Datamax PRINTPAD MC70 User manual

PRINTPAD MC70
110219-003
User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PrintPad MC70 Printer Views......................... 1
Open View.................................................... 1
Closed View.................................................. 1
Using Batteries: General Guidelines.............. 2
Installing and/or Replacing Batteries .............. 2
Charging the Batteries and Handheld Comput-
er ..................................................................... 4
Determining Battery Condition...................... 6
Using a Handheld Computer (HHC)............... 7
Compatible Handheld Computers ................... 7
Loading Paper................................................. 8
Printing a Self-Test......................................... 9
Configuring the Printer ................................ 10
Using the Printer Data Cables...................... 10
Using Bluetooth............................................ 11
Bluetooth Parameters.................................. 11
PrintPad MC70 LEDs and Indicators............ 12
Power LEDs................................................ 12
Audio Indicators.......................................... 13
Radio LED .................................................. 14
Power LED.................................................. 14
CardReader Audio Indicators........................ 14
Using DEX/UCS Capabilities......................... 15
Using a CardReader...................................... 16
General Guidelines...................................... 16
CardReader Indicators................................. 16
Using External Charging............................... 17
Overview.................................................... 17
Media Supplies.............................................. 21

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PrintPad MC70 Printer Views
Open View
Closed View
Roller
Battery/
battery
cavity
Battery clip
Paper/paper
cavity
Data port
Self-test
button
Charge LED
Battery
Status LED
Radio LED
Power LED
Battery
Status
Radio LED
Power LED
Handheld cavity
Latch
Paper opening
Hand strap
LEDs
DC power port
DEX/UCS port
CardReader slot

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Using Batteries: General Guidelines
The printer ships with two batteries installed, but
they are not operational. Before operating the
printer, remove the two red, battery isolator
labels either by gently pulling the labels out, or
by lifting the batteries up.
If you are storing your printer for a long period
of time or shipping it, 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 by unsnapping the latch on the
front of the case (Figure 1).
2. Lift the battery cover up by pushing the retainer clip
inward with your finger (Figure 2).
3. Lift up the outside end of the battery to remove it.
Figure 1 Figure 2

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4. Insert the new batteries. Verify the battery contacts
are facing down and are facing the outside edge of
the printer (Figure 3).
5. Close the battery cover by snapping it into place.
Figure 3
Contacts

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Charging the Batteries and Handheld
Computer
If the battery is low when the printer “wakes up,” the
printer sounds three short beeps.
1. Remove the red battery isolator labels, if necessary.
2. Plug the power supply connector into the printer's
external DC port. The DC port is located on the side
of the printer's case (Figure 4).
3. Plug the adapter in an appropriate power source.
The Charge LED flashes red when charging and flashes
green when fully charged. The Charge LED is visible
when the printer's lid is open or closed. A complete
charge takes approximately 7-9 hours. For more
information on the Charge LEDs, see
PrintPad MC70
LEDs and Indicators on page 12
.
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.
Note: The MC70 Handheld Computer will charge while
power is plugged into the DC power port.
Figure 4
DC power port
DEX/UCS port

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Caution: Do not plug DC power into the internal and
external power ports at the same time.
Caution: Do not plug in either DC plug to power if
using external charge contacts and they are powered.

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Determining Battery Condition
You can determine the relative battery status by
printing a self-test. For more information, see
Printing a
Self-Test on page 9
. On the printout, “Battery Volt”
varies between 6.8 and 8.4 volts.
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
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’Neill part number 220240-100 power
supply with this product.

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Using a Handheld Computer (HHC)
1. Insert the handheld into the cavity by slightly
rotating it into the side channels.
2. Press down until the handheld is fully seated (Figure
5).
Compatible Handheld Computers
Note: The PrintPad MC70 is intended for use with UL
Listed Accessory Handheld Computer Symbol
Technologies MC70 series.
Model 1x Battery 2x Battery
MC7004 yes yes
MC7090 yes yes
MC7094 yes yes
Figure 5