The M Class CD ROM should start automatically if it does not Click Start and then select Run from the window s menu Then type d datamax exe where d is the location of the CD ROM 1 At the main screen click a Now click Install Install Windows Driver on your printer model mx Windows Driver M
131. smallle has been created selected columns and Excel will provide confirmation Example small ls M Class 143 0 e 144 Download the generated files to the printer one method is the DOS copy command copy small ls lpti b Reset the printer by pressing and holding the CANCEL Key for approximately four seconds Verify the operation by printing a Configuration Label see Section 5 3 2 The new font selection will be printed on the label under SYSTEM INFORMATION OPTIONAL LANGUAGES or select the new language in the SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU LANGUAGE in the printer s menu This is the only method to determine whether the download was successful If the menu system displays the new language selection but all displayed messages remain in English an error has occurred Re check the process Contact Datamax Technical Support if problems continue be prepared to provide the Gemmsglst xls and the DPL download file that you have created Other possible error messages are as follows Please select the entire column s or the After pressing the Generate DPL File s desired language s by clicking on the radio button the languages to convert were column letter s not correctly selected The entered message exceeds the number of characters specified in column C You may not modify this number Message text may not exceed MAX xx designated characters for this MID M Class Advanced File Handling Information Th
132. ss 117 Use the Fwo and REV buttons to increment decremnt the flashing value Press the ENTE button to move to the next field Once all fields are correct press the ESC button once The value will automatically be saved You can then use the Fwo to scroll to the SUBNET MASK and GATEWAY menu items and set those values in the same manner as the IP ADDRESS was set amp 7 Note When the menu item IP DISCOVERY is set to enabled you will not be able to change the values for the IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK or GATEWAY menu items The values displayed are for reference only and will become active once IP DISCOVERY set to disabled 9 Once you have the proper addresses set press the ESC 4 button repeatily until you have exited the printer s menu Turn OFF the printer and then back ON Once you have entered your IP settings into the printer you can then install the port and printer driver using the Windows Add a Printer Wizard See section Installing the Printer Driver and Port in this document 118 M Class Using the HTML Pages The printer has resident HTML Web pages that allow configuration of network and printer settings as well as performing status queries and diagnostic tests To configure the Print Server and other internal printer settings you can access the printer via HTML pages using any Web browser 1 In your Web browser choose File gt Open 2 Enter the IP ad
133. st be carbon based placed on the backside of the stock and the reflectance shall be less than 10 at wavelengths of 950 and 640 nm B The maximum allowable length of the combined label and gap or mark measurement cannot exceed 99 99 inches M Class 101 102 M Class Ampenoldz A ASCII Control Code Chart M Class T G N gt N W I W Nn W a E ON ND Nn oO ON Oo Ne A oo K m Nn m m CO CO EN o E Oo O2 NO WIN DD ro PNPM F2 F9 NIN Na es e JI A Nieo O JI gt N o eS gt No gt Q2 ee No e AK Q Q2 On P ON e tr oo Go IN N W Ne Oo No P No Uo Go O3 P LJ ON No W J N Go ON Go oo N Nn O JI Oo N ON gt oo Q2 gt N Jo Q2 ee Q Q N O J O2 7 N O2 UJ T E m PN Mm Ti NE CENE 0 ELATI 20 22 L 29 L4 Los 26 LE EUN EE 30 LT e e BEN Cn lo ols FO J N m oo ee he amp als e QN gt e N ON gt s OIO mlm Olo O foo Q 7 Nn W OO Ne J N N A A A ON ON AIDIL gt co RO gt On ee ee Q ulun wile J Nn Un ita tAa tA tAn ItAaltAa tA tcAn cAa ltA eI AIAI RIAA BRIT RIRIP RI RIT RIT R PRP A es QN A Nl oO ON Nl es uA
