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110204-003
OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS
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  • Page 1 110204-003 OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS OC-3 Printer Views ........1 Front and back view........1 Side views ........... 1 Setting up your printer........2 Unpacking your printer ......... 2 Installing/removing the battery ..... 3 Charging the battery ........4 Loading media ..........7 Printing a self-test........
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 5: Oc-3 Printer Views

    OC-3 P RINTER IEWS OC-3 Printer Views Front and back view Printhead cover Data port release Power port Swivel mount Figure 1: Front view Figure 2: Back view Side views Radio enable Media advance Reset Power Battery status Charge contacts Figure 3: Side view Figure 4: Side view...

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Printer

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 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) •...

  • Page 7: Installing/Removing The Battery

    ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 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.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 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.
  • Page 9 ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2. Plug the AC adapter power cord into an appropriate power source. 3. Plug the AC adapter into the printer power port (Figure 16). Power port Battery status Figure 16 Figure 17 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 (Figure 17).
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Loading Media

    ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Loading media The OC-3 series of printers are designed to print label media and receipt paper. The printer is configured to print labels. Media Guidelines Media width Label Media: 1” - 3.125” Receipt Paper: 1” - 3.125”...
  • Page 12 OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 3. Unlock the adjustable media cup by slowly pushing the latch away from you, as shown in Figure 20. Latch (unlocked position) Spindles Figure 20 Adjustable media cup 4. Be sure the media roll is wound tightly. Insert the media so that the core sits on the right spindle between the roll holders.
  • Page 13 ETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 8. Verify the media exits straight and is against the right-hand edge. Figure 22 9. Close the printer (Figure 23). The printhead cover snaps into place when completely closed. Figure 23 10. Press the media advance button once to advance to the next top of form (see Figure 4: Side view on page 1).

  • Page 14: Printing A Self-Test

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Printing a self-test 1. Press and hold the power button for approximately three (3) seconds until printing begins. For information on button functions, see "Using the control panel" on page 13. 2. After printing begins, release the power button. A self-test label will print showing parameters, as described on page 11.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Printer

    11. Contact your network administrator to verify the proper radio settings for your environment. Configuring the printer The printer has many configurable settings. To configure or upgrade firmware, download the latest Windows configuration program from our Internet Web site at www.datamax- oneil.com.

  • Page 16: Using The Belt Clip

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using the belt clip Install the belt clip as follows: 1. Turn the printer so that its back faces you and the belt clip socket is up, as shown in Figure 26. 2. Place the belt clip over the belt clip socket such that the flat side of the belt clip swivel matches the flat side of the belt clip socket (Figure 27).

  • Page 17: Using The Control Panel

    SING THE CONTROL PANEL Using the control panel The tables on the following pages document the following: • Audio Indicators on page 13 • Battery Status LED on page 14 • Power Button/LED on page 15 • Media Function Button/LED on page 15 •...

  • Page 18: Battery Status Led

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Battery Status LED Battery Description Action Status LED Red (solid): • If A/C power is not plugged • Charge the battery. The battery in, the printer will soon turn has less than off. 5% power.

  • Page 19: Power Button/Led

    SING THE CONTROL PANEL Orange, red, or When the AC adapter is None. green flash - plugged into the printer's fast power port, the battery status LED flashes orange, red, or green (depending on the battery status LED color that is initially displayed) to indicate the AC adapter is plugged in.

  • Page 20: Radio Button/Led

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Radio Button/LED Radio Button Short press Toggles radio power off and on. Radio LED* Blue flash - slow* RF power is on and printer is asleep. Blue flash - fast* RF power is on and printer is awake.

  • Page 21: Using A Cardreader

    SING A EADER Using a CardReader Note: he following information applies to printers installed with the CardReader option. CardReader slot Figure 30 Figure 31 General guidelines • If you are using a magnetic CardReader, insert a card with the stripe facing toward the printer, then slowly slide the card through the CardReader slot.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Maintenance and troubleshooting Maintenance guidelines • Keep the printer in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and moisture. • Do not insert foreign objects into the printer. • Do not operate the printer if it appears damaged.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Mark and/or printer prints the configuration matches the type of continuously media it is printing on. Help desk If you need additional assistance, please contact Datamax- O’Neil at (949) 458-0500. Please have the following information ready: • Model number •...

  • Page 24: Supplies

    OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Supplies Media supplies Datamax-O’Neil offers many certified grades of paper for use in the printer. Our certified supplies are guaranteed compatible — this important qualification means that rigorous performance and image life testing have been performed. Quality supplies are key to obtaining optimal image quality and print performance.
  • Page 25 OR MORE INFORMATION...
  • Page 26 OC-3 SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Agency Approvals FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 27 Copyright This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Datamax-O’Neil makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 28 COPYRIGHT © 2010, DATAMAX-O’NEIL...

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