Datamax O Neil BT260136 User Manual

User Manual and Technical Guide

The O'Neil

microFlash Series

of Printers

By O'Neil Product Development

O’Neil Product Development, Inc.
8 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618

949.458.0500 • Fax [phone]
www.oneil-pdi.com

Version 7.1, 12/13/2002

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Declaration of Conformity

Application of Council Directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC

Manufacturer’s Name: O’Neil Product Development Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 8 Mason, Irvine, CA, 92618, USA

Importer’s Name: O’Neil Product Development

Importer’s Address: Witan Court, 285 Upper Forth Street
Witan Gate West, Centeral Milton Keys
United Kingdom, MK9 1EH
Type Of Equipment: Printers (Information Technology Equipment)

Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industry

Models: Year Mfg.: Conforms to the following standards:

MicroFlash2 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3
MicroFlash3 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3
MicroFlash4t 1999- EN55022 (1995), EN50082-1 (1997), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4,A5 (A11)
MicroFlash4tCR 1999- EN55022 (1995), EN50082-1 (1997), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4,A5 (A11)
2t 1998- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4
2tCR 1998- EN55022 (1995), EN50082-1 (1997), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4
2I 1998- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4
8I 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3

I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
directives(s) and standards(s).

Place: Orange County, CA USA
Date: August 4, 1999

Full Name: Kenneth Carlson
Position: Director of Electrical Engineering

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. However, there is 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 equipment off 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 receiver.

• 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.

This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for class B computing device,
Pursuant to FCC Rules. Operation with non-approved equipment is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications
made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Bluetooth Module

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter within 20 centimeters.

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Warranty

Limited Warranty
The microFlash 2/3 printer is warranted by O’Neil Product Development,

Inc. to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. The
microFlash 2t/ 2tCR/ 2I/ 2iCR/ 4t/ 4tCR printer is warranted by O’Neil
Product Development, Inc. to the original purchaser, to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for (1) year from the date of
original purchase (OEM’s 90 days from the date of purchase). O’Neil
makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose.

During the warranty period, if a component is proved to be defective,
O’Neil will repair or replace it, at its option, with no charge for parts or
labor, when returned to O’Neil or an O’Neil Authorized Service Center
with dated proof of purchase. This warranty does not apply to appearance
items, batteries or to any component which has been misused, defaced,
altered or modified, or which has been serviced or repaired by other than
an O’Neil Authorized Service Center.

This manual and any examples herein are provided ‘as is’ and are subject
to change without notice. O’Neil Product Development, Inc. makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not
limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.

Acceptance of the microFlash Printer is conditional on the acceptance of
this warranty. If the buyer does not accept the terms of this warranty, he
is to return the product in its original condition within 10 days of receipt
and O’Neil Product Development, Inc. will refund any money advanced
by the buyer toward its purchase.

No Liability for Negligent Use
In no event shall O’Neil Product Development, Inc. be held liable for any

damages whatsoever (including, without limitations, damages for loss of
profits, business interruption, loss of information, or other pecuniary
loss) arising out of negligence in use and care of the microFlash Printer.

If you try to repair, disassemble, or change the microFlash in any way, or
use parts not provided by O’Neil without prior, written authorization, all
warranties are void.

Returns / Repair
Unauthorized return of printers will not be accepted. Call O’Neil Product

Development, Inc. at 949-458-0500 for return repair authorization.
Radio Frequency Interference
This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is

not installed and used in accordance with the User’s Guide, this energy
may cause harmful interferen ce to radio and television reception.

Intellectual Property Rights

TRADENAMES AND TRADEMARKS

microFlash™ is a trademark of O’Neil Product Development, Inc. All
other brand and product names shown in this manual are tradenames,
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers or
distributors of those products.

