Rice Lake Datamax-ONeil I-4212e Mark II - Manual User Manual

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Chapter 2 - Printer Setup

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The OPTIMedia function is designed to reduce set up time when using Datamax-O’Neil branded

media and ribbons. This feature enables the printer to automatically adjust print heat and print
speed settings to optimum levels to produce the best possible print quality. By using the model

number prefix of the media and ribbon (printed on the shipping box), the printer can be quickly

configured to produce optimum print quality for that particular media and ribbon combination.


To make the OPTImedia selection.

1. Press the MENU BUTTON.
2. Make sure MEDIA SETTINGS is highlighted then press the ENTER KEY.
3. Make sure OPTimedia is highlighted then press the ENTER KEY.
4. Using the DOWN BUTTON, Scroll to the model number prefix of the label media being used

and then press the ENTER KEY.

5. For direct thermal media; an ‘OK’ will be displayed, then press the EXIT KEY to exit the

menu system.
For thermal transfer media; the printer will now prompt for selection of the ribbon

being used. Scroll to the model prefix of the ribbon being used and then press the ENTER
KEY. An ‘OK’ will be displayed, then press the EXIT KEY to exit the menu system.


The printer is now ready to print using the media/ribbon selections made.



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