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- Page 1 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers By O'Neil Product Development...
- Page 2 O’Neil Product Development, Inc. 8 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 949.458.0500 • Fax 949.458.0708 www.oneil-pdi.com Version 7.0, 12/27/1999 ii Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives: Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Importer’s Name: Importer’s Address: Type Of Equipment: Equipment Class: Models: Year Mfg.: Conforms to the following standards: MicroFlash2 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3 MicroFlash3 1997- EN55022 (1987), EN50082-1 (1992), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3 MicroFlash4t 1999- EN55022 (1995), EN50082-1 (1997), EN60950 (1992) A1,A2,A3,A4,A5 (A11) -
Page 4: Fcc Notice
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... - Page 5 (including, without limitations, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of negligence in use and care of the microFlash Printer. If you try to repair, disassemble, or change the microFlash in any way, or use parts not provided by O’Neil without prior, written authorization, all...
- Page 6 O’Neil Product Development, Inc. © COPYRIGHT O’NEIL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, INC. 1996-1999 vi Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Paper Options ... 26 Infrared Parameters ... 26 Fonts ... 26 Graphics Selections ... 26 Transmit Configuration ... 26 Save Configuration ... 27 Communication Parameters ... 27 Parameters ... 27 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Introduction... - Page 8 Battery Power...46 microFlash2t/2tcr/2i/2icr Battery Power...46 microFlash4t/4tcr Battery Power ...46 Charging the microFlash with the AC Adapter ...46 Charging the microFlash with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter...47 Replacing the Fuse...47 ii Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...
- Page 9 Operational Scenarios ... 80 General ... 80 Magnetic Card Reader... 81 Smart Card Reader ... 82 Cleaning Your Printer Preventative Maintenance ... 83 Cleaning the Interior... 83 Cleaning the Exterior... 84 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Introduction...
- Page 10 Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash 4t/4tcr...99 Wake-Up Characters ...100 Appendix B: Query Query Format ...101 Interpreting the Reply to a Query ...101 Quick Reference...102 Appendix C: Fonts Definitions Index Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...
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Page 11: Introduction
/2tCR , microFlash2I /2iCR and microFlash4t/ 4tCR. When there is no difference between the two, the manual will refer to them as “the microFlash series of printers,” or “the microFlash.” Where there are differences, they will be referred to a model (2,3,2t,2tCR,2i,2iCR,4t,4tCR). -
Page 12: The Microflash2
The microFlash2 Charge Indicator RJ-11 Port DC Power Jack Paper Knob Paper Release Lever 2 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Battery Casing/ End Boot IR Window Self Test Button Paper Casing/End Boot... -
Page 13: The Microflash2 Parts List
Cleaning Cards microFlash2 Paper microFlash2 Linerless Label microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200050-000 200051-000 200052-000... -
Page 14: The Microflash3
The microFlash3 Paper Knob Paper Release Lever 4 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Battery Casing/ End Boot DC Power Jack Charge Indicator (Under boot) IR Window Self Test Button RJ-11 Port Paper Casing/End Boot... -
Page 15: The Microflash3 Parts List
Paper microFlash3 Heavy Duty Thermal Paper microFlash3 Linerless Label microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200060-000 200061-000 200062-000... -
Page 16: The Microflash2T
The microFlash2t Latch Tear Bar Battery Charge Indicator Self Test/ Feed Button Paper ReleaseLever DC Power Jack IR Window Paper RJ-11 Port 6 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 17: The Microflash2T Parts List
Cleaning Cards microFlash2t Paper Swivel Belt Loop microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200070-001 220071-001 200072-001 220073-001... -
Page 18: The Microflash2Tcr
The microFlash2tCR Latch Card Reader Tear Bar Battery Charge Indicator Self Test/ Feed Button Paper ReleaseLever DC Power Jack IR Window Paper RJ-11 Port 8 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 19: The Microflash2Tcr Parts List
Cleaning Cards microFlash2tCR Paper Swivel Belt Loop microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200092-000 220093-000 200094-000 220095-000... -
Page 20: The Microflash2I
The microFlash2i Latch Tear Bar Charge Indicator Battery Self Test/ Feed Button IR Window DC Power Jack Paper RJ-11 Port 10 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 21: The Microflash2I Parts List
Paper (2ply impact) Swivel Belt Loop microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) Ink Ribbon, Black Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200075-001 200076-001 Part Number... -
Page 22: The Microflash2Icr
The microFlash2iCR Latch Card Reader Tear Bar Charge Indicator Battery Self Test/ Feed Button IR Window DC Power Jack Paper RJ-11 Port 12 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 23: The Microflash2Icr Parts List
