Datamax MICROFLASH 4TE User manual

MICROFLASH 4TE
User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
microFlash 4Te Printer: Closed View................. 1
microFlash 4Te Printer: Open View ...................1
microFlash 4Te Printer: Side View.....................2
Using Batteries: General Guidelines..................3
Installing and/or Replacing Batteries ..................3
Charging the Battery..........................................4
Determining Battery Condition..........................4
Installing Paper ..................................................6
Printing a Self-Test.............................................8
Configuring the Printer ......................................8
Using Printer Data Cables ..................................8
Using 802.11b/Bluetooth...................................9
802.11b Parameters..........................................9
Bluetooth Parameters........................................9
Audio Indicators and LEDs............................... 10
Audio Indicators.............................................. 10
Radio LED ...................................................... 11
Charge LED .................................................... 12
Power LED...................................................... 13
CardReader Audio Indicators............................ 13
CardReader LED.............................................. 13
Using a CardReader.......................................... 14
General Guidelines.......................................... 14
Using External Charging................................... 15
Overview........................................................ 16
Supplies............................................................. 19
Media Supplies.................................................. 19

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microFlash 4Te Printer: Closed View
microFlash 4Te Printer: Open View
Power LED
Radio LED
Charge/Battery LED
Figure 1
LEDs
Figure 2
Roller
Paper Cavity
Power Port 1
Battery Retaining
Clip
Media Function
Button
Charge LED
Print Head
Release Lever
Data Port
Figure 3
Radio LED
Power LED
Battery/
Battery Well
Battery
Retaining Clip

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microFlash 4Te Printer: Side View
Power Port 2
Figure 4

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Using Batteries: General Guidelines
If your printer came with batteries already installed,
remove the red, battery isolator labels. If your
printer did not come with batteries installed, see
Installing and/or Replacing Batteries on this page .
If you are storing your printer for a long period of
time, reinstall the battery isolator labels.
Both batteries must be installed for your printer to
operate properly.
Installing and/or Replacing Batteries
1. Open the printer's cover (Figure 5).
2. Lift the battery cover up by pushing the retainer clip
inward with your finger (Figure 6).
3. Lift up the outside end of the battery to remove it.
4. Insert or replace the new batteries. Verify the
battery contacts are facing down and are on the
outside edge of the printer (Figure 7).
5. Close the battery cover by snapping it into place.
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7
Battery
contacts

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Charging the Battery
To charge the battery, you must first remove the red
battery isolator labels.
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. The Charge LED
turns red when charging and turns green when fully
charged. (For more information on the Charge LED, see
Audio Indicators and LEDs on page 10 .) A complete
charge takes approximately 3 to 4 hours.
If your printer is installed with external charge
capabilities, you can also charge your printer using
Datamax-O’Neil approved accessories. For more
information, see
Using External Charging on page 15 .
Determining Battery Condition
To determine the battery’s condition, print a self-test.
For more information, see
Printing a Self-Test on
page 8
. The battery voltage varies between 6.2 and 8.4
volts.
Caution: To obtain full battery capacity, a new battery
must cycle through two to three charges. 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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Caution: The operating temperature of this portable
printer is 50° C. However, the operating temperature
when used with a 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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Installing Paper
1. Insert a roll of paper with the end of the roll exiting
from the bottom of the paper cavity (Figure 8).
2. Open the print head by raising the gray, print head
release lever until it is fully open. Do not stop at the
partial open position (Figure 9).
3. Wake up the printer by briefly pressing the red, self-
test button (Figure 10).
4. Feed the end of the paper under the roller. The
paper automatically feeds under the roller and exits
the top of the print head. Verify the paper exits the
print head straight (Figure 11).
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 10 Figure 11

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5. Place the roll of paper in the paper cavity so it is
sittingtightly. Removeany excess paper bygrasping
the top corner of the paper and pulling it away.
6. Lower the gray, print head release lever (Figure 12).
7. Close and latch the printer's cover (Figure 13).
Figure 12 Figure 13

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Printing a Self-Test
1. After installing the paper, open the printer's cover.
2. Press and hold the red, self-test button for
approximately five seconds until printing begins.
3. After printing begins, release the red, self-test
button.
Configuring the Printer
The printer has many configurable settings. To
configure or upgrade firmware, download the
Windows configuration program.
Using Printer Data Cables
1. Select the appropriate cable for use with the host
and/or device you are using.
2. Insert the plug into the printer's data port
(Figure 14).
3. Lead the cable through the notch on the outside of
the printer's cover.
4. With the cable exiting the front of the printer, close
and latch the printer's cover.
Caution: If the red, battery isolator labels are
installed, remove them.
Figure 14