This manual and any examples contained herein are provided ‘as is’ and
are subject to change without notice. O’Neil Product Development, Inc.
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. O’Neil Product Development, Inc. 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 part, be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval
system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photographic, or otherwise, without the prior written consent
of O’Neil Product Development, Inc.

© COPYRIGHT O’NEIL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INC.
1996-1999

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Contents

Introduction 1

The microFlash2...................................................................................................................2

The microFlash2 Parts List ....................................................................................................3

The microFlash3...................................................................................................................4

The microFlash3 Parts List ....................................................................................................5

The microFlash2t..................................................................................................................6

The microFlash2t Parts List...................................................................................................7

The microFlash2tCR .............................................................................................................8

The microFlash2tCR Parts List..............................................................................................9

The microFlash2i ...............................................................................................................10

The microFlash2i Parts List................................................................................................. 11

The microFlash2iCR ...........................................................................................................12

The microFlash2iCR Parts List............................................................................................13

The microFlash4t................................................................................................................14

The microFlash4t Parts List.................................................................................................15

The microFlash4tCR ..........................................................................................................16

The microFlash4tCR Parts List............................................................................................17

Features and Benefits..........................................................................................................18

Quick Demo 19

Wake Up ............................................................................................................................19

Self Test .............................................................................................................................19

Using the Demo with DOS.................................................................................................. 19

Using the Demo Program with Windows 3.1....................................................................... 20

Using the Demo Program with Windows 95........................................................................20

Wireless Printing ................................................................................................................21

Self Test .............................................................................................................................22

microFlash Configuration 23

Windows 3.1 Installation..................................................................................................... 23

Windows 95 Installation......................................................................................................24

Flash Configuration ............................................................................................................ 24

Buttons and Pull-Down Menus..............................................................................25

Buttons displayed at the top of your screen. ........................................................... 26

Save Configuration................................................................................................ 26

Communication Parameters ...................................................................................26

Printer Options...................................................................................................... 26

Paper Options........................................................................................................26

Infrared Parameters...............................................................................................26

Fonts.....................................................................................................................26

Graphics Selections............................................................................................... 26

Transmit Configuration .........................................................................................26

Save Configuration .............................................................................................................27

Communication Parameters.................................................................................................27

Parameters............................................................................................................27

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Port....................................................................................................................... 28

Baud Rate.............................................................................................................28

Data Bits...............................................................................................................28

Parity.................................................................................................................... 28

Handshaking/Flow Control....................................................................................28

Beeper & Timeout Options.................................................................................................29

Time Out ..............................................................................................................29

Paper Options.....................................................................................................................30

Linerless Labels....................................................................................................30

Ply........................................................................................................................30

Infrared Parameters............................................................................................................. 31

A Word on IrDA...................................................................................................31

IrDA Settings ........................................................................................................31

Fonts.................................................................................................................................. 32

Standard Fonts......................................................................................................32

Asian Fonts...........................................................................................................33

Graphics.............................................................................................................................34

Adding PCX Files.................................................................................................34

Remove a PCX File...............................................................................................35

Graphic PCX Formats...........................................................................................35

Object Information................................................................................................ 35

Transmit.............................................................................................................................36

Pull Down Menus...............................................................................................................37

File Menu .............................................................................................................37

Configure Menu....................................................................................................38

Transmit Menu......................................................................................................39

Updating the microFlash..................................................................................................... 40

Installing the Windows Driver with Windows 3.1................................................................40

Installing the Windows Driver with Windows 95.................................................................40

Paper Loading 41

Out of Paper .......................................................................................................................41

Removing Paper Core .........................................................................................................42

Paper Loading ....................................................................................................................42

Automatic Paper Loading MF2/3........................................................................... 42

Automatic Paper Loading MF2t/2tcr/2I/2icr/4t/4tcr ...............................................43

Manual Paper Loading MF2/3/4t/4tcr....................................................................43

Manual Paper Loading MF2t .................................................................................43

