Extech Instruments 2000i Series User Manual

EXTECH DATA SYSTEMS

SERIES 2000i

USER’S GUIDE

VERSION: 07/30/2002

DATE: July 30, 2002 Part Number 2000i-UG

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Section 1 … The Printer User Interface .

Introduction

This guide summarizes the operation and maintenance features of Extech 2000i dot matrix impact printers.

Membrane Switch Functions (see Figure 1)

§ <ON> The <ON> switch turns printer power on.

§ <FEED> The <FEED> switch advances the paper at a fast rate.

§ <OFF> The <OFF> switch turns the printer power off, or pauses and cancel s

the print process.

Note: In IrDA mode, press <FEED> momentarily, then <OFF>,

to turn printer power off

§ <ADVN>* The <ADVN> switch advances paper at a normal rate.
*Note: This switch function is not present with the MCR version

Front Panel Indicators (see Figure 1)

§ <ON> Green

Ÿ Illuminated when the printer is in operation.

Ÿ In Serial mode: Extinguishes after 20 seconds when printer defaults

to low power mode to minimize battery consumption.

Ÿ In IrDA mode: the LED is on steady.

§ <READY> Green

Ÿ In IrDA mode: The LED is illuminated during Infrared communication;

extinguishes after 20 seconds to minimize battery
consumption.

Ÿ In Serial Mode: the indicator is illuminated when the optiona

card reader is ready for swiping.

Ÿ Flashes twice before going into Auto Sleep mode when

connected to Host device and the Host RTS output is active.

§ <CHARGE> Yellow

• If illuminated the battery cartridge is accepting charge.

Ÿ Turns off automatically at the end of the charge cycle.

§ <LOW PWR> Yellow

Ÿ If illuminated, the battery cartridge is depleted.
Ÿ Recharge battery cartridge if LED is on.
l DO NOT PRINT IF THE LED IS ILLUMINATED .

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Front Panel Indicators (continued)

§ <FAULT> Red

l Indicates printer is out of paper.
l Indicates error was encountered while reading the magnetic card.

l The FAULT and LOW POWER LED on simultaneously, indicate the printer is

unable to print due to low battery power .

§ <READY, FAULT, LOW POWER> Flashing

Ÿ Indicates printer is paused. Press FEED to resume printing, or press OFF to

cancel the current print and clear any data in print buffer.

Ÿ Pressing the OFF switch while printing pauses the printer.

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Section 2 … Charging The Printer Battery .

Charging the Battery Cartridge

§ Insert the battery Cartridge into the printer.

l Remove the battery door at the back of the printer, by placing a coin into the slot and

pushing the cover to release the lock; (see Figure 2).

l Install the battery cartridge in the battery compartment located at the back of the printer

as shown in Figure 3.

§ Charge the battery cartridge before operating the printer.

l Plug the power adapter into an appropriate wall socket; then plug the power adapter

cord into Power Input Connector at the rear of the printer (see Figure 2). The yellow

Charge light will illuminate, to indicate battery is charging.

l The Charge LED turns off when battery cartridge is fully charged. It takes 60 to 90

minutes to fast charge the battery pack.

l To insure full charge, printer should not be operated while the battery is charging.

§ Important notes on charging the battery.

l The model 2000i uses 9VDC/1A adapter to recharge the battery pack.

l Each time the power adapter is connected to the printer, the battery Fast -charge is initiated.

l Before the star t of the fast recharge process, the fast-charge controller checks the battery’s

voltage and temperature.

l If the battery voltage or the temperature is outside of the fast-charge limits, the charger

defaults to trickle charge
at C/10 or 70mA rate.

l Optional external battery

charger is available for
Extech printers, a single
bay fast rate charger and
conditioner and four bay
12 hours trickle charger.

Table 1 – Typical Printer Power Consumption

l Refer to the optio ns addendum (TABLE A) for complete list of printer supplies

and accessories and ordering part numbers.

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