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Introduction 

 

The M-Class M1 and M2 series of printers are available with several Communication Card options.  These cards can be 
equipped in the following configurations: 
 

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Wired and Wireless Ethernet and USB Host* 

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 Wired 

Ethernet 

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Wired and Wireless Ethernet 

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 USB 

Host* 

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Wired Ethernet and USB Host* 

 

* Not avialable on the M1 model. 

 

External Hardware Descriptions 

 

The functions of the Interface Card’s external hardware are defined below. Depending on the configuration 
of your card some items may not be present. 

 

Connectors 

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ANTENNA

 is used to connect an antenna or coaxial cable for RF reception and transmission via this Multimedia 

Communication Exchange (MMCX) Reverse Pin type connector. 

 

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10/100 BaseT

 is used to connect a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet cable via this RJ45 network connector.

 This port can not be used 

for the setup of the wireless portion of the card.

 

 

Indicator Lights 

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ACTIVITY 

is a green indicator that flashes when the Card is not connected and scanning. The indicator will turn on when a 

connection is made.

 

 

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LINK 

is a yellow indicator that comes on when the Card is associated with an Access Point or Ad-hoc peer.

 

 

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DATA 

is a green indicator that flashes when there is data transmitted between the printer and Host access point. 

 

USB Host Ports 

The USB Host Ports accept external memory storage devices for fonts, graphics, label formats, and firmware upgrades. Additionally, 
the USB Host Ports can accept a USB keyboard for direct data stand-alone input applications (e.g., Line Mode). 

 

Reset Button 

When pressed and held for five seconds, this causes the Card to reset to the factory default parameters. 

 

 

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 Note:  

After using this Reset Button the printer must be reset using the front panel before the printer will be able to 
communicate with the card. Resetting the printer from the front panel will reset both the printer and the wireless card. 

 

Label 

This 

Label

 contains the MAC address of the Wireless Card.  The MAC address of the printer’s wired port is listed on the printer’s 

configuration test label.

 

ANT

ACTIVITY

LINK

DATA

RESET

WIRE

L

E

S

S

 
 

Installing the Antenna (wireless cards only) 

 

 

1.

 

Extend the 

Antenna

 then align the 

Base

 to the 

Connector

 

2.

 

Turn the 

Base

 clockwise until fully seated and tight on 

the 

Connector

.  

 

3.

 

Raise and position the 

Antenna. 

To avoid permenate damage, do not pull on the antenna when 
handling the Wireless Card 

Antenna

Connector

Base

 

 

Summary of Contents for M-Class Mark II M-4206

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Page 3: ...sociated with an Access Point or Ad hoc peer DATA is a green indicator that flashes when there is data transmitted between the printer and Host access point USB Host Ports The USB Host Ports accept ex...

Page 4: ...ter setup via a direct connection to the host computers serial and parallel connection This is a vital tool for the use and configuration of wired and wireless printer setup DMXConfig Features Allows...

Page 5: ...ration Utility DMXConfig section for more information 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 Nex...

Page 6: ...the printer and get the current printer settings 5 Next select the Communications tab scroll down to the network parameters and locate the DHCP Status menu item Click on the drop down box next to the...

Page 7: ...he ENTER KEY 4 Using the DOWN BUTTON scroll to SET FACTORY DEFAULTS and press the ENTER KEY When prompted press the YES KEY The printer with then reset and return to Ready Mode At this point it is rec...

Page 8: ...2 168 10 20 2 Power on the printer 3 The default SSID is the MAC address of the printer The printer s MAC address can be found on the label affixed to the backplate of the wireless card on the Wireles...

Page 9: ...ch 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 Next select the Communications t...

Page 10: ...ction of these settings see the corresponding function in the Operator s Manual The WiFi Configuration page contains many items associated with the setup of the wireless card as well as wireless secur...

Page 11: ...l used during Infrastructure mode Default is US Wireless Security Settings Wireless Security Mode Configures the security settings Disable security is disabled default wep64 64 bit key length sometime...

Page 12: ...seconds the DHCP should attempt to acquire an IP address before using the fallback IP address if wl dhcp fb is on An integer with a range of 1 255 Default is 150 DHCP Fallback IP Address Displays the...

Page 13: ...ke sure that Local Printer is selected and then click Next 3 Select on Create a new port and then select Standard TCP IP Port from the drop down menu Click Next 4 Click Next 5 In the Printer Name or I...

Page 14: ...ame field Next select whether or not to set this printer as your default printer Then Click Next 14 Select whether or not to share this printer on your network Then Click Next 15 Select No then Click...

Page 15: ...ormat PLG A file containing a group of hidden encrypted or normal files Datamax specific format SFL SFP Industry standard portrait and landscape bit mapped font formats The label name should contain t...

Page 16: ...ial temperature range Note 1 Temperatures above 80 C reduce wireless performance Module operates from 40 C cold start CAUTION The Communications Card is designed to prevent damage to sensitive compone...

Page 17: ...2 Using DMXConfig program connect to the printer Download the latest version from the Datamax FTP site at ftp ftp datamaxcorp com dmxConfig Once you have downloaded and installed the DMXConfig utility...

Page 18: ...ion Once the previous steps have been successfully completed you may now use the IP Address to Install a printer driver and start printing from your Windows applications See section Installing the Pri...

Page 19: ...TP site at ftp ftp datamaxcorp com dmxConfig Once you have downloaded and installed the DMXConfig utility 1 Connect the host to the printer with a serial or parallel cable 2 Turn on the printer 3 Laun...

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