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110219-003
PRINTPAD MC70
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  • Page 1 110219-003 PRINTPAD MC70 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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......

  • Page 4: Printpad Mc70 Printer Views

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE PrintPad MC70 Printer Views Open View Paper/paper cavity Roller Data port Radio LED Battery Status LED Charge LED Power LED Self-test button Battery clip Battery/ battery cavity Closed View Power LED Handheld cavity LEDs Radio LED...

  • Page 5: Using Batteries: General Guidelines

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE 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.
  • Page 6 PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE 4. Insert the new batteries. Verify the battery contacts are facing down and are facing the outside edge of the printer (Figure 3). Contacts Figure 3 5. Close the battery cover by snapping it into place.

  • Page 7: Charging The Batteries And Handheld Computer

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE 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.
  • Page 8 PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE 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.

  • Page 9: Determining Battery Condition

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Determining Battery Condition You can determine the relative battery status by Printing a printing a self-test. For more information, see Self-Test on page 9 . On the printout, “Battery Volt” varies between 6.8 and 8.4 volts.

  • Page 10: Using A Handheld Computer (Hhc)

    2. Press down until the handheld is fully seated (Figure Figure 5 Compatible Handheld Computers Note: The PrintPad MC70 is intended for use with UL Listed Accessory Handheld Computer Symbol Technologies MC70 series. Model...

  • Page 11: Loading Paper

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Loading Paper 1. Press a new roll of paper into the paper cavity. The end of the roll should exit from the bottom of the paper cavity and face the printer's roller (Figure 6). When properly installed, the roll of paper “latches”...

  • Page 12: Printing A Self-Test

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE moving the paper through the printer. Verify the paper exits straight. 5. Lower the printhead release lever (Figure 10). Figure 9 Figure 10 6. Feed the end of paper through opening in the printer's cover. 7. Remove any excess paper by grasping the top corner of the paper and pulling it up and away.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Printer

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Configuring the Printer The printer has many configurable settings. To configure or upgrade firmware, download the Windows configuration program at www.datamax-oneil.com. Using the Printer Data Cables 1. Select the appropriate cable for use with the host and/or device you are using.

  • Page 14: Using Bluetooth

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using Bluetooth Note: The following information applies to printers with Bluetooth capabilities. Radio printers are configured with default factory settings. To determine your printer's radio configuration, print a self-test. (For more information, Printing a Self-Test on page 9 .) If you have multiple...

  • Page 15: Printpad Mc70 Leds And Indicators

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE PrintPad MC70 LEDs and Indicators Power LEDs Power LED Radio LED Battery Status LED Battery Description Action Status LED Red (solid): • If A/C power is not plugged • Charge the The battery in, the printer will soon turn battery.

  • Page 16: Audio Indicators

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Orange flash - Charge has timed out. Restart battery slow charge (battery may be bad). Orange flash - Internal code error. Remove the fast battery, then re-connect A/C power. Orange, red, or When the AC adapter is None.

  • Page 17: Radio Led

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Radio LED Radio LED Blue flash - slow RF power is on and printer is asleep. Blue flash - fast RF power is on and printer is awake. RF power is off. Power LED Power LED Description Printer is asleep.

  • Page 18: Using Dex/Ucs Capabilities

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using DEX/UCS Capabilities DEX/UCS port Figure 13 The direct exchange (DEX)/UCS port can only be used with the Datamax-O’Neil approved DEX cable (P/N 210237-xxx). When the DEX cable is plugged into the data port, the printer automatically turns off to allow data transfer between the MC70 and the DEX port.

  • Page 19: Using A Cardreader

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using a CardReader Note: The following information applies to printers with the CardReader option. Figure 14 General Guidelines To wake up the CardReader, insert a card into  the CardReader slot. One short beep indicates the CardReader/printer is awake.

  • Page 20: Using External Charging

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Using External Charging Note: he following information applies to printers installed with external charge capabilities. (2) Charging contact points Figure 15 Overview External charge-capable printers have two charging contact points located on the back of the printer's case (Figure 15).
  • Page 21 PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Warning: Use of any product not approved by Datamax-O’Neil for use with their printers could cause damage to the batteries and/or printer and will void the warranty. Failure to observe the instructions and/or warnings specified in the documentation may result in damage to your printer.

  • Page 22: Agency Approvals

    PRINTPAD MC70 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 23 PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE 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 24: Media Supplies

    PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE Media Supplies Datamax-O’Neil offers seven certified grades of paper for use in the PrintPAD series of printers. 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 PRINTPAD MC70 USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 26 COPYRIGHT © 2010, DATAMAX-O’NEIL...

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