10182-007 PRINTPAD 7900 User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS PrintPAD Printer Views ................................. 1 Open View................................................... 1 Closed View................................................. 1 Using Batteries .............................................. 2 Charging Batteries ....................................... 2 Using a Handheld Computer (HHC) .............. 4 Compatible Handheld Computers .................. 4 Loading Paper ................................................
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE PrintPAD Printer Views Open View Paper/paper cavity Data port Power port Roller Printhead lever Charge LED Self-test button Battery clip Battery/ battery cavity Closed View Locking lever Handheld cavity Hand strap Paper opening Latch 1
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Using Batteries The printer ships with two batteries installed. Before operating the printer, remove the two red, isolator labels either by gently pulling the labels out, or by lifting the batteries up. Charging Batteries 1. Plug the power supply connector into the printer's power port. The power port is located on the side of the printer's case and is accessible when the printer's lid is closed (Figure 1). Figure 1 2. Plug the AC adapter in an appropriate power source.
PRINTPAD 7900 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.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Using a Handheld Computer (HHC) 1. Insert the handheld into the cavity. 2. Press down until the handheld is fully seated (Figure 2). The locking lever “clicks” into place. If the locking lever fails to “click” into place, carefully lift the lever toward the handheld (Figure 3). The locking lever should securely hold the handheld into place. Locking lever Figure 2 Figure 3 Removing the Handheld 1. Unlock the locking lever so that the printer can be removed from the cavity. 2.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Loading Paper 1. Press a new roll of paper into the paper cavity. The end of the roll should exit from the bottom of the paper cavity and face the printer's roller (Figure 4). When properly installed, the roll of paper “latches” into place. End of paper roll Roller Paper latch Figure 4 2. Raise the printhead release lever until it is fully open.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE 5. Lower the printhead release lever (Figure 8). Roller Figure 7 Figure 8 6. Feed the end of paper through opening in the printer's cover. 7. Remove any excess paper by grasping the top corner of the paper and pulling it up and away. 8. Close and latch the printer's cover. Printing a Self-Test 1. Open the printer's cover. 2. Press the red self-test button until the printer starts to print (Figure 9). Self-test button Figure 9 3.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Using Bluetooth Note: The following information applies to printers with Bluetooth capabilities. Radio printers are 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 6.) If you have multiple printers, configure them specifically for use in your environment.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Using PrintPAD LEDs, Buttons, and Audio Indicators Charge LED Indicators LED Solid red Green Red flash-slow State of Charge Charge in progress. Charge completed. Battery is too cold. Battery is disconnected. Red flash-fast High temperature. Red/orange Battery voltage is very flash-slow low. Red/orange Battery is disconnected. flash-fast Orange flash- Charge timeout. slow Action Wait for green LED. None. Change environment. Connect battery. Change environment.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Button Functions Blue RF (Radio-frequency) Power Button Short press If printer is asleep and RF power is off; printer wakes up and RF power is turned on. If printer is asleep and RF power is on; printer wakes up and RF power is turned off. If printer is awake and RF power is off; RF power is turned on. If printer is awake and RF power is on; RF power is turned off. Audio Indicators Beep(s) 1 2 3 1 short 2 short 1 long 5 short 8 short 10 short Description Printer wakes up.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Using Batteries 1. Open the printer by unsnapping the latch on the front of the case. 2. Remove the batteries by pressing the retainer clip outward with your thumb. While pressing the retainer clip, lift the outside end of the battery past the retainer clip (Figure 10). 3. Insert the new batteries. Verify the battery contacts are facing down and are facing the outside edge of the printer (Figure 11).
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Using DEX Capabilities Bottom of printer DEX Port Figure 12 The direct exchange (DEX) port can only used with the Datamax-O’Neil approved DEX cable (P/N 210237-000). When the DEX cable is plugged into both the printer and into a data source, the printer automatically turns off to allow data transfer between devices.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Using a CardReader Note: The following information applies to printers with the CardReader option. CardReader CardReader Slot LED Figure 13 General Guidelines To wake up the CardReader, insert a card into the CardReader slot. One short beep indicates the CardReader/printer is awake. If you are using a Magnetic CardReader, insert a card with the stripe facing toward the printer, then slowly remove the card from the CardReader slot.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE CardReader Indicators Audio Indicators Beep 1 long 2 short Description Bad read. Good read. Action None. None. Magnetic LED Indicators LED Green flash Red flash Description Good read. Bad read.
PRINTPAD 7900 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.
PRINTPAD 7900 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.
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE Media Supplies Datamax-O’Neil offers seven certified grades of paper for use in the PrintPAD 7900 series of printers. 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.
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