Datamax PRINTPAD MC70 User Manual

PRINTPAD MC70

110219-003

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 Comput-

er ..................................................................... 4

Determining Battery Condition...................... 6

Using a Handheld Computer (HHC)............... 7

Compatible Handheld Computers ................... 7

Loading Paper................................................. 8

Printing a Self-Test......................................... 9

Configuring the Printer ................................ 10

Using the Printer Data Cables...................... 10

Using Bluetooth............................................ 11

Bluetooth Parameters............ ................... .. . 11

PrintPad MC70 LEDs and Indic ators............ 12

Power LEDs.................... .. .. ................... ..... 12

Audio Indicators . .. ................... .. .................. 13

Radio LED .................... .. .. ................ .. ... .. ... 14

Power LED......... .. ... .................................... 14

CardReader Audio Indicators........................ 14

Using DEX/UCS Capabilities......................... 15

Using a CardReader...................................... 16

General Guidelines...................................... 16

CardReader Indicators................................. 16

Using External Charging............................... 17

Overview.................................................... 17

Media Supplies.............................................. 21

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PrintPad MC70 Printer Views

Open View

Closed View

Roller

Battery/

battery

cavity

Battery clip

Paper/paper
cavity

Data port

Self-test
button

Charge LED

Battery
Status LED

Radio LED

Power LED

Battery
Status

Radio LED

Power LED

Handheld cavity

Latch

Paper opening

Hand strap

LEDs

DC power port

DEX/UCS port

CardReader slot

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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.

Installing and/or Replacing Batteries

1. Open the printer by unsnapping the latch on the
front of the case (Figure 1).

2. Lift the battery cover up by pushing the retainer clip
inward with your finger (Figure 2).

3. Lift up the outside end of the battery to remove it.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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4. Insert the new batteries. V erify the bat tery contacts
are facing down and are facing the outside edge of
the printer (Figure 3).

5. Close the battery cover by snapping it into place.

Figure 3

Contacts

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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 bat tery isolator labe ls, if necessar y.

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).

3. Plug the adapter in an appropriate power source.

The Charge LED flashes red when charging and flashes
green when fully charged. The Charge LED is visible
when the printer's lid is open or closed. A complete
charge takes approximately 7-9 hours. For more
information on the Charge LEDs, see

PrintPad MC70

LEDs and Indicators on page 12

.

Caution: To obtain full battery capacity , a new battery
must cycle through two to three charges. To restart a
charge, unplug the power cord . Wait 30 seconds, then
replug the power cord.

Note: The MC70 Handheld Computer will charge while
power is plugged into the DC power port.

Figure 4

DC power port

DEX/UCS port

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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.

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Determining Battery Condition

You can determine the relative battery status by
printing a self -test. Fo r 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. However, the operating temperature
when used with a Datamax-O’Neil power supply for
charging the portable printer is limited to 40° C. Please
charge the printer in a suita ble location that meets this
temperature requirement.

Caution: (For US/Canada) Please only use the
Datamax-O’Neill part number 220240-100 power
supply with this product.

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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).

Compatible Handheld Computers

Note: The PrintPad MC70 is intended for use with UL

Listed Accessory Handheld Computer Symbol
Technologies MC70 series.

Model 1x Battery 2x Battery

MC7004 yes yes
MC7090 yes yes
MC7094 yes yes

Figure 5

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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.

2. Raise the printhead release lever until it is fully
open. The lever clicks midway at the partially open
position; however, do not stop here, continue to
raise the lever until it is fully open (Figure 7).

3. Wake up the printer by momentarily pressing the
red self-test button (Figure 8).

4. Feed the end of the paper under the r oller until the
paper exits from the top of the printhead (Figure 9).
The printer has an auto advance feature that will aid

Figure 6

Roller

End of paper roll

Paper latch

Figure 7

Figure 8

Printhead
release
lever

Self­test
button

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moving the paper through the printer. Verify the
paper exits straight.

5. Lower the printhead release lever (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).

3. After printing starts, release the red self -test button.

Figure 9 Figure 10

Figure 11

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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.

Note: Do not close the lid or damage will occur to the
cable.

Figure 12

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Using Bluetooth

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 mult iple
printers, configure them specifically for use in your
environment.

