How to read the CID for the E-Class Mark III Series?

How to read the CID for the E-Class Mark III Series?
This article describes how everyone can understand the CID number for the E-Class Mark III Series.


How to read the CID for the E-Class Mark III Series?
E-Class Mark III- there does not seem to be any place to install ribbon.
E-Class Mark III- need a part number for a TTR model.
E-Class Mark III- 4205A initial setup.
E-Class Mark III- received wrong printer, needs TTR model.
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Printers Hardware: E-Class Mark III
RESOLUTION
The CID number is the Configuration ID of every Datamax printer. An example would be EA2-00-0E005A00 , which is a CID number for an E-Class Mark III Advanced.


CID breakdown:
EA2-00-0E005A00
The E describes that the printer is an E-Class Mark III
EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Printer Model are:
A2 - Advanced Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4205A, 203dpi, 5ips, Adjustable Sensor, LED/Button UI
A3 - Advanced Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4305A, 300dpi, 5ips, Adjustable Sensor, LED/Button UI
B2 - Basic Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4204B, 203dpi, 4ips, LED/Button U
B3 - Basic Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4304B, 300dpi, 4ips, LED/Button U
P2 - Professional Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4206P, 203dpi, 6ips, Adjustable Sensor, LCD/Navigation Buttons UI
P3 - Professional Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4305P, 300dpi, 5ips, Adjustable Sensor, LCD/Navigation Buttons UI
L2 - Professional+ Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4206L, 203dpi, 6ips, Adjustable Sensor, LCD/Navigation Buttons UI, Large Case
L3 - Professional+ Desktop Barcode Printer: E-4305L, 300dpi, 5ips, Adjustable Sensor, LCD/Navigation Buttons UI, Large Case
EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Product Kit are :
00 - Standard Kit - Includes: Packaging, Quck Start Guide, CD, Warranty Card
01 - No Kit - Includes: No additional contents
07 - China Kit
EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Printing Technology are:
0 - Direct Thermal
1 - Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal
EA2-00-0E005A00


The available options for the A/C Power Supply and International Cord are:
0 - No Power Supply or Cord
B - Autoranging Power Supply With South Africa Cord
E - Autoranging Power Supply With British & European Power Cords
G - Autoranging Power Supply With Israel Power Cord
H - Autoranging Power Supply Without Power Cord
J - Autoranging Power Supply With US Power Cord
K - Autoranging Power Supply With British Power Cord
L - Autoranging Power Supply With European Power Cord
M - Autoranging Power Supply With Swiss Power Cord
S - Autoranging Power Supply With Chinese Power Cord
T - Autoranging Power Supply With Australian Power Cord
V - Autoranging Power Supply With Italian Power Cord
W - Autoranging Power Supply With Argentinian Power Cord
Z - Autoranging Power Supply With Japanese Power Cord
5 - Autoranging Power Supply With Straight Brazil Power Cord
EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Exit Options are:
0 - Tear Edge
P - Peeler w/Label Sensor
G - Cutter w/Label Sensor (Advanced and Professional Models Only)

EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the ILPC Font Option are:
0 - Standard Font Set
A - ILPC - CG Times Font Family
K - Kanji Gothic B Font
N - Simplified Chinese Font
V - Korean Hangul Font
EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Command Language Compatibility are:
0 - DPL; Standard (Pro &Pro+ Models Only)
1 - Auto - DPL, PL-Z(ebra), PL-E(ltron) Emulation (Pro &Pro+ Models Only)
2 - PL-I - Intermec Emulation (Pro &Pro+ Models Only)
3 - PL-B - Boca/FGL Emulation (Pro &Pro+ Models Only)
5 - Netira - Auto (Basic & Advanced Models Only)
EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Interface Options are:
B - 64MB FLASH, 32MB DRAM, Serial, USB (Basic Model Only)
A - 64MB FLASH, 32MB DRAM, Serial, Parallel, USB & LAN (Advanced Models Only)
P - 64MB FLASH, 32MB DRAM, Serial, Parallel, USB, LAN, USB Host, RTC (Pro Models Only)
Q - 64MB FLASH, 32MB DRAM, Serial, Parallel, USB, LAN, USB Host, RTC, & 802.11 Wireless A/B/G (Pro Models Only)
V - 64MB FLASH, 32MB DRAM, Serial, Parallel, USB, LAN, USB Host, RTC, & Bluetooth (Pro Models Only)
EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Power Case are: 0 - Not Used 4 - MPU-4000 Mobile Power Unit (battery pack): Power supply option is assembled into the unit. Only attaches to Basic, Advanced and Pro model. EA2-00-0E005A00

The available options for the Misc. Options are: 0 - No Option (standard) 1 - Media Guide Chute (for loading external media; not compatible with Pro+ model L - Cabinet Lock and Tethering Slot (Pro+ only)