10219-003 PRINTPAD MC70 User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS PrintPad MC70 Printer Views......................... 1 Open View.................................................... 1 Closed View.................................................. 1 Using Batteries: General Guidelines .............. 2 Installing and/or Replacing Batteries .............. 2 Charging the Batteries and Handheld Computer ..................................................................... 4 Determining Battery Condition ......................
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE PrintPad MC70 Printer Views Open View Paper/paper cavity Roller Data port Radio LED Battery Status LED Power LED Charge LED Self-test button Battery clip Battery/ battery cavity Closed View LEDs Handheld cavity Hand strap Power LED Radio LED Battery Status CardReader slot DC power port Paper opening Latch DEX/UCS port 1
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using Batteries: General Guidelines The printer ships with two batteries installed, but they are not operational. Before operating the printer, remove the two red, battery isolator labels either by gently pulling the labels out, or by lifting the batteries up. If you are storing your printer for a long period of time or shipping it, reinstall the battery isolator labels. Both batteries must be installed for your printer to operate properly.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE 4. Insert the new batteries. Verify the battery contacts are facing down and are facing the outside edge of the printer (Figure 3). Contacts Figure 3 5. Close the battery cover by snapping it into place.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Charging the Batteries and Handheld Computer If the battery is low when the printer “wakes up,” the printer sounds three short beeps. 1. Remove the red battery isolator labels, if necessary. 2. Plug the power supply connector into the printer's external DC port. The DC port is located on the side of the printer's case (Figure 4). DC power port DEX/UCS port Figure 4 3. Plug the adapter in an appropriate power source.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Caution: Do not plug DC power into the internal and external power ports at the same time. Caution: Do not plug in either DC plug to power if using external charge contacts and they are powered.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Determining Battery Condition You can determine the relative battery status by printing a self-test. For more information, see Printing a Self-Test on page 9. On the printout, “Battery Volt” varies between 6.8 and 8.4 volts. 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.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using a Handheld Computer (HHC) 1. Insert the handheld into the cavity by slightly rotating it into the side channels. 2. Press down until the handheld is fully seated (Figure 5). Figure 5 Compatible Handheld Computers Note: The PrintPad MC70 is intended for use with UL Listed Accessory Handheld Computer Symbol Technologies MC70 series.
PRINTPAD MC70 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 6). When properly installed, the roll of paper “latches” into place. Roller End of paper roll Paper latch Figure 6 2. Raise the printhead release lever until it is fully open.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE moving the paper through the printer. Verify the paper exits straight. 5. Lower the printhead release lever (Figure 10). Figure 9 Figure 10 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 and hold the red self-test button until the printer starts to print (Figure 11).
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Configuring the Printer The printer has many configurable settings. To configure or upgrade firmware, download the Windows configuration program at www.datamax-oneil.com. Using the Printer Data Cables 1. Select the appropriate cable for use with the host and/or device you are using. 2. Insert the plug into the printer’s data port (Figure 12. Figure 12 Note: Do not close the lid or damage will occur to the cable.
PRINTPAD MC70 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 9.) If you have multiple printers, configure them specifically for use in your environment.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE PrintPad MC70 LEDs and Indicators Power LEDs Power LED Battery Status LED Battery Status LED Red (solid): The battery has less than 5% power. Radio LED Description Action • If A/C power is not plugged • Charge the in, the printer will soon turn battery. off. • If A/C power is plugged in, • None. Wait the LED flashes and for the charging is in progress. charge LED to turn green.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Orange flash slow Charge has timed out. Orange flash fast Internal code error. Orange, red, or When the AC adapter is 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. Restart battery charge (battery may be bad). Remove the battery, then re-connect A/C power. None.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Radio LED Radio LED Blue flash - slow Blue flash - fast Off RF power is on and printer is asleep. RF power is on and printer is awake. RF power is off. Power LED Power LED Off Red flash Green Description Printer is asleep. Paper out. Unit is awake. CardReader Audio Indicators Magnetic Beep(s) 1 long 2 short Description Bad read. Good read. 14 Action None. None.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using DEX/UCS Capabilities DEX/UCS port Figure 13 The direct exchange (DEX)/UCS port can only be used with the Datamax-O’Neil approved DEX cable (P/N 210237-xxx). When the DEX cable is plugged into the data port, the printer automatically turns off to allow data transfer between the MC70 and the DEX port. Remove the DEX cable to resume connection to the printer. Note: Do not unplug the cable in the middle of a data transfer session.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using a CardReader Note: The following information applies to printers with the CardReader option. Figure 14 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 away from the printer. For information on CardReader LED indicators and audio indicators, see CardReader Indicators on page 16.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using External Charging Note: The following information applies to printers installed with external charge capabilities. (2) Charging contact points Figure 15 Overview External charge-capable printers have two charging contact points located on the back of the printer's case (Figure 15). External charge-capable printers can be used with various Datamax-O’Neil accessories, such as the truck mount bracket.
PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Warning: Use of any product not approved by Datamax-O’Neil for use with their printers could cause damage to the batteries and/or printer and will void the warranty. Failure to observe the instructions and/or warnings specified in the documentation may result in damage to your printer. Datamax-O’Neil does not accept liability for resulting damages or injuries.
PRINTPAD MC70 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 MC70 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 MC70 USER'S GUIDE Media Supplies Datamax-O’Neil offers seven certified grades of paper for use in the PrintPAD 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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