10139-005 MICROFLASH 8I 270 MICROFLASH 8I User 270 Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS microFlash 8i 270 Printer .............................. 1 Open View................................................... 1 Closed View................................................. 1 Installing the Printer ..................................... 2 Using the Battery........................................... 2 Installing and/or Replacing Batteries ............. 2 Charging the Battery .................................... 3 Using the Ribbon ...........................................
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE microFlash 8i 270 Printer Open View Locking lever (green knob) Access cover Control panel Printer assembly Battery cable Battery well Figure 1 Closed View Paper Exit Control panel Handle Figure 2 1
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Installing the Printer For information on installing the printer, see the MF8i 270 Installation Guide, which is accessible from www.datamax-oneil.com. Using the Battery Installing and/or Replacing Batteries 1. Open the printer’s cover. 2. Place the battery in the battery well (Figure 3). Figure 3 3. Align and connect the cable connector to the battery (Figure 4a).
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Charging the Battery Note: The battery must be fully charged before operating the printer to prevent errors. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charges in approximately 4 to 5 hours with a handheld computer (HHC) installed. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Caution: The operating temperature of this portable printer is 50° C.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using the Ribbon Ribbon Guidelines In the event of a jam to or under the ribbon, replace the ribbon immediately. If the jam continues, do not remove the smear guards. Installing the Ribbon The printer ships without a ribbon installed. To install a ribbon, perform the following: 1. Open the printer’s cover. 2. Depress the locking lever (green knob) to open the print mechanism. 3. Remove the ribbon from its packaging. 4. Hold the ribbon by the flat handle. 5.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Installing Paper 1. Open the two latches on the side of the printer’s cover and lift the printer’s cover to the fully open position. Note: Remove the orange label from the locking lever (green knob). 2. Depress the locking lever (green knob) to open the print mechanism (Figure 6). Figure 6 3. Flip open the print mechanism and verify the center guide is centered. 4. Lift the two tractor feed clips. 5.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Feed the top of the form from the inside of the fold through the tractor feed pins and to the outside edge of the printer. Align the holes in the paper with the studs in the tractor feed wheel (Figure 9). The left tractor feed is adjustable. Lift the locking lever (green knob) to release the tractor feed. Verify that the paper is taut and the paper feeds correctly. Close the tractor feed clips, the print mechanism, and the printer’s cover (Figure 10).
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Printing a Self-Test 1. Turn the printer off by pressing Button 1 and Button 2 simultaneously. 2. Press and hold Button 1. After printing begins, release Button 1. Setting Top of Form 1. Press Button 1 to turn on the printer. 2. Position the paper by pressing Button 1 until the end of the paper is at the edge of the case, for easy tear up or tear down. If necessary, press Button 2 to back feed the paper. 3.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using Buttons and Indicators Control Panel Button 1 Power LED Charge LED Button 2 IrDA window Figure 12 LED Indicators Charge LED LED Solid red Red flash slow Red flash - fast Red to orange slow Red to orange fast Orange flash slow Orange flash fast Green Description Charging in progress. Battery disconnected. Low temperature. High temperature. Low voltage. Action None. Connect battery. Change environment. Change environment. Restart charge. High voltage.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Power LED LED Green Green flash fast Green to orange alternating flash - fast Orange flash fast Description Power on. Paper out, head jam. Action None. Install paper, check for paper jam. None. If a radio card is installed, indicates radio and printer are on. If a radio card is None. installed, indicates radio is on and printer is off.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Audio Indicators LED Description Long series Head jam. of short beeps 1 short RF power is on (when RF power button is pressed and RF power was off). 1 long Boot code is starting or restarting (occurs more than once when downloading new firmware). 2 short RF power is off (when RF power button is pressed and was on). 3 midLow battery voltage. length 4 short Charge is starting when external power is applied to printer. 5 double Out of paper. 8 CRC firmware error.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using Power Options Figure 13 Use the following options to power the printer: • • • AC — AC/DC Power Supply DC — Cigarette Adapter Batteries — NiMH The red-tagged cable attached to the printer connects to the AC adapter cable. The white-tagged cable connects to the cigarette lighter adapter for use in vehicles. If neither the red nor the white cable is in use, the printer is running off the battery.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Attaching Cables The RJ11 (telephone style) connector attached to the printer connects to your notebook and/or computer or handheld (HHC) using an optional data cable or handheld cradle. Figure 14 Configuring the Printer The printer has many configurable settings. To configure or upgrade firmware, download the Windows configuration programs at www.datamax-oneil.com.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Agency Approvals FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Warranty The Company warrants that Datamax-O’Neil products are free from defects in manufacturing materials and workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase to Buyer/Distributor (OEMs 90 days from the date of purchase). Batteries, cables, power supplies, and other accessories will be warranted for ninety (90) days. Datamax-O’Neil makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness of purpose.
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Supplies Use only supplies certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). For OEM supplies, please contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949) 458-6400. For more information For more information about using the printer, contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949) 458-0500, or visit www.datamax-oneil.com.
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