Paper (2ply impact) Swivel Belt Loop microFlash User Guide (Includes Config. Software) Ink Ribbon, Black Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200110-000 220111-000 200112-000... -
Page 24: The Microflash4T
The microFlash4t Battery2 Self Test/ Feed Button Charge Indicator RJ-11 Port Paper 14 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Latch Tear Bar Battery1 IR Window DC Power Jack... -
Page 25: The Microflash4T Parts List
Paper microFlash4t Paper Linerless Swivel Belt Loop microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200114-000 220115-000 Part Number... -
Page 26: The Microflash4Tcr
The microFlash4tCR Card Reader Latch Tear Bar Battery2 Self Test/ Feed Button Charge Indicator Battery1 RJ-11 Port IR Window Paper DC Power Jack 16 Introduction User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 27: The Microflash4Tcr Parts List
Paper microFlash4tCR Paper Linerless Swivel Belt Loop microFlash Handbook (Includes Config. Software) Call your O’Neil representative at (949) 458-0500 to order parts. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Part Number 200116-000 220117-000 200118-000 220119-000... -
Page 28: Features And Benefits
Features and Benefits Features Benefits Compact Design The microFlash series of printers are rugged and light enough to be worn all day on a worker’s belt. Infrared Technology Wireless capabilities allow data to be sent to the printer without cables. -
Page 29: Quick Demo
MODE command. Example: The microFlash is connected to COM 1 and the PC is set at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. From the “C” prompt, type: mode com1:9600,n,8,1 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Quick Demo... -
Page 30: Using The Demo Program With Windows 3.1
Configuration disk (e.g. “fonts”). Choose Page SetUp and change all margins to 0. Then choose “Print” from the file menu. 20 Quick Demo User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 31: Wireless Printing
Wireless Printing To run the demo wirelessly, see Chapter 3, microFlash Configuration Program, to set up infrared communication. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Quick Demo... -
Page 32: Self Test
“Easy Print” name, the Line Printer name, and the hexadecimal equivalent of that name. Card Reader Option Shows the current Card Reader configuration. 22 Quick Demo User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Page Page 104 Page 29 Page 27, 28... -
Page 33: Microflash Configuration
Configuration The microFlash Configuration Program disk included with the microFlash series of printers allows you to configure your printer to any environment. Use the Configuration Program to prepare your printer to print a variety of fonts and graphics, to select the paper, to communicate wirelessly, and so on. -
Page 34: Windows 95 Installation
O’Neil Configuration menu will again ask you to select a printer type. Click on OK when you’ve made your selection. The following screen will now appear: 24 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 35: Buttons And Pull-Down Menus
Menu, which has the options shown below. For more on the Configure Menu and the Transmit Menu, see the Pull Down Menus sections at the end of this chapter. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash Configuration... -
Page 36: Buttons Displayed At The Top Of Your Screen
Graphics Selections Choose graphics for download to the microFlash. Transmit Configuration Transmits current configuration to the microFlash. Configuration only - Not a new program, see updating microFlash. 26 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 37: Save Configuration
Note: For all but the Port setting, you will need to check the manual that came with your hand-held to find out its communication parameters. Warning: A data bit of 7 with Odd or Even is not a valid microFlash configuration. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash Configuration... -
Page 38: Port
When your communication settings are what you want them to be, click on the OK button. The new settings should appear in the Communication Parameters box. 28 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 39: Beeper & Timeout Options
“Wake Up” section of Appendix A, Chapter 9. Click on the OK button to save your printer options. The new settings will appear in the Printer Options box in the Configuration program. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash Configuration... -
Page 40: Paper Options
Click on the OK button to save your paper specifications. They will appear in the Paper Options box. 30 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 41: Infrared Parameters
38.4kbits and the printer will receive and print at the same time. For receiving and printing at the same time for the microFlash 2t/2tcr/2i/2icr/4t/4tcr contact O’Neil Product development inc. for instructions on how to change. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash Configuration... -
Page 42: Fonts
Note: With the standard 1Meg. microFlash, you can have any combination of fonts as long as the “Total Size” of the fonts in memory does not exceed 42,000 bytes. 32 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 43: Asian Fonts
Example1: If you add the font “ASN-A” you must add “K-ASC” after. Example2: If you add the font”ASN-B” you must add “K-ASC” after. Example2: If you add the font”SHJIS” you must add “K-ASC” after. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash Configuration... -
