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PRINTPAD 7900
User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PrintPAD Printer Views .................................1
Open View......... .. ........................... .............1
Closed View.................. ........................... .. .. 1
Using Batteries .............................................. 2
Charging Batteries .......................................2
Using a Handheld Computer (HHC)..............4
Compatible Handheld Computers ..................4
Loading Paper................................................ 5
Printing a Self-Test........................................ 6
Using Bluetooth............................................. 7
Bluetooth Parameters.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .............7
Using PrintPAD LEDs, Buttons, and Audio Indi-
cators .............................................................8
Charge LED Indicators..................................8
LED Indicators.............................................8
Button Functions..........................................9
Audio Indicators........ .. .. .. .. .. .. ....................... 9
Using Batteries ............................................ 10
Using DEX Capabilities ................................11
Using a CardReader..................................... 12
General Guidelines..................................... 12
CardReader Indicators.......................... ...... 13
Media Supplies............................................. 17
PRINTPAD 7900 USER'S GUIDE
Self-test button
Data port
Printhead lever
Battery/
battery cavity
Power port
Roller
Paper/paper
cavity
Charge LED
Battery clip
Handheld cavity
Latch
Paper opening
Hand strap
Locking lever
PrintPAD Printer Views
Open View
Closed View
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Figure 1
Using Batteries
The printer ships with two batteries installed. Before
operating the printer, remove the two red, isolator
labels either by gently pulling the labels out, or by
lifting the batteries up.
Charging Batteries
1. Plug the power supply connector into the printer's
power port. The power port is located on the side of
the printer's case and is accessible when the
printer's lid is closed (Figure 1).
2. Plug the AC adapter in an appropriate power source.
The charge LED turns red when charging and turns
green when fully charged. The charge LED is visible
when the printer's lid is closed. A complete charge
takes approximately 6 hours.
You can determine the relative battery capacity by
printing a self-test. F or more information, see
Self-Test on page 6
. On the printout, “Battery Volt”
varies between 6.8 and 8.4 volts.
Printing a
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
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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 40° 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 220240-100 power
supply with this product.
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Locking lever
Figure 2 Figure 3
Using a Handheld Computer (HHC)
1. Insert the handheld into the cavity.
2. Press down until the handheld is fully seated
(Figure 2). The locking lever “clicks” into place. If
the locking lever fails to “click” into place, carefully
lift the lever toward the handheld (Figure 3). The
locking lever should securely hold the handheld into
place.
Removing the Handheld
1. Unlock the locking lever so that the printer can be
removed from the cavity.
2. The handheld should easily lift out of the cavity; do
not use force to remove the handheld.
Compatible Handheld Computers
Note: The PrintPAD 1700/1800/2700/2800 is intended
for use with UL Listed Accessory Handheld Computer
Symbol Technologies SPT17 series, PPT27 series, or
PPT28 series.
The PrintPAD 9000 is intended for use with UL Listed
Accessory Handheld Computer Symbol Technologies
MC90 series.
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Figure 4
End of paper roll
Roller
Paper latch
Printhead
release
lever
Figure 5 Figure 6
Selftest
button
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 4).
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 5).
3. Wake up the printer by momentarily pressing the
red self-test button (Figure 6).
4. Feed the end of the paper under the roller until the
paper exits from the top of the printhead (Figure 7).
Verify the paper exits straight.
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Roller
Figure 7 Figure 8
Figure 9
Self-test button
5. Lower the printhead release lever (Figure 8).
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 the red self-tes t button until the printer starts
to print (Figure 9).
3. After printing starts, release the red self-test but ton.
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Using Bluetooth
Note: The following information applies to printers
with Bluetooth capabilities.
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 6
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 verify the pr oper
radio settings for your environment.
.) If you hav e multiple
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Using PrintPAD LEDs, Buttons, and Audio Indicators
Charge LED Indicators
LED State of Charge Action
Solid red Charge in progress. Wait for green LED.
Green Charge completed. None.
Red flash-slow Battery is too cold.
Battery is disconnected.
Red flash-fast High temperature. Change environment.
Red/orange
flash-slow
Red/orange
flash-fast
Orange flash-
slow
Battery voltage is very
low.
Battery is disconnected. Connect battery.
Charge timeout. Restart charge.
LED Indicators
Blue RF Power LED Indicators
LED Description
Blue flash - fast RF power is on and printer is awake.
Blue flash - slow RF power is on and printer is asleep.
Off RF power is off.
Change environment.
Connect battery.
Wait for solid red.
Restart charge.
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Button Functions
Blue RF (Radio-frequency) Power Button
Short press If printer is asleep and RF power is off;
printer wakes up and RF power is tu rned
on.
If printer is asleep and RF power is on;
printer wakes up and RF power is tu rned
off.
If printer is awake and RF power is off; RF
power is turned on.
If printer is awake and RF power is on; RF
power is turned off.
Audio Indicators
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).
2 short RF power is off (when blue,
RF power button is pressed
and power was turned on).
1 long Boot code is starting or
restarting (when
downloading new firmware).
5 short Communication error from
application.
8 short CRC error in firmware. Redownload
10 short Error writing to
communication controller
firmware.
None.
None.
Redownload
firmware.
Reset application.
firmware.
Redownload
firmware.
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Contacts
Edge of
printer
Figure 10 Figure 11
Using Batteries
1. Open the printer by unsnapping the latch on the
front of the case.
2. Remove the batteries by pressing the retainer clip
outward with your thumb. While pressing the
retainer clip, lift the outside end of the battery past
the retainer clip (Figure 10).
3. Insert the new batteries. V erify the battery contacts
are facing down and are facing the outside edge of
the printer (Figure 11).
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Bottom of printer
Figure 12
DEX Port
Using DEX Capabilities
The direct exchange (DEX) port can only used with the
Datamax-O’Neil approved DEX cable (P/N 210237-000).
When the DEX cable is plugged into both the printer
and into a data source, the prin ter automatically turns
off to allow data transfer between devices.
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Using a CardReader
CardReader
LED
CardReader
Slot
Figure 13
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Note:
The following information applies to printers with
the CardReader option.
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 toward the printer,
then slowly remove the card from the
CardReader slot.
For information on CardReader LED indicators
and audio indicators, see
CardReader Indicators
on page 13.
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CardReader Indicators
Audio Indicators
Beep Description Action
1 long Bad read. None.
2 short Good read. None.
Magnetic LED Indicators
LED Description
Green flash Good read.
Red flash Bad read.
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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. However the re 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 be tween 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.
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 contained her ein are pr o vide d “as
is” and are subject to change without notice. Datamax-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 part, be reproduced, translated,
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means, electronic, mechanical, photographic, or otherwise,
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 7900 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.
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 (949) 458-0500, or visit
www.datamax-oneil.com.
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