134. t values for each menu item that can be modified via the front panel See Section 4 5 2 for a detailed item description The Menu Item Numbers correspond to the item s position in the Menu List for selection when pressing the lt 8 FEED button during the Printer Setup Procedure see Section 4 5 For example to Direct Select the BAUD RATE Menu Item press and hold the lt 8 FEED button for 7 flashes of the ERROR light and then release or for the TOF GAIN item hold lt FEED for 12 flashes etc Menu Item Values Numbers Menu Items MEDIATYPE SENSOR TYPE PRESENT SENSOR CUTTER EQUIPPED SOP ADJ UST 0 005 in PRESENT AD UST 0 005 in BAUD RATE bps DATABITS CONTROL CODES CONT FORM LENGTH 0 0L in 00S MAXVOLT 0 1 Volts TOF GAIN TOF DELTA 0 1 Volts TOF LOW 0 1 Volts LABEL WIDTH 0 01 in SCALABLE FONT 4KB INTERNAL MODULE 4KB LABEL ALIGNMENT ALIGNMENT LENGTH 0 01 in OPTION CONTROL INPUT MODE DPL EMULATION HEAT EXACT TIME GPIO NO REPRINT amp 7 Note When using narrow media the Menu Items column may be truncated 22 M Class 4 5 2 Menu Items and Values The table below details the Printer Setup Menu List items with a brief description of the item s function and the possible values A denotes the default setting 1 MEDIA TYPE Sets printing for direct thermal no ribbon or thermal transfer ribbon media Possible Values DIRECT THERM
135. tablish a R Enable IP Discovery DHCP BOOTP etc 1 point to point connection to get responses from the printer Without a gateway address the printer Port Number doesn t seem to respond and is not there TCP IP Configuration SNMP Trap Destination Address Enable IP DISCOVERY if you want to use a boot Print Control NetBIOS WINS Settings protocol DHCP BootP or RARP and not a fixed Printer Options IP Address ter pions NetBIOS Name DMX 003002 Communications Diagnostics Primary WINS Server Pp Network Print Options Secondary WINS Server B B Reset Network Parameteis Chanae Password A password is required to perform this function About Datamax These items will be greyed out when IP a Discovery is enabled The values listed DATAMAX Apply Clear are stored in the printer s memory To use Windows Internet Name Service WINS instead of an IP Address specify a NetBIOS Name such as the Print Server serial number with a three letter prefix of DMX assign its Primary WINS Server address for example 199 92 187 171 Optionally assign the IP address of a Secondary WINS Server M Class 121 System Settings Media Settings and Print Control Many of the printer s internal menu settings can be controlled from the following next six screens This allows the user to adjust many of the printer s settings remotely without using the printer s front
136. ternal controlling devices see Appendix D Sets the GPIO Port to work with a specific type of device ENABLED DISABLED Disables the GPIO Port Enables the GPIO for a label applicator Enables the GPIO for a bar code verifier Programmable signal input that controls the Start of Print SOP process ACTIVE HIGH SOP signal must go high for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing ACTIVE LOW SOP signal must go low for at least 50 milliseconds to initiate printing Programmable signal output that signifies the End of Print EOP process Outputs a low pulse approximately 30 milliseconds long following printing Outputs a high pulse approximately 30 milliseconds long following printing ACTIVE LOW Outputs a logic low following printing Outputs a logic high following printing E EE 5 1 5 System Settings CONFIGURATION FILE Options for storage and recall of printer configuration files See Appendix E for details RESTORE AS CURRENT Provides a list of available configuration files Selecting a file from the list causes a printer reset afterward the printer is configured according to the activated file SAVE SETTING AS Saves the entire effective configuration of the printer to a file Unique names with up to nineteen characters are possible DELETE FILE Provides a list of available configuration files Files selected are immediately removed freeing the module FACTORY SETTING
137. th even print contrast and acceptable print quality LJ Note When the Locking Screws are snug turning the Adjustment Screws counter clockwise will NOT move the printhead outward if you have adjusted the printhead too far inward restart the entire procedure 6 Tighten the Locking Screws then print a final test label to verify the adjustment M Class 83 6 4 Printhead Pressure Adjustment To accommodate a variety of media types printhead pressure is adjustable This pressure is factory set to work with most media types so this adjustment should only be performed after attempting to improve print quality through the use of the 1 heat and or 2 print speed When adjusting use only the minimum pressure necessary for better imaging To adjust 1 Load at least 4 102mm wide media and ribbon see Section 3 2 2 Ensure the Media Width Adjustment is set to its left most position see Section 6 2 3 Print a test label Non display printers Simultaneously press the amp PAUSE lt 8 FEED buttons Display printers See Section 5 3 1 4 Turn the Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screws counterclockwise to increase the applied pressure or clockwise to decrease it Make equal adjustments to each screw to achieve even print contrast across the media Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screws LJ Notes When using narrow media it is sometimes necessary to increase the pressure on the inner closest to centerplate Printh