Page 44: Graphics
All files included in the File Name list will be downloaded to the microFlash upon transmission. The O’Neil logo PCX file is automatically copied into the O’Neil directory, and is included in the default microFlash file. 34 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 45: Remove A Pcx File
The Information button gives you information about the graphic you have highlighted. After checking the name and description of this graphic, click on OK if this is the graphic you wish to download. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash Configuration... -
Page 46: Transmit
Note: You cannot download your current configuration to the same COM-Port that is in use by IrDA or any other device (e.g. an internal card for Fax/modem or games). 36 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 47: Pull Down Menus
Save: Save As: Select Printer Type: Exit: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers To create a new configuration. To open an existing configuration. To save the current configuration. To save the new configuration under a new name. -
Page 48: Configure Menu
Infrared: Fonts: Graphics: Negotiation Parameters: Printer Binary: 38 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Choose beeper and time-out options. Choose paper options. Choose infrared options. Choose fonts. Choose graphics. Set the maximum baud rate during download. -
Page 49: Transmit Menu
Transmit Menu Choices Configuration: Update Firmware: Tip: Save your current configuration before you Update Firmware. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Send current configuration to printer. Install new firmware, updating the microFlash. microFlash Configuration... -
Page 50: Updating The Microflash
Double-click Add Printer. Follow the instructions on your screen. When you finish, the icon for your printer appears in the Printers folder. Your printer is ready for use with Windows applications. 40 microFlash Configuration User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 51: Paper Loading
The next sections will explain how to manually or automatically load paper. See the parts lists in Chapter 1 to order paper supplies. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 52: Removing Paper Core
If you have allowed the printer to fall into sleep mode, press the red self test button. Insert the plastic paper rod 42 Paper Loading User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 53: Automatic Paper Loading Mf2T/2Tcr/2I/2Icr/4T/4Tcr
You will need about 2 inches of paper comming out of the mechanism. Now lower the cover while placing the extra paper Fold though the tearbar. Latch Cover closed and tear off extra paper. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Paper Loading 43... - Page 54 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...
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Page 55: Batteries
(DR30). The microFlash 2t//2tCR/2i/2iCR printer will run using an internal Nickel Metal Hydride (DR10). The microFlash 4/4tcr printer uses 1 or 2 Lithium-ion battery packs. The microFlash series of printers can be charged on the road, with a cigarette lighter adapter or at home or the office with an AC adapter. -
Page 56: Microflash3 Battery Power
2) Plug the other end into the DC jack on the side of the microFlash printer. The battery charge light will glow red while the battery is 46 Batteries User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 57: Charging The Microflash With The Cigarette Lighter Adapter
DC jack and microFlash 2t/2tcr/2i/2icr/4t/4tcr printers need to open the cover to insert plug). Tip: The microFlash series of printers can be used while it’s plugged in and the batteries are charging. Charging the microFlash with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 1) Plug the cigarette lighter cord into a standard cigarette lighter in your vehicle. -
Page 58: Replacing The Microflash2 Battery
Red Flash Fast Red/Orange Slow Red/Orange Fast Orange Flash Slow Orange Flash Fast 48 Batteries User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers State of Charge Charging in Progress Charge Completed Low Temperature or Battery is disconnected High Temperature... -
Page 59: Custom Receipts And Labels
It assumes a basic knowledge of computer programming. The microFlash series of printers can operate in Line Printer Mode or Easy Print Mode. Both modes are used to print receipts, labels, tickets and reports. The mode you choose will depend on the sophistication of your receipt and label requirements, and on a variety of other factors discussed below. -
Page 60: Line Printer Mode
Where you see upper case letters, use upper case. The “n”s are binary numbers, not ASCII (see indvidual commands) 50 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Page... -
Page 61: Sample Receipt In Line Printer Mode
Explanation of Command Strings Line 1-2: Line 3-6: Line 7-8: Line 9: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 51 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 The “Å“ character is what the ESC character looks like on your screen. -
Page 62: Escape Sequences
Format: Dec: Hex: Function: 52 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Set Form Length ESC C n Sets the page length in character lines. In the command format, “n” represents the number of lines in the form and “n”... -
Page 63: Esc V N1 N2
