Datamax OC-2 series User manual

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Datamax-O´Neil OC2
Manual
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OC-2 SERIES OF PRINTERS
110203-003
User Guide

TABL E OF CO NTENTS
OC-2 printer views ........................................ 1
Front and back view .................................... 1
Side views .................................................. 1
Setting up your printer ................................. 2
Unpacking your printer ................................ 2
Removing the battery isolator ................... 2
Installing/removing the battery .................... 3
Installing the battery ................................3
Removing the battery...............................4
Charging the battery ................................... 4
Determining the battery condition ............. 5
Loading media ............................................ 7
Printing a self-test ....................................... 8
Connecting the printer via a cable or radio .... 9
Installing a data cable ..............................9
Bluetooth and/or 802.11
b parameters ..... 10
Configuring the printer .............................. 10
Using the belt clip ....................................... 11
Using the control panel .............................. 12
Audio Indicators ........................................ 12
Battery Status LED .................................... 13
Power Button/LED.................................... 14
Media Function Button/LED....................... 14
Radio Button/LED .................................... 15
Reset Button............................................ 15
CardReader Audio Indicators ...................... 15
Using a CardReader .................................... 16
General guidelines .................................... 16
Maintenance and troubleshooting ............. 17

TABL E OF CO NTENTS
Maintenance guidelines ............................. 17
Preventative maintenance .......................... 17
Troubleshooting ........................................ 18
Help desk ................................................. 18
Supplies ....................................................... 19
For more information ................................. 19

OC-2 PRINTER VIEWS
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OC-2 printer views
Front and back view
Side views
Figure 1: Front view Figure 2: Back view
Magnetic card reader slot Printhead cover
Swivel mount
Data port
Power port
Figure 3: Side view
Charge contacts
Figure 4: Side view
Media advance
Radio enable
Battery status
Reset
Power

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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 8
• "Connecting the printer via a cable or radio" on page 9
• "Configuring the printer" on page 10
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 before 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 (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.

S ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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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
Figure 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.
Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7
Figure 10
Figure 8 Figure 9

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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,
re-insert 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 12.)
Charge the battery as follows:
1. Verify the battery is installed correctly.
Figure 13
Figure 11 Figure 12
Figure 14 Figure 15

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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 status LED flashes red while
the battery is charging and turns solid green when the
battery is fully charged. One complete charge takes 4 to 5
hours.
Determining the battery condition
The battery voltage varies between 6.2 and 8.4 volts. While the
battery is powering the printer (AC adapter not connected), the
battery status LED displays the battery condition as follows:
•Solid Green: The battery is fully charged.
•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 12.
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Power port
Figure 16 Figure 17
Battery status