O'Neil 020 User Manual

User M anual and Technical Guide

The O'Neil

microFlash Series

of Printers

By O'Neil Product Development

O’Neil Product Development, Inc. 8 Mason Irvine, CA 92618

949.458.0500 • Fax 949.458.0708 www.oneil-pdi.com

Version 7.0, 12/27/1999

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Decl aration of Conformity

Application of Council Directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC

Manufacturer’s Name: O’Neil Product Development Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 8 Mason, Irvine, CA, 92618, USA

Importer’s Na me: O’Neil P rod uct Deve lopment

Importer’s Address: Witan Court, 285 Upper Forth Street

Type Of Equipment: Printers (Information Technology Equipment)

Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industry

Models: Year Mfg.:

MicroFlash2 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3 MicroFlash3 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3 MicroFlash4t 1999- EN55022 (1995), EN50082-1 (1997), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4,A5 (A11) MicroFlash4tCR 1999- EN55022 (1995), EN50082-1 (1997), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4,A5 (A11) 2t 1998- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4 2tCR 1998- EN55022 (1995), EN50082-1 (1997), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4 2I 1998- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4 8I 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3

I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above directives(s) and standards(s).

Place: Orange County, CA USA Date: August 4, 1999

Full Name : Kenne th C ar lso n Position: Director of Electrical Engineering

Conforms to the following standards:

Witan Gate West, Centeral Milton Keys United Kingdom, MK9 1EH

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, there 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 between 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.

Industry Canada Requi rem ent

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Warranty

Limited Warranty The microFlash 2/3 printer is warranted by O’Neil Product Development,

Inc. to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. The microFlash 2t/ 2tCR/ 2I/ 2iCR/ 4t/ 4tCR printer is warranted by O’Neil Product Development, Inc. to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for (1) year from the date of original purchase (OEM’s 90 days from the date of purchase). O’Neil makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose.

During the warranty period, if a component is proved to be defective, O’Neil will repair or replace it, at its option, with no charge for parts or labor, when returned to O’Neil or an O’Neil Authorized Service Center with dated proof of purchase. This warranty does not apply to appearance items, batteries or to any component which has been misused, defaced, altered or modified, or which has been serviced or repaired by other than an O’Neil Authorized Service Center.

This manual and any examples herein are provided ‘as is’ and are subject to change without notice. O’Neil Product Development, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Acceptance of the microFlash Printer is conditional on the acceptance of this warranty. If the buyer does not accept the terms of this warranty, he is to return the product in its original condition within 10 days of receipt and O’Neil Product Development, Inc. will refund any money advanced by the buyer toward its purchase.

No Liability for Negligent Use In no event shall O’Neil Product Development, Inc. be held liable for any

damages whatsoever (including, without limitations, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of negligence in use and care of the microFlash Printer.

If you try to repair, disassemble, or change the microFlash in any way, or use parts not provided by O’Neil without prior, written authorization, all warranties are void.

Returns / Repair Unauthorized return of printers will not be accepted. Call O’Neil Product

Development, Inc. at 949-458-0500 for return repair authorization. Radio Frequency Interference This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is

not installed and used in accordance with the User’s Guide, this energy may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception.

Intell ec tua l Property Rights

TRADENAMES AND TRADEMARKS

microFlash™ is a trademark of O’Neil Product Development, Inc. All other brand and product names shown in this manual are tradenames, trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers or distributors of those products.

This manual and any examples contained herein are provided ‘as is’ and are subject to change without notice. O’Neil Product Development, Inc. 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. O’Neil Product Development, Inc. 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, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photographic, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of O’Neil Product Development, Inc.

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Contents

Introduction 1

The microFlash2 .........................................................................................................................2

The microFlash2 Parts List.........................................................................................................3

The microFlash3 .........................................................................................................................4

The microFlash3 Parts List.........................................................................................................5

The microFlash2t........................................................................................................................ 6

The microFlash2t Parts List........................................................................................................7

The microFlash2tCR ...................................................................................................................8

The microFlash2tCR Par ts List...................................................................................................9

The microFlash2i .....................................................................................................................10

The microFlash2i Parts List......................................................................................................11

The microFlash2iCR .................................................................................................................12

The microFlash2iCR Par ts List................................................................................................. 13

The microFlash4t...................................................................................................................... 14

The microFlash4t Parts List......................................................................................................15

The microFlash4tCR ................................................................................................................16

The microFlash4tCR Par ts List................................................................................................. 17

Features and Benefits................................................................................................................18

