Datamax-O'Neil Dolphin 99EX User Manual

PrintPAD Dolphin 99EX

110280-001

User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PrintPAD Dolphin 99EX 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

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

Compatible Handheld Computers ............................................................................................... 3

Installing the Battery Spacers ....................................................................................................3

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 Dolphin 99EX 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 Dolphin 99EX USER 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

Handheld latch

Paper opening

LEDs

DC power port

DEX/UCS port

CardReader slot

Radio LED

Cover latch

PrintPAD Dolphin 99EX 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.

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

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Figure 5

LEDs, see PrintPAD Dolphin 99EX LEDs and Indicators on page 7.

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 Dolphin 99EX 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.

Determining Battery Condition

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

on page 6

. 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.

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.

Printing a Self-Test

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

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).

Compatible Handheld Computers

Note: The PrintPAD 99EX series is intended for use with the UL Listed Handheld computer Honeywell, Model

Dolphin 99EX.

Installing the Battery Spacers

Note: If the extended battery is not being used, the battery spacers must be installed. The battery spacers do not

come installed.

1. Verify the battery type being used in the Dolphin 99EX Handheld unit.

 Standard Battery (99EX-BTSC-1 Dolphin 99EX Standard Battery Pack (Li-Ion, 3.7V, 11.3 Watt Hour)
 Extended Battery (99EX-BTEC-1 Dolphin 99EX Extended Battery Pack (Li-Ion, 3.7V, 18.5 Watt Hour)

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