MICROFLASH 8I 270
MICROFLASH 8I 270
110139-005
User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
microFlash 8i 270 Printer.............................. 1
Open View................................................... 1
Closed View................................................. 1
Installing the Printer ..................................... 2
Using the Battery........................................... 2
Installing and/or Replacing Batteries ............. 2
Charging the Battery .................................... 3
Using the Ribbon ........................................... 4
Ribbon Guidelines ........................................ 4
Installing the Ribbon .................................... 4
Removing the Ribbon ................................... 4
Installing Paper ............................................. 5
Paper Guidelines .......................................... 6
Printing a Self-Test........................................ 7
Setting Top of Form....................................... 7
Tearing the Paper .......................................... 7
Using Buttons and Indicators ....................... 8
Control Panel ............................................... 8
LED Indicators ............................................. 8
Button Functions.......................................... 9
Audio Indicators......................................... 10
Using Power Options ................................... 11
Attaching Cables ........................................ 12
Configuring the Printer ............................... 12
Supplies........................................................ 16
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE
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microFlash 8i 270 Printer
Open View
Closed View
Battery well
Battery
cable
Access
cover
Locking
lever (green
knob)
Control
panel
Printer
assembly
Figure 1
Paper Exit
Handle
Control
panel
Figure 2
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE
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Installing the Printer
For information on installing the printer, see the
MF8i
270 Installation Guide
, which is accessible from
www.datamax-oneil.com.
Using the Battery
Installing and/or Replacing Batteries
1. Open the printer’s cover.
2. Place the battery in the battery well (Figure 3).
3. Align and connect the cable connector to the battery
(Figure 4a). Do not force the cable connector to fit to
the battery, the parts easily connect when properly
aligned (Figure 4b).
4. Close the printer’s cover.
5. Charge the battery. For more information, see
Charging the Battery on page 3
.
Figure 3
Figure 4a
Figure 4b
MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE
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Charging the Battery
Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The battery
charges in approximately 4 to 5 hours with a handheld
computer (HHC) installed.
Note: The battery must be fully charged before
operating the printer to prevent errors.
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 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.
Caution: (For US/Canada) Please only use the
Datamax-O’Neil part number 220180-100 power
supply with this product.
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