138. the CANCEL Key is pressed the operator now has the option of canceling the reprint To allow the reprint press the ESCAPE Key or to cancel the reprint press the ENTER Key the operator now has the option of canceling the entire label batch by pressing the ENTER Key again 47 Note VOID will not be printed when insufficient space exists for the height of the text see VOID DISTANCE below or if the fault occurred after the entire label was completed i e when the label reaches its Present Distance at or above the TOF NO REPRINT Printing stops and a fault message is displayed After the problem is corrected the FEED Key must be pressed to clear the fault The label in process is not reprinted VOID DISTANCE Sets the distance to backup the faulted label to print VOID on its trailing edge FOSON 4 10 90 which also indirectly establishes the font size of the void message RETRY COUNT Establishes the number of times the printer will attempt to reprint a label If the last 1 0 3 label printed in this count has been voided the printer will stop and display a fault message M Class 55 5 1 6 Communications SERIAL PORT A Controls the communications settings for Serial Port A BAUD RATE Determines the serial communication rate PROTOCOL Sets the data flow control handshaking method Uses both handshaking methods XON XOFF CTS DTR No flow control is used ODD Odd parity DATA BITS Sets Word length Seven bit W
139. the Menu Mode functions KEEP HOST CHANGES You are now entering Menu Mode Existing Host commands have affected the SNES configuration of the printer Pressing ENTER will save these changes otherwise the printer will revert to previously saved settings SAVE CHANGES You are now exiting Menu Mode but have made changes to the printer s settings ENTER YES Pressing ENTER will reconfigure your printer according to these changes otherwise the printer will revert to previously saved settings 47 Note If changes have been made that require a reset the printer will automatically invoke that reset M Class 43 5 1 2 Media Settings MEDIA TYPE Selects the printing method DIRECT THERMAL For use with heat sensitive media THERMAL TRANSFER For use with media requiring a ribbon to create an image Selects the top of form TOF sensing method for the media LABEL LENGTH When the Sensor Type is set to Continuous this value is used to determine the TOF 4 04 00in 0 99 99 MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH Sets the maximum length between TOF marks gap or reflective If this limit is 16 00in 0 99 99 exceeded a top of form fault is declared PAPER OUT DISTANCE Sets the length of travel before an out of stock condition is declared 4 00 25in 0 99 99 LABEL WIDTH Sets the maximum limit for the printable width Objects extending beyond this limit 203DPI gt 04 26in 5 4 26 will be clipped off and not printed 300DPI
140. the displayed item on the LCD Selections designated with a section symbol will require a printer reset before becoming effective A reset will be automatically invoked when exiting the menu system and answering Yes to the Save Changes prompt Changes made will be saved When power is removed the new settings will be restored upon power up The same functional commands from your host computer may in some cases override the printer s menu settings In addition as a security feature for the prevention of accidental or unauthorized changes the menu system has a password protection feature LJ Note In the following subsections the factory default settings are denoted with the lt gt symbol Selections denoted with a diamond can only be changed through the menu system all other selections can be overridden by host software commands Consult the Class Series Programmer s Manual for specific information 5 1 1 Entrance and Exit Prompts With Ready displayed on the LCD press the MENU Key to enter Menu Mode LJ Note While in Menu Mode the printer will stop processing new DPL or bitmapped data Depending upon the configuration of the printer the following Entrance and Exit Prompts may be displayed when accessing or leaving the Menu System ENTER PASSWORD You are attempting to enter Menu Mode Security has been enabled and now the correct 2999 user definable password is required before accessing
