Datamax-O'Neil M-Class Mark II Operator’s Manual - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 4 – Menu System 26
DISPLAYED ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION
MEDIA TYPE Selects the method used to print labels and should be set according to the type
of media being used, where:
DIRECT THERMAL Sets use for media that is heat reactive to produce an image.
THERMAL
TRANSFER
Sets use for media that requires a ribbon to produce an image.
SENSOR TYPE Selects the top-of-form (TOF) sensing method used to determine the leading
edge of the label, where:
GAP TOF will be recognized by sensing the gaps or notches in the media. (Default
Setting)
CONTINUOUS No TOF sensing will be used; instead, LABEL LENGTH (in Media Settings) is used.
REFLECTIVE TOF will be recognized by sensing the reflective (black) marks on the underside
of the media.
LABEL LENGTH Determines the length of the label (0 - 99.99 inches) when the SENSOR TYPE is
set to CONTINUOUS, where:
04.00 Is the default setting.
MAXIMUM LABEL
LENGTH
Sets the distance (0 - 99.99 inches) that the printer will feed media to find TOF
(when the Sensor Type is set to GAP or REFLECTIVE) before a TOF Fault is
declared, where:
16.00 Is the default setting.
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Maximum Label Length should typically be 2.5 to 3 times the physical length of the label.
PAPER EMPTY
DISTANCE
Sets the distance (0 - 99.99 inches) the printer will attempt to feed before an
Out Of Stock Fault is declared, where:
00.25 Is the default setting.
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When using clear or translucent media, this setting should be longer than the actual label size.
LABEL WIDTH Sets the maximum printable width. Objects extending beyond this setting will
NOT print, where:
x.xx Default setting is dependant on printer model.
RIBBON LOW
OPTIONS
Defines the printer response when THERMAL TRANSFER mode is selected and the
ribbon supply begins to diminish.
RIBBON LOW
DIAMETER Sets the ribbon supply threshold diameter (1.00 - 2.00 inches) that will trigger a
Low Ribbon Warning prompt, where:
1.38 Is the default setting.
PAUSE ON RIBBON
LOW
Allows the printer to enter a paused condition when Ribbon Low Diameter is met,
where:
ENABLE Pauses when a Ribbon Low Diameter condition is detected; the PAUSE Key must
be pressed to proceed with the print job.
DISABLE No action is required by the operator; printing can continue until a Ribbon Fault
is declared. (Default Setting)