Oneil MICROFLASH 2TE User manual

User's Guide
MICROFLASH 2T e

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
Configuring the Printer ................................6
Using Printer Data Cables ............................7
Using Bluetooth ............................................9
Bluetooth Parameters ..................................9
Using Buttons, LEDs, and Audio Indicators 10
Button Functions ....................................... 10
LED Indicators .......................................... 10
Audio Indicators ........................................ 12
CardReader Audio Indicators ...................... 12
Using a CardReader .................................... 13
General Guidelines .................................... 13
Media Supplies ............................................ 18

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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 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 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 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.
Configuring the Printer
The printer has many configurable settings. To
configure or upgrade firmware, download the latest
Windows configuration program at
www.oneilprinters.com.
Figure 9
Figure 10 Figure 11

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Using Printer Data Cables
1. Select the appropriate cable for use with the host/
device you are using.
2. Insert the plug into the printer data port (Figure 12).
3. Lead the cable through the notch on the outside of
the printer cover.
4. With the cable exiting the front of the printer, close
and latch the printer cover.
Figure 12

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Note: When closing the printer, be cautious of the
cable that is exiting to prevent pinching of the cable.
Remove the cable when the printer is not in use.
Figure 13