141. tion of the printhead as shown below LI Good Print Quality Label pianon p Even pattern consistency NI e etin indicates correct printhead ENS operation Faulty Print Quality Label Op An EE IGgHhk Kd nin Streaks indicate a dirty or tothe Renee D Nmn faulty printhead See Section 6 1 for cleaning instructions 36 M Class 4 8 2 Test Label The Test Label is used to evaluate the current printer setup for print quality label tracking and print positioning To print the Test Label With the printer loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and ribbon if printing with thermal transfer media simultaneously press the PAUSE lt Q FEED buttons fini pance aka rigen i Mii N gpt A amp BbCeDdEeFIG3Hhlid KKL Metin 1O0pt AaBbCcDdEeFf gHhliJjKkLIMmNn ses ER M Class 37 38 M Class Using te Front Panel display printers 5 0 Introduction Controlling Printer Settings with the Internal Printserver If your printer is equipped with the optional Internal Printserver many of the printer s setting and parameters can be modified and controlled via the built in HTML pages resident in the printer These pages can be accessed using any web browser by simply entering the IP address in the URL bar The front panel is comprised of three indi
142. uality declines symptoms include non compliant bar codes print dropouts and streaks see sample label below the typical cause is debris build up on the printhead Furthermore when the build up is not removed it may lead to element failure greatly reducing the service life of the printhead i Sr ARBO SEREN JL Imin 10pt En gunlidikkLIMmNn Faulty Print Quality Label Streaks indicate a dirty or faulty printhead To clean the printhead 1 Turn Off and unplug the printer 2 Open the cover Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly Allow the printhead Printhead Latch to cool before proceeding Printhead Assembly Cotton Swab 3 Move media and ribbon away from the printhead as necessary 4 Using a Cotton Swab moistened not soaked with isopropyl alcohol gently wipe away any build up on the printhead surface paying close attention to the Burn Line Allow the printhead to dry 5 Replace the ribbon and media Lower the Printhead Assembly back to the locked position 6 Close the cover Plug in and turn On the printer Feed several labels to normalize tracking 80 M Class 6 1 1 Automated Printhead Cleaning printers with display only l 2 Remove media and ribbon Place a Datamax Cleaning Card part number 70 2013 01 under the printhead Lower and lock the printhead Ensure that the Leveling Cam is not engaged positioned in its left most position Press and hold the TES
143. utomatically separates printed labels from the backing material and allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously printed label Minimum label length is 0 75 inches 19 mm Designed for ease of operation the Peel and Present Mechanism is automatically detected configured and enabled when installed on the printer Internal Rewind An internal mechanism capable of winding printed labels or the label backing material only when using the Peel and Present option into a maximum four inch outer diameter roll Present Sensor An output control device that allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously printed label Designed for ease of operation the Present Sensor is automatically detected configured and enabled when installed on the printer FLASH Memory Expansion An optional Main Circuit Card Assembly available with 4MB M 4206 or 8MB M 4208 and M 4306 of Flash memory for International Language Printing Capability LPC and or additional fonts and graphics ILPC A font set that allows International Language Print Capability consisting of one of the following gt CG Times western European Scalable font gt Kanji Gothic B Scalable font gt Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font gt Korean Hangul font M Class 3 External Ethernet Connectivity uses printer s parallel port A print server the DMX100 that is an external Network Interface Controller NIC to provide Ethernet
144. ver the center of the notch Reflective stock Adjust the Sensor Eye Mark over the center of the facedown black mark Press the ENT Key to select the setting and then record the sensor reading in a table similar to the one shown after Step 12 as a TOF Value Next press the FWD Key to increment the Gain Number Repeat for each of the Gain Numbers 00 32 LJ Note Do NOT move the position of the Media Sensor after it has been adjusted 74 M Class Advanced Entry Calibration continued Operator Action Displayed Message 12 From the data collected in GAIN TEEN Ce Both sensor readings must be above 20 Steps 10 and 11 where both Z eee the sensor readings are above 20 subtract each Label Value Or for reflective media from the corresponding TOF Value These are the Difference Values From the resulting list find the largest Difference Value see example below Its associated Gain Number will provide the best algorithm for your media For example if your Gain Label TOF Difference Number m T pm compiled data had the 00 255 values shown in this able Cun Numbers a wenend because i haste highest Difference e 219 150 69 Value 146 where both the Label Value 06 200 88 12 and the TOF Value are above 20 Cs aa MERE NER GN 09 167 19 NA Eu oos ee y 3 Ed u wa M Class 75 Advanced Entry Calibration continued Operator Action Displayed Message
