Datamax-O'Neil MF8I Installation Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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Input Power and Connection Requirements
Datamax-O’Neil MF8i Installation Guide
Input Power and Connection Requirements
The MF8i 270 printer comes with the following input power connections. Follow these
instructions for proper cable functionality.
• (1) 12 volt DC jack cable with white collar or tag (external)
• (1) 12 volt DC jack cable with red collar or tag (external)
• (1) printer battery connector (internal)
1 The mating connection to the MF8i 270 printer is a DC plug, 2.5mm x 5.5mm x 11 or
12.0mm in length.
2 The center pin on the plug is positive (+). The center pin on the barrel is negative (-).
Cable Power applied (no battery
installed) Power applied (battery installed)
12 volt white cable
(primarily used in
vehicles) Unit will run from vehicle power;
however, it could reset if there
are voltage dips and fluctuations
NOTE: Datamax-O’Neil
highly recommends the use
of a battery if these issues
arise
If the battery is good, the unit will run from the battery and
the battery will be charged
If the battery charge is low, the unit will run from vehicle
power and the battery will be charged; once the battery
charge level is good, the unit will run from the battery again
and will continue to run from the battery; if for some reason
the battery is too low, the printer will reset and run from the
vehicle power
12 volt red cable
(primarily used for
charging from the
power supply) Unit will run from power supply If the battery is good, the unit will run from the power supply
and the battery will be charged
If the battery is low, the unit will run from the power supply
Input Power Specifications
Input voltage 12 - 15.5 volts
Maximum power consumption:
Printer is on and printing
Printer is asleep and not charging
5 Amps
.05 Amps
Note: Connecting to voltage usage outside of the specifications will damage the printer.
12 Volt DC Jack Cable (white) 12 Volt DC Jack Cable (red)
Printer Battery Connector