Quick Demo 19

Wake Up ...................................................................................................................................19

Self Test....................................................................................................................................19

Using the Demo with DOS.......................................................................................................19

Using the Demo Program with Windows 3.1...........................................................................20

Using the Demo Program with Windows 95............................................................................20

Wireless Printing.......................................................................................................................21

Self Test....................................................................................................................................22

microFlash Configuration 23

Windows 3.1 Installation..........................................................................................................23

Windows 95 Installation...........................................................................................................24

Flash Configuration ..................................................................................................................24

Buttons and Pull-Down Menus ..................................................................................25

Buttons displayed at the top of your screen................................................................26

Save Configuration.....................................................................................................26

Communication Parameters........................................................................................26

Printer Options............................................................................................................26

Paper Options.............................................................................................................26

Infrared Parameters ....................................................................................................26

Fonts...........................................................................................................................26

Graphics Selections....................................................................................................26

Transmit Co nfiguration..............................................................................................26

Save Configuration...................................................................................................................27

Communication Parameters......................................................................................................27

Parameters..................................................................................................................27

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Port..............................................................................................................................28

Baud Rate....................................................................................................................28

Data Bits.....................................................................................................................28

Parity...........................................................................................................................28

Handshaking/Flow Control.........................................................................................28

Beeper & Timeout Options.......................................................................................................29

Time O ut..................................................................................................................... 29

Paper Options............................................................................................................................30

Linerless Labels..........................................................................................................30

Ply...............................................................................................................................30

Infrared Parameters...................................................................................................................31

A Word on IrDA.........................................................................................................31

IrDA Settings..............................................................................................................31

Fonts..........................................................................................................................................32

Standard Fonts............................................................................................................32

Asian Fonts .................................................................................................................33

Graphics....................................................................................................................................34

Adding PCX Files.......................................................................................................34

Remove a PCX File....................................................................................................35

Graphic PCX Formats.................................................................................................35

Object Information......................................................................................................35

Transmit....................................................................................................................................36

Pull Down Menus......................................................................................................................37

File Menu....................................................................................................................37

Configure Menu..........................................................................................................38

Transmit Menu............................................................................................................39

Upda ting the microFlash ........................................................................................................... 40

Installing the Windows Driver with Windows 3.1...................................................................40

Installing the Windows Driver with Windows 95 ....................................................................40

Paper Loading 41

Out of Paper..............................................................................................................................41

Removing Paper Core ...............................................................................................................42

Paper Loading...........................................................................................................................42

Automatic Paper Loading MF2/3...............................................................................42

Automatic Paper Loading MF2t/2tcr/2I/2icr/4t/4tcr ..................................................43

Manual Paper Loading MF2/3/4t/4tcr........................................................................43

Manual Paper Loading MF2t......................................................................................43

Batteries 45

microFlash2 Battery Power.......................................................................................................45

microFlash3 Battery Power.......................................................................................................46

microFlash2t/2tcr/2i/2icr Battery Power...................................................................................46

microFlash4t/4tcr Battery Power..............................................................................................46

Char ging the microFlash with the AC Adapter ........................................................................46

Char ging the microFlash with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter...................................................47

Replacing the Fuse......................................................................................................47

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Replaceme nt Fuse Rating ...........................................................................................47

When to Replace the Battery....................................................................................................47

Replacing the microFlash2 Battery ............................................................................48

Replacing the microFlash3 Battery ............................................................................48

Replacing the microFlash2t/2tcr/2i/2icr Battery ........................................................48

Replacing the microFlash4t/4tcr Batteries .................................................................48

Battery Charging Indicator .......................................................................................................48

Custom Receip t s and L abels 49

Line Printer (Default Mode):......................................................................................49

Easy Print: ..................................................................................................................49

Line Printer Mode.....................................................................................................................50

Sample Receipt in Line Printer Mode.......................................................................................51

Example 1: Command Strings for Text......................................................................51

Explanation of Command Strings ..............................................................................51

Escape Sequences.....................................................................................................................52

Line Printer Mode Fonts ...........................................................................................................56

Easy Print Mode........................................................................................................................58

Easy Print Command General Format........................................................................58

Print Command Format.............................................................................................................59

Quick Reference for Easy Print Commands.............................................................................60

Easy Print Example 1................................................................................................................61

Example 1: Text with Field Options ..........................................................................61

Explanation of Command Strings ..............................................................................61

Easy Print Example 2................................................................................................................62

Text and Bar Code with Field Options.......................................................................62

Explanation of Command Strings ..............................................................................62

