10203-003 OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS OC-2 printer views ........................................ 1 Front and back view .................................... 1 Side views .................................................. 1 Setting up your printer ................................. 2 Unpacking your printer ................................ 2 Removing the battery isolator ................... 2 Installing/removing the battery .................... 3 Installing the battery ................................ 3 Removing the battery .....
TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance guidelines ............................. 17 Preventative maintenance .......................... 17 Troubleshooting ........................................ 18 Help desk ................................................. 18 Supplies ....................................................... 19 For more information .................................
OC-2 PRINTER VIEWS OC-2 printer views Front and back view Magnetic card reader slot Printhead cover Data port Swivel mount Figure 1: Front view Power port Figure 2: Back view Side views Radio enable Media advance Power Reset Battery status Charge contacts Figure 4: Side view Figure 3: Side view 1
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Setting up your printer Use the following information to set up your printer: • • • • • • "Unpacking your printer" on page 2 "Installing/removing the battery" on page 3, or "Removing the battery isolator" on page 2 (new printers only) "Loading media" on page 7 "Printing a self-test" on page 8 "Connecting the printer via a cable or radio" on page 9 "Configuring the printer" on page 10 In addition to the steps outlined in each section, additional information may be incl
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Installing/removing the battery Note: The battery is already installed in new printers. See "Removing the battery isolator" on page 2 for information on enabling the battery in a new printer. Installing the battery 1. Press the printhead cover release and open the printer, as shown in Figure 8. 2. Remove any packaging material (if applicable). 3. Position the battery with its contacts facing toward the battery cavity, as shown in Figure 9.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Note: Do not force the battery into the battery cavity. When inserted properly, the battery easily slides and locks into place. If the battery does not easily slide into place, re-insert the battery. 6. Close the printer cover (Figure 13). Figure 11 7. Figure 12 Figure 13 Charge the battery (batteries are shipped uncharged). For more information, see "Charging the battery" on page 4. Removing the battery 1.
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2. Plug the AC adapter power cord into an appropriate power source. 3. Plug the AC adapter into the printer power port (Figure 16). Power port Battery status Figure 16 Figure 17 4. Charge the battery. The battery status LED flashes red while the battery is charging and turns solid green when the battery is fully charged. One complete charge takes 4 to 5 hours. Determining the battery condition The battery voltage varies between 6.2 and 8.4 volts.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Caution: The operating temperature of this portable printer is 50° C. However, the operating temperature when used with Datamax-O’Neil power supply for charging the portable printer is limited to 40° C. Please charge the printer in a suitable location that meets this temperature requirement. Caution: (For US/Canada) Please only use the Datamax-O’Neil part number 220240-100 power supply with this product.
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Loading media The OC-2 series of printers are designed to print receipt paper and label media, as follows: Media Guidelines Media width Roll capacity diameter Media types Receipt Paper: 2.25” Label Media: 2.25” Receipt Paper: 2.25” Label Media: 2.25” Receipt paper media, thermal paper. * Depending on the type of media used, you may need to configure your printer. For more information, see "Configuring the printer" on page 10. Load media as follows: 1.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 6. Close the printer (Figure 22). The printhead cover snaps into place when completely closed. 7. Push the Media Function button 1-2 times to align the media. 8. At either edge of the printer cover are serrated corners. Tear the media by pulling up and away from the printer (Figure 24). Warning: The tear bar and printhead cover surface may be hot and/or sharp. Use caution when handling the printhead and tear bar.
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Connecting the printer via a cable or radio The OC-2 printer is designed to transmit and receive data from a host terminal. The host terminal may be your computer, handheld, or laptop. Communication can occur using one of the following methods: • • Using a data cable to connect the printer and the host terminal (this page), or Enabling wireless communication (see "Bluetooth and/or 802.11b parameters" on page 10). Installing a data cable 1.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Bluetooth and/or 802.11b parameters Your printer is configured with default factory settings. To determine your printer's radio configuration, print a self-test (For more information, see "Printing a self-test" on page 8). If you have multiple printers, configure them specifically for use in your environment. For proper system operation, set the following parameters on your printer and host computer: 802.
USING THE BELT CLIP Using the belt clip Install the belt clip as follows: 1. Turn the printer so that its back faces you and the belt clip socket is up, as shown in Figure 27. 2. Place the belt clip over the belt clip socket such that the flat side of the belt clip swivel matches the flat side of the belt clip socket (Figure 28). 3. Press the belt clip onto the printer until the swivel is fully seated into the socket. Belt clip socket Figure 27 Belt clip swivel Figure 28 Figure 29 4.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using the control panel The tables on the following pages document the following: • Audio Indicators on page 12 • Battery Status LED on page 13 • Power Button/LED on page 14 • Media Function Button/LED on page 14 • Radio Button/LED on page 15 • Reset Button on page 15 • CardReader Audio Indicators on page 15 Battery Status Power Button/ LED LED Media Function Button/LED Radio Button/LED Reset Button Audio Indicators Beep(s) Description Action 1 2 3 1 None.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL Battery Status LED Battery Status LED Description Action Red (solid): The battery has less than 5% power. • If A/C power is not plugged in, the printer will soon turn off. • If A/C power is plugged in, the LED flashes and charging is in progress. Orange (solid): • If A/C power is not plugged The battery in, indicates the battery has less than charge is low. 25% power. • If A/C power is plugged in, the LED flashes and charging is in progress.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Orange, red, or When the AC adapter is None. green flash plugged into the printer's fast power port, the battery status LED flashes orange, red, or green (depending on the battery status LED color that is initially displayed) to indicate the AC adapter is plugged in. Power Button/LED Power Button Short press If printer is asleep, wakes up printer; if printer is awake, enters sleep mode. Long press (press and Prints a self-test.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL Radio Button/LED Radio Button Short press Toggles radio power off and on. Radio LED* Blue flash - slow* Blue flash - fast* Blue flash to solid red Off RF power is on and printer is asleep. RF power is on and printer is awake. The printer is out of range of the access point and/or infrastructure and it is not correctly configured for the radio it recognizes. RF power is off.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using a CardReader Note: The following information applies to printers installed with the CardReader option. CardReader slot Figure 31 Figure 32 General guidelines • If you are using a magnetic CardReader, insert a card with the stripe facing toward the printer, then slowly slide the card through the CardReader slot. • To wake up the CardReader, insert a card into the CardReader slot. One short beep indicates the CardReader/printer is awake.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance and troubleshooting Maintenance guidelines • Keep the printer in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and moisture. • Do not insert foreign objects into the printer. • Do not operate the printer if it appears damaged. • Do not operate the printer when your hands or body are wet. • Do not operate the printer near water. • To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the printer and remove the battery before cleaning.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Troubleshooting Symptom(s) Action Printer does not print • • • • Media/paper jam Reduced battery capacity Media does not feed Printer does not stop at Q Mark and/or printer prints continuously Verify the printer is turned on. Recharge or replace the battery. Verify the battery is properly installed. Check cable connections (if applicable). • Check radio card connections.
SUPPLIES Supplies Media supplies Datamax-O’Neil offers seven certified grades of paper for use in the printer. Our certified supplies are guaranteed compatible — this important qualification means that rigorous performance and image life testing have been performed. Quality supplies are key to obtaining optimal image quality and print performance. Quality supplies are also the key to extending the life of the printer. Datamax-O’Neil strongly recommends using Datamax-O’Neil Supplies only.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS 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.
OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Copyright This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Datamax-O’Neil makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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