Datamax Microflash 2Te User manual

MICROFLASH 2Te
110228-002
User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
microFlash 2te Printer: Top View ................1
Using the Battery: General Guidelines ........2
Charging the Battery ...................................2
Determining Battery Condition .....................2
Installing Paper ............................................3
Printing a Self-Test .......................................4
Clearing Linerless Paper Jams .....................5
Removing a Paper Jam ................................5
Avoiding a Paper Jam ..................................5
Cleaning Guidelines ......................................7
Cleaning the Printhead ............................... 10
Configuring the Printer .............................. 12
Using Printer Data Cables .......................... 13
Using Bluetooth .......................................... 14
Bluetooth Parameters ................................ 14
Using Buttons, LEDs, and Audio Indicators 15
Button Functions ....................................... 15
LED Indicators .......................................... 15
Audio Indicators ........................................ 17
CardReader Audio Indicators ...................... 17
Using a CardReader .................................... 18
General Guidelines .................................... 18
Media Supplies ............................................ 22

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microFlash 2t e Printer: Top View
Charge LED
Paper/
Paper
Cavity
Data Port
Roller
Self-Test
Button
Print Head
Release
Lever
RF Power
LED
Power Port
Figure 1
Figure 2
ON/OFF
Status LED
Latch
LEDs
NOTE: When the cable plug is
inserted into the Power Port, the
cable plug must lay horizontally to
the bottom of the surface of the
case.
Bluetooth
Button

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Using the Battery: General Guidelines
If the printer has not been used for a long period of
time, it may be necessary to recharge the battery. For
more information, see
Charging the Battery on page 2 .
Charging the Battery
If the battery is low when the printer “wakes up,” the
printer sounds three short beeps. Plug the AC Adapter
into an appropriate power source and into the Power
Port on the printer. The Charge LED will flash and
progress from red (when the battery is very low in
power) to orange, and then to a solid green when the
battery is fully charged. A complete charge takes
approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Determining Battery Condition
To determine the battery’s condition, print a self-test.
For more information, see
Printing a Self-Test on
page 4
. The battery voltage varies between 5.8 and 8.0
volts.
Note: To obtain full battery capacity, a new battery
must cycle through two to three complete depletions
and recharges.
Note: To restart a charge, unplug the power cord.
Wait 30 seconds, then replug the power cord.
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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Installing Paper
1. Insert a roll of paper with the end of the roll exiting
from the bottom of the paper cavity (Figure 3).
2. Open the print head by raising the green, print head
release lever until it stops (Figure 4).
3. Wake up the printer by briefly pressing the green,
self-test button (Figure 5).
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.
Figure 3 Figure 4

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4. Feed the end of the paper under the roller. The
paper automatically feeds under the roller and exits
from the top of the print head. Verify the paper exits
straight.
5. Lower the green, print head release lever (Figure 6).
6. Feed the paper through the printer's cover
(Figure 7).
7. Close and latch the printer's cover.
8. Tear off any excess media.
Printing a Self-Test
1. After installing the paper, open the printer's cover.
2. Press and hold the green, self-test button for
approximately five seconds until printing begins.
3. After printing begins, release the green, self-test
button.
Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 7

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Clearing Linerless Paper Jams
A paper jam may occur if an Datamax-O’Neil printer
with linerless paper installed is left in a cold
environment without being used for an extended period
of time (such as overnight).
Removing a Paper Jam
1. Open the print head by raising the print head
release lever until it is fully open. Do not stop at the
partial open position.
2. Roll the media tightly onto the spool.
Avoiding a Paper Jam
There are two options to help avoid paper jams with
linerless paper.
Note: The following applies to printers that are
designed for linerless paper.
Note: Do not use a knife to fix the paper jam. This
may cause damage to the printer roller underneath the
paper.
Figure 8

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Remove the Linerless Paper from the Print Head
If the printer is going to be in a cold environment for a
long period of time, remove the linerless paper from
the print head. The paper can remain in the printer.
Advance the Paper
When the printer is turned on, hold the paper and then
advance the paper. Verify the paper exits the print head
straight.
Figure 9
Figure 10 Figure 11

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Cleaning Guidelines
The following steps are intended to show how to clean
MF2Te printers that use receipt media. These steps do
not include cleaning media with adhesives.
The printer needs to be cleaned when any of the
following conditions occur:
Debris is on the printhead or after every ten (10)
rolls of media are used (Figure 12).
Dust and/or debris is found on the roller or print-
head (Figures 12 and 13).
The printout is light, faded, or characters are miss-
ing (Figures 14 and 15).
Note: Do not use a pen, screwdriver, or other
sharp object when cleaning; it may cause damage
to the printer that could void the warranty. Use
only the Datamax-O’Neil Thermal Printer Cleaning
Card (P/N 770015-001).
Figure 12 - dirty roller

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Figure 13 - dirty roller
Figure 14 - faded printout