Batteries 45

microFlash2 Battery Power.................................................................................................45

microFlash3 Battery Power.................................................................................................46

microFlash2t/2tcr/2i/2icr Battery Power..............................................................................46

microFlash4t/4tcr Battery Power.........................................................................................46

Charging the microFlash with the AC Adapter ....................................................................46

Charging the microFlash with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter................................................47

Replacing the Fuse................................................................................................47

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Replacement Fuse Rating......................................................................................47

When to Replace the Battery...............................................................................................47

Replacing the microFlash2 Battery........................................................................48

Replacing the microFlash3 Battery........................................................................48

Replacing the microFlash2t/2tcr/2i/2icr Battery.....................................................48

Replacing the microFlash4t/4tcr Batteries..............................................................48

Battery Charging Indicator..................................................................................................48

Custom Receipts and Labels 49

Line Printer (Default Mode): ................................................................................. 49

Easy Print: ............................................................................................................49

Line Printer Mode............................................................................................................... 50

Sample Receipt in Line Printer Mode..................................................................................51

Example 1: Command Strings for Text..................................................................51

Explanation of Command Strings .......................................................................... 51

Escape Sequences...............................................................................................................52

Line Printer Mode Fonts ..................................................................................................... 56

Easy Print Mode ................................................................................................................. 58

Easy Print Command General Format.................................................................... 58

Print Command Format....................................................................................................... 59

Quick Reference for Easy Print Commands......................................................................... 60

Easy Print Example 1.......................................................................................................... 61

Example 1: Text with Field Options.......................................................................61

Explanation of Command Strings .......................................................................... 61

Easy Print Example 2.......................................................................................................... 62

Text and Bar Code with Field Options...................................................................62

Explanation of Command Strings .......................................................................... 62

Easy Print Command Section..............................................................................................63

Notes on the use of PDF-417...............................................................................................71

CardReader Commands 75

Operational Commands.......................................................................................................75

General Reader Operational Commands..............................................................................75

General Reader Configuration Commands........................................................................... 76

Magnetic Card Operational Commands...............................................................................77

Magnetic Card Configuration Commands............................................................................ 78

Smart Card Operational Commands ....................................................................................79

Smart Card Configuration Commands................................................................................. 80

Operational Scenarios .........................................................................................................80

General.................................................................................................................80

Magnetic Card Reader........................................................................................... 81

Smart Card Reader ................................................................................................ 82

Cleaning Your Printer 83

Preventative Maintenance ...................................................................................................83

Cleaning the Interior.............................................................................................. 83

Cleaning the Exterior.............................................................................................84

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Troubleshooting 85

Paper Loading Problems..................................................................................................... 85

Printer Not Printing.............................................................................................................85

Charging the microFlash ....................................................................................... 86

Programming Problems .........................................................................................86

Easy Print Command Format .................................................................................87

Downloading Problems......................................................................................... 87

Print Quality Problems........................................................................................................88

Print Roller Appears Dirty.....................................................................................88

Linerless Labels....................................................................................................88

Print is too light ....................................................................................................88

Appendix A: Specifications 89

Printer Specifications..........................................................................................................89

Battery Specifications.........................................................................................................92

Cable Specifications ...........................................................................................................93

Thermal Paper Specifications..............................................................................................94

Guidelines for Using a “Q” Mark to Align Forms (microFlash2/3/2t/4t)............................... 95

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash2....................................................96

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash3....................................................97

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash 2t/2tcr ...........................................98

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash 4t/4tcr........................................... 99

Wake-Up Characters.........................................................................................................100

Appendix B: Query 101

Query Format...................................................................................................................101

Interpreting the Reply to a Query......................................................................... 101

Quick Reference...............................................................................................................102

Appendix C: Fonts 115

Definitions 117

Index 122

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1

!

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an O’Neil microFlash printer. We
appreciate your selection of the microFlash for your mobile computing
needs.