Easy Print Command Section...................................................................................................63

Notes on the use of PDF-417....................................................................................................71

CardRe ader Command s 75

Operational Commands............................................................................................................75

General Reader Operational Commands..................................................................................75

General Reader Configuration Commands...............................................................................76

Magnetic Card Operational Commands....................................................................................77

Magnetic Card Configuration Commands................................................................................78

Smart Card Operational Commands.........................................................................................79

Smart Card Configuration Commands......................................................................................80

Operational Scenarios...............................................................................................................80

General .......................................................................................................................80

Magnetic Card Reader................................................................................................81

Smart Card Reader .....................................................................................................82

Cleaning Your Printer 83

Preventative Maintenance.........................................................................................................83

Cleaning the Interior...................................................................................................83

Cleaning the Exteri or..................................................................................................84

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Trouble s ho ot in g 85

Paper Loading Problems...........................................................................................................85

Printer Not Printing...................................................................................................................85

Char ging the microFlash.............................................................................................86

Programming Problems..............................................................................................86

Easy Print Command Format......................................................................................87

Downloading Problems..............................................................................................87

Print Quality Problems..............................................................................................................88

Print Roller Appears Dirty..........................................................................................88

Linerless Labels..........................................................................................................88

Print is too light...........................................................................................................88

Appendix A: Specifications 89

Printer Specifications................................................................................................................89

Battery Specifications...............................................................................................................92

Cable Specifications..................................................................................................................93

Thermal Paper Specifications...................................................................................................94

Guidelines for Using a “Q” Mark to Align Forms (microFlash2/3/2t/4t).................................95

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash2.......................................................96

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash3.......................................................97

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash 2t/2tcr..............................................98

Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash 4t/4tcr..............................................99

Wake-Up Characters...............................................................................................................100

Appendix B: Query 101

Query Format..........................................................................................................................101

Interpreting the Reply to a Query.............................................................................101

Quick Reference......................................................................................................................102

Appendix C: Fonts 115

Definitions 117

Index 122

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an O’Neil microFlash printer. We appreciate your selection of the microFlash for your mobile computing needs.

You have purchased the world’s first ruggedized printer to be compliant by the Infrared Data Association, a standards organization for the industry. The infrared data transceiver in each O’Neil printer allows a hand-held computer or notebook to send data to the printer, without wires, up to one meter away.

The microFlash was designed to be run on internal software that you can modify with the microFlash Configuration Program (see Chapter 3). This program offers complete user control of the printer. It also allows you to add enhancements as they are developed. Every time O’Neil develops a faster print speed, or other new capabilities, you can get a brand new printer just by installing new software.

Note: This book is for users of the microFlash2, microFlash3 microFlash2t /2tCR , microFlash2I /2iCR and microFlash4t/ 4tCR. When there is no difference between the two, the manual will refer to them as

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“the microFlash series of printers,” or “the microFlash.” Where there are differences, they will be referred to a model (2,3,2t,2tCR ,2i,2iCR,4t,4tCR).

The micro Flash 2

Charge Indicator

RJ-11 Port

DC Power Jack

Paper Knob

Paper Release Lever

Battery Casing/

nd Boot

IR Window

Self Test Button

Paper Casing/End Boot

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The mic r oFlash2 Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash 2 printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200050-000 microFlash 2 printer (Swivel Belt Clip) microFlash 2 printer Linerless (Stainless Belt Clip) 200052-000 microFlash 2 printer Linerless (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cable s Pa r t Number

Data Cable -DB9F -7’ (non-coiled) 210147-000 Data Cable -DB9F- (coiled) 210050-000 HHP Microwand Cable –DB9M 210050-001 Symbol 3300 DB25M Cable 210050-002 Telxon DB25M Cable 210050-005 Teklogix Cable 210050-006 Timewand II Cable 210050-007 Symbol 3100 Cable 210050-008 Fujitsu AT 3000 Cable 210082-000

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 Volt) 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-002

Replacement Rubber Boot s

O’Neil Logo (Set) 280043-010, 280044-001

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2 Replacement Battery 550019-000 microFlash2 Paper Rod 280060-001 microFlash2 Cleaning Cards 770015-000 microFlash2 Paper 740009-002 microFlash2 Linerless Label 740009-200 microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

200051-000

200053-000

Part Nu mber

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The micro Flash 3

Battery Casing/

nd Boot

DC Power Jack Charge Indicator

(Under boot)

