ABLE OF ONTENTS 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 ........
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE microFlash 2t Printer: Top View Bluetooth LEDs Button Self-Test Button Roller Print Head Release Lever Data Port Paper/ Paper Cavity Figure 1 ON/OFF RF Power Status LED Charge LED Figure 2 Latch Power Port NOTE: When the cable plug is...
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 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 Charging the Battery on page 2 more information, see Charging the Battery If the battery is low when the printer “wakes up,”...
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 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.
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 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. Figure 5 5. Lower the green, print head release lever (Figure 6).
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Clearing Linerless Paper Jams Note: The following applies to printers that are designed for linerless paper. A paper jam may occur if an Datamax-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).
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MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 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.
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Cleaning Guidelines The following steps are intended to show how to clean MF2Te printers that use receipt media. These steps do not include cleaning media with adhesives. The printer needs to be cleaned when any of the...
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Cleaning the Printhead 1. Open the case. Figure 16 2. Raise print head release lever. Figure 17...
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MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 3. Tear open the cleaning card’s packaging. Figure 18 4. If the printer is not awake, briefly press the red self- test button. The printer will automatically feed the cleaning card, the card will feed under the roller and then exit the top of the print head.
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Figure 20 Keep the lid open to allow the printer to dry. After feeding the card through the printer once, remove and discard the cleaning card. Configuring the Printer The printer has many configurable settings. To configure or upgrade firmware, download the latest Windows configuration program at www.datamax-...
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 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). Figure 21 3. Lead the cable through the notch on the outside of the printer cover.
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER 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 4 .) If you have multiple...
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using Buttons, LEDs, and Audio Indicators Button Functions Green Self-Test Button Short press If printer is asleep; printer wakes up. If printer is awake; paper feeds. Long press Prints a self-test. (press and hold for five seconds)
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MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Charge LED Indicators State of Charge Action Flashing Charge in progress. Wait for the charge Orange LED to turn green. Flashing Red Green Charge complete. None. Red flash - Battery is too cold. Change environment.
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Audio Indicators Beep(s) Description Action Printer wakes up. None. Out of paper. Install paper. Low battery. Charge battery. 1 short RF power is on (when None. blue, RF power button is pressed and power was turned off).
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using a CardReader Note: The following information applies to printers installed with the CardReader option. CardReader Slot Figure 23 General Guidelines To use the CardReader, swipe a card with the stripe facing toward the printer, then slowly move the card left or right in the CardReader slot.
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER 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.
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MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER 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.
MICROFLASH 2Te PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Media Supplies Datamax-O’Neil offers seven certified grades of paper for use in the 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.
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