You have purchased the world’s first ruggedized printer to be compliant
by the Infrared Data Association, a standards organization for the
industry. The infrared data transceiver in each O’Neil printer allows a
hand-held computer or notebook to send data to the printer, without
wires, up to one meter away.

The microFlash was designed to be run on internal software that you can
modify with the microFlash Configuration Program (see Chapter 3). This
program offers complete user control of the printer. It also allows you to
add enhancements as they are developed. Every time O’Neil develops a
faster print speed, or other new capabilities, you can get a brand new
printer just by installing new software.

Note: This book is for users of the microFlash2, microFlash3
microFlash2t /2tCR , microFlash2I /2iCR and microFlash4t/ 4tCR. When
there is no difference between the two, the manual will refer to them as

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“the microFlash series of printers,” or “the microFlash.” Where there are
differences, they will be referred to a model
(2,3,2t,2tCR,2i,2iCR,4t,4tCR).

Battery Casing/

End Boot

Paper Release

The microFlash2

Charge Indicator

RJ-11 Port

DC Power Jack

Paper Knob

Lever

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IR Window

Self Test Button

Paper Casing/End Boot

The microFlash2 Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash 2 printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200050-000
microFlash 2 printer (Swivel Belt Clip)
microFlash 2 printer Linerless (Stainless Belt Clip) 200052-000
microFlash 2 printer Linerless (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F -7’ (non-coiled) 210147-000
Data Cable -DB9F- (coiled) 210050-000
HHP Microwand Cable –DB9M 210050-001
Symbol 3300 DB25M Cable 210050-002
Telxon DB25M Cable 210050-005
Teklogix Cable 210050-006
Timewand II Cable 210050-007
Symbol 3100 Cable 210050-008
Fujitsu AT 3000 Cable 210082-000

200051-000

200053-000

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 Volt) 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-002

Replacement Rubber Boots

O’Neil Logo (Set) 280043-010, 280044-001

Part Number

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2 Replacement Battery 550019-000
microFlash2 Paper Rod 280060-001
microFlash2 Cleaning Cards 770015-000
microFlash2 Paper 740009-002
microFlash2 Linerless Label 740009-200
microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

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DC Power Jack

Battery Casing/

End Boot

The microFlash3

Paper Knob

Paper Release Lever

Charge Indicator
(Under boot)

IR Window

Self Test Button

RJ-11 Port

Paper Casing/End Boot

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The microFlash3 Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash 3 printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200060-000
microFlash 3 printer (Swivel Belt Clip)
microFlash 3 printer Linerless (Stainless Belt Clip) 200062-000
microFlash 3 printer Linerless (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F -7’ (non-coiled) 210147-000
Data Cable -DB9F- (coiled) 210050-000
HHP Microwand Cable –DB9M 210050-001
Symbol 3300 DB25M Cable 210050-002
Telxon DB25M Cable 210050-005
Teklogix Cable 210050-006
Timewand II Cable 210050-007
Symbol 3100 Cable 210050-008
Fujitsu AT 3000 Cable 210082-000

200061-000

200063-000

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-002

Replacement Rubber Boots

O’Neil Logo (Set) 280103-000, 280104-000

Part Number

Supplies Part Number

microFlash3 Replacement Battery (DR-30) 550028-000
microFlash3 Paper Rod 280107-000
microFlash3 Cleaning Cards 770015-000
microFlash3 Paper 740009-100
microFlash3 Heavy Duty Thermal Paper 740009-102
microFlash3 Linerless Label 740009-300
microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

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Self Test/ Feed Button

Lat

ch

The microFlash2t

Tear Bar

Charge Indicator

Paper ReleaseLever

DC Power Jack

Paper

Battery

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

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The microFlash2t Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2t printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200070-001
microFlash2t printer (Swivel Belt Clip) 220071-001
microFlash2t printer, Linerless (Stainless Belt Clip) 200072-001
microFlash2t printer, Linerless (Swivel Belt Clip) 220073-001

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000
RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2t to

use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right Angle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

210158-000

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2t Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025-000
microFlash Cleaning Cards 770015-000
microFlash2t Paper 740023-200
Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000
microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

Call your O’Neil representative at [phone] to order parts.