ESC V n1 n2 Format: Dec: Hex: Function: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 53 Bit-Mapped Graphics ESC V n1n2 n1n2 n1n2 Prints the next (n1*256 + n2) dotlines as bit-mapped graphics. -
Page 64: So Set Double Wide Print
Set Single Wide Print Format: Dec: Hex: Function: 54 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Accept Compressed Graphics ESC B Format ESC E Dec: Accepts compressed graphics data. Then it will uncompress and print. -
Page 65: Ff Form Feed
Dec: Hex: Function: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 55 Will print the current line being formed, then advance the paper to top of form. Line feed will cause the line to print and the paper to advance. -
Page 66: Line Printer Mode Fonts
Here’s an important Easy Print command to remember when you wish to return to Line Printer Mode from Easy Print Mode: Format: Function: 56 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ASCII Dots Wide Dots High ”... -
Page 67: Select International Character Set
Format: Dec: 27 Hex: 1B Function: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 57 Heighten Font “n” Times ESC H n Multiply height of font by “n.” Must apply to entire line. -
Page 68: Easy Print Mode
If the printer is asleep, null characters must precede any Easy Print or Line Printer commands. If the printer is awake, it does not need null characters in either mode. 58 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 69: Print Command Format
A colon follows global options, if any. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 59 Right Bracket ends Print Request... -
Page 70: Quick Reference For Easy Print Commands
Field Options used to heighten or widen image Print Data (the bar code, graphic or text) TP Self Test Printout Query Class of Commands 60 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Page 64 Page 64 Page 64... -
Page 71: Easy Print Example 1
Line 3: Line 4: Line 5: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 61 Set to Easy Print Mode. The “Å“ is how the ESC character looks on the screen. Left bracket and “PRINT” begins print request. -
Page 72: Easy Print Example 2
Line 5: Line 6: Line 7: Line 8: 62 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers $3.15| Set to Easy Print Mode. The “Å“ is how the ESC character looks on your screen. -
Page 73: Easy Print Command Section
The command is enclosed in left and right brackets. A right bracket ends the command set. Line Printer Mode { LP} A left bracket begins the command set. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 63 {Ahead:nnn} {BACK:nnn} {LP}... -
Page 74: Self Test Printout
{ TP} A left bracket begins the command set. “TP” commands a self test print out. A right bracket ends the command set. 64 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers {TP}... - Page 75 Tip: A single print command can be used for multiple print lines called a print request. Thus, you don’t have to repeat the word “PRINT” every time you want to print another line of text. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 65 Print...
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Page 76: Global Options
Example: DEMAND Format: Function: Example: 66 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers :@row,column:Name,Field Options|data|} Back Global Option BACKnnn (1 < nnn < 200) Functions the same way as the BACK command. Backs the paper up “nnn”... - Page 77 Qmark. ROT270 Format: Function: Example: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 67 :@row,column:Name,Field Options|data|} Qstop Global Option QSTOPnnn (1 < nnn < 65000) (microFlash2/3/2t) Stop nnn dot lines after sensing “Q” mark. After the mark has been found, the paper advances for “nnn”...
- Page 78 STOP nnn Format: Function: Example: 68 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Stop Global Option STOP nnn ( 1 < nnn < 65000) Use the STOP option to advance the paper to the proper point for tearing.
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Page 79: Font Names
VMULTn To compare the fonts, run the demo program and print the samples. See Chapter 2, Quick Demo. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 69 Name Description 96 characters large block (26 chars for lower case, 26 chars for upper case, plus symbols, etc.) -
Page 80: Bar Code Names
Field Abbr. Option HIGHn WIDEn 70 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Name ,Field Options|data|} Requirements for Data Can use these characters in the data field: Space $ % + . / 0-9 A - Z Auto inserts leading and trailing “*”... -
Page 81: Notes On The Use Of Pdf-417
You can print any characters using the O’Neil PDF-417. It is optimized for the most common printing of a mixture of numbers, text, and control characters. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 71 level 2... -
Page 82: Graphic Names
VMULTn See Chapter 3, Graphics section, for storing graphics automatically before you print. 72 Custom Receipts and Labels User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Name Print a stored graphic, e.g. stored under the name “alogo.”... -
Page 83: Line Names
Function: Example 1: Example 2: Explanation: Example 1 prints a horizontal line 200 dotlines long, and User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Custom Receipts and Labels 73 Name, Field Options|Data|} Hline, length nnn, thick n... - Page 84 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...
