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Datamax-O'Neil M-Class Mark II Operator’s Manual User Manual

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Chapter 3 - Printer Operation

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DMXConfig (located on the Accessories CD-ROM) is a Windows based configuration utility that allows

you to make changes to the existing printer setup via a direct connection to the host computers serial
and parallel connection.

DMXConfig Features:

Allows Real-Time Control/Query of Printer Configuration

Define and Save Optimal Configurations for Applications

Saved Configurations can be Shared with other Printers and Sent via Email

Download Files, Formats and Fonts

Query Memory Modules

Be sure to use the DMXConfig utility located on the Accessories CD-Rom that is included with your

printer. Older versions might not operate correctly with some printers. For the latest version please
visit our web site at

www.datamax-oneil.com

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Once you have installed the DMXConfig utility:

1. Connect the host to the printer with

a serial or parallel cable.

2. Turn on the printer.


3. Launch the DMXConfig utility.

4. Query the printer by using the

‘Query Printer’ toolbar button (top-

left). This will connect to the printer

and get the current printer settings.

5. At this point you may browse the

tabs and make any changes

necessary to the printer
configuration. Once complete, send

the new settings to the printer using

the ‘Configure Printer’ toolbar
button. The example below

illustrates changing the Media Type

setting to “Thermal Transfer.

6. Select the ‘Media Settings’ tab, in the

‘Media Type’ drop-down box select

‘Thermal Transfer’.

7. Send the settings to the printer

using the ‘Configure Printer’ toolbar
button.


The printer is now configured to

‘Thermal Transfer’. You may close the

DMXConfig utility and begin printing

using ribbon.