For proper system operation, set the following
parameters on your printer and host computer:

Bluetooth Parameters

 Device Name
 Authentication
 Bondable
 Discoverable
 Connectable
 Encryption

Contact your network administrator to v erify the proper
radio settings for your environment.

Note: The following information applies to printers
with Bluetooth capabilities.

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PrintPad MC70 LEDs and Indicators

Power LEDs

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.

•Charge the
battery.

• If A/C power is plugged in,
the LED flashes and
charging is in progress.

•None. Wait
for the
charge LED
to turn green.

Orange (solid):
The battery
has less than
25% power.

• If A/C power is not plugged
in, indicates the battery
charge is low.

•Charge the
battery.

• If A/C power is plugged in,
the LED flashes and
charging is in progress.

•None. Wait
for the
charge LED
to turn green.

Green (solid):
The battery is
near, or at, full
capacity.

• If A/C power is not plugged
in, the battery is well
charged.

None.

• If A/C power is plugged in,
the LED is solid and
charging is complete.

None.

Red to orange
flash - fast

Battery voltage is too high. Replace

battery.

Powe r LED

Radio LED

Battery Status LED

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Audio Indicators

Orange flash ­slow

Charge has timed out. Restart battery

charge (battery
may be bad).

Orange flash ­fast

Internal code error. Remove the

battery, then
re-connect A/C
power.

Orange, red, or
green flash ­fast

When the AC adapter is
plugged into the printer's
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.

None.

Beep(s) Description Action

1Printer wakes up. None.
2 Out of paper. Install paper.
3 Low battery. Charge battery.
1 short RF power is on (when blue,

RF power button is pressed
and power was turned off).

None.

2 short RF power is off (when blue,

RF power button is pressed
and power was turned on).

None.

1 long Boot code is starting or

restarting (when
downloading new firmware).

Redownload
firmware.

8 short CRC error in firmware. Redownload

firmware.

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Radio LED

Power LED

CardReader Audio Indicators

Magnetic

Radio LED

Blue flash - slow RF power is on and printer is asleep.
Blue flash - fast RF power is on and printer is awake.
Off RF power is off.

Power LED Description

Off Printer is asleep.
Red flash Paper out.
Green Unit is awake.

Beep(s) Description Action

1 long Bad read. None.
2 short Good read. None.

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Using DEX/UCS Capabilitie s

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.

Note:

Your application needs to be programmed to

communicate in the DEX/UCS language.

Figure 13

DEX/UCS port

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Using a CardReader

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.

CardReader Indicators

Audio Indicators

Note:

The following information applies to printers with

the CardReader option.

Beep Description Action

1 long Bad read. Swipt card again.
2 short Good read. None.

Figure 14

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Using External Charging

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. When an external charge-capable
printer is mounted to one of these accessories, the
printer's batteries are autom atically charged. For more
information, see the instruction sheet(s) included with
the accessories.

Note: The following information applies to printers

installed with external charge capabilities.

Figure 15

(2) Charging contact points

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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. Data max-O’Neil does not accept liability
for resulting damages or injuries.

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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. Howe ver there i s no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equi pment of f and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and rece iver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected .

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

Applicable Directive

• 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC

Applicable Standards

• EN55022 (1998)

• EN55024 (1998)

• EN60950 (1992)

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Copyright

This manual and any examples cont aine d he re in ar e provided “as
is” and are subject to change without notice. Dat a max-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. Datamax­O’Neil shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this manual or the examples
herein. This guide is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This
guide may not, in whole or in pa rt, be reproduced, translated,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photographic , or ot herwise,
without the prior written consent of Datamax- O’Neil.

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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. Datamax-O’Neil
strongly recommends using Datamax-O’Neil Certified
Supplies only.

For more information, contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949)
458-6400.

Maintenance Supplies

We recommend that you follow a regular maintenance
schedule using our cleaning card (or cleaning kit when
using linerless labels). Datamax-O’Neil cleaning cards
are designed to effectively remove dirt and other
contaminants from the thermal printhead, rollers, and
paper path...resulting in a clean, crisp image output —
every time. Our cleaning kits remove any adhesive
residue in addition to dirt and other contaminants.

For more information, contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949)
458-6400.

For more information

For information about using the printer, contact
Datamax-O’Neil at [phone], or visit
www.datamax-oneil.com.

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