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110139-005
MICROFLASH 8I 270
MICROFLASH 8I 270
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  • Page 1 110139-005 MICROFLASH 8I 270 MICROFLASH 8I 270 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS microFlash 8i 270 Printer ......1 Open View........... 1 Closed View..........1 Installing the Printer ........2 Using the Battery........... 2 Installing and/or Replacing Batteries ..... 2 Charging the Battery ........3 Using the Ribbon ........... 4 Ribbon Guidelines ........

  • Page 4: Microflash 8I 270 Printer

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE microFlash 8i 270 Printer Open View Locking lever (green Control knob) panel Access Printer cover assembly Battery cable Battery well Figure 1 Closed View Paper Exit Control panel Handle Figure 2...

  • Page 5: Installing The Printer

    MF8i For information on installing the printer, see the 270 Installation Guide , which is accessible from www.datamax-oneil.com. Using the Battery Installing and/or Replacing Batteries 1. Open the printer’s cover. 2. Place the battery in the battery well (Figure 3).

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Charging the Battery Note: The battery must be fully charged before operating the printer to prevent errors. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charges in approximately 4 to 5 hours with a handheld computer (HHC) installed.

  • Page 7: Using The Ribbon

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using the Ribbon Ribbon Guidelines In the event of a jam to or under the ribbon, replace the ribbon immediately. If the jam continues, do not remove the smear guards. Installing the Ribbon The printer ships without a ribbon installed. To install a ribbon, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 8: Installing Paper

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Installing Paper 1. Open the two latches on the side of the printer’s cover and lift the printer’s cover to the fully open position. Note: Remove the orange label from the locking lever (green knob). 2.

  • Page 9: Paper Guidelines

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE 7. Feed the top of the form from the inside of the fold through the tractor feed pins and to the outside edge of the printer. 8. Align the holes in the paper with the studs in the tractor feed wheel (Figure 9).

  • Page 10: Printing A Self-Test

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Printing a Self-Test 1. Turn the printer off by pressing Button 1 and Button 2 simultaneously. 2. Press and hold Button 1. After printing begins, release Button 1. Setting Top of Form 1. Press Button 1 to turn on the printer. 2.

  • Page 11: Using Buttons And Indicators

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using Buttons and Indicators Control Panel Button 1 Power LED IrDA window Charge LED Button 2 Figure 12 LED Indicators Charge LED Description Action Solid red Charging in progress. None. Red flash - Battery disconnected. Connect battery.

  • Page 12: Button Functions

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Power LED Description Action Green Power on. None. Green flash - Paper out, head jam. Install paper, check fast for paper jam. Green to orange If a radio card is None. alternating flash installed, indicates radio - fast and printer are on.

  • Page 13: Audio Indicators

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Audio Indicators Description Action Long series Head jam. Check for paper jam. of short beeps 1 short RF power is on (when None. RF power button is pressed and RF power was off). 1 long Boot code is starting or None.

  • Page 14: Using Power Options

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Using Power Options Figure 13 Use the following options to power the printer: • AC — AC/DC Power Supply • DC — Cigarette Adapter • Batteries — NiMH The red-tagged cable attached to the printer connects to the AC adapter cable.

  • Page 15: Attaching Cables

    (HHC) using an optional data cable or handheld cradle. Figure 14 Configuring the Printer The printer has many configurable settings. To configure or upgrade firmware, download the Windows configuration programs at www.datamax-oneil.com.

  • Page 16: Agency Approvals

    MF8i 270 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.
  • Page 17 MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 18 MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Warranty The Company warrants that Datamax-O’Neil products are free from defects in manufacturing materials and workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase to Buyer/Distributor (OEMs 90 days from the date of purchase). Batteries, cables, power supplies, and other accessories will be warranted for ninety (90) days.

  • Page 19: Supplies

    MF8i 270 PRINTER USER'S GUIDE Supplies Use only supplies certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). For OEM supplies, please contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949) 458-6400. For more information For more information about using the printer, contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949) 458-0500, or visit www.datamax-oneil.com.
  • Page 20 COPYRIGHT © 2010, DATAMAX-O’NEIL...

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