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Page 85: Cardreader Commands
LEDs. Semicolons separate elements of the returned status: Command: {RS?} User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers command complete, no data is expected in response command complete, response with data expected data for peripheral follows Status –... -
Page 86: General Reader Configuration Commands
Command: {CCR:data} Reader LED and BEEPER configuration – CCR data: 76 CardReader Commands User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers B:0/1 for button currently connected to reader G:0/1/F for Green Led off or on or flashing R:0/1/F for Red Led off or on or flashing Example Response –... -
Page 87: Magnetic Card Operational Commands
Command: {ME!} Command: {MD!} Command: {MZ!} Command: {MR?} User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Enable Magnetic card reader (temporarily overrides Flash setting) Response: {ME!} Disable Magnetic card reader (Temporarily... -
Page 88: Magnetic Card Configuration Commands
Command: {CMR:data} Configure Magnetic Card Reader – requires data CMR data: 78 CardReader Commands User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers T1:ON or OFF to enable or disable reading Track I T2:ON or OFF to enable or disable reading... -
Page 89: Smart Card Operational Commands
Command: {SW:data} Command: {SR:data} Command: {SM:data} User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Controls Power to the Smart card – requires data Response for power ON: {SP:<ATR data>} Where ATR data is Answer To Reset data... -
Page 90: Smart Card Configuration Commands
The printer will wake up whenever a magnetic card or smart card is 80 CardReader Commands User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Configures the smart card reader – requires data T:MEM or ASYNC or SYNC for memory or async or sync µ... -
Page 91: Magnetic Card Reader
2tcr automatically reads and buffers card data from any or all of Tracks I, II, and III Handheld polls the reader looking for the card to be removed Handheld requests card data from reader User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers CardReader Commands 81... -
Page 92: Smart Card Reader
When the transaction is complete, the handheld prompts the reader to power down the card, then prompts the user to remove the card. 82 CardReader Commands User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 93: Cleaning Your Printer
4) Allow a few seconds for the print head to dry and insert it through the printer again. 5) Remove the Cleaning Card and throw it away. Contact O’Neil Product Development, Inc. (949) 458-0500 to order a supply of cleaning cards. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 94: Cleaning The Exterior
When the outside of your microFlash needs cleaning, use a soft cloth and mild cleanser if necessary. Do not use abrasive cleanser, chemicals or scrubbing pads, as your printer’s finish could become marked. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 95: Troubleshooting
5) Turn the print head knob to ensure that paper is not jammed. 6) Use only the recommended battery pack for the printer. Printer will not print on wrong side of paper. Re-load if necessary. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 96: Charging The Microflash
Mode commands. Refer to Chapter 6 for the escape sequences involved in Line Printer Mode and for the English-like commands used in Easy Print. Remember the rules below when formulating an Easy Print command. 86 Troubleshooting User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 97: Easy Print Command Format
Configuration Program (see Chapter 3) is the same COM-Port the printer is plugged into. 7) Do not toggle out of the microFlash configuration program during download, as this could interrupt the download. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Troubleshooting 87... -
Page 98: Print Quality Problems
Paper Options button. Adjust the Darkness setting to a higher percentage until the print is dark and crisp. See Chapter 3, page 18, for details. 88 Troubleshooting User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 99: Appendix A: Specifications
Warranty One year, includes print head. Extended warranties available. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash 3 4 x 7 x 2.1 inches 102mm x 178mm x 53mm 36 ounces (1020 grams) - Page 100 1 year, includes print head (OEMs 3 months). Extended warranties available. 90 Appendix A: Specifications User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash 2tcr 4.625 x 7.125 x 2.75 inches 118mm x 181mm x 44mm 28.5 ounces (808 grams)
- Page 101 Warranty 1 year, includes print head (OEMs 3 months). Extended warranties available. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash 4tcr 6.56 x 6.81 x 3.34 inches 172mm x 176mm x 85.5mm 25.2 ounces (714 grams)
