10215-002 MF8i Vehicle Installation Guide
Table of Contents General Operation and Handling Guidelines .....................................................1 Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................1 Liability Statement ..................................................................................1 Copyright...............................................................................................2 Mounting Options ..................................................................
General Operation and Handling Guidelines General Operation and Handling Guidelines Safety Guidelines Follow all installation, mounting, cabling and usage criteria set forth in this guide. Liability Statement Datamax-O’Neil does not accept liability for improperly mounted or poorly placed printers.
General Operation and Handling Guidelines • Provide adequate clearance • Provide a suitable working environment • Improve work procedures • Take periodic rest breaks Care and Prevention During operation, do not expose printer to temperatures over 50°C/122°F or under -40°C/-40°F. In storage, do not expose printer to temperatures over 70°C/158°F or under -20°C/-4°F. • Use only approved power supplies or damage may result. • Do not spill liquids on printer or immerse.
Mounting Options Mounting Options To mount the MF8i 270 printer, Datamax-O’Neil recommends using the MF8i Economy Mounting Bracket (P/N 220142-000) or the MF8i Locking Mounting Bracket (P/N 220152000). To obtain information about the mounting brackets, contact your salesperson or call (949) 458-0500.
Mounting Options 5 Position the printer with adequate room to open the printer and for the paper to exit. 11” 20” 8-12” 6 Place the printer near the power source (for more information, see Power Cable Requirements on page 6). 7 If you are using a battery with the printer, ensure the battery will not fall out when it is installed in the printer. Mounting Guidelines • Do not position the printer above, near, or relative to, the driver's position as to interfere with normal driving operations.
Input Power and Connection Requirements Input Power and Connection Requirements The MF8i 270 printer comes with the following input power connections. Follow these instructions for proper cable functionality.
Input Power and Connection Requirements 3 If a molded DC plug cable is purchased to connect to the printer, limit its length to 12 inches, due to voltage drops. Printer Input Power and Connection Requirements There are four ways to connect the MF8i to vehicle power — fuse box power cable, existing power harness installations, cigarette lighter adapter, and battery.
Input Power and Connection Requirements • Do not install cables near heat sources. • Do not install cables at “pinch locations” (for example, near doors or under a seat). • At a minimum, secure cables every 12-18 inches. • Allow an adequate 12” loop for connector and disassembly cable. Existing Power Harness Installation (part # 220205-100, 220206-100, 220207-100) The power extension cable is available in lengths of three feet, six feet, and ten feet.
Input Power and Connection Requirements If the end of your cable looks like these, then your existing installation may work. Once connected, use a volt meter to ensure that the center pin on the DC jack is positive (+) 12 volts and with specifications for input voltage. Note: DO NOT connect to the printer if the center is not positive 12 volts. You will damage the printer.
Data Connection Data Connection The MF8i has an RS232 data connection. If you choose to cable connect your computer or handheld device to the printer, Datamax-O’Neil sells many standard cables to connect to the MF8i printer. Contact Datamax-O’Neil for the latest cable list. If you choose to install your own cabling, see the diagram below for cable pin outs and design.
Data Connection Power Supply The MF8i can run can run solely from a power supply with no battery installed. If a battery is installed, will run from the power supply and the battery will be charged. For more information, see Input Power and Connection Requirements on page 5. Use only the Datamax-O’Neil approved power supply. Power Supply Requirements 1 Use the Datamax-O’Neil recommended power supply.
Ribbon Information Ribbon Information The MF8i ribbon is designed to provide hundreds of pages of use. However, the ribbon is a consumable item and should be replaced often. • If the printer begins jamming consistently, replace the ribbon. • If the printing becomes light in color on the top copy, replace the ribbon. • If the smear guard is damaged or lost, replace the ribbon.
Printer Settings Printer Settings If you begin to see print head jams or the paper is catching under the print head when in the ‘home’ position, you may wish to change the print head centering setting or skip over perforation. Print Head Centering The MF8i printer has the ability to control the print head location when the media moves across the media’s horizontal perforation. The default setting is OFF when the printer is shipped from the factory.
Media Specifications Media Specifications Paper Guidelines Media Quantity Original 200 Original +1 90 Original +2 60 Original +3 50 Continuous Form Specifications Impact printers use continuous single-part or multi-part forms. The multi-part forms can have up to four parts. Single-Part Form Multi-Part Form Width 3” - 9.5” (76.2mm - 241.3mm) 3” - 9.5” (76.2mm - 241.3mm) Thickness 2.6 mil - 3.9 mil (0.065mm- 0.10mm) Total thickness must be 0.35mm or less Weight 64.0 - 81.
Media Specifications Form Specifications Paper Size and Print Area Print Area Diagram Symbol Description A Paper Length: 11 inches (typically) (279.4 mm)/11.69 inches (A4)(297.0 mm) B Paper width: 3” minimum - 9.5” maximum C First dotline: 11.8 mm D Hole spacing: 12.7 mm + 0.5 mm E Vertical Character Alignment Tolerance: For adjacent line: 0.3 mm maximum in bi-directional printing For 10 lines: 1.5mm maximum F Maximum Print Width: 200.7 mm G 6.
Radio/Bluetooth Guidelines Radio/Bluetooth Guidelines • Radio communications are affected by metal and surrounding objects. • Consider the internal antenna location when mounting the printer. The range depends on the orientation of the MF8i printer. • Contact your handheld computer manufacturer for setting up the printer for Bluetooth communications.