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Latch

Self Test/ Feed Button

The microFlash2tCR

Card Reader

Tear Bar

Charge Indicator

Paper ReleaseLever

DC Power Jack

Paper

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Battery

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

The microFlash2tCR Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Stainless
Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Swivel
Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Linerless , Mag Stripe Reader
(Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Linerless, Mag Stripe Reader
(Swivel Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader
(Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader
(Swivel Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Linerless , Mag Stripe/Smart
Card Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

MicroFlash2tCR printer, Linerless, Mag Stripe/Smart
Card Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

200092-000

220093-000

200094-000

220095-000

200096-000

220097-000

200098-000

220099-000

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000
RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2tCR to

use MF2/3 cables)

210158-000

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right Angle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2tCR Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025-000
microFlash Cleaning Cards 770015-000
microFlash2tCR Paper 740023-200
Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000
microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

Call your O’Neil representative at [phone] to order parts.

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Latch

Self Test/ Feed Button

The microFlash2i

Tear Bar

Charge Indicator

DC Power Jack

Paper

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Battery

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

The microFlash2i Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2i printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200075-001
microFlash2i printer (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000
RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2t to

use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 Volt) 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right Angle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2i Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025-000
microFlash2i Paper (2ply impact) 740023-201
Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000
microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007
Ink Ribbon, Black 410007-000

200076-001

210158-000

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Latch

Tear Bar

Self Test/ Feed Button

Card Reader

The microFlash2iCR

Charge Indicator

DC Power Jack

Paper

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Battery

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

The microFlash2iCR Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader
(Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Swivel
Belt Clip)

microFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card
Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

MicroFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card
Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000
RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2iCR

to use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 Volt) 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right Angle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

200110-000

220111-000

200112-000

220113-000

210158-000

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2iCR Replacement Battery NMH
1800mAhr

microFlash2iCR Paper (2ply impact) 740023-201
Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000
microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007
Ink Ribbon, Black 410007-000

550025-000

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Latch

The microFlash4t

Battery2

Self Test/ Feed Button

Charge Indicator

RJ-11 Port

Paper

Tear Bar

Battery1

IR Window

DC Power Jack

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The microFlash4t Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash4t printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200114-000
microFlash4t printer (Swivel Belt Clip) 220115-000

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000
RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the MF4t

to use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right Angle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash4t Replacement Battery Li-ion 1350mAhr 550030-000
microFlash Cleaning Cards (Box of 25) 770015-000
microFlash4t Paper 740009-400
microFlash4t Paper Linerless 740009-401
Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000
microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

210158-000

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Latch

Card Reader

The microFlash4tCR

Battery2

Self Test/ Feed Button

Charge Indicator

RJ-11 Port

Paper

Tear Bar

Battery1

IR Window

DC Power Jack

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The microFlash4tCR Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader
(Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stipe Reader (Swivel
Belt Clip)

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card
Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stipe/Smart Card
Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cables Part Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000
RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the

MF4tCR to use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003
AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000
Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right Angle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

200116-000

220117-000

200118-000

220119-000

210158-000

Supplies Part Number

microFlash4t Replacement Battery Li-ion 1350mAhr 550030-000
microFlash Cleaning Cards (Box of 25) 770015-000
microFlash4tCR Paper 740009-400
microFlash4tCR Paper Linerless 740009-401
Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000
microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

Call your O’Neil representative at [phone] to order parts.

