Datamax-O'Neil CN3, CN4, CN3e, CN4e User Manual

PrintPAD CN3/4/3e/4e

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User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PrintPAD CN3/4 & PrintPAD CN3e/4e Printer Views ............................................................... 1

Open View................................................................................................................................1

Closed View..............................................................................................................................1

Using Batteries: General Guidelines .......................................................................................... 1

Installing and/or Replacing Batteries ..........................................................................................2

Charging the Batteries and Handheld Computer ...................................................................... 2

Determining Battery Condition .................................................................................................. 3

Installing the Driver .................................................................................................................. 3

Using a Handheld Computer (HHC) ........................................................................................... 3

Compatible Handheld Computers ............................................................................................... 4

Installing the Battery Spacers ....................................................................................................4

Loading Paper ............................................................................................................................. 5

Printing a Self-Test..................................................................................................................... 6

Configuring the Printer .............................................................................................................. 6

Using the Printer Data Cables.................................................................................................... 6

Using Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 7

Bluetooth Parameters................................................................................................................ 7

PrintPAD CN3/4 & PrintPAD CN3e/4e LEDs and Indicators .................................................... 7

Power LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 7

Audio Indicators........................................................................................................................ 8

Radio LED ................................................................................................................................8

Power LED................................................................................................................................8

CardReader Audio Indicators...................................................................................................... 8

Using DEX/UCS Capabilities....................................................................................................... 8

Using a CardReader .................................................................................................................... 9

General Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 9

CardReader Indicators............................................................................................................... 9

Using External Charging............................................................................................................. 9

Overview.................................................................................................................................. 9

Trademarks ............................................................................................................................... 12

Media Supplies.......................................................................................................................... 12

PrintPAD CN3/4 & PrintPAD CN3e/4e USER'S GUIDE

Roller

Battery/battery cavity

Battery clip

Paper/paper cavity

Data port

Bluetooth button

Self-test/paper feed button

Battery Status LED

Radio LED

Power LED

Reset button

2.5 mm DC jack port

Battery
Status

Power LED

Handheld cavity

Latch

Paper opening

Hand strap

LEDs

DC power port

DEX/UCS port

CardReader slot

Radio LED

PrintPAD CN3/4 & PrintPAD CN3e/4e Printer Views

Open View

Closed View

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.

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Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Contacts

Figure 4

DC power port
(Input Voltage: 12V 1.5A MIN)

DEX/UCS port

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.

4. Insert the new batteries. Verify the battery 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.

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).

3. Plug the adapter in an appropriate power source.

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Figure 5

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

Note: 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.

The CN3/3e and CN4/4e Handheld Computer will charge while power is plugged into the DC power port.

Caution: Do not plug DC power into the internal and external power ports at the same time.

Do not plug the DC power supply into the printer if the printer is being charged by means of external charge
contacts.

PrintPAD CN3/4 & PrintPAD CN3e/4e LEDs and Indicators on page 7

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Determining Battery Condition

You can determine the relative battery condition by printing a self-test. For more information, see

on page 6

Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.

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. Charge the printer in a suitable
location that meets this temperature requirement.

. On the printout, “Battery Volt” varies between 6.8 and 8.4 volts.

Printing a Self-Test

(For US/Canada) Use only the Datamax-O’Neil part number 220240-100 power supply with this product.

Installing the Driver

Note: Before using a CN3/3e or CN4/4e and the printer, it is necessary that the appropriate USB driver is installed.

Refer to the USB Installation Guide for more information.

1. Go to www.datamax-oneil.com and click
or CN4e.

2. Install the driver onto the handheld computer.

Support

to obtain the appropriate driver for the PrintPAD CN3, CN3e, CN4,

Using a Handheld Computer (HHC)

1. Insert the handheld into the cavity by sliding it in from the top.

2. Press down until the handheld is fully latched and seated (Figure 5).

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