10158-008 PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS 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 Using a HHC with Standard PrintPAD Series Printers ...............................................................
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS 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 Handheld cavity Paper opening Hand strap Latch 1
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS 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 as follows: If you are using a standard PrintPAD series printer, the power port is located next to the paper cavity (Figure 1).
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 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. 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.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using a Handheld Computer (HHC) Using a HHC with Standard PrintPAD Series Printers 1. Insert the handheld into the cavity and press down until the handheld is firmly seated (Figure 3). Figure 3 Using a HHC with PrintPAD-9000 Printers 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 4). 3. Raise the yellow locking lever.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Removing the Handheld 1. Lower the yellow locking lever. 2. Remove the handheld by raising it out of the cavity in an “up and out” motion. The handheld should easily lift out of the cavity; do not use force to remove the handheld. Compatible Handheld Computers Note: The PrintPAD 1700/1800/2700/2800 is intended for use with UL Listed Accessory Handheld Computer Symbol Technologies SPT17 series, PPT27 series, or PPT28 series.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS 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. End of paper roll Roller Paper latch Figure 6 2. Raise the printhead release lever until it is fully open.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 4. Feed the end of the paper under the roller until the paper exits from the top of the printhead (Figure 9). Verify the paper exits straight. 5. Lower the printhead release lever (Figure 10). Roller 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.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS 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 7.) If you have multiple printers, configure them specifically for use in your environment.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using PrintPAD Charge LEDs Charge 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. Wait for solid red. Restart charge.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using DEX Capabilities (PrintPAD-9000 Printers Only) DEX port Figure 14 Bottom of printer 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 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using a CardReader Note: The following information applies to printers with the CardReader option. CardReader CardReader Slot LED Figure 15 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 SERIES OF PRINTERS 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 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.
PRINTPAD 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.
PRINTPAD SERIES OF PRINTERS 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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