10159-004 VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS VMP Printer Views .......................................... 1 Open View.................................................... 1 Closed View.................................................. 1 Installing the Printer ...................................... 2 Setting Up the Printer .................................... 2 Using the Ribbon ............................................ 4 Ribbon Guidelines ......................................... 4 Installing the Ribbon .............................
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE VMP Printer Views Open View Paper exit Printer cover Closed View Paper exit Control panel 1
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Installing the Printer For information on installing the printer, see the VMP Installation Guide, which is accessible from www.datamax-oneil.com. Setting Up the Printer The printer mounts to a wall or surface with the optional dashmount bracket assemblies. For installation instructions, refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the accessory or go to www.datamax-oneil.com. 1.
VMP 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 35° C. Please charge the printer in a suitable location that meets this temperature requirement.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using the Ribbon Ribbon Guidelines In the event of a jam to or under the ribbon, replace the ribbon immediately. If the jam continues, do not remove the smear guards. Installing the Ribbon 1. Remove the ribbon from its packaging. 2. Open the printer's cover. 3. Orient the printer so that you can access the ribbon, as shown in Figure 3. 4. Remove the orange “Open Printer” label from the locking lever (Figure 2), if applicable. 5.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 8. On the ribbon, turn the knob counter-clockwise several times to fully seat the ribbon to the printhead (Figure 5) Printhead Knob Figure 4 Figure 5 Removing the Ribbon 1. Slide the printhead away from the edge of the printer (Figure 6). Figure 6 2. Pull the ribbon away from the printer (Figure 7).
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Loading Paper Note: Do not use paper that has glued edges or paper with carbon between the sheets; only use paper with clawed crimps. 1. Open the printer’s cover to the fully open position. 2. Orient the printer so that you can access the locking lever. 3. Depress the locking lever to open the print mechanism (Figure 8). Locking lever Figure 8 4. Verify the center guide is centered (Figure 9). 5. Lift the two tractor feed clips (Figure 10).
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 6. Align the first sheet of paper on top of the open tractor feed wheel. The holes in the paper should align with the studs in the tractor feed wheel (Figure 11). Note: Printing occurs “face up;” therefore, when you are loading paper, the white page should be facing up. If the paper has pre-printed text and/or graphics, the text and/ or graphics should be upside down as it exits the printer. 7. Close both tractor feed clips (Figure 12). Figure 11 Figure 12 8.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Setting Top of Form 1. Press Button 1 to turn on the printer. 2. Position the paper by pressing Button 1 until the end of the paper aligns with the edge of the printer's case for easy tear off. If necessary, press Button 2 to back feed the paper. 3. Turn the printer off by pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously (Figure 13). 4. Press Button 1 to turn on the printer. The top of form is automatically set.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Tearing Paper 1. Set the paper to top of form. For more information, see Setting Top of Form on page 8. 2. Verify the printer's cover is closed. 3. Grab one side of the paper at a leading edge and pull up (Figure 14). Once the paper has started tearing at the perforation, finish with a swift pull upward and away. Figure 14 Configuring the Printer The printer has many configurable settings.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using the Control Panel Button 2 LED 1 LED 2 Button 1 Paper exit LED Indicators LED 1 Red flash - slow Red flash - fast Orange flash - fast Description Action Low temperature. Change environment. High temperature. Change environment. Internal error. Reset printer LED 2 Green Green flash - fast Description Power on. Paper out, head jam. Green to orange If a radio card is alternating flash - fast installed, indicates the radio and printer are on.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Audio Indicators Beep(s) Description Series of 50 Head jam. short beeps 1 short RF power is on (when RF power button is pressed and RF power was off). 1 long Boot code is starting or restarting (occurs more than once when downloading new firmware). 2 short RF power is off (when RF power button is pressed and was on). 5 double Out of paper. 8 CRC firmware error. 10 Error writing to communication controller firmware. Infinite Comm controller failure.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Button Functions Function 1 line feed 5 line feeds Form feed Self-test Description Press Button 1 once. Press and hold Button 1. Press and hold Button 1, then release. Press and hold Button 1 until printing starts. Clear out of paper Press Button 1. or head up Stop print or Press Button 2. pause/clear buffer Back feed Press Button 2. Power on/off/TOF Press Button 1 and 2 simultaneously. Note: Pressing Button 1 during a form feed or during printing cancels the action.
VMP 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.
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VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Warranty The Company warrants that Datamax-O’Neil products are free from defects in manufacturing materials and workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase to Buyer/Distributor (OEMs 90 days from the date of purchase). Batteries, cables, power supplies, and other accessories will be warranted for ninety (90) days. Datamax-O’Neil makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness of purpose.
VMP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE For more information For more information about using the printer, contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949) 458-0500, or visit www.datamax-oneil.com.
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