Paper Knob IR Window

Paper Release Lever

Paper Casing/End Boot

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elf Test Button

RJ-11 Port

The mic r oFlash3 Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash 3 printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200060-000 microFlash 3 printer (Swivel Belt Clip) microFlash 3 printer Linerless (Stainless Belt Clip) 200062-000 microFlash 3 printer Linerless (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cable s Pa r t Number

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-002

Replacement Rubber Boot s

O’Neil Logo (Set) 280103-000, 280104-000

Supplies Part Number

microFlash3 Replacement Battery (DR-30) 550028-000 microFlash3 Paper Rod 280107-000 microFlash3 Cleaning Cards 770015-000 microFlash3 Paper 740009-100 microFlash3 Heavy Duty Thermal Paper 740009-102 microFlash3 Linerless Label 740009-300 microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

200061-000

200063-000

Part Nu mber

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The micro Flash 2t

Latch

ear Ba

Charge Indicator

Paper ReleaseLeve

C Power Jack

Paper

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Battery

elf Test/ Feed Button

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

The mic r oFlash2t Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2t printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200070-001 microFlash2t printer (Swivel Belt Clip) 220071-001 microFlash2t printer, Linerless (Stainless Belt C lip) 200072-001 microFlash2t printer, Linerless (Swivel Belt C lip) 220073-001

Cable s Pa r t Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000 RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2t to

use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right An gle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2t Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025-000 microFlash Cleaning Cards 770015-000 microFlash2t Paper 740023-200 Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000 microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

210158-000

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The micro Flash 2t C R

Card Reader

Latch

ear Bar

Charge Indicator

Paper ReleaseLeve

C Power Jack

Paper

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Battery

elf Test/ Feed Button

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

The microFlash2tCR Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Linerless , Mag Stripe Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Linerless, Mag Str ipe Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

microFlash2tCR printer, Linerless , Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

MicroFlash2tCR printer, Linerless, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cable s Pa r t Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000 RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2tCR to

use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right An gle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2tCR Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025-000 microFlash Cleaning Cards 770015-000 microFlash2tCR Paper 740023-200 Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000 microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

200092-000

220093-000

200094-000

220095-000

200096-000

220097-000

200098-000

220099-000

210158-000

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The micro Flash 2i

Latch

ear Bar

Charge Indicator

C Power Jack

Paper

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Battery

elf Test/ Feed Button

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

The mic r oFlash2i Par ts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2i printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200075-001 microFlash2i printer (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cable s Pa r t Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000 RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2t to

use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 Volt) 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right An gle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2i Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr 550025-000 microFlash2i Paper (2ply impact) 740023-201 Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000 microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007 Ink Ribbon, Black 410007-000

200076-001

210158-000

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The micro Flash 2iC R

Card Reader

Latch

ear Bar

Charge Indicator

C Power Jack

Paper

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Battery

elf Test/ Feed Button

IR Window

RJ-11 Port

The microFlash2iCR Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

microFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

MicroFlash2iCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cable s Pa r t Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000 RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the 2iCR

to use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 Volt) 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 Volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right An gle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash2iCR Replacement Battery NMH 1800mAhr

microFlash2iCR Paper (2ply impact) 740023-201 Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000 microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007 Ink Ribbon, Black 410007-000

200110-000

220111-000

200112-000

220113-000

210158-000

550025-000

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The micro Flash 4t

Battery2

Latch

ear Ba

elf Test/ Feed Button

Charge Indicator

Battery1

RJ-11 Por

Paper

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IR Window

C Power Jack

The mic r oFlash4t Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash4t printer (Stainless Belt Clip) 200114-000 microFlash4t printer (Swivel Belt Clip) 220115-000

Cable s Pa r t Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000 RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the MF4t

to use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right An gle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash4t Replacement Battery Li-ion 1350mAhr 550030-000 microFlash Cleaning Cards (Box of 25) 770015-000 microFlash4t Paper 740009-400 microFlash4t Paper Linerless 740009-401 Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000 microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

210158-000

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The micro Flash 4t C R

Card Reade

Battery2

Latch

ear Bar

elf Test/ Feed Button

Charge Indicator

Battery1

RJ-11 Port

Pape

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IR Window

C Power Jack

The microFlash4tCR Parts List

Printer Part Number

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stripe Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stipe Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stripe/Smart Card Reader (Stainless Belt Clip)

microFlash4tCR printer, Mag Stipe/Smart Card Reader (Swivel Belt Clip)

Cable s Pa r t Number

Data Cable -DB9F- (RJ11 R/A, coiled) 210164-000 RJ11 Adapter Cable – Right Angle (Allows the

MF4tCR to use MF2/3 cables)

