Datamax-O'Neil PrintPAD 7900 User Manual

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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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