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Features and Benefits

Features Benefits

Compact Design The microFlash series of printers are rugged and light enough to be worn all

day on a worker’s belt.
Infrared Technology Wireless capabilities allow data to be sent to the printer without cables.
Power Efficiency Easily outlasts a typical 8-hour shift on a single charge. The microFlash2

recharges in one hour, the microFlash3 in four hours. The microFlash

2t/2tcr/2i/2icr charge in about 6-9 hours. The microFlash 4/4tcr charges in

about 3 hours.
Extremely ruggedized The microFlash 2/3 uses an aluminum “roll cage” to protect the print head

and other delicate electronic components from crushing, twisting and

torsional types of damage. Synthetic rubber boots provide protection from

impact and shock types of damage, and variable weather conditions. The

2i/2iCR/2t/2tCR/4t/4tCR is entirely encased in a protective shell of blow

molded high density polyethylene. The microFlash series of printers can

withstand multiple, drops to concrete on every face without damage.
Flash Memory O’Neil introduced “flash memory” to the mobile printing industry to

provide printers that are easily personalized through software. Using the

exclusive microFlash Configuration Program, the entire microFlash printer

can be upgraded using a personal computer, whenever it is necessary to

change fonts, operating system, graphics, or configurations. The user never

has to send the printer back to O’Neil to update. Flash memory also means

that the print speed is fast. The printer never has to wait for a computer to

send graphics.
Linerless Labels The microFlash 2/3/2t/2tCR/4t/4tCR series of printers offer “linerless” label

capabilities. Linerless labels are labels without peel-off backing. They save

labor costs, because workers can apply them as they come out of the printer.

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Quick Demo

This chapter gives you quick setup instructions to get your microFlash
series of printers up and running. The demo program provided allows
your PC or hand-held computer to simulate a typical interchange between
a hand-held computer and a receipt printer out in the field.

Wake Up

The self test button allows you to manually wake up the microFlash from
its sleep mode and to print self tests. To wake up the printer, press the red
self test button. After a moment or two, (if your beeper is turned on) you
will hear a beep. Your printer is now awake.

Self Test

To print a self test, press and hold the red self test button for four
seconds. The microFlash will print a self test.

Using the Demo with DOS

To run the demo, connect your personal computer to the microFlash
using your microFlash download cable. Insert the microFlash
Configuration disk in the “A” drive. Type “CD\sample” to change to the
sample directory. Type “DIR” to see a list of files in the sample
directory. Now use the DOS “type” command as in this example:

Type filename > com1

Note: “filename” is the name of the file and Com1 is the COM Port the
microFlash is connected to.

Note: When printing from DOS, you may need to get your PC ready first
using the MODE command. Example: The microFlash is connected to
COM 1 and the PC is set at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
From the “C” prompt, type: mode com1:9600,n,8,1

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Using the Demo Program with Windows 3.1

To run the demo, connect your personal computer to your microFlash
using your microFlash download cable. Now open the Program Manager
in Windows. Click on “Main” and then click on “Print Manager.”
From the Options Menu, choose Printer Setup . Select the
Generic/Text Only printer. Then click on “Connect” to select the
COM Port that you have the microFlash connected to (confirm that the
COM Port is set to N81). Choose “Set as Default Printer.”

Insert the microFlash Configuration disk in your floppy drive. From
Program Manager, click on Accessories and then click on Notepad.
From the File menu in Notepad, open the “A” drive and select any file
from the sample directory on your microFlash Configuration disk (e.g.
“fonts”). Choose Page SetUp and change all margins to 0. Then
choose “Print” from the file menu.

Using the Demo Program with Windows 95

Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
Double click Add Printer. Follow the instructions on your screen being
sure to select the Generic/Text Only printer and the COM Port your
microFlash is plugged into. Set the COM port to match the printers
settings

Insert the microFlash Configuration disk in your floppy drive. From
Program Manager, click on Accessories and then click on Notepad.
From the File menu in Notepad, open the “A” drive and select any file
from the sample directory on your microFlash Configuration disk (e.g.
“fonts”). Choose Page SetUp and change all margins to 0. Then
choose “Print” from the file menu.

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