145. volt DC power supply sensor PS Present sensor HD head down sensor and RANK the value of the printhead ranking resistor RIBBON SENSOR LIMITS Displays ribbon sensor ADC low and high values used for motion detection Approximate default values are shown here actual values will vary 60 M Class 5 1 8 MCL Options MCL AT POWER UP ENABLED M Class MCL Macro Command Language is tool suite designed for data collection applications The printer will accept input data from peripheral devices and the application can request and send data to locally resident lookup files or remote databases After power to the printer is turned Off and On MCL will be started The printer is now ready to accept input data from peripheral devices such as barcode scanners weigh scales and keyboards without the need of a host computer Normal printer functions START MCL MCL with be started after exiting from the menu 61 5 2 Display Messages The printer displays several different types of information if not in the menu system or Quick Test Mode gt User Prompts and Condition Messages also see Section 5 1 1 for a listing of the Enter Exit Prompts gt Application and Boot Loader Updating Messages see Section 6 8 gt Fault and Warning Messages see Section 7 1 5 2 1 User Prompts and Condition Messages User Prompts alert the operator to a required action Condition Messages are us
146. which vary from state to state 154 M Class Glossari alphanumeric Consisting of alphabetic numeric punctuation and other symbols backing material The silicon coated paper carrier material to which labels with adhesive backing are affixed Also referred to as liner bar code A representation of alphanumeric information in a pattern of machine readable marks The basic categories are divided into one dimensional UPC Code 39 Postnet etc and two dimensional barcodes DataMatrix MaxiCode PDF417 etc burn line The row of thermal elements in the printhead that create the images on the media calibration The process through which sensor readings are entered into the printer for correct sensor function for example detection of a given media type and TOF positioning character set The entire complement of alphanumeric symbols contained in a given font checksum An alphanumeric error detection method used in many bar code symbologies for informational security continuous media An uninterrupted roll or box of label or tag media that contains no gap notch or mark to separate individual labels or tags core diameter The inside diameter measurement of the cardboard core at the center of a ribbon or media roll cutter A mechanical device with a rotary or guillotine type blade used to cut labels or tags following printing defaults The functional setting values returned following a factory reset of the printer diagnosti
147. which have been misused altered neglected handled carelessly or damaged due to improper cleaning or unauthorized repairs M Class 153 Warranty Service Procedures If a defect should occur during the warranty period the defective unit shall be returned freight and insurance prepaid in the original shipping containers to Datamax at 4501 Parkway Commerce Blvd Orlando Florida 32808 A Return Material Authorization RMA number must be issued before the product can be returned To open an RMA please call the Datamax Customer Service Department at 407 523 5550 Please include your RMA number on the outside of the box and on the shipping document Include a contact name action desired a detailed description of the problem s and examples when possible with the defective unit Datamax shall not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred in shipping Any warranty work to be performed by Datamax shall be subject to Datamax s confirmation that such product meets Datamax warranty In the event of a defect covered by its warranty Datamax will return the repaired or replaced product to the Purchaser at Datamax s cost With respect to a defect in hardware covered by the warranty the warranty shall continue in effect until the end of the original warranty period or for sixty 60 days after the repair or replacement whichever is later General Warranty Provisions Datamax makes no warranty as to the design capability capacity o

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