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Page 102: Battery Specifications
-20° – 50°C Temp. (-4° – 122°F) Weight 4.5 ounces (127 g) Agency 92 Appendix A: Specifications User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash 3 microFlash 2t/2tcr/2i/2icr 6 X 4/3A 5 X 4/3A DR30 NMH DR10 NMH 7.2 V... -
Page 103: Cable Specifications
The printer cable is specially designed to provide strain relief. Modular Connector Output Output Input Output Common Output User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers DB9F Connector 1 VBATT 2 TXD ------------------ 2 RXD Input 3 RXD... -
Page 104: Thermal Paper Specifications
Thickness Roll Diameter Use only O’Neil Product Development’s recommend paper specifications. Using other grades of paper may void the warranty. 94 Appendix A: Specifications User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers microFlash microFlash microFlash 2t/2tcr 2i/2icr 4t/4tcr 2.26 inches... -
Page 105: Guidelines For Using A "Q" Mark To Align Forms (Microflash2/3/2T/4T)
“Q” mark has been detected until the paper advancement stops. The microFlash printer mechanisms are 1/203 an inch per dot line. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers (microFlash2/3/2t/4t) Appendix A: Specifications... -
Page 106: Parking Ticket Showing "Q" Mark Area For Microflash2
.5” region shown above. The recommended location is shown below. The height of the Qmark can be between .15 and .25” .15-.25” ” 1.0” 96 Appendix A: Specifications User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 107: Parking Ticket Showing "Q" Mark Area For Microflash3
Parking Ticket Showing “Q” Mark Area for microFlash3 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ” ” No Qmark The Qmark can go anywhere between the dotted line and the edge of the paper except in the .5”... -
Page 108: Parking Ticket Showing "Q" Mark Area For Microflash 2T/2Tcr
.5” region shown above. The recommended location is shown below. The height of the Qmark can be between .15 and .25” ” 15-.25 98 Appendix A: Specifications User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ” ”... -
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.5” region shown above. The recommended location is shown below. The height of the Qmark can be between .15 and .25” ” 15-.25 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ” Appendix A: Specifications... -
Page 110: Wake-Up Characters
Tip: Any character will wake up the printer. If a printable character is used, you will see extra characters printed only if you use too many to wake up the printer. 100 Appendix A: Specifications User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Hexadecimal Control... -
Page 111: Appendix B: Query
“;”. Example: E:N; (part of the reply to a STATUS query). According to the STATUS table, the “E” refers to “errors” in Easy Print Commands. An “N” means “no errors.” User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC {Query?} {Query!Query1:Reply1;...QueryN:ReplyN} The word “Query”... -
Page 112: Quick Reference
Read Mag. ESC{MR?} Data The order of the printer’s reply to a query may change, and new queries will be added. Therefore, the programmer should search for the “Query character” to find data whenever interpreting the reply to a query. - Page 113 Rows marked with asterisk apply to Easy Print and Line Printer Mode. Rows without an asterisk apply only to Easy Print. Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{ST?} {ST!E:x;L:x;P:x;R:x;B:x;H:x} Shows whether next print request is doable, or returns info about errors from the last request.
- Page 114 192,384 N,E,O N,H,S,B -25% ...+35% nnnn 104 Appendix B: Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{CF?} ESC{CF?} {CF!L:x; B:x; P:x; N:x; H:x;D:x;Y:x;S:x;T:x} Returns information about configurable options {CF!L:LP;B:096;P:N;N:8;H:B;D:+10%; Y:1;S:Y;T:0060} This is a reply to a Configuration query.
- Page 115 Reply Explanation: V:6.8; T:+25.8 CH:C Query SB00..SB User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{BT?} {BT!V:x;Tx} Returns current battery voltage and temperature. {BT!V:6.8;T:+25.8C,CH:C} This is a reply to a BATTERY query. The current battery voltage is 6.8 Volts.
- Page 116 Reply Explanation: F:4:09; B:2.05; D:1.0; Query 106 Appendix B: Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{VR?} ESC{VR?} {VR!F:x;B:x;D:x} Firmware, boot code, and download file #. {VR!F:4.09;B:2.05;D:1.0} This is a reply to a VERSION query.
- Page 117 FS:1M; FM:AMD; RS:1M; DT:049152; DR:000512; Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{MY?} {MY!FS:x;FM:x;RS:x;DT:x;DR:x} Returns the size of all memory available in the printer, including the amount used and the amount remaining for the application.
