O'Neil 200333-100 User Manual

OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS

110204-003

User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OC-3 Printer Views........................................1

Front and back view.....................................1

Side views....... .. .. ... .. ...................................1

Setting up your printer..................................2

Unpacking your printer.................................2

Installing/removing the battery..................... 3

Charging the battery ....................................4

Loading media............................................. 7

Printing a self-test...................................... 10

Connecting the printer via a cable or radio... 10

Configuring the printer...............................11

Using the belt clip........................................12

Using the control panel ...............................13

Audio Indicators.......... ............................... 13

Battery Status LED..................................... 14

Power Button/LED ... .. .. .............................. 15

Media Function Button/LED........................ 15

Radio Button/LED ... .. .. .............................. 16

Reset Button/LED...................................... 16

CardReader Audio Indicators.......................16

Using a CardReader..................................... 17

General guidelines...................................... 17

Maintenance and troubleshooting..............18

Maintenance guidelines ..............................18

Preventative maintenance...........................18

Troubleshooting.........................................19

Help desk.................................................. 19

Supplies........................................................20

For more information ..................................20

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OC-3 Printer Views

Figure 1: Front view

Figure 2: Back view

Printhead cover
release

Swivel mount

Data port

Power port

Figure 3: Side view

Charge contacts

Figure 4: Side view

Media advance

Radio enable

Battery status

Reset

Power

Front and back view

Side views

OC-3 P

RINTER VIEWS

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Setting up your printer

Use the following information to set up your printer:

• "Unpacking your printer" on page 2

• "Installing/removing the battery" on page 3, or "Removing
the battery isolator" on page 2 (new printers only)

• "Loading media" on page 7

• "Printing a self-test" on page 10

• "Connecting the printer via a cable or radio" on page 10

• "Configuring the printer" on page 11

In addition to the steps outlined in each section, additional
information may be included if it applies to, or expands upon,
the step being discussed.

Unpacking your printer

Before using your new printer, remove all packaging material
and inspect the printer for possible shipping damage.

If the printer has been damaged:

• Contact the shipping company and file a damage report.

• Contact Datamax-O’Neil.

• Keep all shipping materials.

Removing the battery isolator

The battery is already installed in new printers. An insulating
strip (battery isolator) prevents accidental discharge during
shipping. You must remove the battery isolator bef ore using the
printer or attempting to charge its battery.

1. Press the printhead cover release and open the printer.
Locate the battery isolator (see Figure 5).

2. Lift out the battery and battery isolator (see Figure 6).
Remove and discard the battery isolator.

3. Insert the battery in the printer in its original orientation, as
shown in Figure 7.

4. Close the printer.

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Figure 7Figure 5 Figure 6

Figure 10

Figure 8

Figure 9

ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

Installing/removing the battery

Note:

The battery is already installed in new printers. See
"Removing the battery isolator" on page 2 for information on
enabling the battery in a new printer.

Installing the battery

1. Press the printhead cover release and open the printer, as

shown in Figure 8.

2. Remove any packaging material (if applicable).

3. Position the battery with its contacts facing toward the

battery cavity, as shown in Figure 9.

4. Lower the battery into the battery cavity, fitting the contact

end of the battery into the cavity first, as shown in Figur e 10.

5. Slide the battery all the way to the right in the battery cavity

so that the edge of the battery hits the battery stop, as
shown in Figure 11. The printer beeps one time when you
install the battery. Figure 12 shows the fully seated battery.

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Figure 13Figure 11 Figure 12

Figure 14

Figure 15

Note: Do not force the battery into the battery cavity. When
inserted properly, the battery easily slides and locks into
place. If the battery does not easily slide into place, re­insert the battery.

6. Close the printer cover (Figure 13).

7. Charge the battery (batteries are shipped uncharged). For

more information, see "Charging the battery" on page 4.

Removing the battery

1. Lift the battery up and out of the battery cavity while sliding

it to the left (Figure 14).

2. Remove the battery from the battery cavity (Figure 15).

Charging the battery

The battery status LED will glow red if the battery charge is low
and the printer is powered on. (For more information, see
"Using the control panel" on page 13.)

Charge the battery as follows:

1. Verify the battery is installed correctly.

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Power port

Figure 16

Figure 17

Battery status

ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER

2. Plug the AC adapter power cord into an appropriate power

source.

3. Plug the AC adapter into the printer power port (Figure 16).

4. Charge the battery . The battery statu s LED flashes red while

the battery is charging and turns solid green when the
battery is fully charged (Figure 17). One complete charge
takes 4 to 5 hours.

Determining the battery condition

The battery voltage varie s between 6.2 and 8.4 volt s. While the
battery is powering the printer (AC adapter not connected), the
battery status LED displays the battery condition as follows:

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Solid Green: The battery is fully charged.

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Solid Orange: The battery is partially discharged, but will

power the printer. Plan on recharging the battery soon.

•

Solid Red: The battery does not have sufficient charge to

operate the printer. Recharge it immediately.

For information on battery error conditions, see "Using the
control panel" on page 13.

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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