Power Adapters Part Number

AC Power Adapter (110 volt) 490008-003 AC Power Adapter (220 volt) 490017-000 Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Right An gle, 5 Amp. 6’ 510002-003

Supplies Part Number

microFlash4t Replacement Battery Li-ion 1350mAhr 550030-000 microFlash Cleaning Cards (Box of 25) 770015-000 microFlash4tCR Paper 740009-400 microFlash4tCR Paper Linerless 740009-401 Swivel Belt Loop 210156-000 microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) 110053-007

200116-000

220117-000

200118-000

220119-000

210158-000

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Features and Benefits

Features Benefits

Compact Design The microFlash series of printers are rugged and light enough to be worn all

day on a worker’s belt. Infrared Technology Wireless capabilities allow data to be sent to the printer without cables. Power Efficiency Easily outlasts a typical 8-hour shift on a single charge. The microFlash2

recharges in one hour, the microFlash3 in four hours. The microFlash

2t/2tcr/2i/2icr charge in about 6-9 hours. The microFlash 4/4tcr charges in

about 3 hours. Extremely ruggedized The microFlash 2/3 uses an aluminum “roll cage” to protect the print head

and other delicate electronic components from crushing, twisting and

torsional types of damage. Synthetic rubber boots provide protection from

impact and shock types of damage, and variable weather conditions. The

2i/2iCR/2t/2tCR/4t/4tCR is entirely encased in a protective shell of blow

molded high density polyethylene. The microFlash series of printers can

withstand multiple, drops to concrete on every face without damage. Flash Memory O’Neil introduced “flash memory” to the mobile printing industry to

provide printers that are easily personalized through software. Using the

exclusive microFlash Configuration Program, the entire microFlash printer

can be upgraded using a personal computer, whenever it is necessary to

change fonts, operating system, graphics, or configurations. The user never

has to send the printer back to O’Neil to update. Flash memory also means

that the print speed is fast. The printer never has to wait for a computer to

send gr a p hic s . Linerless Labels The microFlash 2/3/2t/2tCR/4t/4tCR series of printers offer “linerless” label

capabilities. Linerless labels are labels without peel-off backing. They save

labor costs, because workers can apply them as they come out of the printer.

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Quick Demo

This chapter gives you quick setup instructions to get your microFlash series of printers up and running. The demo program provided allows your PC or hand-held computer to simulate a typical interchange between a hand-held computer and a receipt printer out in the field.

Wake Up

The self test button allows you to manually wake up the microFlash from its sleep mode and to print self tests. To wake up the printer, press the red self test button. After a moment or two, (if your beeper is turned on) you will hear a beep. Your printer is now awake.

Self Test

To print a self test, press and hold the red self test button for four seconds. The microFlash will print a self test.

Using the Demo with DOS

To run the demo, connect your personal computer to the microFlash using your microFlash download cable. Insert the microFlash Configuration disk in the “A” drive. Type “CD\sample” to change to the sample directory. Type “DIR” to see a list of files in the sample directory. Now use the DOS “type” command as in this example:

Type f ilename > com1

Note: “filename” is the name of the file and Com1 is the COM Port the microFlash is connected to.

Note: When printi ng from DOS, you may need to get your PC ready first using the MODE command. Example: The microFlash is connected to COM 1 and the PC is set at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.

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From the “C” prompt, type:

mode com1:9600, n,8,1

Using the Demo Program with W indows 3.1

To run the demo, connect your personal computer to your microFlash using your microFlash download cable. Now open the Program Manager in Windows. Click on “ From the

Generic/Text Only

COM Port that you have the microFlash connected to (confirm that the COM Port is set to N81). Choose “

Insert the microFlash Configuration disk in your floppy drive. From Program Manager, click on

From the File menu in Notepad, open the “A” drive and select any file from the sample directory on your microFlash Configuration disk (e.g. “fonts”). Choose Page SetUp and change all margins to 0. Then choose “Print” from the file menu.

Options M enu,

Main

” and then click on “

choose

printer. Then click on “

Printe r Setup

Set as Default Printer

Accessories

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Print Manager

. Select the

Connect

and then click on

” to select the

.”

Notepad.

Click the Double click sure to select the microFlash is plugged into. Set the COM port to match the printers settings

Insert the microFlash Configuration disk in your floppy drive. From Program Manager, click on

Start

button, point to

Add Pri nter

Generic/Text O nly

Settings

. Follow the instructions on your screen being

Accessories

, and then click

printer and the COM Port your

and then click on

Printers

Notepad.

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