- Page 118 DD:203; M:LPT3245 T:+25.6C; Query 108 Appendix B: Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{PH?} {PH!TD:x;DD:x;T:x;M:x} Returns the type of print head in use in this printer and the total number of dots across. This is a reply to a PRINTHEAD query.
- Page 119 Reply Explanation: P:IrDA; AV:00; DV:00; IV:1.0-06; IN:microFlash2; Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{IR?} {IR!P:x;AV:x;DV:x;IV:x;IN:x;ID:x} Returns information about the current infrared settings. {IR!P:IrDA;AV:00;DV:00;IV:1.02; IN:microFlash2;ID:1234567890123456789} This is a reply to an INFRARED query. This printer has the IrDA protocol turned on.
- Page 120 UD:01/02/96 US:96chars blockbold CPI:10.7 N5:MF204, Query 110 Appendix B: Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{FN?} {FN!N5:x,N1:x,L:x,UV:x, UD:x,US:x, CPI:x} Returns a list of fonts, both permanent and downloaded. Within a complete font definition, each query character is separated from the next with a comma.
- Page 121 N1:z(7A), L:D, UV:1, UD:05/29/96 US:Big Logo Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC {GR?} ESC{GR?} {GR!N5:x,N1:x,L:D,UV:x,UD:x,US:x} Returns a list of all graphics currently downloaded to the printer. The response is similar to that for FONTS, without the FONT...
- Page 122 UD:05/29/96, US:PROPERTY ID LABEL-BC Query 112 Appendix B: Query User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{FM?} {FM!N5:x,L:x,UV:x,UD:x,US:x} Returns a list of all formats currently downloaded to the printer. The response is similar to that for FONTS, without the FONT...
- Page 123 Query Format: Reply Format: Function: Read Magnetic Card (Card Reader Option) Query Format: Reply Format: Function: User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers ESC{DQ?} ESC{DQ?} Returns remaining quantity of images ESC{CN!} ESC{CN!} ESC{CN!} Cancels demand printing...
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Page 125: Appendix C: Fonts
15.6 50.7 33.8 33.8 25.3 25.3 18.4 14.5 12.6 12.6 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers “n” in “n” in Easy Print Description MF102 223 chr med blk bld MF204 224 chr blk nrmal MF072... - Page 126 Call O’Neil Product Development for the latest additions to the font list (949) 458-0500. 116 Appendix C: Fonts User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers PT18T 96 chr lrg blk...
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Page 127: Definitions
The heat sensitivity of the type of paper which can be set by using the “Darkness” menu item in the “Paper Options” pull-down menu (see Chapter 3). Setting the burn adjust higher results in darker print. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 128: Com Port
The unit of measure for each mark made on paper. There are 203 dots per inch for the microFlash2/3/2t series of printers (8dots/mm). For the microFlash2i there are 128 dots per inch horzontal and 64 dots per inch vertical. 118 Definitions User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers... -
Page 129: Firmware Version
Handshaking The method of controlling the communications between a computer and a peripheral device such as the microFlash. Infrared Any form of wireless communications. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Definitions... - Page 130 The print head is that part of the printer which turns the paper black. When the temperature of the print head is higher, the print job speeds up. When the temperature is low, the print job slows down. 120 Definitions User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...
- Page 131 Since the graphic need not be fetched from the computer’s memory, it can be printed in a flash. Time Out The amount of time a microFlash printer stays on before going into sleep mode. User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Definitions...
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Page 132: Index
Changing to Easy Print Mode · 56, 57 Charging the microFlash · 46, 122 Index User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Cigarette Lighter Adapter · 47, Cleaning and Maintenance · 83, Cleaning Card · 83 COM Port ·... - Page 133 Infrared Data Association · 1, Infrared Query · 109 IrDA · 31, 120 2 Index User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Line Feed · 55 Line Printer Mode · 49, 50, 120 Bit-Mapped Graphics · 53 Cancel Line Buffer ·...
- Page 134 Printing Multiple Copies · 66 Multiple Copies on Demand, copy by copy · 66 User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers Programming the microFlash · Qstop Global Option · 67 Quantity Global Option · 66 Querying the Printer Battery Query ·...
- Page 135 Wake the printer · 19, 29 Wake-Up Characters · 100 Warranty · 89, 90, 91 Windows 3.1 · 23 Windows 95 · 24, 40 Windows Driver · 40 Wireless · 21 4 Index User Manual and Technical Guide The O'Neil microFlash Series of Printers...